AARON’s POVI didn’t quite understand why Jasmine had to show up at my house unannounced when it was totally uncalled for! She could have said whatever it is she wanted to through the phone.When she asked me if I loved Bella,I hesitated. I didn’t want to hurt her feelings by telling her I didn’t quite love her the way I used to and that I had feelings for Bella now and they grew stronger everyday. But I couldn’t bring myself to saying the truth because I didn’t want to complicate the contract Bella and I signed and believed whatever it was that I was feeling would soon pass away. I believed things were going to get easier when she delivered our baby and we went our separate ways. Besides,I wasn’t even sure if Bella had any feelings for me whatsoever and deep down I hated to think she may have feelings for Noah instead. I had caught them a lot of times not to think otherwise.I was trying to reassure Jasmine that she was the one I loved when a small vase on the table behind us suddenl
BELLA’s POVI stood there, my heart pounding, waiting for Aaron's response. The silence stretched on, and I was slowly losing it.When he finally spoke, his words were like a punch to the gut."You are mine," he said coldly, his voice devoid of any warmth. "Leave right now and refund every single penny I've spent on you and I am not even fucking joking. I mean every word.”The weight of his words crushed me, and I felt my grip on my luggage weaken. I had known this wouldn't be easy, but hearing it so plainly from him made my heart ache. The tears welled up in my eyes, but I blinked them back. I couldn't let him see how much he hurt me.I was stupid for loving this stupid man that didn’t even give a hoot about me.I watched as he turned and walked out of the room, leaving me standing there, feeling utterly lost. It was a harsh reminder of our reality, and I couldn't deny the truth any longer. I was bound to him, and there was no easy way out. As I exhaled a shaky breath, I couldn't hel
AARON’s POVI couldn't believe what I was hearing. My secret with Bella, something we'd kept hidden for so long, was now exposed. My mother's accusation hit me like a ton of bricks, and I couldn't find the words to respond. I turned to her, my voice barely more than a whisper. "What do you mean, Mom?"She looked at me sternly and said, "I received an anonymous message, Aaron. It claims that your marriage to Bella is a facade, that you both signed a contract just to take over the company."I was in shock. An anonymous message? How could someone know about our secret?My father's anger was evident as he turned to me and demanded, "Is it true, Aaron?"I was quick to deny the accusation, my voice rising. "No, Dad, it's not true. It's all fake news, just some baseless rumor.Who on earth would send you something like that?”Noah, who had been silent, suddenly chimed in, his tone accusing. "If it's fake news, then you won't mind if we search for the contract, right? It should be in your room
AARON’s POVI drove my car with a sense of urgency, tires squealing on the asphalt as I raced back home. The headlines on my phone's news app had sent my heart pounding, and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The bold letters on my screen was glaring at me. "Aaron's Marriage to Bella Revealed as Scam," it read, and beneath it, "Former Art Thief Bella Exposed."Fury coursed through me. I couldn't comprehend how they had gotten their hands on our private contract. There were pictures of it!How on earth had it gotten to their hands? It was meant to be locked away in the drawer in our mansion, safe and secure. I had told Bella to keep an eye on them and now they were out in the open for the world to see.My car skidded to a halt in front of our grand mansion, and I practically leaped out of the car. I rushed inside, my footsteps echoing in the entryway. I took quick steps into the room.There, I saw Bella, her face etched with confusion as she stared at her phone, tears forming in her
BELLA’s POVI sat on the plush couch, my eight-month-pregnant belly protruding like a rounded globe. The scandals that had once plagued Aaron and my marriage were long forgotten. He had been able to convince his parents that our union had started as a mere contract, but love had blossomed along the way, and now, we were starting a family together. That was what truly mattered to them. In the end, they agreed to split their wealth between us, much to Aaron's chagrin, but there was nothing he could do about it.I wished Aaron’s feelings were really true and I hated the fact that I felt that way for him still even after everything that had happened between us.That afternoon,I tried to read a book, my attention drifting occasionally to my bulging belly. It was a reminder that soon we would be welcoming a new life into the world, and it filled me with both excitement and apprehension. I'd heard countless stories about giving birth to a baby and I was about to experience it firsthand.As
AARON’s POVI stood there, my fists clenched and my heart pounding, consumed by a seething anger that felt like a storm brewing within me. "It was a one-time thing, Aaron,"Bella pleaded, her voice trembling with desperation.I couldn't believe what I was hearing. How could she expect me to just accept it, to let it go? I shot back, my voice laced with bitterness, "One time or a hundred times, Bella, it doesn't change the fact that you betrayed me!"Noah, the cause of all this problems, stood there with an infuriatingly calm demeanor, as if none of this affected him. His indifference stoked the flames of my anger. "You don't get it, do you?" I spat, my eyes locked onto his. "You're tearing my family apart, and you act like it's not a big deal!"“You tore your family with your own hands Aaron,” Noah shrugged.”Anything happening right now is as a result of your actions. So don’t act like you are all perfect and pin the blame on me.”I gave him a quick blow across the face and he charged
AARON’s POVI stood there, hesitating, my heart heavy with a sense of foreboding as the doctor discussed the paternity test. I wanted to know the truth, but at the same time, I dreaded what it might reveal. Finally, with a heavy sigh, I nodded my agreement. I wanted to know the actual father and secretly hoped the baby belonged to me.The doctor led us to a separate room where the paternity test would take place. It was a small, sterile space with a plain table at the center. Noah and I took our seats, our gazes locked in an unspoken challenge.A nurse entered, carrying a small kit containing swabs and other materials for the test. She introduced herself and explained the process. She had collected a swab from the inside of the baby's cheek, then took samples from both Noah and me. The swabs were sealed in individual containers, marked with our names, and then sent off to the lab.The minutes passed like hours, and the room was filled with a heavy silence. The nurse attempted to make
BELLA’s POVI could hear the machines beeping softly as I slowly blinked my eyes open. The sterile hospital scent clung to the air, and it took me a moment to register where I was. Memories of the chaotic moments leading up to my labor rushed back, and I could feel my heart race a little bit.I couldn't remember what had happened after I was wheeled into the delivery room.Turning my head slightly, I spotted a nurse nearby, her gentle smile calming my anxious heart. "Where's my baby?" I croaked, my voice barely more than a whisper, fear and excitement mingling.The nurse approached, her eyes warm and comforting. "Your baby is in the incubator, dear," she replied. "But don't worry; he's doing just fine."My heart swelled with joy and relief. "Did I deliver safely?" I asked, needing to hear the reassurance.The nurse nodded and placed a gentle hand on my shoulder. "You did wonderfully, and congratulations, you have a beautiful baby boy."Tears of happiness welled up in my eyes. Despite t
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