BELLA’s POV I hesitated for a moment outside the room, my hand trembling on the doorknob. I knew Jasmine was inside and I had an uncomfortable feeling somewhat.As I slowly turned the handle and pushed the door open, I saw it.There, in the center of the room on the bed,stood Jasmine, her lips locked in a passionate kiss with Aaron. My heart felt like it had dropped into the pit of my stomach, and I took a step back, trying to comprehend what I was seeing.Jasmine, oblivious to my presence, finally broke the kiss and stepped back from Aaron, a sly smile curling on her lips. Her eyes met mine, and for a brief moment, there was a glint of mischief. I swallowed the lump in my throat and tried to maintain my composure."Hey, Bella," Jasmine said, her voice sounding very fake. "You're just in time. I can already inhale the sweet aroma of dinner." She emphasized the word "sweet" in a way that sent shivers down my spine.Aaron, his expression one of confusion and guilt, turned to me. "Bella,
BELLA’s POVWhile I was eagerly waiting to hear Noah’s secret, the door swung open suddenly and Aaron suddenly came out from nowhere. He stood there, his expression grave, and I could see a hint of annoyance in his eyes. "What's going on here?" Aaron demanded, his gaze shifting between Noah and me.”You two having a little meeting at midnight?”“We were just talking bro,” Noah explained.“What are you doing here? You know your leg is hurting,” I asked, taking a glance at him.Aaron cleared his throat, his tone a little stern. "I was just in the mood for some orange juice."He continued to stare at us, his lips pressed into a tight line. "You could have called one of the maids for that," I said tersely.“I wanted to get it myself,” he replied me.I sighed heavily and grabbed some orange juice from the freezer then poured it into a glass cup. The silence in the kitchen was so much that you could hear a pin drop on the tiled floor.Aaron took a gulp of his drink and downed it in a
BELLA’s POVI raised an eyebrow, curious. "Where are Mom and Dad?”.He explained,looking thoughtful."They had some important business that took them out of town early this morning. They'll be gone for a few days."I nodded in understanding, realizing that this meant Noah would be handling everything in their absence. "Well, I'm sure you'll do a great job, Noah.”He chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'm going to try my best."After breakfast, I retreated to the garden, seeking some solitude to gather my thoughts. I knew it was time to confide in someone about my feelings for Aaron. I dialed my best friend, MaryJane, and waited anxiously for her to pick up."Hey, Bella!" MaryJane's cheerful voice came through the line. "How's everything at the Davis mansion?"I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "It's... it's been quite eventful. Listen, MaryJane, I need to talk to you about something."MaryJane immediately picked up on my seriousness. "Of course, Bella. What's o
BELLA’s POV “What the hell are you doing?” I had to ask since I was unsure.“Taking you out of here,that’s what.” He responded as he leaned in,trying to carry me,his grip firm on my waist. I pushed his hand away with the little strength that I had.“You aren’t taking me anywhere! I am not even drunk yet.Just let me be,” I frowned at him.He sighed deeply and adjusted back into his seat watching me closely.“What is it?” I asked,my fingers circling over my glass.“Am I not allowed to watch you anymore? That is what I’m here for. I need to ensure you don’t get drunk and act stupid.”“Your brother is stupid for not respecting our marriage and going after that snake,Jasmine.”“I warned you didn’t I? A leopard doesn’t change its spots,Bella.I knew the kind of brother I had but I wondered what you saw him. And I didn’t want to come off as being jealous although I deeply care for you. You know this.”I listened to Noah speaking and soon enough I couldn’t really make out some of the words. M
BELLA’s POVMy mind raced, my thoughts a chaotic jumble of disbelief and anger. "Noah, how could you let this happen? You knew I was in love with Aaron!"He looked at me,his expression turning serious. "I couldn't stand seeing you with him anymore, Bella. It broke me every time I saw you together. I've loved you since the first day you stepped foot into this house."I was overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, unable to process the revelation he had just made. I had never imagined that Noah felt this way about me. I always felt he just cared for me like a sister-in-law although there were other times I had thought there was something more to it.Tears welled up in my eyes as I tried to make sense of everything. "Noah, this is a mess. You need to leave.How did we even have sex! You should have known I was drunk! You took advantage of me,didn’t you?”His face fell, and he looked hurt, but there was a glimmer of defiance in his eyes. "Bella, I won't apologize for my feelings. I thought you wa
BELLA’s POVI had just finished helping a customer pick out a perfect gold necklace when I spotted Noah entering my jewelry shop. I was a little bit nervous as I excused myself and walked over to him."Hey," I whispered as I led him to a quieter corner of the shop, away from the prying ears of my assistant. "What are you doing here?"Noah's expression was serious, his eyes locked on mine. "Bella, I've been doing some calculations, and... I suspect I might be the father of the baby."I couldn't believe he was bringing this up here, in the middle of my shop. Panic welled up inside me, and I quickly hushed him, my voice barely above a whisper. "Noah, you can't say things like that. You don't know anything for sure."His eyes bore into mine, searching for answers. "Bella, if there's a chance, I need to be responsible. We both do."My heart raced as I struggled to maintain my composure. I knew he was right, that there was a responsibility here. But I couldn't let him complicate things furt
AARON’s POV.Leaning against the door frame, my eyes were fixed on Bella as she stood there on the balcony, engaged in a conversation with MaryJane.Earphones plugged in, I observed her discreetly, my hands dug into my pockets and legs casually crossed. The soft movement of her lips as she spoke to MaryJane entranced me, and I couldn't help but admire her from a distance. Bella looked exceptionally pretty today,just as always. Also,she seemed to be having that pregnancy glow already. Knowing that she was carrying my baby inside of her made my heart warmer.However, as my gaze lingered on her, I noticed a flicker of concern in her eyes, a hint of worry that didn't belong there. It tugged at my heart, and my curiosity was piqued. What could be troubling her?Before I could contemplate further, Bella's gaze met mine, and her expression shifted from surprise to a subtle panic. She clearly hadn't expected me to be standing here, listening to their conversation. I slowly edged closer to wh
BELLA’s POVI woke up in a hospital room, disoriented and groggy. It took a moment for my surroundings to come into focus, and as I blinked my eyes, I saw Aaron sitting in a chair beside my bed. His face was etched with worry, but when he noticed I was awake, a relieved smile spread across his lips."Bella," he whispered, gently holding my hand, "you're awake. Thank goodness.You know,I was so fucking scared.”My heart raced as I struggled to recall what had happened. The last thing I remembered was a jolt of pain and the sensation of falling. My eyes darted around the room as panic threatened to engulf me. "What happened? Is the baby okay?" I suddenly clutched at my stomach.Aaron squeezed my hand reassuringly. "You're going to be alright, Bella. The baby is safe and you are safe too. The doctor said so.”Relief washed over me in waves. "What happened? How did I end up here?"His expression grew solemn as he explained, "You fell, but someone managed to catch you before you landed too r
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