I don't want to die
"Diana stop getting scared, I will always protect you " Leo said holding the waist of Diana
Diana's voice trembled as she faced Leo, her eyes brimming with tears. "You can't just say you'll protect me, Leo. My life is in danger if my brother finds out I'm pregnant."
Leo's expression softened, but his words only fueled Diana's frustration. "But we're married, Diana. What's the problem?"
Diana's anger boiled over. "You really don't get it, do you? You don't understand the rules that govern my family."
Leo threw up his hands, exasperated. "I'm done with these stupid rules!" He stormed out of the room, leaving Diana shattered as she wept on the bed.
'A brief introduction.'
Diana, a 24-year-old beauty, was born into the enigmatic Dav-wools family. Her marriage to Leo, her loving husband, was a defiance of her family's ancient traditions. The Dav-wools had a secret: daughters were forbidden from marrying before 25, and those who did were denied intimacy with their spouses. Diana, now pregnant, had unwittingly broken this rule, putting her life at risk.
Her family's disapproval had made their three-year marriage a struggle, Diana's stubbornness had led her to defy her family's rules, begging and threatening to take her own life until they relented. She couldn't bear the thought of losing Leo to another woman.
Her husband, a kind and caring doctor, had captured her heart with his stunning looks and charming personality. Despite the danger, they had started an intimate relationship two years after their wedding, with Leo reassuring her that she wouldn't get pregnant. But fate had other plans.
Now, as she faced the consequences of her actions, she wondered if their love would be enough to overcome the dangers that lay ahead.
Now, Diana faced the deadly consequences of her actions. "I don't want to die," she sobbed, overwhelmed with fear.
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AIRPORT
In Dubai airport, a plane landed, and a tall, imposing figure emerged with his men. He was dressed in a black hoodie, black trouser, black boots, dark shape and a white ear pod hanging on his left ear.
Bryan Winthrop, a handsome man with a captivating smile, stepped out, accompanied by his bodyguards who was helping out with his luggages and his female friend, sweetie.
As he entered the airport, he thought inwardly, home sweet home.
"How does it feel to be home again Bryan?" Sweetie asked glancing at Bryan as they all walked towards the exit but Bryan's focus was on his phone, and he merely muttered,
"Good."
Just when they exited the door, just then, he stopped abruptly, taking everyone by surprise. "Where is she?" he muttered, scanning their surroundings.
Before anyone could respond, someone covered his eyes from behind, and he stood motionless. "Guess?" a whispery voice teased.
Bryan smirked, "Ariel."
Ariel uncovered his eyes, shocked. "How did you know it was me?"
Sweetie bristled, "Who are you, and how dare you touch him?" She huffed.
"Tiger and Jaguar- are you guys just watching?" She added, referring to the bodyguards.
Bryan intervened before they could retaliate. "It's fine Sweet, I know her." He said and diverted his eyes back to grinning Ariel.
"Back to your question Ari, how can I forget the voice of the woman I love?" He arched a brow and continued.
"We might not have met before but I couldn't forget your beautiful voice from our phone calls" he stared sweetly at her and Ariel won't deny his seductive eyes.
She smiled in a shy and enthusiastic way.
"Awwn....... you're so cute... Welcome back home." She summoned up the courage to say giving him a welcoming hug.
Sweetie scoffed, unable to believe her eyes.
"Bryan you never told me you have a girlfriend" she said in so much desperateness.
"Was I supposed to?" Bryan retorted surprisedly.
Sweetie glare at him. "I meant...... What I meant Is that, we have been friends for more than 3 years now, we shouldn't be keeping things from each other or don't you trust me?"
Bryan shook his head tiredly, inserting his phone into his pocket.
"Sweet am so exhausted right, let's go home first" he said as he held Ariel by the waist, leading her to where his car was already parked.
They got in and the whole time as they drove, Sweetie's anger and jealousy simmered, watching Bryan and Ariel's blossoming connection.
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Nessa's mom, Mrs Nadia Dav-wools, was seated in the car- heading home after a stressful shopping trip.
She gazed at her watch, frustrated. "We've been stuck here for 30 minutes. What's causing this traffic?"
The driver explained, "It's the weekend, ma'am. Please be patient, the road will clear soon."
Nadia sighed, "Okay, but it should be soon... Nessa will be home later, and I have a surprise..."
Just then, a knock on the window interrupted her. She instructed the driver to lower the glass, revealing an old lady who looked like a beggar. Nadia sholved her hand into her bag and offered the lady some cash, but the lady grasped her wrist, her eyes gleaming with an unsettling intensity.
"Be prepared, child. Tough days ahead for both families. Blood will be shed, war is coming. Be prepared."
The lady's eerie grin sent shivers down Nadia's spine as she accepted the cash and walked away.
Nadia's mind raced, "What was that? What's happening? Oh no, no, no! It can't be... Is Bryan back?"
Her thoughts trailed off as fear took hold, her eyes fixed on the old lady's receding figure...
Her words echoed in her mind, "Blood will be shed, war is coming." She felt a chill run down her spine. Could it be related to Bryan's return?
The driver's voice broke her trance, "Ma'am, we're moving now."
Nadia gazed out the window, her thoughts still consumed by the old lady's ominous warning.
