AARON’s POVThe flight back home was a mix of exhaustion and relief. The Maldives had been fun,I had to admit.And even though I was a bit disappointed Bella wasn’t pregnant yet,I just had to ignore it and focus on my career.And also keep on trying because that was the most important thing. A baby.We needed a baby and we needed one soon enough. Bella was dozing off in the seat beside me, her head resting on my shoulder, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment as I watched her sleep.She looked so beautiful. And at least that sharp tongue of hers wasn’t running. As we stepped off the plane and back onto familiar ground, the reality of our return set in. We soon headed to the mansion and was welcomed warmly. Cole had been waiting for me at home so we stepped aside to talk.His his face lit up with excitement. He greeted me with a firm handshake and a pat on the back, and then turned to Bella with a warm smile. "Hey,bro! Welcome back!" Cole's voice was filled with genui
BELLA’s POV“Oh really?” I raised a brow.“Yes. There is just this aura you have around you that is impossible to miss.And I definitely missed your scent and also the beautiful way you smile.” He told me and I stood there,short of words for a second.“Well uh—that’s great,” I said as I brushed a stray hair away from my face,tucking it behind my ear.“I could see you and my brother actually had so much fun on your honeymoon. Didn’t know he had it in him to be a gentleman. Or maybe it was just for show?”I narrowed my eyes at him.”For show? What do you mean?” I searched his face wondering if he knew something.“Yeah. Aaron isn’t usually like that,all sweet and very romantic around women. Sorry to say,he is a big flirt and everything he does is to get them into his bed.”“Well it’s either you don’t know your brother well enough or he has actually changed. Besides,” I folded my arms.”He is actually married to me and isn’t gonna fool around like he used to.”“Oh are you sure about that?”
BELLA’s POVI paced back and forth in the room, my frustration mounting with every step. The walls felt like they were closing in on me, and the silence of the house was deafening. This life of idleness was driving me crazy.The door swung open, and Aaron stepped in, his brows furrowing as he took in my restless state. "Bella, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.I stopped in my tracks, facing him with a mixture of exasperation and desperation. "Aaron, I can't do this anymore," I blurted out, the words tumbling out of my mouth before I could stop them.He looked puzzled, taking a step closer. "Do what? What's bothering you?""I'm tired of being a housewife," I burst out, the frustration evident in my voice. "I'm losing my mind being cooped up in this house all day, every day, with nothing to do!"His expression tightened, his features hardening. "Bella, we've been over this. We agreed that you would focus on taking care of yourself and preparing for the baby. That
AARON’s POVMy protests fell on deaf ears as the police officers, accompanied by my security guards, began to methodically search the house. Every room, every corner, was meticulously examined, as if the very walls held secrets that needed to be unearthed.As the minutes ticked by, tension thickened the air, and my frustration gave way to a simmering anger. I watched helplessly as they went through my belongings, their presence an invasion of my privacy that left me feeling violated.Cole's voice broke through the tense silence. "This is absurd! There's no way Aaron is involved in anything like this. You're wasting your time."The lead officer shot him a steely look, his grip tightening on the search warrant. "We have a duty to investigate any credible information we receive. That includes following up on leads, no matter who is involved."Time seemed to stretch on as the search continued.What had led them to believe I was involved in something so heinous? I couldn't wrap my head arou
BELLA’s POVThe ride to the hospital felt like a whirlwind of emotions, and I found myself gripping Noah's hand tightly as he expertly maneuvered through traffic. He squeezed my hand gently too in a reassuring manner and his other hand was firmly on the steering wheel,his focused gaze never leaving the road.As he pulled up to the hospital entrance, his phone began to ring. He glanced at the caller ID and sighed, his expression turning slightly tense. "I'm sorry, Bella. I have to take this. It's an urgent business call."I nodded, my voice a soft murmur. "Of course, go ahead."Noah answered the call, his voice crisp and professional as he discussed matters with the person on the other end. I watched him for a moment, the lines of his face drawn in concentration, before he finally ended the call."I'm sorry about that," he said, turning to me with an apologetic look.”But I really have to go now. My presence is needed at the moment.”"It's okay," I reassured him with a small smile. "Th
AARON’s POV“I have no fucking idea man,” I sighed.Cole seemed to be lost in thought."Aaron," he finally turned to me, his voice edged with frustration, "do you think the security guards could have had access inside the house?"I leaned against the table, my mind racing as I considered his question. "No, Cole," I replied firmly, my tone steady. "The security guards don't have access inside the house. Only one person does."Cole's brows shot up in surprise. "Who?""The cleaner," I said, watching his reaction closely. "She's the only one with a key card that can bypass the security measures."Cole's face twisted in thought as he processed this information. "So, you're saying the house wasn't broken into?"I nodded, a sinking feeling settling in the pit of my stomach. "Exactly. The locks are intact, the alarms weren't triggered. It's as if whoever entered knew exactly how to get in without leaving a trace."He let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair. "Dammit, Aaron.
BELLA’s POVStartled, I turned to see Cole. Thank God."Bella, let's get you out of here," he said, his voice steady and reassuring. With his help, we managed to slip past the reporters and into the relative calm of the police station's lobby.Breathing a sigh of relief, I turned to Cole, gratitude filling my eyes. "Thank you," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper.He gave me a small smile, his grip on my arm gentle. "Of course. Now, let's find a quiet place to talk."We walked down a dimly lit corridor, the sounds of the bustling police station fading into the background. Finally, we found an empty interview room and stepped inside. The door closed behind us, muffling the noise even further.I faced Cole, my heart still racing but now for a different reason. "Where's Aaron?" I demanded, my voice quivering with a mix of fear and frustration. "What happened?"“Bella, Aaron's been accused of illegal drug dealing. He's being held here by the police for questioning."A mixture of s
AARON’s POVI was accompanied by Cole into the mansion where everyone else was waiting for me.The news had been plastered all over the television, my face and name flashing on the screen as they reported my arrest and subsequent release on bail. It was surreal to see my own face on the news in such a negative light.Ugh. It fucking sucked to be painted black the whole damn time.As I entered the room, all eyes turned toward me, a mix of emotions evident on their faces. My father's stern gaze met mine, disappointment and frustration as clear as day in his eyes. He wasted no time launching into a lecture about how my behavior had once again landed me in the middle of a scandal."Have you learned nothing, Aaron?" he scolded, his voice sounding very loud and irritated. "It's always one thing after another with you. I raised you better than this."Mom placed a hand on my father's arm, attempting to defuse his anger. "Darling, let's not jump to conclusions. We don't know all the facts yet.