SELENA'S POV:TWO MONTHS LATER:It has been two months since my pregnancy was revealed and there was now a bump showing and it was so cute. I was still processing that something was growing inside of me. Henry and I had been going shopping, decorating the nursery along with our friends and having serious and funny conversations about our future.Today, we were all invited by Julian to a ceremony hosted by the soccer federation giving awards, changing teams of players and picking new players into the league. It was called ‘The Super’. I had done my research to understand what I was attending.I had picked out a gown in the midst of about three racks of beautiful dresses because I wasn't trying to call attention to myself knowing the press would be there. It was a flowy pink dress that had slightly hidden my bump and was completely gorgeous. Cherry, and the others came over to get ready here since we were all going in a limousine, had helped me with my make-up while our stylists had don
SELENA'S POV: “Everything is going to work out fine, trust me, you two have something special just based on what I've seen in the short time I have spent with you two these past two years.” I assured her and she smiled small, muttering a ‘thank you’ and blinking her eyes repeatedly to keep the tears from falling. I looked around and met eyes with a man and he winked, I scrunched my eyebrow and looked away. Did he not know who I was? The men soon arrived with our drinks and the event went on, there was an amazing dance performance which got everyone excited and dancing in their chairs. Even a music performance by a talented artist and it finally came down to the part we had all been waiting for, the SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR award. “This is a tough category, let's see who it goes to…” The presenter kept the suspense going after the highlight of each player in the category was displayed on the screen. “The soccer player of the year award goes to…” We all closed our eyes praying a
HENRY'S POV:THE SAME NIGHT:The drive back home was as quiet as ever and it was deafening. Rather than going with the limousine, I called in the driver who came in our black Cadillac SUV. Carmeron was to accompany Olivia and Cherry making sure they arrived home safely. Every time I saw Cherry and Carmeron staying together and having fun, I couldn’t help but read more into it after Selena’s words but Carmeron had assured me he would never cross that line and his words held weight to me.As cars drove by, I couldn’t help but feel weird. I was so used to Selena placing her head on my shoulder and wrapping my arms around her but this time there was a huge gap between us with no single words or body friction. As a matter of fact, she didn’t even want to be in the same car with me which stung.My fists were swollen from the punch, although everyone was surprised by my behaviour, Carmeron, Cherry and Olivia, even Selena, knew how much I valued respect and that man crossed all the lines of
HENRY'S POV:“I’m bringing a blessing into this world which makes me not just any random woman but a super woman.” She repeated word for word.“I am flawless….I have a soft wavy hair, beautiful facial features, a sexy body and a man who worships the floor I walk on.” She had tears brimming in her eyes as she said these words.“I am powerful and relentless….and I love you.” After those words, she latched her lips on mine and kissed me passionately and I kissed her right back and picked her up so her legs were wrapped around my torso.I took off her clothes in her swift motion and took her back into the bedroom and she hastily took off my clothes but just right when we were about to get into it, I stopped.“Are you sure you don’t want me to leave the room and go to the other?” I teased and the look of want and desire in her eyes made her frown at my question.“Make love to me now.” She commanded hungrily, pulling me by my shirt and I chuckled into the kiss.Yes ma’am…...I duly obliged.
SELENA'S POV:TWO MONTHS LATER:“I recommend that if this expansion were to take place, we don't just set up a store. We do something more spontaneous and huge.” Carmen suggested.She was the granddaughter of Mrs Karen, who I had made the head of marketing, contrary to everyone's suggestions and hopes. Two years ago when I appointed her, a few older employees of the marketing department quit their jobs, and I was scared fearing what if I made a bad call but Carmen, young and vibrant and extremely smart, proved to everyone that I had made a great decision with the increase in our sales and catchy advertisements. I was currently seated in the meeting with Mr Gunnerside, Miss Yolanda and Carmen. I folded the sleeve of my white shirt and heaved out a breath, feeling hot despite the air conditioning in the room. I occasionally feel this way since I hit six months and my bump has grown even more plus the kicks.“What do you suggest?” Mr Gunnerside questioned, clearing his throat and we all
SELENA’s POV:“I just got back from the doctor's appointment and you're the first person I'm sharing this with.” She pointed out, melting my heart further.I'm so thankful for Henry….without him I wouldn't have all these genuine people…this new confidence in myself…this joy.“OMG! I'm so happy for you!” I embraced her warmly and we both rocked back and forth, jumping in excitement.“I'm so happy too!” I could hear the joy in her voice.She got what she desired! ***************THAT NIGHT:Contrary to Mrs Scott's invitation which stated that there was going to be a family dinner, it was rather a business dinner with family and based on Henry and Olivia’s words.“Business partners are family.” And I took a mental note as I sat at the most elegantly arranged dinner table which consisted of a meal of various sorts, wine, side dishes all smelling so delicious and the business partners consisting of over five men and women as well as their partners, talking and laughing with one another.I
SELENA’S POV:Few minutes later:“What are you two doing here?” Cherry hastily threw on her green V-neck blouse and skimmed around until she found her pair of blue jeans, stumbling in her steps.“Where’s Henry? I will explain to you two later but can you distract him.” I could hear the fear and desperation in her voice, her blood shot eyes and entire being held pleading and she spoke so slowly, it might have taken a minute for her to find her words.“Trust me, it’s not what it looks like.” Julian added throwing on his shirt and hearing his voice just made things worse.Olivia and I looked at each frozen, unable to move, we were taken aback and in disbelief. Julian having an affair with not just anyone but with Cherry? There had to be an explanation, especially being that when I peaked, I saw Cherry in a white robe sitting all the way across by her vanity from Julian who was shirtless sitting by her bedside.“Nope, save your explanation for Gabby and Henry, this is so despicable and I
SELENA'S POV:“I actually find it very masculine and attractive, it’s probably why I got married to my husband, he’s like yours, just older and more…rugged. We should definitely find a drink and toast to that.” Her high-pitched voice got higher with each word and I couldn’t help but laugh as she disappeared in search of drinks reminding her I couldn’t drink alcohol.My heart raced as I stood at the end of the staircase when an inner voice whispered, “What if he’s aggressive with you like that scumbag?” But I quickly dispelled the thought muttering to myself as Mrs Long walked back with the drinks.“Henry would never.” I defended myself and a disbelieving hum followed.“Cheers!” She smiled brightly and I forced a smile right back, refraining from drinking out of the glass because I didn’t know and I wasn't around trusting and drinking from strangers. I wasn’t the only one I had to think of anymore, they were two of us.We looked at each and smiled.*************HOURS LATER…After ove
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
HENRY’S POV:A FEW HOURS LATER:We all arrived at the hospital, but my parents had opted to stay with Hailey and take her out as well as my godson, Ryan, believing my little girl and Ryan were feeling the tension and fear we were all feeling which wasn’t good. Liv had entered the room earlier and she had shared a recent progress with their case.“So the judge has finally arrived at a decision and my partner would be representing me on my behalf. By tonight, we should already be informed and we are either celebrating or drafting an appeal.” Liv told Selena, sounding excited like she was sure it was going to be good. Selena was the opposite, she simply nodded and they both headed out together speaking quietly about something that had to do with therapy and when I asked, Liv had instructed me to mind my business.Was something going wrong in Selena’s therapy? Had I done something to make her feel she couldn’t share it with me? Wasn’t my wife my business? When I asked Selena after she re
HENRY'S POV:“My parents as well as Zoey and her boyfriend are currently at the mansion resting. You should rest before heading to the hospital.” I told Selena and she hummed, which let me know she was jetlagged as she always was.She leaned on my shoulder and asked, “Anything new on Carmeron?” I quietly shook my head, and she intertwined our fingers together, “By shielding Cherry, he had gotten more cuts from the crash. Some glasses ended up being deeper than the other and more severe, piercing at different sides. And there was a hit to his head, doctors say it's a miracle he's alive, however, they would be observing more to check his brain activity if there would be any brain activity or not.” I shared and I could feel her holding onto me tightly.“He protected her with his life and I stopped speaking to him in fear he would hurt her. He is literally between life and death and there's nothing I can do, Cherry is not even speaking to me. This has to be the worst few days, and you do
3RD POV:Sandra’s eyes glinted with a mixture of calculation and frustration. "I think the first thing we need to do is make sure we don’t make the same mistakes again," she said. "We need to think ahead, not just react. The press, the judges—everything is about perception. If we can control that, maybe we stand a chance."David nodded slowly, his mind working in overdrive. "And the money?" he asked, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper as he leaned closer to Sandra, eyes scanning the room as if waiting for someone to overhear them. "We can’t afford to leave it all up to chance. The assets, the properties, the companies—all of it needs to be moved, hidden. If the court doesn’t rule in our favor, everything we've built is gone."Sandra’s lips curled into a tight smile, her thoughts mirroring his. "I’ve already set some things in motion. We’ll move the most valuable assets into accounts overseas. That way, even if they try to seize everything, it won’t be enough." Her voice wa
3RD POV:“So I’d appreciate a nice new dress and those bags you get your wife in pink preferably. Have an amazing afternoon, I’m clocking out and the other maids are all coming in soon.” David scoffed as she walked off changing her walking step to only entice him further and he was surprised but he loved a good challenge and Unnie was a real beautiful girl.Soon after she walked out the doors, Sandra stepped in and David’s mood grew sour. He rose to his feet excited to see his son, as he had not seen him in the past two days. “My favorite child.” He announced and grabbed his son who unlike other times he picked up and threw him in the hair and he would laugh, this time as soon as he touched his son, he cried loudly screaming as well.“Stop crying, little man. What’s going on?” David instantly inquired with concern and Sandra shrugged, taking him away from him.“I don’t know…maybe he’s growing to hate you.” She pointed out, and David was taken aback, assuming he hadn’t heard Sandra cl
SELENA’S POV:“I tried, I made efforts, I called everyday but our meetings at the park ended, his calls stopped and on the night he died, when he was shot by the police officers when he had kidnapped another girl, I had a dream where he screamed my name and just kept crying and apologizing. And the next morning, I heard it on the news, and his father literally committed suicide after his burial, it was a lot.” My heart broke for her and I went ahead to hug her which made her chuckle.“I’m alright now, I just shared that to tell you I always know when something bad has happened to anyone close to me, I’m just going to be aware of the other world.” She shared and for some reason I felt really calm after that yet disturbed by the little boys who at such a young age are already involved with such crimes and all those girls and the trauma they lived through.They didn’t deserve that neither did boys like Tim who through the influence of their boss lost their lives.I stretched my leg and f
SELENA’S POV:A FEW DAYS LATER:“I totally apologize for calling and instantly giving you instructions, but I thought you need to see it.” After watching the news and hanging up the call, the same number called again. I sucked my teeth and instantly snapped shouting, “What the hell do you want?” And it was accompanied by a low voice introducing himself as Joey and an apology from him. I let out a breath and held my forehead, taking a seat, “Hello Joey.” I simply said still trying to calm myself down, by doing a breathing exercise.“You seem tense, and I’m certain it’s not because of this news. Or am I wrong? Are you okay?” He asked softly and his voice was so low and full of care, it felt like he was here and I could just talk to him.“I’m not but I am certain everything will be fine.” I shared, reassuring not him but myself and I could hear him hum. “I’m sure it will be.” He reaffirmed and I nodded about to bid him farewell.However just as I was just about to, he said, “Will you
SELENA’S POV:I picked up my phone noticing that about ten minutes ago, Gabby had sent me a picture of the four of them at a restaurant, adding ‘I wish you two were here.” “They were just with Gabby and Julian. I’m going to call and ask if they are with them.” I said all at once and he nodded slowly, while Henry picked up his phone talking to someone on the other line.He paced back and forth and I sat at the edge of the chair, calling both Julian and Gabby back and forth and they both didn’t pick until I called Gabby once more.“Hey Selena!” She excitedly called out and I let out a breath, in relief as I was starting to fear the worse.“Gabby! Where are you? Are you with Cherry and Carm?” I asked, overhearing Henry behind already booking a flight to Resiph tonight.“Girl, we had some drinks, this Lorean alcohol and I can’t lie,….we were pretty wasted.” She laughed and I was about to speak, she continued talking, ”Carm and Cherry got carried into their cars because Carm went out shou
3RD POV:MEANWHILE…Back in Resiph, Cherry and Carmeron as well as Gabby and Julian had gone out for some drinks as well as dinner at some Lorean restaurant, they had noodles, steak, rice, variety as well as some traditional beer they had never seen before nor had before. So they all took a glass and they all winced together in unison.“That’s strong as well. Cherry just might have been drunk from just that shot.” Julian teased and Cherry shot him the middle finger.“As a matter of fact, why aren’t people here?” Julian asked, looking around wondering why the place was so empty. It was in the middle of the city and Gabby who had been invited to try it out, about being offered over fifteen million and free food, she thought it would be fun to go with her family and to take a picture after.“Aside from the fact that it’s rented out, the steak alone as well as the other meals is overpriced to the average person and a wealthy man who has more important things to pay for. I mean it's the be