For two long years, Barbara suffered in silence. Stanley, her boyfriend, seemed to have no time for her or anyone else except his two year old son, Bernard, Stanley had dedicated his entire life to the young boy, as he was apparently the heir to the family businesses. Barbara longed for more time with Stanley, so she came up with a desperate request. She begged Stanley to bring Bernard down to the country where they could all spend time together. However, Stanley put her request under consideration, leaving Barbara in uncertainty, Barbara had tried to understand Stanley's devotion to his son. After all, Bernard was his flesh and blood, and Stanley wanted to ensure his future success. But as the months rolled by, Barbara's patience wore thin. She yearned for intimacy, companionship, and the love they once shared. Each day she hoped for a change, a sign that Stanley would make an effort to balance his responsibilities, One evening, as they sat in their spacious living roo
Larissa had just resumed her duty after a much needed week off. She had spent the time relaxing and rejuvenating herself, taking care of her kids, ready to dive back into her job. As she entered the hospital, she put all her focus on her patients and providing them with the best care possible.Five days after Larissa had resumed her duty, she received an unexpected phone call from her friend Harriet. Her heart skipped a beat when she heard Harriet's voice on the other end of the line. They hadn't spoken in a while, and Larissa was thrilled to hear that Harriet would be coming to America for a six-week vacation."Harriet, that's fantastic news!" Larissa exclaimed, unable to contain her excitement. "I've missed you so much, and I can't wait to see you again."Harriet chuckle on the other end of the line. "I've missed you too, Larissa. I can't wait to catch up and spend some quality time together." she said, Larissa beamed. "You know what? You're welcome to stay at my house in F
After Larissa, her two-year-old girls, Juliana and Juliet, the nanny, Ruthie, and Larissa's best friend took their dinner, the house was filled with laughter and chatter. Larissa could not help but smile as she watched her girls giggle and play with Ruthie. "All right, everyone," Larissa said, clapping her hands gently to get their attention. "It's time for bed. Juliana, Juliet, say goodnight to Ruthie." She said,"Night night, Ruthie!" the girls chorused, giving the nanny a big hug before heading to their bedroom,Larissa's best friend, Harriet, stood up from the dining table, stretching her arms above her head. "Looks like it's bedtime for me too," she said with a yawn "Oh no, Harriet," Larissa retorted, holding Harriet's arm. "Stay a little longer, please. I missed you today. Plus, I have something exciting to tell you!" she said,Harriet's tired eyes lit up. "Exciting? Well, in that case, I suppose I can stay up for a bit longer. What's the news?" she asked,Larissa grinned.
Stanley sat on the couch, holding his phone tightly as he anxiously waited for Barbara to answer his call. He knew he had to come up with a good excuse for always being too busy for her, but deep down, he knew it wasn't enough. He had to tell her the truth about his son, Bernard, who was living abroad with his nanny, Lucia.Finally, Barbara's voice came through the phone, filled with concern. "Stanley, I've been trying to reach you all week. Why have you been avoiding me?" Barbara asked, Stanley took a deep breath, knowing that he couldn't hide the truth any longer. "Barbara, I'm sorry for not being honest with you. The reason I've been distant is because of my job and my son, Bernard. He's been living with his nanny, Lucia, in the USA for the past few months." He said,Barbara gasped, clearly taken aback by this revelation. "Stanley, why didn't you tell me? I thought we were in this together," she said, "I know, Barbara, and I'm sorry. I just thought it would be better for Ber
Stanley's grandfather, Mr.Carter, eagerly awaited the arrival of Bernard, his great grandson, He was excited to have Bernard back in the country, in his own house. As soon as he saw Stanley, he couldn't wait to ask about their plans for taking Bernard abroad. "Stanley, my boy! Is it true that Bernard will be staying here with us in the country?" Mr. Carter asked, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.Stanley hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words. "Well, Grandpa, if everything goes according to plan, then yes, Bernard will stay with us here," he replied cautiously,Mr. Carter's face lit up with joy. "That's wonderful news! I've missed having Bernard around, but tell me, Stanley, what if Bernard doesn't adapt well to the atmosphere conditions of the country?" He asked, Stanley sighed, realizing he had to be honest with his grandfather. "If Bernard doesn't quickly adapt to the atmosphere conditions, then I won't have any choice but to return him abroad," he said, his voice
Stanley rushed through the front door of his house, his four-year-old son trailing behind him, he was gripped by fear, he quickly took off his coat and hung it on the hook by the door."Lucia!" Stanley called out, his voice filled with urgency. "We need to talk."Lucia, the nanny, appeared from the kitchen with a concerned look on her face. "What happened, Stanley? Is everything alright?"vshe asked,Stanley motioned for Lucia to follow him into the living room, where they could speak privately. Sitting down on the executive sofa, he motioned for Lucia to join him.l,"I've been doing some research," Stanley began, his voice low but filled with determination. "And I don't think it's safe for you to go out with Bernard anymore." Stanley explained,Lucia's eyes widened in surprise. "What do you mean, boss? Bernard and I have been going to the park together for weeks now, and it has always been fine." Lucia said, Stanley sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I know that, Lucia, but
When Larissa resumed school, she met lots of different people In the school, and she met a lady that told her her life history, though she was always drunk, Larissa was heading to her favorite coffee shop when she noticed a woman sitting alone at a corner table. She looked sad, lost even. Curiosity got the better of Larissa, and she decided to approach her."Hi there," Larissa said with a warm smile. "Mind if I join you?"The woman looked up, surprise evident in her eyes. "Oh, um, sure," she replied, gesturing for Larissa to take a seat."I'm Larissa," she introduced herself, extending her hand.The woman hesitated for a moment before shaking Larissa's hand. "I'm Lisabeth. Nice to meet you." She said,As they settled into their chairs, Larissa couldn't help but notice the sadness in Lisabeth's eyes. "Are you okay, Lisabeth? You seem a bit down." Larissa asked,Lisabeth sighed, her gaze falling to the cup of untouched coffee in front of her. "Honestly, Larissa, my life has been a me
Barbara and Stanley had been dating for several years, and the time had come for them to take their relationship to the next level. Barbara had always dreamed of marrying Stanley, a successful CEO who had taken over his grandfather's businesses. However, Stanley had reservations about tying the knot, but, as they sat in their favorite cozy café, Barbara couldn't contain her frustration any longer. "Stanley, we've been together for so long, and I love you with all my heart. Why won't you marry me, why your grandfather Is being controlling, why Is he still giving us conditions,?“ Barbara asked, Stanley sighed, running his fingers through his hair. "Barbara, it's not that I don't want to marry you. It's just that I have concerns about my inheritance and my grandfather's wishes." Stanley said, Confused, Barbara asked, "What do you mean?""Well, when I took over my grandfather's businesses after marrying Larissa, he made it clear that I couldn't remarry if something happened to her