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
Stephanie walked into the office. Today was the day for the announcement of who had been promoted to assistant manager. She was super excited because she had always wanted the position since she started working with the company 2 years ago. She had put in absolutely everything and she worked harder than most of her colleagues. She had worked as a personal shopper, Assistant, in the two years she had been there and this was finally her time to show her parents that she could be in the fashion business and still make it. She didn't have to be a lawyer or doctor to be successful and she was determined to prove it to them.She was always the odd one out of the family of geniuses. Her younger sister always topped her class and got a scholarship to study Medicine at one of the biggest universities in the country.Stephanie had lived through her parents comparing her with her younger sister every day and now, she was used to it.It was her time to finally make them proud and she had been
"What's in for today?" Alex asked, sipping on the coffee he had stopped by to get, as he walked through the door into my office.Luna, his secretary followed behind. "Your mum called a few minutes ago and said to call her back when you get in."Anything else?" He asked, sitting on his chair in the office.Luna stood in front of him, going through her Ipad to see what he had scheduled for the day."The Times called and they would love an interview. They are calling you the most eligible billionaire bachelor," Luna said and Alex smiled, letting the euphoria hit. He loved when magazines and the media talked about him that way.He was the city's sweet boy and everyone loved him.Everything was too good to be true and it was all just falling into place the way he and his dad planned before he passed away."Schedule a meeting for this weekend with their reporter.""They would also like to talk about your intended partnership with Dawn's company.""About that, have they called?" "Not yet."
"What are you trying to say," Steph asked, confused, pulling the duvet covering her body with her as she struggled to get out of bed.Alex was just as confused as she was. He was handing out a cheque of 10000 and she wasn't collecting it."I am just paying you, what kind of question is this?""What do you think I am?" Steph said already so frustrated and angry.She picked her dress from the chair, her shoe with the other hand and stomped out of the bedroom.Alex watched with confusion as she left. Steph picked up her phone to check what time it was and realized that she had a lot of messages from Mia and also that she was late for work.She hurriedly got dressed and stomped out of the apartment.She called for a cab and hoped that she wouldn't be late to work on her first day after the promotion.Alex couldn't think too much of what had just happened, he had several interviews scheduled for the day on the opening of a new branch and the partnership with Dawn's. He was excited and jus
"What are you saying, this is what you have always wanted and looked forward to since you were a child," Steph said, confused about her sister's sudden change of mind."That's always been Dad's and Mum's dream, Steph. Not mine. I want to do something else," Anna explained."You know I am going to support you in whatever decision you make. I will always be here for you.""I signed up for this evening's acting classes, I think I am good at this and might even be able to make a living out of it, I love it," Anna said and Steph watched how passionately she spoke about it. "I am enjoying it," Anna said."What will you do?" Steph asked. She wasn't sure what advice to give her sister. She knew how important it was to do what you want but then, her parents.Anna stayed quiet for a bit. She also didn't "t know how to answer the question."Are you going to tell them?""I don't know but I don't think so.""What are you going to do then?" Steph asked. "You should know that I am here for you, reg
Steph sat across from Mia, at the restaurant staring blankly at the menu places infront of them. She wouldn't say anything yet and Mia was starting to get anxious and scared about what the matter could be. The waitress came to get their order, it was the second time she was showing up. The first time they had decided that they didn't want anything yet but a glass of water. "Should I get you anything now?" She asked."Burger and fries," Mia responded. "Steph! Steph!" Mia called out and then she got snapped out of her thoughts. She had completely zoned out. "I will get that too," Steph concluded."You have to tell me what's wrong now, you look pale," Mia said, concerned. Steph was about to talk when the waitress came over to drop their meal. After watching the waitress walk away, Steph spoke. "I am pregnant, Mia." "What!! How!!" Mia's face was a mix of confusion and worry. She didn't understand the information she had just gotten. She knew Steph had No Boyfriend a
Steph followed him as he walked on. She didn’t understand his reaction. She was irritated by it and wanted to find out why he would treat her that way. “Hey, you can’t just walk out on me,” Steph said, panting trying to catch up with Alex, who was walking extremely fast. It was evident that he worked out and she didn’t. He didn’t stop or slow down and just kept on walking until he reached his office and got in. Steph was about to enter when Alex’s assistant stopped her. “You can’t go in,” he said, using his body as a barricade on the door. “I need to go in,” Steph insisted.“Let her in,” Alex said. Knowing that Steph was going to back down anytime soon. He hated that she was starting to create a scene. Steph walked into the office space. Alex was sitting on his executive chair and she stood in front of him like a client. “What exactly do you want me to do?”“What do you mean by that? Didn’t you hear what I said to you downstairs? I am pregnant!” “Many girls have wal
Steph scrolled through the cart she had started creating for her baby. They were so many fun and cute baby stuff online and she was enjoying scrolling through. It made her happy and even though her baby bump was bearly noticeable, she was starting to get used to the fact that she was pregnant. "Here are the files for the new fall collection," Ella said. Bringing Steph back to reality. She dropped her phone on the counter next to her. Picking the folder up."Is everything okay? You seem absentminded these days," Ella asked, concerned."I am fine," Emma said, with a smile. "Also, before I forget, they are asking for new designs for the collection," Emma added."I will see what I can do," Steph answered.She checked her phone as Ella walked out of the office. She realized she was almost late for her lunch date with Oliver and Mia. Oliver was off work today and they all decided to meet up. Steph picked up her phone and her purse and walked out of the office. The restaurant they had
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