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In the next class, the teacher begins to talk about the different stages of labor, and I try to listen carefully. But my mind keeps wandering back to Iskander. I can't stop thinking about our conversation and how easy it was to talk to him. He seems so understanding and caring, and I feel like I can trust him. I try to push these thoughts out of my head and focus on the class, but it's not easy. "What do you think about what the teacher is saying?" Iskander asks me softly. His question startles me, but I'm glad for the distraction. "I think it's all very interesting," "I'm glad you're finding it interesting," Iskander says. "I know this can be a lot to take in. It's a lot to think about and prepare for." I nod, grateful for his understanding. "It's a lot to process, for sure. But I'm glad to have the information, so I can be prepared." Iskander smiles at me. "I think it's great that you're taking this class, and learning as much as you can. It shows that you're taking your future ser
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Suddenly, Iskander's phone rings. He glances at the screen and his expression changes. "I'm so sorry, but I have to take this," he says. He gets up and steps away from the table, answering the call. I try not to feel disappointed, but I can't help but feel a little bit let down.I turn my attention back to the window, watching the sunlight play on the leaves outside. A few minutes pass, and Iskander returns to the table. "I'm sorry about that," he says. "It was an important call." "It's okay," I sayAs Iskander and I walk back to my apartment, we pass by a street vendor selling paintings. Something about the artwork catches my eye, and I stop to take a closer look. The paintings are colorful and vibrant, depicting scenes of everyday life. I'm drawn to one painting in particular, which shows a woman walking through a bustling city, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But the woman is calm and serene, surrounded by a halo of light. I can't help but feel a sense of peac
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Before I could finish my sentence, a scream pierced the air, as I spun around to see one of the men in black had rushed towards us, grabbing the artist by the arm and holding a knife to her throat. "Don't move, or I'll cut her!" he snarled, his eyes wild. "You'll do as I say, or she'll be harmed!" The artist was trembling, tears streaming down her face. I didn't know what to do. I had to protect her, but I didn't want to risk her getting hurt. I was frozen with fear, unable to act. Just then, the man's phone rang. He quickly answered, his eyes never leaving me. "I've got the girl," he said into the phone. "I'll bring her in." He hung up the phone and began to drag the artist away. But then, to my shock, he suddenly let go of her and started running away. "Run!" I yelled, and the artist took off in the opposite direction, her feet pounding on the pavement. I was about to run after her when I heard a shout behind me.I turned to see another man in black, running towards me. I tried to
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I paused a little before I quickly answered it, eager to hear the voice on the other end. "Hello Felicity," a male voice said. I stopped and tried hard to remember who it was. My stomach dropped as I realized who it was. Uncle and Aunt who were also Iskander's closest friends, the man and woman who had rescued me from Sarah and her Boss’s claws with my late uncle trusting them were now like family to me. They had always been there for me, and I knew I could count on them. "Iskander told us what happened," Uncle continued. "We're so sorry you had to go through that. Are you okay?" I took a deep breath, and I felt my body finally relax. "I'm okay," I said, my voice wavering slightly."The most important thing is that you're safe," Aunt said. "But we need to get you out of there as soon as possible. Sarah's men are getting close, and we don't want you to be in danger." I felt my heart start to race again, but I forced myself to stay calm. "What should I do?" I asked, my voice trembling.
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The underground room where the meeting took place was dimly lit, the only light coming from a few flickering bulbs. The walls were covered in dark, heavy drapes, and the air was thick with the smell of incense. The table in the center of the room was covered with different types of ammunition, and there was an air of tension in the room. It was clear that something was going on, something important, and everyone was on edge. Sarah surveyed the room, taking in the details. She knew she had to act fast, but she wasn't sure what to do."Do you have any idea what the boss is going to say when he finds out about this?" Sarah asked, her voice dripping with anger. "He's going to be furious! We're all going to be in so much trouble!" The men shifted uncomfortably, their faces pale. They knew Sarah was right - the boss would not be happy about this. "How are we going to do it?" one of the men asked, his voice trembling. Sarah glared at him, her eyes narrowing. "We're going to fix this," she s
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I could hear the men shouting at me but I stood firm, not moving an inch. I knew I had to protect myself, no matter what. I quickly shut all my windows and ran into the bulletproof box, Iskander had earlier installed in my room. As the banging on the door continued, the sound of gunfire erupted in the street below. My heart stopped. I knew this was serious, and I needed to act fast. I grabbed my phone and dialed the emergency number. But before I could get a response, the phone went dead. I stared at it in disbelief. And I tried to dial it again, but the phone was unresponsive. I was completely cut off from the outside world, as my power supply suddenly went off too. Sarah's men were doing all they could to lure me outside since they couldn't come into my apartment without the snippers hitting any of them. For the next two days, I was in a constant state of fear. I could hear things moving outside my apartment, but I couldn't see what was happening. I had food and water, but I
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“I think my water just broke,” I said as I held my stomach and panicked. “I can see that,” Iskander said as he scrambled to his feet, his expression a mixture of worry and confusion. "We need to get you to a doctor, right now," he said, his voice shaking. He helped me to my feet and supported me as he pressed a button above our seat. He got me settled in the long seat that served as a bed. The pain in my abdomen was getting worse, and I felt a sense of panic begin to overwhelm me. I tried to focus on my breathing, but it was difficult to stay calm. I had never been through anything like this before and I could barely recall anything the teacher had told us in the Pregnancy classes. "You're giving birth on an airplane?" Iskander said with a chuckle, his voice light and joking. "What a story this is going to make for your child's first birthday." I couldn't help but laugh at Iskander's attempt to lighten the mood. Even amid all this stress, he was still able to find a way to make me sm
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I gently brought my son to my chest, and I breathed in his sweet, milky scent. He smelled like a newborn baby, a scent that was both fresh and familiar. I felt a wave of nostalgia wash over me, and I remembered the day my mother brought my younger sibling home from the hospital. Although she died a few days later. I held my son a little tighter, and I made a silent promise to him. I would protect him and love him with all my heart, just as my mother had done for me. I would give him the world, and I would always be there for him.I looked around the room, trying to get a sense of where I was. Everything looked unfamiliar, and I couldn't quite place the location. I saw that the windows were covered with heavy curtains, and I could hear the sound of silence outside. "Where are we?" I asked, turning to Iskander. "We're in a safe house, in a secret location," he said, his voice low and reassuring. "You're completely safe here. No one can find you." I relaxed a little, reassured by his wor
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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
