The tension in the house was thick as oatmeal the next morning. Ruby, Stephan, and Naomi avoided eye contact as they shuffled around the kitchen, trying to make breakfast without setting off any more explosions. Suddenly, Naomi coughed softly. "Stephan, I hope you're not still upset about last night," she said carefully, not wanting to upset him further. Stephan shook his head, forcing a smile."No, I'm not," he replied, though his voice sounded strained, indicating that he might still be bothered by it. Naomi shot Ruby a glance, silently pleading for help. But Ruby was too busy stirring her coffee, her mind racing with thoughts of Stephan’s reaction last night. Finally, Naomi spoke up again. "Okay, let's go out today, Ruby. We could go shopping," she suggested a hopeful glint in her eyes. Ruby sighed. "Again? We went out yesterday!" Naomi bit her lip nervously. "I know, but I saw this adorable dress that would look perfect on you on my way to Stephan's house at the boutique a f
Stephan, Ruby, Amelia, and Naomi were sitting together at the table. The room felt nice and sunny. Everyone was calm and happy now, eating breakfast. Stephan was glad Amelia wasn't upset anymore. Ruby was talking happily about her plans for the day. "Hey, everyone, I have something important to say," she said seriously. Stephan looked at her, curiosity piqued.“What is it, Naomi?” he asked, placing his fork on the plate. Naomi breathed out heavily, her expression turning sober. She said sadly, "My holiday is finished, and I have to go back home tomorrow."Ruby’s face collapsed. Her downcast eyes showed disappointment. “Oh no, so soon?” she exclaimed, her voice filled with regret.Amelia looked up, a little smile flashing across her face. “Tomorrow? I thought you were staying forever,” she remarked, her tone tinged with sarcasm.Stephan raised an eyebrow at Amelia's remark. "Amelia, that's enough. Be respectful," he cautioned, his tone firm.Amelia smiled cunningly, her eyes twi
Ruby found herself alone and bored after Naomi left. Not knowing what to do, she decided to go spend time with Ethan in his room and hang out there, it had been a while since she had done that. Stephan seizing the opportunity for some comic relief, went along and very soon everybody in the room burst into laughter. They were playing with brightly coloured building blocks, stacking them into big towers and Ethan was laughing as they watched them fall. It was a game of simplicity yet it brought him so much joy. Ethan's infectious giggles add to the cheerful atmosphere.Amelia, feeling excluded and resentful of the attention Ethan was receiving, couldn’t bear to see them having fun without her. With a scowl on her face, she marched over and forcibly pulled Stephan away from the group, disrupting their moment of enjoyment. Stephan, irritated by Amelia’s interference, confronted her with a stern expression. “Amelia, what’s the matter? We were having a good time,” he stated firmly. Amelia
“So, Ruby, besides dealing with the Amelia situation, how was your day today?”“It was pretty chill, you know? Spent some time goofing around with Ethan, and then I got lost in this amazing book. How about you?”“Ah, sounds like a relaxing day! Mine was a very chaotic day but I'm glad you had a chill day. So any plans for the week?" "Yes I have plans, I intend to go in search of an office space to rent. I really need a spot to knuckle down and get some serious work done.”“That sounds like a solid plan! Having a dedicated workspace can really up your game. You know I’ve got your back if you need any help with the hunt.”“Thanks, Naomi! I’ll definitely keep you posted. And what about you? Any exciting plans in the pipeline?”“Oh, I can’t wait for Saturday! Choosing cool clothes and even testing a new hairstyle will be really enjoyable.“Absolutely! I’m really looking forward to it. Thanks for suggesting it, Naomi. It’s nice to have something positive to look forward to.”“Anytime, Ru
Amelia descended the stairs and caught sight of Stephan’s intense gaze fixed on Ruby. She couldn’t help but notice how pretty Ruby looked with her new hairstyle, but Stephan’s reaction made her uneasy. “Stephan, why are you staring at Ruby like that?” Amelia asked, her voice betraying her discomfort. Stephan quickly looked away, trying to play it cool. “Oh, I was just admiring her new hairstyle. Doesn’t she look nice?” he replied, trying to slough off Amelia’s concern. Amelia shook her head slightly in agreement, but she couldn’t rid herself of the feeling of discomfort nipping at her.“Yeah, she does. It’s just... never mind,” she muttered, her tone uncertain as she turned away, unable to fully express her feelings.Stephan sensed Amelia’s unease and decided to excuse himself to avoid a misunderstanding. As soon as they were alone, Amelia couldn't resist the urge to taunt Ruby about her new look."Nice makeover, Ruby. But if you were yearning to get Stephan's attention with it, then
The next day morning, Amelia had puffy eyes because couldn’t sleep throughout the night. She was so busy, coming up with ways to make Stephan do what she wanted. Finally, she decided to take her fate into her own hands. She seized her phone and quickly ordered her private investigator to get a weekly schedule of Mrs. Rodriguez. The atmosphere was full of expectation when she waited for the response of the investigator.Throughout the day, Amelia’s impatience grew as she repeatedly checked her email, hoping for a swift response. Finally, in the late afternoon, a notification appeared on her screen. With excitement, she opened the email and quickly scanned the contents. The investigator had delivered, providing a comprehensive schedule detailing Mrs. Rodriguez’s commitments for the week.With this valuable information in hand, Amelia formulated her plan to cosy up to Stephan's mother and enlist her help in nudging Stephan towards marriage. The following day, armed with the schedule, Ame
Amelia felt angry with the fact that Stephan would accuse her of such. She took her bag and started to shove her belongings in it rapidly. Stephan chased after her hysterically, asking her to please cool down so that they could talk things over, but she wasn't having it, she told him that she had been at his house for far too long. “I need to go, Stephan. It’s the best option,” she said firmly, her voice mixed with sadness. Stephan stretched out his hand towards her, trying to touch her arm gently. “Please, let’s talk about this. We can work through it together,” he urged, his tone pleading.But Amelia shook her head, her resolve unyielding. “I understand your anxiety, however, I would like to have some time to compose my thoughts and decide the way forward and I can not think properly with you around. I will visit you occasionally, ” she said assuredly in a calm voice.As she made her way to the door with her luggage, Ruby caught her halfway, worry obvious in her eyes. “Is every
As Stephan prepared to return to his office, he realized it was a great opportunity to support Ruby’s business. He believed in her talent and wanted to show his appreciation by giving her company a project. So, he made the decision to redo the office decor and entrusted Ruby’s company with the project.“Ruby, I’ve been thinking about redoing the decor at my office,” Stephan said during breakfast. “And I think it would be a great opportunity to support your business. Would you be interested in taking on the project?”Ruby’s eyes bulged in astonishment and joy. “Stephan, that’s incredibly generous of you! I would love to work on the project for your office,” she exclaimed, feeling grateful for the opportunity.Stephan nodded, feeling pleased with his decision. “Great! I’ll give you full creative control. I trust your vision completely,” he assured her, feeling confident in her abilities.Ruby beamed with excitement. "Thank you very much, Stephan. Trust me, I won’t disappoint,” she repli