Albert’s POVI looked at Brielle, still standing there quiet, still trying to make sense of everything I had said.“I know it sounds crazy,” I said, breaking the silence. “But there’s more to this.”She looked up at me, her eyes searching mine. “More?”I nodded slowly. “My plan wasn’t just to protect you, Brielle… It was also to send a message to Diana. She needs to understand that she can’t keep using that pregnancy to threaten me.”Brielle blinked. “Threaten you? What do you mean?”I sighed, pacing a little. “She told me, more than once, that if I didn’t leave you and marry her, she would make sure I never see the child. She said I would regret ever loving someone else.”Brielle’s eyes widened. “She said that?”“Yes,” I said with a bitter chuckle. “But I’m done being manipulated. I won’t let her use that child like a weapon. That’s why… when I said you’re pregnant, it shook her. It made her jealous.”“She really believed you?” Brielle asked.“Of course she did,” I said. “She left th
Diana’s POVAs soon as I got home, I slammed the door behind me.Nicholas was sitting on the couch in the living room. The moment he saw me, he smiled casually and said, “Hi Diana, you’re back already?”I didn’t say a word. I didn’t even look at him. My heart was burning with rage. I couldn’t believe what just happened at Albert’s mother’s place. I walked straight to my room and locked the door behind me.I threw my bag onto the bed and let out a loud scream. Everything inside me boiled with anger. My hands started shaking, and before I knew it, I was scattering everything on my dressing table, perfume bottles, frames, my mirror, makeup kits, everything flew to the floor and shattered.Glass broke, things crashed loudly, and I didn’t stop.How dare he.How dare Brielle.Nicholas started knocking on my door hard. “Diana! What’s going on in there?! What’s wrong with you?!”“Leave me alone!” I screamed at the top of my lungs. “Just go away from the door!”I heard him sigh, but he stayed
Brielle’s Pov“What is it?” I found myself asking no one in particular; with my heart racing a mile a minute as everyone in the hall suddenly fixed their gaze on me, their gazes which came with an indistinct murmur. For a second I thought I had done something wrong.Behind me seemed to be another point of attraction. I was not sure whether or not it was safe to look back, but before I could even think, curiosity took the better part of me.I turned almost immediately only to behold the figure of Albert Stone on one of his knees revealing the stunning diamond ring in the small box he was holding.“Brielle Davis, be my wife and make me the happiest man on earth, and anything you’d ever dream of would be made available to you” the proud young man on his knees said.A gasp left my lips as he said those words to me. There’s no way that’s going to happen. Albert Stone, on his knee, asking me, Brielle Davis to marry him? It had to be some kind of a sick joke that he was playing on me. My eye
Brielle’s Pov“I’m sorry mom, but I already have everything prepared” the voice of Albert echoed from the room. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop in the conversation Albert was having with his mom, but Albert said that too loud. I wished I could hear the whole discussion since my instincts kept telling me that it was about me, but no. I couldn’t. Rebecca had bagged in on us few minutes to the time we were supposed to walk down the aisle. Albert’s countenance changed when he sighted his mother and from that moment my heart went into a state of unrest.The middle aged man who came with her, dressed in a tux walked up to us and whispered into Albert’s ears. Albert gave me a signal to wait outside of the room which I heeded to. I was standing outside waiting for them to be through with their meeting when Albert’s voice thundered in disagreement to whatever his mother was asking of him, and that was all I heard.I was frozen for a moment, but just then, I heard footsteps from the stairwell. Fas
Brielle’s PovMrs. Rebecca Stone has always looked at me in disgust ever since the night of the engagement. It was so odd when she suddenly invited me to her office. I knew it was in respect to me getting married to his son, Albert. The invitation said 10:00 Am but I made sure I was there earlier.I woke up very early that morning, rushed to the toilet and emptied my bowel before taking a quick shower which didn’t take much of my time. I wore a pair of black pants with a denim jacket to complement it before sitting in front of my mirror to apply a little makeup on my face. I made sure it wasn’t too noticeable because I love looking natural.I headed out of the house to the Stones company without informing Albert who was still in his house office assembling some documents which he left unsettled before the wedding. He stopped me from going to work at least for the moment until everything subsided. Of all the things I wanted to be in life, a home wife was certainly not in the list so I
Albert’s PovIt was past 9PM and Brielle was nowhere to be found. I have been devastated ever since I came down for breakfast without seeing her. I assumed she was in her room but she was not there when I lost my patience and went to her room to look for her.I have called and messaged her, but she has not answered nor returned any. I walked and ran round the whole place like an insane man trying to reach out to her to no avail. I rushed down to the company after calling and learnt that she was seen in the company, but unfortunately, she was no longer there when I got to the office. I rushed back home hoping to see her but I got back to an empty house.The marriage happened too fast and we didn’t get to know each other well enough, but I'm definitely not a beast nor a troll. I made sure she was comfortable around me just as I’ve always done during work days, owing to her amazing personality.“Maybe I should report the case to the police,” I thought to myself. The idea was a good one
BRIELLE’S POVI stood at the bottom of the stairs staring, speechless at Albert while battling a hangover. I haven’t been married for three days and I already regret my decision. I cannot even be upset as much as I wanted to, because the contract stated that we can live our normal lives and see other people and after five years we get a divorce and go our separate ways. Quietly I walked down to the dining table and poured myself a steaming cup of coffee. I picked an apple and returned back to my room. Just as I was about entering the bathroom to wash off the stench of alcohol that clung to my skin, the door fell open and Albert came in, with a lost look on his face.“Brie, I want to explain what happened between me and Diana….”“Is none of my business,” I interrupted. “This whole marriage is a sham, to the outside world you are married but between the both of us, you are as free as a bird. So you can impregnate as many women as you want, and I will not say a word.”“It is nothing li
BRIELLE’S P.O.VI marched past Diana who was grinning not because of the delicious spread on the dining table, which smelt so good by the way, but because she was about to ruin my peace and life. I pulled Albert into the kitchen, but Diana still followed us into the kitchen.“What the fuck is your problem Diana, go and eat your dinner or better still, vanish from the face of the earth,” I spat in annoyance. “I don’t see what you want to say to Albert that you cannot say while we eat. He hasn’t had anything to eat all day,” she said.She touched Albert’s arm and that simple gesture made me flare up. “You should know better than to come between a married couple,” I was really beginning to enjoy playing this husband card. Even though my husband was an asshole. Albert yanked his hand away and told her to leave. An inconsequential victory, but still a victory.“I didn't mean to upset you, I promise,” Albert turned to me as soon as Diana left.“At this point your promises mean nothing to
Diana’s POVAs soon as I got home, I slammed the door behind me.Nicholas was sitting on the couch in the living room. The moment he saw me, he smiled casually and said, “Hi Diana, you’re back already?”I didn’t say a word. I didn’t even look at him. My heart was burning with rage. I couldn’t believe what just happened at Albert’s mother’s place. I walked straight to my room and locked the door behind me.I threw my bag onto the bed and let out a loud scream. Everything inside me boiled with anger. My hands started shaking, and before I knew it, I was scattering everything on my dressing table, perfume bottles, frames, my mirror, makeup kits, everything flew to the floor and shattered.Glass broke, things crashed loudly, and I didn’t stop.How dare he.How dare Brielle.Nicholas started knocking on my door hard. “Diana! What’s going on in there?! What’s wrong with you?!”“Leave me alone!” I screamed at the top of my lungs. “Just go away from the door!”I heard him sigh, but he stayed
Albert’s POVI looked at Brielle, still standing there quiet, still trying to make sense of everything I had said.“I know it sounds crazy,” I said, breaking the silence. “But there’s more to this.”She looked up at me, her eyes searching mine. “More?”I nodded slowly. “My plan wasn’t just to protect you, Brielle… It was also to send a message to Diana. She needs to understand that she can’t keep using that pregnancy to threaten me.”Brielle blinked. “Threaten you? What do you mean?”I sighed, pacing a little. “She told me, more than once, that if I didn’t leave you and marry her, she would make sure I never see the child. She said I would regret ever loving someone else.”Brielle’s eyes widened. “She said that?”“Yes,” I said with a bitter chuckle. “But I’m done being manipulated. I won’t let her use that child like a weapon. That’s why… when I said you’re pregnant, it shook her. It made her jealous.”“She really believed you?” Brielle asked.“Of course she did,” I said. “She left th
Diana's POVI couldn’t believe what I just heard. My ears were ringing. My hands shook at my sides. I stepped forward, pointing a finger at Brielle like she had stolen something that belonged to me.“Albert!” I shouted, my voice loud enough to silence everyone in the room. “You can’t get this bitch pregnant! I’m supposed to be your wife! The only woman who carries your children!”Brielle flinched, but Albert stepped in front of her. That only made my anger rise higher.“She’s not a bitch, Diana,” he said, eyes narrowed. “And watch how you speak to her.”I laughed bitterly. “Oh, I see. Now you’re defending her? The same woman your mother doesn’t even like? The same woman who came from nowhere and suddenly has everything that belongs to me?”“Nothing belongs to you,” Brielle said softly, standing now. “Albert never promised you anything.”“You shut up!” I snapped. “You think this baby will keep you in his life? You think you're special because you’re pregnant? I’m pregnant too, and I’ve
Rebecca’s POVTonight was important. It had been a while since I had my family together, and I wanted everything to be perfect. My dear friend Lucy sat beside me, sipping tea, as we waited for Albert to arrive."You seem excited," Lucy said, watching me with knowing eyes."Of course, I am," I replied with a smile. "It’s been too long since we all sat together for a proper meal."Lucy chuckled. "By ‘all,’ do you mean everyone… or just the ones you approve of?"I smirked but said nothing. We both knew who I truly wanted at this dinner.Before I could say another word, the door opened, and Emily walked in, her face lighting up as she saw me."Mom!" she called, rushing to hug me."Emily, darling!" I pulled her into a warm embrace. "You look wonderful."She giggled. "I missed you. It’s been too long since we had a family dinner."I nodded in agreement. "Exactly why I planned this."We chatted for a bit before the sound of a car outside caught my attention. I knew who it was. A moment later
Emily’s POVI arrived at Nicholas’s office, expecting to see him at his desk, but the space was empty. My heart sank. Where could he be? He wasn’t answering my calls, and now he wasn’t even in his office.I sighed, frustrated, and turned on my heels. Maybe I was overthinking. Maybe he was just busy. Still, my gut told me something was wrong.Instead of leaving right away, I decided to stop by Albert’s office. As soon as I walked in, he glanced up from his desk and raised an eyebrow.“Emily, what brings you here?”For a split second, I panicked. I couldn’t tell him I came to see Nicholas, not when our relationship was still a secret. I forced a small smile.“I was actually just here to look around,” I lied.Albert leaned back in his chair, studying me. “Really? Since when do you take an interest in my office?”I shrugged, hoping he wouldn’t ask more questions. “I was nearby and thought I’d stop by.”He didn’t seem convinced, but he let it go. “Well, since you’re here, have a seat. You’
Albert’s POVI was still trying to keep my temper in check when the door to my office opened again. This time, it was Brielle.She stepped inside cautiously, her eyes flickering between my mother and me. There was tension in the air, heavy and suffocating. She must have felt it too because she hesitated before speaking.“Albert,” she said softly, “I was looking for you.”My mother let out an annoyed sigh, straightening her expensive coat. She picked up her purse from the chair beside her and turned to me.“Meet me later today after work,” she ordered, her voice clipped. “This conversation isn’t over.”She shot Brielle a cold glance before striding out of the office, her heels clicking sharply against the floor.Brielle exhaled as the door shut behind my mother. “I guess that was about Diana,” she said quietly.I raked a hand through my hair, feeling exhaustion creep in. “What else would it be about?”She nodded, walking closer. “Did she send you another message?”I leaned against my d
Diana’s POVI leaned back in the car seat, staring out the window as the city lights blurred past. A satisfied smirk played on my lips."Good thing we left that house," I muttered, turning to Nicholas, who was focused on the road. "I couldn’t stand being there any longer, especially with Albert acting like I don’t exist."Nicholas scoffed. "You knew this would happen, Diana. You were pushing too hard. Now that you’re gone, what’s your plan?"I crossed my arms. "Simple. If Albert doesn’t divorce that low-life bitch Brielle, he’ll never see his baby after I give birth."Nicholas glanced at me, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. "You’re really going to keep his child from him?"I let out a short laugh. "Why not? He wants to play happy family with Brielle while acting like I don’t matter? Fine. But he won’t get to have both. He either chooses me and our child, or he loses us both forever."Nicholas shook his head. "You’re playing a dangerous game, Diana."I smirked. "I always do."
Nicholas' POVJust as the moment between Emily and me grew more intense, a sudden knock on the door shattered the heated atmosphere. Emily and I froze. Her breathing was heavy, her face flushed, her body still pressed close to mine.I sighed, pulling away reluctantly. "Stay here," I whispered before heading toward the door.When I opened it, Diana stood there, arms crossed, an annoyed expression on her face."Nicholas, don't tell me you're in here having fun while you left the most important thing unhandled," she snapped, her eyes flicking toward the room, already knowing Emily was inside.I leaned against the doorframe, rubbing the back of my neck. "Diana, not now," I muttered.She scoffed. "Not now? You haven't packed your things yet. Oh, but I see why, you were busy with Emily," she said with a smirk, her voice dripping with sarcasm.Emily shifted uncomfortably behind me, pulling the sheets over herself. Diana turned her gaze to her, narrowing her eyes."And you, Emily," she said s
DIANA'S POV "You should be scared too," I shot back. "Because if Emily finds out the truth, she won’t just go after me, she’ll go after you too. And then what?"Nicholas chuckled darkly. "Then I guess we’ll just have to make sure she never finds out."I glared at Nicholas, my patience wearing thin."I don't want to wait any longer here," I said firmly. "I'm going in there to pack my things, and you better make sure you're coming with me."Nicholas sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Diana, don’t act out of impulse…""I'm not acting out of impulse!" I snapped, cutting him off. "This is the only way. If Albert comes back and finds me here, everything will get complicated. And if Emily keeps getting closer to you, she’ll start asking questions. Do you want that?"Nicholas remained silent, his expression unreadable.I took a deep breath, trying to control my frustration. "You were the one who told me to trust you, Nicholas. But look at what’s happening! You’re getting distracted. Y