Tia and I rode back home in silence. I knew she wasn't mad, but I had yelled at her; there was no way she would let that shit go. She respected me enough not to show her disappointment in public which I was grateful for, but the silent treatment was torture. The moment we got to the room, she went t
Tia. I wanted to punish Luke. He yelled at me in the presence of everyone. I was embarrassed, but I played it off as if it were nothing because, just like him, I wanted answers too, but not enough to disrespect him the way he had disrespected me. These assholes chased us, caused us to have an acci
After breakfast, Luke left, and I picked up one of my favourite pieces of literature and decided to spend time in the garden's Gazebo reading. Luke had postponed our vacation because of the recent development, but it was still in the plan. On my way to the Gazebo, I asked Bart to bring some snacks
"See you soon, darling," he said to me, and we both hung up. After the call, I had a permanent smile, and I felt butterflies in my tummy. Was this what being in love felt like? The feeling was incredible. "It's good to see you happy, but it hurts that the smile is not for me," I heard the voice of
Tia. I remained by the lake. Caleb's display had troubled me, and I wondered how long we would have to keep up with this shit. I knew he was the reason I wasn't allowed to move about the mansion. It was because of his obsession, and it wasn't getting any better. I picked up my phone and stared at i
I went to the shower, and I stood under it for about a minute, trying to brace myself up for an argument before turning on the water. Once I was done, I exited and went to wear a t-shirt and micro-short pants. I went to sit on the bed, waiting for Luke's outburst, but it never came. I felt his ange
We were at it for a bit, and finally, he came and laid next to me, panting. "I wanted to do this by the Lake," I said, trying to catch my breath, and he laughed. "You are just mean, Tia. You wanted Elisabeth to see us," he said, calling me out on my intentions. "Yeah, but really I wanted to make
Luke. I woke up early in the morning, eager to go to the house I had rented with Tia. I had rented the place spontaneously, but it was simple. I knew she would be happy when she saw where the house was. It looked like her parent's home. I knew Tia did not like flashy stuff, so I felt something fami
Grand 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
"I know you didn't think your exit would affect him much, but it did. When he said he loved you, he meant it. When you were poisoned, he never left the hospital until the day he brought you home. He remained by your side. When he pushed you out of his room, he gave them an order at the gate not to l
"No, Luke. Let me see her first, then I will call you to bring him," I said and took out my phone to text him the address. "I am sending you her address right now," I said, and he looked a bit worried. "What is the matter, darling?" I asked him, and he sighed. "You are almost due, Tia. I would no
"Have you been able to reach Stacy?" He asked me, and I shook my head. I knew it wouldn't be easy since Caleb her son, had been unable to reach her. He travelled to Dome two months ago when she opened the foundation, and he did not meet her. She had been M.I.A. since then. It was as if she deliberat