Sam's eyes immediately filled up with tears."It's Ian?" Karen said and Sam nodded. Karen walked up her and put her arms around her. They hugged for some seconds before Karen helped her dress and the two sat down to talk."I only found out two days ago," Sam was saying, "I shouldn't have let it happen.."Karen squeezed Sam's hand in hers and said, "Hey, don't regret it. You only acted on your feelings and it's unfortunate things won't end up in your favor."However, Sam shook her head, "I knew that we'd never be together. I even thought of Amelia at that moment but..but..I..I still foolishly let it happen."She sobbed, "How do I take care of this child, Karen? My mother isn't helping and I bet she would march down to his house and create a scene.""That's the right thing to do Sam," said Karen, "You need to tell him-""Never." Sam answered her with clenched teeth, she slipped her hand away from Karen's grip and wiped her tears.She got up on her feet, "I will not tell him, and you mu
Kevin had turned on his airplane mode earlier that day. He was trying to struggle against his inner urge for Selene.Since he was still married to Karen, who has done more than enough for him and his mother, he felt guilt in his heart.Yet, another part of him didn't think so. He has always loved Selene. Karen knew this before she jumped at him. He isn't doing anything wrong by wanting to help Selene out of the messed up marriage with his brother.But he told himself otherwise. The constant messages and calls only brought him and Selene closer, and now he wasn't sure who he loved more, Karen or Selene.While deciding that he would honor his marriage to Karen, he kept away from Selene and did not answer any of her calls.Time passed and he was in his car on his way home when the driver stopped just few meters from the mansion."Why did you stop?" Kevin frowned.The driver said, "It's Madam Selene."Upon hearing that, Kevin jumped out of his car and found Selene running towards him. She
Karen got up before anyone else the next day. She didn't want to see Kevin or even anyone else and for this reason she was heading to the Kord industries to finish up some work.However, when she stepped out into the snow Selene was also stepping out. Considering how early it is, Karen wondered where she was heading.Selene walked up to her with a smirk on her lips.Karen ignored it and said, "You should have thought deeply before agreeing to marry Elliot.""Don't lecture me," she raised her hand, "You have no idea what's about to hit you, Karen.""You took Kevin away from me deceitfully, I will do just the same thing to you and you will be left heartbroken and dejected."Karen frowned, "You're doing this on purpose?"Selene smiled, "Didn't you take Kevin away from me on purpose?"Karen was confused. She said, "B-but..if Elliot is truly abusing you, you should get a divorce." "You're not that smart are you?" she smirked "Elliot's abuse is the only way I can be close to Kevin. If I ge
"Look, it's Mac and Cheese," Karen said with a smile as she dropped the plate in front of Zachary."Here's yours, Aunt Maya." planting a soft kiss on the woman's cheek she said, "Your favorite, spiced turkey. I made it just the way you like it."Karen stared at the table filled with food however Aunt Maya and her cousin, Zachary were not eating. Instead they had a forlorn look on their faces.Aunt Maya said, "There was no need for this, Karen""Why not?" Karen chuckled "It's the New Year and this is how we celebrate it, remember? I make your favorites each year.""This is different," Zachary lifted his gaze "Why are you pretending, Karen?""Pretending?" Karen gave a sad chuckle "I'm not pretending.""Should I remind you that this is your last New Year celebration?" Zachary said with clenched jaw "You have only eleven months left and, God, you're so happy. How can you be happy?"Finally found out, Karen took her seat quietly beside Aunt Maya who began to weep."I know," Karen replied c
"You've no idea what you mean, Kevin." Mrs Kord objected "As the only son of the Kord family you deserve an almost perfect wife which will be if not impossible, difficult to find.""Mother, calm down." Kevin said "I have someone in mind.""You do?" asked a surprise Mrs Kord."Good then," Mr Kord remarked before getting up and leaving the table. Elliot followed suit but hid in the shadows to eavesdrop.Mrs Kord leaned forward and whispered, "Who is she? Do you really love her or did you just make that up to impress your father??""No," answered Kevin "There is infact someone and you know her. I have always been in love with her mom.""Oh, I see.." her words trailed of and then picking up her pace she asked "Are you speaking of Selene Wilson?""Yes.""I..I thought you both are just strictly childhood friends??" "We are," Kevin sipped his wine "But I grew to love her beyond a childhood friend.""Alright..but..but does she love you?"Turning, Kevin frowns and then says "Of course she doe
The Wilsons, Kords, the paparazzi and even the crowd gathered were thrown into shock. Their disappointment reverberated in their unexpected gasp. Elliot smiled.Selene was about to turn around and leave when Kevin got up on his feet and grabbed her wrist just in time. He twirled her around."Selene," his voice cracked "Why..why won't you marry me? Did I say or do something wrong?"Selene jerked her wrist from his grip."You're blind, Kevin." she replied "That's what you did wrong! You're blind and you want to use me to cover up your weakness!""Selene, why would you think so? I'm not using you," he paused and added "I'm marrying you because I love you.""No, don't lie to me! Do you want to deny the disgrace that accompanies marrying you-a blind man! You speak of fulfilling my dreams, Kevin but this is not my dream. I don't dream of getting married to a blind man who walks around with a stick to find his way."Kevin opened his mouth to speak and then shut them again, hurt by her choice
"Marie Kord," Aunt Maya repeated "Is this who I think it is??""Of course it is," the voice answered cheerfully "Your long time old friend. Don't tell me you have forgotten me.""Of course not," answered Aunt Maya "It's so good to hear from you. How come you got my number?""Well.. that's not important is it??" a soft chuckle followed "The last time we met was perhaps a year ago. I thought that we should link up tomorrow?""That's good..but uhm-" Aunt Maya began but was cut short."Do you still live there?" "Yes, I still do.""Great, I will come by tomorrow.""Alright," "Thank you very much, Amaya. I'm glad to know you're alive and well.""I'm glad to know that too." Aunt Maya answered before the line went dead. ..."Didn't see you at the office today," Ian spoke the moment he was ushered into Kevin's room. "Are you alright?""Can you believe that?" Kevin asked absent-mindedly. He was seated close to the French window, viewing the large city of Willow-ridge while caressing the mill
"Dangerous?" Aunt Maya hissed slightly "Ha! He's blind, Zachary.""Mum, Kevin's blindness is his only disability. Without his eyes, this man is arrogant, cold and vicious! Despite the fact that he cannot see, he wields much power, he has this..manipulative aura around him and all of this is a great contrast to Karen's innocent and naive nature. That is why he is dangerous.""Zachary, you don't know him.""But I have heard of him," Zachary replied quickly "Just few days ago he got rejected by the woman he truly loves. Why is his mother here to seek Karen's hand in marriage?""They might be poles apart on the social ladder but my friendship with Mrs Kord has earned Karen her life-long dream." she lets out a sigh and adds "It has always been her dream to get married to a responsible man.""Maybe you've forgotten that she added love. Karen has always wanted to marry a man she loves. She has, most certainly never crossed path with Kevin. She does not know this man and without her permissio