Amber's pov My grandma has refused to tell me who damaged my door. It's been almost a full day and she has refused to give me a hint. Why would someone come into the house and damage my door with a hammer? The more I reflected on it, the more I started remembering what happened. Yesterday, I remembered that I started losing breath and I started calling my grandma's name. “Oh!” I stood up at once. My grandma saved my life. I was sitting in the sitting room and my grandma was inside her room. She had just finished bathing when I entered the room. Her towel was still around her chest. “Amber!” she said aloud as she wasn't expecting me and I opened the door without a knock. She was on call and her phone fell from her hand as she was startled by me. She quickly picked up her call, maybe she ended the call because of me or probably the call had ended. I didn't border if my grandma was hiding something from me. I went and sat on her bed and I said, “Grandma, thank you so much for wh
Adrian's pov What have I done to myself or which is correct, what have my mum and I done to my dad? Why can't I control my anger and take my mom out of the hospital entirely before confronting her about her plans with Merit? Because of our argument, my dad's condition had deteriorated. Will I be the cause of the death of my own father? That thought would live and never leave my memories. Oh my god, please help me. What will be happening in the operating room right now? Is my dad responding? For the first time in my life, I have a dislike for my mom. She has deliberately stood in front of my happiness and now, causing me to lose my dad. I will never forgive her. What about myself? Will I forgive myself? I was so confused that these haunting thoughts made me walk out of the hospital and James was keeping a close eye on me. The time was 10pm and the operation on my dad started about thirty minutes ago. One of the doctors told me that it would last about two hours. Will I be able
Lola's pov It has been about forty-eight hours since I left Adrian's dad at the hospital. Whenever I’m awake, I can’t stop thinking about Mr. Morgan. My time at the hospital really brought us closer. In the absence of his wife and Adrian, he shared old memories with me—stories of how he started his life, how his first girlfriend broke his heart because he didn’t have much back then. Looking at Mr. Morgan now, one of the most prosperous men in the country, you’d never imagine there was a time he was just an ordinary man. I can’t help but smile, remembering the funny jokes he used to tell. His presence in my life filled the void left by my own father. If not for Adrian's behavior, I would have been there with him. Guilt weighs on me, as if I failed in my responsibility. I can’t bear to see Adrian or even hear his voice. Even listening to him on the phone, without replying, brings me to tears. That’s why I can’t bring myself to answer his calls. Maybe, with time, my heart will heal,
Adrian’s pov I felt like I had frozen water all over my body when Amber’s grandma spoke to me. The way she put her words wouldn’t leave my mind so quickly. She looked at me with so much disdain, like someone who had never spoken to me before. I know her granddaughter must have told her everything that happened, but all she knew was false. “Amber has gone to where she had found rest,” she snapped. “And where did she go?” I quickly asked her grandma and all of this took place a few minutes ago. “Of course you should know by now, her ex husband, but they have settled their misunderstanding. She spent a night there and I doubt if she will come back today…” I couldn’t remember what she added to those words. I was stunned. My lips left themselves. Why will she do such a thing? I didn't know what to think about. Dave was someone that I can command to wherever that pleases me, but when it comes to love, it's all about the decision of Amber. Why will she take such a drastic decision?
Amber’s pov My grandmother thought she had rescued me from the hands of Adrian, but those words she said to Adrian became a burden in my heart. I couldn’t continue with the watering of the flowers again. Instead, I went to my room and sat at the edge of my bed. Why would my grandma say something like that? She had just created the impression that I had gone back to Dave. What will Adrian be thinking of me? Won’t such thoughts degrade me in his heart? I know we are no longer together, but I would love to have a good reputation in his heart. Sitting down and not knowing what to do, my grandmother walked in and saw my facial expressions. “Why are you sitting down here? Are you thinking of Adrian again? You haven’t finished what you are doing in the backyard.” I remained silent as I was angry at her. Why will she tell Adrian that I have gone back to Dave, is Dave the only man on this earth? “Why are you angry? I wanted Adrian to stop coming here. I know that men are very jealous.”
Amber's pov No way! I escaped his gaze. If only by chance Adrian had slightly turned his eyes to the left before opening the door to his dad's room, he would have seen me. I thought he would see me. My heart was already pounding and at the same time, I was ready to ignore him. How will I be able to walk away? What if he stands on my way? What if he holds my hand? How will I react if I see tears in his eyes? I threw all the unanswered questions out of my mind the moment I got out of the hospital building. Adrian didn't see me and there wasn't any need to contemplate if he saw me or not. I got into my car and the moment I drove away, I felt I heard someone calling for my attention. I don't know anyone here, although the male voice was familiar. I don't want to be rude with my eyes and that was why I didn't look at the direction of the sound, and driving my car away without looking was the only and best option. I hadn't gone far from the hospital when my phone started ringing. I
Author’s pov Amber’s turning and looking at the man at her back was something she never expected. In those few seconds that Amber had to turn, she thought about so many things, especially the man who had asked if he could help her carry her loaded cart and she refused. “Why will he pay for the things that I have bought? Maybe he wants my attention or my phone number. He has failed. I will not give it to him. I didn’t ask him to pay. I have my own money and I will reject his gift.” When she turned, Amber was completely speechless. This wasn’t what she had expected. Standing in front of her was the very man she had been running away from. “Adrian? How do you know that I am here? Are you stalking me?” She asked angrily. Adrian didn’t say a word. His hands were folded and he didn’t know that first statement that he wanted to say. It was a moment of complete silence and the two of them were looking at each other. “Amber, nothing can separate my love from you.” “I didn’t ask yo
Amber's pov My heart was racing as I drove away from the grocery store. I couldn't imagine that I had reconnected with Adrian in a way I didn't even expect. What will I tell my grandma? There is no doubt, I love Adrian and no matter what his mum does to put an end to this relationship will fail if only Adrian keeps to his promise. On getting head, my grandma was sitting at the porch waiting. Why was she waiting for me? I looked at the time and it was almost noon. What? So fast? “Where have you been?” My grandma asked. The way he asked showed she suspected something. “At the grocery store.” “Since morning? How many hours does it take to get to the grocery store? Or how many hours does it take to shop at the grocery store?” My grandma asked and the tone of her voice clearly showed that she needed an answer. “Grandma, I came across an old friend and that was the reason I came back late.” She looked at me and her facial expressions changed. I thought I had overcome her when
The hall was thick with tension as Mrs Morgan’s voice shook, her emotions barely in check. She stared at Adrian, her face full of confusion and frustration.“What kind of confession is this, on your wedding day? People are waiting!” Her voice was sharp, but beneath the anger was fear—fear of what was coming next.Adrian’s expression was cold and unyielding. He didn’t react as the guests whispered, casting curious and judgemental glances."Amber and I... we’re not blood-related." His voice cut through the murmurs, and the crowd instantly fell silent. He turned to his mother, the woman he had always trusted. "Who did you sleep with to have me?"Gasps rippled through the hall, and Mrs Morgan’s face turned pale as if all life had left her."Me?" She laughed, but it was hollow, full of disbelief. "You’re mad, Adrian! Is this your twisted confession?"Before she could continue, Adrian handed her an envelope, his fingers trembling slightly. "This is the DNA test. I ran it several times."Her
Amber's pov Did Adrian just say in his last statement that he will be spending a night with me here alone at the hotel? What does he want? He has so much emotion for me. Can't he control it? Despite suppressing my emotions for him, I still love him. I was still holding my phone when it rang again and it was Adrian. “Hello…” I said. “I'm still waiting for your address. I kept my promise. What are you waiting for? I'm ready to enter my car and drive out of the house. At this point, I was having one question in mind to ask him, but my tongue was too heavy to say it. “Are you coming here to…?” I stopped and thankfully he knew what I meant and he started laughing. “Your voice turned me on. It's not a matter of coming there or holding your precious fingers. I have something to tell you. We need to talk. I miss you and I want to have a nice time with my sister. Whatever angle you want it to be, I will be. But there is something I will never do, I will never force you against
Author’s pov Two white cars suddenly stopped in front of Amber’s grandma’s house and it was in the evening. The doors of the car at the back opened and Mrs Morgan and her friend, Merit’s mom came out of the car after the guards had opened the doors for them. They walked majestical towards the front door and one of the men guarding them knocked on the door. The first person that came out to open the door was a lady, one of those ladies that assisted Amber’s grandma. “Are you related to Amber?” Mrs Morgan asked with a cruel voice, putting great fear into the young lady. “No, I am here to do some housekeeping.” “Where is Amber’s grandma?” This time, it was Nora that asked this question. “She is inside,” she slightly trembled and went inside. They stood at the door post and when Amber’s grandma came out, her age demanded respect and in turn, she welcomed them by saying, “What are my guests doing at the mouth of the door? Please come inside.”Nora wanted to reject the offer of
Amber's pov Adrian walked up to me while I was in the room. Then he said, “I just received a call from the laboratory and they have informed me that the result is out.” My heart raced as we both stood at the edge of uncertainty. We neither know if it will be positive or negative. The laboratory center we went to was one of the sophisticated centers in the country. They were equipped with modern technologies. So, any test that was done there was often done with different testing techniques. “Will you inform your dad?” I asked as my voice started to crack out of tension. I felt more panicked than anything I have had in my entire life. It drew a line of separation between Adrian and I. I love Adrian and nothing apart from blood related could stop us from being together. “Get dressed, we need to go and collect the result.” Adrian said and kissed my forehead. I went to my wardrobe and by this time, I had already taken my bath. What will I wear? Does this occasion require speci
Author's pov “Flora, when are you going to inform Dora about your new plan?” Nora asked. They were outside, under a well spread white umbrella at Nora's house. “I will tell her once my son gives me a meaningful answer. Since I told her about my plan, he said he would get back to me. I love Dora and I want her to be part of my family.” Nora took a sip from her glass of blue wine and after she carefully placed the cup on the table, he said, “Your husband's infidelity has become a blessing in disguise. If your husband hasn't cheated on you, you wouldn't be able to achieve or say what you are demanding.” Flora shrugged and sighed. “He disappointed me. I could swear that he can't do something like that. If I had listened to my thoughts, I would have found out before now. I saw their closeness and I wondered what was happening. My husband Mut had known that Amber was his daughter. I am thinking he knew about it when he was sick at the hospital.” “Flora, that reminds me, what
Amber's pov When I held the lab report in my hands and carefully read the result word for word, I was astounded to see that Mr Morgan is my biological father. How come? Is there anything my grandma is hiding from me or my late mom is hiding from me? I didn't know what to think about? This information has thrown me upside down. I didn't know where to place my thoughts. If my grandma knew about it, why had she not told me all this while? Does that mean that Adrian is my half-brother? I came down from the cab and walked into the house and I felt like an ordinary paper that the wind could blow off. “Grandma,” I paused as I saw her picking up her phone call. I was so deep in thought that I didn't pay attention to my grandma's conversation over the phone. “Amber!” She called and I turned my eyes towards her. “Why are you looking at me like this? Has…” “Grandma, do you really know my dad?” “Your dad? You mean your late date?” She asked. “Yes. What about my mom? Do you
Author's pov “Why did you lie to me that I will leave here today?” Mrs Morgan said angrily and it was only her friend that was in her room. She had been hostile with her words, and even more angry when she saw Amber. “That was what the doctor said initially.” Then the ringing of Mrs Morgan's phone stopped her friend from speaking. “Your husband is calling you.” “I can't speak to someone that I'm angry at.” Flora said to her friend. “We only have one night to stay at the hospital. It's for your own good. At home in Mr Morgan's house, he was very worried. He had been calling his wife, but she had refused to pick up her call. Mr Morgan was first in his new room downstairs. He had been told by the doctors not to stress himself. So climbing the stairs was seen as stress. He walked out of his room and came to his private sitting room. The first time his eyes saw was the wall clock. “It's about 7pm and my wife has refused to pick up my call. Is there something that everyone is
Author's pov When the lab scientist said, “congratulations…” Mrs Morgan's heart raced as she didn't know why he was congratulating her. Does he know why she came to do the paternity test initially? He doesn't know, so when he said congratulations, Mrs Morgan was confused. Instead of saying it verbally at first, the man handed her the result on an envelope. “Congratulations on what?” She could still remember these words as the last moment and when the lab scientist said, “Mr Morgan is the father of your daughter.” Mrs Morgan lost it and she fell unconscious. “Doctor!” Nora, her close friend shouted. The lab scientist and Nora rushed her into one of the wards and they immediately started to resuscitate her. “Flora!” Nora shouted as one of the nurses told her to leave the room. The envelope was in Nora's hands as she came out of the room and stayed outside. “Oh my god, please Flora, you need to wake up. Who will I call now?” She asked herself. “I need to tell…” she pause
Author's pov “Has she picked up your call?” Merit asked her mum as she came back to the sitting room and her mother’s phone was still in her hand. “Hmmm…I can’t say she has answered me. She only told me she will get back to me.” Mrs Williams raised her face and looked at her daughter, who was putting on a very short skirt and a white top. It was in the evening and through the window, they could see the sun settling down. “How long will she get back to you?” She spoke with so much anger and after pacing the right side of the sitting room, she stopped and stood behind one of the couches. “Why are you looking at me like that?” Her mom asked, as Merit’s anger could be seen all over her body. “If you were very serious with what I told you, you would have expressed your anger towards her. How will she disgrace me in front of Adrian and her girlfriend? It’s so embarrassing.” “Are you sure Mrs Morgan did the things you have told me?” “She cannot deny it.” “When all of this wa