BELLA’s POVAs I walked into the living room, I spotted Noah sitting on the couch, fully immersed in a video game. I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I should interrupt him or simply turn away and leave him to his own devices. But before I could make up my mind, he noticed me and called me back. "Hey, Bella! Come join me," he said with a grin, patting the spot next to him on the couch. I contemplated for a moment, not entirely comfortable with the idea of playing video games, but then I thought, why not? It could be a fun way to bond with Aaron's brother. Although I knew I ought to be staying far away from him. I couldn’t help it though. He looked harmless and very cheerful.Besides, it was better than sitting alone in my room feeling homesick. "Sure, why not?" I replied with a smile, taking a seat beside him. I glanced at the clock on the wall and saw that it was already 6 pm. Time had flown by, and I hadn't even noticed. Noah mentioned a charity gala and asked if I was going wit
BELLA’s POVOkay I could sense that these two were about to start a verbal exchange and I didn’t really want that. “Bella,come with me,” Aaron suddenly said and pulled me by the wrist into his room.When the door was locked he turned to me coldly.“I clearly gave you an instruction to stay away from Noah but you just wouldn’t listen would you?” “It was a mere coincidence,Aaron. I just was bored of sitting in the room all day.” “There is a television right here,Bella. You have a phone and there’s a laptop right here. And there’s a big library containing as much books as you want to read down the hall. You just don’t have to read them sitting next to Noah and chatting with him while he plays games.” I sighed,not having the energy to argue.“Yes,fine. Whatever.” He looked at me for a moment and then threw a bag at me which I caught just in time. “Why don’t you take a look?” He crossed his arms as he stared at me some more. Inside was a stunning black shimmery dress that looked like
BELLA’s POVAs I walked into the living room, I spotted Noah sitting on the couch, fully immersed in a video game. I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I should interrupt him or simply turn away and leave him to his own devices. But before I could make up my mind, he noticed me and called me back. "Hey, Bella! Come join me," he said with a grin, patting the spot next to him on the couch. I contemplated for a moment, not entirely comfortable with the idea of playing video games, but then I thought, why not? It could be a fun way to bond with Aaron's brother. Although I knew I ought to be staying far away from him. I couldn’t help it though. He looked harmless and very cheerful.Besides, it was better than sitting alone in my room feeling homesick. "Sure, why not?" I replied with a smile, taking a seat beside him. I glanced at the clock on the wall and saw that it was already 6 pm. Time had flown by, and I hadn't even noticed. Noah mentioned a charity gala and asked if I was going wit
BELLA’s POVOkay I could sense that these two were about to start a verbal exchange and I didn’t really want that. “Bella,come with me,” Aaron suddenly said and pulled me by the wrist into his room.When the door was locked he turned to me coldly.“I clearly gave you an instruction to stay away from Noah but you just wouldn’t listen would you?” “It was a mere coincidence,Aaron. I just was bored of sitting in the room all day.” “There is a television right here,Bella. You have a phone and there’s a laptop right here. And there’s a big library containing as much books as you want to read down the hall. You just don’t have to read them sitting next to Noah and chatting with him while he plays games.” I sighed,not having the energy to argue.“Yes,fine. Whatever.” He looked at me for a moment and then threw a bag at me which I caught just in time. “Why don’t you take a look?” He crossed his arms as he stared at me some more. Inside was a stunning black shimmery dress that looked like
BELLA’s POVThe excitement bubbled inside me as I sat beside Aaron in the white limo. But I was also nervous as hell hoping not to make a fool of myself. Aaron’s family rode in the black limo on their way to the glamorous event as well. Aaron hadn’t said a word to me throughout the whole drive. He was back to being grumpy again. He didn’t even tell me for once that I looked beautiful when he came into the room. He just said we were late and needed to go now. Jerk. Noah had given me a warm smile but of course he couldn’t give me a compliment before World War III broke out. Courtney had pretended that I didn’t exist while Aaron’s parents just nodded their heads in approval. Oh well,it wasn’t so bad after all. I just needed tonight to be done and over with. We arrived at the venue, my breath caught in my throat at the sight that greeted us. The place was magnificent, with grand chandeliers and opulent decorations. The red carpet was lined with photographers and reporters, eager
BELLA’s POVI was more than excited to have arrived at my mother’s house. She and MaryJane were waiting for me and I couldn’t wait to hug the both of them very tightly. I pushed the door open and it revealed my mom and MaryJane standing there with wide smiles on their faces. Without a second thought, I threw my arms around them, pulling them into a tight hug. "Mom, MJ, I missed you both so much," I said, my voice a little choked with emotion. "Oh, sweetheart, we missed you too," my mom replied, tears in her eyes as she hugged me back tightly. "You have no idea how much,my darling girl.” Mom looked radiant. Her black hair showing some signs of grey at the temple was carefully brushed into a low bun. And although she had lost a lot of weight,she still managed to look fresh. MaryJane also hugged me tightly, her voice filled with emotion. "We've been thinking of you every day," she said, her voice shaky.”It feels like it has been an eternity. Come tell us everything right now. How i
BELLA’s POV“What’s going on in here?” Aaron asked,his voice clearly irritated. Immediately I pulled myself away from Ryan’s grip. Ryan looked taken aback by Aaron's sudden appearance, , " I just wanted to talk to Bella. What are you doing here yourself?” Aaron's eyes narrowed, and he took a step closer to Ryan, his presence intimidating. "She is my wife. Who are you supposed to be exactly?” “Well I was her boyfriend—-“ “You’re the ex?” “Well..for now.” “Are you joking? haven’t you noticed? Also,Bella has moved on, and you need to respect that." “That’s what I don’t understand,” Ryan frowned.”How did you two get married so quickly? Bella was mine and then all of a sudden—“ “She became mine.” Aaron interrupted and the turned to me.”You told me you were visting your mom and best friend, how did he end up in here Huh?” I tried to intervene, feeling a mix of embarrassment and frustration. "Aaron, he just showed up unexpectedly," I said, trying to explain. But Aaron wasn't having
BELLA’s POV The plane glided through the skies, each passing minute bringing us closer to our destination. I glanced over at Aaron, we had barely spoken two words throughout the whole trip.There was still a little awkwardness after the mess Ryan had created yesterday.Ryan just didn’t know how to give up did he? As the wheels of the plane touched the tarmac, my heart raced with excitement.The Maldives, a paradise of turquoise waters and pristine beaches, awaited us. It almost seemed like it was happening to someone else and not me. Never in a million years did I dream of actually stepping foot in a place like that. With a graceful descent, the aircraft came to a halt, and we retrieved our belongings before making our way down the aisle and onto the gangway. Stepping onto the tropical soil, a warm breeze greeted us, carrying the scent of saltwater and exotic blooms. We were swiftly led to a luxurious resort that screamed exuberance.The staff, attentive and courteous, guided us
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