LOGINMiriam’s POVI lay in bed, awake, that night staring at the ceiling. My mind was reeling with a billion different emotions. In front of Elizabeth and Serena, I had been able to maintain my cool. I stood my ground and told them that the decision of what I decide to do with my pregnancy was completely up to me. They had no right coming into my home and telling me what to do.On the inside, however, I was really conflicted. What if having this child happened to be a very good thing? Would I regret getting an abortion? Those were just a few of the questions that went through my mind.After a while, I was sure that I would not be able to sleep at all tonight, so I dragged myself out of bed and went down the stairs to grab a glass of water. Sara spent the night and she was passed out on the couch in front of the TV.“I can’t believe this is where you ended up sleeping,” I muttered to myself as I turned off the TV and covered her with a blanket.When I was done downstairs, I went back up to
Miriam’s POVThe next few days were quite uneventful. No one had heard anything from Anita or Trevor. I had been way too occupied with the recent news. Sara, on the other hand, was getting excited about the idea of the baby.“Don’t get ahead of yourself. I haven’t even decided whether I’m keeping it or not.”“I know but the chances of you keeping it are definitely higher.”“Just try to manage your expectations.”“Please, don’t deny me the chance to be a godmother,” she pleaded and I rolled my eyes.I knew she was only trying to make me feel lighter about the entire situation, but I still have to be realistic. Once I decided to have a baby, there was no going back.“Do you even know anything about taking care of kids?” I asked her with a smile. “You’re only concerned with the fun parts. What about when I have to wake up in the middle of the night to the baby’s loud cries?”“Don’t worry. Your baby will be a gentle one. I just know it.”“You can’t know stuff like that. Oh my God.” I thre
Miriam’s POVHer question was one that I only heard in movies or read in books. I had never for once thought that someone would ask me that question. I had always been careful when it came to unwanted pregnancies. That was until I became married and consummated my marriage.When was the last time I had my period?“Miriam?” Her voice startled me back to reality. “Are you there?”“Yes, I am. I guess I was just thrown off guard a bit by your question.”“Okay. So, What's the response? Please, tell me it’s not what I’m thinking.”“I honestly don’t know. I guess it’s been a while. You don’t think that I might be…” I paused, unable to actually say the word out loud.“I don’t know as well but we can find out,” she said. “You’re still at the hospital right? Maybe you can run some tests.”“I can’t be pregnant. At least not right now…” I blurted out.Everything was a complete mess right now. How was I supposed to add being pregnant to all of my problems right now? It was crazy!“Let’s just know
Miriam’s POVAnita was with Trevor. Unfortunately, Rosodov had been unable to save her from him. The news hit us all pretty hard.“How did you leave unscathed?” I asked as I watched the nurse clean up his wounds.“That’s not what we’re supposed to be talking about right now. Do you know how mad I am at you all? You put your life in danger!”“We were only doing what we thought was best. Anita was very unhappy where she was. My conscience wouldn’t allow me to leave her there as my son’s prisoner.”“And do you think she’s in a much better place now? Your actions have landed her in an even worse situation.”“Don’t say that, please.” I was trying my best not to imagine the worst.“Well, it’s the truth. If Lazar was here, he will tell you the same thing.”I shook my head slowly. I didn’t want to believe that we had just worsened Anita’s case. God knows that our intention had been solely to help her but somehow, we had ended up leading her right into a trap.“I need some time alone.” I stood
Janet’s POVWilliam didn’t want me to come with him but I didn’t give him much of a choice. I needed to be there in case Jero did any funny business. As worried as I was about him making any more moves, I still wanted to be aware of whatever he had to say to my husband.“How do you even know about this job?”“I knew him through a friend,” I replied vaguely.“What friend? You don’t tell me things anymore.” He grunted and I ignored him. “I’m serious. You just leave the house as you please. The other day you came back with so much money and refused to tell me how you got it.”“Weren’t you the one that said we didn’t have to tell each other everything?”“This wasn’t what I meant and you know it. Things like this are very important. I should be aware of…”“We’re here!” I announced, interrupting him.I paid the cab driver and we came down from the vehicle. He looked like he wanted to keep arguing but I ignored him. Instead, I led us inside the building where the receptionist told us to go r
Janet’s POVI told Jero everything he needed to hear. How could I not? I had always hated that bitch, Miriam, and everything I had tried to bring her down had failed. Now, I had someone who was willing to do it for me. This was the perfect opportunity for me to finally do what I’ve been wanting to do.“Can you trace her back to where she lives?” He asked me.“Believe me, I have tried everything I can to do so but I haven't been successful.”“Well, you can leave that part to me. I just need to confirm that everything you told me is true.”“Yes, it is,” I said with a nod before pausing. “However, there is something else that might be of interest to you.”“Yeah? What’s that?” He raised his eyebrows.“My husband, William. I know you don’t really like him but he might be of more help to you than me.”“Why do you say so?”“I don’t have a lot of information but I’m pretty sure that the two of them have done some jobs together in the past. My husband and Lazar.”“Can you get him to come see
Miriam's POV I leaned against the car seat, my arms folded across my chest as I tried to calm my wandering mind.It has been a chaotic evening. From the alarms down to the fire and the smoke filled corridor. It was all now getting to me how dangerous the situation was and that I thought it was a d
Lazar’s POVThe warehouse smelled like steel, oil, and the faint sweetness of oak crates. It was a familiar smell I was used to ever since I was a child.The memory of my dad explaining how the business runs flashed across my mind, but that felt like ages ago.I watched as my men moved like machine
Miriam’s POV I walked into Sara’s office with a calm expression trying to keep my composure. But my heart was racing.I felt restless, and I was also scared. I wondered what Sara could have possibly discovered about Lazar. Maybe now I can finally have answers to all my questions. Maybe now I can
Miriam’s POVThe weekend passed faster than I wanted it to. Between Lazar suddenly reappearing after a whole week of silence, my apartment building going up in flames, and being whisked off into a penthouse that looks like it belongs to royalty and not a carpenter, I felt like I could hardly catch







