No More Sweet Sugar Baby For You Daddy

No More Sweet Sugar Baby For You Daddy

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Oleh:  Klaira BlainsTamat
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Over five years I’ve lived a bittersweet lie as David Hargrove’s kept woman, Maria Bell. David’s shown no interest in me beyond what he wants. Love’s a bitter pill to love when it's not returned. I'm bought and paid for. Kept in a gilded cage. David suspects nothing of the secrets I hold. Tonight, David announced he’s marrying my stepsister. He doesn’t know. The level of betrayal I’ve experienced is unbelievable. Everything becomes complicated as the lies surface. Leaving and facing it alone are my only choices. I’m living in fear as I pick up pieces of a life, I believed lost. Blackmail, sabotage, and intrigue dog my steps. I don’t know who I can trust or how to win. I won’t surrender without a fight this time. They don’t recognize me. They won’t see me coming. My name is David Hargrove, and someone is trying to destroy my family. I must marry my rival’s daughter. His stepdaughter signed the contract. Before we learned, she couldn’t deliver the Belgrave empire to me. She can help me secure my family’s empire as my fiancée. I need the ugly biological daughter, Maria Belgrave, who’s hiding. Things get confusing. Maria Belgrave sent two women to represent her. One is my Maria. My missing woman. The betrayal and conflict of interest still stand. I will say when our contract has ended. How can I work with her? I know nothing about her. She owes me answers and loyalty. Perhaps I’ll use this to my advantage. When David learns of Maria’s past life. Will he help her? Or use her and take over the business himself? It starts with an engagement and the death of a patriarch.

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CHAPTER 1: THE HAUNTING PAST REARS ITS UGLY HEAD

~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~

            I sat on David Hargrove’s lap and poured him champagne as I listened to him plot with his assistant. They intended to wage war on a rival company I knew. David expected no one to lead the firm when the owner died. He crowed to Jake, his assistant, about having signed contracts today that sealed his control. I didn’t listen to too much. I’ve learned I’ve no role in his business and no influence. He’s oblivious to his mistake.

            It’s pointless to speak. Everything’s lost, including David.

            “Jake, I hope Sabrina received her copy of the contract. We’ll discuss the announcement another time. Old Belgrave just needs to put his other foot in his grave.” David said.  Jake nodded, and they laughed in enjoyment of their plot. While I died a slow death on the inside. “Then the competition will end. She’ll sign Belgrave Tech over. Then, I won’t need her, and my family’s screwed.” David Hargrove dragged me to this club. He’d insisted he needed to celebrate. He didn’t say what he was celebrating. David was celebrating his signing of a marriage contract. He also signed other contracts with Jake. This way no one suspected he was taking over his family’s business interests and the Belgrave family business interests. I didn’t count as a threat. Give David and Jake credit, they don’t know, and the Belgrave family members have forgotten I exist.

            The Belgrave fortune wasn’t mine to inherit. Should I care if he’s destroying the thieves? Of course, I’m not bitter.

            The problem’s listening to him speak of my father, Edgar Belgrave’s pending death. I’m a little drunk, my head’s buzzing. “Sabrina? Do you mean Sabrina Vines?” That’s her last name, not Belgrave. It’s not a name I want to hear.

            “No, I mean Sabrina Belgrave, Edgar Belgrave’s daughter. My lawyer brokered a marriage deal with her for me. I’ll own both companies. Don’t worry Maria baby. It’s all business. You don’t worry your little head about anything. I’ll see your allowance increase if you play your cards right and be a good girl.” David assured me as if I cared. He patted my thigh close to the edge of my short skirt. As I stared at him, thinking how he’s making me angry. I bit my tongue to not tell him.

            With calming breaths, I tried to say nothing I’d regret. What a bitter pill.

            This hurt to think I had to rely on him to live. He and Sabrina would live off my money. He’d give me scraps as rewards to entertainment him. I wouldn’t have any power. Sabrina has my life and now my lover. I wasn’t worthy. I could accept being his kept girlfriend if no one knew. It’s another thing as his mistress. I draw the line at damaging families. I can’t watch him live while I stand in the shadows waiting for my turn at pretend. That’s too much. Before I could say anything, my phone rang. David and Jake didn’t notice I had more to say.

            “Excuse me, I must take this.” I used the call as an excuse to escape and clear my head. If I looked at David’s face, he’d yell at me. He hates me taking calls from friends when I am with him. I’ll hear about it when I return. I’m here on his dime, so I pay attention to him. Yet, he ignored me the entire night and talked about Sabrina.

            Outside, I could hear my thoughts and the person on the phone. I screwed up and answered the call without checking the caller ID. I wince at my stupidity. It must have been because I’m too buzzed to think straight, and I’ll regret doing this. It’s my excuse. “Hello?” I held the phone to my ear, something I didn’t do every day. Maybe I wasn’t as upset and drunk as I thought? This kept the conversation private.

            “Ms. Maria Belgrave?” I closed my eyes and regretted I’d answered the call. Years passed without hearing that name. It’s been longer still since someone called me it. I recognized the voice. Mr. Edwards, Edgar Belgrave’s personal lawyer, my father’s legal Pitbull. I didn’t want anyone to hear him speak. If David followed me out, I don’t know how he’d react, and tonight’s hard enough. I didn’t want to end up charged with anything because David felt betrayed.

            “Evening, Mr. Edwards. Why are you calling?” I asked with a wince. I hoped he didn’t hear how drunk I was. How I prayed he didn’t ask me to start a video call. Many do this to confirm someone’s identity. If he demanded it, I’m screwed. I don’t look like I used to. Also, if David interrupted my call, how would I explain Mr. Edwards to him? The things he’d accuse me of.

            “I’m sorry to do this Miss. Belgrave. It’s fallen on my shoulders to inform you, your father passed today.” Mr. Edwards sounded unaffected by the news. I wish I was like that. The bar didn’t have enough alcohol to help me deal with this. I’ve said he’s my last blood relative. I’m alone. We hadn’t agreed about many things. But he was my father. He’s gone. The stabbing pain to my heart made me resist breathing for the longest time. At first, I couldn’t cry, although I wanted to. I stood there frozen.

            I left because I was told to. He’d married Sabrina’s mother, Jaqueline. My presence became an embarrassment to my family. I excelled at nothing and looked just as bad. My redeeming qualities were in short supply in their eyes. The Belgrave family tree bore a unique trait. Every member had a special skill. The family skills spread over a wide range of smart, beautiful people, and then there’s me. My specialty? I’m nothing special. In fact, I couldn’t find my beauty, or my brains. I couldn’t save myself with brains or beauty, no matter what I did or tried. My stepsister modeled for a few years. I accomplished less than her.

            My father tried schools and doctors. Jacqueline Vines, Sabrine’s mother, convinced my father to give me my mother’s inheritance and cut me loose. The night before their wedding, his personal assistant came to me with a bank card. He told me I wasn’t part of the family and to go away. I wasn’t welcome and would receive nothing more from my father. I should become used to the idea of being an orphan. My father’s assistant escorted me out of the hospital in the middle of the night. He left me behind the hospital with the trash.

            Years later, I found an article dated a week later claiming I’d run away from the hospital and a cover up occurred. An investigation had started. I left it alone and stayed with David. Once bitten, twice shy.

            I understood why David said he wanted to wait until after my father died to announce his engagement to Sabrina. How screwed up is this? I can feel the invisible knife twisting into my chest. It’s not fair. I feel like that fat girl, but I’m not her. I’ve done the work. Found and fixed the trouble. I’ve returned to school and finished my education. With a few words, she’s back. I’m feeling every pound and slight. All that work meant nothing. I couldn’t fight for David. Not from where I stood. Once they told their story about me, I’d be lucky if he sues me for identity fraud or some such crime.

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CHAPTER 1: THE HAUNTING PAST REARS ITS UGLY HEAD
~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~ I sat on David Hargrove’s lap and poured him champagne as I listened to him plot with his assistant. They intended to wage war on a rival company I knew. David expected no one to lead the firm when the owner died. He crowed to Jake, his assistant, about having signed contracts today that sealed his control. I didn’t listen to too much. I’ve learned I’ve no role in his business and no influence. He’s oblivious to his mistake. It’s pointless to speak. Everything’s lost, including David. “Jake, I hope Sabrina received her copy of the contract. We’ll discuss the announcement another time. Old Belgrave just needs to put his other foot in his grave.” David said. Jake nodded, and they laughed in enjoyment of their plot. While I died a slow death on the inside. “Then the competition will end. She’ll sign Belgrave Tech over. Then, I won’t need her, and my family’s screwed.” David Hargrove dragged me to this club. He’d insisted he needed t
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CHAPTER 2: THE INEVITABLE CONCLUSION
~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~ “Are you there, Miss Belgrave?” Mr. Edwards asked. Oh, God, my father’s dead. I’m alone. There’s no one coming to save me. No apologies. No redemption. He’s gone. How do I mourn someone I hate yet loved? It hurts. I blinked at the phone as my senses returned. “Oh, yes. I’m here. Sorry, I wasn’t expecting this.” My voice breaks. I can’t cry and damage my makeup. I must return to the club. The bouncers won’t let me in if I’m a mess. “Miss. Belgrave you have an appointment with me at nine tomorrow morning and your presence is mandatory.” His words were firm, yet urgent, as if it wasn’t a choice. This call and his other attempts at calling me over the last month made no sense. How had he found my number? Until tonight, I never answered him. “Why? I was disinherited years ago. You need to check your records.” I wouldn’t be doing anything without assurances there weren’t mistakes. There’s no way I’ll be the famil
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CHAPTER 3: GOODBYE MARIA BELL HELLO MARIA BELGRAVE
~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~ Outside cabs waited for clubgoers. I gave one the address of the condo David maintained for me and sat back. That’s my last glimpse of David. With my other phone, I dialed a number. “Hi, Josy love. Can I still stay on your sofa for a few nights?” “Maria hon. My door’s always open for you. Stay as long as you need. Did he kick you out? Or did you leave him? No, you can tell me when you arrive.” A female voice said. “It’s worse Josy. I need a friend. Who’s willing to help. When I say I need a big favor it’s an understatement. Yeah, we’ll talk. You can say no. If you don’t want to help. I’m just running out of options.” “I’ll have tea ready. Girl, you know I’ll help you hide the body.” Josephine (Josy) Soaper’s been my best friend since I left home. I cried again. It’s too much. My body turned icy as I accepted my father’s death. I’d never fix things with him. If I screw up, I’m on my
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CHAPTER 4: SUGAR BABY LEARNS TO WALK
~ DAVID HARGROVE ~ I watched Maria walk through the crowded club. “Come back, or I’ll replace you, Maria Bell. You aren’t the only sweet, little, nothing around here.” I shouted over the music. Damn it, this was wrong. I threw my glass in anger. Fuck, the predatory gold-diggers were circling the VIP section already trying to get my attention proving my point. I knew they couldn’t compare to my Maria, my Angel Bella. Maria’s like no other. Tonight, she irritated me. Contradicting me like that was a mistake. Taking phone calls. Leaving my side without my permission. Excessive drinking and the crying. What did she have to cry about? How dare she act out on my dime? “Jake, what’s your take?” I discovered with disgust; Maria had drained the champagne. I ordered another. When it arrived, it was different. “Maria? It’s not my place to comment David.” Jake didn’t look up from his phone. I frowned at him. He’d not used it all evening.
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CHAPTER 5: HUNTING FOR MARIA BELL
~ DAVID HARGROVE ~ The limousine stopped before the building. My mind reeled thinking that she’d left. Our contracts weren’t over until I said so. I’d remind her of that as I disciplined her. Also, what did she know about Sabrina. The car hadn’t stopped before I’m getting out. I waved off my guards and driver. I entered without them. They didn’t need to see this. The building’s secure anyway. The doorman rushed to hold the door. In the elevator, the doors closed, and I gave him a sheepish smile and a wave. All I want is to speak with Maria. My behavior doesn’t matter, I own the building. I’m going nowhere. Maria doesn’t understand she’s not leaving. She’s my perfect lover. I’ve never met a woman like her. Her drawbacks are she’s a gold digger and has no pedigree. If it were different I’d have married her the first time I had her. But after the scandal I need a wife with a pedigree to satisfy my family. What I want doesn’t matter.
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CHAPTER 6: FACING AN UNCERTAIN OLD LIFE
~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~ I entered Josy’s apartment, and she kicked my luggage aside. Josy ignored my bags and studied me with a horrified look. I must’ve been crying. Damn it. No one’s allowed to say I can’t tonight. I just lost my father and left the man I love. I’m considering living on the streets or battling with my stepfamily for a fortune I unprepared for. No one wants me back, so I’m on the fence. Do I risk everything again and fight? If so. How? It’s not realistic. “There you are. Are you okay?” Josy asked. She ushered me into the kitchen and pushed me into an old kitchen chair. She stood there in a pair of pink fuzzy slippers and a blue nightgown with a sleep mask perched on her head. “Did I wake you?” I felt horrible when I realized I’d woken Josy. I was about to cry again when she interrupted. “No, you don’t. No more crying. You didn’t wake me. So, don’t worry. Let’s have tea. Then we’ll talk.” Josy poured two cups and set one befo
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CHAPTER 7: MORNING MEETING
~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~ We entered the law firm’s deserted lobby. Mr. Edwards stood waiting. We exchanged amused looks as we walked by him to the elevators. He didn’t recognize me. I’d met Mr. Edwards before I’d changed my appearance. Brown hair became the blonde David knew. Which became Revenge Red last night when I’d cut and dyed it. “Okay, confront or call him? I’m surprised he’s here and not upstairs.” “Call. I’m evil I’ll enjoy his honest reaction.” Josy said. He answered. “Mr. Allen Edwards.” “Sir, This is Maria Belgrave. Are you waiting for me? Or should I go upstairs for our appointment?” I wanted the call to sound like I was being discreet not rude. “Ms. Belgrave. How I missed your arrival?” “I’d prefer not to advertise my arrival sir. May we meet by the elevators.” “You are?” I hid my smile at his confusion. We had to walk by him. “Of course, I’ll meet you now.” Mr. Edwards hurried to the elevator
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CHAPTER 8: MORNING MEETING
We entered the conference room, and the two representatives for Ms. Belgrave were there, as Mr. Edwards warned us. They had all the signed documents and her voting power. I’m furious. She should be here. I’d heard an earful this morning when I picked up Sabrina and Jacqueline. The ten-minute ride here had me in a mood. I expected a fat, homely looking, sad, meek woman waiting. “Where’s your boss? Why won’t she show her face?” Jacqueline asked a blonde woman. They were sharp demands, not questions. The pretty blonde in the blue suit looked up from her seat, cocked an eyebrow. I watched the back of her coworker stiffen at the coffee machine. “Good morning. Ms. Belgrave has responsibilities. She’ll return when she can. She sends her condolences, Mrs. Vines-Belgrave.” Sugar wouldn’t melt on her tongue. Executed with skill. “Since you’re making coffee. Make mine black with three sugars.” I thought nothing of it as I went to take my seat. She’
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CHAPTER 9: GETTING A FEW THINGS STRAIGHT
~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~ David lost it then and grabbed my arm, leaned toward me. “Ms. Bell. What the hell?” Oh, he’s lost it. “Let’s step out. We’re discussing this now.” “I’m sorry. Why would we need that, Mr. Hargrove?” I looked at Sabrina for help. It felt awkward. He’s her fiancée, after all. Control him. “Stay here Sabrina, it’s business, and not your concern.” She and Jacqueline paused at David’s commanding tones. Useless. “Mr. Edwards, we need a few minutes.” David pulled me with him to an unused room. It happened so fast. I hope no one noticed me wave Josy off. This confrontation was bound to happen. It’s better now. I need clarity on our going forward. Can I keep up this charade? He said nothing. Bloody bastard locked the door and backed me against it as he molded his hard frame against me. Damn, he must be ready to cum in his pants. I can feel his cock straining through his tailored dress pants. D
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CHAPTER 10: FINDING AN UNEXPECTED OLD FRIEND
~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~ It took me several minutes to persuade David to return to the meeting. Jacqueline caused a scene when we were away, but David handled it. “You won’t be staying once we get down business Jacqueline and nor will Sabrina. There’s no point. Without a voting share, you lack influence in business decisions. Your concern is the funeral arrangements for your husband. Ensure it goes according to plan. We can’t afford a public black eye. Mr. Colins’ departure is the reason for this. Prioritize the funeral and make the media forget his mess. We need them to see this hasn’t harmed the project. Do you expect Ms. Belgrave to do all the work while you benefit from her efforts? If you don’t help Jacqueline, nothing will remain for anyone, even yourself. Understand? You and Sabrina might as well pack your bags and leave if you don’t do your part.” David didn’t mince his words with her. I didn’t expect him to say this. Jacqueline didn’t either, because of her
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