Life stopped for Arielle seven years ago when her childhood lover Zachary left her life. It was a mutual break up but little did they know that life had other plans for her. Seven years later, Arielle is a successful writer with dozens of bestselling books under her belt. Her father has found a potential match for her. However, when she is left at the altar once again by the second man she trusted, Zachary is back to pick up her broken pieces. Everything changed when Zachary asked for Arielle’s hand in marriage at the same altar where she was left. Years have passed, but his feelings are the same, and this time he refuses to let her go. This time he had to make her realise that they are made for each other and he was a fool to let her go once upon a time. Join Arielle and Zachary’s journey to read their second-chance romance.
View MoreZachary stood outside his hotel suite, knocking on the door. "Arielle, open the door.""Zachary Hawthorne! Don’t let me see your face!" Arielle shouted from inside. She flung herself onto the bed, punching the fluffy pillow as tears streamed down her face. "You forced me to marry you! You asked my dad for my hand in marriage. You dragged me to Chicago. I hate you! I hate you! I hate you so much!""I didn’t force you," Zachary sighed, sliding down to sit on the floor with his back against the door."Then who told you to give that emotional speech to my papa?" Arielle shot back. "Now he will be even sadder when you break my heart!""Why would I break your heart?" Zachary asked, sounding genuinely confused."Because you are a heartbreaker," Arielle retorted."I thought I was a heartthrob," Zachary replied, chuckling softly. "Open the door, Arielle. The floor is cold. My fever might come back. Or do you want Miss Bella to care for me all night?""Even my dog likes you," Arielle cried hard
The Anderson family was desperately trying to stop Gabriel, who was running to meet his first love one last time.Emir stood silently amidst the commotion. Arielle managed a faint smile for her father, but she knew it must have looked so forced that it only deepened his despair. Moments later, Emir collapsed to the floor.Her legs felt like they couldn’t support her any longer. She lacked the strength to move forward, to comfort her father, or to tell him that everything would be okay.Esme and Maya rushed to Emir’s side, offering him water and words of reassurance. Relatives gathered around him, but Arielle remained standing alone, feeling utterly abandoned.Eventually, her legs gave out, and just as she was about to fall to her knees, a steady hand caught her. Turning, she saw Zachary standing behind her and in the middle of the storm, his presence was calm and reassuring."Everything is going to be fine," Zachary said, holding her shoulders firmly. "You are going to be fine. I swea
The Wedding DayBella was curled up on the bed, fast asleep while Arielle sat in front of the mirror while letting the makeup artists work their magic. Her thoughts drifted to Zachary. Once again. He hadn’t lied as he brought Bella back early this morning. She didn’t know if he had spent the entire night searching for her dog in the pouring rain, but Gabriel had mentioned that the doctor of the family had fallen sick. Guilt tugged at her heart for letting him search for her dog so tirelessly. Yet, the thought of Zachary walking all alone in the storm all night felt like a soothing balm to her wounded soul.What was wrong with her? She was getting married to Gabriel yet her thoughts often find solace in the warmth of Zachary. "You look beautiful," her father, Emir, said softly, his eyes glistening with tears. He pulled her into a hug and couldn’t stop his tears from falling."Papa, you wanted to see me get married so badly. Why are you crying now?" Arielle asked, her voice trembling as
Arielle was heading to the kitchen for a glass of water when the lights flickered and went out. The rumble of thunder echoed through the house, making her heart race. She suddenly remembered Bella, her dog, still outside, roaming around as she often did at night. Panic rose in her chest. Without a second thought, Arielle rushed out into the dark."Bella?""Bella?" she called again, her voice trembling with fear.The storm grew more intense as the lightning flashing like jagged knives in the sky. Arielle’s breath hitched as she scanned the empty yard. Bella was nowhere in sight. The young dog had a tendency to get sick when it rained, and the thought of her out there alone in the storm filled Arielle with dread."Why now?" Arielle muttered, frustrated and helpless. "Why does the power have to go out now?" A cold raindrop splashed against her forehead, sending a shiver down her spine. She could feel the panic rising within her, her heart tight with worry. "Please, Bella, where are you?"
Today was the much-anticipated bachelorette party. The music was loud, laughter filled the air, and guests danced and mingled. Despite the event being for Arielle, it quickly turned into a joint celebration for both families. Arielle couldn’t help but overhear snippets of conversations. People were talking about Gabriel’s handsome cousin and how he was engaged to a woman who was also at the party. Good for him. She had moved on, and so had he. They both had. Everyone had. "Arielle, meet Emmaline. She is Gabriel and Zachary’s friend," Sophia said, nudging her lightly. "Who knows? Maybe you will end up becoming family one day." She winked as Crystal laughed along.Arielle smiled politely, though her mind was elsewhere. “How I wish my Zach married someone like Emmaline,” Crystal sighed wistfully.Arielle didn’t need to hear that again. She had moved on. So why did it sting?Then, Emmaline appeared dressed in a stunning red dress while holding a large present for Arielle. But as she ca
When the engagement party ended and all the guests returned, Arielle rushed back to her bedroom, her heart pounding in her chest. Esme and Maya followed her, both concerned."Arielle, what is wrong? Tell us. You are scaring us," Maya’s voice trembled as she entered the room behind her.Arielle’s breath hitched. Her chest was tightening with emotions she couldn’t contain. "Zach…" Her voice cracked. "He is here…"Esme and Maya froze, confused. "Who is here?" Esme asked softly, sensing the distress in her voice."Zachary!" Arielle's words were sharp and filled with anger and fear. She tried to fight the overwhelming wave of memories that threatened to crash over her and tried to ignore the part of her that wanted to believe that the same Zachary Gabriel's cousin, the one Sophia Anderson had mentioned, couldn’t possibly be the same Zachary she once knew. But it was impossible to deny the truth. The pieces were falling together and she didn’t want to face them. "How could he be here? He i
New York, Sacred Heart Hospital. "Dr. Hawthorne, the surgery was a success," Dr. Smith said, giving him a thumbs-up as the lights in the operation theatre dimmed. As they exited the operation theatre, a tall man in his late twenties, with a slightly lean but muscular build, paused when a little girl hugged his leg. He looked down to see a beautiful child staring up at him with glossy and tear-filled eyes. "Mr. Doctor, will my papa be fine?" the girl asked, her voice trembling but filled with hope. "He said he would buy me anything I want. Can you tell him I don’t want anything but just him?" "What is your name, little angel?" the doctor asked gently, kneeling slightly to her level. "Arielle," the little girl answered softly. Zachary shook his head, a rare chuckle escaping his lips while catching the attention of everyone nearby. Known for his aloof nature, Dr. Zachary Hawthorne was a man of few words and interactions. He had been working at the hospital ever since completi
"Arielle!""Arielle!"A girl in her late twenties was sitting in front of the mirror, she turned her head to find her father entering her bedroom. When Emir Lockheart saw his daughter dressed in an off-white gown, he paused mid-step. A smile played on his lips at the beautiful sight before him. "You look gorgeous, baby girl," Emir said, his voice filled with pride. Arielle tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled. "Thank you, Papa." "Hurry up. The Anderson family will arrive in a few minutes. Your Aunt Mia just called to let us know," Emir said, his smile wide enough to rival the gods. It was clear that this was the happiest day of his life. "This is such an important day for you. I don't want anything to go wrong." "Papa, everything is fine," Arielle sighed softly. She could feel her father's emotions, but she didn’t want him to stress over her anymore. At that moment, Esme, Arielle's best friend, entered the room. She noticed Uncle Emir fussing, as he often did. "
"Arielle!""Arielle!"A girl in her late twenties was sitting in front of the mirror, she turned her head to find her father entering her bedroom. When Emir Lockheart saw his daughter dressed in an off-white gown, he paused mid-step. A smile played on his lips at the beautiful sight before him. "You look gorgeous, baby girl," Emir said, his voice filled with pride. Arielle tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled. "Thank you, Papa." "Hurry up. The Anderson family will arrive in a few minutes. Your Aunt Mia just called to let us know," Emir said, his smile wide enough to rival the gods. It was clear that this was the happiest day of his life. "This is such an important day for you. I don't want anything to go wrong." "Papa, everything is fine," Arielle sighed softly. She could feel her father's emotions, but she didn’t want him to stress over her anymore. At that moment, Esme, Arielle's best friend, entered the room. She noticed Uncle Emir fussing, as he often did. "
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