Ryan POV:The second I stepped inside the home, Ana rushed and wrapped her arms around me. I stumbled because of the force but immediately regained my balance and hugged her back. Everything which has been over burdening me regarding Sarah, it vanished into thin air, causing my lips to tug up. I kissed the crown of her head while she took a long whiff of my scent. My smile grew even more, "Is everything alright? Why such a warm welcome?" I teased and she looked up, without breaking the contact. "Can't I do that?" Her brows arched, "I missed you." She pouted and my heart swelled inside my chest. "If I knew my wife would be missing me so much, I would have come earlier." My voice was huskier than ever. I would be wrong to say that keeping my hands off her is not killing me. Trust me until she is done with the birth, my ball will be permanently blue and secondly, I feel like cheating whenever I think of touching myself. Everything about me is for her and the same goes for Ana. She sho
Anastasia POV:Today is the party. I decided on wearing a simple beige colored dress. It was off shoulder and it took a lot of convincing to let Ryan wear me this. Since it was a maternity dress, I can't wear it again and with the little puppy eyes, my man agreed. I smiled in victory and stepped in the bathroom immediately before he would change his mind. I took a long shower and tied a towel around my body. Ryan had already changed into his navy suit but his jacket was on the bed. Upon seeing me, his eyes lit up and I turned into a puddle right there. "Sit here. I will dry your hair." He patted on the stool in front of the vanity and I did that. Soon, the soft touch of his fingers and the warm air from the blow dryer sent a wave of tranquillity. When he was done, he kissed the hollow under my chin. "You are all good." "Thank you." I beamed. I must have saved a country in my past life to have Ryan as my husband. To be honest, I never used to believe such things but now I don't need
Anastasia POV: "So, which loser are you dating this time?" Zayn hid the ugliness which he was feeling and asked Beth. 'This is going to be a long night.' I thought. "What does it have to do with you? And why the hell are you getting under my skin?" Beth snapped. I inhaled sharply. "Believe me, he is far better than a spoiled rich brat, like someone." She rolled her eyes. "Touché." Zayn smirked and sipped on the champagne. His calmness added fuel to the fire. Beth gritted her teeth so hard that it was a miracle that didn't fall off. "Don't grind your teeth so much. How will he kiss your toothless mouth then? You are just giving him another chance to cheat." Zayn hit the nerve again. "I can't believe I have to be found out in that state by this bastard." Beth murmured and Zayn's mouth split into a satisfactory grin. "Guys, stop it. You are scaring the baby. It is kicking me in the gut." I put my hand on the bump and lied. Well, the baby is kicking..
Ryan POV:For once, my life was so good that it scared the hell out of me. I have never been so afraid of anything before because I didn't have anything to lose now, I have. Ana, the baby, our love and the happy family. Deep down the feeling of relentlessness is clawing inside me. There is this constant vibe which is keeping me on thin ice. Furthermore, I haven't told her about Sarah yet. I can't imagine her reaction and she is in the last month of her pregnancy, for God's sake. I can't give her stress. I sighed and massaged my temples.We moved to the villa and life is as dreamy as it can get. I try to spend all of my free time with Ana. My constant teasing, her never ending planning for the baby, it is perfect. This is all I needed in my life. Ana and I even decided the name, for both cases, which is a surprise for now. I wrapped up my work in the home office- where I am mostly working currently- and went to find her. I gasped when I found her in a situation that was enough to h
Anastasia POV:I was sleeping soundly, until the sharp pain in my abdomen jerked me from the deep slumber. At first, I thought it was because the baby kicked and brushed it away, however, after 10 or 15 minutes, I felt it again. My whole body broke into cold sweat. It was so sharp and intense that I forced myself not to scream in the middle of the night and glanced at Ryan who looked really comfortable. I put my hand on his bare shoulder and gave him a little shake. That's all it took him to get up. He immediately turned on the side lamp and looked at me. For a second, I forgot the pain as I watched the way his eyes turned wide upon seeing me. "Are you okay? What's going on?" I gripped on his hand and screamed... hard. On the top of my lungs. Soon, the pain subsided and I watched him pale. "We are going to the hospital." He announced and slipped inside his clothes. It was the last month of pregnancy and the Dr. Crystal said, I can give birth any moment. At her words, I thought of
Ryan POV:Seeing her give birth was something which I am not going to forget, forever. Ana held my hand really hard as she gathered her breath and tried to push. It was exhausting for me and what she is going through, I can't even imagine that. "You are doing great, Ana. I am here." I assured her and she sobbed. "I can't. This hurts like hell." She laid back. "Ana, you can't give up now." Dr. Crystal immediately said. "Ana, please. It will end within minutes." I don't know what else to do. Other than a few words of encouragement I have nothing. "We have been so excited to see the baby and I can't wait." At this point, I don't have any idea what I am saying. Ana sighed and gave me a nod before she held me even tighter and pushed hard with a loud scream. I clenched my teeth and held her firmly. Only a few minutes felt like eternity today and when I heard the soft crying of the baby, all the restraints which I had been putting on my emotions, they shattered."You did great, Ana. Co
Four months later;Anastasia POV:Today, I was finally going to the office after a month. My Mom came to babysit Kai with Martha and that was such a huge relief. Furthermore, I planned on resuming working now. It's been a long time since we decided on working on the new collection and my head was overblown with all kinds of ideas. I hummed excited as I took out a suit from the wardrobe and went to change. The weather was also changing. Hot summer has lost its charm and it is starting to get pretty chilly, especially at night. I slipped inside the suit and settled on signature Louboutin heels. I have been dying to wear them but it is impossible with the baby. After I was done with the outfit, I tied my hair in a loose ponytail and dabbed some makeup. I was all set to go but there were no signs of Ryan. I frowned and went out to look for him. He was standing on the terrace, phone in between his face and shoulder as he talked with someone on the phone and wore his wrist watch. I sm
Anastasia POV:I braced myself as I listened to what Samuel was about to say. "Actually, you know that someone sold our designs to Sandra Park, right?" He wryly looked at me and my heart skipped a beat. Where is this conversation going? The mentioning of the traitor and Sarah in one sentence isn't a good thing, right? I know where this is going but I don't want to think about that. Not until he won't be done explaining the situation. "So?" I held the edge of my desk firmly."You asked me to check the computers and other electronic devices of all the employees and I did, it took me a long time but I couldn't find any evidence. Furthermore, no one has access to the designs, other than the designing team. I investigated all of them personally, even threatened them to tell me the truth but it appeared that they didn't betray the company and trust me I didn't too." He sighed, "I have had my suspicion on Sarah. She had been acting weird around that time and you know that her family situa
Anastasia POV:The evening sky was adorned with twinkling stars as we gathered for a celebratory party at our spacious backyard. It was a special occasion, not only because it marked a significant milestone for Ryan. He led his company to another glory, but also because it gave us an opportunity to bring our loved ones together. The soft glow of string lights illuminated the space, casting a warm and inviting ambiance.Ryan and I were surrounded by laughter and lively conversations as we mingled with our friends and family. The sound of music filled the air, adding an extra layer of excitement to the festivities. I glanced over at Ryan, his charismatic smile lighting up the night, as he engaged in conversation with our guests.Spotting Zayn, Ryan's younger brother, across the crowd, I couldn't help but notice a hint of melancholy in his eyes. Zayn had always been the quiet and reserved type, and lately, he seemed burdened by something. Concerned, I decided to approach him."Hey, Zayn,"
Anastasia POV: The sun shone brightly as our family embarked on a much-needed vacation to a picturesque destination. IThe vibrant colors of the surroundings seemed to reflect the joy and excitement in my heart. Ryan, walked beside me, holding my hand tightly as we guided our two precious children through the serene landscape. I finally recovered after giving birth and this is our first vacation with the two kids. As excited I am for this, I am nervous at the same time too."Look, Daddy! Flowers!" Kai suddenly said, grabbing our attention. While, the relationship between the father and son is also blooming. He turned 2 and into a mature man. I could not help but simle at his cuteness. Those cubby cheeks, full lups and big round eyes, they will be the death of me."Yes, Kai, those are beautiful flowers. Do you want to smell them?" Ryan held him in his arms as he asked. Since we have always been busy with our workloads as well as parenting, we did not had time in our hands to bring him
9 months later;Ryan POV:That hard and painful time was once again there. Everything is fun until I see her in excruciating pain. Ana held my hand so tight that her knuckles went pale while my fingers turned blue as the circulation had been cut off. But that doesn't matter. She is popping my baby out of her vagina... I am in no position to complain. "Push." The doctor said. I put my other hand on her too and gave it a firm squeeze. "You can do it." I whispered and leaned down to kiss her sweaty forehead. "This is so-" her breathing was shallow and the tears were rolling from the corner of her eyes. Ana was practically wretched at this point and damn... I shouldn't have forced her into having another baby."We are never doing this again." I promised her and even in the exhausting state, she managed to smile. I can't help but fall harder for her every single second of my life. "You realised this really soon and I thought that you want a whole soccer team." She mocked me and on the
Anastasia POV:Soon, it was time for cake cutting but Beth wasn't here. Now, I was genuinely worried about her and Zayn was looking at me with disappointment filled eyes. I chewed my bottom lip and sent her a message. Ana: Where in the world are you? If you will not come to Kai's birthday, then don't even bother to talk to me. I threatened her with the hope that she might be willing to tell me whatever the hell is going on with her. I sighed as there was no reply even after 10 minutes. "Ana, we need to cut the cake. Everyone is waiting." Ryan said to me and when I looked around, it was true. The kids were about to fall asleep. I gave him a nod and Ryan held Kai in his arm and wrapped the other arm around my waist while we went to the area where we are supposed to cut the cake. All the attention was suddenly on us. The phone in my hand buzzed and when I glanced at the shining name on the screen, I immediately opened the message. Beth: I am really sorry, Ana. Something urgent cam
Four months later,Anastasia POV:Today Kai turned one and I can't believe how fast the time has passed. Although this year has been the hardest time of my life, still I don't have any regrets. Just because I have the people who love me and support me. Tonight, I was the first one to get ready. Since it is Kai's birthday, we are having a party at our villa. Just with the family and friends, with the people whom I can call mine. I looked at Ryan who was putting cufflinks in his sleeves and smiles but that smile faded upon listening to him, "Just because I can't have you, it doesn't mean you can act cheeky with me. Stop f**king me with your eyes before I change my mind and put you up to something good." His gaze bore in mine and I instantly looked away. After years of marriage, just a little eye contact is more than enough to make me feel butterflies in my stomach. "You should get ready instead of running your mouth. Our guests will be here anytime." I tried to act sassy when I knew
Anastasia POV:We enjoyed the time which we finally got for ourselves fully. Having s*x practically everywhere in the yacht was indeed the highlight of the vacation. The weather wasn't cold anymore. Thus, we laid under the bare sky, with our bodies tangled together and staring at the sky. I don't remember being this peaceful and calm in my life before. "Ana." He called me and I lifted my head from his chest to look at his handsome face. "Hmm?" I hummed both in response and at the feeling of his fingers that were running through my hair. All of my nerves were excited but relaxed too. "Are you happy?" Okay! This isn't what I expected. My eyes narrowed in confusion but I smiled looking at him, "What kind of a question is it? And here I was feeling giddy at the thought that you might slip another big ass diamond in my finger." I joked. "Ugh-" He winced, "What is it with women and their love for diamonds? You practically work with them 365 days a year and you still want a diamond rin
Anastasia POV:Today we are leaving for our vacations and by 'we', I mean just Ryan and me. Although I want to take Kai with us too but thinking that I am not giving much attention to Ryan these days... it didn't feel good to take him with us. I also wanted to enjoy some time which belonged exclusively to us. So, last night, Zayn took Kai with him as he will be staying with his grandparents these days and Ryan, he is over the moon today. "I can't believe that such a thing is really happening." He said excitedly, like a little teenager who is excited to go on a field trip with his friends but I guess being with your lover is even better. "Why are you acting like you have never been on a trip before?" I teased him as I arched a brow and applied some blush on my cheeks. "I have never been on one. Not with a girl before." He confessed while putting his swimsuit in the suitcase. My hand halted and I looked at him through the reflection of the mirror, trying my best to understand that
Ryan POV:Anastasia hummed as she played with Kai and just from her face, I can see that she is dying to tell me something but at the same time, she wants me to ask her. Okay, baby! If this is what you want.I smiled and wrapped my arm around her waist, pulling her closer into me while she sat on the bed with her legs crossed and all of her attention was on Kai. However, upon feeling my touch, she squealed and Kai frowned. "What are you doing?" She playfully slapped my shoulder. "Aren't you getting way too violent, sweetheart?" I said darkly, "And don't tell me I can't hug you in front of Kai. Kids need to see their parents being affectionate to learn something from them." I added. "Because there are so many things which I can't do in front of him. I can't say any bad words, I can't talk dirty."She scoffed, "What a creative way to justify your actions." "I am not justifying. I am telling the truth." I whispered and leaned forward to kiss her cheek. She blushed. I love how my effe
Anastasia POV:The collection which I released this time was a huge success. One of the best things which I managed to pull off and I never thought that I am a sucker for success. I just got to know about this side of mine. So, to celebrate the massive success of Stones, Ryan's mother, Katherine, invited us for dinner. I dressed up wholeheartedly. A white lacy dress, it is my favorite and when Ryan saw me, his brow quipped, "Are we going somewhere luxurious?""Yes, we are." I nodded frantically and pinched Kai's cheeks real hard before kissing them. Ryan was holding him and he was trying his best to get away from his grip. These days, he has started to crawl and the whole world appears to be really interesting, different and amusing to him and to soothe his curiosity, he is giving us a really hard time. "We are going to meet your parents and I want to look good in front of them." I added. He sighed, "I don't like it when you dress up for someone other than me." He pouted and I just