Nate's POV After I ended the call with Isabella, I took a long deep breath before I got down from the car and went into the house.My coming back to this house brought back a lot of memories. Some are memories that I cherish with all of my heart and that I carry everywhere I go. Some are memories that haunted me, the ones that I wanted to forget so badly.Most of my childhood memories held a lot of pain and hurt. I have been heartbroken countless times being a member of this household.I have seen it in movies and also heard of various stories where it was the female child that was detested in her family, especially when the family expected a son both the mother gave birth to a female child.In this case, I was experiencing the worst, as my father expected to have a daughter but I was given birth to, as a son. I can't recall any sweet memory that I had with my father, it has always been war around us.Then my brother was the true definition of the devil himself and he didn't spare
Nate's POVAs soon as I stepped out of the car, I was hit by the cold air of the cool night, which caused chills to run over my body. I had not told anyone that I was coming, not even my mother was expecting me.I did this as a safe ground for myself so that my brother wouldn't plan anything against me.He has always been the cunny one who does things in secret and gets away with it. He was a smooth criminal.I needed to be careful not to fall into his trap. I took my step away from the car and my my way to the door.Some of the workers around the house saw me and they could not believe their eyes. I could see the shocked expressions on their faces.They greeted me but I answered none of them. I was too pressured by what might come next after I went in through that door to be concerned about their petty pleasantries.I don't know what the future holds because that can only be determined by what awaits me behind this door.I took deep breaths as I stood in front of the door, trying
Nate's POV I retired to my room after a short while. The day had been filled with a lot of activities and I was exhausted. The thoughts of Isabella came crashing into my mind. I thought to call her so I checked the time but it was already too late to call her. I'll just make sure to call her early tomorrow morning before my day starts. I gave into the sleep that enveloped me. Morning came too quickly, I struggled out of bed. I reluctantly showered and got dressed. I don't know what today holds for me so I tried to prepare myself mentally. I gave Isabella a call cheering her on for her class commencing. She said she was nervous. I totally understood her as I was nervous also. It happens when you don't know what is about to come your way next, you can only hope for the best. I encouraged her and we talked for a bit before we ended the call. I had promised her that I would call her during the day when I got a chance to call. I also let her know that I was swamped w
Nate's POV Upon leaving my father's office space, I let out I deep breath that I didn't even know that I had held down the whole time I was with him.I never seem not to get intimidated by him all the time.He had traumatised me a lot while growing up and caused me so much pain in my heart that was yet to heal.My healing from all the pain will take so much time and it can only be done by one person, which is Isabella.I went back to my room and pondered hard on what my father said.If he actually meant it, that he wasn't aware of what my brother was up to then I need to act fast.My brother always has his evil ways he uses to get at me.I made a conference call with Jack and Dan to let them know about my meeting with my father.I was calm that my father had no hand in it but that doesn't take away the fact that I needed to run from my brother.It was certain that he was up to no good.He also lied to me using our father which means he would go to any length to get the company from m
Nate's POV.I stopped working for a bit and decided to take a walk around the house.I was anticipating what the next few days were going to be because I knew my brother was going to strike soon even though I didn't know what he was going to do.I also feared that I might hurt my mother for going after my brother.She loved us both equally and she had always hoped that we would one day settle this long dispute we had amongst us.She was always sad to see my brother and my cousins picking on me and even sadder any time I got hurt by them.She scolded him severally for my sake but it was to no avail.He always storms off saying our mother doesn't love him and she never takes his side.He complained to our father severally that our mother was in favour of me so she only takes my side. I have to do what have to do even though it might hurt our mother.I couldn't let my brother win against me this time and I was going to get to the bottom of everything he has been up to.I will make all hi
Isabella's POVIt was night time already and Nate called me.We spoke at length talking about our day before ending the call.Two days have passed now with the same routine.My chores, studying with Thelma, receiving tutorials from my home tutor, having homework to do and also speaking with Nate, at length, on the phone.Today was no different except that my home tutor and Thelma enrolled me in an online class.I was seeing myself in another light.I was beginning to feel fulfilled and I was less disappointed in myself because of my past.I was very happy with these new changes in my life.I carried on with the work that my home tutor and Thelma had given me.I was excited to tell Nate about the new improvement when he called me later.I kept on working until I remembered that Thelma was going to leave the house tomorrow.She has been with me for a few weeks now and she needed to go back to school.I was already feeling lonely even though she hadn't left.We have less than a day to sp
Nate POVI was back in my room reminiscing.After the long conversation I had with my mother earlier, I was fueled even more to make sure to put everything right.She was displeased at my brother's behaviour.My brother has become a pain in the ass for my parents.I used to think that he always acted up because I was around but after I left he became worse.He is not doing my father proud at all and I could see how disappointed my father was in him.I wanted to make everything right as soon as possible.I would definitely make my father eat back his words concerning me.His words that have haunted me for the longest of times. His words, which had said that I was a useless son.Those words pricked my heart anytime I remember them and I have always used them as a driving force to be a better person.My mother is already bothered about my brother's choice of not getting married but always jumping from one girl to another.I knew she expected more from me.She wanted me to have a stable r
Nate's POVIn the wee hours of the night, as I was still working, I got a late email from Jane. I wondered what it was so I checked the email quickly to confirm.She had sent me a company mail from the Arab client that my friend told me about. I went through the mail and I saw the draft of the contract and how he wants the project to be like. This was great and I was super happy about it.At least, my work keeps going on well.I hurriedly went through the content of the mail and I forwarded it also to my lawyer to check.I thought of a few things and I forwarded a few other concepts concerning the project back to Jane. I also contacted my friend to let him know about the contract that I got from his Arabian client he had introduced me to. I was happy that my construction company work was going smoothly and the only thing left for me was for me to head out to the base and get everything sorted out on the other end.I needed to make sure to beat my brother in his own game and expos
Isabella's POVNate stopped me. He then put his hands on my shoulders while making me sit on the bed.You have done enough, now it's my turn, he whispered.He then moved his hands to my back and unclasped my bra in one move.He looked at me sexily before he gently pushed me back to the bed.He made sure to take off all of my clothes first.The only thing I had in me was the ring he had asked me to marry him with.He told me to put it on while he then had his way with me.I much I have missed being with him.I was in love with this man, madly in love with him.We stayed glued to each other the whole night.Days passed, weeks went by, and it was about two months after now the plans for our weddingwere going on.I was with Thelma, and we went for my dress, finally fitting.My wedding with Nate was in a week, and I was the happiest woman on earth.It was my dream come through.I began to think about everything that had happened and how I have gotten here.My wedding was in less than a wee
Isabella's POV As we were talking, he mentioned relocation.It was a good thing that schools were on holiday during this period.It was a good time to change the children's school. We would have enough time to get a good school for them.We discussed the movement and everything we needed to put in place.Sleep took over before we knew it.It's already been three days since I got back together with Nate, and it has been filled with joy, peace and laughter.I was grateful that things were beginning to look good for me.Nate had travelled back to his place yesterday.He went to go and get the children's room ready and he also needed to make preparations for their school transfer.I'm glad that I was done with my exams, so I had time to do other things than stick to reading books.Thelma had been a sure support, and she was actively involved in our parking arrangements.She also confessed to me how Nate was able to locate me and I was grateful at how far she went for me to be happy.We h
Isabella's POVAfter a week, Thelma and her mother travelled back. Thelma had told me that she would be back after two days she just needed to go do some things.She was on her leave from work, and she decided to spend it with me and the kids.The two days she was away were boring.I was really happy the day she came back.She was acting weird, though, but I didn't think much about it.At first, she told us to go grocery shopping, but she chose the park's supermarket that was close to us.Thelma has always preferred going to get things at a farther distance.I just thought it was for a change.This evening, she told us to go for a walk.I thought we would go with the kids, but she insisted that they stay home with the nanny while we had some girl's time out.I thought that it would be a fun thing so I accepted.We have been strolling for the past couple of hours, Thelma. Can we go back home now?She said she wasn't ready to go home,e but we could go rest in the supermarket lounge are
Nate's POVMy eyes sprang open immediately when I heard her name.I sat up and all the sleep I had in my eye wiped off after hearing her name.Isabella? What about Isabella?Tell me everything.Yes, boss, he answered, and then he started to speak.Boss, I got a call from Isabella's friend, Thelma, last night. She asked if I was still working with you.I told her, “Yes”. She then sent me to you.She told me that Isabella was doing fine, but she was not leaving well.She talked about her friend confessing that she still lives with you and she misses you dearly.She said she had spoken to her friend to reach out to you but she had refused.She said she needed your help with something and this would help her make a way for you and Isabella to meet.I had also told her how miserable you are still. Isabella disappeared.She wants to meet up with you first before she helps you reach Isabella.Okay, where does she want to meet?She said she was fine with any place of your choosing.Alright t
Nate's POVIt's been over four years of loneliness.I had not been able to reach Isabella.Even Dan tried a couple of times but it was to no avail.It was like she disappeared from the earth's surface.I had reached out to Thelma several times. But she had been very mad at me.She never gave me a chance. She had even threatened to call me out as a stalker.I had to back off from seeing her.My life was more miserable than I had thought.Everything seems to be a blur to me by the day.I was deeply heartbroken.All of my achievements were in vain.Everything that I had gained that caused me to lose Isabella was all a waste.None of them made me happy.I was glad that Mike had been arrested for his crimes but I wanted to see Isabella.My heart calls out her name day and night.In the last four years, I had fought my brother with the help of my friends, and I had successfully caught him and exposed all of his hidden crimes.My father was also in support and he was arrested by the police.
Isabella's POVCome on girl, you can't be like that. You can't do that to me.We both are in different situations; how can you even do me like that?I'm still in my healing process. Are you not even happy that I was able to acknowledge the fact that I missed him?Give me a break, okay?You should reach out to Andrew without holding back especially not for my sake.I would love for you to have your life filled with laughter.Man's laughter, I said teasingly.You don't have to put your love life on hold because of me.Have fun and break a leg.It would make me so happy. Your happiness is my happiness, too, so don't take that away from us.I made sure to give Thelma lots of pep talk.Yes, Mom, I have heard you, she answered me sarcastically.After gisting for a few more minutes we both went to bend.Rise and shine, mommy; I heard the children scream at the top of their voices while jumping on the bed to wake me up.I heard their voice from dreamland and it brought a smile to my face.I
Isabella's POV She was equally happy to see them. She hurriedly dropped the plate in her hand on the dining table while she reached out to give them a big hug.They were such small figures in Grandma's hands.She carried them together, both in her hands and they were happy.I went close to them after the nanny had collected their bags from me.Natalie was the first to accuse me.She said, Mommy mommy, see. Grandma can carry us together but you can't not.Nathan also supported his sister.You would have at least thought that he would defend me but instead, he said.Grandma is strong and has a lot of power, while Mommy is lazy, so she doesn't have any power.Everyone in the room started laughing at the funny words that came out of Nathan's mouth.Thelma also added, guys I think mommy is lazy because she is always working all the time.How about we give Mommy some free time today while she rests so she can get all her power back?Yes, Aunty, they both answered.Alright guys, while momm
Isabella's POV Thelma's mother was very funny.She also had our best interest at heart too but sometimes it was too much for us to handle.You know you're my only daughter and I'm glad that you have blessed me with two children.But I don't want you to tie yourself down.You are still very young, and you're well-to-do.You should meet people. I'm so that that there are still some lovely men out there who would like you I don't want you to be like this Thelma, she slapped her hand while she called her name.She has chosen to stay away from men.She probably wants to be a nun.Even though you have been hurt before I don't want that to be the determinant of your life.You can't stop yourself from living life because of someone who is probably enjoying the best of their life now.Imagine putting your life on hold for someone who doesn't even remember or think about you.That would be a very foolish thing to do.You guys are still very young.I am not pushing out there to choose wrongly,
Isabella's POV.It's been over four years since I came back to my grandma's town.I had gotten maximum support from Thelma, as she promised me.She was with me all through the pregnancy stage to the birth of my children.I had twins. A boy and a girl.The boy's name is Nathan while I named the girl Natalie.Thelma had teased me so much when I picked the names.She said that I was still madly in love with Nate that was why I incorporated his name into my children's name.I denied it though. I told her that it was because Nate was their father, even though I didn't want to have anything to do with him.When the kids are grown, and they start asking for their father, I might reach out to him then so he could meet his children.The last few years have been filled with a series of episodes. Ups and downs.But now, my children will be five years in less than five months.Even though I denied still loving Nate, I knew I was still in love with him despite all that had happened.I was just too