#Chapter27River’s P.O.V“Are you frickin serious, “I yelled with anger crossing every inch of my body. “You excuse me for some shit I did not do and then 5 years later you come back-”“Well. “He interrupted as I rolled my eyes, I pushed him back then walked out of the bathroom. I was not going to tolerate him for any longer. I was aggravated and I felt I was going to slap him.I was glad I contained enough willpower to stay away from him and hopefully it was going to stay that way I did not want him getting anywhere near Nate without any intention of good.I took a glance at the clock.11:00 Damn I was already starving.I walked back to the table but Andrew was on the phone once he saw me, he stuck his index finger up to ensure I would not leave.He then closed the phone and took a glance at me, “ I’m so sorry I have to leave my daughter is sick.“ He apologized, standing up and my eyes grew wide in shock.“You have a daughter? “I questioned noticing the worry in his eyes.“Y
#Chapter28Diana’s P.O.VSeeing River at the restaurant made my nerves pop I felt I was going to go jump her and surely, I was. Emma followed her the minute she left out and I found out this is her location.I know she did not live here but I was going to drag her to hell in front of everyone she knew. She needed to stay away from Ethan or this time I will kill her and not depend on someone else to do it.If it was not for Mateo and his loyalty to pregnant women, I would have been finished with her. I would have been done with her.Every time I generate that fact it makes me want to kill them both.“We need to talk. “I roared and River jumped turning my way.“What the hell do you want. Have you not had enough? “She yelled, standing up.“No, I will not have enough until you get the hell out of Ethan’s life, “I exclaimed, pushing her shoulder and she gave me the glare of death.I always knew she had the devil hidden in her.“Get. your. hands. off. of. me. and I did not go any
#Chapter29Diana’s P.O.VSeeing River at the restaurant made my nerves pop I felt I was going to go jump her and surely, I was. Emma followed her the minute she left out and I found out this was her location.I know she did not live here but I was going to drag her to hell in front of everyone she knew. She needed to stay away from Ethan or this time I will kill her and not depend on someone else to do it.If it was not for Mateo and his loyalty to pregnant woman, I would have been finished with her. I would have been done with her.Every time I generate that fact it makes me want to kill them both.“We need to talk. “I roared and River jumped turning my way.“What the hell do you want? Have you not had enough? “She yelled, standing up.“No, I will not have enough until you get the hell out of Ethan’s life, “ I exclaimed, pushing her shoulder and she gave me the glare of death.I always knew she had the devil hidden in her.“Get. Your. Hands. Off. Of. Me. and I did not go a
#Chapter30River’s P.O.VI took a glance at the look of despair in Nate’s eyes and my heart shattered into pieces. I couldn’t bear to see him like this.“Oh, honey, who told you that? “I said, hugging him close to my chest.“I figured since I have never seen him before. “He looked up trying to hide his precious face.“Yes baby, of course, you have a father. Though he appeared to be stone-hearted he was one of the kindest men I have ever encountered .“I explained smiling as he laid on my lap and a tear managed to escape my eye.“Can you tell me more about him, mommy? “He asked, looking up at my face and I nodded as tears continued to fall like a never-ending water.“He had jet black hair that was as soft as a pillow and glimmering ocean blue eyes that lowered you in every time you took a glance at them. His smile would charm everyone in sight and his laugh was so rare you wanted him to laugh forever and always. He was tall and was a very hard worker. I remembered him spending hou
#Chapter31River’s P.O.V“You did not answer my question. Was it Andrew you scammed to get-“He started but I was sick of his negative presence so I decided to answer his stupid ass questions that contained no logic.I pinched the bridge of my nose than finally said, “It belongs to my uncle Mateo Garcia and I am the CEO of this company. “I informed and his eyebrows went up in disbelief.I was expecting that." Mateo Garcia is your uncle, “he said and I nodded my head.“Now that I have answered all your questions-”“It’s funny really how you believed I contained any actual emotions towards you or how you thought I was actually going to remain loyal. “He smirked and my eyes pierced open as sadness overshadowed my face but I was trying to remain in one piece so he doesn’t realize his effect on me.“You cheated on me......“I asked afraid of the answer.“Multiple times. “He said, running his thumb on his bottom lip as my breathing began to get heavier and a tear stroked my cheek mid
#Chapter32Ethan’s P.O.VI walked into the living room to find everyone clustered together on the sofas, including Diana.Oh boy.I had a feeling something is up but I could not put my finger on it, they were all silent, including my mother she of all people was never silent, like ever.“Who’s going to start because I have a meeting at 4:00 with our new hotel and restaurant manager? “I finally explained, ready to get the hell out of that place. I would assume somebody just died, but I counted they were all there.About four years ago I had the idea to start building hotels, and restaurants so our wine would be more popular on the market and our fortune would grow.My father cleared his throat than finally said, “Ethan......um we heard you saw River today. “I rolled my eyes at this remark, they literally brought me here to discuss who I can see and who I can’t.“Mason did I not tell you to take it slow. “My mother whispered loud enough for me to hear and my father glared at her
#Chapter33River’s P.O.VI was running down the studio hallway, so I could go help the models and these heels were not making it any better. It was so damn hard to run in six-inch heels but it was an important event so I couldn’t wear a pair of sneakers.While running, I looked down maybe for a split second to make sure there was nothing poking against my skin and out of nowhere I hit what seemed like a stone rock at the point.I was still looking down, “Are you ok Ms.” A deep familiar masculine tone spoke as I looked up in shock this was too much of him for one day.“Ethan, “I said, my voice drifting off and his eyes went up.“Oh, I am so sorry River I did not mean too. “He was interrupted by familiar whining growing closer to us.***Ethan’s P.O.V“Mommy, mommy I don’t want to put on the tie it makes my collar bone itch.” a child yelled, running behind River as the guy tried to chase him.I just stared down at what seemed like a replica of me.Oh, my goodness, he looke
#Chapter34Rivers P.O.VIt has been almost eighteen days, nine hours, fifteen minutes and 30 seconds to be exact. Since I last saw Ethan standing before me. I could not believe the turn of events that happened in only one day he went from gold digger to forgive me.But Ethan was the type of man you couldn’t understand from a glance or two or maybe a thousand. His silence usually did not indicate a good thing.I was sitting at my desk with files stacked on my desk but I was starting into mid-air with a pen gripped around my right hand but my thoughts were interrupted by Mia’s voice on the intercom.“River um Mr. Scott is here.” she laughed, causing a smirk to stitch on my face but I tried to keep a great amount of professionalism so the smirk transformed into a much more serious look.“Let him in, “I informed her straightening my posture and soon enough Ethan was surely standing before me with a wide grin on his face.“Good morning River, “he said, looking my direction but I pret
#Chapter64EPILOGUERiver's P.O.VAbout eleven years later"Elijah, Evan stop running in the house you’re going to break something," I yelled, trying not to get angry at them I mean after all it was there first time making an A on their math test."Those imbeciles are not going to listen to you Mom, they have an attention span of apes, “Elaine claimed while setting her bag on the chair.She was witty yet intelligent and had her father’s ocean blue eyes but dirty blonde hair."You do realize we share similar DNA as apes, right? "Mason asked, as always trying to make his sister feel stupid."Mommy where's Nathan? "Angel asked, tugging on my jeans with her tiny hands.I smiled picking her up, "He's working with your dad at the company. You know once Nathan becomes twenty-three, he will take over. So he has to show him how things work.""Will he live with us if he becomes the CEO. "She visibly gulped and I could tell she didn't want him to leave us.I shook my head, "Don't worry
#Chapter63River's P.O.V"Ahhh no, it's just too much." I hissed and he looked at me as if it wasn't a week but a year, he was giving me."Don't worry about the guests, the decoration's, the invitations, the location because that’s all taken care of all you have to worry about is bride's maids, dresses, and showing up," He chuckled, looking at me then back the road."Ethan come on let's think logical here, we can't have a wedding in under a-""Just trust me. I have everything under control."Present Day (Three Days Later)Those are the words I remember as I stare back at myself in the full-length mirror all dressed in white.I just pray things don't turn into a complete and utter disaster."So how are you and Ryan doing Serenity?" I asked for the millionth time since she kept on ignoring me but I was determined to get an answer."Ummm, things are progressing." She shook her head reassuringly and I rolled my eyes."How exactly?" Violet asked jumping into the conversation."W
#Chapter62River's P.O.VWe were staring at each other intensely before someone cleared throat," Are you guys going to remain outside mentally tearing each other’s close off with your eyes or actually enter the house? “Kenan chuckled and Ethan shot him a glare before passing him to enter."You do realize your nearly thirty so I expect you to be somewhat mature about this, right? "Kenan shook his head and right when Ethan left a smirk formed on his lips."You’re not dropping the subject, are you? "He chuckled and shook his head. "Good to know.""Oh, my goodness it's so good to see you after all this time River. “Mary laughed and took me into her embrace. "When are you going to find out the genders?""Today actually our appointment is at four thirty. "I smiled and she did as well."Don't forget to inform me way before mother or anyone else alright. "I shook my head trying not to laugh because that's the same exact sentence Angelina said."I heard that you know." Angelina said wal
#Chapter61River's P.O.V"Diana, you have to stop," A familiar masculine voice said from behind me and I turned my head slightly to lock eyes with Ethan.Ryan arrived shortly after him but all I could focus on is whether or not I was going to make it out alive, if we were all going to make it out alive."It's too late for that Ethan. You're not mine anymore and the only way I can make you mine again is to get rid of the problem." Tears found their way down her cheeks as she pointed the gun towards my heart.I closed my eyes from all the fear that consumed me and sooner than later a loud gun shot was heard but I didn't feel anything. I was still standing unless it wasn't me.My eyes flew open to find Ethan lying on the ground covered in blood.Tears began to stream down my face like a waterfall," No no no no, please Ethan wake up. You can't do this to me. "I yelled running my hands through his hair."I’m on it." Ryan assured me taking out his phone.He groaned and his eyes flut
#Chapter60River's P.O.VMy heart beat accelerated as I felt the gun touch my head. My palms were sweaty and my whole body was shaking but I was determined on not crying for help.The only thing that crossed my mind the whole time, were my babies. There the only thing that matters at the moment.There the reason why I was staying strong. I didn't want her to believe I had a weakness."You will pay for everything you have done." Diana hissed, which caused chills to go down my spine. I was trying really hard to quiver but I was failing miserably.I couldn't hold back any more shriek escaped my lips "Diana please. You wouldn't only be killing me. You would be killing my children." It came out as a beg but to be honest I didn't believe it would do me any good. I knew she had a heart made of stone but deep down I wanted to believe she would feel for me since after all we shared similar DNA.She gritted on her teeth and tugged at my hair with force," Shut the hell up I don't want to h
#Chapter59Ethan's P.O.V"What if I..."she sighed and I could since a little fear in her voice."Get arrested. Don't worry there are some strings I could pull to get you out of the mess. I mean sure you will end up working for police for a short term but you won't enter jail." I replied with as much confidence I could pull off."Ok I will do it." She replied back and her tone had more fear than before. I felt a sense of relief wash over my shoulders as I closed the phone and handed it to Fatima.Thirty Minutes later Diana came back with dozens of bags filled with clothing and a smile from ear to ear."Ethan come see your clothes." She commanded with her hand and I couldn't help but feel disgusted of everything but disgusted with of her mostly. I quickly walked up to her to find and she handed me a pink top.I threw it back at her, “You know I don't wear pink. “I snapped and her smile became even bigger as she handed me a purple shirt and I threw it back, “I don't wear purple. “A
#Chapter58River's P.O.V"No, I'm going with you." I replied firmly and he gave me a death killing look that would have someone burry their selves six feet under but I was planning on getting my way so I tried to ignore the look.His jaw clenched, "River your pregnant. How are you supposed to go?" He argued and I rolled my eyes he was acting like an idiot."Exactly I'm pregnant, not disabled." I retorted and this time he rolled his eyes."Ok fine but you stay by my side the whole time and if you leave my side, I will find you. Then I will tie you up so you can't move." He warned and I nodded my head." There coming in just a bit.""Ok I'm going to talk to my mom. "I announced and he nodded his head sitting on the sofa. I walked outside to find her sitting on a bench so I took a seat next to her." Mom we need to talk."She nodded her head, "May I ask why your still with Ethan? "I squinted my eyes shut and turned the other direction.I turned her way to state the obvious, "Because
#Chapter57Diana's P.O.VAfter what happened I didn't want Ethan to leave me. I couldn't bare the thought of him leaving me. I missed him.When I found out about the accident from Emma, I paid a doctor to switch the DNA Results so it looked Ethan was dead not Robert. This was the only way River wouldn't get in the way of our happiness. I called a very known and great doctors so they could take care of Ethan's condition.It has been nearly four weeks and he's still laying there on the bed like a dead person. I was sitting in a chair at Ethan's bed side waiting for Dr. Stark to confirm Ethan's condition at the moment."Mr. Scott had a couple wounds on his chest, and his head was bleeding. At the hospital they stitched up the wounds and did all the appropriate test to prove there is no brain damage or any damage in the body. I am just waiting for him to awake so I can do some final test." Dr. Stark said all this with confidence which made me have high hopes of him waking up real soon
#Chapter56River's P.O.VI couldn't believe what the police officer was telling me. He was just here less than three hours ago. I should have made him stay maybe we wouldn't be in this position but something deep within me choose not to believe this.I went to the hospital in high hopes of it not being Ethan's body but due to the burned face it wasn't clear. I couldn't accept the fact of losing him not now not ever.Countless tears were rolling down my cheek as I stood outside on the highest floor of the hospital. This couldn't happen. I didn't want to be separated from him. How could he leave me? He promised he wouldn't.While staring at the ground from what seemed really high. I no doubt wanted to jump and be done with life here. I was breaking from the inside. My heart was tearing to shreds. At least we would be together.But what about Nate?He would be an orphan.Why does he deserve this?Why do I deserve this?"Oh my God River what are you doing?" A familiar voice said