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Ruby smiled back politely and shook Amelia’s hand. “Pleasure to meet you, Amelia,” she replied. “I recognise you from the news.”Amelia’s smiled feeling slightly flattered, but she quickly recovered. “Oh, Well, I’m happy to finally match a face with the name.” Stephan, noticing the unease between the two women, intervened with an anxious giggle. “Yes, it’s great that you two have finally met.”As they stood there in an awkward silence, Naomi walked into the room, her eyes lighting up when he saw Stephan. “Hey Stephan, good to see you” she exclaimed, rushing over to him and embracing him tightly. They have all gotten closer throughout Ethan’s illnessStephan returned her embrace warmly. Naomi’s eyes widened in surprise as she finally noticed Amelia standing beside Stephan. She quickly pulled away from Stephan and turned to Amelia, Stephan cleared his throat, feeling a bit uncomfortable with the situation. “Uh, Naomi, this is Amelia,” he said, introducing the two women to each oth
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Ruby watched as Amelia walked away, her words echoing in her mind. She couldn't help but feel a sense of unease at the threat Amelia had just made. It was clear that Stephan's fiancée was not willing to let Ruby and Ethan into their lives without a fight. Determined not to let Amelia's words discourage her, Ruby composed herself and returned to the room where Stephan was waiting."Are you okay?" Stephan asked, his voice filled with concern. Ruby sighed, trying to push aside her worries. "Yes, I am, just needed fresh air."Naomi furrowed her brow "Your fiancée just threatened Ruby," she said, her voice tinged with annoyance."Well, I'll be damned," Stephan muttered under his breath, his eyes fixed on Ruby. He knew Amelia was still trying to adjust to his new reality but he won't let her scare Ruby. He could feel the tension in the room, it was like a cord pulling down their every utterance. Naomi was not going to overlook Amelia's warning.Ruby forced a smile, her resolve harden
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The next day, at the dinner table, Stephan and Amelia sat opposite each other, their hands moist with expectation. They were planning to tell Stephan's parents the news together knowing that they needed to stand unitedThe sound of cutlery rattling against the plates filled the air as Stephan's parent were relishing their meal. Stephan had fidgety eye contact with Amelia and then cleared his throat. "Mom, Dad," he began hesitating slightly. We need to talk to you about something.Mrs Rodriguez stopped chewing with a wide-eyed expression. Mr Rodriguez put down his fork and looked at his son worriedly. "What is it, Stephan?" he asked, his voice a mixture of both excitement and fright.Amelia drew a deep breath trying to summon a brave voice. "There is something important we have to tell you," she said quietly yet with determination."I have a son" Stephan blurted out There was silence in the room as Stephan's parents stared at him, their eyes oval with astonishment. Mrs Rodriguez drop
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After the dinner, Stephan escorted Amelia to her car quietly. The air was calm, the winter night sky glittered by the stars above. Amelia shuddered slightly as she enveloped herself with the warm protective layer her coat offered. When they reached her car, she turned to him with a little smile. "That went well," she said softly. Stephan nodded, his eyes meeting hers for a brief moment before he looked away."Very true, it turned out better than I expected, thanks for your support, "he replied"I'm glad I could be of help," she replied with a smile, trying to hide her happiness "Well, then good night "Goodnight and drive safely," Stephan said. His voice was laced with a hint of concern. Amelia slid into her car, starting the engine and rolling down the window. She leaned over to look at Stephan one last time before driving away, her heart pounding against her chest. She wouldn't deny how she loved him, there was this indefinable force that made her want him whenever they were togethe
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As the silence stretched on, Amelia's mind drifted to a place where she could picture herself as Stephan's baby mother, holding him in her arms with that same tender smile. It was a bittersweet daydream, one that filled her heart with both joy and sadness. She had always known that being Stephan's wife meant accepting Ethan as part of their lives, but seeing Mrs Rodriguez cradle Ethan so lovingly made her realize the depth of the connection she longed for.The room suddenly felt too small, suffocating her with its unspoken emotions."Amelia," Stephan whispered, his voice barely audible above the beeping monitors and murmured conversations of medical staff outside the room. "Are you okay?"Amelia met his gaze, "Yes I'm okay" Amelia lied.Stephan was just about to inquire about her unusual silence when Dr. Mitchell entered the room."Hello Doctor" Ruby greeted "We weren't expecting you" she added with a nervous chuckle. Dr Mitchell could tell Ruby was caught off-guard by his unscheduled
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Amelia hung up the call with her mother and took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. She knew she had to confront Stephan about his sudden absence from work and his newfound dedication to Ethan and Ruby. With a steely resolve, she dialled Stephan’s number.After a few rings, Stephan finally answered, sounding surprised. “Amelia? Is everything okay?”Her voice was strained as she replied, “No, Stephan, everything is not okay. You’ve been avoiding me, neglecting our relationship... for what? For them?”The other end was utterly quiet before Stephan spoke softly, “Amelia, I understand if you’re upset. But Ethan is my son. He needs me.”Amelia felt a sharp pain in her heart at his words. She was aware that she could never compete with the bond between a father and his child. “I get that, Stephan. But where does that leave us?” She mumbled, her voice slightly above a whisper, and close to tears. “Just because we aren’t romantic doesn’t mean you should treat me this way, we are bes
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Amelia’s imaginative diversion caused her mother to chuckle. “OK! Let’s go make your favourite dish together,” she said, guiding the way to the kitchen. As they stood together, chopping vegetables and stirring pots on the stove, a breath of calmness flowed over Amelia. Amid everything that seemed unclear, her mother’s love was the only sure thing, a reminder of her family’s support Upon finishing the cooking, they went and sat at the table to eat. For a moment, the familiar taste of the dish made me recall happy memories, family get-togethers, and celebrations. They talked and laughed together, and she felt the weight of the world go off her shoulders. Together with her mother at her side, Amelia could sense again the flame of hope inside her heart. Perhaps, with Stephan things wouldn’t be easy and they will have to bear tough conversations and hard choices. However, in that instant, engulfed by love and acceptance, Amelia understood that she could deal with whatever darkness
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The private detective was paying close attention to the conversation, taking in the tension of Amelia’ 's voice. " I do assure you that I will keep the case confidential and inform you of the progress. Please send me the details as soon as you can," he replied, his tone was professional and friendly.Amelia sent a mail to him in a jiffy with all the information she had about Stephan: his schedule, his known acquaintances, and any other detail that was likely to be relevant. When she finally pressed send, a wave of combined sensations washed her?- the guilt for not having trusted Stephan entirely, the fear associated with the outcome of the investigation, and yet she firmly decided to be strong enough to prevent any future hurt.She fell back into the soft cushions like a rock sinking in a lake of calm water leaving her thoughts floating on the surface before ultimately resting into slumber. She was wrapped up in the soft cushions and warm blanket almost like a butterfly in a cocoon, t
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
