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"Good morning my love,"Rafael greeted Nicole the next morning when she finally woke up, she looked at him weirdly and looked around her surrounding."What? Don't tell me you thought it was all a dream,"He said patting her face, she frowned before getting off the bed."I thought it was, I was ready to cry a load today,"She responded rubbing her eyes "Well, guess you don't need to cry because it's not a dream,"He replied."I still can't believe it, you love me? How did that happen? How so soon, you are supposed to be a ruthless man with zero emotions,"She said, Rafael smiled, she was saying exactly what he had thought about the night before, maybe it really wasn't that, maybe he just didn't get someone to make him feel but now he did and he didn't want to lie to himself, he always gets what he wants and that includes her."Let's just say, I am not really that, even I think I was but it took a sassy but shy missy to change that, and I don't regret it,""So you love me?""Yes,""And
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Nicole stood rooted, she tried talking but the words weren't forming, she just stared at the entrance of her studio, it didn't seem like anything changed but something changed, first of all, he change the paint color, she had told him she preferred purple to pink, she didn't know he would decide to use it for her studio, where before there was while and pink, now the colts were white and purple, another thing that she noticed and the biggest change of all was the name, her name changed, it was no longer Natalie on the name tag but Nicole, it had Nicole boldly written, *NICOLE SALVADOR*"Nicole, say something, your silence is killing me, did I do this wrong? I thought it would be better to change it to your real name, and also I decided to paint it with your favorite color too,"Rafael said and she realized she hadn't talked to him, she turned to him, as tears welled up in her eyes, he was the best, simply the best and she didn't deserve him but still, she would keep him.“Wow, what i
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"Now your hand is free but remember not to lift anything too heavy,"The doctor advised."Okay, but can I carry my wife?"He asked, pointing at her, she gave him a dirty look as the doctor laughed."No, you can't, at least not for now,""Too bad, but I can wait,"He answered, the doctor smiled, she was super friendly, they had a few more discussions, she gave him his last dose of prescriptions and they left the hospital, the driver who had brought them must have left for while thinking they might take long in the hospital because when they got to the entrance of the hospital they didn't find him, Rafael looked angry and she hoped he won't fire the driver, he must have had a reason for leaving, he called his number and the man apologized saying he was on his way back."Why the fuck would you leave without informing me?"He yelled when the man arrived."Rafael , please don't, he must have a reason, no need to yell,"Nicole scolded, he turned his anger at her, she expected him to yell a
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"Rafael?"She called when he didn't respond to her question after over three minutes."Oh, sorry, sure, you can ask me anything, I will tell you,""Are you sure?""Of course, hit me,""I just want to know more about you and maybe if you don't mind telling me about your family, if you don't want to you don't have to say anything, I will understand,"She said in a soft voice."Crazy woman, of course, I want to share with you, but bear in mind that my story, or rather my family's story isn't a pleasant one,"He said, she already guessed that it won't be a pleasant one seeing that he didn't like talking about it with people, no one knew his family, nothing about then was written online just that he grew up in foster homes in his early teens but the years before that were nowhere to be seen."My story, well, let's just say, my dad a rich, yes my dad was rich, he met my mom who was from an average family and they got off immediately, according to my dad, it was love at first sight for him,
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"Yes, right now, I already called your dad that we are coming over,"Rafael revealed that was shocking to know because she didn't even know Rafael was in contact with her parents."I didn't know you talk with my dad, how come I don't know?""Your dad is cool and he gave me good advice when we met,""Yeah, he is even though it took a while for me to realize that,"She replied."So? Can we go see them?""Sure, let's go,"She agreed, fastening her seatbelt, this was the first time she would meet her parents as Nicole with Rafael, she wanted it to be smooth and pleasurable, she already knew they were okay with them being together, so long as they are happy together which they were, they drove to her parent's house, her mom and dad were both home and welcomed them warmly, she still wasn't so used to her parents being nice to her but it was gradually becoming a part of her."Thank you so much for having us, sir and ma, and for giving me the chance to be with your daughter,"Rafael said poli
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Nicole waited nervously for the doctor to call her in, she had come for the test anyway and had her blood taken for the test a while ago, she thought of the possible result, she hadn't taken the home test because she knew she couldn't bear the anxiety that comes with checking by herself and had decided to check at the hospital, after this, she was meeting with Grace who was in town for the holidays, she wanted to tell her all the happiness she has been experiencing since they last saw each other, of course, they talked on the phone but it would be better now when they meet, she wanted to know everything that has been going on with Grace, the times they spoke on the phone, Grace always has something to do so their calls didn't last as she would have wished it does, perfect time to catch up on lost time, they were meeting up at the house, Grace wanted to visit her studio."Mrs. Salvador?"A nurse called bringing her out of her thoughts."Yes, that's me,"She said getting up."The docto
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Grace asked and Nicole tried to brighten her face up, she just didn’t want to bother her, but she couldn’t smile either."Nothing, I just,"She said after a long pause."That doesn't seem like nothing girl, now spill, a problem shared is a problem half solved."Grace urged her."Grace, I am pregnant, I did the test this morning, and it came out positive,"She revealed."Wow, congratulations, are you sure? Did you do it more than once?""I didn't do it myself, I went to a hospital,""Ohhh, that's so cool, does your hubby know already? He must be happy,""He doesn't yet, I plan on telling him when he comes back home,""Oh, I am sure he is going to be happy, do I get to be a godmother? Please say yes, please,""Of course, you are my only friend, who else will I have to do it?""Yes!!!,She said fist-pumping the air."Why don't you look happy about the news? You are pregnant for the man you love and who loves you just as much, you should be happy,""I am Grace, I am, just that I am scared
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"What?"He asked shocked, of all the things he expected her to say, that hadn't come to mind."I said that I am pregnant,""Yeah, sorry, I heard you the first time, I am just in shock, how did you know? Have you done the test?"He asked, he didn’t even know if that was the right question to ask."Yes, and it's positive even did a scan to be sure and I am three weeks gone,"She revealed, she didn't seem happy about the news though, no she looked worried, was she worried that he might not like the news or was there something else."You don't seem excited about the news?"He asked, she looked at him and he saw that she was about to cry."Hey, baby, don't cry,""I don't want to I just can't help it, I am happy, of course, I am happy to be a mum but I was scared you might not be ready, we haven't even talked about a child yet so,"He cut her off with his lips on her, kissing away her worries, of course, he was happy about the news even though it came so suddenly, he wanted a family with he
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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
