"Is it ok to be anxious and scared?" Smiles asked, turning to Grandma Shiley.She had been feeling a type ever since the step into the car and it scares her. She knows she should be happy, it's her wedding with Keane, the person she loves the most but… this weird feeling seems to want to take the bitter part of her.Grandma Shiley saw the fright look on Smiles's face, she reached out for her hands and pressed on them."It's very ok to feel this way child, I felt it all and more when I was getting married to grandpa Jimmy" Grandma Shiley chuckles, remembering how young and naive she was back then"Everything will be fine, believe it" she gave her a smile of encouragement.Smiles felt grateful for her, at least, she has someone to lean on apart from Keane.With a deep breath, she turns to the side and stares at the window hoping to keep her mind distracted from these weird feelings of hers.Their car pulled up in front of the large white building on the church premises."If you weren't
It has been close to thirty minutes, and there was still no sign of Keane.Smiles could feel her knee weaken as she fell to the ground not minding it was her wedding day and her dress might get stained."Oh child, don't feel bad, Keane can just disappear like that. Be strong" Grandma Shiley comforts, trying to be optimistic.Smiles breathe in and out, heavily through the mouth. Her eyes are swollen from crying too much, "he promised to take me somewhere special for our honeymoon. He will, right? He will give me the ring he promised, right grandma?" She asked in between her sobs."Grandpa, he is your grandson. Do you think he was being honest? Do you think he wanted to make me his?" She asked, eyes begging him to say something nice."Derrick, say something. He's your friend, there can be somewhere he's gone too. I know it," Smiles doesn't know what she is saying, all she knows is she wanted to see Keane.Her sobs stop, and a frown appears on her face. Without wasting a second, she gra
Never in Smiles's life would she have thought that this would happen to her. She's done absolutely nothing to deserve this."Is loving you a crime? I believed in you Keane, I gave you my all, but you hurt me" Smiles cries, she couldn't bring herself to accept she lost to Lisa.It wasn't a competition before, so she thought until she was left in a corner.She arrived at the mansion, and hurried to her room and her things out. There was no need to drive Derrick's car, they might easily locate her.She rolls her bag to the roadside, waiting for the taxi to stop.Smiles saw Keane approaching the car, she didn't want to talk to him, but the taxis seemed to be avoiding her.It was frustrating, she couldn't stand and wait in the taxi so she turned and left, pulling her back behind.Her white puffy dress was long removed. She has dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a green t-shirt."Smiles, please let me explain" She heard Keane beg but she didn't stop. There is no way she will, not afte
Smiles sure she is hallucinating, maybe because she's gone through a lot lately.She watched the lady take gentle strides toward her, she could hear her heartbeats, and her senses were alert.It can't be that I am dead right? She thought, trying so hard not to scream."Smiles, it's me, Fiona!" The lady said, reaching out to her.Smiles pull away, taking the edge of the bed." I can't die now, lord save me" she silently cries hoping someone will come to save her.But no one came, she was left to faint for herself. To fight alone. Even if she wanted to die, she couldn't. She can't let her baby die without experiencing life, she can't leave her baby behind just like her mom did only for her to end up suffering."Stay away from me, you are dead" Smiles warns, pushing herself to the wall."No, I'm not! Hear me out, please!" Fiona begs, eyes teary."Don't come any closer, I will scream" Smiles warn, tone firm and decisive.Hearing her, Fiona takes two steps behind. "Fine, I won't come close
Fiona grinds her teeth in anger, she can't believe the same families she suffered in their hands are the same families her daughter has been broken and mistreated.She can ignore everything but not this, because of Dorah, her marriage was ruined and she was chased out of her home.Austin, whom she considered to be her best friend, collaborated in plotting against her.Then the man she loved and cherished vowed to stick by him through it all couldn't believe her.She blames herself for everything but blames them more.Before she found Smiles in LA, she had been monitoring her. She could have taken her a long time ago if not because of Keane, who suddenly had total control over her life.But now that she's gotten her, nothing will stop her from executing her ultimate plan. Everyone responsible for her tears and her daughter's pain will pay a thousandfold."I promise to make them pay, they will all pay for hurting you" Fiona promised in a whisper.The door opens and a man walks in, it wa
Smiles was stunned to see the beautiful mansion with ocean blue paint all over.She didn't know her mom was this rich until now, mouth hung wide open as she took in the amazing view before her."You leave here alone?" Asked to smile as she turns to Fiona."Yes, it's mine." Fiona pulls her to the sofa, "get some rest while I prepare you a delicious and nutritious lunch" she said, heading to the kitchen."You know I can work right? It's not like my tummy is that big" Smiled didn't understand why she was treating her like a princess.She can't possibly stay idly all day, no way can happen. Fiona chuckles, "yes I know, and I don't mind doing all the work. Moreover, the maids are here to help out. I don't want you working," she said, and disappeared into the kitchen.Smiles weren't satisfied, she tries her best to stay out but it seems like the sofa keeps tinkling her butt, urging her to get up.Giving in, she walked herself to the kitchen and stood by the door."I don't mind helping," Sh
*Five years later*Smiles climbs down the stairs elegantly looking all beautiful in her lavender trousers suits. Her curly cherry brown hair falls to the back, she looks even more beautiful than before."You shouldn't be playing like that, darling you might get yourself injured," she said, crunching to the little boy's height, and kissing his forehead."No I won't, I'm big enough to take good care of myself and you too, "Nate said, smiling at Smiles.The little boy has cherry brown hair like the mom and grey eyes like the dad. But his character and strictness come with the father's domineering gene."you're still too little for that," Smiles and chuckles, patting his hair.Nate frowns," I will be turning six, I'm no longer small. Even my friends say I'm a big boy" he complains.Smiles couldn't help but laugh, "I see you have been hyping yourself with your friends "she attempted to carry the little boy but he resisted, "no hug for mama? " Smiles pout.Nate frowned deep in thought, afte
"Is everyone there already?" Smiles asked, making her way into the large building."No ma'am, I think it's you and one other man remaining" The assistant spoke.Smiles frown, "why a man? Doesn't he have a name like others?" She asked and pressed the elevator button waiting for it to open."He does, I'm sure. But his name wasn't mentioned" he explains, entering the elevator with Smiles.Smiles and nods but don't say a word. She wonders who the unknown person is, well, she will find out sooner or later. That, she is sure of.Smiles walk into the elevator and punch a button, the door starts closing. Just then, Keane emerges through the door heading to the elevator.He wasn't alone, he was with Derrick but this time, Derrick was not his assistant but the CEO of the Wright enterprise. "Did you see that?" Keane said all of a sudden, he was sure he saw someone similar to Smiles."What?" Derrick asked with a frown."Nevermind" Keane waves. He knows Derrick won't believe him if he says he's s