LOGINRobert stared at her like she had officially gone mad. Then he started laughing hysterically while shaking his head.After he was done, he turned to the woman who was still hiding under the covers.“Dear, wait for me in the room. Let's attend to my nephew's wife,” he said to her.The woman peeped her head out of the covers and stood up, still clutching the covers around her body. She left the living room, leaving Robert and Lilly all alone.“So, Lilly, tell me the reason why you came to my house today?” Robert began after he cleared his throat.Lilly scoffed loudly. “Have you become too old that your ears don't work anymore? I'm pretty sure that you heard what I said the first time.”If Robert was offended by what she said, he didn't let it show on his face. Instead, a smile spread across his face, and he shook his head two times.“I actually thought that I heard you wrong, so I wanted you to repeat it again,” he said.“Sure, I'll do that. I said that I want your shares in the company
Back at Country Lilly woke up on a Saturday morning with a goal in mind. She wanted to visit Robert today so that she'll have a talk with him.She got up from the bed and walked into the bathroom to freshen up. She came out with a towel wrapped around her body. Jonathan had already woken up and was pacing around the room with his phone in his hand."Just deal with it!" Jonathan snapped and then hung up. He lowered the phone and then turned. A smile crept onto his face when he saw Lilly.Then he made his way towards her and enveloped her in a hug."Good morning, honey. How was your night?""My night was fine, yours?""Oh, it was so nice with you by my side."Lilly giggled. "Please don't flatter me.""But I'm just stating a fact," he replied with a serious expression."Okay, what was that on the phone?""Oh, it's just someone at the company," Jonathan replied casually."Is something wrong at the company or what?" she asked, worry evident in her tone."No, the company is fine. Don't wor
The next hour passed by quickly.Calvin came downstairs first, dressed in a black T-shirt, dark jeans, and a navy-blue jacket. A black travel bag rested on his shoulder while he held a small suitcase in his right hand.He glanced around the living room."Iris?""I'm coming!" her voice echoed from upstairs.A few seconds later, she appeared at the top of the staircase, dragging her suitcase behind her. She struggled to lift it down the steps one at a time.Calvin watched for a moment before shaking his head."You packed light, huh?""I did."He walked over, took the suitcase from her without another word, and carried it downstairs."I could have done that.""I know.""But it would've taken you ten minutes."She rolled her eyes."You underestimate my strength.""I do."She folded her arms."I'll remember that.""I'm sure you will."One of the maids walked into the living room."Sir, is there anything else you need before you leave?""No."He reached into his wallet and handed her a bank
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the curtains and spilled across Iris's room.She slowly opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling for a few seconds before sitting up. She stretched her arms above her head and let out a yawn."My head doesn't hurt anymore," she muttered.She climbed out of bed, freshened up, and changed into a pair of black leggings and an oversized cream hoodie. After tying her hair into a loose ponytail, she headed downstairs.The aroma of breakfast greeted her before she even reached the dining room.She smiled."Something smells good."She walked into the kitchen and found Calvin standing by the stove, frying eggs."Good morning," she greeted cheerfully.Calvin glanced at her over his shoulder."Morning.""You woke up early.""I've been awake for hours."She pulled out a chair and sat at the kitchen island, resting her chin on her palm."What are we having?""Toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and coffee."She pouted."No pancakes?""You didn't request panca
"I said I'd keep my promise."She picked up her fork and took a bite.Her eyes widened."This is so good!"Calvin folded his arms with a satisfied smile."I expected nothing less."She ignored his smug expression and continued eating.Halfway through the meal, her smile slowly faded.She absentmindedly twirled the pasta around her fork."Jon..." she whispered to herself.The name echoed in her mind, but no face appeared.Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her head.She gasped and immediately held both sides of her head."Iris!"Calvin was beside her in an instant."I'm... fine..." she said through clenched teeth.But the pain only intensified.For a split second, flashes of images appeared in her mind.A young man laughing.An engagement ring.The sound of people laughing.Her eyes snapped open.She was breathing heavily, cold sweat covering her forehead."What happened?" Calvin asked anxiously.She looked at him with trembling eyes."I... I think..."She swallowed hard."I remembere
Emily tried to remove Iris's hand, but it wouldn't budge. After a while, she removed it and got off her. She sat on the bed and stared at her friend.Emily sat up on the bed and burst into laughter. Iris joined too, and they laughed their hearts out.After they were done laughing, they both went to the painting room.Iris set a blank canvas for Emily, and they both sat down to paint. They timed themselves for an hour, and when the time was up, they stopped painting.Emily stood up from her chair and began to walk around the room, admiring the painting that she drew."Damn, you're really good at painting, Iris," she commented."I know," Iris replied."Show off." Emily rolled her eyes.Then she got to the painting that Iris had painted earlier and stopped in her tracks.She turned towards Iris.Iris already knew what she wanted to say."Before you ask, no, I didn't draw myself. That's not me. And we don't look familiar, we only have the same kind of eyes," she explained before Emily coul
ST. Louis Catholic ChurchOutside the church, many news reporters were gathered, ready to capture the beautiful moments of the wedding.The church was beautifully designed and decorated. Everyone who entered the church premises was dressed in designer clothes.Cars were parked in and around the chu
She removed the phone from her ear, covered it with her other hand, and screamed in excitement.“He proposed!”After a moment, she adjusted herself and placed the phone back to her ear.“Mr. Morel, I’m sorry, but I think you’re only making this decision out of anger. I don’t think you really mean t
“Come on, Dad. It’s late. You need to rest. Let me help you to your room,” Lily said as she helped her father stand up from Ivy’s bed.With her hand behind him for support, she guided him to the door and closed it as they left the room.She then helped him to his room. When they entered, she helped
An Abandoned Warehouse in the CountrysideThe entire warehouse was swallowed by darkness. Thick. Heavy. Suffocating.At the very center of it, a young lady sat tied to a chair. Her hands were bound tightly behind her back. Her legs were tied together. A strip of Scotch tape sealed her mouth shut.H







