Darlington's POV I awaited for Henry Brown to show up in my office after I sent Mrs. Sarah away to summon him immediately after entering my premises. I was still irritated, remembering how Amara had chased after Henry to collect his phone number and also smiling at him. I knew I was to blame for not introducing Amara as my wife. I heard the knock on my door, and Henry walked in, dressed in his black suit. "Good morning, sir. You sent for me," Henry said as he stepped into my office. He walked up to my front desk and stopped. How do I start? "Yes, I sent for you. I want you to assign a new coach to Amara Nicholas to guide her in her role here with us so that she can be focused," I said, not wanting to disclose that Amara was my wife. "Okay, boss. Is there anything else that you would like me to do concerning Amara Nicholas?" Henry asked, and he stood staring at me. "No, that's all. You may leave." I dismissed Henry and felt better after he left. After Amara showed up in my li
Darlington's POV We went into the Restaurant and settled on the same table. Unlike at the company cafe where we had to sit apart. I observed Amara's face as she stared around the Restaurant until our eyes met. The waitress came to take our order. "What would you like to eat?" I asked Amara, and she stared at the menu and frowned a little. "The meals are too expensive," she said. "So, just pick one and stop acting local here," I said to Amara, and she finally ordered fried rice and meat. "Hmm, bring the same for me too," I told the waitress who attended to us. After she left us, Amara said, "Isn't it better we eat at home? This is just a waste of money." "It's my money. Let's not talk about this, and you should try not to embarrass me in public settings like this again," I said, looking at Amara. She frowned and looked away. Soon, our meals arrived. The Restaurant was very large, and mostly the affluent people came here to have their special delicacies served. I was expecting
Darlington Briggs:My father quickly let go of Amara's hand and turned to face his wife. "Ifeoma, what has gotten into you? Don't you see that Amara looks sad? It's only right that I ask her what Darlington did to you."My mother frowned and descended the stairs. She wore a green flowing gown and replied, "Whatever Darlington did to Amara is not my concern. You shouldn't be holding her arm and that's my only complaint.""Good evening, Mom," I greeted my mother, assuming that she was jealous of the scene before her. If not for the fact that Amara and I share a bedroom, my mother would have thought my father truly married Amara for himself."Welcome, Darlington," Mom replied to me."Good evening, Ma," Amara greeted my mom, but she didn't reply while my father sighed and turned to Amara as he wore a white shirt paired with black pants."Are you certain that you are alright, Amara? If Darlington did anything wrong to you, you can let me know about it," My Dad said to Amara, speaking to he
Amara Nicholas: I rushed into the living room after exiting Darlington's car. I hadn't expected to bump into his dad. My Joshua is a caring man, and if only Darlington could be as caring as his father. I saw the way he treated his wife. The middle-aged woman was so rude and totally different from most of the women I had met in my whole life. I couldn't believe she was my townperson. She was rude, always insulting me and provoking her husband, but it seems he was already used to her provocation, and maybe that's why he loves her. I thought about provoking Darlington. I hadn't expected him to react; I knew he didn't care about me. I heard him speaking to his lover. So how come he was jealous after hearing me say that I wanted his father over him? "Let go of me!" I shouted as Darlington pinned me to the wall. I was afriad if he would turn violent and hit me as I saw Darlington raised his second hand up to my face, but to my shock, he touched my cheek and caressed it. "Why is you
Amara's POV I knew I couldn't trust any females staff around me, except for being insecure, they were equally jealous creatures. "I am Darlington Briggs' neighbor at home. Correct! Can we get to work now? I won't answer any more interviews from you!" I warned Lola, and she sighed, "Fine. I just wanted to be sure about your affair with the boss, as it's surprising for the boss to bring you to work every day." "Rumors are ongoing that maybe you both are discreetly dating as you're aware. The boss is engaged to his lover, a top model here," Lola told me as she settled in her chair and eyed me. "I know, and I have no intention of snatching the boss. I am not interested in him, so let's focus on business," I said. Lola looked relieved, and that made me relieved too. I didn't like anyone poking nosing in my affairs. We resumed our office work. Later at lunch, I went to the cafeteria and saw Henry. I tried to greet him, but he was specifically avoiding me. "Henry!" I called him, with
Amara's POV I knew I had spent so much time outside. As I entered the living room, I met Darlington and his family all standing there and looking worried. "Good evening," I greeted everyone in the living room and Darlington was the first to ask me. "Where did you go to? Did you not know that you were supposed to wait for me?" "Oops, I am sorry. I had to catch up with a friend of mine. I will let you know next time," I smiled and strolled away to the stairs, acting drunk. Mr. Joshua Briggs sighed and didn't bother to call me back. Darlington clearly looked displeased, so I ignored him and went to our shared room to have my bath and change clothes. After I was through with my bath, I was hungry and tired. The room door pushed opened and Darlington strolled into the bedroom and looked at me strangely. "Who did you go out to see, Henry right?" Darlington asked me, just as I was about to exit the bedroom to go downstairs for my supper. "No. Why should you care? I went to see my girlf
Darlington Briggs.I had tried to avoid Amara, but I couldn't. I was angry that she avoided my calls and got me seriously worried about her whereabouts.I arrived home thinking that I would see Amara at home, but she was nowhere to be found. My dad also called her and blamed me for Amara's whereabouts, threatening me that nothing should happen to his best friend's daughter.I waited, and when Amara arrived, she looked drunk, and I feared that maybe she had gone out to meet with a man. She was now my wife, and no matter how I had been avoiding her, Amara and I had been sharing the same room and the same space, and it was only right that I acknowledge her and do the needful.I just wanted her, and that was it. She didn't want to kiss me as our lips met, but I was persistent. Kissing her slowly and passionately until Amara couldn't take it anymore and she gave in.I wanted more, but she stopped me and shouted, "No. Samuel, stay away from me. You don't love me, so why are you doing this?"
Darlington BriggsStepping into my personal sitting room, also known as my parlour, I walked up to Amara and asked her, "I hope you're not angry with my mother?"Amara frowned, her pretty face showing her displeasure, but she did not respond. I knew she must be thinking about the reason I had kissed her the previous night."Amara," I tried to call her name, and she quickly said, "I am not angry.""Hmm," I sighed and walked away to my bedroom door. I paused and informed Amara, "You're not going to the company today. Based on your punishment yesterday for making me look for you, I cannot take that risk again today to avoid you going missing. My father wouldn't take it kindly with me."Amara stood up from the couch and walked up to me. She said, "I cannot stay at home with your mother. She doesn't like me. That brings to my mind, my friend offered me a job at her father's firm. While I am still here, I think it's best I switch to her company since you don't want me here. I can also move
Jenna's POV, The 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
Amara's POV, 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 t
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
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 he
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