Standing before the microphone, with the earpods tightly worn on my ears often reminded me of Brian. The last place I saw him before slumping into a coma was his studio, where he sang his favorite song.As I stood before the microphone to sing a little, nothing else sounded from me than a sobbing tone. To say I had missed Brian was an understatement. I saw him virtually in everything I did.And right about now, I could see him standing over there just behind the glass door, smiling cheek to cheek and hearing me sing his favorite song.But it was only imagination. Imaginations had ways of playing chase with our emotions, and I was only a victim. I couldn’t continue with the singing practice.I had broken down in tears several times and wasted precious time reminiscing about Brian and what our marriage would look like if he were around. I knew if he were here all these fights and quarrels wouldn’t have happened because he would have assumed his rightful position as the heir to the Fanny
Opula and Kate were having a nice time at the poolside, and whenever they gathered at such a time, the two names that never left her mouth were Brian and my name. She regretted it all now; she wished she hadn’t contracted me for this marriage.“I thought she was naïve and timid the very first day I met her,” Opula said to Kate, who was busy popping wine, “I never knew this poor Melissa wasn’t actually poor in mind. Today she is being problematic …”Kate shrugged, “You hired a beast and forgot to tame its fire. That rotten kitten is going to be our endless nightmare if we don’t act fast. I don’t need to remind you of the wings she has grown.”Opula caught sight of Fanny and I driving out in the Rolls-Royce, and she clenched her jaw and said, “Father is not even helping issues. But I know the problem with him. My husband mentioned it to me the other days and I doubted him. But right now I am beginning to believe him.”Kate’s face scowled in anxiety as she asked, “What could that be? Gis
Salsa was out of the villa to meet with Rod after she got a phone call from him. When I thought Rod’s visit was just going to happen once, it suddenly became a habit which might not stop soon.Salsa was all smiles once she got on Rod’s private jet, and she brought out some flasks of food. “I made you some intercontinental dishes which you will like. You can’t find it anywhere around,” she said and placed the food flask in front of him.Rod shot a delightsome smile at the food flask before sighing and asking, “How is my sweetheart, Melissa?Salsa forced a smile after corking her eyebrow. Although she was too thrilled about the day to let anyone offend her, she couldn’t stand Rod snubbing her just to ask her about me.She took a few steps towards Rod, and she was so close now that her warm breath burnt his nose, “Red tie doesn’t fit this sleeve shirt,” she said as she stretched the collar of his sleeves and the edge of his tuxedo. “Next time you could wear a black tie. You are too hands
I was having a wash in the bathroom when I overheard the creaking of doors. I wouldn’t have perceived who it was if I hadn’t heard the shrilling of china at my dining table; it was obvious Salsa had come to serve me breakfast.“Once you are done, don’t leave, Salsa. I want to have a word with you,” I said right from the Jacuzzi.“Okay, ma’am,” she replied, tone stiffened and easily quenching without much echoing. She knew I was pissed off and my groaning tone which hummed Brian’s favorite song could show it.It was when I stepped out of the bathroom that I saw Salsa had quite a couple of stuff in her hand; I could see a sizable box, a stylish Italian gown, a piece of paper.“Without telling me to wait behind, I would have waited,” Salsa said, all smiles a she placed them on my bed, “You will like them. Rod is out to shower you with priceless gifts. This is an Italian gown worth two million dollars, this is a check for five million dollars and this is a beautiful pearl…”My face thicke
Salsa was standing idly; despair crowding in and humiliation hung over her. Opula, Kate and Fanny surrounded her. Earlier the next day, Kate had given Salsa a sack letter, which Salsa presented to Fanny.When everyone saw the fallen countenance on Fanny this morning, they knew he was going to blow hot at his Kate.But then Fanny had nullified the sack letter and invited the girls, “Why would you sack my chief chef? Do you realize Salsa has rendered a selfless service to this family? She has come a long way with us that the only thing that remains is to bear our surname.”Kate fumed at Salsa and pointed at her, “Did you report me to my father?” she queried her and turned to Fanny to say, “Father, Salsa has overstayed her welcome as the chief chef. It is time for her to leave. We are going to hire another chief chef who is respectful and loyal…”Salsa broke down in tears and couldn’t raise her gaze at her accusers.Fanny queried Kate, “What the hell did she do to have warranted a sack?
Once the Lamborghini halted, Rod furiously opened the door and alighted as lightning struck through the sky. His face was filled with thunder and brimstone. He had handy the gift items which I rejected. Snubbing the servants that greeted Rod was an understatement; he almost hit some of them that got in his way.He almost bumped into some of them, and he didn’t stop rolling his eyes at those that murmured about his anger. The fact was that the son of a billionaire was furious and prancing like a bull to confront his father .When he barged into the penthouse, he met his father, addressing a few of his domestic servants about what to do at his new site.“Everyone leave now. I want to have a word with my father!” Rod commanded through clenched teeth.And promptly under the sound of his voice the servants took a walk, leaving father and son.“What the hell was that, son?” Mr. Benson groaned as he gaped at Rod, who was fuming with despair and scorn. The task of getting an eligible wife was
On this day, mom was in her garden harvesting some bunches of flower which had posed as weed to her vegetables, when a Ferrari sped and halted at her compound.She never expected a visitor and since she wasn’t expecting any, she busied herself with the weeding and didn’t consider checking who it was.“My mother-in-law! Where are you? I am here!” a voice called and my mom raised her gaze from the ground. Suddenly, she had familiarized herself with such name because she was certain I would get married to Rod Benson, whether I like it or not.And emphatically, no one called her by this name except Rod Benson. When she raised her gaze she saw a young man in a T-shirt and jeans, having dark shades on his eyes, with luxury hanging around him.Indeed, mom was aging; she couldn’t recognize who it was until Rod took off his dark shades and lit his face with a smile.“Rod Benson,” mom called, and tossed her hoe to the ground before dusting her hand on her wrapper to go forth to him. “My son-in-
Having waited for Salsa to show up in my chamber, but to no avail, I decided to check her up in the kitchen where I knew she could be found. I needed to appreciate her for saving me from being implicated the other day.Salsa gave me a second chance to stay at the Fanny villa; of course, she had saved my marriage the moment she told a lie about the gift.“Hey, I have come to say thank you for saving my marriage,” I said softly , standing at the door as she got startled under the sound of my voice.“You startled the hell out of me,” Salsa said calmly, her lopsided smile dragging from ear to ear as she turned on the gas cooker, “What are you doing here, Melissa? I hope you know I will be punished drastically if you are found in the kitchen.”I was all smiles too, as I glanced around for any onlookers, “I know family members are restricted from the kitchen. But it is taking you too long to take breakfast in my chamber,” I whispered and glanced around.Salsa seemed to be scared; it was evi
After much hesitation he smacked his lips and replied, “Well, first I want you to promise me you will grant your mother bail and second promise me we will be best of friends since we are not getting married. These are the two things I want you to promise me; if I should stop pestering you.”I dimmed my gaze in contemplation, wondering if promising him those two things would grant me total freedom from being pestered around and pressurized for marriage.I shrugged, “Just that, I will promise you those two things but you may have to warn my mother to keep to her decision of disowning me. Since she had disowned me, I wondered why she keeps pestering my life and frustrating my marriage. Please, tell her to let Brian and I be. I don’t want to fall out with her again I don’t want to be at logger heads with her again. She has disowned me and I love the fact that I am no longer a part of her family and won’t inherit anything from her farm,” I said through frowned face.Rod shook his head in c
“Father, can you imagine the embarrassment? Did you see what Rod just did? This is a slap on my face and I can’t take this anymore. He came all the way from New York to disgrace me. Can you see that?” Opula wailed and pointed at Rod who was trying to catch up with me.Fanny petted Opula on frail shoulders, “Perk up daughter, Rod Benson has not only insulted you but he has rubbed it on my face. Who does that? This is an intentional act and I am going to retaliate. I have never been so embarrassed in my entire life. Rod just rubbished me because you are carrying his child and wants him to father the baby, oaky. I know what to do.”“Father, this is what I have been passing through. Rod has been breaking me down emotionally and I am going to kill myself if this continues,” Opula sobbed and wiped endless tears on her dress.Fanny was left gaping at her; he was shocked when he heard Opula mention suicide. “You wouldn’t do that, Opula. Rod is definitely going to marry you whether he likes it
Once the convoy of luxury cars sped into the villa, all eyes fell on Rod Benson as he alighted amidst his well-suited security. At the time Opula was in her chamber, all to herself, her gaze on Rod’s photo and wishing things would turn out well for them, when she saw Rod alighting form his car.“Oh my goose! Is that not Rod Benson? Why is he here?” she asked herself, clutched his photo to her bust as she stared at Rod advance into their villa.Promptly Fanny was startled when Opula barged into his chamber and chanted, “Father! Father! Where are you? Rod Benson has come to pay us an honorary visit. Can’t you see he has finally accepted responsibility for my pregnancy? Look at the smiles on his face.”Fanny pounced to his feet and paced to the window only to see Rod amidst his security. Quickly he reached to his phone, “Hello is that Salsa please prepare the best of meals and assemble the cocktails and wine. Rod Benson is around and we must give him a warm reception.” He spoke into the
Rod Benson stood at the door with arms folded and impatiently waited for the police to bring out Mrs. Brant from the cell. She had been kept at the cell since I got her arrested after attempting to murder Brian.Once the door opened with a creek , Rod raised a brow upon seeing my mother being led out; she was scraggly looking , pale and unkempt. She was made to sit at a table while Rod advanced forward and sat opposite her.“Police says it is a case of attempted murder and that Melissa is ready to sue if the law is willing to take its due cause,” that was the voice of Rod, “Did you actually do it? Or is she just accusing you falsely?” he asked yet further.My mother lowered her gaze in pity and sucked a huge grin on her face; she was heartbroken that I was ready to take the case to the next level if it was possible.“Did you do it? Is your silence a yes? Talk to me?”Rod asked when my mom hesitated, “This is a huge allegation and if Melissa should sue you , you could go in for it.”My
“No, it can’t be possible. No. I am not going to remain alive and watch you have that child for Rod Benson, neither will I allow you marry him. You must lose that child, Opula. Until I see that baby aborted, I shall have no peace. I, Salsa will make you pay with your life,” Salsa wailed as she mixed the herbs in a jar of fresh orange juice and gritted her teeth in heart break.The moment she heard the shuffling around, she flinched, turned around and saw no other person than me as I stared AT her with folded arms and investigative gaze.Salsa sniffed back tears and dared to brighten up as she asked me, “How long have you been staring at me?”I dimmed my eyes at her and shook my head in disappointment, “Tell me it is not true. I really want to hear you refute it, Salsa. So it has been you all along. Why would you nurture such evil in your heart?” I queried her and surged closer with a quarrelsome look on my face, “Why are you this wicked, Salsa?”“Stay out of this Melissa not even you
When James Benson got back home and hugged Rod, he probably couldn’t tell why his father was so excited that he lost his voice chanting at the top of his voice. The last time he saw such lines of excitement on the face of Rod was when he won a multi-billion dollar partnership contract in the south coast.With knitted brow, Rod watched his billionaire father command the chef to prepare the best of meals and fetch expensive wine for a toast.“Father why the boisterous excitement? Why are you so excited tonight?” Rod asked with so much uncertainty piling up I his voice. He combed his gaze around him and noticed there was no trace of documents around him which could attest to some contracts that the company has won. “Did we win any contract, father?” he asked anxiously.James hugged him engagingly and clutched his cheeks, “Finally, I am proud of you, son. You are indeed the true son of your father. I gave birth to you so why won’t you give birth to another.”Rod squeezed up his face and b
“Do you mean Opula Luis, the same Opula that I know is pregnant for my son all this while? Come on, Fanny Luis, I don’t like it when people pull my legs. I do understand the fact that I earnestly want Rod to choose a wife but you don’t have to joke with it.”Fanny sat up once he caught the interest in the eyes of James Benson, “I am not pulling your legs my dear friend. I have only been searching for the appropriate time to break such news to you. Don’t forget you wanted Melissa for your son, so I have been careful not to break the rules.”“What rules are you talking about?” James interrupted Fanny, “Your daughter has been pregnant for my son and you kept it away from me all this while. Oh my goose!” James stroked his hair in surprise, “To hell with Melissa . I only chose Melissa because my son loves her so much but with the current development I can tell you it is Opula that my son loves.”James chuckled, line of joy stood on his face, “Oh I see, James, why don’t you tell me? It see
James Benson and Fanny Luis were proudly seated by the pool side and smiling cheek to cheek as the servants poured a glassful of wine for their refreshment. They had busied themselves discussing about their corporate lives and reminiscing on their friendship. All the while they discussed fanny though it wise to revela Opula’s preganancy to him, hoping it wouldn’t be a surprise to him. Fanny knew he had no time to waste anymore and delay could be dangerous.As soon as the servant bowed and left, James Benson reminded him of the two billion dollar contract and how it would save Fanny Group form the impending bankruptcy.Although Fanny Luis was all smiles, he couldn’t tell the exact reason James Benson visited. He argued if it was for business. He knew Opula’s pregnancy must have sprouted trouble in his home; obviously Rod would have told him about it, including the ill treatment he got when they were poor.Right about now Fanny couldn’t wait to know the reason James visited, so he asked
All eyes fell on me once I cheered up and sniffed heavily. Already the police men had entered the hospital and advanced towards us with an investigative countenance and scowled faces which struck us with silence and suspicion.“Why is police in my hospital?” doctor bill queried anxiously and settled his suspicious gaze on me, “I can’t recall inviting the police to my hospital. Who could have invited the police?”There was a hush of silence when the police detective surged closer and queried everyone with his scarcely familiar look which had so much gloom.“Good evening, doctor,” the detective greeted warmly and shot his dark eyes at us, “We got an urgent phone call from this hospital. The voice couldn’t speak out but we traced the phone call to this hospital. The police detective said to Doctor Bill with so much expectation for an explanation, “Perhaps you may know who did.”“I did, detective,” my voice sounded with an iota of confidence and conviction, “I made the phone call to you b