LOGINZachary I sat with Athena and Aria in the living room, our eyes fixed on the television. It was a weekend, if Athena weren’t here, Aria would have been curled up in my arms.I checked the wall clock again and again. The time crept by. I had no plans to leave the room, though. They had found me here and joined without invitation, so I stayed put. News segments rolled on, one after another. I rarely followed headlines unless they touched business, but today the updates kept my attention. Then one report stood out amongst it all.“Movie star Quinn Valdez seen getting intimate with upcoming actress Cassandra Louis,” the anchor said, images flashing across the screen.My gaze flicked to Aria. Her face stayed blank, like the news meant nothing to her. I watched her closely, waiting for any shift in her expression.“Finally, my son has found someone who will bring home my grandchild,” Athena said, her voice full of mockery as she broke the silence “No one asked you,” Aria shot back.I h
AriaI waited for Zachary the way I always did, most times I didn't even need to wait, I kept glancing at the clock over and over again.Time went by. The sun set and yet there was no sign of him. By evening, I couldn't sit still anymore, loneliness was killing me. I pushed aside the book I had intended to read, stood up, and started walking all around the mansion. I moved from one hallway to another, hoping I would turn to a corner and find him there.I kept away from two places.One, the room he and his wife shared, I had no reason to be there.Two, the maid quarters, he won't even near their door.Instead I listened to any sound that might lead me to him. Suddenly, I heard a sound, more of a cutlery making contact with a plate. My heart lifted a little. Maybe it was him. I headed that way, quickening my pace.When I stepped inside, disappointment hit me hard. Athena stood there, not Zachary. Of all the people in this house, she was second on the list of those I least wanted to see.
Aria I had grown used to Zachary sitting with me in my room while I worked. He never asked why I started working from home. He simply stayed close, offering quiet support in his own way, the way he knew best. His presence was helpful, sometimes he gave insights, sometimes encouragements and sometimes he even helped with paper works.Zachary's comment about the change in my physical appearance lingered in my mind, bit by bit my secret was getting close to being uncovered but I wouldn't let that happen unless I permit it. Even though I also noticed the slight changes, my breast was now fuller than the previous, my snatched tummy would soon be close to a pot belly sooner or later.Each day that passed on was a reminder of the limited time I had to sort things.Sort things."Back to earth." Zachary waved his hand in front of my face, snapping me out of my thoughts.I blinked and straightened up. "What?""What was the last thing I said?" he asked, leaning forward with a small smile.I lau
Aria"No," I shouted almost immediately. My heart raced fast as I stared at Zach, refusing to slow down even for a second.He leaned back a bit, smiling lightly. "Yeah, you don't need to be so worked up though." He remained calm, unmoved like it was no big deal.I crossed my arms and looked away for a moment. "Thanks for the food.""You didn't even eat it," he pointed out, glancing at the tray still sitting on the bedside table."I tried to," I muttered, feeling a bit guilty but not enough to change my mind cause if I dared to do, the vomit would be more than the usual.Zach looked at me with worry in his eyes."Do you want to go to the hospital?""It's nothing serious, Zach," I said softly, reaching out to touch his arm. I didn't want him stressing over me. Not when I could handle this myself enough to prevent my secret from getting revealed.He sighed but didn't push it. Instead, I gave him my best pleading look. "May I have ice cream?"Zach shook his head slowly. "It's been junks a
AriaMy body was changing in ways I couldn't ignore anymore. Eggs and pasta which used to be my go to meal at any time of the day, now turned my stomach. The smallest things set me off. Anger became a part of me that even when I tried to hold it back, it can't be held back. Everyone around me noticed the shift. The maids now spoke carefully, tiptoeing around me as if one wrong word would make me explode. I hated the effect pregnancy had on me.The vomiting grew worse too. One small inconvenience and I would rush to the toilet, throwing up uncontrollably like a broken tap water. The smell disgusted me even more.I had no choice but to endure it.Kleopatra had called earlier. She stated she came over to discuss the pregnancy result I had asked her to fake, but Zachary’s presence that day stopped her from asking the important questions—like how many weeks to put on the paper.I was relieved she agreed to help. Right now, she was my only real option.The dates on the result had to match
Author POV Kleopatra cleared her throat. She stepped gently into the room, beaming with smiles as if signaling to Aria that she has been caught red-handed. "Greetings." She waved her hands repeatedly. "Oh my God." She jumped around and poked Zachary's shoulder again and again. He tried to shift away from her, but she kept close and gave him no space to pull back. "Sit already," Aria said and pointed to a chair. "Yes, I should." Kleopatra placed her bag softly on the table and sat down. "It's been a while," she said and turned to look at Zachary who sat beside her. "We saw each other a few months ago, remember?" Zachary answered. "It's not like before." Kleopatra whined. "Agreed. We're no longer teens." Zachary concluded. "We're no longer four too." Kleopatra added. The whole room went silent. "Guys, that's enough," Aria said. "Life happens," Zachary said after he thought for a long time. "I have missed us," Kleopatra said to both of them. Aria closed her
KleopatraSitting down in my office, I kept thinking about Aria.Should I help her out?Should I do it for her?But what if things go the wrong way? Another thought crossed my mind.Every second my mind kept replaying Aria's sad reaction, her pleading and desperation...I was her last hope.She didn
EROTIC CHAPTER AHEAD⚠️⚠️RATED 18+ !!!!!AriaMorning came too soon. Zach and I didn't see each other after the awkward encounter we had the last morning of Quinn's departure, I thought he was angry but maybe not, he isn't that petty and he dotes on me too much to be angry. It was probably just the
Aria "Nooo," I screamed at the top of my lungs.The creaking door stopped halfway."Alright, young Madam, I'd take my leave now." Amelia's voice rose, and I could hear faint footsteps, which meant she was already leaving."That was close." I heaved a sigh of relief. “Later,” he said, “We finish t
ZacharyAria's questioning went on and on and I got tired of responding to her that all I could bare to do was state, stare at her lip movement, her facial expression and her hand movement got me more than the conversation we were having."Can I take you out on a date?" I asked " Did you listen to







