"Will, I don't understand you right now. She is flirting. Trying to get me upset. Perhaps she caught Beth and I together this morning." "I get it, dude. Go speak with her. I know that Jessie is the type of woman who is understanding. If you tell her what transpired between you and Beth, she will comprehend you. Go now." He pushed Din gently.Din walked up to them and sat down next to Jessie. "Can I talk to you?" he asked Jessie. Jessie remained silent. She was fiddling with the tip of her hair while still maintaining her gaze on the bartender. Din looked directly into the bartender's eyes and made a head motion for the man to leave. "I'll see you soon. Miss." He walked away. As she turned to face Din, Jessie scowled. "Seriously? You had to send him away?" "And he called you Miss?" "I'm not married to you in a legal sense." "We signed the court papers. That means it is legal. How long will you keep giving me the cold shoulder?" His voice went down. Jessie scoffed. "I am not givi
Two weeks later.Getting out of bed made Jessie feel worn out. For a few days, this was how she had been feeling. She stepped onto the chilly floor and looked at the time. Jessie first noticed these symptoms of sickness four days ago after meeting Taylor; she felt woozy, lethargic, and like she wanted to throw up.Jessie believed she had the flu. Though she kept telling herself she would be better in a few days, she wasn't. "Have this." Din gave her a cup of water and some medication for the headache she had been complaining about. She took it from him and placed it in her mouth. "Are you sure you don't want to visit the hospital? You have been feeling tired for days now." "Everything is fine with me. You should leave for work." "I don't think I can leave you here alone and do that," he said. She let go of the empty cup, and he helped her get back into bed. "Today I'll stay at home with you," Din added. Jessie didn't want him to see her sick. Ever since the sex they had on that wed
Din lightly tapped on his table as he worried about Jessie's wellbeing. She will be alright. He is confident she will. When the door was opened, Khalid entered. He bowed his head, and Din knocked on the table again. Khalid looked up at him. "Sir, I apologize for the delay.""I assigned you this task more than a month ago. What happened? Was getting information really that difficult?" "Sir, I apologize. Mrs. Cooper is very secretive. Finding out facts about her was challenging." "Then tell me. What did you discover?" "Mrs. Cooper lives in a small town here in Los Angeles. She lived in a different city with her parents and sister before coming here years ago." Din was interested. He was curious to learn more. "What about her parents? Have you learned anything about them?" "Mrs. Cooper's mom is a nurse. She is employed by a nearby medical facility in Los Angeles. For many years, her father has not been seen. When Bev was still a young child, he abandoned them. He beats his wife and
After arriving at the mansion a short while ago, Jessie lingered in front of the mirror. As she raised her clothes, she put her hand on her stomach to check if she really did have something inside of her. A child? She shook her head. There was no way that she could carry a child inside of her. Sierra hadn't yet arrived at the house when she got there. Jessie felt relieved that Sierra wouldn't notice her pale face and force her to discuss her problems. Suddenly, her phone began to ring. Jessie reached out and grabbed it. She said, "Hello, mom." She made a valiant effort to keep her frail voice under wraps. As soon as she arrived at the house, she started crying uncontrollably. "Jessie. Are you all right?" Her mom asked. "You haven't been taking my calls. Jessie, I've been calling for weeks. I'm glad it worked today because I couldn't get your phone to connect before. Are you okay?" Jessie gave a sniff. "Mom, I'm good. I was simply preoccupied throughout. My phone was also stolen, a
By 11 a.m., Jessie got ready just as Din had asked. She wondered where he was going to take her. Din didn't say much. He simply informed her that it would be a surprise. She didn't enjoy surprises; that wasn't her style. She occasionally always gets scared by it and occasionally always gets happy by it. It varies. Jessie chose a long yellow free gown to wear following her bath. Din had already gotten ready and was waiting for her in the living room. After feeding Jessie in bed, he had breakfast. She took her time with her hair. She tied her long hair up in a ponytail and decided on a side bang. She picked out yellow slippers and a bag. After entering the living room, Jessie discovered Din waiting. Shawn was playing around him, and he was just a few feet from the door. "You should have sat down. You know how long it takes for me to dress up my hair." Despite not wearing makeup, she looked stunning in her yellow dress. Her beauty left Din speechless. Every morning and every day he ha
"You know, you're the reason I'm having fun," she said. Jessie took a deep breath and concentrated on the ocean while tucking her flying hair behind her ears. She could see a man in his underwear running to the water with a board in hand, riding the wave as it passed. She enjoyed the scenarios. Din was taken aback when she turned to face him and leaned in for a hug. She lingered for a while before releasing him while sniffing. "When we first met at the hotel in Las Vegas, I had no idea that we would grow so close. I had no idea that you would become a close friend. Din, I am happy I got to know you because you're a good friend." Friends? Just friends? Din thought. Does she consider him to be nothing more than a friend? He nodded and gave her a soft smile. She referred to him as her friend, which bothered him. He was her husband and they shared a connection. If he could, he would have shouted to the world how much he loved Jessie Cooper. "I am always here, Jessie. I will always be h
"Jessica?" Mrs. Walker was startled to see Jessie standing in front of her door when the door opened. She had no idea that her daughter would return home so quickly. "Wait a minute, what are you doing here? It's very early. It's 7 in the morning." Being in the same room as Din was becoming intolerable to Jessie. She was furious about everything, but she refrained from yelling at him for ruining her life. "Good morning, mom." Jessie approached for a hug. She held her mother for a prolonged period of time while she resisted crying. As she slowly let go of her mother, she took a deep breath. "I have missed you." Jessie held her hands."Come inside. It is cold out there." Jessie approached the couch and sat down as Mrs. Walker shut the door behind her. She took another deep breath and looked around the house. She hasn't been home for several months. "Would you like me to make you some tea?" "No, mom." Jessie gave a headshake. She hasn't felt at ease with Din's silence for the past few
"Mom, I'm carrying his child.""What?" Her mother remarked slowly. She never lost sight of Jessie. "You are pregnant?" "Mom. Mom. Okay, so you can't be mad at me. Please, don't hate me?" "I don't hate you. I am just shocked.'' She continued to rub Jessie's hands. Oh Lordy, what a struggle her daughter has had to endure just to secure her future. "How old is the pregnancy?" "About a week and a half." Jessie nodded. "I didn't know until recently." "And he disapproved of the child? Was that why you were crying?" Jessie shook her head. "No. No mom. Din is unaware that I am expecting his child. I'm sobbing because I feel like my hard-earned future is about to crumble. I'll lose my future because of this kid. I can't let that happen. I can't let my future be ruined." Her mom heaved a sigh. "What are you going to do? Why did you not inform him? Do you worry that he'll reject your child?"Jessie was about to start crying again. If she knew Din well enough, he would tell her to keep the
Three months later…"Come home early today. I have something to tell you.""Really?" Din asked. They were both standing at the doorway. She was seeing him off as he prepared to leave for work. Din was prepared to sue Beth when the babies arrived three months ago, but Jessie dissuaded him. She claimed that she could have handled things worse if she had been the one, but Din asked for legal action not because of the video she sent but rather because of the money she stole from him. "She cheated me, Jessie. For this reason, I intended to sue her. I need her to pay the money back." He had said to Jessie so she would understand that this isn't about letting Beth go. "Din, you used to love her. You should let it go. She is already paying for what she has done to you." While gazing at her, Din sighed. He said, "Do you know how beautiful you are?" and she grinned. "You are really beautiful, Jessie." He kissed her on the lips. "Alright. Tonight I will see you, okay? This coming weekend, we
The month of March had just begun. The impending arrival of her children and Din's proposal on Valentine's Day made Jessie very happy. She'd been preparing her mind about having a fancy white wedding after a few months of childbirth. Din was a sweet man, and she couldn't stop loving him. They had also moved past their past, and they had been content ever since. "Do you like this yellow dress on me?" Din heard Jessie say as she turned to face him. She was getting ready for a Saturday picnic with the girls while he was on the bed working on his laptop. They would prefer to go on a picnic before she gives birth because they are aware that once motherhood begins, Jessie won't have the time to spend time with them. Din nodded. "You look good in everything." "I do." When Jessie got close to him, she kissed him on the lips. "I'm leaving right away. The girls will be furious if I come a little too late." "Alright. Have a nice day, my love." Din observed Jessie reaching for the door, but
"Din." "Jessie, are you okay?" Din properly set her down. "Are you hurt?" Jessie shook her head. "I am fine. Thank you," she said. Awkwardly, they both exchanged glances. Din wanted to scream his apology and beg for pardon, but he was interrupted. "You two are here together. That is really odd." When Sierra saw the two of them together, she said. "I was on my way to get you two downstairs. The New Year is quickly approaching, and it won't be enjoyable without the entire family present." She took both of their hands, and they all descended the stairs. Looking at the entire family, Jessie felt a strange sensation in her body. It's been days since she last saw them. Cedric didn't seem angry; in fact, he approached her smiling. "Are you two okay?" He asked. "We are fine, granddad." Din said. "Yes. We are. I asked Din to leave the room for a few days because I was dealing with so much with the babies and I didn't want to hurt him." She quickly laughed. "Hormones are to blame," "Real
In the blink of an eye, morning arrived. It arrived as quickly as a moving train. Din opened his eyes with a groan. Turning to his side, he looked out the window. He could also hear the chirping of birds and see the falling snowflakes and snow. Christmas day had just begun. He sat up and got out of bed. He didn't get to sleep in his own bed for the first time in a few weeks. In contrast, sleeping in the guest room was the worst experience ever. Din didn't get a lot of rest. He spent the entire night thinking about Jessie. He stretched his back and walked into the bathroom. There were extra fresh brush sets and a few plain tees in every room of the mansion. Din put on a plain t-shirt that he had taken. He wore the same pants he had on the previous day. Now that Jessie didn't even want to see him, there was no possible way for him to return to his room. He realizes that there is no way for him to proceed to the breakfast table. Jessie would be furious at him and would want to yell, a
Din was sobbing quietly while his head was resting on the door. Beth won't get away with this. He would track her down and hold her accountable for her actions. The outcome he didn't want has now materialized. Jessie despises him and doesn't want to see him again. He sighed, and just as he turned to walk away, he heard footsteps approaching. "Are you okay?" Din swiveled around to face James. Din had sobbed, and James could tell by the dejected expression on his face. "What is going on with you? Is it Jessie?" "I don't want to talk about it, James." Din turned and strode off. He opened the door to their floor's guest room, went inside, and shut the door behind him. There was no chance he could save this relationship at this point. Jessie is gone now. The rest of the family wondered why none of them appeared at the dinner table that evening. "This has never happened before." Cedric said. He turned to face Sierra. "Are they okay? Should we call the doctor? This is Christmas Eve. The r
"Is something wrong?" Din's gloominess caught Cedriec's attention. Ever since he informed him that Jessie was exhausted and had gone to her room, he had seemed unhappy. Din sighed. "I'm fine, granddad." On the sofa, he took a seat. Without Jessie, there was no chance for the game to succeed. When he saw Bev approaching, he stopped her. Din got up and led Bev over to the corner. "Tell me, is Jessie all right?" In all honesty, he had anticipated that she would scream or jerk her hand away, but Bev did neither. She behaved nicely. She nodded. "She looks fine to me. She is just asleep." "Thank God." Din breathed out. "Thank you for this information. I will check up on her myself when she is awake." Following a warm smile, Bev walked away. Din returned to the tree, and the contest started. With what Bev had said, he was happy. Just that alone gave him peace of mind that Jessie was doing well. Din assumed control of the situation and was requested to sing. He was initially hesitant, bu
Jessie switched off her phone and looked in his direction. She gave him that ferociously intense look tinged with hatred. Every part of her hated him at the moment, and all Jessie wanted to do was approach him and yell at him. She wanted to grab hold of his shirt collar and ask him what she had done wrong for him to even consider ruining her life. Has he always been this cruel? Well, she knew Din Cooper was cruel, but she never imagined that he would destroy someone else's life in order to achieve his goals. "Jessie." Din waved after noticing her fixed gaze on him. She didn't wave in return. She was staring at him, but she wasn't in the moment. He placed what he was holding on the sofa and walked over to her. "Jessie." He called softly, putting his hand on her shoulder to startle her from her thoughts. Suddenly gasping in silence, Jessie turned to face him. Her eyes widened. She knew exactly how to keep her cool in front of this man. The man she loves. The man who will become the fa
Standing by the tree, she couldn't help but turn to look at the young boy. Henry was a jerk when she last spoke to him three hours ago. How could he treat his son in that way? How could he behave in such a way toward his son? Jessie sighed as she returned to the room. The time for the game she had planned had already arrived. The door opened as she changed into a different outfit. She saw Din walking towards her. He embraced her and gave her a neck kiss. "How are you today?" He asked. Jokingly, Jessie rolled her eyes. "You ignored me the entire time because you were with your family." "That's not true. I kept thinking of you the entire time." And he was speaking the truth. Throughout those conversations he was having with his cousins, he had been thinking about her. Although he wanted to stay with her longer, he was unable to leave his cousin's side."Hmm." She whirled around and gave him a glance. She put both her hands on his shoulders. Jessie could tell from the expression on hi
The girls stood in front of the television as the Christmas song started to play, singing and dancing along. The entire time, Jessie was smiling and content because she had resolved all of her issues with Din. They both made the decision to be honest with one another and made a commitment not to keep secrets. That way, they can keep a healthy relationship. "Come on, girls. Cookies!" The girls ran to her with giggles as she approached them holding a tray of cookies. They each chose two before returning to the television. Ben made the decision to leave Jessie's company earlier that afternoon and head to his father because the games the girls were playing involved dressing up. She won't blame him, though. After all, he was a boy, and no boy his age wants to play dress up. "Psst." Jessie whispered to Silver. "Come here." Silver rushed over to her when she motioned. Jessie bent down to be on the same level as the little girl. "I need something from you." Silver asked with a mouthful. "