Novels by Cynthia Nobles

At midnight, Bryan woke up in a cold sweat. His stomach was aching and he felt nauseous. He tried to call for his parents, but his voice was too weak. "Mommy," he whispered. "Daddy."But there was no answer. His parents were asleep in their room down the hall.Bryan tried to get out of bed, but he was too weak. He lay back down and closed his eyes. He tried to think of what to do.He remembered that Mrs. Maria, the housekeeper, had given him a glass of milk before he went to bed. He wondered if the milk had made him sick.He tried to call for Mrs. Maria, but his voice was still too weak.Bryan started to panic. He was all alone and he didn't know what to do.He closed his eyes and tried to calm down. He took a few deep breaths and tried to think clearly.He tried to reach for the phone on his bedside table, but he was too weak to stand up. He collapsed back onto the bed and closed his eyes.He tried to think about what could be wrong with him. He had been feeling a little under the w

Isabella told the housekeeper her plan. It was risky, but it was the only way that the housekeeper could see to save her daughter.The housekeeper was shocked and disgusted when Isabella told her to put something in Bryan's food or drink. She couldn't believe that Isabella would even suggest such a thing."I would never do anything to hurt an innocent child," the housekeeper said. "I'm a mother myself, and I know how precious children are.""But Celine has done something terrible to me," Isabella said. "She stole my man from me, and she's trying to ruin my life.""I understand that you're angry," the housekeeper said. "But hurting Bryan won't solve anything. It will only make things worse.""I don't care," Isabella said. "I just want Celine to pay for what she's done.""There are other ways to get back at her," the housekeeper said. "You could report her to the police, or you could just look for another man. But hurting Bryan is not the answer."The housekeeper was shocked when Isabel

Isabella POVIsabella sat in her study, her fingers steepled together as she listened to her spy's report."He has hired a new housekeeper," the spy said. "A young woman, no more than 40 years old. She is from a small village in the countryside."Isabella nodded. "I see. "What else do you know about her?" she asked."She is very quiet," the spy said. "She keeps to herself mostly. But she does seem to be very good at her job."Isabella nodded again. "I see."Isabella's eyes widened in surprise when her spy told her about the housekeeper's daughter. She had not expected that the housekeeper would have a family, let alone a child who was sick.Isabella thought for a moment, then smiled. She knew exactly how she could use this information to her advantage.She knew that she had to do something about this. "Thank you for the information," she said to the spy. "I will take care of it."The spy bowed and left the room. Isabella stood up and paced the room, her mind racing. She had to come u

A week after the incident at the business party, Alexander had to go on a business trip to Dubai for two weeks. He told Celine that he would be back as soon as possible. She was sad to see him go, but she knew that he had to do it for work."I have to go away on a business trip," he said. "I'll be gone for two weeks.""It's okay," Celine said. "I'll be fine. Just be careful."Alexander hugged her. "I will," he said.He went to the door, and then he turned back. "Bryan?" he called.His son came running into the room. He was only three years old, but he was already very attached to his father."Daddy," he said, wrapping his arms around Alexander's legs."I have to go away for a little while," Alexander said. "But I'll be back."Bryan started to cry. "Don't go, Daddy," he said. "I want to go with you."Alexander picked up Bryan and held him close. "I wish you could come with me," he said. "But I have to go by myself."He kissed Bryan on the forehead. "I'll be back before you know it," h

Alexander told his wife Celine that he needed to take the restroom. He excused himself and went down the hall to the restroom. After using the restroom, he went into one of the hotel rooms.He closed the door and locked it behind him. He took a deep breath and looked around the room. It was a standard hotel room, with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a television.Alexander walked over to the window and looked out. He could see the city below him. It was a beautiful night, and the city was lit up.Alexander turned away from the window and walked over to the bed. He sat down on the edge of the bed and put his head in his hands.He was feeling overwhelmed. He had been feeling stressed out for a while now, and this evening had just been the icing on the cake.He took a few deep breaths and tried to calm down. He knew that he needed to get back to Celine, but he just needed a few minutes to himself.Alexander: Celine, can you come to room 126? I need to talk to you.Celine: Sure, I'll

It has been hours since the party has started and Alexander drank the wine that Isabella paid a guy to put an aphrodisiac in it. "Alexander, Let's rest for a while."Celine said to Alexander. "I am a little tired and I know you are tired too.""Alright."Alexander said with a smile."Would you like to get some fresh air outside?""Mm-hmm."Celine nodded. "Some fresh air sounds good."Alexander led Celine towards the exit. Once outside she inhales the fresh air around. The night was bright with a full moon shining.Celine: I can't believe Isabella would do that to me.Alexander: I know, it's unbelievable. She's dangerous.Celine: I never thought she would be capable of something like this.Alexander: I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.Celine: I should have known better than to accept a drink from her.Alexander: It's not your fault. You didn't know.Celine: I should have. I should have been more careful.Alexander: Don't beat yourself up about it. It's done now.Celine: I know.