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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
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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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ALEXANDER'S POVI was too excited to go home. I couldn't just wait for them to say their first words. I wanted those words to be daddy even though I wasn't home with them as often as I used to. They understand I have to work. I rushed into my house excited to let the cat out of the bag. "You're welcome sir, " Maggie greeted."Yes, Maggie. Thank you."How are you?" I went further to ask."Fine sir" she responded. I nodded and walked upstairs. Taking it one step at a time. I knew my wife was because her cars were parked outside. I was happy and hungry to hug my wife and sons in my arms."Hey beautiful" I leaned over and kissed her the moment I got into her room. She has to use this room because of the new nanny Bella. She is just as amazing as her mother. "You're welcome sir"Bella greeted, her eyes stuck on the baby mat she was lying on."Bella, how are you?" I asked."I'm fine"Bella was nineteen years old and innocent and always reminded me of Helena. A pretty much younger and mor
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HELENA'S POVWe got out of the bathtub after about thirty minutes. I was happy. My entire body felt fresh and neat from the wash. I still had a little pain even though I could walk. It wasn't just the bite to go down with a man and my husband understands thatThe best I can do for him right now is to help him out with work on his shaft and that's it. But not tonight I was exhausted and the moment I fell on the bed Ina little sweet cuddle with him I slept off. It was like a morning with dew drizzling on the mountains. I could see it clearly through the glass. As I sat in the room looking through the e window. I had not realized a man had walked past me. He was staring at my baby and boom he took him up from the rocker and began to run off. I tried to scream but my voice failed. It sank deep into the dew that fell. He kept running into the cold. The atmosphere became suddenly thick with mist that made it so Impossible for me to see where I was headed. Soon I got to a crcrossroadand a
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HELENA'S POV It was in the early hours of the evening at six thirty pm. Exactly one month after I had put to bed. I was strong enough and it came as a surprise to me. My father had told me that I took after my mom. He explains that she doesn't experience much pain after she gives birth and in only a few weeks she's back to doing what she usually does. Doing her stuff all by herself. The evening was cool and sweet. I was in the living room with Bella feeding the babies when we heard the constant chime from the doorbell outside. "Go get the door". I ordered Bella. She got up immediately and sprang to the door. A baby spoon stuck in her hand. Zayn and Zahir made creaky noises beckoning her to continue feeding them. In no time, shoot back into the house. A confused look ran across her "Who was it?"."A delivery man" she responded "What does he have?" "A package for you ma'am"."Oh! It had better be good"I got up and darted towards the door.The rays from the sun hit my eyes as I ca
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HELENA'S POVThe thought of officially being called his wife was the most important event of my life at the moment. Since the night he gave me the engagement ring I couldn't take my eyes off it. It was a beautiful piece. It's been a week. The diamond ring rests so beautiful on my finger. I had pleaded with Alex to postpone the wedding till our kids were at least five months but he has bluntly refused. Claiming that he wanted to tie the nut the right way. In a church with him in a suit and me in a white dress. I closed my eyes fantasizing how glamorous wedding was going to be. A walk down the aisle with the most influential young man in the whole region. A man every girl would kill to have. I was conscious of the fact that Alex was handsome and that so many girls might want to push their way again through him. Fighting and pulling over aan is not what I am known for doing but this one was mine. I sat there lost in my thoughts. Zayn and Zahir were asleep at least it would give me a
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HELENA'S POVI've always been told that babies have an uncontrollable habit of crying. As I ran up the stairs to meet my boys. I could hear their voices from the hallway."What's wrong I asked Bella?" As we approached the room."I don't know ma'am. They woke up and I gave them their food as usual but Zayn hasn't stopped crying since then so I thought to call you"."This is unusual. I said and pushed the door knob. I rushed over to the cot and carried Zayn in my arms. The moment Zahir saw me his cry quickly disappeared into a smile. I smiled back and touched him on the cheek. He smiled broadly. Exposing his toothless gum. I held Zayn, strapping him to my chest with one arm. "I think he has a temperature". I informed Bella."But that's impossible. I can't check him before rushing down to call you"."They are babies". I responded."He was perfectly fine–she said softly in a sad tone."C'mon don't be like that, it's not your fault".I sat down on the massive bed and laid the baby on my
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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
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ALEXANDER'S POVMy eyes shot open at 6:00am as usual. I didnt have to look at the clock to know if it's 6:00am. I've always had the urge to wake up once its 6am and it has always been accurate. I took the duvet off me, slide out of my bed and began my daily routine beside my bed. My pillows perfectly alligned and carefully laid on the bed, shelfs pulled, tight ,and my duvet folded just right. I nodded to myself when i saw the finished outcome. I walked over to my bathroom for the next chapter of my morning routine, it was a ritual i never missed; i brushed my teeth, washed my face and showered. I grabbed the outfit i put together last night and got dressed in it. My hair and makeup are always the last on my list as i do not want any colours or powders spilling on my dress. I wore my dress shortly after and took my time to do my makeup so it's out finely each time. I nodded at the superb job and examine it on the mirror dresser. I finished my look with a high ponytail, and heels whic
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HELENA'S POVWe thanked the doctor and left. By the time we got back to the ward. Zayn's breathing was already going back to normal. All of this was my fault because he was sweating heavily during most of the lights. I had thought that it was only normal to keep up the A/C although I try as much as I can to regulate it when it's getting too chilly. Zayn always had beads of sweat on his head and so I adducted the no woody method for him, unlike his Identical twin Zahir who never had sweat and was always calm even when the heat it much.loved my boys and maybe after these experiences, I would know just how to observe and even care for another child. This was my very first attempt at ever being a mother.Uuh! I stretched my legs as I sat on the bed."Are you okay?" Alex asked with so much concern in his tone. He held my legs and massaged me a bit."Do you need some ice cream or chocolate?""Ice cream?" No –no way. I'm not taking anything cold this season till my boys are grown". I infor
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HELENA'S POVI woke up to our wedding pictures flying all over the internet. I was happy my name was mentioned. My father's name. Has now been known in the town and beyond. I felt the sudden surge of wanting to be more influential. I managed to creep myself out of bed. I was not going anywhere today. The several hours of standing and dancing on a yacht in the middle of the sea were now telling me badly. My entire feet hurt the moment I woke up.I searched around the bed and didn't find Alex. We had agreed to leave the boys with Bella so Alex and I could have some time to ourselves. Just as I was about to go into the bathroom to check for h I heard soft sullen music.Orchestras Singing:Someone to kissSomeone to missWhen you're awayTo hear from each dayTo be loved to be loved (to be loved)Oh what a feelingTo be lovedSome wish to be a king or a queenSome wish for fortune and fameBut to be truly truly truly lovedIs more than all of these thingsSomeone to kissSomeone to miss
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HELENA'S POVAlex and I continued to dance. We swerved in the same rhythm for about fifteen minutes after taking our vows. This was an awesome moment for me. I knew life would be much easier and smooth now that we have done things the right way. Alex was hard-working and I too gradually grew into a great woman. For my company at least a year I should be able to boast of twenty to twenty-five employees. I had a few contracts I needed to close after the entire celebration."Have I told you you are beautiful?" Alex asked him. His hands were on my waist."Do you mean today?" Yes,"Well, you haven't told me that today"."Helena Alexander Stone".I blushed. My cheek burned. I pressed MY cheek against his chest. I felt warm and protected in the arms of my own man. "So, what now?""What do you mean now? HE asked as he chuckled. He paused and stared into the crowd."Are you expecting anyone?" "Not exactly"."You the last time we got married an enemy showed up so I was just checking to see i
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HELENA'S POVTwo weeks later I had suddenly become friends with my best friend's girlfriend Cherry. Cherry would be the sister I never had. She did everything with professionalism and the fact that she would be my best friend's wife in a few months makes me want to draw her to me forever. We've had a few dinners at home together and she has always helped with picking out the best decor and designs we would use for my big day. I have known her only a few weeks but I must say that she is truly an angel. Gabriel needed a woman like her around him. She is so re-spirited and loving that I wished she was my friend from the very beginning. She sure knows her job and does it with so much enthusiasm. "With the way you vibe so much with your event planner, one would think you too have been friends from Genesis" Alex had told me on one of the days I was so excited talking about how good she is with her job and how I couldn't wait to see all she was going to do at the wedding. I envisioned the d
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HELENA'S POVTwo months later we left the hospital. Kayn and Zahir are already four months old. Our Wedding is in less than two weeks. Alex had told me he wanted to set me up to be a boss on my own before we took the vows. "That's my little way of saying I can't love you less" he had told me a few weeks ago.My eyes shot open at 6:00am as usual. I didn't have to look at the clock to know if it's 6:00 am. I've always had the urge to wake up once it's 6am and it has always been accurate. I took the duvet off me, slid out of my bed and began my daily routine beside my bed. Alex was already in the bathroom so I had to wait for him to finish. My pillows were perfectly aligned and carefully laid on the bed, shelves pulled tight ,and my duvet folded just right. I nodded to myself when I saw the finished outcome. I walked over to my bathroom for the next chapter of my morning routine.Alex was out in no time."How do you feel on your first day?" He asked."I'm happy and grateful to have you
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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 POVWe thanked the doctor and left. By the time we got back to the ward. Zayn's breathing was already going back to normal. All of this was my fault because he was sweating heavily during most of the lights. I had thought that it was only normal to keep up the A/C although I try as much as I can to regulate it when it's getting too chilly. Zayn always had beads of sweat on his head and so I adducted the no woody method for him, unlike his Identical twin Zahir who never had sweat and was always calm even when the heat it much.loved my boys and maybe after these experiences, I would know just how to observe and even care for another child. This was my very first attempt at ever being a mother.Uuh! I stretched my legs as I sat on the bed."Are you okay?" Alex asked with so much concern in his tone. He held my legs and massaged me a bit."Do you need some ice cream or chocolate?""Ice cream?" No –no way. I'm not taking anything cold this season till my boys are grown". I infor
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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
