Brandon didn’t ask any questions. He just made the necessary arrangements and informed Brooklyn. Her flight was in two hours and Brandon asked one of his friends at Napa Valley to pick Brooklyn up and take her to the airport. With tears in her eyes, Brooklyn left Nikolas forever and climbed into the car that was waiting for her. She had no idea how Brandon had managed to arrange for a car to enter the property and she wasn’t concerned. She was glad to be able to leave forever! She couldn’t face Nikolas and live with him knowing how low he thought her to be.
She thanked Brandon’s friend and boarded her flight but her heart was breaking. She had never imagined that she would have to leave the only place she had considered her home.
She reached LA in the wee hours of the morning. To her surprise, both Ryder and Brandon had come
Nikolas took a deep breath and walked over to Brooklyn’s room, a strange feeling of dread engulfing his heart. Strangely, he couldn’t hear a single sound coming from inside. Trying the door, to his surprise, he found it already unlocked. Pushing the door open, he walked inside. To his utter amazement, the room looked spotlessly clean and untouched as if no one had stayed here for the last few days. Maybe Brooklyn had cleaned it after waking up in the morning. He strode out and almost ran up the stairs to check, his heart beating rapidly with dread. He refused to think of the obvious, he refused to listen to reason. No Brooklyn couldn’t leave him. She loved him! Desperately he checked every single room upstairs, she wasn’t there.At last he entered his bedroom and looked around frantically. Everything was arranged in the same way he had left them in the morning. He rushed into
It took him a split second to decide what he wanted to do. Brooklyn wasn’t going anywhere, she was with her brother but if he didn’t visit New York, he might miss meeting his mom forever. He had no idea whether the lady in question was really his mom or not. There was only one way left for him to know. He would have to visit Newman Rehab Center to find out. He booked himself the first flight available to New York immediately and stormed out of his study room. After giving clear instructions to his staff on how to manage everything in his absence, he showered and got ready to leave.Kathy thought that he might be going to bring back Brooklyn. She smiled while serving him his breakfast and coffee. “Good that you’re going to get her. I was missing her as well,” she said. Nikolas gave her an impatient look.“I’m not g
An anxious Nikolas followed Sandra to the second floor where she introduced him to Mrs. Holmes who was his mom’s caregiver. “Please come this way, Mr. Ardolf. You’re lucky as Doris just woke up for her dinner,” said Mrs. Holmes. They walked down the long corridor to the room at the far end. Nikolas noted the well-maintained, clean, and nicely decorated corridor. It seemed that the center really took care of the well-being of the patients. There were caregivers rushing to and from the rooms. It was a busy place indeed!“Doris is the oldest patient in our center. She has gone through so much in her life that we want to fulfill her only wish. We want to make her happy,” said Mrs. Holmes.“I’m grateful to you for giving me an opportunity to meet my mom,” said Nikolas, his voice choking with emotion.&
Nikolas brought his mama home and settled her nicely in the room next to his. “Do you like your room, mama?” Asked Nikolas eagerly.“Where are we, Niko? I’m scared. What if McGill comes to take me away?” asked his mom, looking around her room with frightened eyes. Nikolas shook his head and sat beside her on the bed, picking up her hand and holding it in his. In the last few days, he had figured out that McGill was the criminal stepfather who had tortured her to this level. He hated to call him his father.“No, mama. This is my home. No one will come to get you. You’re safe here,” he comforted her. “This is your nurse and caregiver, Molly. She’s the sister of my most trusted man, Bruce. She will take care of you, okay? And this is my housekeeper, Kathy. They both are very efficient and will
A bleary-eyed Brooklyn dragged herself out of bed but a bout of nausea hit her again and she dashed to the washroom. She was tired of this stomach bug for the last two days ever since Ryder forced her to eat the giant hamburger he had ordered for lunch at work. It had been nearly a fortnight since she had started working in Ryder’s uncle’s company with Brandon and him. They were sponsoring her education and she was glad to be finally able to resume her studies. With full-time work, her only option, therefore, was online studies just as Brandon did. Although the pay wasn’t much still she was glad to be a trainee in the accounts department. It helped her gain in-depth knowledge in her chosen field of study.After she arrived here in LA, she had waited for every day for Nikolas to come to take her back with him. She still loved him despite what he had done, despite his accusations. She had e
After Three Months“Brooks, hurry, you’ll be late for your appointment,” said Brandon. A tired Brooklyn joined him in the elevator, somehow dragging herself to go for her ultrasound appointment. The last three months had been very hectic for Brooklyn. She continued with her job dedicatedly as well as her studies despite her condition. It was her first ultrasound and Brooklyn was eager to see the baby that was growing inside her.She still hadn’t informed Nikolas as he hadn’t come to LA to get her. In fact, after Bruce’s second call, she was sure that he knew where exactly she was. Yet he hadn’t once inquired after her although he had Brandon’s phone number with him. It seemed as if he was relieved to have her out of his life forever. It was strange that it was only Brandon, Ryder, and Amy who took extreme care of her, instead of the fa
“Are you sure you can go to work today, Brooks? If you’re unwell, you can rest at home. I’m sure Ryder wouldn’t mind. You've had so many leaves pending in the last few months. You haven’t even taken leave on your twentieth birthday!” Exclaimed Amy.“I can manage, don’t worry about me, Amy. I’ll encash all the leaves later,” said Brooklyn. Any sort of income was welcome for her. After moving into Amy’s house, she had been saving up her salary for her delivery and hospital expenses. She was thankful that she had been able to continue with her work as well as studies for the past nine months. Brandon, Amy, and Gia took her to her doctor’s visits every time. Although she knew why Gia tagged along, she didn’t mind at all. Gia was always sweet to her despite the tantrums she always threw around with the others.
Nikolas walked back to the ICU from the doctor’s chamber to see his mama still sleeping under the effects of the sedative they had injected. The last few months had been extremely difficult for him. His mama had a seizure while climbing down the stairs and fell down. She immediately had a brain stroke and needed emergency hospitalization. Ever since, he hadn’t had a moment of respite, somehow managing the business while almost living at the hospital with his mama.She hasn’t responded to anything and each and every day her condition only worsened. Yet Nikolas hadn’t given up hope. He tried everything in his power, the best doctors, the best facilities, the best treatment to stabilize his mama but it wasn’t working at all.He sat down in the lobby, massaging his temples, and closed his eyes to take some rest. Images of B
After having waited for hours, Brooklyn was excited to hear Nikolas’s voice downstairs, talking to Kathy. ‘He’s here, he’s here,’ her heart sang with glee. She sat in the nursery, feeding the twins and waiting impatiently for him to come upstairs. What was taking him so long?After five minutes, Nikolas peered inside the nursery, looking for her. The moment his eyes connected to hers, he flashed a dazzling smile at her. At that moment, everything ceased to exist around them and a look full of promises passed between them. He came closer and leaned in to plant a small kiss on her lips. Ellie left the room to give them some privacy.“Are you happy to see me home early?” he asked, pulling a chair to sit beside her.“Yes, so, did you throw your clients out and
“You’re so f*cking wet, my love,” he whispered in a delirious tone, building up his rhythm. Brooklyn clutched at his shoulders for support while she moaned with pleasure.“You like it, don’t you?” Asked Nikolas in a tone hoarse with desire.“Yes, please don’t stop,” said a delirious Brooklyn, unable to recognize her own voice.“Will you c*m for me, baby?” Urged Nikolas.Brooklyn gave out a cry as she came undone right into his fingers. Nikolas licked his fingers clean and came up to her, showering her face with small kisses. Brooklyn was astonished to find him without his clothes as well. When did he take off everything?“Now I want you to giv
“Who allowed you entry into my property?” Demanded an angry Nikolas. Ryder ignored him completely, his eyes were glued upon Brooklyn.“Brooklyn, I just wanted to talk to you,” he said looking dazed.“You can talk to me,” said Nikolas, his arm going around Brooklyn and pulling her closer to his side. Ryder noted the possessive gesture but he preferred to ignore it altogether.“Why should I talk to you? I’m sure Brooklyn can speak for herself,” said Ryder, standing in front of her.“I have nothing to say to you, Ryder. I’m sorry that you and Amy couldn’t make it together. As for me, I’m married to Nikolas for life. You’ve done a lot for me and Brand. I can offer you
Fifteen minutes later, Brooklyn, helped by the two attendants, walked down towards the wedding arch created on the other side of the koi pond. Kathy and Ellie had got the twins ready in their tux rompers and pushed their strollers, following Brooklyn to the wedding venue. Brooklyn gasped seeing the huge crowd waiting to witness the wedding. She smiled at them as she knew most of them. They were all Nikolas’s employees around the estate and office. Her eyes searched for Brandon. She had heard him a little while ago. Had he not arrived yet?“Hey, Brooks! Looking for me? I’m right here to walk you down the aisle. I’m older to you after all!” said Brandon as he came up behind her, looking dashing in a dark charcoal tuxedo. Brooklyn’s face brightened up with a dazzling smile.“Only by 2 minutes, Brand. It doesn&r
“Sleep tight tonight, daddy needs to play with your mommy,” whispered Nikolas, leaning closer to the twins as she fed them. Brooklyn rolled her eyes. So this was what he came inside the nursery for!“I thought we couldn’t get any action done till I’m completely healed. You said 4-6 weeks, right? So no wedding night for us, then,” she reminded him.“Still, we’ll make the most of it,” he said, staring deeply into her eyes with a promise of lots of car*al pleasure for later. The thought of it made her heart skip a beat. She couldn’t believe that by tonight she’d be a married woman, she’d be Nikolas’s wife. She hadn’t thought the day would come so soon. Nikolas stood in front of her as if he wanted to say a lot more. She looked so loving, fresh, angelic, and innocent tha
“What? What marriage?” She gasped, looking horrified and totally lost. Did she hear him correctly? Did he mention their wedding? But how could that be possible? He hadn’t even proposed yet!“Our marriage! We’re getting married today,” said Nikolas, getting down from his car.“Today? But you haven’t even proposed yet! In fact, you said that you don’t want to get married, like never! Then what changed suddenly?” She demanded, feeling angry at him.“Nothing changed suddenly. I want to marry you, now! So are you coming or should I have to carry you into the County Clerk’s office?” Asked Nikolas impatiently, opening the door for her, eager to do as he had just threatened.&ld
Brooklyn tossed and turned in her sleep as Nikolas’s haggard face kept on appearing in her dreams. She had waited all evening till late at night but he hadn’t emerged from the study. He skipped his dinner as well, making Brooklyn so upset that she sobbed herself to sleep. Was it her fault that Ryder appeared at her doorstep? Was it her fault that Ryder had developed feelings for her? She had never encouraged Ryder in any way. Then how could Nikolas hold a grudge against her? How could he not see how much she loved him?It was late when Nikolas walked into his bedroom. All the arrangements had been made for the wedding tomorrow. He had submitted an online application for a marriage license. Tomorrow he would simply visit the county clerk’s office to procure the license and then get married. It was a foolproof plan and nothing could possibly go wrong. His security guards were informed not t
“Ryder? What are you doing here at this hour?” She gasped with shock. Ryder looked angrier and stormed inside the house, brushing past her. Brooklyn whirled around to face him, feeling disturbed by his presence.“What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you so hell-bent on resigning from the job? Can’t you understand your own good? You don’t need to dance to Nikolas’s tunes, Brooklyn. You should complete your education on your own merits. I’m giving you such a good opportunity, why can’t you just take it?” asked a displeased Ryder, his eyes still flashing angrily at her.“Why are you taking this personally? Do you run after every employee of yours this way?” demanded Brooklyn, irritated by Ryder’s attitude.“No, you’re sp
The next morning Brooklyn woke up remembering that she needed to take the twins for their vaccination. Nikolas quickly took an appointment at the nearest health center. It was a busy morning as they rushed to get the twins ready to go. A nervous Nikolas helped calm down Nikson who went red, howling with pain after the shot. Brooklyn calmed Brycen down somehow. It was a harrowing first-time experience for them. By the time they returned home, both were haggard and exhausted. Nikolas went to work after lunch while Brooklyn tended to the twins. It was only when she tucked them to bed did she remember about her phone.Rushing towards the nightstand where she had placed it 24 hours back, she picked it up and switched it on. Brooklyn gasped seeing around forty missed calls from Ryder. Has he gone crazy? There were a few messages as well from him.I’m not accepting your resignati