Iris POVMy eyes fluttered open as I heard some voices, it sounded distant and incorrigible at first, but it gradually became more clear and audible. My eyes sting for a second, and I shut them instinctively. Arthur made sure the room was dark, in case I forgot to put on my glasses.I opened them when I was certain that it was safe to, I opened my eyes to see two strange faces hovering above me.“She's awake!” The female squealed.Her high pitch made my eardrums hurt, and my hands flew to my ears to protect my precious babies. I wanted to complain and ask who she was when it hit me that I recognized her voice.“Anna?” I asked in disbelief.“Did you hear that, Kelvin? She recognizes me.” She said excitedly.My eyes flew to the other person, his face was beautifully sculptured, and he looked like a model as he smiled, he wore a friendly smile and had a nice aura around him, unlike Arthur whose aura was commanding, domineering, and insanely addictive. This was Kelvin who talked to me. No
Arthur’s POV. My gaze met with Kelvin conversing with Iris in the ward and anger and jealousy filled my body instantly. I just didn’t like the idea of Iris smiling and being comfy with a male figure other than me. “Kelvin,” I called out and immediately he turned towards my direction to see why I had called him. “Man, can I have a word with you outside?.” “Is it very important?, I am so into this conversation with Iris.” He replied. I boiled in annoyance because of how he replied. “Man! Let’s go!” I commanded with a stern voice this time and my grip firm on his arm. Iris on the other hand stared at us wondering what was happening but I didn’t care, I could make up some stories to feed her with but my main priority at the moment was to see Kelvin. Soon I let go of Kelvin immediately we were out of the ward and before I could catch my breath, he inquired from me with a confused look plastered on his face. “Dude, what the actual fuck was that for?” “I need to talk to you and so
Kelvin’s POVI wondered how Arthur managed with Anna. She was as stubborn as a child. She refused to leave with me as she got to the parking lot where I waited for her.She went on and on suggesting ideas on why we could stay but I continued to explain none of her plans were going to be of help. Her brother, Arthur already made up his mind and there was nothing we could do.Finally, after the series of ridiculous plans from Anna and tons of disapproval from me. Anna eventually decided to go with me.Immediately, she got into the front seat of the car and also entered the driver's part, and zoomed off.For a while, the car was filled with unusual silence. I knew Anna was sad because she was never quiet at any time.“Anna,” I called out.She rolled her eyes at me and gave me no response.“Anna,” I spoke once again, this time I reached for her and tickled her. Soon, sounds of laughter filled the room.She chuckled more and more. On the other hand, I decided to take her to a nearby resta
Iris POVAfter my discharge from the hospital, Arthur kindly offered to take me home. I couldn't stop expressing my gratitude for everything he had done for me during my stay. It wasn't just about taking care of me physically; he had been a pillar of support and had brought joy to my otherwise dull hospital days.As we entered the familiar surroundings of Arthur's mansion, I sighed with relief. His home was where I truly belonged, and now, with Arthur by my side, it felt even warmer than ever. He suggested preparing a meal to aid in the healing of my eyes, and I thought it was a brilliant idea.“Arthur, thank you so much for being there for me,” I said, still feeling overwhelmed by his kindness.He smiled warmly. “It's my pleasure, Iris. You don't need to thank me. I'm just glad you're doing better now.”I insisted on helping him in the kitchen, not wanting him to do everything alone.“No Iris, you don't have to do this, you should be resting now.” he tried to stop me, but I insisted.
Iris POVMy eyes fluttered open and I gently rubbed them.I sighed and yawned widely, I was about to ring the bell that was just by the bedside to beckon on the maids when it hit me that there was no need, I could see! I chuckled excitedly and sprang to my feet.I did a little victory dance and couldn't stop laughing. I could see! I have no need for the maids, no need to be taken anywhere in the house, I don't have to depend on anyone before I move.I removed my clothes and went into the bathroom Stark naked, I didn't mind the fact that I had flung my clothes on the ground, I was beyond excited that for the first time in a very long time; I was going to bathe all by myself. I filled the bathtub with warm water, poured some spices in it, made a bubble bath and soaked myself in it.The feeling was different, I could see everything around me and I spent half an hour playing with the bubbles and bathing myself like I was some egg or baby.I dried myself with the towel and tied one around
Iris POV I was shocked as Arthur's mood suddenly changed. “Should I bring it to your room?” I yelled after him. But what kept mute and simply walked away. I was surprised and shocked as well, was he not feeling well? Did he not like the food? I shook my head. He couldn't have possibly detested the food and eat two servings, so I filled that possibility out. It then dawned on me that maybe he just didn't like talking about his parents, or it was weird to him. I thought about reasons he would not want to discuss his parents but couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation, most men were always sensitive when it came to their families, so I concluded that he must have had a fight with them and feels uncomfortable when they were brought up in a conversation. Knowing this, I promised myself to never bring up the topic of his parents or family unless he first instigates it. I didn't want him to feel sad or uncomfortable around me. My thoughts ran wild as I repeated how sour his expr
Anna's POVSeeing the worried look on Iris's face, I decided to cover up the discussion and laughed.“Is he still locked up in his room?” I asked, diverting her attention from what had just happened.“Yes.” She replied sadly.I hummed softly and tapped my feet on the ground, she chuckled at this act of mine and I grabbed her hands, shocking her.“Follow me.” I said I'm a singsong tone.“Where to?” She asked, surprised.“To the beast's fortress, let's go knock until he opens up.” I said playfully.She shook her head and laughed softly.“Alright then, onward soldier!” She said playfully and we both laughed.We got to Arthur's doorstep and I knocked gently on the door. I got no response the first time and knocked again, this time louder.“It's no use, let's just go back.” Iris said, disheartened.I clicked my tongue and shook my head, there was no way I'd let him act like a tyrant and make the poor girl worried. Judging from the look on her face, it was obvious that she felt bad about be
Iris POVAnna ran after me as I angrily ran out Arthur's room, I wiped off the tears that rolled down my cheeks as Anna caught up with me, she stood in front of me and tries to catch her breath."Iris, you don't have to be this angry at Arthur." Anna said.I laughed bitterly."Are you here to defend him?" I asked sarcastically.She shook.her head and gently wiped my tears away."It hurts me to see you cry." She said softly."It's hard not to cry when you're being treated like a child." I replied."I know how you feel Iris but I'm sure hats not what he meant." "That's what he meant Anna, can't you see that he thinks I'm not capable enough of taking good care of myself? At first I thought it was because I couldn't see but now.that I've regained my sight what's stopping him from allowing me to work?""I'm sure he has his reasons and he knows what he's doing."I scoffed, was she trying to side him."I'm sure he does." I said sarcastically."But....." Anna drawled.I couldn't help but chu
Iris's POVI blushed as the events of the previous night replayed in my dreams and I smiled wish before opening my eyes, I took a moment to reflect on the happenings of the previous day and I couldn't believe my luck. Arthur was so passionate and loving, I was finally getting my dream life and my hand roamed freely on the bed in search for Arthur, but I could only feel bed linens, my eyes widened in shock and I sat up almost immediately.“Arthur.”I called out for him thrice but got no response, I stood up and checked the bathroom, but he wasn't there, my heart raced, and I almost burst into tears as it crossed my mind that he might have left me, a million questions flooded my head, didn't he believe me? Was all a dream? Did he deceive me into thinking he accepted me back? Does he not love me anymore? Am I now a burden to him? Has he been kidnapped again, or anything bad happened to him?Still confused about all that was happening, my door burst open to reveal a smiling Anna, I immedi
Arthur's POV Watching the men fight to death wasn't as interesting as I thought it would, but I seized the opportunity to try to find a way out, my arms ached as they had been tied behind me for a long time and I tried to stretch them, I realized that the rope that were used to tie my hands loosened a bit, this realization was the chance I had to escape, so I began to skillfully yet carefully try to get my hands out of the rope. Seeing that it would take ages before I'd wriggle my hands out of them and by then Knight would have murdered me or found out what I was trying to do, I decided to do it the old-fashioned way. Though it was a painful process, I had no choice, so I dislocated the bones of my thumb and bit my bottom lips in a bit not to yell out in pain, it was successfully dislocated, and I slipped it out of the rope. I tried to conceal my hitching breath and I put the bone back to its normal position and I tried it for the next finger, it was more painful than the first, b
Iris's POVDays had passed by, and I still couldn't muster enough courage to face Arthur, there are times I'd get up and even go as far and unlocking my door with the aim of going straight to his room and clarifying things to him or even forcefully demand for an explanation, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Most importantly; I was scared and confused at the same time, I wasn't pregnant with Kelvin because I didn't sleep with him and I didn't know how old the baby is so I could confirm my doubts about the paternity.Given the circumstances and happenings around me lately and the better part of my life, things aren't always as they seem, there might be a mix-up somewhere or this might be a set-up but my morning sickness and constant nausea coupled with the fact that I haven't seen my period for months now confirmed that I was pregnant.I finally ate after starving for a few days, but I didn't step my foot out of the room and only allowed the maids to drop it by the doorstep,
Arthur’s POV I watched in awe as a fight now ensued between Sebastian and kelvin, they got verbal, and it was an eyesore, yet I was more than willing to watch them, this provided an opportunity for me to look for a means to escape, but their noises were ear-piercing, so I had to painstakingly listen in a bid to get some information out of them. There was no way I would leave the place easily or in one piece unless I got rid of them first, but that seemed like an impossible task. I decided to worry about them later, as Iris was in danger and no one would be able to save her. Things are even worse as Kelvin, whom I thought loved her, could stoop as low as using her as bait against me, I didn’t regret coming after Iris after knowing his true intentions. Though Iris had been around me long enough to see things were, yet I fear that she was too petite and wasn’t built to go through this sort of hell. We all present in that room had dined with the devil himself and gotten our hands st
Arthur's POV“Now, I might just spare your life if you tell me where the secret treasure is" Kelvin said after a round of punching me wherever his fists landed.I looked up at him and my face broke into a smile.“Is that all you got? What a disappointment”He bent down and gave me an upper to my jaws. My brain rattled around in my skull and I suddenly felt a sharp pain building up in my thoracic region. I knew I wouldn't last much longer, but still, I would rather die than just give out the location of my family heirloom.“We knew you will be a hard nut to crack, and as such, we have prepared various gifts for you.”Kelvin moved to the table and picked up the landline, punched a number and put it to his ear. The phone beeped, then it got picked up on the other side. Kelvin paused and replied.“Bring the toys now, let's watch him play”I knew I just got into bigger trouble, but I was more prepared to die than give out the location.The doors opened and a man with a Russian build came i
Arthur's POVI could see Kelvin, then Sebastian and Knight. No way, I was probably seeing visions. Maybe the guys had tampered with my brain, perhaps I was hallucinating. Kelvin came forward and poured a glass of ice-cold water on me. It chilled to the spine. I was certain I heard footsteps, but they were all here?“Wakey wakey”Sebastian and Knight walked towards the chair where I was strapped with leather belts like a feral animal.“Oh forgive my ungentlemanly attitude, allow me to perform a little introduction here” he said mockingly.“Sebastian, Dad meet Arthur, the prodigal son”The word dad suddenly sounded differently to his ears.“Arthur, meet Sebastian and meet my father; Knight. I've heard you guys have gotten acquainted”.I was shocked, and could feel bitterness at the same time. I felt adrenaline rushing through me, and I could feel anger and disgust boiling in my bloodstream. I literally felt like killing the trio; like tearing them to pieces and feeding them to street do
Kelvin's POVThe thought of being on the run and having to go into hiding never crossed my mind when I mapped perfectly out all of my plans, everything was going smoothly so smoothly that I praised myself, Sebastian also voiced out his respect for me as I had managed not to only fool Iris but Arthur as well but little did I know that I was fooling myself.I almost this close to getting away with everything and couldn't believe my eyes when Arthur suddenly barged in and intercepted my plans, I had to flee for my dear life because no one knew Arthur better than I did. He wouldn't blink an eye to trade everything he owns for the one he cares for, but once his mind is made to destroy someone, he wouldn't stop until he did. The look on his face had shown that he was determined to kill me.Iris would have definitely known about me since Arthur took her with him, besides; there was no way he could take Iris with me as I needed to save myself first.Finding a place to stay wasn't easy as Art
Arthur's POV My plans were already in place and I began to give orders to my men, I couldn't wait to get to Kelvin and shove my gun down his ass. The tracker showed his location was in another state, and it was a long ride down there. All through I repeated the line of action and expected results to my men and contemplated calling for backup, but I didn't want to cause a huge scene or attack unnecessary attention to myself. Kelvin was smart and would try to find his way out of this, but I smirked knowing that I was smarter and a step before him, I cocked my gun and ensured I carried enough ammo with me. We got to the state hours later and headed straight to the location the tracker was pointing at, I stopped my men midway and suggested we take different routes and arrive there ar the same time, in case Kelvin had already positioned his men to watch over any suspicious activity ongoing. I prepared myself for the worse as we approached our destination, the place looked shabby from
Arthur's POVMy heart broke the moment I saw Iris's pregnancy report, words couldn't express and quantify how shattered I was, she made things worse by denying the claims which infuriated me. I love Iris, she means the entire world to me and I have come this far just for her sake, when she left me, and I was shattered I still held on hoping that she'd realize her mistake and come back to me.When she made plans to get married to Kelvin, the urge to free her from the clutches of his lie and clear her misconception about me kept me going, and I had sleepless nights trying to find tangible evidence. When I brought her back with me, and she fainted I was scared, scared I would lose her once more but seeing that she was pregnant? I was scared as well, scared I'd lose my sanity.I didn't know how to react to the hurt and kept mute even when she tried to strike a conversation with me, I was losing my mind, and it was the love that I had for her that held me back from breaking down but when