REVENGE'S UNPLANNED LOVE

ORNING

ertly flips whole-grain pancakes on the griddle, their

nkle in her deep brown eyes. "So, spill the bea

and nerves. "Honestly, Maya, I'm a bundle of emotions. But hav

friends for? Besides, I can't wait to see you a

titude. "Thank you, Maya. I don

ver have to find out. Now, let's finish up bre

. "I need to also print out the vendor list, so

it done! We'll make sure everything is

gratitude for Maya's unwavering support. She presses a gentle kiss to Maya's f

ie and Maya sink into comfortable chairs,

ling cherished moments from their childhood, their days in medical

friendship growing deeper with each shared anecdote

through the window, Maizah quickly sends a

expression focused. "Just sending a quick text to Max to let hi

nto her suitcase. "Sounds good. I'll finish up here while

her message and slips her phone into

is filled with infectious laughter and the

lling the car with its lively rhythm, sett

soar higher, the anticipation of the

check in, Ismarie turns to Ma

far away from Dad's room as I suggested? You know how they always end up bickering when they're together? Even If

der control. I made sure to book their rooms on separate floor

hts drift to her half-sister, Liezel. "Have you seen Liez

both products of a tangled family history. Their father, Larry, impregnated their mothers a

n proved too much to bear, leading to its eventual demise. Larry wast

father, Larry, didn't forget about her. He continued to provide support for Ismarie an

wing slightly. "No, I haven't seen h

ounts, "She's been distant lately, more than

just want to keep an eye on her. When she disappe

to host her engagement in his opulent home, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her. Larry's

nce, tension filled the air as Liezel, having myster

status as a spoiled rich kid, Liezel wa

raging their attire and questioning the source of their wea

rned sour as Liezel's outburst cast

heavily on her mind. They've set aside their responsibilities and commitments

's hand reassuringly.

e nods in agreement. "Thank y

t, a sense of excitement fills the air. Ismarie and Maya excha

the doors sliding shut behind them. Ismarie presses the button for thei

heir excitement palpable in the air. With each floor they pass, the anticipa

ey step out into the hallway, their energy contagio