They stayed in the position for a while but neither of them could sleep. "Are you sleeping?" Tarquin asked, wondering if she couldn't sleep because she wasn't attached to any drip which had some anesthesia for her pain. "No," Ivy replied and moved a little from him. She raised herself upwards and gazed at his face. "You can't sleep either." "No, I can't sleep either. I can't stop thinking of you" Tarquin said, making her cheeks flush red. Ivy blushed and turned her face away for a second. She couldn't believe that he just said that to her. "I'm not lying, I was thinking about you. I always think about you, do you know those times when I always came to you and had sex with you? Those memories aren't too nice but I always came because I couldn't stop thinking about you" Tarquin said, sincerely. Ivy looked at him and a smile formed on her lips. "That's supposed to be a good thing but I reacted in the wrong way. There's no need to constantly deny it because it's true. I couldn't st
Due to how heartbroken she was feeling, Morgan went to the club with Katherine to party and try to forget John but she couldn't instead, she was almost taken advantage of and her belongings were stolen.She returned to Katherine’s apartment the next day empty-handed. She was disturbed about her missing belongings. Her phone, some wads of money, and her national identification card were in it. She sat on a couch in the living room thinking of what to do.She was staying at her friend's place and hadn't decided to go back home."What should I do? My next interview requires my identification card and it is in less than a week," Morgan said, greatly worried.She picked up the phone to call Katherine but she refused to pick up after so many calls which made her give up. She laid back on the couch and didn't when she fell asleep.** Morgan stood beside the wardrobe in her room unmoving until he turned her to face him. It was the guy who stole from her. "I couldn't get my mind off you, t
Ivy suddenly laughed and looked away. "Why are you laughing? I'm dead serious when I say that I love you. It's because I mean it and I promise that nothing will ever change my love for you" Tarquin smiled and grasped her chin gently. He made her face him and then smooched her lips. Their lips made a cute sound as they separated. "I wasn't laughing because of your words but it feels so weird to hear it from you," Ivy laughed again. Tarquin laughed as well and placed his hand on her waist. "I think it's time for you to sleep, so let me sing you a lullaby." Ivy heard the word 'lullaby' and she stared in shock. "What did you just say? You want to sing for me?" Ivy inquired to confirm if she geared him correctly. "Yes, I want to sing a soft lullaby for you; so that you can sleep and stop teasing me. Tarquin answered and pouted his lips. Ivy stared at his lips and laughed harder, he looked so cute. "Okay, you can sing me a lullaby but I know that I would suffer insomnia after it"
After returning from Bella’s place, Morgan and Katherine decided to go find the thief who stole from Morgan at the club.After about a twenty-minute drive, they arrived at the club. It was already lively and bubbling when they got to the club. They got out of the car and headed straight to the VIP section which was at the upper section of the club. From the VIP section, you can see it downstairs. It would be very easy and clear for you to find someone.Morgan met a few guys in the VIP section but chose to concentrate on the regular section of the club, the thief might decide to avoid the VIP section since he knew she would come looking for him to get back her bag.She could remember him well facially, his visit to her dream made it more clearer for her. She knew that if he was around, it wouldn't be hard for her to find him."Are you sure we made the right choice of coming here?" Morgan asked Katherine who sat at the same table with her."Of course we did. If he is truly a thief, wher
"You're…my daughter" Beatrice's lips trembled and her body shivered as well. "Those marks were on my daughter's feet, I saw them as the nurse took you away from me. You have the same mark, oh my goodness" Beatrice broke down in tears. Ivy's eyes welled up with tears as, well, what was happening felt surreal to her. Her mother had been sleeping beside her all this while and she never realized it. "You're my mother," Ivy said and a sob escaped her lips. "I can't believe this, you've been here all this while and my heart was aching about you. There was never a day that I didn't think about you. Your father and I tried searching but we didn't even have anything that could help us in finding you" Beatrice cried and reached for her. Ivy came climbed down from her bed and went to sit beside Beatrice. "We tried so hard to look for you, we never stopped attempting to find children who were the same age as you. We searched a round orphanage, we tried so much to get you back but not even o
The guy later contacted Morgan and asked they meet on the outskirts of the town, Morgan told Katherine but she wasn't in support and it led them to argue which made Morgan invite them to eat out to sort out their differences.She also didn't want to think about what happened between her and John and wanted to take her belongings back first before thinking of what to do.On getting to the restaurant they booked, they were warmly welcomed by a waiter who was going to be in charge of serving them and doing everything to meet their demands. Morgan took a seat on one of the Chairs at the table reserved for them, Katherine took the chair opposite Morgan. Each of them went through the menu and pointed out what they would have for lunch before the waiter left. Both of them went for different meals.Morgan’s eyes scanned the restaurant, It wasn't rich to her taste but it was okay. The decorations, works of art, and paintings were exceptionally good-looking even as they screamed cheap and it m
Stella was still smirking when Tarquin met with them. He wondered what was going on. He stared at his wife and Beatrice confusedly. When his gaze met with Stella's, he frowned deeply. "What's happening here?" Tarquin asked in confusion. "Tarquin, why are you back so soon? I thought that you were going to the company" Ivy inquired. "No, I changed my mind and decided to come back. There was no need to go there since someone was already in charge. I didn't want to make a fool out of myself by going there" Tarquin replied with a small smile on his lips. "Alright.""So, what's going on here and why is she here?" Tarquin asked and glared at Stella. "You are asking her such a question after destroying her life. You made her so unhappy and depressed, and you still don't look sorry for it" Beatrice gasped in disbelief after speaking. She liked the way Tarquin was caring for Ivy but knowing his true colors, she didn't want such a man around any of her daughters. "You've heard only her s
Shadrack gazed at his wife and his eyes slowly stung with tears. "I promise to do exactly what you have asked" He smiled and nodded in agreement with her words. He placed a kiss on her forehead before moving away from her. She was taken away to the operation theater and he hoped that she would come out safely. They just met their daughter and it wouldn't be fair for her to die. It would be a gain and a loss to him. Shadrack hastily went to his daughter before she was taken away for the transplant."My darling, you'll be fine. You will make it" Shadrack smiled at her. "I will, thank you" Ivy smiled and shifted her gaze to Tarquin. "I love you, please be fine in there and remember that your dreams matter. Once you're out of that room, we will do anything you want and our child would feel so lucky to have a mother like you" Tarquin blinked rapidly and kissed her lips. "I love you too. I love you very much. I'll survive this, don't worry about me." Ivy muttered and tears slipped do
FOUR YEARS LATER.Time flew by faster than anyone could expect. Four years ago was Morgan's wedding with John but now, they are parents of a three-year-old child, Khloe who was a friend of Tessa. They were present with Ivy in her orphanage, she began the orphanage three years ago and she named it after Ivan. The orphanage had children in it, they were well-fed and always happy. They loved Ivy so much because she always brought gifts anytime she left her office to see them. Ivy had people supervising the kids and their education. She also owned a school that one of Morgan's friends was running. The school was where children in the orphanage went to and it was also close to them. Ivy had given many children to parents who were willing to adopt and she made sure to do proper investigations before giving a child to any parent. She still tried to visit the child in those parent's houses to see how the child was faring, and if the kid was being mistreated or not. Just in three years, t
Months later.John and Morgan had suspended their wedding for a long while because of Ivan's death. They wanted Ivy to be in her right mind when everything was planned.It was the day of the wedding and Ivy was with a makeup artist who was dolling Morgan up.Morgan was already wearing her wedding dress and it was really beautiful. Ivy had helped her choose it and she was also chosen as her bride's maid."The makeup is turning out so beautiful." Ivy smiled, looking at Morgan who was truly gorgeous.Everything made her glow, from her dress to her hair and makeup, Morgan was perfect."Ivy, where is Tessa?" Morgan asked and opened their lips a little for the red lipstick to be added."She's with your mom who has been more than excited about everything," Ivy replied."I don't even know who's getting married between her and me," Morgan said, causing them to laugh."Stay still." The make-up artist instructed after laughing."Yeah, your mom is so sweet. When Tarquin and I decided to redo our
Tarquin was rushed to the hospital and so were the kids. Ivy refused to be admitted, so they only ran some checkups on her and treated her burns.After the treatment, she went to the waiting room and cried, being concerned about her husband and children.Ivy's hands were on her chest, she was feeling so scared and agitated. Tarquin was in danger as well as the twins, she was afraid of losing any of them."Please survive for my sake, please don't leave me." Ivy cried and her hands transferred to her face. "I love you all so much, don't leave me. I won't be able to bear it.""Please, don't leave me." Ivy cried and coughed boisterously.She grew up without a family, she thought her life was perfect till she met Tarquin who turned her world upside down. The arrogant and cold imbecile who became the most wonderful person in her life.The kids he gave her were the only reason why she didn't kill herself, why she didn't stop striving to stay alive. They were the reason why she wanted to meet
The Jones' home.Tarquin had called Ivy when he stayed a while in the office. It was unusual for her to not answer his calls. He called her a few more times but then he got no response, he ran like a madman to the house.Reaching there, he beeped his car horn numerous times for the gates to be opened but nothing happened.Tarquin got out of his car and went to the gate. To his horror, as he pushed it, it opened without much effort.He went inside and saw the guards on the floor, dead. His heart pounded greatly in his chest and it felt like his world was going to crumble before his face.Quickly, he ran into the house but there was no one. He saw the drops of blood and panicked the more."Shit, I shouldn't have left them alone!" Tarquin cried out and gripped his hair in regret.He wanted to stay back with his family, at least one more day before resuming work but he listened to Ivy. He thought that she was feeling a bit suffocated around him, that's why she told him to leave.He respec
Warehouse.Annabel took them to an abandoned warehouse that used to belong to her family. She tied Ivy up in that place and placed the twins on the bare and cold floor.Ivy didn't try defending herself too much because she was scared that Annabel would do something terrible to her children.The twins were crying on the floor and Annabel was annoyed with their cries."Oh shut up! Little brats." She spat bitterly. "It's because of you and these fools that I wasn't able to complete my mission."Ivy wanted to speak but her mouth was sealed, so she made muffled sounds."You wanna talk? What do you want to say, do you desire to beg me for your life or say your last prayer, which one?" Annabel asked with a smirk.Ivy nodded disorientedly, she had to say something, anything that could save her life and that of her children. She loved her kids so much and she preferred dying than seeing them get hurt.Annabel decided to fulfill her wish and make fun of her. She sauntered to Ivy who was tied to
The Jones' home.It was early in the morning and Ivy woke up early to make breakfast for Tarquin and herself but to her surprise, Tarquin was already in the kitchen making breakfast."That smells yummy." Ivy grinned and walked to him."Thank you, I'm making it with lots of love," Tarquin said, affectionately.Ivy smiled and pecked him on the cheek. He gave her a boyish smile and continued cooking."This is going to be delicious and you're going to lick your fingers once you dig in," Tarquin said."You mean that I would lick my plate till there's not even a single drop of sauce on it?" She raised an eyebrow, waiting for his reply."Yeah, there will also be a certain urge to even eat the plate too." Tarquin teased her.Ivy laughed and smacked his back playfully."Stop exaggerating."Tarquin chuckled and leaned closer to kiss her lips. Finally reaching her, he pressed his lips on hers and they both smiled."Are you feeling comfortable with that thing in you?" Tarquin asked, referring to
California.John and Morgan were walking on the side of the road, their hands were locked and they were talking.Morgan had been working for more than a week in the bank and it wasn't easy but he was already getting used to it."I hope no one mistreats you there, they have the right to hurt my baby," John said, feeling a little worried about her.Morgan smiled at him and swung his hands."They treat me well, especially my colleagues. Although I've met some impatient customers, everything has been fine. One of the colleagues collected my number and added me to a WhatsApp group, it's been so much fun.""I'm glad that you're enjoying it there. '' John beamed.They hadn't seen each other since she started working, so he hadn't had the chance to properly ask about her work experience."Morgan, if anyone harasses you there. Just tell me and I will dash there to bash their faces." John said and she laughed."I trust you. I know the lengths you can go for me and I can assure you that I've not
Italy~ Florence.Emma was eating with Fredrick, he had been a constant visitor to majorly satisfy her urge but he liked her.He had not related his feelings to her but he planned to."I don't feel like eating anymore, I don't have an appetite." Emma sighed and dropped her spoon.Since she found out about Ivy being alive, She had not been happy since then. It made her sad that her enemy was alive, she hated Ivy so much because she had ruined her plans from the beginning.It was because of Ivy that Tarquin became a little distant. It was also because of Ivy that she went to prison. If she hadn't intervened then Tarquin would have been paying for her crimes."Damn her!" Emma shrieked and banged her fists on the table, she had this anger surfing in her every time.She was like a volcano that kept erupting without warning."Damn who? What are you talking about?" Fredrick asked.He knew exactly what she, speaking about he only feigned ignorance."It's none of your business, I just need you,
Annabel, who was behind a tree, looked away from where Ivy was."You have guards, that was a clever move from Tarquin, a really smart one." her smirk slowly changed into a frown.It wouldn't be wise for her to contact anyone other than Emma. It was only Emma that she contacted when she escaped from the police.Annabel had overheard Morgan panicking about the coffee, this made her incredibly suspicious about their knowledge of her deeds.To be safe, she decided to leave the house, a night before the wedding.She didn't call Emma at that time but waited for the next day to see what would happen. She entered a cab and told the driver to stay a little bit far from her house.It was surprising to see the cops at the house and John with them. She had made a good decision by running away.Shelodged into a hotel, wore a disguise, and also used a fake identity.After a while, she started monitoring Tarquin and to her shock, she saw Ivy.Ivy was alive. She never expected it to turn out like tha