MASKED SECRETS

Amelia paced back and forth in front of me, her eyes darting around the room. "Trust me, this masked party won't be like any other you've been to. You'll have a great time, I promise," she said, grabbing my hand. I hesitated, still feeling raw and hurt from my recent break-up with Jonathan. I had no desire to go out and socialize, but Amelia was insistent. "I don't know, Amelia. I'm not really in the mood for a party right now," I said, trying to pull my hand away. But Amelia wouldn't let me go. "Come on, you need to get out and have some fun. Don't let one bad guy ruin your whole life," she said, her expression softening. I sighed, knowing she was right. I couldn't let Jonathan's betrayal consume me forever. "Okay, fine. I'll go," I said, reluctantly. "But what should I wear?" Amelia's face lit up with excitement. "Yes! You won't regret it, I promise. And don't worry about the outfit, we'll find something perfect for you to wear." Despite my reservations, I started to feel a fli

As my pregnancy progressed, I felt an overwhelming sense of frustration at my inability to identify the father of my unborn child. The weight of this secret was too much to bear alone, so I sought refuge in Amelia's room. She had just returned from work, still glued to her laptop, "Do you ever rest?"She sighed "It's my boss," she groaned. "He keeps piling up extra work for me to take home and make more money for the company but doesn't even bother to give me a raise in salary. It's like he revels in draining me." "I understand how you feel, baby girl. Don't worry, you'll be fine," I said, placing my hand on her shoulder to offer comfort. "You're incredibly talented and I'm sure that soon enough, you'll have your own company with all your brilliant ideas."She looked at me skeptically, "Do you think it's that easy? Who even knows me?"I smiled reassuringly and gave her a pat on the back. "It's not about who knows you now, it's about what you can do. If you put your ideas into acti

I ran as fast as I could, leaving Daniel struggling to catch up with me. I was determined to escape the situation and hailed a cab. Rushton was the driver, and I told him to speed off towards my home. As we drove, my mind was filled with questions. Where had the masked man been all this time? What was Faith's motive in arranging for us to meet during her dinner date? How was I going to overcome this?Memories of the one-night stand flooded my mind, and I couldn't stop the tears from falling. The salty droplets flowed down my cheeks as I pondered my next move. I was overwhelmed with emotions, and I knew I had to make a decision soon.As the cab raced towards my home, I couldn't help but wonder if I had made the right choice by leaving Daniel behind. Was it cowardly of me to run away from the situation? I knew I had to face my problems head-on, but the fear of confronting my past was paralyzing.As soon as the cab driver dropped me off, I quickly paid him and ran straight into my apartm

My eyes narrowed as I crossed her arms over my chest. "What do you want, Ethan, your friend said you're Ethan yeah?""Yes, I'm Ethan,I just wanted to talk to you," he said. "I've been thinking about you a lot since the dinner, and I just wanted to see how you were doing, and also know why you ran off when you saw me."My expression softened a bit, and I stepped back to let Ethan in."Ethan, I don't know why you're here," I said. "But whatever it is, say it and leave.""I'm confused as to why you're so angry, it took me a lot to find you. Please don't ask me to leave just yet. At least, let me know what the problem is," Ethan said in a sobber tone."" You hurt me," I blurted, my voice trembling. "You left me alone, Ethan. You didn't even drop your number or even your name. All you did was show up when I was about to get a lot happier then you ruined everything." I yelled, lifting my face upwards to hold back the tears that had already surrounded my eyelidI'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I tho

I was touched by the gesture and thanked him before he helped me put the necklace on. As we continued our walk, I noticed how the necklace sparkled in the fading light."It's beautiful," I said, admiring the delicate design.Ethan grinned, looking pleased with himself. "I'm glad you like it," he said.We sat in silence for a few moments, enjoying each other's company and the peaceful surroundings. I felt a sense of contentment wash over me, knowing that I was exactly where I was supposed to be.Finally, Ethan broke the silence. "I'm so happy you said yes," he said, looking at me with sincerity in his eyes."I'm happy too," I said, feeling a smile spread across my face. "I can't wait to see where this goes."Ethan took my hand in his and squeezed it gently. "Me too," he said softly. As we wandered through the estate, we stumbled upon a charming little restaurant, nestled in a secluded corner. We were led to a small terrace, adorned with flickering candles and delicate flowers, which o