IRIS'S POV:A WEEK LATER:It had been two weeks since Mariana had confided in me, and a week since Jonathan stunned me to the core. The anger that had rushed through my veins after he informed me Scarlet was his date, and the way my heart had clenched after I discovered he was also counting the months. Those feelings were new to me when it came to Jonathan and I hated it.The next day a picture of Scarlet's brother surfaced through the papers and media, and my eyes grew wide when many of the headlines addressed him as, ‘Fraudulent CEO’ , ‘Criminal made CEO’ and many others which highlighted him as nothing but a criminal.I overheard Jonathan talking about it with Tristan in utter shock as Tristan filled him in on everything. Today, however, while everyone else was going to the resort, to have fun golfing, swimming, and spending quality time with one another, I had opted out as I was not feeling too well. I had woken up coughing and my temperature was up, Jonathan had instantly calle
IRIS'S POV:A DAY BEFORE BIRTHDAY:“You look gorgeous, honey!” My mum complimented, taking a look at me as I stood before the mirror feeling as beautiful as a princess, in my lemon dress which hugged my curves and suited me like a glove.It was a beautiful Saturday evening, and my parents had arrived a day before glowing and looking so different in a beautiful way. They had arrived like Santa for the kids, bringing loads of gifts for even Jonathan and I. Jonathan was in awe seeing a new tailored suit and gold cufflinks, and this dress was a gift from my mum amongst other things she had planned for my birthday gift.Everyone had gathered today for this beautiful dinner Jonathan had planned out, friends and relatives of both Jonathan and I were all present. There was a buffet and waiters, plus the dinner was at the same resort Jonathan had ‘proposed’ to me, so gorgeous with a variety of food and a family friend of Knight's, David, had come with his wife and kids who were around the twi
IRIS'S POV:TWO HOURS LATER:“Happy 28th Birthday In A Few Hours Dear Iris! Happy birthday to you…” Everyone sang, which made me laugh and grin brightly as the waiter brought the cake which was controlled to be as bright as spark.The photographers flashed the camera taking pictures, and Emily had her personal videographer capture everything and I just felt so loved and important in the moment and as I glanced at the gift table which had over a thousand gifts and seeing as there was a bountifully meals and Tristan had gotten about five plates ignoring his strict looking mother's cautioning, I could only feel so blessed and grateful for all of this.My family, my new friends and families and my small little family with Jonathan and the kids. Jonathan had a sad smile all evening, and after his words in my room a few hours ago, I was just a bit worried about him.More than I would actually like to admit. Was he just tired? “Make a wish Mummy!” The twins cheered and I closed my eyes, jus
IRIS'S POV:THAT SAME NIGHT:“I'm setting you free….Free from me.” Those words echoed in my head repeatedly, as I watched him walk away and I blinked repeatedly, keeping my eyes fixated on the divorce papers. The entire table was pin-drop silent even after over a minute and I didn't even care what anyone thought at the moment because I was hurting badly. So in my pain, I picked up the ring, divorce papers and pen Mr Barley had handed me.“Iris…Honey…Girl.” I could hear both my mother, Mrs Knight and Mariana call out, and I was surprised my father had not reacted.Had Jonathan told them about his decision? Were they all aware of his decision and none of them tried to tell me? I thought to myself as I adjusted my face following behind Jonathan, as he walked away with his hands in his pocket.He had arrived a distance away from our dinner and I called out, “Jonathan!”But he continued strolling away taking each step at a time, and I followed his footstep on the wet grass calling out his
JONATHAN'S POV:THE NEXT MORNING:“Jonathan.” I heard Iris call out sleepily but I just pulled her towards me closer without opening my eyes, however in addition to her calling my name I could hear a knock on the door.I hummed tiredly, as I was still really tired and this had to be one of the best nights of my life since the night Iris and I made love. After everything that happened last night, we returned into the room and showered one after another, though I had teased her on how I had seen every inch of her body in the past and I had tasted every part but she had blushed and argued teasingly, stating that it was a long time ago and her body was more mature, and I'd pass out if I ever see it and she can't risk that. She was just so playful and it reminded me of that drunk night at the bar. So I was truly getting MY IRIS back? It felt like a dream come true.I had slept snuggled into her chest last night taking in her sweet vanilla scent, holding onto her soft skin and she had wrap
Jonathan's POV:“Another child wouldn't be bad.” I muttered and Iris looked at me through the corner of her eye and said nothing.“Here you go, Mummy.” They handed her a gift bag and her eyes went wide, and she slowly chewed her food collecting her gift.“What did you get me?” She questioned, and they shrugged with smiles on their faces. She brought out a huge birthday gift, obviously done by the twins and she smiled.“Read it out…” They ushered and I could see her already tearing up.“Dear Mummy, A year ago we had no idea who our father was and now not only did you give us a chance to know our father but to also become a family. You're a great mummy, and you're super cool. We brag about you to all our friends telling them our mummy is a cool engineer who makes a lot of cool stuff that generates power. You read stories to us and tuck us in even when you're tired, you buy us a lot of cool stuff and make sure we have everything we need. We really thank you so much and I love you more th
IRIS'S POV:LATER THAT EVENING:“I have never seen a birthday girl this beautiful. Spin around real quick, because you look twenty.” Mariana complimented, getting too excited as I came out of my room with my skin glistening with the sweet fragrance oil and my gown free and beautiful, perfect for the breezy night.The trip here was about two and half hours, and after we arrived here, we were all astonished seeing the beautiful island with the beautiful trees and bright blue waters, and the beach house was perfect. It was coated in white and green, with at least seven rooms which highlights how huge, spacious and perfect it was. We were welcomed by the manager of the beach house and his pretty wife. They were really sweet and afterwards, they had excused us letting us get ready but they spoke some words to Jonathan. Everybody picked their rooms and got settled preparing for the beach side dinner. Jonathan had his arms around my waist as we walked into the room. His love language had t
IRIS'S POV:“Are you okay?” Robert questioned, as Carl softly rubbed her back and she stood up to her feet abruptly.“Iris, I know tonight is your night but I can't keep this any longer…” She sniffled, and Jonathan held onto my hand gazing at Bonnie so was everyone else.“I am twelve weeks pregnant.” Our eyes instantly grew wide and by the look on Carl's face, he was just as astonished as we all were.“What?” His deep voice went into a soprano making the guys chuckle, but Tristan instantly rose to his feet and walked towards her.“I just found out last week, the doctor was surprised I had no idea. Hell, I thought I was just getting fat.” She was about to continue explaining when Carl instantly latched his lips on hers and kissed her passionately and we all clapped and walked towards them to congratulate her.“How was your reaction to finding out you were pregnant?” Jonathan whispered in my ears as we waited to hug her, and I laughed glancing at Mariana remembering my reaction.“You do
IRIS'S POV:It was embarrassing and amusing and since reporters were there, they had captured it and the whole world had laughed and I was just grateful that I never had to worry that she would come back. Sophie had accompanied Mariana when she went to see Miguel after he was released from prison, earlier this year. He told her he had learnt his lesson and he apologized from the depth of his heart and travelled out of the country. We all toasted to that piece of information, and Sophie was just different now. She and Robert had a small wedding three years ago at my Island and the two had two kids in a span of a year, which we all found totally amusing. As soon as she gave birth to her first cute baby boy, Paul, in a span of three months, she was pregnant yet again and we couldn't help but wonder if that was healthy. She birthed another boy, Peter, and she had a load on her hand.“Why are you seated here looking like a creep?” Scarlet interrupted my thoughts and I chuckled.“Taking a
IRIS'S POV:“We are married, Jonathan, and I believe in marriages, people don't just jump up and leave. You are my partner and my other half, I trust and love you and we both are going to make sure our kids are safe. You can be the sole warrior of my safety.” I added the last sentence jokingly and he smiled, pulling me for a kiss.“I love you with everything in me, my Queen.” He looked deeply into my eyes as uttered those and I smiled shyly.“I love you too, baby.” And we stretched for another warm passionate kiss, above the kids’ heads and we broke apart when we heard in unison, “Ewwwww..” Which made us laugh and showered the kids with kisses and I told them, “ I love you my smart little babies.”When we got home, our parents had already thrown a Welcome Back Home Party with so many gifts from well wishers from all over the world and food from the best of the best in the entire country of Simia, Jonathan's restaurant.We all partied, had fun and a little too much fun, because that n
IRIS'S POV:A FEW DAYS LATER:We had headed towards Roland's family house, and it seemed all eight of us had the same thought in my mind with how careful and gentle we were being. I couldn't help but think even though it seems childish,What if they weren't pleased that we were recovering our kids and they tossed us to the basement and locked us in there like in the movies? What if the old man who directed us here, left in a haste because he feared them and not because of his animals? I had no fear anyways, the police came with us, as well as our security, we were protected and we came bearing gifts in appreciation. As soon as I knocked on the door, Mrs Roland opened the door with a bright, beautiful smile on her face.“Good afternoon, how may I help you?” She asked, looking into my eyes deeply, standing before us in a blue scrub and my heart dropped a bit at the sight of a blood stain on her shirt.Jonathan cleared his throat and wrapped his around my waist, and said, “We are the p
IRIS'S POV:THE NEXT MORNING:Jonathan's arm was wrapped with a band and I was seated with him in the back seat of the black SUV headed to search for the kids with our friends driving in their respective cars, and my head rested on Jonathan's shoulder as he vividly described what happened last night.“We arrived at the house they had pinpointed was the location where the kids were around ten p.m, leaving two hours till when Emily was supposed to call me for the exchange. The cops quietly surrounded the building and from afar I watched them count down before bursting in. Everyone had given me strict warnings to not go in, and stay calm, so I obeyed….”Flashback:“There are two children's lives at stake, be cautious.” Jonathan's uncle reminded his men and they chorused, “Yes sir!”The cops barged into the house and Emily and Gabriel who were now trying to apologize to one another for blaming each other and insulting one another, were kissing in the bedroom, while Emily pictured Gabriel
IRIS'S POV:That same night:“No! No! NOOOOO!” I yelled at the top of my lungs, and the next thing I knew I was met with a pitch black surroundings.I shot up from the bed panting heavily, my chest rising and falling, and my hands shaking so much.It was just a dream….just a very bad dream.“Iris, what's going on? Come here Sweetheart.” Mrs Knight switched on the light of the room, and hurriedly embraced me with so much motherly affection and I slowly relaxed, feeling my head pounding and my hand hurting.My mum really gave me those pills.“Where's everyone? How long have I been asleep for? Did they find the twins? Where are my dad and my husband…?” I inquired, stammering out and she patted my back.“I need you to take deep breaths Iris, please. Alright? Inhale.” She instructed and I obliged, inhaling the warm air of the surroundings which smelt like the bouquet of flowers Carl brought earlier to cheer me up and she asked for me to exhale and I did just that.I did three more times an
3RD POV:TWO NIGHTS LATER:“Breaking news! It has been reported, two days ago at a country club popular with the elites and most importantly, the Knights. On a Sunny afternoon, Jonathan and Iris Knight's twin, Jamie and Jason Knight, were kidnapped and in the footage about to be displayed on your screen, we have two men who were hired to carry out to abduction process, handed the two children in a sack to the alleged mastermind behind this attack, Emily Let, a public figure and fashion designer as well as popular actor, Gabriel Thymes, who had dated Mrs Iris Knight in the past as well as former CEO of Chocolate Company, who alleged stole and embezzled millions, Ezekial L. The two men who are now in police custody also confirmed their identities.” Their pictures were displayed on the screen then the footage capturing their faces in a van was displayed, taking aback millions of people who were tuned in.After the footage had come to an end, the elegant TV host added, “The Knight's famil
IRIS'S POV:“That stupid whore!” Mariana and I said in unison and I kissed my teeth sharply.I loved her like a sister and taking Miguel away wasn't enough for her, she needed to hurt us more? Well, she almost thought she was smart but she wasn't, which was her Achilles heel. Everyone around her was always two steps ahead for her, but she never was in the loop.“Let's head to the Gabriel Thymes Residence.” Jonathan kissed my forehead and wiped my tears, while I ignored my phone ringing seeing it was my mother calling for progress.Which did not exist.*********LATER THAT NIGHT:3RD POV:“I know damn well…you didn't just break my phone.” The anger in Ezekial's eyes was flaming, and they were the only ones seated in the dining area whereas Gabriel was passed out on the couch from drinking and smoking in the living room.“And I know damn well, you just saw me break it. What? What are you going to do? Huh?” She spoke smartly and with her chest rising, coming closer to him, unaware of the
THAT NIGHT:IRIS'S POV:“I have been calling him but he is not answering. I'm getting worried.” Scarlet told us for about the twentieth time in two hours since we all have been here.Two hours ago, Jonathan, Tristan, Robert, Mariana and I along with the police force parked around the premises where Scarlet was to meet with Ezekial. The five of us were seated in Jonathan's customized SUV, watching the entrance of the Luisser Restaurant which was in the middle of town, in an area I had never been to. It was loud and packed, given the amount of cars parked on the street and the amount of people we'd seen going inside. Was it a bar or restaurant? I didn't know neither did I care but given that I had been unable to eat all day, the hope that we were close to getting my babies back, had me giving Robert my order and this was about an hour and thirty minutes ago. We had all eaten and Tristan had found a way to make Jonathan and I laugh, sharing things the twins had done when they spent time
3RD POV:A MINUTE AFTER:An uproar of laughter filled the room at Jason's hopeful question, Ezekial, who was the third person standing before them, looked at the faces of the innocent children after taking a seat on one of the wooden chairs, and he felt his heart drop for some weird reason when the look of fear and uncertain rested on the two kid's faces “Jason, your parents and fans will be totally disappointed to find out you were this dumb. Before I tell you, can you go for another guess? Jamie, this time.” Emily instructed folding her arms across her chest.“Don't call my brother dumb! And I advise you to get us back to our parents or else….” Jamie spoke smartly and before she could complete her word, Emily wrapped her hand around Jamie's little neck, and squeezed.“Or else what?” Emily asked, the evil in her eyes were glimmering and Jamie still found a way to say, “You're going to get into real trouble.” This made Emily squeeze even harder and Jamie looked into Emily's eyes with