Samantha’s POV"Sam, I think you should confront him." Manu had said those words to me last night, and they wouldn't leave my mind. She was right. Talking to her had been really good - she listened to me, supported and advised me, wiped away my tears, and reminded me that I'm a strong woman. That shorty, despite being so young, was incredible and very mature.I was planning to go to Henry's house today, but my mom sent me a message asking me to come home because she had something important to tell me. When I arrived, she and Joaquin were waiting for me with a wonderful dinner."Hey, is this some special occasion?" I asked, looking at the set table."Very special, Samantha." Joaquin welcomed me with a hug."Can I take a shower first?" I asked, noticing my mom's smile."Of course, honey." My mom replied while finishing setting the table.I took my shower and put on something comfortable. When I came back to the living room, I saw them kissing. It made me so happy to see my mom doing well
Henry’s POVI had lost count of how many times I'd read that message and looked at that photo in the past few days. Isabella had sent them. It was a photo of my father hugging Samantha against a wall and kissing her neck at the Social Club. A very intimate gesture. In the message, Isabella simply wrote "your father's new conquest." That cut through my heart like a hot knife.I hadn't seen Samantha for days, and she kept telling me she was supporting Catherine, going out with the girls to cheer Cat up, well, something different every day. Then, one fine night, I received this message from Isabella. I wanted to kill my father, but I couldn't face Samantha. Instead, the next day I went to the Social Club, found Isabella, and had sex with her in the parking lot, just like I had done so many times before Samantha.Days were passing by. My nephew had already returned home, but my father kept lurking around. My sister arranged another lunch, and I had to tell everyone that Samantha couldn't c
Isabella’s POVSince Henry started seeing that Samantha girl, he completely forgot about me and never reached out again. And as if that wasn't enough, he decided to start dating her. This was absurd!I had always been available for him. We'd been having sex for a long time, but he never wanted to date me, no matter what I did. He always said it was just sex and that he would never commit to anyone.Then he showed up dating that girl who came out of nowhere. I needed to fix this quickly - I wasn't going to lose Henry to anyone else, he's mine! And if even that annoying Carol managed to hook Alexander with her sudden pregnancy, I could hook Henry too.Unfortunately, pregnancy wouldn't be possible since Henry is very careful - he never had sex with me without protection, not even when he was drunk. So I had to find another way.Running into his father at the Social Club the other day was a stroke of luck. The man was despicable. He was still the same womanizing jerk as always and continue
Samantha’s POVI was devastated! I spent the night crying on Manu's shoulder. I needed heavy makeup and lots of eye drops to hide my dark circles and red eyes. I expected anything from Henry, but not this kind of betrayal. Seeing that half-naked woman in his apartment was a direct and fatal blow to me. Now I felt like the worst woman in the world.I arrived at the office and saw Catherine looking so sad, I couldn't talk to her right now. So I went to the break room and found Margaret."Sam, good morning!" Margaret greeted me with her usual effusive manner, and I gave her a weak smile. "What's wrong, girl?""Nothing, dear Margaret, just had a rough night," I replied, trying to convince her."I don't know about that. Are you sure Henry didn't do something?" Margaret asked suspiciously."Why do you say that?" I looked at her, confused."Because you have the same heartbroken look as Catherine." Margaret saw through me."Margaret, dear, he did something terrible, but please don't tell anyon
Henry’s POVI was feeling terrible, barely able to focus on work. My father was making my life hell, demanding more money and that trip to Europe. I thought once he got his monthly allowance he would leave, but no - this time it seemed he wanted to completely destroy both me and my sister. My mother had gone from one trip straight into another, assuring me she wouldn't set foot in the city again until "the demon is expelled". The worst part was she was right - ever since he arrived, my life had been a living hell.To make matters worse, I got a message from Hebe asking why Isabella had been telling people we had been together. I had no idea where my sister had gotten that from. I thought I should call her and find out what was going on."Hi, Hebe!" I said wearily when she answered."You better have a good explanation, Henry." She was furious."Hebe, I'm not with Isabella. I just slept with her a few times these past days..." She didn't even let me finish."What did you just say, Henry?
Something had been bothering me that day. Things had been complicated since Alexander and Catherine had broke、 up. We were all walking on eggshells, trying to help our friends sort out this mess and move forward. Finally, things between Alexander and Cat were getting resolved. She spent two awful days at home but decided to get back with Alexander and face things head-on, which I thought was great. So I should be feeling at ease, but I was not. Something felt off.Henry had been impossible for many days by then. He was nervous, careless, and barely stayed in the office. I had been giving him space because I thought it was about his father, but I was starting to suspect there was more to it.Samantha was different too. She sweared she was fine and seemed really excited about her mom moving out and leaving her the apartment. She had been a rock for Cat, taking care of her all day at the office, but something was off. Maybe she was just tired. But I was not sure. That surprise she was pl
Henry’s POVI helped my sister get into the car. I was worried about her after that horror show our father had put on. Hebe was fragile - despite everything, she loved that man and had difficulty detaching herself from that scoundrel. I knew today had been an especially hard blow for her.I took out my phone and called Edward while walking to my car in the parking lot. I explained everything that had happened, and he said he would go home immediately to take care of her. That gave me some peace of mind. I promised to stop by later. I got into my car and drove toward the Social Club with a terrible feeling in my gut.When I arrived at the Social Club, more out of habit than anything else, I parked in my usual spot, the one next to the wall at the end of the parking area. I entered the club feeling tired - exhausted, to be honest. Maybe after talking to the manager and sorting out whatever this was, I'd stick around and find something to distract myself.I was escorted to the management
Samantha’s POVThis office was more hectic than the mall store where I used to work. Every day brought something new. Today everyone rushed out. Only Cat and I were left on this floor, and it was surprisingly quiet. I was thinking about asking Cat to grab coffee when my phone rang- it was Patrick. I answered quickly."Sam, I need your efficiency.""What is it, boss!""Get Cat and come to my house right now. Tell her it's about the audit if you have to. My driver is waiting for you in the building's garage. But Sam, I mean now!""Patrick, is everything okay?" Patrick's tone worried me."I hope it will be!" Patrick let out a heavy sigh.After we hung up, I notified the receptionists that the executive floor would be closed and to take any messages. Then I headed to Cat's office, my purse already over my shoulder. Soon enough, we were in the car heading to Patrick's house."Sam, do you know what's going on?" Catherine asked worriedly."I have no idea, but I was thinking things were too qu
Enzo’s POVBeing a student was getting harder and harder. The English teacher decided to make us read a book that was almost impossible to find. I had to trek all the way across town because out of all the bookstores in the malls, only this one had it. Everyone was complaining that they couldn't buy the book because they couldn't find it. I spent two days on the phone and finally tracked it down. So I rushed to secure my copy to avoid getting a zero on the test that the teacher had already warned us about.But since I was at the mall, I might as well take a little walk around. I bought the book first - I had reserved it, but you never know if someone might accidentally sell my copy, so I went to the bookstore first. When I left, I was walking through the food court when I spotted Aunt Pearl at a café nearby. I had to say hello."What a coincidence! Aunt Pearl, how are you?" I approached and noticed she was with a younger woman who was pretty but strange-looking."Enzo, darling, what a
Samantha’s POVMy bachelorette party was the most fun event I'd ever been to, despite the snake incident. Erica and Emilia had really outdone themselves. However, it wasn't as enjoyable for Henry, who was tense and worried when he came to pick me up.At home, he told me about his suspicion that Isabella had sent the snake, and I was surprised - I hadn't thought that insufferable woman would be so brazen.We spent Sunday at home, resting and just enjoying each other's company. It was nice to have that peaceful moment with him, knowing the upcoming week would be hectic with wedding preparations, even though everything was already set.This week, I needed to get ahead with all my work since I'd be on my honeymoon with Henry the following week. Starting Thursday, I wouldn't be working as I'd be at the beach house overseeing all the wedding setup. I was so busy that during lunch, I just had a quick snack while working and turned Manu away when she came for afternoon coffee.Then my phone st
Romulus’s POVLittle Samantha must have been crazy if she thought she could ghost me like that. I've called several times and she won't answer, where could she be hiding? I needed to teach her a lesson, but this week I couldn't put my plan into action since Sandro needed me to check the accounts at his drug spot.Sandro wanted me to move to the hill, but to be honest, I preferred little Nicole's apartment, it was better located. But there's no way around it, I made a deal with him and he was the boss. He only gave me one more week to sort things out with little Samantha.I would use this week to resolve my situation with little Samantha and deal with little Nicole too. I was running out of patience with her, but it had to look like an accident, after all, she's Sandro's sister. I was going to do the job and blame the old man, but the idiot got arrested and was even trying to go back on our deal. He wanted little Samantha all to himself - that was pure greed.But little Nicole was still
Henry’s POVI arrived at the Social Club with Edward and Enzo. The guys had reserved a room there and they'd gone all out - they'd set up a room with a pool table, poker table, and arcade games, leather sofas scattered around, and a 1950s-style bar stocked with every kind of drink. This was going to be fun and relaxing."So, ready for your last bachelor party bender?" Patrick asked as soon as I arrived."I thought this day would never come." Alexander approached and handed me a glass.Only then did I notice they were all wearing the same t-shirt - a black one with a cartoon of me being dragged by a rope tied to my foot by a cartoon of Sam, with "game over" written below. These guys were acting like kindergarteners.As if the t-shirts weren't enough, they had prepared several activities, and they all involved lots of alcohol. I probably wouldn't remember my own name the next day.I was already slightly drunk when I saw Flavian answer a call and slip out of the room. When he came back, h
Samantha’s POVThe plans for the night were explained, and the girls decided to start the games. Soon we were all seated, and a bowl with folded papers was placed in front of me."Let's start with the lingerie, everyone grabs your box," Erica said, kicking things off."Okay, Sam, you'll draw a paper and read what's written. To win the gift, you have to guess who experienced the situation described in the paper. If you guess wrong, you'll have to share a situation that happened to you. When you open the present, you'll keep your eyes closed and feel around to figure out what it is. Got it?" Emilia explained the rules of the game."Oh my god! Alright, let's begin," I said and drew the first paper. "On my first time, my boyfriend and I watched some movies to learn because it was his first time too. When we tried to do a position we saw in a movie, I accidentally kicked him in the face, and he fell off the bed and broke his nose. I ended the night still a virgin and in a hospital making up
Samantha’s POVThe week had finally ended, and it had been exhausting. Romulus kept calling and threatening me, but Flavian said the wiretap was active and they were gathering lots of evidence, including proof of other crimes Romulus was committing, so he'd be arrested again soon. But it was horrible to keep getting his calls and hearing threats, not knowing what to expect.As if that wasn't enough, ever since he found out that Edward's sisters were organizing my bachelorette party, Henry had been pestering me to know what they had planned, why I'd let them organize the party, and if there would be any kind of wild rituals, as he put it. I assured him I knew nothing about it, but that he shouldn't worry. However, he kept suggesting every five minutes that we should ditch our friends and family and spend time just the two of us. He was driving me crazy with this whole thing, but I wouldn't budge - I was having my bachelorette party, and it would be fun, he'd just have to deal with it.I
Henry’s POVThe week was coming to an end. The days had been challenging, but in a week, I would say yes to the woman of my life, and we would be united in marriage. However, what truly united us was our love. And each day, I loved her more.If someone had told me a while back that I would be eager to get married and have a family, I would have called them crazy. But at those days, that was all I felt - eagerness for the wedding, for the arrival of my child, eagerness to get home every day and see the woman of my life smiling at me. I was a lucky man; I had everything that made me happy and even more."Good morning, Henry!" Melissa greeted me with a very cheerful and festive hello."Good morning, crazy girl! What's got you so happy?" I asked, finding her too effusive."Oh, I don't know, maybe a girls-only party tomorrow, or the wedding of history's biggest ladies' man next week..." Melissa pondered, looking up with a pen in her mouth, making me laugh."Mel, what's going to happen at th
Reynold’s POVI was still wondering how that idiot Henry managed to get to that hotel. When Samantha walked in, I was sure she was expecting to meet him, and just by her being there, I knew she hadn't talked to that fool. But somehow he found out and ruined my plans.And that wasn't all - he showed up with that brute of a detective who immediately started pushing me around. God, that detective's hand was heavy; the punch he gave me in the face still hurt.I just wanted my night of pleasure with Samantha, and I wasn't willing to share my first time with her with that little thug Romulus. I made a deal with him, but I wasn't interested in waiting until he felt like letting me fuck that hot piece. So I handled it my way - borrowed some money from Reuben and put my plan into action. I remembered the lunch at Hebe's house when Samantha was talking about how Henry would make romantic surprises and always give her red roses - such terrible tackiness! But it was useful because she fell for my
Samantha’s POVIt was very difficult to calm Henry down when I called to tell him what happened at the dinner. He wanted me to quit immediately, and it took a long time to convince him that I was safe inside the company.I knew he would rush out of his office to come to my workplace again, which was happening far too frequently lately. Fortunately, it was already the end of the day, so his work wouldn't be left aside once more because of me.Henry arrived in less than half an hour, leaned on my desk, and looked into my eyes - his irritation was palpable."Samantha, I wasn't happy about you working and being exposed to danger before, and now that you're pregnant, I like it even less. We should rethink this," Henry placed both hands on my desk and immediately voiced his concerns."And what do you expect me to do? Stay locked up at home?" I asked calmly. "Because that's not going to happen.""Sam!" Henry threw himself into the chair in front of my desk, completely frustrated. "I don't wan