“Anna! Where have you been? Do you know how worried I got when I didn’t find you here?” Lilly asked worriedly when she saw Anna in front of her apartment door.Anna gave her an awkward smile. “I have an urgent matter to attend that’s why I couldn’t able to inform you.” She replied, and as she walked into Lily's apartment, she noticed her tall friend was also there.Lilly gave her a suspicious look as she knew what the urgent matter Anna was talking about. “Anna, don't say that your husband waited all night in front of my apartment building,” said Lilly.Anna took a seat casually next to Jacob on the couch. “Why are you here?” She asked Jacob to avoid answering Lilly's question. She just can’t tell them that Ibrahom’s romantic action made her heart melt and in the middle of the night she ran in his arms, they are going to tease her for that.Lilly, on the other hand, couldn't just let her go. “Anna, you're avoiding answering my question.”Jacob didn't even dare to look at Anna. When he
An eerie silence hovered through the atmosphere; Anna was on her way home with Ibrahim. The text from Kai kept popping in her head, which made her feel so nervous. She knew how much Ibrahim disliked Kai, and he was the reason why they fought for two weeks. She doesn’t want to go through all that trouble again.Ibrahim was quite sensitive; he could sense that Anna was so quiet it’s too opposite of her nature. He doesn't like this kind of atmosphere, as it feels like something is bothering her. “Can you tell me what happened?” he queried, concerned.Anna gets a little startled when a deep hoarse voice resonates in the silence. “What did you say?” She was so busy with her thoughts that she didn't even pay attention to what he was saying.Ibrahim took a quick glance at her as he was still driving. “Something is bothering your mind. What is it?”Anna took a deep breath while still wondering whether or not to tell Ibrahim about Kai. She really doesn't want to cause any trouble for both of t
The last two weeks have been the most peaceful and calm in Anna and Ibrahim's marriage life. It feels like the marriage that she has been dreaming of is slowly coming true now that Ibrahim has truly shown her his interest in her and proving through his actions that he wanted her to be in his life. He usually leaves the house early in the morning, but now he really doesn't want to skip breakfast with his lovely wife, so he left the house slightly late. He devoted most of his time to work, so he used to stay until late just for the sake of his work, but the presence of Anna in his life gave him a reason to come home earlier so that he could eat dinner with her. If you told him that Ibrahim's habits had changed a little since his marriage, he'd admit it, but he still likes them; the lonely and black and white life has now been filled with color thanks to Anna. When the clock hit nine a.m. in the morning, Ibrahim and Anna were still wallowing in their deep sleep gaining their energy whic
After their little morning drama, they finally came down for their breakfast. She could see that the breakfast had already been prepared on the dining table. Anna gulped the water first before starting to eat the toasted bread.“The toast has gone cold, and it's almost lunch time. It's all your fault that we are late for breakfast.” Anna grumbled, but she still ate the toast. It will be such a waste if they don't eat it.Ibrahim grinned. “It's your fault for not locking the bathroom door.” He replied back easily with a smug face.Anna felt like she really wanted to kick him now. How can this cold arrogant man be this perverted? “Shut up. There are people around here!” She was referring to the servants.Ibrahim doesn't seem to care about it. “Why? Let them know, and it's a normal thing between husband and wife.” Respond Ibrahim.Anna flushed immediately. How many times has this guy made her blush already? It's completely crazy. Not wanting to comment any further she again indulges hers
Three weeks laterAnna arched her sore body as she got up from her seat. She's had such a boring day that all she's done is eat and sleep. “Ibrahim, how many hours more do we have to reach there?” She inquired because she had been sleeping and waking up several times but they still had not arrived at their destination.Ibrahim stroked her hair gently. “We'll reach Paris in an hour.” He informed her. He knows she has been so moody lately because she got bored sitting in the same place for so many hours. Thankfully, he reserved a business class seat for both of them, or else he'll hear her complaining about her back hurting from sitting for too long.She let out a sigh and pouted. “It's been fourteen hours, and we've just now arrived in Paris?”Ibrahim laughed slightly. “It takes an hour and fifteen minutes to go from Paris to Zurich, then a four-hour car trip to get to Zermatt. It will be exhausting, but I assure you that this trip will be worthwhile.” Said Ibrahim, still playing with
“Ibrahim, tell me more about yourself.” Anna asked as she rested her head on his broad chest, he was leaning on the headboard of the bed. Now inside their igloo, they are enjoying their warmths. His finger couldn’t stop brushing her hairs lovingly. They cuddle up on the bed the entire night. Due to the glass ceiling, they could see the night sky along with the stars. They hold each other as they indulge themselves in inspiring the colors the sky shows to them and decorating their life with these colors.“What do you wish to know about me?” He asked with a gentle voice.Anna curled up more in his chest and tightened her grasp on his waist. She sighed as she felt that she was in the most secure place. “What brought you to Paris?” She couldn’t help but ask because if he didn't leave that time, they wouldn't have to wait sixteen years to see each other again. Their life will be totally different from the beginning. “I was adopted, and I think you do know that my foster father is a Frenc
“Happy birthday to you…... Happy birthday to you my dear Ibrahim… Happy birthday to you….”A wide smile couldn't have left Ibrahim’s lips since this morning. It's his birthday, and it might be one of the days he hated the most, but he could see that his wife, Anna, has been so eager preparing everything, starting with the food, cakes, and a small party. He doesn't want to make her feel bad so he decided to do things the way she wanted. He blew the candle, and everyone clapped their hands cheerfully.“I appreciate it.” He smiled.Ibrahim looked around, and for some reason he could feel the warmth that's shared between all of them, and it’s all because thanks to Anna, she's the mastermind behind it all. He has told her several times that there's no need to throw a party, but she insisted that it's just amongst close friends. As much as he hates celebrating his birthday, he just let her invite four people, which only includes Alan, Jessica, Jacob, and Lilly. She used it as a chance for h
In a large room, a beautiful lady in her thirties with light brownish wavy hair and hazel eyes sat in front of a big piano, playing a tune that sounded like a lullaby to her seven-year-old son, who sat beside her with the same light brown hair and little eyes closed, listening to the tune that his mother was playing on the piano. As soon as the tune ended, the beautiful woman turned to look at his son and smiled; she lightly touched his brown hair akin just like her.“Ibrahim, what is your dream?” She asked, lightly brushing his hair similar to hers.“Dream?” the seven-year-old boy inquired, gazing up at his mother's hazel eyes. She lightly chuckled at her son's cute ethic, which he inherited from her husband. Little Ibrahim had acquired his mother's appearance, but his nature is the same as his father's. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She asked.Small Ibrahim considered what his mother had asked him, looking around to see what his small mind could grasp, but his gaze was
In the next second, Anna could feel his lips brush over hers, giving her a warm yet passionate kiss. A kiss that they missed, both. Each time he has her in his arms, she feels frozen. Why does his touch feel so magical? She can feel his tongue asking for entrance as she parted her lips only to let the kiss go wilder. She circled her hand on his neck, and as soon as she wanted to kiss him even deeper, she felt something kicking from her belly again, making her push Ibrahim away.“Why?” Asked Ibrahim frustrated.“He kicked again, it seems like he doesn’t like it when you kiss me.” Anna replied, rubbing her palm on her stomach.Ibrahim grinned at her. “He kicks because he can feel pity for his father that his mother kept on asking his father to go.”Anna glared at Ibrahim. “Don’t make such excuses! Look at the time. It’s almost evening and you should go back now.”“No, I’m not leaving yet if you don’t let me kiss you properly.” Ibrahim shook his head in stubbornness.She immediately stan
Sitting on the dining table, Anna poured the chocolate syrup on Sofia’s pancakes. “I know you liked your pancake with honey but we only have chocolate sauce and agave syrup. You won't mind right?” asked Anna because she knew her husband could be a little picky eater sometimes.Ibrahim was a little touched by her action. She still remembers little things about him. “It’s fine actually I’m very hungry as I haven’t had my dinner last night so I can eat anything.”“The last time I remember you didn’t eat Alan’s restaurant noodles, complaining that it’s too spicy and oily for you. And why didn’t you have your dinner last night? I've told you not to skip it.”Ibrahim smiled. “You still think of me all the time, isn’t it? And no, because I wasn't able to find a good stay here, all the hotels were previously booked because it's a holiday.”“So, where are you staying then?”“Don’t worry the room is small but it’s okay I can manage it.”Anna didn’t ask any further but focused her attention back
The night had turned into day in just a blink of an eye, but Ibrahim couldn't seem to forget what happened between him and Anna. He couldn't give up just because she was giving him the cold shoulder. Even if she keeps on pushing him away, he will always try to come back to her. He couldn't able to endure losing her for the second time. So that’s why now he is here, in front of a two-story bungalow that's located not too far from the beach where he met her.Ibrahim rubbed his palms together to warm himself because the air was getting colder. “Why is it taking her so long to open the door?” He mumbled on his own.However, not long after that, the door was opened. His lips curled up, thinking maybe it was Anna who opened the door, but the smile faded when he saw it was a little girl instead.“Who are you?” The little girl asked, looking at Ibrahim with a confused gaze.Ibrahim was confused as well. He looked at his surroundings and his phone screen, checking if he really had the right ad
Ibrahim heaved a deep sigh. He took off his spectacles as he massaged the bridge of his nose gently. He couldn't help but force himself to concentrate on his work as he looked at the piles of documents he had to go through. He put on his spectacles and moved his gaze back to his notebook screen. At the same time, his phone rang.“Yes Jessica.” He picked up the phone with his left hand while clicking the mouse with his right.“Sir, the annual shareholder conference will be held this afternoon after lunch. I have the documents and presentation slides ready.”Ibrahim kept quiet for a while when he heard Jessica say the annual shareholder conference because it usually takes place somewhere near the end of the year. Oh, how time flies, and it should be his wedding anniversary soon, but he is still here, alone.“Sir, are you there?” Jessica's voice was heard again.“Ah, yes. Notify me when we're about to start.” Ibrahim replied.“Noted.”After sleepless nights, skipping meals, and consuming
Anna POVHow does it feel to live in circumstances where you have to battle with your own feelings? To me, it feels like torture. People said feelings are more dangerous than ideas, because they aren't susceptible to rational evaluation. They grow quietly underground before exploding all over the place. You tend to act in the opposite way from the rational side if you act based on your heart, and vice versa, because your heart doesn't have thoughts.I loved that man. Oh no, I still love him. If the feelings could not be forgotten after sixteen years. I doubt if several months can. Day by day, I missed him a little more than yesterday. I missed his voice. I missed his smile. I missed his smell. I missed his hug, and I missed how he made me feel wanted. I missed how he praises every bit of my body while making love with me. If I love him that much, why would I leave him? I left him not because I no longer love him, but because I love him so much that it started to hurt me.I realized th
The cool breeze blew through her hair softly. The leaves have turned yellow and are slowly falling, filling up the street. Summer slowly collapsed into fall. There is a saying that goes, Autumn leaves don't fall; they fly. They take their time, wander around, and this is their only chance to soar.Anna tightened her coat as soon as she got off the taxi, walking into one of the most famous barbeque restaurants in London Road.Her lips curled up upon looking at the faces that she recognized wholeheartedly. She could see one of them waving their hand at her, and she didn't think twice but to approach them and hug them tightly.“Sorry for the delay. There was a lot of traffic.” Said Anna as she took a seat.Lily laughed softly. “It's okay, Anna. We are used to it.” She joked.“Let's order something first. I'm very hungry.” Jacob interrupted them before they could even start their bickering.Just like in the old days, the three had a nice barbeque meal with cheers and laughter. Anna couldn
“Dad!”Anna shrieked with delight as she noticed her father seated on the couch in their living room, smiling broadly at her. She didn't hesitate, but immediately plunged herself into her father's embrace.“Dad, are you alright? You didn't get hurt anywhere, right? How are you?” Anna bombarded the questions at her father, her eyes welling up with tears.Paul laughed amusedly. “You stupid girl. I’m fine.”“Dad, when did you get home? And why did no one even tell me that you came home.” Anna pouted, still hugging her father. Rachel and Paul looked at each other letting out an awkward laugh which didn’t fit into the environment. She looked confusedly at her parents’ reaction.“It's not such a big deal, Anna. The thing is that I will be fine.” Said her father trying to convince Anna.Anna sighed. “Why didn't you tell me? I have been so worried about you.”It's not that he refuses to tell her daughter. She just got discharged from the hospital and he does not want to add more pressure to h
“Okay. I will do everything you want, but could you please consider your thoughts again?” Asked Ibrahim as he looked at Anna with an expectant gaze.Could she really tell him to stop giving her that look? It feels like she is going to break down soon. He had become her weakness as much as she became his.“I have told you. We are done, and there is nothing more that we can do. I can’t even if I want to.” She replied the last sentence like a mere whisper without looking at him, trying to sound firm, but deep inside her heart, she's crying hysterically.Ibrahim tried to inhale as much air as he could to calm himself down because the atmosphere started to become suffocating for both of them. There was a brief moment of silence before he dared to look into her eyes, again.“Anna, do you remember when I first met you in the French restaurant?” Asked Ibrahim.Of course, she does, and things in her head start to fly back to the first time they met, when Luke had to gather all of his forces to
Alan patted Ibrahim's shoulder lightly, as if he were giving him strength. He even gave him a light smile. “Everything will be alright, Ibrahim.” He spoke.Ibrahim sighed instead. It has been two days since Anna was admitted in the hospital, and he couldn't see her since she was awake because he was told that she didn't want to see him. It feels extremely excruciating for him.“Do you think she wanted to see me now?” Ibrahim asked with his head held low.“Where did the strong headed Ibrahim Saunders go?” said Alan trying to calm him down. He understands from which phase his best friend is going through and he knows how to make Ibrahim face this situation, a little push is what he needed right now. Ibrahim looked up at Alan in confusion. “What do you mean? It's not the time to joke around.”“I have known you for how many years… twenty years Ibrahim. You’re a strong and capable man that everyone in his office is afraid of, but the one in front of me now is a coward.” Alan said, trying