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IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 0.7
" Mom?!" I literally shove the hospital curtain aside, feeling impatient about seeing my mother.I sigh out in relief when I finally see her. The sight of her in a better condition than the last time she was here, eases me more. I look her over and am able to conclude that she only had hurt her foot. I can't fathom what I would have done, had she experienced sever damage due to the fall. No heavy injuries means that she can come home soon.She carried way too many things down the stairs and missed a step, causing the fall. I've always said to let me handle all that but with her stubbornness, it isn't easy to get my way.Had I been there, she wouldn't have had to do all that work alone." Milla, how are you here?" She asks in surprise, while receiving my embrace." I'm the one who called her, aunt, " Lia explains for me." Neil offered to bring me here." I also add, stepping aside so she can see him. It's been years, so I can understand the moments of silence she takes to just look a
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' You should have stayed away.' I mumble to myself , tapping my foot on the ground. I've been standing in the same spot for some time now, contemplating whether I should go into his hospital room or not. The wait is torturous but that's all I can do in this moment, to simply wait.Tears prick at the corners of my eyes when the image of an unconscious Liam comes to mind. That image has been haunting me on the way to the hospital, and it seems like it's not done with me yet.I wish I could have done more to warn him. Why did he have to be so stubborn?' Why Liam, why did you have to be so stubborn?' I feel guilty and sorry. I wish I could tell him right now but I doubt I would be allowed to.'Ah!' I let out a gasp when I'm suddenly jerked around by arm, and I come face to face with Mrs Myers.' How could you let him risk his life like that Milla? I almost lost my son because of you!'I wake up with a start, sweating and all. It takes my heart quite a bit of time to calm down and tha
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" Milla...." " Tell me! He's here isn't he?" He better repeat what he said, so that I can confirm that both my ears heard right.He sighs before nodding. " Yes. Well, he's close and that alone is dangerous." " How do you know that is true?" I question, ignoring the dangerous part he mentioned." I just do, okay?" He sighs. " I have sources okay." " Are you making up stories to cover up for the fact that you had no other reason, for breaking your promise to me?" " Milla!" He nearly shouts, sounding offended. " I wouldn't lie about this." All I do is to stare at him. I don't know if I should believe all of this right now. What if he is making up ------" I was just talking to your dad, I didn't even know you were standing behind me and eavesdropping on my conversation by the way." " Hey, I didn't want to be rude and I wasn't eavesdropping!" I'm offended, though I shouldn't be.' You can't deny that is the truth.' My consciousness hits me with its two cents." I've always respecte
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We stand facing each other like two people waiting for the other to make the first move. I've caught up to him and now instead of something being said, we've let silence between us be the voice. He's standing by his car, his hand resting on the top of the opened door and I, well I'm watching him, still trying to recover from the whiplash I experienced when he started acting crazy. ' Or more like confuse me even more.' " What are you doing right now?" " Waiting for you to get in the car." " Why? " Isn't it obvious that I want to take you somewhere?" He gives me a 'duh' look. " I'm not going anywhere with you." I say, folding my arms. " Okay then." He nods, before he says, " I want to take out my wife for lunch, then she'll accompany me to get a gift for my mother in law and lastly, I'll drop her home. " " Can you stop saying all of that. This whole 'wife' and 'in law' thing is creeping me out. " I shudder, shaking my head. " Need I remind you that we are actually marrried." He
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" William?" Vanessa calls him, expressing an expectant look on her face.This is not a good look. I know this is not a good look.Vanessa is looking at us strangely and I can tell that the wheels are turning in her head, as she tries to assess the situation before her." We are shopping!" I literally blurt out, pulling my hand out of Liam's hold.'Well this is not entirely a lie.'" I mean Liam asked me to accompany him for some gift shopping. That's why we are here." " And you narrowed it down to this place, out of all places?" She raises her brow at us.I can tell that she is finding all of this quite hard to believe. I mean it's Vanessa, so I should have expected a lot of questions being thrown at us. She has not changed much." What's wrong with this place?" Now it's William's turn to ask a question.Glancing his way, I see him frowning."Do I really have to answer that?" Vanessa asks with a 'really' look." Actually yes, this is a cool place with good jewellery, but you seem to
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'So, are you going to admit that youŕe trying to steal my mother?" I say, before digging into my cereal." Milla!" Mom scolds me as she places the plate full of food infront of Liam.I pout at her." I like aunt Celia's food." Liam responds, before digging into his food." So you admit that you are here for ----" " Milla Rosaline Nelson, leave my son alone.' I gasp dramatically." Mom, am I not your only child? What happened to Love?' ' Don't be silly, finish up.' She shakes her head, ignoring my dramatics.I poke my tongue out at her when she turns her back at us, continuing with what she's been doing.My eyes widen a little when I notice dad watching me. I hadn't even noticed him standing at the doorway, watching all of us.He was the one whom opened the door earlier, to discover Liam standing our doorstep still in his pjs. I swear that I had to blink a couple of times while standing on the stairs, trying to make sure I was seeing right.This is the third time he's done this and I
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"Are you sure about this?" I ask Kayla." Hmm." She nods." Okay, wow. I didn't think they would consider me for the job." I say honestly.Kayla is a teacher in one of the local schools and was in my group of volunteers, for the program we did in London.It's more like a teacher- guide program where we looked after a different groups of kids. It was fun and a learning experience. It was a great opportunity for me to travel and no doubt something to use a cover up, so I could get married to Mr Shard.This is was the only way I could get away with marrying him. Everything with Mr Shard began at my college. He used to make visits to a few classes in our college and is actually admired. I never used to pay much attention towards him personally but did receive the knowledge he came to offer us. One time I finished class late and stupid me forgot my wallet at home. To make matters worse was that I found myself locked in an elevator, thankfully I wasn't alone. Mr Shard was there with me. L
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*Why did I let them have their way?* *Why did I let them have their way?* *How could I do that? Do I not have a backbone anymore or what?* ' You are part of us Milla.' Mr Myers' words return to mind, serving as a reminder of what truly influenced my agreement to joining the family for dinner tonight. It's not in the words per se, but the proud look he wore on his face as he said those words. Conversation has happened and Mr Myers has always been kind to me ,he has always had my best interests at heart and despite a few events that were not so good, he was never dismissive of me. He listened to view and heard me out, so why should I be any different towards him, when once again he's being welcoming. ' I'm doing this out of respect for him and showing gratitude for his kindness, that's it.' *I mean, how bad could the dinner be? It's just a one time thing, nothing big.* "A one time thing." I say to myself. After covincing myself about the main purpose for going, I pull myself
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IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 24.
" You stopped me from seeing that man again." He says, breaking the silence that had taken over the trip back home.What's done is done now." I had to."" Will your response be the same, whenever something concerns that man?"" What do you mean will my response be the same?"" You're protecting him." He sounds accusing.And jealous." I am not protecting him." " Yes you are, you jump to the defence on his behalf like he means something to you."" That is not true." I shake my head." I find that hard to believe." "Well, it's not like you would believe anything I say anyway." I comment.My head whips in his direction when he suddenly pulls over at the side of the road.It's late and he decides to do this. " No, no, no, William Myers, you better take me home right now." I demand.He is crazy if he thinks I have the time to be arguing with him so late. We've been gone for so long and I'm pretty sure my mother must be so worried.He turns his whole body towards me, where I am given his
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" I'm being watched!" The words blurt out of me. My cheeks warm up due to my little outburst. My eyes drop to my feet then, while I mentally scold myself for not wording my words right.' How will I make sense if I act in such a way? I need to get a hold of myself, seriously.'" Milla." I turn to him.He gestures for me to take a seat on the couch, which I do before he joins me seconds later." I need an explanation." He tells me.I nod, letting out a sigh. ' Do better Milla, do better.' I scold myself." So, earlier today, I received a mail and it is the main reason why I decided to make contact." Or else I might still be a coward and not even attempt to make contact."This mail you mention, is it the reason why you believe you are being watched?"" Yes, because of what was in it.""What was in it?" This next part makes me nervous to even mention, but I know that I will have to do it if I want answers from his side."A set of pictures, the kind that would destroy everything." I fi
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Did I hear right or am I imagining things?" Mr Shard-----" " A towel, please Rosa." He says, cutting me off.Huh?I glance to Rosa and watch her quickly leave the room." Lets take care of you first before we talk, okay?" " O-okay?" I nod instead, not knowing a better response.Rosa( who happens to be the housekeeper), returns before I know it.I hold out my hand to receive the towel so I can dry off myself, but Mr Shard ignores that and starts drying up my hair, yet again taking me by surprise. 'You're letting him get away with a little too much now.' My consciousness says, making me realize this situation mih'There might not be much meaning into it, but I can't ignore the fact that I'm married. Let me atleast honour that, my parents would atleast expect this from me because marriage is marriage at he end of the day.' " Mr Shard." My hand on his, stops him. " I think we can talk now." I make sure to not break eye contact, even though his intense gaze makes me a little nervous,
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A deal that existed between William and I, has found itself a witness. I have no clue as to who this might be that sent that envelope, but whoever it is, must want something.There's a price for everything.There should be a price for silence, right?' You know money talks.' My consciousness says, which doesn't sit well with me.' I can't have more money problems than the one I currently have.' A huge debt already hangs over my head and I have not found a way out. I need to figure out my next steps, to finally be free and move on with my life.Being in debt is one of the most weight bearing things to experience. It surely is a relief to know that everything with the house loan is settled, but now I have to deal with the fact that I owe William Myers a whole lot of money. If mom ever found out…..‘ No, mom can't ever find out about this, well until I sort out everything.’ " I can't believe this marriage will last this long. A whole year." I hear William say from beside me." Same,
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There's distance between us. I made sure that there would be one because I needed to gather my thoughts. The information I've just received feels like a set back to be honest. I've been under the impression that only a few months remained before we had to negotiate something.It hadn't been easy, trying to gather all I can to cover the loan that now I was under, a loan from William. William is pretty understanding but that doesn't mean it has not been uncomfortable, knowing that I owe him so much money. It is true that he played a dirty trick into making me sign that marriage contract, under influence but still, he did help me out and paid the debt that hung heavily over my shoulders.Now I don't have to worry about the house loan but paying him back. I'm not the proudest in the way everything was solved, but what choice did I have?I tried everything I could to gather the money together, while also struggling with witnessing my mother deteriorating health. That period of my life fe
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" Who is it?!" I hear my mom call from the kitchen.I can't tear my eyes away from him as a lot of thoughts circulate through my mind. 'The pictures. Does this mean he also carries the same ones as mine in his envelope?'" We need to talk." He says.I don't answer but continue to stare at him. I can't wrap my head around everything. I am confused as to what is going on here?Who sent these pictures?" Milla, did you hear what I just said?" He asks, now frowning." Milla?!" I hear my mom call me and I let out a sigh before glancing over my shoulder. " It's William Mom, he wants to talk to me for a minute!" I call back to mom before stepping out of the house, closing the door behind me." We can't talk here." That's all he says before heading to his car.I let out yet another sigh, now following him.It's been a few days since we last saw each other or even talked. The days have been quiet and now this situation with the pictures, has turned everything upside down. I can't grasp the
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~A Few days later......~My reflection stares back at me as I spend time taking care of my hair. It's one of those chilled days but I am anything but chilled. I feel quite exhausted to be honest and would love for the day to pass by, without anything triggering or attractive for stress to give attention my way. I've kept to myself like I have always done but this time, I made sure that none I know could get a hold of me. I need time to myself and have been making damn sure, to make it possible.It's been quiet and I've liked that. I instantly regret standing before the mirror for too Long, because soon I find myself getting lost in time. My thoughts take me back to that night and once again, an unwelcome unsettling feeling takes over. ~ Flashback ~ Days ago.~William has finally left the room and joined the rest of us. I haven't missed his eyes glancing my way a couple of times, not making any secret that his attention is on me. Mrs Myers
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I'm so embarrassed and I know I won't get over this for a while. I've ruined everything, I've ruined their night and I'm certain they must regret inviting me.Oh gosh, Mr Myers.... I don't know what he must be thinking. The rest of the Myers and...Oh gosh, Mr Shard is here or downstairs rather... He showed up like a ghost and damn, I was no where near prepared. I am too ashamed to show my face infront of everyone .The moment I woke up and everything cane back to me, my eyes were on the hunt for a possible exit, despite knowing that the room has only two exits. The high up window and the door, leading me to everything.I've brought drama to where it was peaceful and the conclusion is far worse. How do I face everyone after This?I jump slightly when the door opens and in enters William.I realise that I'd been holding my breath the whole time, when a sigh of release come out." You're finally awake." He says.I watch him the whole time as he comes over to join me on the bed, but
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" Sorry I'm late, traffic." He spoke.It's confirmed before my very own eyes that he's here. I knew that my gut feeling about this dinner wasn't far off. My hesitation was another proof along with the phone call.Oh my gosh, I missed his call.What if he was about to tell me that he would show up tonight?Stupid me.But how would he have known that I would be here? No, this is all just a coincidence, right? He stands tall and expensive looking, nothing far from the last time I saw him. Handsome with dark hair, green eyes and tanned skin, broad shoulders and a scar?Wait, he had no scar visible by his eye before, where did it come from?"That's okay, we are glad you could make it." Mr Myers says." Let me introduce you to everyone." Mrs Myers turns to everyone and says, " everyone, before you is Mr Shard, he has shown interest in joining Myers Industries ." Wait, what?No way, did I hear right?I am tongue tied right now and am so stunned. I know I need to better compose myself but
