Zena POV’sI was taken aback by mum’s disdainful words to me. How could she say that to me? What kind of person does she really think I am? I was even more disappointed that it was coming from her and not a stranger. If my mum could still have such thoughts, definitely, it would be foolish of me to be upset at any stranger who had the same thoughts.“How can you, mum? How can you say that?” I questioned, anger visible on my face. “You doubt the paternity of my child? You still do not believe he is the father of my child?” I questioned.“No one said that” She responded nonchalantly. “I was just considering the possibilities. You should not take it to heart” She answered. “I am not doubting you. I am just saying there is a possibility” She added.I stared at her in disbelief, my eyes widened in shock. Of course, there were lots of things I wanted to say to her but I decided to let it be. She wasn’t worth having an argument with, hence I decided to let her be.I picked up my phone and he
Zena POV’sI was glad that I was leaving my mum’s place, but I also felt kind of weird as I proceeded to Justin’s house. He did not call me for the four days I had been away. Was he really busy or did he not just care? Was something wrong? Had he gotten into any trouble whatsoever? I shook my head. It could not be what I was thinking of.I let out a sigh and decided to call him. I felt the strong urge within me to return to my mother’s place but I decided to forge on. Nothing is going on. It was all in my head. I called him severally but he didn’t pick it up. What was going on?I let out a sigh as I got into his house. I was quite worried to find the door not locked. What was going on? I began to get even more scared. Had something happened to him?I headed quickly to his room and there he was, laying on the floor…. Lifeless. Fear gripped me almost immediately as I wondered what had happened to him. Had he been attacked? I looked around to be sure whoever had hurt him was no where
Justin POV’sI was surprised to see her there, right by my side. She seemed so excited to see me back to life. Was she being genuine or was it all a trick? I decided to let it slide.She however seemed distraught.I guess I had passed out the previous night. It was one hell of a battle for me as I was so worried. How had I forgotten to lock the door all through the night? That was one hell of a risky thing to do. I had been pretty exhausted but the mails and complaints were not helping.I had check our ranking the previous night and our company was now the fourth best. We had occupied the first position for many years. It was however painful to find it as the fourth for the first time in forever.I stared at her for a minute as I wondered if… no, I shook my head. She could not know about it. There was possibly no way she would have gotten access to the database? Of course, she did not know anything about technology. Not so much to be able to do something like that?My instincts seeme
Justin POV’sZena stared at me and for a minute, I was wondering what exactly she was thinking. I tried so hard to convince myself that it was really not what I was thinking. I let out a sigh as I tried to think of what to do.I however decided to let it slide as I proceeded to my room to get prepared. I had to find out how the message had gotten out. Who on earth could have dared to do something like that?Just as soon as I was done with my bath and was about to get dressed, my phone began to ring again and I did not hesitate to pick it up immediately. Perhaps, mum had some news for me this time. Since she called again.“What hapoened, son? Why is this happening to you? What have you done to them?” She questioned.“It is all a rumor and it would be cleared soon” I answered briskly.“Several clients have been coming out to complain and your website is a mess right now. Social media is talking about you and you know what that means? You have to rectify it as soon as you can” She comma
Zena POV’sI was worried… not just worried but had mixed feelings. Was mum right after all? Had she already seen his part of Justin? Although I knew he was going through a lot at that moment and I wished I could do something to save him but I was also disappointed in his choice of words.Why would he ask me if I only wanted a father for my child? That was one of the insane statements I had heard him say to me all my life. I however decided to think of how to plan out my life. How was I going to survive after the childbirth? How was I going to live and take care of myself and my child?I had initially asked him what the plans was after for childbirth but he had simply said to let that time come. Well, it was getting nearer and I could not afford to let that time slide. I was dead worried about everything.I picked up my phone and began to check if there was any way I could at least get a job. I couldn’t sit home anymore as it would not help me find out where I want to be quickly. I le
Zena POV’sI was taken aback when I heard him say that. Wait, what?“You were.. around?” I questioned as I wanted to be sure I was hearing him right and not just assuming things..“You heard me quite alright” He responded and headed to his room.“Where then did you sleep? You returned to your office?” I questioned.“I was too exhausted to drive to the office so I slept in the car” He responded, still not sparing me a glance. “I couldn’t drive back to the office”I let out a gasp as I was disappointed in myself for sleeping off and allowing him to sleep outside.“I am very sorry.. I had no intentions to keep you waiting outside for so long. I……”“It is fine. It wasn’t your fault. You slept off” He answered almost immediately and finally decided to spare me a glance. “it wasn’t your fault that you slept off. It wasn’t so easy staying awake for too long. Besides, I returned quite late” He responded and walked into his room.“Alright then, will you like me to make you breakfast? Or do y
Zena’s POVI kept on staring at the door of the shower as so many thoughts ran through my head.Does he care about me or the babY?Was he going to leave me immediately when the baby was born? Why would he say it was payment for my child. I asked what he meant but he ignored me and he walked into the bathroom.I had no answers to those thoughts which succeeded in making me feel so tired.I’ve been thinking about it for too long and it was starting to really affect me.I knew this wasn’t good for my baby but I doubted if I was ever going to be at peace if I didn’t get answers to those questions which bothered me so much.He finally came out of the shower and I couldn’t help but bring up a conversation about that baby. I had a feeling that after I had the child he was going to change direction, which means I didn’t want that. I did all I could to make sure that I wasn’t too much for him to handle.I didn't want anything to make my child grow up without his father in the picture.“I want
Zena’s POVI kept on thinking if I should go or not but I knew if she wanted to see me it won’t be for anything good. She never liked me and I knew it.Why would she want to see me?I thought she might have changed her mind about me and knew that I had no bad intentions towards her son.I was back in the car but I told the driver to wait.Just then my phone buzzed and it was a call from Justin.“Where are you?” He said as soon as I picked the call.“I’m… still at the hospital.” I lied.“Why are you still there? Aren’t you done with your appointment with the doctor? I’m home already.” He said calmly.I was about to tell him I was on my way when I remembered that I still wanted to go.“I will be home soon, I will leave soon.” I said and the call ended.“Take me to royal avenue.” I said calmly to the driver.“Aren’t we going home ? Master Justin Said to bring you home immediately.” He said, staring at me through the glass.“I need to do something.” I said and without any further questi
Justin’s POV“You mean she will be up in a couple of days?” I asked the doctor to make sure I heard him right.“Yes. The bullet pierced her upper arm and the wound was very deep but fortunately no vital organ was touched but when she fell, she hit her head so hard I think it resulted in serious concussion. The head injury is more the one keeping her unconscious than the actual bullet injury coupled with the fact that she lost a lot of blood. But I am sure she will be fine” He explained further, each of his words lifting the worry from my heart. At least I won’t live with the guilt that she was killed because of me.When the nurse told me they would be out soon from earlier, she actually was telling nothing but the truth because just a few minutes after I sat down, the door sprang open and the two doctors and three nurses that were in there trying to save her life all sprang out.When they first assured me that she would be fine I didn’t believe one but seeing as they all looked bloody
Justin’s POVI was going to her the best ring around here, the richest and from the most expensive store that was around here.This was the first time I would be proposing to someone so it had to be worth it, every moment of it. I had an usual feeling lingering around.What if she didn’t want to get married?We now had a baby we were expecting, she would want me this time around.I walked into the store as I was approached by a slim, modest woman.“How may I help you?” She asked with a bold smile on her face.“I would like to get a ring.” I said calmly.“Gold, Silver or Diamond?” She said heading into the store aas I followed her.“Your lost expensive Diamond ring would be okay.” I said plainly as she turned immediately to look at me.She scorched from head to toe before she continued.“Are you sure you want the most expensive one?” She asked again to be sure she heard what I said.“Yes, show it to me.” I Said plainly as she immediately led me to a various set of rings.I picked a sma
Justin’s POVMy mum looked around and she looked shocked to see the mysterious man too.I stared keenly at him and then at my mom as shock was evident in her look.Yet looking unbothered I motioned for him to sit down infront of me.I couldn’t take my eyes off him as my mum was seated right beside him.The man looked so much like me, that if he person hasn't met with me before, he would actually think that I and the man were related, that's how much we looked alike."Mom who is he?" I proceeded to ask my mother who he was, not only that Zena was not in the room, I could swear that I head her voice, but she was no where here, I shoved off that thought thinking Maybe that it was my imagination, I have probably missed her too much." Jason what are you doing here?" My mom asked in surprise and she stood up from her chair the moment she saw me standing there."I thought I told you not to leave the house?" She questioned, as He groaned I'm frustration, how long will this continue, they jus
Justin POV’s“Are you okay?” I asked Zena as she looked so tired. “I honestly don't know, I have been feeling excessively weak,” she complained. “You need a check-up, I will call the doctor,” I told her as I got up to call. A few hours later, the doctor was around as he checked Zena’s vitals. “Congratulations, with what I am seeing here. She must have taken in.” The doctor said with a smile. “Are you for real?!” I asked excitedly. “Here, take this kit. You know what to do,” he said as she handed two pregnancy kits to Zena. She walked anxiously away as I paced around the room. “Let it be positive!” I prayed silently. A few moments later, she was back with a sullen face. “I am sorry, we are expecting a baby!” She said as she jumped on me happily. I hugged her tightly before placing several kisses on her. “Congratulations, I think I should leave you two. But you need to visit the hospital.” He said before walking away. “Thank you so much baby, I promise I am going to take very goo
Zena POVJustin's hands hovered around my back as he zipped my dress. His hands lingered longer than usual as I rolled my eyes at him. “We might not end up making it to our dinner if you continue,” I said in a rasped voice as he placed kisses on my neck. Justin had asked me on a date and here we were, making out in our bedroom. He placed his lips on mine and we continued to kiss for a long time before we stopped to catch our breath.“Hmm,” I hummed as he kissed my ear lobe. His hands made their way to the hem of my dress as he raised it all to my thighs. His fingers brushed my pants as I held my stomach in pleasure. “Just fucking do it!” I muttered as he continued teasing me. His finger slipped into my vagina as he started with a finger. “Fuck!” I muttered as he kissed me. He added another finger and worked his magic before I finally cum. “Quickly get dressed, we still have dinner!” he said before licking the sticky content on his finger. I cleaned up before reapplying my makeup
Zena’s POVI had been feeling unusually fatigued and dizzy for several weeks, unable to shake off the persistent discomfort. At first, I dismissed it as stress from work and the daily demands of life, attributing my symptoms to the usual ups and downs that everyone experiences. But Justin, ever observant, had noticed the subtle change in my demeanor—the way I sometimes held my abdomen as if it pained me, and my reluctance to savor my favorite foods. His concern for my well-being had grown steadily, and he urged me to see a doctor. However, being the fiercely independent and stubborn person I was, I resisted his pleas, assuring him that it was nothing to worry about.Then, that one fateful morning, everything changed. I struggled to get out of bed, feeling an inexplicable heaviness in my chest, as if an invisible weight bore down on me. I managed to make my way to the kitchen, attempting to prepare breakfast, but the room began to spin, and a relentless wave of nausea washed over me. C
Zena’s POVWe were at Sean’s mansion and I was so excited that frugally everything would be back to normal.I was back with Justin, the company was now doing well and Ralph was not in prison and would spend a term of two years,At least that was enough time for us to get the peace we deserved after a lot of problems and obstacles in the way.“What would you like to drink?” She asked with a very broad smile on her face.It was true that people do change, she had changed so much just in the time span of a year. She became more affectionate and I never thought I would ever see this side of her.She was patient and for as long as I can remember, this past few weeks she had nothing but bright smiles plastered on her face.“Oh nothing, I’m okay.” I said calmly rejecting the offer.I wasn’t feeling thirsty or hungry ever since the turning exercise I and Justin had been endukging ourselves in for the past month.He always wanted a new part of me every single day and it became a normal thing t
RALPH’S POV“Mr sean, this business is no longer profitable. You need better to convince me in order to invest more!” one of the investors thundered angrily as they all agreed to him. “You have to understand me, I am going the best I could do!” I said angrily. These people were beginning to annoy me, what did they not understand. My business was currently facing crisis, in fact not only my business but my whole life. I was in severe crisis all because of that bastard, Zena! I couldn't wait to teach her a valuable lesson, I had promised myself that. I was still thinking of what to say when the door was suddenly opened. “Good afternoon everyone,” The cop said as he walked into the meeting room. Everyone looked at each other in fear, as several other police officer joined him. “My name is Officer Edward, from the police and would like to arrest Mr Ralph sean.” he said as he scanned the whole room. They all pointed at me as I quickly got on my feet. “Is there anything wrong?” I aske
Zena’s POVHe stared at me standing afar,“No.” It’s not true. I won’t do anything to hurt you.“What is not true? Did you ever care about me? Where I was? What I was up to? Did you ever care?” He yelled walking towards me.“No, Justin I did all I could, I would never do such to you and I want you to know that.” I said plainly.“Stop lying to me, what is all of this about? Why didn’t you tell me? Don’t I deserve to know?” He asked glaring towards his mom.“You need to calm down Justin, we won’t do anything to hurt you and you know that.”"Zena," Justin greeted as he reached me. He reached for my face and placed his hands gently on it.My body longed for his solemn touch which sent me shivering.I stared keenly into his eyes and I could see nothing but broadness evident in his eyes.It has been so long..His voice was deep and sonorous, and I realized how much I had missed hearing from him. "It's been such a long time." He was truly more handsome, as I had predicted. His hair was a l