~Adams Pov ~ Today had been stressful as I hadn't been able to concentrate on work because my mind kept drifting to Merina even if I didn't want to think about her anymore. Thinking of how she had stormed out of the house this morning without heeding my words pissed me off. I felt a fire in my chest which I felt like I needed to let out but I had nowhere to pour it which made me so grumpy since I came to the office. I loosened my tie and typed on my laptop then I suddenly banged the table hard. I picked up the phone on the table and placed a call, “Sean! Get in here!” I yelled to the phone with irritation. In a few seconds, the door to my office was pushed open and Sean came in nervously. “Find out where that silly girl works! I want it in a few minutes!” I ordered as I couldn't take it anymore, then seeing Sean still standing there looking at me with a confused face, I glared at him, “What?!” He let out a silly smile, “Sir, w-who are you talking about?” He asked nervously
~Merina Pov ~ I woke up to the feeling of something pricking my wrist. I jolted awake as fear took over. I jacked my hand away from the person and sat up immediately as I looked around the room when I heard a familiar voice. “Hey! It's fine. It's just the doctor, calm down…” Adams held my cheeks as he assured me then turned my head to the other side and that was when I saw a female doctor, holding a syringe, and that calmed me down a lot. My face turned red with embarrassment as I looked at the shocked doctor. I knew my reaction must have scared her. “Sorry…” I said quietly. She waved her hands and shook her head, “It's fine. I mean no harm. I am your private doctor, invited by Mr Adams." She introduced herself with a smile on her face. My eyes widened as I turned to look at Adams whose eyes were fixed on me making me embarrassed when I remembered the things we did. Though I was not really conscious I knew everything. I turned my head to the side and gave my hand to th
~Merina Pov~ I looked at him sharply as I asked then I watched his expression to see if he did but he remained indifferent, making me irritated. “What? I can't?” He asked as he raised his eyebrow and looked at me challengingly. I clenched my fist to my side and my heart which had felt warm suddenly grew cold. I hate that everyone doesn’t think about my privacy, they intrude like I am worth nothing. My eyes went red and I swallowed hard then looked at him coldly and uttered, “Huh…” Then move to leave without waiting for him to give any response. Then I felt my hand being held and the way he drew me back to his side, and then hugged my waist, “Why are you angry? Are you angry I know about him?” He asked with a frown on his face which made me glare at him. “I am angry because you all go around checking into people's lives without permission! You all don't care if I want that at all, and I hate that!” I yelled back and then pushed him away but he was too strong for me to pus
~Adams Pov~My heart clenched at her questions. What has she experienced for her to be this unconfident about herself? Her low esteem is at its lowest, making me want to pamper her and show her she is worth a lot.I moved closer to her shocked self and held her shoulder, then made sure her eyes were fixed on me, “You are not an embarrassment to me, Merina. Stop thinking so low of yourself. So, go dress up, you are coming with me.” I said then pushed her forward a bit, but she stood still making me raise my eyebrow in confusion.Looking at her, still in a daze, I smiled a bit and then cleared my throat, which got her to come back to her senses.She looked at me deeply, "What do you mean by I'm not an embarrassment?" Merina asked, stepping up towards me. She sighed and continued, "You, of all people, know how sick I am. I look and feel fragile. I mean it's obvious just by looking at me."My hands secretly clenched as I tried to control my feelings. My heart ached at her questions. What
~Merina Pov~ I felt uneasy the moment I walked in. I’d never been anywhere so luxurious. It felt…wrong, somehow. But when Adam took my hand, I felt calm and less nervous, and I tried to control my panting heartbeat. I hated to admit it, but being with him brought me a kind of peace that I didn't understand. We moved further into the restaurant, I think we moved away from the main room and inside the private space that looked like it had been organized for us. Then I saw his friends. My uneasiness came back as his three friends stared at us while we went to the restaurant. I immediately started regretting my decision to have followed him here in the first place. But Adam brought me to them and calmly introduced me to all of them. They seemed nice and welcomed me warmly, but I still couldn't relax. Probably because it was my first time being to such an important place and occasion and worst of all sitting down and being surrounded by not just strangers but rich men. The aura a
~Adams pov~ I had been working up late when I heard the loud groan that came out from Marina's room. At first, I had thought it was nothing, but then the groans turned out to be shrill cries, and it was persistent. "What the hell has happened? Was Merina okay?" I thought as I immediately raced to her room to see and know what was wrong. I knocked, but her increased cries rigged at my heart, and I barged in only to see her whimpering with pillows covering her ears, which made my heart go into panic. I looked at the window and saw that it was open, so I quickly closed it and then rushed to her side. "Merina? Are you okay?" I asked, my voice trembling. She didn't respond, and instead, she continued to whimper, her body shaking uncontrollably. I tried to comfort her, patting her back, but none of this was helping; instead, her body was burning hot, and she was shivering violently. This was not a cold; her body was in severe pain, and it looked like it was on fire. I grew frus
~Merina's POV ~ I had a mild headache upon waking, but it wasn't anything to worry about. I awoke to the feeling of a hand gripping my waist. I was startled and jumped. I recalled all that happened between us the previous night. My face flushed. I was shocked to see that I'd shared my most vulnerable thoughts with him. This was something I didn't want to share with anyone or anybody. It showed my weakness, and just like that, I had let my guard down and made him see me as a weak and vulnerable person. I was always quiet and bottled up about my feelings, nobody knew, and I never shared it with anyone, but after sharing it with Adams, I felt lightweight for the first time in a long while. It was my first time sharing something as delicate as that with anyone. I traced his jawline and his cheek, joined with my hands softly and slowly, carefully so that I wouldn't wake him up. His eyes have bags underneath and I could tell from the way his face was curved up in tiredness that he wa
~Merina Pov~I was shocked when I heard him tell the driver to take us to his office. "But…but…," I protested weakly, "I can't go to your office."He looked at me, with a stern expression on his face. "You're coming with me," he said firmly."But…" I tried to argue, but he cut me off."Don't even think about it, you're coming with me and that's final." He said with a voice that allowed no excuse."No, you can't just force me to go with you against my will. That's not how it's done." I insisted but he clicked his tongue loudly."Who said I wouldn't? You're under my control and I can do whatever I want. So, my decision is final. And there's nothing you'll say that'll change my mind." He bragged proudly.I slumped my shoulders in defeat, squinting my eyes sadly, "I don't agree with this." I added curtly."Tell him to stop the car and see if he would." He said arrogantly.I knew better than to argue with him. I knew the driver wouldn't dare disobey him. I just huffed in annoyance and turn
~Merina Pov~I was really surprised when she said so, I felt so confused but looking at her, somehow I knew she is not a bad person and I was glad to have someone involved in this kind of profession in this place. I have never studied about pregnancy or children and I really know nothing about it.I would have decided to leave early and go back home but somehow I feel really scared. Adams has enemies and not just him, I have enemies too. Like my my family and especially Sofia. What if she decided to harm my child after I had spoiled her reputation? I wouldn’t be scared if I wasn’t pregnant but now that I am, I have to be careful especially when two different doctors have talked about my weak body. I will be heartbroken if anything happens to my baby. I signed and thought about it then decided to stay here and take care of my self, at least I get the peace I am looking for even if I would have to wrong Adams but I know he would understand and I really don’t want to be his weakness. I
~Merina Pov~ I walked into the hospital closest to the village and not too far from it, and beside me was Lilah, the daughter of the village head. She had suggested we take the taxi but since it was just a 15-minute walk from the village, I decided to trek it to prepare myself. When aunty told me yesterday that I might be pregnant, I felt so shocked. I wasn't expecting it at all, and I don't even know what I feel right now, excitement? Not really, sadness? Nope! But I don't feel neutral at all. I feel a touch of everything and it's not making me think straight. This is the moment when Adams was here with me, but no, he isn't here so I have no choice but to take care of this myself. I sighed loudly and Lilah who heard me turned to look at me with a worried face, “What's wrong, Merina? You okay? Do you want to rest?” she asked nervously and I couldn't help but laugh at her nervous face. “C’mon, I have only been walking for just 5 mins, how can I be tired? Sister is not that weak,
~Micca Pov~I coughed as I looked at the ceiling. My eyes were bloodshot, I had been sick for days, it hadn’t been easy so far, and sometimes it felt like I had been poisoned I am beginning to suspect Mark since he wouldn’t allow me to leave the hospital, and also wouldn’t call in a doctor, I have been vomiting everything that goes into my tummy and I have been feeling dizzy, it’s got so bad that I can’t even move my legs but all mark keep yapping about is how he want to protect me from Adams as the outside was not safe but I feel I am not even safe with him. My head shifted to the door and seeing Mark enter with a tray of food, I ignored him and adjusted myself properly then closed my eyes so as not to see his bastard face. I heard his sigh then he traced my neck and face which was all skin and bones now, “I’m sorry baby, I never knew it has gotten to this, I have been busy dealing with the aftermath and throwing attacks so you can be safe, but I never knew you were this sick until
~Adams pov~I took a deep breath in front of Merina’s room, I clenched the test result I had just received from the doctor’s office. It was supposed to be a good thing but the news that followed scared me so much. Merina is pregnant. The thought of it brought joy to my heart, the thought that she has our fruit growing in her heart made me want to run around the place in joy, but the complications that come with her pregnancy are something I fear so much. I took a deep breath and put on a calm face before pushing open the door to the room but what I found was an empty bed, I raised my eyebrow in surprise, “She is awake?!” I muttered then walked inside then sat down on the couch waiting as I thought she might be in the toilet doing her thing. But I waited for long without seeing the toilet door open, and that was when my eyes saw the drip package on the ground, I frowned and bent down take it then I saw it torn. My eyes flashed with shock, I stood up hastily and rushed to the toilet
~Merina Pov~ I woke up and looked at the white wall, my eyes was dazed and filled with confusion, “Where am I?!” I asked myself but no one was there to respond to me, I sat up gently and noticed the IV drip connected to my hand. I frowned as everything came rushing in. The Conference, the talks, and the secrets. I closed my eyes tiredly, “No wonder I had lost consciousness, everything was so tiring. I felt so drained and suddenly I didn't want to see anyone. I was still dressed in the gown I had worn to the conference. I looked around and saw no one there, I suddenly stood up with the help of the bed, and then I looked at the drip which was connected to my hand and was dripping little by little. I frowned in impatience then suddenly removed the injection from my hand which drew blood but I could care less about it, then I took the drip and cut it off then drank it all without a change of expression. I looked out of the window and suddenly had one desire, I didn't know what came ov
~Adams Pov~ I watched in distress as Merina shed tears of pain, this was one of the reasons I didn’t want her here. There were too many revelations and she had just recovered, her being here might trigger her wound and it might hurt her. My chest felt so much pain and I couldn’t help but sweat just thinking about it.I leaned down and buried her face to my chest then kissed her forehead. I looked at the reporters who looked so excited as they had gotten so much worthy news. I knew they would do her justice but it’s was left with just one thing which I had to do. It’s time for everyone to know of Merina’s talents and the scams her so-called family had done to her. I turned to look at the manager of my company PR and gave him a signal which he understood immediately, then he turned serious and hushed the reporters, then smiled on seeing the obedient crowd. I sat down with Merina on my leg and I hugged her in my arms like no man's business. I don’t care if people are watching and all I
Merina Pov I walked confidently into the hall with my heels clicking on the floor. I was dressed in a way that brought out an aggressive but elegant aura. My eyes were as sharp as a hawk and my face held a polite but indifferent smile. In my hand was a small handbag. The hall became as quiet as the night after I announced my presence, then walked to the front where Adams stood with his mouth agape as he looked at me with a shocked face. I smiled when I got close to him then whispered, “Hubby, I am here.” I said and saw his eyes brighten up with laughter. I couldn't help but chuckle too then held his hand, “Did I disturb you? I’m sorry, I just don't want you to face this alone. It's time to step out and assist you. I have always wanted to face the world with you and fight it off, but I have never had the confidence, seeing the announcement yesterday, I know I am the one drawing you back, it is time to stand next to you with my hand in yours as we tackle things as couples. I know you
Adams Pov I walked inside the house at a fast pace. I had just heard everything that had happened on the internet an hour ago. I had never expected Marina's father to break up with Merina at this time when things were still against her.It seems something is giving them confidence. I had always known Merina’s family is shameless but her father’s act was so shameless this time around. Seeing Merina in the middle of the fire, he immediately disowned her. I can't imagine what she is feeling now. She had faced a lot and this would hurt her which is why I immediately put down things and rushed home. I opened the door and saw her in an apron with a spatula cooking in the kitchen. My heart beat increased seeing her gentle side, but the surging emotions in my eyes cooled down when I saw her so calm and also seemed to be enjoying the new home. I cleared my throat, disrupting her focus on the food she was cooking.Her face lit up with a smile then she opened her arms wide before running towar
Merina Pov~My heart shook when Adams Father gave the options, my fist clenched in a fist and with my eyes looking at him with disdain, how could a father do this? He prioritize his interest than his son’s interest. Well, I am not surprise, I have a father like that too and having experience something this heartbreaken before, I could understand how Adams feel. I turned to look at Adams and was surprised to see him looking so calm and elegant, then his lips curled up in a mocking smile making me curious to know what he was thinking, I felt my hand being grabbed then Adams nodded seriously. “You are mistaken, Master Nart…” Adams said and I was shocked, my mouth open in a gasp when he changed the way he addressed his father, I looked at the wide mouth of Madam Nath and also his father who was taken aback, then Adams scoffed mockingly, and continued, “The company belong to me, now. You might have shares, but what you have is only 15% while I have 55% of the company shares, and also,”