LOGINGrand aunty Ummul passed away a year ago, and we still miss her, especially Emma and Chloe. We had learned sign language because of her. We did not mourn too much because we knew she had gone to rest. Luke was glad we could care for her a little longer before she died. Aunty Amira was married with c
"You missed breakfast," Luke said, and she looked away. I noticed a hickey on her neck. She saw that I noticed and tried to cover it. "Come on, Luke, Aunty Amirah can come for breakfast whenever," I told him, and she smiled at me. Not wanting him to say anything else, I urged him to move on. "I ho
Tia SIX MONTHS LATER Luke and I woke up late, so we had to rush to prepare for breakfast. Chloe and James were peaceful babies, and even though they had nannies, we checked on them at night to ensure they were alright. They were a blessing. Paul was growing well too. Doctor Khalifa had said his he
"Stacy.." he managed with his deep voice., but it sounded weak and defeated. I looked up gradually, and his eyes were filled with tears. "I am sorry, Stacy. I was mean to you. I should have made more effort. I should have loved you harder. I take all the blame," he said, and I shook my head and sto
Stacy. I spent three months missing Aesop. It was hard. Sometimes I wished I didn't leave, but I needed time alone. All my life, I had been in someone's shadow. First, it was my parents, then Regan and then Aesop. I never had the time to discover myself and learn my weaknesses and strengths. I neve
"Every time you feel a contraction, I want you to push," She said, and I nodded. The first contraction came, and I pushed as instructed. ONE HOUR LATER I had delivered twins. A boy and a girl and the nurses had taken them to clean them up. I was anxious to see them. They had wheeled me back to the
Luke. When I hung up, I looked at Tia, and my stomach churned. I really did not want to say anything, but I knew I had to be at the hospital for the birth of the baby and the DNA test. "What is it, love?" Tia asked me, and I squeezed her hand. Caleb knew something was up with how he looked at me a
"Why can't we fly in the specialist and the nanny to care for the baby here?" I said, and my father looked at me. "Apart from the fact that this equipment cannot be moved, you cannot care for a child with special needs, Tia. You might feel you can do it now, but you will be stressed out. In the sta
"I do not think she was lying about her deal with Timothy," I told him, sharing my opinion, and he sighed. "She has disappointed me too many times for me to trust her, Luke. Do not get your hopes up. She definitely has a hand in it. That is the only way she could afford to pay Regan Adhit Millions
"Kimberly, you cannot do this alone," Tia finally spoke. "I have cared for her for two weeks, and I need everyone to chip in. Why don't you two come and stay with us in our house and see how it goes. If you still want to leave, no one will stop you, but let your daughter grow to the point that you







