Stephen POVAfter three months.“Baby, we have known each other for a while now. I love you, and I know you love me back. I am happy whenever I am with you. You are my whole life and every day, I thank the heavens for sending you my way. You saved me from the boring, useless life I had before, and you made my life so colorful. I cannot imagine my life without you, baby. And today, I am going down on my knees to ask you to, please, marry me. Make me the happiest man alive, baby.” For three months now, I have been gathering the strength to propose to Sarah, and today I decided to do it. I fear of what she will say next. I am on my knees looking at her beautiful eyes, holding the diamond ring I had bought for her. She was the best, and she deserved everything good this life can offer.“Stephen. Please. I cannot say yes to this. I am sorry.” She says, and I am in panic mode. Why did she refuse my offer? Does it mean she doesn't love me the way she claims to do?“Why baby. Why don't you
Luca's POV.I think it will be wise if I spent this day with Ella and Laura. I miss them so much, and also it has been a while since we hanged out. There were so many problems in our love nowadays, but I believe that our love will overcome all that.I call Ella to ask her out and just like I had predicted she agrees. Being on a Sunday, we were both free, and it was best if we met.Within few hours I was standing at her door. I decide to call her, so she can open the door for me. She was the first person I wanted to see at her house today.Me – Darling, come and open the door for me. I am already here.Ella – But darling, there is someone downstairs. Please knock and she will open the door for you.Me – Baby, you are the first person I want to see. So just come down already. Ella – ok baby, give me three minutes and I will be there.She says and I smile. She always does what I ask her to do. I wait for her and within three minutes she opens the door.“Babe, you are something else.” Sh
Ella's POVWith all that is happening now, I wonder what the future will be like. My daughter has now changed so much. I was so embarrassed the other day by her behavior towards Luca. It's like she was a different person. I try my best to understand her. She is my daughter and I will always be there for her, in both bad and good times.“It's time for school baby. Get up so I can get you ready.” I say to her as I wake her up. Just like usual days, she slowly gets up and goes to the washroom to get herself cleaned. I iron her clothes as I wait for her to come out of the shower.* * * * * * * * * * * * “Mommy, I want uncle Felix to take me to school today, you can just take some rest.” She says when I was helping her with her uniform.“What are you saying baby, you now trust your uncle Felix more than mummy?” I ask her. Her behavior has changed so much, and I don't know what to do so that she can stop thinking about Felix. “No mummy. It's just that I had promised him that he will b
Felix POVAt last, I got the opportunity to spend some spare time with my daughter. I can't believe I was taking her to school all alone today. Ella never allowed me to be with my daughter alone, and every time I wanted to talk to her, she always made sure she was there to listen to our conversation.I never liked her behavior and, that is why, I decided to fill Laura's head with lies that made her start seeing her mom and Luca as bad people. I was an angel to her, and that is how I liked it. Likewise, I was truly enjoying whatever Ella was passing through right now. Ever since Ella discovered that I was using Sylvia to talk to Laura, she forbid her from giving Laura the phone. But I had some other plan in mind, I went and bought a new phone for Laura, and we communicated every day. I asked her to always keep the phone on silent mode and also to hide it in a place where Ella won't be able to see it.She is a smart girl, and she did what I had instructed of her. “Baby, where did you
Sarah's POV.I decided to accept Stephen's proposal because I feel I cannot live without him. He is now part of me. I felt glad when he decided to divorce his wife. If I marry him, it means that all that is his will be mine as well, including all the companies and his houses. I just want it all, and I promise to make him the happiest man alive.Before meeting Steve, I was really struggling to get money. I mean, after losing my job, the abortion, and Felix throwing me out of the house. I had honestly thought that my life was over. But now, I was swimming in millions. To Stephen, money was never a problem, and I feel like I am the luckiest woman to walk on earth. After so much struggle, I now have plenty to enjoy.After the divorce, Stephen has never gone to see his family. And that is not my concern. I don't blame him for loving me the way he does. I mean, I deserve him. He was happy with me and that is what matted the most anyway. With him, life was beautiful. I needed him in my life
Ella's POV.I cannot wait to go and take my daughter from school. Ever since Felix took her in the morning, I haven't stopped thinking about her. I don't know what he has said to her this time, since it was his plan to turn my daughter against me. I am just glued to my watch as I patiently wait for the time to reach. Only one hour was left for the school hours to end. It thought it would be wise if I went to the school already since one hour will just end soon. I take my car keys and I start driving to Laura's school. I feel like I miss her so much today, and I just cannot wait to see her.“ I will take her to have ice cream today.” I say, smiling to myself. She loved ice cream so much ever since she was a little girl. It has been a while since I took her out to have her favorite ice cream, and I feel today will be nice. At least I will have some time to talk to her calmly. Maybe she will even open up to me about Felix.When I arrive at school, only forty-five minutes were left. I
Stephen's POV.Two weeks now, Sarah and I are standing before the judge. We are saying our wedding vows. It's a dream come true for my part. Ever since I met Sarah, I have always been dreaming to make her my wife and that I was going to fulfil that dream today.“I promise to love you forever, baby. You are life and without you, life will never be the same again. Thank you for coming into my life. So I say, I do. I want to be your wife.” Sarah says after I had finished saying my vows to her. “Well, since you mutually agree, I can pronounce you two as husband and wife.” The judge says, and I kiss my wife. She looked so beautiful today. When I look in her eyes. I can say she is so happy. I was happy as well. Her white gown made her look like a queen. Actually, she is my queen now and forever. No one can ever replace her in my life. The long wait was over. It was now time to start our life as a couple. I hope this journey will be easy for us. I don't want it to end like my last marriag
Ella's POV, “Laura, what are you doing in there. Who are you talking to?" I ask Laura as I bulge inside her room. I find her seated on her bed as she was hiding something under her pillow.“What is that you are hiding?" I ask her. I knew for her to get back to her previous manners, I must be a tough mom. “Its nothing mummy. I was just playing with my doll.” She says, but clearly she was lying because she looked really nervous. I decide to just check by myself what she was hiding under the pillow. “Mummy, leave my things alone.” She yells.“Why are you being so stubborn, Laura?" I ask her as I lift the pillow up. I just could not believe what I saw. A smartphone. I had never seen before.“What is this, Laura. Answer me because if you don't. I am going to cane you. I cannot tolerate this from my daughter, who is also a minor.” I find myself saying. This behavior of hers was really getting out of hand and I needed to do something about it.“It's my phone, mummy.” She says.“Where di
Ella's POV.After five months.Five months now after that bad day of our lives. We were happy again. The incident was already forgotten from our minds. It was time to move on from the past. We had a lot to focus on for the future.My mother had recovered completely. She was now using both her legs without any problem. She was so happy with her current condition. Things between her and dad were fine now. They went into being the loving couple they once were, and I was so proud of them. At last, my mom was happy with dad. They were now planning to renew their vows.“I just want a small wedding.” Mom said once and my dad was planning to go as per her wish.* * * * * * * * My daughter, Laura. Had completely recovered from the shock of that day. She had now resumed school, and she was doing so well in her studies. I was so proud of her. She was a strong girl, and I was so blessed to have her as my daughter. Luca and I were also together. Now, we saw each other all the time. I was so happy
Ella's POVSeeing my daughter in that situation made me feel so weak. I asked myself so many questions. Why was my daughter passing through so much? It wasn't fair to her. Right now, I am embracing my daughter so tightly. She was crying really hard. I just wanted to calm her down. She witnessed another murder in front of her when the police shot Sarah. They police were now taking Sarah's dead body to the morgue. My dad and mom were just there, staring with disbelief in their eyes. In such a short time, the whole party was ruined. Luca was there too, just holding my hand. His support made me feel safe and loved. “Let's go and sit there, love. You have been standing for a long time now. Your feet must be tired already. Laura baby, let me carry you please.” Luca says after the police leave with Sarah's body.“Yes baby. Let's go. I am already exhausted.” I say, and he carries Laura and takes us to where mom and dad were.“Mom, dad. Why is this always happening.” I say as I embrace my p
Sarah's POV.After leaving Clara's home. I decide to just stay on the streets. I looked miserable, by the way. So if I go to the club, no man will look at me. I did not look attractive at all. My body curves were all gone, and all that was due to prison food. Since I hated the food there, my beautiful body was gone. I looked really emaciated. The streets were so cold, especially during the nights. In these two days I have slept here, I slept hungry. There was no food and people refused to give me any money. I hated my life so much. I just wish I had not escaped prison. I thought life would be easy after escaping, but it was more tough than in prison.Today, when I wake up, I see a commotion with the people in the streets. It's like they were going somewhere important. I am curious to know where they are going, and I decide to ask them.“There is a party today and some rich family. They are going to cook a lot of food, and we will be given some leftovers after the party.” One of them
Ella's POV.Everything was ready. Starting with the food, drinks, decorations. Our house was beautifully decorated to celebrate my parent's reunion. I was so happy today. All I ever wanted was to see my parents together always. At last, my parent's happiness was back. I was so happy, and I could not hide the joy anymore. I climb upstairs to help my mom get dressed. It was still early. People has not yet started to arrive. I know in a short while, people will start coming here to celebrate our happiness with us.“Mom, can I come in?” I knock on her door.“Yes, dear, please come in. I need your help with this dress. I cannot wear it on my own.” My mom says. Clearly she was happy to see me in her room. Her leg was still bandaged.“How are you feeling today, mom. I mean, it's your big day. Finally, you will announce your reunion with dad. It's just a special day." I ask her.“I feel so much alive, baby. Words cannot express how happy I feel. At long last, your dad came back to me. I had
Sarah's POV.“Where do you want me to drop you?” The man asks. I had already started dozing off in his beautiful car. I was so tired from walking, and I was also hungry. I did not even have money, so I can't go to the hotel. I know they will refuse to accommodate me. “Just drop me here, please.” I say to him and he stops the car.“Are you sure you can continue from here? You look weak and tired.” The man says.“Yes. I can continue. Thank you so much. I appreciate your generosity.” I say as I open the car door and come out of it. The man speeds up his car and drives off. I am left stranded, not knowing where to go. With the way I was feeling, I needed somewhere to rest. I felt like I might pass out anytime. “Clara. I know she will not refuse me. I will go to her house and beg her to let me stay at her house just for a few days." I say to myself. Clara was the only one whom I knew in this town. She was my best friend before I ruined it all. But I know she still loves me a lot. So I w
Sarah's POV.I wake up feeling a little better. But I was so hungry. I have not taken anything since yesterday. My stomach was rumbling so much. If I don't find anything to eat, I will definitely starve to death.My arm was feeling a bit better now. It wasn't painful like yesterday. I slowly get up, and I decide to check up the house. Maybe I will be lucky enough to find something to fill my stomach with. I manage to find an old fridge. I decide to open it and check it out. I find only two cans of soda. It's like the person who was living here had decided to vacate the place. Perhaps she got tired of staying in a place like this. It was so boring. There was no electricity and also no water. I don't know where she found water to use.“I am going to starve for sure if I continue staying here” I say as I take the two cans of soda. It was time to leave from here. I will do it now. I know the police are looking for me. And if I continue to stay here. They will find me easily. I find some
Ella's POV.I get back home and I find my family asleep. They looked so peaceful together. I felt so happy seeing them together. It has been long since my family slept together like this. Ever since my dad and mom separated, mom has always been so dull and unhappy. But now I could see a glow on her face. She looked so beautiful, and I smile just by looking at her. She deserved to be happy forever. That is what I wanted most in this life. I notice they had left the television on. It's obvious they fell asleep while watching the movie. I decide to switch it off. Before switching it off. There is a news break. I decide to check what was that important in the middle of the night. I almost get a heart attack when I see the news that was being shown on the television.“The prison bus had an accident? And that Sarah escaped. How is that even possible?" I try to ask myself. It felt so strange. I know she will come to revenge for calling the police men on her. And I know the first house she
Ella's POV.I decide to share the good news with Luca, my boyfriend. But not over the phone. I wasted to give him the good news myself. So right now, I was driving to his place.It is seven in the evening. My relationship with Luca has not been the best. I mean we have gone through a lot together and despite that he still on my side. He loves me so much, and I love him so much too. I know in my heart that he is meant for me and that there is nothing that is going to separate us. Not now or ever.I had left Laura under dad's care. Today, mom was feeling a little better, but her leg was still in pain. So dad had decided to take her downstairs. I left them there enjoying their movie. Laura had decided to join them in their movie. She was getting better. I think our family reuniting has given her the peace she wanted. And that is a good thing. I was so happy when mom decided to forgive dad. At last, my family is happy again.After about a few minutes of driving, I reach Luca's house. Jus
Sarah's POV.Prison life was making me run mad. And what came to my mind was how to escape from this horrible place. Everyone feared the thought of running away from prison. But right now, that was what I wanted. I know I had promised myself that I was going to be a good girl and spend my twenty years here. But the situation was becoming unbearable. I was losing it. I mean, there was no point in pretending that I liked it here.I decide that one of these days when I get a good chance, I will just escape. The only thing I had to do was find a good opportunity to do so. Since I could not trust anybody, I decide to make it a secret. * * * * * * * * * * * * Just like always, I wake up, take my bath and I head for breakfast. Since it was the day to work in the fields, I get inside the prison vehicles, and they start driving towards the farm. “Hey just hold on tightly, the bus has lost control. We are going to crush.” We hear the taxi driver say. My heart pounces hard on its chest. Was