[ Sophia ]Two days passed since our date and encounter with Nicholas who didn't try to interfere in our lives means he actually left the country much to my temporary relief. Daniel got himself busy in his work but we somehow managed to steal some moments during the three meals and a good bye kiss from Daniel which I grew to get used to.Finally it's the Tuesday which slipped from my mind but when Daniel reminded me about it over the tea in the morning,my mood soured.I chose to stick to my words but the plans seemed to backfire on me.I video called Rose to help me in selecting the 'perfectly perfect dress' in Mrs. Ashton's opinion and the dress she recommended,it cost a fortune of 10,000 euros,a budget of a brand new car.It was a teal blue gown made with the finest silk and had a fishtail.I loved it but it was too much to wear on a simple lunch at Ashton's residence but the word 'simple' doesn't exist in the dictionary of Marriatte Ashton.I spent three hours to give Rose's team to do
[ Sophia ]I squirmed on my seat the vulture squad took me in by their preying gaze as we were sitting on a round table.I sipped the bitter liquid, the worst taste of wine they called expensive and rare aged for twenty years but I didn't show it on my face."So, my dear Sophia..."A blonde lady,with perfectly polished nails flaunting her big diamonds sitting on her fingers to scream how rich she was,broke the silence."Yes Mrs.."I trailed off not knowing her name or even surname."I am Ophelia Statanhall,the chairperson of Women's Welfare Club for last five years. You know I have been elected unanimously evertime as I work with my passion to lift up the lives of unprivileged women from the working class."She introduced herself with her designation.I couldn't miss the scowl on other women's face including Mrs. Ashton.Well it would be fun to fuel the fire in the spark."Oh really! Mrs. Statanhall,so it was you who campaigned last year in the Church to collect charity for the education o
[ Sophia ]I thanked all the Gods known by the human kind as soon as I returned home in a single piece.It was already five in the evening when the vulture squad released me from their captivity.Seeing, the spot of Daniel's car vacant I immediately knew that he wasn't at home.I sighed and again prayed greedily to the Gods that when Marriatte comes,Daniel would be at home."How did it go Madam?"Maya asked whom I found dotting on the doorstep."Unbelievable,I will fill you in tomorrow at tea if Mrs. Ashton spare us some privacy."I grinned ear to ear while recalling the dramatic event of the day."She isn't an early riser so don't worry about her to interrupt us at our tea time."Maya followed me to my room while taking my coat and purse."Did you shift my stuffs in Daniel's room?"I asked her to confirm so I could lock my room until Marriatte will stay."I guess whatever you asked me to shift in Mr. Ashton's room."She answered.I threw the heels in a corner of my room and immediately felt
[ Daniel ]I woke up at my usual time after an everlasting slumber.I slept peacefully like I was in heaven for the first time in years or I correct my statement, decades since I was a child and used to sleep on my grandmother's lap while she sang lullaby for me.I felt some shuffling on my left side and a silky touch tingled on my neck and jaw causing me to peel my eyes open widely only to witness the most divine sight ever.I blinked my eyes several times to believe what I saw.I thought it was a dream turned out to be reality.My little wife was nestled into me,her tiny arm wrapped around my torso whereas her head rested where my heart was beating crazily for her.Involuntarily, a smile escaped its way on my lips as I observed our sleeping position.We were hugging each other like it was our last day on earth.Our feet tangled up together.My smile grew wider,though her head on my forearm caused little inconvenience for me as my blood pressure was blocked give a numb sensation to my arm
[ Sophia ]Its been two days since Mrs. Marriatte came to live with us and nothing particular had changed,I mean she mostly spent her day out with her friends at some social events,can't help wondering but her normal behaviour except some occasional snarky remarkes whenever Daniel wasn't around but nothing that could effect me.Speaking of Daniel,he totally became a mother hen.He never left my side, mostly handling his work from home.He went to office only when an important meeting required his presence which he tried to schedule in his mother's absence at the home.Today when I woke up,I missed the heat of his embrace which I had been enjoying.It wasn't intimate but it gave a strange kind of warmth.I ended up crossing my barrier every night.A frown etched on my lips as I found the room empty,the coldness in the room was the proof that he was long gone.I quickly got out of the bed and showered to start my day earlier than usual.Its only 7:30 in the morning means he left without havi
[ Sophia ]The meeting with the ladies and the organisers went well opposite to my initial fear of ruining everything for me,when I finally freed from all the planning process in which, I gave a few innovative ideas of my own,for example; inviting the senior citizens and the women who own small scale businesses in country side to give a strong notice to the nation about the women empowerment.I also advised them to cater the raw food material directly from the farms,like meat,eggs,dairy products,fruits and vegetables than to serve a very costly five star hotel's food to cut short the budget.So we can use the money in the welfare of poor children's education in developing counties.A very ambitious Ophelia Statanhall was on the ninth cloud upon hearing my last suggestion and announced in front of all the rich folks that she wanted me as a permanent member of the council much to the other's resentment but they couldn't oppose the wife of a very influential man in politics.Ophelia instan
[ Daniel ]I felt on cloud nine after the most amazing breakfast surprise with Sophia at my office.She was trying to take initiative in our marriage which raised my hope for a happy ever after with her.I tried to wrap the meeting with the stubborn head Mr. Chang in next three hours. The man asked for a week's time to finalise the last remaining details of our business agreement and for that he must return to his country and discuss it with the CEO of their company.Having nothing in particular to do,I decided to check upon her if she's free so I could take her out for a light lunch and then perhaps take her to a carnival.I picked my phone to call her when my phone screen flashed with a private number.Very few people had access to my personal number means the caller was an important person so I,without any doubt answered it."Daniel Ashton..."I introduced myself in my cold professional tone."Hello my dear Daniel.I am Ophelia Statanhall."Came the very sophisticated yet warm voice of
[ Sophia ]My heart sank with the possibilities of his suspecioun on mine and Mason's relationship.I didn't want him to get a wrong idea about us."Sophia..."Daniel's voice broke the thick silence inside the car which I had been bearing for hours. He was unusually quite since his unexpected meeting with Mason.I tilted my head to face him whose eyes, for the first time moved on me."If you don't mind, may I say something?"He asked and the obvious reaction I witnessed for last an hour was enough to give me a rough idea of his upcoming questions but I was also prepared to clarify the slightest chance of misunderstanding between us."Sure..."I gave a tight nod of my head for him to continue.He sucked a deep breath,"Don't get me wrong but the way you both were interacting on a public place,I mean it wasn't safe for your image.You were lucky that no one spotted you two otherwise it would have been a news in the public....and...you know how it effects our image in the eyes of people. They