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When Quinn kissed Jake, he took the hint and quickly pushed her against the wall.He snaked an arm around her waist while his other hand held the back of her neck. He claimed her lips, kissing her slowly at first and then deeply when she parted her lips for him. Jake felt tingles coursing through him. He had kissed Quinn on many occasions but this kiss was different... it was more demanding, more sexual, even. It was the kind of kiss that led to things getting heated up.As they kissed, Jake reached between them and cupped one of Quinn’s breasts before squeezing and kneading it gently. In his mind he thought, 'Fuck, she has nice, soft breasts.'Quinn arched her back, pushing herself into Jake’s body as tingles coursed through her. She curled her toes at the pleasure flaring through her as Jake kissed her passionately. When Jake reached for her shirt, she raised her hands in the air, allowing him to remove the shirt over her head. In return, she helped to remove his blazer and droppe
Quinn’s body shuddered as wave after wave of pleasure rushed through her. She bit her lip, sighing erotically at the euphoric feeling. The feeling of being eaten was the best in the world- Jake made her feel special, beautiful, even. The way he licked her down there... it was as if he was having the most delicious dessert in the world. A smile crossed Quinn's lips as she revelled in the pleasure while she rode out her orgasm. Jake raised his head from between her legs and looked at her. He asked in his deep velvety voice, “Did you like that, hun?” Quinn nodded too many times. She replied, “I like it very much… can you do it again?” Jake smirked. He got to his feet before carrying Quinn bridal style. “Where’s your bedroom?” “The first door on the left,” Quinn replied lazily, her eyes half-closed. She was still trying to recover from the intense orgasm she just had. Jake carried her to her bedroom and laid her on the bed. Thereafter, he climbed on the bed before saying, “Get on a
Jake clenched his hands into fists. He gulped, the huge lump in his throat refusing to go down. He thought Quinn was willing to be with him despite knowing that he had a child with someone else. “What are you saying, Quinn?” He asked in a hoarse voice. Quinn's bedroom suddenly felt too small for Jake. His heart raced and he could feel his stomach knotting with nerves.“I’m saying go and be with your family, Jake. I’m not a homebreaker… I know it’s only a matter of time before the two of you get back together for the sake of your child. So, I’m doing you a favor here,” Quinn replied.“I have no intentions of reuniting with Charlotte. She’s my ex and will remain that way. We agreed to co-parent and that’s it. I love you, Quinn, not her,” Jake stated. Quinn’s eyes widened and she felt her stomach flutter with butterflies despite herself. Jake just said he loved her but why was she not happy?Their situation was complicated. Quinn saw from how Claire and Oliver ended up getting back toge
“Was the event a flop?” Liam asked Jake who kept chugging down shots like he was in a drinking competition. They were in a private room at the Black Club. Liam had been working late and needed a drink, so he called his friend over. However, he didn't expect him to look so frustrated. "What's wrong, man? You can talk to me," Liam proposed. Jake didn’t answer immediately. He opened the bottle of bourbon and poured himself another shot before chugging it down his throat. The burning sensation he felt in his throat and chest did nothing to quell the pain in his heart.“It’s Quinn. She thinks I’ll end up getting back together with Charlotte, so she broke up with me,” Jake replied. He then narrated how Charlotte announced about their son before he could tell Quinn the truth. Liam sighed. He said, “I wonder why y’all love to complicate your lives. I didn't even know you were dating. Why not be like me? I’m happy being single with no one to bother me or break my heart.”“You wouldn’t und
Time passed by in a blink of an eye. At the Ford Paradise hospital, Oliver Ford helped his wife into the bathroom for a bath. He was preparing her for the c-section surgery that was scheduled to happen in an hour. Claire was finally eight months pregnant. She had stayed in the hospital and with the support of her husband and family, her stay wasn’t as difficult as she thought it would be. Despite his busy schedule, Oliver always knocked off early to sleep beside her. He would give her back rubs when she needed them and massaged her legs to allow blood circulation. After religiously taking her iron supplements, Claire’s haemoglobin level improved and she no longer craved things with no nutritional value. However, she still craved some foods that were hard to find and Oliver was committed to helping her satisfy her cravings. Claire glanced at her husband when he placed her in a tub full of warm water. Her heart swelled with warmth. She felt like she was lucky to have a man who was
Claire was lying on her back on the operating table. The huge bright light from above was shining into her eyes, making her squint them. For some reason, her heart raced. The theater was cold and scary. Anything could happen. Would she survive the surgery? She had no idea... all she could do was hope for the best. Charlotte, dressed in her full surgical attire glanced down at Claire and remarked, "You're going to stay awake but we're going to give you spinal anesthesia. It will numb you from the waist down so that you don't feel any pain. Are you ready?" Was she ready? No, she wasn't. However, since they needed to cut her open to save her baby, Claire could only be brave. She nodded and replied, "Yes, I'm ready. Please save my baby."Charlotte assured her, "I will try my best."She then instructed the anesthesiologist to administer anesthesia to Claire. Thereafter, Charlotte conducted some tests to ensure Claire’s legs were numb. "Can you feel this?" She asked as she lightly pric
A few days passed and Claire finally got discharged from the hospital. She never got to live at the villa after the honeymoon because the moment they returned, she was kidnapped by one Wesley Crawford. Luckily, she was found a month later, but she was immediately admitted to the hospital because of her high-risk pregnancy. Leaving the hospital that had been her home for the last few months gave Claire mixed feelings. She had gotten used to the place, however, nothing beats having to stay in your own home with your family. “Are you ready to go home, my love?” Oliver asked, bringing Claire back to the present. He was holding little Alexander while Claire was taking slow, small steps. Her c-section wound had yet to internally heal but she was cleared to be discharged because she was recovering at a fast rate. Roxanne, Katherine and Quinn helped to carry the baby’s things while the men, Henry, Liam, Jake and Julian carried the heavier stuff like Claire’s bag of clothes, the heavy bag
Claire’s eyes rounded at Oliver in shock. “Are you kidding me? There’s no way I’m accepting those shares. If anything, you should share them with your siblings,” Claire remarked. Oliver let out a low chuckle. He looked at his wife and asked in amusement, “Are you worried that I’m not going to share with the rest of our family?” “Well, you will, right? It’s only fair that you do,” Claire answered, biting her lip. Zara Ford chipped in and said, “Don’t worry, sister-in-law. Oliver already gave us some shares although he didn’t have to… that's his inheritance. But he’s stubborn like Dad and practically forced the shares on all of us.” After Oliver accepted the shares from Julian Crawford, he made sure his family were also part of the shareholders of the Crawford Automotive Group. Most importantly, since Henry Ford was the chairman of the Ford Corporation, Oliver added him to the board of directors of the Crawford Automotive Group, in case he was needed in the future. It was always g
Years came and went... After a warm shower, Oliver stood behind his wife to help her wear the necklace that was engraved with their children's names. "So, you know what today is?" He asked as he placed the necklace around her neck. "How could I forget?" Claire arched an eyebrow. "You've been talking about it for months.""Yes... because I've been preparing a vacation for us for when this day comes. I can't believe it's been eight years already," Oliver remarked. When he was done putting the necklace around Claire's neck, he placed a soft kiss in the crook of her neck before saying, "You've made me the happiest man on earth, Angel."Claire sighed before leaning back into Oliver. She remarked, "Time flies."Everything was going well for everyone. Oliver Ford had taken over as chairman of the Ford Corporation after his father, Henry Ford, retired. With Oliver's leadership, the company was taken to greater heights and it expanded to more foreign countries. As for his marriage with Cl
"Uncle Jake. Remember how you owe me?" Thalia said with her arms crossed over her chest. "I'm here to collect."Oliver, Jake and Liam were left to babysit the kids while their women went out to relax. The men chose to let the kids play in the playroom while they caught up on a few soccer games that they had missed during the week. However, Thalia saw this as an opportunity to collect her debt from one Jake Norton. He was seated in the living area, invested in a soccer game when she confronted him. Jake's eyes widened. He didn't expect the little one to interrupt him when the game was just getting good. His favorite team were leading and he wanted to see how it would end. He chuckled and replied, "You want to collect now? Let's wait until the game is over, ok?""Are you trying to run away from paying your debt, Uncle Jake? A real man sticks to his words," Thalia remarked in her adorable voice. Jake sighed. He said, "Ok, you win, sweetheart. So, tell me. What do you want me to do f
A few weeks later..."I can't believe you guys are having a double wedding! I'm so freaking jealous! I want to get married again so that we have a triple wedding!" Claire exclaimed after Quinn and Aria were done with their makeup."Oh my... you two look so gorgeous. I love the designer wedding dresses," Claire remarked with a smile plastered on her face. "It was more convenient since we were both getting married this year. Besides, Jake and Liam are ecstatic about getting married on the same day," Quinn replied, smiling. They had come to that decision during Thalia's birthday party. Oliver suggested it and the rest thought it was a good idea. "I'm more surprised that Aria is getting married. She's just a year older than me. We promised to get married at thirty," Evelyn remarked. She sighed and looked at her friend in awe. "You make such a beautiful bride, Ari. Congratulations."Aria smiled, looking at herself in the mirror. She couldn't recognise herself. With her hair pulled up int
Liam entered Aria’s apartment for the first time. He noted how cosy and homely it felt. There were blue couches in the living room and grey curtains on the windows. Liam’s eyes fell on the portrait of a little boy hanging on the wall. His heart raced as he looked at the boy who had dark brown curly hair with fair skin and hazel eyes. ‘Is that my son?’ He thought in his mind. The boy took after Aria but he had his eyes. Liam's heart felt warm. He glanced at Aria and eagerly asked, "Where's Jayce? Where's my son?""He should be in the kitchen with his nanny. Let me get him," Aria responded, her stomach a bundle of nerves. She still couldn't believe what was happening. It all felt surreal. Just the previous day, she didn't know who Jayce's father was, but now, not only did she find out who it was, but he also proposed to her. Who knew she would end up with the stranger she had a one-night stand with?Her heart was filled with warmth and sweetness. Aria looked for her son and sure e
Sophia Hill was over the moon at the thought of her long-time dream finally coming true. When she left the special forces and joined Liam’s company as part of his security team, she developed a crush on him.She did all she could to get noticed by him and when Liam noticed how good she was, he promoted her to be his personal bodyguard. However, that was just it. Liam never made a move on her or spared her a glance. Sophia thought since he was a player, it wouldn’t be hard for him to fall for her. However, nothing of that sort happened. Liam kept her as a bodyguard and never saw her as anything more. A chance came for Sophia to make Liam hers. He accidentally got drugged at a party and Sophia was ecstatic about such a great opportunity. To her shock, she found him making love to another woman in the room she had booked for him. Fierce jealousy rushed through Sophia and she wanted nothing but to separate the two but it was too late. All she could do was wait until Liam was done. She
Liam’s heart was beating like a drum within the walls of his chest. He took in a deep breath as he held the envelope. His friends stood beside him, waiting to read the results with him. Oliver patted his shoulder and said, “Don’t worry… even if you don’t turn out to be the father, you still love Aria and you will be with her.”“That’s right. Look at me and Lucian. We may not be related by blood but he’s my son and I love him. I’m sure Aria’s son will love you regardless.” Liam let out a breath. He glanced at his friends and they nodded at him in encouragement. Ignoring his pounding heart, he opened the envelope and took out the document with trembling hands. “The results are usually at the bottom of the page,” Jake remarked. “Don’t waste your time reading the statistics.”Liam’s eyes went to the bottom of the page and he read the results in his heart. A smile crossed his lips before it turned into a grin. “The child is mine! Aria’s son is mine! Haha! I have a son!” Liam exclaimed,
“What?” Jake’s eyes were almost popping out of their sockets. “Is it the same Aria we all know? Wait, she’s back?”Liam almost laughed at his friends' reaction. He knew they would be shocked. He and Aria had a huge age gap but surprisingly, they got along well. No one would know they were nine years apart in age if they saw them together. This was why Liam was convinced she was the one. He wanted someone he could relate well with as a wife. Forever is a long time to be with someone you can't stand. He nodded and replied, “Yes, it’s her. She’s working at my company-”“Liam… she’s like a sister to me. Are you really in love with her or you’re taking advantage of her?” Oliver questioned, his eyes narrowed down at his friend. “I wouldn’t propose to her if I didn’t love her-”“You what? Are you crazy? Do you think Uncle Adrian will agree? He knows you’re a player,” Oliver said. “You could have started by winning him over first.” “Well, I’ll do that but first, there’s something I need he
Liam's hand trembled when he held the familiar bracelet in his hands. What did this mean? Why was this bracelet with Aria?He took in a sharp breath, his heart clenching at the memory that flashed through his mind as he examined the bracelet. It was definitely this bracelet. He may not remember anything from that night but he remembered how brutal he was. The drug had taken full effect and he lost control. It was like a beast within him was unleashed and he devoured the woman who had walked into his room without mercy.This was why he felt guilty when he found out it was Sophia. He was so rough and probably hurt her during the session. This was why he kept her around to compensate her. However, the bracelet in his hand brought back part of his long-lost memory. The woman beneath him was struggling when he became so rough he had to grab her neck to pound into her like a crazed beast. He recalled how she held his wrist and the bracelet in his hand was on her wrist. The bracelet was m
"Why can't you take me seriously, cupcake? I really want to marry you," Liam said after Aria tried to brush off his words as bluff. Who didn't know that Liam never wanted to get married? He had been announcing it for years since she knew him. She chuckled and uttered, "You don't need to lie, Liam. I know you." Liam furrowed his eyebrows. He remarked, "There you go again using my reputation to judge me. I want to marry you, Aria. You're the right one for me... I can feel it in my bones."“B-But you haven’t even met my son yet,” Aria mumbled when she realised he wasn't joking. “I’ll meet him before we have our wedding,” Liam replied. Aria’s eyes widened into saucers. She asked, “We will have a wedding?”“Of course! Isn’t that how people get married?” Liam arched an eyebrow. “I thought you wanted a contract marriage. Like you need a wife and I’m available-”“It’s not a contract. I want to marry you for life,” Liam proclaimed. “Till death do us part.”Aria bit her lower lip as she th