Ethan was not feeling like himself at all. He had even sent the girl he had brought home last night away without doing anything with her. The whole day had been filled with intrusive thoughts trying to take over his mind. He decided to take a walk to the private beach on his property that evening as the sun was setting and the light was fading from the sky. He sat alone on the beach, staring out at the waves. He felt so lost, so confused. He had no idea what to do. Should he tell his mother what was going on? He had forgotten to call her after the incident with his father but he had seen her missed calls later during the day when he was out clubbing and he never returned them. Or should he just run away from it all? He felt like he was at a crossroads, and he didn't know which way to turn. The wind was blowing, and the waves were crashing, and the world seemed to be moving on without him. He felt so alone.Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned, and saw his mother sta
Ethan didn’t know if it was fate or if his parents had sent Kimberly to follow him everywhere, he went to because he could not understand why he suddenly started seeing her in his usual spots. In the casino, she was always there and, on some occasions, he had even told the security men to deny her entry because he didn’t want her in his space. He was not stupid not to realize that this was not any coincidence but what he didn’t know for sure was if this was his parents plan or if she came up with the idea by herself because he knew that she could be crazy like that.One afternoon while he was leaving the office to go have some drinks at his favorite bar and maybe pick up a girl or two for the night depending on his mood later on, he bumped into someone and just as he was about to apologize for his clumsiness, he looked up and discovered that it was no other person than Kimberly. He sighed internally because he knew that she had intentionally bumped into him and it was not an accide
In a thousand years, Ethan would have not believed he would be facing something like this. He stood outside his parents' house, a mix of determination and defiance swirling within him. When he had made the firm decision not to marry Kimberly, he had believed that there was really nothing on planet earth that would made him go back on his word and decision but little did he know that fate had an unexpected turn waiting for him, one that would bring him back to his parents' doorstep just a week later, agreeing to their request and altering the course of his life forever.As the sun rose the next morning after his ordeal with Kimberly at the bar, Ethan's troubled sleep was abruptly shattered further by his ringing phone. Fumbling in the darkness, he managed to answer it, his voice groggy with sleep. He didn’t have time to even check who it was."Hello?""Hello Sir. It's Mike” the person at the other end of the phone said and Ethan instantly stood up from his bed and checked his phone
Amidst the chaotic wedding preparations, Ethan couldn't help but notice the growing tension between himself and Kimberly. Everyone already knew that he didn’t like her a single bit and he was really trying to get along with her because after all they were soon going to become man and wife but she was not making it an easy task for him as her domineering personality clashed with his independent and free-spirited nature, creating a constant source of conflict.One evening, as they reviewed the guest list for the umpteenth time, Kimberly snapped impatiently at Ethan. "Can't you at least try to understand what I want? This wedding is important, and I won't settle for anything less than perfection. I am Kimberly and my wedding should be on the mouths of blogs for months and even years if possible"Ethan clenched his jaw, struggling to maintain his composure. "I understand that, Kimberly, but I also believe that this wedding should reflect who we are as individuals and as a couple. It sh
The wedding was an elaborate affair, a grand spectacle meticulously planned to perfection. Ethan had tried his best but still Kimberly had had her way and it turned out to be a very big wedding. To outsiders, it appeared to be a resounding success, and it certainly made Kimberly's dreams come true. Her desires were now a reality even though it was at the expense of Ethan’s own and it made him wonder how their marriage will be in the long run if she was this selfish and inconsiderate of other people’s wants and needs.The day before Ethan and Kimberly had gone into the church to look through everything one more time and he could not help but admire the place. It would have been very nice if it was not his own wedding that was taking place here. The venue was gorgeous, the extravagant floral displays, and the dazzling lights it was all as she had envisioned and now it was her reality.“This is the most magical thing I have ever seen” she said excitedly as a smile started to grow on h
From the very outset, the marriage between Kimberly and Ethan was a fragile bond, teetering on the edge of chaos. While to the outside world, their grand wedding had seemed like a fairytale beginning, the reality behind closed doors told a different story.Kimberly's insatiable desire for fame and popularity had become unbearable. Her dreams of being the talk of the town hadn't waned with marriage; instead, they intensified. She relentlessly sold her glamour shots to the highest-paying magazines, seeking the spotlight at any cost. Her determination to stay in the limelight consumed her, leaving little room for the relationship that was already dead from the beginning.One evening as Ethan was leaving the office, he was rushed by the paparazzi who were demanding answers about something that Kimberly did.“Good afternoon Mr. hunters. How do you feel about your wife being rumored to be a par of this scandal?” one asked him as different colors and sizes of microphone was shoved at his
THREE YEARS LATERAVA“Jayden! Jane! Come on now or you’ll be late for school” Ava shouted to her kids who were already running late to school. Every morning she made sure to wake them up very early and still some how they managed to always go late still that they already had a reputation at the school for being latecomers. She dropped them off at school every morning and then headed to her office where she worked as a receptionist but the problem was that the company rarely even made enough money to pay her workers and so she was basically still living from hand to mouth.Three years had passed since Ava had run away from her hometown after the humiliating experience of getting pregnant by an unknown man and ever since then she had been shouldering the immense responsibility of raising her two kids alone. With each passing day, the pressure and weight of her duties grew heavier. It seemed like there was no end in sight, and Ava's strength was wearing thin. She knew she needed hel
Ava kept her aunt's words in mind as she faced her first day at work. She had gotten up very early and dressed up because she didn’t want to be late so as not to give a bad impression. On her way to the office, she felt anxiety building up and she tried to calm herself down. This was her first interview after her application latter was responded to by the office. And it meant that she was going to meet up with the CEO, Mr. hunters for him to assess her to know if she was qualified for the role that she was applying for.The office buzzed with activity, and as she sat waiting for her name to be called, her anxiety grew worse and she fought the urge to stand up and go home but she knew she had to do this because of her children. Few minutes later, her name was called and as she entered his office she was thrown aback in surprise. Who was she looking at? The man looked like her baby Jayden. The resemblance was undeniable and a lot of things started running through her mind as she s
On his arrival to the hospital, he was directed to the delivery room where Ava was already in labor after identifying himself as her husband.He quickly rushed to her side. Seeing her in pain, made his heart break but he tried to be strong for her sake. He took her hand in his and whispered sweet nothings and words of encouragement to her."You're doing so well, my love. You're so brave and strong," he smiled tentatively and Ava squeezed his hand tightly. She was glad that he was there with her because it gave her some degree of courage.She managed to push through the pain and after a few hours of labor, the baby finally came out and she was the most beautiful thing Ava had ever seen.The doctor placed the baby in Ava's arms and both she and Ethan cried tears of joy and relief. Their baby was here. And she was so beautiful.As Ava held her child, she felt a thousand emotions at the same time. Her heart was overflowing with happiness and she glanced up Ethan who smiled brightly at h
A few months later, Ava's baby bump was starting to show and she was beginning to feel the effects of pregnancy. She was always experiencing morning sickness but Ethan was always there for her, taking care of her every need and never leaving her side. One morning after he had helped her to massage her legs because they were sore, she said."I don't know what I would do without a caring partner like you,""Good thing you don't have to ever find out," Ethan said, kissing her on the forehead. "You'll always have me by your side, no matter what." He whispered and she blushed hard at his words. She was more than lucky to have him in her life, and she knew that no matter what happened, they would always find a way around it.Kimberly and Caroline had finally come back from their trip and were also helpful her in little ways they could until the responsibility fell solely on Caroline surprise when two weeks earlier Kimberly had fallen pregnant too.She had been so excited to tell Ava and
A few minutes later, they were ushered into the doctor's office and after a few questions, he actually her her into the examination room where Ava was given a quick check-up.The room was silent as they doctor carried out his examination and wrote something down occasionally on his pad. After few moments had passed, the doctor then turned to Ava and Ethan with a small smile. "Well, Mrs Ava, you are indeed sick but it's not in the way that you might think," the doctor said, the smile on her face getting wider. "What do you mean?" Ava asked, confused by the doctor's words. "It's a good news. You're pregnant," the doctor broke she news to them her smile getting even bigger. They both looked at each other in shock. They hadn't been expecting this news at all. Not so soon at least. But after the initial shock wore off, they excitement started to set in. They were going to have a baby. It felt so unreal.Once the news had settled on Ethan and he understood what the doctor had said, a l
They were finally heading back to Florida after their three weeks honeymoon in Dubai. Ava didn't want to leave because of the amount of fun they were having but she also missed Jaden and Jane so much that she also really wanted to leave immediately. It was like she had a double mind or something."I can't to wait to see the kids but I also don't want to leave Dubai yet" she shared her predicament with Ethan and he smiled."Well that's a simple one. We can go back and then come back with them or we can stay back and fly them over here and even if you want to live here now, we can make that work you know " he said and Ava rolled her eyes at him as she laughed."Okay show off. I know you've got the power to make anything I want happen but I was just kidding so relax" "I was just trying to make sure you have everything that you need and want so I'm not the bad guy here" he chuckled."Yeah, whatever. Let's go before the pilot starts looking for us now" she said, picking up the last of he
Ava felt excited at the prospect of all that he had suggested. She didn't want to leave Dubai without doing any fun thing at all."I'll love to go to the Burj Khalifa then" she said and Ethan nodded as he turned the car direction towards their new location.They drove to the Burj Khalifa and as they stepped out of the car, they looked up at the massive building. Ava had never seen anything quite like it. It was truly breathtaking. They made their way to the restaurant and once they settled down, Ethan said."You should have their seafood pasta. It's very good. I give you my word" he said and that was what they both ordered when the waiter came to take their order and they had their wonderful meal while looking out at the city lights below."This place is really beautiful. Breathtaking in fact" she said."It is no doubt " Ethan agreed and soon they finish eating and after leaving the Burj Khalifa, they decided to go the mall and they stroll around, taking in all the sights and sounds
The next day they left for their honeymoon in Dubai. They were going to be gone for three weeks and they left with the kids crying but they promised them that they would come back with plenty beautiful things for them and that was enough to stop their tears.The flight to Dubai was long, but Ava slept through most of it while Ethan used that opportunity to get some work that was due done and sent to his secretary. When they arrived, they were greeted by the warm sun and the beautiful palm trees that lined the streets. Dubai was a normal stop for Ethan so he was used to it but Ava was mesmerized by the city.They checked into their hotel, which was luxurious and elegant, as usual and they immediately felt at home. The next few days after their arrival was used in exploring the city, visiting the mosques, the museums, and the souks. Ethan took her to his favorite spots and she tasted the local food, shopped for souvenirs, and made memories that would last a lifetime.One day during o
The driver greeted her and opened the door for her and she entered without speaking a word. What the hell was going on? She had no idea but if he kids were in harm's way than she was going to go save them.All the other drive, she continued calling Ethan's phone but it was not connecting.They arrived the vacation home and once again the driver opened the door for her and she got down and was welcomed by a very good looking waitress."Please follow me to see your children" was all she said before turning and walking away and Ava immediately followed her and she took her to the entrance of a garden and then stopped."Your kids are in there. Please they're waiting" she said and then left and Ava looked at the entrance for a moment before she entered it. The whole place was decorated with fresh flowers and she was the only one there until she had little running steps and turned around to see Jaden and Jane running towards her dressed in formal wear and not the school uniform they had l
He stared at her as she slept and decided to take her upstairs to their room so she could be comfortable and once he had tugged her into bed safely, he also got ready for bed because the next day promised to be a hectic one because the preparation for the second phase of Kimberly's plan was starting tomorrow and he could not wait. He was very excited like a child who had just been giving a lollipop to see how things would pan out. He laid down next to her and closed his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. He knew that as long as Ava was by his side, he could take on anything life threw at him and he knew that he had finally found the one person that completed him and he could not believe that he had also almost lost her. Soon, he drifted off to sleep, happy and content, dreaming of a future with the woman of his dreams. Ava snuggled closer to him in her sleep, sensing that he was beside her. In her sleep, she smiled, feeling safe and protected. The next morning, Ava woke up to the
The next few days were a blur for Ava as all she did was just to spend time at home with the kids, creating beautiful memories with them.At the beginning of the week , she had also sent in her resignation letter to her office. She was no longer interested in going to work there and she also was in no hurry to find a new job for the first time in her life because she really didn't need it when she had Ethan.It was two days after she sent in her resignation letter that she got a call from Kimberly."Hey there Ava, how are you doing?" She asked on her usual energetic voice and Ava could also hear the excitement in her voice. "I'm doing great Kim. How are you doing?" She replied, curious about why she sounded so excited. She already suspected that it must have to do with Alistair."I'm doing amazing actually. I just got a call from Alistair's uncle and he told me the case is over! We don't have to worry about a thing anymore" she broke the good news and Ava's whole life changed with t