WEEKS LATER
"Wake up, Sleepyhead!" Ronald whispered sweetly in her ear.
"Go away!" Raina mumbled with her eyes closed.
"But it's your birthday. You have to wake up." He said.
She groaned, snuggling closer to the pillow.
"Happy Birthday, my love." He whispered in her ear after which he kissed her.
She smiled as she returned his kiss, her eyes still closed.
"Long life and prosperity babe. ''I love you."
"Thank you, honey. I love you more."
"Won't you open your eyes? let me see how beautiful they are before I leave for work." He said as he took a seat beside her on the bed and stroked her long hair.
"But you see my eyes every day." She groaned, her eyes still closed.
She feared that she might get emotional and let it out if She opened them. But she wanted to tell him tonight.
Raina was given a day off by Uncle Rico. He said she should rest since it was her birthday but Ronald was already dressed up for
Ronald excused himself to go hang out with Gabriel while Raina was seated with Jemma when she saw Loretta approaching her. She mentally grumbled as she wondered who invited her."Hi," Loretta said with a small smile as soon as she approached them. There was an empty chair beside Raina so she sat on it."I came to talk to you, Raina." She said, not caring Jemma was on the same table with them and was likely to hear whatever she had to say"I'm truly sorry for everything I put you through. I guess I was so obsessed with Ronald but you need not worry, it's all over now. He likes you, he's engaged to you and there is nothing I can change about that. I believe if I put myself out there and give myself the chance to mingle, I will find someone like your fiance. I'm happy for you guys and congratulations on your engagement." She said without any trace of jealousy in her voice.Raina was shocked, she was definitely not expecting all that came out of Loretta's mou
EPILOGUETHREE MONTHS LATERRaina and Ronald got married exactly one month after their engagement. It was a wonderful wedding attended by friends, family, and well-wishers.As promised, Alexa and Adrie were the flower girls and they looked beautiful on that day but not more than the bride herself, Raina.The newlyweds had their honeymoon in Dubai while the girls stayed back home with Clarice.Alessandra and Adriana's reaction was priceless when both Raina and Ronald told them they would be big sisters in a few months. The girls couldn't get over the fact that their younger sibling will be joining them soon.Raina's restaurant had been doing extremely well and it was already known in the city to be one of the best. She goes to work every day to supervise the restaurant since there were more than enough workers to do everything. But sometimes, she does some cooking and baking."Girls, you have to go to bed. You two have school tomorrow.
“Ronald is very lucky to have you. I’m sure he is going to be surprised.” Jemma smiled.“I’m so blessed to have him too. But I feel a little guilty about not being able to throw him a proper birthday party.” Raina responded.“You’ve not been feeling too well lately so it’s understandable,” Jemma said.“I know.” She looked down at her seven months old bump. “It wasn’t like this with Adrie. I remember working till the first few days of my nine month pregnancy but with Jayden, I feel tired without even doing anything.”“Ronald has been working from home since Monday to take care of me. He didn’t want to leave today but something urgent came up so he had to show up at the office.”“I just pray that everything goes as planned and thank you for helping me.” She said to Jemma.“Of course, what are friends for?” Jemma c
“Jemma, please take her home. Ronald and I will join you guys soon.” Gabriel said.“I’m not going back to that house,” Raina said firmly.“Then Jemma can take you to our place. Please, Raina.” Gabriel pleaded.Ronald did not want Raina to go but on the other hand, he knew she needed her space to calm down. He was glad Gabriel suggested going to his house. He knew she would be safe there with Jemma rather than being alone in a hotel.After Jemma and Raina left, Ronald and Gabriel walked back to Ronald’s office.“What are you still doing here? Haven’t you caused enough HARM already?” Ronald lashed out at Annabell.“Oh, please, She was bound to go sooner anyways.”“Just get the hell out of my office and don’t come near me because I’m getting a restraining order against you.”“Suit yourself.” She hissed and then left hi
“Can you promise me that nothing happened between you and Annabelle except what I misinterpreted in your office?” Raina said to Ronald.“I promise, Ray.”“Nothing happened and I promise never to keep anything away from you.” he wiped her tears.“Gabriel told me about the surprise office party, I’m so sorry I ruined your plans.” He said sincerely and she could see the regret in his eyes.“You threw a surprise party for me on my birthday, you gave me the best gift I could ever ask for and I thought I should do the same for you.”Ronald felt guilty. Despite his wife being unwell and placed on bed rest, she went out of her way to plan a surprise party for him.“I’m so sorry, love.” He kissed her forehead.“I’m sorry too. I’m sorry for judging yo....” He cut her off.“There’s nothing to be sorry for Ray. I would ha
The Billionaire's StruggleSynopsisHe has been longing for a family again, since the death of his wife. Five years later, he finally finds love with a new addition to the family. His daughter, Luna, gave him a new reason to live after the death of his wife but the depression started when the cute 4-year-old went into coma.For good three months, she was still in coma, he could not do anything because of lack of concentration. He lost deals worth millions.Having no one left to fight for, he went to a bar to drink away his sorrows and he ended up having a one night stand.The lady from the one night stand ended up being his miracle in disguise, the one whom he eventually fell in love with, The one who later became Luna's mother after the little girl woke up from coma and the future mother of his kids.......................Emerald immediately jumped off her couch and ran into the bathroom with the need to thro
“UGH what am I going to do?” Silvia said over the phone. She had just called Guy to ask for advice after explaining the whole Emerald’s situation to him.Silvia has conflicted with herself since her talk with Emerald this morning. There was no way she would have a hand in killing an innocent one.Silvia told Emerald she was going to think about it, after which she gave her some money to buy some food for herself and take the day off. Emerald didn’t want to collect the money but Silvia forced her to. She could not allow her to keep on eating leftovers. Especially now that she’s expecting a baby even though she’s still adamant about not keeping it.Silvia told her not to worry as she will cover up for her as to taking the rest of the day off. Of course, She collected Em’s address, promising to come over later in the day and they would talk things out.Silvia has just finished her shift for th
Immediately after Silvia told Em the news, She called Guy to give him the news also. He literally screamed for joy over the phone and they agreed to meet at the hospital.Emerald was thinking if she should ask Silvia if she could come with her. She wanted to see Luna so badly. She wanted to see the colour of her eyes, hear her voice. Maybe it’s what she had imagined. But on the other hand, she doesn’t want to pry. She was thinking of letting them have their family time. But Emerald couldn’t stop herself so she decided to ask anyway. “At least there is nothing wrong in trying.” She said to herself.“Um, Silvia can I please come along with you. I would love to see Luna too. But it’s alright if you don’t want me to.” Em said.“Sure, you can,” Silvia replied.“Really?” Em asked surprised as she had expected a negative response from Silvia.&ldquo