#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
#Chapter35Rivers P.O.VI quickly backed away wiping my tears and looked at Ethan. “I’m so sorry that was not professional at all I have no idea what got into me. “I explained, scratching the top of my scalp in embarrassment.“No no no no I am the one who should be sorry after all I was the one who caused the tears on your face, “he said, with slight anger in his voice and I nodded at the pure truth.“You can swing by today meet with him, talk to him, get to know him maybe even play with him I advised my friend she is a therapist and she said to take it slow but if he shows positive signs, and nothing goes wrong we can tell him your his father in about a week. “I smiled assuringly and he gave me a puzzled look.“What do you mean something goes wrong. “He asked, closing his arms his muscles tensing.“Oh no no no I do not mean between us or anyone else interference, what I meant was that Nate is a really intelligent kid and can pick up things quickly so he can probably put the puzz
#Chapter36River’s P.O.VMy eyes met her eyes with fear pouring down every inch of my body yet I was ready to face her. I was ready to face the terrible things that could possibly come from her deadly mouth even though she might hurt me.“What do you want Angelina? “I asked, directly so I can take her shit and dump it over the fire with a smirk on my face.She looked down at Nathan than back up at me with shock a coming to face.“I ahhhhh.... “She trailed off looking at Nate for a while longer than finally began. “We need to talk? “She exclaimed, clutching her bag so tight it made her veins pulse out.“Ok, “I replied sternly and her eyes drifted off gazing at the inside of my home, making me sigh because I was too nice to people of her kind.“You can come in but Ethan’s coming soon and I am pretty sure he would not approve of you being here. “I explained moving out of the doorway as her eyes widened. Nate hun go inside I need to talk to the lady. “I said as he shook his head in
#Chapter37River’s P.O.VI closed my eyes and took a deep breathe not wanting to answer his question but then again, I did not want to lie to him.He deserved to know the truth but a fear of mine kept me from revealing it. I wasn’t sure Ethan planned on hurting Nate anytime soon and that’s what left a lump in my throat.It scared me drastically but I knew sooner or later I had to tell him and now that the opportunity came, I had no right to be selfish by keeping this away from him.I took a deep breath and finally said, “Yes, honey Ethan is your father.”The words escaped my mouth quickly yet there was no change in Nate’s expression as Ethan gazed at him with a smile.We stood there in uncomfortable silence waiting for Nate’s reaction but there was nothing, he was taking it better than we all accepted.After about thirty minutes, I felt it was indeed time to break the silence.“So, do you guys want to go out or stay in and order take out? “I asked, as casual as possible and to
#Chapter38River’s P.O.V“Um... I gladly would have never interrupted this fine moment but you know the doorbell is ringing and you got mad last time I opened it without your permission. “Nate laughed awkwardly and I quickly pulled away from Ethan’s grip without taking a second to look at the expression on his face, walking towards the door.I opened the door looking at directly ahead but there was no sight of anyone so I decided to close the door and midway I heard a bark causing me to jump.I narrowed my gaze to find a golden retriever pup laying on our green doormat and before I knew it Nate was in front of me holding the dog.“Please, Mom can we keep it!!!!“Nate exclaimed petting the pup and I simply smiled.This was probably Ethan’s doing but I decided to act oblivious to the fact.Ever since I was little, I loved dogs but despised cats. I always felt like they had the devil hidden within them and found no reason what so ever to like them.“You know puppies are a lot of re
#Chapter39River’s POV“Ethan no we can’t,” I said, looking directly ahead and he simply looked up with a smirk forming on his face.“I was just kissing you but if you want, we can always do more. “He replied in a snazzy tone and I rolled my eyes at how childish he was being.“Are you joking?” I asked in a rhetorical manner and he shook his head.“When do I ever joke, especially when it comes to you? “He asked in a smug tone.This was one of the reasons I did not want him to stay over.He always found a way to charm his way through things.It was rather sickening and frustrating so I decided to set him straight in hope of nothing going wrong or I would just run for my life in hope of him never catching me.“Well, um, Ethan goodnight.” I made sure I had enough space to run and so I made the move but to my displeasure, he gripped my hips pinning me in place without any way to exit.“You can’t leave now.” He demanded to create a wave with his eyebrows and I furrowed my eyebrows
#Chapter40River’s P.O.V“You’re joking right, you’ve got to be joking. Yeah, it’s a definite joke or I would have known. “I mumbled and he chuckled resting his hand on his face.“I’m not joking. “He assured with a stern face and I gave him a smug look.“Were waiting for the actual owner now go away Ethan... wait aren’t you supposed to be in Vancouver? What are you doing here?” I continued to argue as he sat there staring at me.“No, I am the owner of the hotel and I will prove it to you, “he said slowly and I rolled my eyes. “What’s the name of our son-”“Wait what so you two uh mmmm.....Ethan Scott is the father of your child?“ Serenity asked with her eyes widening bigger than ever to this realization and I nodded.“ How come I never knew?”“When we became friends, Ethan was out of my life and I wish from now on I could see his face as little as possible but for some darn reason God is not making that possible,” I admitted shaking my head.“Well, you never told me the father o
#Chapter41River's P.O.VI awoke with the sun shining brightly on my face and for some stupid reason there was an idiotic smile plastered on my face, that, of course, was before I saw a bunch of missed calls on my phone mostly from the company, and three from Nate.I called Nate first and he picked up quickly, surprisingly."Hello baby is everything alright," I asked with a concerned tone and I could hear him release a breath of frustration."Yeah, Mom everything is good I just wanted to check up on you. "He beamed, causing my once unformed smile to return." You’re coming back, tonight, right? "He asked and I heard a bunch of loud rummaging before the bathroom door opened and with Ethan walking out in just a white towel around his waist revealing his muscular and toned chest.I was speechless for a good five minutes, as I tried to look the opposite direction so my heated checks won't reveal their selves.Wait what happened last night?I don't recall Ethan being in the same room
#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