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This time I had a really scary and upsetting dream that I had last night. It was an odd feeling to step back into the small, friendly café where Theo and I chatted. It was a pleasant smell of baking and there was the smell of fresh pastries in the air and the hue of the sunlight cast on the furniture. With a grin on his face and a red heart-shaped cake on his hands, Theo arrived. He walked over to me, his eyes were warm and I could feel that he was genuinely fond of me, way back I used to blush when he looked into my eyes.Upon bringing the cake, he said, “Varya, I made this for you.” I still recall the dream as being rather realistic; I could easily feel and almost even taste the sweetness that was in the air. But even a dream and a happy bunny were not enough for the subconscious to forget that the man was a traitor, a liar, and a pain in the neck.I opened my eyes wide and I already had a heartbeat that said ‘I am awake!’ And the fleeting emotion of the dream stayed with m
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Since the time when I confronted Theo and Tia, it has been exactly a week, and to some extent, people have moved back into their normal lives. Job occupied my mind and I attempted to ‘stay out of the crisis’, so to speak.Kylo remained his usual cold self, barely acknowledging me outside of necessary conversations. Despite the tense atmosphere at home, I had found a way to coexist peacefully with him.Today, however, was different. Kylo’s cousin, Cassandra, was arriving. I only got to briefly hear about her from Kylo although he was not very specific with details.The only thing that I was sure of was that she was strong-willed and she had not been around for the past few years because she was studying in another country. I was curious but also wary about meeting her.Just as I was deep in my imagination, the doorbell was erected so I hurriedly got up to answer it. Not knowing who it was, I kept my face neutral and took a deep breath before answering it.When I entered she was the fir
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The company had a night party this weekend, generally a fancy event that is organized by the company to mark the accomplishment of a large project that has been executed.The setting was a grand hotel’s banquet hall, the light of crystal lamps hung from the ceilings, and beautiful furniture. When I alighted from the car, the flashes of cameras immediately lit up as the media crew was ever so ready to cover the event.Next to Kylo, I had some anxiety but at the same time excitement. He was as usual calm and looked very confident; this provided him with equal authority among the others. I, however, had the feeling of being rather out of place wearing my elegant gown as I struggled to wear a better grace as the occasion set in.Choosing a ballroom, there was the noise of conversations with laughter sounding in the background. I was able to identify some of the officials from the office and VIPs from the business circles. It was a climax that could be outdone only by high-society parties
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She sat down beside me, her hand on my arm. “I saw what happened. Kylo really stepped up.”“I know,” I said, still trying to wrap my mind around it. “I didn’t expect that.”“Maybe there’s more to him than you thought,” Jasmin suggested, her tone thoughtful.“Maybe,” I agreed, though I wasn’t entirely convinced. Kylo had done things tonight that surprised me, but I still remember his icy aloofness.The day after, the story was breaking news everywhere in the media. Headlines screamed about the dramatic scene at the party, complete with photographs of Kylo catching me and confronting Theo.The media had turned it into a spectacle, and I could already see the comments and opinions flooding in.Some praised Kylo for his protective stance, while others speculated about the nature of our marriage. But what caught my attention were the trolls—fans of Dora, Kylo’s ex-girlfriend and a celebrity in her own right.They spammed the comment sections with much hatred accusing me of trying to steal
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He didn't answer, turning instead to the stove where I had been cooking. "What are you making?""Dinner," I replied, feeling the tension slowly dissipate. "Chicken Alfredo."He nodded his head just slightly, and there was a small twinkle in his eye as if he wanted to smile but restrained himself."Smells good. "“Oh, I see,” I replied, then I faced back to the stove and started stirring. “I hope you like it.”Making ourselves comfortable on the sofas, I was especially curious about what was going on in Kylo’s head. His lack of interest was protection, one that I was getting used to, but there were instances, such as this, where I saw a glimpse of something else.That evening there was no loud laughter, the dinner was served in silence. Cassandra had gone to her room and was still evidently angry when she came down Kylo and I ate almost in silence. The nature of our relationship, though, changed and I could not define in what way exactly.Since it was evening then, I thought it was bes
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I was late for the appointment and though I had a lot of time to get ready, I was moving from one corner of the house to another. I had my bag ready, I barely touched my breakfast and my mind was working overtime. However, as important a part of my morning routine as the final list of chores was; my car keys were gone.“Where are they?” I thought loud to myself before beginning to run around in circles screaming looking at the kitchen counter, the dining table, and even under the cushion of the three-seater.“Hopefully it will not be too crowded today, for I hate being late, especially on such a day.”On that day I had a business meeting at the office and there were some test results for my mum I had to visit the hospital to collect. This was not a typical day for misfortune, but even so, every moment of the day felt as if it was dwindling.I looked high and low, it seemed like hours before I finally dashed to the garage thinking they would be there. I felt sick knowing Cassandra, was
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It was a normal day as anyone would have ever wished it to be. I got to the office with numerous things that I had to do running through my mind. This had been a tense week and today did not look any different from the rest of the week.I walked to the desk and noticed that my fellow workers were muttering behind my back and looking at me with odd glances. Office gossip used to be common in the office; however, this time, it felt somewhat off. It was so intense with such a different twist around it that I felt uncomfortable when I observed it.I got comfortable in my chair and started going through my mail when the mumble of Cassandra’s voice in the corridor could not be missed. She was the new face for the photo shoot for our company’s series of new clothes, and this seemed to make her happy with the focus she was receiving.She spoke confidently with a rather resounding but cheerful tone that gave me a hint of the raging disdain that she had for me.Just when I got fully engaged, th
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I sat on the plush couch, trying to focus on the latest marketing report from work. My concentration was ruined when Cassandra came in, her gait was calculated and slow. She was smirking, and I could tell that she had some sort of plan in mind.“Good morning, Varya,” she said rather sweet which made my blood boil.“Good morning,” she retorted me prompting to look at her while keeping my gaze on the document laid out before me In the organization, I always avoided interacting with her since it was unnecessary most of the time.“I have something for you also,” she further said pulling a Gift box wrapped with paper. There was a huge, pink ribbon that surrounded the whole packaging and enraged me due to its tackiness.I thought for a while then I took the box from her hands. “You’re welcome,” She replied, I took it with a bit of suspicion and opened it with much anticipation for the worst. Turning it around I saw a pile of books. The titles made my stomach churn: “How can a woman become a
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On getting there people moved faster than usual; nurses ushered me into one room after another helping me put on a hospital gown a long way.Kylo stood still near where people were turned upside down due to the speed of what was happening around them offering some comfort unlike any other distraction I might find outside pain was too much but still stuck onto this thought that everything would soon pay off.Soon, we would meet our baby.Hours passed in a haze of contractions and medical jargon, the world narrowing down to just me, Kylo, and the baby.The pain was intense, like nothing I had ever experienced before, but I refused to give in to fear. This was what I had been preparing for, what we had been waiting for.The baby was coming, and I was going to bring them into the world.Kylo never left my side, his voice a constant source of encouragement, his hand a lifeline as I struggled through each contraction.He wiped my forehead with a cool cloth and whispered words of love and re
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This confidence he had in us, in our capacity to manage a new phase boosted my morale erasing my fear places.I remember it very vividly, we were watching a movie one afternoon while lying on the couch in the living room and suddenly I felt a vigorous kick. I choked on my words, putting the palm of my hand on my swollen belly.“What happened?” Kylo asked, sitting up at once.“Everything is okay,” I replied cheerfully. "The baby just kicked really hard. Here, feel."I guided his hand to the spot, and we both waited. A moment later, another kick came, this time even stronger.Kylo's eyes widened in amazement. "Wow... they're strong.""I know," I laughed. "I think we're going to have a little soccer player on our hands."He grinned, leaning down to press a kiss to my belly. "I can't wait to meet you, little one. But take it easy on your mom, okay?"I watched him, my heart swelling with love. Seeing Kylo so involved, and so excited about becoming a father, made everything feel even more s
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It was rather reassuring to be back home after the whirlwind which is our honeymoon, yet at the same time it was also rather daunting.The Island was once a beautiful place where all I cared for was our presence, Kylo and I had no other distractions.But it was time for us to step back and face our day-to-day lives, my pregnancy, and everything that came with it.By then I was several months pregnant and some of the symptoms were clearly visible to the naked eye. My tummy protruded out significantly and with that some effect of carrying a child.While the honeymoon had provided respite from pregnancy, the moment we were home, pregnancy was as real as reality could get.When about the house I felt both at ease with being home though nervous about the changes happening to me and around me.It pleased me that Kylo stayed close at my side; his fingers lightly brushing over my lower back.He got more caring and thoughtful than ever; I could easily see how much he cared for me and how much
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I trusted him with everything that I had: heart, future, and life. Two days later we were in a private jet, by the influence I guess Kylo had, I had no idea where we were going. Kylo was not on specifics up to that time, but I did not give it much thought. There is nothing like suspense or perhaps relying on the unknown on the person. With that, I reclined in the chair and then looked at the shrinking landscape outside the plane’s small window. Kylo leaned forward, picked up my hand in his, and I looked at him and smiled. “You’re really not going to give me any hints?” I said as calmly as I could, though my voice was visibly laden with curiosity. Kylo chuckled, shaking his head. “Nope. You’ll find out soon enough.” I pouted playfully, but I knew better than to press him. Kylo loved his surprises and I must say, I enjoyed them as well. There’s something good about not knowing what’s next, about just going with the flow and chilling. The flight went by in no time, with Ky
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Those days after the wedding were as if I was on honeymoon, loved being in that state, and did not want to wake up. I might as well describe it like this; the tranquility that came over me was one I never felt before. It was as though a weight I had no idea was lifted off my back, allowing me to breathe freely once more. There was a warmth that filled my whole body in place of the constricted knots in my stomach. It is worth noting that in the beginning of the story our marriage can be described as a purely business-like arrangement, a very practical marriage of convenience. But instead with time, it had become something concrete, something lovely. The relationship that Kylo and I had was a product of the most unlikely circumstances and the complacency that I felt as I stared at the house we had constructed together could only be described as profound. It was morning, the sun was shining and the rays of sunlight started entering the room through the windows. I was now pl
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Kylo went first, his voice steady as he began to speak.“So Varya,” he began glancing at my eyes all the time,“when we got married for the first time, it was a business deal between us; something that was advantageous to both of us but lacked emotional warmth typical of true marriage. I was unapproachable and even icy; I never gave you the love or respect that you deserved. But as time passed everything changed. I changed.”His grip on my hand tightened more and I could see how sincere he was from his facial expression which told me that he meant every word in every line on his face.“I fell in love with you Varya; it started off slowly before all these sudden feelings hit me. You taught me what it means to be there for someone else genuinely because one wants to change oneself for them.”“And I have caused you pain earlier but today I am making a promise as follows: To be the man whom you deserve; to love you wholly and to build a happy joyful life together based on faithfulness and
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The morning of the wedding was as well fine with no clouds in the sky to disturb the blue of the day. Now I found myself back in front of the mirror in my childhood room strapped and ready for this like a kid on Christmas Eve.The dress I bought for my wedding was an off-white, beautiful lace and silk gown that fitted me to perfection. It was plain and elegant and made me feel like flowers were blooming on my dress and the garden we would be getting married in was nearby.My mother was frequently touching my face, fixing my veil in position enrollment arrangement She caught my eye in the mirror and smiled, her expression soft with love and pride.“You look stunning, Varya,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. “Kylo is a lucky man.”“Thank you, Mom,” I replied, my voice trembling slightly. “I just… I want today to be perfect.”“It will be,” she assured me, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. “Today is about you and Kylo, about the love you share. That’s all that matters.
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VARYA’S POVThe day after Kylo's proposal felt like waking up in a dream. When dawn parted the curtains and let in the golden rays, it was hard to imagine that only a few hours ago Kylo had proposed to me for real.My hand went to the ring I now wore on my finger and the diamond again shone brightly against the sun, creating rainbows around the room.The moments were somewhat dreamlike and yet whenever I touched the ring on my finger I did not need anyone to tell me that this was all real. Kylo loved me.I stood up from the bed and walked towards the window and I looked outside at the city that was an unspoken character in our story, the one filled with both sorrow and happiness. This led my mind to the wedding which was now even in front of us.They were not an extension of a prior commitment, or repetition of a promise; it was the start of something fresh, of reality. And so the preparations could only be special as well.I could feel the buzz once I made my way downstairs in the ho
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He had planned this event to be an entertainment for families, as well as business counterparts. The atmosphere in the room was filled with laughter, echoes of glasses touching, and music.This was ideally the environment that I wanted when I had planned the entire thing, but the feeling that swelled in my chest was almost tangible.I thought I was standing by one of the tall windows of the building looking down on the city below. The twinkling bulbs were of a high intensity and I observed it was dark like the sky at night and this made me take my eyes off it for a while.Yet, there I was thinking about Varya most of the time. It was her that made me develop nerves today and became the reason for this nervous energy in the night.She stood across the room dressed in burgundy dress which enhanced the curves of her body.She was gorgeous and although I was quite far I could notice the look of despair she was masking so well.It was a sadness that I realized that I had provoked and this
