Tia sped like hell until we got to the general mills' roads. We arrived in eighteen minutes. We exited the car, stood outside, leaning on the car and waited for Caleb and my father to come. I did not use those minutes to talk or argue. I grabbed and kissed Tia hungrily until we had to break the kiss
Tia. I wanted to return to the 'holiday' house and wait for Luke to return, but I knew he would not be happy that I did not follow his directives. The last thing I wanted was to deal with the people of the moon mansion, but I had no choice but to go there. My insides were shaking while I drove. My
"Oh, Tia, you don't have to lie to us. It is all over the news, those evil people attacked with guns," Kimberly said, weeping, and I was shaken to my core. I knew I faltered a bit. "Let us go to the evening lounge. There is a television there. We might dislike ourselves, but these are crucial momen
"Luna Tia has declared an indefinite curfew all over the island. Anyone caught outside after nine pm will be arrested. This is being done to ensure the safety of the people of Woodclaw," the news reporter said. I saw the instruction was scrolling on the lower third of the screen. I never imagined a
Luke. We arrived at the scene, and the battle was intense. My father immediately organised the troops, and we parted ways to join our assigned groups. Mike was on my team, and we were undressing to shift and join the battle. The attackers had indeed used guns, but they could not keep up with the as
"This is amazing. Stacy would have never thought of this," my father said with excitement. We walked toward newly erected tents used to treat the soldiers and Eastwood residents from their injuries. They brought us shorts to wear, and I gladly wore them. I really wanted to head back to the city. I
Tia I could not believe Luke was back. Kimberly had decided to put the television on mute when we could no longer take the news content. I did not know that fight would end so quickly. I was worried, but he was right in front of me, holding me, and I thanked my stars. "Luke," I said, and he kissed
"Please, Luke," Elisabeth said with fear. "What do you want from me, Lisa?" he asked calmly. "I want you to show me some kindness. To treat me like you once did," She said with tears streaming down her face. "You do not need me for that, Lisa. Joey is doing that already and much more," Luke said
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