Beneath the surface: The Tragedy of Love

in my head. The whole encounter at the family lunch felt like a dream, except I was living it. A contract marriage? That's the least I thin

ause of someone I just met? I pondered

t I'm falling for Caleb already but I thi

oughts. I turned to see her leaning against my doorframe, he

t her. "You should be resting. You must be very tired" I g

"I'm just a little dizzy. The medication y

placing my hand on her forehead. "I'm calling Dr. Jeff t

gh I could see she was very weak. "Now, less I missed it again you haven't talked to

ed, Mom. Caleb needs help securing his inheritance... I want to help him." I

heart, my dear." She smoothed my hair ba

ere startled. A text from

I'm sending a delivery man now

s I read his message. My mother noti

gnize that look anywhere. Young Love, even though there is noth

. "It's not like that. We're just

oor, paused then looked back at me with knowing eyes. "

le thinking about what he should get me. "A beau

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ff confirmed it was just malaria.

uch, Doctor." Tur

to let her rest" He comment

on her forehead while she was

uit. Mom is already fast asleep. "You look beautiful" he whispered, his eyes lingerin

s at Caleb across the table. The way he spoke about his plans, his eyes lighting up with determination, made him more handsome. I ca

h his glass, "it's not about the money. It's about honori

e'll fight Catherine together," I said softly,

ana! Your mother - black car - they took her!

panicked voice cut throug

holding slipped from

w?" My voice ca

able. " Let's go," he said firmly, his hand hovering n

on. The journey felt like an eternity. When we fin

God, inside. Blood splashes everywhere, fur

room spun around me as I turned to face Caleb, m