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**Nico POV**

When I hear his name, a lot of thoughts go through my mind. The news that he actually terminated his contract with me so suddenly only served to tell me that he actually has something to do with Jasmine. I can't think of another reason why he would do that, and it makes me more certain of my conjecture that he has some history with her that I need to know about.

"Did he give a reason?" I asked, with a frown on my face. I wanted to make sure that I knew everything about this matter. As long as he didn't have a solid reason, then it would be final confirmation that it's because of her. And if it's actually because of her, then I would really have to think about how to deal with him.

"No reason at all," he says from the other end of the line. I can tell that he's telling the truth just by the tone of his voice. Plus, there's actually no reason for him to lie to me, so I decide that the man needed to be dealt with.

"Thank you very much," I say. "If anything like this happens
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  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    46

    Nico's POV"I wanted us to watch a movie together and have a good time," she says, finally, leaving me dumbstruck. To think that this is actually the reason why she spent so much time and effort getting me to come here. What did she suddenly take me for?"I'm sorry, but I'm very busy," I say, trying to be as polite as I could right now. I'm on edge with a lot of things on my mind, and the last thing I can think of right now is a movie.She looks at me for a couple of seconds, probably looking for something out of place in my character. Today, I say nothing, knowing that with the kind of relationship we've had previously—the strictly respectful relationship—there wasn't anything she could actually pick up as wrong with me now. It made me very happy that she didn’t love me in the first place, because if that were the case, I would be in a lot of trouble now."Something is wrong with you," she says suddenly, making me completely shocked. I am pretty sure the thoughts in my mind can't sho

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-27
  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    47

    Jasmine's POVI'm very lucky that I came back to my senses quickly enough. Honestly, I don't really know what got over me, and I would like to blame it on the drinks. But for me to kiss him like that, when I didn't want anything to do with him, when I still don't, is completely ridiculous.I pull away as much as I could, even as my body wanted something exactly opposite from what I was doing. I make sure that I don't give him much space with me like before, though it's very difficult since I feel the urge just as strongly as he did.He offers to take me somewhere, and I make sure to ask him the exact location. I'm not going to his place, not now, even if he offers me a huge sum of money. I already know that he's married, and that's enough reason. I don't want any trouble. Plus, I'm not quite sure about him yet and don't know his personality. It's best for me to steer clear until I have a clear grasp of what he's capable of and what his intentions for me are.Surprisingly, he wants to

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-27
  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    48

    Nico's POVI look down at the carpet in front of me as if it's the person who offended me. Simply put, I'm completely outraged—mad at the audacity he used to speak to me in such a manner just yesterday. I can't stop thinking about it. It's unbelievable for him to actually come to my house and say what he did.The scene replays in my head over and over again, like it has been doing for a long time even after he left. It's annoying, but I let it happen, either because I want myself to be a little more angry at the situation, or I just want to understand what happened a little better."You have to get a son with her," he had said, the words ringing over and over in my mind like a damned curse. It's about the last thing I want to hear, especially now that I'm even less interested in Camila than I had been already. I'm still surprised at the response I gave him then—completely compliant, as if I'm afraid of what he might do to me. Maybe I just didn't want to fall out with him totally. I st

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-27
  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    49

    Nico's POVI end the call finally, glad to stop talking with him. Towards the end of his conversation, his voice had become light and friendly, just as it had been in the beginning. It almost made it seem as if we hadn't been quarreling with each other just a moment ago. I know that this kind of person is one of the most dangerous, because I have worked with them before in the mafia and I have the scars to show for it. I call them double-faced because one moment they are your friend, and the next they threaten you or fight you. If you're not lucky, you can even get killed.I shake my head, pushing all the warnings he had given me out of it entirely. I'm not a person to live in fear, and definitely not a person to act on threats. No, I'm much more powerful than that and therefore I don't really care. I'm going to do what I want to do. If there's any reaction I'm going to have to what he said just now, it would be going back into my study and making a very solid plan on how to go about

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-27
  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    50

    Nico's POVIt doesn’t take me long to pinpoint her location. I use my car for a moment before coming out of it and deciding to come personally to find out exactly what is going on. She’s walking briskly, like she has some place to be at this very point in time, but I really thought that she didn’t. After all, this is her only job now, and she’s acting nonchalant about losing it.Maybe she actually knows I’m coming to bring her back, I think to myself, not knowing how that is even possible but knowing there is a small chance that she actually feels it somewhere. I make up my mind to ask her about this later and get an honest response. If I come to the conclusion that she knew I was coming right now, it would be yet another proof that she has the mating bond. Though I don’t think she’s going to like it at all or believe it.I finally get to her, but I move silently in order to catch her unprepared. I’m able to do this as the werewolf that I am, and I’m very happy when I actually succeed

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-03
  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    51

    Nico's POVAs we shake hands cordially, I can't help but feel a certain longing within me. I want much more than a handshake, something more intimate than that, but I don't know how to ask her. I don't know if it's time. The memory of our time together in the restaurant still comes to me, and I'm constantly reminded of how close we had been together then before... Well, I'm not quite sure who ruined it."You can let go now," she says with a strange smile on her face. I freeze immediately, realizing that I have been holding on to her hand for about an entire 30 seconds now. I feel embarrassed to a very large extent, but I don't want it to show. Luckily, the composure that is always on my face is still there, so I reckon I can take care of this situation with ease.When I realize that I'm still holding on to her hand for about 5 seconds after what she said, I withdraw a little awkwardly. There's no way I can handle the situation without looking strange anymore. The chance I had to do th

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-03
  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    52

    Jasmine's POVI'm on my way home, but I decide to stop at a restaurant because I'm hungry. It feels good to have my job back and also to have the assurance that I'm not going to lose it again for such an easy reason anymore. I know that he's not going to let it, and it gives me a sense of confidence and security. Something tells me that sense of security would be a lot more if I let him have his way with me, but I'm too afraid. I'm too afraid of what might be.I'm surprised to see him at a table in the restaurant. He's checking his phone for something, which means he probably hasn't seen me yet. I don't know what comes into me, but I find myself walking in his direction. It's probably none of my business, and I shouldn't go up to him since I obviously don't want anything to do with him, but I do it anyway.He's completely surprised to see me, or at least that's what it looks like as he shifts a little uncomfortably. Once again, I feel a little amazed that he's actually nervous. He see

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-03
  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    53

    Nico's POVOnce she says the word, I feel my heart stop beating for a split second. We stare at each other. A part of me reminds me that I have to say something and melt the growing awkward air that is between us, but somehow it takes a longer time to process the new information than I imagined. What is wrong with me? I mean, I always knew that the kid was mine, didn't I? Right from the time I cast my eyes on him in her apartment in Little Italy, something clicked between the both of us. But even at that, as much as I wanted to be certain at that time, there was always an iota of doubt left to be cleared in my head. And now, hearing it from her own lips, that made it a thousand times more real.He was mine. The kid was mine. I didn't know what to think; a greater part of me is overjoyed, yes. And somehow I want to make Jasmine mine all over again, to make up for all the lost time. The heir of a powerful mafia definitely deserved special treatment, especially when the heir was mine.

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-05

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  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    110

    Jasmine's POV I haven't seen Nico around since he left my office two weeks ago. I'm glad he's keeping his distance, just as I requested. I should feel good, right? Yes, I do, of course. Well, I don't really know how I feel right now.As for my work in the company, I still hear some comments when I pass by the hallway leading to my office. Most of the staff avoid me. I don't know if it's fear or something else. I really don't care.But surprisingly, while I was eating lunch in the cafeteria a week ago, a tall, slender lady walked up to my table."Hi, do you mind if I share your table?" she asked."No, I don't. Please sit," I replied."I see you're having my favorite right there, huh?" the lady said, gesturing to my food.I looked at my food. It was just a pickled ham sandwich and iced tea. "It's my favorite as well," I said.I wondered who this strange lady was. I didn't think I had seen her around."Don't give me that creepy look," she laughed.Shit, I thought it wasn't obvious."I'm

  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    109

    Nico's POV "Jasmine was on her way to the penthouse. How could she have gotten a hold of that place? Or did you tell her about it?", he asked."I haven't said anything about the penthouse to her""Okay, that settles it. So where did she get the information?"."I'm yet to ask her. I doubt she would even tell me". I adjust my neck tie. "Leave that to me then, but all of this couldn't have been a coincidence: going to the penthouse, traffic, a dark alley, a murder scene. It was a well-planned scheme to get her to witness that murder. And then again, the body could have been disposed of without Jasmine having to come across it. All mafia know how to do a clean job. No one wants to get involved with the police. So I suppose they weren't smart when they left the body there, making it look like a well-intended murder".That's a point I didn't consider. The job they did was messy. It should have been a very quiet one, not one to raise suspicions."Look into Richard. He was the one who drove

  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    108

    Nico's POVI stood by as I watched her car driving away. When I could no longer see her car, I returned my focus to Richard. I took slow, dangerous steps toward him. He moved back in fear. I'm sure the look on my face wasn't welcoming at all.What was it she said again? "Go get the recording from Richard.""Hand me the recording, Richard," I said."I'm sorry, sir. I should have—""Hand me the recording, Richard. I don't want to hear any of your apologies," I cut him off.He dipped his hand into his pocket, brought out a phone, and started tapping on it. I was getting impatient already, tapping my foot on the ground."Here, sir," he held out the phone, and voices started talking.So this was enough for Jasmine to believe I committed the murder? I laughed. I can't believe this."How did you get your hands on this, and how did this even happen?" I barked.He bowed his head."You have a minute to start talking, or you'll be gone."So Chad was murdered and dumped on the side of the road, a

  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    107

    Nico's PovI was already on the highway. It was pretty early, so there was no traffic, giving me a smooth ride. I was humming as I drove. I was excited. I’d be dropping Michael at school again today, and Jasmine had agreed to let me take care of him with her. "He's your son," she had said. A smile broke out on my lips.I arrived at my destination, drove into the driveway, parked my car, and stepped out. I knocked gently twice on the door and waited for Jasmine to unlock it. Someone was at the door. I readjusted my shirt, even though it already looked good. The door creaked open, and it wasn’t Jasmine. I was a little disappointed."Hi, Isabella.""Good morning, Nico. Please come in.""Thank you. What about Jasmine?" I asked as we moved past the hallway."She's not down yet. I'm sure she's getting ready," she replied."And Michael?""I was about to bring him down for breakfast. Give me a minute," she said, taking the stairs. "Please make yourself comfortable," she said over her shoulder

  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    106

    Nico's POVI just wanted to have some drinks with the guys. It's been quite a while since we gathered around to have some bottles of drinks.Is this the right time to drink? Fabio is at it again. There's an issue in the company, Marcus is acting up, and there are Carmilia's brothers too. He's nagging too much at this point. Don't you think you should settle down and clear your head? I'll set all that straight. What's the harm in having a little bit of fun? Come with me. I was already on my feet.The penthouse was designed for meetings with my gang members, so it's quite spacious. Most of them hang out here all the time, and it's safe as well. There are standby guards, maids, and chefs who do the cleaning and cooking. I arrived at the bar and sat on the first stool I saw there. It didn't take long for Fabio to throw himself next to me, frowning as though I stole his candy. I chuckled. He was uptight."Loosen up, Fabio. Nothing's gonna go wrong tonight," or so I thought.One of the guys

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    JASMINE'S POVThe sun's rays, trying hard to burst into the room, signified it was morning already. That was quick. I should shower and prepare so I can drop Michael off at school before heading to work.I chose to wear a black gown today. The color was a deep, rich black that seemed to absorb the light around it. It fell just above the knee, creating a modest yet stylish silhouette. The skirt was A-line, with a subtle flare that made movement easy.I sat to do a little bit of makeup, to cover any patches that could still be on my face. I applied my lip gloss before slipping into a pair of silver heels. They weren't too high to make me uncomfortable. Taking a final look at my reflection in the mirror, my hand traced the delicate, hand-beaded embroidery that adorned the neckline. It was beautiful.As I stepped out of my room, I wanted to check on Mike to see if Isabella was done getting him ready, but I stopped when I heard his laughter from downstairs. A smile appeared on my lips, but

  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    104

    Jasmine's POVI turned swiftly to see Isabella. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. "What the hell, why...why do you look this way? What happened? Are you hurt?" she bombarded me with questions."Keep it low, Bella. It's a complicated matter. I'll freshen up, then I'll explain everything to you. Where's Michael? I don't see him anywhere.""He's taking a nap," she replied."I should go now," I said, rushing into the bathroom as soon as I arrived in my room. I scrubbed my hands in the washbasin, applying as much soap as I could so the blood would come off. It did come off, but I couldn't erase the blood from my mind. This was Chad's blood. I kept scrubbing; I might even sustain an injury if I kept this up, but what could I do now? Chad was dead, and I felt responsible for it.My legs gave in as I sat on the ground, and tears started falling from my eyes on their own accord. "Nico went too far this time," I thought. "It's all becoming clear now. The rage in his eyes when he h

  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    103

    JASMINE'S POVThe traffic was taking longer than expected; the clock was ticking. What if I didn't get there in time to stop Nico? No, I couldn't let this happen. With each passing second, I felt my heart was about to explode. "Okay, I'm done playing cool, Richard. Please go ahead and take the shorter route. I promise to talk to Nico about it.""But, ma'am, he strictly warned me about this, and you might be in danger. I can't risk that.""Okay, fine. I'll play my last card. I think Nico is about to do something crazy, and if I don't get there in time, there'll be huge consequences. Just consider this an emergency. I tried to convince him."He released a sigh, finally giving in. "There's a road ahead. I'll just use it."I looked out of the car, and, truly, he was right. We just had to get past the traffic a little bit. Richard made a turn, and the road was free of other vehicles, but it looked a bit creepy. The only light was the one at the beginning of the road, and since then, we had

  • Pregnant After A One Night Stand    102

    Chad's POV He doesn't reply to me immediately but instead passes across some coded message to the rest of the men, and they take their sweet time circling us, forming a tight barricade around the car. I clench my fist, knowing that this situation is one that I won't be able to get out of easily.What do you want from me? I say, trying for another approach."You're asking unnecessary questions, man," the masked man says in a gruff voice. He raises his weapon, pointing the gun directly at my head. Anything that makes him pull the trigger at this point leaves me completely dead. The reality is enough to bring shivers down my spine. I purse my lip, thinking desperately for any means of escape. What is happening? My mind keeps on turning up completely blank, and honestly, it leaves me very much frustrated. What do you want from me? I find myself asking at this point. All I'm doing is trying to get the conversation going and stall him for as long as I can while waiting not so patientl

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