MasukThe night air was quiet when Lisha stepped out of the car.“Goodnight, Lisha,” Ethan said softly.“Goodnight… Ethan.”She closed the door gently and stood there for a moment as the car drove away, its lights fading into the distance. For once she didn’t rush inside.Later that night, she stood by her window, still in her dress, staring out at the city. Her mind replayed the evening. His patience. The way he didn’t push her… didn’t demand anything from her.She exhaled slowly.“That was… different,” she whispered.And for the first time in years her thoughts didn’t feel heavy.The next morning, a knock at her office door.“Come in,” Lisha said, her tone automatically sharp.The door opened. A young assistant stepped in, holding a bouquet of fresh flowers.“For you, ma’am.”Lisha frowned slightly. “From who?”“There’s a note.”She took it.*“No pressure. Just a good morning. – Ethan”*Lisha stared at it for a moment. Then placed the flowers gently on her desk.“Thank you,” she said quie
The boardroom was filled with quiet tension. Executives sat upright, eyes scanning documents, waiting.At the head of the table Lisha stood. Composed. Sharp. Unshaken.A large screen behind her displayed figures, projections, strategies—months of relentless work finally taking form.“This partnership,” she said firmly, “is not just profitable—it’s sustainable. We are not here for short-term wins. We are building something that will dominate the market for years.”Her voice was calm, controlled and powerful. The room listened to every word and detail. By the time she finished there was a silence.Then— Applause.One of the senior executives leaned forward. “Ms. Wellis… this is exceptional work.”Another nodded. “We’re ready to proceed.”And just like that—The deal was sealed. A contract worth millions.After the meeting, people gathered in small groups, murmuring in admiration.“That was brilliant.”“She’s on another level.”“I’ve never seen someone control a room like that.”But amo
The evening felt different for Dave.Not heavy.Not quiet.Not haunted.Just… light.He stood outside the small restaurant, adjusting his sleeve slightly as he waited. Then he saw her. Adia walked toward him, wearing a simple dress, her hair wrapped neatly but with a few curls escaping as usual. She looked effortless—comfortable in her own skin, smiling before she even reached him.“Well,” she said playfully, “you clean up nicely.”Dave smirked. “You’re late.”“I’m fashionably on time,” she corrected.He shook his head. “Come on.”Inside, the atmosphere was warm. Soft lights. Gentle music. They sat across from each other, and for a moment— the was no past and no pain just a conversation.“So,” Adia said, leaning forward, “what made you start baking?”Most people didn’t ask that.“A dream, my passion, my calling ,” he said simply.She tilted her head. “That sounds like a deep calling .”“It is.”She smiled softly. “I’m listening.”And he told her about everything how he lost the bakery
Adia was hard to ignore. Not because she tried to stand out but because she didn’t.She had a natural kind of beauty that felt effortless. Warm brown skin that seemed to glow under soft light, and expressive dark eyes that always carried a spark of curiosity—or mischief. Her smile came easily, wide and genuine, the kind that made people feel comfortable without trying.Her hair was thick and coiled, often tied up in a loose puff or wrapped in a colorful scarf when she worked. A few strands always escaped no matter how hard she tried to keep it neat—something she would laugh about instead of fixing.She wasn’t tall, but she carried herself with confidence. Quick on her feet, always moving, always doing something.But what made her stand out the most was her energy. She was alive, she was unfiltered, she was real.Adia’s life was simple.She lived with her grandmother in a modest home, part of a middle-class neighborhood where everyone knew each other. Her grandmother had raised her, ta
Ten years had passed.Time had moved on. But Lisha hadn’t. The office tower stood tall, glass reflecting the city below—a symbol of power, control, and success. At the very top floor, Lisha sat behind a massive desk.Cold and untouchable.“Those numbers don’t make sense,” she said sharply, not even looking up.Her assistant shifted nervously. “Ma’am, I thought—”“You *thought*?” Lisha cut in, her voice slicing through the room. “I don’t pay you to think. I pay you to get it right.”The assistant quickly nodded. “Yes, ma’am. I’ll fix it immediately.”“Leave.”The door closed quietly. Lisha finally leaned back in her chair.Silence filled the room as it had always been for the past 10 years. Her office was perfect. Her life… looked perfect.But behind the glass walls and polished floors—There was nothing.Downstairs, whispers filled the air.“Did you see her this morning?”“She snapped at three people before 9 a.m.”“I heard she fired someone just for being late by five minutes.”“She’s
The front door creaked open late that night.Dave stepped in slowly, the smell of alcohol trailing behind him. His movements were unsteady, his eyes heavy — not just from the drinking, but from everything weighing on him. Lisha sat on the couch typing on her laptop. She didn’t look up.No, *“Where were you?”*No, *“Are you okay?”*Nothing was asked but just the faint sound of keys tapping. Dave paused, watching her. For a moment, he almost said something but said nothing. The silence between them had grown too thick to break. He walked past her with no glances shared. Just two strangers crossing paths in a house that used to be a home.That night, sleep never came. Dave lay in bed staring at the ceiling.John’s voice echoed in his mind—*“You could start over…”**“Find someone else…”**“Have kids again…”*He turned and closed his eyes only to open them again . Round and round his thoughts went, like a storm with no end.By morning—He had made a decision.---Lisha stood by the door
In several years the evening used to be the loudest time in their house.Ava’s giggles bouncing off the walls. Dave chasing her around the couch. Lisha reading bedtime stories in dramatic voices that made Ava laugh so hard she couldn’t breathe.But lately, the house had grown… quiet.Too quiet.---
Husband and wife still debating on who should eat the food first , Lisha decided to clear all suspicion by eating first hence Dave finally ate his breakfast with relief. Later in the day Lisha took that small bottle tha she was given by Akua , measured with a teaspoon and drank it. “You know the d
All through the night Dave and Lisha thought of plans to destroy each other.Dave had reached a conclusion.“If you want something done right, hire a professional.” Dave proudly thought to himself. After three online searches, two suspicious phone calls, and one man who might actually have been a pl
The delivery room had gone quiet in that strange, sacred way it sometimes does after chaos. Machines still hummed. Nurses moved softly. But the storm had passed. A new sound filled the air.A baby’s cry.Lisha lay back against the pillows, hair damp, chest rising and falling like she had just climb







