The morning sun was delightful. All along, Anthonion Fabiola had been on a long trip to England and now, he is back in Atlanta.At the airport that morning, Anotonio took off his sunglasses to have a clear view of what Atlanta still looked like.For approximately five months now, he has been away from home, his company, and every one of his friends. One of the reasons he had left was because he feuded with his cousin, Shawn. This however is the second time he was running like a vagabond because of a crime he committed years ago.However, Anthonio was ready to face his fears and do the right thing to have his peace of mind back intact.He couldn't bear celebrating Christmas there in England that was why he returned to face his fears.Shawn is his only cousin and they were still young when everything happened. He couldn't tell if Shawn could still recognize him but he knew the person he saw some six months ago hugging Joana was Shawn.Old memories filled his mind as he stood wait
Christmas Eve came with an unfathomable joy and happiness that seemed endless.The excitement in Simon’s house was second to none. The Rays of the glittering bulbs around the huge Christmas trees added more beauty to the grand home.Friday morning on Christmas Eve was blissful. That morning, Sophia and Nanny Esung joined the family since Matthew bluntly refused to grant Sophia’s request to travel out of Atlanta. Great euphoria engulfs the aura of the house; it almost seems none of them present had any challenge.However, the beauty of the season was Lost on Sophia who has been battling with insomnia and depression after all her efforts in making her marriage work out proved abortive.Under the facade of heavy makeup, she drew her utmost strength to flow with the family without any of them having a deep understanding of the tumultuous battle that had haunted her the past months. As the sun rose greatly in the sky, that day, Sophia managed to steel herself with the unwavering lov
“ Where are you going, Joana? Sophia asked, gulping another glass of Champagne.Without replying to anyone, Joana hurried up to where the familiar figure was sitting, her heart racing off her chest.Just as she presumed, it was her ex-boyfriend, Anthonio.Anthonio was all alone sipping his red wine when his gaze reflexively met with Joana’s and instantaneously, his wine glass fell off his hands and it spilled on his shirt.At the mishap, the bartender rushed to Anthonio's rescue. “ Are you okay, sir?” The bartender asked, scanning Anthonio to see if he had bruises.“ Yes, I'm fine. Please just leave us,” He replied to the bartender without taking his eyes off Joana.Joana stood glancing at him without knowing what to say to him so, she turned and was about to leave but Anthonio gripped her by her wrist.“ Please, my love, let's talk,” He said, his breath sinking deep, and his eyes longing for an understanding. In quietude, Joana scummed to his quest and sat down.For approximate
A flush of Adarnelina washed down through Matthew’s spine.His thick muscles were vibrating as he sat patiently in the living room waiting for Sophia and Nanny's arrival.It had been two hours since he returned from the other mansion. It was Christmas Eve and he wanted to sleep at home today and leave for his trip in Las Vegas tomorrow morning. Traffic however was horrendous that day due to the ongoing celebration of Christmas. It took Sophia and Nanny two hours before he got home.At the sound of Sophia’s car, Matthew narrowed his eyes to the large wall clock. It was 10: 40 pm already.Back in the car, Nanny told Sophia not to utter a word to Matthew and Sophia nodded her head.Shortly after they got inside, Matthew rose from the crouch breathing heavily with a dark expression clouding his face. “ Where are you two coming from without my knowledge?” Matthew struck angrily, his eyes narrowing to Sophia blazingly, but his speech was directed to Nanny Esung.The fact that Nanny was s
The sky was yet to give its great light to the inhabitants of the earth as darkness still spread its wings around the wall of the city.Giggling of bells and a beautiful soul-lifting song filled the air demonstrating the joy of the season. Matthew Callaghan woke up as early in the morning to prepare for the day and his trip.Sophia had lots of fun last night without the knowledge of Matthew so, she slept more in the morning. The radiant glint of lights beamed Sophia’s eyes however and she struggled to open her eyes.Just when she opened her eyes, she rubbed them rashly as she saw Matthew preening himself in front of the large extensive mirror with his bag meticulously packed on the bed.“ Merry Christmas, my love” She tried to speak, but her voice sounded a bit hoarse.“ Merry Christmas, my Angel,” He replied uninterestedly, his fingers running deftly on his Hexiton blonde tie.Surprised, Sophia lifted her body to sit on the bed. It's Christmas and her husband was leaving her again?
“ Why is Sophia not taking her phone?” Simon grunted. It's Christmas and he wanted his only daughter around him.This was the fifth time he had called her but she was not picking up her phone.When he left his room that morning with a worried look on his face, he came downstairs and the scent of a different meal pierced his nose and he sneezed. He walked to the kitchen to find Joana and Kelly running their hands vigorously on every task in the kitchen. “ Merry Christmas Uncle, “ They chorused In unison. “ Merry Christmas” He responded and continued.” Joana, have you tried to reach to your cousin, Sophia?” He asked, with concern on his face.“ Uncle Simon, Sophia can't be here now. She's with her husband “ Joana replied with her face buried in the garlic she was chopping.“ Don't worry yourself too much, Uncle Simon, Sophia will be fine” Kelly assured and then returned her gaze to what she was doing. Immediately after Simon left, Joana inhaled deeply and turned to Kelly.“ I can't
The feeling of betrayal sliced through Joana's heart as she sat with her head buried on the floor. This was her worst Christmas ever.Sophia is her cousin, best friend, and everything. Since childhood, they have been standing up for each other regardless of what the situation may be.It seems she has been distant from her little cousin even though Sophia had narrated some of the challenges she was facing in her marriage to her. Joana knows how fragile her cousin is. Sophia could take her life away simply because of Matthew's character. Perplexed, she took her phone to call Sophia but the phone was switched off. Yesterday, Joana could see how Sophia was panicking after Matthew called her.‘Did Matthew abuse her physically?’ she pondered within. Standing up, She hurried to the room to take her bath and leave for Sophia’s.Kelly was all loud, chuckling on the phone with someone when Joana got in. Her persistence over her crush suddenly paid off Joana guessed.Joana did not take muc
The love of the day and season was consumed by acute pain and sorrow. Despite Joana’s persistence for Sophia to give Matthew space, her efforts were fruitless. Sophia has made up her mind to condone Matthew's abuses even if they would claim her life.Gosh!In seeking a more profitable solution to curb the problem, Joana opted for help from a therapist but Sophia bluntly refused with reasons that she just needed a child to end the mess.Simon had called Joana to know if all was well with his daughter and in the end, Joana had sweetly lied and flattered Simon till he fell for her lies.Kelly however did not call and Joana was worried as hell. She was new in Atlanta and that alone haunted Joana. About 3: 12 pm that day in Sophia's place, Joana decided to give Kelly a call. Her phone rang but Kelly was not answering her call so she texted her instead. Shortly after the message was delivered, Kelly replied telling Joana she had met Anthonio and that she was at home with Uncle Simon