Novels by Stephanie Akeni

Christine’s POV It has been four months since my previous visit to Steven, and everything has been progressing positively. Tyler and I have moved in together, and we have been exceedingly happy since that time. I even had the opportunity to meet Tyler’s grandfather, who is a genuinely kind man and has expressed his affection for me. Kelsey and Peggy have left the country; the last update I received indicated that Peggy has remarried a business tycoon, and they are now enjoying their lives, indeed quite greedy individuals. Steven’s father passed away three months ago; he was murdered in prison, and the identity of his killer remains unknown, but it seems fitting given his past. In any case, I was conversing with my mother while waiting for Tyler to pick me up. He has been missing out on a lot of time with me; I hardly see him these days, and I am concerned about what he might be involved in. Initially, I began to suspect that he was seeing someone else, but my mother reassured me

Christine’s POV Aunt Lucy faced considerable challenges, having made numerous poor decisions, primarily influenced by her father. Tyler and his father endured significant suffering due to the events that transpired, which explains his animosity towards the Jones family. I find myself unable to contain the tears that flow freely; Tyler returns and gently wipes them away. “Please do not cry, my angel.” I gaze at him and cannot help but feel compassion for his past, considering the hardships he must have faced as a child. “Why did he take her life, Tyler? Why did he commit such a heinous act?” He exhales deeply and rubs his eyes to dispel his own tears, attempting to conceal his emotions. This situation weighs heavily upon him, and I feel profound sorrow for his plight. “Well, based on my understanding, my mother’s inheritance is what sustains the Jones company. Had she chosen to leave him, he would have lost everything, prompting him to take such drastic measures.” How cruel and

Lucy’s POV Note: these are the key highlights from Lucy’s Dairy, not the complete Dairy. Dearest Dairy Today, I had the chance to meet Ronald for the first time in ages. We were quite close during our childhood, especially since our fathers are best friends. However, everything changed when he went abroad for his studies. Anyway, Dad mentioned that Ronald and I are supposed to get married once I finish college. I’m not fond of that idea; he may be handsome, but I don’t like him. He flirts with every girl he encounters and can be quite rude. I really wish Dad would understand my feelings for once and let me make my own choices. A girl can dream. Dearest Dairy Today, I saw Lucas, the charming guy from my English class. He asked me out today! He is so dreamy, kind, and sweet. I’m in love! I can hardly believe it; I’ve truly fallen for him. I’m so excited about our date this evening. Mum mentioned that Ronald will be visiting, but I’m over that now. All I can think about is my date

Christine’s POV I awakened feeling content and joyful. I have sincerely missed a great deal. Turning to my side, I found no one present. I wondered about Tyler’s whereabouts. The physicians entered, conducted their examinations and tests, and subsequently departed. I ate and eagerly awaited Tyler's arrival, but he did not come. Frustrated by the wait, I resolved to take a walk, carefully getting out of bed for the first time in six months. My legs trembled and it was wobbly to stand; however, after grasping the wall for support, I managed to take a few steps forward. This process continued until I reached Tyler’s room, but he was not there. I turned towards the stairs. I told myself, "I can do this; how difficult could it be?" I took the first step only to nearly trip. I closed my eyes, preparing for a fall, but it did not occur. When I opened them, I saw Tyler holding me up with a look of anger. “You could have injured yourself. If you needed anything, why didn’t you simply call

Christine’s POV Many vivid images come to mind as I struggle to sit up in the dark. My mouth feels dry, as if I haven’t had water in ages, and everything around me is shrouded in darkness. I try to remember where I am, but my memory is blank. I concentrate hard, feeling a throbbing headache, until a memory flashes—Steven, the accident, Tyler coming to me—and I realize I am alive. Suddenly, I hear someone opening the door. I stay quiet, worried it might be someone with bad intentions. Then, he sneezes, and I don’t realize when the sound escapes my mouth: “Bless you.” I immediately curse myself—so much for staying silent, Christine. Everything seems to freeze—the person’s movements halt—and then suddenly, the light turns on There he is—Tyler. As soon as I see him, I feel a wave of relief and joy. Memories flood back; I recall him telling me how much he loves me. He looks at me with teary eyes, shock clear on his face, like I have just miraculously woken from the dead. I smil

Tyler’s POV Four months have passed After everything that transpired in Spain, I have finally managed to rid myself of the troublesome Jones. It has been four months since Steven and his deranged father were incarcerated for life. During these four months, nothing else has changed; Christine has remained silent, showing no signs of improvement. She is still the same as she was after the accident. I even had to change her doctors, as the previous ones were losing hope. I cannot give up on my angel; she is my life, and without her, I feel dead. Her parents visited her during the first two months, but they gradually began to lose hope. Nevertheless, her mother still came every day to see her, and I could see that she truly loved Christine as if she were her own child. I sit with Christine, reading to her. I have been doing this since I returned from Spain, having heard that she can hear me. I read to her daily and share my feelings with her. I squeeze her hand and kiss her forehead

Meeting Timmy Eloisa’s POV I head to the office after visiting Elena at the hospital; I was mistaken about the baby's gender, but the baby turned out to be the best gift of the year. He is so cute, tiny, and utterly adorable; he has already managed to win me over with his charming little self. It’s heartwarming to see Elena so happy with Lorenzo. I used to feel a twinge of pain when I learned they were together, but after witnessing them today, all my hurt feelings have vanished. They are truly perfect for one another and deserve to be together for eternity, and Andre completes their family with happiness. Upon arriving at the office, I head upstairs to meet the client who is waiting for me. “I apologize, Mr. Brooks; I got stuck in traffic, and my twin sister just had a baby as well. I hope you can understand. I have the documents ready; we just need your signature before they are filed in court.” I glance up to find the most stunning pair of dark blue eyes looking back at me,

Letting it go Eloisa’s POV I was incredibly hurt to discover the truth about Elena and Lorenzo. I still couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that Elena would betray me like this and take Lorenzo away from me. She was fully aware of how deeply I loved him. I had already made a promise to Lorenzo that I would let him go, and I intended to keep that promise. However, learning that Elena was the one he had fallen madly in love with pushed me over the edge; I completely lost my composure. I refuse to visit my parents' house because I knew I would inevitably run into her, and now I despised her. I wanted nothing to do with a sister like her. I was in my apartment, wallowing in my thoughts about Lorenzo and what he might be doing, when my mom suddenly appeared, frowning and glaring at me. I realized I shouldn’t have given her my spare key. I didn’t want to see anyone, especially not my family. "What do you want? If you’re here because of your treacherous daughter, then I have no inte

Making things Right Diego’s POV I arrive on time and make my way to Annie's house. As soon as I get there, she opens the door and glares at me with a frown. Before I know it, she slaps my cheek and leaves the door wide open for me. Yes, I deserved that. I step inside and follow her. She looks like a hot mess. "I’m sorry." She turns to me with tear-filled eyes and hurls the drink can she was holding at me, hitting me right on the forehead. Ouch! Women really do have serious anger issues when you upset them. "You’re sorry! You left me, Diego! Do you have any idea how terrified I was to discover I’m pregnant while you were nowhere to be found? I even confronted your ex-wife and made a fool of myself! You didn’t even bother to call or check on me, you worthless jerk!" She screams at me through her tears. I truly hurt her. I move closer and wrap my arms around her, even as she cries and tries to push me away. I hold her for what seems like an eternity until she finally relaxes in

The loser Game Diego’s pov After sharing everything with Lorenzo, I felt liberated, joyful, and incredibly grateful to have our friendship restored. It required a significant effort to set aside my pride, confront him, and express my feelings. Lorenzo is like a brother to me; we grew up side by side, and I genuinely care about his emotions. I want him to find happiness, and if Elena brings him that joy, then he deserves to be with her. I quickly booked my flight back to Los Angeles, but first, I need to apologize to Lucy. She was the one I was seeing before Elena, and I left her without any explanation to marry Elena. I caused her pain, and that guilt has lingered with me for a long time. I can't apologize to every woman I've wronged or used, but I know I must make amends with Lucy. I head over to Lucy's house, taking a deep breath before knocking on the door. As soon as she opens it, I see her eyes widen, and I smile at her. Here we go. "Hey Lucy, how have you been? These are

Thinking Things Through Diego’s POV Ever since Elena walked out on me, my pride took a hit. I couldn’t believe she had the guts to come clean about everything. It only fueled my hatred for her and Lorenzo even more. That bastard is meant to be my brother; how could he betray me by sleeping with my damn wife? I can’t even fathom what he finds appealing about her to justify this betrayal. I’ve been staying with Annie for a bit. I needed some solace. I know I’m also misleading Annie with my declarations of love, but what else can I do? It’s the only way she might consider taking me back or even speaking to me again. I met Annie back in college. We were together for a year, but I cheated on her multiple times. When she discovered the truth, she ended things with me, and since then, we’ve had this on-and-off relationship. I never anticipated running into her again at Elena’s father’s retirement party. To be honest, I had strong feelings for her. If I hadn’t married Elena, I would have

Lorenzo’s POV I cradle Elena in my arms as we unwind on the couch following a hectic gathering. We sit together, watching a movie and exchanging smiles. All I ever wished for was for Elena to be mine, to share our lives together, and to raise children as a family. And here I am, with the most incredible and wonderful woman I've ever known, aside from my mother, as my wife and the mother of my son. "So, what do you think about Timmy?" I glance at Elena, who beams at me like a schoolchild. I can see how thrilled she is for Eloisa. I share in her joy, knowing she has finally found someone who loves her for who she is. It took her some time, but she eventually discovered that special person she has always dreamed of, and I couldn't be happier for her. "He is fantastic and he complements your sister perfectly, just like we do for each other." We exchange grins. My hands roam eagerly over her body as I kiss her jawline and trail down to her neck, teasing her with my fingers as I graz