Amelia felt angry with the fact that Stephan would accuse her of such. She took her bag and started to shove her belongings in it rapidly. Stephan chased after her hysterically, asking her to please cool down so that they could talk things over, but she wasn't having it, she told him that she had been at his house for far too long. “I need to go, Stephan. It’s the best option,” she said firmly, her voice mixed with sadness. Stephan stretched out his hand towards her, trying to touch her arm gently. “Please, let’s talk about this. We can work through it together,” he urged, his tone pleading.But Amelia shook her head, her resolve unyielding. “I understand your anxiety, however, I would like to have some time to compose my thoughts and decide the way forward and I can not think properly with you around. I will visit you occasionally, ” she said assuredly in a calm voice.As she made her way to the door with her luggage, Ruby caught her halfway, worry obvious in her eyes. “Is every
As Stephan prepared to return to his office, he realized it was a great opportunity to support Ruby’s business. He believed in her talent and wanted to show his appreciation by giving her company a project. So, he made the decision to redo the office decor and entrusted Ruby’s company with the project.“Ruby, I’ve been thinking about redoing the decor at my office,” Stephan said during breakfast. “And I think it would be a great opportunity to support your business. Would you be interested in taking on the project?”Ruby’s eyes bulged in astonishment and joy. “Stephan, that’s incredibly generous of you! I would love to work on the project for your office,” she exclaimed, feeling grateful for the opportunity.Stephan nodded, feeling pleased with his decision. “Great! I’ll give you full creative control. I trust your vision completely,” he assured her, feeling confident in her abilities.Ruby beamed with excitement. "Thank you very much, Stephan. Trust me, I won’t disappoint,” she repli
Sharing the plan with Stephan, she showed him a 3D visualization of the office renovation in detail. She had painted every detail of the design, starting from the positioning of furniture to the wall's colour."Stephan here is a sneak peek of what I intend to achieve," Ruby handed him the 3D model. Her voice was filled with enthusiasm. This is a sample of all our plans, I've incorporated your ideas and suggestions into the design."Stephan eagerly examined the 3D plan, his eyes lighting up with excitement as he visualized the transformation taking place. "Wow, Ruby, this looks amazing!" he exclaimed. "You certainly made a statement. I can't wait to see how spectacular this turns out."Ruby glowed with pride at Stephan’s reaction, giving her a feeling of joy as she saw that all she had done was valued. "Thank you, Stephan," she replied with a tone of satisfaction, her voice hinting that she was really pleased. "I strive to make your interior dreams a reality."She quickly seizes the op
By the close of work, Ruby went home immediately. As she entered the house, Stephan greeted her warmly, noticing the fatigue in her eyes. "You look exhausted, Ruby. Tough day?" he asked with concern.Ruby nodded, acknowledging the long day. "Yeah, I've been swamped with work, especially with your office project deadline approaching," she admitted wearily.Stephan frowned slightly, sensing her stress. "Take your time, Ruby. Your well-being is important," he advised gently.Ruby appreciated his concern and smiled gratefully. "Thanks, Stephan. I'll keep that in mind" she promised.Just then, the housekeeper announced that dinner was ready. Ruby quickly excused herself to freshen up and check in on Ethan before joining Stephan downstairs for the meal.After dinner, Ruby retrieved her laptop and began to showcase her progress on Stephan's office project. Stephan attentively reviewed her work, expressing satisfaction with the additions she had made to their initial plan."Ruby you've been w
Ruby woke up, her heart pounding with anxiety as she realized that last night wasn't just a dream. Quickly grabbing her scattered clothes from the floor, she felt awkward and uneasy."Good morning," Stephan greeted with a warm smile, breaking the silence."Um… hey," she answered with a tense voice.Noticing the unease on her face, Stephan got up slightly from the bed while using his elbow as support. “Is everything all right?” he asked tenderly."Oh, yeah, everything is perfect," Ruby replied quickly, her mind darting here and there. She hastily left Stephan’s room and headed to her room before he could ask more questions. Stephan sat on the bed feeling lost and confused at the same time.Ruby found herself frustrated by how much she was feeling, she shut the door out of instinct, her head was full of questions and uncertainties. She couldn’t believe she let herself get carried away knowing that Stephan was engaged to be married to someone else.Hysterically she took out her phone, he
Ruby laughed, the sound light and carefree. "Probably for the best," she agreed, her voice filled with amusement."Who would have thought making carbonara could be so difficult?" Stephan chuckled, shaking his head in amusement. Ruby grinned, her eyes sparkling with mirth. "Well, at least you tried.Stephan called out to the domestic staff, his voice tinged with amusement. "Hey, guys, could you please clear up the dining table? And maybe whip up something edible for dinner?"The employees looked at one another and smiled, trying to suppress their chuckles as they picked up the dishes. "Of course, Mr. Rodriguez," one of them answered desperately trying to look as professional as possible.As they cooked, the staff couldn't help but discuss their boss's embarrassment of the carbonara dish. "Check out the expression he had on his face when he tried it, huh?" One said, turning away to suppress his giggles.Another nodded, grinning. "Yeah, poor guy, The most important thing is that he put
After they finished cooking, Stephan admired their culinary creations with a sense of accomplishment. He turned the gas cooker off and, looking admiringly at her, he smiled proudly. "I mean, who would have thought I would love cooking this much?" he said excitement twinkling in his eyes.Ruby returned his smile, delighted to see Stephan embracing their cooking lessons. "I'm glad to hear that, Stephan. Cooking can be quite rewarding," she replied, her tone warm and encouraging."Wow, these pancakes turned out amazing!" Stephan exclaimed, taking a bite with gusto.Ruby smiled, pleased with their culinary success. "I'm glad you like them, Stephan. Next, I thought we could try making omelettes. What do you think?"Stephan's eyes lit up with excitement. "Omelettes sound great!"With their bellies full from breakfast, they cleared the dishes and prepared to tackle the next cooking adventure together."So tell me, are there any secret recipes or steps to making the perfect omelette?" Stephan
As the movie played on, the screen lamp lit faint shadows on the wall causing Ruby to feel sleepy. She stretched her legs and lay comfortably on the cushion, as she dozed off with a happy sigh. Stephan looked over and saw her dozing off and a small smile spread over his face.As Ruby dozed off, Stephan reached for a nearby blanket and gently covered her, ensuring she stayed warm and comfortable. He looked at her beautiful face for a bit while she slept peacefully. Then, he laid down beside her, shut his eyes, and felt relaxed before drifting off to sleep himself.In the morning, Ruby opened her eyes slowly as she gradually adjusted to the rays of sunlight that passed the curtains. She glanced beside her and was surprised to find Stephan still sleeping soundly beside her. Tenderly, she stroked back a strand of hair from his brow, her lips parting slightly to form a warm smile.As if sensing her presence, Stephan stirred awake, his eyes fluttering open to meet hers. “Good morning,” he u
Stephan ignored their surprised look and went over to Ruby. He helped her clean up and took her to the room. “Stephan what are you doing here and how did you become the stripper Naomi hired?” she asked once she was settled. “I will explain later, for now, you need to get yourself checked by a doctor”“Stephan don’t be dramatic, I’m fine” She insisted she was all right but Stephan went ahead and contacted their family doctor and asked him to come over to the penthouse. The doctor replied that he was close by and would be there in a few minutes.Naomi went back to the living room and removed David’s mask, staring at him angrily, “David, care to explain why you are the stripper at Ruby’s bachelorette party?”David was sweating nervously “Uh, well... it’s a long story. But I swear I had good intentions!” The doctor’s arrival interrupts their conversation, shifting their focus to Ruby’s well-being.Naomi directed the doctor to the room “Doctor, Ruby's in there." She said gesturing toward
Naomi promised Ruby a bachelorette party to remember and she intends to do just that. She quickly picked up her phone and began to punch numbers. Naomi pressed the call button and waited for the receiver to pick up."Hey, Rita! It's Naomi. Can you swing by my place after work? I need to talk to you about something important.""Hey, Naomi! Sure, I can drop by. Is everything okay?" Rita's voice is full of worry and her eyebrows are slightly furrowed as she thinks of what could be troubling Naomi.Yeah, everything is fine. It's just... I want to provide Ruby with an unforgettable bachelorette experience, but I need your assistance to make it happen. " Naomi's voice is filled with excitement, a sly smile emerging on her face as she discloses her secret scheme."Ooh, a surprise? I'm intrigued. Count me in! I will be there the moment I finish work." Rita's eyes brighten up with curiosity and enthusiasm, she is ready to be a part of the surprise for Ruby."Perfect, thanks, Rita. See you soon
When she got back, Ruby couldn’t stop herself from telling Naomi right away about the proposal. Overflowing with excitement, she skipped her way to her friend with the shimmering ring on her finger, she held up her hands.“Look, Naomi! Stephan proposed!” Ruby squealed, and her voice sounded really happy.Naomi’s eyes flashed with delight as she looked at the ring. “I told you!” she exclaimed, unable to contain her joy.David joined in the celebration, offering his congratulations to Stephan with a warm smile.As the initial excitement began to die down, Naomi couldn’t help but tease Ruby gently. “You know, normal people usually meet first, date, and then get engaged,” she quipped, a playful smirk on her lips.Ruby laughed, nodding in agreement. “That’s exactly what I said when he proposed” she replied, her laughter mingling with Naomi’s.Naomi’s expression turned serious for a moment. “Well, I guess that makes me your maid of honour,” she declared with a grin.Ruby’s eyes lit up with
After a few weeks in therapy, Ruby began to feel better also she began to learn how to manage her fears. Finally, the day came when her therapist cleared her, declaring her ready to face the world again.To celebrate, Stephan suggested they take a trip to the island Ruby won the ticket for at the auction. The girls were excited about the trip, Stephan began to make preparations hoping to make the trip one to never forget in a hurry, especially for the girls.“Please can I bring a plus one? I don’t want to be the third wheel on this trip” Naomi asked politely “Sure! I don’t see why you can’t” Stephan replied with a kind smileNaomi’s face lit up with excitement, “Really? That would be amazing! I would ask my friend if he can come” she exclaimed eagerly “He? A friend? Just say you want to come with your boyfriend” Ruby teased “And would that be a bad thing?” Naomi retorted “Not at all my friend. As for me, I’m definitely bringing Ethan’s nanny because I need to relax and be taken ca
Amelia went over every detail of Ethan’s whereabouts with the detectives. A team of police officers were hurriedly sent to the scene to retrieve the baby. While Stephan was asked to sit and wait, his heart was pounding with mixed feelings of anxiety and hope. Each passing moment seemed like an age as he was waiting for the update.Finally, the moment arrived. Immediately the door opened, a police officer walked in holding Ethan. Stephan was filled with joy as he made his way to them. "Thank you,” Stephan uttered in a choked voice, and his tears started falling as he hugged Ethan.The officer nodded with a little smile. “He’s safe now,” he pointed out to Stephan with a grin on his face. Stephan hugged Ethan tightly as a wave of gratitude engulfed him.As Stephan held Ethan tightly in his arms, his heart still racing with the rush of relief, a call suddenly pierced through the moment of peace. Naomi’s voice crackled through the phone, urgency evident in her tone as she relayed Ruby’s re
Stephan couldn’t sleep a wink, he was so worried and confused, he kept thinking of the possibility that someone would come into his house and kidnap his child without being seen by anyone. He wished and prayed that Ethan would be okay. Twenty-four hours after the kidnap and no call for any ransom demand has been received. He hoped they would be contacted that way they would know what the person wanted rather than keeping them in the dark.He kept tossing and turning till a new day dawned. His phone kept ringing showing an incoming call. He quickly picked up his phone in case it was a call from the kidnappers but it wasn’t. It was Amelia. With a heavy heart, he answered, trying not to sound disappointed “Hello?”“Hello? What’s going on? You don’t sound good” Amelia’s voice crackled through the line, filled with concern. “Ethan is missing,” Stephan replied, his voice trembling slightly. “We’ve searched the whole house but can’t find him.” "Oh, my goodness. When did this happen?" she
Ruby began to panic as she frantically screamed Ethan’s name, sending the domestic staff to emotional agitation. “Has anyone seen Ethan? She cried out, her voice trembling with fear. The utterly confused staff shook their heads, unsure of what was happening. With a racing heart, Ruby dashed from room to room, desperately calling out for her son, but there was no reply. Fumbling with her phone, Ruby dialled Stephan’s number, her voice trembling as she screamed, “Ethan’s missing!” Stephan was confused and before he could respond, she ended the call and dialled Naomi’s number. As Stephan attempted to call her back, the line remained dead, fuelling his growing sense of fear. He decided to call his housekeeper to find out what was really going on."Hello! What's going on at home? Ruby just called me, but I couldn't understand what she was saying," Stephan exclaimed, his voice filled with concern."Ethan is missing. We've searched the whole house, but can't find him," The housekeeper repli
As the auction drew to a close, Stephan leaned in close to Ruby, his voice a soft murmur “Congratulations, Ruby” he whispered, a warm smile lighting up his features. Ruby returned the smile. She felt grateful towards him because she could never have been able to afford to bid that high without his help. Now she is looking forward to going on a vacation with Ethan, Naomi and maybe Stephan too if he wants to. The music started playing and guests commenced dancing, some were standing in groups and discussing as Stephan offered a hand to Ruby for a dance with a smile on his face.Accepting his proposal, Ruby placed her hand on his, their hands a perfect fit as they headed to the dancing area.The both of them were dancing in perfect harmony, the rhythm of the music dictating the swaying of their respective bodies.They danced their way through the evening and suddenly everyone around became engaged with their laughter, happy for them because their happiness was clear. The dance floor sud
“What? A ball?” she began to panic, her voice trembled with urgency as she confronted Stephan. "Why are you just telling me now?" she demanded, her eyes wide with alarm. Stephan’s brows furrowed in confusion, his voice calm as he explained, "I just found out myself, Ruby."But Ruby’s hysteria only intensified as she bombarded him with questions about her appearance for the ball. “What am I going to wear? How should I style my hair? And my makeup?” she exclaimed, her voice bordering on frantic as she handed Ethan over to his nanny and rushed away.Stephan called after her, his voice gentle yet firm. “Where are you going?” he inquired, concern etched into his features. “To my room to figure out what to wear!” Ruby replied hastily, disappearing upstairs in a flurry of panic.Moments later, as Ruby frantically rummaged through her closet, a knock at the door interrupted her thoughts. Opening it, she was surprised to find Stephan standing there. “You have guests” He informed her “Me?” sh