Third person's POV:
"you may now kiss the bride," said the priest with a baritone voice. It was the best day of Laura's and Domingo's lives. These are two love birds who got married to strengthen their Bond and start a new chapter of life together. Though hailing from different backgrounds, their love still conquered. To them their love was their life. "You are now husband and wife." (Months later) Laura suddenly passed out as she was strolling with her better half. Tensed beyond description, Domingo rushed her to the hospital in a trice, where she was attended to immediately." Hurrah! I'm gonna be a dad!" Exclaimed Domingo as he jumped in great gusto, a huge smile printed on his visage. Laura had been declared pregnant with two souls in her. "Honey, I'm gonna look for a job to support you and our children to be," said Domingo." I'm so elated. But where? "Asked Laura curiously. " Oh, recently, a new company was put up nearby. I'm certain there must be some vacancies, "answered Domingo boldly." Let's hope for the best, "uttered Laura as she placed her hands gently on her tummy, tears of joy flowing down her chubby cheeks. As luck was on his side, Domingo secured himself a job as a cleaner since he was illeterate. It was good as he was able to provide the basic needs. All in all, all that matters is happiness and peace. The impatiently awaited day finally arrived. The flame in Laura's womb became fierce. The Flaming Flower would be brought to it's garden. Outside the emergency room, was Domingo who was nervously waiting for the surgeon's feedback. After some time, he came out smiling which was a good sign. "How are my babies?" asked Domingo hoarsely. " What do you mean babies? I mean you've been blessed with a baby girl, "he replied. Now that was baffling. Weren't they supposed to be two? "What happened? Tell me!" Yelled Domingo. " The baby passed away. Sorry, "he muttered, placing his right hand on Domingo's shoulder to calm him down. In a bid to ascertain the cause of the second baby's death, Domingo was left in a quagmire, as the doctors couldn't clearly state the reason. The mood was sombre but at least they had been left with a baby girl. "Dollicute baby, how are you? You're so pretty. I bet more than your Amma here, "Domingo said, holding his newly born in his arms. "Domingo, what about the second baby?" Asked Laura, who was now regaining consciousness. Silence due to despondency prevailed for some time. "Domingo, I think I just asked a question. Answer me!" Shouted Laura, as her cup of patience was running out." Oh, gun, I'm sorry... " " No! That can't be!" Bellowed Laura. "Be strong. Your baby girl needs you. At least we have her. " Though they had been left with one of the expected twin, losing the other was equally painful. The baby was perfectly fine, though she possessed a mark at her back, similar to a part of a broken heart, maybe half. "Your progress is good ma'am. You'll soon be discharged." Days later, Domingo took his family home full of joy and ebulliance. I bet being a dad was the best thing that had being a dad was the best thing that had happened in his life. "Dollicute, we're home!" Bubbled Domingo. "I'll go prepare a meal for us," muttered Laura as she hobbled towards the kitchen. "No honey, I'll do it instead. I don't believe you are fully recovered. " " But..." " Do as I say. Go have some rest. Trust on this. " With that being so, Domingo convulsed to action and prepared rice cakes and a stew made of chick peas and mushrooms, not forgetting Laura's favorite salad consisting of radishes and lettuce. The results were perfect. I bet Domingo must have undergone some cooking lessons back in the days. "My baby I love you. My baby I love you," Laura coaxed her little one to sleep. She kipped." By the way Domingo, what name do you suggest for our baby?". "Dollicute, "(laughs)" oh come on, I'm serious now, "said Laura, pinching Domingo's left cheek slightly. " Ok. Jade, Melissa, Laura." "You never learn. I've been thinking of Bethany. What do you think? " " Nice name. I concur. "
" From now onwards, she will be called Bethany, "they declared. " Let's now sleep, "Laura said, enveloping herself in the duvet.
The next day, Domingo arose bright and early, and prepared breakfast."Laura, breakfast is ready. Wakie wakie!" Laura sat upright, rubbing her eyes continuously." Domingo, you are the best. Get ready now. I'm certain you wouldn't want to be late, would you?" I must agree Domingo is one of the husbands one would wish to have.
As time was fleeting, Domingo hurriedly got ready and left for work.
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Days turned to weeks, weeks to months, months to years and years to a decade and life had been a smooth sail." Daisy, has Bethany come to play with Clark? You see, I can't seem to find her, "Laura uttered worriedly. " Oh, yeah. They're behind the store, "replied Daisy. " Thank goodness. I was sick worried. Let me call Bethany. She needs to have a shower, "mumbled Laura. She sauntered towards the kids, Bethany and Clark, who had become great buddies. Though kids, they loved and valued each other, maybe more than friends... "Hi Clark? Bethany come along," called out Laura. " But mommy, I wanna play, "grumbled Bethany. " Bethany don't be hot headed and just do as I say. You have been playing for the last three hours now. ". " Well alright. Clark bye. " She went close to Clark's ear and whispered," I love you. ". "Bethany, hurry up, won't you?" Asked Laura now feeling infuriated. They strutted to their cottage, where Laura prepared her beloved for a shower. "Bathe well darling.". Bethany nodded swiftly. "I'll smell your armpits. " Bethany was a beautiful young girl. Her eyes shine like emerald, exposed to sun, she possessed smooth pink lips and a shiny, black hair.
At the Flaming dragon company, Domingo came across a certain disk,as he was doing cleaning, as usual. Out of curiosity that killed a cat, he kept it in his stuff, where he later installed it in his laptop. It contained a video that... What he saw, left him paralyzed in shock. On the spur of the moment, he heard some movement behind him and knew, he was in Trouble. One of Big boss' most trusted servants didn't hesitate to inform him. Fear gripped Domingo like never before, and held him captive." Go and catch him!I won't let a lowlife ruin what I worked so hard for!" A ferocious voice was heard. Immediately, Domingo took his heels outside,as some men ran after him. What lingered in his mind all the way was the safety of his family. He loses the men and bumped into his house, where he found Laura and Bethany having lunch peacefully." We need to leave!" He shouted as he gasp. As Laura was in amiasma of bewilderment, she just started at Domingo.Domingo took a piece of paper and a pen and wrote,"Dean, take this disk and please look after my family,invade I perish." Wrapped the disk in it, went outside and left it at Daisy's door. On going back,he was baffled to find a rogue,who held a dagaa in his cottage but Laura and his daughter were no where to be seen." Trying to act smart?" Asked the man. What transpired thereafter, would forever linger in Laura's and Bethany's minds." Noooo...!" Yelled Laura,thus exposing herself to the men. She held Bethany's hand,and they escaped through the back door.
The men closely followed them. All the way, Bethany cried, recalling the picture of her doting dad, lying in a pool of blood. Not long after, Laura was tripped with a twig, and fell with a this, that she wasn't able to rise up on her feet again." Baby,keep on running. Don't let those men get a hold of you,"she uttered hoarsely as she was in excruciating pain. "But mommy I don't wanna leave you. You said we will always be there for each other, didn't you?"cried Bethany." Dear just go. Save yourself please. I promise, I'll follow. Do it if you love me dear." Bethany gave in to her mom's words, but just when she took her first step forward, she heard a bomming of gun. She swiftly craned her neck to get a glimpse of what had oçcurred. Her poor mom was lying on the ground helplessly, her head bleeding profusely. Her lanky legs wobbled like jelly and she fell on the coarse ground." Amma, wake up! Please, you can't leave me. You promised to..." Someone hit her at the back of her head and she fell unconscious. On awaking, she was left in a quagmire,on finding herself in a place to filled with children of her age and some a bit older and younger.
"What's not happening? Mommy, I'm here.Daddy, dollicute is here,"cried Bethany. A nun, who took care of children there, sat beside her. She said, "my child, sometimes things happen and become too heavy to bear and weighs our heart and soul down. Despite all this, we must stand firm no matter what. Even though our physical being is gradually decaying, yet our spiritual being is renewed day after day. And all the trouble we suffer, will bring us a tremendous and eternal glory, much greater than the trouble. Do you understand? " " Yes miss but this is just too much. I love my mummy and daddy so much. I don't wanna lose them. " " Don't worry for God will give you refuge, as his grace is all you need and his power is the greatest when you're in need. Now go to sleep. I'm certain you are deadbeat. Good night darling. ". " You too miss. " She was coaxed to sleep and she kipped.