Echoes Of Redemption

"What do you mean, he is there already" I asked, my tone elevated as I tried to get clearer words of what Benita, my assistant was saying as I struggled with the steering. "Keep it down, you two" I yelled at Tiara and Tina who were at the back of the car. They were my sole reason reasons of surviving after such a horrible divorce, knowing I wouldn't wake up alone to an empty bed filled me with joy. The moment I saw their little adorable faces, I knew just then, they were more than enough but right now they are giving me a migraine. "I asked you both to share," I whispered, taking the chocolate from them. "Am sorry Benita what were you saying," I asked trying to stay focused "He is here Ma, the person you are leasing your room to" she summed up at the other end of the line. "And he is so handsome ma'am" she giggled "Focus Benita" What was this girl's problem with guys, she has been dumped for the 4th time and she is still not seeing the bigger picture here. "Tell him, I will

(Jonathan pov)Who the hell was he and why was she restless, she quickly pulled my hand away from her waist, her eyes still fixed on him."Matthew, what are you doing here" she asked him"Can I come in, or are you too busy" his voice filled with anger, I could sense it, she glanced nervously at me before letting him in. I could see the history etched on her face, a mixture of vulnerability and fear.Mathew as she called him, with his disheveled appearance and piercing gaze. Exuded an aura of expressive masculine energy.His mere presence seemed to awaken something motionless within her, disturbing the calmness I had grown used to.As he entered the room, his eyes locked onto hers, both filled with longing. It was clear that they had something going on together.I stood there, a silent observer caught in the crossfire of their unspoken feelings. Questions filled my mind, but I chose to remain on the outskirts, an outsider between two love birds."Who is your friend," he asked Claire, s

(Claire's pov) There I sat in the car, trying to get myself, I was still shaken from the whole incident. I rested my head on the steering wheel. I stepped into the apartment, my eyes scanning the entire house, I guess Jonathan must have gone to bed. Heading into the kitchen, I unlocked the refrigerator and took out an orange juice. I stared at it, before pouring it into the glass, I needed Jonathan far away from me, he was ruining my peace and I didn't sign up for this. Lifting my head, Jonathan stood in front of me, his gaze cold, I guess he wasn't asleep, so I ignored him, taking a sip of my juice. "Do you want something," I asked "I never knew you got remarried after the divorce," he asked, his eyes filled with doubts "Well we all had to move on Jonathan," I told him "Was that the reason you wanted a divorce, because you were already cheating on me," he accused "I guess we were both not sincere in our marriage," I said, trying to hide how disappointed I was that he had the

(Jonathan pov)She stood up heading to the kitchen as I watched her. That was intense, I smirk."What was the sound?" I yelled from the living room"A pan, I think it fell off" she answeredI watched her walk back into the living room but this time she headed straight to her room. "Hey" I called but was ignoredI needed to stay far from her, this feeling she kept bringing out of me, was not what I needed right now, I had a lot on my plate.The rumors might have died down but I needed the truth to bring me up to my feet. As much as I wanted to live in this moment try and make things right between us.I can't afford to bring her more pain, and I can't afford to be hurt in the process too.But I know one thing for sure, I wasn't going to let anyone hurt her, not Matthew, only I am capable of inflicting pain on her.That's our curse and fate.(Claire's pov)I must have lost my mind, what was I thinking, I obviously can't sleep here tonight. I picked up my phone and dialed Mia's number."A

(Claire's pov)I managed to pull away, releasing myself from his grip, I stood up, staring at him confused, what the hell just happened?I stared at Tiara and Tina who sat there giggling, their eyes sparkled with excitement.Jonathan leaned in trying to touch me but I slapped his hand away."Tina, Tiara, it's time for bed, Let's head upstairs" I called to them"But we wanted cookies" Tiara whine"I will get you cookies tomorrow, first of all, we need to wash off these flours on your sister" I held firm to their hands dragging them upstairs as they kept whinning.It was a hazel but I was able to put them to sleep, I stared at their innocent faces, a smile curled at the end of my lipsA knock on the door interrupted my thoughts, I stood up heading to the door to unlock it."What do you want" I asked, my tone cold as I stared at him"Are Tina and Tiara in bed already?" he asked concern"Yes they are, is that all" I inquired, getting impatient as I stood there staring at him."They must b