Willow… I was in the kitchen preparing coffee as I thought about Adrian’s in-laws. The dinner party was a huge success a few days ago. Adrian’s in-laws have been visiting these past few days and though I like them, I think his mother-in-law doesn’t really like me. Although she didn’t say it out lou
I knew she was right but I didn’t want to cause problems between the family. They have been through a lot together and I would hate to be the one who caused them to drift apart. I glance at my time and smile at Maureen. “Look at the time. You are going to be late if you don’t hurry up.” She looked
Adrian… I couldn’t wait to get home to spend some time with my children and with Willow, even though my in-laws were still here. I was tired, as I had to work long hours to secure the deal. James and the rest of his board members were here every day, as we were close to sealing the deal. I knew I h
“Hey, Kylie.” I greeted her back. She only nodded in response and turned back to her friend. “Just a nanny, hey?” Willow shook her head and walked past her and Bella followed soon after. When we were alone, Kylie looked at me and said, “Look, she isn’t saying anything but I know the two of you are
Willow… I have never been out of the States. This would be my first time flying and I was nervous. I shouldn’t have watched Snakes on a Plane last night, especially since I am afraid of heights. I didn’t tell Adrian that part because I didn’t want him to think I was a baby. But nothing prepared me
I looked at the children, and they were watching some TV shows, not in the least interested in what we were talking about. Sometimes I wish I was a child without any care in the world. They also had drinks in their hands along with something to eat. I smiled as they only focused on the screen in fro
Willow… We finally landed in St. Bart on the Caribian island. I was in awe when we landed and Adrian told me where we were. I couldn’t believe that I was on one of the most luxurious islands in the world. It felt like a dream I was living and to be honest, I didn’t want to wake up from this dream.
Adrian… I smile as I watch Willow and Bella play in the sand. Bella asked her to transform her into a mermaid and Willow willingly agreed. Bella had a smile on her face as Willow covered her legs with sand, forming a mermaid tail. Willow looked beautiful as the sun shone down on her. Her hair was p
On our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As