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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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Joseph slammed his fist down on the table, frustration coursing through him. He'd been searching for Felicity for a few days, and he was no closer to finding her than when he started. He'd talked to everyone he could think of, but no one seemed to know anything about her whereabouts. He was beginning to think that she might have disappeared off the face of the earth. He sighed, and then took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He needed to stay focused if he was going to find her. He had to keep pushing forward, no matter how hopeless it seemed.His distress was palpable as he stared intently at the screen of his laptop. He'd hired lots of informants working at the airports of countries he remembered Felicity saying she was going to, hoping to find a clue that could lead him to her current location. His heart pounds as he reads each entry, piecing together fragments of the past Check-Ins bearing Felicity in hopes of uncovering a trail to follow. Yet he found nothing, he felt like h
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"But how is this diary supposed to help us find Felicity?" Sarah asked, her voice still tinged with anger. "I've had my people searching for her for weeks, and we've come up empty-handed. What makes you think, this tattered book will find her when we couldn't?" Joseph took a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts. "This is her old diary, it has the list of countries on her bucket list she hoped to visit”. He said "I know this is going to sound crazy but bear with me," Joseph said, his eyes pleading with Sarah to believe him. "Look at the list of countries on the first page of the diary. They're all vacation destination countries and I think that Felicity will visit one of those countries." Sarah stared at the list, her brow furrowed in confusion. "I don't understand," she said. "What does this have to do with her current location?". “I'm saying, if we can't pin down her exact location, we can mount on her future locations and it will become her current location, then we find her,
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I hesitated, unsure how to answer. There were so many places I'd love to visit, it was hard to choose just one. But then, an image came to my mind, of a warm, tropical beach, with crystal clear water and lush green trees. "Hawaii," I said, the word coming out before I could even think about it. Iskander smiled. "A beautiful choice," he said. "Why Hawaii?"I thought about my answer, trying to put my feelings into words. "It's a place that seems so peaceful," I said. "A place where you can just relax and let the world wash over you. Where the sunsets are magical, and the stars are brighter than anywhere else. It's a place where you can truly forget about your troubles and just be." I looked up at Iskander, my eyes shining. "It sounds like a dream," he said, and I knew he understood. "It does," I said. "And maybe one day, I'll get to experience it."Iskander's smile faded, and he shook his head. "I wish that were possible," he said, his tone serious. "But the reality is, it's not safe f
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"I think we should take a break," the uncle said and Iskander agreed. I felt a wave of relief wash over me. My body was aching from the training, and I was grateful for the chance to rest. Iskander motioned for me to follow him, and we headed to a small kitchen off to the side of the training room. He gestured for me to sit at the table, and then he went to the refrigerator and pulled out some cold water. He handed me a glass, and I took a long, grateful drink.As I sipped my water, Iskander leaned against the counter, his gaze thoughtful. "You're doing very well," he said. "Your progress is remarkable. Tell me, how are you feeling about all of this?" I paused, considering my answer. "It's...a lot," I said finally. "It's exhausting, and sometimes it's scary. But...it's also exhilarating. I feel like I'm learning so much, and I'm starting to feel like I can do anything." Iskander smiled. "That's the spirit," he said. "Never forget that you're capable of more. “Sure I said, let me go ge
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Meanwhile, Joseph was being led into the back of a police car, his hands cuffed behind his back. As the door slammed shut, he felt a sense of rage wash over him. He was in so much trouble, and he didn't know what to do. He had to find a way to clear his name, to prove that he was innocent. But how? Without implicating Sarah. He had to lie to save the housekeeper's house but he couldn't do so from the jail. As the car pulled away from the estate, Joseph's mind raced, trying to come up with a plan. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't think of anything that would save him. His empire had crumbled and he was hanging on a thin thread, if only he had acted right when he had the opportunity his life would not have gotten to this level. Sarah paced back and forth in her living room, her anger growing as her patience died slowly. The walls were a luxury artistic paint. She paced back and forth, her high heels clicking on the hardwood floor. The room was large and luxurious, with hig
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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
