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