Lucas was captivated by the way Hannah had handled the bullies at school that day. It had been a daring move, one that not only won her respect but also admiration from her fellow students. The whole incident had taken place during lunch break, just outside the school cafeteria.Lucas had been sitting at his usual spot with his Friends, quietly eating his sandwich, when the commotion had begun. Three older kids, notorious bullies known throughout the school, had cornered a younger student named Max. They were taunting him, pushing him around, and it was clear that they were trying to steal his lunch money.As the other students watched in fear and uncertainty, unsure of whether to intervene, Lucas couldn't tear his eyes away from the scene. But then, out of nowhere, a girl from his class had stepped forward. It was Hannah. She had walked right up to the bullies, her determined expression unwavering, and calmly asked them to leave Max alone.The bullies had initially laughed at her, mo
Lucas had been counting down the days to the weekend. Saturday had finally arrived, and he was filled with excitement about his plans with Hannah. The mall was their chosen meeting spot, and he couldn't wait to spend quality time with her. However, he had one more request to make of his sister, Isabella.Isabella, three years older than Lucas, had always been a significant presence in his life. They shared a close bond that extended beyond mere siblinghood. Isabella was his confidante, his partner in mischief, and the person he turned to for advice. Lucas respected her opinion and valued her judgment, which is why he wanted her to meet Hannah.On the morning of their mall outing, Lucas approached Isabella in her room. She was sitting at her desk, engrossed in a book, her long, dark hair cascading over her shoulders."Hey, Isabella," Lucas began, his voice tinged with excitement.Isabella looked up from her book, a quizzical expression on her face. "What's got you so worked up, little
In the grandeur of their elegant mansion, Richard sat hunched over his cluttered desk, surrounded by stacks of papers, his furrowed brow illuminated by the soft glow of his desk lamp. His work had always been demanding, and lately, it seemed as though the weight of the world rested squarely on his shoulders. He was a successful businessman, known for his relentless work ethic and determination, but the pressure was taking its toll.Meanwhile, Evelyn paced back and forth near his office doorway. Her thoughts swirled like a tempest in her mind, and a sense of unease gnawed at her heart. She had something important to discuss with Richard, something that had been weighing on her for months.Evelyn had always been an intelligent and passionate woman. Before becoming a full-time homemaker and raising Lucas and Isabella, she had been a brilliant lecturer at a prestigious university. The classroom had been her sanctuary, a place where she could impart knowledge and inspire young minds. Teach
The sun was rising over the serene campus of the university, casting a warm, golden hue over the buildings and pathways. Evelyn had been eagerly awaiting this day, the day she would return to the world of academia, to her true calling as a lecturer. She stood at the entrance of the university, her heart swelling with excitement and a touch of nervousness.Evelyn had always had a natural elegance about her, but today she looked particularly charming. She had chosen a stylish yet professional outfit—a tailored navy blue blazer paired with a crisp white blouse and a knee-length skirt. Her dark hair was pulled back in a neat bun, and her glasses added an intellectual air to her appearance. As she stepped onto the campus, she exuded confidence and grace.She had spent weeks preparing for this moment, revising her lectures, planning her courses, and familiarizing herself with the university's policies. But no amount of preparation could completely calm her nerves. This was a new chapter in
Evelyn sat in her car, her mind racing with curiosity and anticipation. She had received an urgent text message from Richard, her husband, asking her to come home from the university immediately. The message had been cryptic, and it had left her wondering about the nature of the urgency. Her thoughts were a whirlwind of questions as she navigated her way back home.As she drove, Evelyn couldn't help but ponder the possibilities. Had something gone wrong at home? Was there an emergency involving the children? Her heart raced with worry, and she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in the pit of her stomach.Evelyn stood at the threshold of her grand mansion, stunned by the scene before her. The spacious foyer was aglow with warm lighting, and the walls were adorned with colourful decorations that seemed to dance in the soft light. The scent of fresh flowers filled the air, an exquisite blend of fragrances that wafted through the hallway.Her heart raced as she took in
Evelyn couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in her heart as she stepped out of the bathroom. Her reflection in the mirror showed an elegant and smartly dressed woman, ready for her day at the university. She wore a navy blue pencil skirt that accentuated her curves, paired with a crisp white blouse that exuded professionalism. Her chestnut hair was pulled back into a neat bun, and her eyes, though filled with uncertainty, still held a determined sparkle.As she walked to the bedroom, her thoughts were consumed by the late-night text message from Richard. She knew that she couldn't let her suspicions fester, and it was time to have an open and honest conversation with her husband. Her heart ached at the thought of doubting him, but the doubts had taken root, and she needed answers.Richard was in the bedroom, finishing up his morning routine. He looked up as Evelyn entered, and his face brightened at the sight of her. "You look stunning, as always," he complimented, tr
The dinner party, hosted by Mia's editor, was nothing short of spectacular. Set in an opulent mansion with sprawling gardens illuminated by twinkling fairy lights, the ambience was astonishingly beautiful. Elegant guests in their finest attire mingled under the starlit sky, creating an atmosphere of sophistication and celebration.Evelyn and Mia started the evening with glasses of chilled champagne, clinking them together in a toast to the celebrant. The champagne's effervescence mirrored the excitement of the evening, and laughter and lively conversations filled the air.As they mingled with the other guests, Evelyn couldn't help but be awed by the diversity of talents and backgrounds in the room. There were acclaimed authors, renowned artists, and patrons of the arts, all coming together to celebrate creativity. She felt a sense of privilege to be among such distinguished company, and it was a stark departure from her usual academic gatherings.Mia introduced Evelyn to her editor, G
Evelyn returned home after the enchanting time at Mia's book launch party, but her thoughts were far from settled. The memories of her reunion with Alexander lingered in her mind, stirring emotions she had long suppressed. As she resumed her daily routine, the weight of her responsibilities weighed heavily on her.Her children, Isabelle and Lucas, were busy with school and extracurricular activities, leaving Evelyn with a sense of pride and concern.One afternoon, as Evelyn was going about her household chores, Lucas rushed home, his face beaming with excitement. He couldn't contain his admiration for Hannah's actions at school. "Mom, you won't believe what Hannah did today!"Evelyn looked at her son, intrigued. "What happened, Lucas?"Lucas eagerly recounted the story of how Hannah had intervened to protect a bullied student, even though she was outnumbered. Her bravery had left an indelible impression on her classmates."Mom, she was amazing I've never seen anyone so fearless," Luca
Evelyn paced the hallway as she waited for the doctors to be through with Richard. After half an hour they were finally done and she was allowed to see him. " Richard honey are you okay, how are you feeling". Richard chuckled because Evelyn was acting like a mother hen but loved it. " Evelyn I'm okay, the meds reduced the pain, I'm just a little tired that's all," Richard said trying to sit up. Evelyn quickly helped him into a sitting position. "Richard I'm so sorry if I'd been home sooner, I would have............ maybe....." At this point Evelyn had began to cry and Richard pulled her closer to him and tried to convince her it wasn't her fault, but Evelyn refused to accept and she apologized profusely. Evelyn realized that she was just feeling guilty about sleeping with Alex, so she decided to tell Richard about it. "It's my fault because..... because........I......I...I..I wasn't there". Evelyn couldn't tell him. She didn't want to destroy her family and destroy him. She just cou
"Mum, can I come in" it was Lucas wanting to talk to her. Drowsily she told him to come in, then she immediately remembered that she slept off in Alex's arm on the floor. She sat up and realized she was in her bed alone. She wondered if she had only dreamed about Alex coming to her room. Lucas pushed open her door and came to sit down on her bed. "I kind of wanted to ask for money to take Hannah out again and also can I get driving lessons Dad promised to get me a car if I aced this semester's exams". Evelyn laughed and thanked God in her heart that he was fairing fine. She checked the drawer bedside her bed and gave him one of her credit cards. "Make sure you return that to me, young man". He hugged her and left. Getting up Evelyn decided to check on Isabella. "Bella baby" Evelyn called to her as she knocked on the door, but Isabella didn't answer. Getting worried after a while of knocking and Isabelle not answering, she let herself in. Isabella's curtains were shut and she covered
Evelyn stayed with Isabella until she calmed down and fell asleep, then she went to check on Lucas who was awake and pacing in the room, "Lucas what's wrong" Evelyn asked "Mom are you sure he's going to be okay, what if he never wakes up, what if......." Lucas breaks down and starts crying, she quickly goes to his side " Lucas honey I'm so proud of you for holding it together and trying to be strong for me and your sister, but I don't want you carrying this burden and your dad's going to be fine, he'll recover in no time at all you'll see, he just needs to heal. It's probably a good thing that he still sleeping, you know your Dad if he were awake he'd already be stressing himself out, you know how he loves to work, it would devastate him that he can't work, so, for now, you just focus on your school and get a new hobby and more friends to keep yourself distracted and before you know it time will pass and he'll be awake, I mean you an isabella could take driving lessons to" she saw t
The next day Evelyn woke up in Richards's arms and for the first time in a long while she smiled at him, kissed him and got out of bed to prepare fo work, she had called to tell her school the day she slept at Mia's house to inform them she would be resuming today and she was more than glad she and Richard were able to sort things out things the day before. they all got dressed and left the house at the same time, Evelyn dropped the kids off and went to her work. She was a bit late so she paused outside the door both to prepare herself for the class and to meet with Alex, after a while she walked in, got ready and began her lectures. during the class, Alex kept trying to get her attention in subtle ways and she kept avoiding him, after the lectures Alex hung back from talking to her after class since he was confused about her behaviour seeing as the last time they had met they had enjoyed their time together and she had even promised to see him when she could. The room cleared out a
The next morning, Evelyn woke up sad about her situation, she just wanted to be happy again, she missed Richard she missed spending time with him but she was hurt. Getting out of bed she got prepared to go back home, before she left Mia sat her down and spoke to her about the situation. Mia advised Evelyn to try and talk with Richard, she understood that it wouldn't be easy but it was important that she hear Richard out, Evelyn agreed to try but admitted that it would take time to warm up to the idea of talking to him but she promised to try, with that said Mia hugged her and escorted her to her car and she went back home, she met the kids leaving for school already, Lucas reminded her about helping him out with dinner plans for Hannah, and Isabella told her about their schools upcoming bake sale and asked if they could bake together, Evelyn told her she would make time, with that the kids left. Evelyn was still on her break so she didn't have to go to work, so she called Alex, he
Fuming Richard stormed into his office with Michael right behind him, to meet Lia, only to find her in her underwear waiting for him. Lia who thought Richard was finally ready to return her advances and sleep with her was surprised to see Michael, quickly putting on her clothes, she began apologizing, "I'm sorry I thought........I thought....that....that" Fully dressed she turned to face them embarrassed, "I'm sorry Richard" Already mad at her Richard replied "It's sir from now on, and what stupid thought were you thinking before sending that stupid text and pulling this stupid stunt just now, I thought you had common sense by not pushing your advances because I've never responded to them, but honestly I was wrong. I've let this go on for too long, Lia you're now Micheal's problem, not mine, you're fired, and you work from him from now on" Lia could only stare wondering what happened, she asked "But Richard yesterday I saw how your body reacted when I gave you that massage, and then to
In her bed Evelyn played the whole evening over again in her head, Alex was being sweet she was really confused, she and Alex had a strong and passionate past, but she still loved Richard despite the issues between them, she knew Alex wanted her back but she couldn't just turn her back on her family, sighing she turned to turn off her bedside lamp only to find Richard standing at the entrance of the door staring at her, shocked she let out a yelp and almost jumped off the bed, "Jesus christ Richard, do want to give me a heart attack, what are you doing just standing there" she said clutching her hand to her chest. Richard walked in and sat on the bed, reaching out he took her hands in his and looked her in the eyes " Evelyn I love you, you know that right, Lia does not measure up to you in anyway she just a secretary and that's all she'll ever be in my eyes, and because you are more important to me than she ever will be, I've decided to fire" with that Evelyn's face lit up with joy bu
Getting home, the house was empty, she checked her phone and saw texts from the kids and Richard. She checked Richard's text first, it said he was going to be home later than usual, the kids were sleeping over at their friend's house tonight, sighing she decided to keep herself busy. Putting on some music she began cleaning, after which she made dinner and then went to work on her lecture material for the next class, just then her phone rang, it was Alex, she had totally forgotten about calling him."Mi carino don't tell me you've forgotten about me so quickly" Sighing she apologized "It's okay, how are you my love, I miss you, I wish you were here, the things I would do to you mhhhh" realizing what he was doing she decided to try to resist his allure and replied "I'm fine Alex but I have work to do I can't talk for long, what did you want" sensing she was trying to shut him down she decided to leave her for now, "when will you be through with what your doing now" he asked, checking
Getting home, the house was empty, she checked her phone and saw texts from the kids and Richard. She checked Richard's text first, it said he was going to be home later than usual, the kids were sleeping over at their friend's house tonight, sighing she decided to keep herself busy. Putting on some music she began cleaning, after which she made dinner and then went to work on her lecture material for the next class, just then her phone rang, it was Alex, she had totally forgotten about calling him."Mi carino don't tell me you've forgotten about me so quickly" Sighing she apologized "It's okay, how are you my love, I miss you, I wish you were here, the things I would do to you mhhhh" realizing what he was doing she decided to try to resist his allure and replied "I'm fine Alex but I have work to do I can't talk for long, what did you want" sensing she was trying to shut him down she decided to leave her for now, "when will you be through with what your doing now" he asked, checking