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