~Amanda~
Heaving a deep sigh,my lips curved into a smile that didn't reach my eyes.I nodded.“Elena is in the hospital and she would like to talk to you.”My mother's face changed subtly from happiness to worry.“What happened to her?”I was quiet for a while.Even though I hated miss Elena so much,I don't think the heavens are not affair to curse her with the disease that she was suffering from.“She's suffering from cancer.”I explained to my mother and she was quiet for a while.Lucia is the one who informed me about Elena's conditions.She is suffering from stage two cancer.She’s receiving the treatment in Jason's Hospital,owned by Lucia's family.Sarah didn't have any money to take care of her mother's bills and that's why Lucia decided to step in.She offered to help out without expecting anything.I know Lucia has a good heart and I'm glad that she stepped in and offered his help even though Lucia betrayed our friendship in the past.“I never knew sh~Amanda~“I know that…you were framed.”Different emotions played in Gabriel's eyes which I couldn't wrap my head around.It shifted from surprise, relief to anger…It was silent for a while as Gabriel tried to digest what I had just told him.He heaved a deep sigh.“How did you find out?”He inquired,eager to know.“I found out today.Sarah explained to me everything.She told me that she faked the attack so that she could get sympathy from you.That’s why she didn't want to report the matter to the authorities.”I paused to catch a breath.Gabriel's jaw twitched when he heard my words.He clenched his hands first, trying so hard to control his anger.I explained every single detail to Gabriel and the more he listened, the more he got angry.Gabriel was even more surprised to find out that Sarah is my half-sister.“So she did all this for revenge?”Gabriel raked his hair in frustration.“How cruel can she be!Does she know what she did ruined everything tha
~Amanda~I blinked my eyes countless times to get rid of the blurry vision.Looking around,I realised that I was laying on the comfort of my bed.A frown settled on my face, wondering how the heck I got into my room.As far as I could remember,the last time I was awake we were in the backyard.Gabriel and I talked for hours, comforting each other.We talked heart to heart, something we hadn't done for such a long time.When we were done talking,we watched the moon in the sky silently.Perhaps that's when I succumbed to exhaustion…I took a quick shower and changed into comfortable clothes then headed straight to my daughter's room.She was still sleeping and I didn't want to wake her up.I decided to head to the kitchen to prepare myself a cup of coffee to kick start my day.I bumped into Gabriel in the corridors.“Good morning.”He said with a smile.I looked into those grey eyes,there was something that I couldn't wrap my fingers around.They didn't have te
~Amanda~“Mommy,why aren't you eating?”My daughter's angelic voice pulled me back to the real world and I turned to look at her, forcing a smile.“Don't you like uncle Gabriel's cooking?”She asked with a frown.Well, it's Gabriel who prepared lunch for us.Did I tell you that he is a good cook?Now you know.I shook my head almost immediately.“That's not the reason dear.The food tastes great and I like uncle Gabriel's cooking so much.”I momentarily looked at Gab and I didn't miss that smile on his face.I know my daughter was disturbed because I have been losing focus so much.I could see worry in those dove eyes.Gabriel has been trying his best to distract me but nothing seemed to work.The three of us tried to play hide and seek,solve a puzzle but I spaced out after a while.I couldn't help it but think about my mother…“What is wrong then?”My daughter inquired,eager to know what was disturbing her mama.“Nothing really,”My lips curved into a wide convi
~Amanda~There was a knock on the office door and I granted whoever was knocking permission to enter.It was Lucia and my lips curved into a smile.It has been a while since we saw each other.It has been a week actually.We always talk over the phone or on video call.She told me that she was fixed and I didn't want to disturb her.“I wasn't expecting you to visit today.”I said and she smiled,”I know.Doctor Ivan came back yesterday.”She explained briefly.We hugged then I offered her a seat.“I'm sorry that I wasn't physically around to give you comfort.I know the past few days haven't been easy on you.”I was quiet then heaved a deep sigh.“Well, speaking over the phone helped alot.I understand you were tied up.”She nodded with a smile.“Tell me,how are things?Is aunt.. okay?”Lucia asked hesitant,unsure if she wanted to hear the response.It was quiet for a while and another sigh tore from my lips.“She's trying to accept the fact that she
~Amanda~Gabriel was dumbfounded for a few seconds when he heard my words.I know he wasn't expecting because I told him that there would never be us.“I think it will be better if we talk privately,”Gabriel turned to look at our sleeping girl and I nodded in agreement.“Come on,”He climbed down from the bed and stretched his hand towards me and I received it with a smile.Gabriel led the way, holding my hand and I followed behind him.I didn't care where he was taking me,as long as I was going with him,I knew I was going to be fine.I know Gabriel would never allow someone to harm me,that is how much I trusted him.I don't care if he was taking me to hell,as long as we were going together.We ascended the grand staircase and finally stopped on the roof top.I looked around, mesmerised with the view from the rooftop.The surrounding was illuminated by the pale light from the moon and that added to the beauty.Gabriel turned to look at me and I flashed him a sm
~Gabriel~I cradled her face and looked into those Hazel brown eyes which I loved so much.“I'm happy that you are willing to give our love another shot,Amanda.You have no idea how eagerly I have been waiting to hear these words come from your mouth.It feels like I have been waiting for forever.”I confessed without a care in the world.If speaking out how I was feeling deep down made me look weak in her eyes,let it be!I didn't care even one bit.“I never stopped loving you,Amanda.No day went by without thinking about you.I’m sorry that you had to go through a lot on your own.I wish I could be there to hold you in my arms and tell you that everything is going to be fine.I wish I could be there to wipe tears from your eyes and give you a should to lean onto whenever you felt weak.''I paused then took a deep sigh.“You have no idea how it hurts me to know that you had to endure so much on your own.”I still felt guilty even though I had asked
~Amanda~I looked at Gabriel and the corner of his lips curved into a daring smile.I know what he meant with that smirk.“Why don't you tell mom the fucking truth that your Stepbrother is behind that broad smile?”He told me through the mind-link and I fought the urge to groan.I know he was doing this to me because he knows damn well that I can't speak back to him through the mind-link.“What do you mean?Can't I be happy for no reason?”I asked mom with a raised eyebrow and she shrugged nonchalantly.“Well,it has been a while since the last time I saw you that happy.”She shrugged.“I thought maybe… you had fallen in love again.Now tell me,who is the lucky man that is making my daughter this happy?''I choked at my mother's words and she gave me a doubtful look.I know she could tell that there was something going on in my life that made me happy but…she couldn't figure it out and that is why she was pestering me.How was I supposed to tell my mother the
~Amanda~Gabriel pulled the chair for me and I thanked him then sat down.He placed an order since he knows what I like then turned to me.“Do you remember how we first met?”I tilted my head to the side, pretending to remember.“How can I forget?”My cheeks flushed when I recalled every single detail.It was in the morning at the university.I was heading to class when I bumped into someone and the coffee that I was carrying in my hand spilled all over him.I tried to help him wipe it off then accidentally touched his manhood.I have never been so embarrassed in my entire life.“I know you liked it.”Gabriel teased me and I groaned,”No way!It was just an accident.”I protested and he chuckled.“But you came for it,my love.You used to take it in your mouth nicely and damn!You looked sexy with it in your mouth.”He continued to tease me.There he comes again, teasing me about what happened in our very first encounter.The lady brought coffee and I was than