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
KIANA'S POV "Peter Harrison." Pierce read the piece of paper that was handed to him by Mr Benson and I was right, I have no idea who Peter Harrison is, I definitely didn't make that transaction."I don't know him Pierce, I didn't make the transfer." "I know, Benson can we at least see his face or something?" Pierce asked curiously because it's obvious that there is a foul play here, something is not right and we have to figure it out."I wish I could help you further but there is nothing I can do, what you are asking for is against the rules." Mr Benson explained.I can't believe that my money is gone and to someone I don't even know but the painful part is the fact that they made it look like I made the transfer when I obviously didn't do it."You know what guys, let's go back to the office. I have an idea..." Stan suddenly said and I completely forgot that he came here with us."Okay, thanks so much Benson. I will see you some other time, hopefully under better circumstances." Pie
PIERCE'S POV I woke up pretty early this morning, so that I can figure out this whole missing fund issue with Stan because it's obvious that the issue is stressing Kiana out. We practically didn't sleep all night and we had to even call Stan to find out if there's any progress but there was no news yet so I just need to go to the office early and figure it out.Kiana didn't send the money to anyone and I believe her but who did, how did the money disappear just like that? Something doesn't feel right and I have to figure it out."Food is ready baby." Kiana entered the room to inform me just as I finished dressing up... She's obviously not happy and she's stressed out, yet she still got up to make me breakfast."Thanks love, I will be out soon." She stepped out of the room while I wore my shoes.I grabbed my phone and keys, then I joined her in the kitchen. "Where is Ashley?" I asked when I got to the kitchen and I didn't see her around."She's not back yet, maybe you should call her
KIANA'S POV I stared at Pierce in disbelief. "Please tell me it's not true." I said as I remembered the text message I got from Lucy about an hour ago.Lucy:"Hi Kiana, how are you? I am so sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there is something you have to know... I wanted to call but I don't know if Pierce is home or not, anyway the guy tracing your money said that your money was only in Peter Harrison's account for twenty four hours and then it was moved to Pierce's account, I am so sorry girl."I was in shock after reading the text and I called her immediately just to make sure she actually sent the right text... I honestly don't know how to feel or even react, I mean why did Pierce take my money?"What are you talking about Kiana?" Pierce asked sounding clueless.He must think that I am a fool and that I will never find out or something, well if Lucy didn't take it upon herself, I probably will still be in the dark."Is my eighty two million dollars in your account as we speak
KIANA'S POV After putting my luggage in the car, I sat in the car and cried for a while before I drove out. Few months ago, I felt like the luckiest woman in the world when Pierce told me he loved me , I felt so important and I was happy that he loves me just like I love him... The wedding, honeymoon and my relationship was so perfect with him but barely three months and I already regret ever getting married to him.I thought that I was the one keeping secrets from him but I didn't know that he knew everything and he was even lying to me, I am such a fool for not realizing... The whole relationship was just too good to be true.I held the steering tightly because my eyes are blurry and it's becoming more difficult to see. I cleaned my eyes and focused on the road till I finally got to Lucy's place. At least I got a few things out of this so called marriage. I got my inheritance and luckily for me, he took only the money and I still have this condo and my business, it wasn't completel
ASHLEY'S POV Today is the best day ever, I knew that my plan was full proof but I never knew that it was going to work fucking fast. I expected that they will have a few banters and maybe even ignore each other before they eventually go their separate ways but I guess Kiana is more hot tempered than I thought, I guess I will be upset too if I suddenly find out that the love of my life and my husband stole from me just to get back at my father."I'm a fucking genius." I said to myself after I watched Kiana drive off through the window. "That was a perfect plan." I said as I plopped on the couch and continued my wedding.I am still curious though as to why Pierce agreed to marry Kiana even though she's the daughter of the guy that duped him or is it possible that he had no idea who she was? It doesn't even matter, what matters is that I have used the information I gathered to my advantage and now I can finally have Pierce all to myself.Although Pierce is probably very heartbroken, it'
PIERCE'S POV I woke up with a banging headache, I know I drank last night with Ashley when she was trying to console me and be supportive but did I drink that much? I am not a heavy drinker but yesterday was really fucked up, so maybe I drank a little too much.I slowly opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was clothes littered all over my floor and not just my clothes, a woman's clothes as well... I can see a nice night wear and a sexy red pants. "Is Kiana back?" I looked at the other side and I saw a lady laying in bed, I can't see her face but I know for sure that she isn't my wife.I can't remember bringing home a lady, why would I do something that stupid. I tried to remember what happened last night but just at that moment, the lady turned around. "Holy shit, fuck." I jumped out of bed when I realized that the lady in my bed is Ashley, my fucking sister. "Oh my goodness, what have we done?" I grabbed my boxers from the ground and I immediately wore it."Calm down Pierce, rel
KIANA'S POV "Here is your food." Lucy gave me a plate of pasta Alfredo after making dinner and she sat down beside me with her plate of food."Thanks." Since we discovered that I am pregnant, Lucy has not allowed me lift a finger, I have just been lazing around and eating all day long."So do you think that the event planner will actually meet up for this weekend?" She asked curiously while looking for something nice to watch on the television.The interior decorator has finished her job and honestly, the store looks great and we went ahead to fill the store with all the necessary items. As it is, business is ready to start, so all that is left is the launch party.Pierce recommended his event planner, from what I can tell from experience, she's very good but also very expensive. So I definitely believe that the party will hold this weekend."Of course, she's very competent and she keeps to time and agreements, so don't worry. Everything will work out as planned, besides we already s
PIERCE'S POV "Please tell me you have news for me." I said as soon as I got to the office and I saw Stan.By the time I left Kiana's place yesterday, it was too late to go back to the office, so I decided to go home instead. Although it doesn't even feel like home anymore now that she's not there."Not exactly but did something happen?" Of course something happened, something is always happening these days.I woke up to a message this morning from Kiana and it was the video from the night before our wedding."Yeah, I was with Kiana yesterday and she told me some pretty disturbing things." I explained everything she told me yesterday to him and then I showed him the video she sent this morning.I can see in the video that it's the same Peter guy and I can hear a lady in the background giving him instructions. Although the voice is not very clear because of the music and party noise but I can still tell that the voice is oddly familiar."Is it just me or the voice is familiar?" Stan as
KIANA'S POV "I have missed you so much." I said while still hugging him.I wish I can just break the news of my pregnancy to him, I know it will make him so happy but I can't for now, at least not until we figure out who we are dealing with."I missed you too love, how have you been?" He pulled away from the hug and he started checking my face and body, like it will tell him if I am okay or not."I'm fine baby, come in." I allowed him in and shut the door behind him."Wow, this is a beautiful place." He complimented when he entered the living room."Thanks baby." I said just as Lucy stepped out.She is all dressed and I didn't realize that she had plans of going out today or is she leaving because of Pierce?"Hi Pierce, I am so glad you are here. How are you doing?" She asked while smiling at him."I am happy to be here too. It's been a rough couple of days but I am okay, how are you doing" "I'm fine, anyways I am going out. I will see you guys later." She said before grabbing her p
KIANA'S POV "I think we should go to the hospital." Lucy said as soon as she entered my room and noticed that I am still not feeling fine.I have been a little under the weather for a few days now and I really don't know what's wrong. I thought I was down because of the issues I am having with Pierce but he texted me two nights ago and we are as good as new again and I am still not feeling well."Why?" I asked as I managed to sit up."Well you are not feeling fine, isn't that enough reason to go to the hospital? Or will you prefer I call Pierce instead?" Of course not, the last thing I want is to stress anyone."No you can't call him and I am not going to the hospital, it's not that bad. I am fine, I just need more rest.""Okay, if you don't want to go, then you have to stand up and run this test." She said and threw a park of pregnancy test kit to the bed."I don't understand, do you think I am pregnant?" I asked curiously although it's not far fetched now that I am thinking about i
PIERCE'S POV"I'm here with my boyfriend, how have you been?" She looks good and I am happy for her and I hope she won't ruin the relationship again like she did when she was with me."I'm fine, thanks. You look good." I complimented her.Even with the fact that she cheated on me, I hold no grudge. Sure I was really hurting when it happened but the relationship was great while it lasted and I think that's why it was really hurtful, I didn't see a reason why she needed to cheat and on my fucking bed but I think what I hated most about the whole situation is the fact that she kept denying the fact that she cheated on me even though I had proof or maybe she was telling the truth."Thanks, you too. I heard you got married, how's your wife?" "Yes I did, she's doing great." I lied because Fiona is the last person I want to discuss my marital life with."That's good, congratulations. I will see you some other time, take care." I left and joined Stan at the bar and he is already having a dri
PIERCE'S POV "Guy, you are kidding me right?" Stan asked immediately he entered my office after Ashley left."Kidding about what?" I have a pretty good feeling about what he is talking about though, it's definitely about Ashley."Are you sure that you guys really had sex because she really looks cheerful and normal, like nothing happened." I am still bewildered at her behavior, I can't believe that she came looking for me and she even kissed me like she normally does. "Have you considered the fact that maybe you guys had too much to drink and slept off, maybe nothing happened." He pointed out and I am fucking glad that he can now see what I was trying to explain to him."Of course we had sex, she was naked and she confirmed that we had sex... This is what I have been trying to tell you, she has been acting indifferent like what happened doesn't count or like it didn't even happen." She's driving me crazy."I actually thought that you were exaggerating but you are right, she's acting
ASHLEY'S POV I can recognize her anywhere, even with just her back view. Kiana has been a pain in my neck since the first time I saw her and since then, all I could think about is how to get her out of our lives permanently but now that she's out, I am beginning to realize that she might not be the problem."Ashley, I wasn't expecting to see you here." Kiana said when she turned around and saw me... She's smiling but I can tell that the smile is fake, she doesn't look good and her eyes are red and puffy, like she has been crying all day but I don't give a fuck.I know she's hurting and I pity her a little but I have to look out for my fucking self and getting her out of the picture is the first step."Yeah, I wasn't expecting to see you here either." Honestly I didn't expect her to be out here shopping, shouldn't she be locked up in her room brooding?"Yeah, I practically forced her to come out with me. The whole situation with Pierce has been really difficult for her, so I decided t
KIANA'S POV Two days later..."I have lost count of how many times Pierce has called you, yet you have blatantly refused to pick up his call. I don't understand why you are doing this, it's very obvious that you are hurting yet you are so adamant and you have refused to listen to him." Lucy chastised when she heard my phone ringing again.Honestly, Pierce has called me more times than I can count but I don't know what to say to him. Does it make sense that I am mad at him and I am not mad at the same time? I am confused about the situation too and I don't know what to do, I mean I am upset that he manipulated me into thinking he was doing me a favor by going into a contract marriage with me, meanwhile he was in fact doing it for his own selfish interests.Maybe he changed his mind along the line like he said but the fact still remains that I was just a means to an end for him and it hurts so much."You don't understand Lucy.""Then make me understand because you have been here for tw
PIERCE'S POV Stan stared at me in shock without saying a word and I am beginning to regret telling him in the first place but I need to say something, I can't keep this to myself."I'm sorry, it sounded like I heard you say something in the line of you had sex with your fucking sister." Hearing it from Stan just confirmed it to me again that I have messed up big time and I wish that the money issue with Kiana never happened and I wouldn't have had a reason to drink or to be alone with Ashley in the first place."I know what I did and I know how horrible it is, so you don't have to make me feel worse. It's bad enough that I had sex with her but you should know that it was a horrible mistake and I hate myself for it so much." "It's okay, just sit down. The deed has been done and there is no need beating up yourself over it but how exactly did it happen?" Stan is actually very surprising.I expected another reaction from him, I thought he was going to be mad and probably berate me espe