God's Will

Echoes of the Island is Educative and Entertaining

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Chapter 1: Fateful Encounter The warm sunshine cast a golden glow over the bustling streets of Lagos. The smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, enticing passersby to stop and sample the local delicacies. Amidst the vibrant atmosphere, two strangers were about to cross paths in a chance encounter that would change their lives forever. Ada, a stunning 25-year-old with piercing brown eyes and raven-black hair, hurried down the sidewalk. Her heels clicked against the pavement as she rushed to meet a potential client for her graphic design business. Lost in thought, she didn't notice the handsome stranger standing in front of her until they collided. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" Ada exclaimed, as her papers and designs went flying in all directions. The stranger, a chiseled 28-year-old with bright blue eyes and a charming smile, quickly bent down to help her gather the scattered papers. "It's my fault," he said, his deep voice sending a shiver down Ada's spine. "I should have watched where I was going." As they both stood up, Ada couldn't help but notice the way the stranger's eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled. She felt an inexplicable spark of attraction, which she quickly brushed off as mere curiosity. "I'm Ada," she said, extending her hand. "Kai," the stranger replied, his handshake firm and warm. As they parted ways, Ada couldn't shake off the feeling that their chance encounter was only the beginning of something. Chapter 2: Hidden Emotions Days turned into weeks, and Ada found herself thinking about Kai more often than she cared to admit. She tried to focus on her graphic design business, but her mind kept wandering back to their chance encounter. One evening, as she was working on a project, her phone buzzed with an unexpected text from Kai. "Hey Ada, hope you're doing well. Would love to grab coffee and catch up sometime?" Ada's heart skipped a beat as she hesitated over her response. She hadn't expected to hear from him again, but a part of her was excited at the prospect of seeing him again. "Hey Kai, I'd love to grab coffee sometime," she replied, trying to sound casual. As they made plans to meet, Ada couldn't help but wonder what had prompted Kai to reach out. Was it just a friendly gesture, or was there something more behind his invitation? Chapter 3: Love in Bloom Their coffee date turned into a leisurely stroll through the park, with Kai sharing stories about his job as a writer and Ada opening up about her passion for graphic design. As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the landscape, Ada felt a sense of ease and comfort in Kai's presence. It was as if they had known each other for years, not just minutes. Kai walked her home, his hand brushing against hers as they strolled side by side. Ada's heart fluttered at the touch, and she knew she was in trouble. As they stood outside her apartment, Kai turned to her with a smile. "I had a great time today, Ada. Would you like to do it again sometime soon?" Ada's nod was enthusiastic, and Kai's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "I'll call you tomorrow," he said, his voice low and husky. As Ada watched him walk away, she felt a sense of excitement and trepidation. She knew she was falling for Kai, hard and fast. But was she ready to open her heart to love again? Chapter 4: Shadows of the Past As Kai and Ada's relationship deepened, the shadows of their past began to surface. Ada's fear of commitment stemmed from a painful breakup in her past, while Kai's reluctance to open up was rooted in a family tragedy. One evening, as they sat on the beach watching the stars, Kai shared his story with Ada. His voice cracked with emotion as he spoke about the loss of his parents in a tragic accident. Ada listened, her heart aching with compassion. She realized that Kai's tough exterior hid a deep well of pain and vulnerability. As they hugged, the tension between them was palpable. Ada knew she had to confront her own demons if she wanted to move forward with Kai. Chapter 5: Forever and Always Ada took a deep breath and shared her own story with Kai. She spoke about the breakup that had left her heart shattered, and the fear of commitment that had held her back. Kai listened, his eyes filled with empathy and understanding. When she finished, he took her hand and looked into her eyes. "I'm not going anywhere, Ada," he said, his voice filled with conviction. "I want to be with you, to support you and love you for who you are." Ada's heart swelled with emotion as she realized that Kai was the one she wanted to spend forever with. Chapter 6: Happily Ever After A year later, Kai took Ada to the same beach where they had shared their stories. He got down on one knee, pulled out a small box, and asked the question that would change their lives forever. "Ada, will you marry me?" Tears of joy streaming down her face, Ada nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, yes, a million times

Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."

It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”

Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”

She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"

My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"

There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"