Noah and Sophia walked hand in hand into the spa. Their therapists, introduced themselves and began the session. Rachel, working on Sophia, started with gentle strokes, warming up her muscles.The spa day began with a deep tissue massage, side by side with candlelight. They worked out knots and tension, melting away stress and fatigue.The air was filled with the calming scent of lavender, and gentle music drifted through the speakers."Take a deep breath in, and out." Noah's eyes closed. "Noah, breathe into the pressure," Mike guided, targeting a stubborn spot on his lower back.Noah sighed contentedly as the masseuse's hands eased the tightness in his shoulders. Sophia's eyes drifted closed, her face relaxed, as her therapist worked out the kinks in her neck and back.Noah exhaled slowly, feeling the tension release.Rachel transitioned to deeper strokes, targeting Sophia's lower back. Sophia's body tensed slightly. "Trust me, Sophia. Let go."Sophia's muscles released, allowing
They arrived at sesamo, an intimate Italian restaurant.Candlelit tables, soft music, and aromatic scents of freshly baked bread.Their table overlooked the serene lake. But it didn't matter where their table was, they had the whole place to themselves. Sophia's eyes widened as she took in the breathtaking setup before her. "Noah, this is... too much," Sophia whispered, her voice trembling with emotion."Not nearly enough, my love."Sophia's hands covered her mouth. "It's breathtaking. But really, Noah, you didn't have to."Noah stepped closer, his was voice low and husky. "Our relationship has never been conventional, Sophia. We've been through so much, so fast. We never got to experience those intimate, romantic dates. I'm making up for lost time.""You're making me feel like a princess."Noah chuckled. "You are my queen. And I want to treat you like one."Her eyes roamed the setup, taking in the delicate flower arrangements, the champagne chilling in ice, and the exquisite dinner
Noah and Sophia stood before their stunning new home. Her company had brought their vision to life."Welcome home," Noah said, his eyes shining with pride.Sophia's face glowed. "It's even more beautiful than I imagined."Her eyes danced with excitement. "I love how the open-concept living area flows into the kitchen."Noah smiled. "Your design genius at work."Their personal touches were spread throughout – family photos, artwork, and treasured mementos. The space exuded warmth and sophistication.Sophia led Noah on a tour, pointing out the clever design elements she added. She always liked to flex when it came to her work. "And this is my favorite part – the rooftop garden."Noah wrapped his arms around Sophia. "You've outdone yourself. This is our sanctuary."Sophia's eyes sparkled. "Our forever home.""Thank you," Noah whispered, his lips brushing Sophia's ear.Sophia smiled. "For what?"Noah's gaze locked onto hers. "For creating our dream home, and for being my dream partner."S
“Here, sign it and leave!” he demanded. Sophia stared down at the document tossed at her. ‘Divorce agreement’ she read in her mind. Sophia smacked her lips. ‘He didn’t even wait for a solid week before getting rid of me she thought to herself. She wanted to believe it was a dream, but that was her reality. Her husband wanted a divorce from her, after two years of marriage. Even if the marriage was based on a contract, it was still a marriage. Noah Milton paced the floor of what was supposed to be he and Sophia’s bedroom, a place she never dared to enter, except on special occasions. She recorded the look on Noah’s face before speaking, “Noah, your dad just—” Sophia swallowed the next words about to escape her lips as Noah’s icy grey eyes met hers. Sophia was married to the most influential man in the city. The CEO of Milton group Noah Milton. It would be an honor for any woman in the whole city to be engaged, talk more of married to the most sought out man in all the city, but for S
Sophia gripped her chest tightly as if it felt like her heart was about to escape from her chest. Her hand slipped over her mouth as she tried to muffle her cries. She left the bathroom in the guest room scanning the room. ‘Two years’ she whispered. She had lived in the guest house just a small distance from the main mansion. The building was neat with very modern amenities. She didn’t lack anything and had a dozen staffs assigned at her beck and call. Noah reduced the amount of attention she was being given by the staff when his girlfriend, Kira Robinson, the daughter and sole heir to the Robinson group started to nag him. A union between the Milton’s and the Robinson’s would consolidate both families in the world of business for a lifetime. None the less, that wasn’t what George wanted for Noah. Kira Robinson was never a good fit. She acted like a spoiled child because her actions were always inconsequential. It happened that way because of how quickly her father’s PR coul
The light from the huge floor to ceiling windows had got him uncomfortable. He stood up promptly to find his phone. Noah staggered immediately falling back into his king sized bed. He propped himself up with his pillow with a look of disbelief on his face. His eyes narrowed when he found the anklet he had given to Sophia, vividly remembering his warning to her, “Take it off at your own risk.” In a house filled with luxury, the poor girl stood out like a sour thumb. All he wanted was for her not to get accustomed to the comfortable life he had provided. Noah started at himself in the mirror. He looked pathetic. It was another night of drinking himself to sleep. Ever since his dad died, he found it really difficult to sleep properly. He had to be on meds or scotch. His head spun a little when he remembered all the terrible things he had told Sophia. The guilt engulfed him like a large quilt. He didn’t know what to do with himself. Noah shot out of bed. His head was completely o
Sophia clicked her tongue, still trying to figure out a few things. She was making the finishing touches on her leaving plan. Chantelle seemed to be more excited than she was about moving to a totally different city. She put a call to Chantelle, it rang but there was no response. This was the first time she was leaving the city. She couldn’t believe herself, running far away because of a man. Anytime the thought of her father crossed her mind, there was this subtle conviction to stay and fight for what she wanted. But Chantelle was another voice of conviction telling her otherwise. Sophia’s dad was a driver for a popular company in LA. Her mother worked as a pre-school teacher so they were doing well enough. Her father died on the day of her high school graduation while he was driving to go see her. Sophia recalled him complaining about the brakes on the car, claiming they were faulty. He had complained to his boss who refused to do anything about it. She blamed herself f
Noah had finally summoned the courage to call Sophia but her phone had been switched off. ‘Where could she be? Did she already move on?’ He spent the whole day asking himself a lot of questions. He had his personal assistant, Sarah to go by her mother’s house only to the told that she wasn’t there. The neighbors said she had packed up and moved out. As if that wasn’t enough of a low blow, he had gone on social media and found various posts shaming Sophia. Immediately, Noah put a call to his PR manager. He needed the source of the posts to be found quickly. Imagining how Sophia would feel if she saw them made his heart sink deeper into his feet. “Hello sir,” Sarah knocked on the door of his office. “Come in,” he prompted, staing at his computer screen completely distracted. “Sir, the source of the post is from Wilson entertainment.” Sarah explained. Noah’s eyes widened a little bit. He lost focus for a second. “Wilson group? Are you sure?” he asked to clarify. Just then, his phon
Noah and Sophia stood before their stunning new home. Her company had brought their vision to life."Welcome home," Noah said, his eyes shining with pride.Sophia's face glowed. "It's even more beautiful than I imagined."Her eyes danced with excitement. "I love how the open-concept living area flows into the kitchen."Noah smiled. "Your design genius at work."Their personal touches were spread throughout – family photos, artwork, and treasured mementos. The space exuded warmth and sophistication.Sophia led Noah on a tour, pointing out the clever design elements she added. She always liked to flex when it came to her work. "And this is my favorite part – the rooftop garden."Noah wrapped his arms around Sophia. "You've outdone yourself. This is our sanctuary."Sophia's eyes sparkled. "Our forever home.""Thank you," Noah whispered, his lips brushing Sophia's ear.Sophia smiled. "For what?"Noah's gaze locked onto hers. "For creating our dream home, and for being my dream partner."S
They arrived at sesamo, an intimate Italian restaurant.Candlelit tables, soft music, and aromatic scents of freshly baked bread.Their table overlooked the serene lake. But it didn't matter where their table was, they had the whole place to themselves. Sophia's eyes widened as she took in the breathtaking setup before her. "Noah, this is... too much," Sophia whispered, her voice trembling with emotion."Not nearly enough, my love."Sophia's hands covered her mouth. "It's breathtaking. But really, Noah, you didn't have to."Noah stepped closer, his was voice low and husky. "Our relationship has never been conventional, Sophia. We've been through so much, so fast. We never got to experience those intimate, romantic dates. I'm making up for lost time.""You're making me feel like a princess."Noah chuckled. "You are my queen. And I want to treat you like one."Her eyes roamed the setup, taking in the delicate flower arrangements, the champagne chilling in ice, and the exquisite dinner
Noah and Sophia walked hand in hand into the spa. Their therapists, introduced themselves and began the session. Rachel, working on Sophia, started with gentle strokes, warming up her muscles.The spa day began with a deep tissue massage, side by side with candlelight. They worked out knots and tension, melting away stress and fatigue.The air was filled with the calming scent of lavender, and gentle music drifted through the speakers."Take a deep breath in, and out." Noah's eyes closed. "Noah, breathe into the pressure," Mike guided, targeting a stubborn spot on his lower back.Noah sighed contentedly as the masseuse's hands eased the tightness in his shoulders. Sophia's eyes drifted closed, her face relaxed, as her therapist worked out the kinks in her neck and back.Noah exhaled slowly, feeling the tension release.Rachel transitioned to deeper strokes, targeting Sophia's lower back. Sophia's body tensed slightly. "Trust me, Sophia. Let go."Sophia's muscles released, allowing
THE NEXT DAYThe post-wedding brunch took place at the mansion's sun-kissed courtyard.Soft sunlight filtered through lush greenery, candlelit tables sparkled, fresh flowers adorned the setting. It was ethereal. And then the guests started to arrive. It was shocking that they still chose to show up. Every event thrown by the Miltons either had drama or something life threatening. Laughter echoed, conversations flowed, hugs and well-wishes filled the air. Maybe that was what enticed the guests. They never knew what to expect. Tammy decided to give a welcome speech. "Today, we gather to celebrate Sophia and Noah's love. A love that shines brighter with each passing day. Sophia and Noah, two amazing souls who deserve every ounce of happiness."Tammy paused, collecting herself. "I've known Sophia for years, and I've seen her grow into the incredible woman she is today. And I've had the pleasure of watching Noah bring out the best in her."She glanced at Sophia and Noah, "These two we
The ceremony had officially begun.Noah and Sophia had been through so much they thought this day would never happen.Anticipation filled the air as the officiant walked down the aisle, setting the tone for.Next, the groomsmen and bridesmaids made their way down the aisle in pairs. Gerald looked dashing in his tailored suit. The flower girls and ring bearers followed. Addison skipped down the aisle, scattering petals from her tiny basket, while Aiden proudly carried the wedding rings on a small pillow.Sophia's proud Maid of Honor, Tammy, walked alone. Her bouquet was stunning. She took her place beside the bridesmaids. She looked happier than Sophia. Noah's Best Man was none other Randall. He strode confidently down the aisle, eyes fixed on the groom. He took his place beside Noah. Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived. Sophia emerged from the doorway with Ava by her side. Her stunning lace gown shimmered in the light, and her veil framed her smile. As they
“What do you mean the dress is going to be late?” she asked, “No, you listen to me. You're not listening to me. I can have your whole store closed before the end of the day.”Sophia placed her fingers on the bridge of her nose as Harriet kept screaming into the phone.She was fed up. Sophia took the phone from Harriet's hand. "I need to confirm that my dress will be delivered on time. Today, as promised."The voice on the other end was chipper and very dismissive, replied, "Oh, absolutely! We're just putting the finishing touches on it. We'll deliver it personally."Sophia's grip on the phone tightened. "Personally? No, that's not what we agreed upon. I want it delivered to the venue, not hand-delivered by your team.""Ma'am, I assure you, it's our policy—"“Put it on speaker phone,” Harriet whispered. “We're sorry for the inconvenience--”Harriet cut them off. "Policy? Inconvenience? You'll do what I say, or I'll make sure to share my experience with every bride, every wedding plann
Sophia and Tanya sat in the luxurious living room, surrounded by stacks of wedding catalogs and champagne glasses. They were in the midst of planning Sophia's dream wedding to Noah."Okay, so we have the venue, the date, and the guest list," Sophia said, sipping her champagne. "Now it's time to pick the dresses."Tanya nodded, flipping through a catalog. "I think we should go with a classic, elegant look. You know, something that will never go out of style, but still reflects your personal taste, Sophia.""Was that a compliment I just heard?" Sophia blushed. “You have good taste. Plus you're my future sister-in-law. We've been through a lot. I'm really happy that you forgave me for everything I did to you. It takes a big person to do that.”Sophia brought her handkerchief to the corner of her eye, "I'm in tears." She sniffled. “We're besties Tanya, we're good now.”"I like this one. The lace details are stunning." Sophia changed the subject quickly as she pointed to a picture in the
The sun shone brightly as the Milton family arrived at the beach. The sound of waves crashing against the shore filled the air, and the smell of saltwater and coconut sunscreen wafted through the breeze.Sophia laughed, chasing after her twins and Jack as they ran around the beach while she tried to apply sunscreen on them."Addison, Aiden, Jack! Stop for a second, I need to put sunscreen on you!" Sophia called out. Her hands were full of sunscreen bottles and colorful towels because nobody wanted white.The kids giggled and screamed, running away from her. "No, Mommy! We don't want sunscreen!" Addison exclaimed.Aiden and Jack joined in, making silly faces still trying to avoid Sophia's reach. "We're already superheroes, we don't need sunscreen!" Aiden said, striking a pose.Sophia chuckled, shaking her head. "Oh, really? Well, superheroes need sunscreen too, you know!""Yeah, Aunt Sophia, we'll get sunburned and then we'll have superpowers!" Jack screamed. Sophia playfully rolled
*One month later*Noah woke to the morning light, 6:00 AM. He stretched, yawned, and swung his legs over the side of the bed. Sophia stirred beside him, her eyes fluttering open."Morning," Noah whispered, smiling.Sophia smiled back, her eyes still sleepy.Noah grabbed his phone and dialed Detective James's number. That was the detective assigned to he and Sophia's case. "Good morning, Detective. Any updates on Jeffery?" Noah asked.Detective James's voice was firm. "Nothing new, Noah. We're monitoring all leads."Noah's grip on the phone tightened. He wouldn't rest until Jeffery was caught. "Thanks, Detective. Keep me posted."At this point Sophia was over it. She wasn't even willing to get out of bed. The images of that day kept flashing through her mind. She couldn't even concentrate during the day. She couldn't recall the last time she volunteered to buy groceries. “Are you good?” Noah asked pulling her into a hug. She smiled, “Now I am.” She heard the sound of giggles and wh