Hidden emotions

21EARLIER"William?"With my figure standing in the way and my eyes glued to him, I didn't realize how long I had been in that position until he fingers flickered my forehead snapping me out of my trance."Surprised?" He asked, head tilted to the side.My eyes went from Sophie who clung to his neck, to his face."Yes. Very much.You didn't tell me you were coming and how did you find your way here?""You didn't know?" He asked making the look of confusion to display on my face."I called last night trying to informing you of my whereabout but you weren't picking up. So instead I called Bruno and made him give me your address" he explained making me to recall last night event.Last night was a bit chaotic and seeing he called Bruno, Bruno must have forgotten to inform me when he saw my condition at the hospital."Hey, what happened to your face? You look pale?Have you been eaten" his fingers pinched away on my cheeks making me hiss.My reaction got a chuckle from him as he released m

Last Updated : 2026-01-11

Goosebumps

22"You drugged me last two nights. You wanted me to entertained that old man didn't you?Elena, are you really trying to sell your own sister?!WHY DID YOU DRUG MY DRINK?"I questioned heaving heavily as I stared at her."Clarissa what are you talking about?Weren't you drunk yesterday?" Responded Elena as she feigned ignorance."The hell! You know the truth so stop pretending" evidence of Clarissa's anger lingered in her voice."I told you, I don't know what you're talking about" she continued. Their voices was downed completely by the sounds of footsteps approaching.Looking behind Elena was Ethan. He was dressed so casually in his sweat pants, a cigarette to his lips and a lighter to his hand. "Damn you two. Can't someone have a peaceful morning without your ruckus?" He complained flickering the lighter on to lit his cigarette.Taking a drag, he came to stand beside Elena before puffing out the smoke."Oh, Clarissa. Didn't know you were the one here.What is it? Come to decide a

Last Updated : 2026-01-12

Let me go, Lucian

23"I'M SORRY CLARISSA" he spoke.Lucian held Clarissa so close that he could feel her warmth.He felt the way her body tensed against him.The way a slight gasp eluded her lips."Lu... Lucian?" Stuttered Clarissa and only when his arms around her lessened with hesitation, she turned to fist her eyes on him."What are you sorry for?" She asked him.In his eyes his feelings could easily be told for the first time.Guilt.Regret and lots more."A lot of things. I'm sorry for letting you go five years ago.For treating you the way I did.For... For hating on you and not believing you when the entire world was against you" his gaze was lowered to the ground as though unable to raise her gaze to hers.Clarissa's eyes widened even more at his words. A slight pang of sorrow flashed through her eyes."Why?""Because I was foolish for not seeing what was in front of me""But why now?""Because I... I just found the truth. The truth about it all five years ago" he said wanting to say more but h

Last Updated : 2026-01-13

DEJA VU

24"I can't seem to let you go Clarissa.I WON'T"Lucian uttered words that freely penetrated my ears and for a moment, my heart skipped a beat."Clarissa I'm..." Before he could utter the rest of his words, a sharp loud sound echoed round the room.Slap!It was an impact that turned Lucian's face to the side and left my palm to string from the slap I had delivered to his face."Shut up!Just shut up" through gritted teeth I spoke delivering him a death glare."You have no right to utter such words to me.Get this through your thick skull Lucian morningstar..."The way she called his name in full made Lucian to lift his eyes at me and all I could see was despair.He had no right to put up such an act of pity and regret. Not now that I have finally moved on. "I WILL NEVER EVER COME BACK TO YOU" I enunciated each word I spoke.My decision was firm and clear."Is that what you think?""Yes and I don't think so. I know so"I said to see Lucian nod his head.With a half smile on his lips,

Last Updated : 2026-02-01

Full custody

25The preparations were set in motion.With the passport ready and our bags fully arranged, our departure sure did seem like it was set in stone but even with everything planned out, it sure did seem like something was bugging me.The worried look on my face I didn't know I had was seen by William who approached me with Sophie clinging to his hand."You seem worried" he uttered, hands stretched to massage the frown that spiralled up my face."Oh... I do?""Yes mummy. Is something wrong?" Asked Sophie titling herr head to the side as she asked.Both their eyes peered out to look at me."Of course not dear. Nothing's wrong.I guess mummy is just stressed out" I shrugged rubbing her head as I placed a smile to my face extinguishing the worry in her eyes.Stepping in front of me, William stunned me with his actions when he slightly bent down placing a soft gentle kiss on my forehead."I know what you're worried about. Don't think about it anymore. I'll surely find a way to severe the con

Last Updated : 2026-02-11

Between thorns

26"I WANT FULL CUSTODY OF SOPHIE "'His words came out firm. UnShaken. And thorough.Like there was no way way to change his mind.His gaze was deadly as he stared at me like some unimportant item that stood before him. My mouth flew agape as I watched him sip the coffee."Never!" I let out in a roar. It didn't shake him but instead a smirk sly and devilish crawled it's way up his face."Challenging me I see..." He spoke with his head tilted to the side, his legs crossed over the other as he leaned back on the chair."I won't let you take my daughter away from me.I'll never give full custody to you"In the empty restaurant, my voice resonated loud and clear. Lucian's gaze never left me, his eyes steadied fully on me as I heaved out each word I spoke."I wasn't asking CLARISSA. I'm taking what's mine.You took her from me so I'm doing the same" he spoke standing to his feet taking few steps away from me.Panic arose within me and with my body taking action faster than my brain, I ra

Last Updated : 2026-02-27