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37. Something far from love
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Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 38. Ivan Carlos
“All I’ve been waiting for is a moment when you’d stand up to my mother,” Ivan whispered into my ear as he held me in his embrace.His words sent a rush of confusion and anger through me. I pulled out of the hug hastily, glaring at him, my heart pounding with disbelief. How could he say that now, after everything? I turned to Nora, who stood a few feet away, her arms crossed, staring at me with amusement in her eyes.“You think this is funny?” I snapped, my voice shaking with emotion. Nora raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips. “Funny? No, just… interesting. I didn’t think you had it in you.”Mrs. Carlos groaned in frustration, her eyes darting between me and Ivan, her anger barely contained. “Mark, Frank. Get this lowlife out of here.“The whispers in the dining hall increased with gasp and chattering. As the two bodyguards standing by the door rushed towards where I was ready to pull me away but Ivan came between us, his figure blocking them from reaching me.“No one is ta
Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 39. So Long
“I can't take this anymore,” Mrs. Carlos groaned, turning on her heel and storming out of the room. The sharp sound of her heels echoed through the hall, punctuating her retreat.Nora followed quickly, her face twisted in frustration. She shot one last glare at Ivan before leaving, but said nothing. That left just Ivan and me, standing in the middle of a room full of people, all watching, waiting for the next move. I wrapped my arms around myself, feeling exposed, uncertain. I knew I should leave. There was nothing more to say or do, so I turned, ready to walk away. But before I could take a step, Ivan grabbed my hand, holding me in place.“I won't let you leave me again,” he said, his voice low and filled with emotion. I looked at him, and for the first time, I saw tears glistening in his eyes. He was breaking right in front of me, and it sent a surge of confusion through my heart.Ivan turned to the crowd, still holding my hand, and took a deep breath, as if trying to compose himse
Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 40. Fifty Steps Closer
I froze, my hand still on the door handle, heart racing. The words hung in the air, heavy and undeniable. Ivan’s voice, calm but filled with certainty, echoed in the quiet room.“How… how do you know?” I whispered, my eyes darting in surprise as I clenched the golden-brown purse in my hands. I couldn’t bring myself to look at him, terrified of what I might see in his eyes.“I’ve known for a while,” he said softly, stepping closer. “It wasn’t hard to figure out, Vera. She looks just like me. I noticed it the first time I saw her, and she has the same energy. But I didn’t say anything because I thought I was wrong. I figured you must’ve been married by now. But after some digging, I realized you were single.”I clenched my fists, trying to keep myself steady. “You’re spying on me?” I scoffed, finally turning to face him, my anger simmering beneath the surface. “I don’t understand why you’d go to such lengths after three years of silence. Apart from your mother’s threats, I wanted to lea
Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 41. Burning Flower Shop
After putting Kelly to bed, I walked into the living room, where Brenda was sitting on the couch, clearly waiting for me. Her eyes lit up with curiosity, eager to hear what had happened after the media stopped recording the chaos at the dinner.“Tell me you guys settled things,” Brenda said excitedly, practically bouncing in her seat. “I love that Ivan stood up for you. That’s what real love is.”I smiled faintly and collapsed onto the couch opposite her, the weight of the evening pressing down on me. “I’m scared, Brenda,” I admitted, my voice barely more than a whisper.Brenda blinked, her face shifting to one of concern. “What are you scared of?”“Ivan standing up to his mother today… it might have just made everything worse,” I confessed, my stomach twisting with anxiety. “I know Mrs. Carlos. She doesn’t stop until she gets what she wants. She’ll come after me, Brenda. I can feel it.”Brenda frowned, then brightened again, trying to ease my worry. “You’re overthinking it. What’s th
Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 42. The Plan Of Running Away
I got back into the car after witnessing the remains of my flower shop, my heart pounding in my chest. The flower shop was all I had, and now it was gone, reduced to ashes. I didn’t know where to start or what to do next.When I returned home, Brenda and Kelly were sitting on the couch. Brenda had a worried look on her face, even though she was clearly trying to hide it. When Kelly saw me, she rushed over, hugging my legs tightly.“Mommy, I'm happy we're going to the shop,” she said cheerfully. “I get to help you at your flower shop!”Brenda and I exchanged a look, both of us wondering how we were going to tell Kelly that there wasn’t a flower shop anymore. The thought of breaking her heart made mine ache.I knelt down to her level, trying to keep my voice steady. “Bab, listen to Mommy for a moment.” I paused, searching for the right words, but I knew I couldn’t lie to her. She deserved the truth. “Mommy’s shop... it caught fire last night. We won’t be able to go back there for now an
Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 43. Tough Decision
I exchanged glances with Brenda, who nodded softly. “I think for now, this is what’s best. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”“I don’t know,” I mumbled, fear gripping my heart as memories of my mother flooded my thoughts. No matter how much I loved Ivan or how much I wanted to be close to him, I couldn’t stop thinking about all the impossibilities in our lives.Ivan stepped forward and sat next to me, taking my hand gently in his. “I promise you, Vera, I’ll protect you and Kelly with my life. I won’t let anyone or anything harm either of you.”I looked up into his eyes. The sincerity in his voice sent a spark through me, and for the first time, I believed him. A part of me felt that the only place I could truly be safe was with him. Brenda stood in the corner, and I was sure if I looked her way, she’d be encouraging me to take the leap.I sighed, releasing the tension that had built up in my chest. Just as I was about to respond, Kelly walked into the living room. The moment she saw Ivan, sh
Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 44. The Bond
Brenda urged me, “Now go and tell him that you agree to move in with him,” as I walked over to the sink to rinse my hands. After drying them off, I turned to leave, but she called me back. “Please don’t ruin things. You can have your heartfelt talk or whatever later.”I gave her a thin-lipped smile, knowing she was doing her best to keep me from overthinking. I didn’t want to make things worse either. “Alright, I won’t.”She nodded encouragingly, a smile spreading across her face.She gave me an encouraging nod that was followed by a smile. I walked into the living room and saw Ivan sitting on the couch with Kelly lying on his chest, fast asleep. The sight softened my heart. Ivan's hand gently rested on her back, his gaze fixed on her peaceful face. For a moment, all the chaos seemed to fade away, replaced by a warmth I hadn’t felt in a long time.I took a deep breath and stepped closer, my voice low as I spoke. “Ivan?”He looked up at me, his expression softening further. “Hey,” he w
Flash Marriage: A Night To Remember 45. Welcome Home
“Promise me you’ll be fine,” Brenda said, her voice thick with emotion as we stood next to the limo parked in front of her house. Ivan and Kelly were already inside, waiting for me to join them.“I’ll try,” I said, giving her a soft smile, “but you know you can always come to see me.” We wrapped each other in a tight, comforting hug, neither of us wanting to let go.“I will,” she whispered, pulling back slightly to look at me. “Please, take care of Kelly.”“I will,” I reassured her with a nod. The bodyguard stepped forward, opening the door to the limo. With one last look at Brenda, I climbed inside. She waved as the car pulled out of the driveway, her figure growing smaller as we drove away.Inside the car, Kelly was curled up next to Ivan, her head resting on his shoulder. Ivan gave me a gentle smile as I settled into the seat across from them. The weight of the moment pressed down on me as the city blurred past the windows, a mix of excitement and uncertainty swirling in my chest.
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