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ZDwamenaI would like to thank you for joining me on this journey. It breaks my heart to send Christine and Vittorio off, but their story is complete. Stay tuned to read about Jessica in the sequel.
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Christine Stanzolio. The name itself sounds odd, yet so right. Vittorio and I are getting ready for our honeymoon. We plan to take a private plane to Rome. From there, we are going to Lake Bolsena. Vittorio is renting a ship and a captain to help us navigate. Then, we will land on Martana island. After that, we will spend the rest of the honeymoon absorbing the culture. I want everything to be perfect. Josephina and Anton are both looking after Nathanial while we are gone. So all we have to do is relax. I want Vittorio all to myself so that we can rekindle the flame between us. I want to show Vittorio how much I love him. Vittorio is always busy running his company. I am also attending book conventions and finishing drafts. Because of that, we don't have a lot of time to ourselves. But that is going to change. This getaway will be the perfect opportunity to show my love for him. "The taxi is here, Christine," Vittorio's voice calls me from downstairs. We leave the house and enter t
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Maria Borges as Christine Gyamfi Present- November 20th, 2035 This book is terrible. That is all I can say. Whenever I look at this book, especially this first chapter, it just makes me want to pull my hair out of my scalp. Sometimes, I think that I should delete this book. I know that this is a bit confusing, but let me explain. My name is Christine Gyamfi. I am 31years old. I was born in Canada in 2004. My family and I moved to the United States until I returned to get my degree. My birthday is on the 27th of April. My ethnicity is Nigerian. And I wrote the original version of this book in 2020. I just don't get it. I remember when this book was my greatest achievement. To be fair, I was sixteen and very naive. I would always fantasize about how my stories would captivate my audience. But fifteen years later, I cringe at the awfu
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Philip Bottenberg as Vittorio Stanzolio ~Vittorio~ Present- December 22nd, 2035 Vittorio and I are sitting on the couch together. I am showing him some of the garbage. This is better known as the original version of this book. He keeps telling me that the original version is okay. But right now I’m going to show him the evidence. This will prove to him that it’s awful. "Okay. So basically, you think that the book you made sixteen years ago is terrible. However, what I see right here looks fine to me. I think you’re just overreacting," Vittorio says after skimming through the third chapter. I look at Vittorio as if the man is blind. I know that he is not actually reading the book. It's nice that he is sparing my feelings, but he is wrong. "Well, since you say that I am overreacting, then you must be right. But why don't I just read one of my excerpts out loud?" I propose.
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Aiste Regina as Jessica Williams~Jessica~Present- January 29th, 2036Jessica, Jonathan, and I are all sitting in our local cafe. We all agree that we need to have some quality time to hang out and catch up. John is finishing up on his and Abdullah’s adoption with a beautiful, little girl. Her name is Henrietta, and she is turning three years old. She is from Russia, and her parents gave her up when she was an infant. It has been almost three months since he has signed the forms, and he is losing his mind."... I don’t know why it is taking so long. Abdullah and I want her right now. I hope that the forms go through. I’m pretty sure I would rather be pregnant than wait for adoption forms," John finishes as he sips the last of his latte. Jessica keeps quiet as she looks down at her black coffee. She must be rolling her eyes at his statement because he didn't have to go through child
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Ram Boneh as Johnathan Rabinovich ~Johnathan~ Present February 11th, 2036 Johnathan and I are talking on the phone. I laugh as he complains about the food in the hospital. So today, I am going to his workplace during his lunch break. And I'll surprise him and Abdullah with my homemade lunch. I park on the street and walk into the building. Abdullah and Johnathan both work at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Abdullah is a doctor, and Johnathan is the head counselor. I have never been on the premises before; I hope that they weren’t busy. I ask the receptionist about Abdullah’s office, and she tells me that it is the first door on the left. I'm surprised that it's that easy. While walking down the hall, I start seeing a few patients and staff. Some will wave. Others will merely ignore me and go on with their day. Seriously, how come no one is asking me questions? As I app
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Tyson Beckford as Calvin Gyamfi ~Calvin~ Present- March 10th, 2036 I am currently in the kitchen, talking to Calvin on the phone. Nathanial’s birthday is coming up, and I would love for him to come and visit his nephew. He lives in America and is still the current CEO of Daniels Incorporated. He already missed his first and second birthday parties. Now, he is might miss his third. “Look, I want to come and visit my nephew, but right now, I have a lot on my plate, and I need to make sure that everything goes to plan.” Calvin tries to reassure me. But his comment makes me roll my eyes. I know I am being a bit selfish, but I didn’t believe a word out of his mouth. “What are you doing that is so important that it makes you too busy to visit your only nephew?” I don't bother beating around the bush. At this point, I think that he is trying to find a reason not to come.&
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Hamid Fadaei as Abdullah Alvi ~Abdullah~ Present- April 3rd, 2036 I'm nervously standing in front of John's house. The invitations in my hand are the only reason why I feel butterflies in my stomach. After being with Vittorio for over a year, we are finally going to get married in three months. I ring the doorbell and wait nervously. I hear someone come down the stairs. But I'm shocked to see that it isn't Johnathan that opens the door, but instead, it's Abdullah. "Hello, Christine, how are you doing?" I smile as I physically relax. For some reason, Abdullah always makes me feel at ease. "I'm doing fine, thank you. Um, where is Johnathan, exactly?" "Oh, John is sleeping at the moment. Yesterday was a bit hectic. Anyways, come in. I was making tea." I nod my head and walk inside. I immediately take off my shoes and follow Abdullah into the living room. He goes i
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Past- 20thAugust 2032I was sitting in the chapel of my church, distantly watching the pastor speak. Words flowing through one ear are being spat by the other. Usually, I would be listening to my pastor's sermon. However, I have been feeling nauseous for a while. I mean, it has been going away, which is good. But I have been gaining weight. I'm not one to watch my diet, but out of all the times for my stomach to look more bloated, it is when I am in a relationship.Stan and I have been going quite steady. We always see each other whenever we have time. And each time, we are drawn closer than ever before. I'm kind of afraid as to how fast our relationship is moving. But I can't help it. Being with him feels so natural. We don't always have to have a conversation, but when we do, we never stop. We never have to act like different types of people.I have no idea why I feel like this. But honestly, I don't want it to stop.
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Christine Stanzolio. The name itself sounds odd, yet so right. Vittorio and I are getting ready for our honeymoon. We plan to take a private plane to Rome. From there, we are going to Lake Bolsena. Vittorio is renting a ship and a captain to help us navigate. Then, we will land on Martana island. After that, we will spend the rest of the honeymoon absorbing the culture. I want everything to be perfect. Josephina and Anton are both looking after Nathanial while we are gone. So all we have to do is relax. I want Vittorio all to myself so that we can rekindle the flame between us. I want to show Vittorio how much I love him. Vittorio is always busy running his company. I am also attending book conventions and finishing drafts. Because of that, we don't have a lot of time to ourselves. But that is going to change. This getaway will be the perfect opportunity to show my love for him. "The taxi is here, Christine," Vittorio's voice calls me from downstairs. We leave the house and enter t
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Present- July 23rd, 2037 Today is the day. I am finally going to get married to Vittorio. It feels like yesterday when he proposed to me. The woman in the mirror is gorgeous in the dress that Jessica, Johnathan, and I chose. Today is also the fourth anniversary of our very first date. "Mommy!" I turn around to the sound of my little boy. I see Nathanial run up to me. He is in his cute little periwinkle tuxedo. Getting down on a crouch, I scoop him in my arms and kiss his cheeks. His giggles made me so happy. Calvin walks inside the tent with a hint of a smile. "Ready for your big day, Christine?" I scoff as I let Nathanial walk to him. "You know that I ain't. I am still scared, but the whole point of love is to venture off into the unknown as a team." Calvin chuckles at my cheesy reply. "Well, as long as you are happy, then I am happy," I can't stop grinning from ear to ear. Calvin and I have had our ups and downs. But, I'm so glad that he could make it. "I'll see you later, C
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Present- 5th May, 2035 I'm not excited to be here. At all. I try not to think about the impending war that will come from my relatives. However, it is not possible. My parents have paid for Vittorio's, Nathanial's, and my arrival to the States. They really want us to celebrate Calvin's birthday and have invited our extended family. This includes cousins, nephews, nieces, second cousins, and more. I haven't been back to the States since I left for Canada with John. And since then, I have never looked back. But so much has happened in my life, and Nathanial needs to know about this part of his heritage. When it comes to African cultures, including Ethiopian, family matters; the older you are in the family, the more respect you earn. Family is a part of the holy African trinity. They are education, faith, and family. Being with your family is a part of your identity. And you have to be there for them. Your ancestors brought you to this world. So it's understandable that the younge
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Present- August 24th, 2034 It is the start of the weekend, and Vittorio and I are supposed to be taking Nathanial to the local pool. Our baby boy is already more than a year old, and he loves his baths. So we think that letting him learn how to swim will be a good idea. Unfortunately, Vittorio is in an emergency meeting right now. Something about an error in the analytical reports in the new firm. This meeting means that he is unable to come. So, I am here with Johnathan instead. That way, he can record Nathanial and send the footage to Vittorio. Plus, he might warm up to the idea of adopting. After the whole thing with Abdullah, he has been easing to the idea of having children. But only time can tell. Nathanial is about eighteen months now. And every single day, I fall more in love with him. From his gorgeous eyes to his pitchy squeal, everything about him makes me feel better. His eyes, which u
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Present- September 25th, 2032Tonight is like any other night. Nathanial is in my arms while he weeps and wails. I still do not know why he's crying. I have done everything that I can, and my little bundle of joy is still crying. However, he is a baby. And sometimes babies cry because that's what they do. And as his mother, I will be here to comfort him. Even though his crying is putting my sleep schedule on hold.Vittorio is staying overnight at work, leaving me by myself in the process. After exposing his insecurities to me, Vittorio and I have been more honest and open about what we want. So, I'm used to him leaving to work on important things.Besides, I've already finished writing my novel, so I'm not working on anything. This gives me plenty of time to focus on Nathanial.The ring of the doorbell makes me twist my head. I have no idea who is at the door. I swear that if it's another girl scout with cookies,
The Light's Shadow Chapter Twenty-Four
Present- July 15th, 2033 The loud hammering echos through the walls. The room is vibrating as the constant noise reverberates with it. Nathanial is wrapped on my back with kente. I lean on the doorsill, looking down at my fiance in pure annoyance. I just finished feeding Nathanial and now I'm making sure that he sleeps. Vittorio is wearing his old denim overalls, and his hair is tied into a bun. “Vittorio, how long will you take to fix the crib?” I ask in vexation. Vittorio cranes his neck towards me with a blank stare. I playfully stick my tongue out to him. Vittorio rolls his eyes and continues to put the crib together. Our new nursery is starting to come together quite nicely now. We decided on making the nursery lilac purple. The bright hue made the room elegant yet simple. Most of Nathanial's furniture is inside the nursery. All we need to do is unpack all of his toys. During our move, the original
The Light's Shadow Chapter Twenty-Three
Present- June 29th, 2033 Two babies are inside a playpen full of toys. They communicate with each other using their cryptic infant language. I observe them in wonder. Nathanial is wearing a light yellow onesie, and Adamelia is wearing a dark graphic blue romper. Both of them are lying on their stomach and begin giggling after Nathanial says something. Seeing these two bundles of joys playing in the pen makes me smile. I take a quick video on my phone and send it to Jessica. I also make sure to take a few photos. Jessica is been busy with work, and she asked if I can babysit. I said yes because a lot of my work is done at home. And suffice to say, I am in love with how Adamelia interacts with Nathanial. Thanks to our constant communication, I view Jessica more like family now. I'm like Adamelia's aunty, and it shows. Both Adamelia and Nathanial look so similar. From their light mocha skin, round button noses,
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Present- June 10th, 2033 (N.S.F.W.) I sigh relief as I step inside the hot spring pool. I sit down and close my eyes, allowing the bubbling water to melt away my stress. I had packed some spare pool clothes. I don't really enjoy wearing my neon blue bikinis. But, it's the only thing that I can wear because Vittorio is wearing my oversized military green board shorts. But on him, they fit perfectly. The orange sun is setting, turning the sky into a canvas of blues, orange, red, and yellows. I glance to my right and smile as Vittorio sits beside me. I slide closer to him and place my legs over his lap. He then clasps my soaking hands and kisses them lightly.My love for this man is immeasurable. With his presence alone, he can make me feel so at ease. I have no words to describe the way I feel for this man. "በጣም አፈቅርሃለው(I love you so much)" I say in my n
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Present- June 10th, 2033 The annual Hemmingway Book convention is a wonderful place to meet your favorite authors.It is also a great place to meet your fans, and get to know them.They can even ask you questions.I have been honored with sitting at the author’s table this year.I will be beside some of the best authors of our day. It is being held in the Quebec City Convention Centre.I am a VIP member, so I will be staying on the top floor of the Four Points Hotel.It is the epitome of bourgeois and expensive.They even have a fridge full of all the dietary foods and beverages that I asked for.I will be staying in there for a few hours to unpack, and
