PIERCE'S POV " Ahahaha, oh my gosh Pierce. Please put me down." She squealed as I hoisted her up from the blanket and ran into the water with her in my arms." There is no way you will bring me to a beach and we won't swim." I dumped her into the water and we both started laughing.The wave of the water was fast approaching and we scampered out and ran while laughing. To be honest, I can't remember the last time I had this much fun... I am really glad she invited me out, she's beautiful and fun to be with, she's smart and very mature, unlike the many ladies I have been with who are obviously with me because of what I can offer." No not again." She screamed as I held her hands again and pulled her back into the water with me. We kept running in and out of the water, and after awhile we decided to stroll around a little." Are you having fun?" She asked after a while." Of course I am, I can't even remember the last time I had this much fun. We should do this again." I said as I carri
KIANA'S POV I woke up really early today, I couldn't really sleep. I was up most of the night, thinking about the great time I had with Pierce. I wanted to do something different and unusual for him, something he would appreciate but I never imagined that he would be so fun and sweet... To be honest, I can't remember the last time I had such an amazing time with a guy, in fact I don't think I have had this much fun with any guy.Pierce was so carefree, casual, fun and even very playful, I didn't think he had it in him. As a billionaire, I just assumed that he would be uptight and proud but he is the exact opposite, he is so selfless and very down to earth." Come on girl, give me all the details." Lucy said excitedly as I stepped out of the bathroom.Lucy was already fast asleep yesterday when I got back, so we haven't had the time to talk yet but it's obvious she's very curious with the way she's eagerly waiting for me to say something." Nothing happened." I teased." With that smi
KIANA'S POV " You need to be fast, Pierce will be here soon." Lucy pointed out immediately I stepped out of the bathroom after showering.I am running late and it's all thanks to Lucy, we just got back from the hotel supermarket to get the gift basket and a bottle of wine for Pierce and his sister but thanks to Lucy, the shopping took longer than necessary.I just wanted to pick up a gift basket but Lucy wanted to make sure we get the best and at the end, we ended up buying an empty box and we filled it up with things we think she will like... Lucy picked every item herself and now she's sitting in the middle of the bed, arranging every item in the box and if I am being honest, the box actually looks very nice and the items are actually thoughtful unlike the boxes in the supermarket that is just filled with irrelevant random items.Pierce texted me a while ago that he is on his way, so I need to move fast. I sat in front of the vanity after drying my body with the towel, I creamed my
ASHLEY'S POV Pierce doesn't know it but I have seen Kiana before today, although not up close but I was there when I asked some guys to burn down her filthy house... All day, I have been thinking of the best way to approach her. It's no secret that I hate her for trying to get married to Pierce when I am the only woman he is permitted to ever marry.I feel like making it known to her that I don't like her and I don't want her in Pierce's life but after speaking with Ken, I am beginning to agree with him that declaring myself publicly as her enemy is a bad idea... The last thing I want is for Pierce to be pissed at me, so I decided to pretend to like her and be nice to her, while I quietly figure out a way to get her out of my mans life.The worst enemy a person can have is the one that is faceless and hidden and that's exactly how I will win this battle, which is why I went all out with my cooking. I want to impress her with my welcome and I am sure Pierce will be very happy with tha
PIERCE'S POV I woke up early in the morning, preparing for work because I have meetings today but as I was getting ready, I couldn't help but remember the fun weekend I had. Honestly, it's the most fun weekend I have had in recent times, from the fun day at the beach to the dinner at home yesterday, it was all very perfect.Ashley on the other hand was well behaved, she even went over board with her meals and she was so nice and very receptive to Kiana which is unlike her. Usually, she doesn't like me coming home with my ladies and even when I do, she will refuse to cook for them but I guess Kiana is not my girlfriend, our relationship is simply contractual. Maybe that's why she likes her, although I can't deny that I am beginning to like Kiana, I know we are not dating but she's so different from other ladies.She's very nice, thoughtful, sweet and kind, she's just very unique and I like her but for now, I need to focus on the deal we have and when that is done, if there is room for
KIANA'S POV Weeks later... I woke up feeling very nervous and anxious. Pierce has been busy planning our engagement party with his event planner and I have no idea how it's going. It's my engagement too but it seems like it's a surprise for me because he completely put me in the dark and I have no idea what to expect.I feel like he is keeping me out of the loop because he knows that I am not in support of a big lavish engagement party... I mean it's not real and there is no need to waste money on something that is absolutely false.The way Pierce has been treating me since our date on the beach makes me wish so badly that he actually loves me and our relationship is not just contractual. He is so caring, kind, thoughtful and very attentive, I just wish he can miraculously make him my man and we can stop pretending." Honestly, you should have accepted the stylist he offered you, instead of insisting to get ready yourself." Lucy lamented." Well I have you and I don't need a stylist
ASHLEY'S POV " Girl, I can't believe that you still haven't found anything to use against that bitch." Ken said as I drove out of his parking lot.To be honest, I am so mad. I am so mad at myself, Kiana and even Pierce... I am mad at myself for not being able to dig up anything on Kiana, I am mad at Kiana for being so perfect and for intruding on the life I have with Pierce but I am mostly mad at Pierce for insisting on going ahead with the plans of getting married to that bitch and for forcing me to go and shop for his stupid engagement party with her." I know right, although I found out that she's from a rich family. Her father is Gary Reeds he died recently and willed everything to her since she's the only child. Although I am very confused as to why she is living such a simple life with all the money she has and I don't understand why she's interested in a contract marriage with my man." It's obvious that Pierce is not paying her to be is wife, so what exactly is her gain in al
KIANA'S POV Ashley refused me paying for her things but I insisted... First of all, this is her brother's card, so technically he is the one paying for her. Secondly she was a great help today in getting me a nice dress for the engagement party and to think she even wanted to give up her reserved dresses for me, so yes the least I can do is pay for her dresses especially because it's her brother's card." Thanks so much for today Ashley, I am very grateful." I pulled her in for a hug after making payment for the dresses." It's nothing." She smiled as she picked up her shopping bag and left with Ken.After they left, I picked up my bag as well and stepped out of the store with Lucy. We made our way to the car and Diego started driving as soon as we entered." Is it just me or did her mood change when she realized that it was her brother's card." Lucy asked but I didn't notice anything of that nature." I don't know, I didn't notice anything. She was very nice and helpful and that's a
PIERCE'S POV "Was that Ashley?" Stan asked when he entered my office after Ashley left."Yeah, she just left." Her last statement before she walked out of my office is still bugging me, what does she mean by I will regret it?"I don't understand, what was she doing here?" Stan asked as he sat in front me.Honestly, I think I have been a burden to everyone especially Stan, I am always releasing my stress on him and it doesn't make sense. He hasn't even had the opportunity to share any personal thing with me, I don't even know what's going on in his life. It's has always been about me and it's not okay... He had a crush on Ashley for a long time and I haven't even stopped to ask how all of this makes him feel, I am a horrible friend."It's a lot of bullshit, don't worry about it." "What do you mean by that? If I didn't want to know or care about your mess, then I wouldn't have asked." I know he cares but I feel like a selfish person."Look Stan, I feel bad. I feel like a horrible per
ASHLEY'S POV The look on her face was so satisfying and I am so glad that I got the opportunity to tell her and with the way she cried, it's obvious that her chapter is finally over and now, I can have Pierce all to myself.I drove directly to Pierce's office after I left Kiana's office, I am tired of playing games with him... I have put in so much effort over the years to have him and this is the closest I have gotten so far, so I won't let him go. Enough of all the drama, it's time to make a decision.As soon as I got to his company, I stepped bout of the car and I made a beeline to his office. "Ashley, what are you doing here?" Pierce asked as soon as he noticed me."I came to see you." I said as I sat down on the chair in front of him."What is it this time, do you have another secret revelation for me?" He asked sarcastically and I know that him finding out randomly about us not having the same parents must be painful for him but I didn't have a choice, been siblings was restric
KIANA'S POV My day and work was going smoothly but I haven't spoken to Pierce this morning, so I decided to call and check up on him."Hi love, how are you doing?" He asked as soon as he picked my call. His voice is not as cheerful as it use to be and I am not surprised considering everything that has been happening with him lately, honestly it's a lot for one person to handle."I'm fine baby, how are you?""I'm okay, I just got to work a while ago." That's weird, it's already eleven o'clock and he usually goes to work around nine in the morning."Why is that? You are late, did something happen?" I asked curiously."Not really, it's just that I slept at Stan's place because I don't want to see Ashley and I don't have my clothes at his place, so I had to do a little shopping this morning before work." "Oh I see, that's fine. Have you had something to eat?" I asked because yesterday he didn't eat and even when I made him follow me to the restaurant, he still didn't eat much."Not yet
KIANA'S POV "What are you thinking about?" Lucy asked when she joined me in the living room and I wonder how she realized that I was thinking.I am yet to tell her what Pierce told me at the store today about Ashley, it's just weird saying it out loud."A lot, I am thinking about a lot of things." I said truthfully.The whole issue with Ashley is a lot and it's very offensive and I can't even be upset because I have to support Pierce seeing as it's not exactly his fault. I mean he didn't think is sister was stupid enough to have a crush on him and even act on it, I mean who in their right senses will think of something like that, so I can't blame him."What's wrong, you know you can talk to me. Is it about the baby or are you having issues with Pierce again?" She asked worriedly as she put down her coffee mug and gave me her full attention."No, it's none of that. It's about Ashley, you were right all along. Ashley is the mystery lady and she has been ruining all his relationships fo
KIANA'S POV "Oh Kiana, I am so happy we were able to start up this business, did you see the number of customers we have had today and to think people are still waiting."Lucy said as soon as she entered the office.It has been a long day, so I decided to rest a little in the office. "Do we need to hire more people because I don't want to keep the customers waiting for too long." I want us to give a good impression, so that they can come back next time."No, I think we are fine for now. I just came to get bottle water, I will join them and we will be done in no time." "Okay cool, I just want to rest a little, I will join you too." I said just as Pierce stepped into the office.What's going on with him? He looks so stressed and all over the place, he seems worried and the way he came in was like he ran here or something."Pierce, how are you?" Lucy greeted after grabbing a bottle of water."I'm fine Lucy, how are you?""I'm okay, I will be outside." She said just before she stepped ou
PIERCE'S POV Today has been a lot and I am glad that I took Stan's advice and I told my parents but the outcome is very horrible, I can't get over the fact that the people I have known all my life as my parents turned out not to be my biological parents but I think the most painful part is that Ashley used it as a weapon, she thought that breaking the news was going to change my decision but she was wrong because no matter what happens between us, I will always and only see her as my little sister, so she broke the news and hurt our parents for nothing, it was a total waste."How did it go man?" Stan asked as soon as I got back to the office.I don't even know why I am here because with all of this mess, it's obvious that I won't be of any use here."It was bad man, terrible. Ashley is out of control and there is no saving her." I explained as I sat behind my desk."Really, are you saying that your dad couldn't do anything?" "Yeah, no one can do anything. In fact she said something
PIERCE'S POV Hehehe, I laughed even though it's not funny. "Is that a joke because it's not funny?" I asked as I got up from the couch and walked up to her.I can't believe she just said that, just because she desperately wants to marry me, what's all this drama?"Are you okay baby, do you need help. You know you can tell me right?" Mom asked worriedly as she got up and touched Ashley's face."I am sorry but I know what I am saying and nothing is wrong with me. Pierce is not my brother and you both know it." She repeated the awful sentence again and it broke my heart. "Pierce is not your son." She said without mincing words while staring at my parents and they are staring back at her in shock and I don't know if they are shocked because she's saying the truth or they are shocked at the nonsense flying out of her mouth."Why do you want to marry him so bad that you are saying this about your brother, of course he is our son." Dad said and it somehow made me relax a little."You guys c
PIERCE'S POV Mom instructed the maid to make us breakfast but with everything happening, I couldn't eat. I don't have the appetite for food, I am just anxiously waiting for Ashley to show up and hopefully, my dad can fix the mess going on."Are you sure you don't want to eat?" Stan asked from the dining table."Yeah, I am fine." I am not fine, my head is pounding, my temperature is high and I am hungry but I can't find it in me to eat or stay calm, I am a mess.My phone started ringing again and even without checking, I already know that it's Kiana. She's obviously worried and she won't stop calling until I pick her call, so I decided to pick up."Hi love." "Baby, are you okay? I have been calling you since morning, is everything okay?" She asked worriedly and I feel stupid for not picking her call since."Sorry, I have been really busy and I wasn't close to my phone, are you okay?" I asked curiously because she's obviously stressed and it's thanks to me."Yeah, I am okay. Lucy and
PIERCE'S POV Stan and I walked into my parents house and I have never been more ashamed to visit them than now... My phone started ringing and I checked the caller ID and I noticed that it's Kiana again. I wish I could just pick the call and tell her what's happening but I can't, it will hurt her and she's pregnant, I can't afford to hurt her like that over the phone."Don't worry man, everything will be fine." Stan assured me when he noticed that I didn't pick the call again but I know he is only trying to be supportive.There is no way anything can be done with the load of crap I am about to dump on them and it's sad because they don't deserve to have kids that will bring shame to them after all their sacrifices over the years but I guess the deed has already been done."Pierce, Stan, what are you guys doing here this early?" Mom asked the moment we entered the living room and she saw us... She has a big smile on her face and it hurts that I am here to ruin it."Good morning ma'am