CAMILLA The rays of the sun filtered in through the transparent linens of my curtains and hit directly at my tired orbs causing me to flutter them open momentarily at the sudden intrusion. I woke lazily and slowly, my vision taking a while to adjust to the new setting I was in. Yawning ever so loudly, I stretched my arms and tired bones, flying my eyes open permanently as the memories of yesterday began reoccurring in my mind. I and Braden had flown back to America yesterday. It was so amazing. I was so tired that I did not even waste a second in laying my tired bones on the bed and sleeping off the moment we arrived. It was a trip to remember but damn was it so energy draining. I love Cuba a lot but I truly miss home. Surprisingly. Yeah I am shocked at that confession. With a deep sigh, I pulled the velvety duvet from my legs and placed my rickety feets on the floor.I flinched on how cold the tiles were on my skin. Quickly without any hesitation, I slipped on a pair of flip f

CAMILLA I was entirely coated in bewilderment at Nicholas' words.It was clearly articulated that it could not even be misunderstood for something else. When the hell did our relationship turn into this?He had dagger glares pointing at me whilst his hand was ever so fastened tight around my waist. I tried taking it off but his grip was so strong. It felt like my efforts were nothing but feeble compared to his iron like grip."Let go of me" I gritted in anger, resulting to hitting his chest multiple times but all my attempts proved abortive, weak and feeble. A million fears consumed me and my heart drummed in my ears."Stop fighting it. Camilla I did things for you. I literally gave you everything; my time, my money, moral support, I was a shoulder you could lean on. Just name it all. And then you choose to turn a blind eye to all of that and still pick Braden over me? The same Braden who almost let your brother die and also put you under extreme torment just to satisfy his egotis

CAMILLA"Wow this is lovely" I marvelled at Vanessa's beautifully drawn work of art. She took out her time to carefully draw an exact representation of Mickey mouse; a popular animation.With literally ninety percent detail corresponding with the exact image we saw on the internet. "Thank you" Vanessa responded cheerfully. Her eyes glittering and radiating with excitement. "Aunty Camilla, you did not tell me this one was lovely too" She added whilst glaring at me in expectancy.I chuckled and complemented her work which got her squealing loudly. Her squeals echoed over the walls of the house. Soon my chuckles became an audible laughter.I could understand why she was so ecstatic over something like this. Honestly she is really talented and gifted when it comes to art and I always admire her work."Aunty Camilla, Can I see what you've drawn?" Vanessa pleaded for the umpteenth time as I hid my horribly drawn painting behind me.I was not so good at drawing but Vanessa begged for a part

"Once upon a time there lived a beautiful girl called Cinderella. Cinderella lived with her two step sisters and her wicked stepmother. They were very unkind to Cinderella and made her do a lot of hard work...." Camilla straddled Vanessa in her arms as she kept reading from one of Vanessa's numerous storybooks.Her worried orbs were too noticeable, Camilla could easily tell that she was disturbed and absent minded. The Vanessa she knew should have been deep in her slumber by this time of the night but tonight was a different case.The story did not seem to move her in any way that it should but that did not stop Camilla from going further. She continuously read through the chapters of the storybook, hoping Vanessa would let go of whatever was causing her discomfort and finally sleep.Things were a little heated right now and Vanessa should not be involved in it. "God! Just when I was enjoying some peace, this lady had to come from nowhere to spoil it all" Camilla groaned on the insid

The sizzling aroma of eggs being fried in the kitchen and the whistling of the teapot filled the air. A mild dulcet tone of a female humming rang in the kitchen too as breakfast was being made.With an eye glancing at the wrist watch strapped to her arm, Camilla let out a shortened gasp after noticing how far the time had gone. Quickly, she arranged breakfast in a tray and shuffled her feet out the kitchen door and towards the dinning room."Vanessa" Camilla called for the young girl with her eyes momentarily trailing upstairs as she arranged the breakfast on the dinning room. "Vanessa baby come eat" Camilla called out again as she took the tray to the kitchen, heading to bring one last dish which was meant for Ophelia. She doubted if Ophelia would even agree to eat her food but to atleast fulfill all righteousness sake, Camilla had decided to cook what would be enough for everyone. It was not in her attitude to sideline people. Her conscience would prick her to death if she did