May And Dawn Novels & Stories

Trying to ease the tension, Andres suggested, "How about we have an artist paint a portrait of us tomorrow? Once it's done, we can take a photo with it and place it at your mother's grave to give her peace of mind." Camellia wanted to refuse, but Andres was insistent, so she reluctantly agreed. The next morning at ten, the artist he had arranged for arrived. "Nice to meet you, Cam. I'm Valentina Dawson, Andres'… junior." Seeing Valentina, Andres' face betrayed a flicker of unease. Clearly, she was not the artist he had called. "Mr. Wilson had something come up, so I'm filling in for him," Valentina explained, her gaze sweeping over Camellia with a faint, inscrutable smile.

Chapter 14: **** The morning after the Global Trade Summit should have been quiet. It wasn’t. I woke before sunrise. The house was still, but my mind was racing. Adrian was still sleeping, one arm thrown over the empty space I’d just left. I watched him for a minute, then slipped out of bed. I walked barefoot to the kitchen, poured black coffee, and stood by the window. The city was waking up. So was the war. Few minutes later,my phone vibrated on the counter. It was an unknown number.

The morning sun shone brightly in the sky and Shawn wondered if it was morning already. He rubbed his eyes gently as he glanced at the time. It was 7:15 am. He rolled to the other side of the bed and kissed Maya on her forehead. Maya shrugged on the bed at Shawn’s kiss. She opened her eyes gently and it was dawn. “ Honey, you didn't tell me it was already a day. We need to go prepare for work” Maya said while still feeling sleepy.

She wanted to argue but her eyes fell to the twins, and she knew she should stop. "I am sorry darling, I was... just too tired." she tried to put a beautiful smile on her face, stroking Selene and Austin's head in turn. Zane forced himself to speak. His voice was rough. "I'm sorry about that..." his eyes fell to Maya. There was a recognition in his eyes. "Hey... What's your name?" He gave her his best smile. Jovi followed his gaze. Her stomach tightened. Maya smiled. "I'm Maya. Maya Whitmore Blackwood."

"I think I saw him once." "Years ago." By six o'clock... Diane arrived at Maya's apartment. Her younger sister answered the door first. "Diane!" She smiled. "It's been forever." "It has." Maya appeared moments later carrying two mugs of tea. They sat on the balcony overlooking the city. For a while... Neither spoke. Finally Maya broke the silence. "Do you remember when I worked as an intern at Holloway?" Diane nodded. "It was only for three months." "Exactly."

Hayley said nothing, but she was glad that Vanessa was so recognised even outside the pack she had made a name for herself. Rafael and Jayden were involved in some talks and while they were talking Hayley looked around. She suddenly felt a hand over her shoulder, she looked to her side and saw Dawn over there, “I want to talk to you, dear.” She said and moved forward. “How old are you, Hayley?” Dawn asked. “I am twenty-one.” She said, Dawn smiled and said, “oh my you are younger than all of us here, baby.” Hayley looked at her and said, “I am not a baby.”

“You two are already fighting over toys.” Damon walked in carrying two cups of tea. “They're learning from Ethan.” Maya looked at him. “That's unfair.” Damon smiled. He handed her a cup. “How are you feeling?” “Good.” He looked toward the babies. “They're almost six months.” “I know.” “Our wedding is almost here.” Maya smiled. “I know that too.” Damon sat beside her. “Are you nervous?” “A little.” “Why?” Maya looked at the twins. “Because this time feels different.”

Ngumiti siya sa mga magulang ko at bumati. "Ang ganda n'yo po pala. Alam ko na ho kung kanino nagmana si Dawn," sabi ni Lino kay mama kaya natawa sila. "Dawn, free ka ba today? Ngayon na lang kaya tayo lumabas?" Napaisip ako saglit. Ang totoo may trabaho pa ako mamaya pero bakante naman ako ngayong umaga. "Sige na, Dawn. Samahan mo na ang kaibigan mo. Mag-iingat lang kayo," sabi ni mama.

She swung the door open, and there was Maya, a familiar bright smile stretched across her face, her eyes immediately searching Dianne’s. “Babe,” Maya said softly, stepping inside. She didn’t wait for an invitation, wrapping Dianne in a warm, enveloping hug. Dianne melted into her arms, sobbing without restraint. “I… I can’t…” Dianne stammered, her body shaking. “I know, I know,” Maya whispered, rocking her gently. “I’m here now. You’re not alone in this. Not ever.” Dianne clung to her, the comfort of her sister’s presence grounding her. “Maya… he… Ethan… I can’t believe…” Her voice broke, tears streaming down her face.

She looks up at all of us, still pale, still tired, but alive. And finally, finally, she whispers, “Thank you. For everything. Even if you’re annoying.” “You’re welcome,” I say, wrapping my arms around her again. “Even if you’re dramatic.” Ryan kisses the top of her head. “I’ll be annoying for the rest of my life if it means you stay alive.” Caden returns with a tray of breakfast food so full it looks like he raided a hotel buffet. “I made the eggs heart-shaped,” he announces. “I want to die again,” May says.