Three months had passed since Quinn and Harrison stood at the altar, vowing to cherish and love each other for the rest of their lives.It had been three months since they both tied to the knot to live together forever.Although their marriage was full of promises, the reality of married life began to settle in, as though they were given some time to enjoy the bliss.Mrs. Gerald had never liked Quinn. From the beginning, she had her heart set on Yvonne, whom she considered a perfect match for her son. In her eyes, Yvonne was everything Quinn was not; the ideal daughter-in-law.Despite Harrison’s love for Quinn and his strong stand that she was the only one for him, Mrs. Gerald’s attitude remained cold. Every visit to the Harrison's house reminded Quinn of her mother-in-law's hatred for her. Harrison had tried to address the issue with his mother, but her opinions were deeply rooted, and she made no secret of her disappointment. As much as Quinn tried to please her, she always comp
Ivan was back to Florida, but he had to go and meet Quinn, who was worried about her grandfather's health. Eva sat on the couch, flipping through a magazine, trying to distract herself from the thoughts of her family.She had received a phone call from an unknown number, who said it was her mother. She could not believe that after so many years, her family remembered her. It felt like a dream, or maybe it was a dream. It was unexpected. Even as she flipped through the magazine, her mind was far away.A sudden knock on the door startled her from her thoughts. She was not expecting anyone, or could it be Ivan? But then she shook it off, convincing herself that it was probably just a neighbor or Vera, who had promised to visit her. She rose from the couch, making her way to the door.When she opened it, the last people she expected to see were standing there; her parents. Her breath caught in her throat as she looked at their familiar faces, both of them looking a little older than
"Ivan, I would advise that you stay away from me. For once, let me be!" She said, casting a final glare at him before she walked out.Ivan watched her leave like there was no hope and little to nothing he could do about it. What had gotten into her? Did her parents not just give them their blessings? Could it have been a curse?He tried to search for the possible dots to connect to her behavior, but he had not done anything wrong to her.With a frustrated sigh, he decided to obey her instruction and stay away from her.The next day, he was out of the house, earlier than usual. He did that to avoid her, going to work to bury himself until it was late at night when he was sure that she was asleep.It happened for a couple of days, but even if Ivan wanted to ignore her, his heart was still troubled, especially because he could not tell what she was going through."Princess, I need to talk to you," he said, barging in, frustratingly."What's wrong?" She asked, taking her eyes off the com
The door creaked open, and Eva looked up to see Quinn walk in, a wide smile stretching across her face. "Oh, Eva!" Vera exclaimed, walking in side by side with Quinn."You told them already?" Eva asked, looking up at Ivan."Not exactly. I was scared, you know?"“We couldn’t stay away,” Vera added."What exactly happened?" Quinn asked.As Eva was about to respond, Ivan beat her to it, and replied, "She is carrying my baby."Vera and Quinn stared at each other, shocked at the revelation."We definitely are going to throw you the best house party as soon as you’re discharged.”***The night Eva was released from the hospital, Quinn and Vera, with Ivan’s help, organized a small, intimate house party, inviting Richard, Kim, Michael, and Harrison. A cake sat in the middle of the dining table, inscribed with the words, "Congratulations, Eva!"Ivan walked over with a glass of water, handing it to her with a smile. “How are you feeling?” he asked, his voice full of concern.“I’m fine,” Eva a
Eva stood beaming, her hand clasped tightly in Ivan’s, the engagement ring sparkling as it caught the streetlight, as she said yes to him."I've always waited for the day that I would say yes to the man I love. And yes, Ivan, I will marry you."Joyous applause erupted as Ivan's family came out from behind, joining the celebration.Eva turned to Ivan, tears of happiness lit her eyes. She had said yes. They were engaged, and their families were there to witness it. She was not only happy about the engagement, but the fact that her parents had witnessed it, and to top it off, she was pregnant with his child. Ivan kissed her hand before pulling her into a tight embrace. “I love you,” he whispered, his voice full of promise.“I love you too,” Eva replied, her voice filled with emotion. Her heart swelled as Quinn, Harrison, and the rest of her people congratulated her, watching the moment unfold live. Quinn’s face was bright with excitement as she clapped enthusiastically, yelling her n
Ivan took a few minutes to call Quinn. He had been in the English countryside for a week now, and after a few thoughts, he decided to get married to Eva before returning home.He dialed Quinn’s number. After a few rings, her familiar voice replaced the rings.“Ivan! Everything okay?”A smile tugged at his lips. “Better than okay. I’m calling to let you know it’s happening, Princess. I’m marrying her. Soon.”There was a pause on the other end, and Ivan could almost feel her broad smile. “Finally,” Quinn teased, her voice full of joy. “We’ve been waiting for this. I’m so happy for you.”Ivan chuckled. “We’ll need your help with the planning. We’ve decided to get married in Eva’s home country. It just feels right, you know? You can come over, even for a day, and run away from work.”Quinn was quick to agree. “Of course. I’ll handle everything. Harrison and I will be there soon with the others. We wouldn’t miss it for the world, and I really want to get away from work, I'm tired! When exa
The conference room hummed with murmurs as Quinn walked in. Dressed in a tailored white suit with a thin black belt cinched around her waist, and a black stiletto, Quinn walked to the front, standing confidently in front of all the employees. Standing behind her was Ivan. His navy blue suit fit him perfectly. The suit jacket was unbuttoned, revealing the white shirt he wore underneath. Eva stood amongst the employees, almost standing in front, as she stared at Ivan with love. She wore a soft lavender dress that hugged her curves. Due to how the gown was, it portrayed the bump in her belly. Her hand rested protectively on her belly, as she rubbed it slowly. Quinn approached the podium with grace, her heels clicking against the hardwood floor, echoing through the room that was now silent. She placed her hands firmly on the edge of the podium and scanned the room, taking in the faces of those who had supported her and helped the company grow, as well as the new faces filled with
"What do you really want, George?" Ivan asked raising an eyebrow.“I came to offer my congratulations, cousin. On your wedding, and, of course, on becoming the new CEO.” He said, glancing at Eva. “It’s a big day for you. But,” George paused, his smile fading slightly, “I was surprised not to receive an invitation to the wedding. Strange, don’t you think?”Ivan clenched his jaw. “Get out of here, George. This isn’t your office, anymore.”George walked around the desk, his shoes clicking against the floor as he stopped just in front of Ivan. For a moment, the two cousins stood facing each other, the silence becoming thick.“You think it’s that easy, don’t you?” George’s voice dropped to a murmur. He leaned in slightly, his breath almost brushing Ivan’s ear. “You think you can just walk in here and take over, and that everything will go smoothly now that Quinn has handed you the power.” He chuckled, “I’ve got a gift for you, Ivan. A wedding present, if you will.”Ivan’s eyes narrowed, h