Author’s POVDays passed and Anne began to get used to the girls going to school. Marie and Madeline made lots of friends and they were very happy. To Anne, that was all that mattered. One day, while they were in bed, getting ready to go to sleep, Anne told Lucian that she had something important to say to him. “What is it, babe?” Lucian asked, paying attention to his beautiful wife.“I’ve been thinking of something for a while and I want to share my thoughts with you,” Anne started.“Go on, babe. I’m all ears,” Lucian replied.“I have been thinking about getting a job,” Anne said.“Why? Am I not providing enough for you?” Lucian asked, a concerned look on his face.“C’mon babe. You know that’s not what I mean,” Anne said.“Then what is it?” Lucian said.“Its just that whenever the kids leave for school and you leave for work, I’m always left alone at home and I get bored. All my friends go to work while I don’t. Please babe, just let me work,” Anne said.Lucian became more perceptiv
Author’s POV“What’s wrong?” Lucian asked, fear dripping from his voice.He was having a meeting in the boardroom and had excused himself to take the call because he was worried about the kids.“Marie and Madeline were playing during break with other kids on the playground under my supervision. All of a sudden Marie fell to the ground unconsciously. We had rushed her to the hospital and now I’m calling from the hospital,” Miss Mary said.“Which hospital is that?” Lucian asked.As Lucian heard Miss Mary’s unnerving remarks, his heart raced. He waited impatiently for her answer, and the minutes seemed like hours. Miss Mary gave the name and address of the hospital. Lucian abruptly concluded his board meeting without further ado, explaining the situation to his colleagues, who were understanding and helpful. His mind raced over the potential reasons behind Marie’s abrupt fall as he hurried to the hospital.As he made his way out of the company and towards his car, he pulled out his phone
Author’s POVMadeline looked at the youngster, her attitude changing from one of interest to one of rage. She moved up closer, studying him intently. The youngster was about her age, with messy brown hair and hazel eyes that reflected a range of emotions similar to her own.“What did you just say?” “This is my hideout,” the boy repeated.She reasoned that it couldn’t be. This treehouse was her discovery years before, before the boy could have claimed it. “I think there’s been some kind of confusion. This very treehouse has been my hiding spot for a long time,” Madeline retorted. “I have no idea where you’re coming from, but I’ve grown up using this spot since I was a young child,” she added.The boy appeared astonished as his demeanor relaxed. “Have you been going here for some time now? I didn’t intend to bother you. I’ve only lately begun to come here.”“Good; now that you know this is my hiding space, scram,” Madeline said rudely.“Whoa, whoa, you don’t have to be rude,” the b
Author’s POV“Thank you so much," a woman with beautiful voice replied.“Please come in," Lucian said.The woman walked in and a young boy followed after her. Madeline was shocked as she recognized him as the boy from the tree house the other day. She had no idea that his family were the dinner guests they were having over that night. Daniel smiled when his eyes met Madeline’s but just like the other day Madeline didn't smile or look at him in a pleasant way.“Thank you so much, Mr. Hawthorne and Mrs. Hawthorne, for welcoming us into your home. You've invited us into your home for dinner but we didn't want to come empty-handed so we brought this small bottle of wine and we ask that you received it with joy in your hearts,” the woman said.Anne took the bottle of wine from her with a smile, saying,“Aww, that was really nice of Mrs. Brown.”“Oh please call me Rachel,” the woman said.There was a brief moment of silence. Anne’s expression changed and Lucian noticed it. He knew exactly
Author’s POVLucian groaned.He had been expecting some action all evening but he understood his wife. She had assisted the chef and his assistants in making dinner. “I’m sorry babe,” Anne apologized sincerely.“It’s fine,” Lucian replied.“Are you sure?” Anne asked, worriedly.“I just have to take a cold shower now,” Lucian said, getting up from the bed.Anne chuckled as she watched her sexy husband make his way to the bathroom. She yelled her apologies and as he vanished inside tßshe bathroom door, she blew him a playful kiss and promised to make it up to him later.Lucian stood in the cool mist of the falling water, allowing the day’s stress to melt away. He was struck, once again, by how fortunate he was to have Anne in his life. She was a fantastic spouse in addition to being a fantastic cook.Lucian’s mind drifted to their weekend plans while he was getting ready for the shower. He was planning a surprise trip for their anniversary. He had no idea that Anne was cooking up some
Author’s POVA tall, strikingly handsome lad walked into the classroom. All the girls were busy fangirling over him while Madeline shook her head and rolled her eyes."Class, this is Aaron Winston. Let's say a very big welcome to him," the teacher said."Welcome Aaron," the whole class yelled but it was mostly from the girls in the class, who were screaming like crazy people. Aaron flashed a one million dollar smile at the girls who were still fangirling over him. He seemed to be enjoying the attention. As he smiled at them, their screams increased."Ok now, settle down ladies. We're still having a class. Aaron, please take a seat anywhere you want," the teacher said.Aaron walked to the back of the class and settled on an empty seat while the teacher returned back to her teaching. Few minutes later, another student ran into the classroom, scaring the teacher and students. Suddenly, their fears turned into excitement. Some of the girls were gushing over him, murmuring about how the n
Author's POVDaniel made his way to the treehouse. When he got there, he yelled,“Madeline, are you in there?”After waiting for a while and hearing no response, he said,“Fine, I’m coming in.”He started climbing up the stairs leading to the treehouse. When he got to the door of the treehouse, he knocked on it and said,“Whether you’re in or not, I’m coming in.”With that said, he pushed the door open and saw Madeline sleeping on a small bed in the treehouse, her hair covering her face. Daniel stood by the door, unsure of what to do. He moved closer to her and turned her hair behind her ears. He stared at her beautiful sleeping face. She looked so calm and even more beautiful. All he had ever seen her do was carry a frown on her face but here, she was very different from the Madeline he had known for a while. All he could think of was how a girl as beautiful as Madeline was always alone and rude. He was still determined in his heart to find out the truth behind her façade as he was
Author’s POVMadeline turned around excitedly thinking it was Daniel but came face-to-face with Aaron. Aaron has been on her neck for weeks since his arrival into the school. One reason why she didn’t want to give him a chance at being friends with him was because in the few weeks he had joined the school, he had become one of the most popular guys in school and walked with a certain popular clique.In fact, he was made quarterback of the school’s football team and always had the school’s most beautiful girls, especially the school’s queen bee, Jessica, around him. Madeline didn’t want to become friends with the school’s most popular student because she didn’t fancy the attention it might bring to her. She rolled her eyes at him, causing him to chuckle.“Don’t roll your eyes at me, Mads,” Aaron said.“What do you want, Aaron?” Madeline asked.“You know what I’ve been asking for. Just give it to me,” Aaron said.“Well, I said no. I don’t want to be your friend. In what other language