Isabella's face turned red in anger and she walked towards Angelo, "how dare you?" She asked and slapped him across the face.Angelo did not try to dodge the slap. He stared at Isabella as her eyes became misty while she struggled not to cry."What do you think of yourself, Angelo? Do you think the world revolves around you or that you are the best thing since God made men?You probably thought that if you stood me up at the altar, I would end my life. Well, you failed Angelo. You may think you are hot but the truth remains that you are dispensable.I stayed without you for years and as you know I was doing just fine by myself. My life will still go on without you. As a matter of fact, I married someone so much better than you. The only thing left is for me to sign the divorce papers so I can be free from you. Angelo Flores, after that, you can go to hell.I am walking out of this place and don't you even dare try to stop me."After speaking, Isabella turned to leave but Angelo hugged
Hamzat angrily drove to the police station and reported that his wife had been kidnapped. After taking his statement, a few officers escorted him to Angelo's house as he had told them that Angelo was the one who kidnapped his wife and he saw him clearly. He had shown them his wedding pictures with Isabella so they would know what she looked like.When they arrived at Angelo's house, they knocked on the door and Angelo's sister came out. She stared at them in surprise and asked, "is there a problem?"One of the officers said, "we are here for Angelo Flores. Tell him to come out or we'll be forced to search the house.""Angelo is not at home," she replied. "He left the house quite early and hasn't been back since then."Hamzat stared at her in disbelief, "she is probably covering up for him, whoever she is."In the end, the officers searched the house but there was no sign of Isabella or Angelo. When he was asked what business Angelo had with his wife and what possible reason he could
Isabella laughed, "what are you talking about, Hamzat? Our wedding was just for show. You said yourself on that day that you wanted to save me from shame and I appreciate it but we have no obligation toward each other. People outside may not know the truth but you and I do. Anyways, thanks for having me."After speaking to Hamzat, Isabella went to her daughter who sat down quietly inside the room and said, "come on, darling, it's time to go home." Mirabella got up with a sad expression on her face. "What is the problem?" Isabella asked.Mirabella began to cry, "I miss my daddy. I want him to live with us as before."Isabella smiled and hugged her, "You will get whatever you want, my love. Your daddy will spend the whole of tomorrow with you and soon, we will all live in one house, I promise you."Mirabella's eyes lit up and she smiled, "thank you, mummy. I love you."Isabella happily took the small luggage they had with them and left. Hamzat offered to drop them home but Isabella rem
Angelo pulled Hamzat from the ground by his collar, dragged him outside, and threw him to the floor as he said angrily, "whatever friendship you had with Isabella, ended the moment you insulted her. You are no longer welcome in this house, Hamzat. If I ever see you around Isabella or my daughter, I will put you in a coma. You can take my word for it."Hamzat got up from the ground and dusted his palms and his clothes. Isabella was still staring at him in surprise as he pointed a finger at her and said, "this is not over."She watched him walk away and tears fell from her eyes. Angelo hugged her, "why are you crying for someone who has no respect for you? He is not worth your tears, Isabella. I don't want to see it, forget about Hamzat.""it's not that easy," Isabella said sadly. "Something must be wrong somewhere, I've known Hamzat for many years. He has helped me a lot and we have always had mutual respect for each other. Yes, he liked me and hoped for a future for both of us but, he
Isabella sighed and blamed herself for everything that was now happening. If she had just allowed herself to bear the shame of being left stranded on the altar, none of this would have happened."What am I supposed to do?" She asked Angelo. "I don't even have a lawyer and I don't want my parents to know about this so I can't even ask my dad's lawyer to represent me.""You do not need a lawyer for this, Isabella," Angelo replied. "Hamzat might need one but not you. This is just easy since all you need to do is prove that Hamzat is not your husband. Leave that to me, I will be there tomorrow, and trust me, we will both be smiling at the end."Isabella felt relieved and hugged Angelo. She hated unnecessary fights and dramas and now Hamzat was dragging her before a judge. She was happy that Angelo was by her side because she knew that with his support, Hamzat would never be able to take her hospital away from her.Angelo went back home while Isabella decided to go to the hospital. When sh
"Shut the fuck up," Angelo yelled. "I know for a fact that Isabella's parents did not have a hand in the death of my parents. I already found out the truth so stop spewing nonsense."She kept a sad face, "I am sorry, Angelo. I know you so badly want to believe that but I witnessed it all. Isabella's father drove the truck that killed dad.Her parents are probably plagued with guilt for killing their only son, Antonio. Isabella's brother wasn't at home when dad went to confront him for pushing mum off the stairs even when she was heavily pregnant.Dad angrily got into the car and was driving back home. I was inside the car and we saw Antonio on the road, we didn't know where he was going. Dad stopped the car and forced him into the car.Because dad had threatened Isabella's parents, her father drove the truck to get rid of all of us. However, dad opened the door and pushed me out of the car before it was crushed by the truck. Isabella's father did not notice me, he drove off immediatel
Isabella waited impatiently for Angelo but he did not turn up. She dialed his number repeatedly but each time, the call went unanswered. She began to worry if something had happened to him.Meanwhile, Hamzat made a phone call to Angelo's sister and she said happily, "didn't I tell you that I will make sure he doesn't show up? Now do your part because I want nothing else but to see Isabella broken and in pain."Hamzat smiled and ended the call. He stared at Isabella who was sweating and frantically trying to reach Angelo.The judge who had earlier left, came back into the court and said, "your thirty minutes are up, Mrs. Isabella. It's time to give my verdict.Isabella said, "no your honor, please just wait a little longer, this is my life's work we are talking about."The judge smiled, "that is precisely the reason why we can't wait anymore. If the person you are waiting for wanted to come, he would have done so ever since."Tears fell from Isabella's eyes and she stared at Hamzat wit
Isabella got into her car and drove behind Angelo as he led the way to where his sister was. Isabella thought that Angelo wanted them to party and have a happy occasion since she had won against Hamzat and his sister had survived her sickness.Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Angelo's sister was celebrating the fact that she had stopped Angelo from going to help Isabella and she must have lost her hospital to Hamzat. This was definitely going to affect their relationship and a few more misunderstandings later, they were sure to part ways.Her happiness was short-lived when she received Hamzat's call. Hamzat was so upset with her and said, "I regret ever listening to you. You deceived me, you witch. You made me plot to take Isabella's hospital when you knew it wasn't possible. If you had told me that she was already married, I would not have ended up the way I have, today. You used me for your own gain and I hope you get what's coming."When Hamzat hung up, she stared at her phone in s
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