SELENA’S POV:He didn’t answer right away. Instead, he ran his hand over his hair, the way he always did when trying to compose himself. “I don’t know what to think. Last night I found out you’ve been getting flowers, flowers I’ve never seen you mention. Messages from Joey at night and I discovered you two met at the store again the other day. So what was I supposed to think?”“Joey is just a friend…in fact describing him as a friend would be a stretch. He did send me flowers to apologize and I handed them to my assistant because they didn’t matter. He texted again yesterday, to also apologize for not letting me know that he had gotten with the girl I was helping him with because I met her with him at the store. He doesn’t even have feelings for me, as a matter of fact he even invited us to a double date with him and his girl.” My voice shook, not because I was hiding something, but because it hurt. That after everything, he’d let doubt creep in like that.He looked at me again and I
SELENA'S POV:“Can we go out for dinner later, David? Things have been different between us and I miss spending quality time with you.” I told him softly, standing behind him as he stared at himself in the mirror fixing up his tie, getting ready for work.He chuckled softly, “Why do you always do this, Selena?”“Do what? Try to spend time with my husband?” I asked, stepping back in fear that my simple request was aggravating him.David turned around, staring deep into my blue eyes and clenched and unclenched his jaw. It seemed everything I needed lately irritated him to the core and he was literally just the meanest person to me these past few weeks. He had changed like a switch and I still couldn't believe that was him, it was so absurd.“Really? Is that all this is about? Or is this your way of monitoring me and the company?” He asked folding his arms across his chest, and I furrowed my eyebrow looking at him with hurt.“David, you know I trust you with everything, my life and all I
SELENA'S POV:A MONTH LATER:“I have something to tell you…..I'm pregnant which is why Henry and I are getting married in such a short period of time.”It had been a month since Sandra had revealed this to me and I had assured her that I was right here to support her. We were both young and totally in love and had each other's support and it was so amazing. It had been a whole week since I had seen Sandra and about three days since I had seen my husband. David had travelled for a business trip and he had failed to disclose where the business trip was situated nor how long he would be gone for.It wasn't strange since the last time we saw wasn't exactly a peaceful moment. I had complained about him coming home late these past few days and never being around as well as occasionally coming back tipsy, and he got extremely mad, which explains the bruises on my arm and hand print on my rosy cheeks, but it was nothing a good make up couldn't hide.Plus it was my fault, I was the one naggin
SELENA’S POV:THAT SAME EVENING:“You know it’s weird to just watch naked people. We will be ready for all your questions downstairs. So….Get out.” Sandra snapped and pushed me out of the room.So I walked downstairs almost falling, because my eyes were blurred with tears and I could feel physical pain in my chest. How could they do this to me? Was this how bad betrayal felt? After a few minutes, they walked down stairs hurting me even more as they shared a kiss and walked hand in hand, wearing one of the cute brown matching pajamas I had gotten for David and I. David wore the pants and Sandra had on the shirt which stopped mid thigh.“How long has this been going on?” I coughed out with my voice extremely low as they took a seat, Sandra placing her legs on David’s thigh.“For a while now. Even before I introduced you two, we’ve been having a whole lot of amazing sex everywhere. We might or might not have had sex in your matrimonial bed while you were mourning your annoying grandma.
SELENA'S POV:A FEW WEEKS LATER:“We are here Miss Selena.” The chauffeur announced, finally making me aware of my surroundings.It had been about two weeks since I had been heartbroken, divorced and I lost everything, and two weeks since I turned twenty-one. It was worth reckoning because that night, my family's lawyer, Mr George, who had been our lawyer since I was a kid informed me that in the multitude of properties, companies, money, that my parents had left for me, my grandmother and parents had still set up a trust fund for me.And that was his surprise for me.As soon as I told him what had gone on between David and I, he had sent cars to pick me up and during those few days, he and his wife, Miss Daisy, had been so good to me, they never scolded me but I have learned a great lesson. We finalized the documents and I received everything secured for me in the trust fund, deeds to property and one of my mother's company, as well as a handsome amount of money.They were all locate
SELENA’S POV:A FEW HOURS LATER:“I am still appalled that someone like her dared to say I proposed to her and got her pregnant. She couldn’t even come close before my presence even if she wanted to. I am both amused and annoyed, so your husband impregnated her?” He raised his eyebrow questioning, drinking out of his glass of wine with his brown eyes staring directly at me.We were currently at a beautiful restaurant named Levers, and Henry had reserved for about two hours leaving us alone in here along with a waitress who only came near when she was beckoned. I honestly felt truly calm and relaxed and their food was amazing but Henry’s curiosity had me ranting and pouring out all my feelings. It was something I didn’t know I needed.“Yes, he did.” I answered, swallowing my food and Henry shook his head and scoffed, looking from his food back to me.“After you signed off all your parent’s property and company and all to him and to that Sandra? He dared to burn and throw your belonging
SELENA'S POV:SIX MONTHS LATER:“Good morning!” I announced my presence as I stepped into the kitchen, meeting Henry in a singlet and some fitted black suit trousers, looking as hot as the meal he was preparing for us.These past six months have been amazing, stressful, and heart wrecking for a variety of reasons. It was super stressful, settling into the mansion Mr Havin Scott, Henry's father, had gifted to us though I was yet to meet him. It was such a dream home for every single person who dreamt of having kids and a partner, the gardens, about eight bedrooms, parking lots, a swimming pool. I loved how serene and beautiful the entire mansion was.It was amazing because I felt a friendship developing between Henry and I, we talked about work and literally everything and anything. He prepared breakfast every morning and apparently he cooked so well. He was also extremely strict and mean to other people but he was like a marshmallow to me. Most importantly, he never hesitated to boos
SELENA'S POV: THAT NIGHT: “Why didn't we first stop by the house to change? I'm so tired and I bet everyone can see how exhausted I am through my eyes and this cloth I have on. I look like a mess.” I complained to Henry as the GPS announced we were five minutes away. “I've seen people looking a mess and trust me, you look nothing like that, you look amazing, smell so good and look like the most sexy CEO I have ever laid my eyes on.” A fuzzy feeling spread across my chest at the sound of that and my cheeks might have turned a shade of pink seeing the sincerity in his eyes. “Plus the truth is, we are running a bit late and my mum might have called a couple of times but Olivia assured me she was running late as well and my mum totally understands.” He informed me and I glanced at the time seeing it was already fifteen minutes after, both our meetings had run longer than we had expected. I hate being late so bad. I wanted to ask why Olivia didn't just come with him since she works in
SELENA’S POV:He didn’t answer right away. Instead, he ran his hand over his hair, the way he always did when trying to compose himself. “I don’t know what to think. Last night I found out you’ve been getting flowers, flowers I’ve never seen you mention. Messages from Joey at night and I discovered you two met at the store again the other day. So what was I supposed to think?”“Joey is just a friend…in fact describing him as a friend would be a stretch. He did send me flowers to apologize and I handed them to my assistant because they didn’t matter. He texted again yesterday, to also apologize for not letting me know that he had gotten with the girl I was helping him with because I met her with him at the store. He doesn’t even have feelings for me, as a matter of fact he even invited us to a double date with him and his girl.” My voice shook, not because I was hiding something, but because it hurt. That after everything, he’d let doubt creep in like that.He looked at me again and I
SELENA’S POV:A FEW HOURS LATER:The tension on the table was thick, Henry and I kept stealing glances at each other, Ace and Olivia barely said a word to each other and just like Henry and I, they sat across from each other, and Zoey had her lips in a straight line and our surprise guest for the morning, Blake, kept staring back and forth with each of us. Henry had asked Blake to join us for breakfast last night and I was unaware he did and that Blake even agreed to it. But after listening to Nanny Solidat, I could understand him a bit though I was still offended he would even think I would even cheat on him.Did he forget what he represented in my life?Henry’s parents declined breakfast and I think it was largely due to the fact that they felt they were the reasons their daughter was hurting. The look on Mrs Scott’s face last night said it all, all she did was hug all of us and she barely even waved us goodbye. I wondered if she was taking accountability and feeling remorseful. Th
SELENA’S POV:THE NEXT DAY:It was a Sunday morning and after a night like the one we had, I decided to wake up early and prepare a Scott favorite breakfast with Nanny Solidat of course. I texted Henry’s parents, Ace and Olivia to join us for breakfast and since it was still early, I was yet to receive the response. Henry had been so silent the rest of the evening, no words, no touch, absolutely nothing. As a matter of fact, when I tried cuddling him that night, he asked, stating he didn’t want to be touched. I couldn’t help but think that it was no longer due to Mrs Waltson’s disrespect but maybe I had done something wrong. But nothing seemed to cross my mind and I hated it. So I was hoping this breakfast would put him in a better mood and allow him to share if I had done something he wasn’t pleased with and if he didn’t, I would shift tables like a child.Nanny Solidat stood by the counter, bringing out all the materials and ingredients needed, while I held onto someone who had wok
SELENA’S POV:THAT SAME EVENING:“Good evening.” Henry, Zoey and I greeted, as we walked into Ace’s family mansion. It was located in one of the exclusive places in the country, and it was phenomenal.The mansion stood tall with sleek marble pillars, glass walls that shimmered under warm lights, and a waterfall feature at the entrance. As soon as we stepped in, we couldn’t help but give a mental approval. It was spotless—white floors, high ceilings, golden chandeliers, and art on every wall. Soft music played in the background, and everything smelled of fresh roses. Ace and Olivia walked towards us in excitement, while the butler took our coats from us respectfully, and instantly embraced us. They looked so good, Ace was dressed in a simple white shirt and a black pants and for some reason, it matched with Olivia’s pretty gown. Did I mention they also smelt amazing but anyone could see the nervous look on Liv’s face from a mile away which is probably why after Henry handed her the bo
SELENA’S POV:“So we are heading out to shop for dresses tonight right?” She asked and I nodded.“Then we would meet Liv later for lunch and medi’s and pedi’s.” I added making her clap in delight, rising to her feet.“I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am to be here to you all.” She hugged me from behind before heading back upstairs and the maid took her dish to the kitchen. “Welll…that was something. Don’t you think, Hailey?” I asked after cutting my piece of pancake and I laughed when I saw a little shrug from her.**********LATER THAT DAY:Zoey and I strolled the mall, and since I wanted to spend time with Hailey, she was in the stroller before me. I wore a long leather jacket, the ones ladies wear when going to their partner’s houses in just lingerie underneath and I had on a black cap and dark shades. Security was littered all over the premises and Henry was not pleased we were walking through the mall rather than just shutting it down for about two hours. But I assur
SELENA’S POV:SOME DAYS LATER:“Good morning, pretty lady.” Zoey greeted me as I arrived at the dining room. She was seated in my spot and Henry was sitting with Hailey on his shoulder while his eyes were glued to the screen from his sPad.Henry instantly looked up and smiled, and I walked behind him and kissed him repeatedly on his cheek making him smile. “Good morning, beautiful. You slept well?” He asked and I smiled nodding my head.“Did you?” I asked as well and he smirked mischievously answering, “You know I did. That’s why I was giving you so much time to sleep in.” Zoey cleared her throat as Henry and I just sat there staring at each other, “I can already tell by the love marks all over your neck that there might be a little Hailey in the oven.” After she uttered those words, Henry and I looked at each and laughed boisterously, “Nope, not yet.” Last night, Zoey arrived after she had called a few days ago informing me of a conference she was speaking in and I welcomed her t
DAVID’S POV:A FEW DAYS LATER:“Hello? Pete?” I smiled excited that he had finally picked up the phone after an entire day of calling both he and Billy continuously without any response.My fear was that Sandra was right and that as soon as it was dawn, she left home with my son in her hands. I really wondered who was this relative she was going to see and why I had never met them but I let her be because at the end of the day, I was in a mansion without her constant nagging and without hearing the sound of her voice and feeling her presence. It was a good thing.“Man, I have been trying to call you for days now. What’s up with you?” I asked, taking a seat in the living room with my legs spread out. “Just work.” He answered dryly as though he was just being forced to even pick up the call, making me sit up and lick my bottom lip sharply.“I understand that. Are you up for golf at the club at noon or this evening with Billy and some others?” I suggested with my eyes of hope.“Didn’t y
3RD POV:FEW DAYS LATER:“I’m really sick of this. Every single time you’re getting yourself in some type of trouble.” Sandra let out an exasperated breath, tossing the key into the bowl. After two days, David was released as the security officers at the hotel thought it would be best to call the police, therefore he was arrested for assault and Selena’s bruise was brought in as evidence. His lawyers, as employed by Sandra, met up with Selena and Henry, and after so much persuasion they agreed that they would draw up documents for the restraining order but rejected any form of damages. Henry simply said, “He should keep all that coins he has left because if he dares to come near my wife and tries to touch her. His entire family will not just be scraped of every single dime but they will be dealt with my way. And trust me, that is not a good thing neither is not a threat but an assurance.” He held eye contact with the lawyer so much so that she shivered after he was done speaking.
3RD POV:His heart was full and his eyes got teary as he placed the ring in one of her fingers. He rose to his feet and kissed her hungrily and they were a few seconds away from ripping the clothes off each other but recalled they were people applauding such as the waiter and pianist. They were just toasting to each other when Selena and Henry arrived and their smiles grew even wider and they quickly embraced them and welcomed them. Henry gave Ace a thumbs up, proud and satisfied at the choice of ring and it meant so much to Ace to get Henry’s approval. “I’m so envious! What? This is perfect.” Selena gushed and Ace’s pride grew only higher.“So I just have done better than Henry then?” Ace inquired, sitting up straight and the couple looked at him and smiled.Then they both said in unison, “Don’t push it.” Both Olivia and Ace laughed at how they said it together.“Babe, when will we start things in unison like that?” Olivia asked in between her laughter and Henry glanced at Selena b