#Chapter63River's P.O.V"Ahhh no, it's just too much." I hissed and he looked at me as if it wasn't a week but a year, he was giving me."Don't worry about the guests, the decoration's, the invitations, the location because that’s all taken care of all you have to worry about is bride's maids, dresses, and showing up," He chuckled, looking at me then back the road."Ethan come on let's think logical here, we can't have a wedding in under a-""Just trust me. I have everything under control."Present Day (Three Days Later)Those are the words I remember as I stare back at myself in the full-length mirror all dressed in white.I just pray things don't turn into a complete and utter disaster."So how are you and Ryan doing Serenity?" I asked for the millionth time since she kept on ignoring me but I was determined to get an answer."Ummm, things are progressing." She shook her head reassuringly and I rolled my eyes."How exactly?" Violet asked jumping into the conversation."W
#Chapter64EPILOGUERiver's P.O.VAbout eleven years later"Elijah, Evan stop running in the house you’re going to break something," I yelled, trying not to get angry at them I mean after all it was there first time making an A on their math test."Those imbeciles are not going to listen to you Mom, they have an attention span of apes, “Elaine claimed while setting her bag on the chair.She was witty yet intelligent and had her father’s ocean blue eyes but dirty blonde hair."You do realize we share similar DNA as apes, right? "Mason asked, as always trying to make his sister feel stupid."Mommy where's Nathan? "Angel asked, tugging on my jeans with her tiny hands.I smiled picking her up, "He's working with your dad at the company. You know once Nathan becomes twenty-three, he will take over. So he has to show him how things work.""Will he live with us if he becomes the CEO. "She visibly gulped and I could tell she didn't want him to leave us.I shook my head, "Don't worry
#Chapter1---------PROLOGUE“I honestly do not know what type of game you’re playing here but do not think, not for a second that I will leave my wife for a slut like you.” He began to yell in a harsh tone, causing me to freeze in my tracks.” Give me one good reason, why I should love you and if you think a baby will change the way I feel about you then you’re wrong. I don’t love you River. In fact, I never will.” He said, with venom in each of his words.I felt my heart shatter into a million pieces. I could not believe this is the picture he had of me.“Love simply does not have reason love is an indescribable feeling and I am not asking anything on your behalf, “I replied, matching the same tone as his.Of course, deep down I knew it was all a lie.--------------Ethan's P.O.VI thought I had everything I wanted, everything I desired from this world, and never once was it money or success or even power it was the beautiful woman I was married to. The women I could stare
#Chapter2Rivers P.O.VThere was a reason or reasons behind all the mess that began and yes it was a horrible, tragic mess but when one touch ignites every nerve in your body even though you don't want to acknowledge that horrible mess deep down in you, you know it’s the reason. One of the main reasons this mess began was a problem named Andrew.That night I was coming from the Scott fields to go to their family mansion for the gathering that was happening. I had begun working ten-hour shifts about a month back since my dad got fired from what seemed like his millionth job at the time. I sort of lost track after the tenth. So, I was forcing my eyelids open from exhaustion as I entered their home.I was still in my work clothes so I headed towards the bathroom my mom told me about only to find it occupied. Without much thought, I went upstairs to search for another bathroom and to my luck, it was the first door on the right. I quickly changed into my white and blue lace dress that r
#Chapter3River's P.O.VAndrew turned towards the intruder's voice with a murderous look, "This is none of your business so get the fuck out of my face."The man forced a smile while his ocean blue eyes turned a few shades darker, "Actually it is my business for two reasons one the girl doesn't want to see you or talk to you, and yet you're still insisting by force. I won't ever allow that and two you are in my house, on my property so I advise you to let go of her, or I will have my men drag your ass out of here. Do I make myself clear? “He snarled while glaring at Andrews's grip on my hands.Andrew let go of me slowly and took a few steps closer to the handsome stranger, "If you think this is over, your mistaken pretty boy."A scowl crossed his face but it was clear he was still trying to mask his emotions “Any day any time because I'm not afraid of a bastard like you."Andrew chuckled while making the final statement before leaving, "We will see who laughs in the end."I sigh
#Chapter4Rivers P.O.V"And why not? "He asked, his tone suddenly raising.I looked him straight in the eyes and gave him the are you for real look. Clearly, he was testing my patience."Oh, I see you think you're too good for him." He chuckled maliciously before flashing a murderous look.I scrunched my nose in disgust" I do not want to marry him. It doesn't get any simpler than that." Right, when the words escaped my mouth, I received a slap across my face.He grabbed me by the hair and made me look him in the eyes, "Do you want to marry Andrew?""Never, "I replied, loud enough for him to hear.He slapped me once more across the face and dragged me to the storage room by my hair.I had to admit it hurt like a bitch but no matter what he did to me I wasn't going to get enter a loveless marriage with an idiot like Andrew so my mom and brother could suffer while my worthless example of a father drinks, gambles, fucks one of his whores and comes back occasionally depending on hi
#Chapter5Diana's P.O.VI honestly couldn't stand it anymore. Nothing had been the same when I found out I couldn't conceive another child after my abortion a couple of years back. It made me dread life completely.I was tired, tired of the way people looked at me with sympathy filled in their eyes.I needed to find a way to have children. I was desperate and was afraid Ethan was going to leave me for someone more young, beautiful, and someone who can give him children.I love him more than myself so I will not allow some woman to snatch him from me. I was tired of trying everything.The only people who knew about my condition were Ethan and my mother and I wanted it to stay that way.Today before Ethan got back, I was going to see a doctor that my mother suggested. She ranted for hours on the miracles this doctor made. So, after careful consideration, I hopped in my car, buckled my seat belt, and started the engine with high hopes of a miracle.**"I'm so sorry Mrs. Scott t
#Chapter6River's P.O.VWhen we got off the bus the sun was going down so it was a bit windy. After all, fall was just around the corner. We grabbed our bags and headed towards the exit only to be stopped by two policemen."Jeanine Campbell you are under arrest for the murder of John Campbell. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. “My heart stopped as many questions raced through my mind but one was overpowering the rest.How did they find out?***After the police took my Mom Aiden and I followed along in a taxi and we were currently waiting to talk to the head of the police department and for some reason, it felt like time wasn't passing by what so ever."Are they going to take away Mom? “Aiden asked. I cocked my head in his direction to find a tear on his cheek.I stroked his cheek softly, " I promise you Aid