The night, being quiet and peaceful, couldn't calm down her bustling mind. Her lips trembled in anger as she paced around the room. Her fingers hurt from all the clenching she had done in an attempt to come up with an idea of what to do. âBabe calm down, weâll come up with something,â Blake said, trying to calm his lover down. Isabelle turned to him, looking at him as if he had insulted her. âYou don't know what you're talking about, babe! They don't deserve to be back together!â Isabelle shrieked growling out, unable to contain her frustration.Blake knitted his brows, confused at the sudden attitude and anger that Isabelle showed towards Liam. âWho's this woman that's making you behave so bizarre?â Blake asked curiously, his mind trying to figure out who it was.âIt's that wi**h KâŠâ Isabelle hesitated, her face dawning with realization. She didn't know if it was safe to mention Kyla's name to Blake. From what she knew about Blake, he loved his women, rich and if he heard about K
Liam growled deeply, feeling his head get heavy as he tried to lift it. His mind jerked fully awake as he tried to remember what happened last night. His half naked body told more than he needed to know while his muscles ached terribly making him flinch at small movement.Liam thought he had been dreaming, but here he was, in a strange bed in an unfamiliar room. He suddenly felt a gush of regret hit him as he thought of how angry Amy would probably be at him for what he did. He felt his heart sting at his betrayal towards her, as his mind drifted off to what happened last night.~~~~ Flashback of last night ~~~Liam walked towards Amy's door, his heart beating fast in anticipation. He forgot to give her his key card, his mind debating on whether to just slide it down her door and hope she would see it, or knock at her room. Still contemplating on what to do, the elevator door opened, revealing three strong men. Liam stood frozen as he watched them walk straight towards him. âSir,
If hands could complain, Isabelle's hands would from all the clenching she had done on seeing her dad reprimand her and leave with Amy.âI'll get back at you, Kyla!â Isabelle mumbled angrily, her palms white from digging her nails in them.The hotel staff who witnessed the feud dispersed not uttering a word. Amusement and fear written all over their faces.âWho are you talking to, babe? What happened here?â Blake's voice came from behind her as he sneaked his hands on her waist.Isabelle moved out of his arms before turning to look at him, her mood still boiling with anger.âIsn't it, Kyla! Can you imagine she's now my supposed sister?â Isabelle shrieked, her face red but hesitated when she saw the look of shock on Blake's face.âKyla? Are you sure? Kyla died, remember?â Blake muttered out, but his mind swirled with confusion.Isabelle shrugged her shoulders, taking out her phone before showing him the recently revealed Vane mysterious heir.Blake gaped, surprised, unable to say anyth
Amy looked between the two men, confused at what Liam just said. âDad, what's he talking about?â Amy asked expecting an explanation from her dad if not from Liam. Steven Vane evaded her gaze, not sure how to clarify things. âDad?â She insisted, looking at him even more curiously.âTell her what I am to her!â Liam demanded, disregarding Vaneâs warning. His veins protruded from all the anger simmering within him. Maybe it was time, Amy knew her true identity, time she came back home to him.âReally Liam? Do you want her to know? Are you sure?â Mr. Vane asked, his voice low and threatening.Liam looked at him then at Amy's worried face making him second guess his decision.âDad, I want to know what's going on? Isn't Isabelle his wife?â Amy asked, feeling even more frustrated by the obvious secrecy that appeared to be transpiring between the two.âHunnie, don't mind Mr. Liam, I'm sure he's just confused,â Her father said, looking at her with concern covering his face.Amy scoffed, feeli
The atmosphere in the room changed from calm to chaotic. Mr. Vane's voice boomed through the room making his men shrink back in fear, their heads low. âWhat the hell do you mean telling me that my daughter is missing? Huh!â He asked for the fortieth time, his veins protruding in anger.The man who reported carried his head even lower as if trying to hide his vision from his bossâs wrath. Steven Vane looked around in disbelief feeling his head spinning in anger. âYou useless beings! Of what use are you if you let my daughter disappear! Huh? Tell me!â He yelled at them loudly, his face full of disappointment. He looked around the room scoffing loudly as none of his men would look at him straight to his eyes. âMark? You have to find my daughter no matter what! Do you hear me? It's either you find her or you'll regret neglecting her safety!â Mr. Vane threatened his eyes wide in anger. Just then a knock at the door made him turn to it abruptly. In came the person he wanted so much to
The strange shades of the unfamiliar wall caught her eye as soon as she opened them. Her mind felt still, as if she didn't have any thoughts in it. Slowly setting her feet to the ground, Amy walked towards the door, clicking it open. To her dismay a bright light disarrayed her vision making her cover her face using her hands. As she slowly adjusted to her surroundings, she felt a warm but firm hand hold hers pulling her forward. Amy didn't feel any need to panic as she walked willingly as if she knew the owner of the hand. âLove, I hope you like the surprise, Happy birthday,â a man's familiar voice said, making her stop on her tracks to take a better look at him.But instead of stopping with her, he simply lifted her into his arms effortlessly. Amy furrowed her brows, feeling strange, it was as if she was in an impossible situation, but it felt so right.Looking at the man, she gaped when his face came near. âLi?â She called the name, rolling out sweetly on her tongue.âYes love,
Silence fell on the dining table as the children ate silently but the glances they kept stealing at Amy said it all. Amber sat at the far corner trying to come into terms with what her brother had told her. Amy could literally taste the awkward atmosphere in the room. After the emotional breakdown she experienced in the room earlier, no one said a word to the other.âMommy, are you back for good, or are you going to leave us again?â Dylan asked, his eyes sharp as he looked at her. The bitterness in his voice was not concealable to anyone who heard his statement.Amy swallowed hard at the boy's hurt voice, making her feel her heart twist in guilt? She dared not lock eyes with the boy lest tears roll down uncontrollably.âDylan! Table manners, eat your food, you'll have time to discuss everything there is to know after dinner,â Liam jumped in quickly, not sure why he felt agitated at his son's attitude. It had been hard for the kids to stay for almost two years without seeing her. Bu
Liam pushed the door to the hospital ward room open, coffee in his hand. He had spent the whole night there waiting for Kyla to wake up. His eyes rested on the cold looking shuffled bed, making him fall in panic. âKy⊠Amy? Amy?â He called in panic as he set his coffee on the bedside table, quickly taking long strides towards the bathroom to search for her.âLove? Amy?â He called, but he was met by an echoing silence in the bathroom. Liam felt his heart drop to his stomach, frightened. He quickly rushed through the corridors, only to collide with none other than Steven Vane.âWhere are you running to? Where's my daughter?â Mr. Vane asked, his face cold and emotionless. He took an immediate flight as soon as he got the call about his daughter's whereabouts.âMr. Vane? Um⊠Kyla is in her room, room 12,â Liam stuttered praying that by then he would have found her. He knew after he informed her father about her whereabouts, he would fly overnight. And here he was, yet Amy appeared to have
The cool evening breeze of Miami Beach hit her barely covered skin. It had been a long night of after-party and bidding goodbye as they prepared to travel. Kyla stirred in bed, her eyes opening slightly as a smile graced her lips. She couldn't help but feel her heart reap in joy as she remembered the previous event of her wedding. If she thought it would be good, then she was mistaken, everything exceeded her expectations. It was nothing short of pure Bliss and exceptional. Kyla straightened her arm, only for it to fall on the cold empty spot of her husband's side. They lay all night, tossing and turning in the sheets. Making love through the remaining hours of the night, through their tiredness, until all Kyla could remember was her passing out. She sat up looking at the open window which ushered in the cool breeze from the sea. She hadn't had time to enjoy the beach, as they arrived during the night. Setting her bare feet to the cold floor, she shivered as she walked to the bath
âHurry or we're going to be late,â Amber almost screamed at her husband who was struggling to keep his tie straight.âHunnie, can't you see I'm trying to keep this damn thing straight!â Justus replied in his defense, his tone full of annoyance, but Amber laughed at him in return.Justus huffed out loud giving up on his quest making him shrug his shoulders in defeat. A loud cry resonated in the room making Amber close her eyes tightly. Any other day would be okay to hear the pleasant sounds of baby Kendra, but today was just not the day.Justus muffled his chuckle, but Amber didn't miss it, making her throw him a look angrily.âYou're enjoying this, right?â Amber asked, looking at him sharply.âHunnie, I'm not enjoying anything but my little princess seems to be feeling worse than me,â Justus teased, raising his brow at her.It's been four months since Amber delivered a bouncing baby girl. She could never forget that day for anything, from the grand hall to the last bit of her deliver
Kyla tapped on the accept button, hating that she couldn't get rid of the foul feeling that stuck to her stomach. âHello, Jus, what's up?â Kyla asked, her eyes brows knitted together in confusion.âKyla, it's Liam, he's in trouble, the meeting went sideways, please come to the address I'll send you,â Justus said, getting straight to the point, panic evident in his voice.Kyla felt her body tremble and feel weak at the same time. Her legs failing to support her, making her buckle, almost sending her to the ground. She glanced at the phone, which appeared to have been disconnected.âWhat! Amber, I have to go, Liam's in trouble!â Kyla said in panic as she headed out, Amber hot on her heel as she struggled to catch up.âWhat happened? Wait for me, Kyla,â Amber said behind her, making Kyla slow down to help her down.They boarded the car quickly to the location sent, Kyla tapped her fingers on her thigh restlessly. She couldn't help but feel her heart beat fast in her stomach. She had nev
The party slowed down as nightfall neared everyone in the rush to get back to their places or other things.Kyla spotted Amber and Justus on one corner, already inseparable after their blissful moment. Kyla felt hands engulf her waist from behind. The familiar tingles telling her who it was before she could even see his face. âWhy do you look jealous of Amber and Justus, Love?â Liam asked, whispering into her ears.âI just feel happy for them, at least Amber had her husband all evening unlike me,â Kyla said hinting on how busy he had been all evening.âLove, you know I love you right, I can't promise I'll spend the night with you, I have a meeting that was just set up impromptu,â Liam said making Kyla feel her heart dampen. She turned slowly, looking at him for any signs of teasing but found none.âBabe, are you seriously telling me, you'll be occupied tonight? What time will you be back?â Kyla asked, pouting as she looked at him.âI don't know for sure, but Justus will be accompany
âSurprise!â Many voices shouted at once making Kyla and Liam halt suddenly in shock. Kyla was aware of what was happening, but she didn't expect something this grand would be done within a short time. Liam looked around, feeling his legs get weak at the beautiful scenery of what was once in ashes. As the lights came on Liam chuckled on seeing his family already present. It appeared everyone was aware except him, the burner with his late dad's name moved him to tears.âIN LOVING MEMORY OF DANIEL STORM: HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ONâClapping came from every corner of the cheerful hall. âBabe, I hope you like it,â Kyla muttered beside her husband, throwing her dad a knowing look.Liam turned around hugging Kyla tightly before holding her at an arm's length and placing a kiss on her forehead.âI love it, thanks love, I love you so much,â Liam said, looking around, his eyes full of admiration.Kyla smiled broadly as she hugged him tightly, her heart beating fast in gratitude. The overwhelme
Liam sat up carefully looking at them, concern swimming in his eyes.âWhat is it champ?â Liam asked worriedly as Kyla sat on the bed next to him. It was unsure for Dean or the twins to wake up crying in the middle of the night for nothing.Dean, overwhelmed by whatever he was going through, cried even harder as Kyla hugged him comfortingly. Kyla placed her hand on his forehead to check if he was hot or sick, but everything appeared fine.âTell us what's wrong baby, did you have a nightmare?â Kyla said, feeling her heart twist at seeing him like that.Dean nodded fresh tears brimming in his eyes. âMommy, is being dead a bad thing?â Dean asked, looking at his mother curiously, his glassy eyes filled with tears. Kyla and Liam looked at each other both in surprise and confusion. âWhy would you ask that, champ? Where did you hear the word from?â Liam asked, worry evident in his voice. No parent would imagine their child asking them about death. âI heard uncle saying that my parents are
Feeling tense and uncertain Kyla retired to her room as soon as dinner was over. She hasn't stopped contemplating on how to tell Liam about their unborn baby. She paced around the room picking her on her nails nervously. Lost in thought, she jumped slightly at the feel of familiar hands around her waist. âWhat's up love, what are you thinking about?â Liam asked, placing his head between her neck and shoulder.Kyla felt her stomach muscles tense at the thought that Liam could feel she was expectant. âLove, if this is about what the kids saidâŠââThere'ssomethingihavebeenkeepingfromyou,â Kyla said so fast that she had to catch her breath. If Liam wasn't keen to listen he wouldn't have grasped anything she said.âWhat? I didn't get you,â Liam said, standing before her, his gaze fixed on her. Kyla fixated her eyes on his chest, unable to maintain eye contact. She didn't know how to say the words out slowly, they could seem like just two words, but she couldn't understand why it was so
She huffed out loudly trying to get the fatigue that hang on her like a branch. Being in the hospital for days hadn't done her any good. Liam sat next to her driving her home, from the look on his cringed forehead one could tell he looked tired. Kyla looked at him intensely making his eyes brows knit before smiling slightly.âWhat is love, out with it,â he asked his eyes still fixed on the road, but he couldn't miss the flushed look on Kyla's face.âWhat? What are you talking about?â Kyla asked biting back the smile that spread on her lips uncontrollably.âYou've been staring at me for minutes love, is there something you want to say?â Liam insisted, throwing her a side glance with his eyebrow raised before focusing back on the road. He could have sworn he felt the way her gaze boreholes on his face. She appeared lost in thought for quite some time.âWell, it's nothing babe, I was just thinking of how amazing you are,â Kyla answered, hiding the blush that graced her cheeks.âMmm ama
Kyla cracked her eyes open slightly, furrowing her brows from the bright white light in the room. It took her a while to process what was happening. Her dad! âDad?â Kyla muttered, but her voice came out croaky and strained. She tried calling, but no sound came out this time, her throat feeling as if someone had dragged bags of sand through it. Kyla couldn't push the image of seeing her dad lying on the floor bleeding. She had to go see him no matter what. He had to have survived for the sake of her sanity. Something heavy on her bed side made her freeze as she tried to sit up. Kyla popped her head letting her eyes search for whatever it was that was restricting her movement. Her eyes rested on Liam who appeared to have fallen asleep with his brows knitted in worry. Kyla stirred trying to stay in a comfortable position as she watched him carefully. He had really gone through a lot in the past few days. She couldn't trade him for anything in the world. Liam could have sworn h