My Favourite Widow
She had been craving something rich and decadent, something that would melt in her mouth lik
hrough her thoughts, br
ld you li
him, her eyes flash
she snapped. "Can't
ke a decision for your dinner?" Gavin
el said with a shrug, drumming her
Raquel, his expression unreadable. Finally, he
to drink?" he asked, hi
ds tightly, lips pres
ely want something chocolate
of boiling water. "Stop beating around the b
the five-year-old
or a moment and then co
ooting up like a traffic sign to summon the waiter. The waiter, as i
from them. His face was as handsome as a Greek god's
on to look so much like his mother, but Damian was the spitting image of Gavin's ex-wife. His eyes we
es darted to Raquel, his
s Dad's frien
e down her back. She scratched her
at," she replied,
n surprise as he looked
friends," he said, his vo
d his breath, his heart pounding in his chest. Gavin whispered something in his ear, and Dami
reen, her heart sinking at the sight of Nina's name followed by a triple-digit number in bold. Jon
quel's phone from her hand. His eyes f
way if you're wit
into a snarl as she
o do that at all," s
His gaze bore down on Raquel like a heavy weight, threatening to crush
had never seen Gavin so angry before. It wa
asked, his voice
that Gavin was capable of grea
a whip as she said, "D
es darting between them like a ping pong ball. The onl
ng food into her mouth like a machine. Her eyes
He cut his food into small pieces and savored each bite
rivate moment. He wanted to say something, to br
like he was suffocating. He wanted to get up and leave, but he
iftly departed the restaurant,
d Gavin exited the restaurant. They stepped out into the cool n
to be towards Emma's house, bringing a sense of relief
like twin knives. Raquel watched as the familiar landmarks whizzed by outside her window.
llowed close behind to attend to his needs. Meanwhile, an uncomfortable silence fell over the car where Gavin and Raq
blur of motion caught his eye. Damian was sprinting towards them, his face f
evealing her elegant and poised
brown cat no bigger than his palm. Raquel's brow furrowed as she peered down at the detailed figurine, its painted green eyes pee
igurine," Gavin commen
heart pounding in her chest. "Um... if this is his
he like
front of Emma's house. She bolted out of the door without waiting for Gavin to open it for her
de," she mumbled, her
crossed over his chest. He watched he
s arranged marriage," he said, his v
ounding in her chest. She knew she had to tell
y blurted out. "And he might find
eyes n
snotty brat so m
s welled up
she corrected. "And h
p teeth gleaming like d
your dad to find another alliance that cou
curled back in a snarl as she spat out, "You'
will continue. It doesn't matter who you love or who loves you." Gavin
*
e couldn't stop crying. Her eyes were red and swoll
"Raquel, honey, you need to stop cr
mpled in despair. Without hesitation, she swooped in and en
ce a balm to her friend's wounded soul. "Ca
like a lead weight a
Aunty. I'm going to marry s
d-up lake, and her eyes were as
tained face. "Everything will be fine, sweethea
took a deep breath, tr
I'm so scared, Emma. What if
ound Raquel's shoulder
ave you," she whisp
with tears. Her sadness was a storm cloud that hung o
he guests have arrived," she said gently. "Let'
She knew that Emma was right. She couldn't l
ught in his throat. His daughter, in her
you are, walking towards your future husband on our joined arms. I'm filled with love and pride watching you start this new chapter of your life. You've become a stron
um blond locks, smoothing out any wrinkles with a maternal
ffair, with only immediate family and a few close friends present. Pablo, Gavin's dad, found this strange. He wanted a big, boisterous wedding, with all the bells and whis
her thesis because everyone knew that Raquel was the
hand tightly clasped in Marvin's. Her breath caught in her throat as she saw the s
ed together. The priest began his prayer, and Raquel felt her tears
t sparkled like diamonds in the morning sun. After the blessing ceremony, a tiny flower girl with rosy cheeks like blushing roses and
quel's love blossomed in the twilight. But Raquel's heart fluttered like a ne
the side, her eyes droop
ome water?" Ni
Ain't nobody gonna find out the truth about you and Gavin, you feel me
er eyes closed and her face pale. Nina let out a piercing sc
Emily worriedly asked about
ried frown. "She seemed exhausted all day.
unced a new presence. Gavin had slipped into the
sturdy arms. Her small form looked frail against his broad chest. "You
iftly as he'd come, cradli
orry. Emma and Emily also trailed behind them, concerned for Raquel's well-being. Meanwhil
*
ly cried, clutching Raquel's hand like a
her vitals. "Is she getting enough rest with her busy schedul
"She does t
ressors can trigger situations like fainting. The good news is with some rest and balancing her workload
our limits. A little self-care goes a long way. Try not to wor
hing we can do to help her recover?" Nina asked, the panic cl
n't eat all day," he explained to the others present. "As long as she ea
s a fever or gets s
e gets some nutrition after waking, there's no cause for concern abo
as so nervous. This is the most important da
her condition. "I hope she doesn't experience any other
en quietly listening to their talk, watching Mom pace back and forth
n twisting her tissue in her ha
scared. But she's tough, and the doc said she'll pull through. Why don't
e, like a corpse waiting to rise. What will you tell ever
orry weighing h
Don't be dramatic. A few mi
t her." Nina folded he
s expression dismissive. "What's all the fuss abo
y dear, shall I call your driver t
Thank you aunt, but I intend
errupted, his voice rising in anger. "
nd anything about R
hands in her own, the chill re
s," she urged gently yet firmly. Nina, exhaus
to the family doctor with polite smiles and curtsies. Jacque
Safe travels to you!" Jacquelin calle
avin reviewed letters by the fire, a s
rging from the gloom, opening his arms wide in welcome. Gavin rose with a smil
t?" Damian inquired with a gleam of hope in his eye, having spent hours pouring over p
itments had pulled him away from family celebrations at the last minute. He saw the disappointment in Damian's eyes both times, an
hing. "I'm trying my best so that we can go to Paris,
can't believe we're going to Paris! I've always dreamed of visiting the Eiffel To
ited too. But we still have a few weeks to wait, so why don't you try to re
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