"You can't, Luke. You can't because you have a child to raise together," I said to him, and he held me tight because he knew I was right. Why did Elisabeth do this to us? Why did she complicate our lives like this? I am sure he regrets having the breakup sex with her. He should have left well enough
"Tia, Tia, Please, Tia," I heard Luke calling out behind me. I wiped away my tears and turned to look at him. "I can't handle this, Luke. My heart can't take it," I said to him, being honest. "No matter how high your love takes me, Elisabeth will always be there to crash it. She has a hold on you,
Luke. I held Tia's hands, pleading my case. I knew it was too much for her to handle. I knew what she saw got to her, but I had to hold Elisabeth down so the doctor could clean her up and examine her. I wanted to keep her calm so she would answer the doctor's questions. At this point, I knew what I
We lay on the floor to rest a bit before dressing up. "I guess we are moving in today?" I asked her, hopeful that she would say yes, and she looked around and waited a bit before nodding. Her nod was welcomed. "I will get someone to help with the cleaning and stuff," I said, and I knew she would p
Luke. I couldn't believe my luck. Tia must have made a strong impression on Bart for him to snoop around for her sake. I have known Bart since I was twelve, and Bart has never spied on anyone. We exited the room, and Bart told me he had sent two people to work for us on the 'holiday' home. He said
"Well, that is my answer," I said and was about to turn to leave when she called back. "Please, Luke. I really need this money," She said, sounding desperate. "What have you been doing with all the ones you have been taking? Father still does your shopping for you. I changed your closet the same t
Tia. Stacy's behaviour surprised me. I could not believe that she could show that much vulnerability. She was definitely desperate. I knew Luke did not care, and I wouldn't blame him, but we needed to look into it. Whatever the matter was, Twenty-three years was a long time for someone to be blackm
"I am sorry you went through all that," he said, and I shook my head. "I am over it, Luke. I am just telling you why I am smiling." I said. "Well, maybe what I am about to say will make you happier because it made me very happy," he said, and I was attentive. "Elisabeth is seeing someone." He sai
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