Novels by Pearl Maxwells

Three years later…. Two children run around merrily. “You're it!!.” A cute little baby girl says and runs away. A little boy around her age follows in pursuit. I watch my babies with pride from across the field as I sip some tea. The vibrant red yellow and peach flowers beside me add colour and life to the field. It's a peaceful morning in Dycan again. The sun beamed radiantly from the sky. The air was clean and refreshing. I smile as I watch my twins have fun. They were worthy compensation for all I had lost. I wished my dad was alive to see them. They consoled me. Their birth brought nothing but joy to my life. Derrick had gone on a short trip, but it felt like forever. Sitting beneath the sprawling branches of a majestic tree in this tranquil field, I feel a deep sense of calm enveloping me. The tree's leaves create a dappled pattern of sunlight and shade, casting a soothing ambiance around me. I lean against the sturdy trunk, feeling it's comforting presence gro

We were back to Dycan. The palace loomed before us, a symbol of both power and oppression. But today, it would witness a reckoning. As we crossed the threshold, the air crackled with anticipation, our footsteps echoing through the grand halls. I could sense the whispers of the courtiers, their curiosity piqued by our audacity.Together, we strode towards the throne room, our resolve unyielding. As he pushed open the doors, a hush fell over the room, all eyes turning towards us.In that moment, I knew we were not just reclaiming a throne; we were reclaiming a legacy. With unwavering determination, we stepped forward, ready to confront Eugene and seize our destiny. He was frightened when he set his eyes on Derrick, but he managed to conceal it. “Derrick, what a pleasant surprise!.” I never expected you'll be back so soon.” “What are you doing on my throne uncle?.” Derrick questioned him sternly. “Oh this? I was keeping it safe and warm for you.” “I won't be needing you

“You don't have to worry about me, you can see her whenever you wish.” “It must be really tough leaving someone you love to marry a stranger.” I turned to see the owner of the voice. Sylvia smiled at me. I was flustered. She had caught me looking at Gwen hugging a stranger in the garden. “Are you jealous? She chuckled. “It can't be helped.” I replied in guilt I know you didn't mean to, you can't help it cause you love her.” “Have you ever been in love before? Is this what it feels like?.” I was forced to ask. I had never been an emotional person. I didn't even know how to express my emotions until Gwen came along. Sylvia took a deep breath and leaned on the window above the garden. One could see the garden clearly from there. “Yes I have: but clearly, I had to fulfil my obligations as a royal blood.” “Father didn't want me to marry him, he had no powers and he was a commoner. And on the other hand, you're the strongest creature among the twelve kingdoms.”

“You can stay as long as you like, courtesy of my husband to be and I.” Sylvia, the fox king's daughter, offered in smiles. I sensed she said it in a bid to spite me. Sylvia was a smallish Fox, her golden locs cascading like sunlight over her shoulders. With grace and power intertwined, she commanded the attention of all who beheld her. Her regal presence, though diminutive in stature, emanated an aura of authority that left no doubt of her sovereignty . Her gaze met mine, piercing yet gentle. “Thanks for your generosity but I'll be leaving in four days.” “There’s nothing left for me here.” I replied icily. I could barely mask the anger and jealousy in my voice. It was all thanks to her father Derrick was alive; But at the same time I couldn't stand the thought of Derrick being with someone else. A servant ran in just then.“My princess, we captured an intruder in our woods. “He says he means no harm. He's here to ensure Gwen gets home safely.” I was puzzled. Wh

DerrickI watched her cry in disbelief as she came closer and ran her fingers on my chest, my neck, all over me: to ascertain if I was really the one. “Derrick.” She called again. She hugged me tight like I was about to disappear. I pulled her close and hugged her as I watched her cry eyes out. “I'm not dreaming.” She cried. I pressed her head close to my chest in relief. I was happy to see her again, she was back in my arms. I missed her, she was always on my mind. But things had changed, and were about to take a different dimension for the both of us. I had a debt to repay the late fox king. He had spared my life and nursed me back to health. I could still remember his last words on the day he died. I stood by the bedside of the dying king, I couldn't help but feel a wave of sorrow wash over me. His once vibrant eyes, filled with the wisdom of ages, now glistened with the sheen of approaching death. Each shallow breath he took seemed to echo through t

What I had found out didn't deter me from finding Derrick. I was mad at him but I was also hoping he would be alive. I felt stupid but I couldn't help it. There was something about our bond that was suggesting he would be alive. I kept walking, hoping I get to the fox den within the next three weeks. I was a shadow of myself. My steps were sluggish. I was weary and disappointed in myself and everyone around me. I had never really experienced lasting joy. I had been foolish enough to trust everyone all I got in return were a few knives in my back. They had stabbed and bruised me badly. Love was staying vulnerable, even when you knew you could get hurt. I guess I really loved with all my heart but each time I keep getting knocked down and disappointed by life. I hoped healing would come someday. I'll be able to let go of all the hurt and pain in my heart. I just wanted to fall in Derrick's arms and cry my eyes out. At that moment I hated him too. He had concealed the truth from me. Why

AzeliaJust like in the movie the lady in Red, I elegantly walked in through the hallway, I walked past another guest, dressed in my red velvet long ball gown, and handglove matching the colour of my gown, my heels sounded loudly in the hall, turning the crowd to my direction and I suddenly become a center of attention, my makeup looked bitchy, yes, I know that, the girl tonight just want to be someone different from me, seeing eyes glued to my body made me looked nervous, my eyes wandered, searching for nothing but I didn't want anyone to see my reaction, my legs felt heavy, finding it difficult to walk, but I steady my footstep, walking slowly like I don't care, but I do, I clench tightly to my purse, placing it under my arms, the laughter in the hall, made me feel unsettled, I didn't know if I was been mocked or complimented, perhaps no one cares about my presence, but they couldn't stop wondering who I was, it's my first time attending such an event.Tyler, a lady I met on one of

Azelia I gazed at Jane, I already knew she care less about how I felt about her questions, she's a saucy young woman, and I had gotten used to her personality, I tried to force a smile but I couldn't, I decided to fake a smile and she knew well when one fake a smile, I also don't care."Yes Ma" with a stuttering voice, slightly bending my knees and standing upright again "Go through the file, sort out the ones belonging to LJ boutique and pile the rest of it. Someone else would come pick it up on Monday morning, and we can't give any excuses. Do you understand what I mean to say?" "Ye... ah, yes Ma" I heard myself stuttering, with her elegant beauty, I couldn't tell why Jane had no man in her life, perhaps her saucy personality couldn't get her a man of her own"Azelia, do you hear me?" jerked me off my thoughts "What did I say?" "Yes, I have to sort the LJ file and arrange the others, someone else will come for it" repeated her statement "Sure, I'll be in the store, you can si

I'm to join other ladies in the fun, I wish I knew it was your party, I wouldn't have come anyways, place get this door open for me" she yelled out, I could hear the frustration in her voice but she tried to steady her voice, I don't think she's done crying.I slowly walked up to her, placing my hand on her shoulder, she stood still, raising her head to meet my eyes, I forced a smile at her, but she said nothing but stared at me, perhaps waiting to hear what I had to say, maybe she expected nothing from me now, I saw Gwen be a brave girl who can fight whatever life throw back at her"I'll fill up the vacuum to be your elder brother, so you won't miss his absence so much, I'll give you my cell phone number, but promise not to share it with anyone, not everyone has my number, and you'll be the next to have it because you're a special person, if you don't get to betray me, I'll get to give you and your mother the kind of life your late brother couldn't give to you" I calmly and softly sa

Cillian Time flew how she had been out of my sight for years, but that didn't stop me from watching over her from a distance away, staying hidden and getting away from trouble, Ethan had a questionable gaze in his eyes watching me smile with no one beside me, part of me wants to see her over and over again, Ethan cell phone rings, it jerked me off my thought, l shut my eyes and didn't bother to listen to his conversation with whoever had called me "Cillian, The automobile has arrived at the seaport but there's a problem" "Is it something you can't handle?" I slowly opened my eyes to see Ethan clenched tightly to the steering wheel "No, but the substance has been removed from where it was hidden and Mario De Valley, asked for his money or a refund, Information from a credible source" "Who?" "Pablo, saw his men taking the drugs from the bonnet and different places it was hidden last night after it was checked and confirmed the substance was there, Mario from Mexico wants the money

Azelia The driver sped off, I looked dumbfounded at my ruined white blouse, just as I had thought I was being looked at and pitied by a passerby, I quickly took out my cell phone from my bag in mind to call my colleague's work, wanting to let her tell the Laura I'll be late for work, he driver reserved the car, and parked in from of me "Hello" I heard Cindy's voice loudly on the other side of the cell phone, she had already picked up before I could hang up like she knew I'd call her "Hello, Azelia, are you there?" she seems concerned about my muted voice "You" "You, did you do this on purpose?" we said almost at once, he didn't look surprised to see me and I didn't care, after all these years, he stood in front of me as I owed him an unpaid debt "You ruined my blouse and you stood there saying nothing, is that how mannerless you are" My voice attracted onlookers, he stood placing his both hands on his black tuxedo, with his neatly black trimmed hair, carelessness arranged, b

AzeliaCars drive in a row, waiting to be checked, Joseph focuses on attention on the police officers at the checkpoint, he brings out his cell phone, and sends a message, he doesn't seem bothered about it, he doesn't even know what I'm capable of doing in the outside world, he has no thought I might be a criminal in a run, I sat still praying in whatever God that could come to my aide, I could be jail because I have no legal document, just like I had said earlier on, I suddenly felt happy we weren't stopped like others, perhaps luck was on my side, I thought to myself, I gazed behind and the search continue. I sigh, taking in deep breathe Fifteen minutes later We arrived in the city, Joseph looked at me and I could see the questionable stare in his eyes but he said nothing to me"Where can I drop you?" he asked me"16th Avenue, it isn't far from here, do you know how to get there?" he looked at me, his face seemed blank with no emotions to show "I can use a Google map" "Alright