The stewardesses smiled at Samuel and Amy. “Congratulations on your wedding!” “Thank you,” Samuel and Amy said. A stewardess carried a tray and offered Samuel and Amy champagne. Then she left the couple. They toasted and sipped the champagne. Samuel stared at his wife and grinned. “What?” Amy asked. She touched her face, wondering if there was a stain on her face. “Nothing. I only imagine what we will do there.” He bent forward and captured her lips with a lingering kiss. “I can’t wait to make love with you again, my sweet.” Blushing, she caressed his shoulder and whispered, “Me neither. I miss you a lot.” “Don’t worry. We can spend days and nights enjoying ourselves. How about a week of honeymoon?” Amy shook her head. “I can’t! I must go to work.” “No worries. I have already asked permission from the personnel manager for you.” “Really?” Amy raised her eyebrow. “But then, Shane and Jillian?” “They have my grandma, Tonny, and the nurses too.” He looked her in the eye and s
Amy and Samuel spent most of their honeymoon enjoying Paris on the days and afternoons. They visited the Eiffel Tower again, but this time Samuel wore a medical mask to cover his identity since in the first honeymoon the reporters spotted him and ruined their honeymoon. Afterward, they visited the Louvre Museum. Enjoying so many great pieces of arts from paintings and statues, they also went to the Tuileries Garden and to the city cruise through the Seine River. They shopped for clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry for Amy, but also for Vivian, Jillian, and Caroline. Amy insisted Samuel buy some clothes and shoes too. She also bought an elegant watch for his husband. After ensuring Samuel wouldn’t be jealous, Amy bought Reese a watch and some coffee beans. They enjoyed lunch and dinner in the best restaurants in Paris. But when they didn’t want to go to the restaurants, they bought meals to eat in some gardens or in some parts of the city. After spending days and afternoons venturi
Jacob Jefferson kneeled on one knee while his hand holding a little box, then he opened the box. It was a diamond ring inside the box. Amy Brooke gasped as she didn’t expect Jacob to propose to her tonight. “We have been together for a short time. Maybe three months is too fast, but I have met no woman that I feel more suitable to be my wife than you.” Amy put her hand to cover her mouth as she was too surprised. Since Jacob was hot and cold consecutively, she even suspected Jacob might want to end their relationship tonight. But who would have guessed that Jacob proposed to her? “I ….” Then the people in the restaurant, who sat near the young couples, shouted, “Accept him! Accept him! Accept him!” Amy bit her lower lip. Then she whispered, “Jacob, please have a seat.” “Will you accept my proposal?” Jacob’s eyes pleaded with her. “Let’s talk first. Then I’ll give you my answer.” That was when Samuel Hoffner saw what happened. Samuel was a famous billionaire who owned so many
After sitting, Amy did not answer right away. She stared at Jacob for a moment before asking, “Why did you propose to me?” “My mom likes you. According to her, it would be great if our family were united. Our family business would be bigger.” Amy clasped her hands together. “Oh...” “Not only that.” Seeing Amy’s eyes dimmed, Jacob rushed to add. “I feel comfortable with you. You are a kind and understanding girl. What else can I ask for?” He took Amy’s hand and held it. “So?” Amy considered it for a moment. “Will you allow me to finish college? This is my last year. It would be a pity if I stop my studies just because we will get married.” “Of course!” Jacob answered quickly. “Honey, I know we are still young. Twenty-two may still be too young to marry and you are twenty, but why should we wait? Besides, next year my mom will start handing over bigger responsibilities in the House of Glam to me. Marrying you would be the right move.” Amy took a deep breath. Jacob was her first lov
The trip to the hospital felt so long. Amy bit her lower lip while praying that her parents and sister would be okay. She was worried because the hospital staff who contacted her said that her parents and sister were treated in the emergency room (ER). If they only had slight wounds, surely they wouldn’t stay in the ER. “Amy, everything will be alright. Don’t worry.” Jacob squeezed Amy’s hand. She nodded while still sobbing. “I hope so.” They didn’t speak anymore until they arrived at the hospital. Jacob and Amy rushed inside to go to the registration department. There was no queue, so they could go straight in. “I’m Amy Brooke. I just got a call from here, probably from the registration staff. She said my parents (Peter and Melanie Brooke) and my sister (Jillian Brooke) had a car accident and are now in the ER.” Amy took a deep breath and shed her tears. “Is the information correct?” The registration staff did not immediately respond. “Wait a moment, please. Let me check our data
After staying awake from night until dawn, despite her efforts to stay awake, the mixed feelings of grief, shock, and anxiety were too strong to resist. She stretched to straighten her sore arms, waist, and back. As soon as she opened his eyes, Amy saw Jacob who was still fast asleep. Amy smiled a little. She touched Jacob’s cheek gently. “Jacob, wake up. It’s morning already.” Jacob groaned, then took Amy’s hand and held it. “Beautiful. You are beautiful, my dear,” he mumbled at sleep. Amy stroked Jacob’s cheek and sighed. At least in this tragedy, she was not alone. There was still Jacob beside her. Everything would be fine she said to herself, trying to lift her mood. Jacob was still asleep while holding Amy’s hand. At that moment, Amy remembered she had not paid the hospital bill. Last night when signing the operation agreement letter, in one form, it was written how much she must pay. The bill already reached ten million for the surgery and the ER handling for his parents and
Amy was about to go to Jillian’s room, but then she heard her cell phone ringing. It was Sunday morning, and it was rare for her friends to call so early. Usually if they wanted to invite Amy to hangout, they would call in the afternoon or evening or just leave a message. They knew Amy would reply to the messages immediately. Looking at the phone screen, it was from an unknown phone number. So, Amy ignored the call and rushed to Jillian’s care unit. However, soon there was another calling. It was from the same number. Amy sighed because it was annoying. As the daughter of a billionaire family, her phone number was linked to the bank account and credit card. Thus, many telemarketers often called her to offer many things: to apply for other credit cards and insurances. Thinking the phone call was from a telemarketer, Amy finally snapped. She turned off her phone and let out a heavy sigh. Her temple throbbed right away because of her lack of sleeping. She rushed to room 305. Opening t
After asking Doctor Benjamin if Jillian could eat regular food, Amy waited for the nurse to bring breakfast for Jillian as meals were provided. Sadly, Jillian couldn’t eat the fast food until she truly recovered. Jillian ate porridge a little, then complained of headache and nausea. Later, she vomited and stopped eating. Amy panicked and called the doctor again. Doctor Benjamin rushed to Jillian’s room to find she was unconscious. Doctor Benjamin pressed a button. “I must check Jillian’s condition again through CT Scan.” Then some hospital staff entered Jillian’s room. They asked Amy to leave the care unit first and waited in the waiting room while they moved Jillian to the CT Scan room. After a while, Doctor Benjamin approached Amy. “Ms. Brooke, your sister’s condition needs the second surgery as there is a ruptured aneurysm—bleeding in the brain.” Amy clenched her hands together and asked, “Why does she experience it, Doctor?” “It can be because of the high blood pressure,