Steph felt a sudden ray of light on her face, causing her to squint her eyes but she didn’t open it. Rather she turned to the other her face to the other side of the bed, pulling her duvet to cover her already exposed self. She suddenly felt her duvet removed from her body. She wondered what was going on and stood to sit up, rubbing her eyes with her hands. “It’s time,” The voice said. Steph managed to open her eyes to see who it was that was talking to her. “Time for what?” She said, in a sleepy tone.She finally opened her eyes and saw a lady standing in front of her bed. She wondered who it was.“Who are you?” She asked, curiously.“I am lols, I was sent here to get you ready for the interview,” She explained.“What interview?” Steph asked curiously. She thought about if Alex had mentioned it to her but she couldn’t recall.“It starts in 30 minutes, you should get in the bath now. We will get your clothes ready.”Steph figured there wasn’t so much time to keep asking questio
Steph hurried to get to work the next day. She was almost late and wouldn't want her boss to start the new month with a query for her. Alex had assigned a driver and car to her. It was going to be much easier for her to get to work and she wasn't going to need jumping the bus again and staying several minutes at the train station. She got to work just in time for the days' work to start and she wished her week started with someone else bumping into her and not Mike. They had both entered the same elevator and Steph wished she had been a few minutes late in other to not get to see him.It was just both of them in the elevator and at first they said nothing to each other. "Didn't know you still worked here" he said sarcastically and Steph wondered what he meant by that."What do you mean by that?" Steph asked curiously. Steph turned to look at him and the first thought on her mind was "have I been fired and have no idea about it". "It's all over the news. You got married to a b
Steph packed up her stuffs from the office after she was done. She was leaving quiet early today because she had to meet up with Mia at the bar. She had made just a little progress in her designs and felt maybe a little night out would help. The states from her co-workers had reduced. Only a few side talks and murmuring. She didn't seem to care anymore and was starting to get used to it. She however never went on social media again to check what people were saying, she realized it was causing more harm than good. The driver packed just outside the bar. Steph had initially thought to convince him to go home but he was going to insist to stay so she didn't bother.She walked into the bar and immediately sighted Mia where they always sat. She waved at her and smiled eagerly going to meet her.Mia pulled her in for a hug after she got to where she was."It feels like I haven't seen you in forever," Mia said and Steph laughed."You saw me just last week.""I have missed you."Ste
Steph looked down through her balcony has she watched Alex work out. She wondered why he didn’t use the gym in the house instead but then she was glad she had the view. She watched has he exercised his biceps and muscles, he was shirtless, making his parks even more visible. He has a nice body” she had thought to herself. It was the weekend and she had sat holding the book she had just purchased at the mall the other day. It was titled “101 guide to motherhood” and even though she had read almost half of the book, she wasn’t getting the point. There was so much talk and she knew it wouldn’t be that easy. She decided to finish the book regardless. She had bought 3 other of such books hoping they would at least prepare her for what is to come. Steph was scared but she wasn’t going to admit it to anyone. She had never been so scared of anything. She was always ever eager to take on challenges and fight them through but this was seeming difficult than it would naturally and that
Steph got ready for her first day to visit the hospital. She hadn’t had time in a while and had been postponing going for the scan. Although that’s what she tells herself, she was just really anxious. Anything that concerned the baby, she always didn’t know how to act. Steph sat at the dining table and the chef served her toasts. “Has he gone to work?” Steph said, turning to face Lucy who was sitting opposite her. She had made it a tradition to eat with Lucy and even Lucy was starting to get used to it. “I think he leaves in a few,” Lucy replied.Steph never knew how his schedule was like. They never really talked about what either of them did and they were living their separate lives in the same house. “Alright, thank you.”Steph never really asked if Alex was going to eat with them anymore. She had initially tried but he had refused twice saying he was more comfortable eating in his room. Alex came down few minutes after and as then he walked out towards them. “G
Alex brought out some clothes from his closet. He had been wondering what to wear to the date he had. He brought out two of his polos on his bed. He picked the two polos and walked downstairs to go and meet Lucy. He always went to her anytime he needed something like that. He had set up a date with a girl and even though he was skeptical about it, he loved to go out and wouldn’t miss a chance to. “Hey Lucy,” Alex said, seeing Lucy sitting outside in the varanda.“Alex,” Lucy said facing him. She dropped the knitted sweater she was doing. That was what she loved to do. Most days there was really nothing to do at home and she just spent her time knitting. “This or this?” Alex asked, putting up the two shirts. “I can’t seem to decide.”Lucy would have actually answered the question like she always does but that day, she had another idea.“Why not ask Steph. She knows quiet a lot about fashion,” Lucy said with a smile.“I don’t know about that,” Alex said. He and Steph didn’t rea
Steph woke up quiet early in the morning the next day. She had trouble sleeping and had woken up several times at night. She had also thrown up a bit at night but was feeling much better in the morning. She had thought she wasn’t going to go to work the next day but she felt better. She went into the bathroom and had a quick shower. She put on her black pants and nude shirt. Packing her hair behind and holding it with a hair packer. She applied a little powder, used a little lip gloss and was ready to go.She came out of her room and saw a girl coming out of Alex’s room. She figured it was probably the same girl she met the night before. The girl was wearing the same clothes she had seen on her the night before. A short brown dress. Her hair looked messy and it was evident that she didn’t do any combing in the morning.“Hey,” She said to Steph before going down the stairs.“Good morning,” Steph replied.Steph went down behind her and watched her open the main door to leave.
Steph stood in front of her mirror staring at the jeans she was putting on which was so tight, she couldn't zip it. Steph cupped her belly with her hand. It was beginning to grow and it was already really showing that she was pregnant. Steph pulled off the trousers and went towards her closet to look for something more suitable and comfortable. She didn't want to be looking like she was wearing something that wasn't her size.Steph looked through her closet but found nothing. She always mostly wore pants and sometimes gowns. She had no maternity gown and she had been hoping to go shopping for it today with her sister. Steph sighted a gown by the side of her closet. She pulled it out. The gown had flower patterns all around and she had even forgotten that she ever had it. She remembered she and Mia had bought it impulsively one day they went to the beach.She put the gown on and went to the mirror to see how she was looking. The gown was fit and made her tummy quiet invisible to
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