Bella's POVI felt pains all over my body, most especially my abdomen as I strained myself to do the house chores Aaron has left me to deal with. They were maids around but still, Aaron wouldn't let them do a thing, thereby leaving me to do all despite my condition.How could he be so heartless? The Aaron I once knew wasn't this way and neither was he being rude to me but now, it's more like I was getting irritated by him, that I was something that disgusted him. How he called me worthless, meaningless?, It brought tears to my eyes.Groaning slightly, I rested on a couch, stretching my arms as pain washed into me again. “Ahh,” I gave an involuntary moan.I wasn't due for labor so why was I feeling pains and cramps? Not that I wasn't due, it wasn't just time yet.. it's early.My mind suddenly darted to Eric and tears clouded my eyes—I promised myself not to think or remember him since whatever we once had is in the past, but I couldn't bring myself to keep thinking about him. He became
Eric's POVI was in my office with Tyler when I heard Bea trying to stop someone from seeing me. Curiosity got the better of me as I decided to go see who it was and to my uttermost surprise, it was Bella —Standing there. What was she doing here? My body itched to embrace her but same time, we were not a thing—No us, so I stood on my ground, restricting her from coming any closer. Who knew what I could do to her if she comes any closer.“But.. Aaron and I didn't discuss anything,” She said innocently and I scoffed. “You think I can believe that, Bella? I can't believe your lies!” I snapped, trying my best to be at my cool. Bella threw her gaze to the floor, I could see the tears that gathered in her eyes.“Let me just talk to you, please. Even if this is the last time” She pleaded. I spared her different glances before nodding once. We trod into my office. Tyler's mouth fell open when he saw us as he gave me an unkind expression.“Hi, Tyler” Bella flashed a smile at Tyler. “Oh, hi,
Laura's POVChatting with Rena was lively and fun. We went all places together after the restaurant. Indeed, I missed a friend —Rena. And finally, she departed after informing me on the date to be fixed for her wedding with Nate. Nate was her man, actually. Flynn successfully drove me back home as I came out, strolling into the mansion. “Where are you coming from?” Someone's voice came from behind, and I almost jolted in fear. My face contorted to a frown when I saw it was no one but pestering Agatha.“And where I'm coming from isn't any of your business, Agatha.” I replied, and made to walk away when she suddenly started clapping. “Wow, bravo, Laura, bravo. You've been getting the guts lately, aren't you?” She retorted.“Won't you give up, Agatha? There's nothing we can sit and discuss when we both know the results. And oh please, stop trying to interrogate me because I owe you no explanation.” I said to her and finally walked away. I glanced over my shoulders to see her fuming f
Laura's POVI moved aside when Sasha's voice came out of nowhere. Eric's eyes darted to her as she slowly approached us with a warm smile. I quirked my brows suspiciously. Why did she interfere during a serious conversation?“How're you doing, Sasha?” Eric gave her a small smile in return. For real, I scoffed silently. “I'm doing alright, Sir. It's like I interrupted something..” She settled her gaze on me. “I just wanted to welcome you and nothing more. I'll go do my job now,”, She added and started walking away.What the hell just happened?!“Thank you, Sasha.” Eric said and I rolled my eyes.“How long have you known Sasha?” I didn't know when that came as a blurt. Eric gawked at me for a while and shrugged. “Well, I can't say. Sasha is good loyal maid who's been working for me for the past few years. I can't say bad about her. She's competent,” He explained.“Oh, you talk like you trust her too much, uh?” I inquired.“Yeah. Look, Dad wants to see us,” Eric's words made me halt in
Laura's POVThe ringing tone of my phone made me groan back to life. Half awake, and half-asleep. It was Larry —He's calling! Excitedly, I picked up without a second thought.“Sissy!” Larry called excitedly.“Larry.” I beamed happily. “So, we're on holiday. And I was thinking...”“Yeah! Come over, Larry! Come over!” I squealed with the thoughts of seeing him again. It's been several months, he must've been a big boy now. Gosh, I couldn't wait to see him.“Really, Sis? You seem more excited than I am.” He giggled over the phone and I smiled tearily, remembering the anonymous caller's threat about taking Larry as well.“Larry...” I called. “Yes?” He responded.“Make sure you'll be coming here straight, okay? Do not even converse with anyone until you get here. And be careful with the cab you board,” I cautioned like a mother would do to her son and he laughed.“Why are you speaking this way like you are afraid of something. Is there something that's eating you up? You can tell me.” La
Laura's POV“How did you get my number, Aaron?” I demanded to know again, and he snorted over the phone like something was funny, causing me to crease my brow. Seriously, was he finding this funny to begin with? I couldn't remember possibly exchanging any contacts with him. “You ask too many questions, Laura. Isn't it good thing that I called you to ask how you're doing?” He replied with a snort again, and I scoffed, feeling irritated. Now I'm starting to see why Eric didn't like him.Eric's voice came again. “Laura! Are you okay in there?” He asked.“Oh yes, yes, I am.” I replied almost immediately.“Of course I need to ask how you got my contact because I can remember the last time, you didn't ask for it.” I snapped at Aaron on the phone.“Don't yell at me, Laura. You're over stepping your boundaries,” Aaron's voice came as a warning and I felt cringed. “What do you mean?” I muttered in a whispering tone.“Don't ask, you'll be expecting me soon at the mansion. I need to tell you s
Laura's POVAt first, I wanted to ignore Aaron's message and act like I didn't read a thing till his message popped in again.“Are you ignoring my message after reading?” The message read on his voice again and my face scrunch up at his demand. Why was he sounding so persistent and commanding? Like he was ruling me or something.Grudgingly, I found my way to the lobby and like he said, he was actually waiting there, staring at a particular direction —The poolside where Eric actually goes to swim or cool his head whenever he felt he couldn't disclose his problems to anyone, including me.He turned in my direction when he noticed I walked into the lobby, my body stiffened but I stood on my ground. I was going to let him treat me like I was his puppet.“What are you doing her, Aaron? Do you not realize the risk you'd be causing if Eric was actually here?” I blurted out angrily, and he smiled.“You get angry and paranoid too much, Laura. I think that's why he chose you, uh? And for the fa
Laura's POV“I can work with you to help you get your revenge, Laura. You deserve to get justice for your father's death and your Mum's abduction,” Aaron coaxed me. Tears ran down my cheeks as I shook my head unbelievably. I couldn't believe it... Eric killed my Dad? How? Is that even possible?“Laura...” Aaron tried to call. “I will think about this, Aaron. You can take your leave, and thanks for the information.” I said to him, glancing at the photos again and he nodded once.“If that's what you say, I'll respect your decision. Just please be careful about Eric, he isn't what he seems to be. If you're done consoling yourself, you can text or call me.” He replied, before turning to leave. I sighed softly, wiping the tears that had dried up on my face as I trod back into the house.I must have taken so long talking to Aaron because when I got back, Larry was already in the dinning room.“Sissy!” He exclaimed when he saw me. Absentmindedly, I strode past him, my mind still on what A