An hour later, Shawn came to the bedroom to see Sofia fast asleep. He smiled warmly, his eyes filled with amusement. "What a stubborn lady." He moved to her on the bed and untied her hands, making her sleep comfortably on the bed. He then covered her with the blanket before kissing her forehead.He came out of the room, and his eyes caught sight of Troy entering the house. Troy's face turned cheerful as he smiled."Hey, bro," Troy said. "I thought you weren't coming home tonight."His face turned nonchalant. "Why not? I just hung out with a friend of mine who came back from the state." "I thought you went to see Mabel." "Nah, but I am hanging out with her tomorrow."His face turned smug. He smiled, and then Shawn felt a hand wrapped around him from behind. A smirk curved Troy's lips.Shawn's face turned surprised, and he turned to see Sofia holding him while still sleeping. Her face was peaceful, her eyes closed."Sofia," Shawn said softly, caressing her face.She murmured, her
Shawn was getting ready to leave his office to go pick Sofia from school. Just as he was tidying up his office, someone entered the office and interrupted him."Hello, Shawn," a female voice said.Shawn's face turned curious, and he raised his face up to see who it was. His eyes widened in surprise as he saw a young, elegant woman in her early twenties, dressed in a red fitted short gown below her knees, black pencil heels that matched her bag, along with expensive jewelry around her neck and wrist. Her red lipstick was hypnotizing, and her fragrance filled the room. "Cindy?" he called, surprised, standing up.Cindy smirked, her gaze fixed on Shawn's surprised look. "Long time no see, husband," she said. Shawn's face turned pale, and he gulped.****Meanwhile, back at school, Sofia was waiting for Shawn, who had promised to pick her up from school. Mabel was standing beside her, chatting with Troy on the phone.Mabel's face turned excited. "Troy said he is coming to pick me up." S
Troy drove home and entered the living room. His eyes caught sight of an unfamiliar lady in the dining room eating fruit salad, and their eyes met.Cindy's face turned curious. "Who are you?"Troy's face turned surprised, and he raised an eyebrow. "I should be asking you that. Who are you?" "I am Cindy, Shawn's wife, and you?" She said proudly.Troy was shocked, and his eyes widened. "Excuse me!" he exclaimed. He started calling Shawn. "Shawn! Shawn!" he called loudly."Stop yelling, he is not home." She scoffed. "How did you find your way into this house?"He asked confusedly. "This is my house, and besides, Shawn knows I am here. We were together some hours ago before he left to God knows where." She continued eating, and Troy stared at her, confused.Meanwhile, Shawn and Sofia were heading back home. They were seated in the backseat, holding hands. Sofia noticed the sad look on his face. "Are you still worried about it?"She asked feeling concerned. Shawn's face turned troubled
Days later, Shawn was getting pissed off by Cindy's constant demands, and it was unbearable. "Can you please just stop! Stop making these out of proportion. I know I made a promise to Dad, but that was before and not now. I have someone who I am truly in love with, and I won't let you ruin it for me." He said sounding serious.Cindy's face turned determined. "I don't care, Shawn. I am here, and I will never let my Dad's promise die off. For goodness' sake, that was his last wish! I rejected so many guys because of you. You might not be legally married, but we are married by oath.""I didn't take any oath with you, and I didn't ask you to reject other men.... You are too late, you are damn too late. I never saw you as someone I want to spend the rest of my life with. All I see in you is a sister I never had." "I am not your sister!" she yelled. "I was betrothed to you, I know I came late, but it can still be fixed... Remember, you are who you are today, thanks to my Dad." she sai
Sofia squeezed herself onto the bed, sobbing quietly. Her eyes were reddened and swollen due to tears. She couldn't control her heart beating fast, and soon sleep crept in.Shawn stormed out of the room, angrily. He was placed on a tight corner, and there was nothing he could do. Either way, he was going to be forced to accept Cindy's demand. She was more dangerous than he could imagine, and she always got what she wanted.He left to Sofia's room and tapped gently on the door, but there was no response. He opened the door and entered to see her fast asleep.He moved to join her on the bed and covered her with the blanket. Then he noticed her body jerking due to her crying as he cuddled her.He turned her body to his and saw tears on her face. He wondered why she cried and wrapped his arms around her. Then sleep came in, and he slept off.***The next morning, Sofia opened her eyes weakly to see herself wrapped in Shawn's arms, she smiled and caressed his face. "I don't want to
A week later, everything was going smoothly, no word from Cindy and her cell phone remained unavailable. Sofia and the ladies came to a cafe to chill, they sat down having fun while sipping from their milkshakes. "So, Sofia, I am curious, how is it going between you and Shawn?"Nina asked. "Going well, everything is fine now since Cindy left."Mabel's face turned annoyed. "Finally, I was hoping she disappeared forever and never comes back, she is such a pain in the neck." "Yeah, I wish she never comes again, maybe she realised Shawn isn't for her and she left to avoid trouble."Sofia said hopefully. "Yeah, maybe she got tired, but one needs to be careful too, she might be planning something huge.".Nina said. They nodded in agreement. "So, Sofia, have you and Shawn done it yet?"Mabel's face turned mischievous. "Done what?"Sofia asked confusedly.Mabel's face turned playful, and she raised her eyebrows. "You know what I mean?" Sofia's face turned embarrassed, and she scoffed, sipp
Some hours later, Shawn arrived at the building alone, the tracker leading him inside where Sofia was. Cindy's face turned smug. "You are here, how fast."Shawn's eyes met Sofia's, and his expression turned worried, seeing the situation she was in. "Shawn," Sofia called, struggling to get loose.Shawn's face twisted in anger. "Cindy!" he yelled, pulling out a gun and aiming it at her, but Cindy laughed."You can't hurt me, Shawn, look around you," she said, and Shawn noticed he was being surrounded by her men, both up and down. Shawn's expression remained determined, his eyes fixed on Cindy."Let her go, Cindy," Shawn said firmly. "I will." She moved closer to him. "You chose this path, Shawn. I am giving it to you."Cindy smirked. "Do you think this is the right thing to do?" "What's wrong with what I am doing? I'm just taking what's mine."Cindy's smile widened."I won't get married to you. I don't love you."Shawn's face turned disgusted. Cindy's expression turned obsessive. "Y
It's been weeks since Shawn left with Cindy, and Sofia hadn't been herself. She barely ate or talked to anyone, locking herself in Shawn's room and refusing to go to school or see anyone. All she did was cry every day, yearning for Shawn's return.Before Shawn left with Cindy, he asked Troy to take Sofia and her family to his mansion to live there. Troy did as he was instructed.Everyone tried to bring Sofia out of her sadness, but all was in vain. Nina and Mabel came to the house to see her, moving to her doorstep and knocking, along with her mother, Grandma, and Troy."Sofia, can you open up? Your friends are here to see you," Troy said, but there was no response."Sofia, dear, please open up, please!" Diana said, and they sighed tiredly after making an attempt for her to open up."What do we do now?" Mabel said sadly."I'm scared she'll hurt herself," Grandma said."Me too," Diana said.They sighed tiredly and moved to the living room, thinking of what to do next."When will Sha
Several months later, three women's tummies had grown bigger, and they were due for delivery. They went out to their favorite cafe to hang out. Sofia's face glowed with excitement as she chatted with her friends. Nina's eyes sparkled with amusement, and Mabel's face lit up with a warm smile.They were engrossed in sweet and teasing conversation, their laughter filling the air. Their assigned bodyguards stood a little far from them, watching the surrounding area with alert expressions."Yeah, I remember that...." Sofia paused, her eyes widening in discomfort, as she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. Nina and Mabel stared at her, their faces reflecting concern."Are you ok?" Nina asked, her voice laced with worry.Sofia's face scrunched up in pain. "I don't think so, I just...." She got interrupted as Nina noticed her water broke."Your water broke, Sofia!" Nina exclaimed. "What does that mean?" she asked confusedly, still wincing in pain.Nina's expression turned excited. "It means
As the wedding commence, guests began to arrive, the exclusive wedding hall was abuzz with excitement. The walls, adorned with intricate gold leaf patterns, seemed to shimmer in the soft light, while the polished white marble floor gleamed like a canvas of elegance. The ceiling, a majestic dome-shaped wonder, was adorned with delicate crystal chandeliers that refracted the light into a kaleidoscope of colors.At the far end of the hall, a majestic archway, decorated with fresh flowers and greenery, served as the perfect backdrop for the wedding ceremony. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the soft hum of chatter and laughter.Mabel, resplendent in her stunning lace mermaid dress, stood poised at the entrance of the hall. Her delicate cap sleeves and sweetheart neckline framed her face, while the fitted bodice showcased her curves. The flowing train added a touch of drama to her overall look, and the intricate beading and sequins sparkled under the ligh
Weeks later, everything was set for the wedding. The venue and preparations were all in place, and the ladies' wedding gowns, along with their men's suits, had arrived from Dubai.The ladies, accompanied by their mothers and Rachel, arrived at the shop to try on their wedding gowns. They entered the fitting room, eager to see how they would look.As they emerged from the fitting room, they looked stunning in their gowns. Rachel's eyes widened in amazement. "Oh my! This is so beautiful."Mrs. Ruth's face lit up with excitement. "You girls look so perfectly gorgeous in these!"Diana beamed with pride. "You three are, without a doubt, the most beautiful brides in the history of California." The ladies burst into laughter.Sofia's face glowed with happiness. "The dress is pretty; we love it."Rachel smiled, her eyes sparkling. "It's going to be so much excitement on that day."Mabel's eyes lit up with a mischievous idea. "Can we take a picture and send it to them?" Sofia and Nina nod
Everyone was preparing for the wedding. The three ladies met with the wedding planner, accompanied by their men. The wedding planner was giving out the details of how he would plan the wedding, and the guys were listening attentively.Shawn's eyes were wide with interest, Jeff's eyebrows were raised in approval, and Troy's face was set in a thoughtful expression. In contrast, their women looked bored and disinterested.Sofia's eyes began to droop, Nina's head nodded forward, and Mabel's eyelids fluttered closed. The planner continued talking nonstop, oblivious to the women's tiredness.Shawn noticed his fiancée's fatigue and decided to intervene. "We have heard everything you have said, and we like the idea, do you guys agree?" he asked, turning to Jeff and Troy.Jeff nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, we love everything you have been saying."Troy smiled, "Just go ahead with everything and tell us how much it will cost."The planner beamed with happiness, "Ok, I will. Thank you."Shawn
Days passed, followed by weeks, and Sofia dropped by her family's house for a visit. As she walked in, her family's faces lit up with warm smiles."How is the baby doing?" Diana asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement."Do you guys care about the baby or me?" she asked, feigning a frown, a playful pout on her lips.Her family chuckled, and Lucas reassured her, "Of course, we care about you," his voice filled with warmth. "Well, the baby is fine and growing up every day," she said, her eyes shining with pride. "We can see that," grandma said, smiling.As they continued eating, Lucas brought up the topic of Sofia's upcoming wedding. "By the way, Shawn stopped by two days ago to discuss the marriage process," he said."Yeah, he told me," she said, a small smile playing on her lips. "Have you two decided on a date yet?" Grandma asked, her voice filled with anticipation. "Not really, we'll come up with a date soon," she said, smiling reassuringly.Her family smiled, seeming to
Annabelle was locked in a dark room, tied up to a chair. She struggled to get loose, her face contorted in fear and desperation. "Let me out!" she cried out, her voice hoarse from screaming.Two of Shawn's men entered the room, their looks stern. "Will you keep it down?" one of them yelled, and Annabelle flinched, her eyes wide with fear."Why am I here? Why tie me up?" she asked, her voice shaking. "To teach you a lesson and for crossing the line."The second guy sneered.Annabelle's face twisted in anger and fear. "What is that supposed to mean? Let me go!" she cried out, but the men sealed her mouth shut, silencing her. She kept struggling, but the men left her alone.About 10 minutes later, Shawn entered the room, a smirk spreading across his face as he saw Annabelle dozing off on the chair. He nodded to his men, who woke her up roughly.Annabelle's eyes snapped open, and she met Shawn's smirking face. Her look was a mixture of fear to anger."Hey," Shawn said, his voice drippi
Troy couldn't catch up with Mabel as she took a cab and drove off. He entered his car and drove after her.Shawn and the rest came out of the bar, sighing in relief. They took their women and left the bar.Mabel got home and paid the cab driver before rushing inside. Her face was streaked with tears, and her eyes were red from crying.When her family tried to approach her, she ran to her room and locked the door from the inside."What's up with her?" Rachel asked, confused.Then Troy rushed into the room, his face worried."Troy, what's going on?" Mr. Mark asked. "It's just a little misunderstanding."He said.He rushed off to Mabel's room, and her family stared confusedly at him. Mabel leaned against the wall and sobbed quietly.Troy knocked on the door, his face etched with concern. "Mabel, please open up and hear me out."Mabel's voice was laced with anger. "Go away!" "Please, just hear me out, please!"V came over with a spare key. "Here is the key." "Thank you."He said, his e
Mabel was having breakfast with Troy and Leo at the dining table, her mind occupied by the incident of yesterday. Her eyes were distant. Troy noticed that she wasn't eating"Is everything okay?" he asked. "Yes."she forced a smile, her eyes avoiding Troy's. She stood up to leave, her movements abrupt. "I will just go get ready for school.""You didn't even touch your food." His face showed concern. "You don't like it? I will prepare whatever thing you want to eat right now." "There is no need for that, I am not hungry." She replied firmly. She smiled forcedly and walked away. Troy and Leo exchanged a worried glance. "You should go check what's wrong with her? It seems she's bothered about something." Leo said calmly.Troy sighed as he stood up to leave.Troy entered the room to see Mabel packing her bag, her belongings scattered around her."Babe," he said, moving to her and holding her hand.Mabel's eyes flashed with a mixture of emotions, but she didn't meet Troy's gaze."What'
Mabel and Sofia were dozing off in class, their eyelids heavy as the lecture droned on. Sofia's bodyguard watched with amusement as they struggled to stay awake.He smiled knowingly and moved to them, his eyes scanning the room to ensure he wasn't interrupting. The students looked on, intrigued."Let me have your phones," he said politely, his voice low.Mabel's eyes fluttered open, confusion etched on her face. "Why?"The bodyguard's expression turned helpful. "You two are dozing off while the lecture is going on, so let me have your phones and record the teaching."Sofia's face lit up with gratitude. "Oh, okay."Mabel and Sofia handed over their phones, unlocking them before giving them to the bodyguard. He turned on the voice recorder and placed the phones on the table in front of them.Mabel and Sofia smiled gratefully at him, relief written across their faces.The bodyguard returned to his position, a hint of a smile still on his face. The students were amused by what he had do