"It's good to see you after a very long time of you avoiding me." Aaron said."I'm not avoiding you," Connor mumbled, looking away from his father as he approached him and Ivan."Good day, sir."Aaron smiled, giving Ivan a side hug."I hope to get an invitation from you soon for the same gathering like this.""Oh, I don't think so, Sir.""You have no idea how much of a lucky bastard you are," Connor mumbled."Why, my Son?" Aaron asked Ivan."Does he need to have a reason?" Connor spilled before he could stop himself.Ivan chuckled, seeing Aaron throw a glare at his son."I don't know. I just think marriage is not for me.""Who told you that?"Ivan shrugged, his eyes meeting with that of a blondie in red dress. He instantly smiled at her."Don't shut your mind against it because it's a beautiful thing. Especially with the right person.""Excuse me, Sir but this is important too." Without waiting for Aaron to give consent or permission, Ivan made his way to where the blondie was standin
"Is.....is this me?" She was finally able to speak after a couple of seconds of staring at her reflection in the mirror."Now you know why we are both stunned." Gloria approached her, standing to her right, and Nikky approached her, standing to her left."Oh my, are those tears I see in your eyes?""Girl, you better don't let them fall. You're a masterpiece and I don't want you to ruin what I just did." Nikky said sternly, making Gloria chuckle."Cheer up, honey. So this is the beauty you've been hiding behind your work clothes? This dress looks perfect on you. You look so much like a goddess.""I..." She sniffled, trying to shift back the tears that were forming in her eyes."I...don't know what to say.""You don't have to say anything, Darling and if you must know, you're one of the best clients I've had to work with. Your skin is really good so I didn't have to break a bone to do too much. This is all YOU girl! You're a natural beauty and you need to be proud of it.""I agree with
As the Celebrity of the night, it was normal for all attention to be on him and he had already prepared his mind ahead for it. But this was different. At that moment Connor excused himself from his lover and business partner, he had no idea what was controlling him as he made steps toward her.One thing was certain; the fact that he needed to be with her right now without giving a fuck if people were staring.Seeing that She was soon going to escape from him, he took longer strides so he could reach her on time.He grabbed her hand, then put himself in front of her, blocking her way."Let go of me, Connor."She stylishly tried to wriggle her hand away from him, not looking into his eyes. She wanted to do it forcefully but knowing people might be watching, She didn't want to create a show.""Look at me.""Let go of me.""I want to see those eyes, look at me.""Please Connor, let me go." She still didn't look at him. Her voice was as though she wanted to cry."You should know me by now
"Marrying you would definitely be the worst mistake I would have made. We are over!""You lie! Not when I got the ring already." She wriggled her fingers at him."It's okay Diane. What the hell is going on, Connor? people are watching!""Tell her to apologize to Nancy or this wedding is over!""Why will you do that to her?" She asked her son, referring to Diane"I was engaging in a polite conversation with Nancy when she badged in and ridiculed her. You want me to marry a woman that has no respect for people because they are not of the same status as we are?""I know I'm a terrible person with terrible behavior but I don't need a terrible partner to compliment me.""It's fine, She doesn't have to. I'm not angry. I have no right to b...." She was saying but Connor cut her off by glaring at her."Just apologize baby. So we can enjoy the party." Lilian pleaded to Diane."Apologize to a maid? I did nothing wrong, Mom. Look, tonight's our night and he's holding hands with her, tell me why
"Like I care about you or what you think. And I won't fall for your dirty threats.""Oh really? I can't wait to see the look in these evil eyes of yours when you find out my words aren't a mere threat.""I can't waste my time dealing with you." She excused herself. Nadia didn't block her way this time around."Just as you should. Before I do something that I'm not going to regret to you."The moment she went away with her troubles, Nadia sighed. Her eyes met with Nancy and her heart went out to her.She approached Nancy who already had Galdino by her side. He was trying to dry the water on her body with a dried cloth.Knowing he was struggling with it, especially with Nancy's face since the makeup was starting to smear, She collected the handy towel from Galdino."Please let me have it. You can go. I'll take care of this""Are you sure about this Ma'am? I can stay and help.""It's cool, I've got this."He nodded, handing over the clothe."Are your quarters open?""No, ma'am.""I thoug
"Where's your Best friend?" Connor asked, approaching Bessie and Ivan who had their tongues in each other's mouths.The duo pulled away."Were you guys not together just now?""Did you really have to interrupt us?"Bessie and Ivan said respectively, making Connor glare at them."She could be anywhere! She's your babe, go find her." Ivan replied, wanting to go back to his intimate position with Bessie."Were you not just hitting on a blondie?""What blondie?" Bessie asked."Ignore him, Babe. He's just cranky and wants to cause trouble for us."Ivan circled a hand around her waist."Whatever makes you sleep at night! Where's Diane?""Dude, maybe you should tie her to you. That way, you won't get to lose her."Connor rolled his eyes, looking around to see if he could sight her anywhere."It's good to see you worrying about her. That's very sweet. But I'm sure she's doing okay.""She's been anticipating tonight for a while and it would be so dumb of her to ghost her engagement party.""Oh,
Nancy was literally frozen where she stood. She had no idea what the cause of her increased heart rate was. The fact that he was standing too close to her enough to make her forget everything else? The fact that his sister saw them in this position and assumed she had feelings for him when all she wanted was for him to let her be or the fact that he just said something which made her doubt if she heard him well.Connor held her hands, staring deep into her eyes, with the hope that she was going to give him the response he wanted to hear."Say something!""What?" She snapped out of her fearful thoughts"Tell me to call off the wedding.""Why?" Her voice came out hoarse."Because you want me to.""Why?" She said again since that was the only thing she could think of."Stop beating about the bush, Nancy. I know you heard me well.""I just wanted to be sure I heard you well. Why would you want me to say something like that?""Because only you have the power to stop this wedding.""How? I
"Where have you been?" Lilian asked her daughter the moment Nadia approached her at the reception."I'm good. You're enjoying the party?"Lilian frowned. "Where have you been?""Come on, Mom. You worry too much.""Oh please!' Lilian rolled her eyes. "One second you were with Maliya and the next minute, She came asking me for you.""My cousin is a pain in the ass. You know how clingy she can be. So I took some time off. I was in the kitchen."Lilian chuckled, "I know Maliya is a talkative but really? You only get to see your extended family once in a while and you avoid them?""Lenora's keeping them company so it's all good.""Yeah, sure! My grandbaby is the star of the night. I can't wait for her to have little cousins so they will start running around the mansion together.""Good thoughts," Nadia mumbled, nodding."But Mom, are you happy?"She frowned. "What do you mean?""About the whole thing?""What's with the question? Of course, I am. This is really a dream come true for your Da
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