Steph and Alex sat in a restaurant. Alex had planned a date for today at one of their favourite restaurants He was hoping he was going to decide whether to tell her of not. He was leaning more towards the side of not telling. But he had always heard people say that the best relationship is the one that has trust and trust comes from the little things like this and he knew that if she found out about it herself, it was going to be worse.“So, how have you been?” Steph asked.“Been good,” he answered.“How has work been also?” She asked.“Work has been fine,” he answered.“How is the volunteering work going?” He asked.“I am actually going to have my first outing with them tomorrow. They are going to an orphanage. I can’t wait. I think it would be interesting,” she explained.“That’s really nice. I just hope you enjoy yourself and have a really great time,” he said.“Yes, I hope I do too.”“Heard from Lucy lately?”“Not really, would try to call her today or tomorrow. I really miss
Steph was excited about the where she was going today with the rest of the girls. It was her first time going to the orphanage with them and she was really looking forwards to what was going to go on there and what was going to happen. “Are you ready to go?” Emily asked Steph who replied with a nod of the head.They were all sitting inside a car and had also taken some books for the kids to just use.After a few minutes, they got to the orphanage and when they got in, they were greeted by the woman who was in charge of the orphanage.“Emily,” the woman said excitedly after they got in.Emily was pulled into a hug.“Tina, it’s been a while,” Emily said.“I haven’t seen you girls in a while. Hope nothing happened,” Tina said, after letting go of Emily from the hug.Tina also said hello to the rest of the girls. Steph figured that they were all familiar with this place a lot.“We have just had so many other things to take care of,” Emily said.“We are here now, like we never left,”on
Steph was glad that she had attended the orphanage the day before and she had a really great time. The orphanage made her think of Isabelle and how she would have been now. She thought about how she would have been if she was alive. Steph sat by the dinning table while she put butter on her the toast she made. Her mum sat opposite her on the dinning table, also putting her spread on her food. “How was your outing yesterday?” Her mum asked.Steph looked up from what she was doing.“It was nice,” she said with a smile.“I saw so many kids, they were all so cute,” she added.“I am glad you had a great time,” her mum said.“She would have been 11 months today,” Steph said and her mum immediately knew who she was talking about.They never talked about Isabella at home, regardless of how the conversation was going but her mum noticed something, she didn’t say it with so much sadness in her eyes.She said it and smiled a bit probably thinking about how much of a good mother she would ha
Steph brought out the clothes she was taking with her to Alex's place. Her box was placed on the bed while she picked clothes from her closet into it. She had informed Alex that she was going to be at his place later in the evening. She was excited and couldn't wait to go, she thought about the many things they would get to do together. She thought about how different it would be this time since they were now dating, she looked forward to it and wouldn't stop beaming.While she packed her stuffs, she heard a knock on the door and figured it was probably her mum. Her dad had said his goodbyes when he was leaving for work that morning. Making her promise she was going to visit often. "Mum," Steph said, as her mum stepped into the room. "You're packing already?"her mum asked. She knew her mum didn't want her to leave just yet."Yes mum," Steph said, looking up from what she was doing.Steph moved towards were her mum was and they both sat by the edge of the bed."I am going to m
Alex drove down to Steph’s house. After several minutes, he was there. He tried calling Steph on the phone again before getting down from the car but she wasn’t picking up her phone. He got down from the car and walked towards the door. He knocked on the door twice and then heard the knob behind the door being opened. Steph’s mum opened the door.“Hello ma’m, please is Steph in?” He asked.“No, she isn’t. I thought she was coming to see you,” she said.“She left.” “Is anything the matter?” She asked.“We had an argument and she left thereafter. Thought she would be home,” he explained.“She isn’t,” her mum answered, worried about what could be wrong.“Thank you ma,” Alex said.“Have a good evening,” he added.“You too son,” she said and then closed the door behind her.Alex went back to his car, wondering where Steph could be. He decided to go back home and keep trying her phone till she picks.While he was headed home, he figured she might be with Mia and instead of going ther
Oliver came several minutes after, he was worried about Steph and what could be happening to her. Mia waited for him outside and immediately she saw him pack his car, she went up to him.“Where is she?” Oliver asked immediately he got out of the car.“I just saw them walk out, I think they might be leaving soon,” she explained.“Let’s go, I see them,” Mia said, sighting Steph with the two guys from earlier.Oliver immediately went towards the place and Mia followed behind. He jerked off Steph’s hands from the guy’s hands. “Oliver, is that you?” Steph said a bit drunken.“We should go home now,” Oliver said.The guys couldn’t wait and just left Steph behind. Mia held Steph’s hand and they both went to Oliver’s car.“Can we stay at your place tonight? Since it’s close by?” Mia asked. She was sitting behind next to Steph.“Alright then,” Oliver agreed and he drove towards his house. His place was just a few minutes from where they where.After a few minutes, Oliver was home. He packe
Alex took his brief case and walked past the dinning area, he was going to work but he needed to stop by the cemetery first.“Are you leaving already?” Luna asked, she was sitting on a chair in the dinning area, eating breakfast.She had been staying with Alex for about 2 months now and even though they barely ever talked at home, Luna always did all she could so she could so he could engage her but he wouldn’t.On must days he pretended like he was living alone and rearly ever said a word to her. He passes by her and only responds to her greetings when she says something.He wanted nothing to do with her and couldn’t wait for her to give birth to the baby.“Yes, I am,” he replied.“You should eat breakfast before leaving,” she suggested.“No, thank you,” he said.Alex was about to walk on when she spoke again.“Happy birthday,” She said.It was his birthday today and even though he was trying to forget about it, she had brought it back to his memory.The day marked a terrible day esp
Steph was going on another orphanage visit today with the girls. She was more prepared this time as she packed some of her paints with her and some colour IG books for the kids. She also took the crocheted dress she wanted to give out. She was excited, since the last one, she had been looking forward to this one and now, it was happening. “We are here,” Emily said to Steph as she packed the car close to the orphanage.The other girls got down from the car and then Emily and Steph followed behind.“This is another one of my favorite places to come. We haven’t been here in a while too,” Emily said, as they both walked inside.“Emily,” Leslie called and she pulled her in for a hug.“I have missed you girls a lot,” she said letting go from the hug.“We have missed coming here too,” Emily said.“It’s been how many months now?” “Five month,” Emily responded.“The kids are always asking after you girls,” Leslie said.“You will be seeing more of us now, trust me,” she said.Leslie smi
SIX MONTHS LATERSteph stared in the mirror in front of her, the make-up artist had just finished doing her make-up.She looked beautiful and at that moment she realized how much of her mum’s facial features she took.She smiled.She stood from the chair she was sitting, wanting to get a full look of her white lacy wedding gown. “You look perfect,” Mia said as she walked in from the door behind.Steph turned to look at her and she smiled.“The most beautiful bride ever,” Mia said.“Thanks for being here,” Steph said.“There is no where I would rather be. You’re my best friend.”Steph moved closer to Mia and held her hands.“Sometimes I wonder what good I did to ever deserve you,” Steph said with a smile.“You have been there for me all my life. The good time and the terrible times. You make it all amazing. I have never had to deal with anything alone in life because I know I have you. You’re not just my friend, you’re my sister. I thank the almighty everyday for giving me someone has
Steph dressed up Isabella in the room they were staying. She was trying to make it on time as she was already getting late.She picked out a blue gown for her to wear and a bow to match. One of the things she loved the most really was having to dress Isabella up.She always enjoyed it. It seemed like a dress up always.They were in a resort in Hawaii where Mark and Mia were getting married.They had all been there for about 3 days now and now it was the day of the wedding.They had plenty activities to do and Steph really enjoyed the days she spent in Hawaii. She had always wanted to go on vacation there and see how beautiful the place really was. She was there now and it was nothing short of her expectations.She and Alex even talked about coming back sometime again for a full vacation soon.Steph had been helping Mia make sure everything was ready and hadn't realized that the time was fast spent.Mia wanted Steph to stay around and be by her and Steph also didn't want to leave Mi
While they were taking their ice cream, Alex's phone beeped and when he checked it, he realized that it was Lucy. He had spoken to her a week ago and had promised to show her to Isabelle the next time she called."It's Lucy," Alex said and Steph moved closer to him excitedly, as the face time came on."Hey Lucy," Alex said."Stephanie, it's been a while," she said and Steph waved at her."Yes, it has," she said."Is Isabella there? Been meaning to see her," Lucy said.Steph had Isabella on her laps and Alex turned the phone in their direction."What a lovely girl," Lucy said."She looks like the perfect mix of the two of you. I don't know how to describe it," Lucy said with admiration on her face."I am so happy for both of you. You deserve this and all the good things that life had to offer," She added.Steph and Alex smiled."How have you been? Will you ever come to visit?" Steph asked. She had missed Lucy a lot and she realized it only when she moved back to Alex's place.It used
Steph decided to go to the orphanage today with the girls. It had been a while since she had gone on a volunteering work with them and she missed it a lot.Her mum had requested if she could bring Isabella down to their place and Steph had agreed.After dropping Isabella off at her mother's, she then moved to go to the orphanage.She also had news to share with Marie and the rest of the girls today. Steph got to the orphanage earlier than the rest of the girls. She wanted to speak with Leslie first."Stephanie!! It's nice to see you ," Leslie said, pulling her in for a hug before they both sat.Steph smiled sitting on the chair opposite Leslie."How has everything been?"leslie asked."It's been great," Steph said, smiling."Thank you for all the help you rendered. Thank you so much.""You're welcome. I am glad I could be of help. She is yours and you belong together.""How is Lily? You should bring her with you some other time," Leslie said."I sure will," she responded."How is sh
Steph lay her head on Alex's laps as they both watched "friends" for the 100th time. Alex had grown to love the series since the time Steph had stayed with him and even when she wasn't staying there anymore, he would watch it just to feel closer to her."I missed watching this with you, it was always so fun to do," Alex said.Steph turned to look at Alex's face."I am here now and I am not going anywhere, we can keep watching this for as long as we want." Alex chuckled.Steph hugged Alex closely by the waist as she took in his strong cologne."I just want to be this way forever," Steph said and Alex chuckled."Like you said, no one is going anywhere again.""Mother said she really enjoyed her day with Isabella today. She didn't even want to bring her back, wanted to keep her till tomorrow," Alex said and Steph laughed."She made me promise that I would allow her come pick her up again soon," Alex added."What did you say," Steph said smiling."I told her we will decide that.""It's f
Steph stretched her hands to the other side of the bed and then she realized there was no one there. She sat upright on the bed, rubbing her eyes with her fingers. She yawned and forced her eyes open. She realized that there was no one there. She wondered were Alex could have gone to.She stood from the bed and went into the bathroom to brush her teeth and rinse her face. After she was done with that, she went out of the room and decided to check if he was downstairs.Immediately she stepped out the room, she heard voices coming from downstairs. It sounded like Alex and his mum.Steph wasn't sure so she decided to check but at first, she wanted to check on Isabella in her room. She walked towards Isabella's room and realized that there was no one there.She went down the stairs and as she got closer to the living room, the voices got clearer and louder.She saw that Isabella was with Alex's mum."Good morning love," Alex said, kissing Steph on the lips."Hey dear, I was wondering we
After Alex had gone, Mia came out of the room as Steph closed the door behind Alex. Steph sat on the couch and Mia sat next to her. Steph was still beaming and she was all smiles. Mia hadn't seen her be this way in a long time and she was really excited about all of it. Steph stared at the stuffed animal Isabella was playing with. She smiled looking at her."She is so pretty," she said and a tear dropped down her cheek."Just like her mum, she has your best features," Mia said and she smiled."Isabella," Steph called but Isabella didn't turn and then Steph realized that she wasn't used to being called that."She doesn't even know her name," Steph said."I have missed so many important parts of her life," she added.Mia moved closer to Steph and held her hands."Yes, you have but there is still a lifetime ahead of you to be with her," Mia said, while they both watched Isabella."Before you know it, she is 18 and ready to go off to college," Steph said and Mia chuckled."There i
Alex walked back into the living room where Steph and Mia was."What's going on?" Steph asked, looking up at Alex.Alex sat next to Steph on the chair."The police have already gotten to where Frank and Mia are," he explained.Steph sighed."That's a sign of relief at least.""What they did is crazy, I don't know why Frank would do that to me. He is supposed to be my best friend," Alex said. He was really pained and had expected so much more from his friend."I can't believe Oliver too. Is the police going to get him too? Steph asked.Even after all the terrible things he did. She still cared for him. "We don't have enough evidence on him yet so it's only if Frank and Luna drag him along with them," he explained."First, she lied about being pregnant and all and now this? I can't believe that both of them would do such to me. That's really desperate," he added."What did Leslie say about Isabella? Will you two be able to get her back?" Mia asked."She said it will depend, if they are
Steph woke up very early. Mia was still asleep and she didn't want to wake her. So, she just left a text down for her that she was going to the orphanage.Steph got to the orphanage as early as she could, she was eager to see Lily but wasn't happy because it might be the last time she would be seeing her. "Steph, thank you for coming," Leslie said, immediate she sighted Steph.She pulled her in for a hug ."I wouldn't miss it for a thing," Steph said.Leslie and Steph walked towards where Lily was sitting. "She has been sitting like that since and has refused to move. The couple will be here soon and I don't want them to meet her this way," Leslie said, worried.Steph sat next to her."I will try to cheer her up," she said."I know you don't want to go and you probably can't say all that's on your mind now but it's going to be fine, trust me," Steph said."I brought this for you," Steph said, pulling out the big teddy bear next to her."Your birthday is next week and I wanted to g