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The Shadows of Love. Regrets.
Caitlin was resolute in her decision. She requested a resignation form, much to the surprise of her colleagues with whom she had grown close."But... Why are you leaving?! You just started, dear!" Matilda exclaimed in disbelief."I meant what I said! I have made up my mind to leave this job, and that's final!" Caitlin declared as she grabbed her purse and departed.Her coworkers attempted to dissuade her and offer explanations, but she remained steadfast, signing the resignation letter and leaving despite their efforts. Kane was still pondering the incident when Matilda entered with the letter in hand."Miss Caitlin has resigned, Sir," Matilda informed him.He simply sighed, accepted the letter, and nodded slowly, signaling for her to leave without providing any explanation. She gazed at him briefly before departing.Caitlin swiftly hailed a taxi and made her way to the preschool to collect Sultan. Inside, she found him engrossed in playing with building blocks and toy soldiers. Upon
Last Updated : 2024-04-20The Shadows of Love. Pain.
As he sat in his car on the way home, the echo of Caitlin's words, "He's not your son, and never will be," resonated in his mind.The day's shocking events left him reeling. The revelation that Caitlin had a son for him struck him deeply, leading to a newfound understanding of the struggles and pain she had endured. The realization that she likely faced hardships due to a pregnancy resulting from sexual abuse caused his ego to crumble, replaced by a profound sense of shame.For the first time in his life, he felt lost and adrift, as if Karma was seeking retribution for his past mistreatment of women. Uncertain of what to do next, he grappled with a sense of aimlessness.Despite his turmoil, Caitlin remained unforgiving. He sighed heavily, touching the still-bleeding scar on his left cheek, his blood-stained fingers a stark reminder of the day's events. Sensing his master's intense stress, Darian chose to remain silent, opting not to provoke Kane's potential outburst of anger in his cu
Last Updated : 2024-04-20The Shadows of Love. Father and son.
As Sultan turned three years old, Caitlin planned a surprise birthday party for him. Upon his return from school, he reveled in the celebration alongside Grace and his mother.His excitement soared upon seeing the beautifully crafted cake prepared for him. Caitlin was overjoyed to witness his happiness and had showered him with a plethora of toys as gifts. Mrs. Grace also contributed many delightful presents for him.Sultan let out a squeal of delight as he unwrapped the Mattel toy dinosaur. His long-standing wish for a T-Rex had finally come true, and the menacing-looking creature delighted him.Unable to get the little boy out of his mind, Kane made the decision to visit him at school. His plan involved discreetly following Caitlin as she escorted Sultan to school, allowing him to slip in during playtime.The next day, Caitlin escorted Sultan to school. They got into a taxi and departed, while nearby, Kane sat inside a black Tesla. Opting to drive solo this time, he followed the tax
Last Updated : 2024-04-20The Shadows of Love. Caught in the act.
Kane continued to visit Sultan at school, and in a brief period, they developed a strong bond, with Sultan growing very fond of him. Sultan affectionately referred to Kane as 'daddy,' and Kane felt a deep sense of connection with his son. The observant teacher, Mrs. Nicole, who had been discreetly monitoring their interactions, eventually decided to inform Caitlin about the charming stranger who regularly visited during recess to spend time with her son. She requested a meeting with Caitlin in her office. Initially concerned that Sultan might have been causing trouble at school, Caitlin was reassured by Mrs. Nicole that he had been exemplary in his behavior."I was apprehensive that Sultan might have misbehaved.""Oh, no, dear. Sultan is doing perfectly well. It's something else." Caitlin's apprehension grew."What do you mean?""It concerns a particular young man who frequently comes here to visit your son. He has been coming for nearly a month now.""A man? Who is he?""I was mean
Last Updated : 2024-04-21The Shadows of Love. The runaway.
As they journeyed back home in the taxi, a heavy silence enveloped them. Sultan's heart weighed heavy with sorrow; he already missed his 'daddy'. Beside him, his mother sat looking out the window, her expression still clouded with sadness."Mummy... is that man my daddy?" Sultan asked, his eyes brimming with tears.Caitlin gazed at him, tears welling up in her eyes. "No, he's not. He's not your father! Whatever he told you was a lie," she replied, her voice filled with emotion.Sultan held her gaze for a moment, his trust shaken. Although he didn't press her further, he couldn't shake off his doubts this time.Upon their arrival home, Caitlin prepared dinner while Sultan picked at his food, his somber mood palpable. Observing his melancholy, Caitlin pondered how he would react to the news that they would soon be moving to another city.The following day, Grace paid a visit after receiving a distressing call from Caitlin. She was taken aback to find Sultan at home instead of school, ha
Last Updated : 2024-04-21The Shadows of Love. New city
It was six fifty-nine in the morning, and the bus had reached the outskirts of Lonesprings, making its way towards a nearby bus stop.Awakening after a chilly and uncomfortable night of sleep, Caitlin felt the stiffness in her neck from the awkward position she had dozed off in. With most passengers still asleep, the bus was enveloped in a profound silence.Sultan, too, was in a slumber. His ears felt cold, prompting Caitlin to gently rub them to keep him warm."Oh…Sultan… I hope you don't catch a cold," she whispered softly as she adjusted his head on her lap. With an hour remaining until they reached the bus stop, they arrived at seven fifty-eight. Sultan stirred awake, and together they disembarked the bus, both feeling shaky and drained. Caitlin yearned for a restful sleep on a soft, warm, and cozy bed.They hailed a taxi to the town, and Caitlin had already researched affordable housing options in the area. One of the places that caught her attention was Greenwood, a charming tow
Last Updated : 2024-08-09The Shadows of Love. Lonesprings
Caitlin had unpacked her things and tidied the new home. She also gave Sultan a nice hot bath and let him play in the water with his rubber ducks for a while before letting him out and getting him dressed. She had a hot, soothing bath and made a nice hot soup for them to warm up. Then she cooked some spicy rice and roast chicken and they ate to their fill. Sultan didn't like spicy food, so she made him cheese macaroni instead. It wasn't long after he ate that he fell asleep on the sofa, cuddling his blue teddy bear with a black bow tie. She carried him into his room to have a good rest while she did the rest of the work. The house had two bedrooms and each bedroom had its bathroom. The second bedroom was quite small compared to the first. That would be the guest room if she'd ever had any guests. Caitlin instantly fell in love with the house. Fate had never been this kind to her. The kitchen was so big and beautiful and the house was already furnished for them. Everything was just
Last Updated : 2024-08-09The Shadows of Love. Chasing after her
That day, Kane returned home and told Darian about everything. "Wow. So…Miss Caitlin left for Lonesprings?! That's so far away!""I'm surprised too.""What will you do now? Will you go after her?""I have to. I can't give up now.""When will you leave?""Early tomorrow and you're coming with me this time."The next day, Kane left for lonesprings on his private jet with Darian. The journey didn't take long and half an hour later, they arrived at lonesprings. Caitlin was able to get a job after two weeks of searching earnestly. She got a job at a small business company as a secretary. It was a small position with not much pay, but it was manageable. Her boss was a middle-aged man in his late forties. He was quite a huge man with a broad face. He looked aggressive and had a very scary, hoarse voice, but he was very nice to Caitlin on her first day. She seemed relieved that he wasn't as mean as he looked, but she had thought too soon. Kane rested the day he arrived and continued his se
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That day, Kane returned home and told Darian about everything. "Wow. So…Miss Caitlin left for Lonesprings?! That's so far away!""I'm surprised too.""What will you do now? Will you go after her?""I have to. I can't give up now.""When will you leave?""Early tomorrow and you're coming with me this time."The next day, Kane left for lonesprings on his private jet with Darian. The journey didn't take long and half an hour later, they arrived at lonesprings. Caitlin was able to get a job after two weeks of searching earnestly. She got a job at a small business company as a secretary. It was a small position with not much pay, but it was manageable. Her boss was a middle-aged man in his late forties. He was quite a huge man with a broad face. He looked aggressive and had a very scary, hoarse voice, but he was very nice to Caitlin on her first day. She seemed relieved that he wasn't as mean as he looked, but she had thought too soon. Kane rested the day he arrived and continued his se
