After accidentally having a one night stand with a stranger, Nora's life took a drastic turn after finding out that not only was he her ex's Dad but also a billionaire. Everyone turned against her, including her family for getting involved with a father and a son. With no one to defend her, she was sent away to Paris by her father after the series of humiliations she faced. What will happen when she gets to Paris and finds out her payroll has been cut off ? Not only was she broke but was also pregnant. But for who ?
Nora laid in her bed in her college apartment and listened to her roommate and best friend try to coax her out of her room for the umpteenth time but she couldn't bring herself to bother. She stared at the walls of her room and remembered the day her life turned upside down...
A week earlier
"Come on Jess, please come to the mall with me, I really need to do last minute shopping for Jake's surprise birthday"
I blinked my eyes cutely at my best friend who has been adamant to help me.
"Nope not happening, am not helping with anything that has to do with Jake. I don't like him and certainly won't be getting myself involved in his birthday."
She replied fully focused on her phone. I sat on the couch next to her resting both chin on my palms in order to fully focus on her.
"Please Jessica,I'll buy you lunch" She looked at me for the first time in ten minutes. And instantly her eyes popped up in excitement.
And that is my best friend right there, you can get your way with anything as long as you offer her food.
"Is it a restaurant of my choice ?" She asked. "Definitely sweetheart."
"I want Chinese."
"You wish, you only get a hundred bucks nothing more."I said sternly.
She groaned, "Fine I'll go get dressed."
"Hurry up!"
She scurried away yelling how it will only take her few minutes to get dressed.
Jessica walked out minutes later with a pair of jeans and a flowery crop top.
"Alright let's get going" she said.
It's the middle of July here in Boston and extremely hot. I had worn a simple free gown myself.
We spent the next two hours browsing through aisles, picking everything and anything I could think of. After paying for our goods we grabbed lunch.
Jessica had offered we go to the park where we got an ice cream and just enjoyed the view.
The day went by pretty fast and soon we were back in our apartment.
Jessica won't stop talking about how good the meal was.
Jake's birthday wasn't until tomorrow so I just had enough time to sort through the things I bought and then plan the decoration.
I went to bed with all smiles on my face knowing tomorrow is going to be even better.
My alarm woke me up at exactly 7am.I woke up with joy and decided to give Jake a call.
He picked up on the third ring.
"Hey babe, good morning" I said in my own end of the phone.
"Good morning" he replied casually.
"I called to ask if I could come to your place this evening."
"Uhmmm"
"Is 8pm okay by you ?" I asked.
"Well have got some work to do and won't be back until past 8 or so. Is there something you want ?" He replied.
"Alright, that's fine was just asking so I can stop by later, let me know when you get home."
"Okay, Bye"
"Bye. Lo..."
He ended the call before I could say love you.
Sometimes I understand why Jess doesn't like him. Deciding not to let anything dampen my mood, I set my activities and as the clock struck 12 I left my apartment and headed for Jake's.
He probably thinks I forgot his birthday but that's part of the surprise.
I have the keys to his house and I'm gonna go make all the preparations before he gets back tonight
I let myself into the house and kicked start my big surprise.
As soon as I arrived, I set about putting the decorations in place. I hummed to myself as I carefully frosted the chocolate cake, my mind filled with anticipation. I had planned everything down to the last detail: his favorite meal, the perfect playlist, and a heartfelt gift that I knew would make him smile. I couldn't wait to see the look on his face when he walked through the door.
Jake and I had met during our year at college, bumping into each other in the library of all places. I had been frantically searching for a book on European history to study for a test while Jake was lounging in a corner, reading a sci-fi novel. Our accidental meeting led to coffee, then dinner, and became friends, soon enough a relationship that has lasted for 8months now. We spent every single minute we could with each other. I love Jake's sense of humor, his kindness, and the way he made me feel cherished. I had envisioned many more birthdays together, many more memories to be made.
As I set the cake on the kitchen counter, I decided to send Jake a text since it was already past 7.
"Hey love when will you be home ?" I pressed the send button and seconds later his reply came in.
"In an hour."
"Okay."
"Yeah, you can be on your way by 8:00."
Well that isn't so bad have got an hour to freshen up and get dressed and also do a final touch.
I turned off the light to conceal the decorations before walking into the bedroom.
My phone rang and thought it was Jake wanting to tell me something but saw the name that flashed on the screen,Emma.
I sighed and picked it up
"Hey email, what's up?"
"Hey sis, how are you?"
"I'm fine. Why did you call ?"
"I really need to speak to you, could you spare some time for me." I sighed, a slight frown marring my excitement.
"I'm at Jake's can't it wait?"
"No it can't, please Nora it's important"
"Fine, meet me at Jake's apartment and you've got thirty minutes he'll be back by 9 and I need you gone before then"
"Sure, thanks sis"
I ended the call and sighed.
Emma had always been the wild one, getting into trouble and dragging me along for the ride. But family was family, and I couldn't say no.The history with Emma is complicated. We had never been close, even as children. Emma was bold, impulsive, and always seemed to crave what I had. Whether it was my clothes, friends, or attention, Emma wanted it. The rivalry, though unspoken, had always simmered beneath the surface.
Right from when we were just teenagers she never missed an opportunity to compete with me and make me look bad. I wonder what she's gotten herself into now.
My phone rang pulling me out of my thoughts and I smiled. It was jake.
"Hey, you on your way yet?"
"No,not yet. I got caught up with traffic and I won't be home for another hour"
I bit down on my disappointment
"Ok then I'll see you by 9?"
"Yea 9 is perfect"
"Alright" he ended the call.
Well that gives me enough time to freshen up and talk to Emma. I headed to the shower to freshen up. I came out the shower and slipped on my halter neck chiffon gown and afterwards applied a bit of mascara on my lashes and some lipstick. I swept my hair up into a messy bun and smiled at my reflection.
Minutes later, I heard the front door creak open and close. "Jake?" I called out, wiping my hands on a towel. There was no answer. If it were to be Emma she would need to knock.
Curious, I walked towards the living room and turned on the light from the switch closer to me. And instantly I froze in my tracks. My heart stopped, and the world seemed to tilt on its axis. There, on the couch, was Jake, locked in a passionate kiss with Emma.
Dear readers, this book has resumed daily updates. It took Sabrina three whole years to realize that her husband, Tyrone didn't have a heart. He was the coldest and most indifferent man she had ever met. He never smiled at her, let alone treated her like his wife. To make matters worse, the return of the woman he had eyes for brought Sabrina nothing but divorce papers. Sabrina's heart broke. Hoping that there was still a chance for them to work on their marriage, she asked, "Quick question,Tyrone. Would you still divorce me if I told you that I was pregnant?" "Absolutely!" he responded. Realizing that she didn't mean shit to him, Sabrina decided to let go. She signed the divorce agreement while lying on her sickbed with a broken heart. Surprisingly, that wasn't the end for the couple. It was as if scales fell off Tyrone's eyes after she signed the divorce agreement. The once so heartless man groveled at her bedside and pleaded, "Sabrina, I made a big mistake. Please don't divorce me. I promise to change." Sabrina smiled weakly, not knowing what to do...
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
After a devastating divorce with the man she had been married to for over three years, Rachel thought her life was over. Her family disowned her, they wanted nothing to do with her anymore and she couldn't blame them. She had just divorced David Hart, one of the top successful bachelors in the country and heir to the Hart industries. But they would never understand that she didn't divorce him, he divorced her after she caught him cheating on her with her god-damned best friend! Rachel was just about to end everything by jumping off a bridge when she was saved by the most unexpected person. The boy she once bullied severally in highschool because he always wore ugly glass and was from a poor background, how come that glass make him so hot now? Why was he helping her get revenge on ex-husband who is trying to make her life even more miserable? And most important how did he get so handsome? What exactly does he want from her? ... No, you must want something, anything. If you can really help me get revenge on David and Lana, I can't just let you do it for free". Ethan went quiet for a while. I held my breath waiting for what his request might be. If it was something money could buy, I'll try my best to get it for him even though I was somehow broke right now. "You're right I do want something". He said after thinking for few minutes "What?" I asked slowly. " Until you get your revenge on David, Lana and every other person you want, you will live here". Live here as in...? " Wha... What are you saying? ". I stammered hoping he wasn't saying what I thought he was saying. I tried to step back but I missed a step and almost fell on the bed but Ethan caught me holding me in his muscular arms. Ethan moved his face closer to mine be was so close, our nose almost touched. " I want you to be with me! ".
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"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"