Darlington Briggs.I was in my office and the sound of my phone ringing jolted me out of my reverie. I had stopped Amara from coming to my company because I couldn't focus on my office work without thinking about what she was up to in her accounting office.I had prevented Amara from coming to work, and she didn't protest with me. I was at peace, knowing no man would be lusting after her at home. However, I was surprised when I saw my phone ringing. Jenna was the one calling me, and she inquired, "Why did you allow Amara to take that photo with you? Now, a lot of fans are wondering if you both are having an affair?""What photo?" I asked, as it had slipped my mind that Amara had actually recorded me and posted a photo of the two of us online.I quickly paused the phone call to check my online page, and I saw the morning photo that Amara had uploaded had already surpassed a million likes."My goodness. I wasn't aware of this. She was taking her cousin to school this morning, and I had
Darlington's POV:My anger rose to the peak as I saw the photo of Amara and Bruce in his office. I wanted to leave everything I was doing at the company and head home straight to confront Amara, but I kept my cool, not responding to Bruce."Why would Amara go to see Bruce, despite my warnings to her?" I wondered as I finished up my lunch and finally returned to my office.As Bruce saw that I didn't respond to his inbox, he rather gave me a call, inquiring, "What's up, Bro? Did you see my message?""I did. What do you want me to say?" I asked Bruce, suppressing my anger as I heard him out."Honestly, Bro. I was just wondering why you don't want me to have that pretty neighbor of yours. I like her, and today when she came to visit me in my office, she's very nice, and I can't stop thinking about her. I want to settle down, and I plan to marry her."I was listening to everything Bruce was saying to me silently until he asked me, "Are you listening?""Yes. I have heard you. I already told
Amara Nicholas:I was nervous when Darlington called me as I was already leaving Bruce's company. I didn't know what to tell Darlington, and I was nervous when I saw him return home looking annoyed. I smiled at him, wondering if Bruce had told him I came to visit. I knew Darlington didn't want me to be close to his friend, but Bruce speaking to me about marriage was something I hadn't expected.Bruce was nice and friendly, and I wondered if that was why Darlington liked his sister. Thinking about Jenna, I scowled as I was alone in my bedroom. I missed the nights I would usually lay on Darlington's bed and also, with the pillow separating us, I would still kick it away after rolling carelessly on the bed.I thought about Darlington and compared him to Bruce, wondering if I would like to date Bruce? No! I shook my head, as I was already intimate with Darlington, and the only thing I wanted was for him to acknowledge our marriage and also end his affair with Jenna. Darlington hadn't done
Amara's POV:"Good morning, Amara. What's up with you, and why weren't you picking up my phone call?" Bruce asked me as soon as I answered his call."I'm sorry, I'm just waking up from sleep now," I said."Really? Sorry for waking you up early. How was your night?" Bruce asked, his voice sounding calm."My night was cool. How about you?" I asked him, to which he replied, "I'm already in the office, expecting to see you, but it seems you won't be coming to the office today. Did you speak with Darlington concerning our agreement last night?""No, I didn't. Darlington was in a foul mood, and also, I didn't get a chance to see him this morning as he might have already left for the company, and I'm just waking up too," I said, yawning as I stretched on my bed. To my shock, a knock on my room door caught my attention and interrupted my call with Bruce. Then, Darlington poked his head into my room, slowly peeking at me and still dressed in his casual home wear."What? Are you still at home?"
Amara's POV:After my phone call with Bruce had ended, I wasn't happy knowing that Jenna will be back next week. I had anticipated that she wouldn't be back so soon, but having heard Bruce say that, I wasn't happy. Well, a knock on my door interrupted my mind from wandering off, and a maid came in with my breakfast as it was almost noon. I sighed and drank my tea with bread, later I went to have my bath and to dress up as I was still unclothed in my room.I decided to see Darlington again as I saw that he was not going to the office in the morning. I assumed he would still be around the house, although I didn't want to go to his sitting room, but I just wanted to speak to him. After I was through wearing a brown blouse and black skirt and my slippers, I exited the guest room and stepped into the living room. Unfortunately, I saw Samara was in the living room and accessing her laptop. Well, since the last time that Samara's fiancé came to see her, as I saw the way they looked lovingly
Darlington's POV:I was surprised to enter my sitting room and perceive the familiar orange scent of Amara lingering around. It seemed like she had just taken a bath.I was surprised to see her, though. I was more than shocked to see Mrs. Zara Colton in the living room. Jenna had also phoned me and told me that she would be arriving the following week as discussed, and I was restless about it all. I didn't know what to explain to Jenna, although I had told her that Amara and I were not married. But seeing how naturally pretty Amara looked, I didn't want to let her go."Good evening," Amara greeted me, calming me down as I was still upset about seeing Mrs. Zara. She had actually come to discuss my marriage with my mother, and though I knew my mother hadn't informed Mrs. Zara yet that Amara was my arranged bride, the matter was still kept hidden from the Coltons' family.Bruce had also called me for us to meet, but I didn't want to hang out with Bruce, knowing that he's also interested
Darlington Briggs:"No way, Mom! Anyway, just allow me to deal with my problem, and I will sort it out later," I said, and my mother sighed and replied, "That's fine. Let's await Jenna's return. I'm sure she will have a better explanation and apologize to you. You should forgive her and continue with the marriage."I looked at my mother's face in stunned silence and finally asked her, "Where's Samara? I haven't seen her since I returned. I went to my house today to do some work there and to furnish it. Maybe soon, I will be leaving this house so that I can think clearly as a man and not have whether you or dad influencing my life.""That's fine. So long as you marry Jenna first, and go to your new house with her. I'm okay with that, but you wouldn't marry Amara, or accept her either," My mother replied."Okay, Mom. Can I eat now? Where's Nora?" I called our maid and sent her to go upstairs and summon Samara to come join us for dinner. Samara didn't show up, and I was already exhausted
Amara's POV:It was already evening when I awoke from my afternoon nap. I had been feeling sore, coupled with the fact that I was sad about Darlington's hesitation between me and Jenna Colton.When I looked into Darlington's eyes, I could tell that he wants me, but when I ask him, he says something different from what his eyes express.I thought about calling my father to tell him that Darlington and I didn't work out. I didn't want to stay in the city until Jenna is back, as I do not wish to see her and Darlington acting lovey-dovey. I had seen their photos together, and although it was in the past, the memory of it still irritated me.Carefully sliding out of the bed that I had been sleeping in since morning, I felt weak. I had only managed to have my breakfast in the morning, after Darlington left for work, as one of their maids brought me something to eat.As I made my way to the bathroom to bathe, I realized it was already past 5 pm, and Darlington would soon be back, so I hurrie
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