“And this should do.”Martha said as she smoothed down the last flare in Amara’s hair, then took a step back, smiling softly at the finished product.“Beautiful,” She complemented. Amara took a moment to examine her own reflection and came to the conclusion that it was indeed beautiful.Very befitti
“You think! You’re just his type!”Silently turning away, Amara couldn’t help the small smile that spread across her lips.Tobias’s type? She was his type, not these women who only seemed interested in his bank account and what not.If only they knew Tobias had his sights set on her, his ex wife. Ho
Tobias visibly lighted up at the subject. “Of course I am. I know I’ve made mistakes, but I’m willing to make amends for it, Mara and wait until you hopefully return my feelings.”“And if that never happens?”Tobias remained silent, almost as if he saw no such possibility. Sighing, she turned her at
Despite her busy schedule the very next day, Amara found herself staring face to face with Tobias as he held up a small paper bag containing her favorite flavor of cupcakes.“I came for an official meeting,” He told her, offering a devious smile.Amara, on her part, frowned at the sight of him and t
“So, I was wondering,” Elijah began. “If you were free tonight. Perhaps we could go for a date?”Amara paused. That sounded like a nice idea, but she had to work extra today. So, with a heavy heart, she said. “Sorry, Eli, I can’t. I have to work extra.”Elijah visibly deflated, but tried his best no
A heavy silence descended over the room as Tobias’s words registered in her mind.“That’s not funny.” She said at last, shaking her head and taking a step back, away from him.“It’s not a joke,” He said, approaching her as she walked away. “His father, the former CEO of Sattar industries, he was inv
With that thought in mind, Amara had gathered her stuff and rushed out the door, not sparing Duncan or anyone else a glance as she did so.The drive to Elijah's home was filled with nothing but silence and a whirlwind of thoughts and feelings.She wanted answers and she hoped Elijah would give her t
The anger was slowly disappearing and hurt replaced it. “I trusted you, Elijah, opened up my heart to you, believed your words, and yet, you were keeping such a huge secret from me. Why did you hide this? How could you hide this from me?”Tears were stinging her eyes, but Amara did her best to hold