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
From the moment Ethan and I reconnected, our relationship had been a wild emotional ride. Despite our vastly different backgrounds and upbringings, we had fallen deeply in love with each other. However, Ethan's mother's relentless efforts to tear us apart tested our relationship to the very core.When Ethan's mother issued an ultimatum, threatening to cut him off financially if he continued to pursue me, I was left with a difficult decision to make - whether to fight for our love or let Ethan go. It was a choice that would determine the course of our future.As I grappled with my emotions, I realized that I had been holding back from fully embracing Ethan and allowing him into my life. I was forced to confront my deepest insecurities and fears, to face the ways in which I had been sabotaging our relationship.I understood that I needed to be vulnerable and open up if we were to overcome the challenges we faced and strengthen our bond. It was a daunting prospect, but I knew that I had
In that moment, everything else faded away, and we were lost in our love for each other. It was as if the universe had conspired to bring us together in this moment of pure bliss. Afterward, we lay next to each other, our bodies still humming with the aftershocks of our love-making. Ethan gazed at me with a deep sense of gratitude, and I knew that he was feeling a renewed sense of hope for the future. As I lay entwined with Ethan, our bodies still pulsating with the echoes of our fiery lovemaking, my heart swelled with a profound sense of gratitude. I was acutely aware of the immense burden Ethan carried, as he struggled to cope with his father's debilitating illness. Yet, in that moment, I was comforted by the knowledge that I could provide him with a fleeting respite from the unrelenting turmoil of his life. As I gazed deeply into Ethan's eyes, my soul stirred with an intense passion that was both exhilarating and terrifying. For in that moment, I realized that I had placed all m
My heart sank. This was it. The moment I had been dreading. I could feel the weight of his words bearing down on me, and my mind raced with all the possibilities of what he might say next.But to my surprise, he didn't reveal anything earth-shattering. Instead, he told me how much he loved me and how he would always stand by me no matter what. It wasn't what I was expecting, but his words still filled me with warmth and comfort.However, my relief was short-lived. Throughout the rest of the night, Ethan was mostly on his phone, excusing himself to take several calls. I couldn't help but feel uneasy. Was he hiding something from me? My mind raced with all sorts of worst-case scenarios, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong.The next few days were filled with unease as Ethan remained distant and lost in thought. He would take several calls secretly, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that he was hiding something from me. I tried to get him to talk, to tell me w
ETHANS POVAs I returned home that fateful night, my heart sank at the sight of Ava's stern countenance. She had been eagerly awaiting my arrival since the commencement of our child's birthday celebration, and I knew that I had let her down.But as I approached her, I saw that her anger had apparently been exhausted, and she had dozed off on the cushion. I gently carried her to the room and laid her on the bed. I couldn't help but admire her natural beauty, unadorned by any cosmetic enhancements. In that moment, my love for her grew even stronger, but it was tinged with a heavy sense of guilt and remorse.I knew that my actions had caused her undue pain and hardship. Ava did not deserve the emotional turmoil that I had inflicted upon her. I had been selfish and careless, and now I had to make it right.With a heavy heart, I resolved to come clean and reveal the truth to Ava over the weekend. I couldn't bear the thought of keeping the secret from her any longer, and I knew that it was
As soon as Ethan walked through the door, I could feel my heart beating really fast . I had prepared dinner for us both, hoping it would ease the uneasiness I felt. But there was no escaping the elephant in the room, and I knew I had to confront it."Ethan, we need to talk," I said, my voice trembling with emotion.He looked at me with concern, and I could sense his apprehension. "What's wrong, Ava?"My heart was pounding in my chest, and I tried to steady my voice. "Why didn't you tell me that you had a child with your ex?"Ethan's expression changed, and I could see the regret in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Ava. I only found out a month ago, and I didn't know how to tell you."My world came crashing down at his admission. A whole month had passed, and he had kept this from me. "A whole month and you didn't think to tell me?" I asked, my voice rising with anger and hurt.Ethan looked down, and I could sense his shame. But I was beyond caring. The betrayal I felt was overwhelming, and I cou
Leaving Ethan with the kids never sat right with me. While we were together, he was always too busy with work or other activities, leaving me to shoulder the responsibility of taking care of our children. Now that we were no longer living together, it felt even more unsettling to leave them in his care. With a sense of unease gnawing at me, I decided to go pick them up from his place.As I got ready to leave, I found myself trying a little too hard to look my best. I chide myself for it, knowing that I was supposed to be angry with him, not trying to impress him. But old habits die hard, and I couldn't help but want to look my best, even if it was just for my own sake.My best friend Amelia, who I was staying with now, suggested that I call Ethan first to make sure he was home before showing up unannounced. But I knew him well enough to know when he would be home, so I brushed off the suggestion and headed out.As I drove towards his place, my heart raced with anticipation and trepida
AVA'S POV(continued)He stared right into my eyes as my heart melted. My knees weakend and my breath sized. "Oh how I love this man" I thought within myself."I'm sorry," he said, his eyes pleading with me."For what?" I asked, trying to keep a cold voice."For everything. For not telling you about my son, for breaking your heart, and everything that followed " Ethan pleaded, his expression earnest.I looked at him, studying his face. He looked sincere, but I couldn't let my guard down that easily. "It's going to take more than an apology, Ethan," I said, crossing my arms over my chest."I know. I'm willing to do whatever it takes," Ethan said, his voice firm.I looked at him for a moment before nodding. As I walked out of his house with my children, I felt my heart shatter into a thousand pieces. I realized I truly loved him but love isn't always enough.I made up my mind on dropping the kids with my mum. I knew she would take very good care of them while I stayed with Amelia, tryin