Hi Readers, Author here. Thanks for checking out 'My Ex-husband Pet Project', my new billionaire romance novel. I'm beyond thrilled to be back after a 2-year hiatus! Before you dive in, I want to mention a few things: 1. This novel is purely fictional. Any political or medical information, illnesses, treatments, and medications depicted are entirely fictional and created for entertainment purposes only. 2. If you enjoy the story, please consider leaving a comment, review, or vote. (And please go easy on me if you have any negative reviews. I'm so sorry in advance ) Thanks for reading, and I hope you love the story!" *** " Congratulations, Mrs Atticus. You are pregnant " Immediately after this news from the Doctor was heard, Julian, who sat across from the doctor, felt her heart sink. She wonders if she has heard him right. " How ... How do you mean, doctor? I ... I have only come for a check-up on why I have been weak lately " " Exactly ", The doctor responded with
Mrs Atlas, an elderly, beautiful, and vibrant lady, was preparing for the night when the maid, Gracia rushed into the living room; her eyes widened with so much horror. " Ma'am... Jully is outside... Crying " At these words, Salina chuckled. " You must be mistaken. My daughter is obviously with her husband. It's late. Why will she even be here? " Her question didn't last for minutes before the door opened, and Julian walked into the living room with her traveller's and duffel bags as well. She stops at last in the middle of the well-furnished room to stare at her mother. Her eyes teary. Silence fell. Words couldn't be spoken. One can tell from her pale lips and face that she had gone through a lot that night alone. Mrs Atlas was shaken and stunned at her daughter's state. However, she didn't speak or ask questions. Instead, she spread open her arms for her only child to come in. Julian forgot her adulthood at that moment to hug her mother. Tears streaming down her
It has been one of the craziest schedules for Donny Star, and he couldn't be more than happy when he stopped his car before his Villa at one of the Quiet Estate he owned in Brooklyn Heights. Carefully, he alighted and walked right into the building, letting out a sigh when he perceived the scent of home. He pulled off his T-shirt and headed towards the bedroom when, all of a sudden, he stopped. He noticed the difference in the hallway. He remembers he had kept the lights off but now they are on. His eyebrows furrowed in a curious frown as he made his way through carefully toward the living room. In that particular Villa, he has no maids. He has made sure they only come thrice a week to clean up, but they shouldn't overstay. Just like the majority of celebrities, Donny loves his peace and space. He emerges into the living room to freeze. The one who had violated his security and walked into his home unannounced was his childhood friend. Someone he had never expected to show up a
FOUR MONTHS LATER " Uhm... Miss Julian. Here are the results. I uh... I am sorry to say that you are in a very delicate situation. Your baby is growing inside of you abnormally. I will advise you to visit the Ashju Facility in New York. There is a scientist there who specializes in a rare situation like this one. Thank you so much, " The doctor said to the lady before him, expecting an answer, but none came through. Julian didn't speak a word as she rose to her feet and headed out, her palm on her flat belly. The reports have been all the same. No Doctors could pinpoint her illness. They'd only say her baby is growing abnormally and then urge her to visit Ashju Facility, to visit a scientist who is the best in curing the rarest disease. How could they direct me to the very demon who did this to me? How could they? With her lips pale, she left the hospital and walked to the car, which was waiting for her. The journey back home begins, giving her time to reflect on her actions
Julian's eyelids fluttered open, and she looked around tiredly, breathing softly. She could see the familiar chandelier and also perceived the familiar scent of the rose flower in the garden which was only located in Asher's Mansion. She smiled now, wondering why she was having a weird dream about the man she loathed. Slowly, she sits up and rubs her eyes. " Donny? " She called sleepily but no answer came through. " Donny? Are you there? I need to use the bathroom. Can you help? " There was no response but there was an offer. A palm was extended to her and she smiled at it. Slowly, she looked up as she wanted to take this palm only to lay eyes on the very last person she wished to see. Asher Atticus. The slumber in her eyes vanished away at once, and she looked around frantically to see she was back in the room she had once called her matrimonial bedroom. Then she waited for a while, allowing the memories to rush back in, making her feel more irritated than she could eve
It was almost evening when the family meeting was over. Asher escorted his parents-in-law and wife out of Ashju's mansion and walked them to the car. Mr Atlas and him were having a silent conversation while Julian watched, surprised and confused on how come they were so close. " I will give you a call sir. No worries," Asher said to Mr Atlas and then bowed slightly when the man got into his car and settled down right beside the chauffer's seat. Salina was there as well, her eyes telling too much about her hatred for her son-in-law. When she saw Asher was about to exchange pleasantries with her, she glared at him coldly and then got into the car herself, settling at the back. She had been adamant, saying her daughter had to go home with her that same day. After a short argument, Mr Atlas had agreed for Julian to spend the night with them and her husband to come pick her up in the morning. Julian stood still, her palm resting on the car door as she stared at her husband. Nothing a
The journey from Ashju mansion to A Villa was silent, tense and tedious. At last, when the chauffeur pulled into the garage, Julian heaved a sigh of relief. Everyone alighted from the car, Julian stepping out last all because she was drained and hungry. Her mother quickly walked around the car to help her out while her father simply headed into the house without glancing at her once. " Let's go in. I have Lara tidy up your room," Salina said as she helped her daughter get in. Lara, the maid, was already waiting for them in the spacious living room, and immediately she saw Julian, her face broke into a wide smile. " Jully. Oh my goodness, you are back! " Julian didn't reply with words. She could only smile back. Lara has been working in A Villa for a long time so she is pretty much like a family. " I have made the dinner. Should I set the table while you all get ready? " Lara asked eagerly, and Salina smiled. " Of course. You do that " She turns to her daughter and encourages h
' Why are you not picking up my calls, Ju? Anyway, I am on my way to A Villa. Please wait for me in there ' ' I am putting our divorce on hold. I will wait for your response ' ' Where are you, Julian? Please call me if you get this text. We need to talk ' ' It's the weekend, so I plan on staying home. Why don't you come home? I will be waiting ' ' It's another night without you in the house. Surprisingly, it is so quiet. I tried your favorite show and I love it. Should we talk about it? Please call me ' ' I'm sorry baby. I know I have wronged you. Can you please show up? I beg you ' ' I regretted everything I have done to you so far. If I had known you would take my word seriously, I wouldn't have told you to go to hell. Please come home, my love. I am so sorry ' ' Julian, Your clients are all asking about you. Some patients don't want any other health consultant except you. Will you come attend to them? ' ' Baby, we found a cure to a rare disease today, but I wasn't as excite
One year later" My God!, you are here today? Today of all day, Mrs Asher Atticus? " " Please. I need that Chi cakes before going to give my speech " Julian chuckled as she made her way to sit while wheeling her children in. Douglas had came earlier to take Asher Jr. With him and they have agreed to meet up at the award show event. Julian find herself way to lowered herself on the same seat she has occupied on the day Asher had brought her. When the memories flows, she smiled brightly. It was as though she could almost see him right there, staring at her while she wat her cake. After some minutes, she exchanged pleasantries with the Chi Cakes owner who had served her and then made her way into her car. " We will be there soon, Babies. Be a good girls and do not cry " She said to her baby girls with a smile as she drives away. A year had passed after The world lost it's best and most competent doctor. They mourn the good hearted man for a long time. The whole country shook at hi
The News has spreads like wildfire. Asher Atticus, also known as the triple threat genius has his quintuplets born a week ago. The Ashju mansion was then onward frequent. They had the support from friends and the few family that are honest. Salina haven't returned home ever since and Tiara has stayed behind too, this time, with a good intention. Julian's colleagues were there to rejoice with her and Douglas who had always wanted to stay at Ashju mansion finally saw his opportunity. Donny made a public post to announce his best friend's children and his fans went crazy with the post, rejoicing and asking if she is a love interest. A week has passed by buy Julian haven't recovered from the shock just yet. Yes, she is excited for the arrival of her children but the incoming doom won't let her mind be at complete rest. That night, she jerked awake with a start. It was as though she felt the bad omen. Quickly she look around the house but couldn't find the babies and Her husband. Thi
The Ambulance skidded to a stop before Ashju Facility and a stretcher was brought out immediately. In no time, Julian was wheeled in, her husband followed at once as he headed towards the labor room with her. " Douglas, Call upon my mother in law. Fast " Asher instructed his best friend who had received his sudden call. " Alright " The staff in Ashju facility that night were beside themselves with awe when Julian was wheeled into the labor room. It is not yet time for her to give birth but the trauma she had passed through for the past weeks and the sight of her husband she had seen a whole ago all triggered everything. Hannah and Mave who were on the night shift were quick to rushed towards the labor room as well, Asking questions, wondering what is going on. Quickly, Hannah give Indigo a call while Mave give Keiran a call. It wasn't long before They all came trooping into Ashju facility that night. " Where is she ? " Kieran was quick to ask. " Where is Dr Julian? " " In the l
Two weeks has passed by, Dragging after the horrifying death of Mr Atlas. His funeral was done a week after his death and everyone of their colleagues had attended. No one has ever recovered and no one will. Julian has cried but no one has cried harder or mourn the death of her father like Asher had done. He is after all his confidante, the one who had stood up for him for a very long time. That late evening, As Julian made his way into her husband's study, to tell him about the dinner she had made, her heart race in anticipation. She wonder what she'd meet him doing. It has been a well planned accident that had killed Moore and Ryker , Mr Atlas's men immediately and when He also has been dying away, He had called upon Donny who arrived as quickly as he can. Julian ease open the door to see no one in the lab but then, The secret door opens and Asher walk into his study, pulling off the mask as he hold unto a cylinderic bottle that has the normal TS gas in it. Julian was surpris
" I noticed you stop throwing up as normal, Julian. Does that mean you have passed that ? " " Probably so. I was thinking " She said, as she nuzzle closer to her husband. " When are we going for a new ultrasound scan that will tell us the gender of our babies? I mean, I am all healed now. All cured. Both from the TS syndrome and grief " It is a nice morning in the house of Julian Atticus. One that was filled with laughter. The couple sat in their dinning room, discussing, and taking their breakfast. They are also dressed for work. The previous day has been one to write home about. There has been no call from either of their parents but they had been understanding and much love between them. " We can make the Ultrasound scan today if you want. Your husband own the facility " He replied with a smile, making Julian to blush for a moment there. She lean over to kiss him and he gently slide his hand around her waist but Julian was quick to pull back when it is safe. " Not this mornin
Asher stare into the eyes of Julian, His wife. He could tell she is clearly shaken by the truth, the one she had always wanted to hear. He watch her gulped down the pill without any hesitation and then she look up at him again, this time in deep silence. Slowly, he saw her moving far away from him as though to prevent him from being affected to the TS syndrome, the parasite inside of her but he caught her wrist at that moment and slowly pulled her in for a kiss. Julian was momentarily stunned at first. She do not wish to implicate her husband. She wriggled free from his tender grip and quickly get up on her feet but she didn't last long before she felt dizzy and fell into the hands of Asher. " Shock? " He asked her quietly and got a moment there she couldn't speak. At last she nodded and he carried her up as though she weigh nothing less than zero pounds. He headed into the bathroom where he laid her down inside of her bathtub and then fill the tub with water. Julian laid back n
It was a deafening silence that spread through the entire bedroom. Julian who have been listening to the bitter story, who has been weeping quietly suddenly felt her heart skyrocketed at the twist in his words. Slowly, she looks down at her hands and back to his face as though to confirm if she have heard right. " TS syndrome? " She asked, with her heart racing and Asher nodded. " Yes. You are the host. Anyone who comes near you, a few feet is doom. They lost their youth. Your genes, your blood is dangerous to the humans. But to yourself it's not harmful " " I thought... I thought it was you who is harmful to humans " " Well, I am. I won't deny that i have committed murders as I grows up to understand some people are better left silence forever " " How come... No one around me grow old since these years? " She asked cautiously, her heart racing and he continues. " The men carries you immediately to Rally Lud who was excited to see Your dad has a weakness after all. His baby gir
The rain had already started falling and Julian was seated before her husband the bed. He have her rested her back on the bedstead, as he let out a long sigh before he began at last. " There are times I have decided to tell you all about this and I am glad today is the day. A day that I found the cure at last. " I was six, At that time when my parents noticed I am different. My genes... I got more than two genes. One that grant me intense knowledge and the other that makes me immune to all diseases. " My mere presence heals cuts and all. I am their golden boy and they used me to get what they have always wanted. At that time, my father wanted to step into the world of politics but whoever wanted to step into the party has to go through Rally Lud. " She is a great scientist of G. Medical care and my father had a meeting with her one cold morning like this one. That day, She saw me for the first time. Take interest, alright but didn't push her luck. " She said my dad is not ready ,
The car of Donny stop before the Ashju Facility, Mini behind the wheel. She turn to Julian who had kept quiet all the way and then gently placed a palm on her shoulder, making her jerk in somewhat fear. " We are here " She announce gently to her, making Julian to swallow hard. Gently, Julian alighted and Mini did too. Together, they headed into the Facility. Julian didn't go to her department, instead, she headed towards her husband's office but she only met Nico and Douglas there, also waiting. When they saw her, they quickly get up with a bright smile. " Oh, all the Projects are healthy now. Even Narasima and his wife are very vibrant. Where is Asher, Ju? He hasn't come in and he is unreachable since last night " Douglas was quick to say as he smiled at Julian who didn't move an inch from where she stood. " My husband... He hasn't come in today ? " Douglas and Nico shared a look of surprise before nodding. " Oh, yes. Why? Is he not coming? " At this question from Douglas, Ju