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Ever since their encounter with Lucille Stefan has not been himself. Aside from the obvious attraction between them, Rella could tell that something was wrong. Something's bothering Stefan and she didn't know how to ask him or what to do to make him feel better. All she could do was offer her heart and body to him hoping that she could show him how much she loved him and that she's here for him no matter what. Stefan made a hearty breakfast for her in bed and he still hasn't said much. "Are you okay?" She asked hoping to get a response. "I'm fine no need to worry." "Was it something Lucille said, something about Jenny? You can tell me. I won't judge you."Stefan held her gaze it wasn't a sort of challenge or anything like that on the contrary he was staring at her like one would stare at a priceless jewel and it warmed her heart.Stefan took her hand and kissed her ring finger. "There is absolutely nothing for you to worry about. The way I feel about
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Van squealed. "Gosh keep it down will you?" Rella tried to shush her. This was not at all what Van had expected to hear but she wasn't surprised either. She had always had a feeling that something like this would happen eventually. Stefan Diamond was a good looking man and Rella was attractive too and they're both red blooded male and female so… "Wow." was all Van could manage. And then she was demanding to know how it happened… everything. When Rella finished telling her the whole story Van leaned back in her chair. "If that ain't the most romantic story I've heard in a while." It was heart melting and toe curling but a more serious question would be does Stefan know the whole truth yet? The sullen expression on Rella's face told her what she needed to know. "It happened so fast. I was gonna tell him, I was prepared I even had a whole essay memorized but then just as I was about to tell him he told me he was in love with me. What was I supposed to
The Substitute Bride Chapter 34
Rella's day had started out great. She got to hang out with her best friend, try out exquisite cuisine she's never had before, get to see breathtaking scenery with the man she loves but someone wants it to end in a bad taste. Stefan had insisted that Van and Jake stay at the beach house with them. They played charades and drank whiskey in front of the fire place. Everything seemed to be going smoothly when Rella's phone suddenly pinged with a new message.Meet me tonight to get your answers.The sender was unknown. What was so profound that someone wants her to know so bad? And how curious was she to take their word for it? How had they gotten a hold of her number in the first place? This was her first time in New Caledonia. These questions swirled in her head for a long time. She spent the better part of the evening feeling restless and mulling over what her next step should be. Should she tell Stefan about it? "What's on your mind you look distracted?" Stefan w
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"You're not thinking of going there alone are you?" Van said as soon as Rella told her about the text message. "I want to know what it is." " They have your phone number isn't that creepy?" " When I meet them I'll ask them about it." " Rella! " Van yelled her name impatiently. " I'm coming with you." " Am I interrupting something? " Jake appeared in the kitchen suddenly startling them both. "No." Rella said. "So that means you won't mind if I borrow Van here?" "Go right ahead." She said ignoring the look her friend gave her.She would just get this over and done with she assured herself as soon they left. Sneaking out of the beach house wasn't that hard and once she was outside the gate, there was a car waiting with a tall man wearing dark suit leaning against it. He straightened when he saw her. "I have been asked to pick you up." The man said gruffly. "Your boss isn't here?" "N
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" I had the weirdest dream last night. " Rella told Van the next day as they were making breakfast in the kitchen. " I was going to meet up with the mysterious person sending me those cryptic messages, you told me not to go but I was stubborn and went any way, I ended up getting kidnapped." " Well good thing your real self is smarter than your dream self. " "I know, and it was shockingly vivid. I thought I was going to die. But good thing it was only a dream." "are you going to tell Stefan about it? " " I should shouldn't I? " " He might know what kind of psycho we're dealing with. " Van had a point, Rella thought there was no point protecting whoever it was. It's better to be safe than sorry. They worked in silence until Van groaned all of a sudden. "What is it?" "Nothing I'm just being silly." "When has anything been silly to you? Spill."Van sighed knowing her friend would keep insisting.
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Three Months Later… It was one of those weekends where both enjoyed each other's company, Stefan worked really hard at whatever he sets his heart to and his business was at the receiving end of it all. Stefan was dedicated and Rella loved that about him and respected him for it. He reminded her of herself when she was volunteering at an orphanage before the heartbreak that brought her home she was dedicated to her work and all those children brightened up her life, she never left a stone unturned to see that everything went smoothly. Even though Stefan and his grandfather don't quite see eye to eye he still has immense respect for the old man and if not for him he never would've met Rella. Never would've crossed paths with her and he never would've married her and even dreamed that such happiness was possible. Rella made him a better person. She made him see that happy ever after wasn't just in fairytales and that one could attain it with the right person. The
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Rella's laughter filled the air with her hair flying in the wind. It was exhilarating, riding out here with the weather that was just perfect. It’s been a long time since she'd felt this free. The vast field was stunning to look at with lush green grass spanning the landscape; there was a lake just up ahead glittering in the sunlight it'd be nice to just lie out here on the grass and feel the sun on her skin. She quickly dismounted. "You're really good," Stefan commented as he equally dismounted. "Where did you learn to ride like that?" "I learned to ride when I was seven and I joined the equestrian club in high school." "Come, you must be hungry let's have something to eat." He took her hand and led her to the lake where a blue checked table cloth was spread out on the grass and a picnic basket sat on it.Rella turned to him surprised. "When did you prepare all this?" "Well actually all I did was pack everything into the basket." He told her honestly
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"I guess I'll have to say goodbye to my job cause now I'm about to lose it for good." Van muttered as she sat in the car that came to pick them up at the private airstrip. "What was that?" Jake asked as soon as he joined her.She sighed but Jake smiled and took her hand. "I heard you I was just messing with you. Besides you don't have to worry because I already got permission from your boss." Van find that hard to believe. "Don't believe me you can call him if you want." Jake said when she gave him a dubious look. "Fine I believe you." Besides there was no reason for him to lie to her and her heart had been leaping out of happiness the moment he told her they were going on a trip.As they drove through the city Van spied the bold sign which read 'welcome to Bohol' and her eyes rounded in surprise and her jaw dropped. "Bohol?"Jake gave her a sheepish smile. "Surprise! Happy three months anniversary." Van's squeal after that made him j
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