Leah sat on the living room couch, her eyes glued to the television, but her mind miles away from the show that was playing. Richie had been acting strange lately, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. He’d been coming home late, making mysterious phone calls, and giving her vague answers whenever she asked what was going on.It wasn’t like him to be so secretive, and it certainly wasn’t like him to lower his voice or step out of the room when he was on the phone. Yet, for the past few days, that’s exactly what he’d been doing.Leah sighed heavily and looked toward the kitchen, where Richie was rummaging through the fridge, grabbing a late-night snack. She watched him carefully, her mind running wild with possibilities. "Was he hiding something? Was there another woman?"... she thought.“Richie,” Leah called out, trying to keep her tone casual.“Yeah?” he responded, his voice slightly muffled as he pulled out a bottle of water.“What time are you coming home tomo
Richie, Dazzle, and Mariam had everything set for Leah's engagement surprise. Leah, on the other hand, was getting bored at home. Being on a two-week break from work sounded like fun at first, but with nothing to do, she found herself restless. While she flipped through TV channels, her phone buzzed with a message from Mariam.“Girl, you need to get out of that house! There’s a party tomorrow, and you’re coming with me.”"Party?"..."Yes, of course".. make up your mind, you are going with me, no excuses.Leah sighed, staring at the message. She wasn’t in the mood for a party, but staying home was even worse. After a moment of hesitation, she texted back.“Alright, fine. I’m in.”The next morning, Mariam showed up, a bit too cheerful for Leah’s mood.“Good morning, sunshine!” Mariam said, bouncing into the house. “We have a full day ahead of us.”“A full day?” Leah groaned. “I thought we were just going to a party tonight?”“We are,” Mariam said with a sly grin. “But first, we’re mak
On the way to the venue, she glanced over at Mariam, who was casually scrolling through her phone, humming a song.“I really hope you’re right, Mariam,” Leah muttered under her breath.Mariam looked up. “What was that?”Leah shook her head, forcing a smile. “Nothing. Let’s just go and have a good time.”When they arrived at the venue, Leah was immediately struck by how lavish everything looked. The entrance was decorated with shimmering lights, and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. It didn’t look like just any party.“This looks… fancy,” Leah said, looking around. “Are you sure I’m not overdressed?”Mariam smirked. “Trust me, you’re perfect. Now, let’s head inside.”As they walked in, Leah felt a sudden rush of nerves. The decoration was in her favorite colour, the elegant setup, simple but beautiful to her taste, the familiar faces she spotted.“Mariam… are you sure this is just a regular party?”Mariam grinned, nudging her forward. “Come on, relax. You’re going to have the
It's been a few days of congratulations for Leah and Richie. That night was the best night for both of them. Each and every member of the family was genuinely happy. And while others congratulated and jubilated. Kimberly’s ex-boyfriend was busy scheming and making plans to reach Kimberly in whatever way he could.Kimberly had gone out and Dazzle was alone at home.As Daz sat on the couch, sipping a cup of coffee and scrolling absentmindedly through his phone. He heard a faint knock at the door. Expecting nothing more than a delivery or some neighbor with a misplaced letter, he casually walked over and opened the door. A small envelope lay at his feet, no name, no sender, just plain and unassuming. He picked it up, figuring it was nothing urgent, and tossed it onto the dining table as he made his way back to the couch.But something gnawed at him. Something about that envelope didn’t sit right, no name, no means of knowing who sent it. After a few moments of hesitation, he walked ba
Dazzle stared at his phone again Kimberly, Kimberly calls had been coming in non stop but he wasn't ready to talk to her again.. He tried hard not to curse at her during their fight. As the calls became too much he switched it off..On the other hand, Kimberly sat on the couch, staring at her phone, waiting for it to light up with at least a message or a return call from Dazzle. It had been two days since their fight, and there was still no sign of him. She had called him so many times, but it was clear that he was ignoring her. The silence was eating her alive, and the stress of the situation was beginning to take a toll on her body.She placed a hand on her stomach, feeling a dull ache. "It's just stress," she told herself. "He'll come back, and we’ll fix everything. I will make him understand and beg for forgiveness as much as I can" she said to herself.But the ache in her belly persisted, growing sharper, more painful with each passing minute. She stood up, trying to shake off t
The maid knocked frantically on Richie’s front door. Her heart raced as she prayed that someone would be home. When the door finally opened, it was Leah who answered, her face showing confusion at the sight of the maid looking so distressed."What's going on? Why are you here?" Leah asked, immediately sensing that something was wrong."Ma’am, it’s Mrs. Kimberly… something terrible has happened," the maid replied, her voice trembling with urgency. "She’s in the hospital… and she… she was bleeding badly.."Leah gasped, stepping back slightly as the news hit her. "Oh my God… bleeding?" She turned around quickly, shouting for Richie. "Richie! You need to come here, now!"Richie came down the stairs, half asleep but alert enough to know that whatever was happening wasn’t good. "What’s going on? Why are you shouting?""It’s Kimberly," Leah said, her voice shaking. "She’s in the hospital… she is bleeding. She should be in the theater now."Richie froze for a moment, processing the weight of
Jack stood up abruptly, staring at Mariam. This confession was pressing on his chest, he needed to get it out, and it had to be now."Hey!" Jack called out.Mariam looked up, her expression soft yet curious. They had just gotten back together. After the romance and the relief of being reunited, the last thing she wanted was more drama. She could sense his agitation but wasn’t ready for more problems."Jack, what’s this about? Can’t it wait? We’ve just made up. Let’s not spoil this moment," she said, her tone gentle but firm.Jack shook his head. "No, Mariam, it can’t wait. I need to get this off my chest. You don’t know how much it’s been eating at me. I can't keep holding onto this anymore."Mariam sighed. "Jack, if it’s something from the past, leave it there. We’ve both moved on from the mistakes. Do we need to drag up more things that’ll only hurt us?"Jack clenched his fists, the words he had been rehearsing in his head now stumbling over themselves. He had to tell her. "Mariam,
After they had the discussion about Tasha.. Mariam decided to go home.. that night was long and restless for the both of them. In their separate apartments, they tossed and turned, unable to ease the pain in their hearts. Mariam laid on her back in her room staring up at the ceiling, her mind filled with anger, sadness, and confusion. She hated that this was happening again, she hated that Jack had once again betrayed her but a part of her still loved him.Jack wasn’t any better off either.. Lying on his bed, he replayed every word of their argument in his head. Her last words kept taunting him "when will I ever enjoy a relationship without betrayals" that stucked in his head. And he wished to rewrite the whole beliefs she had for him. Knowing fully well that he is a good man and will always be. That night was just a big mistake.Morning came slowly, their sleepless night etched on both their faces."Maybe it wasn’t worth fighting anymore. Maybe it was time to stop holding onto th