TWO YEARS LATERCatherine's POV “Good morning, babies,” I beamed at Liam and Leo as they trudged downstairs, a sleepy gait to their steps.It was only six in the morning after all, and above all, today was their seventh birthday.My little pumpkins were gradually growing into young boys, and thinking about it, made me extremely emotional for no reason.I could vividly remember being pregnant with them up to the intense forty eight hours labor that had led to their births. It still felt like I had birthed them only yesterday.“Good morning, mummy,” They both chorused, as Alessandro crouched to their heights to press kisses onto their foreheads.I watched, a wide grin stretching my lips as Liam and Leo smiled coyly at their dad then at me.Walking up to them, I knelt and wrapped my arms around them, my eyes flapping shut as it brimmed with tears of joy. “Happy birthday, my lovely babies. Mummy loves you so much and hope you grow in sound health and mind.”“We love you too, mummy,” They
Catherine's POV I stood by the sink, my hands shaky and pressed to my mouth as I stared at the positive pregnancy test strip.That's right, I was pregnant again.I had taken the IUD out some months back, after Alessandro and I decided that we were finally ready to have more kids.Tears of joy spilled out of my eyes as I gazed at the slip in disbelief. My twins were really going to become big brothers to their little brother or sister.Hell, what if I gave birth to another set of twins?That would be the best thing to ever happen to me, aside from the twins and Alessandro.I remained frozen and motionless for some moments and just continued staring at the test slip. It was only when I heard a knock on the bathroom door, that I tore my gaze away from the slip and wiped off my tears.“Who's there?” I asked, knowing fully well that it was my husband.“Alessandro. Are you alright, baby? You've been in the bathroom for the past forty five minutes. Did something happen?” His voice was laden
Catherine’s POV I beamed at my sultry reflection in the mirror, as I ran my hands down my hips.Tonight was going to be filled with one of the most tantalizing moments of my life, and I couldn't wait for it to happen because today was Alessandro's birthday. To say I was excited about the whole thing was probably an understatement because I had been planning for tonight since two months ago.I wanted the both of us to partake in the thrilling moment that would definitely happen tonight.A week had passed since I found out about my pregnancy, and ever since then, my husband had been treating me like an egg, which was cute most times but kind of annoying at times because I wasn't sick, I was only pregnant.Hell, my bump hadn't even started showing yet, so I couldn't bring myself to understand his fuss.Anyway, I was currently donned in a set of black mesh lingerie, consisting of a brassiere and a thong, paired with black stockings and a leather garter belt to unite the whole thing.For
Alessandro's POV “Oh, baby. I'm so sorry,” I uttered, rubbing soothing circles on my wife's back, as she retched into the toilet bowl.At that moment, I desperately wished to be in her place to feel the labor pains on her behalf because seeing her in that situation was really heartbreaking.“You'd better be,” Catherine groaned, clutching the side of the bowl as she stopped vomiting. “God, I hate you so much.”“I love you too, and I'm so sorry,” I responded, helping her stand before leading her out of the bathroom, and assisting her onto the bed.We were currently in one of the VIP rooms at her hospital. We had been here for the past thirteen hours, after labor pains started for Catherine, in the middle of the night.I had quickly woken up the twins to bath and dress them before we took them to grandma's then headed to the hospital.Moaning, she placed her hand on her forehead as she fluttered her eyes close.“How are you feeling now? Would you like me to get you anything?” I asked, i
FIVE YEARS LATER Catherine’s POV “Good morning, mum,” Liam greeted, as he entered the kitchen. “Please don't tell me we are having waffles this morning.” Shrugging, I replied. “Okay then, I won't.” Three years ago, Liam suddenly developed a strong distaste for waffles and pancakes, those two foods used to be one of his best foods, so I was confused when he suddenly started hating them. “Mum,” He whined. “I don't like waffles. What am I going to eat?” “Quit whining like a kid, Liam, and just eat whatever mum made. You are such an ungrateful brat.” Leo's voice rang through the kitchen, as he also entered. Liam darted him a glare but said nothing, then averted his gaze to me, silently pleading for my help. “Good morning, mum. Hope you slept well?” Leo said, to which I nodded, beaming. “Morning, baby, and yes, I did,” I replied. “As for you, Liam, if you don't want to eat waffles, then make your own food, alright?” “That's fine by me,” He shrugged, and I just shook my
“Let me remind you that what we had was nothing but a trade of money for sex, am I clear?” He spat. “And look at me when I'm talking to you, dammit!” Fighting back tears, I raised my head and nodded. “I'm sorry I said that. Please forgive me.” “You had better be.” He spat, before turning and storming out of the house. + To pay her mother’s hospital bills, Allison Wallace becomes Leo Da Silva’s sugar baby, after one night of indulgence. Leo spoils her, pays her mother’s hospital bills, and even takes her on outings. Allison finds herself falling for him, even though they both agreed that feelings would never be a part of their game. She keeps her feelings to herself, secretly hoping Leo would reciprocate them one day. But that day never comes, as he suddenly gives her the news of his upcoming wedding. Devastated, Allison leaves his life, unknowingly pregnant. Five years later, a new CEO, who happens to be Leo is posted to Allison’s workplace. Will Allison give him a second chan
Allison’s POVI waited, my heart scudding with a mix of trepidation and unease as I waited for my mother's oncologist to answer the phone.Just then, the line clicked, and the anxiety within me dissipated to a reasonable extent.“Good day, miss Allison,” She greeted. “How are you doing?”“I'm doing well, doctor, and you?” I replied. “I'm also well, miss, thanks for asking.” She responded, to which I nodded. “That's good to hear, so how's my mum doing? Is she in a better condition now? Or does she need more treatment?” My voice came out in a croaky whisper.“She's doing well, miss. But she's currently asleep, would you like me to call you when she wakes up?” She asked.“Yes, please. Thank you so much, doctor. You've been of great help to my mother and I for the past few months. I promise to never take your assistance for granted.” I said.“You're welcome, dear. I've got to go now. Duty calls.”“Alright, doctor. Thanks again.” I responded, before ending the call.More than a year had
Allison's POVA mix of emotions swirled through me as I folded my clothes into my luggage.Doing so made me realize that I basically had nothing, as more than half of my clothes had been bought by Leo when I moved in here.Sighing, I packed the rest of my clothes and dumped it into the open luggage, my heart hammering against my chest, as I recalled the happenings of the day before.So Leo was truly getting married, and within such a short time span.As much as it hurt to dwell on it, I couldn't help but wonder who his bride to be was.I knew she was probably from a wealthy family like him, and also pretty and smart too, unlike me.Come to think of it, Leo was right. I mean, we both came from different social classes and we also lived totally completely different lives, so there was no way he could have liked me.I was just a plain nobody, who wasn't even up to his social hierarchy.I was fatherless, as my dad had passed away in a car accident when I was an infant, thus my mum had to
ONE YEAR LATERAllison's POV “Dinner is ready,” I announced, bringing out the tray of rotisserie chicken from the oven. “Leo and Aiden, are you done setting the table?”“Yes, baby.”“Yes, mummy.” Father and son replied in unison, as they entered the kitchen.After our wedding, Leo bought a mansion in Canada, and it was there that our little family lived now.He had told me that he decided to make Canada his permanent place of residence because of me. Mu close friends were here, and he didn't want me to be apart from them.Plus, my winery was also here. About a year ago, I finally reisgned from Leo's company and took over running the winery.So far, the experience had been quite exciting and rewarding, albeit challenging sometimes.“Hmm,” Leo closed his eyes and nodded in approval. “It smells so nice in here, my love.”“I eventually made the rotisserie chicken,” I replied, to which Aiden cheered. “with fried rice.”“And I bet it's gonna taste nicer than anything,” Leo said, walking up
Allison's POV “Where are you taking me?” I asked, cuffing my hands around Leo's wrist, as he led me out of the house, with his hands placed on my eyes, obstructing my vision.“It's a surprise, baby.” He said, and I could almost see him grinning mischievously.Three days had passed since our wedding, and in another three days, we were going to leave the country for our honeymoon in Greece.“Here we are,” Leo said, taking his hands off my eyes. “Have a look.”A gasp forced itself out of my throat when I saw a new black Mercedes Benz parked in the driveway, with a white bow taped to the trunk and the headlights.“How do you like it, my love? Is it to your taste?” Leo asked, as I gazed at the car in surprise.“It's perfect,” I whispered, shaking my head in happy disbelief. “I love it.”“I'm glad to hear that, honey,” Leo said, hooking an arm around my waist. “You love the color, right? Or would you like me to get someone to paint it to your desired colour?”“No, I love it like this,” I b
Leo's POV “You have a message,” Liam announced, gesturing to the gift bag he was holding, as he entered the room.Today was D-day. After many years of challenges, trials, and tribulations, Allison was finally going to be my wife just like I had always wanted.I had to pinch myself thrice when I woke up that morning, in order to be sure that I wasn't dreaming and today was really happening.“From who?” I asked, as he handed me the bag.“Allison.”My face softened with a wide grin as I retracted a burgundy velvet box from the bag.“I wonder what this is,” I muttered to myself, as I flipped the box open.My grin widened, to the point where my eyes creased when I saw the contents of the box; it consisted of a golden wristwatch, a pair of golden cufflinks to match with a golden pen.On the three items, my initials–LDS–was intricately inscribed on it.I couldn't help but feel warm and touched by her thoughtful, sentimental gifts, so I decided to forgo my initial choice of cufflinks and wri
Allison's POV“And I'm done,” Ophelia announced, after giving my face a final dab with the beauty blender. “You look ravishing, Allie.”Clasping my hands together to tame my nervous excitement, I breathed out. “So can I open my eyes now?”“Yes, most definitely.”Inhaling sharply, I flapped my eyes open and gasped on seeing my beautiful reflection in the mirror.Ophelia had hearkened my choice and instructions to the very least detail and had done a great job with both my face and hair.My makeup was a natural, dewy look that accentuated and drew more attention to my facial features rather than having a huge slab of foundation pasted on my face while my hair was tossed in a sleek, french bun with a diamond brooch inserted beside it.I looked like a princess who had just stepped out of a fairytale book, and I could barely hide my excitement as I assessed my face, a huge smile plastered to my face.“I look gorgeous,” I said. “You did a wonderful job, Lia, and I don't know if I'm ever gon
Allison's POV As I stepped out of the bathroom after taking a refreshing shower, my phone pinged with an incoming call.On seeing that it was Tasha calling, I smiled before answering the call and pressing the phone to my ear.“Babe, you have to come to the balcony right now,” Tasha started with a tone of urgency. “Something happened.”My heart did a back flip as goosebumps instantly crowded my entire body. “What happened? Is Aiden okay?”“Just come quickly, alright? We are waiting for you.” She said, before hanging up.Swallowing harshly, I flung my phone on the bed before making my way to the closet to grab a casual outfit, while hoping everyone was alright.Fuck, I genuinely hoped nothing bad had happened on the eve of my wedding.That would be a sign of bad luck and I didn't want that. I just wanted to have my happily ever after with Leo, Aiden, and possibly our future children.We were currently lodged in a hotel in Las Vegas, as that was the destination of our wedding.Leo, his
Leo's POV “Stop it, can't you see that Aiden is here?” Allison scolded me, as I slotted my hand beneath her shirt to cup her breasts.The three of us were sitting on a sofabed in the private sitting room of my beach house in Turkey. Three days had passed since I proposed to Allison and we officially became a soon-to-be married couple.The rest of our family were currently at the other side of the beach house. I had designed the building of the beach house in such a way that my little family and I could have our own private time whenever we wanted, without any disturbance.“But his attention is fixated on Mickey mouse. He can't see us.” I argued, sliding my hand in between her legs which earned me a smack on the shoulder followed by a glare.As I made to defend myself yet again, my phone vibrated with a message.Reading through the text message which was sent by my mum, I smiled. “Mum and Dad are going for a walk downtown and they want to take Aiden with them.”“A walk with grandma an
Allison's POV “Baby, you forgot to tie your shoelace properly,” Leo scolded, as we walked out of the garden to have lunch in the balcony.Along with Leo's parents, siblings, sister in law and Aiden, we were currently at Leo's vacation house in Turkey having fun.A week had passed since the twenty seventh wedding anniversary of Leo's parents, and in all honesty, the celebration had yet to end.After the huge party that happened that day, Mr Alessandro and Ma'am Catherine hosted an intimate dinner among thier close family and friends to mark the occasion.Truly, it was good to be wealthy in a classy manner.I had also gotten the opportunity to meet Ma'am Catherine's best friend, Rita, who reminded me so much of an older version of Tasha.Their friendship was really wholesome and cute, and I could only hope Tasha and I turned out like the both of them in the future.As I made to bend down to tie my shoelaces, a quick realization struck me; I was wearing beach slippers and not sneakers o
Allison's POV “Ophelia called just now. They are leaving very soon, so we have to be on our way now.” Leo announced, as I helped Aiden into his shoes.“Alright, we are ready,” I said then averted my gaze to Aiden. “Right, baby?”“Yes, mummy!” He beamed like a Cheshire cat. “We are ready to meet uncle Liam and Aunty Lia.”Today was the twenty-seventh wedding anniversary of Leo's parents, and so, we were currently in America to celebrate the beautiful occasion with them.To me, they were the most adorable couple that I had ever seen and met.They both loved each other so much and Mr Alessandro always seemed to be worshipping the ground his wife stepped on. He looked at her with so much adoration and love and it was just so heartwarming.“Fuck, I can't believe I forgot,” Leo said, moments later as he parked the car in the driveway of the event center. “What did you forget?” I huffed incredulously, to which Leo smiled before pressing a quick, chaste kiss to my lips.“This and I also for
Allison’s POV “You look ravishing, baby,” Leo complimented as he walked into the room, a smirk plastered to his lips as he regarded my body. “Thanks, babe.” I darted him a quick smile before returning my attention to my reflection in the mirror and putting finishing touches to my makeup. I was clad in a figure-hugging lilac dress that stopped past my knees while my feet were slid in a pair of violet heels and my purse was silver. “What do you say we cancel the date and just stay home?” He suggested coming behind me to lock his arm around my waist. “We can always N*****x and chill, my love.” “I'm sorry, horndog but that isn't happening,” I said, then pressed a kiss to the corner of his lips and eased myself out of his hold to grab my purse from the dresser. “By the way, I thought we were meeting at the restaurant. What changed?” “Nothing, I just decided to come pick you and Aiden up.” He shrugged. “And I don't regret changing my mind because I've got a lovely view of your ethereal