The hospital hallways were bright and cold, Gabriela stood at the door of Diego’s room shaking, and scared while Simon stood behind her, silent but present.Inside the room, Diego looked small under the white sheets, he wore an oxygen mask and tubes were attached to his wrist while a monitor blinked beside the bed.Gabriela entered slowly, with her heart in her throat, and tears threatening to fall. Diego looked so fragile. Simon followed behind her.After a couple of minutes which looked like eternity, Gabriela caressed her brother’s face.“I’m here Didi”Diego’s eyes slowly opened as if he was awakened by his sister’s voice, he blinked once and then again, and he gave her a weak smile.“Gabriela…” he whispered gently.Gabriela sat beside him, holding his hand tightly.“You scared me and mum” she murmured.“I didn't mean to, I just got dizzy” he responded weakly.Simon stood at the doorway, watching them quietly. He observed how Gabriela’s hands were trembling and how her usual stren
Gabriela stood in front of the vanity mirror, smoothing her hands on the long silk dress that hugged her and showed all her beautiful curves.The dress was a beautiful sky blue with gold details adorning the sleeves and collar, giving Gabriela an expensive and luxurious touch.Her long dark hair fell perfectly over her shoulders, curled to perfection, smelling like fresh daisies in spring.Simon stood behind her, leaned on the door, and watched her. His tuxedo was crisp, elegant, and sharp.“You’re staring” Gabriela muttered without turning, gently applying perfume oil on her neck.“I know” Simon responded with his eyes still fixed on her as if he was hypnotized.Gabriela faced him and giggled.“You look pretty good, Mr Ramsey” she teased him, in response Simon blushed slightly and moved away from the doorway.“My wife is beautiful, I should play the part of a handsome husband well, don't you think?”Simon said softly as he went back to watching Gabriela as she wore her heels.“Your w
The rain started without warning, it poured cats and dogs, it was heavy and loud with thunder strikes that lit up the sky.Gabriela stood quietly in front of the Penthouse window watching the rain droplets race each other on the glass, her mind wandered upon the conversation she had with Jimmy the other day.Everything was still when suddenly she heard a thud from behind her, She turned and found Simon standing in the kitchen and a broken glass on the floor.“Need help?” she asked with a grin on her face.“Too late to ask, don't you think?”Simon muttered as he placed his hands on his hair.“I guess that's why you have maids all over the house, to avoid all these little accidents”Gabriela chuckled.Silence fell upon that moment and then he said softly.“It was an ugly glass anyway”Simon bent down to pick up the pieces.“Ouch”Simon screamed softly as a piece cut his finger. Gabriela ran to where he stood with his bleeding finger.“You should have been more careful” She said, holdi
The two friends began browsing the boutique, looking at different tops and dresses. They were having fun but Gabriela couldn't shake off the suspicion she was feeling on the inside.“Okay, be honest, this or that?”Jennie asked, holding two dresses against her chest. “The first one, yellow looks good on you”“Yellow?”Jennie repeated surprised as the two dresses she held were pink and white, it was clear Gabriela was distracted.She couldn't help it, her eyes kept watching the SUV that was parked at the curb and Jimmy who was seated silent in the car.“Yo, Earth to Gabby, are you colour blind now?”Jennie waved her hands on her face.“Sorry Jennie, I don't feel comfortable with Jimmy around”She said, still watching the SUV parked outside.Jennie followed her gaze.“You're sure, you're not just being paranoid?”Gabriela shook her head and narrowed her eyes.“No, there is something weird about that driver guy, I can feel it”Jennie set the two dresses down and walked closer to where G
Gabriela stood in the middle of her room, replying quickly to Jennie’s text message who had invited her shopping.She smiled and thought a little retail therapy wouldn't kill her and maybe it would have helped her forget the drama that she now had to call life.Gabriela wore an oversized tee and denim shorts with slides. She grabbed her tote bag and walked towards the door.“Where do you think you are going, looking like that?”Simon said firmly, stepping out of the study.Gabriela looked down on herself and slowly turned back to him, making eye contact.“To see Jennie, I didn't know I had to wear something corporate to see my best friend”Simon walked close and grabbed her hand, not violently but out of instinct.“You are going out without your ring?”“I didn't think it mattered,” Gabriela murmured beneath her voice.“Yes it does, you are my wife”Simon shot back, trying to control his emotions.Gabriela folded her arms “You're contracted wife, there's a difference and I'm just seein
After realizing that someone might be watching them closely, Simon tightened security to ensure their privacy wasn't breached. Gabriela noticed new faces, men in black suits who were stationed in different corners of the house, a black car parked and extra cameras.Two days after the wedding, Simon was already getting ready to head to the office.“Do you need anything before I go?” Simon asked Gabriela who was seated at the dining table eating some toasted bread and jam.“I don't know, you could cancel work and take me to Paris for our honeymoon, like other normal newlyweds”Gabriela chuckled while enjoying her breakfast.Simon raised an eyebrow.“We are not normal newlyweds”“I was just kidding Simon, what with the serious face”She muttered under her breath.“The men outside have been instructed not to let anyone suspicious into the house…if anything is off, call me immediately”He said while walking towards the door.“Yes Mr Ramsey, I will try and not die of boredom”She rolled h