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 POVI wondered what he had to say. But then I had to tell him about my pregnancy first."I have something to tell you," I began hesitantly, my voice in a whisper. I reached into my pocket and pulled out the folded test results from the doctor. Unfolding them carefully, I placed them on the table between us.Aaron's gaze shifted from my face to the document, and his expression didn’t change."You're pregnant yeah?”I crinkled my brows.”How come you are not surprised or happy?”“Why should I be when you let my bastard brother know before me.” He said,his voice with an edge.“What? How did you find out?”"Never mind how I found out," he interrupted, a note of frustration in his voice. "The point is, I asked you about it, and you lied. You said you weren't pregnant.""Aaron, it's not what you think," I began, my voice shaky. "It was a coincidence. I didn't mean to tell Noah about it. I didn’t even know I was pregnant till hours ago. I suspected it yes,but I mean,I wasn’t sure.”He
AARON’s POV She winced slightly, her gaze falling to the cast on her leg. "I was getting into my parked car, and someone hit me," she explained weakly. "I think they were drunk or something."I felt a surge of anger at the reckless driver who had caused her harm, but I pushed it aside. Jasmine needed my support now, not my anger."Are you hurt anywhere else?" I asked, my voice gentle.She shook her head slowly, grimacing. "Just my leg. It hurts so badly, Aaron."I reached out to brush a strand of hair away from her face, "I'm so sorry, Jasmine. You're going to be okay. I promise."She managed a weak smile, her fingers trembling as she reached out to touch my hand. "Thank you for coming," she whispered.I leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Of course, Jasmine.”Her face suddenly turned sour as if remembering something very unpleasant.“I heard Bella is pregnant,” she announced,looking at me straight in the eyes.”“Well yeah uh—“ I heaved a deep sigh.”We are indeed
BELLA’s POVThe night was silent when I saw Bella walking into the house, her steps quiet and purposeful. I had been watching her from the window while she conversed with Noah by the pool, and it hadn't escaped my notice that she had chosen to engage in a late-night conversation with him. Irritation simmered beneath the surface, but I decided to let it slide for the time being.She entered the room, her eyes a little weary, and I could tell she was trying to sneak in without drawing attention. I raised an eyebrow as I leaned against the doorway. "Having fun with my brother weren’t you?" I inquired, my tone nonchalant.She turned to face me, her expression guarded. "I'm tired, Aaron," she replied, brushing past me. It was clear she had no intention of offering any further explanation.I watched her disappear into our bedroom, my thoughts drifting elsewhere. There was something intriguing about her guts.She showed me I wasn’t the only one to have an attitude.Nice,Bella.Really nice.Th
AARON’s POV “I heard your wife is a star now. Her name seems to be on the lips of everyone,” Jasmine said calmly as she applied her cream to her neck. We had just taken a shower together.Yes,I had spent the night at her place.It felt good to spend quality time with her like I used to in the past. “Well her voice is amazing,don’t you think?”“It isn’t all that Aaron,” she frowned at me.”You all should be telling her the truth and don’t let it get into her head quickly. Besides,isn’t she pregnant? Is this what she wants to do with her time now?”Wait a minute. That was true. The public obviously didn’t know about her pregnancy yet. And if things got more serious,it was going to be very demanding for her and also take a lot of her time. I pondered on it for a while.But as soon as my phone chimed, everything else faded into insignificance.Bella's message was succinct : "Heading to sign a deal with the recording label,Dante Corp.Need you to be there. - Bella."My heart raced, and
AARON’s POVBella stood quietly looking at me. I could tell she was frustrated and I could see the tears bubbling up in her eyes that she eagerly brushed away. She angled her chin and looked away then walked over into the bathroom slamming the door behind her.I heaved a deep sigh and decided to step out for some fresh air.As I closed the door behind me, I was startled to find Noah standing there, leaning against the hallway wall. He looked perturbed, his brows furrowed, and his arms crossed over his chest. It was clear that he had something to say, something he wasn't about to keep to himself.Without waiting for a greeting, he spoke, his tone irritated . "Aaron, you need to stop being possessive”. I glowered at him."Noah, this isn't your concern. Bella is my wife, and I have every right to be concerned about her well-being."He pushed away from the wall, his frustration evident. "That's exactly what I'm talking about, Aaron. You treat Bella like she's your property. She's her own
BELLA’s POVMy fingers tapped on the counter as I confirmed a customer’s order. She was going to get it picked in ten minutes and I asked my assistant to get it ready.Then, I saw it – Noah's sleek black car pulling up at the curb. A broad smile spread across my face happy that he was around.These days he had been paying frequent visits to me and it was starting to grow on me and I looked forward to his visits.Despite his busy schedules he still made time. Well unlike Aaron who was barely seen at home.It was too tiring to talk about even.Noah stepped out of the car, his charismatic grin reaching all the way to his deep brown eyes. His dark curly hair was styled above the usual. "Hey there, Bella," he said, his voice warm and inviting."Hi, Noah," I replied, my cheeks slightly flushed. "How's your day going?""Pretty good, and it's about to get better," he said with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Have you had lunch yet?"I shook my head, suddenly aware of the emptiness in my s
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