"THIS WAS NEVER PART OF THE PLAN!" Amanda's voice reverberated through the spacious apartment, her chest heaved rapidly, each breath a testament to the storm brewing within her. Her eyes blazed with intense anger as she locked her gaze on Zion.Zion, standing tall but visibly seething, hissed through gritted teeth, "The plan changed the moment you made me marry her!" His jaw clenched tightly, his fists balled up by his side as he struggled to contain his anger. The tension between them had been building for the past ten minutes, ever since Zion had stepped foot into Amanda's apartment. He had hoped to seek solace and comfort from her, but instead, he found himself engulfed in the chaos that Amanda had unleashed upon him. The air became stiffer as they stood face to face, radiating animosity and resentment. Their eyes locked in a severe battle of emotions, conveying a mix of disdain, obsession, lust, and unfulfilled desires."You promised me you would make her get an abortion!" Amanda

In shock, Ayva coughed and tried to back away from him, her fear consuming her. "Ayva," Justin called out, concern evident in his eyes. "Are you okay? Would you like me to get you something to drink? Coffee, perhaps?""No!" Ayva's reply came out harsher and quicker than she intended. Fear gripped her, making it difficult to think clearly. She had so many questions she wanted to ask him, but the fear of the unknown held her back. What if he denies everything? What if uncovering the truth angers him? What if he's not the one?Though the cologne was distinct, Ayva knew it wasn't definitive proof. Others could wear it too. Her head spun as a whirlwind of thoughts collided within her. Nervously, she stepped into her office and locked the door behind her. With a trembling hand, she picked up the remote and pressed a button, instantly turning the glass walls of her office opaque.As Ayva sank to the floor, overwhelmed by sobs and the weight of her emotions, she instinctively hugged her leg

The next morning, Ayva couldn't help but be confronted by the harsh reality staring back at her in the mirror. Her once bright and lively brown eyes were now overshadowed by the presence of dark circles. The weight of her sleepless night and the tears shed had left their mark. When Zion entered the room the night before, she had feigned sleep, not wanting to reveal the turmoil she was going through. The mere act of sharing the same space with him felt like an unconquerable challenge. Her gaze kept shifting back and forth between the small knife that lay innocently on the bedside table and Zion, who slumbered peacefully beside her. The knife had been used by him to peel an apple earlier, but in Ayva's troubled state, her mind wandered to darker possibilities. She found herself fixated on the glint of the blade, contemplating the potential it held, as her eyes lingered on his vulnerable throat."Good morning, honey." Zion greeted, his voice breaking the silence as he leaned down to pla

Ayva's eyes fluttered open, momentarily blinded by the bright lights in the room. As her senses gradually adjusted, she couldn't shake off the nagging thought that had jolted her awake - her baby. Her gaze immediately fell to her belly, desperately hoping to find reassurance."You're awake." a deep, masculine voice broke the silence as Justin entered the room. "Take it easy, don't try to get up," he urged, rushing to her side to assist her in sitting up."My baby... Did I lose my baby?" Ayva's voice trembled with fear and anxiety. "There was blood, and... Please, tell me. Why aren't you saying anything?" Her mind raced with worry, fearing the worst for her unborn child."The baby's fine. Nothing happened to the baby please stay calm," Justin reassured her with urgency. "You must be parched." he added, extending a glass of water towards her."I'm alright," she fibbed, declining his offer while her head throbbed. Doubts lingered in her mind, "Are you sure my baby's okay? I felt blood af

Justin froze in place, his eyes widening in a mix of confusion and shock as Ayva's piercing scream filled the air. She was consumed by fear, it was evident in the way her voice trembled and her hands shook uncontrollably."Don't come any closer!" "Stay away from me!" Her words echoed in his ears. Justin, who had been attentively watching Ayva from his seat in the audience had immediately sensed that something was wrong during her Q/A session. He had immediately followed her without a moment of hesitation when she hastily fled the room.But the way she was looking at him now, a combination of fear and anger in her tear-streaked face, made his heart sink. It was as if... as if she believed something unthinkable."Surely you don't think that I'm..." Justin's voice trailed off, his words hanging in the charged atmosphere. He had refused to accept the horrifying possibility that had crossed his mind but then, her reaction, her tears proved that he was right. He stared down at Ayva, his e