“ Hey, baby girl! Why? what's wrong with you?” Paula paused as soon as she heard the sadness in her voice. She had called because she wanted to give Skylar the good news, not to meet her still sad.
“I'm good” Skylar replied, trying to voice lightness into her voice while she turned to stare at the enormous hospital which stood in front of her eyes.
She couldn’t imagine herself going into such a hospital, she could get lost in them. This was another reason Vino and she could never be together, he was born rich but she__ she had to work for her money…
“Are you sure you're okay? Hope this isn't about yesterday?” Paula asked Skylar again as she wasn’t convinced. She knew Skylar could be lying to her right
As soon as Skylar stepped into The Thompson’s Art Centre the next morning, she knew all was not well. Being greeted by Cynthia’s hard glare as she gossiped with two young ladies who Skylar recognized as they both work in the legal department.She walked closer to greet Cynthia while plastering a smile on her face” Hi! Cynthia, how are you? Good morning” Skylar said as she rested upon the table while turning to smile at the two ladies who moved away from her like she was some sort of pest with a contagious disease.“ So as I was saying. Can you believe her? Who would ever think she was sleeping with the boss. It's no wonder she got the job. I've wondered how she managed to get the boss to accept her. I mean she didn't even qualify and the boss was so tired that night and sad that he couldn't find a worthy
Skylar sat speechless in the car seat while Gian drove her to God's knows where. She still couldn't wrap her head around when she became Gian's girlfriend. She never accepted to be his girlfriend, Vino was the only one she would ever love.Skylar turned swiftly to steal glances at him while his hands grip the steering wheel in a tight grip with a broad and happy smile on his lips.Noticing her gaze on him, Gian turned immediately to Skylar, it was already too late for Skylar to avert her gaze. Skylar smiled in embarrassment. She couldn't believe he caught her staring at him.“ Like what you see, Babe” Gian asked her, winking at her as he burst into laughter as soon as he saw the embarrassed expression on her face.
Paula turned to Skylar as soon as Gian had driven off leaving the two of them standing by her car. She folded her hands on her chest and turned to glare at her.“ Now tell me everything. What's complicated in your relationship with him, that you can't tell him you're not interested” Paula asked Skylar as she walked around to her white Benz, getting into the driver's side while she waited for Skylar to make herself comfortable beside her.“ I never told him that I wanted to date him. Hell, I didn't even accept to date him. He just assumes and acts on that. Everything seems like a dream to me. One minute, Gian is on the floor kneeling and pleading with me to date him and another, I'm being bundled off into the car to God's knows where” Skylar laments as she puts her head in between her hands in shock. she couldn
Vino stepped out of the plane with Elise by his side, he reached out to take his carrier bag and pulled Elise closer to him, he called something to his pilot who nodded at him before he turned and walked down to the room where he had glimpsed Skylar standing with Paula laughing at something she said...Initially, he wasn't interested in things like this__ He would have liked to have remained in the office, getting busy with work and depending on it to take his mind off Skylar's dating Gian. Speaking of Gian, he saw him perched on one side of the hotel, facing a canvas as he drew a boy who was standing in front of him, an excited smile on his face as he was happy to be his model.“ Look who we've got here. I never believed you would come” Paula called excitedly as she walked closer to smile up at Vino as soon as she saw hi
Elise watched as Skylar stood up from the room as she rushed off in the direction of the toilet, a gasp escaping her lips as she tried to know what was wrong with her. Hope this wasn't her imagination or could Skylar be pregnant? No, she couldn't possibly be pregnant with Gian's child, that was too early and if it isn't Gian then Vi___No, that can't be. Vino couldn't do that to her. He knows how much she is in love with him. She has been hoping that one day they will be together only for this to happen.Elise stood up from the dining and excused herself to go to her room. Her mind was in turmoil trying to know what was wrong with Skylar. She wanted to creep down there and ask her what was wrong with her or was it something with the food? No, this is a normal delicacy they are all used to, not the local one.
Skylar walked down the stairs sluggishly with a feeling of dread. It was past 6 pm and she wasn’t feeling like talking to anyone but Paula has insisted that they all had a bonfire dinner and tell each other tales about themselves. Skylar couldn’t help rolling her eyes at her suggestion, as far as she know they weren’t some kind of high school teenagers that she could tell.“ There you are. I was about to come to get you from your room. I thought you’d develop cold feet” Skylar turned to see Paula smiling up at her from the stairs, she was standing in front of the receptionist staring at her.Skylar rolled her eyes at her as she brushed past her but paused as soon as she saw Elise dressed in white skimpy clothes clinging to the arms of Vino like her life depended on it” Wait, did you tell her
Skylar walked down to the breakfast table, a feeling of dread enveloped her as she dreaded seeing Vino’s face this morning. With the way she had rejected him last night, she doubts he wouldn't be on the next plane back to New York right now. And even if he does that, she wouldn't blame him.“I mean, who would stay after all the embarrassment she had given him,” Skylar thought to herself as she made her way down to the lobby." Good morning, Miss Evans" The receptionist, a young girl in her early thirties, greeted Skylar as she stepped down from the stairs into the lobby " Sleep well?" She continued as she smiled at Skylar before bending down to search for something under her desk." Yes, thank you. Hawaii is such a beautiful place that I couldn't help sleeping soundly" Skylar replied in a
Elise stepped into the bedroom, which she shared with Vino after she had to get away from the restaurant. She was surprised to meet Vino in the room, he stared angrily into her face like he's ready to punch her if she did anything that wasn't alright.Elise sighed heavily and walked into the room, closing the door gently as she went to stand beside him, she knew he was in a bad mood. She imagines his father talking to him angrily about the drop in the shares and her heart reaching out to him.“ I'm sorry about your shares. I wish we all knew about the reporter who ratted you out. If only_____ ”" Why didn't you tell me about Adora?" Vino asked her as he stood up from the bed and made himself comfortable on the couch opposite her as he wanted to watch her facial expression. mix-up
Skylar watched everyone gathered to celebrate her little baby. She couldn't help the smile that spread across her face as they sang a birthday son for him. “ Happy birthday to you” “ Happy birthday to you” “ Happy birthday to you dear Valentino” “ Happy birthday to you” Skylar smiled as she saw the tears of joy on her son's face as soon as he cut the cake. He bubble with happiness and came running to her side shouting with happiness “ I did it mom. I did it. Now I can protect you. Daddy says I'll be able to protect you, when I clock five. I'm now five” He called excitedly as he turned to flex his tiny muscles at his mom who squat down beside him and hug him tight to her chest. “ Yes, Tino. You are five. Thank you for growing up so healthy and being brave for Mom and Dad. We love you so much” Skylar told her son with a smile on her face as she turned to wipe her eyes away from her son as she wouldn't want him to see her in tears. He worries so much about her already with
EpilogueFive years later“ Has the flowers been delivered already?” Skylar asked the man who was bowing his head in front of her.“ Yes, ma'am” The man respectfully responded with his head still bowed.“ I hope it's, Tulips?” Skylar asked the man again to be sure there wouldn't be any mistake in the celebration today. She wants today to be a perfect day for everyone.“ Yes Ma'am. it just as you have requested” The servant replied with a knowing smile on his life. He wasn't annoyed with his boss's incessant questioning. He knew how thorough and perfect his boss could be.“ Thank you, Brian. You may take your leave now” Skylar nodded as she took a sip of the juice in her hands before she walked outside to the balcony and stood gazing at the sea. The refreshing breeze calm her nerves and brought peace to her mind.“ It's alright, Skylar. You are safe. Everything is fine. You are good and this is perfect '' Skylar rechanted in her mind as she struggled to calm her mind but even though it
Skylar gazed out of the window as she sat between two hefty men who she hadn't met before. Leon sat in front while Ty drove the car. She was shocked to see him again considering the last time he had left. Apparently, Leon didn't fulfil his part of the bargain when they arrived in Italy. Ty got annoyed and left but now that's he's back. Skylar guessed that Leon had once again made him another promise.Skylar oitied Ty, if only he knew who Leon was. He isn't the kind of man to keep promises but Skylar couldn't blame Ty, he was just another victim of love. Love, an emotion so strong that it could claim your whole being. She knew from first hand information how powerful it could be. It was love that drove Lolita into being an accomplice to Leon even though she knew she was at risk of being arrested with him.It was love that drove Ty to also aid Leon in his kidnapping spree. And the same love had turned to obsession and consumed both her sister, Elise and Leon , risking their life for t
Two Months LaterFlorence, ItalyA loud bang accompanies Leon entrance into the house where he had kept Skylar, this past few months away from any prying eyes. It was the safest place for him. No one would think to look there. Considering how much his mother had always hated Skylar, he knew she would never believed he was keeping Skylar under her nose.“ Leon, please let me go. You can't keep me hostage forever” Skylar groaned as he pleaded with him. This was their usual routine anytime he came to check on her and deliver her food.“ Of course, darling. I'm letting you go today. We are going to see the sunshine” Leon's face breaks into a smile as he squat down in front of her where she was tired to the floor. He placed a tray of food in front of her, his eyes straying to her stomach. Skylar watched the smile disappear from his eyes as he clenched his fiset in anger. She shivered in fear as she remembered the first time he had found out that she was pregnant. He had beat her badly bu
“ What's in it, son? Open it” Mr. Thompson urged his younger son as he rushed to his side. He was prepared for whatever was in that nylon. If it was some message from his business rivals, he will kill that fucking son of a bitch with his bare hands. He wouldn't mind being termed a murderer if it means protecting his family.“ Yes, Vino, open it. It might be the clue to Skylar. please be strong” Michael told his brother as he urged him on while nodding.Vino stares at his family to see the concern and care on their faces. He swallowed his fear and ripped the nylon apart. A little shiny thing fell off his hands onto the tiled floor making a clicking noise as it hit the floor.Vino gasped, he didn't need to look before he knew what that was. It was Skylar's engagement ring. He would recognize it anyway in the world as it was a custom made one. Only Skylar has that design.“ Whe__re di__d you g_et that?” Vino stammered between tears as he sank into the couch while breaking down in tears.
“ Anything missing, Inspector,” Mr Thompson asked the inspector as soon as they came down the stairs, having checked the rooms over and over again to be sure they hadn't missed anything.“ Nothing at the moment, Mr Thompson” Inspector Scott replied as he came to stand in front of them. He smoothed out his uniform and took the seat across from them. With his pen in his hands, he started his questioning.“ With nothing missing, this rules out the possibility of theft. Mrs Evan who do you think would kidnap your daughter” Inspector Scott asked Mrs Evans who was dabbing at the tears in her eyes and trying to think hard on his questions.With the notepad and pen in hand, the inspector was waiting for the answers but it seemed none was forthcoming. He decided to help her and give her some clues'' Maybe some friends from school or work colleagues who would wish her bad” “ I___ don't really know. My daughter never really communicated with me. And___'' She paused to sniff and dabbed at her ey
“ Miss Brooke '' Vino called to Madison who stood up and rushed into the office, she gasped for breath before closing the door behind her. She stood in front of Vino trying to make out the reason why he was calling her. “ Here,” Vino told her as he handed her a file while standing up from his chair. He has been putting finishing touches on the annual file budget paper.“ Give this to Mr Falcone. He will understand” Vino answered as he waved Madison out of his office while he took out his phone to place a cal through to Skylar.Ever since the announcement of their engagement, the media has been on their heels trying to get a comment or two from them but they have been busy trying to round up their company’s business but now they could grant an interview to them.Vino jolted out of his thought as soon as he noticed that Skylar’s number was not going through. He kept trying it over and over again but each time the answering machine kept saying:“ The subscriber you're trying to reach i
Skylar's gaze shot up to stare into Leon's face, searching for signs of a joke but seeing the hard glare in there she couldn't help shivering in fear. What if he's not joking? What if he's going to force her to marry him? Will she be able to leave with him? What about Vino? And her baby, will she ever forgive her weak mother.“ No, I can't let him control me the second time. Back then I was naive and alone but now, I'm no longer alone. I have a man who loves and cares for me and a baby who deserves her father's love. I need to be strong for both of them” Skylar chanted in her mind as she watched Vino call instructions to Ty before turning to drag her out of her mother's home.Skylar paused as she looked around the room, she was scared, she couldn't possibly leave like this without leaving any clue for her mom or Vino.Leon stopped and turned to glare at Skylar in anger. He had been pulling her to himself but this stupid woman wouldn't budge“ What do you think you're doing?” He shouted
“ What should we do now? Is she dead?” Ty asked in a frantic voice as he scrambles around searching for God’s knows what…“ Be quiet!” Leon screamed at him as he squatted down to examine Skylar. The brave facade he presented to the world would have fooled everyone if not for the escalating of his heart in his rib cage which shows his fear as he turned to call something to a shocked Ty who was having a problem with breathing.“ Will you stop behaving like a sissy and go get water?” Leon shouted at him immediately, his hands felt the pulse coming out from Skylar. Only then could he relax as he started to work on reviving her.Ty rushed into the kitchen and almost fell against the cabinet as he right his wrong foot and collected