Justin’s POVI stared between my mum and the rest of the council members in disbelief. I still couldn’t rap my head around the fact that she could go to this length just to keep Zena and apart.The look she was giving me says it all. She knew what she did and she knew very well that there was nothing I could do to change this. She had manipulated the idea into the council members and now the problem is no longer between just the two of us but the whole council members in general.But she was utterly wrong if she thought I would bend this easily. If she thought getting the whole council members by her side will change anything then I will definitely show her who was leading.Again I tried. “You. Cannot. Force. Me. To. Get. Married” I spat out each word with enough venom to show her how much I was dead serious about this.“This is no longer a matter you can handle I am afraid. This is beyond you and now lies in the hand of decision makers. If you really want to keep your position in thi
ZENA’S POVI paced around the top worriedly, my legs were already aching from having to walk around. But what could I do? It was past 11, I had called Justin but he wasn’t picking up. Trying to calm my nerves, I went into the kitchen for a glass of water. The maids looked at me with pity in their eyes, I hated this look. I was completely fine. I just wanted Justin by my side. “Calm down ma’am,” One of the maids said to me after noticing my worry. “You don’t understand, You know Justin will never do something like this, without informing me,” I said worriedly as I sat down on a nearby stool. “I understand but maybe it is just something trivial that happened. Don’t forget you are pregnant.” She uttered, making me sigh. I couldn't even defend myself, I knew she was right. I had to be careful as my pregnancy was already in its third semester, the last time I had gone for antenatal the doctor had warned me against panicking. Why the hell will Justin do this to me knowing my condition?!
Justin’s POVZena hated seeing me drunk. She couldn’t see me like that. If she were here, she’d have been so worried and angry that I did such a thing to myself. I was already staggering to the bed in the hotel room I lodged into. I couldn’t go back home. I couldn’t let her see me drunk.I couldn’t do without her these days but tonight I just had no choice. If she saw me in this state, she’d be so emotional over the matter. I didn’t want to talk to her either. She would find out that my mom wants me to get married to someone else. It’d break her. She won’t be too happy about that.I allowed myself to close my eyes as I lied on the bed but I was interrupted by my phone ringing. Groaning, I switched off my phone and tossed it across the room. My drunk self slept off right after and woke up with a serious headache.“Ah.” I groaned as I stood up from the bed. The feeling that came with being sober the next morning wasn’t good at all. However, after I took a shower and wore my clothes,
Mrs Daniella POV’sPacing around the room. I knew Justin would be here any moment from now, I hurriedly picked up my phone immediately and called Anita, a close aid of mine. I hope she didn’t do anything now.“What did you do to the girl?” I asked as soon as she picked the call.“You said not to do anything, we didn’t do anything with her.” She replied plainly over the phone.My heart skipped after hearing that because there was nothing I could say that would ever make Justin believe the fact that I had nothing to do with it.Ever since she came into his life, I don’t know what she used on him but he became so different since then. I didn’t know what else to do because I did want to hurt her, but I wasn’t that dumb to do so.“Is anything wrong?” She asked over the phone, noticing the awkward silence.“I’m just worried about Justin, and I don’t know what he’d do once he’s here,” I said sincerely.“You don’t have to be scared, did you do anything wrong? Obviously you didn’t. So stop ov
Justin POV’sI sat down in my car after I angrily left my mum place, I continuously kept on thinking of what might have happened to Zena, She was carrying my child for goodness sake.How can someone be so brutal?I hit the steering wheel so hard it felt like my hands were going to bleed.Zena didn’t deserve anything she was getting, it’s been seventeen hours she has been missing and there is still no sign of her.My phone buzzed and I immediately picked the call. I was so anxious to know what the feedback was about her. I needed to know she was okay.“Any news?” I said as soon as I picked the call.“Sadly no, we’ve been looking so hard but it’s just like she vanished.” “You are not searching harder, she won’t just vanish, something happened and I can feel it. Look for her and don’t come back till you’ve found her.” I said coldly and ended the call.I kept on throning about what my mum mentioned earlier about zena leaving by herself.No! She wouldn’t do that to me: She didn’t seem tir
Alicia’s POVI woke up quite weary because I napped late the previous night. I was tired of everything and nothing seemed to move me anymore.I took what occurred out of my mind and it's his loss and not mine anyways. I kept on thinking of how I was replaced by a mere nonentity. She was no one and then he chose her over me. It’s been months but I still felt the same grief and anger I felt years back. The wound was still left untouched and would be revisited every single day of my life.I walked straight into my washroom and washed my face exhaustively before taking a shower in order to have a cold and softening morning.I tried everything I could to make sure he was mine and then he was not again. At this point, I was more than desperate because I wasn't scheming on leaving him after how far we’d gone.I did so my hit made him mine and I could watch him belong to someone else. But I felt vulnerable because nothing I did was going to make a difference now was it?I despised Zena with
Alicia POV’sI arrived at an uncompleted and it was at the end section of a very dark alley.I looked around as I got out of my car and walked towards the only facility in that place. It looked like those houses that were said to be haunted.I had this uncommon feeling and I felt like something bad was about to happen. Why would she pick here of all places to meet me?I looked around and there was no one around. It was located on the outskirts of the city. I've never been here before and it didn't look like it was a residential area. I held my phone close as I kept on looking to be sure no one was following me.I checked my phone to be sure I was at the right location. I wondered why she would want me to come here of all places where we could have a conversation.I instantly dialed her number and she picked it up up on the first ring.“Where are you? And why here?” I asked as soon as she picked the call.“Come in, we don’t need to talk on the phone.” She said and ended the fall abru
Mrs Daniella’s POV“I understand how you might be feeling but I don’t think killing her would be the best decision for us to make.” I replied to her with so much levity.I knew she wanted her out of the way for good but I wasn’t that desperate yet. All I wanted was to make sure she stayed out of his way. If she did, I wouldn't have any further problems with her.“Why? I don’t care about anything. The only way to be sure she’s out of the way for good is to kill her. Keeping her alive is half of the job.” Alicia replied with so much anger in her eyes.Her look portrayed everything about anger and I could see how much she wanted it.“We can’t kill her now, if at all we want to kill her we need to make sure she gives birth first. We have nothing to rush about, she’s out of the way for good, there is no escaping from us,“ I replied walking over to Zena as I stared keenly into her eyes.She was viod and weak, if at all she gets loose from here she won’t have the energy to go anywhere.I wan
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