Dunlop WestAfter I saw Zion's birth certificate, I quickly took a picture before Hazel got back. When she got back she didn't notice a thingDuring dinner with Hazel and the kids, I kept looking up the name of the hospital where Zion was born, but it didn't show up in my searchesHis name on the certificate didn't help because he took after Hazel's maiden name instead of his father's name. So his name was Zion O'Brien Jonathan which gave no clue as to who his father was. The space for the father's name was left blank, making me even more confused, but I was determined to find out. A mother would never lie about her child's father, so Hazel must have slipped my name during labour.First thing in the morning, I called Ranger and reminded him about our plan to find out if Jacob liked him more than an employee. I suggested that he wear something suggestive but a bit official and make sure the seduction worksI really hoped with all my might that it worked. That way it would be easier to
Thinking About Ranger All The TimeJacob WarnerAfter the incident with Ranger at the office, I completely ignored him and refused to even bring the matter up. What was wrong with me? Why did I even do that? The question in my head screaming at me was, why did I enjoy it?I had just cheated on Hazel with a guy and not just any guy, it was Ranger who she knew. She was going to feel so betrayed.I only talked to Ranger about business and acted like nothing sexual happened between us. Every time I looked at him, his eyes begged for an explanation or just to talk about what happened, but I refused to grant him that.Maybe, if we pretended like nothing happened long enough, we might actually forget that something happenedHazel wasn't even talking to me anymore, she acted like a stranger towards me. I knew I had to fix my mistake today. After work, I went to get her some flowers.I didn't know her favorite flowers, so I just got each of every nice flower I saw. Next, I got her some chocola
Dunlop West“The mother's name on the files says Hazel Dunlop West”, Doctor Susan said, but I already knew that, and I was so impatient.I needed to find the name of the father“Well, what about the father's name?” I askedAll I wanted to hear was ‘the father's name here appears to be Dunlop Ingram West’ and I would be so elated. I would leave work immediately and go get my family.“Uhhhh, give me a second” Doctor Susan delayed, adding to my anxiety “The father's name is..” my heart pounded so hard“Emmanuel George Ernest”, Doctor Susan called out, and I stayed still and quiet for over a minute.“Mr. West, are you there?” Doctor Susan said“Uhh, yes. Yes I am”. I finally regained my voice. “Doctor Susan, could you send me everything you have on this Emmanuel Ernest person”“Mr West, our policies and ethics are against releasing any personal information of our clients”“Doctor Susan, I need the details of that man by today. I'll send you a signed cheque, and you can write whatever amou
James RangerI felt terrible for lying to Dunlop about what truly happened between Jacob and me, but I had to. After our make-out session, I couldn't stop thinking about him. I think I had fallen in love with him.I tried several times to talk about what happened, to ask him what I meant to him, but he kept changing the topic or diverting the conversation back to business. It was frustrating, to say the least. I knew about Hazel and I knew they were dating. Did he tell her he cheated on her with me? He probably didn't and maybe that’s why he was avoiding me and the topicThat was part of the reason I didn't tell Dunlop what really happened. He and Hazel were close, he talked about her all the time. If I had told him that Jacob and I made out, he would immediately report to Hazel. I didn't want to be the cause of their breakup, I knew I had to protect Hazel and Jacob's relationship, but at what cost to myself?It was a rainy afternoon when I finally gathered the courage to visit Jacob a
Hazel WestI was so happy that Dunlop had finally given up on finding out Zion's paternity. I had to make sure he didn't find out about Zion, so that he wouldn't try to take him away from me.I calculated all my plans very carefully so that Dunlop wouldn't suspect a thing and everything worked. You might be wondering how I stopped Dunlop from finding out he was Zion's father?I had to work hard and twice as smart to be able to deceive Dunlop and turn him away from the truth about Zion's paternity. I had to enlist the help of someone Dunlop trusted the most, someone that Dunlop believed every word they said, hook, line and sinker, and that was Doctor Lamar. I followed Dunlop throughout the whole process of trying to deceive him. Followed is a less effective word; stalking would be more appropriate. Whenever he stepped out of the office, I would follow him with my car and I noticed that he often visited Doctor Lamar for his regular checkups.Good enough for me, Doctor Lamar was an old fr
James RangerI felt really horrible and restless at the way I spoke to Ranger when he came to my office. I really liked Hazel and I didn’t want to cheat, but I couldn’t help but feel the pain in Ranger’s eyes and voice when he spoke to me about our make-out session.I really just wanted to pull him in and smash my lips on his, but I had to hold myself. I exhaled when he finally left my office, he had so much effect on me.As I sat at my desk, trying to focus on the papers in front of me, my mind kept wandering back to Ranger. I couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt and attraction that lingered inside me. I had never felt this way about anyone before, and it scared me.I was so confused.I tried to push the thoughts aside and concentrate on my work, but my eyes kept drifting to the clock on the wall. I couldn't wait for the day to end, so I could leave the office and clear my head.As soon as the clock struck five, I packed up my things and headed out. I needed a walk, some fresh air
James RangerWe ended up on the floor of the art studio after our wild make-out session. I was truly surprised to see Jacob in the art studio. I remembered telling him about this place just once. Did he actually listen to me and remembered it?“Jacob” I called out as we laid in each other's arms on the floor"What are we?" I askedI was so confused by his actions, even though I liked what just happened. One moment he was telling me we were just friends or he was avoiding me or denying anything intimate we did. The next moment, he was me prophesing his attraction to meJacob's countenance changed immediately I asked the question he got up from his lying position and sat up holding his head in his hands“Ranger to be honest, I really don't know. I don't know where this is going, but I can't deny the effect you have on me” he said, looking at me directly in the eye with a sincere expression on his face“What about Hazel?” I asked the only obvious and most reasonable question. The questio
Dunlop WestAfter the days' work, I headed over to Hazel's place to see the boys. I was so preoccupied with finding out if Zion was my son that I actually neglected the boys."Uncle Dunlop is here" I heard Zion yell as soon as he saw me parking my carI stepped out to meet them, squatting to their height to hug them. It was a long hug as they missed me a lot. It's been weeks since I last visited"Daddy, you completely forgot about us" William whined"We asked mummy about you all the time, and she said you were swamped with work" Zion followed up, and I instantly felt guiltyI couldn't believe I spent so much time on something as unimportant as a paternity test that I neglected my kids. I should just have believed Hazel when she said Zion wasn't mine"I'm so sorry champs. I'm here now, I'll make it up to you" I said, lifting each of them in the airAs I swung them around, their giggles filled the air, and my heart swelled with love. I had missed them so much, and it was clear they had m
Hazel WestThe ballroom was alive with excitement, laughter echoing off the walls, and glasses clinking in celebration. I stood near the entrance, taking in the sea of familiar faces, all dressed in their finest and gathered to celebrate with us. I still couldn’t fully believe it—our wedding day, the day I officially became Mrs. West.Across the room, Dunlop caught my eye. He looked striking in his tuxedo, his hair perfectly styled, and that familiar, irresistible smile tugging at his lips. My heart did a little dance just watching him. After everything—the arguments, the breakups, the makeups, and every crazy turn in between—it all led us here. He was laughing with a group of friends, but his eyes kept drifting back to me, a soft look of reassurance and love in his gaze, like he was still making sure I was really there, that this was really happening.A waiter passed by, balancing a tray of champagne, and I grabbed a glass, taking a sip to steady my nerves. It was such a strange but
Dunlop West It had been over a month since we left Arizona and relocated to New York fully. Camilla had signed the contract and we had given her a small sum. She was finally out of our lives for good and she was never coming back.The kids were schooling here in New York and enjoying their time here. Hazel had started her own company and was now a CEO of her own Charisa had been promoted from secret spy/ stunt double to supervisory special agent and she and Lily were now engaged Everything was going smoothly The house was buzzing with activity. It was Hazel's birthday, and everyone was chipping in to make it special. Charisa and Lily were in the kitchen, coordinating the catering and preparing a feast. Zion and William were hanging streamers and balloons, their faces flushed with excitement. I was in the living room, arranging flowers and setting up a small stage for a surprise performance later in the evening.Miranda was in charge of the cake, which she was decorating with int
Hazel West I had moved back in with Dunlop and the kids joy knew no bounds “Hey boy” I called out to William and Zion. It was time tell Zion that Dunlop was his real father and Dunlop was nervous and elated all at the same time I could feel the tension in the air as we gathered in the living room. Dunlop paced back and forth, his hands running through his hair, while I tried to stay calm, sitting on the couch with William and Zion beside me. Both boys were excited, oblivious to the weight of the moment. “Mom, what’s going on?” Zion asked, looking up at me with those wide, curious eyes that always made my heart melt. “Yeah, what’s the big surprise?” William chimed in, bouncing on the balls of his feet, unable to contain his energy. I took a deep breath, reaching for Zion’s hand, and Dunlop finally stopped pacing, coming to stand in front of us. He knelt down, so he was at eye level with the boys, his expression softening as he looked at Zion. “There’s something important we n
He followed me seconds later, his body shuddering as he came, collapsing on top of me, both of us panting, drenched in sweat and rainwater. For a long moment, we just lay there, tangled in each other, the sound of our breathing the only thing breaking the silence. Finally, he rolled off me, pulling me into his arms, holding me close. “I’m so sorry, Hazel,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. “I didn't know Camilla was going to try to drug me, I would have been more cautious. I'm sorry you had to see us like that” I rested my head on his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart, the sound soothing, comforting. “I know,” I whispered back. “We’ll face everything together, Dunlop. No more running away.” “What suddenly changed your mind? You were so mad at me before and now you believe me? What happened” he asked running his hands in my hair I pulled away from him and looked at him “Your mother called and she advised me to put my emotions away and think clearly. And s
Hazel West “Hazel wait”Dunlop yelled under the rain “Please don't go. I can explain everything” I ran over to him and jumped on him, engulfing him in a hug. I could sense his confusion as he wrapped his hands around me. “You don't have to explain anything, I believe you” I whispered still hugging him “You do?” He asked in shock as he dropped me “I do” I said holding his face “I'm so sorry I didn't believe you at first, I'm sorry I left you all by yourself” I leaned in and kissed him and his hands wrapped around my waist as he kissed me back I held his hand and we ran back inside. We headed up to my room and I barely managed to close the door before Dunlop’s lips crashed into mine. The rain had soaked us through, our clothes were clinging to our bodies, but all I could feel was the heat radiating between us, the cold completely forgotten. Dunlop’s hands trembled as he held my face, pulling back just enough to look into my eyes. “Hazel, I’ve missed you so much. I thou
Hazel West I kept turning in my bed. I couldn't sleep, Dunlop and Camilla naked together kept flashing across my mind. I sat up on my bed and held my head in my arms. How could Dunlop do this to me after all the promises we made to each other?I still loved Dunlop and it was so foolish of me. I picked up my phone and scrolled through pictures of us and tears formed in my eyes Why did he even come here? What was he trying to explain? I saw them naked together Camilla words kept ringing in my head ‘He'll always come back to me’“Mummy, we called grandma to talk to her on our tablet and now she wants to talk to you” William said peeping through the slight gap in my door “I don't want to talk to anyone. Maybe later” I sniffed “Hazel, I'm not asking if I can talk to you, I'm telling you that I need to talk to you” I heard Mirinda say from William's tablet. She was placed on speakerphone I walked over to William and took the tablet from him before he went to his room “Hi Mirinda” I
Dunlop West I left the house with tears in my eyes and fallen shoulders. I couldn't bear to look at kids disappointed faces as I left the houseI drove back to my house and drowned myself in alcohol. I had Hazel and just like that I had lost her and my sons How do I prove to her that I had no idea what was going on and I was drugged? How do I explain to her that this was all part of Camila's plan to break us apart and it was working I took out my phone and quickly called Charisa. It rand a couple of times before she picked up “Hey Dunlop, what's up” her cheerful voice came up on the phone “Charisa, I lost Hazel and the kids and I just found out that Zion is actually mine” muttered“Wait, wait, wait. Slow down. What do you mean you lost Hazel? Is she missing? And how do you know Zion is yours?” She asked“Charisa it's all a mess” I said taking another glass of alcohol “Remember Camilla? The woman I divorced Hazel for when I was completely out of my mind, William's mother. I told y
Dunlop West I woke up later in the evening and found myself naked on my bedMy clothes were scattered on the floor. The last thing I remembered was that Camilla drugged me and somehow followed me into my room before I passed out Did she steal from me or did she try to rape me?William!!!!!I put on a robe and rushed to William's room and he wasn't there neither was Zion Oh God had she taken them both?I rushed back into my room to call the cops but I noticed that Hazel's things were gone tooWas this another kidnap?I dialed Hazel's number but her number wasn't going through I immediately called Camilla and she picked up almost immediately “Where are the children?” I asked immediately “What children? I think you should ask Hazel that. She was kind of in a foul mood when she walked in on us cuddling after we had sex” Camilla said I widened my eyes in shock “What in hell are you talking about?” I asked her completely infuriated “we never had sex and you know that. You fucking dr
Hazel West I was finally done with Jay's corporation. I made sure that they would no longer need my services and I handed over my duties to a manager that I was sure Jacob trusted. I called Jacob and informed him about my resignation and the change in roles He didn't argue he just accepted it that way and I quickly hung up before he could start gaslighting me I had two missed calls from Dunlop and I called back but I got no response. I would just see him at home anyways I got in the car and drove back home, the whole William custody case still playing in my headThe first hearing was next week and I was nervous I arrived back home and walked in. I saw two empty glasses on the side stools. Did Dunlop have a guest?I shrugged and headed upstairs to see him. I called his name severally but I got no response. I got to our room and I pushed open the door and walked in I walked in to see the greatest shock of my life. Dunlop and Camilla were completely naked on the bed and Dunlop was