Novels by Pearl

Emiliano POV:As I stared at the blood test results in my hand, a wave of frustration washed over me. The report confirmed Rachel’s condition was legitimate, yet I couldn’t help but feel something wasn’t quite right.The thought of Rhea refusing to help her own sister baffled me. It didn’t fit the kind, compassionate woman I assumed her to be.“Are you sure this report is accurate?” I demanded of the guard, holding the piece of paper out to him. “How is it possible that Rhea, my own wife, would refuse to help her own sister?”The guard shifted uncomfortably under my intense gaze. “Yes, sir. We confirmed the results with the hospital. Rachel claims that Rhea cursed her rather than offer her assistance.”“Cursed?” I scoffed, my disbelief evident in my tone. “That’s preposterous.“I want Rachel in my office, now!” I barked, my patience worn thin.Minutes later, the door to my office opened and Rachel stumbled in, her face a mask of feigned weakness.“Emiliano,”

RHEA'S POV Finally, he is gone." Huh" I huffed, he has this strange evil aura around him that is choking and I almost couldn't bear it.' Why did that car hit me?' I thought with a frown on my face.All these seems suspicious and strange, it's too much of a coincidence. Even though I tried moving away from the road, the car went after me like it was on a mission to end my life.My once peaceful life has become a nightmare since I got married to that psychopath, no.It became a nightmare the day his grandfather decided to pay my dad a visit, seeking my hand in marriage. My dad, who was greedy as ever! Didn't even reject it.Once again, am at the suffering end!. I heard shuffles in the hallway and I turned to see him finally leaving.I watched his imposing figure disappear down the hallway, a sigh of relief escaping my lips. His presence was suffocating, and I could feel the weight lifting off my chest as he left.My thoughts drifted to the car accide

EMILIANO'S POV She smiled smugly, catwalking towards me. I sat back and stared at her in disgust. " Speak up or leave my presence!" I commanded, staring down at my computer. " Relax brother in law. You don't have to be so cold to me!" I glared at her, and she kept her mouth shut. " Well, what I want to talk to you about is very vital to you, I wouldn't want you to be cheated by my sister," she said pitifully, and I frowned. She took a peek at me to see my reaction before she began sniffing. " You don't know, my sister took my place to get married to you! I was supposed to be the one married to you!" She revealed tearfully, and I stared at her blankly. " Is that the important thing you have to tell me?" I asked, feeling disgusted about her behaviour. " No, that is not the only thing I have to tell you," she replied, taking a deep breath in and wiping her tears. " You see, I am sick, and only my sister's blood matches with mine buy she stubbornly refused to donate blood to

RHEA'S POV The elevator made different stops, and people began trooping in.I began to feel claustrophobic, but I endured with the hope of getting to my destination as soon as possible. They all began to whisper secretly while turning around to stare at me repeatedly. I suddenly became nervous, my palms felt sweaty, and I pinched myself so hard so I could calm down.'Ding' the elevator soon sounded, and they began making their way out, but i stayed behind. My destination is still two floors above.Immediately, they all left, I let out a huge sigh of relief. ' I wonder why they were all staring at me back then!' I thought worriedly. The elevator soon came to a stop after my destination, and I shrugged it off.I practice a little breathing exercise before deciding to step out.I walked briskly towards my destination, I stiffly greeted everyone who passed by my side. My mood was already ruined this morning, and the incident that happened earlier

I was about to leave when someone called out to me, " Chubby!" I felt blood drain from my body.Only one person calls me that, I could recognise that voice even in my sleep. I haven't seen the person in years, and I had prayed not to see the person for the rest of my life, but it seems like nature had it plans against me today!!!My palms felt sweaty all of a sudden, I didn't dare to turn around. I decoded to pretend like I was not the one that was called, I turned around with my eyes set to the ground and began walking towards the described direction. " Come on, chubby! Are you still mad at me?" He asked, his voice laced with sarcasm. I ignored him and continued walking, but he walked briskly towards me and moved to my front, I turned around to leave, but he caught my hand in a tight grip.I struggled to break free, but it was useless, I took a deep breath in and turned to stare at him.He still has the usual stupid grin on his face!" Hello, Chubby! We meet again!" He mutter

He looked like he was trying to recollect, and then his face brightened up like he remembered what he was thinking about." I do remember what happened two days ago," he spoke up, and I sighed in relief. " Quick, tell me what I need to know. Do you also know why there was a power outage?" I asked nervously, and he nodded. "Well..."" Well, 2 nights ago, the boss went out with his friends, and they drank to stupor.We were on our way to the reserved hotel when he suddenly told me to drive home so I could pick up some documents. When we got home, he stayed back in the car, and as I stepped in, the lights went off. I went to check what was wrong but couldn't find any, so I called an electrician. He hurried over and fixed it." He revealed, and I frowned. The information he just provided is not valid.' If he stayed back in the car, then who came into my room?' I thought my frown deepened, and I sighed heavily." Ma'am?" He called out jolting me out of my thoughts." Yes." " Is everythi