SAMANTHA'S POVWhen I woke up I was on the driveway,while my car had been broken into.I searched through the car and fortunately nothing was found to be missing.I gasped when I was spurn around to see Maeve who sent a hand flying across my cheek."How dare you humiliate me?she hissed."Point of correction..."I told her."You are the one who embarrassed yourself out there"I responded.The sting on my cheek was nothing compared to the rage that was coursing through my veins."Is this how much you think you've grown?"She mocked.I glared at her."Its always a scheme with you Maeve.Everytime!"I exclaimed throwing my hands up in frustration. "When will you ever be honest for once in your life Maeve,for once in your life!"I shouted.I ran a hand through my head in frustration.She was always doing this and it was getting frustratingly annoying with each attempt. I walked into my car and drove away before she could say anything.On arrival,I was greeted by Martha who was dan
MANUEL'S POVI watched as my blood ran down the sides of my arms in trickles down to the bare floor.Santrir rushed to get a container which he used to trap the falling blood spats until my wound completely healed."Am sorry,I had to do that without telling you.Its much easier showing you"He said as he stared down at the blood he had collected in the cup like it was a gold mine."No,by all means,show me"I told him.Marcella was at my side in a minute wiping away the dried blood on my arm with a red towel.I smiled gratefully at her and watched as her cheeks stained pink.I stared back at Santrir who was oblivious to what was happening.His only interest was in the blood he had collected as he walked over to the far end of the room where herbs and glasses containing coloured liquids decorated the table.I watched as he poured a minute quantity into a beaker and with a few drops of a blue liquid and a spread of some herbs he stirred till the mixed turned green.My eyes widened at such
SAMANTHA'S POVWhen my cellphone had rang that night and I heard his voice,I let the tears fall down my cheeks in deep relief."Manuel?"I asked in disbelief."Yes,its me."his deep voice caused tremors to run through me."Thank goodness you're back.I was so worried...we were so worried!"I sobbed."Where have you been?!""Its a long story.I'll let you know when I get back.I just wanted to call you.I missed you"he responded."I've missed y...""Manuel,are we almost there yet"I paused at the sound of a female voice."Who was that?"I asked.There was a giggle in the background."Baby,I'll explain everything to you when I see you.Could you come over to the hospital,I'm going to see Rdyer."he said.He sounded so far away."Did you find something?"I asked."I think I did.Could we meet at the hospital...and could you bring the kids,would that be possible?"I hesitated.When he noticed I had gone quiet he continued. "I've missed them so much.But if it's way past their bedtime th
MANUEL'S POVI couldn't wait anymore.I wanted to take her up against the car there and then before I exploded in my pants. But I couldn't do that in the parking lot of the hospital,so with what little willpower I had left,I restrained myself and drove like a bat out of hell."Why isn't Rick driving you?"I asked to take my thoughts away from all the sensual things that plagued my mind."I didn't want to disturb him.He's been so engrossed in his wedding planning that calling him out this late could just about break him."she responded .I nodded in understanding.Once we had arrived at my home,I dropped the kids in the room I had had curated just for them and led her to our bedroom.After a hasty shower ,I jumped out ready to let her feel just how much I had missed her.She smiled as I slowly walked up to her as she laid in bed.I gripped her legs and pulled her under me.She yelped in response,giggling.I trailed kissed down her neck,down to her chest and back to her lips when I
SAMANTHA'S POVWhen I had heard the distress in his voice as he scurried around the room to get to the hospital, I knew something was really wrong but I didn't want to push.So I said nothing as he ran out of the house. After he had been long gone ,I had walked around the house to see the house and every room displayed how much thoughtfulness he had put into the house. The kids room had been decorated with durable toys and books.He got everything they needed to make their room comfortable enough for them.The kids were out back playing in the playground Manuel had constructed for them.I walked over to the door at the sound of the bell ringing.It was in the middle of the day during the weekend.There was no-one that could be around at this time and I didn't think that Manuel was expecting someone either.I opened the door to see the woman I had met last night on the other side of the door.Her smile faded the moment she saw me.She masked it with a forced smile."Hi!"She said."H
MANUEL'S POVThe house felt empty without Samantha and the kids after they had left.We had slowly gotten back to our routine, where I go to work and we see each other,I come over to visit the kids and that was it.After my outburst that night, Samantha had been giving me the silent treatment only speaking to me only when she had to.But every other time ,she ignored my presence like she was doing now.I ran into her in the hallway leading to my office."Don't walk away from me"I told her."What would you like me to do for you sir?"She asked with a formal tone to voice."How long will you keep up this act?"I asked. "Am sorry,what act?"She asked feigning innocence.I groaned in frustration."You do not know what I went through there.They helped me and I couldn't you just let your jealously get the best of you and have you laying baseless accusations against someone that had done absolutely nothing to you"I spoke.I watched as her expression changed with each word I spoke. "J
SAMANTHA'S POV"So how are the wedding plans going?"I asked as I dug into an apple sitting across from Rick on the couch in his house. I had gone over to visit him because it had been way too long.Miriam had gone out to her parents house in order to make wedding preparations with her mum.He would have to meet her there later during the week.He let out a defeated sigh,shrugging his shoulders."Its been going great.But it's just too exhausting".he responded."How have you been since..."He nudged his head knowingly. I let out a deep sigh."I've been okay."I told him."Have you told Manuel about it?"He asked.I shook my head vehemently."I haven't gotten around to it yet.We're still focused on Ryder's recovery and his safe return.I'll tell him later."I responded.I gave him a sad smile as he pierced me with a knowing glare,arching his eyebrow at me."Samantha,don't forget I've known you for years and you're one to not say anything at all because you just have this habit of gr
MANUEL'S POVI awoke to find myself cuddled in bed with a body that didn't feel as soft as Samantha felt. I sat up abruptly staring around my surroundings to make sense of where I was and why I was naked.Memories of last night came flooding back into my mind.***FLASHBACK***"Marcella, what happened here?"I asked as I stepped into the mess.Her living room was in shambles.I had run as fast as possible when I had received her distress message.I found her huddled in the far end of the corner in tears.As soon as I had gone to her ,she had wrapped her arms around my neck,trembling as she sobbed."Who did this?Tell me!"I growled.She said nothing.She just sobbed into my arms.I ran my hand down her back to comfort her.she pulled more into me."I'm sorry I just cried like that.It's just the first time I was experiencing all this "She apologized.We were seated on her couch as I brought water to her in a glass.Thank goodness they hadn't raided the kitchen.The bulk of the mess was