Daisy's POVThe birth of Ellah came unexpectedly...she was born prematurely. And it came as an eye-opener to me that the reality of motherhood was now at my doorstep.It was something I couldn't escape, something I couldn't let go of and the experience of labor was unforgettable.During labor, I remembered the pleasure her father and I both derived from producing her. And I was on the verge of cursing him when Nina burst into the labor room despite the protest from the nurses. She bluntly told them she was my mother and she was Nina Gomez. I felt like crying at that instant.My life took a great unexpected turn. There I was, trying to push out the only precious gift I got from my overnight stand, with a stranger beside me claiming to be my mother.I really felt like her daughter the moment she held my left hand, caressing it and whispering encouraging words to my ears. The anger I felt towards Daniel...or whatever his name is dissolved, when my ba

Daisy's POVLarry wouldn't stop making me laugh with his silly jokes. I wonder why I was laughing that much and I realized it was long ago since I really felt that way...since I felt genuinely happy.I was just 17 but I already feel like I was a grown-up woman of 30 or 40. Is this what motherhood comes with? I asked myself.I was a bit fat during Ellah's pregnancy and even after her birth but I've been so keen on maintaining my shape before Ellah came into the picture.I remembered I had always wanted to add a bit of flesh to my skinny shape right from childhood, because of the mocks ny mates throws at me. But then I was scared. Scared of becoming an old woman. Scared of growing up. Scared of growing too fast. Ellah's birth was making me think, behave and talk like a grown-up. I was wiser than I was the previous year and I was more experienced with the realities of life. I loved that but I couldn't stop the feeling of fear that was buried deep inside of me. I couldn't fathom what brou

Nina's POVNo matter how tight my hold was on the people I love, they always find a way to leave, leaving me with the shattered pieces of my broken heart. It's either I push them away thinking I was fulfilling all righteousness or they realize I was not worth it and they leave. The thought of this used to scare me a lotI was scared of losing Daisy and Ellah. I had grown attached to them. I barely missed having Damien around. My love for them was unconditional and it gladdens me whenever I see a smile on their faces, especially that of my innocent pretty Ellah.On Ellah's birthday, I woke up in good spirits. She was more like my granddaughter and sometimes, when I play with Ellah, the images of Debby keeps coming. She was the exact replica of Damien's twin sister, Debby. I did not know if that was why my love for her was immeasurable. I fu*king loved her with everything in me.Ellah was a year older and an epitome of beauty. I was sure her father was a very handsome guy,

"Namaste, mom", Damien's voice boomed into the phone."What the hell does that mean, Damien?"I frowned in irritation."It means hello, mom", he chuckled."Is that Chinese?""No, it's Indian.""Really? Your father has started teaching you his language already?""No, Dad doesn't have time for that. I'm now in India, mom. Dad said I should learn on my own or he's going to sell me out", he laughs.He seemed to be in a good mood. He was really enjoying his stay with his father. They were bonding well."You are in India? What happened? What about your school", I asked in one breath."We are on a vacation, mom", he answered."So you decided to go to your dad's place instead of coming to America?"I couldn't help but feel jealous. I missed him badly."Mom, I'm sorry. I'm still trying to get to know dad. I'll come to see you very soon", he said."It's ok. That's what I want. I really want you to get along well with your father. That

Daisy's POVNina has been extremely happy ever since the other night we confided in each other. I was proud of my efforts and I always smiled at intervals. But on this day, I could see that the sadness was back again and it was making me depressed.I know the reason behind it because the day Damien called and I excused them, I got a call from Sidney. He said he would like to take me out. I quickly got dressed and informed Nadia that I was be going out. I thought of informing Nina about it too when I heard her yelling. The last statement caught my attention and my mouth was agape in shock."Amar Singh, go fuck yourself", she screamed and disconnected the call. She threw herself to the bed and cried her eyes out. I couldn't go out as I intended. I sat down where I stood and cried too. I could feel her pain. She was trying as much as she could to hate him, but it was impossible. Instead of hating him, the love was growing in her heart even for a single day.That was