(Kim's Point of View)I walked into Arthur's bedroom once I received the invite. He was sitting on the bed with his torso naked and a bandage wrapped around his arm.I walked closer to him while he watched me closely. He tilted his head. "Are you alright?"I nodded, my gaze flickering to his injured arm. "I just want to ask about your arm, does it hurt? I kind of feel guilty that you got hurt because of me and Killian."He stared at me weirdly then shrugged. "It hurts a little. Can you come check it out?"I moved without thinking about his request and went to stand beside him on the bed. I studied his arm which had a little saint of blood soaking through it. I reached out to touch but immediately withdraw my hand when he flinched. "Does it hurt that much?" I questioned, worry dripping from my tone but Arthur only stared at my face as if he was mesmerized by what he was seeing. I held back a blush."Is there something on my face?" I grilled, he abruptly grabbed my wrist and yanked me
(Kim's Point of View)Loud screams were what pulled me out of my slumber. I supported myself with my elbows as I pulled myself up. My blurry and confused gaze landed on Kareen who was standing at the edge of the bed, mouth widely parted, eyes threatening to pull out of her sockets as if she was seeing a ghost in front of her.I almost dismissed her. Could she stop being so childish for once? "What?" I let out.She pointed at the bed beside me. "You-you-"I raised an eyebrow at her stammering. I decided to see what she was pointing at. My eyes widened for a quick second before realization hit me with full force.Arthur was still fast asleep. He was never a heavy sleeper, surprising he didn't wake up from Kareen's deafening screams.I nearly facepalm. What have you done Kim? A voice at the back of my head chastised me. I was desperate, and needy and had given myself entirely to Arthur who didn't even consider me a wife.The thought brought a heat of bitterness inside of me. I looked bac
(Evy's Point of View)Two years, it let like ten knowing I'd been far away from home.I almost hopped out of the car as soon as Seb killed the engine at the front of the mansion, our home but still, I couldn't encompass my elation and jumped out."Careful, baby!" Seb's voice came worriedly from the car.I instantly opened the back seat of the car where Quinn was fastened. Her silvery eyes squinted at me before she was opening her tiny arms wide."You sweet little girl, we are home!" I beamed, unbuckling the seatbelt, and took my daughter into my arms, taking her out of the car.We didn't wait for Seb who was offloading our bags from the boot as I carried Quinn into the house that had everything covered from dust."We have a lot of work, Quinn." "All we do!" Seb conceded, coming to stand beside me.*~*We spent hours laundering and putting everything in order and I could barely feel my muscle by the time we were done and after spending a day of labor, I called Diana on the second day.
(Evy's Point of View)A few days later, we were settled, I decided to take Quinn grocery shopping. I placed her inside the cart and wheeled it around.The little girl was enthusiastic as she stretched her hands toward a few snacks we passed by. I tsked and shook my head, realizing my daughter had a sweet tooth.I giggled and grabbed a few snacks into the carts and I chortle as her tiny giggles reached my ears.Next, I decided to get real food, I stopped at the vegetable section. I grabbed a lot of vegetables before moving to the bread sections, suddenly, a hooded figure was standing at the front of my cart, blocking my path.I did a quick scan of the section and realized there was no one except for us. I looked back at the figure who was hiding his face underneath his hood and then he was lifting his head.My breath caught and I immediately reached out to grab my daughter from the cart but Nate was faster as he grabbed my wrist and pressed my back against the shelf, crowding and trapp
(Evy's Point of View)When I got to the hospital, Seb was conscious, he was sitting on the hospital bed, a bandage wrapped around his head and a nurse was attending to him."Seb!" I shouted out, instantly sprinting to him and throwing my arms around him. "Oh my God, what happened to you!" I withdraw and cupped his face, making sure not to touch his bandage. Other cuts on his face were parched."I'm fine baby, it wasn't sure that bad." He resolved."I told you to come back home early didn't I?!" I chastised. "I wouldn't know what I would do if I lose you!""Hey, you won't lose me, I'm fine." He opened his arms for me and I happily strumbled into them. "It's okay." He stroked and kissed the top of my head."The police are here." The nurse informed and I rip myself from Seb's arms."The police?" I muttered, watching as two officers sauntered into the room while the nurse left."They were the ones who found me before he could finish me off."I dashingly looked back at Seb with large eyes.
(Kim's Point of View)The first time was the heat of the moment, I was overwhelmed with desire, and my body ached to be touched and be loved since it had lacked all of that for two years. I was ready to surrender all to Arthur that night, however, for the second time, I had no idea who started it or how we got lost in this thing called pleasure.I was in the kitchen, it was still early when I woke up, I almost thought no one was awake as I poured myself a glass of water, I brought the glass to my lips but suddenly choked on it when I felt a presence behind me, then a hand was running down my arm and a sniffed against my hair."Arthur!" The name passed my lips in a whisper as that familiar scent wrapped around me. "What are you doing?!" I immediately placed the glass back on the table and grabbed the edge of the counter as Arthur buried his face in the crook of my neck and wrapped his large arms around my waist from behind."You smell so good, baby!" He mumbled and I stopped myself fro
(Kim's Point of View)I got to the address Evy sent me around 10 am. It was a restaurant and I was glad it was less congested as I spotted her at the corner waving at me.I advanced, striding in unprecedentedly faster steps and when I got there, I occupied a seat on the opposite side. I took off my glasses and placed them on the table."Wow, you don't look too good," Evy observed.I bobbed. "You look great too." I exhibited a taut smile. She looked tensed, I could also see furrows at the top of her forehead and her eyes were ruddy and tender as if she has been crying. "Yeah, you're right. You are an industrious woman and I will not want to take much of your time." She began. "Your child was taken a few days ago I heard."Again I nodded. "Your ex-husband is a maniac and he's getting out of control but my son is fine and I'm glad you called me out. I want to believe no one knows we are meeting today?"She instantly shook her head. "No one does. Seb had a car mishap last night."My eyes
(Kim's Point of View)It was on a Friday, 2noon when Evy and I decided to visit the chief of police."Please sit." He motioned toward the empty chairs on the opposite side of the table. Evy and I sat down."What brings you here, Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Evans," His gaze flickered between us."Just call me Evelyn," Evy chimed."And Kim would also be fine, Chief." I also added."Alright then, Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Evelyn." He acknowledged with a nod. "So, what bring you two ladies to my office?""We are here for Nate." I began. "The bastard is getting out of hand and we will like to know what you're doing about it?" My gaze was overhauled on his face and his flicked eyes between us again, a judging gleam in his eyes."Where are your husbands?" He polled.I rolled my eyes. "Aren't we enough?"He snickered nervously. "Mrs. Rodriguez-I mean Mrs. Kim, this is a serious subject and if we are going to discuss it, I'd like your husbands to be present as well.""Her husband was ambushed and is still
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(Kim's Point of View)"Congratulations, Mrs. Rodriguez, you are two weeks pregnant."I gaped, too shocked while staring at the doctor till fingers were snapping in front of my face. I turned to look at Ivy, she was giggling."You should see your face, Kim. Congrats! Killian is gonna have a younger one." Once I'd overcome the shock, I smiled at the doctor before standing up, pulling Ivy with me."Thank you, Doctor, I will be right on time for my cheek-ups." She returned the smile and we walked out of the office, once we were out, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.We began heading towards the exit."You don't look so happy with the news?" Ivy observed."You don't have to worry your pretty brain Ivy, I am happy. I was just shocked. I just wasn't expecting to get pregnant so quickly, Killian is not even 2 years old yet." I shrugged.We stepped out of the hospital and went to the parking lot where my car was. I was about to open the door when..."Kim! Ivy!"The loud call of
(Ivy's Point Of View)Meet the Author of 'Enigma'Fan signs were one thing I always look forward to. Though the money I get went straight to my bank account, meeting the fans made me feel like people were really reading.I was a bestseller, I know but nothing surpassed the feeling of meeting the fans and giving my autograph. I look forward to it every time."Thank you for coming." I smiled at my 20th fan today, taking her copy of my book. It was a 17-year-old girl with the curliest hair I'd ever seen and here I was thinking Kim's hair was curly but she ruined it by straightening it up. "I like your hair, it's pretty." I handed her back the book while a blush crept to her face. "Will you be writing a new book soon?" She stared at me expectantly, the look in her eyes was bounding, it made me want to spill all my secrets.I cracked a wide smile, motioning my hand for her to get closer. She leaned crossed the table that separated us. I moved to her ear."This is a secret but I felt you s
[EVY’S POINT OF VIEW]Mrs. Evans was in jail, Nate was gone, and I couldn't be happier, but I couldn't say the same for Seb. He always had this expression that said he was regretting a lot of things, and I was at a loss for words as to how to console him. I’d tried to but he was always busy with one thing or the other.While waiting for Seb to descend the stairs, I stood on the last step and stared up at the ceiling. When Seb finally did, he descended with sluggish steps.“Do I have to?” Standing in front of me, he questioned. “I told you I’m fine, I don’t need to step out. I’ll survive.”I grinned and took his hand in mine slowly. "I know, but since I've already made reservations, I want to take you out."He gave me a beseeching look. “Can’t we stay at home?”"Of course not, I'd like to spend some time with my husband; we haven't gone out since we returned. Please, don’t say no?” My lips created a pout.He smiled and reached out to pinch my cheeks. "I'll do anything for you, baby."
[Kim’s Point of View]I awoke thirsty at 4 a.m. With an empty glass in hand, I decided to go to the kitchen, but I stopped short for a split second when I noticed Arthur also sipping on water.I immediately turned away from him when he turned to look at me and went to the refrigerator without saying a word.I reached for a bottle of water and filled the glass."Are you still mad at me?" he asked abruptly, causing me to pause for a moment."No," I replied flatly. “It doesn’t look like it.” He retorted.“You don’t know everything just by looking.” I controlled my urge to grit my teeth.For a moment, I believed he had left because all I could hear was my breathing. However, that was before a hand suddenly wrapped around my wrist and spun me without warning.I opened my mouth to protest, but Arthur abruptly lifted me by the hips as if I were no heavier than a piece of paper and set me down on the kitchen counter before I had a chance to say anything. Once more, I was unable to respond as
(Kim's Point of View)When Ms. Ruth entered the room, I was settling Killian for a nap. She appeared tense, almost as if something was pursuing her. "Is there something wrong, Ms. Ruth?" I turned away from Killian once he was completely out.She gulped. "Your mother is outside, and she is completely insane. I wasn't sure if I should let her in because your conversation didn't end well the last time she was here, and from what I saw outside, this conversation wouldn't either." I cracked a smile and placed a hand over her shoulder. "You don't need to worry, Ms. Ruth; I'll take care of my Mom; she's probably here because of Kareen."Her favorite child has been arrested, of course, she would come here.I exited the room, passing Ms. Ruth.My mother was yelling from the front gate when I arrived outside the mansion. I sighed as I stepped forward and unlocked the gate."Mo-"I wasn't able to finish as her palm struck my cheek. My head tipped to the side as a result of the collision, which
(Kim's Point of View)There were several reasons why I needed to visit Mrs. Evans in her cell after two days in jail, but when I arrived at the station, I realized Arthur and I weren't the only ones there; Seb and Evy were also there."Kim!" Evy exclaimed as she rushed over to me and wrapped her arms around me in a hug, which I reciprocated.It was pleasant. I grinned at her when we separated. "How have you been?" I inquired.She grinned even wider. "Good since our last meeting. You are here for Mrs. Evans too?" She grilled, and I nodded. "We, too, Seb, wanted to talk to his mother one last time."I cast a glance behind her, where Arthur and Seb were conversing. I noticed Seb didn't have his usual gleeful glint in his eyes. "He's deeply affected," I remarked, returning my gaze to Evy and watching her nod. "He feels guilty about not finding it out sooner."No one would suspect their mother of being a bitch, so I wouldn't hold it against him if he didn't notice.Officer Nim approached
(Diana's Point Of View)The airport's transit lounge was less crowded than the rest of the facility, which was bustling with activity.I sat on one of the chairs, a flight ticket to California, Los Angeles. Well, she didn't tell me where she wanted to land.I repeatedly patted my feet on the ground to maintain my composure, but the longer I waited, the tenser I became because the flight would depart in 30 minutes and she still wasn't there.Did she change her mind? Oh, please let her not, please.I tried to find any figure that might stand out as I scanned the area, but I was constantly let down. I sighed in defeat, and just when I dropped my head, a hand suddenly fell on my shoulder, my head bolted up and I jolted up to my feet at the sight of Mrs. Evans, I could barely recognize her with the amount of clothing she had on. She took off her glasses."Mummy!" Jasper cries out, and I look down at my five-year-old son. He had tears in his eyes and just when he was about to cross over to
(Evy's Point of View)"You should eat something." I stared expectantly at Seb with a small assuring smile as I placed a plate of omelets in front of him.Diana had left a while ago."I'm not hungry right now." He gently pushed the plate back to me."If you are angry at me for not telling the truth, then I'm sorry. I just didn't want you to feel like this and right now, this is affecting me more than you think!" I enunciated. I just wanted my affectionate and doting husband back, not this caliginous man sitting in front of me on the kitchen stool.He sighed, then wiped his face with his hands. "I'm not mad at you, Evy, I'm just mad at myself for not seeing or knowing this sooner.""You couldn't have known, she's your Mom." I sat on the stool beside him."I know but I should have known, I lived with her for my whole life. I should have known she was doing so much right under my nose. I feel so guilty." He divulged.I rubbed his back as comfort. "It's not your fault your Mom is pleonasti