Amari Fleur's Point Of View I lay on my bed and gazed out the window, but I still felt tired even though I had been resting since returning from the trip. As I gazed at the birds outside my window, flying in pairs with their companions, tears streamed down my face unnoticed. I allowed myself to cry, feeling it was the appropriate response. However, when Patrizia entered my room, I quickly wiped away my tears. "Fleur, are you crying about something?" Patrizia quickly came to my side, looking worried. I scrambled to come up with an excuse. "I didn't cry. The dust got into my eyes, and I just let the tears wash it out," I told Patrizia, who scrutinized me before nodding in agreement. I felt relieved after fearing she would interrogate me. "Don't worry, I'll go with you to the case hearing tomorrow. Many people will speak up against Sachna to strengthen our case." Patrizia informed me, but my mind was preoccupied with what I had left behind in the Maldives, causing me to lose i
Amari Fleur's Point Of View"Fleur, are you sure you don't want to come with us?"When Patrizia posed a question to me, I responded through a subtle but friendly gesture of a smile and a nod of my head."Alright, be careful, and watch out for Sachna. That girl will undoubtedly give you trouble again."Patrizia informed me. Indeed, that is true, as Sachna seems to have an affinity for getting into trouble.As Patrizia and Attorney David stepped out of the car, I couldn't help but inhale deeply. I feel remorseful for Patrizia, who always goes out of her way to support me. Yet, I find myself keeping secrets from her. Even my mother couldn't reason with me before we departed from home.Come on, Fleur, stop this silliness. Calm down and go back to your usual self.As I exited the car, I took a deep breath and headed towards the courthouse. I couldn't help but notice a large group of journalists congregating nearby. They seemed preoccupied with something, but my attention was quickly drawn
Amari Fleur's Point Of View SIX YEARS AFTER. At the moment, I am preoccupied with the task of sorting and organizing my personal belongings within my living space. I have taken the initiative to carefully place each item into a designated box labeled "for donation." This is a common practice that my household and I frequently engage in, where we make a conscious effort to declutter and rid ourselves of any possessions that no longer serve a practical purpose every three months. Upon hearing my phone ring, I immediately paused my current task and reached for it. Upon checking the caller ID, I found it was Klaus. A smile spread across my face as I answered the call, and I could hear him singing on the other end as he greeted me. "Did I do well? How was my singing?" Klaus asked me a question from the other line, and I smiled before answering. "That was a great song! I've noticed you sing something new every week. Why is that?" I asked Klaus, "Are you laughing?" I heard his laug
Amari Fleur's Point Of ViewAs I began preparing for the day, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the thoughtful gifts I had received from my loved ones. My navy blue dress, adorned with delicate flowers, was a beautiful present from my dear Mom. I took my time admiring its intricate details as I put it on. As I wore the necklace that my Aunt Lilet had given me, I marveled at its elegant design and how it perfectly complemented my attire. And then there was my new stylish handbag, a gift from Patrizia, which I couldn't wait to show off. Each item held a special meaning to me, and I felt incredibly blessed to have such caring people in my life."Fleur, Klaus is downstairs. Shall we go?"I was standing in front of the mirror, admiring my reflection, when my mother's voice suddenly reached me outside the room. With a smile on my face, I turned to answer her call."Mom, I will be there next."I carefully gathered my hair into a neat bun, securing it with a few bobby pins. After applying
Amari Fleur's Point Of View "Did I say something wrong? Why did Aunt Sandra suddenly become angry?" Klaus had asked me a question, but before I could answer, my phone interrupted us with a sudden ring. I felt a frown crease as I glanced at the caller ID. It was Mr. Devera on the line. Despite my annoyance at the interruption, I knew I had to take the call as it was likely important. "I'm sorry, I need to take this call." After telling Klaus, I walked to the veranda to attend the call. "Finally! Congratulations, my dear Fleur." On the other end of the line, Mr. Devera's cheerful voice could be heard, his words coming through loud and clear. His tone conveyed a sense of happiness and contentment despite not being face-to-face. It was clear that whatever he was calling about was bringing him joy. "Thank you, Mr. Devera. I appreciate that you took the time to call me and offer your congratulations." I smiled as I spoke to the person on the other line, but my expression turned to a
Amari Fleur's Point Of View As I walked with Patrizia, lost in my thoughts, I suddenly realized we had stopped in front of Mommy's room. My mind was occupied with so many questions that only Mommy could answer. I felt a sense of urgency to speak with her, to hear her explanation on the matters that weighed heavily on my mind. I took a deep breath and prepared to enter her room, hoping she could provide me with the necessary answers. "Fleur, are you feeling okay?"My mind went blank, and I shifted my attention to Patrizia, who was visibly anxious. Her gaze was fixed on me as though she was trying to assess my mind. I mustered a smile and began speaking, hoping to put her at ease. "Thank you for your help earlier. Without you, Klaus wouldn't have stopped bothering me."I smiled at Patrizia before she took my hand and spoke again. "I understand you're going through a tough time, but try not to dwell on it. On the bright side, you no longer have to be with my cousin. I also noticed ear
Narrator's Point Of ViewFLASHBACKDECADES AGO.Ina stood frozen, her eyes fixated on the sight before her. She could feel her heart pounding inside her chest as she watched her best friend, Ali, and the man she loved the most, Tim, interacting intimately. They held hands, and Tim whispered sweet nothings into Ali's ear, causing her to giggle and blush. Ina's mind was reeling as she tried to process what was happening. She had suspected something was between them, but seeing it with her own eyes was a different matter altogether. The realization that her two closest people had been keeping a secret from her was overwhelming. As she struggled to control her emotions, Ali and Tim turned to face her, smiling. They had finally admitted their relationship to Ina, and she knew that things would never be the same again.Ina has had feelings for Tim for years but has never found the courage to confess them to him. However, she had confided in her best friend, Ali, about her crush. To her surp
Amari Fleur's Point Of View "He is not dead?" I asked Mommy in disbelief. She was staring at me and seemed to be reading my reaction regarding what she said. "I am so sorry for lying to you. I know what I did was cowardly, and I lied to you rather than face your questions." Mommy cried to me. I didn't respond. Instead, I waited for what Mommy would tell me next. "Fleur, I only hide everything from you to protect you." Mommy said, then looked down at the floor. My brow furrowed from what she said. That's why I calmed myself and started asking. "Protect from what, Mom? Because since I was a child, I have noticed that we are always running and hiding. We have to change residences because you said it was for our safety. But I never asked the reasons because I was waiting for you to explain yourself, Mom." I said to Mommy while still trying to be calm and keeping my voice low. "I did all that, Fleur, for your safety because I didn't want you to experience what they did to me." Mom