Damian’s POVI knew she wanted to get a reaction out of me, I could see right through her and just like I’d told Isaac, I knew she wasn’t married.Watching her leave the coffee shop, I stood to follow her and offered to drop her off but she needed to pick up her child from school which makes me feel even better.I’d be able to execute my plan just how I wanted to.“You don’t have to worry, I can pick him up with you and I’ll drop you both off at home.” I offered. She refused and said she was going to pick him up herself at first but soon changed her mind when I insisted on driving her there.Getting into the car, the drive to his school was silent and although I was dying inside, I wanted to do things to her just like I usually do six years ago.I wanted her to feel comfortable around me like she once did. I still loved her and since she left It’s been like there’s a hole in my heart which only her presence could fill.We soon got to his school and we found Asher waiting for Hazel. Th
Hazel’s POV“He asked if Asher was his son and I didn’t know what to say so I just lied.” I explained, answering Alesha’s question when she asked about what was going on between Damian and I.“You lied to him about his own son!” She was almost yelling but soon controlled herself when she remembered that Asher was in the other room.She doesn’t seem too impressed with what I did but I knew deep down that even if everyone chose to go with my lies, Damian wouldn’t.He knew everything about me, he knew when I’m lying and when I’m telling the truth and I silently prayed that he doesn’t find out until I’m able to tell him that Asher is his son.“That is so not cool, he deserves to know and if you don’t tell him he’ll find out sooner or later,” Alesha’s voice jolted me out of my thoughts.“Have you seen the both of them, they look exactly alike and hiding the truth for so long would do more harm than good.” She added and I hated to agree with her but she’s right.“I’ll tell him, I just need
Damian’s POVI couldn’t be any more excited getting to meet my son, I understood why she kept him from me for so long but right now all that mattered to me was forming a bond and getting Asher to like me.“He’s just like me and the kid already knows his cars at that age,” I laughed as I spoke to Isaac about Asher and I could tell that he was also happy for me.“I’ll ask Hazel if I could bring him home and…”“Didn’t you both say you wanted to take things slow? Bringing him now would be too sudden for the little man.” He cut in and I nodded like he could see me.“Yes but he now knows that I’m a friend of his mom so it wouldn’t be weird if Hazel comes too.” I explained and Isaac let out a sigh.“I guess so.” He replied and I couldn’t stop talking about all the things I planned to do to make up for all of the times I’d missed in my son’s life.“You better make it right this time, Damian!” I heard Lyla’s voice in the background and I laughed as I promised that I would try my best to not sc
Damian’s POVTalking to her was just so easy and I couldn’t help but get engrossed in whatever it was she had to say. We caught up and spoke about the years we spent apart.“And you know I was also…” I was still talking when my alarm went off. I pulled out my phone to see a reminder to pick Asher up from school.I had no idea how much time had gone and I was grateful for the fact that I’d set a reminder so I wouldn’t forget about picking my son up on the very first day that I’d tried to make things right.“Would you look at that?” I started as I took a glance at my wrist watch, “I had no idea how much time had gone.” I laughed and she joined in as she agreed with me.Guess it’s because we both enjoyed each other’s company.“Did you set an alarm for when you’ll pick Asher up from school?” She asked and I could tell that she was a little bit surprised but more impressed.“It’s my first time and I don’t want to be that kind of father that forgets his son at school and makes him wait.” I
Hazel’s POV“Oh No.” I muttered under my breath, I knew what he meant when he said that no one else would ever bully our child again and for a moment I couldn’t help but get scared for the family of the child.“Please tell me that you didn’t order for the child to be beaten up?” I whispered to him when we got to the Ice cream parlor.Asher had already broken the hold and I knew that he was trying to be mischievous with the vendors. I had no idea how he does it but he usually ends up tasting all of the ice creams and telling me not to worry if I actually want to buy some.“Should I have done that instead?” He asked and my eyes widened at once, “hold on, I’ll make a call right now.” He added and before he could bring the phone to his ear, I snapped it out of his hands.The sound of his laughter made me know that he was just pulling my legs and I wanted to punch him. He stood in front of me, hovering over me and for a moment all I wanted to do was stand on my tiptoe and kiss him.“You re
Damian’s POV“What’s wrong with her? Is she okay?” Hazel asked as she set Asher down on the couch and clutching my phone tightly, I shook my head.I’d just gotten a call that my mother had already gotten another episode of her heart failure and it was severe this time.I’d thought the surgery she had the last time already lessened the chance of something like this happening but I was wrong. I explained to Hazel in a way I could and I could see the worry on her face grow.“I’ll go with you.” she let out as she also picked up her coat and wanted to follow me but I stopped her. I couldn’t let her come with me especially after knowing that my father might be there.“No, don't.” I refused as I explained to her that someone needed to take care of Asher and I wouldn’t want him to wake up to see both of his parents gone.“I really need to go alone.” I finished and after much persuasion, she finally agreed to stay back in the house.“I’ll be waiting for you, please be fine.” She said softly an
Hazel’s POVIt seemed like my question had unlocked a different kind of emotion in him as he fell in my arms and I staggered a little bit but soon balanced.I knew at that moment that I needed to offer him comfort in any way that I could because I knew how much he loved Betsy.“She died in my arms, Hazel.” He sobbed and I just asked him to let it all out instead of talking. I felt kind of happy that he still found me worthy enough to show this kind of vulnerability around me.It’s been years and seeing Damian in a state like this somehow gave me the assurance that I needed that a part of him that was always comfortable with me was still there.“You’re okay, you’ll be fine.” I assured him in a whisper and I swallowed when I felt him hold me tighter and pulled me closer into him.“I thought that…” he was still trying to talk when I hushed him to keep silent and we both stood there in the middle of the large sitting room for a while as he let it all out.My legs began to ache and I felt
Hazel’s POVLaughing and crying at the same time, I hit him softly and I just couldn’t seem to stop. I was happy that he was fine because seeing him in that state of unconsciousness scared me.“Why didn’t you tell me you were sick?” I asked as I hit him again but this time I was unable to because he caught both my hands in his and clasped them together.“I didn’t want to bother you with my own issue,” he answered as he stared into my eyes, “did you really mean everything you said earlier?” He asked after a while of silence and I nodded.I saw his lip curve as though he’d wanted to smile and I’d wanted to move my gaze away from him but I couldn’t. It felt as though my eyes couldn’t do anything else and I had no idea what came over me as I leaned into him to kiss him.It was at that moment that I realized just how much I missed him all over again. I missed the feel of his lip on mine and the way his hands always send chills down my spine.“If I knew that falling sick was all it would ta
Hazel’s POV“Damian, do you take Hazel to be your wife? Do you promise to be faithful to her in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love her and to honor her all the days of your life?” The priest asked.The hall fell silent as Damian took my hands and stared into my eyes, “I do.” He responded and that answer loosened some kind of knot in my stomach.“Hazel, do you take Damian to be your husband? Do you promise to be faithful to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love him and to honor him all the days of your life?”“I do.” I replied without hesitation, my eyes fixated on his lips and I just couldn’t wait for the priest to ask him to kiss me.“Now that you both have committed yourselves to your holy union and the sharing of rings, I now pronounce you husband and wife,” The priest affirmed and I could hear Alesha’s loud shriek from the audience.“You may now kiss the bride.” He added and that was just the moment I was waiting for. I closed my e
Hazel’s POVMy heart raced when he popped the question and I just couldn’t get my eyes off the beautiful ring. It’s the exact ring I’ve always wanted except he made sure that it had a Diamond on it.I’ve been waiting for this day for so long and I should’ve known that they were planning something like this because of how sneaky they’ve been for the past weeks.“Incase you haven’t realized,” Damian started as he cleared his throat, jolting me out of my thoughts and daydream.“You haven’t given an answer yet.” He laughed and the rest joined in as I looked at them. I was so happy and whatever I wanted to reply with was stuck in my throat.The butterflies in my stomach had gone berserk and I could hear my heartbeat thumping away as I tried to get the words out of my mouth.“No.” I breathed and the sound of laughter that filled the air suddenly stopped.“No?” Damian asked, looking at me with wide eyes and raised eyebrows. I knew how long it took him to finally muster the courage to do this
Damian’s POV Everything died down and I finally got a hold of all of my properties. Lucas survived the hit but is still in the hospital under custody. I made sure that Theodore went to jail too because if I had to handle things by myself I would’ve killed him.I couldn’t stop thinking about what Callum said about Hazel having a long list of what she wanted her dream wedding to be like and now I want to make sure that it’s exactly the same way.“Callum!” I called and he came walking towards me, he’s been discharged from the hospital and since he knew nothing much about the outside world I decided to give him a little surprise.“Damian and I have something we’d like to share with you.” Hazel started as she turned to look at me and I nodded slightly as I walked towards him and placed my arm around his neck while we both walked out with Asher behind us.“You’ve been talking about your education and since you don’t want to go to a real school we decided to hire a professional teacher for
Hazel’s POV2 MONTHS LATERThe last two months were horrific for all of us, Damian and I at the brink of death. Asher’s kidnap and everything going on. We were lucky to not have had it all get to the press before it got curbed.“I’m glad it’s all over.” I sighed as I laid down beside Damian and placed my head on his chest.He was mad at me for jumping into the scene and it took a lot more than just apologizing to finally get him to stop being mad at me.“Yeah, me too,” he responded, his lips meeting mine as he cuddled me, “what do you say we go to see Callum tomorrow?” He asked and my eyes beamed.Callum is finally recovering and the last time we went to see him the doctor told us that not only has he been responding to treatment, he’s been able to move his hands and legs slowly too.I couldn’t wait to see him, I had no idea how he’s going to react when he sees me for the first time in almost fifteen years.“What do you think?” Damian’s voice jolted me out of my thoughts as I shifted
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Damian’s POVEverything I tried to stop Hazel from crying proved futile and I knew that Theodore and Lucas just wouldn’t stop at only holding Asher hostage.Given the history between Lucas and Hazel, he might try to come for her too and that was why I’d ordered all of my trusted men to guard the hospital and her room.“We have to find Asher, I made a promise that I intend to fulfil and I will not stop until I have both their heads in my hand.” I said through gritted teeth as I paced around.Isaac had laid down bunches of suggestions but none of them seemed to work for me until my eyes landed on the piece of paper in front of me.“I have a plan.” My voice echoed in the silence as Isaac lifted his gaze to look at me with a raised eyebrow while a slight smirk formed on my face.Theodore won’t be able to resist this.My mother had let it out already that Theodore isn’t my real father and the only reason he agreed to get married to her was because of the mouthwatering benefits it came with
Hazel’s POVDropping Asher off at school, I went over to Alesha’s place so that I could give her an update on what had happened between Damian and I.“I told you you both would work things out.” She shrieked and I could tell that she was really happy for me as she pulled me in a hug. I never thought Gray’s fashion house was this big until I saw Alesha’s working place.She seemed like she was the main brain behind some of the designs and I was extremely happy for her too.“Alesha, we need the designs you’ve prepared so that we can start working on it and are you still down for dinner…”He was still talking, his eyes fixated on his iPad and when he looked up he was shocked to see that Alesha had a visitor.He was handsome, chiseled jaw and dark brown eyes with hairs that stayed just above his eyebrows. Alesha had damn good taste.“I’ll come back later.” He sighed before walking out of her office and I turned to see my best friend's eyes closed. I thought that we were friends but I had
Damian’s POVStaring down at her beautiful body beside me, I couldn’t help but let out a slight smile. I love her so much and ignoring her for those days did more harm to me than I initially thought it would.She’ll always remain the highlight of my life and for as long as I live I knew that I would always love her. The way she slept so peacefully beside me.It was almost as though she trusted me enough to keep her away from whatever danger might be coming her way while she slept.Groaning and stretching, she pulled out her arm and her beautiful face rose before falling right back on my chest.Trying to get my thoughts right, I tried to think of ways that I could get the rest of my properties back from Lucas and my father without putting Hazel or Asher’s life in danger.I knew how much danger they’re in already and causing even more was the last thing I wanted to do.Sighing, my eyes soon felt tired and it didn’t take long for it to close immediately.***The blaring sound of my phone
Hazel’s POV “Damian… please.” I stuttered, my lips quivering as I tried to set myself free. Groaning, I realized that I’ve already been set free from the bondage.My eyes opened slightly and I winced at the effect of how bright my room was. I’d thought that all these while I’ve been in a dream but my half naked body made me realize that it wasn’t a dream.Looking down at myself, I had a new nightgown on and the panty I had on wasn’t the one I had on the previous day. I rubbed my thighs together and I could still feel the moisture.Wincing, I stood from the bed and made my way to the mirror, the hickeys were visible and the beautiful bruises that I usually love on my ass were there except this time I didn’t really like it.The torture last night was so much that I’d passed out. Damian was still mad at me, he still thinks that I didn’t tell him about Lucas because I was trying to keep the truth away from him.Dejected, I made my way out of the room and searched the entire building for