"It's just only a week okay, so please do behave and I love you.""I love you too." Mirella hugs me tightly, causing a tear to roll down my cheek."Oh come on, she isn't leaving you. Mommy will be back okay." Bianca tries lighting up the mood, "and Mirella will be here. Just go, Jack is waiting.""Fine." I kiss my daughter's forehead and hug her one last time. "Don't finish my food." I direct my attention to Bianca."I might sell them." Bianca winks at me, "don't forget what we talked about.""Whatever." I close the door with a smile playing on my face. Would I really kiss Jack? "Don't you just have a beautiful smile?" Jack gives me a hand with my bags and places them in his car. "Milady." He opens the passenger door for me."You didn't have to but thanks." I turn to look at him once settled down in my seat and my heart stops beating. Jack has his head rested on the rolled down window, looking at me with a smile."You are beautiful and it's not a compliment but a fact." He shakes his
*First Flashback* Blake, just open the door!" I shout as he refuses to move from the main door as every other door is locked."Aria you might give birth anytime, can't you just leave after that? And I still don't get why you want to leave, we were good.""You know why! Blake you and I are getting a divorce, it's being processed. I cannot be here, thank you for taking care of me for these past few months but I want to go!""No...I can't let you put your life and our daughter's life in danger." Blake folds his arms, still not moving."You are keeping me in your house forcefully, that is illegal.""Aria, please calm down. You-"My eyes zone him out as I feel warm liquid trailing down my thighs."Blake.""What?" He stops talking and looks at me worriedly."My water just broke." And as soon as the words come out of my mouth, the pain starts to kick in.After preparing so long for this moment, Blake became unprepared in a matter of a few seconds."What should I do?""I don't know! Get me a
My eyes instantly flew open, my body automatically rising from the bed. The clock beside my bed stand reads 03:09 and yet it feels like I've been sleeping the whole day. I really hate going down memory lane that involves Blake because it always leads to me being sexually frustrated, angry and missing what we used to be. The reason I wanted to leave that day was because I had asked Miss Katy if it was alright to sleep with your ex-husband whom you have not officially gotten divorced to and that was all before I slept with Blake. And she told me that it was all up to me but if it was her, she wouldn't because if she truly loved the person then it would be hard for her to leave. So, after I slept with Blake, the day before my delivery she asked me how I had handled the situation and for some reason I felt ashamed. So, I wanted to leave so bad! But Mirella does not know of the reason, she only knows of the story of how she was born. Oh my sweet sweet Mirella.Kneeling down, I put the bib
It was so awkward to go back to Jack and sit down with him. I didn't know what to say or do but thankfully he just hugged me. And even though I felt like crying, I didn't. I just dived deeper into his hug. That moment really made me realise how important Blake and I need to draw up boundaries. Which is why I'm standing outside his hut and taking deep breaths in.You can do this Aria, it's just Blake...I recite the words over and over in my head.Finally knocking on the door, Blake doesn't waste time opening it and I thank God that this man is wearing a shirt.He lets me in, closes the door and sits on his bed looking at my every move while I inspect his given room."Your room is nice." I blurt out the words before I could even hear how they sound in my head, way to go Aria."It is." Blake answers, still looking at me."So, what happened to Mirella's school?" Once again I avoid the real reason I am here."One of her classmates was involved in a car accident with his parents and sadly p
You call me out upon the watersThe great unknown where feet may failAnd there I find-Placing the pillow on my head, I groan as loud as I can. "Mom, what do you want?""Why haven't you been answering my calls?"Because I've been crying, "I can't say." I bite my lower lip."Aria don't you dare test me, you know I'm your mo-""I almost slept with Blake!" I shout out the words, eyes squeezed shut.Then nothing...mom doesn't say anything. She is quiet."Mom?""Zoom, now!" She drops the call after saying those two words leaving me dumbfounded.To say I am not happy will be an understatement. I know this trip is because of someone's bachelorette but all I want to do today is sleep. The events of yesterday haunt me when my eyes are closed and open. Sitting up straight I press answer and boom! I am blessed with the faces of mom and Bianca. I should've guessed that she was texting Bianca when she was quiet."You did what!?" Bianca screams, hands on her face."Hello to you too Bianca." I mas
"How are you?" Mirella asks, her foot twirling around.Her father dropped her off but luckily he did not try me by getting inside my hut…I’m not ready to deal with him."I am fine, sorry for spying on you with dad.""It is not fine but I forgive you. I missed you." I pull her for a hug and she wholeheartedly hugs me."I missed you too mommy." "Aria? Oh hey you two." Miss Katy walks over to us."Hi Ms Katy.""How are you?""Good, you?""I am good too, I actually want to borrow your mom, is it okay?""Sure, I have to go to the playground. They are serving ice cream.""Don't eat too much!" I shout after her but she just smile mischievously. "Where are we going?""We were thinking of having a party.""Really? That sounds nice, where?""Here, come on." Katy pulls me by that arm.I've only been here for ten minutes and to say I'm bored will be an understatement. "A tea party? How old are we?" I put down the tea cup on the table."I don't know but what are we supposed to do? We can't go to
Turns out that Jack left this morning without a hello or a goodbye. I had to find out from the helpers when I was knocking on his door, unknowingly talking to the furniture inside because I thought he was in there. I feel stupid and bad at the same time. If this is what if feels like to be a terrible human being the I'm good with it. The fact that he also has not for once answered his phone is bugging me. Maybe I should have went to his room after our conversation yesterday...yeah that would-"Aria!" Sunshine calls...scratch that, she shouts out my name while banging loudly on my door."What is it?" I open the door, uninterested."Blake...Katy...Mirella..." she tries catching her breath."What happened to them?" My hearts starts beating faster and my attention directs fully on her."They had went out and Ms Katy's ex-husband came and he hit Blake then pushed Mirella but Ms Katy caught her and he tried to grab her but Blake fought with him an-""Oh my! Where are they?""Blake went to th
One thing I love about today? It was God given. That is the only reason because other than everything else is a mess. Here I am stuck in traffic, going back home with Mirella and Blake in the car because of:1)The bride and groom to be cancelled everything after the accident since Ms Katy was shook up from it so we are all going back home. I decided to travel close to midnight.2)Jack was my transport so since he left I had no other choice than to ride with Blake.3)Mirella invited him over for the night, as if my rules and voice don't matter.Meaning I will be under the same roof as Blake for the whole night, what could go wrong?Leaning my head against the car window I start to think how this year has just been a rollercoaster. With Blake and Mirella sleeping, it's so much easier. The first question to pop up is why? Why is it that when I finally tell myself that I've found love something, well someone, has to waltz their way into my life and ruin everything. Every single day after
My name is Aria Parker-Johnson a mother to Mirella Parker-Johnson and soon to be mother to twins. I am the wife of Blake Parker, a business tycoon that had been known for his player nature but now is a transformed father and loyal husband. Our marriage has been a rollercoaster, it started off hectic, I did not think it would last. I was never supposed to marry him in the first place but God works in miraculous ways. The way we got together, the way we separated and once again the way we got together, it is all a miracle. “Mirella!”“Yes, mom?” She walks into the kitchen, my baby girl is so grown.“Please take these outside. I am sure people are going to start arriving any time soon.” I try picking up the tray but she stops me.“No need to overwork yourself ma, my siblings need to come out to perfectly fine.” “Thank you baby girl.” I let her take everything then decide to head to the bedroom to change.I am pregnant again and I must say, it is a lot of work. Now that I am carrying tw
The only sound audible in the room is of my nails tapping on the dinner table. The quietness just makes me even more anxious as the seat opposite mine remains unoccupied. I actually believed I would be laughing by now or be swept off my feet.But that is not the case which is why I am still lighting up my phone screen for the tenth time hoping to see something different. Yet once again, my heart drops as the time reads;20:15Fifteen minutes after the time Blake set, there still is no sign of him. There is not even one single text, not to talk about a call. If there were people in the room all they would see is a pretty lady dressed in a sophisticated black dress seated awkwardly in her chair, continuously staring at her phone for a sign. Maybe he will walk in any minute, it's human nature to be late20:45"Would you like to order anything Mrs?” The waiter asks me for the second time ever since my arrival."Uhm do you have juice?""No, we don't serve that here.""Okay...how about nona
"Growing up, I did not feel good looking. No matter how much I had tried to compliment myself, my insecurities got me to my knees. People always reassured me that I was handsome but I did not see what they so saw so I did not bother to date anyone. I was not willing to make another human being suffer. I wanted to fix myself up and become close to this hot thing I am today. I was eighteen when I was let out of the shell and became exposed to the public eye. People were crazy over me and I was all over magazines being called handsome. My good looks made people believe I was a heartthrob not knowing I was a virgin at that time. But the attention made me feel like I was ready to give relationships a try. “I did not know how hard it will be because of my brother. All of my serious relationships went downhill because of Steven. Relationship in and out I will find him in bed with my girlfriends," he laughs to himself as I stare with pity, "I stopped pursuing serious relationships and decided
I just wanna sleepppppp!I just wanna sleepppppp!I just wanna sleepppppp!Last night this time… mhm, I was honestly busy with Blake. The entire night and the fact that it is all different tonight is a bummer. I need the sweet kisses all over my face, sweet kisses all over my body but instead I am in my room all alone, struggling to still walk.My phone starts ringing and my heart jumps in joy hoping to see Blake’s caller ID but once the phone is in my hands, my smile drops. “Hello?”"Hey, is this Aria?" The caller on the end of the line asks.The voice sounds a little bit familiar but I cannot wrap my fingers around it. I know without a doubt that it is not Steven so, who is it?"Yes, may I ask whom this is?” I remove the pillows on my bed, getting ready to sleep. I do not really want to beat around the bush with my current state."Mike.""Mike...Mike...oh Mike!” And it finally clicks…how does he have my numbers again, “how are you?""I'm great, I am so glad that you still remember
I think I should not have allowed myself to be led by lust. Why? Because I am not over Blake instead I'm...I'm deeply in love with him again. It was so stupid of me to believe that I will get over him by sleeping with him after I had pointed out that when you engage in sexual acts with someone the two of you become one. I'm one again with Blake and in my case, that is not a good thing.Groaning at my stupidity I hold on tight to the duvet, looking at Blake who is peacefully sleeping. My mind trails back to when our hands intertwined during our love making, that was the end of me yesterday…it is even continuing to be the end of me now.I sure have to give it to Blake, this boy is very calculative, which I dumbly forgot about. He reminded me of things I had forgotten with just one night. The things he knew would work to his favor...why did I believe that I would fall out of love with him again?I sit up straight, wondering how I am to escape the hole I dug up for myself. My feet touch th
"Father, we thank you for the beautiful days you've brought to us. We thank you for the family you've given us, please continue to protect and guide us. Let your Holy Spirit keep us safe, and may our hearts be open to your word all the time. Amen." "Amen." I say, before opening my eyes.Blake and I look at each other for a split second before I speak, “goodnight." "Goodnight gorgeous." He kisses my forehead, exiting my room.After Blake left me at the dance floor, I decided to make business too. Apparently, Bianca's company is well known so it was a smooth sailing. I'm really proud of my friend, she has done exceptionally good for herself. And also the employees have played a huge part. One thing I love mostly is how she couldn't believe it when I told her over the phone. Lady should start believing in herself and her company.However, getting back to the Blake situation...I'm sexually frustrated. I'm pretty sure people could smell the sexual tension in the air while we were dancing
Shopping is part of those things I love with most of my heart. Shopping with Blake...that is another story."No!" Blake says immediately when the fitting room door opens."Well, I love it." I spin around to give him the full view."A-ah. No ways." He pushes me into the fitting room, then closes the door. "Every male eye is going to be on you. Look how the dress is shaping every curve on your body. Then the back...your back is exposed!" He turns my back on the mirror and I turn to look at it.He is right, my back is on full display. But the blue dress is amazing! The tiny beads are making me shine brighter that the disco lights. I face Blake and dah dah dah!!!! Our noses are touching. A second chance to another kissing moment, I am high on the clouds up for it. His fingers run down the line on my back, and I take penguin steps towards him then he lowers his head and,“Feels like we're on the edge right nowI wish that I could say I'm proudI'm sorry that I let you downI let you down-
His arms immediately grab my waist and I have no choice but to lean into him. My hands become sweaty, my heart starts beating a new tone I am not familiar with as my legs wobble more than a jelly. I feel like a teenager who is about to receive her first kiss. And just like my first, my world is fired up when his lips meet mine. In just mere seconds I have been consumed into an alien feeling. One that I want to experience over and over again, without any break whatsoever.Blake slowly pulls back after the small kiss, but still remains close to me. His breath hitting my lips, making me crave more of them.I open my eyes when he drops his head on my shoulder, "w-why did you stop?" I bluntly ask, saddened by the ending of what I was loving."Because one kiss would never be enough." He whispers enough for me to hear. "Aria I want to devour your lips countless times." My arms find balance on his neck when he grips my thighs, placing me on the table. "I'm just thinking if escaping rehab is w
Things I hate about Blake1. He sometimes smokes2. He...He likes to manipulate situations 3. Loves making me feel younger than him4. He...his...Okay this is not working! Whoever on the internet suggested that to fully get over someone I should write a list of the things I hate about them was totally wrong! I can't use the fact that he used to be a player because that is using his past against him. I wouldn't like it if someone used my past against and I am trying to move it.Ripping the paper from my notebook and shredding it into pieces, I sit back into my chair. It's been five days that I've not had an encounter with Blake which I'm grateful for. The only reason is because he is finalising the whole business move since we have moved back here and he is taking over the company here. The workload is a lot and he comes back very late and leaves very early. We do spend time together but it's when we pray and when he talks to Mirella and I'm surprisingly there. But it's never just him