"Morning miss, welcome"."Morning", I replied as I entered my store. It was still quite early so no customers were present as yet. I left home this early because I was really curious as to what was in the package. After going to bed last night I woke up at early dawn and started thinking about it.I was confused as well about the person who left it. Why would they just leave something and not tell their names or give any piece of information?"I'll go get the package for you miss", she said before walking off towards the back of the store. I heard the sound of the bell signaling someone has entered and saw two of my workers coming in. Garcia and Nicole worked at the top floor mainly around the jewelry sections."Morning Miss", the both said as I replied before they continued to their work area. I watched as Ophelia came up to me with a black box in her hand. There was a red ribbon around it and a small not

Stella"So how are things?"."Things are great, just living my life the way I want. What could be better than that?".I smiled as he spoke. I haven't seen Francis in months and he just showed up at my home today and I was happy to see him. He wanted to say hi to Kai but he only ran away from him. He wasn't used to strange faces."Where's Daryl by the way?", he asked before taking a sip of his orange juice."He's on a trip, you know business and all?", I replied as he nod in understanding. I got up and went to the kitchen before taking out a glass and pouring myself some cranberry water. I bought it just yesterday and it was almost finished. It was quite refreshing."There's something I need to tell you", I heard francis say as he entered the kitchen. He placed the glass in the sink before giving me his attention. I looked into his eyes and notice

 Daryl Valerio " I'll see you at the hotel sir"."Yeah I'll be there after I do a little shopping ; I want to buy something special for Stella", I replied as she smirked and wiggled her eyebrows."That's Romantic", she said as I smiled. I'll be going going back home in the next two days and I couldn't wait to see her. After Leona left the office I checked my watch before getting up. I started stacking some files in my briefcase when the door opened and Amanda came in.I closed my briefcase and took up my jacket then my keys."Hey, you're leaving already?", was her first words as she came closer. I turned and looked at her. I could see sadness in her eyes which made me want to ask if she was ok...but I didn't. If she wasn't she had to figure out that on her own

There were so many emotions running through my mind. Amanda - after all the times she apologized and we moved on, she still tried to ruin my marriage. I couldn't wait to see her because I had so many things to say and ask.Kai fell asleep on his father's shoulder as we made our way to the hotel room. Back at the office we spent over an hour talking before he went back to his meeting. We both knew something wasn't adding up when I told him about the phone call I got from the unknown number. Maybe the person was working with Amanda?... I had no idea.Daryl placed Kai on the bed before coming over to where I was. I missed him so much but there was too much on mind. He smiled before kissing my nose and I couldn't help but return one."Stella, stop worrying ok? We'll get to the bottom of this. As a matter of fact, I've decided for us to go home tomorrow"."Daryl, we can't go home yet

5 months laterStella"Please don't tell me that's wine you're drinking Stella?".I ignored the disbelief on my mom's face as I tried to hide my laughter. I stepped back and took a long sip before making a face as if I just took a whole cup of alcohol. She placed a hand over her heart and that's when I stopped my prank."Mom relax, it's only apple juice", I say before laughing out. She seemed relief before putting on a smile on her face. Daryl was called at the office today about an emergency and Kai was at school. It was just me and mom today."Have you guys decided on a name yet?", she asked before taking a seat beside me under the umbrella. I was thinking about going for a swim but I decided again it. I wasn't a great swimmer and I've only been in the pool twice with Daryl and Kai."We have