The following day, Betty was already dressed and waiting in the living room, eager to visit her ailing father in the hospital. Bryan and Grandma Creston were still upstairs, yet to make their appearance. Betty's attention was drawn to Bryan's phone, which was buzzing with incoming messages. Initially, she tried to ignore it and called out to Bryan, but her curiosity got the better of her. She picked up the phone and scrutinized the messages, noticing that they were from an unknown number. Her curiosity piqued, she opened the message, and her eyes widened as she read the words:"Hello Bryan, it's Eva, your high school girlfriend. I'm so sorry for losing touch for all these years. I have a lot of explaining to do. After my parents discovered I was pregnant with your child, they sent me away to another country to separate us. They didn't approve of our relationship, citing your financial situation at the time. I know I broke the promises we made to each other, and for that, I'm truly s
Bryan's eyes widened as he took his phone from his pocket and checked the messages. His face went white as he read the text from Eva."Betty, I... I don't know what to say," he stuttered, his eyes fixed on the screen."What does it say?" Betty demanded, her voice firm. "What does she mean by 'the twins?"Bryan's eyes darted up to meet Betty's, a mix of guilt and fear in his gaze. "It seems... it seems I have two children with Eva," he admitted, his voice barely audible.Grandma Creston and Mr Gabriel couldn't believe this revelation. Grandma Creston just covers her mouth in disbelief. Betty's eyes narrowed. "You have children? And you never thought to mention this to me?"Bryan shook his head, his eyes pleading for understanding. "I didn't know, Betty. I swear, I had no idea Eva was pregnant when we broke up, she broke up with me right Infront of her mother, and told me she's travelling abroad for her complete her education. And I never knew she had twins. Neither do I know she's pre
The call ended, and Bryan's phone buzzed with a message. He opened them, his eyes widening in shock as he realized it was Eva who had sent the address they are going to meet. He squeezed his phone tightly, as if he might crush it, and bit his lower lip."How can this be?" he muttered to himself. "A set of twins... outside? Without my knowledge?"He felt like he'd been punched in the gut. His mind raced with questions and emotions, his frustration boiling over. He dragged his fist across the table, struggling to contain his anger and disbelief."This is a nightmare," he thought. "How am I going to face Betty? How are we going to get through this?"But he knew he had to find a way. He couldn't just sit there, feeling helpless. He needed to take action, to find a way to navigate this unexpected turn of events.Bryan stumbled into his room, feeling utterly defeated, and collapsed onto his bed. He didn't even bother to pull back the covers or remove his shoes. He simply fell onto the matt
Bryan headed for the door, his car keys jingling in his hand. As he walked through the hallway, his sneakers made a soft creaking sound. He entered the living room, where he spotted Betty engrossed in a movie. He considered approaching her but thought better of it. He knows it's better not to complicate issues more. Just as he was about to exit, a voice stopped him in his tracks."Am I so invisible that you didn't realize I'm here?" Grandma Creston asked, her voice coming from the corner of the room.Bryan turned to face her, an apologetic smile spreading across his face. "I'm so sorry, Grandma. I didn't realize you were there.":Grandma Creston's eyes twinkled with curiosity. "No worries, dear. But tell me, where are you off to in such a hurry?"Bryan's grin returned. "I'm headed to see Eva. She sent me the address, and we're supposed to meet in 20 minutes."Grandma Creston's eyebrows arched. "Are you going alone?" She asked, her tone hinting at amusement.Bryan nodded,"Yes, Granny
Eva's voice was laced with desperation as she pleaded with Bryan, "Bryan, please, can you rethink this? I'm still deeply in love with you."Bryan's anger was palpable, his words laced with venom. "I'm not interested in you anymore, Eva. I understand you had my kids, and you've stayed away for some reason. But it's already too late. I've moved on and found another love."Eva's eyes welled up with tears as she grasped for his arm, her voice cracking. "But Bryan, we have a family. Our children need us together."Bryan shook her off, his face cold. "Our children are the only reason I'm still standing here talking to you. Otherwise, I'd have walked away long ago"Eva's face contorted in anguish. "You're really going to abandon us like this? After everything we've been through?"Bryan's expression remained unyielding. "I'm not abandoning our children, Eva. It is just that I moved on a long time ago. And you should do the same.”"How am I supposed to move on?" Eva asked, tears streaming down
As Bryan approached the car, the guard had already opened the door, and he got in, his anger palpable. The driver instinctively knew to start driving immediately, and the car pulled away from the curb. Bryan's fists were clenched, his jaw set in a firm line, as he realized he still clutched the picture. He hadn't meant to bring it with him, but now it seemed to be the only thing that could calm his turbulent emotions.He gazed at the image, his eyes drawn to the children's faces. They were like miniature versions of himself, their features eerily familiar. The resemblance was uncanny, and Bryan's heart swelled with a mix of emotions - nostalgia, longing, and a deep sense of responsibility. He couldn't tear his eyes away from the picture, the children's smiles haunting him like a bittersweet memory.The driver pulled up to the company headquarters, and Bryan stepped out of the car, his expression still troubled. He strode into the building, his long strides carrying him quickly through
Bryan sat at the bar, nursing his third whiskey on the rocks. The amber liquid burned his throat, but he didn't care. He was trying to drown his sorrows, to forget the troubles that had been plaguing him since he arrived in England. His phone rang, shrill in the silence of the bar. He gazed at it with a mixture of annoyance and apathy, not wanting to talk to anyone. But then he saw the caller ID, and his heart skipped a beat. It was his younger sister, Elena.He hesitated for a moment, then picked up the call. "Hey, Elena," he said, his voice laced with a hint of sarcasm. "Long time no talk."Elena's voice was bright and cheerful on the other end of the line. "Bryan! Oh my God, it's so great to finally talk to you! I've been trying to reach you for ages!"Bryan raised an eyebrow, "Really? Trying to reach me for ages when I just got here few days ago.?"Elena's tone turned serious. "What a mannerless brother you're. Don't tell me you're to busy to check on your own sister. You didn't c
Bryan's voice was filled with tenderness as he whispered to the sleeping Betty, "I'm happy you still love me, and I promise I'm not going to deny you of my attention." He tried to gently pull his hand away, but Betty's grip only tightened, as if she was holding on to him for dear life.With a soft chuckle, Bryan decided to wait for a moment, thinking she would eventually relax her hold. But as he sat there, his eyelids began to droop, and before he knew it, his head nodded forward, and he fell asleep, his head resting on the edge of the bed frame.The room was silent, except for the soft sound of Betty's steady breathing, and Bryan's gentle snores. The moonlight streaming through the window cast a soft glow on the peaceful scene, as if blessing the loving moment between the two.The morning alarm blared to life, jolting Betty awake from her slumber. She opened her eyes, still heavy with sleep, and gazed at the sight before her. Her hand was still clenched around Bryan's, and he was sl