Sapphire’s POVI backed away from Mr Donovan and turned sidewise, sucking a harsh breath in an attempt to not flare up or lose my cool. This guy was really getting on my nerves and this was a fact that couldn’t be overemphasized. I just wished I could put my hands around his neck and strangle the living daylight out of the annoying son of a motherless bitch.Yes, I said it!I tightened my fists in a ball and released yet another harsh breath before biting my lower lip to stop myself from saying what was really on my mind. I’d have gone all-out on raining cusses at him if I hadn’t done that.“Not on your life,” I opted to say instead, looking him dead in the eye and folded my arms, tapping my left foot involuntarily on the ground. “Not in your wildest dreams,” I added a little bit more spitefully.What the freaking hell does he think of himself?Mr Donovan tilted his head and a sinister smirk appeared on his stupid face, his stupid good-looking face. “Oh trust me, tigress, you don’t wa
Sapphire's POV "Oh, is that so?" I asked Mr Donovan, rolling my eyes, my facial expression evident enough to indicate how bored I was already of this neverending, nerve-wrecking conversation. "Yes," he said simply, his hand still tightly encircled around my wrist that felt way too small in his strong hold. "Well, in that case, I'm not interested. I have no interest or whatsoever in being your wife. Do you hear me?" I told him straight to his face. "Even if I tell you we both stand to benefit from this partnership?" In that instant, one of my brows arched and oddly my muscles relaxed a bit. "What do you mean by that?" "I'll explain everything, tigress. Just get in the car."I looked at him without blinking for a while and then darted my lingering eyes to his car. We were standing in front of his car and my eyes reeled over it. The Veneno had a large grille at the front which was flanked by two narrow LED headlights. "Fine," came ripping out of my lips and immediately, Mr Donova
Sapphire's POVI hustled down the hallway of the city hospital, my heart pounding and my brain sending ice-cold tremors coursing through my veins. I felt my intestines clenching and the pit of my guts being weighed down by a painful gall. I almost couldn't believe it when I got the news. Ruby had slumped and slipped unconscious last night!I raced through the familiar building, the hospital was a large, modern facility with sterile white walls and floors that gleamed under the bright fluorescent lights. The air was as always heavy with the scent of disinfectant and the sound of beeping machines and rushing footsteps echoing down the long, sterile hallways.It bustled with activity and as I kept rushing through the place, I felt my mind being thrown back to 5 years ago. I had always detested hospitals not just because the smell made me gag and want to throw up in my mouth but also because I had only ever had bad memories here. The last time I was in this very hospital, it was a month a
Sapphire's POVMr Donovan had offered to drop me off when I got the phone call about Ruby being admitted at this hospital but for some reason, I turned him down and insisted on coming here alone. And I thought I did but I could see now that I was wrong. He had followed me all the way here and had even gone as far as covering all the medical expenses.How the heck did he find out about Ruby? Did he speak with Doctor Anderson? Of course, it must be, I thought. Mr Donovan must have gone to the doctor while I was sitting with Ruby, drowning in my thoughts to settle her medical bills. But why did he do that?Mr Donovan's eyes caught mine and the look on his face revealed he'd realized that I had found out about what he did. He took his eyes off me and returned them to the girl who was with him. She looked way younger than I was and was dressed like she had absolutely no business being in a hospital or any place alike. She was a busty strawberry blonde girl covered in tattoos from her neck
Sapphire's POVRuby's eyes flickered as she sat up on the plush king-sized bed, her little fragile fingers clutching the pink satin sheets. Her back was propped up against one of the fluffy pillows I had put in that spot and her blonde hair had been styled into a neat bun by Gwen. The doctor had said she could be moved into the VIP room before the operation and hence, I agreed in a heartbeat.I was certain being in such a luxurious, first-class hospital room would make her ecstatic and I was right. She loved every inch of the place. She couldn't believe her eyes when we moved her here and I couldn't either. The room was decorated in soft pastel colours, with a large window overlooking a beautiful garden. The walls had beautiful and colourful paintings fit for a girl her age and posters of some cartoon characters were plastered on them, adding a cheerful touch to the place.Ruby had woken up in the morning a few hours just before Gwen and Jamila had arrived. I told them how Mr Donovan
Eric's POVI met Chanel a week ago at the gym and she had been eyeing me the whole time. I didn't bother resisting the signals she shot at me, there was no need to. I walked up to her and took her number and the rest was history. We linked up a few days later at one of my family's restaurants which she picked and we ended up fucking in the toilet. While we got down and dirty, I didn't realize how long it had been since I was in between the thighs of a woman.Chanel obviously couldn't get enough of me after that day and she pestered me for another date. I agreed, took her shopping and afterwards, she insisted on getting laid again. I agreed in a heartbeat and booked us a hotel room. The moment we got there, she threw herself into my arms and pushed her body against me as we began sucking faces instantly.She had her arms tightly wrapped around me, her plump lips locked on mine and her boobs pressed against my chest like a warm, silken blanket. She raked her hands through my hair, clutc
Sapphire's POVTaking in a deep breath, my feet led me through the familiar building. I strode through the office, greeting my former co-workers mostly with a soft smile and a nod. April's eyes widened the instant they landed on me and she stood up from her desk to pull me into a tight hug."Sapphire! It's so good to see you!" She boomed, still holding me tightly in her arms.I stood half frozen and then tapped her back, signalling her to let me go. She released me and the smile on her face was as wide as ever. I forced myself to shoot her a smile as well but it couldn't match the one she had on. I didn't know why I felt this way for sure but something about April gave me the creeps. And I found her smiles fake most of the time."It's good to see you too," I responded, clenching my fist around my purse."I missed you so much, Sapphire. You have no idea," April tittered, her eyes scanning the place to make sure the boss wasn't close by, I supposed.I countered her comment with an incre
Eric's POVI watched Sapphire's eyes move back to the papers, her hands clutching them harder. She read through the contract again, particularly, that same paragraph and had her brows furrowed in confusion, her mouth parted slightly. It was entertaining to see her squirm a little, unsure of what she was getting herself into. I'd be a freaking liar if I said I didn't enjoy making her uncomfortable and pushing her to see just how much she could push back.I leaned back in my seat, stretching my hand on the desk, and smirked at her. "Well, Tigress, it seems like you're pondering on the most interesting clause of our little agreement. Don't worry, darling, I'll make sure you find our bedroom duties quite... fulfilling."Sapphire's cheeks flushed slightly and she shot me a glare that could have melted steel. "Don't get ahead of yourself, Mr Donovan. I didn't sign up for some romantic escapade.""And why is it that you seem to have a problem with performing your duties as my wife in the bed