Luke's POV
I groan as I hear my alarm clock start to buzz on the beside table. As I turn pull my head from pillow, my hand slaps down on the clock and it stops. "Good morning, beautiful," I say as I turn around but come face-to-face with an empty bed that obviously hasn't been touched in weeks. I shake my head and rub my eyes. "Get over yourself, man," I tell myself and get out of bed.
As I enter the bathroom, I grab a towel and go over to the shower, turning the dials to hot and jump in. Hot showers are amazing, they release all the tension built up inside of you and let you just finally relax. They numb you.
Anyways, enough bullshit. I'd better get going.
I turn the dials off and hop out, grabbing a nearby towel and
Maria's POVI stride down the hall angrily, hatred coursing through me like never before. So much so, the whole saying of "all I could see was red" comes true right before my eyes.Allison's probably planning their wedding, or they're fucking right now. Could even be both for all I know. But what does it matter, hm? I was never important enough for Luke to stay faithful.I turn a corner and continue down the stairs which leads me down to the main foyer. No guards are in sight so I continue through another hallway which will lead me to the garden.When I reach the doors that lead to the garden, I look to my right and see some books and a notebook sitting on a small table that I always bring outside with me. I scoop the
Maria's POVMy head is pounding and my face feels red and swollen as I awake from my slumber. I sit up in bed and touch my face, trying to recall what happened.The bed suddenly shifts beside me. "Maria, how are you feeling?" Luke asks.I turn my head slowly and see Luke trying to reach out to touch me, but immediately take his hand away when we make eye contact.I roll my eyes to myself and turn around in the bed, planting my feet on the floor firmly and standing up.As I walk towards the bathroom, Luke quickly gets out of bed and follows me.What's this guys deal? I don't need help going to the bathroom.Flic
Maria's POVFor awhile, I was dreaming of an alternate universe. A universe that didn't involve Luke, or being a mafia wife. This universe was good, one I wanted to live in for the rest of my life. I was free like bird; soaring in every direction possible. Happy was the only thing I could be.But, that all ended very quickly.I'm awake now, but I'm not in my car. I can see the bluest of skies I've ever seen before.Am I in heaven?"What do you got?"I feel myself being transferred lower to the ground and then being wheeled somewhere."19 year old female, 16 weeks p
Luke's POVShe's so messed up, I can't even recognize her.God, I should've never let my ego get ahead of my real feelings. She would've never ended up like this then.I haven't even entered the room yet. I'm just standing at the door, hands clenching my hair tightly.The nurse who just heard me say 'it's Maria' is standing beside me in awe, also in shock."I-is she still mentally intact?" I ask, facing the trembling nurse.She nods and gathers herself. "Yes, she had a brain bleed and the doctor needed to fix it, but we are checking every hour to make sure her brain activity is still there," she informs.
A week later...I've tried...I've tried so damn hard to fix my mistakes, but she doesn't talk, or even look at me. And the not communicating with me isn't her just not wanting to talk to me, I think she's scared of me.Her body is always turned away from me every chance she gets, and she's constantly fidgeting with her hands, or mumbling when I'm around.The only person she talked to at one point, was the baby who isn't even born yet. Sometimes when I've gone out to do a small job, I've come back and seen her talking quietly to her belly in a voice as sweet as candy.She may have woken up and been able to talk to me, but only now is she realizing my recent
Maria's POVHe's been gone for hours. I mean, I'm not complaining or anything, but if you're going out to do work, just tell me and don't lie by saying you're 'using the washroom'.Because he's been gone all day, I haven't been able to do my daily laps which are crucial. The doctor told me I can attempt them myself with the help of a nurse, but no ones been around. I've just been in the bed all day, alone.I was hoping Garrett would stop by and help me with my laps today. He's a nurse and he always comes in to check on me, even if he's not scheduled to work in this part of the hospital. Everyday, he makes me laugh and feel like I've got something to live for.I just hope he's not avoiding me. I need a friend since I'm
It's the next morning now and I'm just waking up after having forced myself to fall asleep next to him last night.As my eyes fully open to full consciousness, I notice Luke sitting up, his back turned to me.It looks like he's scrolling through his phone.I sit up and rub my eyes. I feel the bed then shift and his eyes meet mine."Good morning," he greets with a soft smile. "How'd you sleep?" He puts his phone on the nightstand."Good.." I say with obvious suspicion.He nods and I get out of bed."Where are you going?" He asks and jumps to his feet."I'm going to sho
A couple of weeks later...Maria's POVIt's been a couple weeks now since I've been back.Thankfully, Luke and I are getting along quite well. We haven't argued or fought since the crash and I'm so thankful for that. I don't think I could handle another fight.I've just woken up and realized it's Luke's birthday today. He's told me not to cook or clean and let the maids and chefs handle it. But, I know he enjoyed it when I cooked for him a while back, so I've decided I'm going to make him breakfast today.Every morning we wake up around the same time. He usually gets dressed, kisses me goodbye, and goes to the gym. When he's done, we meet in the kitchen and have breakfast together. And ever since we had that conversation at breakfast, there's always a guard following me. I thought It would only last a short time, but he's always following me and watching my every move.I'm just glad Luke assigned a
Jasmine and I both look to each other right after we had both just shared the shocked statement of, "Wait.. what?"I take a deep breath at attempt to gather myself while Jasmine slowly walks to Maria's bed beside Aaron. "Aaron, sweetie?" She touches his shoulder and he stares sadly with his big blue eyes. "Does Mommy have a baby in her stomach?" She asks and points to Maria's abdomen.Aaron nods then directs his attention back to unconscious Maria. "Mama, wake up.." he whispers and continues to stroke her hand softly.My brain feels like it might explode. How could I have let this happen? Fuck, I promised things would change and that she'd be safe this time. But of course, that fucking stalker had to show up again right when we were starting to become happy again.
Unknown's POV"Holy shit, Boss," Amanda gasps. "Y-you killed him!"Standing up from the solid stance I was just in, I flick on the safety to my weapon and stuff it back into the holster. "Don't act so surprised," I remark, quickly facing her then back to the unconscious woman who now has a corpse on top of her. "C'mon, let's get this disgusting excuse for a human off of her and help the poor woman." Then we all rush towards her and us women pull the big bulky man off of her."Thank god," I hear Lindsey breathe out."What the hell are you talking about?" I scrunch my eyebrows together and face her with pure confusion."We got here just in time, this bastard nearly rap
A month later..Maria's POV"Mommy!" A whispery voice calls out. "Mommy I needs to pee! Wake up!"I groan and sit up in bed, only to see Aaron at the foot of my bed, legs crossed and holding himself. "Where's Dad?" I ask as I groggily stumble out of bed and lead Aaron to the bathroom."Work," he says right before he almost rips off his pants and sits down on his little potty.I leave Aaron to do his business while I go over to the sink to get ready for the day. When I open the drawer to retrieve my toothbrush and face wash, I notice my feminine products neatly organized in a basket. I reach in and grab the basket and set it on the countertop. At the
The next morning, I wake up to a faintly familiar feeling beneath me. I pull my head off of the comforting warmth I'm laying on and see Luke sleeping peacefully; his broad, muscular chest on display for me."Shit," I mouth to myself as I attempt to recall what happened last night, but I'm left dumbfounded. All I know is that we slept together.Bad girl, Maria. Bad, bad girl.Sighing disappointedly, I sit up fully and get out of bed as quietly as possible. As I reach for the nightgown that is now on the floor, I hear the blankets and sheets shuffle about and soon a husky, "Maria? Where are you going?""Home," I reply as I scurry to put my dress back on my now cold body.Luke sighs hea
Maria's POVA few hours after Luke had left with Aaron, I was already finished cleaning the house and left with absolutely nothing to do. It's past 7 o'clock by now and I've decided to make some toast for supper.Once my 'dinner' is done, I turn on some Grey's Anatomy and plop down on the couch in front of the T.V. I've only started watching the show and I'm beginning to realize the Dr. Montgomery on there looks alike to my Dr. Montgomery.Watching Grey's Anatomy is one of the things I do while Aaron is either sleeping or at his fathers. Other than that, I usually clean the house until it can't be cleaned or will go for a run.Watching this show will be the closest experience I'll ever have to being a doctor.
A week later...Maria's POV"Aaron!" I gasp as I lift him from his crib which causes me to get an even bigger whiff of his stinky diaper. He smiles knowingly while I shake my head with a slight giggle.I carry the little stinker over to the changing table and place him down on the soft cushiony surface. He brings his hands to his feet and uses his baby flexibility to attempt to put his foot in his mouth. "Aaron.." I warn and he stops in the motion and stares up at me. "What did mommy say about trying to eat your feet? It's no good for you!" I tell him and he releases his foot.Grabbing a diaper, I undress him from his yellow giraffe onesie and put a new diaper and clothes on him.
Maria's POVA month later...This life is hell. This life is a hell no one should have to experience.I've gone a month without barely seeing my baby and holding him because of my actions.The day I was told to feed Aaron, I had refused to hold him out of fear I may hurt him again. This means I pump the milk from myself now and makeup bottles for him which a maid brings 5 times a day.My days always consist of the same things: Sleeping, eating when I can, pumping, gardening, and reading. I lead a very depressing life.Since I almost never talk to Luke or engage with him or Aaron at this poi
The next dayMaria's POVI am a terrible mother.I am a terrible person.My actions are unforgivable.That's what I've been telling myself for the last three days non-stop. And I don't plan on stopping for as long as I live.Some may think it was just an accident. But no, I severely injured 'his son' and the heir to the biggest Mafia empire to ever exist. That's a mistake that cannot be forgiven.I'm starting to believe Luke has told everyone what has happened, since everyone is being so cruel to me now.
We walk down a long hallway that's been newly constructed for teens and younger. It was added as soon as Aaron was born. But I never thought I'd have to use it for him."Right here," Jasmine finally says and leads me into a room right of the hallway. When I enter, an older doctor is standing there checking Aaron's heartbeat and probably breath sounds by the looks of it. "This is Dr. Wells. He is one of the best paediatricians around," Jasmine introduces.I walk up to the small hospital crib they've put him in and grip onto the railings, looking down at him. "How's he doing?" I ask anxiously.The doctor sighs and looks up at me. "He had a pretty hard fall and suffered a few injuries which will keep him here for awhile. Thankfully, there is no visible brain damage as far as I can see. It