HUDSON'S POV What was that thing people always said about listening to your instincts...That it was never wrong, right? You should always listen to your instincts! Well, It was the same case with me right now. I should've listened to that calm voice inside of my head. That voice that warned me of my daring ventures outside that exit door...to follow her, but at the end i didn't listen. I didn't heed to those warning bells inside of my head when I reached for the exit door or worse, when i followed the scent of that flowery fragrance. If only I listened, maybe I wouldn't be in this cock holding situation right now. "Huddie!" Charlotte called out loudly and instantly pulled me out of my thoughts. "Baby, where have you been?!" Quickly blinking away all distractive thoughts, and suddenly aware of my environment, I took brisk steps towards her. Forcing a smile as well to hide my inner turmoil as I took her side at the drink stand where I had initially left her earlier. "Are y
HUDSON'S POV "Argh, what are all these thoughts for crying out loud!" I groaned under my breath for at least the 100th time today since I saw Val on stage. Without so much as a thought I reached for the glass of champagne on the drink stand, maybe it would help clear my thoughts. Not like all the others I had gulped down had helped anyways, but there was no harm in trying for the last time. But just then as I reached for the glass, a slender hand with perfectly manicured white nails reached for it as well, pausing me in my tracks. Both our fingers were at the bottom of the flute glass, it was a simple mistake or unplanned action but i felt my throat go dry instantly. Without needing anyone to enlighten me, I knew just who had those fingers and when I looked up, following the smooth skin of those nails, I met the very green orbs i had been avoiding all along. Those green pools that seemed to draw me in and rope me down in it's grip the more I stared into them. Way to go Hudson,
VALERIE’S POVThere is a fine line between persistence and destruction. A line that could either forge new beginnings or bring havoc to a person, that is why it’s advised that in everything there should be moderation. A balance…don’t do too much, don’t do too little. Give room for self-reflection, but yet, some people just can’t seem to understand this principle. They never learn, they never stop…until everything comes crashing down.*BOOM*“Valerie you wench! How dare you!” Amelia shrilled as her hand went flying straight to my left cheek, the impact alone sent me flying backwards till I landed on the cold white floors of the Rodriguez mansion with a thud. “How dare you play foolish tricks such as this?! Do you want to kill her?! You want to cause her harm!” she screamed some more, and quickly reduced her form to meet me on the floor, her hands slapping and pulling at my hair almost immediately.Pains quickly replaced my shock of been slapped. “Stop! Let go of me!” I screamed, while
VALERIE’S POVOh, how I would have loved to see Charlotte’s reaction when she learns of what her dearest lover had been up to all evening, it would have been a blast honestly. To see her pompous smile fall as she stood there clinging to his arm like it was her lifeline.Quite tacky if you ask me, I mean they were a couple; that I already knew. Was there a need to be even more dramatic about it right in front of my face? Like seriously, “Pfft! What a joke!” I scoffed out loud at the memory and turned up the heat in the bathtub. It was just unfortunate that I had to wait to squash that smile of hers. This was just the beginning, no need to rush. Besides Charlotte deserved way more, a frown can’t cut it. After all she did to me back then, the one she openly confessed to right outside my house plus her threat to my kids? C’mon, she deserved way more than just her losing her usual triumphant smile.In fact, after her uninvited visit in my yard that day, I had realized that my babies would
VALERIE’S POV“Huh?? You want him to know where we- ah! oh my God, oh my God…” Nanny Beth exclaimed loudly, so loud that the sound waves probably affected her aged body and she rushed to sit on Mason’s bed opposite me while holding unto her back. I could only chuckle at her display but she didn’t seem to take it lightly though. “This is serious Valerie, just what are you thinking baby girl?! If he comes here and then…sees them, what are we going to do?! Isn’t that like the opposite of your plans!?” she added, her voice slightly lower this time but her tone all the same tensed.“Ah! Nanny…” I droned out before standing up from the bed, “You worry too much! Who said anything about him coming here? I mean he could but! He won’t.”“Pretty confident, huh?”“Absolutely confident!” I responded with a smile and turned to head out the room. She didn’t see Hudson at the event, I did. And one thing I was sure of was that talks about me having kids made him uncomfortable. Just like how he lost hi
HUDSON’S POV“Boss, the documents you asked for has arrived. It's in your study" James said the moment I stepped out of my car to head into the house. "From Paul? Is it everything?" I asked, handing him the car keys and walking to the steps on the front porch."Yes Boss, everything.""And Aby?" I added"Taking a swim with Madame Charlotte at the pool" he replied and I froze almost immediately on my feet. "The pool? Are you sure about that?" I asked in surprise"My eyes are still working fine Boss, I'm pretty sure that's them at the back. They look pretty happy too, Ma'am Aby especially." He replied with a sass but I just chose to ignore it. James will always be James; true he was becoming bold these days but that was not the point.The point is that Charlotte seemed to be doing a lot with Aby these days, it was nice to see but also quite worrisome. So worrisome that I had to tell James to keep an eye on them, I don't want something fishy happening right under my nose. And especially n
CHARLOTTE’S POV “Stop crying! Do you want someone to hear you?” “I didn’t want to touch the horse, it’s scary” she complained back “Don’t be so timid! Do you want your Grandpa to scold you? Or you want everyone to know you wear diapers?” but she only cried more, her voice louder. “Stop crying, someone’s going to hear you!” I quickly rushed to her, bending to her level to wipe a bit of her tears. I couldn’t believe a child I birth could be so timid; truth be told she looked pitiful. “that’s enough,” I said to her, my voice softer this time. I needed her in other to save my relationship with Hudson but while I was at that, I needed to teach her to grow a backbone. No daughter of mine will be a spineless senseless fool! She still had to compete with that bitch’s daughter as well in the near future, I had to make her ready. “I need you to not get scared of peeing on yourself you hear me? You’re wearing the diaper, even if you pee in there, no one will know. Only you will, and as well a
VALERIE’S POVI knew this Parents Representative meeting was going to be all drama but what I didn’t expect was this! These type of drama!After a very successful meeting with Hudson at the gym, I had gone home. Making sure to point out to him that I lived just few blocks away and the perplexed look on his face right after was all I hoped for! Just splendid!But anyways, later that day a reminder was sent by the school to welcome back their students and also gather the parents for a Parent Representative meeting. I had remembered the women from the event mentioned something about it but still, I made sure to get a comprehensive info from Nana (Mama Joyce), who was more than ready to indulge me in the details.Ever since her encounter with Charlotte at the event, she had been a number one supporter of my plans. Though not all of it but, it was more than I ever hoped for. In her words, it was an opportunity to crush Charlotte’s hopes, although that wasn’t quite what I was going for but!
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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