Gabriel handed out the prizes and they all sang out together as though planned, “Thank you, Uncle Gabriel” and ‘Uncle Gabriel’s face lit up so much more after hearing them call him that and so affectionately too. He cleared his throat and asked them if they were not going to open up and see what the
CHAPTER 73 BELLA “Jojo is a great choice of name, Bud. It would be really nice to have our own fur baby, but it comes with soooooo much responsibility. It’s like having another baby around. What do you think, my love?” Gabriel asked in a pretend, very serious tone. “Yes I agree. It wouldn’t be fa
CHAPTER 74 BELLA “What kind of parents would allow their daughter to settle for a loveless marriage in this day and age just to save face?! Dad, tell them that if they are so concerned about their reputation and the harm my rejection would cause them, then they could let word slip that their daug
CHAPTER 75 BELLA When Erica and I had gone down for breakfast, Gabriel and Mr Knight was no where in sight. I checked my phone again, and there were no missed calls or texts from him. Neo told us that a copy of the contract was found early hours of the morning, and after having gone through it, G
CHAPTER 76 BELLA It was going late into the afternoon, and I had still not heard from Gabriel, so I decided to phone him, he sounded a bit off when he answered, or maybe I was just imagining things. He then apologized for not calling or texting me and explained that they had been busy trying to
We were all up early the next morning, and Mrs Knight had a good laugh when she saw Gabriel at the flat. She said to him, “Couldn’t stay away either, darling? Thank the Heavens you take up after me. All the good traits you have are from me, don’t you forget that!” He laughed his mother off and then
CHAPTER 77 BELLA Grace politely greeted everyone and apologized for being late. She explained that she had to deal with an urgent work related matter. I was taking mental notes of everything about her. Her posture when she stood up and when she sat down was so lady like, even the way she crossed
CHAPTER 78 BELLA Mr Knight spoke up, “Grace, I am sincerely sorry for the life you had to lead and I wish I could turn back the hands of time and change the choices and decisions your father and I made years back. I take full responsibility for not keeping in contact with your parents and discu
CHAPTER 103 EPILOGUE BELLA Honeyville is a small piece of heaven tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the world, a town filled with the most amazing earth angels. Being back in this beautiful town flooded my mind with memories of the day Jacob and I arrived here. We both had run away from a
CHAPTER 102 DANIEL Grace Knight is an uncouth and despicable woman in my eyes. She had absolutely no respect for her in - laws or anybody around her. Choosing to throw tantrums and use such vulgar words in the presence of little children got me livid. When she approached me, she was calmer, but t
When I got back, Grace was in a better mood and then said to me with enthusiasm “I have a plan for us not to go bankrupt and save face” I motioned with my head for her to continue and then she said that we would go and apologize to Bella and Daniel King. We would pretend to be sincerely sorry for ev
CHAPTER 101 GABRIEL “You just let that wh*re slap me and say all those things to me, and you didn’t move an inch to defend me!” cried Grace repeatedly all the way home. I told the driver to step on it as I was in a hurry to just get some space from her as she was driving me insane! When we got ho
CHAPTER 100 GABRIEL I was too shocked and overwhelmed with all that happened, I headed for the bar as I had gulped down the drink I had. I downed the refill with speed and asked the barman for another, but Grace screamed at me to get my act together. This was not the time to get drunk! I watched
“They sure are incredible together, aren’t they?” I turned to face who had said that and found a tall, well-built, very handsome and professionally looking young man who was attired in an expensive designer suit. There was something very familiar about him. “Long time no see Gabriel Knight! What? Do
CHAPTER 99 GABRIEL “Gabriel, Gabriel, are you okay, son?” I could hear my mother asking me. I was in a state of shock! What was Daniel King doing here? I tried hard to pull myself together and offered him my hand for a handshake and said that it was a pleasure meeting him. He gave me a firm hand
The day had flown by, and Grace and I put in extra effort to make sure we dressed to turn heads. She looked absolutely gorgeous in a red gown, which flattered every inch of her perfect body. I wore a suit with a red tie and pocket square to match her gown. We truly looked the part of a power couple.
CHAPTER 98 GABRIEL Throughout our journey home, Grace harped on about her encounter with Daniel King and how no man could say no to her! I didn’t comment and let her carry on while I enjoyed my whiskey. When we reached home, she said that I would have to reward her for what she achieved. Well, it