Darlington Briggs:After breakfast with my mother and sister ended, I stood up from the dining chair and set out to leave our family house."Darlington, where are you going?" my mother asked, a worried look on her face.I assured her, "Mom, I am just going out; I will be back soon.""Okay, my son. But don't you think it’s best not to inform Jenna? She may overreact; allow me to handle everything for you. Later, you can share the news with her about how your father wanted to force you to marry a lowlife."I sighed."Alright, Mom. I won't inform Jenna about it, but I feel like leaving this house right now. I don't want to be here when that woman arrives," I said, hinting at my frustration."It's okay. Just be safe out there," my mother assured me."Sure, Mom. I'm not a kid; I will be fine. Take care," I said, hugging her. Though I was taller than both her and Samara, they are my family, and their happiness matters to me.Well, I cannot say the same about my dad. Most children and adults
Darlington Briggs:I waited for Jenna to arrive, and after taking my bath, I requested something to eat. My phone ringing on the table in my room woke me from a long afternoon nap.I immediately got out of the hotel bed, and realizing it was already evening, I frowned, as I had expected Jenna to arrive before this time.I picked up my phone and saw that my mother was calling."Hello, Darlington. Where are you?" my mother asked, and I yawned and stretched before replying, "I'm somewhere special, Mom. Why are you calling me?"I didn't want to think it was because of the new lady arriving at our mansion, but my mother confirmed, "She's already here in our house, Darlington, and your father has been trying to call your mobile number to know where you are, but it’s not connecting. Where are you? Start coming home.""No, Mother, why? I told you earlier that I wasn't interested in seeing this lady. I don't care who she is or where she's from. Father can go ahead and marry her as his second wi
Darlington's Briggs:Jenna turned to face me. Her lips quivered, but she shook her head and replied, "No, Darlington. Not now. I cannot get pregnant now. I want to win the award for the top model of this year and also the best international model award. I have also signed a contract worth 50 million dollars, and you don't expect me to cancel all that and put it aside to become your baby mama. No, I cannot do that now."I sighed."Not a baby mama for me, Jenna, but as my wife," I replied, standing up from the bed and walking up to meet Jenna, where she stood and folded her arms across her chest."I know, Darlington. Just give me some time to sort myself out first. I am not yet ready to become pregnant," Jenna stated."Hmm." I knew that my father wouldn't change his mind now, especially not when he had already arranged for me to marry his best friend's daughter.I was frustrated about Jenna's constant refusal to get pregnant by me, and I was not ready to lose my position as the CEO of Br
Darlington Briggs:I didn't care what Jenna used the money she received from her work to do, as long as she was looking sweet for me. I also knew that her parents were billionaires, and her elder brother, Bruce Colton, was my friend.Jenna didn't lack anything; she became speechless but shook her head firmly and replied, "No, darling." "I worked so hard to rise to the top of my rank. I cannot just quit now... I can't get pregnant right now. It will ruin my shape and spoil my career, too. You know all the problems that come to a woman after childbirth.""What!" I exclaimed, looking at Jenna in shock."Ruin your shape? Is that all you care about—your shape and money? How about us marrying like you have always wished for and having our family together?" I questioned.Jenna frowned, walked up to meet me, and replied, "Darling, we will have children. I'm not saying that I won't. But not now. I was planning to discuss this with you. About the two of us getting a surrogate mother who will hel
Darlington Briggs:"Okay," Jenna agreed, and I called on the room service.Soon, our meals arrived, and I refrained from telling Jenna that my parents had already found a new wife for me, and this was especially true for my father.I couldn't tell Jenna about it. Not when she was suggesting that we use a surrogate mother and had no desire to become pregnant for me.I was frustrated by her constant refusal to get pregnant. But yes, I was a billionaire, and I could afford to get a surrogate mother, but I wouldn't say I liked the idea of it.I wanted to see my wife become pregnant for me and bear our child.I don't know if I was being selfish about this. But I honestly wanted to see my wife become pregnant. I knew that some women had lost their lives through the pregnancy journey, and it wasn't an easy task like that.I sighed and finally had dinner with Jenna."Aren't you going home today?" Jenna asked me as she was through with her meal. We both had a plate of jollof rice and fried chic
Amara Nicholas:I arrived earlier at the Briggs family mansion. I had not been here before, and as Mr. Timothy drove my father's sleek black Mercedes-Benz car into the compound premises and parked, I couldn't help but admire the front view of the exquisite mansion.The mansion looked so lovely and homely, and the surroundings also seemed so calm.I finally got out of the car, and just then, I saw an older man step out of the mansion. He was wearing a white polo and black trousers, with black slippers. He walked up, excited to meet me."My beautiful daughter-in-law, you are highly welcome to our humble home," the man said to me, with widely opened arms, as he finally approached me and hugged me warmly.I smiled shyly and managed to respond to him. "Thank you, sir. Good evening.""Evening, my dear. Come, let us go inside," the middle-aged man ushered me inside the mansion. I recognized him as Mr. Joshua Briggs—my father's best friend and also my potential husband-to-be father.I couldn't
Amara Nicholas:"My daughter-in-law, don't mind what Samara had said to you earlier, okay?" Mr. Joshua spoke to me again in a polite tone. I responded to him, "Okay, sir."I was exhausted and famished from traveling a long distance to the Briggs' home. I wanted to take a refreshing bath to rest."I am fine, sir. But I would like to have a bath to calm myself from the long hours of travel," I said."Okay," Mr. Joshua replied."Come with me. Let me show you upstairs to your husband's room. Darlington went out to get something. But I have already called him and informed him that you're already here with us," Mr. Joshua said as he led me upstairs.I glanced backward and saw Mrs. Ifeoma Briggs climbing the stairs with us. She seemed like she was going to her room.I wondered why Darlington wouldn't be at home to welcome me, knowing that I was also arriving at their mansion.I kept silent and walked with Mr. Joshua, who was nice enough to speak to me and show me around their mansion.We walk
Darlington Briggs:I arrived late, at around 9 p.m., after leaving the hotel where I had a meeting with Jenna. I was not happy with Jenna's refusal to agree to get pregnant for me, but I still love Jenna.I tried to understand with Jenna that she is a top model in our country, and it matters the most to her to maintain her look and to keep being famous.I remembered Jenna's words about me accepting a surrogate mother with her. Well, I could have received it, but still, I wouldn't say I liked the idea of that.I drove my black car into my father's mansion premises and parked. I got out of the car and went into the living room, expecting to see my parents there and, more likely, the new lady that my father had married on my behalf, but as I got into the living room, I met only Samara and our maid."Good evening, big brother," Samara rushed up to meet me excitedly. She was wearing a white night dress, and I hugged her politely before letting go of her."Well done. Where are Mom and Dad?"