Diamond’s POV
As Karl’s icy gaze pierced into mine, I was dying. Dying of guilt. I don’t even want to imagine how much I had broken this man, who loved me so damn much and was ready to fight for us. But I was a coward then. I didn’t even bother to find him when he left, to know what happened to him. I was a… Suddnely a gasp as I felt cold lips engulfs mine. It was him, Karl. A cold shiver ran down my spine and I stifled myself, unable to comprehend what was happening. His tongue bulged into my mouth demanding entrance and I lost it. I closed my eyes and I found myself munching hard on his lips trying to catch his pace but he was damn fast and skillful. Her breath began to hitch, the chilly atmosphere heated and I could feel my cunt hot and dripping wet. I was already whining my hips, driving my fingers in and out of his hair as he kept devouring my lips. His lips drops down and he trailed kisses down to my neck. “Oh…Karl…” I moan, squirming on the couch as I swipe my fingers around his biceps, his silky hair. I want to stop him but at the same time, I didn’t want the moment to end, it’s been a year since... since I felt this goo—- “Karl——“ I shivered uncontrollably as Karl tore open my top zipper and made my boobs spring out, bare to the freezing cold. “By the time I’m done with you Diamond, you’ll wish you’d chosen me over that bastard!” And then, I felt my cunt heat up when he took my cold hard nipple into my mouth, sucking it hard, his other skilled hand squeezing my other boobs. “Don’t stop…stop” my eye squeezed close. My body was on fire, I squeezed his hair hard as I urged him on. “Mummy! Uncle Karl?” My spirit jolts out of me. I jolted back to reality and the first thing I saw was Karl’s icy gaze which was boring to me, and his lips were extremely close to mine like he was going to kiss me. And It dawned on me that I had only been imagining things, No, it was more like a memory. My mind had flashed back to that unforgettable day I had Karl this up close, almost making out and I didn’t even realize it. My head then snapped to the direction of the voice and My heart skipped as I met my three boys looking stunned as they stared at us. I look back at Karl and it suddenly dawns on me that I was in an awkward position with Karl. I gasped and immediately jumped up, Karl gave way too and stood up to his feet not looking a bit affected or disoriented just like me. “What? I told you all to stay inside.” I babbled, feeling so awful that my kids had to see this. “Mum, Does this mean that you finally accept uncle Karl as your husband now. Uncle Karl would be staying with us now?” Hayden grinned cheekily, all of them giving me a nasty look. Gosh, who's teaching my kids these things? To my surprise, Karl narrows his brow at them and then begins to chuckle. He looks like a different Karl from the cold and fierce one earlier. And I even felt more embarrassed. “No, he won’t Braden…” I went to Hayden and carried him up to my chest and turned to Karl. “Please, I think you should leave now.” I didn’t wait for him to leave, before I twirled jayden and bradeen’s head around, even though they proved stubborn and I guided them out of the room. *** “Mommy, who's uncle Karl?” Jayden suddenly popped up just after I thought I had managed to tuck the three of them to bed. Ever since Karl left they have been so adamant about knowing who Karl is. They buzzed my ears with it whining over it as I prepared dinner for us. Even when I strictly asked them to drop it. I knew they were after my own interest but the question just kept making my heart thump fast knowing Karl was their uncle and my first love. I sigh and walk up to pull Jayden to my side, “C’mon I’ve already told you to drop this. You don’t have to stress it okay, that man was just a stranger. you should be sleeping now so you can get up early for school, okay.” I said but he didn’t seem like he was going to drop it with his facial expression so I just came up with something. I told him he is one of my patients who really gave me a hard time before and we had a fall out. I don’t know if he bought that but at least he nodded and finally went to sleep. I went to my room and tried going to sleep too since I had a tedious day at hospital today but I couldn’t find it. My mind just won’t stop going back to Karl with different questions tackling in my head. why does he have to come back into my life now? I don’t think I still have any feelings for him but what if he decided to rat me out to Lennox as revenge for what happened in the past? And then Lennox will eventually take them away knowing that I don’t have any means to fight him? Oh god. I can’t afford to lose them, they’re all I’ve got. My fears rises at every bit clashing with my memory as it travel back to six years ago. FLASH BACK - six years Ago Lennox had asked that we meet up at the penthouse claiming that he has a surprise for me which brought me down to the penthouse, excited for the surprise but to my shocker, I walked into Karl there drinking. Maybe I wouldn’t be so shocked if Karl and his younger brother Lennox were in good terms but they weren’t and the penthouse belong to just Lennox. However Karl told me that Lennox invited him saying he wanted them to settle their dispute. Turned out that they were already in a conversation cause There was two vodka shot glasses and bottles of vodka on the table. But something seem off to me. “But if that’s the case, why would he also ask me to come?” I asked skeptically. “Well, maybe he want us to settle our dispute before you.” Karl grunted spitefully, gulping down the bottle of vodka. He look a mess and a complete different version of the Karl I use to know from kid, that sweet playful kid who would always make funny majestic walks for me
“Wow that was incredible Dr. D. Never believed we could pull this up” Felix a fellow surgeon bubbled in amazement as we walked out of the operating room with the rest of the team. Some rolling out the patient connected to different tubes and IVs. “Well, I believe in trying first than just giving up. let’s always remember that these patients have relatives who are banking on us to save them.” “Very well, you are right. You really Amazing, Diamond.” He complimented again and I just gave a small nod. I don’t know why. I should be use to compliment like this by now but I can’t just find myself doing that. Probably because I had successfully done thousands of even the most complicated surgeries in the past but it has all been overlooked by my family. They keep wanting more from me. I could never be the best. They chooses to focus more on my tiniest flaws than my success. Oh shoot! Why the hell am I even thinking about them now? I’m fucking living a new life. I should forget about the
After series of surgeries which spans over five hours, I was incredibly drained. As I got to my office, I reached out for my phone first to call Rebecca. I needed to know if Rebecca was able to handle the situation about my triplets at school and I was welcomed with the Time reading 5:10 pm in bold fonts on my phone screen and beneath it... holly fish bones!!! there was hundreds of notifications. Missed calls from the school Dean. Why all this calls? Did something happened? Was Rebecca not able to dissolve the issue? my heart raced as I placed a call across to the Dean and thankfully he picked immediately. “Ma’am...” “Goodness gracious! Where on earth have you been, Ms. Smith?!” My brows narrowed in confusion. “W-What do you mean?” I asked, my brain literally in suspension. Don’t tell me Rebecca didn’t even got there? “Seriously? It’s like you really have no value for your kids. Maybe until your kids ends up in cell tonight that is when you’ll come down here. What
My team and I have been trying to reach Maggie Marie for the commercial shoot which was scheduled to be held over hours ago but the woman had just ditched me after signing a contract worth millions of dollars. I wouldn’t have been fussing this much if she wasn’t a respected artist. She was the perfect fit for the commercial shoot and I was very infuriated that I had to be at her beck and call. I was angrily pacing the room when Donald walked into my office with news. “Sir, we have found the location of Maggie Marie.” At first I felt relieved. At least that confirms that she didn’t somehow wound up dead and the money I spent on her hadn’t gone to waste. Then I felt angry because this woman had just ditched my commercial shoot for some other goddamned plan. “Where is she?” I spat out, anger mixed with race laced in my voice that made Donald squirm. “She’s at the Houston Elementary School, sir.” He answered. “An Elementary school?” I scoffed. “She ditched my commercial shoot to go t
Diamond POV, The tension that stilled air after what the boys said, was choking. “Uh...Go to the car and wait for me. I’ll be with you guys shortly.” I immediately say to the boys to lighten the air, shying my gaze away from Karl making me look even more awful. “Yes, Mummy.” They answered in unison but didn’t make an attempt to move. They just kept looking up at Karl and grinning from ear to ear. “So, Uncle Karl, when are you going to take us to the beach?” It was Hayden who asked. “Beach? I want to go to the movies!” Jayden countered. “I want to watch Superman save the city just like Uncle Karl saved us from that mean lady.” “But I want to go to the beach; I want to build a sandcastle, just like the ones we see in the movies!” Hayden insisted and as if thinking the same thing, they both turned to Braden to see if his choice would break the deadlock but thankfully, Karl intervened. “Okay now, boys, there’s no need to argue about going to the beach or the movies when we can do b
“I trusted him,” Rebecca's sniff, blowing into the tissue she had been folding endlessly. “I thought he was my ride or die, you know, my soulmate. I really thought we were going to end up together, Diamond.” The tears didn’t stop following for the past half hour when Rebecca pulled up in my house. It was my day off today. I had really been looking forward to spending my off day with my kids, taking a little break from work. But here I was, consoling my friend after her son of a bitch boyfriend whom she caught fucking another woman in his house. Apparently that has been the reason Rebecca couldn’t get to my kids again. According to the story, she was on her way driving to school when her phone chun with a video message notification. She got curious at who would send her a video and what was video was that? And stranger part is that it was from an unsaved number. Driving with one hand, she quickly click on the notification box to check it out and as she played the video, her heart
Diamond POV After I asked Karl to be the father of my kids, he didn’t say anything. He just walked into his car and as I watched him drove off, a part of me was telling me he would never come back here again. I suddenly begin to regret tossing him away once again. As it least if for nothing else but for my kids happiness . He had been so nice to them and they are so fond of him. The dinner was with me, the kids and Rebecca. The table noisy as usual especially Rebecca was around. She chit-chat with the boys, while me I zoned out somewhere in the middle. “Mummy?!” Jayden’s voice made me jolts slightly. Bringing me back to reality. “Are you okay mummy?” He asked with concern. “Oh yes... yes I’m fine.” I gave a small and fumble softly with his cheek. “Then why haven’t you been eating your food?” Rebecca scolded with an eye roll and I just groan. “I just got lost thinking about stuffs but I’m absolutely fine.”“Mum, we are really sorry for going out with uncle Karl. We will never
A feeling of relief washed over my tired body when I entered the living room of my mansion. I was finally home after a long, stressful day at work. All I wanted to do was freshen up, eat, read a bedtime story to my daughter and go to bed. No matter how stressed I am, I always try to read Natalia a couple of bedtime stories or more, at least until she falls asleep. That was one of the only things I enjoyed coming back home to these days. Actually, that might be the only thing. Removing my suit jacket, I tossed it to the sofa and slumped on the couch, eliciting a sigh of relief when my body touched the softness of the couch. This was the first time I was sitting in hours, except for when I had to spend long hours in the traffic. That didn’t count. My eyes fluttered close as I allowed the satisfactory feeling to overcome every nerve in my body. But not long after, I heard the angry footsteps of Agatha which was accompanied by a series of yelling. “Where have you been, Lennox?” She
Diamond2 years later…I looked around happy with the table arrangement. Lennox would sit beside me of course, the kids and then Karl and Rebecca beside each other. The oven dinged and I went over to check the chicken. Rebecca loves her chicken golden brown and properly crisped, so I left it in for a few more minutes.Rebecca and Karl were coming over for dinner and final preparations for their wedding tomorrow. She had always wanted to go on her honeymoon the night of her wedding, so I won’t get to see her for a while after tomorrow. That only reiterated the need for this dinner. Lennox and I would be hosting them, alongside the kids. We were happily married now and might I say, this two years have been the best of my life. A lot had happened within the span of two years. My parents and I were finally on good terms although we don’t speak frequently because that can’t just change after so many years. I had gotten a permanent job at the hospital. After the incident with Tim, he an
Diamond My hands were trembling as I made my way to Lennox’s room. Karl was behind me and I could sense that he was equally as anxious as I was. Rebecca had gone to inform Lennox’s parents about his condition. I slowly knocked on the door before letting myself in. I turned to see that Karl wasn’t following me in. He nodded and closed the door behind me. Lennox was staring at me intensely as I walked across the room to the bed. “Hey”, I said as I sat beside him. “Hi”, his smile was wide and genuine. He took my hand in his and brought them up to his lips, placing a small kiss on my knuckles. “I was so scared…”, I began as tears filled my eyes, “I’m sorry”, I said cleaning the tears off my eyes. “What are you sorry for, you didn’t do anything” “Exactly, I didn’t do anything. I couldn’t do anything, I…I thought I was going to lose you. I couldn’t bear the thought of not seeing you again, of not having you in my life.” “Diamond…”, he squeezed my hands gently and looked into my
Karl I paced around the hospital hallway after my discussion with the doctor. He had spoken to Diamond first since I was nowhere to be found. After making sure Hayden was alright, I left the hospital to go search for Agatha and Lennox since they both had mysteriously disappeared. Rebecca had to stay with Diamond and the kids for emotional support. But during my vague search, I saw on the news that Lennox had been shot by an ex-convict. I had never been more sacred in my life. I began panicking and stumbled over anything and everything in my way, but I didn’t bother to pick them up. I had been to the bar I met Lennox in. At that point I just searched everywhere Lennox would normally be that I was aware of. The bartender and a few drunk men yelled at me as I exited the bar but I payed no attention to them. I immediately ran to my car, fondling with my keys, before I finally opened it. I hopped in and sped off quickly in the direction of the hospital. A lot of things went through my
DiamondHayden was awake and could finally have visitors. He’d have to stay in the hospital for a few days before he could be discharged. The doctors had to monitor his progress and recovery. “Put that down”, I ordered Braden who was accessing some of the equipment on a tray“I know you’re curious, I was too at your age, but these are sharp objects and not something you play with”, he pouted and stepped away from the tray, “I’ll get a nurse to take the tray out”Jayden was sitting beside Hayden on the bed, he had not left that position since we came in to see Hayden. I hated having to put them through this, it was my mess, they didn’t have to suffer for it too.I left the room to get a nurse to come clear the tray.I was about entering the room when I turned to see Rebecca running to me. She got to where I was standing, breathing heavily.“What’s wrong, Rebecca? Why are you running?”She was still panting heavily but managed to get her words out.“Le...Lennox, he was rushed to the ho
LennoxI had never felt more scared in my life. My heartbeat elevated as we ran into the hospital. I tried to collect my thoughts. I felt so guilty. I never should have let Natalia out of my sight. If anything happened to her it would be my fault and I wouldn’t be able to live with myself.We rushed to the security office. Rebecca was there, in a heated argument with one of the security guards.“What’s going on?”, I asked as we neared them.Rebecca turned to me and said the man wouldn’t allow her see the security footages. I mentally smacked myself in the head, why didn’t I think of this first before running to the police station.Agatha walked passed me and began threatening the guard who seemed unfazed by her words.We had to get permission from the board in other to view the footages but there was no time for that. So I stepped forward willing to plead with the guard. To my surprise he recognized me, and his tone changed to one of respect.“Dr. Winthrop, are you with t
AgathaI wasn’t sure I had heard right.“What did you say?”, I asked, anger and disgust clear in my tone.Diamond stood her ground looking as confident as ever.“You heard me…”“Diamond”, Lennox called and my eyes immediately flew to him.I couldn’t believe it. Lennox was the father of these bastards?How is it even possible?They are probably a year younger than Natalia. So when did it even happen?Where they still seeing each other behind my back?So many questions swirled in my head. I assumed a variety of conclusions.But deep down there was one final conclusion which I didn’t want to accept. And it seemed like the most reasonable…She had gotten pregnant before their divorce.That would mean he didn’t cheat on me or betray me.I turned to look at the two boys with identical faces. I had never seen it before, mainly because I never bothered to observe them, but there was a resemblance to the Winthrops…to Lennox.I shook my head in disbelief.Turning away from the b
DiamondWe were in the waiting room, expecting the feedback from the doctors in the OR.Everywhere was tense. The boys clung to me tightly.Rebecca had gone to get coffee, even though it was pretty late for that.She came into the room with a plastic cup of coffee at hand. She had asked if I wanted some but I declined.She gulped down the entire cup before assuming her position of resting on the wall again. Even when there were many available seats.Lennox was also in the room, although I didn’t dare look at him.Our conversation earlier was pretty heated. And it ended with me leaving the rooftop in tears. I didn’t even know when he entered the room since I was lost in my head.It hurt so much because everything he said was true. I hadn’t really thought about it then. But I could see now that what I did was wrong, not only to Lennox but to my boys too.Could you really blame me though?I was humiliated and I had no one. And my boys deserved the best. They still do.The door
Lennox‘His father’s blood is a match’The words kept replaying in my head. I didn’t understand.Why would the doctor call me Hayden’s father?Maybe he made a mistake.“What are you saying Doc?”, I asked.“Well you know how we are incorporating new technology into every field in this hospital. So we used the STRs for a more accurate and faster result”The STRs…It is a specific genetic marker.That method would not just check the compatibility of the blood group but also genetic similarities.No I couldn’t believe it. I shook my head turning away from the doctor.“Here are the results”, he said for more confirmation.I slowly took them from his hands, eager yet scared to see what it was.I unfolded the paper.Positive…Match…Applicable…He was right. The Doc was right.So many thoughts swirled through my head. I didn’t even know where to start.“You can come in for the transfusion whenever you’re ready”, he said, bringing me back to reality.He turned away from me
Diamond I blinked a million times. Maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me. I couldn’t believe that was Hayden on the floor. Rebecca shook me yelling my name before I finally snapped out of it.The realization dawned on me.I quickly ran to Hayden who was lying unconscious. The boys began to cry tugging on Hayden. He was bleeding from his head. I looked up at Natalia, her expression had gone from angry to frightened.I turned to her sharply and yelled.“Why did you do this? Why did you push him?”, I was so furious now I couldn’t think straight.“What the hell is wrong with you?”“I don’t…I” she stammered, and her eyes widened in shock when she saw the blood flowing from Hayden’s head.The boys kept crying now and fought the tears that threatened to fall.I hurriedly carried Hayden in my hands and Rebecca ran to get the keys to the car.No communication was needed.I rushed to the car and placed an unconscious Hayden in the back seat and I hopped in sitting beside him