DIAMOND POVI opened my eyes slowly and groaned. I was rewarded with a sharp headache which cause me to hold my head up. Gosh! Can’t believe I cried to bed without eating. All because of that motherfucker. He still have effect on me. I hissed and cursed at same time. “Gosh! My head hurt….” I cried out. I stood up and noticed it was dark already. “Pinky!” I called out but there was no respond. “Pink…” I uttered again but i got no reply. “Httf….” I mumbled under my breathe. She might have gone out. I dragged myself to the kitchen and took a cup of water. I gulped it down my throat and heaved sadly. I went back to my room and grabbed my phone. I went to Pinky’s Closet and took one of her black hoodie. My legs carried me out of the house. I had no idea where I was going.I was bone-weary, for life instead. My body was looking for warmth.I wanted Max’s hug and Mom's chicken pot pie.But I know I will get none. Max is happily married to someone else now and mom is actually not my
When did he sit down?'Here.' He handed me the cigarette.'I don't smoke.' My voice was scratchy.'Because smoking kills? But you're going to die anyway. Why not give it a try?'This man's voice was just as low, but it had a kind of musical cadence to it, unlike to mom’s didactic one.It was mellifluous and smooth, like aged wine.The cap hid most of his face. I could see his chin and his lips, which were thin and curved into a lazy smile. They kind of reminded me of Adam Levine's famous lips.I pondered what he said and decided that he was right.YOLO, right?So I took the cigarette with two fingers like I saw men do in movies.I stuck the filter into my mouth.I took a drag. And I coughed immediately.The nicotine had smelled pleasant enough when it was at a distance. But the chemical was aggressive.It went straight through my mouth, shot down my throat and attacked my lungs.My eyes watered. I coughed so hard that my entire body shook.'Whoa, don't lean forward.' He clasped my wri
Diamond POVI sat in the car with…..Goddess. I can’t believe I don’t even know his name. I’m getting married to a man I don’t even know. “You’re absolutely crazy Diamond!” My subconscious mind said and i sighed slowly. Getting betrayed at cause one in doing crazy stuff. He had came as promised. Pinky was surprised to see that a guy came to pick me up. Yeah! I didn’t get the chance to tell her yesterday since Max appeared from no where. I literally cried to bed. I couldn’t believe I’m still hurt by him but I promised to get over so soon. The car halted. Today he was in his sun glasses thou. We came down together and people filled their eyes by staring at us. He ignored their looks as he stepped inside the office and so did i. We went to the judge, she was a strict looking woman, anyone would fear her at first glance but absolutely not this man beside me.He looks fearless. She looked at me for a while before looking at him."And if I may ask, why are the both of you here?" Sh
I still couldn't believe my eyes as the door went open leading us to the main room. A mansion was an understatement, it should be called a villa instead.What am I even saying?Of course, this is a villa."You should try to close your mouth so flies won't penetrate inside" Cardo’s voice rang in my ears and my mouth went shut immediately.I took my hands from his and gave him a slight glare but as usual, his face was blank."Where's grandpa?" He asked a maid."In his study room sir" the maid replied and he nodded before looking at me again.“I can’t believe the old man just recovered and he’s back to work so soon” he lamented. A smile crept at the corner of my lips at his level of childishness. It was quite funny. "Come with me" he said and began walking away.'Must he always sound so bosy?' I mumbled inwardly as i followed him.The both of us were finally out of sight but I could see the maid from earlier, from the corner of my eyes still peeping. I guessed should was wondering who
THE O’BRIEN’SThe last name O’Brien was a really popular name in Mexico. The name alone has different billion dollar fashion designing companies and brands re-presented under it and it's controlled by an old man in his 70's.Old man O’Brien was what everyone calls him. He was among one of the top five richest man world wide and his children takes after him.Speaking of children, the old man has two. A boy and a girl and together, they gave him four grand children.His first son was named Dickson O’Brien, who has a son named Ricardo that's about 26 of age.Dickson also have a daughter named Valerie ( 22 of age ). She’s a model and lastly a wife named named Emily.Old man O’Brien second daughter was named Linda who has two sons named Rocky who was 25 of age, following Ricardo from behind and another son named Edna who was 18 of age. He behaves likely a girl and that’s why he’s named Edna.Their father are late so they grew up under Grandpa O’Brien care.These are the biggest names in Me
DIAMOND'S POV.I waited for almost thirty minutes before Ricardo arrived. He was the only in the car this time. " Get in!" He said, more like ordered.I was still troubled by the stunt Max pulled and I had no extra time to waste in. I opened the car door with ease this time around, seems like I'm getting the hang of this car. He kicked the engine back to life and drove." Why did you take long?" I asked him when we had driven far." I'm a busy man, Diamond." He said coldly." Where is Derek?"" Should I rather drop you and ask him to come pick you up?" He snapped." It's okay. I thought you don't go anywhere without him." I kept quiet after saying that, I didn't want to irritate him any further. He always had this aura around him, I can't simply place my fingers around it.The next time I spoke again was when I saw him taking a different direction." Where are we going? ""We have to do something about your hair and nails." He said plainly.' I had even forgotten about that yet he noti
Still on Diamond PovWe went to the old man's study hand in hand like the couple we were pretending to be. This was the second time I was entering the study and I took my time to admire the antiques and design of the study.It smelled wealth!" Sit down." Old man O'Brien said and we took our seats opposite him." Grandfather."" What's your honeymoon plan? " The old man suddenly asked." Honeymoon? " I stuttered. ' Well that wasn't part of the deal.'" Grandfather, I just got back. I haven't had the time to think about that."" Why? You guys just got married."" I still have a lot of work to do in the company."" They can hold on. Who does a wedding without an honeymoon?"" Grandfather..... "" I'll set the things up. You'll be leaving for your honeymoon tomorrow. "" What? "" Make sure you have a good time. I expect to hear good news soon."" How long would we be gone?" Ricardo asked after sometime." A week. You may leave." Old Man O'Brien waved his hands...." Ricardo.... " He sto
Ricardo went to the office first thing in the morning while Diamond got ready for their trip with the help of some maids." Get out." Mrs Emily said walking in with a scornful look." Good morning, mother-in-law." Diamond said all smiles." Keep your greetings to yourself." Mrs Emily spat." Sorry ma'am. Do you need something?"" Where is my son?""Oh, he left early for work. He'll be back soon though." Diamond replied." Is he the only one who works?" Mrs Emily glared at her." I'm sorry?"" You heard me perfectly. Don't you work?" She said with a loud voice and Diamond smiled."As a matter of fact, I do. I'm a fashion designer."" Hmmm.."" Is that all you want to know?"" Carry on." Mrs Emily said and left." That was awkward." Diamond said and one of the maids nudged her." No one wants to get on her bad side. She's like a devil." The maid said." No matter what you do, stay clear of the other devil." Another chirped in." Other devil?" Diamond asked confused." You'll get to see h
EPILOGUE"Mama!" One year old Carson ran to the kitchen, tugging at Diamonds long blue gown. She stared down and let out a loud scream when she saw his state. His face was filled with milk, his dress was stained too."Carson !!!" She screamed in frustration and he giggled. He clicked his tongue before letting out a smile, showing off the few teeth in his little mouth."I'm gonna spank your little buttocks!" She left what she was doing and ran after him. She ran around with his little leg, his giggles filling the kitchen.He hadn't taken more than five steps when Carson caught up with him. She carried him in her arms and pinched his nose slightly."You're so naughty!" She laughed while he smiled in return. She looked at his messy hair before heaving a deep sigh, then she walked out of the kitchen. Her eyes widened when she saw the living room, it was messy and she pinched the bridge of her nose. To worsen it all, Carson was already playing with her hair, tugging it hard."Carson!!!" Sh
Diamond relaxed in the huge jacuzzi, enjoying the warm water against her skin. They had returned from the hospital that evening and the Doctor had promised to do his best in saving her.Cardo had gone over to his place and he already called to tell her he was on his way. Diamond inhaled the scent of the foamy water in her hand and smiled satisfactorily. Her eyes were still closed."Having a great time, wifey?" Her eyes opened slowly and she smiled when she saw Cardo in the jacuzzi before her. She could tell that he was also naked as he was shirtless."You're back" she whispered. Cardo grinned before pulling her to himself. He turned her body to his so that her back was facing him. Then, he placed his arms around her stomach, caressing it softly.Diamond rested her head on his chest, smiling in nothing but satisfaction. Was this how it feels to be loved? If it is, then she doesn't want to come out. Never!"How did you know?" Her voice came out in a whisper. She felt his cold lips on h
"Valeria!!!" Diamond screamed happily when they entered the ward to find him feeding Valeria. She rushed to the bed and pushed him out of the way, earning a giggle from Valeria. He frowned before moving away. He went to Cardo."Who sent the spy?" He asked. "Rocky"Cardo replied and he cursed. It was as though he knew it. He asked Valeria how the accident happened and she explained that she was hit with a car. He knew instantly that it was his doing."That bastard. Wait till I set my eyes on him, I'mma cut his head off" he growled."Val, I was so worried!" Diamond cried as she held Valeria's hand."I was scared, I thought we lost you," she whispered. "Lost me? Oh no, that's not possible! I still want to know what happened during your date, yunno?" Valeria wiggled her brows teasingly."So, tell me..." She leaned towards Diamond ears and whispered."Did you wear the lingeries?" She asked. Diamond laughed before nodding her head.Valeria gasped, her eyes shone in excitement."Then... Di
"I LOVE YOU"Diamond felt a sudden wave of emotions rush through her when she heard the words she was least expecting. Her cries reduced but her low whimpers could be heard as her face was still buried on his firm chest."I love you," he whispered again but this time louder, clearing her doubts. She had thought she was hearing things when he repeated his words, this time louder than the first."Cardo" she moved out of his hold to stare at him. His dark green eyes probed hers gently, his eyes were soft but she could feel pure desire behind it."Beautiful" his voice was husky as he got a grip of her shoulder. He titled his head slightly to the right and pressed his lips on her neck, passing his tongue through the soft flesh."Handsome," she held his shoulder, her lips slightly parted. They were still under the shower and her nîpples hardened against his chest."I'm sorry for making you cry, baby. I know I deserve a hit but please, forgive this filial husband of yours," he murmured again
He flung the door open violently and entered in a rush. There, he met the love of his life, sleeping peacefully. There was Oxygen on her nose but the continual beeping of the machine made him relaxed a bit."Baby," his tears fell. This time, a happy and sad one. But, his happiness was larger than his sadness. She is alive! His woman is alive!"Valeria!!" That was Diamond scream. She left Cardo and rushed to the bed, getting a hold of Valeria's warm hand."Val..." She whispered, sniffing gently. This wasn't how she pictured their meeting to be. She had pictured Valeria teasing her about the honeymoon, asking if she wore her lingeries she packed for her.But now, she was on a sick bed, struggling to stay alive. Diamond shook her head and broke down into tears."Wake up, Val. I still need you to tease me, I want to hear you scolding me all the time. You're the first friend I ever have when I came into the mansion , please don't leave me" she cries. Cardo walked to her and held her should
"Do you know what this is?" Diamond showed him the piece of paper in her hand. Cardo was eating, he refused at first but after a lot of persuasion, he was finally eating it."What?" He collected it from her and glanced through it. His eyes widened after reading it."Where did you get these from?" He asked slowly, his eyes slowly turning into a dangerous one."I don't know. He was rushing off and... He seems to be in a hurry," Diamond said."Cardo, you need to see this!" Drake went to Cardo. He showed him the paper and He chuckled.... An evil one."I knew it. There's a spy," he shook his eyes. He stood up and left the table. Diamond went to cover the flask and then packaged it together."Spy? Who would dare betray you?" She asked, walking to him."Someone is selling our company information out" He informed her. Diamond gasped."Wh... What?""We're having a hard time, Diamond. Our company might go down at this rate," Drake went further and Diamond’s eyes widened like saucers."Go down?"
Rocky's POV I chuckled after overhearing Diamond and Valerie's conversation. So, this is Grandpa's plan. I didn't expect him to do anything, but I also didn't expect him to go this far. If Diamond gets pregnant, then his plan is brilliant. If he succeeds, then I won't be able to intervene. It is a good plan, and I could tell Mom supported them, winning her trust back will slightly be possible. If Grandpa proceeds with his plan, I will lose everything, I have to stop it from happening. But how? It isn't like I can kidnap Diamond and stop her from doing it. Everyone will surely know I'm the one, but why can't I? I don't need to kill to stop her, there are many ways to stop her” I said with a grin. I picked up my phone and dialed a number. “Hello, I need you to do something for me” Diamond’s Pov My mind was completely occupied getting out of the car, I’m meeting the doctor today and I can’t stop feeling scared. I have to be careful so the press won’t get wind of what is going on
Diamond’s POV My heart raced as I sat amidst the O'Brien. It had been over a week since Ricardo's accident and a few days since Malcolm's absurd words. It seemed like he was starting to move forward from it. Rocky, Edna, Valerie, and I gathered in the living room, waiting for Malcolm to arrive while Emily was at the hospital taking care of Ricardo. "It feels like a long time since we've all been together like this," Rocky commented with his usual grin, he has been like that since Ricardo's accident. Tension rose as we all sat in the living room, he has been a total douchebg for the past two weeks, causing friction within the company, with half of the board members on his side. His motive is as clear as the day, and today's meeting is to stop him. On the other side, there is someone who has been getting on my nerves apart from Rocky and that is Edna. His recent avoidance of Valerie and me, coupled with frequent association with Rocky, raises concerns. Edna is grappling with somethin
Rocky pov My head was disoriented after leaving my crime scene, it has been hours since the incident but I still can’t get it out of my head. “I killed Ricardo, killed him” I looked at my hand and I could still see the bloodstained, Ricardo's blood on me. I couldn’t go back to the O’Brien estate, I had to go to one of the apartments given to my mom. My man took care of the situation but I made a call about Ricardo's situation. The police haven’t come to ask for my statement yet, but that only means Grandma is doing everything he can not to make it public, which works in my favor. I needed to get his blood off me, I ran to the restroom, removed all my clothes, and turned on the shower, I watched as the water cleaned all the blood, after a while I off the shower and went to look at myself in the mirror but was puzzled to see the blood all over my body. “No” I yelled and angrily punched the mirror, it cracked into two but the blood didn’t disappear. I heard the door open and wrapped