~Amanda~
Gabriel's question caught me off guard.I wasn't expecting him to ask me such a sensitive question.It was quiet for a while then I heaved a deep breath.“Can we talk from the balcony?”I asked and he nodded almost immediately.“Sure,”He said with a smile.I led the way and he followed behind me.“I will only allow you to be a father to Ariana under one condition.”I turned my head gently to look at Gabriel who was paying full attention.“And…what is the condition?”He asked hesitantly as though he wasn't sure if he wanted to hear my response.I heaved a deep sigh.“You are not allowed to tell Ariana that you're her father!You'll remain an uncle to her.I don't want Ariana to be affected by all this.That is why I didn't tell you that she's our daughter.It’s because I'm trying to protect her.”I paused to take a breath.“We will tell her the truth when she's mature enough~Amanda~ “I know I can't make up for the lost time.Giving Ariana a complete family is the least I can do.I fully understand that things between us aren'that...good but can you please allow me to make it up for you and our daughter?I promise that if you give me this chance I won't fuck it up.”He looked at me with pleading eyes.I was quiet for a while, processing what Gabriel had just said.I wanted to grant my daughter's wish too because that is how much I care about Ariana.I will give up everything to make sure that she gets what she wishes for.However,I know that was not the right thing to do.Many people will hurt in the process and I didn't want to be the reason why someone hurts.I didn't want to be mean…Alicia will be affected and I didn't want that to happen.I know how it feels like watching your dreams crumble before your eyes.I know Alicia loves Gabriel so much because I saw it in her eyes when he l
~Amanda~A FEW DAYS LATER “It's time to take your medicine Ariana.”Gabriel announced as soon as we arrived in our daughter's room from the dining room.Ariana made a funny face when she heard Gabriel's words and I couldn't help it but smile.She doesn't like medicines, everyone knows that.However,I think she has no choice but to take it.I placed Ariana on the bed then held her little hands in mine, giving them a gentle squeeze.I raised my head to look into my daughter's brown hazel eyes which resembles mine.“Uncle Gabriel is right.It's time to take your medicines dear.”Ariana looked at me with a pout,being sturbbon like always whenever she heard the mention of the word “medicine”.“You need to take the medicines as prescribed by the doctor so that you don't get sick again, darling.Do you want to make your mommy, grandma, grandpa, and uncle worried again?”I asked my daughter and she shook her head almost immediately.“I don't want to make you worried, mommy.”Ariana said and my lips cu
~Amanda~“I think it will be best if we talk from the backyard.”I suggested and Gabriel nodded,”Sure,”He said and my lips curved into a small smile, nodding as well.I didn't want our daughter or anyone else to hear what I wanted us to talk about.I climbed down from the bed carefully, making sure I didn't wake up Ariana.Gabriel opened the door like the gentleman that he is and stepped aside, allowing me to walk out first then closed the door behind us.We walked in silence and thanks to the heavens we didn't meet any of our parents in the corridors because I knew they would question where we were heading to.The bone chilling breeze hit my exposed skin and I shivered a little bit.As though Gabriel noticed that the breeze was too harsh to me,he removed his jacket and carefully placed it on my shoulder.I took a sharp breath cursing myself inwardly for forgetting to wear something heavy.The jacket was warm and it smelled more like him.The surrounding was calm and it looked so beautiful
~Amanda~“You don't need to worry about anything.I will take care of Ariana.”Gabriel turned his head momentarily to look at our daughter and she giggled, happiness written all over her face.“I will make sure that Aria takes her medicines on time,I will change her clothes when they get wet from sweating…”Gabriel continued to mention all that and my lips curved into a smile.I was enlightened that he cared that much about our daughter.“I can see you know everything that is supposed to be done.”I joked and we both laughed lightly.“All you need to do is pay your full attention to the meeting ahead of you because I know how important it is to you.”I heaved a nervous sigh and smiled.I was happy to know that Gab cared that much about my career and the company.After checking on my daughter and making sure that she was doing alright,I left her room.Gab assured me that he would take care of our daughter and the worry that I had decreased a little bit.“Aren't y
~Amanda~Andrew heaved a deep sigh then raised his head to look at me.”I have never stopped loving her even if she was in love with someone else.Perhaps I'm a fool when it comes to her.”His lips curved into a sad smile.I could feel the pain that Andrew has been going through.I couldn't help it but imagine how it has been hard for him to watch the girl that he's in love with falling in love with someone else.I tried to put myself in his shoes and…Damn it! It freaks me out a lot.“Maybe…you can try to shoot your shot.Who knows?”I shrugged, smiling at my own thoughts.Andrew was quiet when he heard my words,then heaved a deep sigh and a smile tugged on his lips.“Enough with my heartbreaking story.”He let out a breathy laugh.“What about you?”I frowned,”What do you mean?”I asked.“I mean are you planning to get into a relationship or something?”I was quiet, giving it a thought.“I don't have any plans of getting into a relationship anytime soo
~Amanda~“Please listen to me Amanda.Please I beg you.”She cupped her hands, pleading as tears flowed down her cheeks.“I don't have time to listen to you,Sarah!What is there to listen to?”My anger escalated with each word that came from my lips.“I know I hurt you so bad and that's why I would like to talk to you about it.Please give me a chance to explain it to you.”She knelt on the tiled floor in front of me, holding onto the helm of my dress so tightly as she sobbed non stop.I could feel tears in my eyes but I blinked countless times to hold back.Heaving a deep sigh,I stepped back and Sarah fell back on her butt.“Stand up and Leave!I don't want to see your face ever again!I don't want to hear anything about you!Don't ever step foot in this company because the next time you do so,I will call the police on you!”More tears streamed down her cheeks when she heard my words.I saw disbelief in her eyes.She thought I would fall in her trap again?NEVER!Th
~Amanda~It was silent inside the car as Gabriel drove back to the pack.I was looking out of the window since we left the basement.Gab turned on the music but I wasn't into it because my mind was a mess.As though he could feel that something was off with me,he turned to look at me momentarily then turned his focus on the road.“Is something wrong?If it's concerning the company,I can help out in any possible way that I can.”I could feel the worry in his voice.“Everything is fine,just exhausted.”I forced a smile then turned to look out of the window.Gabriel didn't push the matter too much and I appreciated the privacy that he gave me.To be sincere,I didn't want to talk to him about what happened back in the company.My daughter was so happy to see me and I hugged her so tightly.She told me what she had learned at school and I listened to her with a smile.I tried my best not to look messed up around my daughter because I didn't want her to worry about me.
~Amanda~A few days have already passed since Sarah came to my company and I had a serious breakdown.Eva,my secretary followed my orders.She kicked Sarah the next time she came to visit and called the security guard to escort her out.It seemed as though the bitch was not humiliated enough,she waited for me out of the gate so that she could talk to me but all was in vain.I told our company's security guard never to allow her to come any closer to our building.I followed my mother's advice,I didn't want to face Sarah until the wounds deep inside me are completely healed.Facing her at the moment isn't a good idea,things might escalate and I don't want things to go that far.As much as I hate Sarah,I don't wish anything bad to happen to her.She was once our best friend and cared about us.I don't care if she was faking it all that time because that is none of my business.Everything back in the pack is well and I'm grateful that whenever I go home after a long