“But I hate the idea of seeing you with another woman.

” Gabriel took a deep breath, trying to control his anger.

“I’m not yours, Davina.

You have no right to be jealous.

” He turned to leave, but Davina followed him to the parking lot.

“Gabriel, wait.

” He spun around abruptly.

“What more do you want?” “I want you to listen to me.

” “I’ve heard enough.

You need to understand that you can’t control me.

” The tension between them was explosive.

Davina stared at him fiercely, and Gabriel felt his body buzzing with adrenaline.

Then, suddenly, she pulled him toward her and kissed him.

It was a desperate kiss, filled with anger and suppressed desire.

Gabriel froze for a second, but then, unable to resist, he kissed her back.

But then reality hit him, and he pushed her away.

“You can’t do that.

” Davina was breathing heavily, her eyes darkened with desire.

“I know you felt it.

” “That doesn’t justify anything.

” He turned and got into his car before she could say another word.

He sped out of the parking lot, leaving Davina behind.

The next day, Gabriel was in his office, but his mind was still on what had happened.

He tried to focus on his reports, but the memory of the kiss haunted him.

Then, the door opened, and Davina walked in.

“You can’t just show up unannounced,” he said without looking up.

“I came to apologize.

” He finally looked at her.

“For the jealousy or for the kiss you stole?” She sighed.

“Both.

” “Good.

Now, if you don’t mind, I have work to do.

” Davina chose not to insist and walked away.

He turned back to his documents.

Let’s play a little game with those who only read the comments.

Type Coca-Cola in the comments.

Only those who made it this far will understand.

Now, let’s continue with the story.

That night, Gabriel left the office late.

As he approached his car, he noticed something was wrong.

The window had been scratched, a word crudely etched onto the glass, “Beware.

” His blood ran cold.

Someone was trying to scare him.

His first instinct was to call Davina, but he hesitated.

He didn’t want to give her another reason to act like his protector.

But before he could decide, a message appeared on his phone.

“Alone, you won’t get anywhere.

Know when to quit.

” This time, he didn’t hesitate.

He picked up the phone and dialed Davina.

She answered on the second ring.

“What happened?” “Someone scratched my car, and I just got a threat.

” Her silence lasted only a second before her voice came out firm.

“I’m on my way.

” 15 minutes later, Davina pulled up next to his car.

She studied the scratches on the window, her expression hard.

“Are you okay?” “Yes,” he said, crossing his arms.

“You know you can’t ignore this, right?” “I know.

” Davina pulled out her phone and called one of her private security contacts.

“I need footage from the cameras in this area.

Find out who did this, now.

” Gabriel watched as she took control of the situation, handling the problem with the ease of someone who had dealt with threats before.

As much as he didn’t want to rely on anyone, in that moment, he felt an odd sense of relief that she was there.

When Davina hung up, she turned to him.

“Until we find out who’s behind this, I want you to have extra security.

” “Davina, never.

” The following days were filled with tension.

Davina managed to find out that the attacks on Gabriel’s company were being orchestrated by one of Samuel’s former associates, who was trying to block his rise.

When Gabriel found out, he didn’t hesitate.

He scheduled a meeting with the man and, alongside Davina, made it clear that he wouldn’t be intimidated.

“Did you think you’d scare me?” he said, keeping his voice calm.

“Let me be clear.

I’ve lost everything before, but now there’s nothing that will make me back down.

” The man swallowed hard.

He knew he had lost.

After that confrontation, the attacks stopped.

Gabriel proved he was not an easy opponent, but his victory had an unexpected side effect.

He realized that throughout this entire time, Davina had been by his side, not to protect him from something he couldn’t handle, but to support him.

And that made him question why he was still trying to keep his distance.

One evening, Gabriel was in his office, lost in thought, when Davina walked in.

“It’s been 3 months since you opened the company,” she said, tossing a small box onto the desk.

He picked it up and opened it.

Inside was a silver keychain with the letter G engraved on it.

“To celebrate,” she said.

He smiled, feeling a warmth spread through his chest.

“Thank you.

” She watched him for a moment before speaking.

“Will you ever stop running from me?” He held his breath.

“Will I’m not asking for anything.

I just want to know if there’s a chance.

” His heart pounded in his chest.

He knew the answer, but couldn’t say it yet.

She noticed.

“It’s okay,” she said, stepping back.

“Like I said, I’m patient.

” When she left the room, Gabriel let out a breath he didn’t realize he was holding.

He knew he was close to giving in, but when he finally made that decision, it would be for good.

And that scared him more than any threat he’d ever faced.

The next day started like any other.

Gabriel arrived early at the office, immersed in reports and meetings.

Since the attacks on his company had ceased, he was finally able to focus on growing the business.

But throughout the morning, something began to bother him.

Davina didn’t show up.

That was unusual.

Davina always found a way to drop by, even if just for a few minutes, with some work excuse or simply to tease him.

But that morning, she didn’t call, didn’t send any messages, and didn’t show up.

At first, Gabriel tried to ignore it, but as the hours passed, the unease grew inside him.

By 8:00 in the evening, he couldn’t take it anymore.

He grabbed his coat and left the office, driving to Davina’s penthouse.

When he arrived, he rang the doorbell several times.

No answer.

His heart raced.

He took out the spare key Davina had given him for emergencies and unlocked the door.

The lights in the apartment were dim.

The place was silent except for the low hum of the television.

That’s when he saw her.

Davina was lying on the couch covered with a thin blanket, her face pale and her breathing heavy.

Davina.

Gabriel ran to her placing his hand on her forehead.

She was burning up.

She opened her eyes slowly surprised to see him there.

Gabriel? Oh my god, you have a fever.

He held her face worried.

It’s just the flu.

She murmured, her voice hoarse.

I’m taking you to the hospital.

Gabriel said already grabbing his phone.

But Davina held his wrist stopping him.

No.

I just need to rest.

Davina, you’re burning up.

She tried to smile.

If I go to the hospital, they’ll take my blood.

I hate needles.

Gabriel sighed in frustration.

You’re impossible.

Davina closed her eyes exhausted.

Gabriel got up and went to the kitchen preparing hot tea and grabbing a damp cloth.

He returned to the living room kneeling by the sofa and placing the cloth on her forehead.

This will help bring down your fever.

She opened her eyes looking at him softly.

You didn’t have to come.

Yes, I did.

The silence between them was heavy with meaning.

Gabriel didn’t want to admit it, but seeing her like that tightened his chest.

He spent the entire night taking care of her.

He made tea, changed the cold cloth on her forehead and stayed by her side.

At some point during the night, exhaustion took over.

He fell asleep there sitting on the floor with his head resting near her chest.

The next morning Gabriel woke up to the gentle touch of Davina’s fingers in his hair.

Did you stay here all night? She asked, her voice stronger.

He blinked a few times before lifting his head.

You were in bad shape.

Someone had to take care of you.

She smiled running a hand over his face.

I feel much better.

I think I had the best nurse in the world.

He chuckled softly and stood up.

I’ll make breakfast.

Gabriel went to the kitchen and carefully prepared everything.

Fresh bread, neatly sliced fruit, orange juice and strong coffee.

When he returned with the tray, he found Davina sitting on the couch watching him with a different expression.

What is it? He asked.

She took a deep breath before speaking.

I love you, Gabriel.

He froze for a second.

Davina.

I know you feel the same.

I saw it last night and the way you were worried about me.

He bit his lip, his heart pounding.

This time there was no reason to deny it.

I love you, too, Davina.

Her eyes lit up with happiness.

Finally, she murmured pulling him into a tight embrace.

He laughed against her chest feeling ridiculously happy.

You’re so persistent.

And it was worth it.

They pulled apart and Gabriel served breakfast.

Davina watched his every move as if memorizing everything.

I want you to take the day off.

She said suddenly.

He raised an eyebrow.

What? I want to take you somewhere special.

He hesitated.

But after the night before, he didn’t want to be away from her.

All right, where are we going? It’s a surprise.

Davina took him to a secluded cabin on a private beach.

As soon as they stepped out of the car, Gabriel was speechless.

Davina, this is beautiful.

She smiled.

I knew you’d love it.

They spent the afternoon walking along the shore feeling the ocean breeze and talking about everything.

Then Gabriel sat on a rock and looked at her thoughtfully.

What is it? She asked sitting beside him.

He took a deep breath before speaking.

Before I met you I was lost angry at the world.

I only cared about survival and revenge.

Davina stayed quiet listening intently.

But then you came along and started challenging me.

At first I found it irritating, but then I became intrigued.

He looked at her.

You were the first person who wasn’t afraid to stand up to me.

And that made me realize I was surrounded by people who just looked down on me.

You made me see the world differently.

Her heart tightened.

I never wanted to change you, Gabriel.

But you did.

You made me a better man.

More hopeful, more open.

Gabriel smiled softly.

And I fell in love with this version of you.

He took her hand, his eyes locked onto hers.

I need to ask you something.

She frowned slightly confused.

What? Gabriel stood up and pulled something from his pocket.

Davina’s eyes widened when she saw a small box.

He opened it revealing a sparkling diamond ring.

Davina Adebayo.

I want to do this the right way.

I want to love you the way you deserve.

With respect, with patience and with all my heart.

Tears filled her eyes.

Will you marry me? She didn’t have to think twice.

Yes.

Gabriel smiled and slipped the ring onto her finger before pulling her into a passionate kiss.

At that moment, Davina knew there were no more barriers between them and that this was only the beginning of something even greater.

The sun was setting over the beach as Gabriel and Davina returned to the cabin.

The air was still warm and the scent of the ocean mixed with the gentle breeze that made her hair dance.

Gabriel held Davina’s hand firmly as if afraid she might disappear.

But there were no more doubts.

They belonged to each other.

I still can’t believe we’re engaged.

Davina said looking at the ring sparkling on her finger.

Gabriel smiled pulling her closer.

I knew this would happen.

You just took your time accepting it.

She rolled her eyes laughing.

You never give up, do you? Never.

Not when it comes to you.

Her heart warmed at his words.

She had never imagined finding a love this deep, this real.

Later that night, Gabriel prepared a special dinner for them on the cabin’s terrace.

Candles lit the table and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore created the perfect atmosphere.

You’re cooking? Davina teased looking at the perfectly plated dish.

I wanted to impress my fiance.

Gabriel replied pouring wine for both of them.

She picked up her glass and raised a toast.

To us.

To our future.

Gabriel clinked his glass against hers.

To the love of my life.

They toasted and enjoyed dinner sharing laughter and loving glances.

When they finished, Gabriel took Davina’s hand and pulled her in for a dance under the stars.

Do you remember the first time we danced? He asked guiding her slowly.

At that business event? I remember.

You were insanely jealous.

He chuckled.

I was.

But now I know I never had to be.

You were always meant to be mine.

Davina smiled and rested her head on his chest.

There, dancing under the starry sky, she realized she would never have to run from her feelings again.

Months later the big day finally arrived.

Gabriel had never imagined he would dream of a wedding, but there he was dressed in a sleek tuxedo about to say I do to the woman who had changed his life.

The ceremony took place in a beautiful garden by the sea.

White flowers decorated the altar and elegant chairs were neatly arranged for the guests.

The sound of the ocean in the background created a magical atmosphere.

Gabriel stood at the altar his heart pounding.

When Davina appeared at the aisle, his breath caught in his throat.

She was stunning.

Her hair fell in soft waves and the delicate white lace dress highlighted her beauty in an ethereal way.

But what captivated him the most was the sparkle in her eyes.

Davina walked toward him with an emotional smile.

When she reached the altar, Gabriel held her hands and whispered.

You look beautiful.

She smiled feeling tears welling in her eyes.

The officiant began the ceremony speaking about love, partnership and the meaning of building a life together.

When it was time for the vows, Gabriel took a deep breath before starting.

Davina.

From the moment I first saw you you challenged me.

You never looked down on me.

Never treated me like I was invisible.

And that’s what made me fall in love with you.

Davina’s eyes filled with tears.

You taught me to trust again.

You made me see that power and money mean nothing if I don’t have someone by my side to share life with.

I promise to love, respect and make you happy every day of my life.

Davina could barely contain her emotion as she began her vows.

Gabriel, I spent my life fighting alone thinking I could never trust anyone with my heart.

But you were persistent.

You never gave up on me and today I know I never want to live without you.

They exchanged rings and when the officiant declared them husband and wife, Gabriel pulled her into a passionate kiss as the guests applauded.

It was official.

They were husband and wife.

The honeymoon was perfect.

They traveled to beautiful destinations, enjoyed every second together, and when they returned, their life as a married couple started even better than they had imagined.

Gabriel insisted on spoiling her, bringing coffee to bed every morning, while Davina returned the favor by planning romantic weekend getaways.

Their love only grew stronger.

But something began to change in Davina.

She felt strange, constantly tired and nauseous.

One morning, while in the bathroom, her heart raced as she looked at the pregnancy test in her hands.

Two lines.

She was pregnant.

Emotion overwhelmed her and tears streamed down her face.

She and Gabriel were going to have a baby.

But when she went to the doctor for confirmation, the surprise was even bigger.

She was expecting twins.

When she got home, Gabriel found her sitting on the couch holding the ultrasound.

Davina, what’s wrong? He looked at her, his eyes shining with concern.

Gabriel, I’m pregnant.

He froze for a second.

What? She smiled, taking his hands and placing the ultrasound in his palm.

We’re having twins.

Gabriel’s eyes widened before a huge smile spread across his face.

Oh my god, he laughed, pulling her into a strong hug.

We’re having two babies.

Yes.

He held her face in his hands and kissed her deeply.

You just gave me the best news of my life.

She laughed through her tears.

I love you so much, Gabriel.

And I love you more.

The following months were an emotional roller coaster.

Gabriel became even more protective, spoiling Davina constantly.

He talked to the babies before bedtime, gave them foot massages, and insisted she didn’t overdo it at the office.

Finally, at the baby shower, surrounded by friends and family, they revealed they were expecting a boy and a girl.

Gabriel held Davina and whispered, We built a life together.

Now we’ll build a family.

She smiled, her heart overflowing with happiness.

And it’ll be the best one ever.

At that moment, Davina knew she had everything she’d ever dreamed of, a home, true love, and now a growing family.

And she would never be alone again.

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