After the exhilarating wedding party, Gary and his new bride, Laura, found themselves in the quiet intimacy of their car on the way home. Gary couldn't help but feel a mixture of surprise and curiosity as he looked at Laura, now his wife. She had been his college crush, and he never expected to see her standing beside him as his bride. Unable to contain his astonishment, he decided to inquire further."Did you know I was going to be the groom before you agreed to this wedding?" Gary asked, his voice filled with a mix of surprise and intrigue.Laura's eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief as she turned towards Gary. "Yes, I knew," she admitted, a playful smile gracing her lips.Gary's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "How? I mean, we haven't seen each other since college, and I never mentioned anything about getting married."Laura's smile softened, and she reached out to gently hold Gary's hand. "I saw a picture of you before the wedding," she explained. "You know after college, my fat
The morning sun cast a soft glow through the curtains as Laura, dressed in her professional attire, stood by the side of the bed where Gary was still lying. She gently shook him awake, a bittersweet smile playing on her lips."Good morning, Gary. I wanted to let you know that I'll be leaving for work now." She said softly in her tiny feminine voice.Immediately, Gary rubbing his eyes and yawning, looking up at Laura, his expression still heavy with sleep."Do you want me to drive you to work? I can rearrange my schedule if you need me to." He responded with a hitch of concern.But Laura was quick to place a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you, babe, but it's not necessary. I know you have other things to take care of today. I'll be fine going by myself. I just needed to inform you so you don't look worried when you don't find me."Gary nodded reluctantly. "Alright, that seems fine, but wouldn't you be castigated at work?""You know! Resuming after your wedding, no honeymoon?" "Umm… that
The evening was close, being a superior at work, Laura has several work loads resting on her shoulders.Her parents were wealthy quite alright, but she never wanted to grow in that manner, she wanted a passion of hers.While finalising her duties for the day, her cell phone chimed. A glance at it, a smile crept across her face as she recognized Gary's name on the screen. It was a pleasant surprise that he had taken the time to check on her."Hey," Laura answered, her voice filled with warmth and anticipation."Hey, beautiful," Gary's voice rang through the phone, and Laura's heart skipped a beat. "I'm coming to pick you up from work. Be ready."Laura opened her mouth to respond, ready to argue that she could make her own way home. However, before she could utter a word, Gary abruptly ended the call. A mix of emotions swirled within her, but deep down, she couldn't deny a flicker of joy at the thought of being picked up by her husband.An hour passed, and Laura's phone buzzed once ag
The luxurious jewellery store gleams with sparkling displays of precious gemstones and exquisite pieces. With anger etched in Gary's face, he yelled out and said. "Mr. Kim, this is ridiculous! I'm telling you, I won't let my wife leave without that necklace!"However, Mr Kim was defiant. He opposed Gary by saying. "From the reports my wife said, which I strongly believe, she liked it first. And it would be nice if I can give her what she really wants after several fruitless searches and she finally found her choice."Gary soon got tired of arguing, he instead took a deep breath, slightly brushing through his hair while he thought of the next thing you do.Immediately, he sighted the store attendants after, gawking at their direction, obviously trying to spy in how things would turn out.However, he signalled to one of them. "Come around, your presence is needed."Immediately, the lady walked elegantly towards them, of course putting on some smiles alongside. "How can I assist you si
Gary sat in his sturdy study, engrossed in the piles of paperwork spread across his desk. The room was his sanctuary, a space where he could process his thoughts and find solace amidst the chaos of his life. The walls were adorned with bookshelves, filled with knowledge and memories that comforted him in times of solitude.He loved going through books during solitude, one which he engrossed himself with.While he checked through the book before him, he suddenly checked his wrist watch and realised he was already running out of time.He had to catch up with Michael, his old friend, and at the same time, he had been in the study since 5am.By that time, it was already 10 am. Indeed a lot of time was spent in the sturdy.He rose from his chair and made his way along the dimly lit hallway of their spacious home.As he walked, a delightful aroma reached his nostrils, mingling with the ambient air. The scent was distinct, a blend of spices and simmering flavours. Gary recognized it as the
The moment he dropped Laura, she turned around to appreciate his kind gesture."Thanks for dropping me off at work today, Gary. You're such a sweetheart.""Well, as I said, it's my duty to. You have a great day at the office.""Thanks again, darling. I'll see soon." She smiled."Yea, I will. Take care, Laura."Gary watched her until she disappeared through the entrance.After which he made a swift turn out of the parking lot.****Gary walked into a luxurious gem store, the sparkling gems caught his attention. The store attendants glanced up immediately, recognizing him immediately as the manager's friend."Good morning, Mr. Carter. How can we assist you today?" She responded with a smile."I need to see Michael. Is he available? Tell him I'm around.""Of course, Mr. Carter," she immediately sent a call. A swift response she dropped, turned to Gary and said."Please follow me sir." The attendant lead Gary through the gleaming displays to Michael's office. As they walked, Gary notice
With a cup of coffee in his hand, Gary sighed and said."You know, Micheal, I've been spending a lot of time with Laura lately, and I'm not sure what's happening to me. It's like... my heart flutters whenever we're together.""It's normal, that should happen, you guys are married." Micheal added with a smile."Yea, it is. She is totally different from Sandra, I must say." Gary added."In addition to it, Gary, if your heart flutters around her, it means one thing – you're falling in love."Gary's face lit up, a warm smile formed across his lips, after which he said. "You know, Micheal, I think you might be right."Just as Gary was about to share his newfound realisation, his phone rang, interrupting the moment.A brief glance at the screen and he saw Laura's name flashing across it.Excitedly, he mentioned. "It's Laura! She's probably done with work. I'll take this."Gary quickly picked up the call, his anticipation filled the room. But as soon as he answered, he heard a sinister voice
The balcony crackled with tension as Gary's fingers tightened around Raphael's collar. Veins throbbed on his forehead, his eyes narrowed into fiery slits as he leaned in, his voice a dangerous growl."You deny kidnapping Laura?" Gary seethed, his grip on Raphael's collar growing even tighter. "You expect me to believe that? You and the whole Larson, have always wanted to see my downfall.""It's no surprise if you kidnapped her!"Raphael gasped for breath, his voice strained and desperate. "Let go of me you idiot, I had nothing to do with it! I didn't kidnap her.""If you couldn't be man enough to protect your lady, then how is it of my concern?"Gary's mind raced, considering the possibilities. He had enemies, that much was certain. The Larson's were one family he could blame it on. They had always held a grudge against him, seeking for his downfall, but here was Raphael saying he wasn't involved.Then who was it?Raphael suddenly erupted into a fit of laughter, the sound echoing li