"That's great news Gabriel" Benjamin told Gabriel through phone. Gabriel had called to inform that the final verdict of their case will be in their favor tomorrow. "Keep Lillian away Benjamin . The woman might try something" Gabriel said "I will handle it uncle. Don't worry" Benjamin said and hung up the call. "Benjamin? One Mrs Lillian Thompson is here to meet you" Claire said coming inside his cabin. "Tell her I'm not here" Benjamin said dismissively. A few minutes later, Benjamin frowned as he heard the demanding knock on the door of his cabin. "Benjamin, I know you’re in there." His frown deepened as Lillian walked in, with a frantic Claire trying to stop her. "Claire. It's okay. I will manage" Benjamin said and Claire left "I’ve been thinking…about Sapphire", she told him coolly. Benjamin simply raised an eyebrow. "She is my granddaughter and that means the world to me, but I can see the situation from your point of view. Eleanor was the closest you had of a sib
21."Finally. This is over and I can get on with my life now" Benjamin said as he stepped out of the court with Gabriel beside him. "Did you inform at home?" Gabriel asked "No. Let me" Benjamin said and dialed Isabella's number. "Benjamin?" Isabella answered the call on the second ring. "Bella. It's over" Benjamin said "In our favour right?" Isabella asked anxiously. "Of course. Where is Sapphire" Benjamin asked "Here. With me" Isabella said "Give her a loud kiss from me" Benjamin said and Isabella chuckled. "Will do. Are you coming home now?" Isabella asked "Yes. There are certain formalities left. Some papers to be signed. I will be home after that" Benjamin said "Was Lillian there?" Isabella asked "I didn't see her Bella. She knew she wouldn't be winning the case. So she bailed out" Benjamin said with relief. He honestly do not want to see that woman's face again. "Okay then. Come home soon. We are waiting for you" Isabella said as she caressed little Sapphire’s head
"Please" Isabella begged Lillian. "You are driving much too fast.""Poor little wifey. What are you trying to do? Make me slow down so that your wonderful macho husband can catch up with us? No way!" Lillian laughed. "No way do I stop until we’re back at my home and then, my dear, Sapphire and I will be on the first flight to UK where we will stay until your precious husband comes to his senses." Isabella winced as she was thrown against the car door when Lillian took a turn There was no way Sapphire could endure being driven even a few miles at such a break-neck speed without being sick, never mind all the way to the evil woman's home, wherever it was. And thanks to Lillian all the baby had was the clothes she was wearing. Isabella had never in the whole of her life hated anyone as much as she loathed and detested Lillian. How could she do this to any child, never mind her own grandchild? But Isabella already knew there was no point in trying to reason with her. Sapphire was s
It took Benjamin less than half an hour after the police had informed him about the accident to reach the scene. He had driven there far faster than Lillian, his heart pounding with dread with each passing second Sapphire, they had told him, was fine. "And Isabella? My wife?" There had been a brief pause. "She is trapped in the back of the car. She must have thrown herself over the baby to protect her and the force of the collision has pushed the whole of the passenger seat of the car into the back seat and over her" they had told him When Benjamin reached the scene of the accident it was crowded with people. "Your wife will have to be cut free" the police officer told. His heart buckled and twisted, tearing him apart. He had to be with Isabella and nothing, no one was going to stop him. "I must go to my wife" he told the policeman grimly. "She is unconscious at the moment." The policeman frowned. "There has been a spillage of fuel caused by the collision. And it isn’t saf
"So today you are going home. What a pity" the nurse teased Isabella. "We are going to miss seeing that handsome husband of yours." Isabella gave her a brief smile. She had grown so used to her hospital bedroom these last two weeks. Felt so safe there that she felt reluctant to leave. Everyone had been so kind to her; so protective of her. So ready to reassure her that she was very brave and very lucky. Her worst injury had been the blood she had lost where the metal had pierced her flesh, but even the scar from that would fade in time, the doctor had assured her jovially. Her back had been badly bruised. So badly that she had been black and blue, but by some miracle no permanent damage had been done apart from a few fractures of some of her bones, which are thankfully on the way to healing after extensive surgeries. The scratches that had covered her face had also totally healed, and now the doctor had decided that she was well enough to leave. To go home… Home to Benjamin a
"Do you know what day it is?" Benjamin asked Isabella teasingly as he bent his head to kiss her on her lips.She was in his late mother's rose garden, which they had turned into a safe play area for the children, and Benjamin had just returned from a business meet, out of state. "Ofcourse I do remember" she said laughing and kissed him back. Out of the corner of her eye, she could see the children playing. Seven year old Juliana, Elena and Julian's daughter had come over to play. Their twin daughters, who had been born eighteen months ago was there, and ofcourse - her secret favourite - Sapphire, who was firmly preventing the twins from fighting over the toys. Like all children, theirs were individual and unique, and that was how she loved them, individually and uniquely, just as she could love the new baby who was due to make his or her arrival in another four months’ time. The new baby was not planned. But he had come along and that was a happy accident. They would love the n
1. Benjamin Lockwood walked into his office with the baby bassinet in his right hand and his laptop bag in his left As soon as he reached his cabin ,he set the bassinet on the coffee table and looked down to see his niece sleeping peacefully Baby Sapphire, eighteen months old is his step sister's daughter. Eleanor came to his life when he was twelve years old and she was ten. Three years after his mother Marianna's death ,William Lockwood married Elizabeth Lockason ,a widow with a ten year old daughter. When his father re married ,he was all set to deal with the atrocities of an evil step mom ,having believed that all step mothers are like Cindrella's step mom. But Elizabeth loved and took care of Benjamin like her own. With his father's second marriage ,Benjamin got another mother and a lovely sister. Life was happy until Eleanor met John. William and Benjamin were against Eleanor's relationship with John ,as the guy was a good for nothing fellow or so they thought Benjam
2."What the!!"Isabella stopped her dance as soon as she noted the presence of a long haired man in the cabin "I didn't make her cry. I swear" She said pinching her throat lightly. "She cried??" He asked "A little bit." She said showing her index finger and thumb holding it showing how much little. Baby Sapphire looked between the two people in the room and realising her entertainment has come to an end let out an ear splitting wail. "Its you. Not me" Isabella washed her hands off any involvement in the baby's crying. Benjamin shook his head in disbelief and hurried to his niece. He took her in his arms and rocked her trying to calm her. But baby Sapphire's eyes were on the woman in front of her. 'Why is she looking at me?? Is she trying to let her papa know that I woke her up with my chattering' Isabella wondered. "Okay then. It's time for me to go" Isabella said in a hurry and rushed to the door. "Stop stop" Benjamin called her back "What??" "You said she cried before
"Do you know what day it is?" Benjamin asked Isabella teasingly as he bent his head to kiss her on her lips.She was in his late mother's rose garden, which they had turned into a safe play area for the children, and Benjamin had just returned from a business meet, out of state. "Ofcourse I do remember" she said laughing and kissed him back. Out of the corner of her eye, she could see the children playing. Seven year old Juliana, Elena and Julian's daughter had come over to play. Their twin daughters, who had been born eighteen months ago was there, and ofcourse - her secret favourite - Sapphire, who was firmly preventing the twins from fighting over the toys. Like all children, theirs were individual and unique, and that was how she loved them, individually and uniquely, just as she could love the new baby who was due to make his or her arrival in another four months’ time. The new baby was not planned. But he had come along and that was a happy accident. They would love the n
"So today you are going home. What a pity" the nurse teased Isabella. "We are going to miss seeing that handsome husband of yours." Isabella gave her a brief smile. She had grown so used to her hospital bedroom these last two weeks. Felt so safe there that she felt reluctant to leave. Everyone had been so kind to her; so protective of her. So ready to reassure her that she was very brave and very lucky. Her worst injury had been the blood she had lost where the metal had pierced her flesh, but even the scar from that would fade in time, the doctor had assured her jovially. Her back had been badly bruised. So badly that she had been black and blue, but by some miracle no permanent damage had been done apart from a few fractures of some of her bones, which are thankfully on the way to healing after extensive surgeries. The scratches that had covered her face had also totally healed, and now the doctor had decided that she was well enough to leave. To go home… Home to Benjamin a
It took Benjamin less than half an hour after the police had informed him about the accident to reach the scene. He had driven there far faster than Lillian, his heart pounding with dread with each passing second Sapphire, they had told him, was fine. "And Isabella? My wife?" There had been a brief pause. "She is trapped in the back of the car. She must have thrown herself over the baby to protect her and the force of the collision has pushed the whole of the passenger seat of the car into the back seat and over her" they had told him When Benjamin reached the scene of the accident it was crowded with people. "Your wife will have to be cut free" the police officer told. His heart buckled and twisted, tearing him apart. He had to be with Isabella and nothing, no one was going to stop him. "I must go to my wife" he told the policeman grimly. "She is unconscious at the moment." The policeman frowned. "There has been a spillage of fuel caused by the collision. And it isn’t saf
"Please" Isabella begged Lillian. "You are driving much too fast.""Poor little wifey. What are you trying to do? Make me slow down so that your wonderful macho husband can catch up with us? No way!" Lillian laughed. "No way do I stop until we’re back at my home and then, my dear, Sapphire and I will be on the first flight to UK where we will stay until your precious husband comes to his senses." Isabella winced as she was thrown against the car door when Lillian took a turn There was no way Sapphire could endure being driven even a few miles at such a break-neck speed without being sick, never mind all the way to the evil woman's home, wherever it was. And thanks to Lillian all the baby had was the clothes she was wearing. Isabella had never in the whole of her life hated anyone as much as she loathed and detested Lillian. How could she do this to any child, never mind her own grandchild? But Isabella already knew there was no point in trying to reason with her. Sapphire was s
21."Finally. This is over and I can get on with my life now" Benjamin said as he stepped out of the court with Gabriel beside him. "Did you inform at home?" Gabriel asked "No. Let me" Benjamin said and dialed Isabella's number. "Benjamin?" Isabella answered the call on the second ring. "Bella. It's over" Benjamin said "In our favour right?" Isabella asked anxiously. "Of course. Where is Sapphire" Benjamin asked "Here. With me" Isabella said "Give her a loud kiss from me" Benjamin said and Isabella chuckled. "Will do. Are you coming home now?" Isabella asked "Yes. There are certain formalities left. Some papers to be signed. I will be home after that" Benjamin said "Was Lillian there?" Isabella asked "I didn't see her Bella. She knew she wouldn't be winning the case. So she bailed out" Benjamin said with relief. He honestly do not want to see that woman's face again. "Okay then. Come home soon. We are waiting for you" Isabella said as she caressed little Sapphire’s head
"That's great news Gabriel" Benjamin told Gabriel through phone. Gabriel had called to inform that the final verdict of their case will be in their favor tomorrow. "Keep Lillian away Benjamin . The woman might try something" Gabriel said "I will handle it uncle. Don't worry" Benjamin said and hung up the call. "Benjamin? One Mrs Lillian Thompson is here to meet you" Claire said coming inside his cabin. "Tell her I'm not here" Benjamin said dismissively. A few minutes later, Benjamin frowned as he heard the demanding knock on the door of his cabin. "Benjamin, I know you’re in there." His frown deepened as Lillian walked in, with a frantic Claire trying to stop her. "Claire. It's okay. I will manage" Benjamin said and Claire left "I’ve been thinking…about Sapphire", she told him coolly. Benjamin simply raised an eyebrow. "She is my granddaughter and that means the world to me, but I can see the situation from your point of view. Eleanor was the closest you had of a sib
19."Yum yum" Little Sapphire smacked her lips together in obvious delight. Isabella had seen a recipe of baby custard pudding in YouTube and she tried it. Sapphire absolutely loved it. "Horsiee" Sapphire said forwarding her favourite horse soft toy forward to be fed. Isabella played along, acting as if she was feeding the toy. Sapphire grinned. "What are my beautiful girls doing?" They both looked up to see Benjamin walking in with a huge smile on his face. "Benjiiii" Sapphire squealed happily as she slapped her hands on her high chair in delight. Benjamin brought a package forward and Sapphire unpacked it in second. Another squeal followed seeing a new toy. "A cow?" Isabella asked amused. She has never seen a soft toy in cow form. "I have never seen one before. And I thought this could give company to Horsiee. But we won't be calling it cowwie" Benjamin said "Moo Moo" Sapphire tried to imitate the sound of a cow and collided the faces of both the cow and the horse. "Moo
18."Good morning Gabriel" Benjamin greeted the legal advisor as soon as the man entered his cabin "Morning Ben. How's married life?" Gabriel asked "Good. Isabella is wonderful" Benjamin said with a smile "Good to know. I was a bit worried with with your impulsive decision." Gabriel said "Honestly Gabriel? One of the best decisions I made in my life." Benjamin admitted making the older man smile. "How is Sapphire" Gabriel asked and Benjamin sighed. "She is happy. The frequency with which she asked for her momma reduced considerably. It is quite bittersweet. We are glad that she is at an age where she can move on without much grief. And yet it is quiet disheartening to think that she will grow up without knowing her mother" Benjamin said morosely."That's the rule of mankind Ben. Life has to go on, no matter what" Gabriel said making Benjamin let out a sad sigh, remembering his sister. "Gabriel. What was it that you wanted to talk about yesterday?" Benjamin asked coming to
17."Bell-Bell" Sapphire squealed as she toddled over to Isabella in the kitchen, with Benjamin chasing her. "Caught you" Before Sapphire could reach Isabella, Benjamin picked her up high in the air, making Sapphire break out into peals of laughter. "Benji more" Sapphire demanded to be raised into air again and Benjamin did the same again making Sapphire laugh. Isabella smiled seeing the scene. It has been a few weeks since their marriage and she is very very happy in her life. Sometimes, she wonders how she had turned out to be so lucky. She loves Sapphire and the little girl absolutely adores her. Her in laws loves her like their own daughter. And her husband. Benjamin Lockwood He is the best thing that has happened to her in her life. He is so caring and understanding. "How many times have I told you not to dip your finger in the batter" Isabella asked angrily as she slapped away his hand before he could dip his finger in the cake batter again."Sapphire wants to taste