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
AARON’s POVI made my way to Jasmine’s house before things began to spiral out of control. The bad publicity from my end was more than enough for me. Bella could not be a part of it as well. Not on my watch..The door opened, revealing Jasmine standing there.She looked genuinely surprised to see me, as if she hadn't expected me to come to her doorstep."Aaron? What are you doing here?" Her voice held a hint of wariness.I cleared my throat, struggling to find the right words. "We need to talk, Jasmine. About Bella."She hesitated for a moment, then stepped aside to let me in. Her house was as immaculate as ever, just as I remembered.We had done lots of crazy stuffs in different areas of this house.Crazyyyyyy stuffs.Aaron,focus. That’s not even the point right now!We made our way to the living room, where she gestured for me to sit.I saw she had just opened a wine and started turning into a glass.“Care for some?” She offered.“Yes please,” I admitted feeling the need to drink s
AARON’s POVI entered the house, weary after a long day of work. The thought of coming home to relax was the only thing that kept me going. However, as I stepped into the kitchen, my mood change in a nano second.Laughter. Bella's laughter, to be precise. It was ringing through the air, and it didn't take me long to pinpoint the source – the kitchen.With a sigh, I pushed the door open, and there they were, she and my brother, Noah. They were standing near the kitchen counter, a half-eaten cake in front of them. Bella's cheeks were flushed pink, and she was laughing so hard that tears welled up in her eyes.Noah held a piece of cake on a fork, waving it in front of her teasingly. And just when I thought I had seen enough, he stuffed it into her mouth.My blood boiled, and my voice thundered through the room, "Bella!"They both turned, startled, and she coughed on the cake, her laughter replaced by a surprised gasp. Noah placed the fork back on the plate, a cold look on his face."What
BELLA’s POVI was just finishing up with my makeup when Courtney barged into my room. She wore a mischievous smile, which instantly put me on guard. "What's going on, Courtney?" I asked, setting my mascara brush down.She didn't waste any time. "Tell me, Bella, is it true? Did Jasmine really take down that video?"I nodded, relieved that the drama with Jasmine was finally behind us. "Yes, she did. Aaron spoke to her, and she agreed to remove it."Courtney grinned, looking somewhat satisfied. "Good. I knew she was overreacting. You and Aaron will work this out.Also,I have left positive reviews on your page and I have told a couple of my friends to do the same.”I looked at her,narrowing my eyes. “Why are you suddenly being nice to me?”“Well you are keeping my secret and it’s a huge deal for me. So, I guess I could be a little nicer to you.”“Oh about you and Cole eh?” I chuckled.”I am not a blabber mouth. I know how to stay out of other people’s businesses.”“Well thank you for that.
BELLA’s POV“That didn’t mean anything Bella,believe me when I tell you so.”“Okay then,” I replied him,not having the strength to argue further.Suddenly there was a sexy glint in those blue eyes of his. And then he gave a lopsided grin,his stupid dimple evident. “You were jealous weren’t you?”I flushed.”Jealous? You wish. I just didn’t want you embarrassing yourself. It’s a public place and you shouldn’t have such close relations with your ex,Aaron. It’s your reputation,not mine.”“Swear that you weren’t actually jealous.” He said and grew closer to me,pulling me by the waist to him.I drew in a sharp intake of breath.”No,leave me alone Aaron. Anyone can walk in here right now.”“And so? We are a couple aren’t we?”I brushed a stray hair from my face and pulled myself away from his grip.”We need to get back to the party.”I didn’t know the thoughts running through that head of his so I had to run away while I still could.Two days flickered by.The dinner table was set grandly, ad
BELLA’s POV“Well I guess that I am,” I pulled away from his embrace staring into his eyes.There was something he could say and I could sense it.”Okay,spill. What’s up? What’s going through your mind hmm?”He hesitated for a moment before blurting out, "Are you pregnant?"I had been feeling funny for some days but I had been brushing it off. I wasn’t sure of anything yet.I had never been pregnant before.But I suspected it a little.However, I didn't want to get his hopes up prematurely. "No, Aaron," I replied gently, patting his hand. "I'm not pregnant."His expression fell slightly, and I could see the disappointment flicker in his eyes.“I promise, when the time comes, you'll be the first to know." I assured him.His eyes softened, and he leaned down to kiss me. It was a slow, sweet kiss and I had to admit that it felt good.The next morning came and I couldn’t believe my eyes.My heart raced as I held the pregnancy test strip in trembling hands, its faint but unmistakable positiv
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