Nora turned around, and behind her was Alexander. He had a sly smile on his face, "Hi", he said with his hands in his pocket. "You scared me", Nora said. The street light partly illuminated where they stood, so Nora was able to partly see him.Nora's heart was racing as she faced Alexander in the dimly lit street. She couldn't believe her ex-husband had shown up like this, and with that smirk on his face."What are you doing here, Alexander?" Nora asked, trying to keep her voice steady despite the anxiety bubbling up inside her.Nora's words were firm, and she maintained her composure. She had worked hard to establish a new life for herself and Graycen after their divorce, and she wasn't about to let Alexander disrupt it."I have been waiting here for you for hours. I just needed to see you and talk to you", Alexander said. Nora exhaled, she wasn't even aware she was holding her breath. "Alex, we are divorced and have separate lives. You can't just show up at my home unannounced", No
Nora stood in the midst of the sea of red roses, her heart pounding as she tried to comprehend what was happening."Nora, what is this about?", her father asked. "Dad I am as shocked as you are", Nora answered.She spotted a card nestled within one of the bouquets, her hands trembling as she reached for it. She retrieved the card and opened it. Inside, she found a heartfelt message:"I would give you a million roses just to show you how sorry I am for every hurt I caused you,Alexander."Nora couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions – confusion, surprise, and a faint stir of something else.Nora's heart sank as she read the card. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. It was a grand gesture, but it left her feeling conflicted. She handed the card to her father and he read it and handed it to Nora's mother. Her father looked at her, concern etched on his face. "Nora, do you want to talk about this?" he asked gently.Nora took a deep breath and shook her head. "Dad, I think I n
"So, tell me what has been happening with Vivian," Nora asked, her voice filled with a mix of intrigue and the need for a distraction from her own tumultuous life."Well, I have more than Vivian's drama to distract you with," Veronica replied, a mischievous glint in her eyes.Nora leaned in closer, her coffee momentarily forgotten, as she urged Veronica to share the drama. "Please, I need a distraction from my life right now," Nora pleaded.With a wicked smile, Veronica began to unveil the scandalous revelation. "It seems Vivian was not just sleeping with my fiancé; apparently, she also had a one-night stand with her boss."Nora was taken aback, and in her shock, she choked on her drink, the coffee nearly escaping through her nose. She sputtered, trying to clear her airway, as Veronica hurried to fetch her a tissue.Veronica hurriedly grabbed some napkins, attempting to blot the coffee from her couch and Nora's clothes. She then rushed to the kitchen, returning with a glass of water f
Nora's eyes widened in surprise and joy. "What? That's incredible news!" she exclaimed, putting down her coffee and hugging Veronica tightly. "Congratulations, Ronnie! This is amazing!"Veronica smiled, her eyes shimmering with happiness and a touch of apprehension. "Thank you, Nora. It's a whirlwind of emotions right now. But I'm excited."Nora pulled back and looked at her friend, her enthusiasm bubbling. "A baby! You're going to be an amazing mom, Veronica."Veronica laughed, "Well, let's hope so. It's a whole new adventure.""You'll do wonderfully," Nora reassured her, feeling a surge of happiness for her friend. "And now we'll have our little ones growing up together."Veronica nodded a soft smile on her face. "Yes, that's pretty amazing. Two best friends and now future moms together."As they sipped their coffee and chatted about the exciting times ahead, Nora's heart felt lighter. Veronica's initial joy gave way to a sombre expression, her eyes clouding over with a mix of emoti
Nora was momentarily transfixed to the floor, caught off guard by Sebastian's unexpected appearance. The atmosphere grew slightly awkward as he stood at the doorway, unable to enter without her invitation."What are you doing here?" Nora finally managed to ask, finding her voice amidst the surprise and confusion."I've been trying to reach you, Nora. I just came into town and couldn't leave without seeing you," Sebastian explained, his concern evident in his words."Sebastian, if I've been avoiding your calls, it's clear I'm not ready to speak to you," Nora stated calmly, her voice steady and composed, revealing her determination to set boundaries."Nora, I don't understand you. Why are you avoiding me? You've avoided me for the past five years, and I admit I should have asked before showing up. But can we at least talk?" Sebastian asked. Nora looked at Sebastian and said no. Sebastian turned on his heels and walked away.Nora went back to the couch, picked up her tablet, and put it d
Nora could feel Alexander's gaze on her as she entered the sitting room. She knew her choice of outfit had made an impression. With confident strides, she approached the door, expecting Greg's arrival.As she swung the door open, her anticipation was met with the sight of Greg. His eyes widened in appreciation as they fell upon her. The midnight-blue dress clung to her curves in all the right places, highlighting her hourglass figure. Nora greeted Greg with a warm smile, welcoming him into her home.Immediately they walked into the sitting room, Nora turned drew Greg into her arms and hugged him tightly. She felt his body tense and he immediately relaxed and hugged her. Nora released Greg and turned to Alexander, "This is Greg, a friend of mine", she tried gauging his emotions but he simply kept a straight Face. "Greg this is Alexander, my ex-husband. Alexander got up from his seat and Nora didn't know what would happen next. As Alexander rose from his seat, Nora braced herself for a
Nora could sense the urgency in her mother's demeanour. "Mom, what's going on?" she asked, worry etching her voice. Her mom hesitated, then finally spoke, "It's your dad."Alarmed, Nora rushed to her parents' room. There, she found her father lying on the bed. "Dad, what happened?" she asked, her voice full of concern. Her father weakly explained, "I fell from the ladder while trying to put up some items at the shop."Tears welled up in Nora's eyes. "How did this happen?" she questioned, her heart sinking. Her father, wincing in pain, responded, "It's the pain, dear. My hip has been bothering me for some time. While I was on the ladder, the pain intensified, and I lost my balance." The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on Nora as she tried to comfort her father in distress. Nora was both shocked and worried. "Dad, we need to get you to the hospital," she said urgently, her mind racing with what needed to be done. She glanced at her mom, who looked equally concerned. They helpe
When she got to the hospital, Nora went straight to her father's room and his bed was empty. Nora sat right there on the floor and tears rolled down her cheeks. She felt a sting pain in her chest, she could not believe her dad was dead. She walked out to the corridor. Nora's tears continued to flow as her mother found her in the hospital corridor. She held her sleeping daughter close to her chest and struggled to speak. "How did it happen?" Nora choked out between sobs, her mind racing with dark thoughts.Her mother, realizing the misunderstanding, gently comforted her daughter. "Your dad is alive," she said, her voice wavering but filled with relief, "he's being prepped for surgery. I thought he was gone too when I first saw the empty bed, but he's getting the help he needs."Nora's fear began to subside as the weight of dread was lifted off her shoulders. She nodded, tears still glistening in her eyes, and held her mother close."But Mom," Nora said, her voice trembling, "why is he