Darlington's POV."No, Jenna. I wish I could, but I cannot. If you have some shoots to do in Los Angeles, I will be patient with you until your return. Then, after you're back, you can pause your job and not sign any contract for the meantime so we can be together. I think by then, I will have saved enough for us, and also leave my father's company as I plan to establish myself."I didn't want to inform Jenna about Amara, and I expected Jenna to agree with me, but it was clear that she didn't want to get pregnant for me. She wanted a surrogate mom for our kids, and I am not pleased with that. I enjoyed making love with Jenna without protection, and I wanted her to understand that there's a different joy that comes with taking care of her as my future pregnant wife.Likewise, I will feel honored like a complete father to do that. But having someone who I'm not romantically involved with carry my kids might make it seem as though the children were not mine, and probably that another man
Amara's POV.After I finished having my lunch served to me by one of the maids in the mansion, I got a phone call from my mother."Hello mom," I said."Hey, my baby girl. How are you doing?" My mom asked, to which I replied, "I am fine, Mom."I didn't want to inform my mother about how I got slapped by Samara Briggs. I didn't want my mother to feel bad about my staying here. Although, I felt there could be a way for Darlington and me to work out our relationship. Since I arrived here, Darlington hadn't given me a reason to hate him, except for the fact that he normally acted cold towards me sometimes."That's good to hear, my daughter. Actually, your father informed me that you wanted to return home. That's why I'm calling you. I wanted to call you earlier, but he assured me that he had spoken to Mr. Joshua Briggs. How is city life over there?" Mom asked and I sighed."Mom, I haven't gone out of the house yet since I arrived. I am still indoors." I said."Okay. It's well. I know with t
Amara's POVI exited the top floor and walked downstairs to the living room, where I saw Mrs. Ifeoma and her daughter discussing on the couch. I knew I couldn't just walk past them and leave the house, so I stopped and decided to inform them that I was going out for shopping."Good evening, Ma. I want to go out for shopping and to meet with someone," I said to Mrs. Ifeoma Briggs, but she didn't even look at me as she continued pressing her phone with her legs rested upon the relaxation stool in front of her.Samara didn't look at me either. She asked her mother, "Mom, did you hear anyone speaking?""Of course not, Samara. I didn't hear anything. Hahaha." They both laughed at me, and I felt a little embarrassed but smiled at them and turned to leave their sight. I thought they would stop me, but they didn't.I saw Darlington driving out from the garage in his black SUV. I wanted to flag him down to pick me up in his car, but he looked away from me, and I could understand that I was the
Amara's POVI was surprised to meet Darlington's gaze on me. The way his eyes were focused on me in shock, probably wondering what I was doing here in Club Six, one of the biggest hotels in City Z.I saw the lady with him, the love of his life, touching his chest and romancing him. I looked away from them as the waiter arrived to take Esther's and my order."What would you like to drink?" Esther asked me. I looked at her face, and a sad smile curved up my lips as I replied, "Anything cold and relaxing.""I see." Esther took our orders, and then she asked me, "So what brought you here to City Z? I thought you said you weren't going to return here.""I know I said that. Actually, my father wants me to marry his best friend's son. That's why I'm here.""What!" Esther looked so shocked. "You're a married woman now? My goodness!" Esther burst out laughing at me, but after seeing Darlington sitting there with the love of his life, I wasn't laughing.The waiter arrived and served us some dri
Amara's POV I left the club and stared out at the fleet of cars parked. I couldn't spot Darlington's car among them. It was already getting late. I contacted an Uber to take me home, hoping to see Darlington when I got there. However, my hope was shattered when I arrived home late and he wasn't there. I remembered seeing him holding hands with Jenna. I should have gone after them, but knowing Darlington's relationship with Jenna was official, I would have been ridiculed by Jenna's fans. Jenna Colton had millions of followers while I only had a few thousand on my online page. With a broken heart, I ascended the staircase to Darlington's bedroom to sleep as I didn't find any of his family members in the living room. I entered the bedroom, and Darlington's scent wafted into my nostrils. I sobbed, longing to be the woman holding hands with Darlington. With tears in my eyes, I went to bed with an empty stomach, not bothering to request my nightly meal. I didn't even bother to change my
Amara's POVI ascended the stairs, feeling Samara's deadly gaze on me. Darlington looked at me in shock, seeing me wearing his shirt and shorts. I was in my husband's family house, so why couldn't I use his properties?"Excuse me! Big brother, Is that not your shirt this lunatic is wearing?" Samara shouted. She stood up from the dining table, and just before Darlington could reply to her, Mr. Joshua Briggs stepped out from upstairs and inquired of Samara, "Who are you referring to as a lunatic in this house, Samara? I see you haven't learned your place. Get ready, Eric will be coming this weekend to finalize the wedding arrangements.""No, father. You cannot marry me off like Darlington. I won't accept any suitor from you.""Hush, Samara. You don't need to talk back to your father like that, nor to respond. Just know that I won't sit back and watch your father repeat the same mistake twice," Mrs. Ifeoma Briggs said, and Samara was forced to sit back in her dining chair as she continue
Amara's POVDarlington was inside his closet when he saw me push the closet room door and walk in. I wanted to tell him to excuse me, but I could sense he was so annoyed.I reached to take my orange gown as I wanted to go out. I stripped off Darlington's yellow shirt from my chest and he turned to look at me."Trying to seduce me, huh? Don't think I'll fall for your trick. I asked you to play along with me for my father to give me my shares from his company, but you want to make me look bad before my father. Why did you show up here? Can't you go back?"Meeting Darlington's deep blue eyes, I looked away from him as I could sense he was so annoyed. I stripped off his shorts and Darlington walked out of the closet to give me some space.After I was done wearing my orange gown, I got out of the closet and met Darlington drinking in the bar of his sitting room. I wanted to leave the house directly, without telling him where I was off to. But I decided to let him know. I paused and looked
Amara's POVI hadn't expected Darlington to accompany me shopping. I thought he was going to remain in his car while I went shopping alone, but to my utmost shock, Darlington accompanied me. He got out of his car after parking and followed me into the female shopping mall."Welcome, sir, ma'am. What would you like to purchase?" The clerk attended to Darlington first, sensing we were a couple."Attend to my wife first," Darlington said, and I was surprised to hear him refer to me as his wife in public.'I thought he hates me,' I said in my mind but smiled as I followed the lady to select the dress that I liked, while Darlington waited for me.I wasted so much time selecting the dress of my choice. I thought Darlington would be angry with me after I was done selecting all the beautiful dresses and gowns that I liked. I couldn't choose revealing outfits. I didn't like men gawking at me. If any man was to look at me, it should be my husband only."Are you through shopping? Did you not sel
Jenna's POVThe day of my wedding arrived. I dressed elegantly in a white wedding dress and accepted Collins Kingston as my husband.Collins was nice; he wore a black tux and tried to make me happy, but he wasn't Darlington. He could never be Darlington Briggs. I had to take my husband's permission to invite Darlington and his wife Amara to our wedding, but Darlington didn't want to attend.He only sent me a wedding gift: a big box full of baby clothes.After our wedding, I decided to focus on my career as a model and my husband. It was a private wedding, and it went successfully. Though I was heartbroken not seeing Darlington Briggs around.I had hoped Darlington would grace the event. But throughout the reception, I never saw him and knew that I was married to Collins now and not Darlington.I let go of the remaining feelings that I harbored for Darlington Briggs.A few days after our wedding ceremony ended, my husband and I traveled to California for our honeymoon. That was where I
**Amara Nicholas.**I wasn't happy when I came to Darlington's office and saw Jenna Colton with him again. Darlington assured me that he had nothing to do with Jenna, but upon seeing them standing close, I felt they wanted to kiss each other but quickly separated the moment they saw me enter the office.Jenna also appeared sad when I saw her leaving. She didn't tell Darlington goodbye, and she kept her face downward and fled the top floor where Darlington's office was.I was relieved when I saw that, and I told Darlington that I went to get some of my baby's things and would be heading home. So, I just dropped by his company to see him.Darlington smiled as he cupped my face and told me he was through with his office work. So, we went home together.Upon getting home, I saw the news trend on the television showing the engagement video of Jenna Colton that had gone viral.I couldn't believe my eyes as it hadn't been long since I last saw Jenna in Darlington's office, shedding crocodile
Jenna Colton. "Huh!" My jaw dropped as I saw Collins with a golden ring, down on one knee in front of everyone, proposing to me. We stood in the hallway, not disturbing the others who had come for emergency treatment. Since it was no longer clinic hours, the hospital was less crowded than it usually was in the morning when a lot of outpatients filled the lobby and hallways. "Aww!" My eyes welled up with tears as I saw some fans pulling out their phones to record me. They awaited my response, and since I wanted to get out of the hospital ward quickly, I said yes, knowing that this was a new chapter of my life. Since Collins was ready to marry me, not minding my flaws and wanting to have me as his wife, I had to accept his ring. So I told him, "Yes. I accept." Collins slipped the engagement ring onto my left finger, and tears of joy welled up in my eyes as I hugged him heartily just as he rose. He was taller than me, and he didn't press to kiss me. We just hugged. "Congratulations
**Jenna Colton:**I walked out of Darlington's office to leave the Briggs group and saw him and Amara holding hands as he hugged her to his shoulder and walked ahead with her into his office.I immediately bolted from there like a flash, not sparing another glance their way. I went back downstairs, entered my car, and drove home.My phone rang in the car, but I was in no mood to pick it up.I cried as I found my way home. Soon, I arrived at my father's compound and wanted to drive in, but I recalled my mother would be at home. I then navigated the car and drove to the hospital to see my father.I arrived at the hospital where my father was admitted. I parked my car in the parking lot, and my phone rang again.I wanted to ignore the call as my crying could have made my voice break, and I didn't want to inform my mother about it or make her aware of my broken heart.I took up my handkerchief, wiped my face, and finally got out of the car as I proceeded into the hospital to check with th
**Jenna Colton** I awoke in my room to a fresh start of a new day. I decided to visit Darlington at his company to see him directly, rather than just talking over the phone as we had been trying to do. I knew that Darlington had blocked me, but I still wanted to see him. It had been a week since Darlington told me off and asked me to move on, but I didn’t want to adhere to it. Also, Lily’s brother had invited me to one of his clubs to meet with him, but I didn’t want to visit him. I desired to meet with Darlington first to know if there was still any hope of our relationship rekindling. After finishing my bath, I got out of the bathroom and dressed in a blue sleeveless dress, wanting to look pretty as I paired it with black shoes. I stepped out of my closet and went to adjust my hair in front of my room mirror. I wanted to look presentable before Darlington, so I exited the house, holding onto my car key and my black purse. So far, my father had been improving in his health, but
Amara's POV:I awoke in the bedroom to a brand new morning, and Darlington was preparing to leave for his office. I hadn't expected the wedding gift he bought for me the previous night. I thought he was trying to reconnect with his ex, but he proved me wrong by telling me he had blocked Jenna and didn't want to have anything to do with her again.I smiled as I observed Darlington stepping out of the bathroom and walking up to the luxurious king-sized bed to meet me.He sat on the bed, water dripping from his wet hair, and drew nearer to me. "How are you and my baby doing?""I'm fine; our baby and I are good," I replied, a cute blush on my face. Darlington smiled and said, "That's good. I'm going to the office today. You remember that your dad wants to partner with me. Although he mentioned he would like you to be present, he hasn't spoken about the date for signing the partnership deal.""Does my dad want to come and visit us?" I asked Darlington as I watched him dry off his wet mascu
Jenna's POV:"Seriously, Jenna. You're very funny. Do you know that my brother has been your fan since forever? He really likes you and told me that you're his kind of woman. Hot and spicy," Lily teased me."That's enough of the teasing, Lily," I shouted at her. "I know you want me to move on from Darlington too, but I guess you haven't honestly been in love.""Oh, really? Tell me what love is all about," Lily inquired. I shook my head and went to pack my handbag that my younger sister, Rita, had brought from home."I don't have time to teach you about love. But I know what I want, and what I want, I shall get."Lily's eyes widened as I looked at her, and she burst out laughing once more. "Hahaha, how do you plan to win Darlington back? Tell me. Do you intend to kidnap him and force him to marry you, or do you want to harm his wife and eliminate her to have Darlington all to yourself now?"I paused packing my handbag and looked back at Lily's face."None of the suggestions. I know wha
Jenna's POV:I was still in the hospital, awaiting discharge. Although my father's health had improved and he had been moved from the intensive care unit after waking up, he suffered from a stroke that impaired his left hand and left leg. The doctor informed us that, with time, my father would improve as the stroke didn't affect his vocal cords.I was saddened by this fact as I waited for Darlington, who had promised to show up. However, he didn't. I called his phone several times, but it was switched off.As it got late, I was free to move around my hospital ward. The doctor had treated me after I fainted, so I was no longer confined to the bed. I called Darlington again, knowing he would have closed from his office as it was already past 6 PM. However, Darlington phoned me and told me that he didn't want to have anything to do with me anymore and that he was now dedicated to his wife, Amara.I couldn't believe what Darlington was saying. I knew he was now officially married to Amara
Darlington's POV:"What's wrong, babe?" I asked Amara as I entered our shared bedroom. She didn't reply and instead walked back to the bed to lie down. She wore a long white nightdress and laid on her side, ignoring me and not welcoming me.I frowned, looking from my wife to my briefcase in my hands and the gift I had bought for her.It crossed my mind that she was sad, thinking I went to spend precious time with Jenna when I had been working hard in my office, sitting for hours in my executive chair and focusing on some projects. I would have felt more guilty if I had actually gone to see Jenna, especially since I had switched off my phone after I told her I wouldn’t be able to meet her."Babe," I called Amara's attention as I carefully dropped my briefcase on the couch in our cozy bedroom. I walked over to the bed covered with a white mattress to meet Amara."Babe," I said, sitting on the bed beside her, but she turned to the other side to look away from me, not wanting to speak.I