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AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty-Eight
HELENA'S POVIt's been three weeks since I gave birth to my baby boys. Alexander has been of great help to me as well as Maggie. Being a mother is not so easy after. My best friend Gabriel has never stopped calling to check on us every single day and on one of our talk times, he promised to bring my dad to the house since my dad didn't trust Alexander's drivers that much. He had told me he wasn't getting in a car with a stranger. I laughed and told him I would send Gabriel to pick him up. Today is defanged to be a great day. I woke up pretty early given that I had been awake almost all through the night. I had managed to make him sleep dancing and rocking him till he was comfortable. Today is Sunday. I had already sent out invites to the new people I had in my life. Alex had also sent out invites to one or two of his friends and associates. He wasn't the very friendly type but he sure knows how to keep a business Partner. We had agreed to host a few friends for dinner at least to
Last Updated : 2023-06-14AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty-Nine
HELENA'S POVThis has to be the happiest day of my life. I never would have thought that the reconciliation between Alexander's Mom and me would come in so handy. I couldn't stand watching her cry, I couldn't stand looking at her eyes, the way they turned red and read sincere remorse. I was pleased and joyful that she showed up even when I least expected it. My dad and Gabriel were still in the house. They were family, 8 had pleaded with Gabriel to stay a little longer after all he wasn't even married yet. My dad was much easier to persuade. He is now very much welcomed in the house even before the reconciliation with Alexander's mom.I helped her by the waist as we continued in the side hug straight into the living room. I cannot even begin to imagine the joy that had spread visible on Alexander's countenance."I'm sorry I couldn't come as early as planned"."It's fine, I waved it off. I was more than pleased she had finally realized her mistake. And I admire her strength to even co
Last Updated : 2023-06-15AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Ninety
HELENA'S POV.My Dad stood with his mouth gaping at Mrs. Stone. And so was I. "A brand new house" "Ya. It's All yours" she said with a smile on her face. By now she had gone over to carry one of the babies in her arm. "They are so cute". She says I smiled nodding my head in agreement. I was happy I didn't witness this alone. From being a wife on paper to being his real wife. "I thought about how to come clean of my Sins and that was the only thing that kept ringing in my heart. You can keep the land too".For real? I asked in surprise. I batted my eyelids at her. Letting out a soft chuckle. This has to be a miracle. Looking into my dad's eyes I could see the excitement he was trying to hide. He blushed and smiled from ear to ear. I could remember just a few months ago how both families were all fist and blood because of some hidden reasons. Those nights alone in my room were the most horrible nights of my life as I could recall the hot arguments with Alex and how his mom treate
Last Updated : 2023-06-16AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter ninety One
HELENA'S POVWe go back into the house. I couldn't stop smiling as Alex and I laced our hands tight and walked back into the sitting room My body ached but I had to manage for the sake of the baby. This was new to me and to think that I didn't enjoy the area of being a mother myself I was caught between the blank of balancing trying to sort out myself and two little humans who depended solely on me to survive. I twisted my shoulders and let out soft painful grunts."Are you okay?""Ya". I lied and yawned. God knows I wasn't okay. I wasn't fine, I wasn't alright, I wasn't myself. Sweet Jesus. I've had little or no time to sleep in the last four weeks. I just couldn't imagine going through this stress for another year. I slouched on the couch holding my head in my hand. Then I decided to finally go into the kitchen to get water. I brought out a glass from the glassware and turned some water into the glass. I gulped it down my throat and turned in another. The feeling was too refres
Last Updated : 2023-06-17AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Ninety Two
ALEXANDER'S POVZayn's voice got Helena and me jumping out of bed like two crazy people. She had slept off while trying to seduce me last night and this morning here we are running to carry out babies like the world was crumbling. I don't know how long they've been awake but the last scream was what got me running back to life from the dreamland.Helena quickly grabbed her robe and tied it to her waist. "What's wrong with you buddies, you got us scared to death". I said to both Zayn and Zahir. If this is the stress I have to go through till these babies grow up then I think I would be needing a million more nannies. "That scream was not necessary boys, your mama and I were just sleeping just like you two have been sleeping all night". I peered out the window and it was still dark. I quickly picked up my wristwatch and checked the time. It was 5 am.I scoffed. Holding Zahir in my arms."I think they are hungry"., my wife said"Hungry?". At this time?"Yeah"."Who eats breakfast at 5
Last Updated : 2023-06-17AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Ninety-Three
HELENA'S POVHow sweet it is to have a home so peaceful and sweet. Growing up I had always had a dream to be rich and have a husband who would do anything to make me and my kids comfortable. I didn't ever think that the dream would come through in such a quick and disastrous way at the beginning. It's been two weeks since we got a nanny to help out with the babies. I couldn't possibly do everything myself when Alex was away for work. This season was a bit more hectic than before as now has more investors to close deals with at the company and also lots of business trips. He always had a target to hit every single year before it ends and this year has been one hell of a year for him. He once told me that his happiness would be complete if he can hit his target for the year. Solara Helixia is already in existence in just a half part of the region and with this, Alexander plans to expand to the far east of the region. He has his plans and I have mine too. The only time I had woken up
Last Updated : 2023-06-18AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Ninety-Four
HELENA'S POV.The mansion has a very nice view. The landscape. To the outside viewer, the mansion would have seemed identical to any other in the prestigious neighborhood. Large curtained windows set in solid concrete walls and burnt red tiles on the roof. Stone statues guarding the entrance, a freshly trimmed lawn, flowering bushes, and sunlight reflecting off the surface of a pool on a typical warm summer day.The kitchen was equipped with all sorts of unused cooking utensils and the wooden drawers were filled with all the latest gadgets. In the bathroom, every surface was filled with new products ranging from shampoos to creams to toothpaste.In the master bedroom, the bed was covered in fluffy pillows on top of embroidered covers, doughy blankets, and crumpled bedsheets. To the outside viewer, the mansion would have seemed identical to any other in the prestigious neighborhood. Stone statues guarding the entrance, a freshly trimmed lawn, flowering bushes, and sunlight reflecting
Last Updated : 2023-06-19AGAINST THE TIDES chapter Ninety-Five
ALEXANDER'S POVThe moment I closed from work I stopped by my mom's house to see her. She was resting in the backyard when I got there. "Hi Mom", I greeted her. She hadn't noticed I had walked up to her so close."Oh! Good Jesus Alex you scared me""I'm sorry Mom. I didn't mean to startle you"."It's fine""Why are you even startled anyways? You've got guards all over the place" "They can never be enough " she responded and turned a little more wine into her glass. I picked up the glass after she had dropped it and drank the remaining liquid in it."Why are you here son?""Come to see, Mom. Aren't you happy to see me?"."–of course I am". I miss you so much". She said, She brushed her hand across my face. "She has done a good job on you"."Helena, you mean?". I inquired. She furrowed her brows at me like I had asked her to go on a French kiss with a snake."Come off it, Alex, you know she's who I am talking about. I mean who else could have done this to you". She pointed out. I was
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HELENA'S POVI slept off on Alexander's chest. This has got to be the most horrible night of my life. I was exhausted by the time the sun hit my face from the window. Baby Zahir was awake too. He gave me a welcome smile. I pinched his little cheeks softly and then I suddenly remembered that we had spent the night at the hospital. Alex was awake all through. I was sure he was finally swept off by sleep at the very nearly hours of the morning after being a strong watch to me and the kids. On this part, I was vulnerable and soft. I could barely take good care of myself and talk more about adding extra humans to my list. My hair was a mess. Erect like grasses of the field the strands stood. "Good morning my love," Alex said and kissed me on the cheek. "Good morning baby" I kissed back. Then I realized I had been sitting on his lap for a long time. I got up and proceeded to check Zayn a bit. To my greatest surprise, the young man was fully awake. He has changed mine for today I don't k
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HELENA'S POVI managed to stay calm. With Bella by my side, I was sure I would be strong through the process. She held baby Zahir while I paced the private room back and forth waiting for the doctors to come with feedback or something we can hold as the sole cause of this sudden illness. We've been in the hospital for about forty-five minutes. Alex showed up just in time. I was holding my little boy's hand when he pushed the door softly and peered his head into the room. He searched it to be sure he was in the right room before coming in. I took in a deep breath of relief and walked over to him. I buried my head in his chest as he hugged me. His cologne, a scent I was already used to replenishing my nostrils left me with a sense of protection and hope. I was more than happy he had shown up even though the results of the numerous tests would be available.Thank God you're here". I told him. He quickly ran his hands on my shoulder and kissed my head."I ran here as soon as a store call
