CHAPTEE 110"I don't know what it is you're planning in your head, Rose, but whatever it is, I want it to have Caleb and I in the picture. I want you to create a magical moment for the both of us because I didn't come here just to stare at you all in your faces. I am seriously running out of time here!" Stella said."I will," Rose replied and sighed with exasperation."That's why I love you, Rose," Stella blew her a kiss. "Oh, it's going to be such a wonderful time there and I'm sure Caleb would barely be able to resist my body when he sees me glowing under the sun!" Stella said dreamily."I don't know, Stella, he and Jane have grown quite inseparable in the past few weeks.""I know. And that's why you're going to help me, right?" Stella asked. Her voice now had a threatening edge to it."Or do you want me to...""Fine, I'll try my best, Stella!" Rose threw her hands up in the air with despair."Good. I want you to make the announcement after dinner tonight."As Stella bounced out of
CHAPTER 111Diane was filming yet another Instagram live session when Abigail walked into the room.Abigail stopped at the foot of the bed and waited for her to end."... So thank you all for the immense show of love and for all the contributions that have been made. And I hope that all the women out there who are standing up for their rights and not depending on men like Marcus Dreame, would get the freedom they so deserve. Don't forget, I love you all, have a blissful week. Bye!" She blew a kiss at her phone screen and ended the video."That was exhilarating!" She squealed happily and Abigail gave her a small smile."How're you feeling?" Abigail asked as she moved closer and sat by her side."I'm good, really, and I'm sure the wounds can be easily covered with make-up," Diane shrugged and Abigail's shoulders dropped."So why are you still tainting Marcus's image when your wounds aren't really serious?""Aby," Diane sat up. "It's for your good, girl. Marcus doesn't deserve you. If he
CHAPTER 112"Oh my God! Is that yours?" Bianca exclaimed as they walked into the hangar.There was a sparkling white jet with the name: Lockwood Enterprises, Inc. written across the body of the jet in large black Italic lettering."Seems like someone has never been on a plane before," Stella said, loud enough for Bianca to hear.Bianca rolled her eyes at her and rolled Jeffery and her luggage towards the jet."Jane, are you really sure about this?" Caleb turned to her and asked again. "Are you really comfortable with this arrangement?""I'm fine, Caleb. We all need this break anyway.""Yes, I know we do. But I'm not sure about Bianca and Stella coming.""Let's not worry about them, Caleb. I have you and you have me. That's all that matters."Caleb smiled and reached out to smoothen her hair that was blown about by the wind."I guess Miami would be better with you around," he said and kissed her."Come on," without warning, Caleb scooped her up, bridal style and started towards the sta
Chapter 113"Please return to your seats and put on your seatbelts. The plane will land in five minutes," the pilot announced through the speaker.Jane rolled off Caleb's lap and took the chair next to him."Ever been to Miami?" Jane asked Bianca. As much as she didn't feel very comfortable around the woman, she still thought it wise to know a thing or two about her and what she did before crashing into her and Caleb's perfect life.Bianca turned to her direction and gave her an uninterested look. "Once."From the flat tone of her voice, Jane could tell that she wasn't interested in making small talk. She glanced towards Caleb who was half asleep, and tapped him lightly."I wasn't asleep. I could tell we've arrived because the air smells different," he said, smiling with his eyes half closed."Of course you could," Jane chuckled and held his hand as the plane sped down the tarmac and came to a slow halt."The car must be waiting already," Rose said as she passed by them, peering out
CHAPTER 114The chauffeurs from each limousine were hauling their luggage in the trunk of the van when another private helicopter landed a few metres away."You're very cooperative, ma'am, and you have no idea how happy I am to speak with you. What shall we call you?" Maurice asked as she hastily brushed her hair to look presentable enough."Just Bianca is fine," Bianca replied with a smile."Alright then. You ready?" Maurice asked her cameraman and Bianca stood aside as she waited for Maurice to finish making the introductions."So Miss Bianca, how do you explain your relationship with Mr Caleb Lockwood? What does he consider you as?" Maurice asked purposefully. She danced inwardly at the attention the unprecedented interview would bring both to her and her news house."With all due respect to his dear wife, Mrs Jane Lockwood, I do not consider myself anything more than the mother of Mr Lockwood's heir and I'm sure he doesn't consider me anything more than such as well," then she add
CHAPTER 115Bianca collapsed the stroller and carried Jeffery in her arms.Stella eyed her up from where she was seated opposite her in the spacious car interior."For a man as affluent as Caleb he sure doesn't make much noise about it, right?" Bianca asked."So?" "I'm just saying," Bianca shrugged. "It's good to know that my child's financial future is already taken care of.""Okay, listen, bitch," Stella narrowed her eyes and moved to the edge of the plush leader. "I don't know what plans you have but it's never going to work. You don't even know these people, you don't know the Lockwood's, at least not any better than I do," she paused and then continued slowly, syllable by syllable, "Accept the reality, Bianca. Caleb will never look at you."Bianca was smiling all the while, making Stella even more irritated."Tell me something Stella," Bianca also moved to the edge of the seat. "Do you, er, get occasional headaches after that slap Jane gave to you?" Stella's brows pulled toget
CHAPTER 116One of the most peaceful nights he had ever had was suddenly interrupted by the loud ringing of his phone.He let the phone ring for a while, pretending not to hear it and hoping the caller would find something better to do.But the call didn't stop.With a grunt, he spread his hand out and tapped the bed beside him, but he felt nothing. His eyes opened slowly and looked around the room."Jane?" He asked but there was no response.Lifting his shoulders to lie in his elbow, he craned his neck from side to side in order to ease the tense muscles and as his stomach grumbled, he remembered that he had fallen asleep earlier the previous noon and had not eaten.His phone began to ring again."Ugh!" He groaned and snatched the phone.He had only seen the first two letters: 'Xa' when his eyes flew wide open and he sat up with alarm, wondering why Xavier would be calling him at such an early hour, but when he remembered that Xavier had not made a move to attend the memorial as wel
CHAPTER 117"Seriously, girl. Cheer up!" Diane said to Abigail as they both walked out of the hospital building.Her wounds were now fully healed and she was beaming from the amount of fame and money the incident had brought her, meanwhile Abigail grew more unhappy day by day.She had not called Marcus since his name started flying around on social media because, according to Diane, calling him would make her seem 'desperate'. And even though Abigail felt strongly that she should call Marcus, she knew that Diane was right, at least most of the time.Diane opened the door of her car and smiled lovingly as she hopped in.Abigail let out a sigh and observed her reflection in the car's side mirror. She had never looked so lean and ugly in her life. The woman who stared back at her was one who was broken and confused, one who had no idea if she should keep her baby and put her entire future and career in jeopardy or take it away and live with the guilt of it forever. She ran a finger over