MIA'S POV "This is my problem Mia and not yours." She said, To be honest, her words sounded hurtful but I understood where she was coming from. It's not easy being a single parent and making sure your child is well taken care of. But just because the father's family are the ones the child is living with, they made it seem like she doesn't love him. It is so frustrating. If only his father was still here with us. I curse the death that took him away from us. I could see she was doing everything to fight back the tears that were threatening to fall. She was trying to be strong and not look weak in my presence.Just how many times has she cried in secret. "Hey Aunt, don't do this to yourself. I know you are hurting. But if there's one thing i know, it us that you have been nothing but a great mother to Jayden and a super woman.""Thank you Mia. But I don't want you worrying yourself over this. Alright?""I know but we are family. I want to help. You and Jayden are the only survivin
AUDREY'S POVFor some days, I was with Jordan. I went to spend some days with him to at least know the real him. Yes! I have known him for years now but that is just on the surface. I don't know the real him. How he treats his workers, If he sleeps rough or snores while asleep. It was a risk that I took without informing my brother about my relationship with him first before going to visit him for days. Yes! I'm an adult but at the same time, he has the right to know. Not just the fact that Jordan was his childhood friend, but he is my only family. We have never kept a secret from each other since the death of both our parents. However, I needed to do this on my own. And I was prepared to face the consequences of my actions should he suddenly visit him. I knew it would break his heart by keeping it a secret, but I have been without any man for so long and I wasn't prepared to miss out on the only man that I have ever truly loved. Being with him these past few days has been a wonde
AIDEN'S POVI was almost struck dead with fear when I saw Mia being protected by her guards. I knew her bodyguards were there to protect her but the fear of her being in danger was what got me agitated. I quickly walked down to her and I was surprised to see the person they were protecting her from." You're Mia right? " I heard her ask." Who is asking?" The head of the guards asked, standing in front of Mia and acting as a shield. " Relax buddy. I won't bite. I'm a friend of……" she trailed off the rest of her sentence when she saw me." Speak of the devil. Hey Aiden, it's been a while." She said to me,"Hello!" I grumpily answered her." I was just greeting your Personal Assistant here but for some reason, she seems to have so many guards around her for just a Personal Assistant. She must be an important figure." " She is indeed but it's not like that is any of your business." I hissed at her and faced the guard. " It's okay buddy," I nodded at him. "Yeah! That is exactly what I
AIDEN'S POV." Actually buddy, she and I have something to tell you.." Jordan said to me, I know that voice.It's the voice he uses when something is bothering him or he wants to talk about an important matter. What could that be? Whatever it is must be damn serious. "Okay!" I said to them, " Let's go to the garden or the pool side. So we can have some privacy.""Ummm!! I will just be in the room if you need me." Mia said to no one in particular. We went to the pool and Jordan's expression changed to a more serious one."Come on buddy, relax. Whatever it is, I know it won't kill you." I tried to ease the tension that seemed to be rising in our midst."It all depends on how it goes.." "Okay. What is the matter?" "I really don't know how to tell you this and no matter what comes out, I hope you can really take a deep thought about it before reacting."I just kept quiet to hear what he was going to say.“ T..T..There's something I've been h..h..hiding from you.." Jordan stammered,
AUDREY'S POV.I was literally fuming with anger towards Aiden and at the same time, the anxiety of not knowing exactly what was going on over there was killing me. The nerve of him asking me to give them some privacy just because he is my older brother. How could he still be treating me like a child?I stumped upstairs. I wanted to just lock myself inside the room and cry knowing in my mind that he wasn't going to give in. Especially after seeing his reaction when we broke the news to him. I went straight to his room. I raised my hand to knock on the door but the door opened revealing Mia. It was like she knew that I was coming.I went into the room and she closed the door behind me. I just hugged her closely as I cried on her shoulder. "This is not fair. Why wouldn't Aiden listen to me and see that I love Jordan? Why can't I just let my ego down for once for my sake? I feel so terrible and I feel like crying my lungs out until l have no tears left to cry out anymore.""It is fine
JORDAN'S POV"Intentionally or not intentionally, man. If she ever cries because of you,I will blow your head off your shoulders." Aiden said. I didn't think he was going to give in to my request this early. Frankly speaking, he surprised me. Although I'm older than he is, he is more authoritative. It might have sounded like a joke to those who don't know him so well when he said he was going to blow off my head from my shoulders. But I know him well enough to know that he wasn't joking around when he said it. I'm very happy Audrey and I can finally be together without hiding our feelings for each other in the presence of Aiden. Because, there was no way we could have been able to keep that up without him knowing. "Did you hear that Jordan?" Audrey said to me as she hugged and kissed me passionately in the presence of Aiden and Mia.Of course, there was no way I was going to let the opportunity of this heartfelt kiss slip away from me just because her brother was there. I respond
MIA'S POV " Are you sure giving her name was a brilliant idea Aiden?" Audrey asked again in a shaky voice. She was scared, which was understandable. " It is a great idea. I understand you are scared but this is a great bait which I have laid down for whoever is behind all of this." Aiden told her assuringly. I was actually surprised to hear all of these right now. I wondered why he never thought of telling me about it. When I just heard it, I was kind of offended with him for just informing me. Rightly put, he didn't inform me about it. It just came up in the conversation. As much as I understand what he was trying to do, he should have told me. Finally, Jordan left and Audrey made her way to her room. I freshened up and sat on the bed waiting for him to come back inside. As much as I'm grateful to him for doing this, I was also angry at him for not informing me.I know I'm living with an ongoing threat to my life and safety, making Aiden's concern for my well-being understandabl
AIDEN'S POVI stood alone on the desolate beach, my heart heavy with loneliness. The rhythmic crashing of the waves mirrored my tumultuous emotions, magnifying my overwhelming sense of emptiness. The vibrant sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and purple, but no amount of beauty could diminish the ache in my chest. Mia had embarked on a much-needed vacation, leaving me behind due to an ongoing investigation that demanded my constant presence. Although I understood the importance of my commitment to my work, the void left by her absence was vast and profound. The once-familiar warmth of her presence felt like a distant memory, and I longed for the comfort of her touch. I knew that his absence was necessary, that his duty as an investigator came first but as the days turned into weeks, the weight of my isolation grew heavier. The familiar spaces we once shared were now haunting reminders of our togetherness, amplifying my separation from Mia. Walking through the beach, I wished
AIDEN'S POVI anxiously waited in front of Mia's room with Jordan. I could feel Jordan staring at me with pity but my mind was everywhere. I couldn't focus on anything.My phone rang out and I dug it out of my pocket. It was Audrey. I swiped the screen and picked it up." Hello Aiden. Jordan texted me . How's Mia doing? " " I…..I…d…don't k…know. " I croaked out." Just calm down, Aiden. She'll be fine. She's a fighter and has always been a fighter. Nothing will happen to both of them."" I hope so this time. I don't know what I'll do if something were to happen to our baby again. "" Just be positive bro. I'll be with you in a jiffy. Be strong for us. " With that she ended the call." We can't keep standing here, Aiden." Jordan said, " Let's just wait at the reception."I nodded my head in response because I was too weak to argue with him. I wanted to stay there but I have to stay strong for Mia.We walked back to the reception and I sat with my head bowed down. I couldn't help but f
AIDEN'S POVThese past few days have been hell for me since Mia got kidnapped. What a horrible way for someone who just got married to spend her honeymoon. I have exhausted all of my contacts including Jordan's just to get my wife and unborn child back home safe and sound. It has been days with sleepless nights without food. Everywhere in the house has been silent like we were mourning. Which is my greatest fear. I have promised to pay anyone who could provide us with the exact location of where she was taken too.Of course, we have been receiving calls based on that and each time the troops go there, it would turn out to be a force call. So far, there hasn't been anything positive from anywhere. And as for Nadia, we are yet to get any information on her whereabouts. It feels like they all vanished into the thin air. Right now, I'm seated with Audrey, Jordan and Mr. Q. They all had one or two pieces of information they got about Mia and Nadia. " I got a call from someone this mor
PATRICIA'S POVI sat on the couch in my living room watching a soap opera when my phone rang out. I checked the caller and rolled my eyes. I picked up the call and waited a bit for the person on the other end to talk. " Hello ma'am, I have something that might interest you. " The voice said. " It better be news that is worthy of my time. " I said, " There is going to be a wedding tomorrow."" Who cares? " I snapped at her. " Is this why you called me this early? Seriously, I don't know why I'm still putting up with you."" N..No..No ma'am! " she stammered. Even if she was older than I am, she knew better than to get on my wrong side. She knew what I was capable of. Besides, I'm paying her. " Why are you calling me then? " I asked impatiently. " You don't quite understand what I meant. I was trying to inform you that my boss and a'am Mia are getting married tomorrow. "" What? " I almost choked on my saliva. "You mean to tell me that Aiden and Mia are getting married tomorrow a
MIA'S POVI woke up in a very dark room with just a little window to let the air into the room. I was sitting on a chair and my hands were tied behind my back but my legs were free. There was also a table in front of me. I groaned softly and tried to adjust myself properly on the chair.I was in pain and my body aches badly. My first thought went to my unborn child. I widened my eyes in panic as I checked myself properly to see if nothing was wrong with my baby. I breathed a sigh of relief when no sign on my body showed that I was in a bad condition. I raised my head up and stared at the ceiling as I had a flashback on how I got here in the first place.Everything was going fine and I couldn't have been happier than I was. My wedding gown was the most beautiful that I have ever seen in the world. Finally, the church wedding ceremony was over and there was this joy in my heart that I just wasn't able to explain when we left for the reception venue. As much as I wanted to still be in
AIDEN'S POV. " Where is Mrs Black? " Jordan asked me, calling Mia by her new last name.Hmm… Mrs Black.. I like the sound of that. " She went in to change some minutes ago with her Aunt. " I replied and then scrunched up my nose when I remembered she should have been away for sometime." That's odd. " " What is odd? " Audrey asked me," They should be out now. " I answered, checking the time on my wristwatch. " Oh God, please…. Let it not be what I'm thinking. " Audrey muttered under her breath but I heard her clearly." What is wrong? " I asked her. I was confused and at the same time, a little bit scared.She and Jordan made their way to the room set aside for Mia without saying another word to me. I followed behind them. The door was locked and then, the scene of what could have gone wrong hit me with full force. ' Mia!!! ' I screamed in my head.Without thinking twice, Jordan kicked the door down. And there was Mia's aunt and one of Mia's bodyguards knocked out with a toxic ch
AUDREY'S POVEverywhere was bubbling with the wedding arrangements of Mia. Finally, we had decided to let the whole household know about Aiden and Mia's secret wedding just. But none was told about the venue until today. Seeing my brother finally getting married to one of the most wonderful women I have ever met in my life is one of the best thing I could ask for in life. I couldn't have asked for a better wife and sister-in-law for Aiden and me. "My goodness, ma'am Audrey, I can't believe sir Aiden's wedding to ma'am Mia is today. Oh! How happy your parents will be wherever they are. " Chef Timothy said." I know, Chef. I wish they were here with us today. " I said, smiling and thinking about them. " Yes, ma'am. I wish so too but I know they are smiling down on us today. " " I believe they are. Are you all set for the church service? ""Yes. I was wondering if we should leave some people behind to watch over the household. " Chef Timothy said, I shook my head. " Not today. Ever
JACKSON'S POVPatricia barged into my office looking so frustrated and ready to kill anyone who got in her way at that very moment." What is the matter? " I asked " Goddamnit!!!. Will this problem ever end? It has been one trouble to the other. " She said , slumping down on the couch in my office. " I thought we had everything well planned out. I was so, Jackson. We were so close and everything turned upside down. "I furrowed my brows in confusion. " You are still not making any sense. " I said, sitting beside her. " Did our boys succeed in snatching away the DNA test result from them? "" Yes, they did." "So, if that is the case, why are you looking so worked up? "" That is the problem, Jackson. Even with that, the plan backfired. "" What do you mean it backfired? "" Damn Aiden!!!. He was more prepared than we were. Just what in the world are we going to do to finally get this guy down? And that stupid specialist you brought sold us out. "" He did what? " I asked in shock "
AIDEN'S POV" Please, sir, don't do that to me," The man pleaded and pointed at Patricia accusingly. " She made me do it. " We all turned to look at Patricia which made her look down in fear — and shame." You did what? " I growled. I was furious. But what is the point of me getting furious over this? When I knew the kind of human being she is. " How dare you!! You ungrateful son of a bitch." Patricia shouted and glared at her doctor. " How dare you tell such lies in my presence? "" No! Young man, she did not. You did it yourself. " My doctor said to Patricia's doctor. " I'm telling the truth here," He replied on the verge of tears. " You tell them, ma'am. " He told Patricia who was glaring at him. " She may have suggested it to you but in your consciousness, you carried out the plan because of your greed and quest for money. You sold out your identity. " I said, " Please sir. I'm sorry for what I did. Help me put up some words to the doctor to pardon me just this once. It won'
AIDEN'S POVIt was already past the time and hour that my doctor was to be here. I was worried and hoping that nothing had gone wrong. Patricia on the other hand has become impatient and wouldn't let me be. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Mia coming cover to us. She was the strength I needed right now from Patricia's constant nagging. Mia sat down beside me and I could feel Patricia getting agitated with her presence. " Aiden, I don't know why your doctor isn't here yet. My doctor has lots of things to attend to today. We have been here for over an hour. I think we better proceed with mine instead. " Patricia said, " They might just be running late. Or had a car flat tire or something. I'm sure they will be here in no time. "" I hope this delay from them is not because they are compromising the result of the test? " She asked, She was fucking testing my patience. " Are you by any chance saying that this was all planned? " " I wouldn't know. You said it yourself. If this