Novels by Maryann Pam

Less pain, more joy Roslyn and Mrs. Anne chattered. It was almost evening that the minister inconspicuously walked into the kitchen wearing a bright smile on his face. Roslyn swiftly stood to her feet with her head dropped to the ground. “Good evening, sir,” she greeted him before. “Evening-evening deah; how’s everyone at home?” he asked with sparkle still lingering in his eyes. “They’re all well, sir,” said Roslyn as she meticulously settled back in her chair. “Oh, and your mother, I haven’t seen much of her at the church.” Roslyn slightly smiled at the minister; “my mother is fine; she’d buried herself with so much work that she hardly has time for herself too.” Said Roslyn good-naturedly; “I see,” he said softly as he settled on the empty chair beside his wife. &ldq

Jealousy Roslyn's eyes fleet opened at the first rooster crow. Her gaze fell on her dress, which was neatly hanged on the door, and a bright smile find its way to her face. The day had finally come, the day her sister would be joined in a holy matrimony. With reverent enthusiasm, Roslyn crooned as she climbed out of bed. Roslyn’s feet hurried down the stairs as she glances at her wristwatch for the tenth time; David sat down patiently at the table, waiting for Roslyn. He’d already dressed for the wedding and he wondered what was keeping Roslyn. Perhaps she wanted to look beautiful than the bride. His gaze fell on the stairs as the clicking sound of Roslyn’s shoes floated into the room; “Oh my, ya look stylishly beautiful.” David muttered, standing on his feet; Roslyn looks si

Anniversary Roslyn judged it to be the happiest and alluring week she’d ever experienced since the day she got married. When she first got married, everything seemed darker and wore, but now each day seemed blissful, perfect and light. On this blustery and cold day, Roslyn thought about her plan to prepare for their wedding anniversary; “how many guests should I invite?” she’d asked David for the tenth time, but he never gave her the answer she wanted. Each time she asked him, David only smile and shrugged his shoulder. Roslyn descended the stairs with a small notebook and pen clutched in her hand; when she got to the sitting room, she found Bella already making her-self comfortable with a glass of fine wine in her hand; she stared at Bella for a moment and a soft smile passed

Get together It was such an exciting moment for Roslyn; she stared at all the smiling faces around the table and secretly thanked God for the gift of such a wonderful family he’d blessed her with. The only thing that worried Roslyn at that moment was Tessa; she worried for the poor woman; she was a woman that anyone would call a virtuous woman. Tessa was a woman clothed with strength and dignity. Roslyn remembered when Tessa single handedly do all the house chores and take care of Bernard when Mercy visited home and Roslyn was mourning her deceased father. “My deah, do ya not feel well?” Mrs. Leo asked, looking at Roslyn with a twinge of concern; everyone at the table stared at Roslyn; Roslyn slowly and steadily looked up and flushed in embarrassment. “What is happening to ya?” Mrs. Williams bargained. There was a preliminary

Turmoil During bed time, David scarcely talked to Roslyn and Roslyn wasn’t bold enough to say a word to David either. There was a curtain of tension inside the room and it was almost choking Roslyn. She wanted to ask David to pray with her, but she wasn’t so sure if that was a good idea to begin with. “Oh lord, I feel like I’ve lost my beloved husband again.” Roslyn breathes; she sat down forlornly on the bed and watched as David kept fidgeting on the bed; Roslyn knew that it would take by the grace of God for him to fall asleep. “My deah, can we pray?” Roslyn asked solicitously; and waited for David to speak. “Please,” she pleaded after a moment of silent. “Let’s table our problems before God.” She went on; “It’s your pain I feared. I know what it feel

Memories Roslyn jump out of the room the moment she heard the thumping sound of the door downstairs; she’d been pacing around their room for hours waiting for David to return from work. She came to a halt in the sitting room and stared at David as he stumbled into the room, almost smashing the flower vase beside the door. Roslyn immediately ran to his side when she’d noticed that he wasn’t with his walking stick. “Ya are drunk again,” she snarled and grimaced at the horrid smell coming from David’s breath, “why are doin’ this to yourself? “She asked, wrapping her right hand around his shoulder, “I don’t know what has gotten into ya, but whatever it is, please don’t let it destroy ya and our home.” She said pleadingly. Roslyn swallowed the lump that formed in her throat and

EpilogueThere are times when I wondered if my parents haven’t sold me out to Jackson what would have become of me. Would I have still married Solomon? Is my life going to be different? If yes, then was it going to be better than these or worst? But to be honest, I don’t expect anything better than the life I have now. When I think about the possible wonderful-good outcome, my beautiful wife and handsome husband, my four children; yes I gave birth to another girl, making it three girls and a boy. Danielle decided that she wouldn’t go through the torment of pushing another baby and Jackson thought four kids were enough. As for my daily work, I finally returned back to the family business after giving birth to our last daughter, although sometimes I kept wondering why Jackson has a room full of sophisticated weapons, but that wasn’t much of a problem because I trust them both with my life. I help the maids sometimes when I’m less busy occupy the chi

Chapter 43“I will not do such a thing to my baby. Just stop it. You. She two should stop trying to convince me to kill my baby.” Janette screamed on top of her voice but quickly held her stomach. She seemed to be in great pain. Jackson quickly rushed to her side to help her. He took her to the bed and helped her to lie down. “You see what we are talking about babe, we can always get another baby, but we can’t get another Janette if you eventually die.” Danielle said sadly and sniffed. She fumbled for a handkerchief in her pocket and used to blow her nose. It saddened Janette to see Danielle crying like a child for the first time in her life, but what they were asking her to do was impossible. She can’t possibly watch the doctor remove her unborn child. “Please, honey, allow the doctor to save your life. We can’t leave without you.” Jackson murmured, stroking her hair. He felt wounded and useless because there was nothing he can do to save his child but he would do everything possible

Chapter 42Three months later, Fred was finally captured and apprehended. Rick, after being tortured almost to death by Anna and Henry he finally told Danielle and Jackson where they can find their money; it turns out that Fred has all their money. Justin begged for Fred not to be killed. No matter what happened, he still remains a family. Two days after returning home with Scarlett, Michelle crept down the wide staircase, all alone in search of Sandra and her father, Johnson. The day has finally come, the day she had Scarlett had prepared to tell her parents about their plan to get married. Even though Scarlett tried to convince her to wait and finish college first Michelle refused mildly, she made Scarlett promised that she would support her decision, Scarlett at first did not understand, she wanted to know what changed, why Michelle wants to marry her that quick. “Mum, dad are you home?” She yelled through the hallway and halted in front of her parents’ bedroom door. Raising her h

Chapter 41Danielle pulled a velvet-line jewelry box, opened it and show Janette a small, glittery diamond locked inside. All of a sudden Janette couldn’t breathe. She stared intensely at the gift with great shock. Danielle waited, one minute, two minutes; there was no word from Janette because she couldn’t find her voice. Her eyes immediately glitter, looked like she was about to cry anytime soon. “You—you don’t like it? If you don’t like it, I can actually go back there first thing tomorrow morning to return it.” Danielle said, closing back the small box that was still clenched in her hand with a sad look on her face. Janette quickly shook her head; “no, it is lovely, I was just mesmerized by the beauty of the locker.” Danielle wore a smiled. “I would be so honored if you would wear this to our little outing tomorrow evening.” The smile on Janette’s face deepened, her eyes beamed with excitement. With reverent enthusiasm, she told Danielle to sample it on her neck to see how it woul

Chapter 40A shiver of mistrust slithered through Janette as she tried to dismiss the thought of Danielle and the two young men who were tied with ropes around their body and the other was screaming and crying for help. She could barely do any work and wished that she never even came to the office because her head aches so much, Janette had been thinking, she wondered why Jackson refused to speak when she asked him if he knows that Danielle could actually kill a full human being. Janette wanted to walk into Danielle’s door and asked her questions that had been gnawing her since that day, but thought better of it. She had never felt such helpless rage in her life. The sudden ringing tune from her phone startled her. Looking at the screen in wonder, she saw that it was her mother who was calling. Janette dragged a ragged breath and took the phone from the table and took it to ear, leaning her elbow on the table; “hello mom,” she said almost above whisper and then massage her forehead wi

Chapter 39Michelle showed Scarlett where she can parked the car and after she had parked, she allowed her eyes to wander around, her eyes lingerie more on the beautiful restaurant and then she turned to look at Michelle who seemed to be in a deep thought. “Your mom’s restaurant is beautiful.” Michelle tried to hide her whirling thought as she gave her a bashful grin. “Wait until you see the inside, all thanks to your brother.” Scarlett raised her brow in a questioning manner. “My brother?” Michelle nodded enthusiastically; “yes, he opened this restaurant for my mom and help my dad with his business. That was before he got married to my sister.” Michelle told her truthfully. “Oh!” Scarlett exclaimed, turning to look out the window again; “he did a good thing. So can we go in now? I’m famish.” Michelle looked at her nervously and nodded. “Sure, of course.” They slowly climbed out of the car, Scarlett walked around and reached for Michelle’s right hand holding it in hers, Michelle hesit