BELLA’s POV“That didn’t mean anything Bella,believe me when I tell you so.”“Okay then,” I replied him,not having the strength to argue further.Suddenly there was a sexy glint in those blue eyes of his. And then he gave a lopsided grin,his stupid dimple evident. “You were jealous weren’t you?”I flushed.”Jealous? You wish. I just didn’t want you embarrassing yourself. It’s a public place and you shouldn’t have such close relations with your ex,Aaron. It’s your reputation,not mine.”“Swear that you weren’t actually jealous.” He said and grew closer to me,pulling me by the waist to him.I drew in a sharp intake of breath.”No,leave me alone Aaron. Anyone can walk in here right now.”“And so? We are a couple aren’t we?”I brushed a stray hair from my face and pulled myself away from his grip.”We need to get back to the party.”I didn’t know the thoughts running through that head of his so I had to run away while I still could.Two days flickered by.The dinner table was set grandly, ad
BELLA’s POV“Well I guess that I am,” I pulled away from his embrace staring into his eyes.There was something he could say and I could sense it.”Okay,spill. What’s up? What’s going through your mind hmm?”He hesitated for a moment before blurting out, "Are you pregnant?"I had been feeling funny for some days but I had been brushing it off. I wasn’t sure of anything yet.I had never been pregnant before.But I suspected it a little.However, I didn't want to get his hopes up prematurely. "No, Aaron," I replied gently, patting his hand. "I'm not pregnant."His expression fell slightly, and I could see the disappointment flicker in his eyes.“I promise, when the time comes, you'll be the first to know." I assured him.His eyes softened, and he leaned down to kiss me. It was a slow, sweet kiss and I had to admit that it felt good.The next morning came and I couldn’t believe my eyes.My heart raced as I held the pregnancy test strip in trembling hands, its faint but unmistakable positiv
BELLA’s POVI wondered what he had to say. But then I had to tell him about my pregnancy first."I have something to tell you," I began hesitantly, my voice in a whisper. I reached into my pocket and pulled out the folded test results from the doctor. Unfolding them carefully, I placed them on the table between us.Aaron's gaze shifted from my face to the document, and his expression didn’t change."You're pregnant yeah?”I crinkled my brows.”How come you are not surprised or happy?”“Why should I be when you let my bastard brother know before me.” He said,his voice with an edge.“What? How did you find out?”"Never mind how I found out," he interrupted, a note of frustration in his voice. "The point is, I asked you about it, and you lied. You said you weren't pregnant.""Aaron, it's not what you think," I began, my voice shaky. "It was a coincidence. I didn't mean to tell Noah about it. I didn’t even know I was pregnant till hours ago. I suspected it yes,but I mean,I wasn’t sure.”He
AARON’s POV She winced slightly, her gaze falling to the cast on her leg. "I was getting into my parked car, and someone hit me," she explained weakly. "I think they were drunk or something."I felt a surge of anger at the reckless driver who had caused her harm, but I pushed it aside. Jasmine needed my support now, not my anger."Are you hurt anywhere else?" I asked, my voice gentle.She shook her head slowly, grimacing. "Just my leg. It hurts so badly, Aaron."I reached out to brush a strand of hair away from her face, "I'm so sorry, Jasmine. You're going to be okay. I promise."She managed a weak smile, her fingers trembling as she reached out to touch my hand. "Thank you for coming," she whispered.I leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Of course, Jasmine.”Her face suddenly turned sour as if remembering something very unpleasant.“I heard Bella is pregnant,” she announced,looking at me straight in the eyes.”“Well yeah uh—“ I heaved a deep sigh.”We are indeed
BELLA’s POVThe night was silent when I saw Bella walking into the house, her steps quiet and purposeful. I had been watching her from the window while she conversed with Noah by the pool, and it hadn't escaped my notice that she had chosen to engage in a late-night conversation with him. Irritation simmered beneath the surface, but I decided to let it slide for the time being.She entered the room, her eyes a little weary, and I could tell she was trying to sneak in without drawing attention. I raised an eyebrow as I leaned against the doorway. "Having fun with my brother weren’t you?" I inquired, my tone nonchalant.She turned to face me, her expression guarded. "I'm tired, Aaron," she replied, brushing past me. It was clear she had no intention of offering any further explanation.I watched her disappear into our bedroom, my thoughts drifting elsewhere. There was something intriguing about her guts.She showed me I wasn’t the only one to have an attitude.Nice,Bella.Really nice.Th
AARON’s POV “I heard your wife is a star now. Her name seems to be on the lips of everyone,” Jasmine said calmly as she applied her cream to her neck. We had just taken a shower together.Yes,I had spent the night at her place.It felt good to spend quality time with her like I used to in the past. “Well her voice is amazing,don’t you think?”“It isn’t all that Aaron,” she frowned at me.”You all should be telling her the truth and don’t let it get into her head quickly. Besides,isn’t she pregnant? Is this what she wants to do with her time now?”Wait a minute. That was true. The public obviously didn’t know about her pregnancy yet. And if things got more serious,it was going to be very demanding for her and also take a lot of her time. I pondered on it for a while.But as soon as my phone chimed, everything else faded into insignificance.Bella's message was succinct : "Heading to sign a deal with the recording label,Dante Corp.Need you to be there. - Bella."My heart raced, and
AARON’s POVBella stood quietly looking at me. I could tell she was frustrated and I could see the tears bubbling up in her eyes that she eagerly brushed away. She angled her chin and looked away then walked over into the bathroom slamming the door behind her.I heaved a deep sigh and decided to step out for some fresh air.As I closed the door behind me, I was startled to find Noah standing there, leaning against the hallway wall. He looked perturbed, his brows furrowed, and his arms crossed over his chest. It was clear that he had something to say, something he wasn't about to keep to himself.Without waiting for a greeting, he spoke, his tone irritated . "Aaron, you need to stop being possessive”. I glowered at him."Noah, this isn't your concern. Bella is my wife, and I have every right to be concerned about her well-being."He pushed away from the wall, his frustration evident. "That's exactly what I'm talking about, Aaron. You treat Bella like she's your property. She's her own
BELLA’s POVMy fingers tapped on the counter as I confirmed a customer’s order. She was going to get it picked in ten minutes and I asked my assistant to get it ready.Then, I saw it – Noah's sleek black car pulling up at the curb. A broad smile spread across my face happy that he was around.These days he had been paying frequent visits to me and it was starting to grow on me and I looked forward to his visits.Despite his busy schedules he still made time. Well unlike Aaron who was barely seen at home.It was too tiring to talk about even.Noah stepped out of the car, his charismatic grin reaching all the way to his deep brown eyes. His dark curly hair was styled above the usual. "Hey there, Bella," he said, his voice warm and inviting."Hi, Noah," I replied, my cheeks slightly flushed. "How's your day going?""Pretty good, and it's about to get better," he said with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Have you had lunch yet?"I shook my head, suddenly aware of the emptiness in my s