Love's Second Chance

Love's Second Chance

Aria duskwood

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Cherish being frustrated and troubled by the issues of her family, went for a lavish party and had a one night stand with Richard which resulted in her pregnancy. When she finds out she's pregnant, she ran to the father of her baby, Richard, he rejected her. Cast out by her prominent father, rejected and disowned. Cherish is forced to rely on the charity of a family friend, the Woods. The Woods' kindness came with a price. They mistreat her, and when her baby is born, they try to force her into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man. They did this because the wealthy man promised to give them a huge amount of money running in trillions if only he could have Cherish. They were into Human trafficking. Out of desperacy to escape, Cherish escapes and finds work as a maid in another wealthy household. However, her new life is filled with danger. One of her employer's son attempts to rape her and when she escapes, he accuses her of theft. In her quest for a job to take care of herself and her son, she got one and fell in love with her boss. When her boss found out she was crushing on him, he sacked her because he wouldn't want to have anything to do with a single mother With no one to trust, Cherish is forced to find a way around this treacherous world, fighting to protect herself and her child.

Love's Second Chance Chapter 1 THE PARTY

THIRD PERSON POV

Cherish Harper, a young lady being frustrated and troubled by the issues in her family decided to attend a lavish party so that she can forget some things.

"Cherish, are you ready yet?" her friend, Sophia called out from the living room.

"I'm coming," Cherish replied, taking one last look of herself at the mirror before heading out.

Actually, it was Sophia, Cherish's friend that invited her for the party. She accepted because she was in her depressed and frustrated state.

As they arrived at the party, Cherish was shocked by the grandeur of the venue. The room was filled with wealthy and influential people.

As Cherish and Sophia made their way to the crowd, Cherish's eyes met with a handsome young man standing by the bar. He was very charming and tall which had always been her speck.

"Hi, he said, wearing a dazzling smile. "I'm Richard Moore".

"I'm Cherish Harper" she replied, taking his hands.

As they chatted/engaged in a conversation, Cherish found herself drawn so much to Richard's confidence and charisma. They laughed and joked. Before she knew it, the night had slipped away and she did not plan staying through the night but found herself standing outside with Richard.

"I had a great time tonight," Richard said.

"Me too" Cherish replied,

"Would you like to continue the night elsewhere? I want to spoil you tonight"'

Cherish hesitated, then took a deep breath. She was not sure of what to do but because she was already liking Richard, she nodded, and Richard took her hand and led her out of the party into the night.

As they approached Richard's hotel, Cherish began to feel the way she had not felt before. There was this sense of unease.

"Was she really making the right choice?" she thought aloud.

"Richard, please hold on, I don't know if this is a good idea," she said, standing in the doorway.

"Come on, Cherish. Just one night that'll last for a few minutes. Nothing attached. I mean no strings attached"

Cherish took a deep breath hearing from Richard. His words can sweep you over your feet. She nodded in agreement, stepped into the room into Richard's arms.

As the night wore on, Cherish lost herself in Richard's touch. At a point she felt shy because she did not know Richard from anywhere.

"Hey... feel free. I can't hurt a fly. I won't hurt you. Let's enjoy ourselves" Richard rubbed her hair.

Cherish heaved a deep sigh of relief and nodded in agreement.

One thing led to the other, and another and another. From mere kissing and rubbing, they had sex.

Immediately they were done, it was as though scales fell from Cherish's eyes. She felt as though she was under a spell and regretted ever doing such abomination.

Before she could wake up, Richard had left, leaving her with his phone number in a written note.

Cherish managed and carried herself home. Something in her kept telling her that she's in for something bigger than she could explain but she waved, focusing on things ahead because she wouldn't want to land herself in a state of depression.

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Cherish lived a reckless life when she was a bit younger. She slept around with men both for money and pleasure. She had a series of abortions which later damaged her womb, confirmed by many doctor that she won't be able to carry a child unless a miracle happens.

This made her decide to turn a new leaf leaving her former lifestyle and being a good girl. That was why she felt so bad after having sex with Richard.

Four weeks later, Cherish started feeling sick. She thought it was what she could handle but the symptoms persisted. She went to meet her doctor.

"Doctor, I don't know how I'm feeling for weeks now. I've been taking medications but instead of getting better, I'm getting worse" Cherish complained, holding her cardigan very strong because she was cold.

"Alright. Let's check your temperature" The doctor adjusted himself with his thermometer to check her temperature.

"Miss Harper, have you run a pregnancy test?" The doctor asked, his voice very low and firm.

Cherish's countenance changed immediately.

"Pregnancy? Doctor, I can't be pregnant. As a matter of fact, I'm very single and don't have a man in my life so there's no way I'll be pregnant. Don't bother running the test, it'll be of no use" Cherish explained.

The doctor smiled and shook his head.

"You can't teach me my work young lady. I insist to run a pregnancy test"

Cherish nodded in agreement.

The doctor went ahead and ran the test. Cherish was anticipating the result.

After about 30 minutes, the doctor came out with the test result.

"Congratulations, Miss Harper. You're one month pregnant" He said, so excited.

Cherish felt like she had been punched in her stomach. She doesn't know whether to cry, scream or shout. The expression on her phone was one of a confused person.

"Doctor, please you're wrong. I insist you check the name in the test result to be sure that I'm the person" Cherish said, amidst sobs.

"I know how you feel, Miss Harper. But I want you to accept this child with your heart. No matter how the pregnancy happened, children are a gift from God" The doctor tapped her back, encouraging her.

Cherish started sobbing uncontrollably but decided to hold herself because she was in the public.

"Okay sir " She nodded, picked up her phone and turned to leave.

"Miss Harper, let me say this: Do everything possible to keep this pregnancy from Mr Harper else you're dead. I know your father too well and knows what he can do. You can now go" The doctor explained

Cherish was very shocked to hear that from their family doctor.

Is he trying to calm the situation or worsen it?

She has not yet recovered from the news and he's talking about her father.

Did he want to involve her father and what would be his reaction?.

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“Cherish being frustrated and troubled by the issues of her family, went for a lavish party and had a one night stand with Richard which resulted in her pregnancy. When she finds out she's pregnant, she ran to the father of her baby, Richard, he rejected her. Cast out by her prominent father, rejected and disowned. Cherish is forced to rely on the charity of a family friend, the Woods. The Woods' kindness came with a price. They mistreat her, and when her baby is born, they try to force her into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man. They did this because the wealthy man promised to give them a huge amount of money running in trillions if only he could have Cherish. They were into Human trafficking. Out of desperacy to escape, Cherish escapes and finds work as a maid in another wealthy household. However, her new life is filled with danger. One of her employer's son attempts to rape her and when she escapes, he accuses her of theft. In her quest for a job to take care of herself and her son, she got one and fell in love with her boss. When her boss found out she was crushing on him, he sacked her because he wouldn't want to have anything to do with a single mother With no one to trust, Cherish is forced to find a way around this treacherous world, fighting to protect herself and her child.”
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Chapter 1 THE PARTY

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Chapter 2 THE UNEXPECTED NEWS

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Chapter 3 THE HOMELESS HOPE

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Chapter 4 THE SUDDEN CHANGE

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Chapter 5 THE DISCOVERY

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Chapter 6 THE KIDNAPPING

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Chapter 7 A NEW BEGINNING

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Chapter 8 THE DARK TURN

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Chapter 9 BACK TO THE STREET

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Chapter 10 THE NEW OFFER

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Chapter 11 Stranger

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Chapter 12 Luxury

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Chapter 13 Darren

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Chapter 14 Survival

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Chapter 15 Maid

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Chapter 16 Observing him

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Chapter 17 challenge

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Chapter 18 Ambitious

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Chapter 19 Ambition

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Chapter 20 Plotting

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Chapter 21 Instincts

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Chapter 22 Unfinished Business

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Chapter 23 Intruder

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Chapter 24 Misstep

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Chapter 25 Weaknesses

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Chapter 26 Awareness

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Chapter 27 Determined

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Chapter 28 Traps

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Chapter 29 Cherish

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Chapter 30 Exposed

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Chapter 31 Cherish

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Chapter 32 Documents

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Chapter 33 Waver

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Chapter 34 Trust

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Chapter 35 Suspicious activity

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Chapter 36 Love

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Chapter 37 Tension in her posture

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Chapter 38 Confrontation

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Chapter 39 Her attention

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Chapter 40 Courier

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