Ethan's POV I slid out of my car. It was late. I know Emma will be sleeping by now. "Sir". Zack greeted giving me a curt nod. "How are you, Zack?". I asked. "I'm good. But Mrs Williams has been worried about your safety. I assured her you were safe but I couldn't tell her where you went. I am sorry, sir". Zack felt sorry for lying to Emma. So he bowed his head. "It's okay, Zack. You've done the right thing. Something came up. See me in my home office tomorrow morning". I patted his shoulder and walked away. He also left and turned towards his quarters. I've not thought about what to say to Emma. She doesn't deserve a lie. But, how am I going to tell her that my ex-wife is blackmailing me for my mother's identity? That part of me is still Hidden to her. She didn't know that I was once married. I didn't tell her any of it. Even when she came clean about her family. I still couldn't tell her that ugly part of my past life. It was something I had buried so deep that I didn't like
Ethan's POV "Are you cheating on me, Cupcake?". "F*ck! Where is that coming from?" "You had a woman's perfume on you. Tell me. Who is she?" "No, I can never cheat on you, sunshine. And there is no one. At least, she is nobody you need to bother yourself with. You're more than enough for me. I promise ". I sincerely told her how I felt. She is everything I want or need in a woman. Her magic fingers were still roaming around my scalp, and it was relaxing my nerves. "Please, keep going sunshine. I want to feel you more".I begged. She doesn't know what she's doing to me. I crave her more and more and I don't think I can stop tonight. "I know you're hiding something from me. Yes, or no? If you lie. We're done. But, if you tell me the truth. I will give you all of me tonight and as long as we can go. The choice is yours, cupcake". Now, this is crazy. How can she do this to me__ "aaaahhh". I moaned. She is moving her hips again. "yes, yes, sunshine, keep going, yeah__f*CK! Why d
Emma's POV I was scared. I thought I was losing him. I thought I wasn't enough for him. Some women have been texting me lately, but I kept the information away from him. Ethan is not the only one keeping a secret. I am also as guilty as him. We're all keeping secrets. I don't mind it. But then, I was scared. What if there is another woman? I won't be able to survive it. Ethan is everything to me. He is a good husband and a lover. He is also a good father to Eli. I can't lose him to another woman. I suspect that Magdalene of a woman. It can only be her. After everything he said last night. And everything we did. I know that I can never let him go no matter what happens after. He is mine. And, he will continue to be mine. I am ready to face any obstacles that might come our way. I will fight for my love. I love him so much. It will kill me if I lose him. So, I've decided to get a secret investigator to watch him. I will help him to fight whoever is troubling him. I know it'
Ethan's POV I felt a wet and warm substance on my face. I opened my eyes to see the beautiful hazel eyes of my wife while her soft lips were all over my face, showering me with feather kisses. I smiled grabbed her head from behind, and smashed my lips to hers, not minding the morning breath. And she giggled in my mouth. I kissed her with so much passion before I let go. "Good morning sunshine". I said. "Morning cupcake". She blushed. And I chuckled. She never ceases to amaze me. "Did you sleep well?". I asked. Last night was intense. I know how I drilled her. Even I am exhausted. She pulled away from me and sat on the edge of the bed. "I had to wake early to make you breakfast". She said and I was stunned. "You did?". And she nodded. I was awestruck. She went all the way to make me breakfast? Wow. "I want you to go in there and freshen up so you can eat. You need it". She pulled me out of bed and winked. I was still teasing her when I realised that she almost fell. I grab
Emma's POV "Ethan, please". I stood up from the sofa where I sat and relocated to sitting on the edge of the bed. "Do you want me to throw up again?". I scowled and folded my arms across my chest. Ever since the doctor confirmed my pregnancy. For three weeks now, Ethan has been feeding me with soups, porridge and vegetables. I no longer eat the things I like. It's like a torture. I can't do this anymore. Dealing with morning sickness is so tiring. On top of that, I wasn't allowed to eat the only things that I like eating. "Sunshine, please. It's for the__" "Baby. I know". I completed his words for him. This is what we're told. "I want my cupcakes and nothing ". I deadpanned. "Ok. I will get you some but promise me, you will take the soup and the vegetables?". He bargained. I scoffed and nodded anyway. "Yes, I promise". Then, I pouted. He left the room immediately. He always goes to the office late these days. It is either he doesn't go at all, or he goes late. Things he sho
Emma's POV "We're here ma'am". Albert Informed me. I climbed down from the van as Alvero opened the door for me. I looked around the neighbourhood. One person caught my attention. Zack? I saw Zack coming out of a building and walking across the road. Which only means one thing. My husband is here. "Which building are we going into?". I asked my bodyguards who were still looking around. They didn't see Zack, though, and I am so grateful for that. If Zack had seen us. He wouldn't let my mission be successful. Alvero led the way and I followed behind him. Albert was behind me, looking out to protect me from any threat. We made it to the floor and the right door according to Alvero. "Are you sure this is her place?" I asked for a confirmation. I wouldn't want to embarrass myself if we got the wrong apartment. "Yes, ma'am. This is the place". He confirmed it. I breathe in and out preparing myself for whatever I'm about to discover. Whatever it is. I will deal with it. However
Ethan's POV Five years ago. My grandfather arranged my marriage to Martha, his best friend's daughter. I loved her. I gave her my everything. She was the first woman I had ever loved. Our wedding was magnificent. We were so in love with each other. One day... I got back from France. My accountant informed me that a significant amount of money had been transferred to a private account. And they were unable to track down the money. I asked how much it was. And he mentioned two billion dollars. That was a lot of money. So I told them to investigate further. When I got home. I overheard my wife talking on the phone. What piqued my interest was her mention of two hundred million dollars. She had transferred the money to the person she was speaking with. From that moment on, I knew she was the one stealing from me. I was unable to proceed inside. Instead, I went back and slept out. When I woke up the next morning. My accountant gave me a call. Another two hundred million
Emma's POV I am not sure what to think anymore. The only person I ever trusted decided to betray me. How did I go wrong by trusting him? He granted me every wish that I could have asked for. I felt so loved by him. Before I met him? Before meeting him, I had never been in a relationship, but ever since we exchanged vows, he has been the greatest man I could have asked for. Why would he do that to me? Did he not have enough trust in me to tell me about his ex-wife and mother? I assumed marriage was about trust and companionship. I don't know what else to think. A knock on my office door broke my train of thought. "Come in," I said. The door opened, and Alvero entered with a quick, long stride. He was holding an iPad. I furrow my brows at him. I understand I sent him on an errand. But what is with the iPad he is holding? "What is it?" I inquired, my gaze drawn to his hand. He smiled as he held my gaze. "Everything you need to know about the Boss and his ex is right h
"Alvero. We need to be quick. I wouldn't want anyone to know about this," Emma sat on the swivel chair in her home study talking to Alvero, her personal bodyguard."We can nail him now. The guy that did most of his dirty work is in hiding. However, I was lucky to find him." Alvero explained something to Emma."So?" She asked."After discussing with him. He told me that he has something that can bring him down. He said it is the only evidence he has and that the evidence is a video tape of Liam and himself," he spoke further."So, what does he want?" She asked Alvero."He wants money. A lot of money. He's demanding a sum of a hundred million dollars, ma'am," he revealed."Wow, that's a lot. However, it is not that big a deal. My family's life and empire is much more important than the money he is demanding. Let's give him the money. But, make sure to view the contents of the video before you give him the money." Emma instructed."But, there is one more thing, ma'am," he said."And, wha
Arabella's POVWhen Princess Emma told me that Prince had gone out. I felt empty, and I don't know why I felt that way.I was doing just fine on my own, before he came back into my life. I know I feel something strong towards him. However, whenever I remember that he is engaged to someone else. I feel jealous.What happened between us today made me feel lively again. It made me forget about things I never wanted to think about. Things like his relationship and the possibility of us being a couple which I already knew was impossible.I dance my sorrows away by entertaining my best friends as I showed them my tweaking skills in dance. It made me feel better and it put me in a party mood. But when, Rose told me that her brother is not around. I felt bad. I felt very bad. The first thought that came to me was. He has gone to meet her, his girlfriend.I cried in my room. I don't know why I am feeling like this. I like him despite knowing that he is in a relationship. I yawn for him even
Prince Ethan's POV "I thought she was with you?" I asked. If she isn't with my sister, where could she be?"Relax. Maybe she is in the sitting room. I will look for her. However, you look like shit. Fix yourself up," she winked.She knows. She could easily guess what happened from my dishevelled look. I sauntered out of the room to my room to change.When I was done. I sprayed some perfume on myself and dashed out of the room to check on Arabella.I heard voices coming from the terrace and I decided to see what was going on there. I only peeped and I was dumbfounded. Arabella was tweaking as a song was playing while my sister and Saraphina were cheering her up.I never knew this side of her. I commend Rose for bringing out this social aspect of her. She wasn't just tweaking, she was enjoying herself.I didn't want to spoil the fun, so I decided not to join them. I brought out my phone and I called mom.The phone rang for a while and there was no response. I redialed her number again
Prince Ethan's POVI had tried to stay away from her. I even tried to be content with just staying close to her. But I can't keep my hands away from her.I am beginning to get blue balls already. However, what I want with her isn't just sex. I want everything. Only if she knows.I am ready to do anything she wants. All she needs to do is ask, and I will grant her. I knew that there was no way I wouldn't touch her. I just wanted it to be during her birthday. She isn't aware of my plans for her. This girl doesn't know how she has affected my life, and how she is still doing it. It is so funny that I already know what I wanted with her. I thought it would take me one week to figure it out. But now, I know. And no one can stop me except her, of course."Prince, " she fucking moan my name and my cock grew bigger."Yes," I replied in my husky voice. She is driving me crazy already."Say it angel, I want to know how you feel," I continue to suck her neck, putting wet kisses there as I tea
Arabella's POVEverything screams money in this enormous, exquisite penthouse. Saraphina was not only one dumbfounded. There was no way someone would not be amazed by the beauty of this place."Welcome back, Princess," A man in his late twenties came out from the kitchen to greet the Princess.He is lean and tall. Blonde short hair, and brown eyes. I don't know who he is but he looks like a cook to me."Thanks, Rahul. Please, meet my friends, Arabella, Saraphina," she introduced us."You are all welcome. I am Rahul. And I am a chef and a friend of the Princess," he introduced himself and I gave a polite smile."Prince, sir" he greeted Prince. However, Prince's jaw tightened, he didn't pay any attention to him. However, the man rolled his eyes, grinning.That single act showed that they are acquainted. So, I walked further in and looked around while Saraphina was still going around looking at the beauty of the house.We settled down by sitting on the beautiful sofas in the living room.
Arabella's POV"Welcome, Princess Emma and Prince Ethan. We are delighted to see you today," an elderly lady said as we entered the store. The reception area is large, and there are additional doors leading to other areas of the shop. "Hey, Christy. These two friends of mine," she grabbed my hand and pulled me closer to her. Prince glared at her. "As I previously stated, these two friends of mine would like to shop for dresses. Bikinis, jumpsuits, formal evening gowns, and sundresses. Anything appropriate for a yacht party." What is she doing? Does she intend to purchase that much? However, I kept quiet. I remembered I had given Prince my word. Princess ended her conversation with the woman right away. Prince led me and Saraphina through another door, and my mouth dropped open. Saraphina whispered into my ear, "Welcome to my world," which made me roll my eyes. Saraphina pulled me to a corner while Prince looked at some dresses."Are you and Prince now exclusive?" She asked quie
Arabella's POVIt was a sunny day in New York City. We had just landed, and we were on our way to wherever Princess was taking us. I am currently sitting beside Prince Ethan in a different car from Princess's car. Saraphina is getting along well with her and I am pleased to see them together.The New York vibe is different. We were being escorted by over six bodyguards, and it made me feel as if someone was watching my every move.I know that the twins have gotten used to it. After all, it has always been their lifestyle. They must have grown up to getting used to bodyguards escorting them to wherever they go."Make sure to stay by me once we get to the mall," Prince said and I nodded."I mean it, Adelina, stay by me,""I understand," I replied. He might not be comfortable with my silence since the hot kiss we shared. It might not mean anything to him but it meant a lot to me. It was a moment I will forever cherish. It felt too intimate because, for the first time in my life. I kis
Arabella's POVFlying was the greatest thing that could ever happen to me. It has been on my list of things to do. However, I am also afraid of heights. It caught me off guard. I thought we were returning to New York in the luxury van. This was more than enough. Besides, it would be fun to travel in that van. I was relieved that I was about to achieve one of my life's goals. Nonetheless, I was angry with myself for revealing my fears to the siblings. I know Princess will hate me now.I was grateful to Prince for carrying me honestly, despite my desire to distance myself from him. I believe he was the only person I needed right now. I had to conceal myself from shame. Even the disturbing noise of the private jet was not helping. However, I felt secure in Prince's hands. He sat me down and secured the seat belt around my body. I was grateful because he seemed to be able to read my mind.After he was finished. He sat beside me, giving me comfort by gently squeezing my hand."Thank yo
"Who is who's girlfriend?" Fuck! Arabella's mom asked as she climbed down the stairs.We froze. I never expected Arabella's mom to come down at this time that I was introducing myself to Saraphina.I gulped, then straightened and collected myself. "Hello, ma'am. I was just introducing myself to my friend's friend,""Oh, I see. I thought my daughter was more than a friend to you. I was happy for a second there," she said and walked away towards the kitchen.I do not mind telling her what I want with her daughter. Arabella, however, was pleading with her eyes. She doesn't want me to say anything.I would not want to do anything to harm her. However, if her mother pushed me too hard. I will have to tell her everything. Maybe it is for the best."Mom?" Arabella walked towards her mother. "Are you sure you will be okay by yourself?" She asked."Of course, Honey. I will be fine. Go have fun and enjoy yourself. I already like your friends," she winked at Rose and me, and we both laughed.Co