HUDSON'S POVThe cop simply straightened up at my words. “I think you need to see this, sir” he said, pulling out his phone. “This is the CCTV footage from the building opposite yours, and as you can see these men were the culprits. They came in with vans, weapons…destroyed the place and left right after! Could be an enemy or a certain person that is currently not in good terms with you. But rest assured, we are taking care of it! We will find them and keep you posted on our findings, for now I will say be careful and not leave your kids at home!” he finished, taking back his phone.I didn’t even know what to feel given this new piece of information. I didn’t even know what to think!Just a few moments ago I had thought it was Charlotte pulling a stunt and wanting to find where we lived, but this? I didn’t expect this at all and the mere realization that the entire mess in our yard was caused by a strange group of men and not Charlotte left me feeling totally disorganized.“Can I have
VALERIE’S POV“You fool! What the hell is going on?!”“How the hell did your matter get to the news?!” Drake yelled out; his voice so loud that I winced a bit from it. That was to be expected though, considering I was listening in on his phone call with Charlotte through my secret room.“Dad, i-“Shut the fuck up! Just shut the fuck up! You’re so useless, you can’t even keep that arrogant bastard in check and yet you wanted to marry him?! You’re so useless!” he yelled, cutting her off.“I already called a person I know on the news channel, he promised to take the news down!” Charlotte defended; her voice stressed. But that was still not enough for Drake.“Take down? What’s the point of that?!” he yelled again, “Everyone has seen it already! Everyone is talking about it, even the maids here won’t stop chatting about it! My God… how did end up tied to this mess?! Just what is that Hudson up to?!”Charlotte groaned for a bit, her hands roaming her hair roughly like a mad woman. “Dad, plea
CHARLOTTE’S POV “Madame” “Madame…” Maria pleaded; her voice shaky as she held on to my phone while I vigorously switched between channels. My eyes glaring as I watched how far the news had spread on several stations. I’ve been at it for almost 5 minutes now, and so far, it seemed like every single channel just wanted to announce to the world that Hudson and Valerie had something going on! “Fucking morons!” I cussed under my breath as I passed through yet another channel! I couldn’t even believe it. How did everything become like this? How did everything turn like this?! Just a few days ago I had that bitch Valerie hunted down and I even got to know the house Hudson moved in with her. They had actually moved in together. Staying together, all happy…like a perfect family with their kids. The nerves! Here I was planning to show up at that stupid house of theirs, hoping to disagree with Hudson and have him leave with me plus, Aby. We would’ve been complete again… but rather, I woke
Valerie’s POVLater that day, after my call with Hudson ended, a series of events took place. Number one been from Hudson himself.The man was that surprising!One minute he was talking to me about ignoring everyone and then the next, he was holding a press conference and confirming our relationship himself!Like, could you believe that?!Don’t get me wrong, this way the end product I had wanted when I decided to push forward with the rumor stuff. But I never expected Hudson would take it up so fast! The plan was to act pitiful and bullied, forcing him with more rumors and cries from me so he would step forward to end it all. Publicly at that! That way Charlotte would cry more tears of blood while in that house.But look how the heavens decided to help me! They probably knew I wasn’t born with the inbuilt acting skills as my aunt or as Charlotte, and so crying or lamenting daily to Hudson would have been a struggle. They then decided to cut my journey short and make Hudson step up.Wh
VALERIE'S POV“Liam is so annoying!” I grumbled, shutting my door as I took my bags inside. My grumblings filling the air as I walked to the front door. But could you blame me? All through the ride back home, his words just kept replaying in my head. His laughter and mostly especially how much they got to me.He was right. I acted so flustered!But why though? I wasn’t in love with Hudson, that much I knew! I mean, I felt nothing along the lines of what I felt for him before when we were married. Meaning his words weren’t true, so why do I keep thinking about it?Yes, maybe I am showing a bit more kindness to Hudson now, compared to how angry I was to him but that didn’t mean anything. I was only doing so for the sake of the kids. We lived under the same roof and slept on the same sheets for heaven’s sake! I couldn’t possibly let harm come to him… right?I couldn’t … okay hold on, why am even thinking about this again?“Arghh, it’s all you’ve been doing since you left the darn restaur
CHARLOTTE’S POV“Char!”“Oh my goodness, Charlotte!”and just like that, her hurried footsteps towards me filled the air while I mentally prepared myself to get what I wanted from her. And as she got closer, her steps faltered, her grey eyes slowly taking me in as they shone with unshed tears. “Oh no... you’re so pale! Look at your skin, the eyebags…” she moaned out,I let my eyes wet with tears as she gently took my hands, her touch soft and comforting like she could understand it all. She could clearly see me… and even if it wasn’t part of the plan, I hugged her instantly. Slowly letting it all out, the pains…the hurt and absolute loneliness that these past few weeks have kept me in!All the betrayals and abandonment that have been dished out to me by the people I considered my own, my father, Raymond… and even Hudson! Most especially Hudson! He was the source of all this pain I was feeling right now! It was all him! “Mom…” I cried out, my words getting choked up in a cry as she held
HUDSON’S POV“I don’t want you to feel pressured or anything like that, this is just something I have been wanting to say for a while now” I explained, choosing my words carefully so as not to tick her off. Cause heavens know that was the last thing I wanted I right now.No, it was what I dreaded the most and have been dreading the entire day!Ever since I got to know about the news earlier today, my mind had not been at rest. First of all, I couldn’t understand who would try to sabotage us like that and what their intentions were. My first choice on the list of suspects was Charlotte of course given her history of crazy things but even the thought of it sounded ridiculous!She couldn’t have done that. Last, I remember was her trying to hold Abrille hostage so I wouldn’t leave the house, so why would she turn around to publish such rumors? Or didn’t she want Abrille anymore? Isn’t that why she was holding out on sighing the separation papers?Regardless, in this whole situation, My Va
HUDSON’S POV“Valerie,” I groaned out, breathless as my fingers dung deeper into the soft flesh that was her waist. Urging her on, as her tight walls continued to squash my shaft, taking it all the way into her delicious center and pulling it right back out, grinding the fuck out of me!“Ohh, Fuck!” she gasped, her lips trembling as her rhythm switched to circular motions, her every stroke slow and powerful. Exposing to me every inch of her, from her smooth thighs to the dripping masterpiece in between them that I just couldn’t seem to get enough of.Everything felt so good. Too good in fact, I could hardly keep my eyes open!“Oooooh, you feel so good” she moaned out, her thighs closing in on my shaft again, but this time, I found myself groaning out in pleasure as her walls clenched hard on my shaft that was deeply rooted inside of her, her fingers fisting her honey brown waves as her pace increased drastically. Intensifying the sounds of our sex slapping together.I couldn’t even dec
VALERIE’S POV“That’s it? If that’s the issue then you don’t have to worry at all!” His voice sounded seriously as he turned me to face him.“I got you! You and our kids! You don’t need to worry about their birthday this time, you’ve been doing it alone for 4 years. Let me handle it this time, let us handle it together this time. Me and you, us…”Us…The small smile that appeared on my lips at those words couldn’t be helped at all. It was almost on instinct, automatic even. “Now, here’s what I think about the Christmas celebration… I wrote it all down, look!”“On this part we would have the Christmas celebration and, on this part, will be the birthday itself”“Only family are invited, right?” I added, joining in on his plans as we checked out everything.“Yup! Only family is invited.” He concurred seriously, “We’ve been through a lot of surprises this year, but the kids still need to see the family all together and complete. Mine and yours, and I will handle it all, don’t worry. Now o
CHAPTER 266VALERIE’S POVLeaving Papa’s house didn’t exactly feel like all the usual times. All the usual times where I had come to just talk with him, or go strolling or even delivered good news! Or even dropping off the kids with him. All of that ended on good notes, happy notes… except today.The moment I left, sitting at the backseat as the driver drove out of the yard and back to the familiar estate that housed my place, I finally felt what was like to leave home. To leave that bubble created by a parent or guardian. Which was funny cause this was not the first time I left him.I had long been leaving home, especially that year when I married Hudson. So just imagine how long that is, plus all the time I had spent out of the country with three kids! for five years of my life.So you see, having this sudden feeling that I had finally moved out felt be confused. But at the same time tensed. Especially anytime my words to papa concerning my situation with Hudson replayed in my head.
VALERIE'S POV“You really have not thought of ending things, have you?” Papa’s voice filtered into my ears; his concern crystal clear. Even before I looked up to his face, his worried eyes earnestly hoping I wouldn’t utter the wrong words. The words even I, myself couldn’t believe I was about saying. But still, “I want to stay with him” I said finally, my voice soft as I took in Papa’s downcast look.“Pumpkin, no. No!” He disagreed weakly, his shoulders sagging as he retreated in his seat. His worried reaction broke my heart, I could tell just how concerned he was for me. “Papa,”“No. Don’t do it,” he insisted softly, blinking back a bit of tears that now swarm in his eyes. Breaking my heart further as I watched him. “You’re going to get hurt. You’re going to get hurt, Valerie. He is going to leave you again; he won’t take it from you. He won’t!”“Papa… I know, I know I sound crazy right now but… I still want to try.” I pleaded softly, “I-I don’t to end things. I don’t want to.” His ey
VALERIE’S POV“Hmm, so that’s what happened!”“Things really got out of hand like that and yet, you didn’t mention a thing to me!” He scolded, frowning as he faced me. “I didn’t even know anything and I just let you be. What if something had gone wrong? Or that wicked woman had gotten something on you and turned the tables even before you realized?”A deep sigh left my lips at his words, my shoulders sagging. “What if she had managed to turn everything on you and that man of yours believes her again like before?! You were too reckless, Pumpkin! Too reckless!”“That wouldn’t have happened, Papa! C’mon, I’m not that stupid!” I complained, sighing as i tried to remain calm as possible rather than get flustered by all his accusatory questions. But the truth was that, the disapproving look painted on his features right now was not helping. “Pa, I had everything under control and-“It was all part of your plan?” He offered, his tone mocking as he cut me off. “It was all part of the plan an
HUDSON'S POV“I can’t believe this!” Aby praised, smiling brightly too.“Better start to! Cause it’s all ours now! It’s our new home!” Mason squealed, jumping around with Miley as they screamed in delight.Wow, Mason was squealing with Miley! Now, that was new.Hahaha! He always complains of how noisy Miley was and yet today, here he was doing the exact same thing he normally complains about! And with her of all people! Hahaha!“You like it?” I called out, smiling and they eagerly nodded.“Yes! I can’t wait to tell Papa all about this!” Mason responded eagerly, mirroring his sibling’s reaction.“Really?! Then I can’t wait until you see your rooms!” I said, and immediately dramatic gasps filled the air. Excited squeals following after as I chuckled before leading the way. Taking the elevator instead of the stairs.“The 3rd floor?” Miles asked, watching as I pulled back from the button.“Yes my boy! Your rooms are on the third floor, Nanny Beth and the maids are on the second, while mom
HUDSON’S POV“Woah”“Look at all these buildings…” Miles mumbled softly; his green eyes wide with wonder as he stretched to look around despite been locked in place by the seatbelt in the backseat. “They are so tall! So tall… are they connected to the sky?”At his words, the others joined in stretching just a bit. Shuffling in their positions as they looked around, “Daddy, look! That one looks like a star!”A chuckle left my lips at the comment, a proud unwavering smile lingering on my features as I took in the sheer serenity and excellence of the environment, while my gaze flickered ever so often to the rear-view mirror so I could get a clear picture of the wonder in their eyes. Every one of them had their eyes wide as they stared out the car windows, curiosity swimming in their depths.Now I know how big of a mistake I have been making all this time that I haven’t taken them to my office or even to any one of our sites. I should’ve done so at least once! That way I would have seen j
HUDSON’S POV“Wow!”“Wowww!“WOWWWWW!” the kids gushed dramatically, their voices echoing all over the place as big smiles graced their faces. Causing everyone present to chuckle in delight and Aby to smile shyly as she concluded her final walk therapy for the day. Her every step slower than her usual steps but it was still a progress compared to not moving at all!And the kids were most supportive, simply ecstatic just watching her!“Amazing! You can walk now, Aby! You can walk now!” Miley gushed cheerfully, her happiness clear and very much contagious. Just as she had been ever since hearing Aby speak last night. A very eventul night might I add, we barely had any sleep at all! As the kids wouldn’t stop asking series of questions over and over and over again.They were surprised, that much was obvious. But above all, it was the sheer happiness they displayed that really got me. Their innocence and just pureness of heart… it was truly amazing. Just as I had thought, and even better!
HUDSON’S POV “I will- I will take care of you. I will take care of you Aby, you can stay with me! You can live with me, even if your mommy doesn’t want you!” her voice sounded softly. But yet, with just the right amount of sincerity, that had my head swiping up at her with wide eyes. Because I knew. I knew the very implications of her words.I understood them all!Even she did, but yet… here she was. Her eyes teary as she knelt to Abrille’s height, a child that wasn’t even hers or had anything to do with her in any way! She was here, holding her hands, holding the world for her as she uttered words that no woman I knew would ever say.Not after understanding everything that she had experienced ever since our paths crossed.“I want you, okay? I want you, Abrille Rodriguiez.” She continued softly, “Even your daddy wants you too! Miley wants you, so do Miles and Mason! And grandpa! We all want you, Aby. We love you, and we want you. We are right here and you can also come to my room too
HUDSON’S POV“Val? “Valerie!” I called out, my heart throbbing in my chest as my mind went on an overdrive. It was the same thing. The exact same thing that happened that day! That day when the accident occurred and I was too late to stop it!It was happening again; Val’s call, talked about Aby and then-“Oh God!” I breathed, my legs moving on their own accord and before I knew it, I was storming out of my office and down the hallway! Heading for the elevator!If only this thing could move faster!“Argh! Move dammit!” I cussed harshly, pressing on the down button more than necessary. Just so I could get down faster. To which I eventually did, just after wasting nearly 2 minutes of precious time!The drive, like that day was swift. Like really swift and probably dangerous as well for anyone that was on the road but, I had to do it. It was the only way to get home faster and I so wanted to do just that. I didn’t want a repeat of the last incident when I was several hour