LOGINLEONARD KISH'S POV,The shock on her face made my lips spread into a broad smile."Let's go get some presents for Daniella and Orlando," I said, unfastening my seatbelt.I watched as the deep furrow in her forehead slackened and her eyes gradually popped open.She seemed as though a cold chill had run through her, leaving her speechless."What is it?" I asked, chuckling silently, as I savoured the look on her face."You." She paused, her brows and forehead speaking loudly instead. "You want to have a pre-baby shopping for them?" She managed to sound her voice."Of course! Have you not always wanted to do the shopping yourself?" I asked, my voice wrapped with a chuckle.Her brows twitched again. "How did you know that?" She asked, her voice ringing with surprise.Satisfaction bubbled within me as I relished the surprise look on her face. I smiled warmly at her and said."You didn't get them any present, so you can pick as much as you want for them. I'll have them delivered to their h
LEONARD KISH'S POV,Gentle rays of the sunlight kissed my face that morning, gently teasing me back to earth.My eyes fluttered opened to the Elsa's face, who was sound asleep.The serenity and peace she exuded made my lips twitch into a gentle smile and as I stared at her, I felt a great sense of peace flood my heart .I didn't know how long I stared at her face, but I did until her eyes slowly opened.My lips stretched further as I met her eyes."Good morning, Elsa," I greeted calmly, and in that instant, her eyes popped open and she prepped herself up."Why were you staring at my face? What did you plan to do?" She asked, annoyed.I couldn't stop myself from chuckling upon hearing her words, and the furrow on her forehead only amused me the more.I yanked my head backwards and lay down flat."I like staring at your face when you sleep." I replied calmly, and turned to face her. "I also like watching you snore." "Me snore?" She scoffed as her eyes popped open. "That's a huge lie!"
ELSA ELKINS' POV,By the time I finished speaking, my lips had spread into a broad smile, and my heart thumped a little faster than usual.I wiped the tears that rolled down my cheeks, the tears of joy I couldn't contain."You don't have to be thankful to me." Leonard said. "I just want you to be happy from now on, and no matter what it'd cost me to see it come to pass, I'm willing to do it." His words grew deeper as if they were soaked in emotions.My smile froze - It was the gravity in his words that made my smile freeze.His words sent me speechless and at the same time stirred a mix of emotions within me, but then, I kept reminding myself that he shouldn't be trusted.Silence followed, but my mind was noisy, I kept thinking what had gotten over him."Why are you really doing this?" I asked, my voice coated with the emotions his words had stirred within me.Leonard lifted himself, and rested his weight against his elbow."Look Elsa," He said, his voice deeper than usual, his gaze
ELSA ELKINS' POV,Unlike before, there was no need for pillows, there were many things I needed to know.I lay on my side, my face turned towards Leonard who had just slipped under the blanket.He lay quietly as soon as he saw I was staring at him. He stared straight into my eyes but he didn't say a word. I searched his eyes, trying to read him, but all I saw were dark pools of shrewd darkness."Why did you do it?" I asked, determined to get to the root of it.Although, the room was dimly lit by the table light - the only source of illumination, I saw his lips spread into a small, calm smile and the darkness in his eyes lit up."I found out she was more than a friend to you. I realized what attending her wedding meant to you and I knew you ought to be there." He said calmly. "I wanted you to be there." Every word laced with something that felt like sincerity.I scoffed, unable to believe his words. No, I couldn't believe him.I wasn't a toddler. I knew there was something more to
LEONARD KISH'S POV,"I'm at a wedding, Jessica." I told her.She had called to ask me out for a date, just like we used to.Since she had been calling nonstop during the Mass, I had thought it was something important, so I excused myself from Elsa as soon as I stepped out of the church."A wedding?" She asked, surprised. "Since when did you start attending a wedding?"I shrugged. "Well... today," I replied, scratching my forehead."That's so sweet, Leo." Jessica chirped, chuckling. "Is it a client's wedding? How come I don't know about it?" I could hear the excitement ringing in her tone, and I knew she was only trying to get closer after what happened the other day."It's not a client's wedding." I replied calmly. "The lady is very important to my wife, so I came along with her."I wanted to pass a message across to her; I wanted her to realize it was time she gave up on me. "Your wife?" Jessica asked, she couldn't hold her disbelief. "You mean Elsa?" I smiled knowingly. "Yes Sic
ELSA ELKINS' POV,"You may now kiss your bride!" The Priest announced, and the hall erupted into applause.Deep within me, I was so excited and happy for Daniella; I was so happy I could witness her big day even after I had lost sight of hope.As soon as we stepped outside the church, Leonard excused himself, and since I couldn't take part in the wedding preparations, I strolled towards the garden, behind the church.My jaw dropped as I saw the garden decorated in a grand style. It was actually a tent with sophisticated lighting and flowers beautifully arranged on either sides, framing a walkway for guests.I shook my head in disbelief and turned around. I wanted to ask Daniella about what was going on.Although she was still busy accepting congratulations and posing for photographs with acquaintances, I couldn't wait."Sorry, just a moment please," I said to them, as I dragged her away from her friends."What's the matter, my lady?" She asked, obviously confused about what the urgen







