KIANA'S POV I spent the rest of the day working and it was pretty stressful, Lucy left me in the store about thirty minutes ago. She said she was meeting a friend for drinks and I don't even know if the said friend is a guy or a lady, she was in a hurry and we didn't get to talk.Thankfully, the day went by really quick and now I can finally go home, I have been anticipating it since last night.After the store was empty, I made sure to give instructions to rose before I left. "Make sure you lock up properly." I instructed."Of course boss, see you tomorrow." She said while smiling at me."See you tomorrow." I said before making my way to the car.I don't even know if I am coming tomorrow or not but she doesn't have to know that. I can't remember the last time I was this happy to go home... I have been so curious all day about the gift Pierce said he has for me, I know it will be something big or expensive, Pierce is always doing too much.Within a few minutes, I arrived home and I i
ASHLEY'S POV A month later...I am so enraged, I can't believe that after so many years of dedicated planning, I ended up failing, I lost Pierce and it's all because Justin couldn't keep his fucking mouth shut.It can't end like this, I need to do something but what, what can I do?"Are you seriously going to stay here and watch her?" Ken asked.We have been staying in the car since morning across the street from Kiana's store and I understand that he is tired but he can't rush me."Yes I am and if you are tired, then you can go. I am not forcing you to be here." I informed harshly."I am not tired girl, I just want to know what the fucking plan is." He pointed out but unfortunately, I don't have any plans, at least not yet.I don't even know why I am here, I just hate Kiana so much and I wish I can just make her disappear or something. She looks so innocent and I thought she was going to be easy to get out of my way but she's so fucking slippery and it's upsetting, I am so mad."I
KIANA'S POV I have never been more happy to go to the hospital than now, for the first time during the course of my pregnancy, Pierce has decided to come with me for my ultrasound and we are finally going to find out the gender... I have been wanting to know the gender but because I have been going with Lucy, I just wanted to wait till when Pierce will have the opportunity to be there.I dressed up quickly because I can see that Pierce is ready and I don't want to keep him waiting, besides we still have to go to work when we finish from the hospital."Are you ready?" He asked when he stepped out of the closet while I was rounding up with my makeup."Yes baby, I am ready." I grabbed my phone and purse and we left the room together.We made our way to the car and Pierce drove us which means he has to drop me at work before going to his office."I can't wait to find out the gender of our baby?" Pierce said with a big smile on his face and it makes me really happy."Me too baby, I can't
KIANA'S POV My hand instantly flew to the necklace on my neck when I noticed a car following me, if I am being honest, I don't think this is the first time it feels like someone is following me and I don't know if I should press the necklace or not.Pressing the necklace is a big deal, I mean I saw how it went crazy on Pierce phone when he first gave it to me, so the last thing I want is to raise a false alarm but I am positive that I am being followed."Or am I being paranoid?" I asked myself as I increased my speed to put more distance between us and it wasn't long before I got to the office.I stayed in the car after I got to my office to see what the car will do but the car just moved past me without stopping or slowing down. "I guess I was being paranoid." I stepped out of the car and I entered into my office."What's wrong?" Lucy asked when I entered the office and I couldn't help but wonder what gave her the impression that something is wrong."Why?" I made my way to the chai
KIANA'S POV "Well I guess you are right, the situation is very similar to what happened before when we first got the bodyguards." I agreed with Lucy.I prefer to believe that they are bodyguards from Pierce than to believe my other theories besides I can just ask Pierce when I get home later in the day."Yeah, let's go." Lucy said and we finally stepped out of the car after making sure that no one is following us again because until I ask Pierce, we can't be entirely sure.We made our way inside and all my worries were carried away immediately I saw the humongous store... Honestly, if I have my way, I will visit every single one of them and buy at least one thing which will be really difficult because they have so many options."Where do we start from?" Lucy asked curiously."Here." I looked around and I pointed to the first clothing store that piqued my interest.I feel like entering all the stores but it's definitely not possible, I am pregnant and I am already exhausted, so I real
KIANA'S POV "You are so cute with your belly." Pierce said when he stepped out of the bathroom after having a shower while I was standing in front of the vanity in just my towel."Oh yeah?" I smiled at him through the mirror as he gave me a hug from behind with his wet body."Yes love, you are so cute and beautiful." He said and it made me blush.I don't exactly feel beautiful because I am practically fat and my stomach is huge but I appreciate when he compliments me."Thanks baby." I smiled and I continued preparing for work. Pierce went about his business too, getting ready for work and by the time I finished with my hair and makeup, he was already fully dressed and ready."Join me in the kitchen when you are done." He said as he grabbed his keys, laptop bag and phone."Okay baby." I said just as he stepped out of the room.After he left, I went into the closet to find something to wear, so after contemplating between two dresses, I finally settled for an army green color mid leng
KIANA'S POV I dont even need to see the caller ID or hear her call the name of the person she's talking to before I know that it's Stan, it's obvious that she's talking to him because of the huge grin on her face and the way she's mindlessly fiddling with her hair. Ever since she went on a date with Stan, everything has really changed for her and I am really happy... They managed to define their relationship after one date and they seem really happy and so in love, it's really exciting because I can't remember the last time that Lucy was in an actual relationship.She looks really happy and cheesey and it's fun to see this version of her, I am so glad that she won't experience a dramatic relationship like I did with Pierce and she deserves to have a good peaceful relationship considering the fact that it took her a while to find the right guy."Of course I will see you tonight." She said while smiling and I couldn't help but I smile too."Yes I will stay for the weekend, I already pa
PIERCE'S POV It's so frustrating that Kiana and I are always going from one issue to the other it's almost like we are magneting issues. Is it so impossible to have a peaceful relationship without having to worry about anything? We barely just got free from Ashley's issues and sometimes I still look over my shoulders just to make sure that there are no surprises and now, Kiana is complaining about being followed and it's fucking upsetting."Yo man, you need to sign this document. This are some of the items we need to order for the new hotels." Stan said as he entered my office and put a file on my table.I opened the file and I skimmed through it before appending my signature on it and when I was done, I pushed the file back to him and I continued staring at my laptop screen. "Okay, what's happening?" Stan asked curiously as he took a seat in front of me."Nothing." I said casually.I mean he is barely just getting his life together with Lucy and the last thing I want is to stress h
PIERCE'S POV I practically didn't sleep all night but I don't mind, I enjoy helping Kiana with the baby. I'm still trying to figure out why he is always up almost all night but sleeps through the day but he is so cute, so I can't complain... Ordinarily I should be sleeping now since I didn't sleep at night but I have work and I also need to go for ring shopping with Stan, so I can't afford to sleep in."Why are you smiling?" Kiana asked when she stepped out of the bathroom after taking her bath. "You didn't sleep at night, so how come you are so cheerful?" She asked curiously."I'm cheerful because I am happy, I am happy that I have you and Jayden." I said while smiling at her. "And also, I have a secret." I pointed out."Well I am happy that we have you too baby but I am more curious about the secret, you have to tell me." She sat at her dressing table as she started fixing her hair while looking at me through the vanity.We don't keep secrets and I seriously want to tell her but I
PIERCE'S POV After all the drama and the birth of my baby which is already a month ago, this is my first time coming to work and it's weird being back. I have a shit load of work and I have no idea where to start from... Stan has been shouldering the whole work load by himself and that's another reason why I really need to do something special for him.He was fucking supportive when I needed him during my crisis and also with work and he has never complained about anything. The only work I have right now are things that can only be handled by me and it's a lot."Welcome back man." Stan said as soon as he entered my office."The work load is actually making me rethink my decision." I said truthfully because I don't even know where to start."You better jump right to it because we are still going to the site today for supervision." He pointed out, I remember that we discussed about going to supervise the construction but I think that was the same day Kiana disappeared, so we didn't get
KIANA'S POV"Ahhh , I can't believe you are back home. You gave me a scare girl, I can't even imagine everything you went through." Lucy said excited when I finally returned home from the hospital.This last week has been so crazy and it's a miracle that I survived every hurdles with my baby... What made me happy the most is that Pierce was right there with me when I woke up, I felt so needed and important despite the fact that I stubbornly put myself and my baby in danger and if he wanted to be upset with me, his anger would have been justified but instead he was so worried and very supportive.I mean he came to save me even when he had no idea what he was going to meet, all he cared about was that the tracker is on and he needs to come get me."Ashley was so nasty, she was really cruel and she has no sympathy despite the fact that I was pregnant just like her. It was a really horrible experience and it's a miracle that we survived it." I still can't believe it."I'm so sorry for eve
KIANA'S POV "Arghhh." My whole body aches, every single inch of my body aches... All I can see his pitch black and I tried to open my eyes but it feels like my eye lashes are glued together and I couldn't open them."Ohhhhh, arghhh." I tried to say something but I can't hear myself, maybe I am not loud enough.I forced my eyes open again and I immediately regretted my actions and I shut them when I was hit with a sudden brightness. I opened my eyes slowly this time and I finally adjusted to the brightness."Where am I?" I asked as I took in the room.I noticed the white wall, the florescent light, bedside table, all the medical equipments and the annoying beeping sound coming from the machines, it became obvious that I am in the hospital."Arghhh, oh my gosh." I cried when I turned my head slightly to the side, everything hurts but a smile creep into my face when I saw Pierce sitting on the chair with his head resting on my bed and my hand in his hand.He doesn't look comfortable at
PIERCE'S POV I briefly considered asking Stan to help me drop them at home but after everything he has been through today and the last couple of days, I couldn't tell him. He has been too helpful if you ask me and asking for more favors is just me taking advantage of him and I can't do that."I will take you home guys." I offered because I didn't even bother to ask if dad drove here or if the driver brought them."Don't worry about that boy, we came with the driver. We will call you when we get home, be safe, see you later Stan." Dad informed and I am so relieved that I don't need to leave here because I really want to be here when I get the opportunity to see them."Okay then, take care." I waved them goodbye before he left with mom.After they left, I sat back down and I brought out my phone to check the time but to my surprise, the map is still displaying on my phone and all the events of today came rushing back. I remembered when I completely lost hope about the possibility of t
PIERCE'S POV We all rushed over to the doctor immediately he stepped out of the room... My heart is pounding in my chest like a drum and beads of sweat trickles down my forehead as I waited impatiently for the doctor to respond to my question."She's stable now but we need to carry out a caesarian section on her." The doctor said and fear gripped my heart like a vice.I mean the baby is like eight months now or so, is it even safe to have a C-section? I felt a growing sense of unease as I wonder if the baby can even survive it and even kiana, shit I am so fucked."Her delivery date is not due yet, do you think it's safe to bring the baby out?" I asked curiously."I know that the baby is not up to term yet but due to the complications, the baby is not getting enough oxygen and the baby is in distress, so we have to take him out. That's the best option besides we will keep the baby in the incubator to fully develope. I know you are worried but if we act fast, we can save them both." He
PIERCE'S POV It's a miracle she's even still alive, those people did a number on her and they didn't even care that she's fucking pregnant. "I will make sure they all rot in jail." I said to myself as I paced around the reception.We got to the hospital a while ago and she was rushed to the intensive care unit and I am so fucking scared for them, how can Ashley be so cruel. "I need to call my parents." I decided to call my dad because he is stronger than mom and he will know how to break the news to her."Dad." I called as soon as he answered the call."Are you okay son? You don't sound great, what's the problem?" He asked and I am surprised that he noticed something was wrong because I tried to hide my emotions but I guess I didn't do a good job."Yes dad, there is a big problem but first is mom with you?" I asked curiously because the last thing I want is to send my mom to the hospital, she has been through a lot lately."No, she's in the kitchen. What's wrong, talk to me son?" He
PIERCE'S POV From the window, I can see my love sitting and tied up on a chair and looking so weak and bloody, she looks almost unconscious or maybe she's sleeping. A wave of dread washed over me as I watched her in that terrible state, never in my life did I ever think that I will see her looking like this... She can barely sit straight and even though her hands are tied up, she still managed to cover her stomach protectively.But out of everything and everyone in this room, what I can't get over is the fact that Ashley is in there. A lump formed in my throat and my chest tightened with despair as I watched Ashley stare at Kiana in disdain."Is that not Ashley?" Stan whispered and it breaks my heart to think that I was wrong about her.Ashley is a terrible person and I will make sure she regrets everything she has done, she has gone too far and there is no fucking way in hell I can forgive her."Yes, that's her." I grind my teeth together and made a fist as I tried to control my tem
PIERCE'S POV "Oh shit, I need to change." I gave my phone and laptop to Stan and I rushed back to my bedroom when I looked down and noticed that I was having just a towel around my waist after Stan pointed it out.I was too excited with the tracker coming up that it completely skipped my mind, the last couple of days has been a rollercoaster of emotions and this is the most hopeful I have been in a while. "I'm coming baby." I said as I rushed into the closet and grabbed the first boxer briefs, trouser and shirt I could find.I put everything together as quickly as I could and if I am being honest, this is the fastest I have dressed and the most horrible combination ever but I don't give a fuck about my appearance right now. I grabbed my sneakers and I wore them on my way back to the living room which was difficult, maybe I should have stayed back in the room and wore it properly before stepping out."What the fuck are you wearing?" Stan asked immediately he noticed me."Forget about