Chapter 1: The Break InNEWYORK CITY,MANHATTANSPRING SEASONBELLA’s POV “You said you had a plan you wanted to share?” He asked me.I took a deep breath, feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves coursing through my veins. Ryan, my boyfriend and partner in crime stood before me and watched me eagerly as I mustered the courage to reveal my audacious plan."So,I've been researching Aaron Davis for months now," I began, my voice steady and determined."His collection is worth millions, and I believe we have an opportunity to change our lives forever.The plan here is very simple babe, to rob his home and steal some of his valuable artworks to sell.”Ryan looked at me like I had grown horns on my head."Bella, are you out of your mind? This is a dangerous game we're talking about. We could get caught, or worse. We're not cut out for something like this."Grabbing his hands, I looked into his eyes, hoping he would understand. "I know it sounds risky, but I swear that I've planned every
Chapter 2: I’d call the cops.AARON’s POVI entered the living room, a bottle of alcohol in one hand and a kitchen knife in the other. I was already retiring to my bed when I heard a little noise. I knew something was up so I quickly grabbed one of the knives from the kitchen where I had been drinking and made way to the living room. It had to be a fucking burglar or something because it was almost 12am in the morning. I turned the lights on quickly and it illuminated the room revealing a sight that left me dumbfounded. There, hanging from the ceiling, was a woman.I squinted my eyes in confusion. I wasn’t expecting to see that."What in the world are you doing here?" The words tumbled out, a mix of shock and anger, as I approached her. "How did you gain access to my apartment?"The woman was silent so I pulled off her mask swiftly and her long blonde hair hit the floor. I stared at her wide eyed. “Are you deaf or something? How did you get in here huh?”She was breathless and d
Chapter 3:Be my wifeAARON’s POVThe woman was still bound to the chair and I could not really decipher the look in her eyes. As I looked at her, I couldn't help but wonder if she was telling the truth, if her plea for a second chance was genuine. There was something about her, something in her eyes that made me question my initial judgments.Just as I was lost in my thoughts, my phone buzzed, signaling an incoming call. I glanced at the screen to see that it was Cole, my best friend .With a deep breath, I answered, hoping for a momentary distraction from this crazy situation in front of me."Hey, Cole," I greeted,"What's going on?"Cole's voice crackled through the line, laced with frustration. "Dude you just lost another contract," he said, his tone laced with defeat. "There's a new rumor spreading, and it's damaging your reputation all the more.”My brow furrowed, concern etching my features. "What kind of rumor?" I asked, a sinking feeling settling in the pit of my stomach.Cole s
Chapter 4:Twenty four HoursBELLA’s POVHeat rushed to my cheeks, embarrassment taking a hold of me for a moment. I nodded, unable to meet his gaze. "That information wasn’t meant to slip out like that but yeah. Yeah I am.”“You do not look like a virgin though,”“Excuse me? How are virgins supposed to look?”“I don’t know,” he shrugged.”How old are you?”“It’s improper to ask a lady her age like that.”“I can literally find out about your whole family background and entire history within minutes so you revealing your age shouldn’t be a big deal. Don’t forget who I am.”I sighed deeply and said,”24?”“A 24 year old virgin?” He scoffed. “No way in fucking hell.”“Well,believe it or not. Why do I even have to explain anything to you or prove a point?“ I was getting irritated by the second.His expression hardened, his tone firm and commanding. "Break off your relationship with that boyfriend of yours.Otherwise, I wouldn’t hesitate in throwing your sorry ass into jail. I would take ple
Chapter 5:Ready to sign the contract?BELLA’s POVI was just kidding. He wasn’t dead or anything. There, on the bed, lay Ryan, half naked, entangled with another woman—a stranger with wild red hair.Yeah,very cliche.Just like scenes I had watched in movies a hundred times and now it was happening to me. I was shocked to my bones and a strangled cry tore itself from my lips.The naked girl, unfazed by my presence, casually lifted a cigarette to her lips and took a leisurely drag. Her indifference only fueled the anger and hurt bubbling within me. Ryan, roused by my screams, groggily woke up, confusion visible across his face.He looked lost for a moment and then his eyes met mine, widening with realization and panic as he saw me standing there.My tears were threatening to spill down my face and my body shaking with a mix of rage and heartbreak as I watched him get out of the bed,the only sign of clothing the boxer briefs on his waist."Bella, I can explain!" he pleaded,as he rushe
Chapter 6:The baby contractBELLA’s POVMy heart sank as I recognized the contract in his hands. “You were actually serious about this thing?” “Do I look like The Joker?” He asked back.”This is called The Baby Contract.Read through and sign in the appropriate places. You can read right?” I sat down uncomfortably on the couch, my skimpy rumpled nightgown clinging to me.He looked at me like he could see my panties.Wait could he?I quickly clamped my legs together and placed a pillow over my thick thighs he had been seeing for free. I couldn’t help feeling self conscious under his scrutinizing gaze. Reluctantly, I turned my attention to the contract he had placed in front of me and as I skimmed through the pages, my eyes widened in disbelief. There, in black and white, were twelve ridiculous rules that he expected me to adhere to. It felt like a slap in the face. Rule 1:The very week we get married,we try for a baby.Rule 2:You are not allowed to have any male friends or spend tim
Chapter 7:She’s a nobody!BELLA’s POVAs the limousine pulled up to the front of the magnificent mansion, my eyes widened in awe. The surroundings were nothing short of breathtaking. The driveway was lined with an impressive fleet of luxurious cars, each one more sleek and expensive than the last. Stepping out of the limousine, I marveled at the sheer size and beauty of the house before me. It stood tall and proud, an architectural masterpiece that exuded elegance and opulence. The sprawling gardens were landscaped, adorned with vibrant flowers and perfectly manicured hedges.As I walked towards the doorstep, my heart raced with anticipation and nerves. Waiting for me were Aaron's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Their stern expressions and sophisticated, expensive attire made it clear that they were accustomed to a life of privilege and power. Mr. Davis,that ought to be in his late fifties looked too handsome and young for that age. Mrs. Davis, with her perfectly coiffed dark hair and
Chapter 8:Getting married this weekendBELLA’s POVI watched as Aaron’s parents protested about him settling for a girl like me to get married to. But he wasn’t having none of it.“Bella is the one I chose and everyone just have to accept this. Please Mom I’d like preparations to start as soon as possible. I want it to be a grand wedding that no one would forget about in a long while.” He said and kicked back his chair while wiping his mouth with a napkin. He gestured to me to come over to him.I stood up abruptly.“Thank you for the sumptuous dinner and receiving me. Please excuse me,” I said calmly and strutted out,following the lead of Aaron to his bedroom. My eyes widened in awe the moment we arrived there.Everything in his room screamed wealth and luxury. From the high ceilings to the walls which were wrapped in rich, dark mahogany paneling to the strategically placed crystal chandeliers and exquisite marble and carved mantelpieces.Then there was the comfortable oversized arm
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