★★ As soon as Julius left the couch with Sussan for the pizza they were about to select, Julia opened the card that was wrapped in a red envelope. “He is really going to get engaged. Huh!” Murmuring Julia, her back touched the couch as she took a deep breath and placed the card beside her. “I wish you happiness and a prosperous life.” Although Julia wanted to warn Timothy about Stacy as she hardly believed his future would not be as smooth as he expected because humans could never skin their nature off. If Stacy could openly dare to do such terrible things to get him, who knew how far she would go if Timothy spurn her from getting what she desired? Julia was not opposing, but she wanted the best for Timothy because it was she who destroyed him. Julia drew her lower lip between her teeth and got up, abandoning the life she had once lived. Now she was living her life for Julius. Suddenly, Sussan's phone buzzed with a loud chime. Julia frowned as she thought they were selecting pizz
★★★The peaceful morning was given to Julia after so many days with her son Julius sleeping soundly next to her. Julia turned her face towards her son and her hand immediately reacted as it went to his hair and caressed them lovingly. Suddenly she felt Julius' hair was sticky because he skipped washing it.“Naughty boy! Today I will give you a good bath,” Julia mumbled, leaving Julius' hair. She sat up, dusting the hair off her face, and reached for her phone. She went through Facebook, just some little time she used before going out.In a trice, she noticed a picture of Stacy, Carol, and Damina together in her house as they were holding champagne glasses in front of their faces. So, the celebration had taken place last night.Julia blew a breath, as it was going to be a big drama when she went to the engagement venue. Obviously, there would be something ready for her. People always found this thing entertaining when someone shaded tears in front of a bunch of people. It just rema
★★ In the late evening, Julia took Sussan’s car. The dress she was wearing was the same dress that had been parceled in the morning. It was pretty enough to make Sussan go blind. However, she did not dare to lay her hand on it or dream of wearing it. Joshua Daniels was the one who gifted the dress, his name was printed on the tag instead of the cost, a sign of his craftsmanship. Petty man! But the dress hugged Julia’s body that way, as if it was made for her. She looked enthralled with the little touch of makeup which Sussan helped her to put on her face. Thin straps of the dress went to the back of her neck and were tied together. The length kissed her knees with the ruffle circling the end. The dress was splotched with an ocean blue color, matching Joshua's eyes. Not only this, but the woman wearing the dress also praised it fiercely. When Julia reached her house, it was very crowded. There were many reporters outside the house with their cameras. Her low-key car did not catch a
★★★Julia's eyelids quivered at every flash of the cameras. She got down off the platform and went to the counter to get a drink while wondering if her father knew. However, her father told her that he needed to remain unconscious in bed to control the two vipers.Her face was straight, with an impassive facial expression that concealed her true feelings. Her circumspect steps did not let her bump into anyone until she heard a disgusted voice behind her.“Does it not make you feel ashamed that you have come back again after so long? I thought you died somewhere after eating poison.”Julia paused, inhaled deeply, and, realizing who was behind her, she spun around.“I am sorry, Mrs. Bugler,” Julia said formally to Timothy's mother, who could not hold back her body after seeing Julia at the venue of his son's engagement. She believed Julia coming here was to ruin again their reputation and her son's heart. This time she would dig her eyes out of their socket for taking them lightly
★★★ “I cannot control people's minds and their perceptions of me. Take the example of me who didn't know why I was there. My own family sold me off to your hands,” Julia spoke with her eyes gazing at Benjamin and telling him that she was not given the purpose of being there or she would never visit him. Benjamin looked at the girl with amusement. The eyes were confident. Zero helplessness lingered in them, which he had seen in her that day, sitting in front of him. “Greed can make a person do anything. From feeding you dirt to taking away your sanity when your family is already corrupt. What kind of good things do you expect from them? By the way, I don't mind having you as my girlfriend out of respect,” Benjamin offered to Julia and moved his hands forward, which Julia thought was about to touch her ear, so she moved away from where she was standing. However, she found him to get the drink from the counter. “Drink!” Benjamin showed her glass and chuckled. Julia nodded her head a
★★ “Sir, I can’t believe you have come for my daughter’s engagement. What a miracle for our home and Stacy’s future that your feet have finally blessed our home.” Stacy’s mother thoroughly enjoyed licking Benjamin’s shoes with her words. Benjamin was prepared for the outstanding drama that will be performed by this old woman. As it was; a disgusting and complete waste of his time. Yet he gave her a little moment to give her some warning as he was distasteful about how Joshua got the girl because this shit family had taken money from him too, not knowing what that individuality could do with them. Although he didn’t care if Joshua took the other girl in this family. But Joshua was spellbound by the girl he laid his eyes on the first day. What a fucking coincidence!! “I thought you were angry because I couldn't get your master plan to succeed,” he said and glanced at Stacy's mother with cold eyes who felt chill while attempting to contain the fear in her eyes. Now, she was beginni
★★★A video displayed on the big screen made everyone wonder what it was. Because those people were going to watch some memory, but here was a video of a room.Lights were still dimmed, little illumination was helping others to set their feet in the right places and the reel that was playing on the screen had been zoomed in. Immediately the whole room gasped in the horror.A man and a woman were having sex, and then it seemed to be live. People could hear them taking sharp breaths and moaning. The woman’s hair was opened on both sides of her face, possibly could not tell who was she. However, it did not take long for people to recon who the person was, as Stacy uttered with a horrified voice, “This is my sister, Julia's room. Isn't it? Oh my God!”Stacy shouted on the mic, “Turn it off, please?”But her words would not get granted as the video continued to play. Timothy felt his heart smashed into a thousand pieces and could not have the courage to watch Julia do this heinous act
★★★“No, mother. I don’t want to show the world how real I am. I want you to understand that your girl is not like this,” Julia said as her tears gushed out from their cave, her both palms folded in front of her chest, requesting her mother.Stacy’s mother knew how much Julia was making this up and she would get no peace until she would not thrash her by her hair.However, Stacy ran down the stage with her heels struggling to stand. She may take her fall lightly, but her mother’s next word could lead to doom that they can’t stop even if they banged their head on their wall. Besides, she had a hunch Julia was keen for this to happen.“Mom, don’t be so harsh with sister. Listen to her first,” Stacy shouted as her arms wrapped around her mother and halted her steps from climbing.Julia smirked inwardly when she found her lovely stepmother’s agitation about beating her up while the stepsister did not want to pulverize her face because she was with a clear mind, unlike her stepmother
Six months later ★★★ Like a royal palace, the villa had been garlanded with blooms. An uproar could be heard everywhere. One after another, upscale cars could be seen pulling up. A wedding took place in the garden. People were seated in two rows that had been partitioned, and the bride and groom would stand on a stunningly garish stage. Gary and Artin accompanied Joshua to the stage while waiting for the bride. Joshua was anxious despite his best efforts to appear confident. Julia had stated that she would consider getting married after having their second kid, but after putting up with so much of his intransigence, she finally gave in. It didn't take long for Julia to show up at the location with her father, hooking her hand around his arm. She looked ethereal in a white gown, and her baby bulge could be seen peeking out. Not to be forgotten, Julius was chosen to carry the rings. The admiration in people's eyes for Julius was unavoidable. They were all cheering an
★★★Julia's eyes grew brighter as she exited the car and as the lights on the villa came on as if the festival were at the door.“Wow! What is this?” Asked Julia, turning her attention to Joshua who pushed her skirt's wrinkly corner downward.To ensure she wouldn't accidentally move it, her left hand was bound to her shoulder.“Humph! They decided to do something to make you feel welcome."Joshua told her, his gaze drawn to her stunned expression. He didn't imagine she would enjoy this juvenile nonsense. Otherwise, he would light up the building for the rest of their lives.“It is too much,” Julia mumbled and stepped up toward the vast entrance of the hall room. She heard no sound of her people, but she could definitely tell they were hiding to surprise her.As soon as she entered, she could hear shouting in all directions.“Welcome, Julia!!” Sussan shouted, followed by Julius, “Welcome, Mum!”Julia smiled brightly while revealing her teeth. After scanning everyone, she stopp
★★★Julia smiled as she waited for the door to close, then turned to face Joshua. “How can you deliberately hurt a child?” she questioned, her eyes shooting anger at Joshua, who sliced her words with an uncaring attitude.He leaned forward and placed a kiss on her lips.“ I suddenly feel like we haven’t enjoyed much time together,” Joshua whispered, then went up to her forehead and placed a loving kiss there.“I love you, Julia.”With an unexpected wind spin sensation entering her gut, Julia stiffened. On the surface of her heart, a tiny deer was prancing. Before today, she had no idea how enthralled by his revelation she would become; she was not only delighted but also over the moon.Joshua’s warm breath fell on Julia’s face as they both fixed their gaze on one other, their hearts were thumping in the protracted quiet.The powerful impulses in Julia’s heart caused her to blink more often than usual. Part of her wanted to fight until he confessed his love to her once more, but
★★★As soon as they arrived at the hospital, Julia was rushed straight to the surgery room. Julius had moved onto the specialty ward as well. Gary and Artin had been holding Joshua back, but they soon felt Joshua collapse to the seat.They experienced a day that let them understand what it was like to lose someone. The pain of compulsion was so hazardous!But God could not be cruel to them.★★★One Week LaterJulia was transported to a garden with a pleasant floral aroma. Her eyes were mesmerized by the beauty of the newly blooming flowers, and although she was unable to say their names, this did not detract from her enjoyment. She crossed her legs as she sat on a lovely cushion.With a deep inhale, Julia murmured,“ It's magnificent."The warm sun penetrated her flesh as it cut the cold from her soul, making Julia feel alive and refreshed.Suddenly a gentle voice flowed into her ears, “Mum.”"Mum!"Julia was compelled to listen for the gentle voice. She was familiar with th
★★★ Joshua was being closely followed by Artin and Gary in the back, but suddenly, they were being yanked back by ropes around their throats. As they battled to breathe, the rifles in their hands fell to the ground. Joshua, on the other hand, forced himself up off the ground and jerked his head. Although there was little light, he could feel a stinging pain in his browbone. He had a steady gaze, focused on that person. In contrast, a gaslight turned on and a familiar face emerged. The man said, “Remember me, boss.” “Snake!” Joshua exclaimed. “Nice to meet you. So, you are working for a woman now. Suits you,” Joshua mocked and launched forward with his tight fist that landed on that man’s nose. Prior to being kicked out of the organization for defrauding Joshua of his business, Snake had previously been working with them. “I’ve been itching to kill you for a while. The day finally came. Oh, yes, I need to tell you,” the man smirk with his bloody nose and continued, “I vented all
★★★Joshua entered the house through the door that was already open, but even if it hadn't been, it wouldn't have made much of a difference because he wouldn't have bothered if he had to smash it. But as he entered and bumped into the bleeding body, his feet shook. There was blood all over the floor; it was impossible to tell if it was this man’s or if something had occurred to Julia and his son.“Boss, this, Miss Julia’s jewelry, and her handbag were discovered outdoors. Someone might,” Artin said and entered, but he was not required to finish the rest. He could see that his presumption was accurate. They were clearly taken by someone.Gary proclaimed, “I told it, we ought to assassinate Benjamin.”For the first time, Gary spoke about a subject on his own initiative rather than following instructions because he was aware of the significance Miss Julia and her son had for Joshua.“No, the perpetrator of this action cannot be Benjamin. He wants the boss to be at his disposal, but
★★★ Joshua exhibited childlike excitement as though he was about to receive his preferred surprise. His eyes were fixating on the image of the mother and son in his hand. In the picture, their smiles were beaming like the brightest sunshine of his life. He was simply angry with Julia for not telling him once, and that was it. Because Joshua was longing to have a child with her, but in reality, they already had one and Julia hid it. “Oh, Julia!! I will kill you. You deserve the harshest punishment!” Joshua thought but could not able to remove the smile from his lips. He held the picture close to his chest and ordered, “Drive faster!” Gary and Artin both nodded in tandem before accelerating the car. ★★ After absorbing such news, people in the mansion had already left. But they could not able to digest the entire occurrence, which hadn't made it to their stomachs; instead, it had stuck to their throats. Joshua's grandfather could not help but yearn to see his great-grandson's face.
★★★ In his black outfit, Joshua resembled a magnificent angel. He could still kill thousands of women's hearts while maintaining a straight face, but within he was unhappy since the message came from her. It made him shatter. His heart felt as heavy as a stone that had been purposefully placed, and both hands clasped their fists in his pockets. He held onto the hope that Julia wouldn't buy all this, or at the very least, would wait for him to explain it to her. But when he read her icy text, he was speechless. Rosetta, dressed in a lovely pink gown, appeared at Joshua's side. Her friends and relatives were with her. There were a few people present, but no media. However, everybody who attended the party could sense that the atmosphere was somber rather than cheerful. It did not feel like a celebration. While pretending to be having fun and smiling at one other, sipping on their drink, some people were actually forcing their feet to stay put since they couldn't get away. Howev
★★★Julia and Julius went to an ice cream shop to have some ice cream. Sussan refused to accompany them, claiming she had urgent business to attend to. Sussan was upset, and it was due to Julia's statements.But Julia merely desired tranquility.As someone who had experienced grief and failed relationships, she was used to them, but at least Joshua did not express his love for her; this was sufficient for her to believe that Joshua had no feelings for her. She couldn't possibly cry over it, so she didn't.“My ice cream is delicious; let me try yours, Mum!" Julius chimed as they boarded a cab heading for the home Julia had chosen for her father and Old May. They could live there comfortably."Hand me yours as well," Julia remarked gently as they exchanged ice cream."Mum, I want to tell you something I've been keeping from you," Julius informed his mother, avoiding eye contact.“Hmm! Spill the beans,” Julia said, sticking out her tongue to lick the ice cream. She did not observe