It was Pablo who grinned at the glaring man and innocently walked in, in the company of his sister, his mother and the Don. When Mario felt the new presence that entered into the ward, he looked away and beamed to see Pascal. Carrying his plastic bowl in his hand, he was once again making a great dash. “Grandpa!”Hayes had never seen the Don before and as he observed him closely, he could see the prominent features Pablo had was inherited from his father. “I see you’re having quite the moment yourself huh” Pascal smiled as he had the boy in his arms and the child giggled guiltily. Mario saw the woman that came with them and looked at her with unfamiliarity and he questioned in a small voice, “Are you my grandma?” The child’s innocent question had the adults looking his way and Mrs Jefferson gave him a warm, affectionate smile and quickly glanced at his mother before nodding. “That’s right, I’m your mommy’s mother and that makes me your grandma”. ‘What?’ Bloom, Pablo and Laura were
“Listen to me! She’s not worth it!” Bloom grabbed his head, raising on the tips of her toes and forcing him to bend down to her as she held a fierce look, searching his flaming orbs as she spoke in a hushed tone.“Hayes…look at me, you’re better than this. I know you can control it…for Mario, you’ll scare him”.Sudden realization struck his mind and he shifted his gaze to look over at the boy who was clutching his grandpa fearfully after his father had barked in that loud and reprehensive voice. He felt sad to see the fear reflecting in the boy’s innocent eyes and deflated simultaneously under Bloom’s gentle pressure. Valerie looked at him calming down and huffed haughtily. Her gaze lowered to her tied hands in front of her and pain distorted the look on her face. She might’ve plotted to get rid of his mother the night of that fire but…she had lost the most valuable things in her life as well. “My avaricious jealousy drove me into committing such a vicious crime…snatching my children
Bloom laughed heartily to what Anna was saying at the other end of the line as she pressed the button at the bottom of the pen. "You really want to do that? Mario would love it but I don't think Martha would want to join in. It's her day after all..."She was making a list for her daughter's two-year old birthday party and had asked Anna for some suggestions in case she was missing something. "...I think I might have to revise my budget once more" She pouted, using the butt of the pen to scratch her hair as she peered down into the rough scribble."It's good Ella's going with me- you should come with as well..." She began to walk away from the island, heading out of the kitchen where the children's voices came blowing against her.Mario came running down the hallway in pursuit of Benjamin who carried a happily babbling Martha in his arms. Bloom shook her head and stepped back into the kitchen before they would knock into her. "Ben, stop inciting the kids!"She moved away from the phon
“I’ve lost my job”Devastation was an understatement as Bloom stood over the threshold with a damp aura about her. She fisted her hands to her sides as her little frame began trembling. She hated how horrible she felt but she knew there was nothing she could do to change what had already happened.Mr Griffo wouldn’t bother to listen to her complaint either so she knew it was better she woke up to this fact and chugged it down.“Bloom?” A man stood up from where he was seated, by the fireplace and carefully approached the despondent woman. His brows creased when he got a clearer look to her face and he sighed, placing his large hands onto her shoulders.“Hey now…don’t put on such a look” His voice came out soft and caressing that even the stubborn woman had to dissolve under with a groan. He smiled when he saw her giving in and moved his hands to hold hers to guide her in.“I…I’m so…so sorry” Her voice croaked out despite her efforts to come out clean. But he man understood better and o
Bloom was frozen to stillness as she walked into the building. All around her were people in formal suits, walking about and no one even bothered about her presence there. She held her breath as her stiff legs brought her to the front desk receptionist.Bloom couldn’t help but panic a little in discomfort when the blonde lady stared up at her. She looked so professional in her grey suit and her eyes settled on the badge stuck to the left side of her chest. ‘Anna Simpson, Front Desk Receptionist’.“Excuse me mam, how may I help you?” The woman spoke softly to her and Bloom felt her tongue glue to the roof of her mouth. She was stuck and luckily for her, the woman only smiled and moved on to speak. “You must be here for the interview. Ella!” She looked away while Bloom was seemingly speechless as she remained rooted to her spot, unmoving and almost forgetting to breathe.Another professionally dressed woman walked up to the front desk and smiled brightly at her. At that moment, Bloom cou
“Your resume?”His hard lips parted once more to ask and as if she was just freed from a grave curse, Bloom fumbled to present and open her folder friskily. She was beginning to fidget and it wasn’t a good sign. Bloom was soon a mess as her shaky fingers let the documents in the folder slip and fell from her grip. She gasped and the CEO only signed, relaxing back in his seat to watch her make more fun of herself.‘Why is this happening?’ She was at the brink of tears at this moment as she gathered her documents together. But something startled her after she picked up a document that was lying on her foot. This made her scream in a loud voice, jerking to her feet but…she bumped the back of her head beneath the protruded edge of the table and winced greatly.“Ow…”Bloom lost her balance, knees slamming back against the floor. With eyes shut and a hand massaging the hurting area, Bloom threw her free arm over the table to find a hold to lift herself up but…she accidentally let her arm swi
Bloom turned around to face them with a shy demeanor. “I know what you must be thinking…and I’m sorry I failed you. But the pay is pretty good, it’s much better than all the jobs I’ve worked ever paid-She was forced to shut up when a hand dived into her hair and ruffled it. Stefano was beaming at her while Benjamin was laid back with a smile. Bloom’s eyes were saucers at his action and she teared up instantly. It was the first time she fought for herself and not runaway like she was accustomed to.“I’m…sorry…”Her lips trembled and Benjamin rolled his eyes, guiding her into his arms. She pressed her face into his shoulder where she cried into until she was exhausted. Mario could only look on at the adults around him as he clung onto Stefano’s arm. The kid couldn’t understand why his mother was crying yet, expelling so much happiness. So he spoke.“Why is mummy crying?” His large blue-green eyes observed the three adults closely. Bloom retracted from Benjamin’s embrace to look over at
Bloom shivered, hiding behind the ravenette man and looking so afraid to be there. She wanted to opt out but he coaxed her to stay. If she had known he was bringing her here, she would have rather gone back home and finished the tubs of ice-cream she planned to buy.“B-but J-Juliano…w-why a b-bar?”She mumbled from behind him, a trembling hand over his shoulder and gripping tight as her meek eyes surveyed the place back and forth. She gulped down saliva and shivered again. Juliano was starting to feel a ping bad at what he placed her into.“It’s just a drink to celebrate your accomplishment and we’ll stop by an eatery and grab something nice okay?” He tried to sound convincing enough as he sent her a solicitous smile. Bloom reluctantly nodded and crept out of her hiding.Juliano smiled and watched her lace her arm in his, gluing to his side like if she distanced from him even in the slightest, she’d be snatched away. Her meek actions made him smile lovingly down at her and he held her