**Diary Entry A Lesson in Love and Second Chances**
Julia was pregnant. Her husband, George, never left her side throughout her pregnancy, tending to every whim and desire. Finally, the moment arrived, and George drove Julia to the maternity ward. When a healthy baby girl was born, he exhaled in relief. Exhausted but overjoyed, the new father went home to rest. The next day, he returned to visit his wife and daughteronly to be told, *”Shes not here.”*
*”That cant be!”* George refused to believe it. *”Maybe she stepped outlook for her!”*
*”No, shes gone. Heres a note,”* the nurse said, handing over a folded slip of paper. George opened itand turned pale.
George, the sales manager, was unmarried when he first met Julia. Young, beautiful, and new to his department, she caught his eye instantly.
*”Good morning, colleague,”* he said with a warm smile that made her pause.
*”Good morning,”* she replied softly, returning his smile.
*”Oksana will show you the ropesshes our senior here. Get familiar with the role, and best of luck. Im sure well work well together.”*
The team, mostly women, exchanged glances as he left. Oksana whispered to Vera, *”Since when does George take time for new hires?”* They giggled.
Julia watched carefully. At twenty-two, she was no stranger to disrupting marriageseven in college, shed entangled herself with a much older professor until rumors forced him to end it.
Time passed. One evening, George invited her for coffee.
*”Why not?”* she smiled. *”A good relationship with the boss is always wise.”*
Her smile seemed genuine, and Georgethirty, never marriedfell hard. Their whirlwind romance stunned the office when they announced their wedding.
He indulged her every demand, even agreeing to her one condition: *”No children yet. If I ever feel ready, Ill tell you. Until thenno baby talk.”*
George hoped shed change her mind, but Julia refused. Until one day, she emerged from the bathroom, tearful, clutching a positive pregnancy test.
*”Youre pregnant?!”*
She nodded. He swept her into his arms, elatedbut she sobbed. *”I dont want this. I dont want to get fat. Fix it.”*
He kissed her wet cheeks. *”Dont cry, darling. This is happiness. Well have a baby!”*
But Julia was resolute. She booked an appointmentuntil George intercepted her at the clinic. *”Please,”* he begged. *”Let our child live. Ill do everything.”*
She agreedon one condition: *”Youll handle nappies and night feeds. I wont lift a finger.”*
True to his word, George doted on her throughout the pregnancy. When their daughter arrived, he sighed in reliefuntil the next day, when Julia vanished, leaving only a note: *”Dont look for me.”*
She never returnednot to work, not home. Calls went unanswered. Weeks later, she phoned coldly: *”Pack my things. My ex, Arthur, will collect them. File for divorce yourself.”*
Their daughter, Alice, was never mentioned. So, George became both mother and fatherthankfully, his own mum lived close by.
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Months later, Sophies phone rang. The school. Mrs. Smith, her son Daniels teacher, snapped: *”Come now. Hes caused trouble.”*
Sophie rushed over, baffled. Daniel was quiet, well-behavedwhat could he have done?
At school, she found Daniel with a red cheek beside Alice, the class star.
*”He pushed her,”* the teacher said.
*”Mum, she started it!”* Daniel protested. *”She called me a bastard and hit me first!”*
Alice looked down. *”Dad, I didnt”*
*”Alice, enough,”* her father cut in.
Sophie and George locked eyesand laughed.
They took the kids for pizza, watching them bond instantly. Soon, Daniel declared, *”If anyone bullies you, tell me!”*
George and Sophie began meetingcinema, park strolls, dinners. The children noticedand cheered louder than anyone.
Months later, Sophie was pregnant again. Daniel and Alice brainstormed names for their baby brother.
*”Well call him Benjamin,”* they decided.
Funny how happiness sneaks in when you least expect it.
Sometimes, the greatest blessings come from the messiest beginnings.
