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
KIANA'S POV I woke up around ten in the morning, I needed to have a well deserved rest after all the stress of yesterday. We were so exhausted by the time we returned home but I am glad I listened to Lucy because I loved every single thing I bought and I am looking forward to getting dressed.The engagement party is later this evening, so I still have enough time before then... I looked around for Lucy but she's no where to be found, I wonder where she went to. I got out of bed and made my way to the bathroom, I showered and then I stepped out, put my hair in a messy bun and then I changed into something very simple, just as Lucy returned." You are up." Lucy noted as soon as she stepped in. " Yes, where were you?"I sat on the bed and grabbed the phone, I am very hungry and I need to order something for breakfast." Nowhere in particular, just strolling around."" Oh I see, what do you want for breakfast?"" Anything is fine." She made her way to the bathroom while I started calli
KIANA'S POV I sat down in front of the vanity for hours, while Lucy was doing one thing or the other on me the whole time ... She started with my hair that was already prepped at the salon yesterday, then she styled it in a low wavy ponytail and she left a few strands of hair out to softly frame my face. After styling my hair, she moved to doing my makeup which took a long time. Lucy did a mixture of brown and gold color blend for my eyeshadow and a red lipstick to match my dress... Like I said, she spent like an hour or so on the makeup alone but the finished product was totally worth it. Honestly, I look so classy and beautiful, the make up is moderate and I have no complaints." I love it girl, you did a very good job."" Yeah?"She acted like she's not aware of how good she just made me look but the smile on her face made me realize that she just wanted me to praise her and I don't mind because she totally deserves it." Of course, you are amazing. Maybe we should open a makeup
PIERCE'S POV I managed to ignore her and pretend that I don't care that she's here or that we are taking her baby away from her. Yes I am very mad at her and the feeling won't go away anytime soon but that doesn't mean that I don't feel sorry for her and the mess she got herself into but when she boldly stopped me, I debated ignoring and walking out on her but then, I don't have plans of coming back here, so I might as well hear her out."What the fuck do you want?" I asked with a bland grimace while waiting for her response, talking to her is the last thing I want right now."I know you are upset with me but I just want to say that I am sorry." She said and it almost made me laugh.There has never been a time that I sense any remorse from her even when she was in court and now she's suddenly sorry?"Sorry for what?" I asked curiously because even right now, she doesn't look remorseful."For going about everything the wrong way and mostly for hurting you in the process, all I wanted
ASHLEY'S POV I can't believe that I gave birth to my child in prison when I could have had her in one of those private hospitals and to think I will still be locked up in here and away from her for the next seven years.I mean I didn't even care about her and I didn't want to have her when I realized that I could no longer have her for Pierce like I wanted but I want her now."You are so beautiful." I said as I stared into her innocent eyes, she's like a beautiful consolation for me after losing everything in my chase for Pierce.I mean I don't regret the things I have done. "I will do them all over again." If it will guarantee me ending up with Pierce instead of that undeserving bitch but what matters right now is my baby, I wish I was out there with her.I want to nurture her till she grows up, I want to watch her grow but because of my clumsiness and my plans that wasn't full proof, I am going to miss seven years of her life and everything with everything I did, Kiana is still out
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