Leaving the gym exhausted, Andrei carried me in his arms to the bathroom.
He attentively helped me shower and held me towards the dresser while covered with a robe.I was yawning as he dried my hair."You can go back to bed," when he was done drying my hair."No, I can't, the dignitaries are arriving today, I have to make sure that everything will be alright," I stood up and began to dress."Are you sure?" He asked with a worried tone.I eyed him and he enclosed me with his arms. "I will be more gentle next time.""You better be," I said to him and we broke the hug.The entire day, Andrei and I haven't seen each other.Neither of us were idle as both of us were occupied because of the dignitaries that arrived.The time I retired to the bedroom was almost midnight but Andrei had not come yet.Too tired to wait for him, II looked at the doctor and he was grinning at me. "Congratulations! You are two months pregnant," he said. Speechless, I just looked at him daze. "The president will surely be happy with this good news," he said when I was not responding. "A - re you sure doctor?" I wanted to make sure that it wasn't a mistake. "Here's the result, madam, take a look at it," he passed me the result and my hand flew to my still flat tummy. Tears slipped from my eyes as I giggled "Welcome, baby. Daddy and mommy have been waiting for you. Daddy will be so happy to hear the news," I talked to my baby while I caressed my belly. The doctor must have heard what I said and I heard him chuckle. "Madam, are you ready to head to the obstetric department?" He said after giving me some time to sort out my emotions. I took my mirror and wiped my tear streaked face with my handkerchief. It would be embarassing for my husband when his wife was seen with snots and tears. "Let's go," I said as I stood. At th
Tara had been in a coma for 48 hours and that two days she was unconscious was like hell to me. Not seeing that bright and shining purple eyes of hers and hearing not her melodious voice was a real torture. I missed her calling my name. I missed her smile that warms my heart. It was almost unbearable to see her unmoving body and pale face. And when she finally did wake from unconsciousness, I was in agony as she wept upon knowing that we lost the child. "Babe, I p - lanned to s- urprise you on our anniversary b - ut I'm sorry I lost our b - aby, they're gone," she said between her sobs. As if thousands of daggers pierced my heart when all she had in mind was to make me happy.Yes, I had waited for us to have a baby. But what's important to me now is that she's alive. "Please don't cry, it's not good for you to cry," I stroked her back to pacify her.
Despite my suspicion, I can't just point my finger at a person without collecting evidence. Upon gathering concrete evidence, I will bring that person to justice. I will do everything for that person to rot in jail.After coaxing my wife to have a nap, I went to the living room.Sharon, passed the documents to me. And left in a hurry without a word. I frowned at her unusual behavior. Sharon most likely will ask about Tara before leaving and now she was in a hurry to leave. I shook my head and went inside my study. Quickly, I took out the content. The first that caught my attention was the recorder and I picked it up, then played.Listening to the confession of the driver, I felt like the ground under my feet shook. My heart throbbed in pain. I couldn't accept what I heard. It can't be true. With shaky hands I looked through the other evidence. Rechecking the evidence to prove that there was something wrong, but they remained a solid proof.The confession of the truck driver
Dad closed his eyes and leaned on the couch before clutching his chest. "Dad!" I cried aloud. Simultaneously, as I had him rest his body on the back rest, the door opened. "Trevor!" My mom ran towards my dad. I dialed the emergency number while mom had him take his meds. No matter what my dad did, I'm not a heartless son that would watch him die. Soon, the ambulance arrived and they took my dad to the hospital.We followed behind the ambulance. "Though it's a mild stroke, this is his fourth within a year. Please, watch out for his diet and don't let him be pressured or stressed," the doctor said. He left after checking dad's vital signs. "What did you tell your dad?" My mom asked me while she stroke my dad's face. "Nothing, we just talked something about me taking over the business empire," I lied to her straight face, feeling bad for hiding the truth from her. Telling her what dad did will leave her heart broken hence I have to keep her in the dark. "Don't hide from me, I
I could hear their voices but it was muffled so I could not understand what they were discussing. Already tired of standing, I gave up eavesdropping. Just as I was taking a step away from the door, I heard Andrei raise his voice, calling his dad.Instantly, without thinking twice I twisted the knob and came in hurriedly. My body trembled but I have no time to linger on my body's reaction and darted to Trevor. I took his meds and have him take it. I know Andrei had said something that agitated my husband. So, I scanned the documents scattered on the coffee table while I was rubbing Trevor's chest. My heart skipped a beat when my eyes caught sight of the bank transaction and the name that was written in it. My son was having doubts about Tara's accident, so did I.However, my thought was that Andrei's rival in politics did it. I never thought Trevor could cross the line. I didn't know he had a murderous thought. Trevor loaned that man a huge sum of money and that man transferre
Tara's POVWe were getting ready for the appointment with my gynecologist. Andrei would not want to make a move unless the gynecologist gave us the green light. "I'm good to go," I just finished speaking and his phone rang."I'll take this call," he said and I nodded. I sat on the couch while waiting for him.A minute later, he looked at me and smiled stiffily. Based on his facial expression, he could not go with me to the hospital. As his wife, I should be understanding. It's a call of duty and he has to go. "It's alright, it's urgent," I said and he hugged me. "You're really the best, baby," he said and nuzzled my neck. I giggled and pushed his shoulders. "Mr. President, you are needed urgently so stop dallying." He sighed and was reluctant to leave but I pushed him. He took his leave but not after he had given me a long and lingering kiss. My lips were probably slightly swollen at this time. I looked at my lips in the mirror and my guess was right. I didn't have to wor
Andrei's POVAgitated, I paced back and forth inside my huge carpeted office. If the carpet could only talk, it would have complained to me how heavy my feet are as I plodded on it. I was informed by Tara's bodyguard that she coincidentally met Major Kavanaugh in the elevator. I trust my wife and I know she had no feelings for him.Yet, the possessive side of me was unrelenting and would not allow Tara to be in the same space as him. If only I had been there, he wouldn't have had a chance to speak to my wife or enter the elevator. He would have been kicked out of the elevator. "Poor carpet, it has no mouth so it couldn't complain and only take the brunt of your jealousy," Sharon interrupted my mulling. "Shut up!" I snapped at her. "Relax! Tara isn't like Stella," she said, probably to pacify me. But no, she was smirking. "I know," I roll
I came to realize that I misread her smile, she smiled at me out of politeness and respect. Not because she brought good news. My dancing heart froze and dropped at the pit of discouragement. I closed my trembling lips into a thin line and said nothing. After a minute or so of silence, I stood and said, "Thank you, doctor." I gathered that both Trevor and General Rossini were discharged, thus I have no one to visit. It only means that I have to go back to the palace, right away. On our way back to the palace, I consoled myself that I'm still young and we are not in a hurry to get pregnant.Stepping onto the threshold, my phone rang. I opened my purse and collected my phone. "Babe?" "Are you not feeling well? Your bodyguard informed me you went to the hospital," Andrei asked me and I didn't miss the worry in his tone. I was slightly annoyed at that nos
Andrea Wilkin’s POV The garden was filled with laughter as my kids, my siblings' kids and cousins' kids were running about the garden. Today is my dad’s sixtieth birthday. My siblings and I organized this surprise birthday party for him. “Are they coming?” My brother Austin asked while cradling his third child. “Yes, mom sent me a text an hour ago that they’re preparing,” I replied. “Kirsten is blessed to have you, Austin,” I said, smiling. Austin and Nicholas are like our dad, they are hands on dad. My phone rang as Austin was about to respond. Before I answered the call, I signaled at everyone to keep quiet and they cooperated, not wanting to ruin the surprise. “Mom?” I whispered. “Andrea, your dad is asking me where we are going and the reason we are going out. What should I tell him?” I chuckled. It’s really hard for mom because dad could see through her. It’s really hard to surprise him. “Just tell him that you wanted to have a date with him,” I suggested.
“Congratulations!” Evan gave me a manly tap on the shoulder. Tara had just finished feeding our baby and laid her on the baby cot when he and Trixie came in. “Oh, so beautiful,” Trixie cooed. “What is her name?” Evan asked while looking at my sleeping daughter. “Andrea,” Tara answered and I looked at her in surprise. “You don’t like it?” she squinted her eyes. “I’m happy, babe,” I hugged her, smiling from ear to ear. Naming our daughter after my name was one of her ways of showing how much she loves me. This woman truly amazes me. Despite all the pain she has gone through since we got married she always finds ways to express her love for me. She loves me no matter what. ***The following day, the DNA test result was out. The result has proven that Tara was the great granddaughter of Marcus Reinsterd the Duke of Clorgow. Tara’s grandfather released a statement that Tara is his great granddaughter, the daughter of his grandson the son of his son, Lincoln. In his statement, t
I was like a cat on a tin roof waiting for my “great grandpa” which I was going to meet for the first time. “Don’t be nervous, babe. They can’t hurt you,” Andrei reassured me as he kissed the crown of my head and stroked my large belly. “Dad and mom, will be here, shortly,” as soon as he said that we heard hurried steps coming from the entrance of the mansion. Suzanna smiled at me reassuringly as she walked towards us. “All will be fine, darling,” Suzanna said as she stroked my back. Trevor layed a box and a file on the coffee table before me.“The box was what your grandma left for your father, while the file was your father's legal documents.” I looked up at Andrei and his smile gave me the needed strength for me to look into the box. One by one, I took out the content of the box. I took out the diary and read it. March 5[I was disowned and disinherited by my family because I chose to marry Lincoln Reinsterd. But it was worthwhile because we love each other.]June 1[All of
While I was brooding, the door burst open and I saw Courtney come in while the bodyguard was restraining her. I waved my hand, “Let her be.” “What are you doing here?” I tried not to let my annoyance seep through my voice. This woman saved me after all. “Mr. Hendrick, your surgeon is my friend and he discussed your leg injury with me.”“And?” I frowned. What does she have to do with my injury? “You didn’t look at the card I gave you?” she asked and her eyes darted at the side table. “I’m a physiotherapist,” she went on. She explained to me that I will have a greater chance to walk again if I undergo therapy. Tara’ POV“You can visit me, mom,” I told mom as she was crying when we were left alone in the room. She nodded and wiped her face with her handkerchief. “You take care of yourself, okay,” she said and kissed my forehead. “I will,” I said and we hugged for I don’t know how long. My brothers were in the living room looking solemn as they stood before the grand piano.
Jordan was at the door. “We are all waiting for you at the dining room,” he said and gave me a mischievous grin. I forgot, it’s Saturday today. When I came to Astrana, we all gathered together at the dining table at lunch time on Saturdays. Jordan was right as everybody was seated on their chair at the dining table when we came down. “Sorry for making you wait,” I said as Andrei drew a seat for me. “It’s alright,” Trevor answered, smiling at me. The sparkle in his eyes was more brilliant at this time. Is this because he was seeing his best friend in me? Suzanna told me that my biological dad was his best friend. One by one I looked at the faces of people I love as we were having lunch. My heart was filled with gratitude that I was blessed by God to have been surrounded by people I love and love me too. ***The day before we were leaving, I was hugging Andrei from behind as he was shaving his face. “Babe, we are leaving tomorrow night and I haven’t visited Hendrick in the hosp
I used my eyes to plead to Andrei and let me go to the hospital. Yes, I don’t see Hendrick as a lover, but he is my friend and I can’t just ignore him knowing that he is now in the hospital. “Let’s go,” Andrei said and I was relieved. I hugged him and said, “Thank you, babe.” “Get Johnny to drive for you,” mom said. Andrei embraced me as we traveled as I was tense. “Don’t get agitated. Think about our child.” “Mm,” I nodded and silently prayed that Hedrick would be fine and the surgery would go well. There was a woman who was waiting in the corridor in front of the surgery room. She might have heard our hurried steps and turned toward us. I was stunned as she was beautiful. My heart suddenly leaped with excitement. Finally, the one for Hendrick showed up. “Are you the girlfriend?” she asked when I was near her. Andrei slid his arm around my waist, silently telling her that she’s got it wrong.“I’m sorry, I thought you were because he has been calling your name. So I called
“Mm” I pounded his chest with my fists but Andrei seemed not to feel it. “You are disgusting!” I said as my palm connected with his face after letting go of my lips. His head turned sideways because I hit his face hard. He looked at me with teary eyes. “Can’t we come back to the way we used to be?” My heart clenched seeing the pain in his eyes. “Don’t you love me anymore, Tara?” I took a profound breath. He has to know. It’s immoral to continue in this relationship. “Andrei, Kristoff Kanovski is my father and he is your uncle. We are cousins. We are in an incestuous relationship. It’s immoral.” It was hard to say it, but it is the truth and we both need to be freed from this. “Let’s go, they are waiting for us in the living room,” Andrei moved out of the bathroom and I walked behind him. “What happened to your face, son?” I heard Suzanna.“Your son misbehaved so he reaped what he sowed,” Trevor said, chuckling.There was no available seat in the living room and was already
As if strong hands pulled me together. My strength came back all at once and I went to have a shower. “Tara, wait for me, I will come and get you and our child back,” I said. I was crying and smiling at the same time. I will not let Kavanaugh have her. If kneeling before her will gain her forgiveness and acceptance, I am more than willing to do it. I shaved my face as my beard and mustache had grown long. Tara didn’t like me growing my beard and mustache. She wanted my face smooth. I went down after getting dressed. “Are you leaving tonight for Astrana?” Dad already guessed what was on my mind. “Yes, I can’t wait to see her. We have been like this for months,” I shook my head, realizing the wasted time. “You should have asked me about it son,” dad patted my shoulder. “I was afraid you would have another heart attack that would kill you. I can’t bear seeing mom, lonely and crying,” I said with a sigh. It was the truth, I’d rather be sad than see my mom cry. “We will go with
I pursed my lips. “Tara, I will be here for you and the child,” Hendrick said. “What about your mom and dad? You left them for me?” Hendrick shook his head. “No, they came with me.” I remember that General Rossini and Eloise were Astranians. “Do they know the reason you left the military and went here?” I asked with wide eyes.“Yes they do,” Hendrick nodded his head with a smile. ***At night, I was in bed, and my mom came into my room. “Mom?” My mom sat on the side of the bed and I slid my body in the middle of the bed to give her space to sit. She got into the bed and she leaned on the headboard. “Don’t be afraid to accept the man, he truly loves you.” I looked up at her and said, protesting, “But mom.”“Sh… listen to me. It’s very important.” mom said and had me lay my head on her chest.“When I was young I had a boyfriend who came from a powerful family.” Mom paused for a while and sighed.“But his mother told me to leave him and I agreed. However, after agreeing to hi