That night, after spending time in the movie theater, Tony and the ladies left and headed to his car. Tony drove swiftly, eager to drop Liana off at her place, but he couldn’t help but think of Sophia, who was sitting beside him. He couldn’t wait to have her that night.When they arrived, Tony dropped Liana off on the street, which was already dark and deserted.As Tony drove away, Liana stood on the sidewalk, watching the taillights disappear into the night. She couldn’t help but feel a chill creep up her spine as the sounds of the city faded away, leaving her alone in the darkness.Liana stood on the sidewalk, anxiously waiting for a can, but not a single car showed up. She began to regret her decision, but she knew her family's well being depended on her. Hours passed, and just when she was about to give up hope, a cab finally appeared. Liana quickly flagged it down, and the cab came to a halt."Where are you headed, ma'am?" the driver asked.Liana gave him her destination, still
"What?!" Liana exclaimed.After the call disconnected, she immediately dialed Ms. Black's number. The line rang once but Ms. Black didn’t pickup, she dialled the number again, and finally, Ms. Black picked up."Hello, ma'am," Liana said, trying to keep her voice steady."Liana? What's going on? It is past midnight, why are you calling?" Ms. Black said, as she yawned."Ma'am, it is Tony. I was called at the hospital that he got into an accident. We need to go to the hospital." Liana said, cutting straight to the point. She provided the name of the hospital, and Ms. Black hung up without another word.Liana, growing increasingly desperate, turned to her phone again, she opened the indrive app, searching for an uber. But there were no cars available. "How am I going to get there?" she muttered to herself, her heart racing. After several minutes of trying to find a solution, she realized there was nothing she could do in the middle of the night. Liana heaved a sigh as she resigned herse
As the afternoon sun streamed through the hospital room window, Liana rested her head on her arm, dozing off in a chair beside Tony’s bed. Tony, however, was laying down, his fingers tapping away at his phone screen. The quiet peace of the room was broken by the sound of the door opening, and the cheerful voices of Mr. and Mrs. Black filling the air.Mrs. Black approached Tony, her gaze softening with concern, “Feeling any better, dear?”“Yes, mom… when will the doctor discharge me?” Tony asked, eager to return home.Mrs. Black smiled reassuringly, “Soon, my boy. But let’s not rush it. You need to get your strength back.” She then turned to Liana, gently shaking her awake.Liana groaned, her eyes fluttering open. “Oh! Mrs. Black, I didn’t realize you were here. I’m sorry for falling asleep,” she apologized, blushing slightly at her lack of awareness.Mrs. Black patted Liana’s shoulder, a warm smile on her face. “Don’t worry, my dear. Resting is important too. Now, both of you must be
Liana was stunned to see her sister with Mr. Black, she wheeled Tony's chair closer to them. In a hushed tone, she asked, "Sarah, what are you doing here?""Liana, mom collapsed after you left the house this morning,” Sarah explained in a shaky voice. “She has been admitted here."Liana’s eyes widened in shock. "What? How? I need to see her. Now!"Sarah continued, her voice breaking, "The medicines were finished. She didn’t want to trouble you and tried to hide it from you. But she has been coughing up blood, Liana.” Sarah's eyes welled up with tears, and she turned away to hide her tears.Mr. Black’s heart went out to the girls, his expression solemn. “Liana, let's ask the doctor if we can see her,” he suggested.Liana nodded as she followed Mr Black and Sarah to her mother’s ward, leaving Tony behind.Liana's heart thundered in her chest as she neared the door of her mother’s ward. Just as she reached for the door handle, a nurse appeared, stopping them in their tracks.“I’m sorry,
Liana sat outside her mother's ward, her heart heavy with guilt and sorrow. Tears streamed down her face as she blamed herself for not realizing her mother's medicine had run out. Sarah came and sat next to her, patting her back in a comforting gesture.Minutes later, Mrs Black arrived, noticing Liana's puffy eyes from all the crying. She sat down beside Liana and said reassuringly, "Liana, please don't worry. Your mom will be alright. Don't blame yourself.”As Liana looked up at Mrs Black, her voice trembled as she spoke, “But if I had been there for her, if I had noticed the medicine, maybe she wouldn’t have fallen ill.”Mrs Black gently held Liana's hand. “Liana, your mother is a strong woman. She doesn’t want you to worry about her, and that’s why she didn’t tell you about her medicine. She loves you, and wants you to focus on your life. You are not to blame for this.”Liana listened, her head bowed, and her shoulders shaking with quiet sobs. She knew Mrs Black was right, but she
Tony was discharged from the hospital that night. As he made his way to the exit, accompanied by his mother, they were greeted by the sound of footsteps. Ms Black turned around and spotted Sarah approaching."Sarah, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your sister?" she asked, her eyes fixed on her."I thought you might need some help, that is why I am here" Sarah replied. Ms. Black nodded, though her expression remained stern. Tony, who had not said a word thus far, shot Sarah a glare before climbing into the car, settling himself into the passenger seat."Go back to the ward, we are leaving," Ms. Black told Sarah, who nodded in acknowledgement and disappeared back inside.As the car pulled away from the hospital, Tony's expression darkened. He turned to his mother, rage simmering within him."I need to teach Liana a lesson," he thought, "I will make her pay for abandoning me."As the car sped along, Tony's mind worked feverishly, plotting his revenge on Liana. The drive
As the sun rose, Ms. Black bustled around the kitchen, preparing breakfast with the maids. Suddenly, the familiar ring of her phone pierced the air. One of the maids dutifully retrieved it, but the caller had already hung up.Ms Black furrowed her brow, she checked the missed call list, finding her husband's name glowing on the screen. She dialed him back, and to her relief, he answered right away."Hello, darling," she cooed, stepping out of the kitchen for privacy."Hello, love. I was about to call you back. I'm afraid I won't be home today, my business meetings are taking longer than expected. I'm sorry." Mr. Black replied, his voice warm and familiar. Ms. Black sighed. "That's alright, dear. I understand. But if you can wrap things up quickly, maybe you could make it back tonight?""I'll try my best," he promised. "How is our son doing? Is he up yet?""He is still in bed," she said.A flash of concern crossed Mr. Black's voice. "He should be up by now, don't you think? Go and mak
"Liana and Tony exchanged glances, then turned to their respective mothers."Mom, we have plenty of time to plan this wedding," Liana said.Tony nodded in agreement, adding, "That's right, there's no rush."Ms. Victoria and Ms. Black looked at their children before Ms. Victoria responded, "You may feel that way, but the sooner you marry, the better. You're both old enough to settle down, so it's time to start planning."Tony gave Liana a pointed smirk as he glared at her. She kept quiet, knowing that arguing with either of their mothers would be pointless."Liana, come outside. I want to talk to you," Tony said, standing up and leaving the ward.Liana followed him, aware that he was upset about the conversation they had just had. They walked to a secluded area of the hospital grounds, where Tony turned to her, his eyes blazing with anger.With a quick movement, Tony grabbed Liana by the throat and pushed her against the wall, his face contorted in rage."Do you think you and your moth
Tony and Rose entered into the mansion in the dead of night, the sound of the key turning in the lock announcing their arrival. Tony's gaze ran across to the couch; his eyes found Liana nestled in the softness of the couch cushions, eyes closed, light and regular breathing a sure telltale of deep sleep. Anger churned within Tony, its stormy depths brewing on the horizon of his mind.Tony's heavy hand jerked Liana from her sleep, his fingertips into her shoulder like pangs of a guilty conscience.Liana's eyes fluttered open, her bleary gaze meeting Tony's gaze as a soft groan of confusion escaped her lips. Her voice, soft and steady, flowed into the silence like a mountain stream."Tony, you're back," she whispered, the words a tentative statement laced with doubt."And what were you doing here?" he demanded in outraged tones. "If I had brought friends here, what would they think if they saw you like this?"Liana's lips parted, ready to fire back with a rebuttal, but she caught hersel
At the hospital, Sarah's face twisted with sorrow as she took her sister's hand. "Liana, what are you going to do? You can't raise a child in this situation. It's not safe for you."Liana swallowed hard, her eyes distant as she struggled to process the gravity of the situation. "I don't know... I don't know what to do," she murmured.The doctor cleared his throat. "You have options, Liana. You can consider adoption or termination. Either way, you'll need to make a decision quickly. Your health and safety are important.”Liana's head swam with uncertainty as she faced the unthinkable decision. She knew that raising a child with Tony was not an option, not when he had shown such violent tendencies. But could she really give up her own child? The thought of adoption or termination filled her with a deep, aching sadness.Sarah's grip on Liana's hand tightened, her eyes filled with sympathetic tears."Liana, I'm here for you no matter what you choose. But please think about this: do you
Liana awoke with a groan, her head throbbing painfully. She tried to sit up on the couch, where she'd been sleeping for days, but a wave of nausea hit her and she dashed to the washroom, vomiting into the sink. The dizziness that had plagued her for days was escalating, and she decided it was time to seek medical attention.Liana's thoughts were spinning as she tried to make sense of her situation, when suddenly she heard Tony's voice calling her. She quickly left the kitchen, hoping to avoid any potential conflict.Liana put on a brave face as she faced Tony. "Good morning," she said, forcing a smile.Tony's expression was unreadable. "Who is your 'babe'?" he asked, a dangerous edge to his voice. "Never mind that, Rose is hungry. Make her something to eat before we leave for work," he ordered, dismissing her question.Liana's patience was quickly wearing thin. "I'm not her slave. She can make her own food," she protested.Tony's face darkened as he strode towards Liana, his hand rai
Two days later, Liana was resting in the living room when the doorbell startled her awake. Thinking it was Tony, she rose quickly and went to answer. But when she opened the door, she found Sarah standing there, and her heart sank. She didn’t want Sarah to find out what was going on.“Sarah,” Liana stammered, trying to hide her fear. “What are you doing here?”“Sis, what do you mean?” Sarah asked as she stepped inside.“N-nothing” Liana stuttered.“We’ll, I’ve just missed you,” Sarah replied, her eyes shining with warmth. “It’s been ages since we last saw each other.”Liana forced a smile, but Sarah wasn’t fooled. Her gaze settled on the mark on Liana’s neck, and her expression darkened. “Liana,” she said, her voice cold. “What happened? Is Tony hurting you?”Liana shook her head, her eyes wide with panic.“Tony? Hurt me? No, Sarah,” Liana said, her words tumbling out in a rush. “He’s been so good to me. He loves me, I promise.”Sarah's eyes were locked onto Liana's, and she feigned
That evening, Liana was curled up on the sofa, attempting to lose herself in a movie, when Rose strolled into the living room wearing Tony’s shirt. Liana watched her sit down, her own emotions roiling just beneath the surface. A single tear dropped from her eye before she quickly wiped it away.As Liana went to the kitchen for a snack, Rose made herself comfortable on the couch, changing the channel without a care. When Liana returned and saw the show had changed, her frustration boiled over.“What the hell is your problem?” Liana demanded, her voice trembling with rage. “How dare you waltz into my home and change what I was watching like you own the place?”“And what’s your problem with me changing the channel?” Rose scoffed, her lips twisting into a smirk. “What’s the big deal? I’m just doing what I want in my new home, with my boyfriend .”Liana seethed at Rose’s words, her hands clenched into fists at her side. “You’ve taken my husband, my life, everything I held dear, and now y
The following morning, Tony groaned as he woke up, the memory of last night’s events rushing back. He smirked as he noticed Liana, sobbing on the floor. He started to climb the stairs, but her voice stopped him in his tracks.“What do you think happened to us last night?” Liana asked, her voice shaking with emotion.“Liana, I’m not in the mood to talk about it,” Tony snapped, turning away. But she grabbed his hand, stopping him.Liana’s eyes flashed with fury. “Tony, you need to talk about this. What we shared last night was real,” she spat, her voice rising.Tony scoffed. “What we had last night is nothing. We’re not a thing,” he sneered, his own anger flaring.Liana slapped him across the face. “How dare you dismiss me like that?” she shouted. “You violated me, and now you’re acting like it was nothing.”Tony's jaw dropped, and his eyes widened in shock. He hadn’t expected Liana to strike him.“You dare slap me? How dare you?” he growled. He raised his hand as if to slap her back,
Tony’s meeting with a client was interrupted when Rose suddenly burst in, scantily clad. Tony’s anger flared, and he motioned for one of his guards to escort Rose out, ensuring she left the meeting as swiftly as she had entered.After the meeting concluded, Tony made an attempt to find Rose, but she was nowhere to be seen. He tried calling her, but she didn’t answer.Frustrated and dejected, Tony returned to his office, sighing heavily. “Guess I’ll be going to the party alone,” he muttered to himself.He tried to distract himself by diving into work, but he couldn’t quite shake the events of the day. As the hours ticked by, his thoughts continued to dwell on Rose and Liana. It was 6 pm when his phone buzzed. Glancing at the text message from Liam, he quickly read its contents.Liam’s text read, “Bro, the party’s starting soon, where are you?” With a sigh, Tony pocketed his phone and left his office. As the car gilded silently to his mansion, Tony’s thoughts remained turbulent.Arrivi
In the stillness of the morning, Tony stealthily slunk out of the mansion and made his way towards the dark, forgotten corner where Rose awaited him. His hair disheveled, Tony approached the scowling figure of Rose seated on the floor."Rose, I'm sorry for yesterday. I fell asleep," he said, extending his hand to console her. But Rose bristled, snatching her hand away and glaring daggers at him."Don't touch me, Tony. You abandoned me for your wife yesterday," she spat, feigning tears. "Just leave me alone."Tony's hand hung limply in the air, his attempts to placate Rose as fruitless as an empty well. As Rose continued to glare at him, her contempt radiating like a heat wave, Tony's mind raced with confusion."Why is she behaving like this? Does she think I'm begging her out of love? I'm just here for my own agenda," he thought, the harsh truth gnawing at him."I hope your mother's not awake yet. I'm leaving," Rose hissed, but Tony stood like a boulder in her path.As Rose raised her
At night, Tony arrived at the mansion, his mother in tow. Surprised to see Rose, he couldn't help but smile, though his expression quickly shifted as his mother's gaze caught his. As Tony seated himself, Lian spoke:"Mother, you didn't Inform me you were coming here.""Oh, I apologize for not informing you, Liana," Ms. Black replied."Please, take a seat, Mother” Liana gestured her to sit.Rose was seated on the sofa, Tony caught her playful wink but swiftly averted his gaze to avoid suspicion.The silence in the room was broken by the sound of Ms. Black's voice as she turned to face Rose. Her words were laced with sarcasm, "Hey dear, it's getting late. I think you should leave."Liana, sensing the tension, interjected, "Mother, it's late. Maybe she should stay the night or Tony should take her home"Ms. Black's scoff was the only reply she received. "Nonsense! Why would your husband drive your best friend home? If you want Tony to drive her home, you should accompany them."Feeling