"Laura, everything is fine. Daniel and I had a discussion," Mr. Markson said, trying to hide his nervousness. Daniel smirked at Mr. Markson and turned to Laura, saying, "Yeah, we talked and sorted things out. We're good now." Mr. Markson forced a smile and added, "Yes, we're good, Daniel."Laura looked at her father and Daniel suspiciously, furrowing her brows. "We have to go, Laura," Daniel said, getting up from his seat. Claudia, Laura's mother, felt uneasy about everything her daughter had told her and was unsure about what could happen next. She held Laura's hand and whispered, "Please be careful."Laura nodded, turned to Daniel, and began following him out slowly. However, Mr. Markson refused to get up from his seat. Claudia signaled him to come with them, but he remained seated, boiling with anger. Claudia went closer to him and whispered assertively, "I know you're not happy, but let's at least pretend for now. Let's go see them off." She held Mr. Markson's hand, hinting at him
Laura felt bugged and pissed with Daniel's calls. "Is Daniel crazy or what? Why can't he let me breathe?" She muttered with a deep sigh. Daniel was extremely anxious to know where Laura had gone, but he didn't have a clue. "She mentioned she wanted to spend time at the plaza. Where else could she have gone?" Daniel wondered, furrowing his brows. Daniel chose to wait at home until she returned, but the question of Laura's whereabouts weighed heavily on his mind as he drove home, feeling restless.Meanwhile, Laura arrived at Harold's house and cautiously stepped out of the cab, feeling a bit nervous. "I hope Harold and I can settle things smoothly so we can go back to how we used to be," she thought.As she approached the door, she could hear the echo of laughter call coming from Harold's apartment making her wonder who he was with. "Who's in there with Harold?" she pondered, reaching out to ring the doorbell.She paused briefly, hesitating about whether to ring the bell. "Perhaps I'l
"Harold! Harold," Sidney called out, slamming the door, but there was no response from Harold. "Fine! Suit yourself. I'm leaving, and I'm not coming back!" She yelled angrily, grabbed her purse, and left.Harold slowly sat on the floor, resting his back against the door. He buried his face in his knees and continued sobbing. "Why is love so hard?" He muffled helplessly.While in the cab, Laura sobbed silently, continuously wiping her tears, she was so pained and frustrated. Laura hoped for things to get better between her and Harold after visiting him, but instead, she ended everything with him.As the sun began to set, Laura felt a growing sense of fear about how Daniel would react to her tardiness. Glancing at her watch, she saw that it was already 6:10 pm. She covered her face with her hands and muttered under her breath, "This is not good." She knew that Daniel would be upset if she didn't have a good excuse for why she hadn't been answering his calls.Laura retrieved her phone an
After some time, Laura felt compelled to inquire of Daniel, "Are you being genuine?" Her voice was quiet and composed. Daniel looked puzzled, furrowing his brow as he asked, "What do you mean?" Turning towards Laura.Laura sat up slowly on the bed, saying, "I'm referring to everything. Your love and affection, are they authentic? Daniel, I need you to be honest with me just this once." Laura expressed, clasping her hands together.Daniel chuckled softly as he gently took Laura's hands. "Laura, I understand I've been different in various ways, but trust me when I tell you that what I'm feeling at this moment is entirely new to me. I realize it might be difficult for you to believe me given our history, but I am sincerely in love with you," Daniel admitted.Laura, being a woman, was moved by his confession. She felt conflicted because she had recently broken up with Harold yet still harbored feelings for him. Unknown to Daniel, Laura was struggling with her emotions, remaining silent."
Bryan pushed himself up from the bed, his heart racing as he hastily stuffed a handful of clothes into a small bag. "Mom, please, just let me go," he pleaded, his voice strained with emotion. "Wherever I end up, I'll be okay." He paused, taking a deep, shaky breath.Claudia shook her head in disappointment, her tone firm. "No, Bryan, you're not going anywhere. Haven't you caused us enough trouble already? You really need to get it together!" She exclaimed, her frustration evident.Unfortunately, Mr. Markson wasn't home when all of this unfolded, leaving Claudia to deal with the situation alone. She did her best, but Bryan was being particularly challenging. "Do you even care how your dad would react to this?" Claudia exclaimed, her voice laced with frustration and anger."I don't care, Mom! And besides, he's not even my real dad!" Bryan interrupted, his tone disrespectful. Claudia's frustration boiled over, and she slapped him. "How dare you, Bryan? How dare you raise your voice at me
Laura was interrupted suddenly by her mom's phone ringing. "My mom's calling again, I have to answer this," she said, reaching for her phone on the left. Daniel, showing a mix of anger and curiosity, forced a smile and nodded."Hi Mom," Laura replied calmly. Claudia immediately began to tell Laura how Bryan, her brother, had left the house. "Laura, your brother has left the house," she said. Laura's eyes widened in disbelief. "What?" she exclaimed, feeling confused."What do you mean he left?" Laura asked, dropping her cutlery onto the tray. "We had a disagreement, and he just up and left. Your brother's being so stubborn lately, he's completely out of control, Laura!" Claudia exclaimed, frustration racing through her."That boy has completely crossed the line! How can he be so irresponsible? After everything that's happened, he won't even reconsider his life choices?" Laura lamented, her voice filled with tension.Sitting beside her, Daniel signaled for Laura to calm down and take it
Laura was getting ready to leave the mansion, and Daniel was too. "I'm leaving, Daniel," Laura said, picking up her handbag and preparing to exit the room. As Daniel packed some documents into his briefcase, he glanced at Laura and reminded her, "Make sure you come home soon," sounding authoritative.Laura nervously nodded her head, forcing a smile before departing. "Sure thing, boss," she muttered, rolling her eyes dramatically as she descended the stairs. Even though Laura and Daniel had gotten close, Daniel was still bossy, which made Laura feel uneasy.When Laura got to her parents' house, she swiftly went into the house to see her Mom, "Mom!" She called out upon entering the house. "I'm in the kitchen Laura!" Claudia answered. Laura navigated to the kitchen immediately to meet her Mom."Hey, Mom," Laura whispered, her voice carrying a hint of sadness as she wrapped her arms around her mother. "I'm glad you're here, Laura. How's Daniel?" Claudia asked, turning to look at her daugh
Stunned, his eyes widened in shock, "What?" Mr. Markson exclaimed, quickly climbing down from his car as they both rushed into the house.Swiftly, he carried Claudia in his arms and took her into the car. "Get in!" He shouted, gesturing with his hand to Laura as she looked confused and shocked.Mr. Markson kicked the car immediately and took off, heading straight to the hospital. "Mom, wake up!" Laura kept calling out to Claudia, stroking her shoulder. Claudia was already unconscious and didn't move a finger."Laura, what happened?" Mr. Markson asked, speeding up. "We were having a conversation about Bryan and suddenly, she began to scream 'My chest!!' and fell to the ground.Mr. Markson shook his head, he was lost and confused, "I don't get you Laura, I'm actually confused right now. And besides, where is your brother?" He questioned. Laura didn't want to make the situation worse by explaining everything to her dad so she decided to stop the conversation immediately."Dad, please, le
"Sir, you have a patient in ward 35 who needs your attention," a nurse reported as she walked into Harold's office.Harold, maintaining his composure, nodded. "Okay, I'll be right there," he replied.Steadying his emotions, Harold composed himself and left his office.When Laura was discharged, she felt so emotional that she didn't want to see Harold before leaving the hospital. Seeing him would only make her longing for him more intense, despite his explanations.As she and her maid Venessa entered the car, her phone rang. Glancing at the screen, Laura immediately answered, "Hi, dear." Her voice was sore."Hey... Darling, are you still at the hospital?" Daniel inquired worriedly."We're about to leave now," Laura replied."Alright, so how are you feeling?" Daniel asked."I'm better now, Daniel. At least I can stand on both feet," Laura said, rolling her eyes dramatically.Daniel let out a sigh of relief. "I'm happy to hear that. I have to go now, but I'll call you later," he said bef
Laura chuckled lightly, a playful glint in her eyes. "Why are you so worried about me? I'll be fine, alright... just focus on your trip," she reassured Daniel, with a gentle smile.Daniel, with a playful smirk, responded, "Alright, darling, be good," before giving her a quick kiss and heading out the door. He was bubbling with excitement, his mind already halfway across the ocean to Paris, where he couldn't wait to share the good news with his parents.As Daniel's car disappeared from view, Laura felt a sudden sense of freedom wash over her. It would have been the perfect time to reach out to Harold if she wanted to, but somehow, the desire to reconnect with him had faded. Their relationship had lost its meaning, replaced by the complexities of her new life.The weight of her pregnancy pressed down on her, making every movement a chore. She had promised Daniel she would stick to her medical appointments, and today was no exception. Her pregnancy sickness had been relentless, and she
Laura understood that Harold was alluding to their failed relationship, and his speech irked her, making her eager to leave."Daniel, can we go home now?" She urged, gazing at him."Alright...I need to let Harold know that we're leaving," Daniel replied.Daniel and Laura got up from their seats, ready to leave the party. Before they could go, they bumped into Harold. "Hey, Harold, we're heading out," Daniel said to him."Alright, I'll walk you out," Harold said as they left through the door.Harold accompanied them to their car, saying goodbye as they departed."Does she think I will come back and keep begging for her forgiveness? I can't do that anymore, I'm fucking done with that shit!" Harold thought as he watched them drive off.Harold was having a great time at his party and didn't want anything to spoil his mood, that was the reason he ignored Laura completely. Daniel and Laura returned to the mansion, but Laura couldn't get over Harold's change of attitude. She couldn't believ
"Would you like to go with me to his birthday over the weekend?" Daniel inquired, his voice calm."Ok...I mean...if that's what you want." Laura replied, shrugging her shoulders.Daniel scoffed and dragged her to the bed playfully. "You are such an amazing woman, what would I do without you?" He muffled, poking her nose.As the affectionate words of Daniel echoed in Laura's ears, she couldn't help but wonder about Daniel's love for her. He was too caring and loving to the core."I know that people change, but Daniel's change of attitude surprises me up till now. I never knew he could be so loving and kind."Harold made his birthday a special one. Aside from celebrating his birthday, he was also celebrating his new life. He was able to get over Laura and decided to move on too, that was the best decision he took for the sake of his sanity. He almost went crazy longing for someone who never wanted him again."No more!""No more!"Harold's birthday was expensive but simple. Invited a few
Laura struggled to keep Harold out of her thoughts. "I can't let him get in my head, I only need to focus on my newfound love with Daniel. I still love Harold but I can't afford my heart to be shattered again." Laura thought deeply, staring at Harold.Harold waited patiently for Laura to speak, but she remained silent, lost in her own thoughts."Laura, can you please say something?" Harold interjected, reaching out to gently grasp her hand."Don't touch me.." She said, taking a step backward.Tears rolled down Harold's cheeks uncontrollably, noticing that Laura remained indifferent towards him.His pleas didn't change a thing and worse, Laura said something that he never expected to hear from her."I'm sorry, I don't love you anymore, Harold.""The only man I love right now is Daniel and my life seems to be so much easier now because he loves me too. So please just leave me alone."Harold was star-struck, his eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't comprehend that everything that he a
Harold lay down slowly, his breath soft and steady. Lizzy, fueled by desire, swiftly tore open his shirt, eager to seize the moment, and kissed his lips."Laura... Laura..." Harold's voice trembled, lost in his own illusions. Mistaking Lizzy Laura, he reached out, grasping her face, holding her close, longing for the comfort of what he believed was there."Lizzy asked, her eyebrows creasing in confusion, 'Who's Laura?' And suddenly, Harold fell asleep right away because he was drunk.""Harold," she said, gently tapping his cheek, but he remained unresponsive. "I guess I should leave him alone. I wonder who Laura is," Lizzy pondered, sighing heavily.Lizzy, out of kindness, took off Harold's shoes and covered him with a blanket. She chose to let him be, even though she couldn't have her way with him.Harold, slowly opening his eyes, realized that he was in an unknown place. He wearily sat up on the bed, wiping his eyes.Immediately, Lizzy walked in. "Hey, sleepy head, you are up." She
Harold leaned forward, giving Sidney a serious gaze. "Please I want you to leave." He said, feeling exhausted."Did he just ask me to leave his house? No...I don't think he's been serious." Sidney thought."Didn't you hear me? I said leave!" Harold exclaimed. "Harold, you need to calm down, you are not thinking straight right now." Sidney stuttered a bit.Harold didn't want to hear any more nonsense from her, so he quickly stood up, went to the door, and opened it. "Get out!" He yelled, his eyes raging with anger."Alright...ok...I'm leaving." Sidney stammered, exiting the door.Harold was obviously frustrated and needed to take it out on someone. "What's gotten into him?" Sidney muttered, looking confused.She stood in front of the door for some minutes, hoping that Harold would let her in again, but unfortunately, he didn't open up, so she left.Harold slammed his fist against the wall in frustration, muttering, "I can't handle this anymore, I just can't." He began sobbing heavily.
Rolland's heart was melted by his son's apology and he didn't want his visit at the guest house to end in quarrels and arguments with his son. He had to let it slide.Rolland took a deep breath and leaned forward, gazing at Bryan. "Listen, son, I'm concerned about your safety, and I don't want you getting into any trouble. Everything I'm doing is for your own good," Rolland explained, trying to make Bryan understand his perspective."I understand Sir, I'm sorry," Bryan interjected, sounding polite with a hint of obedience."I can't wait to get out of here. I'm tired of all this drama," Bryan thought to himself, trying to maintain composure.Rolland smiled, feeling pleased that Bryan seemed to have finally understood his intentions. Then, he dropped a bombshell."You're moving out of the guest house today. I've arranged a new apartment for you," Rolland revealed.With a hint of disbelief, Bryan exclaimed in excitement, "Really? Thank you so much, Sir!" Springing up from the bed.Rollan
Bryan stepped into the pulsating rhythm of the club, feeling the bass thump through his chest as he melded into the energetic crowd. He laughed with newfound friends, lost in the euphoria of the music and the moment. After a while he made his way to the sleek bar, ordering his drink, he leaned against the counter.Taking in the scene around him, Bryan scanned the room, and there, across the dance floor, he spotted Gina with two of her friends. "Damn it! Isn't that Gina?" He thought eyes widened in shock.His heart skipped a beat as memories flooded back, but he pushed them aside.Bryan contemplated on whether to approach Gina or not, but a wave of hesitation washed over him. "I can't let her see me, I'll feel so embarrassed." He pondered and stayed put.Frustrated, he sipped his wine, each sip heavier than the other. With a sigh, Bryan set the glass down, quietly slipping away from the bar. He made his way to the exit, his steps purposeful yet tinged with disappointment.Bryan couldn