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|Aria's POV| It's been two days since I got the text from Ace Kings. How he got my number is still a puzzle, but I don't doubt his connection. However, I immediately blocked the number.Ticking my fingers nervously, I looked outside the tinted windows as the scenery passed in a blur, but I was nervous. It's Saturday morning, and I'm heading to Zion’s place to officially get introduced to his family as his fiancé.The thought of not being accepted by his aunt scared me, but I was determined to make her like me. After all, it was not as if her opinion really mattered. But I heard how rude and unintentional she can be with her words, so I'm just hoping we get along. For Zion’s sake.After clarifying things with Brianna the other day, I felt safer with her and treated her like a friend of mine. Penelope was also glad when I reported the situation to her and Brianna confessed that the car was a gift from Ace for her twenty-first birthday.Before long, I was driving into Greggor's mansion.
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|Penelope’s POV|Beep Beep BeepThe annoying sound of a machine was a constant reminder of the dilemma we were in. My hands hovered on Aria’s caller ID and a sob escaped me as I realized that her phone was beside her, and she couldn’t pick up. She doesn’t ever let me ring her twice before she picks up her phone.But the phone has been ringing, yet she couldn’t pick up.How did it all happen?I remember how panicked she was that morning that she was going to be introduced as Zion’s fiancé to his aunt. I had assured her that she would do well because you couldn’t resist Aria’s charm, unless you are just a hater.I was trying to investigate a client’s background when I received Zion’s call, which was a very strange thing. I mean, the only time we really engaged in each other’s business was when it was related to Aria, but apart from that, I don’t have strong relationships with my friends' boyfriends.He told me I needed to beg Brianna to stay over and sent me an address. On getting th
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|Aria's POV|What perfect timing, don't you think?“A-Aria?” Zion looked at me for a fleeting moment and returned to the cell phone. “Aria, why did you do it?”I faced him squarely. He had no reason to accuse me. My memories may not be intact, but I'm pretty sure that I screamed to the whole world that I had a partner and shouldn't be touched.“Do what? Zion, do what?” I asked calmly, but I was anything but calm.With each passing second, I can feel my hands trembling and my breathing becoming more labored with my teeth pressed against each other like they would break.A hollow laugh escaped me and my brows hiked up in question. “So you think I'm sleeping around? No. I'm not that cheap…unlike you, I know I had a partner and have just stormed off to enjoy a company that isn't yours and Penelope.”His face softened and he heaved out a sigh. “I realize how wrong I am and give you my deepest apologies. I didn't mean to. I'm sorry for being ignorant about how you feel.” he apologized.My n
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|Aria’s POV|"Not because your ex-husband has broken off his engagement with your sister and is acting like the perfect daddy?"I shook my head, trying to rid myself of the words that had been haunting me for the past twenty-four hours. No matter how hard I tried, Zion’s voice still echoed in my head, circling me like a vulture waiting for its prey to drop.I sniffled and lightly patted my cheeks to ensure no more tears were falling. My throat was dry, my face blotchy, but I needed to be strong—for Penelope.Maybe I’d been making reckless decisions lately. That thought was confirmed the moment I received a message an hour ago, confirming my appointment with Richard Banks.Penelope didn’t know about this meeting. She had no idea I was about to face the man she was being forced to marry. But I intended to surprise her with good news—because there was no way I would let her be married against her will.As I pulled out of my compound, my eyes flickered to the rearview mirror, catching sig
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|Aria’s POV|A snort slipped past my lips and I quickly placed my hand on my mouth to muffle the unladylike sound.“Girl, what the hell are you on?” I pondered out loud.“Nothing. I’m getting married babe,” She repeated.This time, I couldn’t help but bellow in laughter while clutching my stomach. Tears gathered at the corner of my eyes and my belly hurt from laughing so much but I couldn’t bring myself to stop.This was exactly the joke I needed to get out of the terrible mood I was in. By the time I was done laughing, I cleared my throat.“Thanks for making me laugh bestie. That was exactly what I needed. Your impeccable sense of humour.” I complimented.Taking in a deep breath, she whispered shakily. “I know right, just that I’m goddamn serious and I have two weeks left before I become a baby machine to someone who is of the same age as my father.” The huge grin slipped off my face and I sat up quickly. “Penny, this humour is going too far. What the hell? How didn’t I realize tha
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|Aria’s POV| A groan escaped my lips when the blaring sound of my ringtone resounded, I curled deeper into the blankets that smelled like home. The annoying alarm wouldn’t stop, so I reluctantly opened my eyes slowly and reached for the phone to turn it off. A sad smile crossed my face when my eyes adjusted to the room, a side was painted in blue while the other was in pink. I sat up and a genuine smile crept on my face when I remembered how I had gotten here in the first place. Although, my hands itched to check up on the children but I was pretty sure I would ruin their fun. Especially since Zachary had asked if they stay over at their father’s place every weekend. Because his father owned a private jet and his mom didn’t. Well, that wasn’t really hurtful, was it? As much as I wanted to lay down and stare at the ceiling, I decided against it because I didn’t want to afford to be the depressed mother who secretly wishes for the children to not be so cosy with their father who th
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|Aria's POV|Shaking my, I blurted immediately. “No”His face fell and the smile he held earlier was wiped off his face. “Why? I thought we both agreed on co-parenting and you said you will allow them to spend time with me.”“Yes, not without me. Or worse, even the weekend at your place.”“Why are you so sceptical about me taking them? I won't hurt them.”“I know, but this isn't the best time right now.”“Because of what happened three days ago?”“Yes, that is one of the cases. But you don't just expect me to give the kids to you on your demand.”“Aria, I am not fighting or quarrelling with you. I just want to take things off your shoulders and make your burden less.”“Thank you for your help, but I don't want it. If I wanted the children to go and spend some time with someone, I could have asked Penelope.”’“I hate to say this and I know she would turn up for you but don't you think she needs a break also? She has been in this house with you for three days. You both need your time, b
