SELENA’S POV:THAT NIGHT:“I can’t even begin to describe how annoying it is that he remembers my birthday this year. Lord knows if he tries anything crazy….” I told Liv as she sat in the room with her eyes glued to her laptop.I watched as a proud smile appeared on her face and I couldn’t help but frown and stare but before I could ask, she already dismissed my thought saying, “He wouldn’t dare try anything crazy especially on your day, where we have former trained military personnels employed as our new security and hopefully Henry would be back. You have absolutely no reason to freak out and stress your beautiful brain out.” I heaved a sigh and nodded, “What are you smiling about though?” “Oh nothing….I just love having a man like Ace. I know I always say this but he’s just the best. The most thoughtful and most romantic man…everybody else I’ve been with are….” She took in a breath and smiled even brighter, I was certain her jaw was going to hurt or hurting at the moment.“You sh
3RD POV:AN HOUR LATER:While Selena was getting ready for the surprise party, the girls had planned for her, Henry was at work late, reviewing a few documents that needed his approval, re-reading the new contracts set before him, testing out the new gadgets as overheating was outrightly controlled and he had worked personally with the workers in the production team to ensure it was all in check and the marketing department had thought it would be an amazing idea if one of the top media spaces in the world, Togue, had come with him for a day in his life and take a few pictures. The marketing team of his company thought it would be a great way to start since the entire world adored how handsome he was and were curious about him.“Would you need me to order something for you sir?” His assistant, Lisa, inquired and he looked up for the first time in hours realizing how dark it was and how much time had passed.This is just how I was like before I got married to Selena. He said to himself
3RD POV:and she instantly rose to her feet, excusing herself and headed out the beautiful fancy restaurant with amazing food and she was so excited to talk to Henry, she didn’t notice someone staring at her intently in total admiration.“Hey…I miss you.” She told him as soon as she answered the call and she just knew a smile appeared on her handsome face.“I miss you too, my love. You look so beautiful by the way.” He complimented, as she stepped into the Rolls Royce phantom and she blew him a kiss smiling at him and as usual it made him smile as they switched to a FaceTime call. “Thank you, you look so handsome and tired. Are you okay?” She asked quietly, leaning back in her seat and Henry shrugged.“I’m okay love, I just miss you two and I know you’re going to hate me for this but….I’m not sure I will be able to make it there tomorrow. I have so much work to do and I can’t keep postponing it.” He trailed off patiently waiting for her and she could only listen without knowing what
SELENA’S POV:HER BIRTHDAY:“Thank God, you’re up. Happy birthday love.” She stretched out her hands for an embrace and I stood up going to hug her, amazed by her warmth. The tension which was thick, soon dropped m,“Thank you.”I appreciated pulling away from her and she took a seat on the bed, unlocking her phone.“I have two things to share and they are both not so exciting things to share and I don’t know which to share first.” She said and I really wasn’t even surprised, so I told her, “Just go with the easier one.”“Okay, at noon we are supposed to be at court because the judge has reached a decision.” She began and I nodded slowly.“Alright, and the other news?” I inquired and she rose to her feet.“Henry got stuck at …..” She was still speaking when I raised my hand up and stopped her.“I really don’t want to hear anything about him if you don’t mind. Plus I’d like to rest for a while.” I said to her and she stood up looking at me with concern.“Are you okay?” She asked, and I
SELENA’S POV:A FEW MINUTES LATER:Olivia and I sat in the back of the Rolls Royce quietly while she was focused on the laptop before her. I was thinking of the course of action to take after the trial was done and it was to get my security and request a restraining order from David and Sandra. They both wouldn’t take this decision lightly at all, so I had to protect myself and my family. It was about five minutes before twelve and we were about three minutes away, then all of a sudden Olivia decided to ask.“Who sent those gifts?” She asked without sparing me a glance and I heaved a sigh.“I don’t know but it was definitely not Henry, so it has to be David pulling games and trying to ruin things.” I pointed out, rubbing my lips together and she kissed her teeth sharply.“See…I knew it. Henry loves showering his loved ones with expensive gifts but they are more thought out. He’s mad, isn’t he?” She asked, and I hummed answering her as we finally arrived at the courthouse.“It’s the b
SELENA’S POV:“Oh…and this must be the great husband.” David stared at him from head to toe and so did Sandra. They were analyzing him and I didn’t even care anymore. I was puzzled but I knew even from way earlier that it couldn’t be either of them, they were too frugal to spend that amount of money on their enemies just to cause trouble or to taunt.Henry gave me a kiss on my forehead and I took in his sweet strong scent and he glanced back at them and David took upon himself and introduced himself to Henry, “Her ex-husband and proudly your future business partner if we can put this aside.”“I doubt it partner because I doubt you would even own a company in the nearest future.” Henry pointed out and I giggled, leaning into his embrace on the lower part of my back.David excused himself to answer a call and we were about to leave when Sandra pointed out saying, “You really married the man of my dreams and you think things will just go smoothly, don’t you? I’d just take him away from y
3RD POV:About an hour later, due to traffic and distance, she finally arrived back at the mansion and gracefully got out of the car. Everyone was already waiting for her, so as soon as she opened the door, they all chorused, “Happy birthday.” Rather the usual yelling of the word, Surprise. Confetti popped and it spread throughout the room, and she grinned in total awe, noticing everyone was there, from Henry’s father to her assistant. Everywhere was designed with a big banner that read Happy birthday Queen. She saw a fountain of chocolate, a bar with drinks, about six huge layers of cake, everyone dressed nicely and looking so handsome and beautiful even her baby girl. She was totally in love and all she could do was stand there and sniffle.“Thank you so much.” She stuck out her bottom lip, feeling tears brimming her eyes, also noticing the table with gifts on top one another and some even on the floor.Everyone walked towards her and hugged her one after the other and when it got
SELENA’S POV:A WEEK LATER:“Good morning.” I heard as soon as I opened my eyes and I stretched taking in the bright rising sun. It was another day, another morning to get up the bed and do something productive despite the fact that all I wanted to do was lay in bed and watch a movie with Hailey but that couldn’t work because I had so much work to do. Last night, my assistant had run down all I needed to do. There were about three virtual meetings I had to attend and at least two were very vital for For Monica stores, one with the bank and Mrs Yolanda as well as with the board members who had a long list of concerns I and a few others had to listen to and provide solutions. I sat up straight, glancing at the time by my bed stand and it dawned on me that I only had an hour and a half before my first meeting by 9 a.m.I shot up so quickly and smiled seeing Henry just seated up straight resting on the head board with a book in his hands but his eyes were fixated on me.“Good morning.”
SELENA’S POV:FEW WEEKS LATER:“I just want to go back on my vacation.” I whined to Olivia who was seated in front of me and she couldn’t help but laugh while sipping out of her drink.It had been a few weeks since after the short, blissful vacation at Morris Island and I think I had overheard Henry talking about purchasing it. It was a huge investment and it was a small island but perfect. Everything about it from atmosphere, to the meals, to the water, I was totally in love and I totally understood why Henry was so in love with it too. He saw the frown on my face when we were leaving, and he promised we would be back soon and hopefully longer but he didn’t mention any further thing about the buying of it. In the private jet, I had made a joke about being pregnant because of how we had sex in all corners of the house and the flashbacks of Henry covering my mouth, in order not to moan loudly and wake up Hailey, while sliding into me very slowly and other times roughly, played in mind
SELENA’S POV:THE NEXT MORNING:“Give Mummy a kiss.” I spoke to Hailey, who was simply clapping her hands together while I assisted the chef in the kitchen as he prepared a meal for us. Henry was still asleep due to jet lag and we had spent the first part of your short weekend getaway sleeping so well, and cuddling. However, this morning I was super excited to serve Henry in bed as my husband deserve nothing but the best because he was the best. Although I had not prepared the breakfast, I was there throughout the whole process making sure everything was perfect while also trying my best not to annoy the chef, Mr Rabbit, who already seemed irritated by my constant questions and monitoring eyes.“Muah…” Hailey kissed my cheek and it was honestly so cute especially with her little noises and words she often said. My daughter was so calm and gentle, I wondered if that was going to continue to be the case as she grew older since both Henry and I were both calm. Plus she kept growing cute
HENRY’S POV:THE NEXT DAY:I rocked Hailey as she was slowly drifting to sleep in my arms, and my beautiful Selena fell asleep with her head on my thigh, sleeping beautifully while we were up in the air flying back to Luresia where we both had a lot of work to do. Liv and Ace had taken Ace’s private jet contrary to my expectation that we were all going to travel back together. But it was beneficial to me either way, because now we were taking a quick stop at Moria Island. It was an island I had been trying to purchase for a while after my first visit before I met Selena…and now all I wanted to do more than ever was to put it in our family name or just in Selena’s. We were going to stay there till Sunday evening as it was just about a three hour flight from there to Luresia and we both had a stressful long month worrying about Carmeron and our safety. It was going to be a breath of fresh air and it was highly recommended by my mother who kept encouraging me after I suggested it to he
SELENA’S POV:“Cherry, the woman you are! The world is not ready for all the amazing designs you have installed. I'm so proud of you sister.” Liv announced standing proudly as sad admired Cherry who finally darted her eyes from the work in front of her for the first time and grinned.“I have an idea! We should take pictures and I will distribute it all over social media giving you great press. What do you think?” We all hummed in agreement with Gabby's suggestion and Cherry looked at us with our lips tucked out.“I appreciate you all so much! Now try your gown so we can prepare for this party!” She aaaaaatold her and the others grabbed their gowns and headed straight into the dressing room.“Do you really like it?” She inquired looking at me with uncertainty and I laughed going ahead to grab her hand.“I love it, I'm so used to boring outfits but this is different, and I am a Scott so I need to make a statement.” I stood proudly and walked around like a lioness and I flipped my hair.
SELENA’S POV:LATER THAT EVENING.After lunch with Joey, I headed to the family house where the party was to take place and I joined Liv, Cherry, Gabby, Zoey, in preparation of the welcome party for Carmeron who had gained speedy recovery. It amazed all of us and we were so happy. While we prepared, listening to music and telling stories, I thought to share with the girls my lunch with Joey and they all laughed arriving at the conclusion.“Yeah ... .I need a man who would be that intentional.” Zoey joked and we all shook our heads.“It’s giving obsession and does that really happen in real life? A man being obsessed with a girl, learning all her likes and dislikes, following her everywhere, trying to infiltrate her life and destroy her entire life just so she can be his? I’m not saying that’s what is going through his mind, just asking a question.” Gabby asked and Liv confirmed that there had to be a reality to it.“Some men just love to chase after what they can’t get because they lo
SELENA’S POV:A FEW HOURS LATER:I arrived at the restaurant at exactly noon and right before I exited out of the house, Henry was nowhere in sight when I left the house. Neither did he say anything after. I just hope I wouldn’t regret not listening to him, but it was important for him to know I couldn’t neither did I want to ever be controlled. I respected his opinion always but never a command. But I came with the entire security team for safety reasons as I wasn’t dumb enough to come all by myself.As soon as I arrived at the private section of the restaurant named, Trina’s love, I saw Joey sitting in a white t-shirt and his silver watch glimmered from a distance. His eyes were glued to his phone but he seemed to either be reading something or waiting for a message as I wasn’t texting, simply staring. He suddenly darted his eyes to mine and locked eyes with me and a huge smile appeared on his face. “You look breathtaking.” He complimented me as soon as I arrived at the table and I
SELENA’S POV:A WEEK LATER:As I stood at the balcony of the house with the cup of coffee in my hands with only a white robe on, as I had just taken a shower after the steamy evening Henry and I shared last night. My hair was let down curly and wavy as always and I loved how good I smelt like strawberry and candies. I believed I could see the entire city from where I stood, and I was amazed at its beauty but my mind couldn’t help but drift back to my conversation with Joey the other day.“Joey….what are you…” I stammered as I stood in my office like it wasn’t mine and he smiled staring at me.“I knew we would see soon and I’m glad all my efforts and the stern yet bossy words I tolerate from your employees are all to please you. It makes it all worth it, don’t you think?” He inquired, with hands still stretched out and I stared at him from head to toe unsure of what to say.So I shook hands with him firmly and he cackled, holding my hands longer than I wanted and so I raised my eyebro
SELENA’S POV:THAT SAME DAY:“I’m so sorry…I’m late.” I rushed into the room where everyone else was seated next to Carmeron. Henry stood by the entrance while Cherry was laying beside him, Liv was seated with Julian and Gabby and everyone had a look of smile on their faces. It was so fulfilling and it seemed as though Carmeron, just like Cherry, had cracked a joke before my arrival. “Selena!” Carmeron and Cherry chorused in excitement as soon as I stepped into the room and it brought a big smile to my face seeing Carmeron awake through the heart monitor kept beeping keeping in check his steady heart movement, he still had on badges around his head and he looked a little bit pale.“Carmeron.” I walked towards him and embraced him, and he winced loudly, making me step back.“I’m sorry.” I quickly apologized and he chuckled softly, holding his side and waving me off. I watched with a smile as Cherry offered him her hand as he tried getting comfy in his bed.“This bed is so uncomforta
SELENA’S POV:A WEEK LATER:It had been approximately a week since Carmeron had gone between life and death, and we had received a call yesterday announcing that he was finally awake. When Henry and Julian had gone to meet the doctor a week ago, he didn’t sound hopeful which broke everyone. Carmeron’s parents flew in that day and balled into tears, crying miserably especially his mother who was advanced in age. It was such a heartbreaking sight, and Henry was so lost. Later that night, Henry had shared the story of when he realized Carmeron was going to be around for a while, and it went thus. Flashback:I can’t remember much but I know I was about four or five and I usually attended my parent’s events, especially the ones thrown at the mansion then. I remember quite vividly there were people everywhere except the staircase, everyone mingling and drinking, and in celebration laughing boisterously. I took a seat by the piano, since my parents had ensured that I had gotten lessons an