Laura's POV“Thank you, Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha after she helped me with the meals. Since I returned from the hospital with Eric, I haven't even gotten the strength to take a tour around the house or go downstairs to eat. Whenever I try to, I always felt heavy with throbbing legs. Sasha has been my aid all through, Eric was absent, work's taking a toll on him.“It's nothing ma'am, you need to take care of yourself as you are not yet strong enough.” She replied, holding the hem of her dress and I smiled.“That's so nice of you, Sasha.” I purred, staring at her as I dug into my meal. Sasha was so kind, I shouldn't be suspicious of her like I'd been recently. The only thing was that she acts weird at times but let's not think about that now that she's being nice.“Since Sir Eric isn't home, it's my duty to take care of you,” Sasha grinned at me, and I didn't understand what sought of grin she had, but I just laughed it off. “I still have Larry, and Mrs Corazon. You shouldn't bother yo
Laura's POVI didn't know where I'd got the guts to spew such news at Eric, and unable to stare at him in the eyes, I continued fiddling with my fingers and nibbling on my lips as my heart kept racing fast in my chest. Eric stood, paused for a while before clearing his throat. “What did you just say, Laura?” He demanded, and I almost flinched.Oh, God. What would be my fate? Was this the end for me? Rena's plan isn't going as planned.Eric walked to and fro, ruffling his hair. “Don't make me repeat myself again to you, Laura. What did I just hear from you?” My lips parted to reply to him. “I'm pregnant,” I dropped the bombshell once more. I expected him to bash at me and call me harsh names like he'd used to, but instead he pulled me to sit on the edge of the bed, shocking me to the bones as I gazed at him.“You need to rest more than ever. I don't want anything happening to my child,” He muttered, maintaining an intense eye contact with my already clouded eyes. I sucked in a deep
Aaron's POVFuck it. I couldn't close my eyes to sleep for the night despite how hard I tried to. The cold tiled floor showed no mercy to my back as I kept cursing every passing minute. These morons made me lie on the floor while they stayed on the bed, snoring their ass out.“Dammit,” I couldn't take it anymore as I stood up and walked to the bed they laid in the cell. How could I be treated like a slave in this hole?A tissue paper was hanging on the floor, I picked up slowly and placed it into the mouth of the first one who had his mouth wide open from snoring.“What the fuck!” He jumped up, sending me to the wall. I groaned when my back collided with the wall. These morons should take it easy when bullying someone else.“Why did you do that?! Didn't they teach you lessons?!” He roared at me, and when I made to retaliate, he grabbed my fist in his palms like it was nothing and welcomed me with a punch on the stomach.“Fuck!!!” I winced out. The other four waking up from their slumb
Laura's POVStriding out of the bathroom, I put on one of the comfortable dresses Eric had bought for me. Ever since he found out about my pregnancy, he had made it a must for me to rest every single day and how he comes to check up on me every hour. Whenever he's at work, Sasha or Larry would be the one checking up on me.Right, we were to be expecting Agatha too. When she got the news that I was pregnant, and we were going to be throwing a celebration today, she booked a flight back to America as soon as possible. As for Mrs Corazon, she postponed her charity event that was to be held in another state simply to look after me.The thought of them caring about me brought tears to my eyes as I stared at my reflection in front of the mirror. Initially, I have the best family around me.My eyes took in my tummy, as I imagined my baby bump. I smiled cheekily. “Mummy will do her possible best to keep you safe from harm, baby. I promise you, you'll come into this world, and we'll cherish yo
Laura's POVI felt my world crumbled apart as I watched Larry's retreating figure walk out of my room. I didn't know if he was right even though I didn't actually want to believe he seemed correct. From his words and look in his eyes, I knew he was pained, and it only brought tears to my eyes as I held unto the dressing table for support. He was disappointed in me, I failed to bring back Mum. I didn't even know where she was or who had captured her. The anonymous caller seemed to be toying with me more and isn't ready to give me back my Mum. Larry has always been closer to Mum, and I'd been closer to Dad, and I understood his tone and pain of speaking to me harshly earlier.I felt worthless, useless. Never for once, have I tried to save Mum. What if they had really killed her? What if she never returns back to us like Larry pointed out? Oh—God. “I'm so worthless, I couldn't even look for her. I'm worthless!” I cried out, smashing the glass of juice in my hand on the wall as it shatt
Laura's POV“Congratulations, Laura,” Agatha squealed excitedly, coming towards me. For a moment, I was left astonished. Last time I checked, Agatha and I weren't on too good terms, even though she apologized to me and eventually left the country for relaxation.Immediately, I covered my surprised countenance with a forced smile and looked at Eric.“You told her?” I whispered to him, cocking my brows and he nodded. “Of course, Mum's coming over and Dad... He's actually busy,” He replied.“Oh,” I mouthed.Not like Mr. Landon would show up to celebrate with us, though. Always a stern looking man. I see why Eric has always been trying to impress him, even if he doesn't deserve to be impressed.“Hi, Agatha.” I waved awkwardly at her as she dropped few things she brought along with her on the table before facing us with a glowing skin. Agatha was pretty, and her glowing skin had just left an impressive look of her vacation outside in the country. Gosh, I couldn't believe I was suddenly je
Sasha's POVI couldn't believe I did this for someone like Laura. Mrs Corazon who arrived few minutes ago together with Eric had been coaxing the maids and I to arrange the decorations in the guest room for Laura as some sought of celebration.To my uttermost dismay, she was pregnant. Dammit, it didn't have to go this way. No one expected her to be pregnant. Why would she be?The last time I got into her room, I'd pretended to care even though I knew I didn't care if she'd break her whole room. When she called herself worthless, there was a glint of excitement in my eyes, but I shoved it off and acted like I was worried. Thankfully, she was just realizing how worthless she was and how more she'd become. When she bled, I would rather not give a damn about her health. I didn't care if she bled until she died there. I just wanted her away, out of the Sloan. After she chased me out of her room, I was heading to my room unbothered until Eric asked how she was doing, and I had to spew thin
Laura's POVI felt something weird rumbling in my stomach, my eyes couldn't focus on the food I was eating as the family rambled on and on. Few minutes ago, I'd been eating, but now I found myself on the floor, blood leaving my mouth, my hands holding my tummy.“Laura!!!” Larry was the first person to scream as Eric rushed to my side. I didn't know what was wrong with me either, but I felt like I was dying as blood kept leaving me. My eyes caught Sasha, who stood there, feigning a worried expression I couldn't decipher. I didn't know whether she had done something to me or not and this wasn't the time to question her. Besides, this wasn't the first time she has been dishing out meals for us.“Laura, are you okay? Come on, let's take you to the hospital. You'll be fine,” Eric hauled me up in a bridal style, tears brimming in my eyes. I kept forcing my eyes to stay open despite the pains I felt were too much for me to bear. My baby... What's happening?“E-Eric,” My lips quivered as I cl
Laura's POV The D-Day for the final hearing from the court came. Agatha, Mrs Corazon, Larry and I were present in court with others who simply came to watch the prosecution. When the judge walked in, we all did the respectful thing as Aaron was brought in, looking ragged and weightless. My blood boiled with rage and anger as I tried to control myself from where I sat. I couldn't wait for the final hearing to be over and spit on the bastard's face. He would be getting what he deserved anytime soon. I glanced up when I got warm hands on mine. “Everything will be okay, Sis. Mum must get justice for her death.” My brother, Larry assured beside me, and I nodded with a small smile. “Yeah, she would.” Soon, the hearings resumed, and we all watched as Aaron's lawyer kept trying to deny all the evidences pinned on his victim, Aaron, but ours was stronger to identify the wrong. Eventually, the cases and consequences of actions were read out, and it was time for the judge to give the fin
Eric's POVI stared at Tyler's moving lips as he blabbered something I didn't pay attention to. And when he was done, I asked. “Are you done?”“Wait, you haven't been listening to me the whole time, dude?” He replied with widened eyes. I scoffed, returning my gaze to the document I was filling earlier.“No, I wasn't.” I muttered. I finished filling the important information on the document and handed it to Sofia, my new assistant.“Here you go, Sofia.”“Thank you, Sir.” She flashed me a smile.“Um, Sofia!” I called when she turned to leave the office. “Yes, Sir?” She turned to face me.“Can you get me info about M&M Corporation? I'm longingly expecting to buy it.” I replied with a knowing smirk. She nodded immediately. “Sure, Sir. I will look into it and update you.” “You can leave.”“Okay, Sir.” She muttered before scurrying out. I didn't miss the look on Tyler's face as I gawked at him.“What?” “Did you just realize what you just said, Eric? You want to-”I groaned, leaning on the
Agatha's POVI didn't fail to see the defeated look that pictured on Aaron's face when I walked into the auctioning hall uninvited.Yeah, I wasn't invited, but I got to know at the last minute. Bea eventually succumbed to my demand and told me everything I needed to know. I was doing all these without Eric's approval. I needed to save his company from falling into the hands of Aaron, and I knew how defeated and shock he would be by my sudden presence.It took a great effort before the crowd got back themselves and resumed clapping as I placed my bidding. Jackpot. I had gotten back what belong to the Sloans', and no one would ever try to take it.As I turned to walk away from the crowd, Aaron suddenly stood up and stormed out of the hall.“Mr Walker!”“Mr Walker!”“Why did he leave??”“Is there something wrong?” I heard murmurs from the crowd of people as I rushed after Aaron. What was he up to this time?The sounds of my stiletto clicked as I raced faster towards the direction he we
Sasha's POVWhat I had feared most was starting to become a reality. Aaron was letting this sudden revenge rule over him, and he wasn't ready to back out.After I had disclosed to him how Agatha showed up and escaped with Laura, and her Mom, he became angry. The news of Me shootings her mom made him stop breaking any frame he came across with at least.Not in this Earth would I have believed that someone like Agatha Sloan would be able to know such kind of place, and without the fear of being caught and killed, saved Laura. Ever since I was a maid in the mansion, I've witnessed, several times, her hatred for Laura Karma. She never loved her from the beginning, what changed?“Where are you going?” I asked, stomping my right foot on the floor as I watched Aaron appeared on the stairs, a wolfish grin plastered on his face, his hands dipped into an eccentric tuxedo that he wore.“Aren't I allowed to leave this house, Sasha? Come on, don't start.” He rolled his eyes, brushing past me.“No
Agatha's POVI stepped out of my car, in front of Bea's apartment. I saw her arranging some files in a box with a young girl who had a striking resemblance to her, assisting her.Without hesitation, I marched towards them, and before she could look up properly at who walked in, I slapped her hard across the face.Fuck you. I wanted to curse at her, but I refrained with so much withheld. I left Laura to Eric back at the prison of a place when my tracker pinged on my phone, and directed me to Bea's place. Furthermore, I couldn't even disclose the truth to Eric when he asked because I didn't want him to get worried. If it had to do with his company, he'd definitely be worked up.Recently when I got my hands on the copies of Aaron's phone calls and other files from Clara, I also got to figure out something. Bea was fucking betraying her own boss.Bea held her cheek as she stared at me, her brows knitted with confusion. “M-Ms Agatha... Why did you do that?” She gathered her voice as I sta
Agatha's POVLaura collapsed on the floor, like how I'd predicted. I noticed her pale state earlier. And immediately, she was taken into a ward where she was examined by the doctor while I waited impatiently.I really prayed silently that she wouldn't be traumatized by the earlier incident. Her Mom was gone... That was the harsh truth, and there wouldn't be any reverse.Though, I never knew Mrs Karma until today but noticing the interaction between the Mom-and-daughter, I could tell that they had a strong bond. The thoughts of seeing Laura go through misery made my heart to constrict.Immediately, the doctor walked out of the ward. “Doctor... How is she?” I asked with a glint of hope blazing in my eyes.“She'll be conscious any moment from now. She passed out as a result of the shock she received earlier, and it's a miracle that her baby wasn't scathed. I guessed that was due to how healthy she has been. Do you know what kind of foods she eats?” He replied.I sighed in relief, glad th
Laura's POVI'd have scolded Agatha for causing my heartbeat to skip when she said she had something to say, but I wasn't gifted the chance to as we took to our heels again.I followed Mom closely. I wouldn't want to lose her the second time. Mom was part of me, and part of me couldn't be left here.“We need to go separate ways so they won't find us!” Came Agatha's voice when we got to a particular point.“No! I can't leave Mom to go alone. Let sought this out!”.“Hey! Don't move an inch!” We suddenly heard a voice, and immediately, we took cover, diving into trees barks. My breath became heavy, and that was the more I became obvious of my surrounding.“Why did you risk your life to save us, Agatha? You could get killed.” I said with heavy breaths.“Do you know what it took me to get to find you guys? As of now, I'm the one who can save you guys before it gets late.” She replied.“This is risky, I don't want you to-”“You should stop worrying about what's already done, and think of wa
Agatha's POV“Hey! What are you doing here, and who are you?!” A deep voice came from behind me, causing me to bring my steps to an abrupt halt.Jesus Christ. I knew I was down for.Craning my neck, I slightly glanced at the huge man behind me, my hands raised in the air as if I were getting arrested by the corps.If Aaron finds out I'm out here, I'd be doomed, and my plans to rescue Laura and her mom would be in vain. He'd end our lives right here, and without a bloody trace.So I turned properly to look at him in the eye. Thankfully, I hadn't gotten walked far to the place. Else, I'd have gotten caught by several men.I swallowed, and thought of the only thing to save myself at that moment. And as much as I hated to say the words, I blurted. “I'm Aaron's girlfriend. He asked me to be here.”Fuck! Those words sounded so bad.The man gave me an odd look, glancing from my head to toes for a moment, his brows knitted with confusion shone on his eyes with how he took me in. “But Mr Aaron
Agatha’s POV“How did it go?” I asked, arms akimbo, as my eyes trailed Clara until she sat with a thud on the bed. “How do you think it went?” she returned the question licking her lips and moving her body sensually.“Oops, you know what I mean, Clara,” I said with a slight smirk on the side of my lips and paced around slightly, my hips swaying with every move I made.“I see you don’t want to be fed details of how I gave it to him from the front, back, and even from the side. It was sizzling hot. Damn! You never told me this dude was good-”I watched her as she kept talking about her escapade with Aaron without saying anything. She looked at my face in one jerk and saw how cold and serious it had grown. She didn’t need to be told I was in no mood to hear her vain blabbings.“I could fix the chip to the side of his phone casing while he was fast asleep. Not to worry, he didn’t suspect anything but what are you doing trying to track a man like that?” she asked, her brows creasing slig