Nina's POV
My eyes became glassy with tears but I chose not to cry. Crying was for the weak girls who didn't understand the term strong. Yes, he cheated but that didn't mean it was the end of the world. In the first place, why was I with him? It can't be the s-x...Trust me it was bland and boring. Oooh yeah! He helped me so much when I began my part job while still in University and this is a major boost to my career and that made me feel indebted and blindly in love with him.
To make things worst, my Red coloured not so big Sedan car broke down just two blocks away from his house. Pride won't let me go back and ask for him and it's night already. Of all places my car broke down in this silent neighbourhood, everyone is always in his house minding his business, most cans here are ordered. I scratch my hair in annoyance, my phone was still at Lucy's.
I walked down the Lucero Estate street having all sorts of crazy ideas in my mind Was I the only one in love? For how long have they been dating??? I hope they both get struck by lightning, I hope he grows fat. l hope his d-ck falls on. One moment I was walking listening to heartbreak songs and the next I was lying in a puddle of mud.
"Oooh, sh-t..." I swallowed my other words after seeing the perfect being take off his helmet and shook his tousled dark hair which was thick and lustrous to its perfect messy shape. He had an almost symmetrical face, smooth, spade-shaped beard, natural warm undertone skin and to add it up those midnight hazel eyes
Like have I have never met a handsome guy with hazel eyes before? Drolling, the night could not hide his beauty.
"Hey," I sent him a weak smile.
"Would you care to stand up? I want to know if you are hurt..." He rudely replied with rather sweet voice instead of the baritone voice I was already imagining in my head.
"You should help me up. You are the one who threw me here..."
"Young girl, that's what you get for being absent-minded on the road...So are you hurt?"
"Why do you care?" I managed to stand on my feet.
"Because you middle-class people love to be dramatic. One moment you are okay and the other you are busy looking for me claiming I broke your bones..."
In a spur, I hated that handsome man. He was a product of the devil and the angel In a spur, I hated that handsome man He was a product of the devil and the angel of death herself. Such arrogance.
"Don't worry, this one doesn't bother arrogant men..." I tried wiping the mud off my stylish little black dress with nude pantyhose and black booties but all in vain...
"Okay", He wore his helmet and got back on his bike but I wasn't ready to let him go that easily after calling me middle class and a girl!.
I began collecting the mud and hitting him...
"How am I supposed to get home all muddy, How will I walk down the streets looking like the ghost of an old wicked queen?"
"You are crazy, stop! Are you being serious?"He cried out walking towards me He took his helmet off again
"Do you know who l am?"
"Do you know the hell of a day I have had?"
"How dare you hit me with that disgusting mud"
"How dare he cheat on me?"
"What are you even talking about?"
"Why did you throw me in that puddle of mud? Did Frank send you to rub it in?
"You are really crazy. Are you sure you don't have a borderline disorder?" He began shaking me while my eyes were focused on those perfect lips which were ripe for kissing.
"Do crazy people do this?" I smiled wickedly, smearing the mud on my hand on his lips
"F-ck sh-t! What wrong with you??" He staggered back and I ran. He would have followed me if he wanted to.
I walked for a while hoping to soon get a cab that dropped me off or a nice looking Samaritan to ask for a ride or phone that was willing to carry a girl who looked like she just resurrected from horror.
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"Hey, what happened to you?" Lucy asked when I got inside the house.
"A handsome man happened..."
"Give us the juicy details. Did you get his number? Did you get his name?" The lovebirds began jumping up and down in excitement.
"He ate mud," I replied dryly and went to the guest room which is also my room when I come over.
"Are you okay?" Lucy asked throwing me my night cream when I got out of the shower
"Is it that obvious?"
"We saw it.." Williams showed me an Instagram post of Frank and his girlfriend where he claimed he was going to soon be a father.
"Okay," I said coldly and sank into bed
"You know we are here for you if you needd anything..." She assured hugging me
"Thank you and please switch off the lights on your way out." When I was sure Jane had gone, I sat upright and begun sulking about Frank. He never posted me on social media, was I a sidechick?My eyes were filled with tears the more I manage to fight them.
He wasn't worth my tears and I wasn't gonna cry. Yes my heart was shattered, my chest was heavy with sob but I wasn't gonna become a weakling. I was about to cover myself and sleep when my phone pinged with message after messages.
Albert:Hey Nina, I have some good news
Albert:Call me As soon as possible, it's urgent.
Albert:Are you asleep?
Albert:Girl this news is hot.
Albert was kinda of my manager. I didn''t pay him yet but he always found jobs for me while he insist I should not bother , he is doing this to build his portfolio before he starts a Marketing Agency.
"Hello,what' s the news " I asked with an unenthusiastic voice the moment he received the call.
"Guess what?" He screamed excitedly.
"Come out with it, I have had a rough day..."
"Carlos Valdemar wants you to be his designer for his next album which is to be launched in two months."
"Carlos Valdemar ,the same famous singer his royal highness or another Carlos?"
"The only one you know Boo, he saw you work and ordered that I find you Girl, I am happy for you."
"So when do I start?"
"Tomorrow you will go for and interview and if you pass, you will sign a contract .I am sending you the address asap please don't be late..."
"Okay.."
Distinguished Ladies and gentlemen that's what we call favour and luck... I have worked with a lot of celebrities before but Carlos Valdemar was on another level, he was the fucking Duke of Moroccan He was like a god and me working with him was a lifetime achievement... He had a twin brother who ventured more on artistry and an arrogant big brother who didn't care much about
Watch out Moroccan I am about to paint this town blue! I made a happy dance hopping off my bed all thoughts of Frank replaced with a desire to make this work and hopefully prove to my father regardless I can still work with the Royal Family and just maybe get re-owned! I laughed at my crazy thought already planning tomorrow's first impression outfits.
Nina's POV When Albert casually said he will send me the address that hunk didn't tell me he was directing me to a royal palace of all places on earth!I thought I was going to some cooperate office building or a skyscraper with glass window company but now here I am in the highly guarded beautiful rich,serene and quiet province solely meant for the palace and establishment related to the Royal Palace of Monica .The security here is a whole world of describing, right from the entrance to the province I was checked at every joint. The drive was long but smooth because there was less cars , how I wish my Car had an open hood so that I could enjoy the breath of fresh air coming from the evergreen trees, plants and flowers by the road sides. The palace was like ten old country mansion merged together that had been extended over the centuries. It now had four sides or wings as the map guide calls it ,around a central quadrangle and
Stefan's POVI was working out in the gym when i saw a familiar face walking towards the castle through the glass walls.It was that crazy girl who threw mud at me and to make it worse she smeared it on my lips.Could still feel the mud on my lips.Some people may think it's funny but to me it was horrific..She was a crazy girl and neededto be put in an asylum.I hurriedly took a shower, wore one of my best suits, assuredI looked pertect and walked majestically to my home office waiting tor her to say she wanted to see me and then I would show her her place.I waited for almost an hour but no knock no,nothing. If she wasn't coming to see me then who was she coming to see .I hope she wasn't Jaxon girlfriend because I would skin him alive for having such a
Stefan's POVI turned around and found her face, and her mouth was already waiting like a question with her cute stubborn pout. I’m not gonna make it out to be something that it wasn’t: It was perfect—Nina’s soft lips against parted willingly.She did more than just not stop me. She kissed me back with a force which I returned passionatly "pleas which stubbornly tried to muffled came out as loud moans.Did I sleep? Of course not... Every time tried closing my eyes I could see that crazy mud girl in dreams and of all things we are always either making out or having sex.I need to get laid tonight. She was taking Over my thoughts and I didn't like it one bit.As if that wasn't enough, I had alot of work at the office because yesterday I was busy thinking of ways to get back at her.No girl ever drove me nuts like that girl did.Her attitude was the gasoline, I was the matchbox and very time we collide it's all fire.I was
Stefan's POVI was restless and could not wait for Roman to meet the crazy mud girl since I knew afterr the meet up he would hate her as much as I did.But I will never let my emotions show, I was trained right from a young age to always keep them at bay."Let's see if you will have the same opinion about her when you meet her" I got out of the car before the driver could get the door for me."Come on you acting crazy" Roman commented as we walked inside the house..."Hey, where is the new fashion designer?" asked the maid who was dusting off thep aintings."She is at the kitchen with Prince Lucas" She stammered head bent and bowing."Okay, get back to what you were doing" I. hurriedly walked into the kitchen, Roman far behind me walking majestically not even trying to catch up with my fast pace."Come on Brother, she is just another gir
Nina's POVI know you all think when I called Prince Stefan Valdemar a driver that I didn't know he was actually the billionaire Prince of Monaco.He looked like the boss, from his expensive Italian suit, his shoes, the watch and the similarity features between him and the twins. I didn't know he was a prince that night on the power bike.He was rarely on social media. Only the twins are popular because Carlos happens to the small country's sweetheart with his beautiful RandB songs. While Lucas on the other hand was good with Arts. An added advantage to their success was their royalty but Stefan is a total different case not seen on social media or just any gathering and honestly I doubt if he has any talent apart from looking dropping hot and sexy all the damn time. Thanks to his Arrogance it's hard to get turned on for him.l just wanted to put him into his place. I could see Lucas and Alia signalling me to shut up but
Nina's POVFinally the fashion show was here... Yeah I was excited but not as much as Natalie who couldn't stop talking about it.We meet at my house where we got ready before contacting our rented Limo ride to Romacia Luxiare Ballroom where the fashion show was been held.Alia decided to go with a simple look: An off shoulder jumpsuit with sequin floral but me on the other hand wore the dress that I had designed for my graduation afterparty which sadly didn't happen.. It was a dress that was made with shimmering metallic crepe that shone under the light... It had a deep V-neck bodice that as captivating and thin spaghetti lines that crossed over my open back gathering at the banded natural waistline. . It also had a translucent overlay on the A-line skirt that allowed a peek at the coordinating lining with side slits.It was radiantly elegant..."You look gorgeous Nina.." Lucy turned me around to h
Nina's POVFate!Fate!Fate!Who did I offend?Why did I have to fall on this guy's arms? You know l can't stand him or even like him as a human being... Fate you are a disappointment."If you don't know how to walk in heels, don't wear them" He teased"I am sure you tripped me" I raged"I rather kiss all the girls in this room than even hold you" He said coldly"Then why did you hold me?" I glared at him angrily.I was losing patience with this man.Off late the only agenda he had in life was to belittle me or make my life horrible. A crowned Prince and a respected CEO like him going aroun making an innocent girl's life a nightmare,What a loser."Do you want me to drop you?" He asked softly and like a fool I nodded"I rather fall than be in your arms..." And the arrogant man dropped me acting like nothing had happened.
Chapter TenNina's POV"So you wanna talk?" I lashed out."It's not like...""Not like what, you went behind my back and impregnated another girl..Only fools do that."Can I speak?""If you are here to say sorry, dude just turn around and walk away.This girl ain't gonna forgive you" I breathe out feeling good saying those mean words."You played with my feelings and for that am never going to torgive you"All this while he didn't look. moved, there wasn't arny tiny bit of remorse on his face... It seemed like I was an angry girl talking to a statue."Are you done"
Chapter Eight SixNina's POV13 years later.I tried to get out of bed when Prince Stefan held my hand."Where are you going so early in the morning?" He pulled me back to bed and wrapped his arm around my waist."You know I have missed being so closed to you.We are both busy with work and I barely even hold you like this anymore." He rested his head on my back.Prince Stefan should understand that for the past thirteen years, things have changed.We have a teenage boy and an eight year old who thinks is a princess."Prince Stefan, it's Saturday and Ethan will soon wake up very hungry." I dropped his hand from my waist and quickly got out of bed but he jumped out of bed and stood Infront of me."Ethan can wait.All I want is to hold my wife for some few minutes.I miss kissing these lips, I don't know even how they taste anymore." He begun c*ressing my lips.""Prince Stefan please not now." I stammered but he didn't listen.He held me
Chapter Eighty FiveNina's POVFinally the D-day was here.I was excited that Stefan gets to finally perform the rites required but I was also anxious.He is unfamiliar with our traditions, what if he messes up? Dear God,help that stubborn man to do things right.I was so lost in thoughts when I heard Ethan cry.I rushed out of my room like a mad woman and found his lip bleeding.My poor baby.He was rubbing his eyes with the back of his hands wearing a sad face.Only heavens can explain the pain a mother feels when she sees her baby in pain.The moment he saw me, he ran to me."Mama?" He wrapped his hands around my legs."What's wrong baby?" I picked him up."Mama me fall." He cried out.I looked around and saw Britney agitated."What happened to him?" I raged out at her."Am sorry .I went to go for a glass of water when he fell." She stammered..I looked around and saw Britney agitated."If you can't look after Ethan, don't play with
Chapter Eighty FiveNina's POVFinally the D-day was here.I was excited that Stefan gets to finally perform the rites required but I was also anxious.He is unfamiliar with our traditions, what if he messes up? Dear God,help that stubborn man to do things right.I was so lost in thoughts when I heard Ethan cry.I rushed out of my room like a mad woman and found his lip bleeding.My poor baby.He was rubbing his eyes with the back of his hands wearing a sad face.Only heavens can explain the pain a mother feels when she sees her baby in pain.The moment he saw me, he ran to me."Mama?" He wrapped his hands around my legs."What's wrong baby?" I picked him up."Mama me fall." He cried out.I looked around and saw Britney agitated."What happened to him?" I raged out at her."Am sorry .I went to go for a glass of water when he fell." She stammered..I looked around and saw Britney agitated."If you can't look after Ethan, don't play with
Chapter Eighty FiveNina's POVFinally the D-day was here.I was excited that Stefan gets to finally perform the rites required but I was also anxious.He is unfamiliar with our traditions, what if he messes up? Dear God,help that stubborn man to do things right.I was so lost in thoughts when I heard Ethan cry.I rushed out of my room like a mad woman and found his lip bleeding.My poor baby.He was rubbing his eyes with the back of his hands wearing a sad face.Only heavens can explain the pain a mother feels when she sees her baby in pain.The moment he saw me, he ran to me."Mama?" He wrapped his hands around my legs."What's wrong baby?" I picked him up."Mama me fall." He cried out.I looked around and saw Britney agitated."What happened to him?" I raged out at her."Am sorry .I went to go for a glass of water when he fell." She stammered..I looked around and saw Britney agitated."If you can't look after Ethan, don't play with
Chapter Eighty FiveNina's POVFinally the D-day was here.I was excited that Stefan gets to finally perform the rites required but I was also anxious.He is unfamiliar with our traditions, what if he messes up? Dear God,help that stubborn man to do things right.I was so lost in thoughts when I heard Ethan cry.I rushed out of my room like a mad woman and found his lip bleeding.My poor baby.He was rubbing his eyes with the back of his hands wearing a sad face.Only heavens can explain the pain a mother feels when she sees her baby in pain.The moment he saw me, he ran to me."Mama?" He wrapped his hands around my legs."What's wrong baby?" I picked him up."Mama me fall." He cried out.I looked around and saw Britney agitated."What happened to him?" I raged out at her."Am sorry .I went to go for a glass of water when he fell." She stammered..I looked around and saw Britney agitated."If you can't look after Ethan, don't play with
Chapter Eighty FourStefan's POVI pressed my hands against the incubator glass trembling.The pain had unpleasant warmth to it.The wait of holding my son in my arms was giving me a burning pain .Tears spilled down my face as I looked at him.It was a profound deep love never to be replaced.This is the greatest love one could ever feel.He had a chest lead on his chest, a pulse oximetry on his finger, an IV on his hand and an oxygen hood placed over his head.Not for a moment did he cry, it seems he was strong as his mother."Son, I can't wait to hold you in my arms.Your mother loves you so much too.Be strong for us my baby.We love you."Nina's POVOne week laterEthan you are my sun, moon and all of my stars.Holding a baby in your arms is one of life's greatest pleasure.I wanted to drink that moment.The moment with my son, Ethan Valedram.His looks were so perfect and his smile divine.I can't believe I carried him in my arms
Chapter Eighty ThreeStefan's POVI could barely feel my fingers from the massage I was from giving Nina.It had become a habit of mine to massage and bathe her since she could barely even reach her knees. It was the much I could do for her.Her belly was growing bigger and bigger by the day.She was now seven months pregnant which was by God's grace.She has been on and off hospitals and nothing seems to change . She is more pale, more weaker but full of enthusiasm to meet her beloved son and hold him in his arms.The persisting headaches, the unbearable abdominal pains, the nausea and vomiting were nothing when it came to this fearless mother to be.Never look down on mother's my friends.But if it was possible for a man to carry a child inside him then I would have been more than willing to and take the pain from herAfter fearing God, fear mothers.They can be very dangerous and persisting when it comes to their children.
Chapter Eighty TwoNina's POVI think I was too harsh on Stefan.He was just concerned about me but I am a selfish mother.Nothing or no one will make me get rid of this baby.We have a bond and since the day he begun growing inside me we became one.I should go and talk with him softly and sweetly.I will assure him that I am okay and we can do this.Yes it becomes unbearable at times but that's the fruit of our love and we aren't giving up on it. I was about to get out of bed when I heard footsteps towards the door.That must be Stefan,even thou I wasn't angry at him anymore I won't show it .Let him suffer for a while.I pulled the bedsheet over my head and pretended to be fast asleep when I felt a soft pat on my shoulder."Go away Stefan.I said I don't want to see you. "I cussed out. There was no reply."Stefan I know you are there.Just leave or I push you out.""Excuse me madam,sir Stefan sent me to bring you some toast and baby shake."
Chapter Eighty OneNina's POVI walked into the kitchen to make some baby shake and found Carlos making his favourite chocolate milkshake."So how is the baby elephant doing?" He joked and I slapped the upside of his head."Do I look fat to you?""You said it not me." He raised his hands dramatically."Fool!!!!""I love the glow in your face.You look happy and it makes me happy.I told you he loves you."I couldn't help but blush.Was it that obvious that I was happily in love?"And thank you for being there for me.Who would have thought we would have fallen in love with different people?" I shook my head reaching out for the blender when I felt his hand on mine."Missy, I will make you the baby shark.Just sit on top of the counter and tell me anything." He wiggled his eyebrows and I shrugged. He lifted me on the counter and begun making the baby shake."So how are you right now? Do you still have those killer headache