"The family Doctor confirmed it. DNA will also be conducted when it's safe to do so.""So what's going to happen to us?" Diane tried to hide the fact that her eyes were already becoming teary. "Our wedding is in two days. Everything is in place already.""What do you think?" He asked calmly, not because he needed her to help him decide but because he wanted to know what was running through her mind."We....we can still go on with the wedding. No one has to know about her." She gestured towards Nancy who was staring down at her feet. "If the DNA comes positive, we keep the baby.""We?" Connor arched his brow."I mean the nanny will raise him or her.""Okay, so what about the mother?""What about her? You're not going to leave your child with her so it's good you fire her after she gives birth.""Oh really?""Of course. You messed up and I'm here trying to salvage the situation. You don't like her. She won't be of any use so why keep her.""Your mom has been bugging me about a grandchil
"Quit giving me that look!""Are you being serious? You are not going to go after her?" Nadia waved towards the door."What do you expect me to do? Can't you see that she truly wants to leave?""And you're going to let her leave? How dumb can you be, Connor?"He said nothing, made his way to the bar area, and topped his drink."Mom, Dad, are you all not going to say anything?""What do you want us to say?" Lilian voiced out in irritation."Sis, that girl is not in a good medical condition. She needs so much care and attention. She's not just going to give birth to any baby. That baby is going to be you all's Grandchild." Rita said to Lilian and Aaron."They obviously don't give a fuck! They want Diane so bad that they can't see the evil bitch she is." Nadia bluttered out."Watch your mouth, Nadia.""Hell no.""I respect you both so much but whenever the opportunity pops up to say the truth, I won't fail to throw it in everyone's faces.""Enough, Nadia!" Connor's hoarse voice came thro
The box was placed in the trunk of the car after which they occupied the driver's and front passenger's seat.Nadia drove out of the mansion, in the direction of the train station."Are you sure you are still going to get a ticket for tonight?""I hope so and if I don't, I'll stay there till the next one is available."Nadia nodded, with her attention on the road.After what felt like forever, the duo got to the station. Nadia parked her car, then escorted Nancy in. They went straight to the ticket table and fortunately, a train was leaving for her hometown in Fifty minutes.Nadia beat Nancy to it by paying for the ticket."Thank you." She said shyly."It's nothing. Let's get you something to eat before it's time.""I'm not hungry.""We can still get snacks. You'll take them on the train. It's a two-hour journey, remember?"Nancy nodded.They stopped by at the food store, and got a few things for Nancy after which Nadia pleaded with Nancy to go with her to a gadget store. Nancy sat so
Three Years Later!Nadia was in the kitchen, trying to put breakfast together for her family when her phone buzzed on the kitchen counter.She closed the cabinet she opened earlier, then went ahead to pick up her phone.She smiled upon seeing the Caller ID, before answering the call."Good morning, Auntie.""Good morning, my love. How's my favorite niece doing?""Great and you?""I'm doing amazing, Auntie.""What about Lenora and your husband?""We are doing good. Thank you.""Been a while we saw and spoke. But I'll be seeing you today right?""Today? What's happening today?" She sounded confused."Nadia!!!" Rita groaned from the other end."You know how much I take you seriously, Aunt Rita. I wouldn't joke with you if I knew what you were talking about.""Your Father's Birthday.""What about it?""It was two days ago. I sent him a text wishing him. And Charles sent him a gift on our behalf.""There's going to be a small party at the mansion this evening. Just family dinner. Your fath
Charles parked the car, turned off the engine and his wife still refused to unbuckle her seat belt.He sighed, unbuckled his seat belt, then turned his attention to her."I changed my mind. Let's go home."Charles frowned. "That must be a joke."She sighed, turning her attention to him. "You don't understand me, babe.""Then make me understand. I've got the time to hear your explanation. We've come all the way here. Why turn back at this stage?" He said, taking a glance at their daughter who was in the back seat, focused on her tab, watching cartoons."I'm really not in the mood to make conversations. I can see familiar cars and I'm stressed out already. Remember what the doctor said?""I know and I remember all that the doctor said. You of all people know that I wouldn't put your life in danger. I only want what's best for you, which is for you to reconcile with your family."Nadia didn't say anything.They all miss you, babe. Your mom literally asks of you from me over the phone and
Having no idea where she was going, Rita followed her. She went straight to the guest room closest to the living room. Rita continued to follow her. She got in and met her elder sister standing, facing the wall and crying her eyes out. "What's wrong, Sis?" She said, totally confused as she approached Lilian. Lilian said nothing but continued to cry. "Please talk to me, Sis," Rita said with a shaky voice. "Please if this is about Nadia, then I'm sorry." "I'm sorry I invited her over. I just got tired of it all so I invited her. I thought it would be a good thing if you all reconciled." "No, that's not it." "Then what is it, Sis? You are scaring me." Rita said, genuinely getting scared. The last time she saw her elder sister this pained and all over the place in tears was when their parents passed away. If there was anyone Rita knew to be a strong woman then it was Lilian. Seeing her this way, she honestly had no idea what to do or where to start comforting her. "I'm a terribl
Just a while ago, the focus was on Her and her mother's reunion as well as her baby bump. But now, She had all eyes on her.As dry as her throat was, Nadia slightly turned and took a glance at her husband who shrugged with a facial expression telling her she had to go with the flow.She mentally facepalmed again, wondering why her aunt, Rita, had to be really sensitive with every word that came out of her mouth."Yeah, if I remember correctly, Charles has two sisters, the married one has two daughters. Or your sister recently gave birth to a boy?" Lilian directed at Charles with a small."No. Michelle said she's done with childbearing and our last born isn't ready to settle down."Rita didn't say anything but continued to stare at Nadia suspiciously."Mama, where's your phone? Show Grandma Jayden's picture. Jayden is so cute and I love him very much.""Lenora..." Charles tried to caution their daughter upon seeing how nervous his wife was."Jayden is a friend's daughter whom Lenora go
Not only was Nadia shocked by the way her younger brother spoke, but she was also shocked by the accusation. She instantly turned her attention to where Connor was, confronting his wife.Rita, Aaron, Lilian, and Charles, who came back from the kitchen without Lenora also had their attention on themThe confused look on Diane's face was instantly replaced with a small nervous smile that crept to the corners of her lips."What do you mean, honey? I don't understand what you're talking about.""Don't mess with me, I'm not in the mood for any of your tricks tonight!" He groaned at her, throwing her a very deadly glare."But I don't know what you're talking about. Yeah, I know Nancy. That psycho that wanted to force her way into your lif......"Nadia was about to defend Nancy but Connor beat her to it before she could move her lips to say anything."Shut the fuck up and answer the damn question. You had a hand in this. Didn't you?""Why are you accusing me of such rubbish? I don't know wha
EPILOGUETWO MONTHS LATER"Alice said you wanted to see me," Nadie said the moment she approached Nancy in the bedroom."What's wrong?" She started getting worried as she approached her where she was seated on the bed.She finally took a seat beside Nancy, looking into her eyes, she saw that she had cried.Nadie's heart sank. "What's wrong?" She couldn't help but get worried. They've all been happy and having fun since the first day of the trip. She couldn't help but wonder what went wrong now.Nancy sniffled, she reached for some items on the nightstand and handed them to Nadie whose face was instantly replaced with relief and a beautiful smile crept to her lips the moment she took a good look at them.There were three clear blue tests with positive results on the face of it."I just realized I haven't seen my period for two months and then this is the outcome of the test I took."Nadie couldn't help with the laughter that escaped her lips.Nancy glared at her. "Not funny Sis.""Sorr
"Guy!!!!! Are you even listening to what I'm saying?" Ivan freaked out because at this point, it was as if he was talking to himself as Connor kept chatting away on his phone with smiles all over his face."Sorry, I was...." He started to say, but stopped to stare at his best friend."What did you say again? I stopped following when you said the negotiations with Mr. Adam didn't go well.""Really? So I've been wasting my time?"Connor chuckled, "Sorry, I have to keep in touch with my babe.""When did you turn romantic? It's quite irritating.""Are you jealous right now?""No. It's just weird seeing you this way because of a woman. You've changed so much and you are all smiley. We made a vow to be womanizers and here you are, all loved up. What am I going to do without your company?""Get a woman!!""That's impossible. You know I can't stick to one woman.""Then don't ask me for advice again.""Come on, Connor. Be serious."Ivan sighed. "Is this really how it feels? To be in love?""No
The plan was to leave for California on Sunday evening but Connor got carried away with a lot of things that they ended up leaving Monday midnight.Straight from the airport where the driver picked them up, they went to Connor's private apartment. A luxurious two-bedroom apartment with the finest amenities and furniture which he owned for a year now without anyone's knowledge. Connor put Jayden to bed in the master bedroom after which he brought their luggage to the room and gave Nancy a tour of the apartment.While Nancy got acquainted with the place, Connor took a shower and got dressed since he had to be in the courthouse by 9:30"You just can't take your eyes off me, right?" He teased as he approached her, adjusting his tie."Why do you look so good in everything?"He smiled proudly, "I'm all yours so you are one hell of a lucky woman."She couldn't help but roll her eyes at him."If you keep doing that, I promise you that I'm not going to leave here.""Do you only think about se
"I don't mean to intrude but at this point, I feel it's good if we go straight to the point and not waste anybody's time.""Connor loves you and he wants you now more than ever. If you don't feel the same way about him, let him know and if you do, maybe you should just give him a chance.""I know you still love Connor and I've always liked you for him. He has changed now. I promise I'm gonna kill him with my bare hands if he messes up again."Nancy couldn't help with the smile that crept to her lips."Did he tell you to call me?""No. I haven't spoken to him since yesterday. I felt really at peace when you said Jayden loves him already. My brother deserves the best and you're the best.""Stop flattering me, Nadie.""Connor is a sweet guy. He has come to his senses and he's going to make you happy.""I'll think about it.""Promise?"Nancy chuckled, "Okay, you are sounding like Lenora now."Nadie laughed."I'm just obsessed with you both. You all have been through so much and I want you
"Hi, baby.""Dad? Where are you all?""At your uncle's place.""When did you decide that? I thought we all agreed to go together. This is just past 9 am. When did you all leave?""We left at 6. We didn't want to disturb you and your guest and we checked up on Jayden. He was still sleeping.""Were you aware of this? You knew before yesterday that Connor was going to come? I feel so betrayed right now.""I had no idea, my love.""I know you're mad at me but you really need this. You both need your space. Henry is not angry that you and Jayden are not here. He understands.""That's not the point, Dad."She heard her father sigh."I spoke to Connor. We talked at length.""So what now? You forgave him for ruining your daughter's life.""Don't try to pin anything on me to avoid your reality, Nancy. I saw and heard you both last night before you retired to your room with him.""It's obvious that your heart yearns for him and I'm not going to stand in the way no matter how I feel because this
"Why are you shy about this? There's no way you are going to avoid this conversation.""What now? You're into babies? I thought you don't like kids?""That was before. Jayden made me change my mind.""You don't expect me to believe that.""You should because it's the truth.""I love us together already.""Jayden looks so much like me and it just makes me curious to want to have a daughter with you. I'm hoping she's going to take after your appearance.""You just wanna get into my pants.""I know you know that's not true. Just prepare your mind because it's definitely going to happen.""For someone who is still trying to earn my trust, you seem too confident. Don't you think so?"Connor smiled shyly. "I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. But you should have it in mind that I can be quite persistent when it comes to what I want.""You don't have to feel uncomfortable about it. It's going to be when you are ready.""Mama, Dada, are you done kiss kiss?" The little voice came throug
"He's in my room. Let's go."With the help of his mommy, Jayden got down from the bed.He hurriedly put his feet into his Crocs. "Ready Mommy."Nancy chuckled, smiling down at her son's legs."You might want to correct that baby."Looking down at his feet, smiling shyly, Jayden changed the way he wore his shoes by putting each one on the correct leg.Once done, he intertwined his hand with his mother's own who was already on her feet.Then they both exited Jayden's room.The moment they got to Nancy's room, seeing that Connor was still sleeping, she quietly shut the door after they helped themselves in, and crouched towards Jayden whose eyes were glued to the person on the bed."That's my Dada?" He whispered, smiling, an act he learned from his uncles, Kylan and David whenever someone was sleeping.Nancy nodded. "You wanna go say Hi to him?""Dada is sleeping!" He whispered, making Nancy chuckle."He's been dying to see you so it's okay to wake him up. He's not going to be mad at you.
"This is not fair." She mumbled, trying to suppress a moan."What? Why do you say so?" He whispered, the desire in his voice not going unnoticed."What are you doing to me? You are meant to make me sleepy.""Oh, you are not sleepy?" He feigned innocence, still playing with her boobs under her dress."You're not being fair, Connor" She grumbled."Sorry my Queen, I'm trying to make you sleep in the best way I know. Or is there any other method you like that you intend to tell me of?""Connor!!!!" She groaned."Yes baby, I'm all yours. I love it so much when you call me by my name.""My room isn't soundproof?" She explained."So?""Don't be dumb, we are gonna wake everyone in the house. Jayden's room is next door.""What are you trying to tell me? Be direct. Don't go through corners." He said, applying pressure, and playing with her nipples."I'm not trying to tell you anything. You're the one distracting me." She moaned, trying to keep her voice low."Oh really? Tell me how baby?""Fuck
"She has everything to do with us. I know how much she humiliated me to stay away from you and in the end, you picked her over me."Connor grumbled, massaging his temple. "Please stop. I thought we settled this already.""Having uncomfortable conversations is part of it. I have to know what I'm into and what's to come. I see no ring on your finger but that's still not enough proof that you're done with her."Connor sighed."There's nothing between us, I promise you.""I only agreed to marry her to escape my responsibilities to you. I never loved her, nothing ever worked. We lived in the same house but we had different rooms and hardly saw each other. When she's home, I'm away on a business trip, when I'm home she's probably on tour or something.""I started the divorce process but got no strength to pursue it after that fucker agent told me that there was no baby and that you had moved on.""But lately, things between myself and her have been so crazy that I really got back into the p