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

My wedding to Ethan Reed was just weeks away. After seven years, I was certain of our perfect future. Then, Ethan claimed "selective amnesia" from a head injury, forgetting only me. I tried to make him remember, until I overheard his video call. "Total genius move," he boasted to friends. His amnesia was a fake "hall pass" to pursue influencer Chloe Vance before our wedding. Heartbroken, I feigned belief. I endured his open flirting with Chloe and their taunting selfies. He mocked my distress, prioritizing Chloe's fake emergency. After an accident he caused, he abandoned me, injured, choosing to send Chloe to the hospital first. He even tried to cut me off financially. How could my fiancé be this cruel, calculating monster? His betrayal poisoned every memory. I felt like a fool for trusting such boundless cruelty. His audacity left me reeling. But I wouldn’t be his victim. Instead of breaking, a cold plan formed. I would shed my identity, become Olivia Carter. I would disappear, leaving him, my past, and his engagement ring behind forever, claiming my freedom.

Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.

Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.

Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.

Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."

Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!