She was indeed gold in the midst of clay and that was why his tale had to end this way.

  Nothing beautiful can ever exist in his life. He was tired of keeping her from happiness, he wanted her to experience that joy others had experienced.

  That joy he had deprived her. He wanted to be a good friend and let her go. This may be his last opportunity to sow a good seed in life.

  He fondled with the tip of her hair and watched as she also watched him.

  He had never seen anyone with a heart so deep and forgiving in his entire life. That she could even allow him to get so close to her after all he had done.

" Iris I'm still very sorry" 


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    Iris had moved on to a better life. Infact, she no longer bore her name. She was now referred to as Jules.

  Working as the secretary for one of the most lucrative businessmen in Bridgewaters seemed like the best of her good years, till a temporary transfer was made.

  She was now to work for another employee. Mr McConnell's son. The man who made her high school days miserable, the man who broke her and made sure she had no means to pick herself back up.

The man who raped her.

  Now theirs is a tale of hate, hurt, regrets, tears, fears and discovery.

  And maybe love.

Don't forget, there's a very thin line between love and hate.

LOVED

The tunes for Unconditionally by Katy Perry was being played so softly by the DJ and it's lull filled the entire hall. 


The room was slightly beginning to get filled up by business associates, family members and even the press. 


Clicks from cameras and chatters from people engaged in discussions were prominent in the enclosed space, filling the area with excitement and buzz. 


I stood at the entrance and surveyed the black and blue themed hall in awe and gloom. Claudette has really got a top notch style. 


I had already handed Louie to Jenny so she could prepare to be the 'flower girl' and now I regret it cause I have no company. 


I engaged in a little chat with Guillermo a few minutes ago before I entered the hall but he had to leave so he can go get the priest. 


No sign of the bride and groom yet, but the real question is why exactly am I even here? 


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