VALERIE'S POV "I am so late! Argh!" I grumbled as I quickly drove into the huge school yard. "I can't even believe they would allow those people host such a party right in the middle of the streets! On a busy afternoon at that!"I mean, people had places to be, how could they block the roads simply because of a live band. It was because of them I was arriving so late, it was 4 PM!And I honestly thought I would be here on time today, because the restaurant was a 20 minutes drive closer to the school than from my office. But instead I came almost 2 hours late!You can imagine the difference. The kids were probably dismissed for the day by now, I hope they haven't gone home with their driver though. I was already here, if I didn't get to join the parent-teacher function, I should at least get to take my kids home. They would love that. Maybe we could finally go for that shopping today, we have been prosponing since forever.I quickly parked in an allotted park lot and took my handbag
Charlotte's POV "This development is sure to encourage our children to find topics relating to their growth interesting, which will in turn bring out those in-built abilities they have in a more relaxed setting despite their young age. It will -"$50 billion!" My voice rang out, saturating the room and pressing the necks of those pompous women i met earlier. "Erm, ma'am." The teacher that was just talking called out to me, her tone skeptical.But it was to be expected, she was addressing everyone, explaining what development our children will enjoy as a result of the new music and arts building that will be set up.This function was obviously headed for fund raising but they are trying to sugarcoat the parents into believing it was for the children. Children that were barely 6 to 7 year old, what do they know about music, dancing or arts?!Fucking hypocrites!"Ma'am I haven't finished explaining... Yet..." The teacher said, sharing the similar surprise look that I knew for sure was o
Charlotte's POV "Well, well, well, if it isn't the heirloom snatcher!" I sneered loudly, causing her to pause in her tracks. She recognized my voice then, good!I thought I already had enough reason to celebrate today, unknown to me the heavens were hell bent on showering me so much love today. Meeting a defeated enemy was just the right amount of good news to add to my day. The perfect icing on the cake!'oh, Valerie, I haven't forgotten the stunt you pulled at that event. Not one bit of it!' I sang to myself, while scanning around for any department store with drinks. Maybe I would get my revenge today too.Disappointed I didn't see any, I turned my neck back in her direction, smirking as i saw her still rooted to the spot I left her in, less than 5 steps away from me. I waited for her to turn back seeing as she clearly heard me but then the opposite happened. Without so much as a glance at me, she started walking away!Totally ignoring me!"The nerves of this bitch!" I fumed and
Charlotte's POV She was clearly insulting me. She just indirectly told me to leave heels to people like her! People like that actually wore it everyday to do something useful!She worked at a huge furnishings and decorating firm, so her choice of dressing always comprised of heels. Expensive looking heels at that!Wait, What am I even saying?She was the CEO of that firm! A fucking CEO!I already checked her out on the Internet after that night at the event. After the stunt she pulled that day, drowning me in wine and embarrassing me, the parking lot drama and above all, taking the heirloom that rightfully belonged to me! Not to mention all the other stuff she nodded higher than me just to embarrass me. I would be a fool not to try and find out stuffs about her.She really was born into money. This little bitch that literally crawled on the floors of the Rodriguez mansion, begging to be part of the family, begging for my Hudson to be with her and throw me out, was actually from one o
VALERIE'S POV You know how people say their day just went from 100 to 0 in a minute? After encountering a particular situation? That was exactly how I felt right now, staring at the evil glint swimming in the eyes of this vile creature called Charlotte. A blonde deceiving fake ass! A snake, and two faced witch that paraded herself as a saint in front of the Rodriguez family. Specifically in front of Hudson, and his immediate family members (mom,dad, junior sister), oh & let's not forget, Aunt Claire too. She truly was something else, and honestly, I've always known. I've always known! That's why I was unable to get along with her back then, not even for a day. I mean, aside from the fact she regularly overturned even the most unlikely situations to be in her favor, what woman for heavens sake would want to befriends their husband's mistress! Right in her own house! Friendship with Charlotte was simply absurd and I could never reduce myself to that. But I was patient r
VALERIE'S POV "Miles, stop running your toy car on the stairs railings!" Nanny Beth called out for at least the third time just this evening. A chuckle left my lips at the distress in her voice, I could hear her footsteps pounding on the stairs as she hurried up seemingly at a giggling Miles who ran off, his light footsteps filling the air as he dashed past my room door for safety.My door stood ajar so I could see everything from the spot where I was relaxing on my bed. "Where is he? That little...tiny... tsk, I knew those toys were trouble the minute I saw them!" Nanny Beth grumbled under her breath as she walked past my door as well, directly headed for the double door of the kids a few steps away.I made sure to keep quiet while she passed otherwise her fury would be turned in my direction. I was the one that approved and paid for those toys after all. And I'm telling you now, they were a lot. Like, a LOT.After the... Well you know,... 'My dramatic display' at the mall in front
Charlotte's POV "I am so upset!" I yelled out and threw my handbag roughly against the tiled floors of the living room the minute I walked in, causing the maids to flinch back. They had already assembled to cater to me the minute they heard the car pull in the driveway, but I didn't even pay them any mind. I mean, how could I? When I fuming and feeling hot all over because of that damned bastard! I couldn't believe he spoke to me that way. That was a lowlife with no self restraint, going about mentally abusing people. Can you believe that? He said all sorts of vile things to my face and even had the guts to call security to drag me out! Like I was some irrelevant used sheet of toilet paper that needed to be disposed! Just who does he think he was, huh?! Hudson, my husband to be owns a 50% ownership on that shopping mall! How dare they just kick me out! How dare they insult me like that?! The more I thought about it the more angry I became, even worse compared to how I
VALERIE'S POV "Good morning ma'am!" A cherry voice called out as I stepped out of the elevator and into the wide corridor that held my office. A series of other voices offering excited greetings filled the air as the first person and I just waved them all, giving a general response to their greetings as i neared the door of my office.It's been at least 3 to 4 days after that incident at the shopping mall. An incident that marked the beginning of a new discovery about myself and I was ready to work on it so it could stop once and for all.Heavens forbid I had another episode while Charlotte was there again, ugh! No way I will give her that satisfaction to tremble on me like she did before.And so therefore, I had been ignoring anything and everything relating or connecting to her, which heavily included Hudson's messages.The man was just as persistent as ever. Not giving up once! Despite me not replying to any of his text he kept sending them. Every morning, afternoon and evening, h
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HUDSON'S POVâAngelina Rodriguiez.â Val whispered, âAngelina Rodriguiez, our Angel.ââYeah,â 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, itâs like sheâs 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 POVâOur new guest has arrived!â The nurse gushed, pushing its wheels just beside Val. Where I had been occupying before now.âAwww, how precious!â 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 everyoneâs gaze, our baby stirred in her bundle. Her soft cooingâs 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, âIs that⌠is that our baby sister, mommy?â Mileyâs soft voice reached my ears, âIs that my baby sister?ââSheâs so small,â Aby joined, her big eyes twinkling as the baby was lifted out of the crib and gently placed in Valâs arms.âAnd so shining,ââAnd pink!â Miley and Miles whispered at once, both of them lost in awe of the small being now brought directly in front of their eyes.âA tiny
HUDSONâS POVâThe kids are safe! And so is Nanny Bethâ I assured Val, trying to explain.âWe had taken two cars, remember? We took two cars, mine and your Papaâs, because you couldnât sit at the front due to pregnancy and we couldnât all fit at the back seat with the kids. Me, you, your Papa, James and Nanny Beth all at the same time.ââOh,â was all that left her lips, the memory coming back to her as she slowly relaxed back down on the bed. I didnât want her moving or doing anything after everything she just went through from both the labor and with pushing out the baby.âWe didnât leave them, we just arrived here earlier than they did.â I continued, easing her down. âThey will be here soon donât worry. I just texted James the address.âShe just nodded in response, her eyes looking a bit drowsy as she laid on the bed. âIs it okay if she sleeps? She looks really tired,â I asked a nurse, the only one still present.Apparently, she stayed back to keep watch and ensure Valâs vitals were
VALERIEâS POVSIX MONTHS LATERâWah... whatâs happening?ââWhy isnât the car moving anymore? Hudson!!â 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. âVal!â He cried out, slightly panicky at first to see me sprawled out on the back seat as I was unable to sit still anymore. âVal⌠love, weâre here. Weâre here at the hospital; you will be fine. You will be totally fine!ââOh GodâŚâ I moaned painfully as another wave of contraction hit me, not even letting me register the help Hudsonâs 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. âOh God, HudsâŚHudson
HUDSONâS POVâIâm pregnant, Hudson!â 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?âOh my God,â I found myself muttering, a smile slowly making its way to my lips as she winked at me from her spot on the couch. âOh my⌠OH MY GOD!âAt my outburst she chuckled, covering her lips to hide her smiles.I didnât 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 wouldnât have it any other way.Something else was far more important. Way more important! We were having a baby! An actual baby
HUDSONâS POVâMommy!!â 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.âMommy, youâre home!ââMommy is homeâŚâ Miley cried shamelessly; her lips pushed to a big pout as she held on tightly to Valâs neck. âMy mommyâŚâVal 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. âAww, my babies⌠my beautiful babies, awwâŚâEven 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 wouldâve stumbled a few steps backwards at this point, and that wouldnât have ended well.âIâm sorry. Mommy is so sorry for leaving, okay? Iâm so sorry⌠I missed yo
HUDSONâS POVâPLEASE!ââIâm sorry, Iâm sorry Hudson! I AM SORRY!!!â 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 werenât pilling off at this point, it was already her fifth dip today. And I still wasnât satisfied.Normally, coming here and hearing her scream brought me some level of satisfaction. Soothing my mind even. But somehow today, that didnât 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.âIt hurtsâŚâ she sobbed, hanging breathlessly on the iron bars as visible shock waves ran through her muscles. âPlease⌠please Iâm begging you, Iâm begging you Huds
VALERIE'S POVâJust one? One heartbeat this time?â 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.âHere, this is a print out of her. You can stare at her all day, sir!ââI canât believe this, I canât believe that bastard got you pregnant again without wasting time! Just what is he planning? To steal you away?!âOh my goodness.His words made me to actually chuckle now as I watched him. My heart lifting, âAlright, that will be all!â The doctor announced, wiping off the jell on my belly as the smiling nurses wrapped up to go.Several doâs and donâts 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