"So tell me when are you planning on going back to the states?" Lovia asked out of the blues and Stella just stared at her short of words. " I...I...I don't know when I'll be ready to face him and I'm not ready to see him." She said still thinking about it. "I know he has hurt you and he's a jerk for that but you need to go back and let him know how strong you are without him. You being here is like you're running away from your home and leaving it for that home breaker." She said squeezing her face in a disgusting way after saying the last part. Stella tried not to laugh since she was serious but looking at her face again she couldn't hold it in and let it out earning a harsh glare from Lovia. "What's funny I'm being serious here and you're laughing." She said still glaring at her. "I'm sorry okay but I couldn't hold it in seeing how your face was looking. Anyways she's nothing of such afterall David is planning on getting married to her and he never spoke of divorce to me so relax."
TWO MONTHS LATERStella decided to return back to America after she felt that she will be able to face David. She called her secretary to prepare for her arrival. She returned to the States in the morning to see her secretary and her chauffeur waiting for her. Immediately they saw they went for her luggages. "Is good to be back home." She said after she sat in the car and turned to her secretary. "Welcome back Ma'am. I hope you enjoyed yourself overseas and the company is going on well, everything is intact there has been no problem since you left." She said knowing the reason why Stella turned to her. "Thank you Jane. Thank you once again for taking care of the company in my absence. Remind me to treat you to dinner and less I forget I'll double your pay this month same to you Uncle for not letting my husband know of my whereabout." She said thankfully. "Thank you soo much Ma'am. I really appreciate." Jane said. "No Jane I should be thanking you not the other way around." Stella repli
Stella was awoken by the continuous knocking on her door. She woke up with an unhappy face murmuring to herself. "Just when I'm enjoying my beauty sleep, it has to be interrupted by someone." She opened the door to see one of the maids standing there and smiling her. She smiled back with a questioning look on her face. "Big Madam please boss needs you downstairs and he said I shouldn't return if you're not with me." She said making Stella scoff. "That bastard. He has the nerves after what he did." She whispered to her own hearing. She wanted to refuse but seeing the maid's face, she knew there was more to what David said. "Fine, let me quickly wash my face. I'll be right back." She said and went inside to wash her face after she came outside and followed the maid downstairs. " David King did you in anyway threaten the maid with her job because you knew that I wouldn't come downstairs?" She asked and David proudly answered her. " Yes baby, I did that just so you will come downstairs
Stella woke up and found herself in a big well designed room. She looked around to see if she'll find any trace of David but she couldn't. "That bastard had the nerves to leave me here alone without even waking me up." She said and was startled when she heard someone clear the throat she turned to the direction she heard it from and saw David with a towel in his hands cleaning his hair and one wrapped around his waist. " When you're done checking me out tell me so that we'll talk." " And what made you think that I was checking you out. The last time I checked I was supposed to be here alone so what happened." She asked him. "Let's just say change of plans who knows what you'll do when I leave you alone. Now back to business. How can you call your husband a bastard when you're carrying his child. Should you be saying all these while pregnant. I guess I'll have to blame it on pregnancy hormones." He said moving closer to Stella making her sit in an uncomfortable position. "Can you talk w
Stella woke up in the middle of the night feeling hungry. She was scared to go downstairs alone so she decided to wake David up. "David please wake up. Wake up." She said shaking him till he finally woke up with a displeased face. "What do you want by this time of the night. I need to catch more sleep I'll be going to work early." He said and tried to sleep when Stella shook his shoulder to wake up. "David wake up I'm hungry. You need to find something for me to eat and sleep if not forget about sleeping." She replied back clutching his shoulders. "What do you mean by that just drink water and sleep you'll be good I'm very tired let me sleep." He said sleepily. "No way you're not sleeping." She said stubbornly. "Stella is this what you used to do when you traveled because you really made your maids suffer at night." " Nope Jason was the one taking care of me. At least I won't have to suffer to ask him for food because he was always there for my baby and I more like a father figure. Yo
Two days later they returned back home. Their two days stay was a stressful one for David as he couldn't sleep neither could he get a peaceful mind with Stella always on his neck. When they got to the mansion the first thing they saw was Tracy raising her voice on the maid and the next thing was followed by a slap. David just passed by but Stella wasn't going to stand there and see her treat another human like that. "How dare you slap her. No matter the crime you could've have just scold her and not to raise your hand on her." "Oh here comes the savior. Who are you to interrupt me. The last time I checked you were nothing but a commoner here."Tracy replied and she later regretted because she received two hot slaps on her cheeks. "How about this. Does it hurt, sweetie for the commoner I'll act like I didn't hear because for my records you're nothing but a mistress." Stella said and made to leave when Tracy pushed her making her hit her stomach on the floor. Everywhere went silent until
Stella has been discharged from the hospital but has been seized by David not to go to work. She forgave Tracy saying that she's fine and not happened to her babies. David goes to work and come back early just to make sure that everything is alright with Stella before another accident will occur. All these days have been hell for Tracy with how Stella treats her and immediately she reports to David she start with her crocodile tears making David believe her instead of Tracy. She goes for shopping in his absence and come back early before he returns. This day was her unlucky day because immediately she left the house David came home searching for her but he couldn't find her not before Tracy sold her out. She came back late expecting David to be at work but to her surprise he was home fuming with anger. "Where from you Stella?" He questioned her. "I...I... I went out. Yeah I went out." She said stuttering. "Where the f**k did you go to. And who told you to go out? Did you ask me before
The next day Stella woke up happy because Lovia will be visiting her and she can't wait to see. For her it feels like ages since they last saw each other. She went to the washroom and did her morning routine before coming out to prepare for her friend's arrival. She was styling her hair when she heard her phone ring. "Hello babe. Are you here yet?" She didn't even let Lovia speak showing how she can't wait to see her. "Good morning to you too. How do you expect me to come when I don't even know your address?" She questioned her and Stella immediately realized her mistake and apologized to her before telling her that she'll text it to her before hanging up. She did as she said and went downstairs ignoring David who was staring at her. She went straight to the kitchen and started instructing the maids. "Are you guys done? Make sure you arrange it nicely..." She helped them with everything before going back to the hall. "My friend is coming here and please tell your mistress or girlfrien
Charles' expression turned sympathetic as he looked at Stella. "I know it's hard, Stella. But you can't give up. You need to keep trying, keep reaching out. He's still in there, I'm sure of it."Stella nodded, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "You think so, Charles? You think he can still change?"Charles smiled reassuringly. "I'm positive, Stella. David just needs a little guidance, and I'm happy to help."From that day on, Charles made a conscious effort to be the nicest person ever in their marriage. He'd often visit David and Stella, bringing small gifts and offering words of encouragement. He'd listen attentively to their struggles, nodding sympathetically, and offering sage advice.David, still withdrawn, began to open up to Charles, seeing him as a brother and a friend. Charles would share stories of his own struggles, making sure to emphasize the importance of communication and empathy in relationships. Little did David know that all Charles stories are just fabricated. David, s
As they pulled into their driveway, David and Stella were greeted by the familiar sights and sounds of home. Their holiday had been a much-needed escape, but now it was time to face reality again. David, still smarting from the constant attention Stella received during their outing, was eager to get back to his usual routine. Stella, on the other hand, was feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, her confidence still soaring from the praise she received.The car ride home had been quiet, David lost in thought as Stella chatted about their holiday. She was still basking in the glow of their time away, while David was already thinking about work and the deals he needed to close. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy whenever Stella laughed or smiled, her happiness a reminder of the attention she received from others.As they stepped out of the car, Charles was waiting, a big smile on his face. "Welcome back, you two! How was your holiday?"Stella launched into an enthusiastic recount
As they stepped out for their outing, David expected to be the center of attention, basking in the admiration of others. But to his surprise, Stella stole the show, receiving compliment after compliment from passersby. David's smile began to falter, his eyes narrowing with each praise directed at his wife.Stella, on the other hand, reveled in the attention, her confidence soaring with each flattering remark. She couldn't help but notice David's growing unease, his jealousy palpable as he struggled to keep up with the admiration she received. Some men went on complimenting Stella admiring how she's glowing and beautiful while pregnant. These compliments did not escape David's ears giving them a warning glare along with his cold looks.As the outing wore on, David's irritation reached a boiling point. He couldn't take it anymore, his pride wounded by the constant praise directed at Stella. "Let's head back home," he grumbled, his tone laced with a hint of petulance.Stella feigned anno
David was the first to wake up staring at his wife's face. It was almost 11am and he had to wake Stella up since she hasn't eaten anything. He had to put a lot of effort in waking Stella up while Stella on the other hand was giving all sort of excuses for him to leave her alone so that she could sleep. She later gave in when David threatened her with the ghost. "It seems someone will frown the whole day or should I say one or two months. Well breakfast is ready let me eat mine and dump the rest in the garbage bin." He said mockingly making Stella frown more. " If I had known this is the kind of treatment I will receive here, I would've stayed at home for a peace of mind. I knew coming here was a bad idea but Stella refused to listen to her instinct now look at my life. It's such a pity for a woman in my condition." She said and rubbed her protruding stomach. She raised her head only to see David enjoying his food and acting like she's not present. With how he was munching the food it
David's POV"I looked at her short of words. Is this my punishment for getting her pregnant? How can she be putting me through this. Where did I go wrong? She should've at least waited a little longer for the sky to be bright or something. I'm never getting her pregnant again." He was still thinking when he heard her scream startling him completely. " What is it babe?" " I've been talking to you for the past two minutes and you're not responding. You're really frustrating me these days." she complained while holding her head with a scowling face. "I'm frustrating you really, after all you're putting me through. Remind me not to get you pregnant again." He said making her sniffle her sobs. " Oh really, so you're complaining. You don't want my babies and I. You're indirectly telling me that you're tired of me and you have another woman in your life right?" "I'm not falling for that trick today. Babe you and I know that's not what I mean Please I..." He tried to explain but she cut him sh
" Honey, where are we going? You've been driving for the past three hours and anytime I asked you, you'll tell me that is a surprise. I need to know." David looked at her face and he could tell how curious she is. He chuckled and continued driving. This morning David told her that they'll be going somewhere immediately she woke up. She has asked him of the place but he only told her that is a surprise. She frowned her face when she received no response from him. " Don't frown sweetheart, we'll reach our destination soon. I promise." With that said he concentrated on the road. "Humph... You've been saying this for the past three hours yet we haven't reached our destination." She chuckled and continued talking. " Wait! Are you going to sell me off or kill me. Honey please don't do any of these I know I've been stubborn these days but you can't do this to me. I promise to be a changed person and a good girl." She said all in one breath with a horrified face and with her hands together
The next morning Stella woke up feeling something wet on her neck and she felt something hard poking her back. She finally opened her eyes and saw her husband busily kissing her. "Honey, what are you doing?" She blushed. "Can't you see what I'm doing and what I want." He said in between the kiss. "But is too early and I'm not in the mood." "Yesterday evening was too late and you made junior hungry only for you to pretend to feel sleepy. So my darling wife is never too early to satisfy junior. Talking about you not being in the mood I'll let that happen soon trust me." He replied and when Stella was about to protest he turned her over carefully and sealed her lips with his leaving her to moan. Within one minute there was shuffling of clothes and Stella had already given in. They lasted for two hours but David wanted more he let her be because of her pregnancy. " Sweetheart we need to visit the hospital today. I have a few questions to ask the doctor." He said with a serious face. " But
A WEEK LATER David has been the best husband that Stella has always wished for. He doesn't let her go to work nor do anything at home. He makes time to go for her antenatal with her. He comes home early just to be with her. All these treatments made her forget about the divorce and she always want to be in his arms. This Friday David decided not to go to work and spend sometime with his beloved wife. He decided to go for a one week holiday with her. He just wants the two of them being at a quiet place enjoying a peaceful holiday. He decided to send her to an idyllic place that is the mountains where he has a small but luxurious penthouse that he spends his quiet time at. This was the plan going through his head when he heard some familiar footsteps behind him. He didn't bother to turn knowing who it belongs to. "Babe." Stella called him when she got closer to him. " You only call me 'Babe' when you need something. Am I right?" He questioned her. " He knows me too much. Anyway let m
"Our babies." She repeated again not sure of what she heard. " Yes our babies. Sweetheart I know I've not been a good husband. I realized my mistake and I've decided not to hold onto the past again. I'm really sorry for being a coward and not being a responsible husband and father to our unborn babies." He replied truthfully but not going too deep into their conversation. Stella was just staring at his face not knowing what to say to him. She thought maybe he was just saying it to make her feel better but looking at his face he seemed serious. "So you want a second chance in other words right. I don't think I'm ready for any drama David is better we part ways and not waste each other's time. You can always come and check up on your babies but for me to be fooled again by you is not going to happen." She said with finality in her voice. " Are you going to give up on us just like that. Have you forgotten the love we shared?" "Love you say where was this love when you were being harsh on