Driving home he held her hand, she was quiet and he knew that once they got home she would break down. Right now she was holding it in, trying to be brave. He stopped at the gate when Howard came over to greet them.“I guess you already know the cops arrested Debbie.”Jake nodded.“At least they got Legolas, it’s all over now Miss Bruce,” he said as he waved for the other guard to open the gate.Taking her inside they were greeted by the butler. “I’m glad you are safe Miss Bruce, is there anything I can do for you?”“Would you send some tea up to my room?” she asked quietly. Being home and with the memory of what went down, she started feeling light-headed. “Jake, I don’t think I can make it up the stairs.”He didn’t hesitate in picking her up and carried her up to her room where he gently laid her down on the bed. Leaning over her he moved the hair from her face. “I’m so sorry you had to go through that, but you shouldn’t have tackled Legolas the way you did.”“Was I supposed to let
Mr. Bruce was having dinner with Brook when his phone rang, he picked it up and started scrolling down the pictures that were sent to him. His face turned beet red, his lips pressed tightly together. He banged his fist down on the table so hard that their wine tipped over, the red liquid spreading everywhere. Everyone turned their heads in his direction when he started swearing and stood up.“I’ll kill that mother fucker,” he said and walked away from the table.Brook tossed some money down and followed him. “Bruce, what’s wrong?” he asked when he finally reached him.Bruce stopped when he reached his car and turned to Brook, handing him his phone. “I warned him not to lay a hand on her and here he is. I will not spare him as I did Legolas, he will know the extent of my wrath.”He looked down at the phone and scrolled down, there were several pictures of Jake and Anastasia together. In one they were kissing, the other was where she was up against the wall with his hand inside her top
For three days Anastasia stayed in her room, she refused to leave it or talk to her father. Her heart was broken and she was missing Jake. But her father came to her room that night and said that Brook and Clint were coming to dinner to discuss the wedding and she had to be there, he wasn’t going to take no for an answer.So that night she made sure to dress down, to make herself less attractive. Putting her hair up in a messy ponytail and wearing a pair of faded jeans and a sweatshirt. She could almost picture the look on all of their faces when she went down to dinner. Her father would be furious, he always expected her to look her best in front of company. She was right, she could hear it in his voice when he stood up and told her she was late for dinner.“Sorry I’m late, I was napping and fell asleep.”“It’s nice to see you again Anastasia,” Clint said, getting up to pull her chair out for her. He sat down next to her. “My brother Jack couldn’t make it but he sends his regards.”“
“Morning Miss Bruce, are you ready for a day of shopping till you drop?” he asked, chuckling at his own joke.“Howard, why are you driving me today?”“The regular driver has come down with a bug so I volunteered to do it,” he answered, opening the back passenger door for her. Getting in the driver’s side he started the car and drove off, he glanced back at her in the rearview mirror. “Are you alright Miss? You look a little pale.”“I didn’t get much sleep last night. You can take me to my usual place, they know me there ”“Sure thing Miss.After driving for a while she noticed that he took a left turn instead of a right which was the way to where she wanted to go. “Howard, you’re going the wrong way.”“It’s alright Miss, just trust me.”She suddenly felt fear, it reminded her of the time Legolas assaulted her. “Oh God, are you going to hurt me the way Legolas did?”He looked back at her, stopping the car. “God no, I would never, I have a surprise for you.”Before she could say anythin
It was later that night during dinner that her father noticed her necklace. “That’s lovely, is it new?”“What?” she asked, not sure what he was talking about.“The necklace that’s around your neck.”Her hand immediately went to the heart necklace, she couldn’t tell him the truth. “This old thing, no father. I’ve had it for ages, I just never wore it until now.”“Where is your engagement ring?”She knew she had forgotten something and could tell her father was not pleased. “I took it off when I showered and never thought to put it back on. But honestly, I hate it, it’s so heavy and bulky.”“Clint went to the trouble of getting it for you and it’s really rude of you not to wear it,” he said, then he waved the maid over. “Go to my daughter’s room and bring down her diamond ring right away.”“Can you not at least ask the woman instead of ordering her like one would a dog?”“Since when do you care how the help is treated?” he asked, his eyes narrowing. When she just shrugged her shoulders
The next few days were torture for her, there was still no word from Jake and the wedding day was quickly approaching. She was beginning to think that he wouldn’t get back in time and she would be forced to marry a man she despised. The night before the wedding Clint came to see her. “Clint, why are you here, don’t you know it’s bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding?”“I wanted to talk to you about my father.”“Why so that you can set up a schedule on the days who would get to have me?” she said with bitterness and hate.He went and sat next to her, taking her hand in his. “He told me what he said to you the night of our engagement party. I want you to know that’s not going to happen and I told him to keep his hands off you. For everyone’s sake, we need to make our marriage work so I will promise to treat you good. But you also have to make an effort, like stop cringing whenever I touch you.”“I don’t love you, I love another.”“Yes, I’m well aware of that but I’m
“Put her down asshole,” Brook growled, waving his gun.Jake’s eyes grew dark and menacing as he put her down and moved in front of her. “I suggest you both put down your guns or this will get ugly.” He smirked when Howard and Warren came out from around the corner, their guns raised and pointed at father and son.Bruce came down and seeing all the guns raised and his daughter caught in the middle he became furious. “Everyone, put your weapons down,” he said, snapping his fingers.“We’re stopping him from taking her,” Brook growled.“Let them leave.”“Bruce, have you forgotten our deal? Or would you like me to call the police? I’m sure they will be very interested in what I’ve got to say.”“You won’t say anything Brook , or should I say, Achille?”Brook gasped and his eyes went wide. “I-I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he stammered, his hand shook a little.Bruce got up in his face, his hand moved the gun away. “Come to my office, you and I have a few things to discuss.” He tur
He was dressed in his dark suit and was made to wait in the living room while she got ready to go to the courthouse. In just under two hours he would be a married man. While she was in the shower he packed a small bag for them and had put it in the trunk of his car. He turned his head when he heard her enter the room. His heart skipped a beat when he saw her, she was the most beautiful woman on the planet he thought to himself.“So how do I look?”“Way too beautiful for me. I can’t believe that you agreed to marry me,” he said, walking over he touched the side of her face. “You’re perfect, I love you.”“I’m not perfect now stop talking and kiss me.”“You’re bossy, but I love it,” he said, giving her a deep and passionate kiss.They arrived at the courthouse the same time Howard did and walked in together.“Are you sure you want to get married this way? We could wait and have the big wedding of your dreams.”Her fingers curled around his collar as she pulled him close, their faces almo
She stopped on her tracks. She turned around to face him. “Did you listen to me when I was trying to talk to you 2 days back. Did you give me a chance to explain myself? Then how could you expect me to give you a chance either. You know what’s even funnier, your son is more understanding and mature than you. And look at you! You are so arrogant that you don’t let other people talk and think that you are the only right person in this whole world.” she lashed out and left from there. Jordan sighed in defeat and looked down.10 days have passed like this. Mrs. Alves is feeling well. Her health improved, thanks to Anastasia who took care of her every single day. Abram also took care of her and played with her to lighten her mood. Also, he is not arrogant towards Anastasia like he was before. But when it comes to her relationship with Daniel, there was no improvement. She has been ignoring him since that incident. And at this point, it made Jordan annoyed even more as she was not even givi
One month has passed and Anastasia was trying every possible way to build a special place in Abram’s heart. But nothing was a success. At the beginning, she was trying to be Abram’s mother, but as the time passed she realized that she has to build a relationship of friendship with him so that he could trust her and open up to her. He could share his problems, his achievements with her that will definitely bring them both closer. So now she is trying her best to develop the friendship between Abram and her. She knows that food is something that can make any person happy. So, she have started making food for Abram. At first he was being stubborn but slowly he got used to it. He doesn’t say it but he secretly likes her food. That’s the only improvement that happened in a month.But she also know that it will take time as it is not easy for Abram either to allow some other person in his life just like that. And about Daniel, he was just the same. In fact, he has become colder towards her.
Anastasia came back home and opened the door of her room. She plopped on the bed and closed her eyes. She opened her eyes slowly and just stared at the ceiling, still thinking about what Mrs. Alves said to her. “That innocent child, he has seen nothing in his life yet, still he is so lonely. He just needs love.”She said and let out a breath. She couldn’t sleep the whole night thinking about her decision. Suddenly the sun rays hit her face. She looked at the clock to check time. She didn’t even realize when it was 7 am in the morning. She sighed and got up to get ready. She entered her bathroom and turned on the shower.The cold water was hitting her face, calming her mind. Somewhere she have now made up her mind. She got out of the shower and wrapped her body with a towel. She got ready and checked out herself in the mirror one last time. She picked up her phone and called someone. “Hello Mrs. Alves, can we meet?”Anastasia think for a while then decided to share this first with her
Jordan got up and saw Abram sleeping peacefully in his arms. He smiled and kissed his puffy cheeks. “Wake up champ, you will be late for school” “mmm just 7 minutes more Dad”, Abram said still closing his eyes. “No, just wake up already otherwise you will be late for school and miss your school bus. Come on get up”, Jordan said while poking his bum playfully. “Ugh okay fine I am up now” Abram got up and pouted adorably. “Good boy, now go get ready, I’ll be waiting for you outside for breakfast okay?” Abby nodded, smiling at Daniel.In the breakfast table they were munching on their food. Jordan and Abram just finished eating when Mrs. Alves came. “Good morning boys” “Good Morrniiing” Jordan and Abram said in unison. Abram ran and hugged Mrs. Alves’s legs as he could reach there only. Mrs. Alves chuckled and picked him up holding him in her arms. “How are you, my son?” Mrs. Alves asked him. “I am fine grandma, I missed you” Abram said and kissed her cheek. Suddenly they heard a bus hon
When we broke away from the kiss standing in front of us was a nurse blushing beet red. She kept on opening and closing her mouth as a fish dopped out of the water. When she composed herself and got her voice back, she apologized. But her face was still red from the embarrassment."Oh sorry, I didn't know you guys were busy. I'm sorry for interrupting your moment I will come back later." She apologized again casting her eyes down. She is so cute and pretty, she looks nice in her uniform.Before she left Jake retorted, " next time knock before you enter into a private room." He was furious, he clenched and unclenched his fist. I don't know why he looks so worked up this is not something for him to get mad at." I knocked on the door several times no one responded so I entered I thought miss Anastasia was asleep or in the washroom that's why she didn't hear me knock. I'm sorry it won't happen again please pardon me for my mistake." The the nurse apologized profusely. I could see the hur
"Son will you get a hold of yourself." Mr. Joe reprimanded Jake in an authoritative voice. You could feel the pain in his voice, although he hasn't known her for long he considered her his daughter and she has grown on him."Dad she is gone, Anastasia is gone and it's my fault" Jake wailed like a child, seating on the hospital floor. Knees up, his head on his knees he painfully gripped his hair. He was rocking himself back and don't like he was sitting on a rocking chair. His hair is disheveled, his eyes red and puffy from crying his nose is red also."No son it's not your fault" Mr. Anderson tried to console his son. Mrs. Anderson and Allison were crying bitterly. Edward was trying to console the two females. You could feel the grievances hanging around them like a thick Cloud."Yes dad it's my fault, I told her everything is going to be alright. I told her the surgery would be successful! But I failed her. I couldn't do anything to help her." Jake said to his father. Silently sobbin
"Son what do you mean by she is blind." Jake mother asked him looking at Anastasia who can't see a thing.I instantly tensed and Jake could feel it since our hands where kinda of brushing each other."You heard me right mum. She is blind she can't see a thing mum." Jake said squeezing my hand under the table.The tension was so thick in the air that you could slice it with knife. No body spoke for a minute or two before the voice I came to realize as Jake mum spoke."Oh dear don't worry we love you no matter what. Since you are with Jake then consider your self one of us." Jake mother said as she stood up and gave me a hug. Tears begin to fall from my eyes, I can't see them but I could feel the gaze of someone on me."something is drawing me near to this young lady but I doesn't know what is. I just love her the way she is." Allison thought to her self.***********"Anastasia do you mind telling us about your self." Allison spoke for the first time since we sat down for dinner.My he
"Allison will you please stop crying. I promise you we will find her." Edward tried to console his wife.Edward lost their daughter and it been eighteen years now, they have roamed in all orphanages but couldn't find her."For how long Edward! for how long? You don't know how it feels for a mother to loose a child!" Allison said throwing her hands in the air. The tears where streaming down."I understand you, she is also my daughter." Edward said trying hard to suppress his anger. "I also feel what you feel, just have faith that we would find her." Edward told his wife. He came closer to her and wrapped his hand around her shoulders but she refused to look at him.Allison look at me. But she refused to look at him so he tilted her chin and she is looking at him."Look at how puffy your eyes are, your nose have turn red. Will you please stop crying. We would surely find her. Don't give him the satisfaction of seeing you in this state. Prove to him you are strong and we will find our d
The ride to Jake house was so quiet, and I had my side of the window rolled down, so the air was blowing my hair and face.When we arrived at Jake' house, he showed me my room, not that I could see but he guided me to the room. The room smells so nice.The room is a little bit chilled guess the air conditioner has been turned on. Have only been to the orphanage office with air conditioning."Your room is across mine, so when you need something don't hesitate to ask me. I know you must be really tired, the shower is on the left side of the room and the closet is on the right. I will leave you to sort yourself out," Jake left me by self in the room.Jake was in the shower when he heard the ringing of his phone. After showering he cane to check who called and it was his mother. He called her back immediately."Son, hope I will be seeing you today?" His mother said in her strict voice. Not leaving any room for argument but Jake been Jake always find a loop somewhere."Mum can we meet up a