RHEA'S POVAfter the two brothers left the dining room, I decided to call it a day too since I didn't get time to rest after my flight from London. I was about to announce that I was leaving but Esmeralda beat me to it. "Why don't we have some ice cream before we go to bed?" she suggested with a huge smile on her face."That sound like a good idea. I've been craving something sweet for some time now but someone refused to let me have any." Anna's mom glared at Andrea as she spoke."I was only looking after your health." Andrea defended himself. "This once won't hurt." Anna joined in as Esmeralda ordered some attendants to get everyone a bowl of Ice cream each. As much as I wanted to join them, I couldn't because I had a terrible headache and it was already time to take my medication. "I think I'll pass," I said, gaining everyone's attention. "I have a slight headache, so I would like to rest early." "Sure, it's fine." Queen Carina smiled at me.I stood up to leave but Anna's mom
ESTEFAN'S POVI stood at the bottom of the bed with my jaw clenching as the doctor check on Rhea. When I got to the pool earlier, the sight of Damien touching her made my vision turn red. At that moment, all I wanted to was kill that idiot for putting his filthy hands on her. As I yanked his body off her, I noticed she was in pain and slipping out of consciousness, so the only I could think about was her safety. I would deal with Damien later as long I was assured that she is fine. "Doctor, is she okay?" Esteban asked from beside me.The doctor stood up from the bed and turned to us. "She has a slight headache concussion, but she will be fine after a lot of rest." She packed her equipment in her bag. "She will have reoccurring headaches for some time, so don't let her do any physical activities. In a few days, she will be completely fine." She bowed and walked out.I walked close to her and resumed the space the doctor was occupying. With my fingers, I tuck the strand of hair sticki
RHEA'S POVWaking up to a throbbing headache, I groaned in pain when I tried to turn my head and I also realized my head was resting on a hard surface. With my eyes still closed, I used my hand to feel the hard pillow my head was resting on only for it to be moving up and down in a smooth rhythm. "If you wanted to feel my body so badly, all you need to do is tell me," Estefan's deep voice reached my ears, making the hard pillow vibrate beneath my head. I forced my eyelids apart, trying to ignore the banging pain in my head as I looked to see Estefan staring down at me whose head was resting on his naked chest."Are you okay?" He asked with concern laced in his voice. "No." I shook my head. "I have a banging headache." I placed my hand on my head, closing my eyes in pain.Estefan sat up, pulling me close to text my head on his chest again. "The doctor said the headache would stop once you rest properly.""The doctor?" I scrunched my eyebrows. "What happened?" "The hit you took with
RHEA'S POVThe book in my hand was long forgotten as I was sprawled on the couch in Estefan's study, staring at him who was busy working on his computer. The way his muscle bulged out in his white shirt, threatening to tear the fabric apart whenever he moved was a sight for the sore eyes.I also find it funny how he scrunched his eyebrows and looked back and forth between the computer and the papers stacked on his desk when he got confused. And when he gets frustrated, he would run his hand through his hair, giving him that sexy look that would make any woman drool."Is it me you are reading, or the book in your hand?" He glanced up at me.My eyes widened as I picked up the book lying on my lap and put it to my face. "Of course, it's the book I'm reading." I chuckled nervously."Is that why the book is upside down?" Taking a proper look at the book in front of me, I noticed I was indeed holding it upside down. "I enjoy it more when it's upside down." I lied. He didn't say anything i
ESTEFAN'S POVHer eyes widened at my question and the wheels in her head began to turn, searching for an answer that would get her off the hook. "Oh, that." She scratched the back of her neck. "We were just joking, it's nothing you should waste your precious time on." She smiled as she pushed the door open and rush into the room.Following right behind her, I asked, "If you were given a chance to switch husbands with Anna, would you do it?" She stopped in her tracks and turned to me. "What?" "You heard me, so just answer the question," I said with my face void of emotions but deep down inside of me, I was praying for her to give me the answer I wanted to hear. "Do you want the truth?" she asked, folding her arms."Yes." I swallowed hard as I waited for her answer."If you asked me that question some weeks ago, I would have said yes," she replied which caused me to feel a pang of hurt in my chest. "Why?" I demanded. At least I should know the reason I would have gotten rejected.
RHEA'S POVEstefan's feet bounced as we sat on the roller coaster, getting ready to move. "Are you okay? You seem nervous." I raised my eyebrows at him."Of course not. I'm fine." He gave me a small smile but I could tell that it was forced. It was my first time on a rollercoaster, so I was scared but the excitement that was coursing through me surpassed the fear I was feeling. The roller coaster moved and Estefan gripped my hand tightly."What's wrong? Are you scared?" "Yes." His eyes widened in fear as the speed of the roller coaster increased."Why didn't you say so earlier?" I yelled at him.We gripped each other hands and screamed at the top of our voices as the roller coaster moved at full speed. My screams turned into laughter as soon as the ride came to a stop. Estefan wasted no time in getting off as he tried to catch his breath. "That was so much fun." I laughed as I got off."The ride?" Estefan gave me a confused look."Yes, but watching you scream like that was more f
ESTEFAN'S POVThe moment we entered our room, I pressed her back against the wall, kissing her as if my life depended on it. She dug her fingers into my hair as she kissed me with the same passion. My tongue poked her lips, seeking permission into her mouth. She permitted me and I delved my tongue into her mouth, exploring every inch of her mouth. Her moans sent electric signals through my body, making me rock hard.I picked her up and she wrapped her legs around my waist with our lips still connected. I walked to the bed and lay on her back as I hovered over her body. My mouth released her lips and went down on her neck. My lips trailed up to her ear and I whispered, "do you want me to stop? Stop me now while you still can." The starving beast in me was coming to the surface, ready to devour her body. I knew if I didn't stop that instant, I wouldn't be able to control myself anymore. But God knows how much I didn't want to stop."Don't stop," she said in a hushed breath as her che
Hey precious reader, thank you so much for following me on the journey of Rhea and Estefan, it really means a lot to me. I’m writing this to apologize for missing some updates recently. That is due to the fact that I’m feeling a bit under the weather and unable to write anything. I’m trying so hard to write and update but it’s difficult when you have a banging headache. When I fully recovered, I will update daily till the end of the book.The Goodnews is, the book is slowly coming to an end. If you enjoy the book so far, I will appreciate some votes and comments. Stay tuned to find out what becomes of Rhea, Leah and Estefan. Love you guys plenty ❤️❤️
ESTEFAN'S POV “Estefan,” Rhea yelled from inside the room and I glanced at Mrs Dutchman who was standing with me in the kitchen, before leaving the pan on the burning stove and running to the room.“What's wrong?” I stepped into the room to see Rhea standing with her legs apart in front of the closet. “My water broke.” Her eyes widened as she stared at the water on the ground.“Okay, no need to panic,” I said but I was the one panicking because I had no idea what to do.“She'll go into labour soon, we need to get her to the hospital.” Mrs Dutchman walked past me who was standing at the entrance, looking confused. I shook my head and got myself together before moving close to Rhea. She placed one hand on her huge baby bump while I held the other hand and supported her back with my other arm as we walked out of the room.“Fuck!” She cried out and squeezed the hand that she was holding. “That hurts.” “I'm so sorry.” I caressed her back as she kept walking.“We need to hurry up, the
LEAH'S POV “Asher, there's something I want to talk to you about,” I started as I sat next to him on the couch while he was busy typing away on his laptop. A few days ago, Asher brought up the topic of our wedding. He wanted to talk to my parents so that we could finalize the wedding date and start preparing for it. Like I told Rhea, I wanted to discuss the issue of not having babies yet before we proceeded. “Okay, but check this out first.” He placed his laptop on the table so that I could see what he was doing he was looking at.I raised my eyebrows when I saw that it was a picture of a house, a beautiful house at that. “What do you think about it?” He asked.“It's a beautiful house and I love the design too.” I nodded.“Would you love to live there someday?” He continued. My face scrunched in confusion. “Why are you asking me that?” He scratched the back of his head. “I'm thinking of buying the house for us. I don't want us to live in this apartment when we get married.” “
RHEA'S POV ONE WEEK LATER.“Do you think we should go with the Spiderman theme for the nursery?” I asked as we drove to the hospital because Esteban was getting discharged.“Why would you want to use a Spiderman theme for a baby girl?” Estefan looked up from his phone with raised eyebrows.“It's not a girl, it's a boy. I know that because I'm the one carrying the child.” I folded my hands. “It's called mother's instinct.” “It doesn't work that way.” “It does.” I countered. “Why don't we ask Mom when we get to the hospital?” “Fine.” He averted his eyes from me and focused on his phone.The car stopped in the hospital parking lot. We stepped out and made our way inside, heading straight to Esteban’s room.Esteban was heading out of the room with Mom and Esmeralda when we got there. “I told you not to waste your time coming.” He rolled his eyes at us.He had insisted that we didn't make his discharge a big deal and just meet him in the palace later. But Estefan and I being the adaman
ESTEFAN'S POV That morning, the doctor confirmed that my father had slipped into a coma and had no idea when he would be awake. Some of the court members visited the hospital to confirm it before they decided to proceed with their plans of making Prince Eugenio the ruling king.Princess Antonella contacted the officer and he told us the arrest warrant would be issued soon.I made Esmeralda and Mom stay in the hospital with Rhea and Esteban while I went to the appointment ceremony with Princess Antonella and her husband. We were sitting in the front row reserved for the member of the Royal family and the court members proceeded with the ceremony when everyone else was present.My feet bounced and I kept looking at the entrance of the palace Grand Hall, waiting for the police to walk in. “What's taking them so long?” Princess Antonella asked as Prince Eugenio was invited to the podium.“I have no idea.” “They have to arrest him before the ceremony is over or else he will be untouch
ESTEFAN'S POV Esmeralda and I were standing in the hospital reception when medics rushed my father who was lying unconscious on the stretcher into the hospital. My heart stopped when I saw the blood all over his white shirt. “Mom, where is Esteban?” Esmeralda ran toward Mom who was following Dad's stretcher with tears rolling down her cheeks.Before she could reply, Esteban's stretcher was rolled in by the medics. He was still conscious and groaning in pain. “Esteban, hang in there. You're going to be fine.” I followed the nurses as they pushed him toward the emergency room.“Please, make sure Dad is okay.” He groaned in pain as he spoke.“Dad will be fine, just worry about yourself.” I stopped as they went into the emergency room.Mom broke down in Esmeralda's arm and they sank to the ground while I watched them, trying so hard to control my tears. We sat outside the waiting room, watching nurses going in and out. “Where is Estevan?” Princess Antonella shouted and she ran towa
ESTEFAN'S POV“Go back there and check for the CCTV camera,” I ordered the bodyguards. “We need to find the people who left her there.” My bodyguards reported that they found Rhea lying in an alley. If I could get footage of the person who left her there and get him arrested, we might be able to get him to mention Prince Eugenio's name and add it to the list of his crimes. “Yes, Your Highness.” They bowed and left the room.Esmeralda walked into the hospital room with Mrs Dutchman who was holding a basket of food. I made her go back to the palace last night, even though she insisted on staying. I should have expected that she would be early the next morning. “Your Highness, I brought you some food.” Mrs Dutchman placed the basket on a small table and dragged me to sit on the chair in front of it. “I'm very sure you didn't get anything last night. Her Highness would get mad at you if she found out you have been starving yourself.” She was right. I didn't get anything to eat the wh
ESTEFAN'S POV I drove like a maniac to the palace and rushed into the living room where everyone was sitting. “Where is she?” I asked, breathing heavily. My father stood up with a dejected look on his face. “Prince Eugenio has her, and he won't release her unless I announce him to the Crown Prince.” My heart dropped at the mention of Prince Eugenio's name, and my shoulders slumped in defeat. After everything I did to save my family’s legacy, everything was going to go down the drain because I couldn't protect Rhea. If only I had chosen to let that maid go and follow Rhea to the hospital. I pulled on my hair before I picked up a vase beside me and smashed it against the wall. “Fuck!” I yelled. “Estefan, calm down.” Esteban rushed to hold me. “How can I calm down? I don't know what that bastard is doing to her. She must be scared all by herself.” I cried as I spoke. “I should have gone with her to the hospital. This is all my fault.” Esteban wrapped his hands aroun
ESTEFAN'S POV “Thanks for your help.” I walked toward the elevator with my bodyguards behind me. I took one of the regular elevators to the second floor. As if luck was on my side, the elevator stopped to reveal the kitchen maid holding two suitcases with her mother behind her. Her eyes widened upon seeing me, and she turned to make a run for it, but she stopped in her tracks when her eyes landed on her mother. I smirked, knowing she couldn't leave her mother behind to save herself. “Help them get in,” I ordered my bodyguards, and they stepped out of the elevator to usher them in. Gabriela shook in fear as she and her mother stood behind me in the elevator. The door closed, and I held the elevator before turning to her. “What's going on? Why isn't the elevator moving?” Her mother raised an alarm, looking at me and my bodyguards in fear. Gabriela kept her head down in fear, tugging on her mother's skirt. “What is it? Why are you quiet?” She turned to her daughter, e
ESTEFAN'S POV “You have a phone call,” Rhea brought my phone to me in the bathroom. She answered it and put it on speaker since I couldn't answer it in the shower. “Good morning, Your Highness, its Doctor Enzo,” the caller said. “The DNA results are ready, you can come pick them up.” “Thank you, doctor,” I replied and he hung up. Rhea left the bathroom and I finished up before joining her in the room. She sat on the bed, typing away on her laptop while I got dressed.“I have an appointment with my obstetrician today, do you think you can come along?” She asked as she closed the laptop. “What time?” I stood in front of the mirror and buttoned my shirt. “11:30, can you make it?” She stood up to help me with my tie that I still haven't gotten the hang of. “I'm not sure, but I'll try.” I wrapped my hands around her.I had to get the test results and explain everything to my father before the meeting which I was informed was scheduled for 2pm.“If anything comes up and I can't make