★★ Julia entered her house with shaky legs and couldn't keep them strong from swaying. She had returned after five years with the same pain in her heart. Her gaze wandered to the decor, which had changed considerably from what her mother had done before she departed this world. She walked while exhaling sharp pains that wounded her spirit. She only needed to endure the pain because she came here to meet her father. She started to walk up the steps while shoving a lock of hair behind her ears, but a familiar voice stopped her. “My dear sister.” When Julia looked up, she saw her stepsister Stacy holding hands with her boyfriend Timothy. Her heart began to ache suddenly. She has been moving forward all these years with the attitude that she did not deserve him and will be content with whoever he picked for himself. In spite of this, she was there to experience the abandoned anguish that she had been avoiding for so long. Julia stood frozen, locking sight with Timothy, who was blazin
★★ Julia pushed the door to her father's room with a heavy heart, and a strong medicine stench hit her nose. “Dad!!” Julia called her father after noticing a figure on the bed with closed eyes, appearing frail and dehydrated. She walked to her father with a heavy heart. Her father's health suffered as a result of the pain she brought. How could she possibly forgive her? "How are you, Father?" Julia sobbed quietly. Countless tears fell from her eyes as she examined her father's condition. She was the only one to blame. Caressing her father’s head, she pulled out her phone to call the doctor. That was when her father opened his eyes and a ray of joy flashed in them. “Julia, my daughter,” he weakly said. “Yes, Father,” Julia replied, bringing her face close to her father. She said, “Dad, I am sorry. I am not a filial daughter, also created trouble for you but Dad, I was played. Your daughter didn’t want anything like that.” “I believe you,” her father’s weak voice said and instant
★★ “Julius!" Julia cried as she flung open the door to her friend's home. Her eyes yearned to see her child and feel the love. She really wanted to hold on to her son in order to feel less helpless and alone. “Hush! He has fallen asleep waiting for you all evening,” Sussan quickly informed her, then narrowed her eyes and inquired, “Have you cried?” “No!" Julia made an excuse, "No, just dust bothering my eyes," and stepped up to the couch to take a seat. She closed her eyes and collapsed into the couch. “Have you met your dad?" Sussan enquired because she was aware of the specific type of dust that Julia would find most irritating. Julia murmured, raking her fingers through her hair, "Yes, and I let him down as a daughter." “Possibly you did!!” Sussan comforted Julia by saying, "But I think you were obligated to do that.” Sussan coaxed Julia with comforting words. She knew Julia wouldn't have an easy life in another country."Life is a challenge. And time is a teacher who educates
★★★ ‘Why does this man resemble my son? Like a carbon replica of Julius. Please, Lord, don't tell me he's connected to my son.' Julia's stomach grumbled as her terrible thoughts scratched the surface of her heart. “Joshua,” the man introduced himself. Julia glanced at the man and his moving lips as he spoke something, but nothing reached her mind since Julia was drowning in her problem. “Sorry... I-I didn’t catch that,” She said while being cognizant of the situation. Her mind was a mess. On the other hand, if somebody did do that, it would be an insult to Joshua. However, he seemed to be extremely relaxed with Julia; someone he met in a unique circumstance. “Joshua is my name,” Joshua grinned as he introduced himself to the woman, who he could see didn't want to talk to him for very long. "Pardon me! I have arrived in the incorrect room. I'm leaving now," Julia hurriedly said, hoping that this wicked person wouldn't cause her any trouble. She had kicked him earlier because he h
★★★“How are things going?"As soon as they left the room, Zach queried. Julia placed her palm on her left chest and took a few breaths in and out before replying, "Thank you, Zach. If you didn't show up, I'm not sure what I'd do."“Exactly what's wrong?”Zach looked down at Julia and said, "Seems like you know my uncle."Although she smiled in response to his question, the concern was visible as sweat stains on her forehead.“I just had the worst talk with your uncle. I didn't want any problems to come my way,” Julia breathed a sigh, and continued, “Having no way out, I did this. I'm sorry!!” Julia murmured, concealing a vital point from him. Julia didn't mind if the guy revealed the truth to Zach after she was gone.But Julia would be relieved that there would be no squabbles between them from now on, and she would no longer be the center of attention.“He's aloof, quiet, and, well, difficult to govern. Nobody wants to misbehave around him. I recognize your discomfort, so don't be al
★★★ The following morning Julia left to meet the manager of the company where Sussan was employed, as per Sussan's request that if everything went well, she might end up working there. She wore a white top and a black skirt with her hair in a ponytail and aligned with flat shoes in order to prevent tripping. To get to the company, she traveled a short distance to the taxi stand. She had to leave Julius for several hours, which made her restless. He sobbed before listening to his mum. When he heard about his grandfather, who was injured and alone, his heart began to tremble. Julius discovered that in addition to caring for him, his mother also looked after his grandfather. Before pressing the phone number displayed on the screen, Julia pondered if she should call Julius. Sussan informed Julia that since her son was preoccupied with trains. As Julia hung up the phone, putting her anxieties aside, a faint smile spread across her lips. "What a lovely smile, sister! Have you found a
★★★ Julia leaned her head back on the seat and gave her a moment of peace to stabilize herself. If this was trust and love she had once cherished dearly, many thanks to fate, she could see how weak the support she would get if she married him. “Excuse me, your stop,” the driver informed Julia, who had forgotten that she was heading somewhere, and with closed eyes, she seemed to have fallen asleep, according to the driver. Julia awkwardly opened her eyes, gave him the cash with a pursed grin, and got out of the car. Since she didn't know anyone when she entered the company, she felt nervous, but there was nothing she could do about it. Nobody would help her if she didn't do something for herself. She moved to the reception area after letting her gaze stray. “Please excuse me; I have an appointment with Mr. Denver for the new editor position.” “We have to get going, Madam. A visitor is set to arrive at the company. Sorry to be rude, but I'm unable to call him. You can, however, us
★★★ “I will not be spared today if he sees me.” When the curses failed to explain her circumstance, Julia whispered under her breath, "What I fear the most will happen if this devil's eyes lie on me.” In order to avoid being seen by the man she detested, she lowered her down as low as her neck would allow. Literally!! “Sir, I’m the manager,” Denver introduced himself, putting his feet forward and separating himself from the crowd. He had sheer confidence on his face.Joshua cast a wary glance in the direction of the man who was actually on his wanted list since he had sent her to the hotel the night before to submit the file. The girl would have been dead by now if she wasn’t Zach’s girlfriend. Joshua roared inside. “What sort of job did you have going on last night that you needed a woman's aid with when your arms and legs are still there? What do you know about that woman?” Joshua thundered. The manager was caught off guard by Joshua and questioned whether it was a crime to s