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After the church activities, the ceremony was moved to an event hall that she hadn't known about, she didn't really know much because she didn't bother to ask, all she thought was after the wedding everyone goes home but there was an after-party with even more people, cameras everywhere, various people coming to take photos with her, people she didn't even know, they still haven't had their couples dance so she knew it was far from over."Are you okay?"Her new husband, more like Natalie's new husband asked."Do I look okay? I have been smiling nonstop for photos with different people I don't even give a fuck about, why do I have to do this? Why are there so many cameras around and just how many more photos of me in the same dress are they going to take?"She asked, doing her best not to shout."What's wrong with you acting like you are new to this? You are always in the spotlight so this should be easy, in fact, you are the one that said there should be freedom to take photos,"Rafae
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"Do we really have to go for a honeymoon? We can just stay in Florida, I honestly don’t think there is any need for us to leave the country,”Nicole said as their car left the venue, Rafael had just told a man he greeted a while before he got into the car that they were heading out of town for their honeymoon, she didn't like the idea of leaving Florida, not only did she not want to be left alone with Rafael, she didn’t want them away from where she knew."Why are you asking like you are just hearing about this? You suggested it and picked the location. Honestly, did you hit your head and lose your memory because you have been acting as if you did and I am beginning to worry, do we need to see a doctor?"Rafael asked, he sounded like he meant what he was saying, if only he knew that this was more than a memory loss."No, it's fine, I am just stressed out that's all,""Are you sure? First, you had a problem with the photographers you requested for, then the cake wasn't of your liking
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"I am just going to ignore you,"She replied closing her eyes, she was done, anything else and she might do something stupid, she opened her eyes again when they got to the hotel they were staying for the night, she knew the hotel, she has seen it on TV a few times and knew Rafael owned it, she has never seen it up close, she waited for him to come get her as there were some paparazzi around, she hated them paparazzi and still couldn’t get her head around why they always follow people around and why them people tolerate them."Let's go in my lady,"He said reaching out for her she rolled her eyes and took his hands, cameras started flashing as soon as she stepped out, she smiled and waved at them like Natalie would do even though she was losing it inside, it was crazy the amount of flash lights that were trying to blind her all in the name of taking photos of her to create headlines. When they finally entered the lobby, she let out a sigh of relief, Rafael didn't let go of her hands
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Rafael laid on the bed but he couldn't fall asleep, what a way to start married life, he already knew they were going to be a lot of bad reviews about his wedding and he didn't like it, first Natalie showing up late and then she was acting up, she kept doing things the wrong way and getting angry at him when he should be the one angry, gosh, she even told him to shut the fuck up, if this is how she does when she is stressed then he must be ready, because she was a handful, he definitely didn't expect most of her behaviour, she fucking flagged the chair man of the biggest tech company and all he could do was watch, he had told himself he will put her in her place when they are alone but then, she had bossed him into forgetting, whatever was going on with her, he definitely liked the submissive version of her not this vile one, she was already challenging him and they weren't even married up to a day, he had the sudden urge to go tell her where she belonged, he got off the bed and strol
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Waking up the next morning to his phone ringing loudly wasn't a new thing to Rafael but for some reason, he could tell even before he checked the phone that the reason for this call will not be of his liking, and it turned out to be just that, getting a call six am in the morning when he is supposed to be on a break, a break should not be one of the things he thinks about because unlike other people, he never really take breaks."Yes, what is it, Matt?"He asked his other assistant."Sorry to disturb your sleep so early sir but they are requesting a statement and I didn't want to go ahead without your approval,"Matt's voice echoed over the phone, Rafael wondering what kind of statement that was, got off the bed."What statement Matt? Is it because of what Armani called for last night? I already told her what to do, and she gave me her words that she can handle it, what happened again now?”He asked."No, not that, I mean concerning your wedding, there are a lot of negative responses
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"What's this?"Nicole asked, she couldn't believe what she was reading, why would he bring such an article to her, so early in the morning? She just woke up, she knew she shouldn't have opened the door but she had felt bad for locking him out last night, well now she didn't feel bad anymore she felt mad."Can't you tell?""And you decided it's okay to bring this to me?""Why not? You asked for it,"He said smiling and sitting on the bed, the man looked good so early in the morning, if he wasn't such a demon she could have called him handsome but he was a demon, demons are not handsome.“What? What do you mean by that?""I am saying you did the most, if you had just composed yourself maybe these people won't have so many negative things to say about you,"Rafael said and Nicole suddenly had the urge to bite off his head, no literally, she felt like doing it, he was a moron, how could he bring this to her, who does that."I have no words for you Rafael!! Salvador!!!"She yelled at him c
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He kissed, her pulling her closer to him, the pressure of his mouth on hers made it impossible for her to think straight, he was indeed a good kisser, she knew from the kiss they shared that night and also the kisses they shared during their wedding, of course she didn't have anything to compare with but she could tell, his mouth explored hers, pushing back all thoughts and reasonings, she sighed in pleasure, kissing him back, he held her face with both hands, deepening the kiss, making her legs turn to gel, she didn't know a kiss could do this, make her lose all her thoughts, wait the heck a fucking minute, her eyes opened in bewilderment, she pushed him off her, moving away from him."What is it?He asked in shock, she looked at him, did he really not know what it is?"What the fuck? Why did you kiss me?She yelled wiping her mouth, she had let him kiss her and even enjoyed it, she couldn't believe she had just done that"You are my wife, I am allowed to kiss you, we are married re
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Nicole, got up the next morning and left the penthouse before Rafael would wake up, she took a cab to her house, she was betting on not meeting her parents at home, she hoped they had one business meeting or a trip to attend and don't be home, when she got to her parent's house and her childhood home, she felt out of place after just four days away from it, maybe because she never felt at home here especially when Natalie wasn't around, like now, first she went to Natalie's room, she needed clothes and she knew she couldn't just start dressing down, that would be bad for Natalie's reputation, even if that's not what she wanted, she had to Natalie as much as she could, she went into Natalie's closet and picked some clothes that weren't her style but at least we're wearable, after which she closed Natalie's door and headed to her room, she hadn't been expecting to meet anyone there which was why she was shocked when she opened her door."Mom? What are you doing in my, I mean Nicole's ro
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Rafael looked up to see his woman walking towards him, she was wearing a simple yet pretty gown that was more of a maternity gown than a wedding gown, she looked so good, every day watching her get bigger and bigger was the new joy of his life, she was everything he never knew he wanted, she was his wife, his love, his family and his life, the reason he existed, she looked up at him and smiled, his heart warmed up seeing her pretty smile.The past three months of his life has been the best so far, every day waking up to her was a blessing, beyond what he had ever imagined, not just her but her family too, the one that also became his family, he couldn't believe he had almost lost out on the biggest love he found, a year ago, he had walked down the aisle with a woman he had thought was Natalie but turned out to be Nicole, he had a motive back them, marry her and get the right to her properties, the day he made those decisions marked the beginning of the biggest change in his life, not
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Three months later...Nicole watched as the reporters made a report that was concerning her."The wedding ceremony of two most talked about couples in the past few months is happening today and we are all living for it, the couple who are expecting their first child soon decided to tie the knot before their baby is born, and the whole country is looking forward to today,"The reporter said, Nicole laughed touching her tummy which has gotten bigger over the last three months, she was currently in her sixth month of pregnancy and everything has been blissful for the past three months, her life has been perfect in every way, she had family and friends and most especially Rafael with her and nothing could beat that."You know you are going to be late if you just sit there watching TV and smiling to yourself,"Natalie announced as she walked into her room, she was ready and looked so pretty in her simple yet so beautiful bridesmaid dress, both she and Grace were her bridesmaid."I can't be
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She walked back towards her ward in a sad mood, she needed to speak with Rafael and hoped he come back soon, instead of going back to the room, she opted for going to the hospital rooftop, she asked for directions and was shown the way up, she saw a few people up there and went to the more quiet side, sat down and brought out her phone from the hospital gown pocket, she had found the phone next to her when she woke up this morning, she thought she had lost it but thankfully not, she played with the phone before dialing his number, it didn't go through, maybe he turned it off, she wished he could just appear in front of her, she needed to talk to him, they have been separated for too long, she wanted him back now."Rafael,"She whispered his name."What are you doing here on your own, I have been looking everywhere for you,"She heard his voice and turned to see him waving at her, she stood up from where she sat, he appeared, she smiled when he did before bursting into tears, he ran t
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Nicole looked around when she woke up again, Rafael wasn't by her side anymore, she looked to where Natalie was seated with Aron by her side, they were talking in whispers, she had told him to go and not return until he has gotten enough rest, he didn't want to leave so she had yelled at him to get out of her presence, it was harsh but she needed him to take care of himself too, she didn't want him to be careless with his health, he had surgery and he wasn't taking care of himself, imagine how scared she had been when all she wanted was to playfully hit him yet she ended up hurting him, the look of pain in his eyes had sent a shiver of fear down her body, she expected to see him again at least before she went to sleep last night but he hadn't shown up, when she woke up this morning, she had looked around for him too, she knew she told him to rest and he needed it but she had things to tell him, it was almost afternoon and he still wasn't back."Nicole, you are awake,"Natalie said as
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"What happened?"The doctor asked looking at his hand."I mistakenly hit it somewhere and it is so fucking painful,"He said as the doctor helped him remove his shirt, he saw that his hand was bleeding again, Nicole didn't even hit hard enough for him to be bleeding this much."This is why I told you to look after yourself but you claimed to be fine, now we have to do a restitch or it might get infected and that's not good,"The doctor said to him as he placed a call across, it happened so fast, one minute he was watching the doctor give out instructions to whoever on the other side of the call, and the next minute, he saw himself falling, his head spinning and he couldn't control himself, he heard the doctor yell for someone and that was all he could remember.When he woke up again, he was back on the bed he had run away from, with the doctor, not the one he was with earlier but another doctor fixing something on the drip near his bed."You are awake, you stubborn man, you nearly kil
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Rafael looked around the room he was in, the pain in his hands finally subsided, he got up and pulled his shirt on just as the door opened."Oh, you are up,"Lance said walking up to him."Yes, were you here throughout the night?""No, I just came in, I had to go to the police station, the other man was arrested this morning, but sadly Leonard died on the way to the hospital last night,"Lance revealed."What about my wife and her sister? Are they awake yet?"He asked standing on fixing his trousers."I don't know yet, I came straight here when I was told you are here, I can go and check for you if you want,"He offered."No, that's fine I will go myself,""I don't think that's advisable seeing that you had surgery a few hours ago,"Lance said trying to block his way."I am fine, don't you have things to do?""Yes, I will be on my way, call me if you need anything,"Lance said as they both walked out of his hospital room, they parted ways as Rafael walked straight to the doctor's offi
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"Nicole?"She heard her name, it wasn't just anyone calling her name it was Rafael, he came, he was here, he came for her."Don't come any closer, don't fucking come closer or she will be dead,"Leonard yelled holding on to Nicole, he pointed the gun at her, Rafael slowed down for a moment, she wanted to run to him, run into his embrace but she knew doing that would be catastrophic, so she stayed still."Rafael,"She cried"Baby, it will be fine I got you,"He said, she couldn't make out his face properly, the room wasn't dark as before but her eyes were blinded by tears and her body tried."Let her go, Leonard, let her go, she didn't do anything to you, fucking let her go,"He told Leonard who pulled her even closer and pressed the gun to her face."You think I am a fool? I should let her go? No way, if I go down, she dies,"He yelled at him pointing the gun at him."Let her go and face me, you moron,""Please don't Rafael don't provoke him, please,"She pleaded, her voice was almost
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After the talk with Rafael, Nicole couldn't fall asleep or do anything else again, she just sat and listened, Rafael said he will come and get them and she didn't want to be asleep when that happened, she told her sister to sleep so that she can be on watch, it seems like the younger guy finally left because she hasn't seen him since after their talk the other day. She silently prayed that Rafael will come for them tonight, she didn't want to spend a third night here, she wanted to go home, go home not to her family's mansion but to the house she shared with Rafael, even if he doesn't want to live in the mansion anymore she would stay with him at his new house, anywhere he was would be her home, she couldn't wait to tell him that she was sorry for everything and that she loves him so much,Nicole heard the noise in the distance, not just any kind of noise, vehicles were entering where they are, she quickly got up and walked to where Natalie lay."Natie? Natie? I think help is here, th
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"Baby? What baby?"He asked."Nicole is pregnant, I know she hadn't told you yet, and she would want to tell you herself but you have to know that my daughter is pregnant with your child and you have to get them back soon, this is not good for the baby,"She replied, he didn't know what to say, he didn't know Nicole was pregnant, she didn't say a word to him, he thought, God, he thought the doctor said she won't be able to get pregnant again, dies that mean. Oh God, he needed to get her back. Aron collected the phone from him and spoke to Nicole's parents while he sat there still in shock.The police, his own team, and even the twins' parents agreed that it would be better if they involved security to avoid any foul play, he reluctantly agreed.Leonard didn't call back, instead, he texted a location where they can meet for the exchange and it was game on.Preparation for the meet up was super easy, it was the easy part of the whole thing, he wanted to go alone, wanted to just give the
