Briana POVI stared into Noah’s angry face dumbfoundedly.He shook me slightly, snapping me back to attention."
Briana POVI bit my lip, wanting the ground to swallow me whole when I heard his explanation.I am so ashamed for putting up with so much fuss.The corners of Noah’s lips tugged into a smile. He was laughing silently at me.It reminded me of those nights when we were still married. Noah used to laugh at my expense, and I would push him hard due to my hotheadedness.‘You’re in trouble, Briana Ford!’ The nagging voice in my he
Briana POV“Mason, Mommy, and Daddy are here,” Noah assured my youngest while he held our eldest and middle child in his arms.The two were nodding their heads off.Any moment, and they were off to dreamland, except for my youngest, who had not recovered from his nightmare.Mason tilted his face up. His tears clung to his eyelashes.The sight broke my heart.“Will you sleep with me? All of you?” Mason said in his tiny voice.My body stiffened in reluctance, unwilling to accede to his request.“Please. I want to feel how it is to have all of you around me.”“We have always been around you,” I explained.“Riley, Brixx, Daddy M, Dada, Daddy F and Daddy C.” I continued while rubbing Mason’s back.
Briana POV“Why didn’t you fight back? Why did you sign the divorce without telling me about the babies?”My eyes rolled to the back of my head in annoyance.“How can you put the blame on me? You wanted the divorce. You threatened to sue me for murder if I didn't agree to your terms. Why has it become my fault now when I only wanted to protect my children from their ruthless father?” I lashed back, not understanding where we were headed with this conversation.“You could have told me about them. You could have
Briana POVThe kiss was fiery. It was cackling.Noah was a good kisser, and he knew it.He took full advantage of the knowledge while he nibbled on my lips before softly biting it.When my lips parted to let out a groan, an opportunity presented itself, allowing him to delve his tongue inside.The pad of his tongue explored the hot cavern of my mouth, making me moan in pleasure.
Briana POV“Don’t tell me you have been celibate all this time. I wouldn’t believe you. That would be the most far-fetch thing you could have come up to save your sorry a*s.”I looked at him with suspicion.What he was telling me did not add up to the Noah I married. He is insatiable with s*x.“It was the truth. Women repulsed me.” He held his palms up to compound his claim.On the other hand, I looked at him with squinted eyes, unable to believe what he was telling me.“Don’t tell me you have turned gay. Women repulsed you because you are attracted to men now.”He chuckled. “Did I kiss like I wanted a man?”That shut me up.Of course, he still kisses like a pro.His comeback
Noah POV“You looked like you had gone bankrupt. What happened?” Brent greeted me when I passed by him after crossing the street.He was standing next to a tree, and he was smoking.“None of your business,” I replied dully.Brent threw the cigarette butt and stepped on it.
Noah POVAfter Brent left, his words echoed in my mind like a broken record. I can’t seem to shake this irrational fear that crept into my heart, creating a whirlwind of emotions I could not explain.But one thing is for sure. I will do anything in my power to get my wife and kids back.I love them and will do anything to get them back.
Beth POVWhen we arrived at the underground parking, Brent helped me inside the back passenger seat, much to my confusion, but I did not say a word, thinking it was better.I need to step back a little. We agreed to give our relationship a try, but right now, I feel that the years put a huge wedge between us. I don’t know him anymore.He has become unreachable for me. Then, my confusion turned to surprise when Brent slid beside me. “Who's going to drive…” my voice trailed off when a man in a black suit took the steering wheel from Brent. “Rico will drive us,” Brent informed me, providing an answer to my unfinished question. We reached the downtown area. Rico parked the car outside a convenience store and got out. A few minutes later, he returned.Brent opened the car window and took the package Rico handed him. He opened the package and took out a bottle of water and a tablet. “What is that?” I asked, staring in distaste at the tablet in his hand. “Pain reliever. I thin
Beth POVBrent gave me a tour of his building. From time to time, I could feel the long stares. They were sizing me up, like people were judging my suitability for their boss.It made me uncomfortable, and for a moment, I realized the disparity in our standings regarding wealth and influence. He was up there, and I was left down here. But Brent’s hand wrapped around my waist, or the way his eyes lingered on mine, ignoring everyone else, gave me the courage to dispel the negative thoughts away. Brent's success shouldn't be an issue in our relationship. Of course, in this world, Brent is the boss. He is the man on top, and anyone who closely associates with him meets people’s scrutiny. “Are you alright?” Brent asked, sensing my discomfort. His attention was all on me, fending off people who wanted to approach him. “I am fine.” I tried to wave him off. When we exited one department, and on our way to another, I asked for a reprieve. “Can I go to the restroom?” Brent walked me
Brent POVDo you know what heaven feels like?It was having the love of your life wrap her arms around your massive frame and hold on to you like she did not want to let go or part from you. That was heaven for me - being held by Beth like this was my new definition of high. Before, what made me high was dodging bullets and trying to outwit Hades from the door of death.I used to live in the thrill of danger, but no more. That’s the reason I built BASS Incorporated frame by frame. For my own protection.I already cheated death once, and I am not sure I can do it again. I released her and cupped her chin. Then, I leaned my head in to capture her lips in a gentle kiss. At first, I only pressed our lips together and pulled back. Her tongue darted to worry her upper and lower lips, and I became excited.I pulled her again, and this time, I took her lips in a searing kiss.I took control of the kiss, nibbling and chewing on her lips before I let my tongue slide over the seams, wai
Brent POV“You are a billionaire.” She uttered in a daze, and I nodded my head. BASS Incorporated is a renowned surveillance and security company.“Why didn’t you tell me?”“As you mentioned earlier, your desires are simple. There is nothing about my company or wealth that could impress you.” I told her bluntly. “Still. It’s one piece of information you kept from me. I was supposed to know because I was your wife.”“At the time, the BASS was not this big. I started as a private investigator. My reputation grew with the help of Noah Hunter. He threw work my way. I specialized in corporate espionage. I unravel many cases of economic sabotage and stealing company trade secrets. Then, the Fords also gave me jobs.” “Isn’t that a bit dangerous?” Worry etched on her face, and I leaned forward to smoothen the folds it created on her forehead. “I am doing administrative work nowadays. Before, I used to handle cases that took me weeks, sometimes months, to finish.” The creases on her foreh
Brent POVI held out my hand and anxiously waited for Beth to take it.When she placed her hand on mine, I closed the gap between us to pull her to my chest and wrapped my arms around her.“Thank you.” I closed my eyes and sighed.Beth pushed at my chest and self-consciously looked around.“People are staring.” She whispered shyly.But I was not concerned about that. What matters is that Beth agreed to give us a try.“I don’t care about them. I only care about us.&rdqu
Brent POVI felt her resistance fading away.Our chests heaved with too much emotion, but I was not letting her go.She twisted her body, and I released her, but I made sure that she was not far.I took her hand, all the while looking straight into her eyes.“I told you, I love you.”“Love is nurtured, Bernt. You did nothing in
Brent POVI did not know my promise would come to a test early that morning when Krizzie and I walked out of the kitchen to find Beth and Dr. Roberts at the door, talking sweetly.They were so engrossed with each other that they did not notice us.“I am sorry about last night,” Beth said.“No. It’s me who needed to apologize for my rude behavior. I am sorry, Beth. I got jealous of your ex-husband.”Beth hugged a bouquet of roses to her chest and put them under her nose to sniff.Her action dove a knife deep into my heart, but I wouldn’t gi
Brent POVShe is avoiding me.“Mommy, ahh!” Krizzie opened her mouth and took a bite from the sandwich Beth placed near her mouth.“Yummy.” She declared while munching happily.“How about Daddy? You let him have a bite out of our sandwich, too.” Krizzie prodded her mom.The smile on Beth’s face froze. She did not move until I forced her by coiling my fingers around her wrist and pulling her hands near my mouth so I could take a bite out of her sandwich.All the while, I was looking at her.
Beth POV“Mommy, wakey, wakey!” I opened bloodshot eyes to search for Krizzie, but when I felt the tremors around me, I immediately shot up in bed. “Krizzie!” I cried in alarm.I was ready to pluck her from the bed when I realized something.Krizzie was jumping on the bed. I pressed a hand to my chest to steady my heavily pounding heart as I stared at my daughter. I really thought there was an earthquake. Phew!“What’s wrong, Mommy?” Krizzie stopped her play to stare at me, erasing the smile on her lips.I shook my head. “I thought there was an earthquake.” Krizzie’s eyes widened, and she giggled. “You are s*lly, Mommy. It’s just me, Krizzie.” She informed me. I nodded, glad that it was just my overactive imagination.“Yeah. Mommy’s s*lly.” I agreed and grabbed her by the shoulders to pepper tiny kisses on her face. We heard a knock on the door, prompting me to release my daughter. Krizzie’s eyes connected with mine before her hands flew to her mouth. Then, without warnin