BELLA’s POVI sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers nervously picking at the hem of my shirt. The room felt heavy with worry as I waited for Aaron to join me.They had still been talking about the case when I received a phone call from the hospital reminding me of how quick I need to be with her surgery so I had excused myself into the room. I wondered whether or not to tell Aaron right away with the mess he already was in.As if on cue, the door creaked open and Aaron stepped into the room, his tired eyes meeting mine. "Hey," he said calmly."Hey," I replied, forcing a small smile. "Is everything resolved now?”“No where close. I need to go see that maid and make sure she testifies against Jake Foyers in court. He is a fucking bastard and I wouldn’t let him get away with ruining my name.”“Oh—“ I swallowed hard as I watched him pull off his clothes gently. A deep scowl was set on his face and I could tell how pissed his was.But then I needed to speak up.“Well actually— I need to
AARON’s POVI resisted the urge to punch him right then and there. Instead, I held his gaze, my voice unwavering. "Jake,bring the girl out now.”“What girl?” He asked with a smug look.“My maid,you bastard. Where are you keeping her?”He leaned forward and sighed.”Do you have any proof I took her? I don’t even know you’re speaking about. “Planting drugs in my house to ruin my reputation just because I got a role you had your eyes on? Is it my fault I am better than you?”“Just because you got married to a nobody and now you’re suddenly the apple of everybody’s eyes?” He sneered. “You are nothing compared to me Aaron Davis and you know this is a fact.”“So why are you bitter?” I said,my tone edgy as I stared hard at him.“Get the fuck out of my property,Davis. You’re wasting my damn time.” He said icily. And then he started calling on his guards to escort us out of the building.Cole whispered to me,”Come on man,we gotta go. There is no need to waste any more time with this scumbag. W
AARON’s POVThe air seemed to thicken as my eyes locked onto Noah. His arms were around Bella, and a spark of irritation flared within me. I couldn't deny the icy tone that seeped into my voice as I spoke. "Noah, what are you doing here? And why are you hugging my wife?"I had walked close to enough to them by now and they had disengaged.“Aaron..You’re finally here,” Bella started.“Yes,of course I’m here. I got your text and rushed here immediately. Now what’s the situation and why is he here?” I asked her but my eyes were fixed on Noah,my hands firmly dug into my pockets as I stood.Bella's voice trembled slightly as she explained, "Aaron, I've been trying to reach you. Noah brought me here because my mother... she needed immediate surgery. We had to act really fast and he was the only person around to come to my aid.I tried to reach you repeatedly but got nothing before I finally sent you that message hoping you would receive it on time.”I exhaled.I'm sorry, Bella, my phone was..
BELLA’s POVThe door to my shop swung open with a gentle tinkling of bells, and my heart skipped a beat at the sight that greeted me. The past week had been a whirlwind of excitement and nerves since I launched my jewelry and accessories store. Being a celebrity's wife certainly had its perks, and the shop was already bustling with customers who were intrigued by the products I curated. I couldn't believe how well my business was booming in such a short time.I was elated Aaron finally gave in to my pleas. And it has been about two weeks already and the scandal about him doing drugs had died down.The store was named "Glam Haven”, and adequately decorated and looked sophisticated.Glass display cases showcased an array of jewelry pieces, from delicate necklaces to intricate earrings. Shelves were filled with colorful scarves, stylish hats, and an assortment of handbags that would make any fashionista's heart skip a beat.I was busy arranging a new display when I caught sight of her
AARON’s POV"I know we had our issues," she continued, her voice wavering slightly. "But I can't deny that I still have feelings for you. And I know it's crazy, but I want to give us another chance. I don’t care that you cheated on me and hurt me. I still love you and I can’t stand to see you with Bella,it drives me even more crazier each passing day and I can’t take it.”I ran a hand through my hair,not being able to believe it.My plan had worked very smoothly and I actually felt happy.“Jasmine,” I took her hands in mine.”Do you really mean this? Or you’re drunk? Or just fucking with me?”She hit me lightly on the chest with her free hand."I am not messing with you,dummy.You have no idea how much I've missed you," she confessed.I took a step closer to her and caressed her cheek.“Hearing this makes me so fucking happy. You have no idea how long I have been waiting to hear that.”“Really?” She crinkled her eyebrows.”What about Bella? I thought you married her because you love her?”
BELLA’s POVHis compliment sent a warm flush to my cheeks, and I smiled appreciatively. "Thank you, Noah."As we made our way to the party, I couldn't help but feel both excited and nervous.When we arrived, Noah introduced me to several guests, and I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and friendly they were.Later in the evening, I found a swing in a more secluded area of the venue. I swayed gently, taking in the atmosphere and the twinkling lights. Noah appeared beside me, and we shared a comfortable silence for a moment.“Thanks for bringing me out here,” I suddenly said.”It feels so good to be out without a huge crowd,flashing cameras and Aaron always by my side.”He raised a brow.”Aaron by your side? Isn’t he supposed to be?”“Yeah,but you’re forgetting he is the celebrity. And with him always around,I get unnecessary attention.”“True that. But you should have known what you were signing up for when you decided to marry my brother,right?”“Yes,but didn’t know it got a litt
BELLA’s POVI had just stepped out of the shower, wrapped in a plush towel, when I heard the door open. Turning towards the entrance, I found Aaron striding into the room.He looked as composed as ever, impeccably dressed in a pair of slacks and black long sleeved cotton shirt with two buttons undone, a pair of dark shades over his hair and trainers on his feet. Though, his eyes bore the faintest traces of exhaustion. He hadn’t come home last night and his phone wasn’t reachable no matter how much I tried.After Noah had dropped me home from the party,I was half expecting a wrestling contest but instead he wasn’t even around to start with,much to my relief.But then the hours kept ticking by and he was nowhere to be found.I figured that he probably was in his other apartment or maybe he was with some other woman.He knew better not to be with any other woman didn’t he? Unless he was stupid."Why didn't you come home last night?" I couldn't help but ask.He barely spared me a glan
BELLA’s POVI'd just finished dressing for the morning when the first message came through on my phone, accompanied by a news article that shook me to my core. It was a headline that I never thought I'd see: "Celebrity Jewelry Retailer, Bella Davis Accused of Selling Fake Diamonds."My heart plummeted as I read further. The article claimed that a certain customer, none other than Jasmine, had purchased diamonds from my shop and found them to be counterfeit. According to her, she'd used diamond testers and discovered that the stones were fake. She went on to accuse me of fraud and claimed that I was scamming innocent people.I felt like the ground had been pulled from beneath my feet. This was absurd, outrageous. It had to be a mistake or some kind of twisted prank. I quickly scrolled down, only to find that two more "testifiers" had sprung up, alleging similar experiences with my jewelry. Their claims seemed rehearsed, designed to destroy my reputation and my business.I knew immedia
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