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From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 1
"Jake!, where are you? You'll make us late! " his wife yelled at him through the phone. "I'm on my way, Dorin. The traffic is quite tight here" he tried to explain to her as he glanced at all the bags and boxes delivery he had to receive which contained his wife and mother-in-law's jewelry as well as shoes for the wedding they were attending."Useless man, I told you Dorin, marry someone that has common sense and pride yet you went for a mannerless human being" he heard his mother-in-law rant some distance away from the phone."If you make us late, Jake!, I promise you won't have a meal in this house for the next week. I told you to go get that jewelry yesterday and yet you opted to go for that useless job of yours that can't even feed my daughter to talk more of my granddaughters" She had gotten the phone and was now screaming into it. "Mummy… " he heard his wife try to defend him a bit. Something she rarely did."My friend shut up! If I had married a man as useless as your husband
From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 2
"Dorin!!! " Jake exclaimed in shock and saw her jump out of the bed to gather her clothes while the man was hurrying too, looking for clothing to cover his nakedness."Dorin, what's this? Has it gotten to cheating on me? " He was astonished, betrayed, and pained at the same time."Oh, you are back. When did you come back from the hospital? Why didn't anyone tell me you were back?" she looked destabilized. Her eyes could not meet his: they were just hovering around the room. "Dorin! How could you? Don't talk about my being in the hospital like you care, did you visit me once? Oh, this is what you were doing while I was away right? Sleeping around? Really? ""It's not what you think. I was really busy and couldn't make it to the hospital… ""Busy fucking some random guy? ""I am no random guy Mr whatever you call yourself. Of what use are you in this house if you cannot satisfy your wife? ". The man she was with responded from behind her. He was fully dressed now and Jake could see fro
From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 3
Jake sat on the floor perplexed like he was in a trance. He could feel pains shooting into every fiber of his body from his legs. He still couldn't believe that his mother-in-law had commanded her boys to lift him from his wheelchair and leave him midair to drop on the floor like a piece of rag, just to confirm her daughter's accusations. The scene replayed over and over again in his memory how the two men walked up to him, each person holding his arms and lifting him from his wheelchair."Make him stand and leave him to walk" she had ordered and they did just that. The issue was that instead of his legs standing or walking they gave way and he had landed in a heap of helplessness on his already broken legs. Tears threatened their downpour as his face went down in shame and red with embarrassment. He had never been so humiliated in his entire life, not even when his debtors had to chase him on the road one time."Oh, he's crippled" Dorin exclaimed in mockery and Jake felt a slight
From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 4
"It's me, don't make me get scared as well," a feminine voice said amidst the darkness when she realized Jake had jerked because she tapped him. It was Samara. As his eyes got used to the darkness he could make out her figure. She was wearing a simple brown silk gown and her brown hair was let loose to lie all over her shoulders. But Why did she look different? Is it because he was used to seeing her in household attire with her hair tightly packed in a bun?"What are you doing here? " he asked her, shocked she was outside too. "Hello, I just got sacked and I'm on my way home. Is there another explanation for being outside Randall's mansion this beautiful evening? "Jake could hear the sadness in her voice and it hurt him so much but he tried to conceal it."I'm sorry Samara. Maybe you shouldn't have been good to me, then you would not be accused of what you are innocent of". His head was down as he apologized. "If that's a thank you, then you are welcome but now is not a time to w
From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 5
"How would you like to meet up over coffee tomorrow morning and sign the contract by 8 a.m. so we could start work in earnest? I'll come to see the shop immediately after the contract has been signed." Jake spoke into the phone a few weeks later."Sure sir, I'll be there. I have 20 ships in total and they are in good condition. I'll see you tomorrow sir as we are ready for you" the voice at the other end said."Tomorrow it is then" Jake concluded and hung up as he fell back into his chair and spun around in the small office he had set up for himself in his new apartment as he sighed the past week's activities. He had been calling lots of ship owners to ship in his new client's products and he had lots of contracts to sign come tomorrow and the next.He smiled and was most grateful to the man God had used to get him this far. Seff! He should visit him and could even make him his client after all Seff was the richest in the business industry as a whole.Jake reached for the card he was
From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 6
"What do you intend to start up?" Seff asked Jake when he was back."I'd love to go into the shipping of goods" Jake replied smiling."I think that's a good idea. There's a lot of money there. You are a smart one. I knew that from day one" Seff was smiling."I'm glad you think I made a good choice, Mr. Newtons". Seff was laughing now."We could be business partners. What do you think about shipping my company's gold and diamonds?" He offered."I'd love that. Imagine working with the richest man in Los Angeles" Jake was overjoyed and Seff smiled."On one condition, Mr Martins. You'd have your ships for the shipping, I don't want you renting other people's ships as they are not to be trusted. I want you to buy yours and not worry about it as I'll refer lots of the other companies I am collaborating with to you" Seff offered once again."I am very grateful Seff" Jake was on his feet now thanking and almost prostrating on the floor out of happiness."You are welcome, Jake. This is just th
From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 7
As Jake got home feeling numb, he fell heavily on his sofa with a deep sigh. This was the highest level of disrespect he had gotten from his wife. Why would she send him divorce papers with an invitation to her wedding to Brent Hobson? Now he understood why it had taken them months to send him a divorce, they had a wedding to plan. And the wedding was in two months. "I definitely won't give you the satisfaction of erasing me out of your life without drama, Dorin. Not so soon" Jake said out loud in his sitting room and smiled. He wasn't going to divorce Dorin, not yet. Instead, he had better things to do other than sit and think of her and their sham of a marriage. "Hello Michael," Jake said into the phone. "Who is speaking? "Michaels's voice at the other end sounded bored. "Jake Martins, the guy you met with your sister outside the cafe" "Oh, I see. How can I help you? '' Jake couldn't help but notice how nonchalant he sounded. He only hoped Michael would not disappoint him,
From Grass to Grace CHAPTER 8
Jake's head was in a spin as he waited with a beating heart for Dorin's response. "Well, yes, I was. But we are divorced already. It was a secret one. I'm now engaged to Brent." she responded and Jake scoffed. They assumed he had signed the document, good for him because he was going to use it against them sometime."See my handsome boy on TV" He jerked when he heard Mandy murmur. He had not noticed she was back with his wine."What?" He asked his attention, snapping to her."The news guy is my son". Mandy said, smiling widely."Which of them?" He asked his eyes, turning back to the TV."The one on the orange shirt who just asked the couple some questions". Mandy responded smiling."Mmmm. That's nice. I should have a job for him. Do you mind giving me his number?" Jake asked Mandy, smiling."Of course sir. Thank you so much. I'll write it down for you before I go" she replied, all giddy."Sure. Thank you, Mandy" Jake said and smirked as his eyes went back to the TV. The beautiful fe
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After a few hours, Sanaya's friends surprised her again by taking her to a local rooftop bar to celebrate her engagement. The view of the city skyline was breathtaking, and Sanaya felt a sense of awe as she looked out over the twinkling lights below.As they sipped on cocktails and nibbled on appetizers, Sanaya's friends continued to shower her with compliments and well wishes. She felt a warmth in her chest as she listened to their kind words, grateful for the love and support that surrounded her.As the night wore on, Sanaya found herself feeling more and more grateful for her friends' presence in her life. They had been there for her through thick and thin, and now they were celebrating her success with her. She knew that no matter what happened in the future, she could always count on them to be there for her.As she left the bar that night, Sanaya felt a sense of contentment settle over her. She knew that her life was about to change in ways she couldn't yet imagine, but she also
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CHAPTER 75
In the quiet solitude of her room, Dorin's thoughts and feelings swirled within her like a storm. She felt the weight of her mistakes and the consequences of her actions pressing down on her, and the regret seemed almost suffocating. Her heart ached with the knowledge that Jake had moved on, that he had found someone else to share his life with, and that she had missed her chance to make amends.Throughout the nights that followed, Dorin found herself plagued by a deep sense of longing and the bitter sting of regret. She mused about what might have been if she had handled things differently, if she had shown more compassion and understanding in her relationship with Jake. She couldn't shake the feeling of missing out on a love that she had taken for granted.As days turned into weeks, Dorin struggled to come to terms with the reality of Jake being with someone new. She felt a pang of jealousy, but more than anything, she was filled with a profound sense of remorse for losing someone w
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CHAPTER 74
Samara's heart skipped a beat as she watched her phone tumble off the table and onto the floor. She groaned in frustration, knowing that she had been glued to her screen for far too long today. Her best friend, Seff, noticed her frown from across the room and chuckled. "Looks like you're finally taking a break from your virtual world, huh?" he teased as he launched himself at her with a pillow.Samara laughed and dodged his attack, playfully swatting him back with another pillow. They had been best friends since childhood, and their playful banter had only grown more lighthearted and flirtatious as they grew older together. But Samara had always seen Seff as just a friend, and she was content to keep it that way.Or so she thought.As they continued to playfully spar, Samara found herself getting lost in Seff's eyes. They were a deep, warm brown, framed by thick lashes she had always envied. She felt a flutter in her chest, and she quickly looked away, feeling self-conscious.Seff see
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CHAPTER 73
As the night wore on, Sanaya found herself feeling more and more grateful for her friends' presence in her life. They had been there for her through thick and thin, and now they were celebrating her success with her. She knew that no matter what happened in the future, she could always count on them to be there for her.As she left the bar that night, Sanaya felt a sense of contentment settle over her. She knew that her life was about to change in ways she couldn't yet imagine, but she also knew that she had a strong support system to help her through it all. She felt a sense of gratitude for her friends' love and support, and she knew that she would always cherish the memories they had made together.As she walked back to her hotel, Sanaya couldn't help but smile to herself. She knew that her life would never be the same again, but she also knew that she was ready for Sanaya had been looking forward to this day for weeks. She was finally going to visit her closest friends, whom she h
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CHAPTER 72
Jake woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside his window. He stretched out in bed, feeling content as he thought about Sanaya sleeping beside him. It had been a few weeks since they first met, and Jake couldn't imagine his life without her. He got out of bed, feeling a sense of excitement and anticipation that he hadn't felt in a long time.Jake headed to the bathroom, where he splashed some water on his face to wake himself up fully before stepping into the shower for a refreshing bath that left him feeling invigorated from head to toe as he reached for a towel to dry himself off before heading back to the bedroom to get dressed.As he walked into the kitchen, Jake couldn't help but smile at the sight of Sanaya's toothbrush still in the holder. He knew that she was still asleep, but he couldn't resist the urge to prepare breakfast for her. He had never been much of a cook, but he wanted to do something special for Sanaya, something that would show her how much he cared.Jake st
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CHAPTER 71
Seff's eyes widened slightly as he took in her words before a slow smile spread across his face as he leaned in to kiss her softly on her lips - it was a tender kiss, full of affection but also a hint of longing. Samara felt her knees go weak as she responded eagerly to his touch - it was like a switch had been flipped inside her.They pulled away from each other, both looking a little dazed. Samara's heart was pounding in her chest, and she could feel the heat rising to her cheeks. She had never felt this way about anyone before, and she wasn't sure how to proceed.Seff seemed to sense her uncertainty as he took her hand in his and said, "Samara, I care about you deeply, and I want you to know that I'm willing to explore this further if you are."Samara nodded eagerly as she felt a sense of relief wash over her - she had been afraid to voice her feelings, but now she knew she wasn't alone in them anymore - Seff felt them too!They spent hours talking about what this meant for them -
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CHAPTER 70
Sanaya's friends had heard that she was coming to town and had planned a surprise welcome for her. As she walked into the trendy coffee shop where they had agreed to meet, she was immediately surrounded by a group of women who shrieked and hugged her tightly."Sanaya! Oh my god, it's so good to see you!" exclaimed her friend, Rachel.Sanaya returned the embrace warmly before pulling back slightly to take in her friend's appearance - Rachel looked just as she remembered her from college; her curly brown hair framing her face perfectly as she wore a bright red dress that hugged her curves in all the right places - but there was something different about her too; something Sanaya couldn't quite put her finger on at first."What's going on, guys? Why are you all dressed up like this?" Sanaya asked, looking around at the other women in the group.They all smiled at her, their eyes shining with excitement as they pulled out their phones one by one - Sanaya's heart sank as she realized what
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CHAPTER 69
I missed you today," Sanaya said, her voice soft and filled with love. Jake kissed her forehead, feeling a surge of gratitude for the woman who stood before him."I missed you too." Where did you go dress up in a suit today? Sanaya asked Jake said,I went to my office. Sanaya was confused. “What office? I thought you’re working from home for my brother?" Jake looked for a better word to clear off his mess. "Sorry, I didn’t tell you. Seff asked me to represent him in a meeting, so that’s where I went. Sanaya nodded and said,That's fine, let’s go and eat, his heart overflowing with emotion. As they sat down to dinner,.As the evening drew to a close, Jake found himself filled with a sense of contentment unlike any he had ever known. He had found love.**************And they drifted off to sleep. 🥹🥹🥹💔💔💔💔💔 , Jake woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside his window. He stretched out in bed, feeling content as he thought about Sanaya sleeping beside him. It had been a few
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CHAPTER 68
**************** back to the main story.Now Jake has found love in the sight of Sanaya and even engaged her without her knowledge. That’s Jake having two kids. And she was once married to her worst enemy, Sanaya. How will Dorin ever feel when she finds out? It's the same Sanaya that’s been collecting. Her band from the day of high school? But another thing Sanaya hasn’t also found out is that the biggest company she admires in Los Angeles is held by Jake. Will this story ever be sweet when Sanaya finds out these things? It’s going to actually be a tough time. Now Jake has Sanaya on his neck. Dorin on his neck and Mr. Mayors on his Neck too, fighting for somethingJake covered himself in his duvet as he drifted off to sleep. **************Jake woke up with a sense of purpose that morning. The sun was just beginning to peek through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. He turned to his side and smiled at the sight of Sanaya, his love, still fast asleep beside him. Her pea
