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If I Can't Have You
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Love Prevails The Younger Days
As a young adult in her early twenties, Camilla led a quiet life. Growing up in Cheshire was something she loved. On the street where she lived, they all knew each other. Camilla fell in love with a man who was twenty-three, but after two years, they parted ways. At the age of twenty-five, she met her, to be, husband Steven Middleton. They started courting and what a whirlwind of a courtship it was. Six months after dating, Steven asked her, "Camilla?" "Hmmm," she replied while sitting in the living room by the fireplace, gazing at how the fire was blazing in front of her. It was so mesmerizing. "Camilla, will you marry me?" he asked Camilla was elated and immediately jumped up and said, "Yes, yes, I will marry you." ⁶Camilla threw her arms around his lean, masculine, well-trained torso. He drew her in for a slow, long, lingering kiss. Camilla wasn't a very attractive young lady, but her qualities were something to behold. She was an ordinary country girl with a slightly big
Last Updated : 2025-03-19Love Prevails First Born
Several months had passed, and things hadn't gotten easier for Camilla. Steven drank every day. He had even gone to work drunk and received various warnings for being drunk on duty. By now, Camilla was in the last month of her pregnancy. Money struggles were real for the couple due to Steven's drinking. Camilla hoped that once the baby came, he would stop drinking and step up to being a dad. At 4 one morning, Camilla awoke to the feeling of wanting to use the bathroom, but as she arose, everything on the bed was soaked through. She went to the bathroom, but she still couldn't stop. Eventually, she called for her husband, who was still hung over from the night before. "Steven, please get the car!" She yelled, knowing it was going to be difficult for him to wake up. "Steven, can you get up, I need to get to the hospital now!" she yelled again. In a groggy state, he said to her, "Just get some more sleep. It's okay, you'll be fine." Steven hadn't realized his wife's water had broken
Last Updated : 2025-03-19Love Prevails Pulled Over
It was 3:30 in the morning when Camilla received a phone call. "Morning, mam, sorry to wake you up, we just want to find out something!" The male voice said.Just then, Camilla's heart stopped, "What is it?" she asked through her tears. "Mam, do you have a Toyota Camry?" he asked. "Yes!" she nervously replied. Camilla's stomach was in knots. She didn't know what next to expect. "Mam, can you describe the driver of your car?" Camilla described her car, registration number, and the driver of her car, explaining that he was her husband and that she'd been waiting all night for him to come home. "Is he ok?" Camilla asked. "Yes, mam, we pulled him over for not having his lights on while driving and a broken taillight. He's on his way home now," the officer informed her. "Thank you, officer." she responded and hung up the phone. Looking at the time, she sighed. "What's the use of going to sleep now?" she thought to herself. Camilla went to take a shower, prepared her clothes for w
Last Updated : 2025-03-19Love Prevails Busted
After Camilla had taken a stand and gone out with her friend, Steven had had a rude awakening and realized his wife wasn't someone to play with.Things seemed to settle down and get back on track. Just when Camilla started to feel more relaxed again in her marriage, she was again disappointed by her husband.One afternoon, Steven came home from work in a very bad mood. "Steven, what's wrong?" Camilla asked.Angrily, he shouted at her, "Shut up, just shut up." He walked to the bathroom, changed his clothes, picked up the keys to the car, and drove off."What is going on?" Camilla asked herself, bewildered at his sudden relapse in actions.Uneasy about the whole ordeal, Camilla called her friend, who worked with Steven. "Michelle, what happened today? Steven came home in such a bad mood."Michelle sighed. She had reservations about telling her friend what happened between her boss, Steven, and the "client." So she just settled for the last part, not wanting to hurt her friend, "Camilla
Last Updated : 2025-03-19Love Prevails Unexpected Surprise
It was coming into summer, the weather was becoming a little warmer, and flowers were blooming. Camilla loved roses and carnations, and in her garden, she had a beautiful array of both. Things between her and Steven had seemingly gotten a lot better. Steven had gone back to working for the accounting firm, but he was on very thin ice. He couldn't afford to falter not one time. One afternoon in March, Camilla was buying a few groceries as she always did, and walking past the fisheries, she suddenly felt ill from the smell of the oil. As she finished getting the groceries and walking back to the bus stop, she felt dizzy. She regained her composure and decided to go and buy a pregnancy test. On arriving at home, Camilla decided to do the test. She wasn't sure if she wanted another child or not as things had been rocky between her and Steven and had only just now, seemingly, started to settle down. As she waited for the result to appear, Steven walked into the house. "Camilla, I'm ho
Last Updated : 2025-03-19Love Prevails The Confrontation
Early the next morning, Camilla sat up in bed reading through her social media posts when a call came through on Steven's phone. Looking at the number, Camilla didn't say anything at all to Steven. She woke him up and handed him the phone. "It's the same people that have been calling all night," she informed him icily."Huh!" he responded in a daze, still trying to wake up. Camilla explained to him about the phone calls from the night before, and these women not giving up on calling him, wanting him to fetch them at all unearthly hours of the night. Steven had no recollection of what had happened or how he had even gotten home.After explaining the phone call, Camilla confronted him for not fetching her from work the previous afternoon. "Why didn't you fetch me from work yesterday, and where were you? You got home so drunk," she questioned him. Camilla got straight to the point.Steven started to explain, "I finished work early yesterday and decided to go and have a few drinks at th
Last Updated : 2025-03-22Love Prevails The Truth Is Finally Out
Steven didn't know what to say or how to comfort his wife. She was angry and bitter, so instead of saying anything, he did what he usually does. The solution to getting out of any situation, he picked up the keys to the car. "I'll be back later," he said in a low-key tone of voice, walked out the door, and drove off.Camilla had no energy to deal with her husband at that point. She went to her son, who was just waking up from his afternoon nap, put him in the bath, and then put on a change of clothing to get him ready for bed. While he was playing on the mat in the dining room, Camilla prepared something for the two of them to eat. After playing for just over an hour, Marshall started to yawn, so Camilla took him to the room, laid him down, and read him a story. It took all of about ten minutes before her young man fell fast asleep.Quietly leaving the room, Camilla went to sit on the settee. Looking at her phone, she saw a message from Steven, "I'm sorry Camilla." The message said.
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Camilla woke up a little later than she had planned. Steven was already up and making something to eat. "You awake!" he exclaimed.Looking at the time, Camilla responded, "Why didn't you wake me up?""You've been awake a long time, so I decided to let you sleep a little later. Come sit down, the food is ready.""How's Marshall?" she asked."He's okay, his fever didn't spike again through the night, and he has had his breakfast and a bottle, and he's gone back to sleep," he smiled at his wife."What! Is he sleeping again? What time did he wake up?" she was surprised."He woke up at 7a.m. We played in his room, I gave him porridge and his bottle, and he just went to sleep about ten minutes ago," he explained the routine to his wife. Camilla sat at the table and began eating the bacon and eggs her husband had prepared for her, along with a couple of slices of toast with strawberry jam. "This is a lovely spread, thank you,
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Love Prevails If I Can't Have You
It had been a long six and a half months for Tamara. Lying in bed most of every day just watching the Tele. Guests frequented the home and kept her company. Her parents-in-law stayed just down the road intermittently as they wanted to be there for Tamara and Frederick.At seven months of gestation, Tamara started feeling more uncomfortable, her hands and feet started swelling much more and her vision started to blur. Not feeling at all well, Tamara called Frederick, who had gone to help out at Hemmingway International during the morning. Bradford and Camilla had suggested that they would take over the project in Tenerife while Frederick watched over the offices in England. "Frederick, something is wrong!" she cried on the phone to her husband. "Okay love, don't panic I'll be home now," he said and hung up the phone. Entering Bradford's office he said, "Something is wrong with Tamara." Camilla, who was in the office with them, picked up the keys and said, "babe, I'll take Frederic
Love Prevails Threatening Miscarriage
Tamara was released from hospital, but there were strict conditions. She would need plenty of bed rest and to have a well-balanced, iron-rich diet. They moved in with Ruby and Chris, Tamara's parents, so that they could help take care of their daughter. "Mom, are you sure this will be okay?" Frederick asked his mother-in-law. "My son, nothing will give us greater pleasure than having you and Tamara stay with us, so that we can assist you with her pregnancy," Ruby reassured her son-in-law. "Thank you mom," he said, "I know this would have taken a toll on us, and we are grateful for the help." Looking at her daughter and son-in-law she responded, "we are family and this is what families do for each other."Turning to his wife, he said, "My parents have acquired another home. They will alternate between Bolton and here so they, too, can help out and give your parents a break." Tamara began to cry. "What's wrong, my love?" he asked tenderly. "I feel like I'm a burden already," she
Love Prevails Complicated Pregnancy
The weekend passed pretty quickly and before Marshall and Meghan knew it, it was time to head on back home.Arriving home, they couldn't wait to tell their parents everything about their weekend filled with excitement. "So what did you guys do?" Bradford asked. Excited to hear all about their first sleep over that was not family related. "Well, we went to the arcade on Friday evening and then went for pizza." Meghan started off saying. "Saturday, after breakfast they took us to the mall to do some shopping. Then, after that, we were dropped off at the bowling alley," Marshall continued. "Wow sounds like you guys had some fun," Camilla said. "Oh mom, that's not all. After bowling and having something to eat, we then went ice-skating and on getting back to their place, their mom had prepared the most delicious lasagna for us," Meghan finished off saying. "This definitely sounds like an amazing weekend," Bradford commented. "It was, but it didn't end there," Marshall gave a smile.
Love Prevails Making New Friends
Over the next few days, Marshall was moping around, heartbroken. Camilla wished she had known how to ease the pain. "Camilla, babe, you need to just let him ride it through. He will get over it," Bradford reassured her. "Maybe we can take them to Blackpool for the day," he suggested. "That's an awesome idea," Camilla responded. Going to her aunt's place, she said, "Meghan, Aunt Joyce, get ready, we're going out for the day." She then walked over to Grandpa's place and gave Marshall and Frank the same instructions." Marshall, not being in a mood, said, "mom, you guys go ahead I'm just going to stay home." Grandpa Hemmingway chimed in, "no boy, come, getting out will do you the world of good."Unable to win the fight, Marshall gave in and got ready. They arrived in Blackpool and booked various rides. Meghan was underage for some of the rides and stayed with Grandpa and Aunt Joyce to help keep control of Mo
Love Prevails Sophomore Dance
It's all about enjoyment, peer pressure and heartbreak as Marshall prepares for the sophomore dance.As the dance drew closer, Camilla got more excited, seeing how her son had grown up. "If only his father had been here and been the dad he should have been to see his son today," Camilla thought to herself.Watching her son as he put on his attire and prepared for one of th biggest events in his life, Camilla took loads of pictures. "You look so handsome," she said, with a tear threatening to escape. "Mum, it will be okay, I'm just growing up. I will be home later.""If your dad could just for one moment see you looking so sharp," she said. There was an air of nostalgia in her voice. "You look so much like him." "It's uncanny how much I do look like dad, but I promise I will never be like him, mum. I promise you now I will be better than dad. To you, to my sister and brother, to Dad-Brad and to my wife when
Love Prevails An Ex Encounter
The honeymoon was over. A week-long of romance and exploration. Tamara and Frederick headed back to Cheshire."Where would you like to go, Mrs H?" Frederick asked his wife. "Ummmm, let's go visit James and Michelle," she suggested. An hour later, they arrived at James and Michelle's place. "Hey," Michelle greeted her sister and brother-in-law, "and how was the honeymoon?" Tamara, still the blushing bride, answered, "it was amazing. You and James should really go down to Tenerife. We had some drama also," she looked at James, "but if you know me and Camilla," she laughed, "we handled the woman. "Wow, Where was I in all this?" Michelle laughed. "Oh wait, I think you know the woman," Tamara said and explained what she looked like. "Oh my goodness, that..." her face went as red as a tomato, "just as well I wasn't then there."James asked, "does Camilla know you're back?" "No, we came here first," Fr
Love Prevails First Crush
We all remember our first crush, our first love, our first dance, and our first kiss. But not all are good experiencesWhile Camilla and Bradford were in Tenerife enjoying some relaxing time, Marshall had his very first crush. A young lady in his grade. On arriving home, Meghan couldn't wait to tell her mom about Marshall's crush. A typical little sister thing. Bradford and Camilla had arrived home early on Saturday morning. Tamara and Frederick were staying a while longer, but Bradford and Camilla had to get back to life in the real world. Meghan saw them arriving. She had been anticipating their arrival since the previous night. "Mom," she called out. "Meghan," her mom responded, hugging the breath out of her. "Mom, Dad, I have to tell you something," she rabbited on before her brother would discover their parents were home. Calling Bradford dad felt so natural for her.Oops, too late, Marshall was already entering the living room. "Welcome home, mom and dad," he smiled.Noti
Love Prevails Small Turbulence
Later that evening, the Hemmingway couples were to meet in the dining lounge with the investors. The idea already in motion, was to create a division of Hemmingway International in Tenerife. In the lounge, they were met by Alejandro and Diego and Flavio, who were on vacation the last time that Bradford and Camilla had been there. The business meeting went according to their expectations and the wheels put in motion for a division to be started. After meeting, Camilla and Bradford headed back to their room, followed by Tamara and Frederick. As they were waiting for the elevator, a woman came to stand next to them. Camilla immediately recognized her, but kept quiet. The fiery red head saw Camilla and also recognized her. "Hello," the woman greeted Camilla. Camilla kept quiet and just nodded. "My, these are two handsome men," she said, striking up conversation, "how's your husband Steven?" Bradford could feel his wife tense up, and protectively he put his arm around her."Steven a
Love Prevails Hotel Shenanigans
The newly-weds got up early the next morning and headed out to Heathrow Airport. At the airport they were met by Bradford and Camilla. "So you needed to see that we boarded the plane?" Frederick jested with Bradford. "Well, if we don't, no one will," Bradford joked back. "Jokes aside. We're actually going with you," he laughed. "What! Hell no way dude!" Frederick rebutted. Camilla laughed at the two of them jesting back and forth. "Babe, we need to board bow or else we will miss the flight," Camilla joined in. "What! You're actually serious?" Frederick responded aghast. "Did you think we were joking?" Camilla laughed heartily. "Actually, we're going to meet the investors this evening. You and Tamara will need to join us. After that your honeymoon is yours," Bradford said. Frederick let out a sigh of relief, "Thank goodness for that." The couples boarded the plane with Bradford and Camilla sitting a fair distance apart from the newly-weds. Camilla sat with a sm
