Shaken and terrified was what Kyla felt even after four days since the incident. Four days since she moved in with Liam, luckily Amber was around. After reuniting with Amber, she felt more safe, more happy. After Stella was arrested, she had had no peace from the buzzing phone calls from her stepmom and her father. She had to switch it off to avoid their vile accusations and abuses.Just as she thought of all that was happening she heard a knock, making her smile knowing that would be Amber. She couldn't leave her alone for long.“Sweetheart, how are you feeling? Have they been calling you again?” Amber asked, as she entered the room before sitting next to her.Kyla shrugged her shoulders, “do you think I should let Stella go? I mean, I know she tried to kill me but what if it wasn't consensual?” Amber looked at her as if she had developed a third eye. “I don't care if she's your step-sister babe, she has to pay for her crime, what if she killed you? Would you be alive to forgive he
Her mind was everywhere in her head thinking of everything at the same time making Kyla feel like she was going crazy. The live video of the children chatting happily at the supermarket replayed in her mind. All she could pray was Isabelle wouldn't harm them. She quickly hailed a taxi not caring what she just left behind. Her kids came first before anything else, that was her main concern at the moment.Kyla couldn't help but feel like screaming as she saw the traffic before them. Frustration creeped up her veins as she fidgeted restlessly on the back seat. She quickly thought of calling Susan but shrugged her shoulders as she remembered the phone was switched off in Amber's car which they had used to get there.She closed her eyes tightly, worry filled on her face, if anything bad happened to her kids, she would be blamed.The car moved, giving her hope of arriving at the location soon. Kyla said a silent prayer for their safety as the car pulled up near the supermarket after wha
Everything was happening so fast, she once not long ago stood before a judge ready to send her step-sister to jail. Yet here she was on the stand waiting to be prosecuted. Liam sat with the kids, who didn't have any idea what was going on. Strangely enough, Amber wasn't there, despite leaving early to see her father. Kyla didn't know how to even defend herself against the claim that she was unfit to look after the children. It was as if everyone had ganged up against her. The door opened, ushering in Mr. Storm and Isabelle walking hand in hand, smiling as they walked towards Liam. Kyla had been going through therapy sessions as was expected of her, but as it seemed, they couldn't wait to deem her unfit and take the children away from her. It was as if her life had come to an early end, everything that kept pushing her forward was slipping between her fingers.~~Kyla ran to the bathroom, feeling her lungs burn making it difficult for her to breathe. At some point, she even thought
Kyla walked into the club, the happy chatters sounding like hot nails to her already bleeding heart. She needed someone to wake her up from the nightmare she was in. If anyone had warned her of the day when she would lose her meaning of life, then she would have found a way to evade it. The bartender smiled at her, but she didn't feel like smiling back. “Give me a bottle of the strongest drink you have,” she ordered, ignoring his obvious advances towards her. “Ooh sharp, tough day?” The bartender asked, still smiling at her. Kyla nodded quickly, taking the drink in her hand before gulping it down in one go.“How can a beauty like you be moping sad,” the bartender tried once again, but what he didn't know is that he was getting on her nerves.“Can you please leave me the hell alone!” Kyla ordered, feeling all the painful emotions overwhelm her.The bartender jumped slightly at the unexpected anger radiating off her. “Ooh okay, sorry,” he said, lifting his hands up in surrender as
Rushing in panic, Liam was literally flying back to his car to get his phone. His first thought was to call the police and ambulance. He quickly dialed the emergency number, his chest heaving up and down, terrified.As the phone call went through, Liam couldn't bring himself to say anything as he felt all his strength leave him.“911 please state the nature of your emergency?” A voice came through the phone call, but Liam felt his heart constrict painfully. The image of how the car rolled down, making his throat dry.He couldn't tell what else the receiver said as his trembling hands failed to hold his phone. Liam felt as if a switch had flipped in his head as he searched for a way down the cliff. His eyes became cloudy from the tears that threatened to pour. A car passed by him making him wave his hands up in hope. The tinted car stopped by the road but nobody was coming out. “Help me! There's an accident down there,” he shouted, showing with his hands. Liam couldn't help but wond
The house felt cold, no happy chatters anymore even from the Storm empire heirs. Everyone felt the weight of having her leave them like that. The search had yielded no fruits, Liam was nowhere to be seen. Daniel Storm sat in his study, feeling his heart pain as he thought of the pain he saw in the children's eyes. He didn't think his selfishness would lead to that. The memory of losing his wife years back made him fear for Liam's life. Daniel never thought of remarrying, but he would not wish such a lonely life for his son. He was still to come into terms with what Liam had suddenly turned to. Liam turned his back on him, abandoning the business; he had given him only the weekend to spend time with the children and bid them goodbye. Daniel felt he had to do something for Liam, even though he hated him. He would give his son what he always desired, although it was too late, he would still set things right.Daniel heard a gentle knock at the door, revealing the person he wanted to se
Steven Vane stared into space, praying silently that everything would be alright with his daughter. Seeing her wrecked, almost lifeless in the hospital made him feel his heart ache. The fear of losing her even before he knew her made him feel helpless. She had to be okay, for his sake, for Sofia's case. After Sofia was forced to marry that man, she didn't stay long when he heard she passed on. He thought she didn't keep their baby, but he was mistaken. Maybe this was destiny's way of bringing Kyla to him. Movement behind him brought him back from memory lane.“Sir, she's waking up…” one of his men reported, making him feel excitement set inside him. He had had to watch her for half a year, just lying there looking still and motionless. The accident almost took away the most important person he had looked for, for a long time.On seeing her eyes flatter trying to crack open, he summoned the doctor quickly.“Mr. Vane, everything looks stable, and the good news is, she's indeed wakin
Life in New Jersey had been nothing less than a road down memory lane. Liam didn't miss a day without passing by Kyla's company, D&D. He bought it, honoring her, she was the most beautiful thing to ever happen to him. The transformation he made in the company made him feel proud of his efforts just thinking about it. But it was all thanks to his sister, Amber, who hesitantly agreed to sell it to him as she was its co-owner. Liam hadn't heard from Amber ever since she handed him the company, but for what he knew, she was married to Justus. Liam could only be glad that at least she found happiness. He knew that if Kyla were still there, she would be elated at Amber's happiness. If only…A gentle knock at the door pulled him out of his thoughts. “Sir, here's the paperwork you asked me to prepare,” Betty, his secretary, said. Liam didn't see the need to change so much around the company as he retained some staff.“Thank you, place it on the desk, has Susan brought the kids yet,” he as
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
“Hurry or we're going to be late,” Amber almost screamed at her husband who was struggling to keep his tie straight.“Hunnie, can't you see I'm trying to keep this damn thing straight!” 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.“You're enjoying this, right?” Amber asked, looking at him sharply.“Hunnie, I'm not enjoying anything but my little princess seems to be feeling worse than me,” 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. “Hello, Jus, what's up?” Kyla asked, her eyes brows knitted together in confusion.“Kyla, it's Liam, he's in trouble, the meeting went sideways, please come to the address I'll send you,” 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.“What! Amber, I have to go, Liam's in trouble!” Kyla said in panic as she headed out, Amber hot on her heel as she struggled to catch up.“What happened? Wait for me, Kyla,” 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. “Why do you look jealous of Amber and Justus, Love?” Liam asked, whispering into her ears.“I just feel happy for them, at least Amber had her husband all evening unlike me,” Kyla said hinting on how busy he had been all evening.“Love, 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,” Liam said making Kyla feel her heart dampen. She turned slowly, looking at him for any signs of teasing but found none.“Babe, are you seriously telling me, you'll be occupied tonight? What time will you be back?” Kyla asked, pouting as she looked at him.“I don't know for sure, but Justus will be accompany
“Surprise!” 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.‘IN LOVING MEMORY OF DANIEL STORM: HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON’Clapping came from every corner of the cheerful hall. “Babe, I hope you like it,” 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.“I love it, thanks love, I love you so much,” 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.“What is it champ?” 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.“Tell us what's wrong baby, did you have a nightmare?” Kyla said, feeling her heart twist at seeing him like that.Dean nodded fresh tears brimming in his eyes. “Mommy, is being dead a bad thing?” 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. “Why would you ask that, champ? Where did you hear the word from?” Liam asked, worry evident in his voice. No parent would imagine their child asking them about death. “I 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. “What's up love, what are you thinking about?” 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. “Love, if this is about what the kids said…”“There'ssomethingihavebeenkeepingfromyou,” 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.“What? I didn't get you,” 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.“What is love, out with it,” he asked his eyes still fixed on the road, but he couldn't miss the flushed look on Kyla's face.“What? What are you talking about?” Kyla asked biting back the smile that spread on her lips uncontrollably.“You've been staring at me for minutes love, is there something you want to say?” 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.“Well, it's nothing babe, I was just thinking of how amazing you are,” Kyla answered, hiding the blush that graced her cheeks.“Mmm 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! “Dad?” 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