Life, they say, is not a bed of roses. I have had my share of ups and downs. I had gone through a lot in life to raise my kids as a single mother and even when my children’s father showed up, it didn't get easy; rather, it became tougher. It wasn't a smooth ride but I am glad for all the challenges I was able to overcome. I was unconscious in the hospital for a month. Family members were scared, but they didn't give up on me because they knew I was a fighter. The first person I saw when my eyes were open was Sarah; she was right beside me praying when my eyes were open. I guess the heavens heard her prayers. But when my eyes opened, I wasn't pleased with the view I saw. I almost couldn't recognize her for the first few seconds because I was color blind. After a few seconds, I saw her face was brutalized; she was looking pale and malnourished. I taped her softly to let her know that I was awake. I was still very weak so I couldn't talk. She almost jumped out of her skin when she saw
The Invitation Jane’s POV Fate has a peculiar way of surprising us when we least expect it. It can bring forth either joy or hardship, leaving us uncertain of its intentions. As Jane Collins, a struggling twenty-five-year-old artist, I faced my fair share of challenges in my career. However, I remained determined not to surrender to discouragement. To make ends meet, I took on a job as a waitress at a fancy restaurant. One day, during my break time at my job, I found myself engrossed in a conversation with my best friend, Sarah Anderson. Unexpectedly, she interrupted with a question. "Oh Jane, before I forget, do you have any plans for tonight?" Without much thought, I replied, "Yes, I do have plans for tonight." "Don't tell me your plans involve painting and listening to music," Sarah teased, knowing me all too well. As much as her cleverness made me smile, I could tell she was growing weary of my predictable routine. "Anyway, there's a party tonight," Sarah continued. "No, n
The Unexpected Meeting Jane’s POV The formal party was in full swing; the lively atmosphere was brimming with laughter, music, and clinking sounds of glasses. Jake, Sarah and I had entered the venue together; Sarah and I excited and determined to enjoy the night. However, as the night progressed, we found ourselves drifting apart amidst the sea of familiar celebrity faces. “You didn’t tell me who party this is. The person must be important seeing that there are lots of celebrities here,” I said to Sarah. “Yes, the host is Jaxson Sinclair,” Sarah said. My eyes bulged. Jaxson Sinclair! The popular Billionaire CEO in New York? I couldn’t believe I was standing right in the middle of his house. Jaxson was a successful business man who owned lots of business and was thriving well in the business world. He was the envy of other business owners. Soon I was left on my own as Jake apologized and took Sarah away, saying he needed to introduce her to a couple of people. I looked around the
Friendship and Betrayals Jane’s POV “I drank too much and fell asleep in one of the rooms in the penthouse. I saw yours and Jake’s missed call in the cab that brought me home but I was going to call back when I got home. I’m really sorry for bothering you and Jake with my disappearance,” I finally said. Sarah’s face softened, and she let out a sigh. "Oh, Jane; Jacob and I were worried sick about you. We thought something terrible had happened. Just promise me you'll never disappear like that again without letting us know." "I promise, Sarah. It won't happen again," I assured her, grateful for her understanding. As the days turned into weeks, life carried on, and I buried the secret deep within me. One day, I noticed I felt ill but I ignored the symptoms, hoping it would pass away soon but it became worse and I had to go to the hospital to check myself out. The doctor ran some tests and all except one came back negative. It was then I discovered that I was pregnant with a chil
Fate’s Unexpected GiftsJane’s POV“Honestly, I have no idea what to do,” I answered honestly, my voice tinged with uncertainty.Sarah's brows furrowed in concern as she reached out to hold my hand. "Jake and I would be by your side at each step of the way, but you know at some point we'll have to tell the father," she said gently.My mind raced with apprehension. What if Jaxson didn't want anything to do with the baby? What if he rejected the idea of fatherhood altogether? The weight of those questions hung heavily in the air, casting a shadow over any sense of hope or stability I had left.“What if he doesn’t want it?” I said; my voice barely above a whisper, my fears lay bare. “Why wouldn’t he? If he was willing to stick it into you, then he should be willing to raise the babies,” Sarah replied, sounding rather upset.I flinched at her blunt response, feeling a surge of discomfort ripple through me. The truth was I didn't truly know Jaxson or what he wanted. Our connection had be
What the future holdsJane’s POV(5 years later)“Mummy, Keene won’t give me my toy,” my beautiful daughter, Keanna said in her cute baby voice.The past years it wasn’t easy raising my babies but my parents helped me and sometimes Sarah and Jake chirped in to help me with the kids. Sarah got a better job with Jake’s connection as a secretary to one of the big billionaires in New York. Jake promised to get me a job at an art gallery but nothing worked out with all the galleries he had gone to.My artist career was still the same but it wasn’t bringing any money so I needed a job that paid and once I have gotten enough money, I’d fulfill my dreams and get me a studio and sell my artworks to big people around the world.I named my kids Keith, Keene and Keanna and they have been the most naughty but cute babies. I loved them more than my own life and I couldn’t see myself without them. At least, fate’s unexpected gifts to me turned out to be my most priceless jewelries and the best gifts
Jane’s POV.Still sitting on the black office chair, with anxiety filling me. I was eager to hear the decision of the boss.I watched him as he glued his eyes to my certificate and took a few glances at me. My hands became more sweaty, my feet were not an exception.Although, Sarah had already encouraged me. She made mention of the job being a piece of cake for me to get because I was just the perfect fit for it.“Mrs. Collins.” The boss called out again. This time I could see a slight smile on his face.I became more worried because a smile like that could only mean two things, I got the job or he found something foolish about me.“After my rigorous study of your certificate….” He uttered and paused, making me more eager to judge.I knew he could see the tension written all over me. Maybe my sweaty palms became too visible or maybe he could see the pale look I had on my face.“Well, the job’s yours. You are a perfect fit for this role in our company.” He added, causing a string of ex
JANE’S POV I woke up with a huge grin on my face. Saying my morning prayers, I started getting ready for the day. It was finally time, the time I had been anticipating. I proceeded to embark on my morning routine and headed to the triplet's room. Knowing how stressful it was to wake all three up, I wasn’t anticipating it. They would sleep immediately when I woke them, not even allowing me to speak. Having one child was already stressful, having three was worse. They were very stubborn and would hardly listen. Without the support of my parents, I would have almost killed myself by now. “Wake up kids!” I screamed in their ears. Keanna made a sound and went back to enjoy her sleep. I had managed to wake them up and were now taking their bath in the bathroom. “Mommy, the water is too hot!” Keanna complained with a snort. She pouted angrily, earning a chuckle from me. “Just hold on, you will soon be out,” I said. She was just too demanding
Life, they say, is not a bed of roses. I have had my share of ups and downs. I had gone through a lot in life to raise my kids as a single mother and even when my children’s father showed up, it didn't get easy; rather, it became tougher. It wasn't a smooth ride but I am glad for all the challenges I was able to overcome. I was unconscious in the hospital for a month. Family members were scared, but they didn't give up on me because they knew I was a fighter. The first person I saw when my eyes were open was Sarah; she was right beside me praying when my eyes were open. I guess the heavens heard her prayers. But when my eyes opened, I wasn't pleased with the view I saw. I almost couldn't recognize her for the first few seconds because I was color blind. After a few seconds, I saw her face was brutalized; she was looking pale and malnourished. I taped her softly to let her know that I was awake. I was still very weak so I couldn't talk. She almost jumped out of her skin when she saw
I slowly collapsed to the ground. I didn’t know what it felt like to be shot; I couldn’t explain how I felt at the moment. I was in pain, but I couldn’t say a word. It seemed like I was unconscious, and I was losing blood rapidly. Jaxson held me mid-air so I wouldn’t drop to the ground. He tried to chase the criminals, but they drove off. He didn't get to see a face but the camera out of the pharmacy picked up their faces. Jaxson wanted to pursue them, but he couldn’t leave me there. He panicked and he didn't know what to do. He pulled out his phone and called 911. The condoms Jaxson bought fell to the ground, and it wasn’t important at that moment. He rushed back to me and lifted my head up.“Jane, please talk to me; please say something. I was not responsive; I was far gone. I didn't know where I was but it felt like I was sleeping. I was unconscious and I was losing blood. The ambulance came accompanied by the police van; they placed me in the ambulance immediately and started
“ Dad died many years ago. Mom. You had a lot of time to make amends but instead you drifted away like I’ve always remembered. So do not use that as an excuse.“ To come back, Jaxson, I tried to be close to you, but you already hated me; you were so far away. There was no mother-son connection anymore. You are no longer the son I used to know that your father had brainwashed you into thinking that I was the bad person when, in the real sense, he was the monster. “ Why didn’t you say anything, Mum? Why didn’t you tell me my father was abusing you?“ You never gave me a chance; your father brainwashed you into believing that I was a careless mother. Nothing I said would’ve made sense to you. Tears were rolling down Jaxson‘s face, and I wasn’t happy with that. I hated to see him that way. “ I’ve always thought you never loved me. I thought you hated me and I’ve carried that pain all through my entire life. I hated you for no reason; I didn’t know you were going through so much. “
"You have grown so much more than the last time I remember. You were just my little boy a while ago, but now you’ve grown to be the father of three beautiful kids."Stay away from my family and me; I am not your son. Do not call me that. I tried to signal Jaxson to take things easy on his mother, but he wasn’t having it. He was still blowing hot. “ I am back here to make things right. I know I wasn’t the great mother you wished for, but I am here to make amends. Please give me the chance. Do not push me away."You lost the right to do that a long time ago. You do not even care about me, so stop pretending.“ Is that what you think, Jaxson?“ That is not just what I think; that is what you have shown me ever since I was a child. You never cared about me, and even when my father died, you moved on so quickly that you didn’t even care if I was hurting or not. You are such a wicked person and I do not want to associate myself with you. “ That is what you grew up to believe, but I actua
Jane, you are an amazing woman, my life changed at the moment I met you. The first time I saw you on my rooftop at the party I organized. I know I found someone so rare and true.You looked so beautiful in your shimmer dress, that I couldn’t get my eyes off you all night. The long conversation we had through my soul and I knew from that very moment that you were going to leave there forever. I was with you in that room, and I didn’t want the moment to end, reconnecting with you at Bryan’s office was like a miracle, and every single day I wake up, I thank the sun, the moon, and the stars for bringing you my way. I have been fighting these feelings because I’ve been scared of commitment, but not anymore Jane. I want us to live as a happy family with our kids. There was a pause from Jaxson’s end, it took him a little over five seconds to continue from where he stopped. “ Jane Collins, please do me the. Will you be my wife please marry me. I could not explain the big smile that poppe
I didn't know how Bryan and Jaxson settled the fight or how it ended but the only thing I could see when I woke up was that I was lying down on Jaxson’s bed. I was conscious of the fact that I was awake but my eyes were still closed. I opened my eyes gradually and saw Jaxson seated beside me. He fixed his gaze, and he struggled to break eye contact.He was so excited to see me awake and he held my hand as he gave me a faint smile. “ I was patiently waiting for you to wake up, Jane. I was so scared. I didn’t know when you were going to wake up; I almost took you to the hospital. It was after Jaxson spoke that I realized that my head was banging. I used my arms to hold my head firmly. “ Here, something for your headache. You will feel better once you take the painkillers.Jaxson handed me some painkillers and I took them with some warm water. At that point, I still couldn’t recall what had happened. I left you on the bed, trying to remember everything that happened. My brain was bla
I was so confused, my heart started beating fast, and I didn't know what to do at that point. Everyone fixed their gaze on me and it was as if I were the villain in Bryan’s love story. I was sitting but the chair became uncomfortable the moment Bryan mentioned my name. Jaxson started rubbing his arms and I could tell that he was not in a good mood. “I dare you to embarrass me in front of everyone, Bryan? How dare you? All I've ever done is in your best interest. I’ve made sacrifices to protect you. I chose a good bride for you from a wealthy family; I chose her from a family with prestige and yet you want to trade that for a single mother of three? Do you want to drag this family name into the mud? I will not sit back and watch you crumble everything your father has worked hard for in the name of your silly infatuation. “It is not an infatuation, Mom; I love Jane.My seat was burning, and I was slowly dragging my butt away from the chair. I was uncomfortable, and I wanted to leave.
Bryan was acting weird when he saw us together. Jaxson gave him a hug, but he kept looking at me. He fixed his gaze on me and it made me feel uncomfortable. I didn’t know I was going through mine, but I knew for sure from the way he was looking at me. He wished I was the one he was getting married to instead.I simply put up a smile so I wouldn’t come across as rude. At this point, the bright father walked her down the aisle and took her up to meet her soon-to-be husband after they took their vows. Jaxson was smiling sheepishly; he was so happy. His friend was finally settling down, and he was going to start a family. The joy on Bryan’s mother's face was everything; she was the happiest. Bryan wasn’t half as happy as she was. Her smile was palpable, and everyone could see it. The bride was very happy. She was smiling at each step of the way she walked, and even though I didn’t like her, I couldn’t stop admiring her outfit and her aura. She looked so beautiful, and I almost couldn’t r
It was a cool and breezy day. I was seated by the side of the window, sipping my dark coffee, and I was enjoying the view of New York City. This was the feeling I usually get from my new home, the house Jaxson bought for me, but this time I was in his house. I was in a secret house, the one he took me to the last time. It has been three months since Keith was kidnapped; he has gone through a series of therapies, and it is safe to say that my son is doing well. I woke up happy that day because the universe was finally giving me peace, thanks to gradually falling into pleasant places for me and my family. My dad’s health was improving as the day went by, and I was so happy to find out that he was able to walk out on his own, even though it was a short distance, but he was able to walk with his legs again. Above all of this, it has been three months without Sarah in my life. It hasn’t been easy but with the help of Jaxson, I was pulling through every day. Most days I spend my nights c