“Hey, er… I am Earl Miguel Durpuel, I was the one who cal-”
“Oh, you are the man who saved my baby” Kingsley cuts in and walks up to the man to hug him “Thank you so much, Earl, I don't know what I would have done if you didn't drag her from the way” he leaned back from the hug and patted his shoulders.
“Oh, it’s nothing sir, it's something anyone would do” he shrugged.
“Thank you so much for saving my daughter-in-law. Donald Lorenzo” he held his hands out and Earl took it.
“Nice to meet you, sir, I have said my name earlier so… yeah” he chuckled and he just nodded.
“Sorry, pardon my manners. I am Kingsley Bernard, Audriana’s Father, and this is Dimitri Lorenzo, her husband, and Sofia, my daughter” he points at a frowning Dimitri who still had that look on his face when the guys stepped in and at Sofia.
“It's nice meeting you too sir,” he shook Kingsley’s hand and shook Sofia’s “Nice to meet you Sofia” she smiled.
“Nice to meet
He placed his hands on both sides of her and she had her hands around his neck then made her lean back till she had her back rested on the bed and he could hover over her properly.He broke the kiss and kissed her cheeks before going back to her lips to deepen the kiss. He was enjoying the kiss more than he should and she was not at all complaining.Then they broke the kiss to get some air since the room was already getting stuffy then rested both their foreheads against each other with eyes closed and feeling the warmth of their breath brush each other's faces.Then he asked in a hushed tone.“Are they gone?” he opened his eyes but hers were still closed, fully mesmerized by their recent activities.“Hmm…”“Are they gone? Love?” he asked again and this time she opened her eyes to meet with a beautiful hazel gaze.
“What do you want? Go already”“About that man” he started.“Oh, you mean the thoughtful young man who saved me and was so caring enough to come to check on me, and oh” she gave a dramatic pause then gestured to the sunflowers “He brought me flowers” she inhaled them then gave a satisfying sigh.“My favorite at that”“Thought they were lilies” he muttered and she heard but decided to let it go.How could he have known that? She didn't tell him, then remembered her bestie and friends are related to him. They could have hinted at him.“So, Caleb and Aiden aren't enough company for you so you decided to add up more to the party right? If you feel so lonely why don't you hang out with Sofia like you do or Aiden and Caleb” he said angrily and she glared hard at him?
It's been a week since the incident and everything just passes by in a flash, they have almost forgotten about it and gone back to their daily lives. Well not technically.Her parents and his do check up on them more frequently than before and sometimes have dinner but Dimitri always had an excuse to give for not coming and would send his regards.She was happy she wouldn't have to sit beside him and endure being nice and sweet to him in front of their parents. They avoided talking to each other since that incident and she wants it to stay that way, even though a part of her wants him around her.“You’ve got to fight this feeling Audri, it's just a mare crush you have on Mr. Billionaire. Remember he is a self-loving jerk who thinks he is better than anyone else.” she would tell herself when her helpless heart starts seeing him cute and all.There were times she would have dreams of
“Okay, sure I will be there soon” she hung up the call and put her phone down on the dresser table so she could wear her necklace and bracelet.When she was done she went in front of their floor-to-ceiling wardrobe mirror to check out her outfit.She was wearing a pair of tummy dark blue skinny jeans, white off-the-shoulder crop top, her hair was let down in its natural golden locks and she was wearing minimal makeup that consisted of powder, blush, and lip gloss. Her regular everyday makeup.She paired her dressing with white sneakers, and a small deep brown purse slung over her. She placed her hands on her hips and turned to her side to check out herself properly.Didn't want any wardrobe failure when she steps outside.Satisfied with her look she turned around and let out a little yelp then placed her palm over her chest with eyes wide open, looki
“Yo, mama here she comes” Earl turned to look at Audriana who just entered the restaurantwith a big smile on her face.She walked over to them and placed her hand on Earl’s outstretched ones then sat beside him in the booth.“I thought you wouldn’t bother coming again,” Sofia said taking a drink of water.“Why wouldn’t I come? I am the one who suggested we hang out together” she shrugged then turn to Earl who was already looking at her.He was caught off guard when she turned to him but he adjusted himself so he wouldn’t be obvious.“How are you, Earl?”“I am fine Audriana, how are you too?” he asked then turned away from looking at her to checking the menu.“I am fine, thank you. I would like to say thank you again, I cannot express my gratitu
Nine thirty pm. The time says.She has been pacing the hallway just outside the ER since he was brought into the hospital and taken in for surgery.She cried she prayed, she hoped and scolded herself for being so adamant and putting him in such a situation.“Oh GOD, let him be fine, please let him be okay, I beg you GOD” continuing pacing the hallway then leaning her back on the tiled wall to checking the time.“Please let him be fine”She heard footsteps from her side and turned to see her parents, in-laws, friends, and the policemen from earlier all coming towards her. Moana and Patricia’s steps were quickened towards her and she let out a sob going in their embrace.“Mama” they both engulf her in a comforting hug.***You stupid good for nothings” she yelled
“Caleb is with Emily, she is stillhaving some complications so he has to stay with her” Aiden said getting off the phone and putting it in his trouser pocket.“It’s fine, his fiancee and wife are important, hope you sent our greetings?” Patricia said.“Yes, I did but he said he would come here tomorrow or the day after.”“Okay,” she nods and put her head on Moana’s shoulder while Audriana’s head was resting on Sofia’s shoulder.“Aunty, Loveth, don’t think too much about this. Miguel is a fighter, a better one at that, a bullet cant take him down” he said going to seat in between the four women.Kingsley and Donald were still trying to sort out the incident without adding more stress to their already distressed family. The press really wanted to know what happened with this young billio
She felt something close to her then shuffled a bit and turned to the other side then used her behind to push it forgetting what or who was beside her.“Hmm… move already” she pushed some more and felt shuffling then a groan.Like a flash, she opened her eyes and sat up then looked around and remembered where she was at.The hospital.Then she felt more shuffling behind her and more groans of pain followed. She turned around and saw Dimitri with his eyes closed and a look of discomfort on his face as he moved his good arm like he was trying to get a comfortable spot.She immediately got down from the bed and adjust the clothes then watched him closely.His face still had that look of discomfort but his eyes were still closed. He turned his left and then to the right then tried to open his eyes but couldn’t. His head stayed straight fa