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
Belle's POVMost times, I think wrong. I am thinking my thoughts are wrong today also until I see the next thing Tony did, after hugging me. He asked me to come to his house and I was thinking he wanted to introduce me to his parents again, after waving off the thoughts of him proposing marriage to me. I was trying to think of a genuine reason why he would invite me to his home. He sent me the address instead of coming to pick me up.I can't believe Tony is kneeling. I am dumbfounded. I can't blink, breathe, or think of anything. I know what is happening but I ask myself if I am ready for this. If I am ready, how do I deal with the secret eating me up? How do I deal with being married to another man and being proposed to by another? How do I deal with explaining things to him and telling him I never had an abortion like I made him believe. If he knows about all of this, will he still be kneeling in front of me and pulling out a box?"Belle?" He calls and I finally blink. He opens
Zayden's POVBelle once told me that I had problems with my emotions and now I know what she said is true. I have difficulties figuring out what I feel most times, whether happy or sad, satisfied or not, fulfilled or not, and most especially whether it is true that I am in love with Belle.I used to wonder how an actor and an actress who are enemies always end up falling in love with each other. I used to feel it was unreal and what we watch on TV isn't real. I used to think marriage is a bed of thorns and doesn't have to be based on love or loyalty and trust but now I know better.Now I know what I feel. Now I admit the problems I am having with my emotions. Now I know the value of what I have before I will lose it. I have realized she was sent to break through the walls I built around my heart, she has been pushing to enter all to no avail. All these while that she showed me care, she has been trying so hard to heal me from my hurt that refused to heal but I was too blind, too stro
Zayden's POV"Go back!" The voice thunders at me for the umpteenth time but I am adamant. I want to follow him to find my way back home. Why is he sending me away?He turns abruptly to see me following him. His white face suddenly becomes red and I know he is angry.I am doom."I said go back!" He shouts again.I shiver and look back. The place looks empty, there is nothing for me there but ahead of us are grasses full of life."No!" I say stubbornly, despite my apprehensions.He scowls at me, with his chest heaving up and down. He takes a step back and charges at me. "I said go back!" He screams pushing me down the hill with all his strength."No!" I scream. There is a sudden silence. My eyes are closed, my limbs are cold, my feet are stiff and my lips are tightly closed together. Where am I?Then I hear words that sound like whispers. I strain my ears to hear more and I hear them."Who is it?""It's Damien", another voice answers.Who are these people? Who is Damien? Where am I?