CHARLOTTE’S POV “You Idiot!” “You fucking dumbass idiot! You’re a piece of useless shit, an absolute moron!!” he yelled, his fingers entangling with the roots of my hair as he pulled the shit out of it, leaving me grunting and crying out in pains. But all that fell on deaf ears as he threw me to the tiled floors of the living room, all the stuffs from my bag scattering to the floors in a total mess. I could feel the exposed flesh of my legs and arms burning from the rough contact to the spotless floors, but he wasn’t stopping just yet. “All you do is eat and put on makeup on that stupid face of yours!” he cussed loudly, the entire house echoing with his voice but regardless no one came to my rescue. Who would dare though? When my father gets angry like this, someone gets hurt! No one would want to be at the receiving end of that. “You don’t even know anything about that man of yours! First, you couldn’t get him to put the ring on your finger to make things official and now, you ca
CHARLOTTE'S POV “Didn’t you two hear me? Get her down there!” I heard his voice yelled and I was quickly jerked back to reality. No. No! I was not going to end up like that. I was different from her; I won’t end up like her. Never! And so, I did the only thing I could think of-beg. “Daddy!” “Dad…please, daddy. Don’t send me down there.” I pleaded, getting on my knees and rubbing my palms together to plead with him. My every effort desperate as tears streamed down my cheeks. “I’m sorry for being so foolish and not listening to you. I’m so sorry! But I will listen now, I will do as you say. I won’t cause problems anymore, I won’t get myself under the spotlight anymore, daddy! Please…” He scoffed loudly at my behavior and moved to leave but I quickly held on his legs, cuddling it desperately to my chest as I screamed whatever came to mind. Anything to stop him from sending me there. “I will make sure to get back control over Hudson. I will make sure to totally get control over that
VALERIE’S POV“Stay away from my man!”I blinked, once and then twice as I realized those words indeed resounded from my phone. “Err, excuse me?” I replied, completely and absolutely bemused by the words I was hearing. And even worse, the voice that spoke it!“You heard me.” She said, “Stay away from my man and our family!”A bubble of laughter almost left my lips as I sat up on my bed but I held it back down, “Who is this, again? I didn’t catch your name” I asked, smiling smugly as I readied myself for an outburst.“You very well know who this is, Valerie! Or do you mean to tell me you slut around other people’s husbands too?!” she shot angrily; her voice low but thick with malice.“Of course not! I don’t find other people’s…’husbands’ as appealing as yours.” I retorted, stressing on the word ‘husband’ to poke her where it hurts. “Yours is far more appealing, sexier… I mean, he is good looking and do not get me started how good he is in bed! As a matter of fact, I have decided to set
HUDSON’S POVIt's been three days! Three days since I last heard from or seen Valerie with my eyes, despite living so close to her.We lived barely three blocks away from each other and yet, I couldn't even get a glimpse of her. Can you believe that?The heavens know just how many texts I have sent that all went unread. How many calls I had passed across that went straight to voicemail! She didn't even open them to show that she at least saw the messages nor did she try to reach out to me. What sort of behavior was this?!Why was she so hell bent on pushing me to the wall?!Here I was trying my absolute best so we could work out, racking my brains for solutions, making arrangements that could work for us and also keep everyone safe! Couldn't she make a bit of an effort as well? I know I've done several wrongs on her but I'm trying to do right by her now, couldn't she see that?Why was she doing this to me?! Giving me all these off and on treatments when she knew just how much she affec
CHARLOTTE’S POV"Congratulations Madame!"The voices of the staff at the mansion rang out, smiles on their faces as they complimented me on Amelia's orders. "Aww, thank you so much!" I gushed, smiling brightly as soft giggles left my lips from excitement."You deserve it dear! Don't be shy," I heard Amelia praise from behind before she showed up beside me. Her expression, proud as ever as she smirked at the TV screen in the living room.The news reporter she had contacted was currently being displayed on the screen, as he has been for the past 40 minutes now. The news he stylishly announced creating a rave so bad that my phone has been blowing up with several calls and messages from nosey ass people that wanted to get inside info."Soon to be Mrs. Rodriguez set to be the new Managing Director of Havens Splash City Mall! Which is rumored to be a pre-wedding gift from Hudson Rodriguez himself! Get yourself a capable man ladies!"I chuckled in delight as I heard the news, my heart litera
VALERIE’S POV“Have you had dinner, yet?“It’s past 10pm, go to bed and leave your study alone, Valerie!” I scoffed loudly at that last message. Is he scolding me now? What, no more sweet messages? No more, ‘my love’ or did my goddess take a picture today for me?Absolutely nothing!He just went all out and didn’t contact me the whole day until this very moment! What do I make of this, huh? He was protesting? A show of displeasure after my words yesterday about him waiting till I had made my decision? “Pfft! Fucking dickhead” I cussed under my breath as I partially slammed my phone on a stack of files close by. Not sending any response to those messages either. Not like I used to respond though but… whatever.Just then my phone buzzed again and I quickly grabbed it to see what other scolding text he had sent. But only after I found myself happily unlocking my phone that I realized just exactly what I was doing.“Woah, okay Valerie, okay.” I softly scolded myself, putting down the phon
CHARLOTTE’S POV“Looks like your dad and I, are going to have a longgg chat” she whispered, a chilling smirk playing on her lips as she slowly leaned away from my face. She was fond of doing this. Always looking down on me with contempt, like she was better than I was! But in as much as I wanted to blast at her for doing so, I had more pressing issues to worry about.What did she mean I should go complain to my father? What did she mean by saying they were going to have a long chat?!Could she…could she have found out something? About my father?No. No, that’s not possible!We took precautions and everything had been smooth so far. How could she know about him? Or linked our relationship together?It was impossible! Absolutely impossible!She was probably just bluffing and wanting to get a rise out of me. “Manipulative crazy bitch!” I cussed underneath my breath and turned to get her before she fully left the environment.“Hey!” I called out, my irritation reaching the roof as I watche
HUDSON’S POV“Hudson!”“Huddie, it was her!” a groan of frustration almost left my lips as I heard her yell from outside my office door. There really is no stopping her, is there?She wouldn’t stop screaming about like a crazy person! This was the third time she was going at it just today and honestly; I was so sick of it! But before I could move to lock my door, it flung open and in she came. Fully fledged with her brown eyes holding promises of another round of screaming. I pressed my eyes shut as I groaned inwardly, totally disliking the way my evening was going.First, I hadn’t heard from Val these past days ever since she left me standing at her company’s parking lot. That alone was enough to trouble my mind, and attending that stupid handover party with Charlotte didn’t help matters. Mom refused to listen to a word I said, all she cared about was how I was letting myself get seduced by Val.So, granting Charlotte a space in the business was her own way of reminding me what was i
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HUDSON'S POV“Angelina Rodriguiez.” Val whispered, “Angelina Rodriguiez, our Angel.”“Yeah,” I agreed softly, my eyes falling back on Val as I watched her smile fondly at the sleeping child just beside us in a crib. My heart warming as I took in the view- my queen staring at my angel.My queen… she had to be the most beautiful woman in the world, right? Cause how could she not be? I mean, look at her right now, it’s like she’s glowing. With this warm light all over her despite the tiredness at the edge of her eyes.She still looked so beautiful, so warm and strong.The strongest woman I have ever seen.Independent, smart, beautiful, elegant in every sense! An amazing mother too, birthing and raising 3 kids all alone for 5 years. Running an entire company by the side, while still looking so fit!A damn sexy ass boss, God!I could feel my heart swelling with pride the more I stared at her unsuspecting self. Taking in the artwork the heavens decided to bless me with… I was so damn lucky.
HUDSON'S POV“Our new guest has arrived!” The nurse gushed, pushing its wheels just beside Val. Where I had been occupying before now.“Awww, how precious!” Nanny Beth cooed softly, moving to towards it. Everyone doing so too, all except me. I just stood by the side, smiling as everyone got a view of our fairy.As if feeling everyone’s gaze, our baby stirred in her bundle. Her soft cooing’s filling the air, and getting several rounds of awwn from both Val and Nanny Beth. The rest just smiled, especially the men. James and Henry, whose eyes were already brimming with unshed tears.And as for the kids, “Is that… is that our baby sister, mommy?” Miley’s soft voice reached my ears, “Is that my baby sister?”“She’s so small,” Aby joined, her big eyes twinkling as the baby was lifted out of the crib and gently placed in Val’s arms.“And so shining,”“And pink!” Miley and Miles whispered at once, both of them lost in awe of the small being now brought directly in front of their eyes.“A tiny
HUDSON’S POV“The kids are safe! And so is Nanny Beth” I assured Val, trying to explain.“We had taken two cars, remember? We took two cars, mine and your Papa’s, because you couldn’t sit at the front due to pregnancy and we couldn’t all fit at the back seat with the kids. Me, you, your Papa, James and Nanny Beth all at the same time.”“Oh,” was all that left her lips, the memory coming back to her as she slowly relaxed back down on the bed. I didn’t want her moving or doing anything after everything she just went through from both the labor and with pushing out the baby.“We didn’t leave them, we just arrived here earlier than they did.” I continued, easing her down. “They will be here soon don’t worry. I just texted James the address.”She just nodded in response, her eyes looking a bit drowsy as she laid on the bed. “Is it okay if she sleeps? She looks really tired,” I asked a nurse, the only one still present.Apparently, she stayed back to keep watch and ensure Val’s vitals were
VALERIE’S POVSIX MONTHS LATER“Wah... what’s happening?”“Why isn’t the car moving anymore? Hudson!!” I screamed out his name, my breath both labored and unstable as I literally tried to hold onto anything for support. Anything at all, as long it could elevate the searing pain that seemed to tear through me at every 30 seconds.Just then, the car door flung open, presenting a very alarmed looking Hudson. “Val!” He cried out, slightly panicky at first to see me sprawled out on the back seat as I was unable to sit still anymore. “Val… love, we’re here. We’re here at the hospital; you will be fine. You will be totally fine!”“Oh God…” I moaned painfully as another wave of contraction hit me, not even letting me register the help Hudson’s hands wanted to give to me right now. Forcing me to slap him away as I cried out in pains. All I felt was pain, everything hurt!Every damned thing, and the more I stayed breathless on these back seats the crazier I became with pain. “Oh God, Huds…Hudson
HUDSON’S POV“I’m pregnant, Hudson!” her words echoed in my ears, my mind not believing it as I stood there watching her calmly reach the living room without me.Pregnant.Did she- did she just say she was pregnant?Like pregnant, we are having a baby pregnant?“Oh my God,” I found myself muttering, a smile slowly making its way to my lips as she winked at me from her spot on the couch. “Oh my… OH MY GOD!”At my outburst she chuckled, covering her lips to hide her smiles.I didn’t even realize when I started hurrying towards her, my steps literally the fastest i had been. Like ever!And when I reached her on the couch, I just tackled her to a hug. Uncontrollable laughter leaving my lips as I turned her over that she was on my chest. Her elated chuckles filling the air, matching mine, honey brown waves cascading all over us. Longer than I even remembered but I wouldn’t have it any other way.Something else was far more important. Way more important! We were having a baby! An actual baby
HUDSON’S POV“Mommy!!” they jumped on her all at once, her smiling face capturing my entire attention as I watched her leaned down to their level. Taking each kid in her arms and hugging tight as I they each threw themselves on her.“Mommy, you’re home!”“Mommy is home…” Miley cried shamelessly; her lips pushed to a big pout as she held on tightly to Val’s neck. “My mommy…”Val smiled bashfully, tears in her eyes as she took in the crying face of each child. Aby included. Everyone was crying right now, hugging her tightly even if they could barely fit. And she held them, a tear rolling down her cheek as she cooed softly. “Aww, my babies… my beautiful babies, aww…”Even her voice was like music to my ears, hitting me as I stood there. Barely able to stand erect without the support of the door. Good thing it was there, else I would’ve stumbled a few steps backwards at this point, and that wouldn’t have ended well.“I’m sorry. Mommy is so sorry for leaving, okay? I’m so sorry… I missed yo
HUDSON’S POV“PLEASE!”“I’m sorry, I’m sorry Hudson! I AM SORRY!!!” her screams echoed everywhere, loud enough to wake even the dead at this point. But somehow, none of it could bring any sort of calmness to my internal turmoil.If anything, it only irritated me all the more! My nose scrunching in distaste as I glared at her overly reddish skin. It was a wonder how they weren’t pilling off at this point, it was already her fifth dip today. And I still wasn’t satisfied.Normally, coming here and hearing her scream brought me some level of satisfaction. Soothing my mind even. But somehow today, that didn’t seem to be the case. The exact opposite was happening instead. Anger, irritation, disgust, boiling hot displeasure and a really tight scowl to top it off were all I felt watching this absurd scene of her crying and pleading.“It hurts…” she sobbed, hanging breathlessly on the iron bars as visible shock waves ran through her muscles. “Please… please I’m begging you, I’m begging you Huds
VALERIE'S POV“Just one? One heartbeat this time?” Papa inquired with a big smile, moving even closer to the screen as his teary eyes stared intently at them. The doctor just let him, chuckling even at his silliness.“Here, this is a print out of her. You can stare at her all day, sir!”“I can’t believe this, I can’t believe that bastard got you pregnant again without wasting time! Just what is he planning? To steal you away?!”Oh my goodness.His words made me to actually chuckle now as I watched him. My heart lifting, “Alright, that will be all!” The doctor announced, wiping off the jell on my belly as the smiling nurses wrapped up to go.Several do’s and don’ts were issued out for me, Nanny Beth actively taking notes too. While I just laid on the bed, relaxed with my hands wrapped around my belly. Papa just beside me, making calls to Toberto. Some excessive pregnancy routine coming up for sure, with these two warriors of mine.Looking at it now, I could actually feel a little bump f