1 month later
Stella Newton
"You look so beautiful Stel, all eyes will be on you - although they have to be on you because you're the bride - but am just saying", Belle ranted on as I admire myself in the mirror.
The wedding dress was nothing but pure lace, real diamonds and stones. It hugged every inch of my body so perfectly that my baby bump was full on display. My hair was combed into a neat bun and decorated with some white flowers, a diamond necklace was around my plunging neckline, some pearl earrings and my makeup was done in a nude style that made me look really natural.
"Thank you", I replied while continuing to admire myself.
"Don't mention it, it's your day Stel, your day to shine, I'm so happy for you".
I gave her a hug and
3 years laterStella Newton"Malakai Armani Valerio!". The little rascal got up and ran off before I could catch him. The kitchen floor was loaded with cereal flakes. I left for about a minute and he did this, imagine if it was five.I sighed before calling for Anabelle which was our maid. I hired her about 6 months ago when I heard her story about being kicked out of her apartment and that her parents weren't alive anymore. Since then she has been living with us and she was very hardworking. "Yes ma'am". "Please clean this up", I said as she nod and I left the kitchen. Its been three years since Malakai was born and he's already a little trouble maker. But I loved him and so did Daryl. They had the same color eyes a
(1 year ago) Anna's Pov"I said I dont know who she is!"I stepped back from him. I didn't want a repeat of last time. Last time he hit me so hard I had to call my boss and told him that I was sick. Last time he hit me I had to pretend I wasn't home so my parents wouldn't visit. Last time he hit me I couldn't let my best friend inside the apartment or she'll see the damage he did to my face. Last time he promised to never hit me again. His eyes looked murderous and his breathing was heavy. He started walking towards me but I stepped back. I didn't want a repeat of last time, I couldn't handle it. "Anna, what have I told you before?".He stopped and crossed his arms over his ches
Stella Valerio "Are you going to tell us everything now?" Anna nod as she looked at Daryl who had asked. She woke up not too long ago and came downstairs to talk. I really wanted answers and not only to satisfy my curiosity but also to help and figure out everything. " It started a year ago, when I met Tevin, he was my boyfriend but he was older than me. Everything was fine until I asked him one day if he was cheating on me. Reason being was that he was coming home late most times. He got angry and started shouting and then he hit me".Darly and I was on the opposite side of Her. I was in complete shock ; I never knew she went through that. She might have been working here for a long while but I don't as her about her personal life or what her past was really like. But there was more to the story. "You can
Stella Valerio "I wish I had kids". I glanced at the woman beside me who was also watching the kids playing around at the park. Kai was on the slides and I was enjoying every moment of it seeing how happy he was. He would land in the sand then start laughing before getting up and going again. "A lot of people do", I replied as she agreed with me. It was a fact that a steady percent of the population wanted kids, and also a steady percent that wanted none. But having Malakai wasn't and will never be a regret for me. My son, my husband and my mom was the three closest persons to my heart. My mind drifted to Anna. I hope she will be alright. It wasn't easy to try and escape an abusive relationship but when you do, it's like you can never feel safe. I hope after she leaves the city things will be better for her and that Tevin guy will leave her be
"Morning miss, welcome"."Morning", I replied as I entered my store. It was still quite early so no customers were present as yet. I left home this early because I was really curious as to what was in the package. After going to bed last night I woke up at early dawn and started thinking about it.I was confused as well about the person who left it. Why would they just leave something and not tell their names or give any piece of information?"I'll go get the package for you miss", she said before walking off towards the back of the store. I heard the sound of the bell signaling someone has entered and saw two of my workers coming in. Garcia and Nicole worked at the top floor mainly around the jewelry sections."Morning Miss", the both said as I replied before they continued to their work area. I watched as Ophelia came up to me with a black box in her hand. There was a red ribbon around it and a small not
Daryl Valerio "Tomorrow we're scheduled to meet with Mr. Finland to discuss the expansion plans and then the day after you're needed to help Mr. Hinge persuade a group to help with a business collaboration".I listened as my assistant spoke. I hired her a year ago and she had been excellent at her job. We landed in Chicago an hour ago and now we were currently discussing tomorrow plans in my office. I was expecting a long time friend today and he better not be late. I have no intentions of staying here until late evening.I had to go to the hotel we'll be staying at for the time being so I can video call my wife and son. I smiled upon that thought. Who could've thought after all that had happened, I would've ended up with such a wonderful family?. There was no regret in my heart and I loved them both dearly.Stella gets more and more gorgeous everyday and Kai was developin
Stella"So how are things?"."Things are great, just living my life the way I want. What could be better than that?".I smiled as he spoke. I haven't seen Francis in months and he just showed up at my home today and I was happy to see him. He wanted to say hi to Kai but he only ran away from him. He wasn't used to strange faces."Where's Daryl by the way?", he asked before taking a sip of his orange juice."He's on a trip, you know business and all?", I replied as he nod in understanding. I got up and went to the kitchen before taking out a glass and pouring myself some cranberry water. I bought it just yesterday and it was almost finished. It was quite refreshing."There's something I need to tell you", I heard francis say as he entered the kitchen. He placed the glass in the sink before giving me his attention. I looked into his eyes and notice
Stella"You still haven't heard from him?""No I haven't"I sighed as I told Belle about what happened last night. I called as soon as I came back from Kai's school. After going to sleep last night I woke up around five in the morning and started thking about what happened. I had tried to call Daryl again but it was no use. I was seriously worried and scared."Maybe something is wrong you know? You know he would've answered or called if everything was alright?", Belle said as I sighed before putting on my shoes slowly. I was going shop for some more items for Kai to bring to school."I know but I can't help but worry. And I don't know what to think about the person who called me last night. It was just weird and how the hell did they know about Daryl not being home?", I replied a bit angrily. I had so many questions and what's worst I couldn't even get back the person when I tried