September 23, 2024. Chapter 2-2. Thank you for waiting. The romance is finally starting between Clint and Zia. A few more are coming. Don't forget to send love for this novel.
"Excuse me?" Zia reacted. "You don't know Clint like I do, Kent. He may joke around sometimes, but he is serious about his goals in life.""He doesn't have time to play with girls, and either way, it's really none of your business if I get hurt in this relationship. I am happy to take this chance with him because he is not only funny, smart, and capable but also young, sexy, and gorgeous!" Zia pointed out. "Okay, fine, but will he be able to cope with your busy schedule?" Kent pointed out. "Because that's what you do. You ignore people when you are busy.""What is this about, Kent?" Zia asked. "You don't have to worry about how Clint and I work on our relationship, and maybe it's just fitting that we end up together because we both understand our workloads. Moreover, we work for Adrian King, so pretty much Clint knows how to work around my schedule.""I'm talking about us, Zia, when we were close," Kent pointed out. "When you were starting your residency, there were many times when yo
“So, this is the current situation in the company,” Adrian revealed to the Harolds, Daisy, Danica, and Bryce Harolds.A few minutes had passed since the meeting started. Riley joined the discussion because she wanted to know if Daisy was a threat. They were all in the conference room, looking into the company’s status with Abner and Anthony. Abner suggested, “So, we do have vacancies for the board members, which we would be happy to give a seat to Bryce and Daisy; since you want to take part of the company, you may opt to handle the supermarket. We can ask Gina to handle the hospital instead.”“Gina,” Daisy repeated. She studied the executive’s profile and said, “Oh, this has been her company ever since. I don’t want to take that away from her. It’s her hard work.”“So, The King’s Medical Center is without a director because Adrian is now the CEO, right? Why don’t I take that,” Daisy said with a smile. From where Riley sat, she cussed inside because that would mean Daisy and Adrian w
“Did you tell Kent?” Zia asked Clint. “I called his room, but there was no answer,” Clint responded. They were on their way to Kent and Sonia’s room. Zia was determined to tell Kent what Sonia had done. After all, they were getting married. Whether Sonia was her cousin or not, she did not think it was right for Sonia to seduce someone else’s man when she was about to get married!Zia grumbled on their way to the room, and when she and Clint finally arrived, they were surprised that Kent’s parents and Sonia’s parents were there!Clint and Zia had entered the room. It was Cora Mason, Kent’s mother, who opened the door. A mix of emotions played across Cora’s face. She wanted to say something but wavered.“You!” Kent said, pointing at Clint. Zia was confused by all the hostility directed toward Clint. Before she knew it, Kent was charging at him! Kent thrust his fist at Clint, but the latter dodged it with grace. In fact, Kent attempted to punch Clint three times but failed miserably.
"So, Kent really said that?" Clint asked while massaging Zia's foot. They were at their villa, already getting ready for bed when they covered Zia's conversation with Kent during breakfast. She said, "I can imagine that was what they argued about, and based on how Kent tried to defend Sonia earlier, he was swayed by her lies."Clint fell silent. His hand movements slowed down as he massaged her foot. He said, "If Kent and Sonia were to break up, would you go back to him? For him to confront you like that, it could mean he has feelings for you.""No," Zia said outright. "There is nothing to go back to in the first place. We were never a couple, just ex-best friends with whom I fell in love in the past.""But after that talk with him, and especially earlier's encounter, I'm relieved we were never romantic," Zia said. "Him, having feelings for me?" Zia pursed her lips and said, "I don't know. I don't think so. Maybe because this was the first time I had been with a man since I confess
Within one private villa of the Serenity Shores Resort, two slender frames were entangled, enjoying a night of passion. Their bodies were bare, glistening in sweat. Their lips were parted, moistened from their eager kisses, often calling out each other's names. Around their room, the melodic sounds of their heavy breathing, low groans, and the slight slapping of their flesh filled the air. Zia's right leg rested on Clint's shoulder while the latter held her left thigh down. Clint focused his gaze on how his shaft was going in and out of Zia, glowing in her love juice. "Damn." Clint looked up and admired how Zia's face was flushed, her other hand unwittingly holding her breast as she bounced up and down against the sheets. He declared, "Beautiful."He pumped a little faster, with him biting his lip before leaning over to kiss Zia's lips. Then, he sat up again. He shifted Zia's right leg to rest on her left thigh, forcing her frame to lie almost on her side. "Clint, you are filling
“He did not say much, but I knew he went to see the resort surveillance. However, I know something else ticked him off,” Cora Mason said, referring to Kent. She held Zia’s hand and requested, “Please talk to him, Zia. Please.”“He is in his room, getting drunk, and I don’t know what to do with him,” Cora added. Zia looked at Clint, and thankfully, her man did not mind. Clint said, “In whatever way Zia and I can help, but I’ll stay close by.”They had dinner first, but the Masons had no appetite the entire time. Zia and Helena often consoled them in between. Zia’s mother told Cora, “Better that the relationship ended early rather than after marriage. It’s a blessing in disguise.”When dinner was over, Zia and Clint walked back with the Masons to Kent’s room. From what she was told, Sonia had moved to her parent’s room. Thus, Kent had been by himself all afternoon until that evening. Zia rang the doorbell, but Kent screamed, “Go away! Go away -”“Kent, it’s me, Zia! Do you want to talk
“Cuddle Muffin,” Zia called while lying next to Clint. “I feel bad for Kent. The resort said there is no refund whatsoever.”Clint and Zia were back in their villa, getting ready to sleep. They had spent two hours with Kent, offering him advice and listening to his frustration. After that, Kent appeared to have regained his reasons. It also helped that Brian came to speak to Kent and gave advice based on his recent experience with Cliare Monet. “Well, Sweet Lips.” Clint urged Zia to rest on his arm. He pulled her closer to him and answered, “It’s a very last-minute cancellation. The resort will lose a lot of money if they give any refund.”Zia made a face and remarked, “I know. I just feel bad for him. I wished there was another way for him to get at least half of the money -”An idea crept into Zia’s head. She asked, “What about the conference? There is always a special dinner at the end of it -”“That’s already been paid for too, Zia,” Clint revealed. “Oh, well, too bad,” Zia said.
"I want to try a new look and surprise you," Zia told Clint. "I'm doing my hair and makeup at the resort's salon and spa. I'll change there too, so that means I'll see you at the dinner party.""Wow, I wanna try another look too!" Clint responded. "Really?" Zia reacted with a smile. "I'd like to see that.""Yeah. That means I will also change at the spa," Clint suggested, and Zia cracked up. "No! I wanted to surprise you!" Zia declared. She put her arm around Clint and kissed him briefly. Then, she requested, "Please, Cuddle Muffin."Clint sighed and responded, "Fine, but don't take too long.""Ah, you miss me already?" Zia teased before requesting a shuttle to take them. The day of the anniversary dinner arrived. Guests were coming from Bradford's side, plus the Kings and the Eros family. Of course, since the Masons were still around, Clint invited them too as a courtesy, and Zia thought that was very considerate of Clint. With only an hour and a half to go, Zia left the villa wit
Dear Readers, Thank you for your unwavering support and for being part of this incredible journey. I won't say it's the end because we will still hear from Riley and Adrain. However, Chapter 262 concludes Book 1 of Divorced My Cheating Husband, Married A Billionaire. Book 2 will cover Riley and Adrian's lives years later and focus on their children. Yes, this includes their daughter, Freya. In the coming days, I will write a preview and some bonus chapters using the author's notes. Please watch out for it. Now, the question is when will Book 2 start?I have things I need to take care of—for my kids, my baby, and myself. I have been putting off my follow-up check-up and need to get it done. (Somebody will get scolded by the doctor, and that's me. :))We will also be moving back to our old house, which will take a lot of time.I don't want to underdeliver, so I will wait to give an estimated time. I just want to get the abovementioned tasks out of the way first before coming back with
“Happy Birthday, Grandpa. I love you and miss you,” Freya said while putting a flower on Abner’s grave. Charlie followed, putting her teddy bear down. She said, “Grandpa, you can have Mr. Bear. So you won’t miss us too much.”Jasper followed, leaving a card that he had drawn for Abner. He asked, “Hey, Grandpa. Is it always a buffet in heaven?”The adults behind the kids laughed. Jasper turned to his parents, objecting, “Grandpa told me there’s a buffet in heaven!”“Dad did say that a lot,” Anthony remarked, chuckling. More than a year had gone by since Abner’s passing, and they all visited him in his mausoleum, the same one that housed his departed wife, Marilyn King. Charles and Realyn were also present, bringing along their son. Carson had made a Lego mansion for Abner. He placed it above his tomb and said, “Grandpa, I made a house for you. Hope you like it.”Kian moved forward next. He pouted as he said, “Great-grandpa Abner, since you left, the house has been a bit boring. Daddy
“Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, Dear Freya. Happy birthday to you!” On Freya’s 6th birthday, everyone gathered again. The celebration was held at the very first Diamond Hotel in Halliport. Freya stood on the stage with her parents and siblings. She wore a crown over her head and a ballroom gown fit for a princess. She had a bright smile before she blew the candles on her cake. The audience erupted into applause, after which the party host asked, “What was your wish, Princess Freya?”“That I will grow strong and healthy so I can be a businesswoman someday!” Freya declared, adding to everyone’s amusement. Praises echoed in the ballroom. Carrying both his sons, Adrian struggled to clap his hands, but Jasper and Kian did it for him. “Yay! My turn to blow!” Charlie said. She was beaming while being held by Riley. “No, me!” Jasper screamed. “No, me!” Kian said. The guests laughed out loud at how Riley and Adrian’s children wanted to blow out the candles
Over a year passed. “Five minutes more, and we are done,” Adrian said as he continued to run on the treadmill. “Honey, I can’t believe I’m back to running for two straight hours again,” Riley said while catching her breath. Her body was sweating profusely, her athletic wear soaked altogether.” It was the same for her husband. Adrian’s skin was glowing in his sweat, and with him running half-naked, he looked mighty fine. “Rrr. Somebody looks hot,” Riley remarked while checking out her husband. “We should have sex after shower.”“We should,” Adrian said while chuckling. “The last time we tried to make love, Freya walked in on us.”“We should learn to lock the door,” Riley said, but locking the doors was easier said than done when Freya always demanded their time and attention whenever they were home. Since delivering the Triplets, Riley had always asked Adrian to be her exercise buddy. Although her postpartum belly has still not fully recovered, she is getting there. The best part i
“What? Why can’t we see Riley before the delivery?” Renee asked, furious. “Why is she delivering early?”“It’s a delicate pregnancy, Aunt, and she is going into operation right now. Don’t worry. I will take care of Riley,” Zia said. Zia knew that Riley had hidden the truth about her pregnancy. During her second trimester, Riley had attempted to wear baggy clothes to conceal her growing belly. Zia also knew Riley purposely evaded seeing her parents and aunt personally in the recent months.Only Zia, Clint, Abner, Adrian, and Riley knew the truth. Zia even colluded with Riley, giving her a fake ultrasound report.Now, Riley was already 34 weeks pregnant. It was too early for her to give birth, but it had to be done. Going further into the pregnancy was too dangerous. “What’s her condition? Is it polyhydramnios?” Renee asked. This was one of Renee’s suspicions, but Zia always found a way to avoid the topic. “It’s one of those rare pregnancies, Aunt - Oh! I hear Riley crying. I better g
Time passed again, and it was finally time for Zia to give birth to her twins. Zia had no complications during her pregnancy. Thus, she decided to give birth vaginally. She was prepared for the worst. Zia had delivered countless babies and witnessed different kinds of mothers, including those who screamed, cried, prayed, counted numbers, and more. So, Zia was quiet despite the labor pains. However, it was not the same for her husband, Clint.Zia wanted to avoid an epidural if possible, saving it as a last resort. During labor, she hummed and took deep breaths. They were in their birthing suite, with Clint holding Zia’s hand. Between the two of them, it looked like Clint was about to give birth. He was sweating and already jittery. He said, “Zia, you are so strong. I love you so much.”Soon, it was time for Zia to push. She gave it her all. Clint and her doctor helped her through it. However, after several attempts, the first baby was still not coming out! Zia’s doctor decided to perf
“Honey? What are you doing here?” Adrian asked, surprised to see Riley stepping onto the private jet. He was scheduled for a trip to check on the project’s progress in Hawaii, so her unexpected arrival caught him off guard.“I’m coming with you!” Riley declared. “It’s been a while since I accompanied you on business trips. Why not mix business with pleasure? And don’t worry, Freya is staying with Aunt, and so is Grandpa. I figured it was about time we had more alone time together.”She beamed and settled on the seat next to Adrian. She pressed her lips into his ear and pointed out, “You do realize that I am about to ovulate. This is the perfect time to have lots of sex!”“Honey,” Adrian said. “I know about that. I was coming back tomorrow morning.”“Yes, but why not have lots of sex in paradise?” Riley pointed out. “Maybe we need a little adventure.”She scanned the private jet, and after finding Adrian’s new male assistant, she whispered, “We can have, you know, sex on the beach, on t
“Riley, Aunt Renee needs us,” Adrian revealed in the middle of the night. Riley was fast asleep when Adrian awoke her. She got up immediately, and a worried expression appeared on her face. She asked, “What happened to Aunt?”“Her blood pressure went up, so the doctor decided to deliver the baby prematurely,” Adrian said while getting off the bed. “Dad just called. He is in a panic.”Riley frowned. Because Zia was very pregnant and her stomach was growing bigger, she had to hold off from delivering babies, but she was still on top of her aunt’s condition. She had also appointed the second-best doctor to attend to Renee. “I’ll call Zia,” Riley said while leaving the bed. Time had passed again. Her aunt’s pregnancy was already thirty-four weeks, not yet full term. Naturally, Riley was worried. She had heard Gaby’s story about their struggle with Kenneth and the triplet’s birth, so she was afraid her aunt would go through the same situation. “Zia? Thank you for picking up,” Riley said
~ “Tonight I just want to take you higher Throw your hands up in the sky Let’s set this party off right” ~ Previously hidden amongst his groomsmen, Clint emerged from his flock of male friends and cousins to sing and dance to the tune of 24k Magic by Bruno Mars. This was Clint and Zia’s wedding celebration. They did not wait long and wed while Zia was still ten weeks pregnant. Clint and Zia wanted to make things formal before Zia’s belly grew too big. Clint glided down the center aisle of the ballroom with casual, effortless confidence. His steps were smooth and rhythmic, exuding a cool, controlled vibe as he moved to the beat. He and his crew of groomsmen dancers execute sharp, synchronized moves that give the choreography a sense of unity and camaraderie.With every slick move, their smiles were evident. They occasionally winked at the crowd, giving off that suave look. The wedding was held at the Marriot Hotel, and over five hundred guests were invited. Most guests were Clint