Tiffany"Good morning", Sebastian wakes me up with a handsome smile lingering on his face.I smile as I open my eyes and find him just lying next to me, staring at me when our bodies are still tangled with each other under the sheets.I can't help but blush as I recollect the moments of last night. "Good morning", I mumble as he hovers over to place his lips on mine for a few seconds. Our noses touch. "How are you feeling?" he whispers. "Good!" I say. "Just good?" he frowns as I press my lips, driving my eyes away."I thought you must be feeling something more than that", he winks as I lightly slap his arm. "Shut up!""I can't believe it was real last night", he whispers, looking into my eyes. "Me neither", I mutter."Thanks for trusting me that much"I get closer to him and press my forehead against his. We stay like that for a while and then I look around to spot the clock."It's seven!" I mutter."Yeah""We should get up now. I need to take the kids back to the mansion and se
ChristianI take her into a tight embrace. "Mama! Paa!" Chrisanna's cheerful voice brings us back to the moment. We tilt our heads back and find her running towards us, dressed up in a white frock. She looks so much better, cheerful, and strong now. After all she had been through, we're still mesmerised by the speed of her recovery. It's all her willpower, positivity, and purity that made her win this battle. Emily is standing behind her as I had told her to come and take Chrisanna with her for a couple of days and Flora will accompany her since Emily is going through a rough pregnancy period. She can't handle Chrissie alone. "Hey, my baby", Ivanna takes her onto her lap."Mama! Emmy got me the dress", she tells and looks at me. "Paa, isn't it cute?""Of course. Just like you", I tap on her nose as she giggles."Emmy told me I'll stay at her place for a few days. Why?" she asks. Ivanna looks at me. Earlier she had no idea why I told Emily to pick Chrissie. She might have thought
Thea Divorce! Divorce?No. Fucking no. He can't be serious."Divorce!" I stutter, looking into his eyes. But the reaction he has pulled doesn't change at all. I had never seen such a disgusted look in his eyes for me and it stings so badly. It seems like I'm gradually being left alone somewhere and I don't have anyone except him. Which is true!I never realized this before. I have no fucking one on this earth except him and my children. What am I going to do?Panic surges through my veins as I gulp down."You can't be serious", my voice is dead bad. "I am serious, Thea!" he grunts and takes a step closer to me. "I can't be with a woman like you anymore. I'll divorce you and I'll make sure you are unable to take advantage of it too. You're not getting any alimony or any rights over my kids because soon the whole world and the court will know you have cheated on me. For years. You have used our children as the medium of your so-called security. That already makes you ineligible for
Ivanna I count the boxes and luggage after packing them up. Some are lying downstairs. "There is a lot of stuff in comparison to the apartment", I mutter, setting all the boxes aside."We can put some for donations", Christian suggests."Can do that", I smile at him. Meanwhile, his phone rings and he walks to the balcony. I set the boxes of home decor aside because only these can be given away. Even though they are just materialistic things, I still feel a connection to them.Materialistic things are underrated, according to me. When we get something for a home, even for a car, for a small shop, or for a desk to complete the look, it automatically becomes a part of our emotions. I got each of these things to make the look of our home complete. And it hurts to let them go. It hurts to let this villa go.I can't show this side of my reaction to Christian. He already feels guilty enough. He doesn't show it but I know he's completely destroyed from the inside. In the past two years, so
Christian I stare at the envelope for a moment and I can't believe it yet. "You should have reached me, Christian", John says. "I wouldn't even know you're going through such a bad phase if I didn't overview everything last night", he sighs."You were already going through a lot. It would be a selfish move to ask for help", I reply.He cackles and I don't know how he's managing to be so composed even after being aware of all those harsh truths. "That wouldn't be selfish because you had to go through a lot due to Thea and me", he says, disappointment visible in his tone. "No. It was not because of you", I strongly disagree. You fulfilled the duties of a spouse", I tell him.He just nods and passes us a painful smile. I look at Ivanna finally as she leans against my shoulder, lovingly smiling at me. Our grips get tighter and I whisper to her, "you always said everything is going to be fine""It's fine", she whispers back and I kiss her forehead, looking around at the happy faces.
Thea The outhouse is dark and small. I'm sitting in the corner and wondering how it feels like to be in a prison or somewhere away from my own house. Where will I go now? I clutch my hair tightly, groaning in anxiety that's taking a toll on me for the last two days. My life has been completely destroyed and it is all because of— Me.John was right when he said that I didn't value what I had. I didn't value him, my kids, my family and everything I got after marrying him. I took everything so lightly. I took everyone for granted. I repeated the mistake again and again.I loved him when it was too late.And I couldn't even control my fantasies after falling in love with him.My lust, and my sinful fantasies, were the reasons for my downfall. I scream, crying out louder and louder. I know no one is hearing me and it causes more pain. I can't go to anyone. John won't come running to me, hearing me screaming. I don't have anyone to support me when I'm truly crying when I'm truly helpless
Thea I know at this moment all eyes might be on me. But I don't lift my gaze. I assume that I'm alone with no one looking at me and hearing my ugly truths. I'm confessing everything to myself. "I have been lying for years. To everyone. Especially to my husband. It's not new. I lied to him when we met years back. About my family. My terrible father and stepmother, which they were not. I lied when I told him that I fell in love with him. But I didn't. I fell in love with his wealth when I was already in a committed relationship with a guy who was madly in love with me for years. I lied to my husband all these years when I was cheating on him repeatedly with multiple people because I never really loved him. I only cared about my needs and my fantasies. I lied to him when I told him that I needed children to complete our family"I pause and take a deep breath and I don't hear a bit of noise around me. "But it wasn't true. I needed children so I could be the mother of his heirs. Because
Ivanna The last thing I expected from Thea was that she would confess to all her deeds. When she started to speak, for a couple of minutes, I, including all of them, had thought that was her other scheme of getting away as she had always done. Manipulating people with her fake crocodile tears. Pretending to regret and redeem herself which she had hardly done. But as her confession deepened with all the details, it truly felt like she wasn't trying to get away with anything. She wasn't hoping to reduce her sentence or gather sympathy. However, this time it seemed like she was trying to take the burden off.Good for her. Even though she has finally found her way to redemption, I don't feel pity for her at all. She deserves the punishment and the life she would be getting after this. She had so many chances to make her life better but unfortunately, she missed it all.Today with this sentence, it's not only Christian and our family who got justice but all those people whom she has hurt
JohnGetting married in the 50s isn't that strange anymore. But for me, it was— for a man who believed his marriage would last forever and then believed he would never marry again. I stood before the mirror as Ryan helped other groomsmen with their last fit."You all look pretty handsome. Ready to leave. But I wish Kevin had that time to get a good fit. Your suit sucks!""I feel better anyway", Kevin snarls. I chuckle while fixing my bow tie, watching my sons in their 20s still fighting like toddlers. It's been a blessing for me to have a family which didn't break even after the biggest disaster. And maybe it was because, in our family, it had always been us. Me and my two boys. Their mother wasn't there. The death was just a formality. I didn't really change that much. My boys were happier than ever after she died. It's really mean of me to think that way but it was the truth. They were traumatised because they were kids. As they grew up, I realised they had a better and healthier
It's been a while since I updated this book. However, I have delayed letting you know that I'm writing a book on Samuel and Chrisanna titled "Dispute Marriage" You'll find it on my goodnovel profile. This book is a bit different from others which don't have a forced marriage trope or any abusive family since you are already familiar with both families.The story revolves around two childhood friends Samuel and Chrisanna and their sudden marriage after Samuel disappears from Chrisanna's life for eight years. The book deals with heavy mental issues and a dark past. Slow burn. Please give that book a try and let me know if you like it. And I would like to know if you would want a short portion of John and Georgia's story or a direct epilogue to close the book.
Tiffany Emery runs to Sebastian. "Da—dy"And he immediately drives his eyes down and takes her in his arms. They both look at me lovingly. Now, I don't feel bad about pushing the wedding. This feeling would not be the same if we got married before Emery came. Ryan and Kevin walk beside me to the aisle. I wanted them to do this honour because if there's anyone in this world I still love more than Sebastian and Emery, My eyes become teary as I walk to them. Sebastian spreads his arm at me and I immediately dig into his chest.He leans closer to my ear."My beautiful bride"I smile against his chest and look up. He takes my hand and leads me to the centre. I take a look at every one. John, Mr Ryder, Gary, Myra, Christian, Ivanna and the recent teenager Chrisanna. Everything feels so complete and beautiful. Mr Ryder comes and takes Emery from Sebastian even though she doesn't wanna go. With the pastor's words, Sebastian and I looked into each other's eyes deeply. "I, Sebastian Ry
TiffanyI can't figure out how to react and what it's all about because I don't wanna assume anything unreasonable. He's on his knees with a damn ring.It means— God! I can't— comprehend it. My eyes flutter open at his handsome face. No words come out of my mouth. I'm at a loss of words."I know you're shocked! And I'm sorry if I scared you with this sudden—" he doesn't complete, yet keeps his eyes straight into mine. "But I couldn't keep this longer inside me, Tiffany. I had known a long time ago that I needed you in my life. Forever! And I'm not scared to ask you that—"With that pause, my heartbeat stops and my entire body shivers when I wait for him to complete."Will you marry me?" I feel goosebumps littering all over me with those words. Did he really ask me for marriage? It takes me a while to process. His eyes are full of fear and hope and I'm left in shock. Never in my wildest dreams, I had imagined he would propose to me. I hear some people around cheering up and root
TiffanyTime indeed flies like air and it happened in my case in a better way. In the best way, actually. I started my job in the daycare centre with all the lovely kids around which made my life less monotonous after Ryan and Kevin left. They are doing good in their new school and John has also settled into his new office over there. I and Sebastian balanced our life beautifully, supporting each other. As days and weeks passed, our love grew stronger. Among everything, I was happy with the fact that I have my identity now. A good identity. My salary doubled in just three months after joining for my good service and the way all the kids related to me. In a year, I was promoted to manager of the daycare centre, life couldn't be any less beautiful. It's been two years, I and Sebastian are together and we are living our best life. We hardly argued and most of the time it was just silly. He loves to tease me and I go along with it. Sebastian has become the most demanding lawyer in the
TiffanyWe spent the last two days painting the house and I can't describe how beautiful it came out. We did some changes like replacing the furniture and donating some. If everything goes well, I'll be here in less than three days.John has finished all the preparations in Hong Kong and he's leaving the day after we decided to move in. It all happened so fast but I'm glad that John is recovering. It's been eight months since the tragedy and I know it's gonna take years for him to overcome this. I'm happy for him but I would be happier if there was any chance that he finds someone to love him as much as all of us found a person to love.It sucks and I hate the fact that all his life he never found someone like that.I and Sebastian carry the portrayal I had in my room for years. It's a huge one and Sebastian suggested we should place it in the living room because it's beautiful. It's a painting I got from an art summit years back, featuring a mother and her small daughter, surviving
Sebastian"Really, Sebastian? I have never seen you this excited before", Georgia says as I show her some themes I'm confused with and I end up telling her the whole plan. "Isn't it something to be excited about?" I blurt out. "She's moving in with me. Isn't it amazing? People can't even go past dating and we are really moving in!" I tell her and she smiles wider, sitting in front of my desk."That's true", she says. "I'm just wondering what you would do once you guys announce the marriage!" she laughs but on a serious note, it makes my heart stop for a while.She pauses, looking at me. "Sorry. I should not have said that?"I chuckle. "Nah! Nothing like that. I just spaced out when you talked about marriage""Ah! So, that means you're thinking about it", she leans to the desk. I scratch the back of my head with an awkward smile. "I could marry her the moment I saw her! But hell! I'm not repeating any mistakes from the past. Maybe, I'll wait for a while before proposing to her. And t
Tiffany We stop by the nursery. It's one of the biggest nurseries in the city which I can completely believe by the way it looks. The boys run into the green surrounding and I and Sebastian slowly walk to see the plants. One of the workers accompany us, showing us all the kinds of plants we could use for decor. "I want the real ones", he says as I scan those plants which need no sunlight. They would be perfect for indoors."These are real ones too. These are just indoors", I say, watching his expression change. "But I still don't find the realness in them. You can take these. I'll look for others", he walks away to find his REAL plants as I shake my head at him in disbelief.We load all the plants we have got for the decor and Ryan and Kevin took two small ones to plant in the yard. Even though they won't be staying here, they wish to see it all grown up when they would occasionally visit. After that, we stop by a restaurant to have lunch. Surprisingly, Sebastian didn't suggest h
Tiffany We talked a lot today. I'm glad that I took this whole day out for him because we needed to have this conversation. I have finally decided to move in with him. Nonetheless, it'll come with more challenges and I'm ready for it. This decision will not only make our relationship stronger but also give me a world of my own. I can't wait to finally live my life in my own conditions and happiness. Sebastian asked me if he could help me anyway. But I refused to take any help from him as I did with John. It's my call to explore and look for opportunities which I'll be doing from today. I'm thinking about having a conversation with John again. I want him to change his decision of holding back until I settle down. Because that's impossible. I'll need a lot of time to clean the mess and organise my life and I think I'll surely do it if I have Sebastian.I'm glad that Sebastian understood me and more than that he trusted me enough. I'm scrolling through my phone to research the jobs I t