When Royal Robinson loses his brother and sister-in-law in a fatal car crash, the truth about their child comes to light. Finding out they had used a surrogate and hid the truth from the family devastated him, especially when he found out it was never made legal and the biological mother still has legal entitlement to the child. When Famke Noor realizes the people she had considered her friends were gone and his family wants her to step in and assist in raising the child who she felt strongly she was never meant to parent, she finds herself in over her head. Two strong and stubborn personalities with their hearts in the right place but their pride in the way will need to learn to put their differences aside to help a five year old little girl navigate a world without the only parents she ever knew. Despite nosy family, high-maintenance exes and drama she asked for Famke finds herself falling in love with the billionaire tycoon and his pint-sized charge. Is love enough when the world is against you? Famke is about to find out.
View MoreFamke crawled up the bed where Royal had reclined waiting for her to come back from the bathroom. She was wearing nothing but the white button up shirt he’d left hanging in there and it was wide open.“I thought this might be nicer to sleep in than my fuzzy pjs.”He licked his lips boldly. “That shirt never looked as good on me as it does you.” He smiled as she straddled his hips and sat atop him his shirt draped over her shoulders. He pushed it further open and cupped her breasts. “This body is the stuff of my dreams.”“You’ve said it once or twice.” She smirked down at him as she watched his hooded eyes narrow at her boldness while she leaned into his grasp. She rotated her hips over him and saw his chest puff up with the motion. “I missed you Royal.”“Care to show me how much?” he lifted his hips. “Your lips around my dick would be incredible.”&ldquo
Famke puffed her cheeks as she exhaled at Royal’s question. “Truth?”“I don’t want anything else from you, not ever,” Royal said seriously.“I’m overwhelmed. Bram was right when he told me today my romantic feelings for you are only a week old. I mean, have I had more than one wicked dream where you featured? Yes. However, the actual relationship part, is so new and I know you’re ready to dive headfirst into whatever this is, but I’m not sure.” She stared at him waiting for any kind of negative reaction but all she received was an encouraging smile. “I can’t tell you I love you, Royal. For all we know tomorrow we’ll be at each other’s throats.”He squeezed her hand reassuringly. “I don’t expect you to love me yet, Famke but I know you will. I know for you it’s only been a week but for me, I’ve had weeks upon weeks of watching the goodness of yo
Famke leaned in the doorway of the room where Precious was curled up on her side as Royal adjusted her blankets again. Despite the fact she had wanted “Mommy Famke” during the afternoon, as the sun had gone down, Precious’s behavior had become more erratic and by the time they had gotten her back to the hotel and into bed, she’d been a cranky hellion who didn’t want Famke anywhere near her.“She’s out, huh?” she whispered as he turned on the baby monitor.“For now,” he sighed as he moved into the living area of the suites. “Since Christmas Day she hasn’t had more than two or three hours of consecutive sleep. She’s played out and I’m hoping she gets the rest her body needs.”“Are you sure you don’t mind me crashing? Will she be upset if I stay? I know you weren’t expecting me to come down with an overnight bag.”“Are you kidding? I’
Famke entered her apartment and frowned at Bram sitting on the sofa with his headphones on and the video game console lighting up their television. She moved to stand in front of him and he leaned sideways to look at the screen as he pushed his headphones down.“Did you eat?”“Not yet. I was waiting for you.”“Royal and Precious are in town and they want to take us for dinner. Precious wants to go to the diner where I work.”He paused his game, the controller loosely in his grip as if annoyed she was in his way, “then go. You don’t need me with you.”The sharp tone made her head pull back, “What is wrong?”“Nothing.” He stared at her blankly.“Bram, I’ve known you your entire life. I can tell when you’re annoyed. What gives?”“They showed up today and suddenly all is well. He called you a couple of times after his family
The sound of crying made Famke look up from where she was preparing a coffee for a customer and saw Royal stop what he was doing to go to Precious who had still been sleeping in the booth. Nyx was sitting there with her, and Koda was sitting opposite Nyx, not saying anything but staring intently at his ex-employee.Famke tried to steady her thrumming heart as she finished the coffee and handed it to the waiting customer, and she was torn between making the next one or running to Precious. She was still terrified of the child’s reaction to her, despite Royal’s reassurances. She was holding her breath as she watched from the corner of her eye as Royal scooped her up from behind Nyx.“I want my Mommy!” Precious shrieked at the top of her lungs, drawing stares from the few people sitting in the café. Her eyes connected with Famke’s over the coffee machine, and she was squiggling out of Royal’s grasp. “Mommy!” She raced
“What are you doing here, Royal,” Kara asked as she shot Famke an annoyed glance.“I’m with my family. You know, family. The thing you work hard to keep and support and love?” He paused dramatically, “oh wait, no you don’t. You put your lying, scheming friends ahead of your family.”“I didn’t know.”“Yes, you did.” Royal cut her off before she could finish. “Kara, my parents house is full of state-of-the-art security from when Jubi was threatened. You can’t take a piss in their house without it being recorded. Do you know what it heard?”She folded her hands over her forearms, crossing her arms defensively. “Nothing because I did nothing wrong.”“Liar, liar pants on fire,” Royal clicked his tongue reproachfully. “There is a very real conversation immediately before you and Ambrosia entered the house. Ambrosia told you, she w
“What are you doing here?” Famke asked Royal. “Where’s Precious?”“Sleeping,” he motioned to the booth where her feet hung off the edge. “She fell asleep on the ride here and wouldn’t wake up when we arrived. She’s too tired.” He held his arms out, “come here.”She rushed into his arms, and he wrapped them around her tight and squeezed her, inhaling deeply of her hair and nuzzling her neck.She was vaguely aware of Nyx being yanked by Koda through the swinging doors of the coffee shop and the man telling Keshaun he was going to use his office for a bit. She fought the giggle as she snuggled against Royal’s chest.“I missed you, baby girl.”“I missed you too,” her eyes opened to look beyond him to the booth. Everything in her screamed to run and hold the child but fear of making Precious even more terrified than she already was, compelled her
Famke entered the coffee shop through the employee entrance and noted Cesar was working away. “Morning.”“Hi. You’re back!”“I am,” she sighed.“What’s wrong?”“Nothing.” She hung up her coat and looked up as Keshaun entered the room with a scowl on his face. “What?”“I heard a woman’s voice and thought you were Kara. I was coming to toss you out,” he inhaled sharply. “I didn’t think you’d actually come in this morning.”“You said you had work for me.” She paused, “you don’t?”“I have tons of work for you. It was quiet in here yesterday since it was Boxing Day but today it’s picking back up as people start moving again off their sofas and waking up from their turkey comas.” He tossed an apron at her, “you hear from Royal?”“H
Royal looked up as the physician came into the space. She wasn’t what he’d been expecting when he’d been told she was the best at working with trauma survivors. She was petite, with black glasses and her hair knotted at her nape but it was the crushed velour track suit which made him pause. She looked like she had just rolled out of bed. He started to question the recommendation he’d taken from the counsellor who had been seeing Precious all along.“Precious and Royal?” The woman spoke softly. “I’m Doctor Rivera. Please come on in.”He rose to his feet and called to Precious who was coloring at a table nearby. “Come on Precious,” He motioned for her to go.“No. I want to finish my picture.” She shot him an angry sideways glance. She’d been angry with him since she’d woken up after midnight, again at four and then at six.He took a breath, “Precious, I know you
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