All Chapters of Puzzled Hearts (Book 3 of Precious Series): Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Back at the Al Fahezi apartment, after what seemed to be endless cups of coffee, Alonzo regaled his friends with his experiences when he left the UAE. It did not escape the couple’s notice that he did not mention which country was it. They knew he was protecting whoever kept him safe all these years away as he did them. They were grateful that he thought of their safety but it is time to fight with him. Their children are no longer helpless young kids, all of them were sent to martial arts schools hoping they would learn how to protect themselves should the need arise. That might come handy but hopefully nobody would be put in danger again. Ami and Mabel’s scary experiences were a bit closer to home and they wouldn’t like a repeat performance. Ami was Mariam’s former PA but she married her bff, the Al Fahezi Filipino business partner. She rescued Farina from the clutches of an evil man bent on harming another business associate of theirs who ended up marrying another of the

It has been a month since Matan met his real father and a plan of action has been made. They finally convinced Alonzo not to go back to Italy not until a full report from the investigative team Devlin hired came through. Devlin was introduced to Alonzo right after the father and son reunion. He was more than willing to help saying that without the Al Fahezis, he wouldn’t have been able to meet the love of his life. Sometimes Matan was envious of the obvious affection his friends have for their lady loves, even Ali, who he considers his real brother has fallen for his wife. Before he married his wife, Ali had feelings for Ami, Mariam’s former PA who is now happily married to Rain, her childhood best friend. But due to his vow to honor his family and his duty, he married the woman chosen for him long before Ami came to the UAE. Still, looking at them now, Ali and his wife, Devlin and his Mabel whom he just married a few months after the kidnapping, then Abdullah and Mariam; mad

The Fashion Show was a success and no one was more relieved than Eliza. A percentage of the proceeds was given to her for her mother’s treatment back home. The biopsy result came back confirming Eliza’s fears. Her parents were very hardworking farmers and most of the time, she knew that her mom suffers from abdominal pain constantly but always ignores it until it couldn’t be ignored anymore. Torn between wanting to go home to care for her or remaining to keep working for the needed funds, she was stressed to the point of not sleeping well. Her flat mate noticed the dark smudges under her eyes but she brushes her concern away. Meera said nothing but made it a point to talk to their boss if she could catch their busy employer. A week has passed since Matan picked Eliza for work so he thought of repeating the same. When he saw her that morning, he saw the strain on Eliza’s face but was not sure how to address it so he opted to be honest. “Good morning,

Skeptical Eliza may be but not wanting to be rude, she met up with Mirella at a cafe in the mall near her office. It wasn’t Mirella she saw there, however, but a European-looking guy quite as tall as her employers’ sons but not as well-built. She wasn’t sure who he was so she sat a bit further away. The guy approached her, nonetheless. “Good evening, Miss Bastian, I am Eni, a friend of Mirella’s. She sent me a photo of yours that’s why I recognized you immediately but your photo does not do you any justice.” Eni gushed obviously trying his best to charm her but due to her past, Eliza was instantly wary. “Ahhmm, great to meet you, I guess.” Eliza hesitantly tried to shake hands with him but instead of shaking her hand, Eni kissed her knuckle. Eliza quickly pulled her hand from his and surreptitiously wipe it on the back of her blazer. “I beg your pardon Mr. Eni but I do not understand the purpose of this meeting. I thought Ms. Mirella is the one meeting wi

Matan awoke early and grumpy. He knew the reason but he couldn’t act on it not until everyone is safe. He treaded quietly towards Eliza’s room and tried to open her door as noiselessly as he could wincing at the little creak it made. He returned the blanket and was thankful that she was still fast asleep. He stole another kiss like he did last night and hurried out lest she awakens. He found post it notes on the coffee table beside the couch he slept in. He scribbled a note to Eliza and slid it under her door. After washing his face and rinsing his mouth, he left Eliza’s accommodation. Alonzo was waiting for him expectantly but Matan said nothing. The lesser he knew the better, with a smile, he just greeted “Good morning, Pops, ready to go tackle the enemy? “Boungiorno son. You better go shower first, I think. You look like you’ve been partying all night.” Alonzo returned. “Were that the case, t’would been fun.” Matan smirked. “Like what I told you in my messa