#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
#Chapter42River's P.O.V"Men will sleep around with whatever slut in their way but in the end, they return to their wives. “A female voice hissed right over my shoulder and I quickly turned to see Angelina standing before me with a smirk plastered on her face.I wanted to reply to her cruelty but deep down I was being ripped to shreds because I knew, part of her segment had some truth in it.I handed her the teddy bear and quickly walked out of the hospital barely containing myself as I sat on the bench trying to catch my breath.I knew it was my fault, all my fault that they aren't a family now but I wanted him.I still loved him, I always loved him better yet I never stopped loving him despite all the cruel accusations that came from his mouth.I'm so stupid, how could I let something like this get past me.All my thoughts were overpowering my feelings and before I knew I tear fell on my check along with many more."Are you ok? " A deep tone consoled and I quickly looked up
#Chapter43River's P.O.V"Who's the baby daddy?" I sighed crossing my arms." Don't tell me its Michael? “I whispered as she looked up at me with widened eyes."No no, it's not Michael I haven't slept with Michael in over 4 months. She admitted bringing her gaze to the Brazilian tiled floors." You remember that night we went to the bar and you left early I ah sort of got drunk and....."She trailed off moving her hands to explain and this time my eyes went up from shock."No, you didn't, did you, Vi, you slept with a complete stranger, for goodness’ sake how old are you?" I ran my hand through my hair from frustration as she looked up saddened."Michael told me he wanted to leave me after Jacobs party and I was upset at how he can throw a seven-year relationship in the trash....."She trailed beginning to tear up as I glanced at her with sympathy.Not that I wanted to.The bitch in me wanted to tell her to women up but for some reason, I didn't."Do you know his name?" I took a se
#Chapter44River's P.O.V"Ethan move out of my way I don't have time to argue with you." I folded my arms glaring at him and the anger gushing from his eyes was surreal.Oh lord, that didn't indicate he was going to make peace better yet let the situation pass."Ok, that's how you want it." He furrowed his eyebrows walking through the door, and my eyes widened at what could possibly be his next move.I hastily walked out of the bathroom bracing myself at what could be next."Ethan no." I blurted as he was making his way to the table Ryan was sitting at.Ryan turned his head in our direction to see a raging Ethan with a balled-up fist and me shaking my head endlessly with widened eyes and he blinked shaking his head to assure me everything is fine."Ethan my friend long time, no see bud how are you doing? "He chuckled to lighten the mood but I could see how nervous he really was as Ethan cackled to his core than through a punch directly at his jaw causing him to stumble to the g
#Chapter45Violets P.O.VShe glanced up one more time giving me a smug look and finally replied," He's not here." I smiled even though she was being a complete bitch by clearly lying."You don't understand I need to see him please. "I asserted, raking a hand through my wavy brown hair and this time she did not bother to glance at me as the phone rang and she was quick to answer.She was whispering so I barely heard but I definitely heard the phrase quote on quote," Yes Mr. Price."That little ohhh I just want to choke her but you know I'm restraining my myself so the father of my child doesn't think I'm a psycho and then decide to take away my child.So, I took a deep breath."I need to see him," I demanded loudly while glaring directly into her raging eyes.She acted as if I was going to snatch the man right from under her arms."But sir she doesn't have an-"I'm guessing she was cut off. "You can go in. " She said, putting down the phone then smacking her lips.I opened the
#Chapter46River's P.O.VFor some reason when you’re in the arms of a loved one you want everything to stop there or for everything to slow down even if it's just for a minute or a millisecond.Time makes us older, more mature, wrinkly, unbearable and it even causes death so why not live by the moment.Having death in our mindset makes us take risks, make rash decisions or even reevaluate our lives.Being in the arms of Ethan and having Nate laying there next to me makes me want to protect what we have for the life of me.A knock on the door pulls me from my trance of thoughts and has me standing up on my bed just to get by the two that are very attached to the bed.I walk to the entrance of the house and swing the door open to my surprise find my mother and Aiden standing there."Mom you could have called and told me you were coming. "I forced a smile trying to be as polite as possible but then again trying to get her out of my house so she wouldn't see Ethan. "I wanted to see
#Chapter47River's P.O.VI took a glance at Violet across the dining room table but luckily, she didn't notice. Every time I would look up, she had her phone on with a childish grin plastered across her face and an occasional laugh.She was hiding something I knew that for sure how I was going to get it out of her well that was the tricky part and it did not just begin today it’s been occurring for the last century. Which was annoying me she barely talked to me anymore."Vi, um who are you sexting?" She frowned and her eyes narrowed from the phone and in my direction."You’re so lucky the kids are not in the room at this very moment or I would have beat you to a pulp." She pretended to be angry but I could see the smirk hidden under that expression."Oh, I'm so scared what could you possibly do in your condition? "I lightly chuckled and she gaped in shock."You did not just insult me!"I snorted, " News flash baby I just did!""He's coming. "She simpered, winking and then taki
#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