Zayden's POVIt's been so long since I came to a bar. Richard rarely comes out these days as he used to in the past. I really have no idea if what I discussed with Pamela on my birthday is what is making Richard serious now or if it is because Richard has decided to become a responsible man.I sit silently, sipping my drink and thinking about the information I got from Tessa. I wish I didn't see the picture, it keeps flashing in my mind, even when I close my eyes. I don't want to be angry but I can't help it. I was distracted and I had to leave work so I could calm my nerves. I wish Richard is here with me. I tried his number but It wasn't connecting.It's been so long since I last felt this disturbed. This disturbance is stopping me from working and I don't want it.I wonder who the guy is and where they know each other from. Is he her ex-boyfriend? Are they back together? Does he know about me and her baby? I can't find answers to the questions. I sigh and take a gulp from my drin
Tessa's POVThe ringing sound of my phone wakes me up from my deep slumber. I groan and stretch my hand to pick my phone from the side drawer with my eyes still closed. When the phone is in front of me, I open my eyes to take a peek at who it is. Trevor's name flashes across the screen and my eyes open wide.Trevor and I haven't talked ever since he called me before I left for the award night. I felt used and didn't bother to call him and he hasn't called either until now. What the hell does he want? I ask myself.This is the same person I gave my body to, who promised me heaven and earth if I gave him what he needed so I can get what I also need in return. He only used me. I was so stupid to have let him have his way with me. Father will definitely disown me if he gets to know I had sex with Trevor. He was mad at the sex with Damien and he refused to talk to me for days but I know if he knows about what happened between Trevor and me, he won't hesitate to disown me, just the way h
Zayden's POVI would have gone back to the bar I was at last night if only I wasn't this tired and hungry. I remember I ate nothing last night and this morning too, I only ate a few snacks as lunch and the sex with that blonde was something else. She reminded me of Tessa, she was wild in bed, just like Tessa. She wouldn't let me be. But this morning when she requested money, I remembered her instantly. She was the whore I brought into this same house months ago before Belle and I got married.I gave her some money and told her never to come back. I was glad I used protection, I wouldn't have brought her in if only I knew she was a slut. I don't like girls like that. Knowing who they are turns me off.I swing my briefcase tiredly and drag my feet to the door, the moment I came out of the car. I am pretty tired and I want to go to bed after having dinner.I just hope Belle isn't waiting for me like she did yesterday. I was surprised to see her in the living room. I figured out that she
Zayden's POVMother's scolding bruised my ego and the fact that she is asking me to apologize to Belle. I have no idea how to do that.Thinking about it is making me annoyed and I wish there is an alternative. I know there is not and I just need to do what my mother has requested of me. I made a vow to myself when I was little that I was going to make her happy by doing whatever she wants. That is why I still haven't got her out of the house. She can be stubborn at times. She doesn't want to leave the house and I have decided to let her be if that will make her happy.I take a deep breath and get up. I sat still for a while after she left, thinking about what she said to me. I am not doing all of this because I want to be a replica of my father, I am doing this because this was what Belle signed up for with her mother. They are the ones making me do this. I see no reason why the mother will blame herself. She asked me to marry Belle but Evelyn also did too because she wanted money.
Zayden's POVIt's been a while since I felt this way. The last time I was like this was when Lisa died. I felt guilty because I felt responsible for her death. I felt if I had acted differently, she wouldn't have died or if I hadn't been so scared of reporting Damien to the school authorities as a witness, her death would have been avenged. But I did nothing. And the guilt ate me up for years until Paige came along and I forgot every single detail of what Lisa and I shared.This morning, I woke up feeling guilty for making Belle cry. Even if I don't like her as a wife, I feel I should treat her right as my baby mama. My conscience kept judging me till dawn. I never thought I was going to regret my actions but here I am regretting every bit of it.I feel like going to tell her I did not mean what I said to her last night and she can go ahead to date whoever she wants, no matter how many they are, but something keeps holding me back. I still don't want her to date anyone.Why? I have n
Zayden's POV"Why didn't you call me? What if he was here to kill me?" I bark at Tristan. I no longer know the essence of having him around me when he isn't doing his work. He was supposed to inform me about Damien's presence in the company. He knew Damien was around but he chose to watch from afar without doing anything. What if Damien had shot me? I will be long dead before the police catch up with him.I am tense about Damien's arrival back in New York. I know he is here now for the worst. He meant what he said to me. I am not scared of facing him man to man but I am damn scared for my family, my mother, and Lily, even Belle. I don't want to lose any of them."I just thought it wasn't necessary since I didn't see him with any weapon", Tristan tells me."You think he was going to put the weapon on the car so the world will know he is coming here to kill me? Don't be daft", I yell.He didn't say anything and I go back to my seat. I wasn't supposed to say what I said last. Tristan
Belle's POVI feel someone holding onto my hand tightly. I open my eyes to see Tony watching me and Tania is behind me. I can see the concern and worry etched on their faces and I wonder what happened."Belle?" Tony calls when he notices I am awake. He let go of my hand and sits beside me on the bed. I wonder where I am and why I am here.I try to remember what happened and it occurs to me that I lost consciousness in the kitchen. I remember I was playing with Lily when I began to feel hungry. I disposed of the food Zayden insisted I ate last night. I took Lily to the kitchen where the maids were cooking and one of them took Lily from me. I was about to sit and wait till the food was ready when I slump to the floor.I sigh."Belle?" Tony calls again. He looks scared. How did he know I am here?"Tony?" I call and try to sit upright. He helps me up, resting my back on the spring bunk bed."How are you feeling?" He asks. Tania comes forward too and hugs me."I'm fine", I answer as Tania
Belle's POVThe ride home is silent. It is awkward with Tania inside with us, if it is only Zayden and me, it won't be this awkward because I am used to his silence when we are together. When the gate opens itself and Zayden drives in, I feel the sudden need to sleep. If we weren't home yet, I would have slept off in the car.He halts the car and comes out to open the door for Tania and me. I am beyond amazed but I keep my thoughts to myself. He is just being nice because I am not feeling too good, I am sure he will resume his stupid attitude very soon.Tania helps me out and we all move to the front door. All I want to do right now is to sleep but I want to see my daughter first. I am glad when she is brought to me the moment we enter. I take her and hug her to my body with a light smile on my face.Tania takes her from me and tells Zayden to follow me to the bedroom. "You need to sleep, dear. You look sleepy."I nod. I begin to walk to my bedroom and I can sense Zayden right behind