PIERCE'S POV "I can't believe it's actually happening bro, you are actually getting married." Stan said while helping me fix my tie.Honestly, after so much heartbreaks, I actually thought that getting married will continue to be a dream I can't achieve but here I am, getting dressed for my wedding and it's not just because of a contract but because she loves me as much as i love her."I can't believe it too man, it feels like a god-damn dream.""Well it's not and we should actually leave now before we run late." He is actually right, we have about an hour or so and the church is about thirty five minutes away."Yeah, we should." We hurried out of my room and made our way to the living room.Stan stopped by the kitchen to get himself a glass of juice and I decided to go for a bottle of wine instead."Where is Ashley?" Stan suddenly asked."She should be at Kiana's place, she said she's dressing up with her." I don't even understand her anymore.Ever since I told her about my wedding
KIANA'S POV "We are gathered here today to witness the sacred union of Pierce and Kiana. We stand here to honor and celebrate the love shared between these two people, as they come together to start their new life with a solemn vow, surrounded by their closest family and friends." The pastor started and I am so excited.I have been so worried all week that the mystery lady might do something that will stop the wedding and couple with what happened yesterday, I have been a nervous wreck... A few minutes ago when Bridget tried to stop me, I initially thought it was the mystery lady again but I was so relieved when I realized that it's Bridget.I smiled at Pierce again when I remembered how he swang into action and he took care of the situation with Bridget without asking questions. His actions confirmed to me that I made the right choice marrying him."Do you, Kiana, promise to be Pierce’s friend? To comfort him and to listen to him? To celebrate his successes and to support his strugg
KIANA'S POV We arrived at another one of his hotels and this one is equally very big like the others but I still don't know where we are."Wow this is beautiful." The penthouse suite of this hotel is even better than the one in Houston and it was decorated with flowers and balloons and the bed has rose petals all over it, I guess I can call it honeymoon suite."You like it?" He asked as I looked around and I even noticed that there are two suitcases in the room."Of course baby, I love it. Where are we?""Miami, Florida. I wanted us to have some alone time away from home." I don't usually travel but I am glad that I am here with him."I love it, it's really nice." I said before sitting on the bed.I quickly removed my shoes and then I picked up one of the suitcases to see what's inside but luckily, the first one I carried, happened to be mine... As soon as I saw the things inside the suitcase, I realized that it was Lucy that packed up the things. Everything in here is mine including
KIANA'S POV "We should definitely go out today." Pierce pointed out when I stepped out of the bathroom.We have been locked up in this suite for the last two days since we arrived for our honeymoon, all we do is eat, watch movies and have sex."Oh yeah?" I asked teasingly."Yes love, I didn't fly us here just to stay indoors. Let's go out and have some fun.""Well we can go out but I am having plenty of fun right here." The sex is great no doubt but it's not all about the sex. He is fun to be with and easy to talk to, so I am very happy here with him."I know but I still want you to have other types of fun, okay how about we go on a date?""That will be nice." I sat in front of the vanity as I put my hair in a messy bun."Cool, I will make reservations." He said as he picked up his phone.I decided to look for something simple to wear for now before I dress up later for the dinner, this will be the first time i am wearing a decent cloth since the wedding.After wearing a simple flora
KIANA'S POV He returned a while later with a beautiful looking red rectangular box in his hand and on top of it, is a smaller box."This is for you." He placed the boxes on the bed beside me and it made me really excited and curious. I mean we have been locked here together for days, how did he even organize this without my knowledge."Really, what's this?" I asked curiously as I left my position to get a closer look at the gifts."Check it out yourself."I decided to open the small box first, It's a Christian Louboutin red bottoms heels. Belle and jewels 100 mm strappy pumps, the straps are made with a blush material and the heels are covered in jewel. "Wow, this is really beautiful." I checked the size and it's exactly my size.When I was done with that, I moved to the bigger box and as soon as I opened it, I brought out a black kneel length glittering sequin long sleeve bodycon hip dress, it has an elegant contrast lace cut out turtle neck. "Pierce, I love them. Wow, they are real
KIANA'S POV "Thanks so much barrister, I appreciate all your help and support." I thanked the barrister after signing all the necessary documents."It my pleasure Kiana and please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you need any assistance." He said as he followed Lucy and I out of his office."Of course, have a nice day." I can't remember the last time I felt this happy and accomplished, apart from my wedding of course. When the whole inheritance clause came into play, I was very worried that I might not be able to get married on time to fulfill my dad's wish but right now at this moment, I am very proud of my accomplishments... It wasn't easy but Lucy and I made it happen."We did it girl." Lucy said excitedly the moment we entered the car."Yes we did, I am so happy. Thanks so much for all your support, you are the absolute best." I gave her a quick hug because honestly, she gave me the idea to do this contract marriage and everything worked out better than I expected."You don'
KIANA'S POV FEW WEEKS LATER...I woke up early as usual to make breakfast for Pierce and so that we can leave the house together. I took Lucy and I to find a perfect location for our spa business and now we need to start the interior decoration.Lucy and I agreed to meet up with the interior decorator this morning at the store, we need to conclude on the design and then I will make the payments and she can proceed. We really want the business to be up and running by next month.I decided to make something quick for breakfast, so I settled for pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausages."Something smells nice." Pierce said as he entered the kitchenette.He is dressed and ready to go, so I just need to get the eggs and we can have breakfast before we leave."Hey baby, food is almost ready." He came behind me and he put his hand around my waist while I continued scrambling the eggs."I can see that love." He went to sit on the bar stool. We mostly have our breakfast here instead of the dining t
KIANA'S POV I can't get over the shock, I suddenly felt so empty as I stared at my account balance, what exactly happened here?"Talk to me kiki, are you okay?" Lucy asked worriedly and she has every right to be worried because something is horribly wrong."I...I, we... Ummm." I tried to make an intelligent sentence but my brain is a mess, I shook my head to make it come alive. "I... My account is... It's empty." I blurted out but to my surprise, Lucy started laughing.Hehehe. "You are so funny girl." She laughed some more but when she realized that I wasn't laughing, she stopped. "You are serious." She noted.I wish I was joking and I could laugh about it but I am dead serious. "My account has been wiped out." I staggered back as I took another look at my account balance. "We are broke." I clarified."I don't understand Kiana, how did it happen? Did you spend or make any purchases lately?" Even if I did, is that enough reason for my account to be comletely empty?"No, the last time
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