Sophia was discharged this morning. Emerald was carrying her towards the exit gate thinking to come up with some excuse in the most polite way. She did not want to go with Rafael. He had already done a lot for them. “Ready?” He joined them in the corridor, putting his arm around her. “I … need to talk to you about clearance amount and all.” She said turning her head to him. Sophia had raised her head from her shoulder. “Don’t worry about that, Guzel.” His eyes then moved towards the little girl’s face, “That’s taken care of!” He offered his hand for a high five and Sophie gladly hit her palm with his. “Mommy. Can I go to him?” Sophie whispered in her ear which was audible enough for Rafael. “You already slept on him. Spare the man, darling.” She tucked her hair behind her ear and kept walking. Rafael did not interfere with the argument but there was a constant grin tugging at the corner of his lips. This morning when he woke the little thing was sprawled on him and Emerald was s

The pizza box was lying on the dinner table.Rafael cut a slice into small pieces for Sophie. They kept discussing general things while eating Pizza.Maya and Selina both had politely declined the pizza offer. But now Emerald was a mess. Both her friends were sending her messages.Maya: Emerald. You three look like a picture perfect family. Please please be bold and do something about it. You two look so cute together.Ps: the way he looks at you in the office... I think he is crazy about you. ;-)Selina: Emerald! OMG! I am jumping right now... Gosh. The way he is taking care of you and Sophia... He is a keeper. Emerald! Don't forget to make love tonight.... ooooh...Officially she could declare that both her friends had gone crazy."What are you thinking? Are you even listening to what I am saying?” She tried to wipe that silly grin off her face."It's nothing... umm. I was discussing this report with Maya, this evening...” He nodded, “I promised her that I would help her tomorrow i

Maya was walking through the hallway. Thankfully half of the employees were shifted to the newly constructed lowest floor. Rafael Wyatt had brought some seniors of RW to West Garden for the training of the staff. A three days’ workshop was about to happen next week. Maya was just turning the corner when she bumped into someone. Before she could fall on her face the same person not only held her but also helped in steadying her on her feet. "Hello, Daniel. And thank you." She gave him a fake smile cursing internally. That was not a good start of the week. "Hello, Maya. Looking pretty! As always!" There was a cocky grin on his face that she found annoying as hell. "Huh!" She wanted to touch his forehead if he was having a fever. The man never gave compliments to anyone. "Any idea why Emerald is not here?" He was trying to make light of it. Shame on him. He was Emerald’s friend way before Maya. "Last time, I knew you were her friend. I mean a way older friend than me. Why don't yo

The next morning proved to be a rush hour for her. Getting ready along with Sophia's chirpy questions was a challenge in itself."Be quick with your breakfast honey. I need to book us a ride."Sophia being Sophia was too excited for her first day. Emerald was not only pleased to see her child happy but also the prospect of seeing Rafael in the office was enough to add some thrill to her boring life.Emerald did not forget to stuff the large manila envelope in her bag that was sitting secretly in that draw. She needed to think, if that envelope should be brought home or it should be left buried in an office cabinet.With Rafael's frequent visits it was not safe to keep it at home.When Sophia was done with her cereal, Emerald picked up her phone for booking a ride when the doorbell rang."Yes?" She was surprised to see Rafael through the peephole."Good morning!" He kissed Emerald's cheek and walked past her."Daddy!" She heard Sophia's joyful voice behind her.Emerald who went still f

Hunter and Abigail just got back after their small getaway. Kids were sleeping by now. They were dead tired. Hunter was watching the news when Abigail came behind him and started giving him a head and neck massage.“This is … heavens.” Hunter closed his eyes and leaned back, “Sugar, you are spoiling me day by day with these massages.”“You are welcome, Mr. Hunter Levisay.” She kissed his cheek and resumed the massage, “If you want you can also give me a massage someday.” She said meaningfully.“Ahan. It has to be a day or a night?” He got what his wife was trying to convey, “What would you prefer, sugar.”“Maybe…” She leaned near his ear, “a body massage… tonight ?” She whispered.Hunter groaned, “Don’t do that to me, sugar. Otherwise, I might start doing it here.” He tried to nuzzle his nose in her cheek when she straightened with a gasp, “Hunter. Honey! Increase the volume.”“What? But why?” He frowned and looked up at the screen, “There was an amber alert!”Hunter increased the vol