Chapter 85Two months Sidney CrosbyPOVIt’s been exactly two months since Raven and I first kissed, we've been taking things slow, we live in the same house, but we sleep in separate rooms, because I'm not ready to do anything with him, the first time we did that, I was drugged and pulled into his room, and I could barely get up the next day, I'm scared that happens again. I think I've been scared off from doing that... I have always been very conservative, and shy. I am not like other girls who are confident in themselves... I asked Raven if we could wait until we get married one day, if we get married... Tomorrow is my birthday... I normally go to an orphanage with the girls and make a donation... I was thinking about asking Raven if he would like to go with me... Should I ask him? Will it be weird?"Your coffee is cold... Here's a new cup" Raven’s words bring me out of my daze..."Oh, uh thanks" I stutter"What's on that beautiful mind of yours Twinkle" he asks me using the weird
Chapter 86Zelina JacobsPOVYesterday I found out mom had an apartment in LA, so I'm heading there today to pack mom’s things and donate the things like furniture and anything else that is not needed, I just want my mom’s clothing and jewelry... I want things to remember my mother... Sidney offered to go with me after she heard I'm going to pack mom’s things up... Today is her birthday and she's going to the orphanage first with her kids and Raven... Niklaus is at work, and made me take at least fifty bodyguards with me... Soon we arrived at the apartment complex...I found, my mom’s apartment... It’s a two bedroom which is decorated neatly, there are pictures on the wall I recognize most of the pictures but there's one picture it’s a collage of me, Scarlet and another girl, from baby pictures and the pictures stop until she looks about eight years old... I pack up the pictures, the movers Niklaus hired is doing most of the heavy lifting, After I packed up all the pictures, I put the
Chapter 87Reign StevensPOVI had to give up being a principal because Rory went all crazy on me, she would come to my apartment announced, show up anywhere I go, phone fifty times a day, the girl’s crazy...It’s been an amazing year even though I've been benched.My year went from seeing my family to meeting an amazing girl... I'm going to ask Zia to marry me... We have been dating for six months now. I do not have anything fancy planned... I'm just planning on asking her to dinner and then improvise from there...There is a knock on my door... I get up out of bed... And open the door"Dad?" I ask shocked to see my dad at my place"Son..." he nods "Come in" I step back so he could come in.And I walk to the living room and sit on the sofa... Dad closes the door and sits on the three-seater sofa opposite me..."What's wrong?" I askHe shakes his head. "Nothing... I just been a favor""What do you want?" frown"Son, I'm 50 years old...""Okay..." I nod. I know this"I can't run Stev
Chapter 88Zianna Smith POVI am meeting with Zelina today she has something to tell me, then tonight I'm meeting with Reign for dinner... We have pretty much kept our relationship a secret since he has a full pledged stalker, and that bitch be crazy...She still refers to Reign as her boyfriend and he doesn't seem to care... I put on a skinny dark blue denim and a baby blue sweater... I tie my hair in a messy bun and put a pair of baby blue Ugg boots ... I take a taxi to Zelina and Niklaus's mansion, I know these rich people don't refer to houses as mansions but villas... it took me an hour and a half and costs $500 to get here... Once I am let into the yard thing, I do not even know What it’s called, because there's more than one house here... I had to get out of the cab apparently, they aren't allowed in so I have to walk to Zelina's place which is the last damn house in this complex thing...It took me a half an hour to walk up to Zelina's house... I knock on the door, few minut
Chapter 89Raven JacobsPOVI woke up at five this morning, I went for a run and then got back went to shower and headed to The Jacobs Group... Niklaus was already there.... I walked up to him and hugged him"Hey cuz..." I greet him"Hey... Rav don't tell me you nervous to go up against the board?"I scowl at him. "How can I not be nervous, My dad, your dad, Second Uncle, fourth aunt, grandma and grandpa is on the board" I tell him"They’re family... Doesn't mean they will reject it..." he tells me"You’re on my side, right?" I ask him nervously"Of course, Sid is my wife's sister, which means she’s, my sister-in-law. I have to help her out" he tells me"Thanks man... Means a lot... Especially since she grew up without a family" I hug him again"She has a family now and we will do everything in our power to keep her safe..." he tells me"I want to ask her to marry me" I tell himHe nods "It's about time""Not everyone is like you to ask a girl to marry them on the first date" I tease
Chapter 90"Raven they are ready for you..." Niklaus says...I walk in... Third uncle (Kyler) is sitting at the head of the table... Niklaus is sitting next to him and Alexis on the other side of him. Then Fourth Aunt (McKenzie) is sitting next to Alexis. my dad (Kevin) is sitting Next to Niklaus... Second Uncle (Kennedy) next to My dad, Catherine next to Second Uncle. Then grandma and grandpa next to fourth aunt..."So, I've got a great investment opportunity" I smileKyler "You want us to invest in Miss Crosby's law firm?" he asks. Freaking hell straight to the point. I do not like that. I could not even turn the charm on."Yes" I nodKyler "How much?" he asks"10 million dollars"Kyler frowns "Why?" he asks"We owe her that much, she raised my two beautiful daughters on her own, and not just any two daughters, they have Jacobs’s blood running through their veins..." I tell himKevin "Lets vote... Lift your hand if you in favor of the investment"McKenzie: raises her handCatherine:
Chapter 91Reign StevensPOVI was sleeping soundly when I got a phone call"Hello" I answer"Mr. Stevens someone tried to break into your old apartment" he tells me"Can you detain the person I'll be right there" I ask"Yes sir"I hang upZia moves and opens her eyes"Did I wake you?" I ask her"Kind of" she shrugs"I'm sorry. Go back to sleep, I have to go out for a couple of hours" I kiss her forehead"Come back soon" she murmurs"Yes ma'am"I get up, put a jeans, and a casual white top a pair, of sneakers and a leather jackets (All in black)... I have the driver drive to my old apartment.When I got there a window was smashed in and the front door was off its hinges"What the hell happened here?" I ask while getting out of the car"Sir it was a woman who claims to be your girlfriend" he tells meI pull at my hair. "Shit" I knew exactly who it was. "What's her name?" I ask anyway"Aurora Kyle" he tells me"Great I just can't get rid of this damn woman" I told my father he was going
Chapter 92"Who phoned now?" Zia asks"Nick"She nods."So, when do you want to get married? Where? Do you have a dress in mind?" I ask her"I don't want what other girls want. I just want a simple going to the courthouse and getting the certificate and then maybe having family over for dinner..." she tells me"Okay the last part is impossible... My family alone will not fit into my villa it's best if we maybe go to the Greathouse, and have something in the flower Garden..." I tell her "Okay..." she nods in understanding."How about we do that today... And have the reception tonight" I ask herShe smiles and nods "Okay...""Who do you want to bring with as witnesses... I choose Zelina from my side you can choose Jones or one of your many cousins" she asks"How about Nick?" I ask"Okay... I will phone Zelina later..." she tells me"Can we do it at nine?" I ask her"I'll phone the servants over at the Greathouse to prepare I'm sure Nick won't mind" I tell her"He owns the Villa, right?
Aria JacobsPOVHey, I'm Aria Jacobs daughter of Zelina and Niklaus Jacobs... I am eighteen years old... I have an older brother named Aaron Jacobs, my brother spoils me too death he took over dad’s business a few years ago and he always makes sure he has time for me... He is a year older than I am...Today is a big day for me it’s my high school graduation, all our family is flying in just for today I'm so excited to see my aunt Catherine, I'm going to be interning at her company in Greece for the summer vacation... I love tech and my family has encouraged me to follow my dreams and I promise you I am...My mom hated the idea of me going to Greece for the summer, but she would never get in the way of my dreams..."Aria..." I turn to see my mother standing behind me...I was currently standing in front of the full-length mirror in my walk in closet... My aunt Alexis designed this dress for my graduation... It was a long black mermaid style dress with lace in the front and a very deep
Chapter 99Six months laterZelina JacobsPOVAria is ten months old already and Aaron is almost two years old... my kids are getting older by each day.Which makes me feel old... We found out that Zia is pregnant after Raven and Sidney's wedding she is seven months pregnant now...I was sleeping when Niklaus woke me"My Lina" he kisses my shoulder."Yes?" I ask not opening."Honey get up we have to leave in two hours" he tells me"Leave to where?" I ask"A family vacation" he tells meI open my eyes and sit up. "What?"He chuckles lightly "We’re going on a family vacation to Marseille""We going to France?" I ask in shockHe nods. "Yes...""Oh okay...” I lay back down covering my head under the sheets. “Five more minutes" I tell him"Get up Zelina" he tells meI roll my eyes and sit up. "Fine..."I get up get ready... We have breakfast and then head to the airport... I did not know the whole family would be coming, Niklaus's grandparents, He's parents, aunts, uncles, sisters, and cou
Chapter 98Today is the wedding…Raven was busy speaking to Niklaus and Reign about marriage and how doing in their respective marriages"Reign how are you and Zia doing" Raven asks"It’s been great up until two days ago, Zia's been extremely moody and making me go to France for her favorite chocolate which is ridiculous" Reign says"Zianna doesn't seem like fussy woman" Niklaus said"You trying to scare me out of getting married?" Raven asks"No... I am just saying" Reign says"Sorry to butt in but your wife is pregnant." A man walking passed said..."What no?" Reign says and asks at the same time"Could it be?" Raven says"I don't know" he shrugs. Reign did not take much note of that since Zia is supposed to be deployed next week."Have you guys used protection?" Niklaus asksReign shakes his head. "No... But" Reign pauses."But what?" Raven asks"She doesn't want a kid yet" Reign said"So does she know?" Niklaus says"I don't think so, she wasn't speaking to me this morning because
Chapter 97One month laterSidney CrosbyPOVTomorrow is the day of our wedding today I see the dress the girls chose for me... Zia, Alexis, Zarah, Zelina, Catherine, Emma, Taylor and the girls will be going with me to boutique owned by the family, Alexis designed my dress according to what the girls wanted they worked on this for an entire month... I am proud of my girls... They took on a task and completed it... I cannot wait to see the dress... I'm kind of intimidated by everyone, they all big figures in their respective fields, Zelina is a famous singer, Zarah is a famous actor, Alexis is the Vice President of a company, Emma owns several restaurants and she's a well-known chef, Catherine owns several tech companies and is the Vice President of Stevens Corp, Taylor was Currently studying Medicine she wants to be a surgeon like her mom and I'm a Lawyer from a small law firm...Suddenly I feel two hands wrapped around my body"Honey what are you thinking about?" Raven asks meStartl
Chapter 96Niklaus JacobsPOVSo since before the birth of Aria I've been trying to deal with the threats on my life... And I've been successful so far there still three powerful enemies that will need more than just money and the Military to handle, they all three from three of the biggest underworld cartels...Today I missed my wife and kids I haven't seen them in months I barely go home anymore I sleep in the office most nights... so I thought I could surprise her... And she attacks me out of nowhere and it’s not like I'm not trying sometimes she can be beyond unreasonable... It's like she doesn't give a shit about her life and having a wedding is more important than our kids growing up without a mother... I phoned my dad as soon as I got back into the office"Nick?" he answers on the fifth ring"Dad, I need a favor""Sure, what's up?" he asks“I need you hand me over the title" I tell him"I don't think you deserve it yet" he says"I've grown this company 10 Times bigger than you
Chapter 95Zelina Jacobs POVToday I went to visit my mom’s grave... I took Aria with me to introduce her to little Arcenciel... I went to my mom’s grave first then Arcenciel's grave... I spoke to my mom for a while..."I have always heard about a mothers loveYou sacrificed breathing for meI hold you in my heart... I burn a candle for youI burn a candle for youMom my heart misses you. You have blessed me with two sisters. But only one genuinely loves me...Mom I am sorry for not being able to help Scar She spent too much time with Dad and his wife they corrupted her mindI promise to never give up on her please mom forgive me for not keeping my promise to protect Scar. She was a baby when you left, so she has no memory of your love for her...Mom I'm married I have two amazing children and then I had a miscarriage before our other two kids...I'm so glad our little Arcenciel won't be alone anymore, please can you take care of Arcenciel for me? I know it is a lot to ask, but p
Chapter 94"Aah" I hear Robyn screamBoth Niklaus and I run downstairs to where the girls are...They are sitting on the sofa looking at the screen"What's wrong?" I ask"Mommy your name is in the game" Riley says excitedlyI look at the TV. My name is on the screen... Then Raven takes the controller from the girls he presses something...The screen blacks out...a song starts playing{Blinding lights - WeekendYeahI been tryna callI been on my own for long enoughMaybe you can show me how to love, maybeI'm going through withdrawalsYou don't even have to do too muchYou can turn me on with just a touch, babyI look around and Sin City's cold and empty (oh)No one's around to judge me (oh)I can't see clearly when you're goneI said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lightsNo, I can't sleep until I feel your touchI said, ooh, I'm drowning in the nightOh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trustHey, hey, heyI'm running out of time'Cause I can see the sun light up the skySo I hit the
Chapter 93Sidney CrosbyPOVToday is the twin’s birthday they turn six years old today... Raven told me he got the girls matching necklaces with the Eiffel Tower I hope they do not lose it was custom made with an R at the back... I got the Riley a new laptop and Robyn I got her an Xbox one..."Morning" Raven says"Morning are the girls up yet?""Not yet... Oh yes this from the whole family, they investing in your company, it’s for the girls future, and the family wants you to be their personal family lawyer, we don't get into a lot of trouble so you just get paid for doing nothing"He hands me documents... I look at him in disbelief when I see the amount they invested"Raven this is too much... There must be a mistake, there's an extra Zero" I tell himRaven comes up to me and looks at the documents"No, it’s right" he hands it back to me."Raven, they investing nine million? And paying me 1 million a month?" I ask in disbelief"Yes, it’s a little I know right? I apologize" What scar
Chapter 92"Who phoned now?" Zia asks"Nick"She nods."So, when do you want to get married? Where? Do you have a dress in mind?" I ask her"I don't want what other girls want. I just want a simple going to the courthouse and getting the certificate and then maybe having family over for dinner..." she tells me"Okay the last part is impossible... My family alone will not fit into my villa it's best if we maybe go to the Greathouse, and have something in the flower Garden..." I tell her "Okay..." she nods in understanding."How about we do that today... And have the reception tonight" I ask herShe smiles and nods "Okay...""Who do you want to bring with as witnesses... I choose Zelina from my side you can choose Jones or one of your many cousins" she asks"How about Nick?" I ask"Okay... I will phone Zelina later..." she tells me"Can we do it at nine?" I ask her"I'll phone the servants over at the Greathouse to prepare I'm sure Nick won't mind" I tell her"He owns the Villa, right?