The aftermath of Mrs. Janet’s cruel remarks has spoilt the usually cheerful atmosphere and the family gathering was now shattered, leaving everyone on edge. Mrs. Janet, however, sat on the couch with a smug look on her face, oblivious to the damage she had caused.Richie stood at the edge of the room, his fists clenched at his sides, trying to calm himself down. Dazzle stood next to him, giving his shoulder a light pat.“She’ll come around,” Dazzle muttered. “Leah just needs some time.”Richie didn’t respond. Thinking of a way to apologize to Leah and his plans was almost crashing down.. Then there was Mrs. Janet. Sitting there, acting as if she hadn’t just thrown a bomb into his life.The woman had pushed everyone’s buttons all day. From criticizing the food, to commenting on the decorations, and finally the cruelest thing, questioning his kids. It was like she’d been on a mission to ruin the day.Mrs. Janet wasn’t done though. As she tapped her glass with a perfectly manicured nai
Richie walked into the house, his mind still thinking about everything that had just happened. The exchange of words with Mrs. Janet still burned in his chest, but more than that, the thought of Leah walking out, upset and hurt, was all he could focus on.Richie stood in the doorway for a moment, watching her. The soft glow of the lamp cast shadows on her face, making the sadness in her eyes even more apparent. His heart ached seeing her like that.Taking a deep breath, Richie stepped into the room. “Leah…”Leah didn’t turn to face him. Her eyes remained fixed on the screen, though it was clear her mind was miles away.Richie sat down on the couch next to her, close enough to feel her warmth but careful not to touch her just yet. He didn’t know if she wanted that from him right now.“I’m sorry,” Richie said softly. His voice was sincere, “I’m so sorry for everything that happened today.”Leah’s lips trembled, but she still didn’t look at him. Her voice was barely a whisper when she fi
The next morning, Richie was mindlessly scrolling through his phone when it buzzed with an incoming call. He glanced at the screen, rolling his eyes when he saw Mr. Leo’s name flash on it.“Unbelievable,” Richie muttered under his breath. He let it ring a few times, debating whether to answer or ignore it. Leah entered just then, with a plate of pancakes.“Who’s that?” she asked, placing the plate on the table and giving Richie a curious look.Richie sighed. “Mr. Leo. He’s probably calling because of Janet.”Leah frowned but didn’t say anything. Richie let out a frustrated sigh and swiped to answer the call. He pressed the phone to his ear and leaned back in his chair.“Uncle Leo,” Richie said, his tone low. “What do you want?”Mr. Leo’s voice was cautious but firm. “Richie, look, I know you’re still upset. And you have every right to be. But Janet wants to apologize”Richie closed his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose. He wasn’t in the mood for this, not after the chaos of last n
Jack walked through the mall, trying to clear his head. It had been a long week for him. He’d been thinking about Mariam a lot lately, more than usual, and doesn’t know why he couldn’t resist thinking about her for these past few days.No matter what he did, he couldn’t get her out of his mind… He is the one that wanted them to break up, why is he feeling down about it recently..She’d moved on, at least that’s what he told himself but a part of him wasn’t ready to accept that. He felt like he was stuck in this loop, unable to let go, even though it was clear to him Mariam had.As he strolled past the bustling food counter, something caught his eye….There, by one of the tables, stood a woman with long, dark hair, the exact shade and texture as Mariam’s. She was laughing, her head tilted back, completely lost in the moment. Jack froze.“Mariam?” he whispered to himself, feeling his pulse quicken.Before he could process what he was doing, his feet started moving on their own. He walke
Jack sat on his couch, staring at his phone for what felt like an eternity. Ever since that incident at the mall, he hadn’t been able to stop thinking about Mariam. Paul was right, he needed closure. But the thought of reaching out to her made his chest tighten with anxiety.He had almost convinced himself not to call when his phone suddenly buzzed with a notification. It was a message from a doctor friend amongst his crew.. Who worked at the hospital nearby. "Your girlfriend’s mom got admitted earlier. She’s not doing well."Jack’s heart dropped. "Girlfriend? I don't think I have one now"... he replied."Oh! I thought you were still with the chubby one. You know Mariam!" He hadn’t heard from Mariam or about Mariam’s mom in a long time, but he remembered how close they were. Without thinking twice, he swiped through his contacts and found Mariam’s name. His thumb hovered over the call button for a moment, before he finally tapped it.The phone rang. Jack’s heart raced, unsure of wh
During the most vibrant season in Los Angeles, when the weather was warm and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers, and known for its vibrancy, full of life and well structured landscape, Leah’s life took a dark, tumultuous and devastating turn. What should have been a day of beauty and serenity became a day of misfortune and despair.Leah, the illegitimate daughter of the Orberts family, was a vision of grace and beauty. Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders like a silken veil, her fair and supple skin glowed in the sunlight, and her curvy figure drew the admiring glances of many men. Her brown eyes were deep and expressive, her succulent lips adding to her innocent allure.On this bright and sunny day, the sun’s rays pierced through the curtains of an unfamiliar room, shining brightly and directly onto her face, making her squint in discomfort.As she slowly regained her consciousness, she felt an inexplicable numbness in her lower limbs and a tingling se
Andrew let out a furious, frustrated shout. “f**k! This girl is talking too much. Gag her mouth immediately” he ordered.Taylor picked up a piece of cloth and some tape, forcing the cloth into Leah's mouth and sealing it shut with the tape. Andrew watched, his eyes blazing with fury,Once Leah was silenced, Andrew ordered his men to give him some privacy. He began to caress her, his hands wandering over her breasts, admiring her like a pervert. He stroked her nipples, traced the contours of her skin, and marveled at her belly button, hips and neatly cut toes and fingernails. He sucked her fingers, spanked her ass, rubbed his aroused body against hers.Tears flowed freely down Leah's cheeks, her eyes puffy with despair. She had tried her best to avoid such a fate, only to be plunged into this nightmare once again.An unlucky soul indeed…..She wished she had died alongside her parents, sparing herself this relentless torment at the hands of ruthless men who knew no honor or self resp
Emily stood watching the drama unfold, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. “Just a few hours till Allison becomes mine,”” she murmured under her breath, rolling her eyes at Leah.Emily had always been jealous of her sister, Leah. To discover Leah was still a virgin, while she had slept with many men, fueled her envy. Determined to destroy Leah's life and take everything that belonged to her, she orchestrated the entire plan with her mother and Leah's husband Allison.“Please, let me explain, “Leah began, but her husband, Alex , cut her off, forbidding her to speak. Without another word, Leah walked to her room, tears streaming down her face. She fell to the ground, wishing the earth would swallow her whole, curling up in agony.Even if given the chance, where would Leah start? Her virginity had been taken by an unknown man, and she wore another man's clothes home. Who would believe her?While Leah lay in her room, trying to muster the courage to explain what happened, her family m