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
Steph had slept in early after she got back from the date. She didn’t meet Mia in as she had texted her earlier that she wanted to finish up something at work and so, Steph shouldn’t bother staying up for her.Steph woke up quiet early mostly due to the repeated beeping of her phone.She rolled to the next side of the bed and picked up her phone. It was her mum.She sat up well in bed and picked the call. “Hey mum,” she said.“Hey my dear, how are you doing?”“Very well mum.”“Sorry I haven’t reached out. So many things have been going on,” Steph explained.Her relationship with her mum had grown closer than it used to be. She was glad that was better and was always now looking forward to spending more time with her.“Are you going to be home anytime soon?” She asked her“I think I want to stay with Mia for a while. Her roommate is out of town and I think I need the company too,” she explained.“That’s nice. Say me hello to Mia.”“Tell dad I said hey also,” Steph said.Steph stood fr
Steph heard a knock on the door, she stood from where she was sitting on the couch. She didn’t even ask who it was, because she just assumed it was Mia since she had just stepped out for work. She opened the door and realized that it was Oliver, she wasn’t expecting it to be him.“Hey Oliver,” she said and when she looked down at his hands, she realized he was holding a bouquet of flower.He handed it over to her and she smiled.“I just wanted to drop this and also this,” he said giving her a small gift back.“Come in,” Steph said.“I have somewhere to get to this morning, maybe I will come back after,” he said.“That’s fine,” Steph said.“What about Mia, is she in?” He asked.“No, she just left for work,” Steph replied.“Alright, see you later,” Oliver said and Steph locked the door behind him.Mia was still sitting in her car outside her apartment. She was making some calls to clients and hadn’t drove to work.She sighted Oliver as he entered into his car. He hadn’t seen him go
Steph held Mia’s hands as the machine beeps echoed in the room. It had been about 2 days since Mia was brought into the emergency.Steph stared at Mia’s face, how vulnerable she looked and she prayed silently that her friend gets well soon.Steph wiped the tears that had unknowingly escaped her face. Mia was still unconscious and hasn’t even opened her eyes yet.Oliver stood by the door as he watched Steph with Mia. He couldn’t help but feel like everything that was happened was his fault. If only he hadn’t been so selfish and wanted Steph so badly, maybe all of that wouldn’t have happened.He couldn’t bring himself to stay next to her. His conscience couldn’t allow it. The more he saw her, the more he wished he didn’t call Frank to tell him about MiaMaybe if he had just allowed her leave that day and told Steph, all that wouldn’t have happened.“Why are you standing by the door?” Steph asked, turning in Oliver’s direction.Oliver was about to walk in when his phone started to ring.
“Here, we were all so happy here. Remember how we all went out in the rain and our moms were looking for us, we all got a cold and couldn’t go to school the next day,” Steph explained with a smile.Mia stared into the pictures she was showing her. Her memory was trying to remember what Steph was telling her but it was a bit blurry.It had been a month and Steph had been trying all she could to help Mia’s memory. On some days, to Mia, the memories seem like they are going to be clear and on some other days, it is completely blank.Steph wished there was something she could do to make all the memory come back to her but there was nothing than to keep helping her.Steph had gone home to bring all their childhood pictures and sometimes she remembered some tiny details and even though it wasn’t so much, Steph was glad that there was hope.There was a knock on the door. Steph knew it was Mark, he had called earlier that he was going to be there soon.Steph was going to the orphanages with t
Steph went to the orphanage, she was always so excited to be there these days and even Lily was always so happy to see her as she always grinned and when Steph was about to go…she would hold onto her clothes tightly preventing her from leaving.“She has gotten so attached to you since you’ve been coming here,” Leslie said to Steph as they both stood looking at Lily, who was playing with her toys.Steph smiled“She is such an amazing girl,” Steph replied.“There are some people I would like for you to meet today, they would be coming in this afternoon,” Leslie explained.“Alright,” Lily said, curious about who it was and why Leslie wanted her to see them.She went about her normal thing at the orphanage and then in a couple of hours, Leslie requested that she wanted Steph in her office.She stopped what she was doing and then walked into Leslie’s office.She met a couple there, sitting in the chair directly opposite to Leslie.She wandered what was going on.The couple were probably in
It’s been about 5 months since Luna and Alex had been staying in same house together. She was already in her second trimester and might even be in her third trimester soon.They mostly behaved like strangers in the house. They never ate on the dinning together, no matter how much Luna tries to persuade Alex. He would tell Maria to bring his food to his room.On some days when Alex came down to the living room and was watching a show. Luna would sit next to him and would try to form and make up conversations but it always never worked.On most days, Alex head is thinking about Steph. How she is doing? What she is doing? Due to that, he sometimes just comes down and watches the tv series “friends” like they used to.He would smile as he watched it because sometimes, he would remember the reactions she made while they watched together and would just smile.On some days, he found himself staring at her pictures on his phone. Sometimes, almost dialing her number but he knew she didn’t real
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