Rachel’s POV I paced back and forth my thoughts running wild. It felt like the living room floor was going to wear out if I kept this up. My hands wouldn’t stop shaking. I had gone to Aria’s room earlier, needing to see her, needing to hold her but she wasn’t there. Her bed was empty. Her toys untouched. No note and no explanation Just gone. And I knew Darius had taken her back to Selene her mother, he was rebuilding his family it was clear now, there was no lying to myself anymore, he was with Selene now and that doesn’t change.It was good while it lasted he was done with me now. The pain in my chest was so sharp I could barely breathe but I wouldn’t cry not when I had cried enough while waiting for his return. First, I needed to do what I should have done a long time ago I needed to let him go I couldn’t keep pretending I couldn’t keep waiting for him to leave me like Andrew did. So I would do it first. I would ask for a divorce. It would hurt. But not as mu
Rachel’s POVI woke up in the middle of the night with my stomach twisting something was wrong. Really wrong. I barely had time to think before my body jerked forward I stumbled out of bed, my legs shaky, and ran to the bathroom. I barely made it to the toilet before I was throwing up. Everything hurt, my stomach , my throat, my head I felt so drowsy.I was sweating and cold at the same time tears burned my eyes as I gagged, my body shaking. I suddenly hear the bathroom door opened, I was too weak to look up but I knew it was him. Darius. His warm hands gently pulled my hair back, holding it away from my face his other hand rubbed slow circles on my back. "Shhh," he murmured. "I got you." I wanted to cry. Not just from being sick. But because he was here. After days of me avoiding him after days of silence between us he was still here.Taking care of me. I don’t want to believe he’d cheat on me, Darius was different. He wasn’t distant even though he was secr
Rachel’s POVI stepped out of the bathroom, the steam from my long shower still clinging to my skin, my hair was wrapped in a towel, my body covered in red silk lingerie that made me feel comfortable. My eyes land on a farmilar figure, one which I’ve been hiding from for the past two days.Darius. He was seating on the edge of my bed, waiting for me. My heart dropped to my stomach. It had been two days since Victoria showed me that picture and every since I’ve been avoiding him. My chest aching every time I looked at him. He stood up the second he saw me, his dark eyes searching my face. "Rachel," he said, his voice rough. I forced myself to walk past him, pretending to fix the towel on my head so I wouldn’t have to look at him. "You’re home early." "I came home for you," he said. I froze. Then I kept moving, going to my dresser like I wasn’t shaking inside. "I’m fine. You didn’t have to." "Rachel." His hand caught my wrist, gentle but firm. I didn’t pull away
Rachel’s POVI walked into the company building, my head held high, I woke up very late thanks to Darius of course, I was still sore but I had an important meeting I couldn’t miss. The weekend had been amazing, we had a lot of bonding time, and everyday Darius never fails to make me love him again. My thoughts come to a halt as I turned to a corner and bumped straight into Victoria. She smirked, her red lips curling like she had been waiting for me. "Well, well. Look who’s here." I clenched my jaw and stepped around her. "Move, Victoria." She grabbed my arm, her nails digging into my skin. "Not so fast, slut." I yanked my arm away, glaring. "What the hell is your problem? What are you doing in my company?” Victoria laughed, cold and mean. "My problem? Oh, Rachel. You really are stupid, aren’t you?" I didn’t answer, I just stared at her, waiting for whatever poison she was about to spill. She pulled out her phone, tapping the screen. Then she shoved it in my face. "Reco
Rachel’s POV It was Saturday morning. The house smelled like vanilla and sugar. Aria stood next to me in the kitchen, her tiny hands covered in flour, she was grinning, her cheeks dusted with white powder, her eyes bright with excitement. I smiled as I watched her. She was so small and resembles Darius in every way. She was like a cute little version of him.She made me wonder how Darius and i’s child would turn out. The thought made me blush, we haven’t spoken about having kids and I wasn’t sure if I was ready for motherhood but these past few days, Aria was changing my perspective. She felt like, mine. Not by blood but by something deeper. By love. "More chocolate chips, Mummy!" Aria said, holding up the bag. My heart stopped. Mummy. She had never called me that before, she always calls me by my name. I swallowed hard, blinking away the tears that threatened to fall. "Aria," I whispered, crouching down to her level. "What did you call me?" She tilted h
Rachel’s POVI was in my office, typing away on my laptop when the door slammed open. I didn’t even have to look up to know who it was. Victoria. Her high heels clicked angrily against the floor as she stormed toward my desk. I kept typing, ignoring her. “Rachel.” Her voice was sharp, like a knife. I finally looked up. Victoria stood in front of me, her face red with anger. Her perfectly styled hair and dress didn’t hide the fury in her eyes.I smirked knowing very well what brought her here but choose to pretend unaware. “What do you think you’re doing?” she snapped. I leaned back in my chair, crossing my arms. “Working. What does it look like?” She slammed her hands on my desk. “Don’t play dumb with me! Why are you taking your shares away from Andrew’s company? Why are you trying to ruin him? Are you that heartless!?” I laughed. A cold, bitter sound. “Ruin him? He ruined himself. I warned you two, I told you you’d regret ever playing me? Didn’t I?”Victoria’