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Joseph looked around his living room, and he saw the mess he had made. The couch was covered in crumpled-up clothes, and there were empty pizza boxes strewn across the floor. The trash can was overflowing, and there were dirty dishes in the sink. He knew the maid would be horrified if she saw the state of the place. Not like she wasn't used to cleaning up his mess, but the morning's own in particular was beyond all others she had cleaned and he felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him. He couldn't believe he had let things get so out of control. He knew he had to get his act together, and fast.Joseph was in a panic. He had heard the news of his uncle-in-law's death, and he knew that his wife would be devastated. He had no idea where she was, and he was desperate to find her, he couldn't even tell if she was dead or alive. He called her cell phone over and over again, but it just went to voicemail. She didn't have any other family he was aware of outside Sarah. “Sarah!” He said spea
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"Do you think you can deceive me by deciding to keep shut about where your wife is?" Sarah asked, her voice sharp and demanding. Joseph looked at her, his eyes pleading. "No," he said, his voice quivering. "I don't know where she is. I haven't seen her since the day you lied about me at the hospital. “Sarah narrowed her eyes, not believing him. "I think you're lying," she said, her voice full of accusation. "You know where she is, and you're protecting her." Joseph shook his head, his eyes wide with fear. "I'm not protecting her," he said, his voice shaking. He was tired of the back and forth with Sarah. He composed himself as he could see armed men outside and waiting for Sarah.Just then the maid runs into the living room and simultaneously drops the first aid box as she sees a strange-looking woman with armed men. Everyone quickly turned in her direction as she panicked and shook. “Get her!” Sarah instructs the men. But the housekeeper quickly turns around to run and is shot in t
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“You are to return the housekeeper now and I find Felicity's Location!” Joseph added as he yelled angrily. Sarah walked slowly to where he was she squatted down to his level and puffed the cigarette into his face. Joseph almost choked on the smoke and tried to turn away from the smoke. Sarah dragged his chin as her long acrylic nails dug deep into his cheek. “I call the shots here, and you won't argue with my decisions anymore. Any more resistance and I will be sure your grave is well dug and deep enough”. She spoke glaring at him. “Now we have that clarified, I give you just a week to locate her, last time I checked she was in Mexico, but I doubt that she's left”. “She seems to have the help of greater forces we couldn't dig deep. Anyways, that's your job. Her location and you get your miserable housekeeper back.” with that, Sarah got up slowly and flipped her hair. “See you soon Joseph” she spoke with a sly smile as she left the house and her men followed. Joseph fell onto his cou
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You see one of the most important things to focus on is your rectus abdominus, also known as your abs." I quickly looked down at my stomach, still swollen and bulging from the delivery. "What about my abs?" I asked, feeling a little confused. The midwife smiled, explaining, "After giving birth, your abdominal muscles can become stretched and weak. It's important to focus on strengthening them, so you can have a full recovery." “You see there is a sheath holding these muscles called the linea alba, it could be stretched, torn, or worn out” the midwife added as I listened in shock.I listened intently as the midwife explained the importance of core strengthening exercises to me. But then, to be honest, I was having a hard time focusing. All I could think about was the little boy in my arms. I randomly gazed down at him, and my heart burst with love. I had never imagined that I could feel this much love for another person. He was perfect in every way, and I definitely couldn't wait to st
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I watch Iskander as the days go by and I notice how amazing he is with Austin. Every day, he gets better and better at taking care of my infant son. The classes we took together for expecting mothers were not a waste of time, and I laughed sometimes when I remembered it. I was grateful for that. But somehow my gut was not really at peace. Something felt wrong, something I can't quite place. What is it that's bothering me? I don't know,It's late at night, and I'm lying in bed, tossing and turning. I can't sleep, my mind is racing with thoughts. Suddenly, I hear a noise coming from the other room. I sit up in bed, with my heart pounding. I strain my ears, trying to figure out what the noise is. Then, I hear it again l. It's like a soft, muffled sound. I slowly get out of bed and creep towards the door.I crack it open and peer out into the darkness. I check Austin's nursery and he's fast asleep. I close his door slowly and move to the next room. I open it softly like the first, but t
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"That was amazing," I say, still slightly breathless. "I didn't know you could sing like that!""It's something I've always enjoyed," he says, a smile on his face. "But I don't get many chances to do it” “How did you learn to do all of that magic you just did now?” I asked him with a shocked but satisfied expression. "My mom was the one who taught me how to play the piano and sing," he says, his voice soft. "She was a music teacher, and she instilled a love of music in me from a young age. I miss her every day, but playing and singing helps me feel close to her." There's a faraway look in his eyes, and I can tell that he's thinking of his mom. I reach out and touch his arm, and he looks at me, his eyes brightening. "Thanks for listening," he says, a small smile on his face.“Why didn't you make this a Career path? You are so good!” I squealed with excitement. Haha, Iskander laughed “It's just a hobby for me,” he said. "So, do you want to learn how to play the piano?" Iskander asks, r
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With that, we head back to our rooms, I carry Austin this time as I place him safely. I try to fall back asleep, but my mind is racing. The image of the broken chandelier keeps replaying in my mind, and I can't shake the feeling of unease. Was it just an accident, or is there something else going on? As I drift off to sleep, I can't help but feel like something strange is happening. But what is it?When I wake up the next morning, I feel exhausted. I go about my usual routine, making Austin and myself comfortable then little yoga as the midwife had told me to. As I am stretching, I hear the front door open and close. I turn around to see my uncle and aunt standing in the doorway, their smiles wide. "Felicity!" my aunt says, rushing towards me and giving me a big hug. I'm taken aback by the surprise visit, but I hug her back. "What are you doing here?" I ask. "We just wanted to see you and the little one," my uncle says. I'm very shocked and scream out of excitement. The scream makes
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"That's so kind of you to say." She looks down at Austin and gives him a kiss on the forehead. "But for now, I'll just enjoy being an auntie." I nod. Despite his young age, Austin seems very alert and aware of his surroundings. He reaches for the toy in front of him, his little fingers grasping it with determination. He gazes up at us, his eyes bright and curious. I can't help but feel a surge of love and pride. "He's so smart!" I say, with a grin. My aunt nods in agreement. "He's definitely ahead of the curve," she says. "He must take after his mom!" I laugh, and we both share a knowing look. "Hey, how about we do the family dance?" my uncle says, a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "We haven't done it in a while." I smile, remembering the silly tradition that we started when I was a child. "Okay!" I say, feeling a surge of nostalgia. "Everyone grab hands!" We all stand up, and my uncle starts singing an old song that we used to sing when I was little. We sway back and forth, our arm
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I hesitated, with my heart racing. I was aware I shouldn't get close to anyone in this new project let alone build attachment as I was willing to risk my life and put an end to this, but Iskander's sincerity was undeniable."Iskander," I called out with a whisper, my eyes searching his face. "You've already done so much for me. I don't know what I would have done without you."I stepped closer, my body drawn towards his like a magnet. I could feel the warmth radiating from him, the strength in his arms. The moment seemed to slow down, as the world around us began fading into the background."I know I shouldn't," I said, with my voice low, I was feeling things I couldn't explain. "but I can't fight this anymore."Iskander's hand cupped my face, his thumb brushing against my cheek.I leaned in and closed the distance between us with my lips finding his in a kiss that was both gentle and passionate. I could feel the surprise in his body, a momentary hesitation that quickly dissolved into
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The bright and sunny sky with the fresh warm air greeted me as I stepped out of the plane, holding Austin tightly in my arms. My heart, still beating rapidly from the events that I had just experienced, my heartbeat began to slow down. I couldn't believe we had made it out alive, let alone escaped to a place of safety. Glancing over my shoulder, I saw Iskander guiding the babysitter towards the terminal. The sight of him, rugged and determined, filled me with a sense of relief and gratitude As I made my way through the airport, the sight of normalcy around me contrasted sharply with the chaos and danger I had faced back in Hawaii. Yet, even as the adrenaline began to subside, my mind was already fixating on one thing which was retribution."Enough," I muttered under my breath, a strong determination replacing the fear that had gripped me earlier. "I'm going to find out why Sarah is after me, and I'm going to end it."Austin's soft coo snapped me back to reality. I glanced down at his
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The babysitter laughed with her bandaged arm at Austin. “He's always looking for one reason to cry,” she said. “No, he's just unhappy that his mother is crying, that's how he consoles her,” He said.We drove for hours, through the city and then out into the countryside. The babysitter was quiet, her eyes closed as she rested. I tried to stay alert with Iskander, scanning the landscape for any sign of danger. But the soldiers seemed confident that we were safe, and eventually, my nerves began to settle. As we drove further and further from the city, I started to relax. The soldiers were highly skilled, and I felt confident that they would keep us safe. I looked over at the babysitter, who was still sleeping peacefully. I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me. She was safe, and I was glad she survived, I didn't want her to be part of something she knew nothing about, and being the victim through death would make me hate myself.We pulled into a street and the soldiers led us through a
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Iskander kept mute for a while, then he sighed. “All right, who is this soldier you seem to trust so much,” he said looking at me.“Soldier Bellion” I replied immediately. “You trust him? You just met him”. Iskander said looking like I said something wrong. “She is a female actually, But I address her by her third name since her first is Sarah.” I stopped to catch my breath. “Since Sarah is trying to kill me, we had to use another name” I added. “I see,” Iskander said slowly. Just then Soldier Bellion walked in, she reduced her pace as she stared at Iskander critically. “Is he your brother?” She asked as she stood between the both of us. “No no, he is not” I quickly responded. “I am so sorry,” Soldier Bellion said. “This is a first,” I said grinning. “First what?...” Soldier Bellion asked. “So you see the question usually goes ‘Is he your husband’ This is a first to be ‘Is he your brother?’ I explained softly to her. “I understand now” she nodded. “He is my bodyguard,” I told her. I
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"I'm with some soldiers," I say, trying to keep my voice calm. "They're taking me somewhere safe.""Where are you?" Iskander asks again, his voice insistent. "I need to know where you are."I take a deep breath and tell him the location. I can hear him let out a sigh of relief. "I'm on my way," he says. "Just hold on."I nod, even though he can't see me. I'm just relieved that both of them were fine.The Soldiers guard me and Austin to their Barracks. They leave me with guards and a female soldier who attends to me. I could tell Austin was hungry. “Please Ma, can I get a spot to breastfeed my baby” I ask as Austin begins to whimper and stretch his arms towards my chest.“Surely there is, follow me,” she said with a smile. She walked me into a room that seemed like a dormitory. “You must be hungry, I'd get you something” she spoke with sympathy. “Oh no, it's fine I'm okay” I quickly replied not wanting to bother her. “You are a breastfeeding mother, I've been a mother too and if your
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My heart suddenly went cold as tears streamed through my eyes. I heard Iskanders Car explode over the phone. For some reason, my eardrums seemed to be functioning. I looked down at Austin, whose blanket was adjusted for him to breathe. My son seemed to understand the situation as he didn't try to play or grab anything. He just fell asleep. I wanted to break down and curse out loud, why me? Why do I always have to be on the run?Suddenly I spot five cars from the side window. I needed no soothsayer, to let me know they were after me. My engine roared as I increased my speed and sped off, taking off one arm regularly to secure Austin.The trees and houses by the road almost felt like I was in the car race which I played as a kid. The wind was whizzing by as I raced down the road. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my breath coming in gasps. I've never driven so fast in my life, but I know I have to get away from the men who are after me. I can see them in the rearview mirror,
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The chef chuckled “You have such a bubbly kid, try this one” she said handing me another. It was awesome when it melted in my mouth, It wasn't ice cream but it was awesome. Iskander and the babysitter shook their heads in satisfaction. “Thank you so much for this” Iskander said as we rounded up and our stomachs filled to the brim.Austin had a swell time as he slowly fell asleep. “I'll see you all tomorrow, do have a good night's rest,” Iskander said as he left for his room. “Madam, should I take him for a bath” The babysitter asked as she tried to carry Austin. “No, don't worry I want to be with him, I'd bathe him myself” I replied as I waved her to her room.Bathing Austin was easy, he was barely awake except when the water touched his skin and he quickly slept off from there.I took my bathe and secured Austin with a pillow, kissing his forehead before my head hit the bed.Sarah strutted about the mansion “Why are these men finding it difficult to pick up a call !” she yelled to th
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“My son is a clingy young man, moreover the baby supplies here are a bit harsh on his skin. We'd have to get new ones tomorrow”. I replied. “Aww, so that's what he was trying to tell us,” the babysitter said moving closer to him and rubbing his cheeks. Austin chuckled like one who was not about to bring down the roof with his wailing a few hours earlier. Iskander yawned loudly, Austin seemed to watch him as he even chuckled more. “Now you are laughing at me?” Iskander asked as he dragged his foot. Austin seemed to be In good spirits for the evening as he kept smiling and wouldn't let anyone, not even the babysitter touch him.“Guess what guys,” Iskander asked grinning. “You got a secret phone for Austin?” The babysitter responded. “Haha, that will be crazy,” I said laughing. Iskander looked stunned “That's some guess,” he said “but it's not correct” he added. “Fill us in already, I'm bored,” I said. “You can't be bored In Hawaii,” Iskander said. “Yeah I thought so until the stranges
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The boy looked at them nervously. "What do you want?" he asked."We're looking for information," the other henchman said. "We're willing to pay for it." He pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket and held it out. "We need to know the room number of one of the guests." The bellboy's eyes widened at the sight of the money, he gasped as He glanced around, checking around to see if anyone was in sight. Then he took the cash and shoved it into his pocket. "What's the room number?" he asked, his voice low.“That's the information we need, we have the picture of the person” one of the henchmen replied. The boy's expression turned sour. "I don't know if I can do this," he said, looking confused. "I could get into huge trouble."But then the money was too much and way beyond his yearly salary he thought and he agreed to help. He led them to a secluded part of the hotel, where they planned on how to receive the information.Felicity's pov Back in the hotel room, I got hungry and quickly orde
