Drake's POV I knew Mia was hurting. She hated me. I get that already but the changes she was showing were not good. Who knows what would happen to her if she continued the drinking and partying plus it was draining me financially. If I didn't stop her I was going to go bankrupt. I had to come up with a plan.I had called Aria to ask her if Mia had told her anything, about how she was feeling and maybe why she hated me but Aria had said that Mia didn't tell her anything, that they had not talked in a long while. She had tried a couple of times to strike up a conversation but Mia had dismissed her most of the times she tried.I also tried to see if I could get anything from Alexandra. I had called her to my office to see if Mia had told her anything that could be of help to me in getting back in her good books and how Mia had been spending lately. She said they hadn't been in contact for a while and suggested that that was Mia's way of grieving. "You know she likes shopping and partyi
Charlotte's POV "I just can't believe you. This is ridiculous. Don't tell me you are not seeing what I am seeing here?" Sawyer said pissed, tossing his hands in the air"What?" I asked anxiously, guilt churning within me."You are growing soft just as he planned. How can you despite all he did to you let him come close to you? Now you are leaving him with Ivy, alone. Next he might ask you out on a date!" He said with irritation.I felt my stomach flap at the thought of going on a date with Drake."Not to mention that there is an ongoing plan to get revenge. I have told you not to let your guard down. He knows what he is doing, you of all people should know better. He is just trying to manipulate you. He is no changed person seeking redemption? That's bullshit! Why am I the one being cautious here? This is so sick to think of, that you are putting your daughter in the hands of a stranger, an enemy to you" Sawyer raged on.I hadn't seen him this pissed before and the more he spoke, the
Drake's POVI knew I asked for time with Ivy to see if I could get some redemption or some sort of peace in my life but here I was, clueless about children. I had never been with one until this day. Gosh I didn't even know if I could have been a good father. Maybe that's why I couldn't get a child of my own.This was no coincidence, I couldn't say it was because I had been with two women and they lost their pregnancy. One thing I was going to do is learn what it feels like to have little ones around."Hello princess, what should we..."I was about to ask when Ivy interrupted"My mummy said you shouldn't call me princess, my name is Ivy, you should call me Ivy," she said, her cheeks red like cherry.That threw me off guard. I had heard that kids were hard nuts to crack, I was beginning to get the memo."I will call you Ivy just because your mum said so and I also don't want to scare you but never forget that you will always be a princess. You will always be your mummy's princess okay?"
Charlotte's POV Drake and I set a date for the first outing with Ivy and as the days drew close, a lot of thoughts sprang up in my mind.'What if he finds out along the line that Ivy is his child? What if they grow a father-daughter bond and Ivy refuses to come back to me and continue the life she's been used to?' The thoughts were scary and I wanted to cancel the agreement but a message popped into my phone before I could think further.It read: Thank you Charlotte for this. I will be there in ten minutes to pick her up and I will bring her back on time. You won't regret this.I groaned loudly, my head raised, and the back of my head pressing against the car seat."Mummy, what's wrong?" Ivy, who was dressed and seated beside me in the car, asked, her gaze curious.I was lost in my head. I'd forgotten that she was with me."Oh, it's nothing, my sweetheart." I let a reassuring smile across my face.She nodded."Where's the uncle I'm meeting up with today?" She asked, looking around -
Charlotte's POV After Drake's last visit and Sawyer's last advice, I decided to keep an open mind about the whole thing.Drake was experiencing the kind of pain I experienced three years ago and I knew just how he felt. He was going through worse because of the guilt attached to the pain.I concluded that I was going to keep an open mind about it. I hoped he felt less horrible but it wasn't going to stop me from carrying out my intended plans. He still hurt me badly and disgraced me in front of everyone apart from making me lose my child."Mummy! Mummy! How do I look?" Ivy ran into my room with excitement, cutting through my thoughts as she flexed her outfit for school. "Oh my... you look so beautiful like the princess that you are my love." I assured, stroking her cheeks gently."Did you run from your nanny?" I asked when I noticed her nanny catching her breath at the entrance of my room.Ivy looked at the entrance, saw her nanny's dramatic way of catching her breath and giggled, h
Drake's POV I did as Jason advised--I apologized to Charlotte and I meant it--however, I didn't know she had forgiven me.It was not in my nature to accept my fault and apologize, especially to Charlotte. I'd spent years hating her and treating her badly.I tried to go about my day hoping that she saw how sincere I was and forgave me but I could only hope.One day turned into two days and I managed to pull through the days but the void was still big in my heart towards the loss of my son. However, it was not the only thing that made my day gloomy and gave me sleepless nights. Mia.Apart from the silent treatment she regarded me with that I painstakingly put up with, she was going out more often now and she was spending a lot of money on drinks and trivial things.I knew because she was putting all the bills on my card.If she continued on this path, she might be the end of my company. So I decided to do what every reasonable man would do--talk about it."Where are you coming from a
Charlotte’s POV It's a new Monday. New and beautiful day. Enough of this whole sadness. I am putting all the guilt and weakness I feel behind me. Back to the plan. I have to beat Watson Holdings by a large Margin. He lost a child, sad but he never acted like he would be a good father. If he had he wouldn't have acted like he did when I told him I was carrying his child, even though he never loved me, he still was supposed to show remorse when he heard I lost the baby. Anyway that aside, I am not going to feel any more bad for him, not my fault, he probably is getting his payback and my mission is to bring more of that payback to him. I got to the office feeling brighter. Sat down to begin the day's work. "Isabelle, can you get me the things I have on my to-do list today? I feel good, I want to double up on my progress, especially on that contract with Watson Holdings" I spoke to Isabelle through the office phone. "Yes ma'am, just give me a few minutes, I will bring them to you," S
Drake's POVIt's been two days here in this house and I have been unable to communicate with Mia. She had barely said two words to me. This whole house is driving me nuts. I have to go out, I just have to be heard or else I will lose my shit. I have to talk to someone who can understand what I feel.I picked up my phone to call Jaden."Hello Drake my man, what's up" Jaden said as he picked up the call."Hello man, are you free, I need to speak to you" I replied with a worried voice."What's up, I am free, yeah, we can talk. Is everything okay with you?" Jaden asked with a serious tone."Yeah, I just need to talk. Not on the phone, I mean can we meet?" I said"Of course,you mean now? Where do you want us to meet?" He sensed that whatever I had to discuss was serious."Let's meet at our usual bar,see you there in fifteen minutes?" I asked"Sure sure, I will be with you soon" He answered----"Hey man, what's up?" Jaden called from behind as he hurriedly sat on the chair opposite me.Jus
Drake's POV I was woken up by a consistent loud bang on my door. I had been asleep since last night when I left the hospital. After staying two days and nights at the hospital being by the side of Mia who not only lost a baby, our baby, but lost herself too. I have been unable to get a word out of her. She had been numb for days, and couldn't tell if she was refusing to talk to me or the news just took her will to speak.Aria had advised that I take a break to get some sleep at home before I resumed back beside Mia at the hospital."Who is it?" I asked loudly as I tried to get a hold of myself after waking up from such a deep sleep."It's Aria, open the door, are you okay?" Aria answered"What the hell, what happened, didn't you check your phone, you didn't check your messages? God, you smell awful" Aria complained immediately I opened the door. "I sent you home to get cleaned up and rest but obviously you haven't because you look worse and smell terrible" she continued as I returned