15."Where is Isabella and Rosetta?" Zakariah Carter asked as he came back to the living room with William Lockwood"They are in the guest room with Mom. The designer just left" Benjamin said pointing towards the bedroom where his mother had taken Isabella into."Oh. I think it's time we left. We need to go home and make preparations for your welcome. Also there will be people talking. We just need to get it under control soon" Zak said and Benjamin nodded his head in understanding. "I will go get them" Benjamin said politely and walked towards the guest room to get his wife and mother in law.On the way he saw his mother, Elizabeth coming out of her bedroom "Mom? You here? Where is Isabella and Momma?" Benjamin asked "They are in the guest room. Sapphire was getting cranky. I just put her to sleep" Elizabeth said pointing towards her bedroom. They hadn't gotten her to sleep in the nursery yet. She always sleeps, either with the elder Lockwood couple or with Benjamin."Oh. I will g
16."Ben. Why don't you put Sapphire to sleep" Elizabeth asked after dinner "Sure Mom" Benjamin said, picking up a drowsy Sapphire in his arms. Sapphire laid her head on her uncle's shoulder and clutched his collars in her chubby little fists. "I shifted her cot to our bedroom Ben. Put her to sleep there" Elizabeth added and Benjamin nodded in understanding Isabella's spine stiffened in nervousness as she heard Elizabeth. Her mother had scared her before leaving, telling her about wedding nights and marital relationships. The thought that Sapphire would be there with them at night had been her only reassurance. As soon as Benjamin left with Sapphire Elizabeth turned to Isabella with a smile. "Come. I will take you to your room" Isabella stopped on her tracks, looking at the bedroom in horror. The bedroom was decorated with roses and scented candles. It was not the elaborate wedding night style setting. But yet, it was giving her the palpitations. "Isabella, I know this marri
17."Bell-Bell" Sapphire squealed as she toddled over to Isabella in the kitchen, with Benjamin chasing her. "Caught you" Before Sapphire could reach Isabella, Benjamin picked her up high in the air, making Sapphire break out into peals of laughter. "Benji more" Sapphire demanded to be raised into air again and Benjamin did the same again making Sapphire laugh. Isabella smiled seeing the scene. It has been a few weeks since their marriage and she is very very happy in her life. Sometimes, she wonders how she had turned out to be so lucky. She loves Sapphire and the little girl absolutely adores her. Her in laws loves her like their own daughter. And her husband. Benjamin Lockwood He is the best thing that has happened to her in her life. He is so caring and understanding. "How many times have I told you not to dip your finger in the batter" Isabella asked angrily as she slapped away his hand before he could dip his finger in the cake batter again."Sapphire wants to taste
18."Good morning Gabriel" Benjamin greeted the legal advisor as soon as the man entered his cabin "Morning Ben. How's married life?" Gabriel asked "Good. Isabella is wonderful" Benjamin said with a smile "Good to know. I was a bit worried with with your impulsive decision." Gabriel said "Honestly Gabriel? One of the best decisions I made in my life." Benjamin admitted making the older man smile. "How is Sapphire" Gabriel asked and Benjamin sighed. "She is happy. The frequency with which she asked for her momma reduced considerably. It is quite bittersweet. We are glad that she is at an age where she can move on without much grief. And yet it is quiet disheartening to think that she will grow up without knowing her mother" Benjamin said morosely."That's the rule of mankind Ben. Life has to go on, no matter what" Gabriel said making Benjamin let out a sad sigh, remembering his sister. "Gabriel. What was it that you wanted to talk about yesterday?" Benjamin asked coming to
19."Yum yum" Little Sapphire smacked her lips together in obvious delight. Isabella had seen a recipe of baby custard pudding in YouTube and she tried it. Sapphire absolutely loved it. "Horsiee" Sapphire said forwarding her favourite horse soft toy forward to be fed. Isabella played along, acting as if she was feeding the toy. Sapphire grinned. "What are my beautiful girls doing?" They both looked up to see Benjamin walking in with a huge smile on his face. "Benjiiii" Sapphire squealed happily as she slapped her hands on her high chair in delight. Benjamin brought a package forward and Sapphire unpacked it in second. Another squeal followed seeing a new toy. "A cow?" Isabella asked amused. She has never seen a soft toy in cow form. "I have never seen one before. And I thought this could give company to Horsiee. But we won't be calling it cowwie" Benjamin said "Moo Moo" Sapphire tried to imitate the sound of a cow and collided the faces of both the cow and the horse. "Moo
"That's great news Gabriel" Benjamin told Gabriel through phone. Gabriel had called to inform that the final verdict of their case will be in their favor tomorrow. "Keep Lillian away Benjamin . The woman might try something" Gabriel said "I will handle it uncle. Don't worry" Benjamin said and hung up the call. "Benjamin? One Mrs Lillian Thompson is here to meet you" Claire said coming inside his cabin. "Tell her I'm not here" Benjamin said dismissively. A few minutes later, Benjamin frowned as he heard the demanding knock on the door of his cabin. "Benjamin, I know you’re in there." His frown deepened as Lillian walked in, with a frantic Claire trying to stop her. "Claire. It's okay. I will manage" Benjamin said and Claire left "I’ve been thinking…about Sapphire", she told him coolly. Benjamin simply raised an eyebrow. "She is my granddaughter and that means the world to me, but I can see the situation from your point of view. Eleanor was the closest you had of a sib
21."Finally. This is over and I can get on with my life now" Benjamin said as he stepped out of the court with Gabriel beside him. "Did you inform at home?" Gabriel asked "No. Let me" Benjamin said and dialed Isabella's number. "Benjamin?" Isabella answered the call on the second ring. "Bella. It's over" Benjamin said "In our favour right?" Isabella asked anxiously. "Of course. Where is Sapphire" Benjamin asked "Here. With me" Isabella said "Give her a loud kiss from me" Benjamin said and Isabella chuckled. "Will do. Are you coming home now?" Isabella asked "Yes. There are certain formalities left. Some papers to be signed. I will be home after that" Benjamin said "Was Lillian there?" Isabella asked "I didn't see her Bella. She knew she wouldn't be winning the case. So she bailed out" Benjamin said with relief. He honestly do not want to see that woman's face again. "Okay then. Come home soon. We are waiting for you" Isabella said as she caressed little Sapphire’s head
"Please" Isabella begged Lillian. "You are driving much too fast.""Poor little wifey. What are you trying to do? Make me slow down so that your wonderful macho husband can catch up with us? No way!" Lillian laughed. "No way do I stop until we’re back at my home and then, my dear, Sapphire and I will be on the first flight to UK where we will stay until your precious husband comes to his senses." Isabella winced as she was thrown against the car door when Lillian took a turn There was no way Sapphire could endure being driven even a few miles at such a break-neck speed without being sick, never mind all the way to the evil woman's home, wherever it was. And thanks to Lillian all the baby had was the clothes she was wearing. Isabella had never in the whole of her life hated anyone as much as she loathed and detested Lillian. How could she do this to any child, never mind her own grandchild? But Isabella already knew there was no point in trying to reason with her. Sapphire was s