Angelo couldn't take it anymore. He got up and walked out of the hospital room while Isabella just stared at him.She didn't know why she saw guilt in Angelo's eyes. Could it be that he was regretting his actions towards her?She wished that was the case as she felt exhausted. If Angelo could look past his hatred and anger, perhaps her days in his house would be much better until when he was willing to let her go.Angelo stood outside the hospital room. He felt anger in his heart but he didn't know who to direct it at.Why was Isabella like this? This was the time to accuse him and blame him for almost killing her but she chose to apologize instead.She was making life difficult for him and he didn't like that. Or was it all a ploy? Was Isabella deliberately acting this way so she could get him to give up his revenge?If that was her plan, it wasn't going to work. He had lived his life solely for this revenge. He wished she had a brother he could have dealt with instead but she was th
Isabella woke up feeling a lot better than she did the previous day. After returning from the hospital last night, she had been so weak that she went straight to her bed without bothering to change her clothes or even take a hot bath.She thought about everything that happened yesterday and shook her head. Angelo was certainly going to be the death of her. She needed to take the drugs the doctor had prescribed for her but before then she needed to eat.She quickly brushed her teeth and took a hot bath, after which she put on a simple gown, tied her hair, and went into the kitchen.She noticed that Angelo was cooking and was very shocked. With his huge size, no one would expect that he knew how to cook.But was he cooking for just himself or both of them? When he had been dead drunk, she had made herbal soup for him. Could it be that he was trying to return the favor and cook for her because she was sick?Isabella knew that Angelo would never do something that nice for her but what if
Christy's friends got up and they all left while Isabella slowly wiped the cake off her eyes until she was able to see a little. She managed to get to her room and wipe her face clean with tissues of paper.Meanwhile the moment Christy left Angelo's house, she called him and began to cry on the phone."What happened to you?" Angelo asked."It's that Isabella" Christy replied. "The cake she made was so horrible that none of us could even bear to taste it. I'm sure she deliberately made it taste bad so I would get mad.I merely asked her why the cake tasted so bad despite the fact that she had the whole day to make it but she became angry and smashed the cake on my face."Angelo was shocked, he had done worse things to Isabella and she didn't respond, why would she do a thing like that just because Christy asked her a question?"Did Isabella really smash the cake on your face?" Angelo asked."Yes she did" Christy replied. "My eyes are all red from trying to get the cake out. You can ask
Isabella didn't want to give her parents a reason to worry so she replied while sounding very happy, "I'm doing really good. Angelo isn't as bad as I thought and he has been very nice and caring towards me.He is going for a business trip in Sweden and asked me to come with because he is going to be lonely, so I won't be in Panama for a while. I will enjoy myself as much as I can and tell you all about it when I get back, I promise."Isabella's father felt so relieved when he heard how she sounded. He had been extremely worried ever since Isabella got married to and moved in with Angelo. He was constantly plagued with guilt because he believed that his daughter was suffering somewhere for no reason while he couldn't do anything for her despite having so much.Isabella's mum sent her greetings to Angelo and they finally said goodbye before Isabella ended the call.She laid on her body and curled herself on the bed sadly. She continually dreamt of the day when she would be happy again
Christy turned when Angelo stood up from the bed and she quietly watched him turn off the air conditioner and leave the room.She told herself that she had to quickly do something about Isabella because she was slowly softening Angelo's hatred towards her.Angelo came back later in the night when everyone else had slept off. He stared at the sleeping Isabella for a while before finally drifting off to sleep.The next morning, Isabella woke up very late because she had found it difficult to sleep. She kept waking up and sleeping back because of the uncomfortable position which she was in.She realized that Angelo and Christy were already dressed for the conference. Angelo wore a black suit and looked really handsome in it while Christy wore a black gown which complemented him.Isabella felt like she would be the third wheel among them and didn't want to go but Angelo said, "make sure I see you at the conference."She sighed and went into the bathroom to freshen up. After that, she call
Angelo felt something tugging at his right eye lid. He wanted to get it off but he was feeling completely listless. He ignored the sensation that was caused by the tugging but then felt a sharp sting on the right eye lid. He screamed and instinctively held his right eye but he discovered that he had been pinched by a little crab and smashed it with his hand.His body was covered with debris and some of them stuck to his white shirt. He took them off one after the other just as he loosened his blue tie.It suddenly occured to him that nothing was natural. He looked around him and realized he was in a beach. Behind him was a thick forest with rocks in front of it and in front of him was a big blue sea.He looked up and saw that the morning sun was shining and recalled everything that happened. He stood up immediately and opened his eyes in shock. He checked his wrist watch but it had stopped and he knew it was because of the water.He looked around him again and couldn't find Isabella.
Christy waited anxiously for the divers as they went farther and deeper into the sea.She paced up and down by the sea hoping desperately for good news. After hours of diving and searching, the divers finally came out and said there was no sign of them.Christy insisted that they search once more but the leader of the divers told her that it was futile because no matter how much they searched the waters, the result would still be the same.Christy ran back to her hotel room, locked herself in and threw her body on the bed. She kept crying uncontrollably as she recalled all the wonderful moments she had spent with Angelo.It may not have meant much to him but those moments were strongly embedded in her memories and she cherished every single one of them.~~~~~~~~~Angelo's stomach began to rumble and he knew that it was caused by hunger. He hadn't eaten anything since yesterday morning and decided to search around for food.He thought of going closer to the sea to catch some fishes but
Isabella knew that she hadn't had her bath all day but decided to do so when it was dark. For now, it was more important to care for her mouth.At least, if she died later in the forest, it wouldn't be with a smelling mouth.She bent down when she got to the water and thoroughly washed the stick as much as she possibly could.When she was satisfied, she rinsed her mouth with the salty water and began to scrub her tongue with the stick. She scrubbed her teeth as well and scrubbed all over her mouth before rinsing it with the salt water again.When she was done, she smelled her mouth and told herself that it was much better now.She stood up and looked at the forest. The sun was going to set really soon and if she wanted to search for food it was better for her to do it before it became dark. She picked up one of the big sticks and began walking into the forest. She felt extremely afraid, especially because the only sounds she could hear were the ones made by the sea.She stood at the
Paige stared at the people in the audience, observing the different expressions on their faces. Some felt pity for her, some laughed at her, while others booed and gestured with their thumbs down. As tears streamed down her face, the other girls continued to sing, and no one waited for her. After Candy; the fourth person, finished singing, the first girl resumed. Paige's microphone had already been rolled away from where she stood. Unable to bear the shame any longer, she turned around and ran away from the stage. Candy smiled, feeling victorious, and said inwardly, "Now let me see how you will be among the top two."Paige did not stop running until she reached outside. Fearing that people might notice her and start pointing fingers at her, she searched for a quiet and hidden spot, finding solace leaning on a pillar. She covered her face with her hands and continued to cry, recalling how she had assured Mr. Zachary that she would not fail him. She felt even more disappointed in her
For Paige, everything seemed to be happening so fast. Just this morning, she was being called a thief and kicked out of her house. And now, she was going to be performing on a show tonight. She pinched herself to be sure she wasn't dreaming, and Jessica, who was staring at her, smiled, "Come on, let's go change your wardrobe.""Thank you very much, Sir," Paige said, wiping the joyous tears which had formed in her eyes."Don't worry about that. Just get ready to perform." Zach said.As Paige walked out, Zach stared at her, recalling his old days. His story seemed similar to hers as he had also been given a chance by someone he never expected. While they went shopping, Jessica asked Paige, "Are you related to Mr. Zach? I mean, he did say you're someone who belonged to him."Paige didn't know Jessica's relationship with Zach, so she didn't want to speak too much. She only said, "He's just helping me.""Come on, Mr. Zach doesn't help people just like that. I mean, everyone knows who he i
Paige sang for Zachary while he stood in awe, mesmerized by her performance. As she sang, she became so immersed that she closed her eyes and continued to pour her heart out. Zachary walked over to the bed, sat down, and kept his gaze fixed on her. When she finished singing, he exclaimed, "Wow! That was phenomenal.""Thank you, sir," Paige replied with a smile."I'm curious, how did you become such a talented singer? Don't worry, you can share it with me," he added, noticing her hesitation.Paige sighed and began her story, "Well, my mom was a gifted singer too. When she was young, her dream was to become a pop artist and her voice was perfect. However, her father, who was a billionaire, wanted her to take over the family business instead since she was his only child. She had to make a difficult choice between her passion and her responsibilities. Eventually, she took over my grandfather's company: Blanco Industries, but she never gave up singing. She recorded songs for herself but
"I'm sorry to trouble you, sir," Paige said. "Please, I want to ask for a favor.""What is it?" Zach asked."I will like to see you, please." She replied.Zach stared at all the men who were sitting in front of him and said, "Okay, I'll be right there."Getting up, he continued, "I think we've pretty much said everything that needed to be said at this meeting. I approve of your findings and now, I need implementation and results. Excuse me."After leaving the meeting room, Zach said to Luke, "Let's go back to the hospital."His assistant was surprised; Zach wasn't acting like himself. No one knew why he was being so kind and accommodating towards this girl. When they arrived at the hospital, he went in to see her. The moment Zach entered the room, Paige jumped off the bed in surprise and stared at him as her hands began to tremble. She instantly recognized him and who wouldn't? He was one of the wealthiest men in London and everyone said he was very ruthless. How could it be that thi
Zachary Fletcher stepped out of his palatial villa which was a stunning testament to his success and refined taste. Nestled in a picturesque location; Zach Estate, Mayfair was one of the most luxurious estates in London. His domestic staff lavished Zach with greetings but he merely nodded curtly and approached his Bugatti without noticing that his housekeeper and chef were staring at him longingly through the windows. His chauffeur, Tony, quickly ran and opened the back of his car, and after Zach sat down, Tony got into the front and began driving to Zachary Fletcher Conglomerate. On his way to the company, Zach made a phone call to his assistant, Luke, and asked, "Are you at the office?""Yes, sir," Luke replied."Good," Zach said and hung up.The moment he stepped out of his car, he began to make his way into the iconic skyscraper building. The CEO's personal office was on the highest floor. It was the only office on that floor and the most spacious in the building; offering panor
Paige Summers busied herself as she moved about, trying to ensure that all the guests were well cared for.She had been working since morning to make sure everything was perfect. It was the eighth-anniversary party of her father and stepmother. She wanted to be anywhere but there, but her father had warned that if she did not stay behind to take care of his guests, there would be dire consequences. As she moved around, serving the guests, they kept calling her here and there, and some even mistook her for the maid of the house. When she thought it was finally time for her to rest, her stepsister, Candy came out dressed in a beautiful, red, Valentino gown. One would think that it was her anniversary party judging by how much time she took to doll herself up.Once Candy was out, Paige began to hear different voices saying, "Wow! She looks like an angel!" "She's the daughter of Mr. Summers." "I heard she's a singer; one of the spark girls." "Have you seen her gown? it's from a top br
"How is it possible that each time I close my eyes, your face is the only thing I see? How do I tell you that when you are not with me, I get lovesick? How do I tell you that every second of my life is filled with thoughts of you? How do I tell you, Mr. Zach, that I have fallen head over heels in love with you?" - Paige ~~~~~~~ "From the moment I saw you, you became my reason for breathing. Even when darkness engulfs me, I only have to take one look at you and my world becomes bright again. I cannot live in a world without you in it. I love you, My Little Sunshine." - Zach. ~~~~~~~ They all said Zachary Fletcher was proud, ruthless, and callous but when eighteen years old Paige Summers was accused, disgraced, and left to die in the cold, Zach took her home and promised, "I will make you a star!" From that moment, she became his world. STORY TITLE; MY LITTLE SUNSHINE
NOVAEverything that was happening was like a big dream. My life's dream was coming true, and I felt so happy in a way I had never been before. Ella wouldn't understand how I was feeling, and to be honest, I regretted reconciling her with my dad. Her parents were together, and if I were in her shoes and trying to come between her mother and father, she would have made a big deal out of it and probably let the whole world know about it. So she ought to understand that I wanted my family to be together.I'd seen my dad suffer for years, from when I was a child to when I grew up and understood what was happening. He had mourned the loss of my mom for such a long time. Now that she was back, they had to rekindle whatever they had in the past, and probably he would get married to her, and we'd be one big family. This was what I wanted, but Ella wanted to ruin it. However, I put her in her place. My dad didn't disappoint me also. He was the best father in the world. He had been so amazing i
ELLAAfter listening to Nova's mother's phone conversation, I quickly ran to my car and drove out of the compound. I didn't know if she heard me drive out or if she realized that I had eavesdropped on her conversation, but one thing was sure: I needed to do something fast. I went to school and saw Nova. I stared at her, and it occurred to me to tell her about what I had heard, but then I changed my mind. There was no way she would take me seriously, considering the fact that she rolled her eyes at me when I looked at her, and she completely ignored me. When Aiden saw our interactions, he walked up to me and asked, "Are you and Nova fighting or something?" I shook my head, "No, we're cool. Thanks, Aiden." After that, I focused on what I had to do in school. Then after school, I left.I first went to a bar, which was strange, because I went alone. I had a bottle of alcohol. I needed it somehow; it was going to boost my morale for what I wanted to do. After drinking, I drove straigh