[ Arianna Blackwood ]If someone asks me in this very moment whom I hated the most, the answer won't be a particular person.Because I hated myself more than anyone on this earth because I've screwed up a big time.I stared at the two pink lines mocking back at me. My vision got blurry. My life was practically over before it kicked starts.I was only twenty four and pregnant by a stranger. I didn't even remember his name except his handsome face and how he made me cum ten times during that night two months ago.It was my birthday celebration night when I went out to a club after celebrating my birthday with my family. I got drunk and stumbled upon Mr. grey eyed man. Next day I ran from his condo without a confrontation because I was too ashamed to admit my mistake.Now, the proof was in my hand.It sounds like an old cliché but it was my reality.I closed my eyes to let the tears soak my cheeks. How am I going to tell my parents, specially my Dad? I was his pride. Mom is supportive an
[ Arianna Blackwood ]It can't be him!The Grey eyed man who took my virginity. In other words, I willingly gsve it to him.I blinked my eyes a few times to believe whether I was dreaming or he was actually present, in fact, standing at his full height, dressed in a grey customized suit and the same devilish smirk playing on his lusciously thin lips.For some strange reason, I felt a deep connection with him, like I've known him from a long time but the truth was, I met him only once and he flipped my world drastically."Arianna, come here, meet our new possible collaborator, Mr. Rafael Martinez." Dad's voice pulled me out of my tenacious gazing.I looked around and saw the room filled with both familiar and unknown faces, everyone giving me a curious look."It's my pleasure to finally meet the young CEO of Blackwood Corp." Rafael stretched his large palm forward with same smug smile on his handsome face.Does he remember me?Or forgot that the night even happened.I'd be glad if the
[ Arianna Blackwood ]I want the earth to swallow me alive. My parents, the power couple Sebestian and Charlotte Blackwood were staring at me without batting their eyelashes even for once.I didn't want the truth to come out like this. Thankfully, Ace and Adrian were out of the town. Ace would have hunted Rafael down and shoved his dick into his throat."I am sorry." It came almost as a faint whisper."Ari, you're pregnant. Do you have any idea what does it mean?" I could sense slight disappointment in Mom's tone.She looked absolutely regal even in her late forties. There was no single trace of fine lines on her gorgeous face. Anyone could easily take us as sisters."Char, let her talk first. You're overwhelming her." Dad interjected, he sounded more composed and it drowned me more into guilty."Dad, I'm really sorry. I messed up, I know but I didn't do it intentionally. I swear on you guys." I broke into tears.I may be a ruthless and confident businesswoman like my parents but I w
[ Rafael Martinez ]The Blackwood family was the worst scums ever exists on the earth. Their classy, sophisticated, pride faces can't do justice to their hearts.They climbed the pinnacle of success by destroying many lives, my parents were among those unfortunate people whom these Blackwoods used as scapegoat to bury their skeletons.Their queen was sitting across me with a blank expression on her regal face. I can never forget what she has done two decades ago."So, Mr. Martinez, do you really not remember my granddaughter?" She spoke after a long waiting."Yes, I don't. I met her for the first time yesterday and she acted like an amateur. I wonder why Mr. Blackwood wants her to lead the biggest construction firm of the country." I replied her leaning on the single recliner with my whisky glass in one hand while other rested on the leather arm.The level of discomfort I feel was unimaginable. Her eyes weren't faltering from my face."Alright, then let me refresh your memories, young
[ Rafael Martinez ]"Excuse me?" I raised my brow.As far as the image of marrying Arianna, I couldn't fall in their trap. My years of dedication and vengeance would go down the drain."I hope you understand English, Mr. Martinez. I want you to take the responsibility of your child by marrying Arianna and I want it done as soon as possible. She's two months along. Soon, people will find out and I can't let it happen." She said with crossed arms."I am not running away from my responsibilities, Madame but I can't throw my life like a Blackwood means betraying my family and my brother who is in his grave." I refused to accept her condition."Think again, Mr. Martinez. Do you really think that I am a fool here who come here only to return with nothing. I am well capable of blowing your family once again. Poor Jeremiah and Nadia, they will be out of prison soon but if you keep behaving like a stubborn mule, I have to reconsider my options." She smirked."Do not make me regret, Mrs. Black
[ Arienna Blackwood ] “How dare you to walk into my office without my permission and misbehaved with my friend?” I yelled on the rude man standing right in front of me with a long face but he looked mad., ready to explode on me..Did he find out?“You’re pregnant with my child.”He said very calmly but it was far from calm as his dark eyes pierced into mine, daring me to tell the truth. My heart sank, how could he find out? I didn’t tell anyone except Veronica and my parents and…my grandmother!“What are you saying?” I looked away. If I still had a chance to escape from this danger sign, I will.“I am not in a mood to play games here, Arienna. Tell me, is it true?” He begun to take predatory steps towards me and I backed away.“I don’t understand what are you saying, Mr. Martinez and who told you this crap?” I tried to maintain a confident posture but he didn’t seem to buy my lame excuse. It clearly means that he knows everything and he remembers me.“I hate lies, Arianna, we both kn
[ Rafael Martinez ]“This is insane, son. I can’t let you risk your life for our revenge. We already lost our Jared. You’re our everything.” My Mom cried leaning on my Dad’s shoulder.“Don’t cry, Nadia. Our son is doing the right thing. Those Blackwoods snatched our everything, our home, our son, everything. He is avenging for our sufferings. Let him do it.” Dad consoled her.My heart clenched seeing their state, the wrinkles on their skin, grey hairs and skinny bodies reminded me of those scums who ruthlessly sent them to prison. I thought Arienna was different but I hate her now more than I hate her family.How could the thought of aborting my child came to her?“Noah, what are you thinking? Are you going soft on that bitch Arienna? She is the cause of our miseries.” My dad glared me hard. He never liked Arienna and Blackwoods’ betrayal intensified even more.I can’t tell them about the baby and my decision to marry Arienna. I don’t want to be the reason of their sadness.“Don’t wor
[ Arianna Blackwood ]"I am sorry, my princess. I couldn't stop this. I failed you and my upbringing." My Mom's voice was hoarse, she was on the verge of crying.She was the strongest woman I've ever known. She never broke down even in the hardest sail but today, I saw her breaking down and I was the reason."I am fine, Mom. There was no other way to save us from this." I forced a smile which of course, didn't reach to my eyes."Your Dad and brothers will be here anytime. So, we don't have much time to talk alone." She said holding my both hands."Mom, you can visit me anytime you want, this marriage doesn't change anything between us. I am still your daughter before a wife or a mother." I said the fact."I know, my love but I don't trust Rafael. He isn't the man I pictured as your life partner, Ari but we can't do anything now. This baby needs his father and we're no one to snatch his paternal rights and this is the only reason we accepted this blasphemy called marriage." She said wi