Gwen's POV“Well, uhm, you see ..” I stuttered.“Where did you drop the soap Gwen?” Andrew yelled from the bathroom. I knew it was a deliberate act because the soap is literally the first thing you see when you walk into the bathroom.“Gwen, who is that?” I heard Ricky ask over the phone.“It's Andrew. We got stuck…”“You are spending the night with Andrew?” Ricky's question interrupted my sentence. “Yes, no, I mean yes. It was the only room available so we had no other choice but to take it” I tried to explain.“Alright then. Goodnight Gwen” Ricky said.“Ricky, wait, I….” Ricky hung up on me before I could complete my statement. I tried calling him several times, but it went directly to voicemail.Just then, Andrew came out of the bathroom, cleaning his face with a towel.“Done talking already? That was rather fast," he said, a smirk forming on the corner of his lips.If I had a gun with me, Andrew wouldn't leave this room alive. I felt like devouring him right there and then. His
Gwen's POVI nodded.“Are you sure?” Andrew asked, softly.“Yes I am”Andrew leaned in, pressing his lips firmly against mine. In the matter of seconds, I felt his thrust deep inside me. I moaned audibly, wrapping my arms around his neck.The burning sensation intensified with each thrust he made. I was full of desires, and I wanted to feel every inch of him.He began at a steady pace, which quickly increased. The atmosphere was clouded with our moans. “Fuck!” He exclaimed as he released his sperm right inside me before slowly pulling out.I had a smile etched on my face as I watched him pant heavily, trying to catch up his breath.We stayed up all night having sex. Andrew made me feel loved by him. He adored and revered every part of my body. It was magical.*********The sun was beaming in my face when I woke up. We were so caught up last night that we forgot to close the balcony curtains.I felt Andrew's warm body against mine. He was still fast asleep. His hands were tightly wra
Gwen's POVElena had a sly smile on her face. She was dressed casually, wearing black jeans and a gray top.She was wearing sunglasses and carried a black Chanel bag, which clearly appeared to be her favorite brand. She showed up right when I was in a good mood. It is unquestionably bad news wherever Elena is. She must be aware of Andrew's persuasion, and she is here to cause a scene.I stood firm by the door, staring at her. The smile on her face kept getting wider and I was getting impatient.“What do you want?” I eventually asked, breaking the silence between us."Gwen, why are you keeping Ricky at the door?" I overheard Granny yell.“Won't you invite me in?” Elena said, still carrying a mischievous smile across her face.“No, I won't,” I said sternly. “What are you doing here Elena?”“Oh, come on Gwen. We aren't enemies now, are we?” She chuckled as she spoke.Well, she appears and sounds calmer than I expected. Her reaction was nothing close to what I had imagined.“Well, it see
Gwen’s povRicky was talking nonstop, but I was not listening. I was so absorbed in my own world that everything around me was silence and complete darkness.The movie cinema was just some few blocks away from the house, so Ricky suggested we walk home after the movie.He noticed how moody I had been and tried several times to persuade me to tell him what was wrong, but I choose to remain silent.“Gwen, are you listening?” Ricky asked, jolting me back to reality.“Uhm, yeah, yes” I said, tucking my hair behind my ear.Ricky came to a halt and turned to face me. He reached into my pockets and took my hands. His touch was soft and soothing. “Nonna told me what happened yesterday. I have been waiting all night for you to mention it but you didn't” He said softly.“I don't want to talk about it Ricky. Can we keep moving?” I asked, with a weak smile across my face“Uhm, sure” He said, immediately taking his hands away from mine.I am sure my words hurt him, but this is the nicest I can be
Rickard's POVI stared at Elena looking at her reflection and blabbing continuously. Elena's favorite spot in the house was the mirror in my bedroom, which was large enough for her to see her entire reflection.“I am just a few weeks pregnant and I already look like a little piglet” She said, throwing her car keys at the mirror."Hey, easy, that mirror cost a fortune, you know," I said, becoming slightly agitated.My rent is due, and the last thing I want is to damage anything in the apartment. That would just be extra expenses.Elena threw a venomous glare at me. I knew I needed to calm her down or I won't be getting any generous tip from her. I needed the cash.“You haven't gained weight Elena” I said, rolling my eyes. She is just being extra dramatic. My main concern right now is, I can't have a child, at least not yet."You are not really going to keep that child, are you?" I said, glaring at Elena.“What do you mean? I can not harm the child, and you are aware that it is also you
Rickard's POVMy head was spinning and my vision was getting blurry. I clenched my fist tightly, enraged. Who the hell has the audacity to attack me like that?Before I could make another move, I felt a tight grip on my collar, jerking me up and throwing more punches at my face.“Ricky, stop, he has had enough” I heard Gwen's voice.Gwen dragged Ricky away from me, telling him to calm down. My mouth was still oozing with blood and I wondered what happened to receive an attack from him.I had no personal encounter with him before, so what was this all about?.Noticing he was carried away by Gwen, I rushed at him and threw a punch at his face. No one hurts me and gets away with it.“What the hell?” I yelled, throwing another punch at him. However, Ricky caught my fist in midair and twisted my arm. I screamed in pain.“Let him go Ricky,” Gwen ordered, pulling his arm away from him.“Gwen, what's going on? Why is your boyfriend attacking me?” I asked, wiping the blood from the corner of m
Gwen's POVI quickly got down from Ricky's car. He insisted on dropping me at the office today. Ever since I decided to make things official with Ricky, he has been more sweeter.He made it his responsibility to take the boys and I for ice cream every evening after work. He also helps Granny with the grocery when he is less busy during the day.He has be instistent for a while now to be the one dropping me at the office but I flatly denied, at least not until today.Deep down, I knew that I don't love Ricky in that aspect but I was secretly hoping that the feeling eventually kicks on. He deserved all the happiness in the world and I would be the happiest person if I could give him that happiness.It is the least I could do, even if it meant teaching myself to love him at any cost.I knew it wouldn't be easy, especially because Andrew is in my space and I feel tons of emotions for him but that doesn't mean it was impossible.I needed to remind myself each and every day about Andrew's b
Gwen's POVSophie stared at me before reluctantly leaving the office.“What is all this about Andrew? For crying out loud, this is a work environment," I said, attempting to keep my voice low. The last thing I wanted to do was draw attention to myself.“Don't give me that. You did not realize this was a working environment when you were busy kissing your boyfriend, right?" Andrew yelled, vigorously moving closer to me.“Can we not do this again? That is my personal life Andrew, you have no right to interfere”“To hell with that!” Andrew yelled, picking up my office computer and smashing it against the hard ground.I jumped in fear and in the matter of seconds, the executive manager, Sophie and some employees came running to my office.“Gwen, I am losing my mind, why do you keep pushing me away?” Andrew said, grabbing me by the arm.This version of his scared me. I have never seen him like this before. He looked like someone who was gradually losing his mind. I have seen him upset so m
Gwen's POV“Rickard Gilbert. You have been found guilty of all of the charges against you. You are hereby sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor” The judge gave his final verdict.I sighed with relief as I realized that all of my problems were gradually coming to an end.A month has passed since the incident. During the struggle between Andrew and Rickard at the warehouse, a trigger was pulled and a bullet went through Rickard's left leg.The case didn't hold immediately because Rickard needed to recover before he could face the court.Jake and Dr. James both testified against Rickard, and Fred presented the court with evidence indicating Rickard pulled the trigger on Brody.Elena's statement also helped with the case but unfortunately, she slipped into a coma.She was closely monitored by the police. As soon as she regains her consciousness, she will also pay for her crimes.Hopefully, she receives a lighter sentence because she was the only reason my sons were healthy and wi
Gwen's POVNanny Rose's memorial service was held in her hometown, and Granny and I attended to pay our final respects.We boarded the next flight to Oklahoma and returned home later that evening. The house felt incredibly empty without the children and Nanny Rose.It seemed like I was in a completely different place. I walked to the sofa and shut my eyes tightly.It has been quite an awful month for me and I don't think I will recover any time soon.As soon as I picked up my phone, I received a call from Andrew asking me to come to the hospital. My heart skipped a beat because I knew the hospital spelled bad news.Granny insisted on tagging along but I didn't let her. She has also been through a lot, which has had a negative impact on her health.I tried reaching Ricky to drive me there but he wasn't picking so I decided on taking a cab there.******“What's wrong Andrew?” I asked as soon as I saw him in the waiting room.There were numerous police officers patrolling around the area
Rickard's POVI stormed into the room where I had kept the children captive. Their instant sobs and screams became a nuisance to my ears.“Would you both shut up for fuck sake?” I yelled, throwing a wooden chair across the room, and the kids shook with fear.I made the room comfortable for them, I mean, I still remain their favorite uncle right?"I want to go to my mummy," Ethan stated, rubbing his cheeks with both hands.“Shut up you little brat, mummy is not coming” I yelled, slamming my hand against the wall vigorously.Elena rushed into the room as Ethan's sobbing became louder."Oh, poor child, do not cry," she said, stepping closer to Ethan. She sat on the room's bed and cradled Ethan in her arms.“You really don't have to scare them like this Rickard. They are our key to a good life” Elena said, staring at me intently.I scoffed audibly.“Since when did you start to care about the children and their well being?” I asked sarcastically."I am not a monster, Ricky, I have always h
Gwen's POV I watched how Andrew's face turned pale. I had no doubt that Rickard was on the other end of the phone. Andrew lowered the phone from his ear and stared at me without saying anything. “What happened?” “He threatened to harm the children, but I won't let him Gwen, I promise” Andrew said, taking my hands into his. "I know you won't," I replied, smiling lightly at him. He was the only person I fully trusted to bring my kids back. He was their father, he had the money and influence and I knew he was willing to give Rickard all his properties. He loved the boys that much. “Let me drive you home Gwen” Andrew offered. “I came with Ricky, it's only right I go back with him” I declined politely. “Alright Gwen, I will meet you at the house” Andrew said, softly planting a kiss on my cheeks. I got into the car with Ricky and he drove me home. On the way to the house, I could not stop thinking about how Rickard learned about our plan to ambush him. It only meant one thing, so
Andrew's POVI impatiently stared at the footage that captured how Rickard bulged into the house and came out with my children.“How could you be careless? You were assigned to look after my children," I yelled angrily, slamming my hands against the table.My phone began buzzing just as the chief of police was about to speak. It was an unknown number. I had an immediate suspicion that it was Rickard calling.I picked my phone and placed the call on loud speaker. The chief of police quickly asked his assistant to connect my mobile phone to the cellular location system in order to track down Rickard's exact location.“Hello big bro” Rickard said over the phone.“You scoundrel, where are you? Where are my children” I yelled vehemently over the phone.“Oh big bro, why are you being aggressive? The kids are having a little fun time with their favorite uncle” Rickard said sarcastically over the phone.My anger surged, and I could feel my blood crackling. If I ever get my hands on Rickard, I
Gwen's POV“No! No! No!” I continuously kept on saying. With every word I said, I took a step back.I almost lost my balance if not because of Ricky who supported me from behind.Nanny Rose lay on the floor in her own pool of blood, and the room's window was wide open.Ethan and Evan were not in their beds, and I could feel my heart breaking into little pieces. I released myself from Ricky's grip and ran towards the window.“Ethan! Evan!” I yelled at the top of my voice.Granny rushed into the room and was taken aback as soon as she saw the scene. She quickly took out her phone and dialed the ambulance.Ricky dashed out of the room to inform the cops about the kidnapping.I was left in shock and I kept on calling out to my boys, magically hoping that they would appear in front of me.I sat on the floor and burst into tears. My children were my weakness and if anything should happen to them, I don't think I would ever move on.I wished I had put them to bed myself, then maybe all this
Gwen's POVI sat beside Andrew staring at him quietly. His chelation therapy had been going on for more than four days, and he was already doing well.The pale color of his skin was gradually vanishing and he was regaining his actual skin complexion.The doctor said that if he continued to respond well to the treatment, he would be discharged in less than a week.I tucked his hands into mine and gently squeezed them.“They won't get away with what they did to you, I promise” I said softly.Suddenly, I heard the door to the room unlocked.“Fred, is that you?” I said, slightly turning my face in the direction of the door.“Attorney Frederick,” I exclaimed, getting up to my feet. “You are here?”“Well yes, I flew to Oklahoma as soon as I heard the news. How is Andrew doing?” Attorney Frederick asked, moving closer to Andrew's bed.“He is responding well to treatment sir. He will soon be back on his feet” I spoke calmly.“Did Rickard really do everything he was accused of?” Attorney Frede
Rickard's POVI continued to clench my teeth. If I had not followed Andrew out of the house, I would probably be in jail by now.“Damn it” I exclaimed furiously.I sat on the bed in the small room and dug my hands into my hair. How could I have been so dumb not to notice that i was being followed.“Fuck!” I yelled, smashing my phone across the wall.“There is no use smashing your phone across the wall Rickard. You sold us out” Elena glared furiously.“What the hell are you even saying? You should be glad I brought you along with me” I said angrily.I instantly regretted my decision. I should not have told Elena about Andrew's discovery. I should have gone into hiding and let her pay dearly for our crimes.Now I was stuck with her and her constant nagging. I was sure that going to jail wouldn't be as bad as being in the same space with Elena.Perhaps I should just turn myself in to the police.“God damnit” I murmured to myself.“We are fucking low on cash Rickard. How are we going to s
Gwen's POVI asked Fred to drive me home after leaving the hospital. On our way there, I paid for our flight tickets to New York.My plan was to subdue Dr. James. He will not go scot free for conniving with Rickard to lie about Andrew's health.I will ensure that he and Jake are transferred to Oklahoma prison so that when Rickard and Elena are apprehended, they can testify against them.My flight was scheduled for 9p.m that evening so I decided to go home first.When I arrived at the house, the scene reminded me of when Sophie escaped. There were officers patrolling around my house.I asked Fred to wait for me in the car while I went to get some of my stuff in the house.“Gwen, what is going on?” Granny said as soon as she saw me walking in. She carried that worried look across her face which made me wonder when all this will come to an end.“Remain in the house Granny and make sure you keep a close eyes on Ethan and Evan.” I said before dashing upstairs.Granny wouldn't just settle f