Plagued by unforeseen circumstances, Sophia accepted the insane offer of marrying Fabio, the son of a billionaire to satisfy her father's wish and repay the loan he owed. Failure to repay the loan might see him get jailed. However, tragedy struck when she fell in love with the man she had a one-night stand with. How will this affect her marriage? Find out in this intriguing story.
View MoreThompson's alarm alerted him to wake up and get ready for the adventures ahead. He wasn't a coffee drinker, but he couldn't sleep last night as he was thinking about the struggles he was plagued with.
He recently lost his job as a waiter in an exquisite restaurant after he got into a fight with his Boss. Since then, life has been difficult for them. Living in the slums of Lake Mississippi was very challenging for him and his daughter, Sophia.
"Finally! It's time let's do this,” sighing heavily, Thompson said to himself and hoped he would get a job. Glancing at his wall clock and could confirm it was 8:30 a.m.
They lived in a faded bungalow with cracked walls and worn-out creamed colored paint with his daughter, Sophia, after he lost his beloved wife.
He already embraced his fate and was ready for whatever life had for him. The penny earned from his previous job wasn't enough to pay his wife's medical bills. Sadly, she died of Cancer.
"I know you are in a better location right now. I'm going to make you proud, I guarantee. I'll be vigorous for Sophia, our daughter,” tossing off the bed, he smooched his late wife's photograph and guaranteed. He wasn't convinced of his goal but was hoping to step out and get a job to sustain his home.
Despite graduating with good grades, he found it a bit difficult to get a better job, and now his daughter is about to suffer the same fate. No company was willing to employ her. While some grumbled about Sophie's good grades, other employees just want to shift her panties in exchange for an employment letter.
After bathing, he got dressed in his rumpled suit and over-starched pair of trousers. Constricting his gaze at the dusty and over-patched faded pair of shoes, he shook his head in self-pity and darted to the living room to find Sophia awake, setting the dining table for breakfast.
"Breakfast is served already? You are so filled with surprises,” Surprised to see his daughter setting the dining table, he gaped at her.
“Good morning, Dad. Where are you off to dress like this? Proceeding for another job interview? How many more interviews do you have left? Let me guess, this Is the 7th one for the month. Gosh! ” Placing her hands below her jaw, She wailed in anguish. She can't tolerate the constant pain of seeing her aged father going for interviews that would never yield positivity.
"It hurts me to see you doing this. I should be the one job hunting, not you. I feel so disgruntled with myself. I have erred you and Mom,” she broke down in tears and quietly motioned to the couch to nurse her wounded soul.
"I take the blame for the adversity. If I were prosperous, none of this would be transpiring. Perhaps your mom would still be alive. You know how problematic it has been for you to get a job. Remind me what occurred at your previous job,” he asked.
"My boss dismissed me because I denied having a relationship with him,” she replied, wondering why her father reminded her of the past.
"That's what I am talking about,” Thompson replied, wrapping his hands around her shoulder.
“I stand a better chance of getting a job. Hopefully, I'll get a job today and fix our mess. Remember, we've got less than 4 weeks to renew the rent. Do we fold our arms while we get kicked out?” ensuring his daughter, he advised.
“Okay, Dad. Just be cautious out there. I don't want you to get hurt,” Hugging her father passionately, She smooched his forehead. She fought back tears as he strolled majestically to the exit door.
Shortly after her father's departure, she heard a loud knock on the door. Immediately, she came out of her room to check who it was.
" I guess you forgot something…" She stopped after glimpsing her boyfriend, Johnson, standing at the door entrance looking so excited.
“What the heck are you doing here? What if my father sees you here?” she whispered silently and blocked the entrance.
"Your Dad? I just saw him get in a cab heading to some destination.,” Johnson teased her and gestured inside.
"You're such a jerk. Wait right here while I go get you something to eat,” she conceded and departed for the kitchen.
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“Where are we going? I can't recognize this route.” Panicking like a toddler, he questioned the cab driver after he discerned foul play.
“Say something, would you? Please stop this cab immediately, or I'll be forced to call the cops and have you arrested for alleged kidnap,” he screamed his lungs out, yet the cab driver was muted and unmoved. He kept driving at speed and pretended as though Thompson never existed.
He was frightened. Tension has surrounded his mind. Without being told, he already knew his life was in great danger.
"I plead for your compassion. I'm a poor man trying to make it through. My daughter is still young. She can't handle the trauma of losing both parents in a year.” he begged. His voice had depleted, comprehending it might just be a possibility of attempted kidnap or assassination.
"I dare you to give me everything you've got and get out of my cab,” authoritatively, the cab driver stopped the cab and requested.
"I should wh..at?” he stuttered at the command.
"You heard me, don't you? Just pass the damn phone and cash. I see you want to get killed. Don't mess with me. I'm going to blow your brain off if you keep asking silly questions. I just got out of jail. I'm not afraid of going back there,” Pointing a gun at Thompson, the cab driver threatened. With immediate effect, he obeyed and handed the cab driver everything he had, including his documents.
Emptying his wallet, the cab driver smiled. “Just $900? You are so damn poor. I should kill you for wasting my time. But I won't, for your daughter's sake. Now leave while you still can,”
Stepping out of the cab, Thompson was dumbfounded and peed in his panties. He watched helplessly as the cab driver zoomed off with his phones and valuables.
"Where do I go from here?” Bewildered, he questioned rhetorically as his voice echoed back to him.
The house was alive with the subtle sounds of family life. Upstairs, the giggles of the children blended with the muffled hum of their toys. Downstairs, the soft murmur of the evening news played in the background, barely audible over the rhythmic ticking of the grandfather clock—a gift from Fabio’s late father, a man whose presence, though absent, still felt woven into the fabric of their lives. Sophia sat in the living room, an old photo album on her lap, the edges of the leather cover worn smooth by years of use. She smiled wistfully as her fingers grazed over a photo from their vow renewal ceremony. The image captured them surrounded by a small gathering of loved ones, the joy and hope in their faces unmissable. Fabio stood by her side, looking at her as if she were the only person in the world. That day had marked a turning point in their lives, a testament to their decision to move forward together despite the darkness that had once threatened to pull them apart. Sophia leane
The dawn of a new chapter was unlike anything Fabio and Sophia had ever imagined. Looking back on their tumultuous journey, they could scarcely believe how far they had come. The man that Fabio had once been—the dangerous, secretive, and often distant man ruled by his past—felt like a ghost from another life, fading into the distance with each passing day. And Sophia, the woman who had once been consumed by fears of betrayal and the weight of uncertainty, had transformed into the fierce and self-assured partner she was today. They had been through the fires of hardship, and now, they stood on the other side, holding onto the life they had built together, one that was rooted in love, trust, and the hard-earned peace they had longed for.It was early morning when Fabio and Sophia found themselves sitting together in the warmth of their kitchen, the sounds of their children’s laughter echoing in the background. The home they had created—a modest but cozy house—was a far cry from the mansi
The evening was quiet but filled with a warmth and excitement that hung in the air, simmering just below the surface. It was a perfect spring night, with stars peeking out in the twilight sky, and the soft glow of lights strung around the garden illuminated the faces of friends and family gathered to celebrate. Though the occasion was simple, a dinner and gathering of their loved ones, it symbolized something far greater for Fabio and Sophia—a celebration of resilience, love, and the journey they had traveled together.Sophia had been planning the gathering for weeks, wanting to mark the fresh start they’d worked so hard to create. For her, this celebration wasn’t just about the end of challenges but about embracing the life they’d rebuilt with love and unity. She moved about the garden, overseeing last-minute details, ensuring the candles on each table were perfectly lit and that the small floral arrangements were set with a gentle touch. Her mother and a few close friends bustled ar
The days that followed the storm of their recent battles were quiet but strained. Fabio and Sophia had faced harrowing challenges together, challenges that tested their very foundation. Now, in the wake of it all, they both felt a subtle shift—a space between them that hadn't been there before. It was filled with the remnants of unspoken fears and the need for trust to be rebuilt, brick by brick, before they could fully embrace the life they’d fought so hard to protect.Sophia could feel it in the little moments—the way Fabio looked at her when he thought she wasn’t watching, the hesitation in his touch, and the uncharacteristic silence that would sometimes settle between them. She knew he was carrying the weight of everything that had happened, not just to him but to her and their family. And while she felt his love, the bond between them felt fragile, as though it was being held together by sheer willpower.One evening, after tucking the children into bed, Fabio and Sophia found the
Fabio and Sophia stood at a crossroads in their lives, the tension of the recent events still lingering in the air. They had come out victorious in their fight against Victor, but it hadn’t left them unscathed. The threats, the confrontations, and the constant worry for their family’s safety had left a mark. And now, standing together in the quiet aftermath, they both knew that something had to change if they were going to finally escape the shadows of their past.The reality was stark, and it weighed heavily on Fabio. His involvement in the family business, though now legitimized, was still closely tied to people and decisions from a different time. He’d worked so hard to turn things around, to build a business that didn’t rely on the dark ties he’d once thought were inescapable. Yet, after the confrontation with Victor, it was clear: as long as he was involved, the people he loved would always be vulnerable to those who still clung to the past.One night, sitting across from Sophia
As the weight of everything bore down on Fabio and Sophia, the life they’d struggled to piece together seemed on the verge of collapsing. Each day had become a fight against the pressure that mounted from all sides. The tension between Fabio's business troubles, the ever-present threat from his past, and the fragile stability he and Sophia had built had woven a complex, tangled web that threatened to snare them both.One late evening, after a long and exhausting day, Fabio sat at the dining table, his head buried in his hands. The silence in their home was thick, punctuated only by the faint hum of the refrigerator. Sophia approached him cautiously, sensing the turmoil that he tried so hard to hide. She pulled a chair beside him and rested a gentle hand on his shoulder, feeling the tension radiating from him."Fabio," she said softly, her voice tinged with a mixture of concern and resolve, "we need to talk. We can’t keep letting this consume us."He looked up, eyes clouded with worry
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