Diamond’s POV“How can I help you?”“It is you. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.”The person, whoever it was, just kept staring at me after I had asked her a question. I couldn’t recognize her. Even if it’s been 7 years, I’m a doctor so remembering things is kind of my forte. If I knew her then, I should be able to remember her but the face didn’t ring a bell.“Do I know you?”“Oh sorry, I’m Marylou, Agatha’s friend.”Agatha.That’s the last name I wanted to hear. I looked up at the sky and closed my eyes silently asking God…Can’t I just stay one day in New York without being hunted by my past?It was inevitable anyways. Knowing Agatha, once she learns that I’m back, she would want to confront me. Probably to tell me to stay away from Lennox. Which is exactly what I plan to do. At least for the first time we will be on the same page.Noticing that I didn’t respond, she continued…“I was just driving when I saw you. It’s been so long, what, like 10 years. It’s good to see
Lennox’s POV “I don’t like my Barbie doll anymore Daddy.” “What’s wrong with it Nat?” “She said she’s prettier than me.” I laughed and she pouted. How did she even speak to the doll? I tried recalling if she had any Barbie dolls than could talk or make sounds. The only dolls she had that made sounds were animal dolls. So how did Barbie tell her she’s prettier? Thinking about how hilarious it sounded I laughed out loud which only made her more upset. “It’s not funny Daddy.” Natalia whined as she teared up. “I’m sorry princess.” I tried to contain my laughter. “How could she say that?”, I played along. “Exactly Daddy, she’s not my friend anymore.” “No we’re not going to fight with her okay. Promise me you’ll speak to her and you’ll become friends again.” “But…” “No buts Princess, if you speak to her I’ll get you ice cream. Deal?”, I ruffled her hair and she giggled. “Deal.” At that moment, someone knocked on the door and Natalia ran to check who it was. “D
Chapter 27Lennox’s POV Agatha and her friend looked like they had committed a crime. They kept looking back and forth between each other and me. Agatha’s friend opened her mouth to speak and shut it again. She had been doing that for the past 5 minutes as we stared at each other. I was equally shocked at the news I had just heard. There’s no way Diamond was back.Agatha was the first to speak.“How long have you been there Lennox?”“Long enough.” “You were eavesdropping on us?”, her hands moved up to her hips.Here we go again. But I couldn’t worry about that, all that occupied my mind now was Diamond. I couldn’t believe she was back. Why?“You weren’t going to tell me that she’s back?”, I said equally putting up a defensive act.“So what if she’s back Lennox, what difference does it make? What’s going to change? Oh wait, you plan to leave us for her, don’t you? You are such a cheat Lennox. Are you happy that she’s back?”I wondered how she even thought that far. She mo
Diamond’s POVI was feeling a lot of things, but one surpassed. Rage. And not entirely at Lennox. I was upset with myself for noticing how good he still looked. He was definitely pulling of that stubble and his brunette hair was brushed to the side with some strands falling behind. The suit he wore.It looked like it was custom made for him and knowing Lennox it probably was. He looked so normal, like the events of 7 years ago had no effect on him. It’s not like I expected him to be damaged or anything but I couldn’t stop the uneasy feeling in my stomach as I noticed how unaffected he looked.I turned away from him and focused on the Director as he spoke.“You’re here Dr. Winthrop.”“Alright time for formalities. Dr. Smith, Dr. Winthrop. Dr. Winthrop, Dr. Smith. You two will be working together on this surgery.” He grinned. It seems all Medical Directors are always so friendly and jovial.Lennox continued staring at me as the Director introduced us. I decided to speak f
Lennox’s POVI couldn’t take my eyes off her. It was as if she had bloomed. Before we were asked to sit I took my time observing her body. I tried my best not to make it so obvious but I guess I wasn’t discreet enough for Ralph. He saw how lost I was in Diamond. I mean who wouldn’t be?She looked so beautiful and it was hard not to stare regardless of what our relationship had been like in the past. He put us in this situation on purpose. ‘Things to attend to’ my ass. She had gained more weight which only made her curves more evident. She wore a sleek black dress that hugged her body tightly. The green wedge she was putting on made her outfit look simple yet sexy as hell.With a body like that she could pull of anything. Seating beside her, I stared at her face, her black hair which she wore in a pony tail made her hazel eyes pop.She cleared her throat to speak and unintentionally I spoke at the same time too.“How…”“So the…”We both laughed.“Go ahead”, I encourag
Lennox’s POV So it was true. Agatha’s friend was right. Are they together? Married? A lot of questions ran through my mind. I just sat in the car for the longest time and deadpanned not knowing what emotion to portray. Diamond looked at me for a while too, probably trying to read my emotions. I just kept on staring at Karl and as he neared the car my attention was back on Diamond who seemed unbothered. Or was she trying to contain whatever she felt? She closed the door to the passenger’s seat and I followed suit. I walked to the other side of the car to meet them. My legs definitely weren’t in sync with my brain. Why are they living together? Or do they just happen to live in the same building? I was able to see my brother clearly now. He had also changed a lot just like Diamond. Looking at him, I felt my heart squeeze. My little brother. I did miss him, more than I would like to admit. I began to recall our childhood memories. How we wou
Diamond’s POV This couldn’t be happening. Barely two days in New York and the thing I hoped would never happen for the past seven years was playing out right in front me. I had no idea what to do. Quickly hide Jayden’s face? That would be silly and even more suspicious. When I heard Jayden’s voice, for a moment it felt like all the nerves in my body were damaged and I was paralyzed. I couldn’t move until he hugged my legs. I didn’t even dare look at Lennox. I wasn’t prepared to see his reaction and he definitely should not have seen mine too. The fear was written all over my face and one look at me would confirm whatever suspicion Lennox currently had. I assumed a lot of questions would be running through his mind. Same thing Agatha’s friend had asked. Am I not supposed to be Barren? I could lie to him and say the boys were adopted. I immediately had a sickening feeling at the thought of ever doing that to my boys. I vowed never to deprive them of th
Lennox’s POV They looked like a younger version of Diamond. But something seems to keep connecting me to those hazel eyes. Not just because of the rare eye lens, but these are exact copies of me. Even the curly hairs... Wait, why am I even paying attention to these details? People can have similar traits right? But... Could they be mine? Then I remembered doppelgangers exist. Even science has an explanation and knowing Diamond she won’t hesitate to exploit it. But they had to be mine. I didn’t know what to feel. First, I found out Diamond is not barren and now there’s a possibility that her boys are mine. It felt as if I was taking a junior resident exam having not studied prior to it. My brain couldn’t comprehend anything. I just stared at the boys in awe for the longest time. Luckily one of them spoke, pulling me out of my trans. “Is this him Jayden?” “Yes”, the little boy whom I’d met outside responded. I crouched to the eye level of the b