LOGINEthan was discharged from the hospital the next day. I watched as his tall frame walked in a slow but steady stride upstairs. I shut the door and continued looking at Ethan. Soon he turned back and noticed my stares. “What?” He asked “Nothing” I stuttered “Oh, you're looking at your handsome, billionaire husband” he said with a raised eyebrow and a slight wink I let out a wide smile as I walked towards him. I wrapped my hand around him, realizing how I have grown to love him over and over again “What would I have done if something had happened to you” I muttered, sniffing his neck “I know you need me, love. More reason I refused to die” Ethan said, as he pulled me in tightly. I smiled, slightly Patting his back as I pulled away “You need to freshen up” I said “You're saying I stink?” Ethan blurted out “No, no, not at all” I said, defensively “I… I just want you to freshen up” I said “Okay I'll do that. My wife doesn't find me attractive right now” he
Ethan continued, “I was told to drive into the river. I refused at first but then I realized I was surrounded by men with guns and masked faces, ready to pull the trigger if I refused” Ethan fell silent for a while “I saw a chance of survival if I drive into the river” Ethan narrated how he zoomed with speed into the river and struggled for his life. “I was able to hit the window glasses continuously until I broke through it. When I did, I became too weak to swim out as I began to drown” “Just then,a sudden force pulled me up. At first, I thought it was my enemies trying to make sure I had died. But the person began to swim towards the shore” “I looked up and saw Jenkins. Jenkins saved my life again, love” At that moment, I looked at Jenkins and muttered a ‘thank you’ to him Catherine looked at Jenkins and a smile emerged on her lips Ethan glanced towards Jenkins and weakly said “Thank you for saving my life again. You're truly a father figure” Jenkins let
I took a long nap inside the room. When I woke up, the sun had dipped lower in the sky and realized it was past Ethan’s closing time but he still wasn’t back. I quickly grabbed my phone to see if he had replied to any of my texts or sent a message but found none. I began to panic and my heart raced in response. I got up from the bed and began to pace around the room as anxious thoughts swirled through me. Just then a message popped up in my phone “Your husband is dead” Panic surged through me like a tidal wave as I bolted downstairs in disbelief. I dashed to Catherine’s room, finding her looking restless. It turned out, someone had already sent the same message to her. My heart raced even more as i felt tears well up in my eyes “How can it be? Ethan cannot be dead!?” I cried out as fear gripped me. “Mom, we need to go look for him!” I shouted Catherine who was familiar with all of these said, “Avery, it might be dangerous out there. We should wait for J
“Its obvious you and Ethan aren't properly enlightened about marriage and childbirth. I'm sure you're yet to get the children's clothes and arrange the nursery” I suddenly fell quiet knowing they were speaking the truth. Ethan and I have been so busy that we barely had time to prepare for the children's arrival. In our defense, we had only recently found out the baby's gender, and it felt like everything was happening at once. Catherine's voice broke through my thoughts “But that's not a problem, since we are all here, let's do the shopping together” I hesitated for a moment, then replied, “Not all of us, Ethan isn't here” Catherine waved her hand dismissively “There are things that need the eyes and experience of mothers to get. Am sure Ethan wouldn't mind” With a sigh, I finally agreed We made our way to the mall that Catherine had suggested. It was filled with a colorful display of baby materials. While I was at a shelf picking adorable outfits, my phone
“Oh Avery! your bump is getting bigger!” Ma Jane exclaimed delightfully “Yeah, Ma Jane. I'm in my second trimester” Ma Jane had come to visit in the early hours of the morning. Ethan sensing our need for privacy, excused himself from the room, leaving us to catch up. Normally, Ma Jane would wait downstairs, but my morning sickness had kept me from joining her. I had to ask her to come upstairs instead. She entered the room and looked around with a slight frown “Avery, your room looks a mess” she remarked, still looking around as if surveying the place. I glanced around as if surveying my room. It felt cozy to me. “Ma Jane, I think it looks fine” I said with a slight chuckle But Ma Jane began tidying up as we engaged in our conversation “So how has Ethan been acting with the expected arrival of the babies” she asked “He has been a supportive husband” Ma Jane looked at me with an unreadable expression “What's on her mind?” I thought to myself. “So how's
After a few back and forth conversations with Catherine, she finally agreed to come to the venue. I could feel the tension building as we awaited her arrival. Jenkins looked increasingly nervous, his hands fidgeting as he checked his watch. Soon the door opened and Catherine stepped in looking confused “Surprise!” We all shouted Catherine's eyes widened with a look of disbelief as Jenkins took a step forward and the spotlight fell on him, illuminating the heartfelt words displayed prominently. “Will you marry me?” Catherine looked as if all these were too much for her to process. Jenkins approached her slowly and I could tell that she understood what was about to unfold Jenkins knelt down on one knee, looking at Catherine vulnerably. At that moment, all eyes were on him. Catherine began to fidget. “Catherine Blackwood, will you marry me?”. Catherine began to stutter. Jenkins was still kneeling down with an unwavering gaze as he waited for her response. I s
As we drove back home, the car was filled with the soothing sounds of music, a playlist that Ethan had curated just for me.He had one hand on the wheel while his other hand intertwined with mine. We had escorts trailing behind us, but it felt like we were alone.“Let's make a quick stop here, mom
I opened the door, and dad was there with a shirt and trouser in hand.“How did he know?” I thought as I stood there for a moment astonished“Let him change into these and tell him I said ‘hi’” he said as he made his way back.I looked back at Ethan and caught the familiar sly smile playing on his
I changed my long flowy gown to a short skimpy dress that complimented my stature. I had long straight legs which helped a lot and made me embody the theme of the show. As the lead model, I opened the show with a long, calculated and rehearsed stride. I could hear gentle clicks of the camera as
“He's my son, Jane,” dad's voice raised up a little too loud“And I am your wife” Ma Jane fired back“Since he came, I have suddenly become invincible” Ma Jane said in an emotionally packed tone “Janet I am trying to make up for lost times” Ma Jane then gave a hot and sharp reply.“No pierce, you







