Briana POV
The 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.
Noah POVI dropped the call and called my assistant immediately.“Chris, call an emergency meeting with the PR team. Britney has gone to the internet to target Briana. Act fast and call off all those negative reports. Pay everyone and take everything down. If you need to file a case, file a case. And don’t let Britney leave the country. File for a restraining order and hold off all her travels abroad.”“Yes, boss. I will do it.”When Chris hung up, I called Brent.
Noah POVMorning came in too early for me. I was yawning as I hurriedly went to the house across the street.In my arms, I was holding a bag of groceries I would be needing to cook.There are too many things to do at the office, but I wanted to cook breakfast for my kids. Besides, I remember Briana was expecting me. I want to let her know I meant it when I said I wanted to be part of their lives.The maid opened the door for me and let me walk to the kitchen. I got busy immediately.Seven in the morning, I heard the stampeding sounds of footsteps and knew my kids were awake. A grin broke on my lips when they ran to the kitchen and exclaimed in their happy voices.“Good morning, Daddy! You are here!” Mason was the one who commented.I got down on my haunches to hug them to my chest. They all smelled like talcum powder.I noticed they also wear matching pajamas. It has a large print that says Dragon Striker.They climbed the high stool and watched me prepare their breakfast.“You
Noah POV“What is this?” Britney was trying hard to control her anger.Her fists gripped the paper in her hands. Her jaw clenched in indignation.I already knew what it was about, and I came in prepared.“That is my retaliation for what you did last night,” I told her smugly, holding her wrist and throwing it off my face.She staggered backward
Briana POVAfter Noah left, I prepared to get on the bed, but someone knocked softly on my door.I opened it and saw Marcus.“You need anything?” I asked my brother.“We need to talk.”The confusion caused a crease to form on my forehead.
Briana POVI shook my head, still unwilling to capitulate.This is about my children and me. When kids are thrown into the mix, everything becomes complicated. “Marcus, the children are too young to understand things like mergers. They had only known their father recently. I don’t think it’s the right time to introduce another man into their lives. It would confuse them.” I tried to be honest and hoped my brother would see it my way.“Their father may or may not be a permanent fixture in their lives. Noah can leave anytime. He has a fiancée. The children need permanence. They need a constant presence in their lives." Marcus shut me up.Noah said he wanted the kids. But what if he and Britney had their own family? Would he cast my children off?"Briana, you also have to think about yourself. You are not getting any younger. You need a man by your side. Luke Bennett is the right man for you." Marcus tried to convince me.But I don't see any reason to rush things.“And how sure a
Jenna POVBriana was the last person I was expecting to see.In her presence, my guard went up.Lou, on the other hand, looked like someone tickled her. She was so excited to see Briana up close and personal.Briana smiled when our eyes met.I watched her walk regally in my direction.We exchanged pleasantries before I asked,“What are you doing here, Briana?”“You are not answering my calls, so I thought of dropping by.&
Jenna POVI dove face-first onto my bed the minute I walked inside my rented hotel room, feeling a heavy weight gripping my chest.I tried to sleep, but I couldn't. What happened earlier with Charles kept playing in my head.I missed him.It had only been a day, but I missed Charles a lot.I sniffed and frustratedly wiped the corner of my ear.My eyes darted around me and surveyed the room as a distraction.It was not the usual affluence I was accustomed to when I traveled with Charles, but it was enough.&n
Jenna POVThe floor very nearly split in half every time I took a step because of the heaviness of my footsteps.I was so livid.My hand itched to hit Charles Ford.I was sure Charles was toying with me, and that frustrated the h*ll out of me.How dare he insinuate that my body bends easily to him? The arrogance of the man!It was short of saying that I still have the hots for him.That all he had to do was give me that come-hither command, and I would go running back in his arms.He must have a screw loose somewhere.What is the point of divorcing him when I couldn't even control my body’s responses if it wanted him?I admit I lacked determination when it came to Charles. But did he have to rub that fact in my face?I am moving on.I am drilling it into my head that I should start getting used to a life without him because we are divorced
Jenna POV“Congratulations, everyone!” I told my team after the operation.“I have food delivered, waiting at the pantry,” I added.It was my reward for a job well done, and they all shouted in glee.I always believed that breaking bread with your people fosters good working relationships, and it has become a tradition every time we have a delivery or operation.“But I am sorry," I told them."I can’t join you tonight. I want to rest.”My team protested, and I sa
Jenna POVI watched the man I loved for eight years walk away from me and feel my heart break in two. I know I wanted the divorce. I had planned it several times in my head, but why did it hurt so much?I prepared for this eventually, but the reality of the breakup hurt like h*ll. I heard the opening and closing of the door and shut my eyes to control myself. Why do I feel like my heart was being ripped into tiny pieces when Charles stepped away from me?I got what I wanted, but why do I feel like I lost the game? The realization that Charles will no longer be a part of my life hits me from the foundation up. The whole situation had shaken me. The mere thought that I had to face the future from hereon without Charles by my side pained me. I sighed as my vision blurred. My chest felt stuffy because I wanted so much to howl in pain, but I couldn't because I didn't want the house staff to talk. So I had to keep everything in. Charles did not even make it hard for me. He accep
Charles POV“Divorce? You wanted a divorce?”I looked at Jenna, my wife of eight years, after she sprung the talk of divorce, catching me unawares.“Just sign this, please.”She sighed when I did not take the divorce papers she thrust my way.“Why?” I asked inanely.Jenna’s features hardened.“You know why. This is not working anymore, Charles.”My eyes explored her face, looking for something.&nbs
Hello, my loves, As usual, when you see this page, it means you have reached the end of another installment of this story. And as usual, I wanted to thank all of you for walking with me up to this point. It was a marvelous journey, reading through all your comments, requests, and suggestions. After the high Flint’s story gave me, I didn’t realize that you would continue to receive Brent’s story with enthusiasm, but you did. So, thank you all. I am sorry, but I cannot accommodate all your requests because I have to align them to how the story should flow. I got a request for a Riley-Krizzie story, but I already told you earlier that Charles’ story will be the last installment of this book. I can not add more because I realized I have been writing non-stop since December 2023. I needed to take a breather, too.I hope you understand. Plotting a story is easy, but thinking of the scenes, and the dialogues and making all the chapters come up seamlessly was what makes it a bit diff
Beth POVIn the next few months, Brent and I quickly settled into married life.It was not always a bed of roses because he was stubborn, and so was I. We had arguments, but it was not something we resolved later.Besides, Krizzie always reminded us that life with each other may be crazy but it was wonderful.Brent worked at the hospital, overseeing its daily management and operations. At the same time, I remained in the ward, working as a NICU nurse.Most of the time, we sneak out during my break to have cuddles in his office. Sometimes, it gets hot because my husband can't get his hands off me, but that was alright. I love it. "Beth, you are looking pale. Are you alright?" One of the staff nurses asked. I just got back from a bathroom break because I feel nauseated. My stomach churned unexpectedly, and I had to rush to the bathroom to vomit. I still don’t feel fine. "I must have eaten something that upset my stomach," I told her and resumed working. I picked up the tray of m
Brent POVSomeone cleared his throat, and not long after, I felt a tap on my shoulder. “Dude, that is too much public display of affection.” It was Flint, the Prince consort of Arkadia, with his wife, the Queen. There was a hush in the hospital lobby, and I knew exactly how everyone felt right that moment. There was this reverence as they eyed the royal couple. I felt it, too, even though they are my friends.It also did not help that the rest of my friends trickled in. Noah and his wife Briana came in, followed by Rowan and Hanna. Then Charles and Jenna came next. Last to appear was Marcus and his wife Martina. This time, the people in the lobby began to get noisy. They gushed over Marcus, who looked like he stepped out of the page of a magazine cover. I could not deny it. The Fords and Hunters gathered so much attention. It was a rare event to see them all together in one setting.The who’s who of Redwood City gathered in one place, making it hard for everyone not to react