SHADOW

CHAPTER-1

Sofie's POV;

"Good morning,maam".Our cook Mrs Lee greeted me as I enter the kitchen.

"Good morning" I smiled warmly looking at her.Mrs Lee has been a blessing for the past weeks.I grab an apron and start making breakfast which Mrs Lee begged me not to at my first attempt cause she's afraid of Gideon,but I insisted on doing it.

"Maam,How about you wake little master and I'll finish this egg"She suggested after we chat for a while."Okay,we'll be back in a minute" I replied dashing up the stairs.

When I enter Jonathan's room decorated with cars.I watched my son,Jonathan sleeping soundly in bed.Oh!how I love this sweet but sad little boy,but who won't be sad when you lost your mother.I gently nudged him and he open his eyes sleepily.Once again I noticed how he look so much like his father except his eyes which were blue,definitely Thea's.Oh Thea!Your son is a handsome little man.My heart is ready to burst with my love for this little boy.

"Fie Fie!Is it moning?" He asked barely opening his eyes."Yes!It sure is,let's get you washed up and dressed and we'll go down for breakfast."

Jonathan followed me queitly as usual in the bathroom.He rarely talks,he does'nt remember Thea much but he's sad and miss his mom.And it does'nt help that Gideon become distant after Thea's death and rarely talks to Jonah or me.Both father and son suffer a great loss.Thea!If you're here,you'd know what to do.

If it was'nt for my stupid heart,I'll got the chance to see Thea before she goes.From high school,Gideon was always Thea's and Thea Gideon's.They were the perfect couple,both of them come from wealthy families and their parents were business partners in business world and friends.Even at that time,even though I know that he can't never be mine,I can't help but fall for him and I'm disgusted with myself for having such feelings for my best friend's man.And I never wanted Thea to know about this.

And a few years after college, Theresa and Gideon  announced that they were engaged,I faked a smile for their sake,its hard but I managed.And then they start making plans for their marriage,I just can't do it anymore so I fled to New Zealand to my uncle's and found work.Even at that time,I never forget Gideon or Thea.I knew Thea wanted me to be her maid of honor,but how can I see the love of my life married to another girl but deep down,I'm happy cause I know they love each other deeply.

All because,I'm too afraid,I lost the chance to see Thea at her wedding day but I'll bet she looks good,she always does.I lost the chance to hold little Jonah when he's born.I lost many chances and I never tend to repeat it.

After 3 years,I got a telephone call from my mom,telling me that Thea's in a car accident with Gideon.I immediately fly to London to see them.After one week,Thea is no more, leaving Gideon and Jonah and I'll never forgive myself for what I've done.That one week was the worst week of my life,Thea is rarely concious and I never got the chance to ask her to forgive me.

"Fie Fie,Me fwinished" Jonathan beamed at me and show me his teeth breaking my chain of thoughts."Good boy!Jonah."

After cleaning and dressing him,I help Jonathan at his high chair at the dining table when maids serve our breakfast.At that moment,Gideon entered the dining hall looking good as ever with his expensive looking black suit and greeted Jonah but merely look at him.

Looking at the son and father,sitting close physically yet they are miles apart.And I'll do everything I can to lessen the miles between them and wiped their sully face and replace with a smile.Its the least I can do for Thea.But at least Jonah starts talking.Making up my mind,with the cheeriest voice I could muster,"Good morning,Gideon,Hope you sleep well."