~Amanda~Gabriel raised his head from the plate and looked at his father,”Yes,I know some which offer quality education.”He nodded with a smile.“Since we are not that familiar with the place,I think you will need some help dear.I would like my granddaughter to have nothing less than the best.”My mother supported.I wanted the best for my daughter too.When I held her for the first time in my arms after I had given birth to her.I promised myself that I would give her nothing but the best.I nodded,”That's right,I will need Gabriel's help.”I looked at him and he smiled with a nod.I smiled back at him then continued to eat breakfast.There comes a time when you need to forget about your differences with someone and accept their help…When we were done on the table,I headed to my room to get changed.I put on black denim jeans,a white top,white sneakers and applied light makeup then picked a handbag and left my room.“Mommy!”Aria ran to me and hugged me so tightly,”Be a good girl, okay? Do

~Amanda~I couldn't help it but crease my eyebrows in confusion,”And…what is it?”I asked hesitantly.“I know that so much has happened between us,”He heaved a deep sigh and I couldn't help it but frown in confusion.“I have hurt you alot and I'm very sorry for every single thing that happened.I swear I never meant to hurt you,Amanda.I take all the blame,all I'm asking you is to give me a chance to right all my wrongs.”I looked into those grey eyes,they held different emotions that I couldn't wrap my head around.Slowly,I pulled away my hands and took a deep breath.My lips curved into a smile,”I don't think that is necessary, Gabriel.It has already been five years and a lot of things happened.I have a daughter who I have to take care of and for you,”I paused to catch a breath.“You're going to get married soon,”He was surprised when he heard my words,I guess he never expected that I knew about it.“Besides,we are siblings now that our parents are married.Let's forget that there was e

~Amanda~“Okay,you don't need to raise your voice at me.”She raised her hands in the air and for some unknown reason,I felt guilty for my actions.“I'm sorry about it.”I said in almost a whisper, lowering my head.I know Lucia didn't mean to piss me off.She cared and that is why she was so concerned about me.But what did I do in return?I raised my voice at her.“It's okay.I understand where you're coming from.”Her lips curved into a smile and I was happy that she didn't take it the wrong way.“I will always be here to support you in every decision that you make,Amanda.If you think that it's the best decision that you have made and it makes you happy,whom am I to change it?”I smiled.“Gabriel is getting married soon,I don't want to cause any problems.”Lucia was surprised for the nth time.“What?”I nodded my head,”Yes,when we moved to their territory,the wedding plans were already in place.”It was silent for a while as Lucia processed everything that I had told her.“I want you to be hon

~Amanda~My jaw twitched and I fisted my hands on the fur coat that Gabriel had placed over my shoulder.“It's best if we don't talk about it.”I heaved a slow sigh,”I'm sorry if my question hurt you in any way.I shouldn't have meddled.”Gabriel said in a remorseful voice but I didn't say anything.“I will go back inside,”I turned to look at Gabriel and he nodded with a smile,”Thank you for the jacket.”I removed it carefully then handed him the jacket.I turned around and walked to the mansion without looking back at him.However,I could feel his eyes on my back.*****I leaned on the door and heaved a deep sigh,the door was cold against my skin and I couldn't help but shiver slightly.With a heavy heart and wandering mind,I changed into pajamas and crawled under the blankets.I felt so exhausted from the day's activity but my mind was still awake.I couldn't help it but think of my poor Ariana.Her sad voice rang in

~Amanda~Gabriel looked around as though he wasn't sure if he was the one that I was talking to and my lips curved into a smile.I know he wasn't expecting it and I couldn't blame him for reacting that way.He slowly walked to us and wrapped his strong hands around us, patting our backs.I felt Aria giggled and I could tell that she enjoyed it so much.For some unknown reason,we felt protected from everything.I closed my eyes and got lost in the moment just this once.“I'm doing this for Aria,”That's what I told myself.After staying in the embrace for a couple minutes,we pulled away .“Mommy,why are you crying?”Aria asked with creased eyebrows and I blinked, that's when I felt the wetness on my long eyelashes.“I'm happy because you're making mommy proud.”I joked and she smiled,the worry on her face vanished and it was now replaced by happiness.I wiped tears from my eyes.“