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
BrianaI had a fretful sleep.Britney’s interview kept popping up in my head, as well as my brother’s verdict. But more than that, my kids and Noah’s faces alternated in my reverie.My children are too young to understand the complexities of adults. I woke up early. I got out of bed carefully so as not to wake the kids up.Riley was sleeping on his stomach. His arms were flung on the side of his brother, Brixx. They were hugging each other.Mason, on the other hand, has his arms around me. I carefully took his hand off me, placed a pillow on the space I vacated, and tiptoed to the bathroom.I did my morning thing and took a shower. I got ready for the breakfast meeting Marcus set up with Luke Bennett. It has been prearranged, he told me. And while I rebelled at the idea, I can’t let my brother down.Marcus meant well. He only wanted to steer me off Britney’s accusations. While I was preparing, I took my phone and surfed the net. And to my surprise, Britney’s allegations had been tor
I had to blink twice for his words to register.“You are giving me a choice?” I asked dubiously. I thought this whole thing was previously arranged. I can do nothing to contest it.He smiled. “Of course. Life is always a choice.”That made me pause and think.Indeed, people are free to choose, but sadly, our choices are often f*cked up.“But I thought this was already a done deal?” I asked in surprise and told him about what Marcus told me the night before.“So, that explains why you looked like you were going to the guillotine!” He smacked his forehead and laughed so hard.That had me sitting straight in my chair. I folded my arms and placed it on the table, mimicking his earlier actions.“Do you think that would be wise?” I had my doubts and told him so.He looked clueless, and I clarified for him. I was not very keen on explaining myself, but I find Luke Bennett's sincerity quite refreshing. He had no airs and laid all his cards out on the table.I decided not to hold back, as we