AARON’s POV A ping on my phone interrupted the conversation I was having with Bella.We were out shopping and she was trying on dresses that looked absolutely sexy on her.I pulled out my phone and saw that a photo had come in from Jasmine. It was an image of Bella and me, captured in the midst of our sandcastle-building adventure. A quick swipe revealed Jasmine's message: "Look like a lovey-dovey couple here. 😏 What's the story behind this?"I glanced at the photo again, a soft smile tugging at my lips as I recalled the joyous moment it had captured. I quickly typed a response, my fingers flying across the screen. "Just for the media, you know how it is."Within moments, Jasmine's reply appeared on the screen. "Hmm, doesn't look like that from this angle. You guys genuinely look happy."I chuckled, feeling a mild sense of amusement at Jasmine's persistence. "It's all part of the job, Jas. Let's not overthink it."It was a total lie.I had no idea someone had taken a photo of us and
AARON’s POVI felt my heart sink as realization hit me. Cole's appearance, Courtney's flushed cheeks, the disheveled state of his hair – it all painted a picture I wasn't sure I wanted to see. The truth unfolded before me, and my chest tightened with a mixture of anger and betrayal.Courtney managed to find her voice, her tone faltering. "Aaron, what are you doing here?"My voice was laced with anger as I asked the same question. "What are you doing here?"There was a tense pause, the air thick with unspoken tension. Bella's gaze flickered between us, her expression caught between confusion and concern.“You…”As the truth settled in, my anger surged to the surface. I lunged forward, my hands reaching for Cole, my voice sharp with rage. "You... You bastard!"Bella's voice rang out, a mix of desperation and concern. "Aaron, stop!"“Listen Aaron,I can explain,” Cole pleaded.“You bastard! You were fucking my little sister! How dare you? I thought it was clear she was off limits so how c
AARON’s POVAs the first rays of dawn streaked through the curtains, I groggily pulled myself out of bed, my mind still trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. The scent of freshly brewed coffee hit my nose. Stretching, I slipped into my slippers and followed the inviting aroma to the kitchen.There she was, Bella, standing by the kitchen counter with a bright smile on her face. In her hands, she held my favorite mug, filled to the brim with steaming hot coffee. The sight of her, looking so radiant and welcoming, made the morning haze disappear.Her eyes sparkled as she extended the cup toward me.“You’re up earlier than me today,” I commented."Morning, Aaron," she greeted, her voice carrying a hint of excitement. "I thought you might need a little boost to start your day."Gratefully, I accepted the cup, letting the warmth of the coffee seep into my hands. I took a sip, enjoying how great it tasted.Bella leaned against the counter, her gaze fixed on me. I knew that look; she had
BELLA’s POVMary Jane and I were laughing like hyenas as we lounged on the patio, enjoying the warm summer afternoon. With tall glasses of lemonade in our hands, we exchanged stories, catching up on everything we had missed since I last saw her.It felt good for her to be here.As we chatted, MaryJane's animated gestures turned disastrous as she accidentally knocked her glass of lemonade off the table. Time seemed to slow down as the cup tumbled through the air, the liquid splashing in a wild arc that ended with a rather unfortunate collision – right onto Mr. Davis, my father-in-law, who was passing by.I froze, horrified, my eyes locking onto Mr. Davis's white linen shirt that was now adorned with splotches of yellow. Oops.MaryJane rushed over bringing a handkerchief from her palazzo jeans and trying to take the stain off.“I am so sorry sir I really didn’t mean to,” she begged profusely.To my astonishment, Mr. Davis paused, his gaze shifting down to the mess on his shirt. Then,
AARON’s POVJasmine had told me she had something really important to share but I wanted what the hell that was. To be honest, I was really curious as her tone had sounded extremely serious. I had to go see her at her place. "Hey, Aaron," she greeted, her voice unusually soft as she wrapped her arms over my neck. "Hey, Jasmine. What's up?" I asked, curiosity piqued. "I need to tell you something," she hesitated for a moment before continuing. "I'm breaking up with him. I want to be with you." My heart skipped a beat. “Breaking up with your boyfriend?” “Yes.” She affirmed with a little smile.”I am tired of him. He doesn’t even understand me in the way that you do.I have actually tried but I just can’t get you out of my mind.” “Wait Jasmine this isn’t a prank? You’re actually serious?” Her smile faded slightly. “What do you mean? I’m serious here.What? You don’t wanna be with me anymore?” I hadn't anticipated this confession. I mean,I always wanted to get her attention and ma
BELLA’s POVI had just finished singing a a short song for my fans on my live video,and as I stopped singing , comments from viewers flooded the screen. They praised my singing, left heart emojis, and asked when they could expect more. I smiled, appreciating their support, and began to give them a response."Thank you all so much for the love! I'll definitely drop some more songs occasionally. But remember, I'm not going into this officially yet. Just sharing some music with you guys. Love you!"As I was done talking,a strong arm snaked around my waist from behind, making me jump in surprise. I turned to see Aaron, shirtless and dripping with water, fresh from his shower. His brown glossy hair was still damp, and droplets clung to his broad chest.He just appeared out of nowhere!Actually,the bathroom.My cheeks instantly flushed with embarrassment, and I stammered, "A-Aaron, you scared me!"He chuckled, his dimples digging deep into his cheek and those blue eyes of his sparkling with
BELLA’s POVCole gave me a reassuring smile. "Bella, he's stable. It's not as serious as it seems. They're just keeping him here for observation."I was a little bit relieved and let out a shaky breath. "Thank God. Can we see him?"He nodded and led us into the room. There, I found Aaron lying in a hospital bed, his arm slightly bruised, but he looked otherwise unharmed. And there was a cast over his leg.His eyes fluttered open when he saw us, and a weak smile tugged at his lips."Bella," he murmured, his voice raspy. "You came."I rushed to his side, taking his hand gently in mine. "Of course, I came. Are you okay? What happened?" AARON’s POVThe hospital room felt like a quiet sanctuary as I lay there, gazing at the pale, ceiling tiles. It was too fucking quiet and I had to fucking leave already.If only it were that easy. The pain on my leg was really discomforting but I thanked God that the accident hadn’t claimed my life and also,Cole had been there to save me just right in ti
AARON’s POVLeaving the white confines of the hospital room was a welcome relief. The cast on my leg felt like a cumbersome weight, and the sooner I could get rid of it, the better. With crutches in hand, I hobbled my way out, eager to get back home where I could properly relax and recuperate.Bella was by my side the whole time.As we arrived home, I could sense an unusual tension in the air. My mother appeared flustered and agitated. She paced back and forth in the living room, her hands wringing in distress."Mom, what's wrong?" I asked, concern etched on my face.She turned to me, her expression a mix of worry and exasperation. "Aaron, you have no idea how worried I've been. This accident… it's just too much. Are you sure Bella didn't have anything to do with it?"I sighed, understanding where her concern was coming from. "Mom, you need to calm down," I said gently. "Bella had nothing to do with the accident. It was just that—an accident."Bella looked hurt.”Mom,I didn’t have any
BELLA’s POVPanic set in as we searched for Nathan's room. I felt my throat tighten, and my legs carried me faster than I thought possible. Aaron was right behind me, his footsteps echoing mine as we desperately looked for our son.We finally reached Nathan's ward, and my heart dropped to the pit of my stomach. The nurses were frantically trying to find our baby, who was nowhere to be seen.Tears welled up in my eyes, and I clung to Aaron, fear gripping my heart. "Where's our baby? Where's Nathan?" I cried out, my voice filled with desperation.The nurses were equally worried and confused. One of them said, "We don't know. He was here just a moment ago, and now he's gone."Aaron's face turned pale, and he looked around the room, searching for any sign of our son. Panic and fear etched across his features, and he muttered, "We need to find him, Bella."And then it suddenly occurred to me that Aaron might be behind this.I turned to face him angrily. "Where have you taken our baby?" I sh
BELLA’s POVHe knelt beside me, and for a moment, time seemed to freeze.It was really Aaron in the flesh! I couldn’t believe it. What the hell was he doing here and how had he even found me?"Bella, are you okay?" His voice was full of worry as He examined me for injuries."Are you hurt? What happened?"I was panting heavily, my heart still racing from the traumatic encounter. My fingers trembled as I tried to speak. "I... I'm fine," I managed to say, my voice shaky and panicked.Aaron's gaze softened, and he ran a hand through my disheveled hair. His eyes fell to my chest, and a frown creased his brow as he noticed the first two buttons of my shirt had been pulled out, revealing my cleavage. He didn't say a word, but the protective anger in his eyes was unmistakable.Gently, he held my shoulders and tilted my face up to meet his. His eyes bore into mine, and he whispered, "Calm down, Bella. Tell me what happened."I struggled to collect my thoughts, my words stumbling out in fragments
BELLA’s POVTwo police officers were talking to Richard, who appeared distressed. The officers were taking notes and investigating the scene.I approached them cautiously and inquired, "Is everything okay here? I was supposed to meet Richard, and when I arrived, I found the house in disarray."One of the officers, a woman, turned to me with a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, ma'am. We received a call about a break-in, but it seems to be under control now."I turned my attention to Richard, who appeared relieved to see me. He explained, "I arrived home to this chaos just moments before you did. I called the police immediately."The other officer, a man, said, "We're taking statements and investigating the situation. If you could just give us a moment."Relieved that the situation wasn't as dire as I had feared, I agreed and stepped aside to let the officers do their work. After a thorough investigation and some paperwork, they assured us that the house was secure.With the incident reso
AARON’s POVJasmine's words left me feeling a mixture of shock and anger. The woman I thought I had known had turned out to be someone entirely different. She admitted to sabotaging my relationship with Bella and causing immense pain to both of us. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.The anger inside me was boiling over, and without thinking, I grabbed Jasmine's shoulders and shook her profusely. "You did this? You orchestrated the downfall of my marriage? You ruined Bella's life, and mine too! How could you?" My voice was a mixture of anger as well as disbelief.Jasmine's face contorted with a strange mix of fear and defiance. "Bella deserved it," she spat out. "She had no right to come into our lives and steal you from me. You're mine, Aaron, and she had to pay for that."I released my grip on her but continued to glare at her. "You think this is about Bella taking me from you? This is about trust, honesty, and the love I thought we had. You betrayed me just as much, Jasmine."S
BELLA’s POVAs my eyes fluttered open, I realized I was still inside my rental car, and it was parked precariously at an awkward angle on the side of the road. My head throbbed with pain, probably from hitting the steering wheel during the accident. For a moment, the world around me was a blurry haze.The baby's cries filled the car, his cries of distress mingling with my own confusion and pain.I forced myself to focus and looked around, realizing that the accident had disoriented me. Gradually, my vision cleared, and I saw a man approaching, his expression tense and furious. I reached for my baby and tried to calm him down,caressing his forehead gently in the backseat. I knew I had to act quickly, so I unbuckled my seatbelt and stepped out of the car, my legs shaky from the impact.The man who emerged from the car I had collided with was tall, with a rugged appearance that seemed to demand respect. He had a strong build, and his dark hair was disheveled, as if he had been having a
AARON’s POVI was beyond frustrated. Each passing day without Bella felt like an eternity. I had thrown everything I had into finding her, but it was as if she had vanished from the face of the Earth. My temper flared as I shouted into my phone at my men, demanding that they track her down as soon as possible. My men knew that I was not a man to be trifled with, but the urgency in my voice was uncharacteristic, even for me.Cole watched me from across the room. He had seen me at my best and my worst, and he knew that this situation was tearing me apart. He tried to be the voice of reason, urging me to calm down.“Dude, you want to bring down the whole house with your yelling. You gotta calm down. They are trying their best to find her,”“Their best isn’t good enough,Cole.I am running out of patience and of time. I realize now that I have made a terrible mistake so please just let me deal with it.”“I understand man,but you need to take a chill pill and stop overreacting. Don’t worry t
BELLA’s POVI gave up trying to revive my baby myself and had to rush him to the hospital as quickly as I could. I clung to my baby, his tiny body so fragile in my arms, and my heart ached with fear. We reached the emergency room, and the medical staff swiftly took over, examining the baby with urgency. I could hardly breathe as I watched them work to stabilize him.Mom and MaryJane placed a comforting hand on my shoulder as we watched everything unfold.After what felt like an eternity, the doctor emerged and gave us a reassuring smile. "The baby's breathing is stable now," he said. "You don't need to worry, but we do recommend taking proper care of him. Make sure he gets plenty of fluids and vitamins."I let out a sigh of relief,thanking God inwardly.The doctor went on to explain the reason behind the sudden breathing difficulty. He mentioned that it was likely due to the baby's underdeveloped respiratory system, which is not uncommon in premature infants. This revelation eased some
BELLA’s POVI sat in the dimly lit room, staring at the screen of my laptop. I was grateful we were comfortable and safe in Los Angeles now. That was the first place I thought of moving to and I hoped Aaron wasn’t going to find us. While we were on the road coming here and our car was stopped,I had thought Aaron had somehow sent his men and caught up with us but it was just some mere thugs who wanted to steal from us. We were lucky enough to get away from them as the police was nearby at that moment. The apartment we rented wasn’t anything fancy but at least it was a roof over our head and quite comfortable for all four of us for now. At least it was better than staying in that huge mansion where I was unhappy.Here in L.A,not too many people were going to recognize me here as Aaron Davis’s wife. Besides, I was planning to keep a low profile knowing how nosy people could get.I found myself glued to the screen of my laptop when I came across a very interesting video. I froze,watchin
AARON’s POVThe day of the engagement had arrived, and I was quite nervous as though it was my wedding day. I stood before a mirror, adjusting my tie and smoothing down my handsome corporate suit. I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as I looked at my reflection. The suit fit perfectly, and I felt a surge of confidence.Jasmine, my soon-to-be fiancée, was equally stunning. She wore a flowing green gown that complemented her figure beautifully. The color accentuated her eyes, making them shine even brighter. She looked radiant, and I couldn't have been prouder to have her by my side.The grand hall I had chosen for the engagement was a vision of opulence. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, giving the room a beautiful light. The walls were adorned with golden decorations, and the whole space exuded an air of grandeur. It was packed with people, all eager to celebrate this milestone with us.Jasmine was grinning from ear to ear as I approached her, my heart swelling w