Her Dilemma: In Between Two Dons

Novah’s POV Pacing about with my lips in between my teeth, I had my back against the wall as a million and one ideas ran through my head at once. Blinking uncontrollably, I tried to push back the tears that had pooled up in my eyes but it was to no avail as it began to flow down my cheeks in torrents. Mother had been ill for a while now, causing us to go bankrupt all in a bid to pay for her medical bills and other necessities. Working around the clock, I tried to keep up with the bills that keep piling up each day but my efforts were not enough. Just this morning while I was attending to a customer at the mall, the hospital called, informing me of my mother's condition and immediately, I made my way here. It had been more than two hours since mother was wheeled into the OR, yet no one had stepped out or gone in. Sliding through the wall to the floor, I pulled my legs to my chin as I began to sob uncontrollably as fear overtook my body. The attention I was getting didn't move m

Riana’s POV Her response made a smile break out on my lips but it didn't last for long as I quickly switched back to a hard expression. “You made the right decision, you should be proud of yourself.” I said, my voice firm and deep.From the little I had heard from Doctor Fernandes who had been her family doctor for several years, I couldn't help but to pity her. Paying for her mother's surgery was something I could pull off easily without striking a deal with her but I couldn't hold myself.She was young and so I believed she would be able to carry my child even though it was just a one night meeting. At first, I wanted to discard this thought but when Doctor Fernandes wouldn't stop talking about her predicament, I had to propose the deal. “Sir, my mother… the surgery… time is running by quickly.” Her voice came out in a whisper as she grasped the edge of the chair with both hands. “I have settled that already.” I replied but the look on her face showed disbelief. Before I coul

Novah's POVA month later…Even though I still regretted my meeting with Riana, I couldn't ignore the fact that my current status was due to his involvement. Though I still worked at the mall, I wasn't bothered about anything as I had more than enough money to cater for my needs and that of mom who was still hospitalized. That night, he left me with a huge amount of money and as if that was not enough, he sent some money to my bank account. While I was still attending to a customer, my boss, Lady Elsie as we always called her, walked up to me. “Come see me in my office.” She said swiftly and then turned around to leave. “Yes ma'am.” I replied and the moment I finished attending to the customer, I made my way to her office. She was on her computer when I walked in but immediately, she took her gaze off and with her eyes on me, she asked, “Are you pregnant?” Startled, I staggered backwards, my heart lunged in my throat as I stared back at her. “Answer the damn question Novah.” S

Novah's POVFrightened, I stepped backwards as I held onto the now empty cup of coffee.The moment he snapped his head upwards and we locked eyes, I began to run my mouth, “I didn't mean to run into you. I was… I mean… I should have taken the exit route instead of…” I filtered off in fright. The menacing gaze I was receiving from the man in front of me made my heart constrict against my chest. He was the one who was at fault even though I decided to take the blame and so he should let it slide. If he wanted a new shirt, I could get that for him as it was easy peasy but I decided to keep my cool until he said or did something that would vex me. With a low tone, he called, “Novah!” “Huh! Have we met before now?” I asked, giving the man a suspicious look with my head tilted to the side. “You don't recognize me?” He asked and immediately I tilted my head to the side. Still standing there, Thorne and Bishop, my five year old son arrived. “What is going on here?” Thorne asked, scoopi

Reader's POVThorne was pacing about with his hands tucked in his pockets as he regretted his decision of joining the Wesley's for dinner. When Alexa informed him of it earlier, he was elated as it was going to give him more time to spend with Novah only for Riana to join them. “You're only hurting yourself.” Novah, who had been leaning against the wall, said, her hands crossed on her chest. She had tried all she could to calm him down but he wouldn't listen to her. “You don't understand how I feel.” He huffed, walking up to her. “Your father had invited me for dinner just to spite me. You saw how he praised him back there… he was poking it in my face that I’m a failure.” He ratted out only for Norah to start laughing. Annoyed that she was making light of his distress, he swirled around, clenching his fists. “Come on, it was my father who ticked you off, why are you blaming Riana for something he knows nothing about.” She chuckled. With a shrug, she took her back off the wall,