Novels by Authoress Isabella

Susan stood frozen, her eyes wide with disbelief. She neither pushed Jimmy away nor responded; instead, she remained suspended in shock. Jimmy held his breath, his lips lingering softly on hers, aware that he had crossed an invisible boundary, yet unable to suppress his feelings.As Susan wrestled with the aftermath of the kiss, Jimmy slowly withdrew, his gaze locked on her."Aunt Susan... I..." he began, but his words were met with a sharp slap across his face."Jimmy!" she cried, tears brimming in her eyes, trembling with an internal storm."I’m sorry, Aunt Susan," he murmured, his own eyes glistening with the threat of tears as he lowered his head. "You have every right to hit me as much as you wish. I don’t regret what I did earlier because I can no longer hide my feelings." He sniffed, raising his gaze to meet hers. "I regret that it happened, but I fought so hard to suppress what I truly feel for you. Avoiding you only deepened my emotions.""Jimmy, you...""You must listen to

At the water’s edge, laughter echoed as everyone reveled in the sun-soaked afternoon. Susan had joined the group, her presence a gentle reminder of friendship, while Taylor and the others splashed joyfully in the waves. Greg stood sentinel, his watchful gaze ensuring their safety. Nearby, Mirabel and Susan sat together, engaged in light conversation, sipping their drinks as the world around them blurred into a backdrop of carefree delight.“Why didn’t Jimmy come along?” Susan asked.“He said he was hanging out with his friends,” Mirabel replied.“Oh,” Susan murmured.“So, how did it go with Ryan? You never told me if you two met or not,” she asked. With a sigh, Susan took a sip from her drink, contemplating her answer.“There is no Ryan,” she finally admitted, her words heavy with a weight that caught Mirabel off guard.“What do you mean?” Mirabel’s eyes widened in confusion.“It was all a lie. There was never a Ryan. The person who posed as him was someone I know,” Susan revealed,

Days slipped away, followed by a week, and Susan noticed that Ryan had ceased messaging her. Even when she reached out, there was no response. Concern began to gnaw at her, and she wondered if all was well with him. Mirabel paid her a visit, and they settled in the living room, sipping orange juice."Why has he stopped texting?" Mirabel asked."I don’t know. I’m worried that something may have happened to him," Susan replied, sadly."Don't think that way. Maybe he got busy or misplaced his phone," Mirabel reassured her, prompting a heavy sigh from Susan.Meanwhile, at school, Jimmy and his friends were gathered in the classroom, mingling with a few other students."Have you thought about seeing her?" Austin asked."No, it's been a week since I last texted her," Jimmy replied."Why? Does she know you’re Ryan?" Austin probed, and Jimmy rolled his head."I know she’s worried about Ryan. Seeing her messages breaks my heart, knowing how anxious she is.""Then tell her the truth," Samuel

The conversations between Susan and Ryan stretched on for days, deepening their connection in ways she had never dared to dream. She found herself wishing for the exchange to last forever. Unable to contain her excitement, she confided in Mirabel about Ryan and the feelings blossoming within her."That's wonderful," Mirabel remarked, a knowing smile gracing her lips. "I told you love would find you again.""But I haven't met him face to face," Susan replied."You can change that. Just tell him you want to meet," Mirabel encouraged."Do you really think he’d want to meet me?" "Absolutely. He knows you; you’re the one who doesn’t know him. Now that you’re certain about your feelings, it’s time for you two to meet," she asserted, and Susan let out a weary sigh."I haven’t even told him how I feel. It’s been years since I’ve fallen for someone so deeply, and now it’s happening with a guy I’ve never even seen in person.""Are you worried about what he might look like?" Mirabel teased pla

The atmosphere of the party remained vibrant, the cake sliced and shared among all, the dance floor beckoning. John and Rachel took the lead, twirling to the music as cheers erupted from the crowd. Soon, Mirabel and Greg joined in, followed by Jimmy and the rest of the family, with Susan being pulled into the fray by Jimmy, much to Taylor's chagrin, her fists clenching in silent fury at their apparent closeness.Taylor had observed the shift ever since Susan arrived; Jimmy's attention had drifted away from her, his gaze fixated on Susan. A nagging feeling grew within her, an unsettling sense that something was amiss in their bond. Unable to bear the sight of Jimmy dancing joyfully with Susan any longer, she surged onto the dance floor, shoving Susan aside and catching Jimmy off guard. In a bold move, she grasped his neck and pressed her lips to his.Gasps of surprise filled the air, amusement flickering across faces, including Susan's, who smiled at the unfolding drama. Jimmy, moment

After lunch, Mirabel and her husband retreated to their room for a nap, though restlessness gnawed at her, fueled by Jimmy's earlier comment at the dining table.“What's troubling you, my dear?” Greg inquired, settling beside her on the bed.“I can’t shake off what Jimmy said earlier.”“Are you truly worried? He meant it as a joke.”“Perhaps you're right. Susan would never betray me like that. She raised Jimmy to be her son, and there’s no way anything untoward could happen between them; it’s simply unthinkable,” she replied, a shadow of unease crossing her features.“Don’t dwell on it. That boundary is sacred to them. Susan sees Jimmy as a son, and she would never cross that line.”“Let’s hope it remains just a joke. The very thought repulses me. Imagining it makes me feel dizzy.” She shuddered, and Greg wrapped his arms around her, pressing a gentle kiss into her hair.“It won’t happen,” he assured her, and she exhaled deeply, finding comfort in his warmth.********** Back at sch

Four years later, Maya and Mia graduated from school with good grades. Ryan and Mia had a massive wedding and had a beautiful daughter after two years after their wedding and now they are expecting another baby on the way. Meanwhile, Theo and Diana also got married after three years and they had two adorable twins, a boy and a girl. Lucas on his own was out exploring life and expanding his business not until he came across a beautiful woman who melted his heart, but now they are planning for their wedding. Ella traveled to the state to continue her study of being a pilot and a artist. Jayden and Maya too were expecting their second child after she once had a miscarriage due to stress from school, Jayden had to hold on for her to get to her final year before they could consider having another baby. The doctor confirmed to them that they were expecting three babies after going for the gender of the baby. The both of them were overwhelmed with joy and they shared the good

Two weeks later, Jayden and Maya returned early for their honeymoon, they planned on staying for two months but Maya's admission came in and she was supposed to resume the first semester with them. ~~Jayden's bedroom~~ Jayden sat on the bed frowning as Maya was busy arranging their stuff back to its place. "I can't believe our honeymoon was ruined". Jayden said. " It wasn't ruined". "It was, is barely three weeks after our wedding, and now your admission letter has come in". He frowns. " It's a good timing". "But I want to be with my wife every minute, every second, and every hour". " Don't be ridiculous Jayden, you and I know we have a lot of time together, besides, I will be going to campus from home, it was your idea". Maya said. "But still!". Maya turns to him and smiles at his funny behavior, she moves to join him on the bed and caress his face. "Don't worry, we will still have time for each other". she kissed his lips lightly

Three weeks later, the wedding kicked off. The hall was dressed beautifully. Everywhere in the hall was sparkling with light, balloons, and ribbons, even the stage where the bride and groom would be sitting. Meanwhile, Jayden was in the five-star hotel room they booked, he was dressing up along with her brother and Lucas. Jayden was dressed in a designer suit with a blue necktie. on his wrist was a silver wristwatch and on his feet was a shining oxford lace-up square cap toe leather shoe whose appearance alone foretold how expensive it was. he was looking sophisticated. his thin pink lips matched his well-carved V-face and charming temple making him look like a model. his hair was styled sideways and it glittered. Theo and Ryan were dressed in the same way as Jayden. except for Lucas who dressed in a gray suit and designer buckled shoes. "Wow bro, you look breathtaking". Ryan praised. " It is his day, so he should look beautiful for his wife". Lucas said. "I

The next morning, Maya and Diana opened the door quietly, they were surprised to see Jayden and Lucas sleeping next to each other with their heads resting on each other. "Oh my, did this happen". Diana said surprisedly. " I can't believe it myself, did they make up? I need to take a picture of this". Maya brought out her phone and took a photo of them. "Should we wake them up?". Diana asked. "No, let's leave them to wake up by themselves". Maya said and they walked away leaving the door open. Some moments later, everyone was seated in the dining room, Maya and Diana were staring at them as they both looked awkward. " Did you guys have a nice sleep?".Diana asked trying to control her laughter. "Did you two settle your difference?". Maya asked. Jayden and Lucas nodded. " That's good to know". "We can now leave like one big happy family". Maya said." let's eat ". She added. ********* ••THE WILLIAMS MANSION•• Mr. Williams was having breakfast

Everyone was frozen in shock over the sudden news, Maya screamed and ran inside with the others trying to wake Diana up. "Diana, please! Please! Don't do this, Diana!". She sobs and runs into Jayden's arms. " No! No! No!". Mia sobs while Ryan is consoling her. Theo was still and couldn't believe what was happening, it was like there was an arrow that pierced into his heart. In a trance, Diana appears in a beautiful white garden, she stares amazingly at the beautiful garden. "Wow, this is amazing, it's so peaceful". She smiled and spread her hands enjoying the atmosphere. She kept wandering around the garden smiling and touching every white rose. " You don't belong here".A voice interrupted her from behind and she turned in that direction quickly to see a replica of herself in white, everything on her was all white. "Who are you?". She asked surprisedly as she walked up to her." Why do you look like me?". "Because I am you". She replied smiling.

On the balcony, Diana leaned her arms on the rail staring at the stars. "I wish I could live to witness Maya's wedding". She sighs. "Are you okay?". Theo interrupted her from behind holding two glasses of red wine. " Um, yeah". She said nervously. Theo moved closer to her and gave her one glass of wine. "Why are you here all alone?". " Am just trying to cool off". She said as she took a sip from her drink. "Really? Why do I have the feeling you are not looking okay, is something bothering you?". He asked. " No". She sighed and gulped all the drink." Can I get another drink? I feel like getting drunk" she said and Theo stared at her confusedly. Mia was having a chat with Lisa and some other girls when Ryan came over. "Excuse me, ladies". He said smiling and taking Mia's hand" I would like to take my girlfriend away from you girls for a while". "Sure, she is all yours". Lisa said and they walked away. They came to a well-exclusive

Several months later, three women's tummies had grown bigger, and they were due for delivery. They went out to their favorite cafe to hang out. Sofia's face glowed with excitement as she chatted with her friends. Nina's eyes sparkled with amusement, and Mabel's face lit up with a warm smile.They were engrossed in sweet and teasing conversation, their laughter filling the air. Their assigned bodyguards stood a little far from them, watching the surrounding area with alert expressions."Yeah, I remember that...." Sofia paused, her eyes widening in discomfort, as she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. Nina and Mabel stared at her, their faces reflecting concern."Are you ok?" Nina asked, her voice laced with worry.Sofia's face scrunched up in pain. "I don't think so, I just...." She got interrupted as Nina noticed her water broke."Your water broke, Sofia!" Nina exclaimed. "What does that mean?" she asked confusedly, still wincing in pain.Nina's expression turned excited. "It means

As the wedding commence, guests began to arrive, the exclusive wedding hall was abuzz with excitement. The walls, adorned with intricate gold leaf patterns, seemed to shimmer in the soft light, while the polished white marble floor gleamed like a canvas of elegance. The ceiling, a majestic dome-shaped wonder, was adorned with delicate crystal chandeliers that refracted the light into a kaleidoscope of colors.At the far end of the hall, a majestic archway, decorated with fresh flowers and greenery, served as the perfect backdrop for the wedding ceremony. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the soft hum of chatter and laughter.Mabel, resplendent in her stunning lace mermaid dress, stood poised at the entrance of the hall. Her delicate cap sleeves and sweetheart neckline framed her face, while the fitted bodice showcased her curves. The flowing train added a touch of drama to her overall look, and the intricate beading and sequins sparkled under the ligh

Weeks later, everything was set for the wedding. The venue and preparations were all in place, and the ladies' wedding gowns, along with their men's suits, had arrived from Dubai.The ladies, accompanied by their mothers and Rachel, arrived at the shop to try on their wedding gowns. They entered the fitting room, eager to see how they would look.As they emerged from the fitting room, they looked stunning in their gowns. Rachel's eyes widened in amazement. "Oh my! This is so beautiful."Mrs. Ruth's face lit up with excitement. "You girls look so perfectly gorgeous in these!"Diana beamed with pride. "You three are, without a doubt, the most beautiful brides in the history of California." The ladies burst into laughter.Sofia's face glowed with happiness. "The dress is pretty; we love it."Rachel smiled, her eyes sparkling. "It's going to be so much excitement on that day."Mabel's eyes lit up with a mischievous idea. "Can we take a picture and send it to them?" Sofia and Nina nod

Everyone was preparing for the wedding. The three ladies met with the wedding planner, accompanied by their men. The wedding planner was giving out the details of how he would plan the wedding, and the guys were listening attentively.Shawn's eyes were wide with interest, Jeff's eyebrows were raised in approval, and Troy's face was set in a thoughtful expression. In contrast, their women looked bored and disinterested.Sofia's eyes began to droop, Nina's head nodded forward, and Mabel's eyelids fluttered closed. The planner continued talking nonstop, oblivious to the women's tiredness.Shawn noticed his fiancée's fatigue and decided to intervene. "We have heard everything you have said, and we like the idea, do you guys agree?" he asked, turning to Jeff and Troy.Jeff nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, we love everything you have been saying."Troy smiled, "Just go ahead with everything and tell us how much it will cost."The planner beamed with happiness, "Ok, I will. Thank you."Shawn

Days passed, followed by weeks, and Sofia dropped by her family's house for a visit. As she walked in, her family's faces lit up with warm smiles."How is the baby doing?" Diana asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement."Do you guys care about the baby or me?" she asked, feigning a frown, a playful pout on her lips.Her family chuckled, and Lucas reassured her, "Of course, we care about you," his voice filled with warmth. "Well, the baby is fine and growing up every day," she said, her eyes shining with pride. "We can see that," grandma said, smiling.As they continued eating, Lucas brought up the topic of Sofia's upcoming wedding. "By the way, Shawn stopped by two days ago to discuss the marriage process," he said."Yeah, he told me," she said, a small smile playing on her lips. "Have you two decided on a date yet?" Grandma asked, her voice filled with anticipation. "Not really, we'll come up with a date soon," she said, smiling reassuringly.Her family smiled, seeming to

Annabelle was locked in a dark room, tied up to a chair. She struggled to get loose, her face contorted in fear and desperation. "Let me out!" she cried out, her voice hoarse from screaming.Two of Shawn's men entered the room, their looks stern. "Will you keep it down?" one of them yelled, and Annabelle flinched, her eyes wide with fear."Why am I here? Why tie me up?" she asked, her voice shaking. "To teach you a lesson and for crossing the line."The second guy sneered.Annabelle's face twisted in anger and fear. "What is that supposed to mean? Let me go!" she cried out, but the men sealed her mouth shut, silencing her. She kept struggling, but the men left her alone.About 10 minutes later, Shawn entered the room, a smirk spreading across his face as he saw Annabelle dozing off on the chair. He nodded to his men, who woke her up roughly.Annabelle's eyes snapped open, and she met Shawn's smirking face. Her look was a mixture of fear to anger."Hey," Shawn said, his voice drippi

Liam turned to his mother and Isadora. "I want you both to go to Andrew's house and stay there until this is all over. We'll handle everything." "No, Liam. I'm not going to leave your side while you and the others put yourselves in danger." "Isadora, please. This is too risky. I don't want anything to happen to you." "I can take care of myself, Liam. And I'm not going to let you face this alone." "Liam, maybe Isadora should stay with us. We can keep her safe." "No, Aunt. I'm going to help Liam and the others. We're in this together."Liam sighed, knowing he couldn't force her to stay away. "Fine. But you have to promise me you'll be careful." "I promise. Let's go."As they prepared to head out, Liam's phone rang again. It was Sophia.📞"Liam, I've found something big. Meet me at the old warehouse at midnight. And come alone."Liam hesitated, unsure what to do. But something about Sophia's tone told him this was important.📞"Okay, Sophia. I'll be there."He hung up the ph

The next day, Liam, Andrew, Kevin, and Isadora arrived at Uncle Oliver's office, their hearts racing with anticipation and nerves. They had planned to confront him together, as a united front.Uncle Oliver looked up from his desk, a hint of surprise on his face. "Ah, Liam! And friends. What brings you all here today?" "We know, Uncle Oliver. We know about your involvement in Dad's death." Liam said coldly.Uncle Oliver's expression changed from surprise to shock, and then to anger. "What are you talking about?" "Don't deny it, Uncle. We have proof."Andrew stepped forward. "Yeah, and we're not leaving until we get the truth." Kevin added. "We deserve to know what happened to Liam's father." Isadora said. "Fine. I'll tell you. But you have to promise to keep this quiet." "We promise nothing. Tell us the truth." Liam said."I was in deep financial trouble, and I made a deal with some... unsavory characters. They promised to help me but at a cost. Your father found out, and

Liam pulled up to the school gate, a smile on his face as he gazed at Isadora. "Well, we're here. Time for you to go learn some things."Isadora playfully rolled her eyes. "Ha ha, very funny." "I'm so proud of you, Isa. You're amazing, and I'm so lucky to have you."Isadora's heart fluttered as she leaned in to kiss him. "I love you, Liam.""I love you too," Liam replied, his voice filled with emotion.As they shared a tender kiss, the world around them melted away. They were lost in their own little bubble of love and happiness. Finally, Isadora pulled back, a blush on her cheeks. "I should go. Don't want to be late for class." "Yeah, go learn some things. I'll pick you up after school." "Can't wait."With one last smile, she hopped out of the car and disappeared into the crowd of students. Liam watched her go, his heart full of love and adoration.Liam walked into his office, greeted by the familiar smile of his secretary."Good morning, Sir! Hope you're having a great day so

Liam's fingers traced the contours of Isadora's face, his eyes drinking in the sight of her. They sat together on the bed, the soft morning light casting a warm glow over them. Isadora's hands cradled Liam's face, her thumbs brushing away tears of joy. "I thought I'd never see you again," she whispered.Liam's lips met hers in a gentle, tender kiss. "I'm so sorry, Isadora. I didn't mean to make you worry."Isadora's fingers tangled in his hair, deepening the kiss. "You're free now," she breathed. "We're free."Their lips moved in perfect sync, the months of longing and separation melting away. Liam's arms wrapped around Isadora, pulling her close as they savored the moment."I love you," Liam whispered, his voice trembling with emotion."I love you too," Isadora replied, her eyes shining with tears. As they held each other, the world outside faded away, leaving only the two of them, lost in their own little bubble of love and happiness.The dining room was filled with the delicious

Andrew and Kevin sat in Andrew's living room, discussing the plan to end Liam's fake death."We need to end this, Kevin," Andrew said, his voice firm. "Mom's had enough time to regret her actions. It's time to bring Liam back." "I know, but we have to do it carefully. We can't just bring him back without a plan." "I've been thinking about that. This isn't just about getting back at Mom, Kevin. It's about healing, too. We need to bring our family back together, and this is the first step.""You're right. Let's do this, Andrew. Let's bring Liam home."The scene flashed back to several months ago when Andrew and Kevin were sitting in a hospital conference room with Dr. Smith, a trusted family friend."Are you sure this is necessary?" Dr. Smith asked."Yes, Doctor. We need to protect Liam from Mom's toxic behavior. She's stepping on his relationship life, and we can't just stand by and watch." "And we can't just take him away from her without a plan. She'll never let him go without

Days later, Mrs. Elena's grief and regret only deepened. She was shunned by the group, who couldn't forgive her for her hurtful words. Only Ericka remained by her side, trying to console her."Aunt, I know you're sorry," Ericka said gently. "You need to give them time. They're hurting too." "I don't deserve their forgiveness. I was so blind, so cruel."Meanwhile, Liam's body remained at the hospital. Isadora refused to come out, refused to eat or talk to anyone.Mrs.Lisa and Emily tried everything to reach her, but she was inconsolable. They sat outside her door, whispering words of comfort, but Isadora just lay there, surrounded by Liam's photos and memories.Kevin and Andrew visited her room every day, but she wouldn't acknowledge them. They left flowers and notes, hoping she'd eventually come around.As the days turned into more days, the group began to worry. Would Isadora ever come out of her grief? Would she ever forgive herself for surviving while Liam didn't? Mrs.Elena,