Zayden's POVI pack my things, close the laptop, and put the important files inside the drawer before locking it. When I am done, I pick up the briefcase and go out. "Good night, sir", Chloe greets me."Goodnight, Chloe", I say in response before walking to the elevator. Changing is much easier for me than I expected it will be even though some things are quite difficult for me. I have been worried about Belle since noon and I am closing early just to go check up on her. By the time I was home yesterday, she was already asleep again and I asked Tania about her health. Tania says she is fine but I still don't feel ok with it. This morning, when I was coming to work, I went into her bedroom to see her sleeping too. I was worried that she was sleeping too much so I went back to Tania and asked her to dish out her food and wake her up to eat.To be honest, I thought maybe something happened to Belle during the night and I wanted to be rest assured that she is truly fine and alive with
Belle's POV"Who is he?" Tony asks me when he sees Zayden staring daggers at him. I wonder what is wrong with Zayden. He should let me go on a date freely. I am not his child."My grumpy brother", I answer and look away as he parks his car. I am lying too much these days but I don't care, as far as my secret is safe."He looks familiar, I think I have seen him somewhere before", he states.I guess he just saw him on TV. "Yeah", I only said."I remember now", he hits his hand on the wheels softly with a broad smile. "We bumped into each other at the hospital."I was wondering how they met until he told me and my eyes widens. At the hospital? That explains why Zayden was glaring at me at the hospital.I clear my throat. "Did you guys talk?""No, I didn't know he was your brother. I only apologized to him and left.""Alright", I am relieved. We sit in silence for a while before he advises me. "Call your mother and apologize, Belle.""No", I say stubbornly, remembering what happened earli
Aiden's POVI have no idea why I came home early today. Maybe it's because I want to know if Belle will be home today again or not. When I got home and was told that she was out, I became angry. Is this how she behaves anytime I am out? Is this how she goes out and comes back before I am back from work?I am thinking that is what she usually does until she arrives late. Then, I realize she just started with the outing and I am also feeling she is doing it on purpose. If she always goes out so I won't know, she would have been back since. This is 10 pm already. It shows she is doing this on purpose, she is doing it to show me that she is not scared of me. She is doing it to get back at me for bringing girls to the house too.I am not going to promise myself that I won't overreact tonight. This is getting too much. Is this how she will be going out every night and leaving our daughter with the maids? What then is the essence of harboring her in my house when the maids and nanny have
Zayden's POV"Shit!" I curse when I realize the damage I have done. While trying to become a better person, I am still exhibiting the signs of being a monster, just like my father. I can't believe I retaliated by slapping Belle back because she slapped me. I can't believe I have just raised my hand to beat the woman I call my wife and who gave me my first fruit. I know my mother will not forgive me if she gets to know this. I don't know if Belle can forgive me for this too and I doubt if I will be able to forgive myself.What have I done? Why can't I get a hold of my stupid anger? Why do I have to let it control me?I saw the look of hatred on Belle's face when she looked up at me with her hands on her cheeks. I really strike her hand and I can see her face turning red instantly. She dashed to her room as tears began to roll down her eyes. I followed but before I could enter, she locked the door.I stare at my big hands. I wish there is something I can do to rewind and stop myself f
Belle's POVI couldn't sleep a wink till dawn. I asked Tania to bring me Lily. I was scared that Zayden would take her away so I won't be able to leave with her. I know I can't go to Tony with my child since he doesn't know about her yet and I can't go to my mother because we are still not on good terms. I am hoping to lodge in a hotel first before searching for a home online for me and my child.I rise from the bed as early as 5 am to start packing my belongings when Pamela knocks on the door. I didn't know she is back in New York.Why is she here this early?I open the door and we hug."When did you arrive?" I ask her.She looks pointedly at me. I know I look miserable for crying too much last night. I turn away from her and walk to the bed."You are going nowhere, Belle." She says with a tone of authority. I look at her with surprise.When did Pamela become a fan of Zayden? She had always wanted me to date Tony. And there is one good thing about leaving Zayden's home, I can continu
Belle's POVMy things are still packed. When I came out of the house this morning, I noticed how gloomy everywhere was, even Lily was unusually quiet today. Natalie and Tania wouldn't talk to me and I began to have a second thought about leaving.Pam says there is a party tonight and she wants me to come before I leave Zayden's house. We went shopping and by the time we were back in the mansion, it was already late and time to prepare.Pam tried to convince me. She said Zayden loves me but it sounds ridiculous. This man does not have a heart to love. Even if he loves me, is that his way of showing love? That is the most absurd way of showing love to someone and I don't even believe her. I know she is only saying that for me to stay. I can't be deceived for the second time.Natalie and Tania were supposed to help me with my dress and make-up but they were avoiding me. Pam went back home to get ready too and she said she would come to pick me up. I am done dressing already and waiting
Tessa's POVThe noise seems to be coming from the living room. I stretch, yawn, and get up from the bed, looking sideways at Damien's sleepy figure. I hear footsteps and I wonder if there is an intruder in here. I look at Damien once again, thinking if waking him up is a good idea.This is an opportunity to kill him now but I won't. The sex was great as usual. I grin and get up. I pick up my pants and wear them before picking up my torn cloth. I am glad I am here with another cloth. I wear my bra and open the door slowly to go out. I tiptoe to the living room where the noise is coming from. I am almost there when I hear a gunshot, I gasp and stand still, perspiring heavily in fear.I hear a loud thud and footsteps. My curiosity to know what is happening is gone, I just want to get out of here. I can't go out in my half-torn dress, I need to go through the front door so I can pick up my disguise gown. After taking a deep breath and telling myself that I am courageous, I move further.
Belle's POVA WEEK AFTERI am still here, in Zayden's mansion, with my baby. We have been avoiding each other ever since that night. It seems to me like he is the one avoiding me the most, he sneaks in and out of the house without me knowing.I know I am not supposed to slap Zayden but I felt he deserved it for so many reasons. First, for kissing me and wanting me to believe what Pam said. Second, for all the pains he had caused me and my mother. I believe the slap is nowhere near half of what he has done to us.That night, when I entered the house after slapping him, I got a call from my mother and she was seriously crying over the phone. I went back outside immediately. Zayden was still in his car and he kept asking me where I was going. I didn't answer him.I called my driver out and he drove me to my mother's house. Mother was in a consolable state and I kept asking her what the matter was, she couldn't tell me until she stopped crying. I felt sorry for her and guilty. I totally f