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CHAPTER 15
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Tomorrow was my mom's funeral, and I couldn't believe it. The thought of saying goodbye to her was unbearable.
The funeral was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, and it was packed with important people from all over the city. Business leaders, politicians, and celebrities came to pay their last respects to my mom, the CEO of MK Technology.As I walked into the cathedral, I was greeted by a sea of somber faces. The pews were filled with people dressed in black, their heads bowed in respect.The altar was adorned with white flowers, and a large portrait of my mom sat atop a pedestal, surrounded by candles.My mom's casket was at the front of the cathedral, covered in a white cloth with gold trim. It was hard to believe that she was really gone. I felt a lump form in my throat as I approached the casket, my heart heavy with grief.The service began, and people started to speak about my mom's accomplishments and legRelated chapters
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One week after my mom's funeral, I was still trying to come to terms with the loss. I was in my room, trying to distract myself from the pain, when Mrs. Jenkins came in to summon me to the sitting room. I asked her what it was about, but she just said I should come down and see for myself. I got dressed in a black gown, still wearing black as a sign of mourning for my mom. As I came down the stairs, I saw a woman and her daughter, who looked about my age. The woman was Mrs Victoria, my dad's secretary, and her daughter introduced herself as Sophia.As I reached the bottom of the stairs, I greeted Mrs. Victoria with a nod, trying to be polite despite my growing unease. But before I could even acknowledge her, her daughter Sophia stepped forward, a bright smile plastered on her face."Hey, I'm Sophia! I'm going to be your new sister!" she exclaimed, her voice dripping with excitement."Meaning? I asked but had no reply.My dad's
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Just as I thought I couldn't cry anymore, Mrs. Jenkins, our loyal housekeeper, appeared by my side. She knelt beside me, her face etched with concern and compassion. "Oh, Aries, my dear child," she whispered, her voice soft and soothing. "Let me help you up, sweetie. You don't have to go through this alone." But before she could even touch me, Mrs Victoria, my dad's new wife, stepped forward, her eyes flashing with a hint of annoyance. "No, dear Mrs. Jenkins," she said, her voice firm but polite. "I think Aries needs to learn to stand on her own two feet. You're a nanny, not a crutch. When she's done crying, she can stand up and compose herself." Mrs Jenkins looked taken aback by Mrs Victoria's words, but she nodded respectfully and stood up, her eyes never leaving mine. I continued to sob, my body shaking with uncontrollable grief. But as the minutes passed, my cries slowly began to subside
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I stormed into the kitchen, still fuming from the altercation with Sofia. Mrs. Jenkins, our loyal housekeeper, looked up from her work, concern etched on her face. "Aries, dear, what's wrong?" she asked, her voice soft and soothing. I took a deep breath, trying to calm down, and walked over to her. She drew me close, her arms enveloping me in a warm hug. "What's going on, child? What was all that commotion about?" I took another deep breath, letting it all out. "Sofia barged into my room, disrespected me, and slapped me. I slapped her back, and then Mrs. Victoria came in and took her side, as usual." Mrs. Jenkins' expression turned stern, her eyes flashing with anger. "That young lady needs to learn some manners," she muttered. "And Mrs. Victoria needs to stop coddling her." I nodded, feeling a sense of validation. "I know, right? It's always th
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I stood there and watched as Mr. Thompson drove off, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I had managed to keep my meeting with Mr. Jack a secret, at least for now. I took a deep breath and pulled out my phone, dialling the number for a local taxi service. As I waited for the taxi to arrive, I glanced around the bustling mall entrance, making sure no one was watching me.After a few minutes, the taxi pulled up, and I got in, giving the driver the address: 345 Elm Street, in the heart of the city. I had never been there before, but Mr. Jack had instructed me to meet him at this location.As the taxi drove away from the mall, I felt a sense of excitement mixed with nerves. What would Mr. Jack tell me about my mother's estate and will? What secrets would he reveal?I sat back in the seat, watching the cityscape pass by through the window. The taxi driver, a friendly-looking man with a kind smile, glanced at me in the rearview
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Mr. Jack walked around his desk and sat down in the leather chair across from me, his eyes fixed on mine. He leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together as he began to speak."Miss, I am Mr. Jack, your mother's attorney. I've been handling her affairs for many years now."I nodded, trying to process what was happening."Your mother called me from the hospital," Mr. Jack continued, his voice serious. "She instructed me to transfer her company shares, worth approximately $500 billion, into a personal account she created for you."I felt like I had been punched in the gut. I couldn't breathe. $500 billion? It was an astronomical amount of money.Mr. Jack leaned forward, his eyes locked on mine. "She was very clear about her wishes. If anything were to happen to her, she wanted me to execute the deal the agent I had with her. Mr. Jack's expression turned grave, his eyes clouding with concern. "Miss, I must war
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I looked up at him, my eyes pleading. "Please, Mr. Jack. I need you to protect me, to protect our company. My mother trusted you, and I trust you too."Mr. Jack's expression softened. "I'll do everything in my power to protect you and our company, Miss. I promise."I nodded, feeling a small sense of relief. "Thank you, Mr. Jack. I knew I could count on you."I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. "I need some time to think, to process everything. Can we meet again tomorrow?"Mr. Jack nodded. "Of course, Miss. We'll meet again tomorrow. And don't worry, everything will be okay."I thought for a moment, considering my next move. I looked up at Mr. Jack, my eyes serious. "Forget about the meeting tomorrow, Mr. Jack. I don't think it's safe for me to leave my house right now."Mr. Jack's expression was concerned. "What do you mean, Miss?"I took a deep breath, trying to explain.
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I cried until exhaustion took over, my body finally succumbing to the relentless emotional storm that had torn through me. Sleep came not as a relief but as an escape, and even then, it was fleeting.It felt like I had barely closed my eyes when the harsh sunlight pierced through the curtains, dragging me back into reality. Groggily, I opened my eyes, disoriented and confused. How was it morning already? The night had passed in a blur, and I couldn't shake the unsettling feeling that I had only slept for a few moments.I sat up in bed, and immediately, the familiar ache in my chest resurfaced, a heavy reminder that grief hadn’t let go of its grip. I rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the haze of sleep, but it clung to me like a stubborn shadow, refusing to let me feel rested.The memories of yesterday came flooding back, each one more overwhelming than the last. I threw off the covers, my body pr
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I entered my room for the first time since my mom's passing, a laugh escaped me—soft and ironic, tinged with the bitter edge of everything that had changed. It felt strange to find even a flicker of happiness amidst the grief that had become my constant shadow. The laughter didn’t feel real, almost like a defence mechanism against the overwhelming sadness.I closed the door behind me and leaned against it, the weight of the world pressing down on my shoulders. My eyes scanned the room—everything looked exactly as I had left it, yet nothing felt the same. The room had a hollow feeling, as though the life that once filled it had been sucked out, leaving only memories in its wake.The silence was deafening. I could almost hear my mom's voice, soft and soothing, whispering in my ear, offering comfort that I so desperately needed. But she wasn't there. She would never be there again.I walked over to m
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I sat at the cushion with my father looking at Sofia who was still looking at me, after a brief silence. My father cleared his throat as if something was choking him."Hmmmm" he cleared his throat. "Aries dear you will be get married."At that moment I felt like I didn't hear what he was saying."Dad please I don't hear you" I said politely not to make him angry."Aries dear I said you are getting married" he repeated but this time his voice was loud and clear."What??" I exclaimed."How? Am I getting married to whom?" "I am too young..... to get married am just twenty-one years old" I pleaded as tears rolled down my eyes.I slumped back into the cushion, my eyes wide with horror and disbelief. My mind raced, refusing to accept the words echoing in my ears. "Married?" I thought. "How can this be? I'm just 21!"My gaze drifted to Sofia, still watching me with an unreadable expression. Her presence made me feel like a pawn in a game I didn't understand."Aries dear I know this would
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Since my fate is to be doomed in the hands of my father and his new wife (My stepmother).As I dismissed some thoughts I know will only do more harm than good to me, I quickly packed my things into my bag pack, l looked at Emily who was already staring at me for the moment, her eyes filled with Anger."Hey Emily try to calm down, don't be angry at me" I paused for a while recollecting my thoughts. "I would love to stay but I have some family problems I have to face alone. Please understand.""Did you just say Alone?" Emily asked in anger."Yeah Emily" I walked close trying to calm her down but she retaliated."Aries you seem to have taken me for a fool" Emily spoke her voice shaking as she tried to hold back her tiers."Emily, what have I done wrong?" I asked."Don't play dumb with me Aries" she said as she walked closer to me. "Aries I know you too well, something has been bothering you but you choose to hide it from me why?" Emily said. Tires rolled down her eyes.I felt pity for E
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I tapped my foot impatiently, waiting for my ride to arrive, My phone buzzed, and I glanced at the screen."Your ride is 2 minutes away," the notification read, I exhaled but sighed since I was already running late.A sleek, silver sedan pulled up to the curb, its tyres humming on the pavement, The driver, a friendly-looking woman with a warm smile, leaned over to open the passenger door."Hi, Aries! Hop in," she said.I slid into the seat, buckling my belt as she pulled away from the curb, The sedan glided smoothly through the streets, the air-conditioning a welcome respite from the afternoon heat.As we drove, my phone buzzed again, and I glanced at the screen, A text from Emily my best friend flashed on the display:"Hey, Aries! The lecture starts in 20 mins, and you're nowhere to be found! Where are you?"I frowned, anxiety creeping in. "Stuck in traffic," I typed quickly."Estimated time of arrival?" Emily replied."10-15 mins I believe I can make it in time," I estimated."Okay,
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After an hour of cooking, Mrs. Jenkins and I finished preparing a delicious meal of roasted chicken, steamed vegetables, and fluffy rice. The aroma wafting from the kitchen was tantalising, and my stomach growled in anticipation of lunch. "Just in time," Mrs. Jenkins said, glancing at the clock. "Mrs. Victoria will be pleased." I nodded, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "Let's get everything set up in the dining room." We carefully transferred the dishes to the dining room, where the table was already set with fine china and crystal glasses. Just as we finished arranging the food, Mrs. Victoria swept into the room, Sofia trailing behind her. "Sofia's starving," Mrs. Victoria announced, her eyes scanning the table. "I hope lunch is ready." Sofia's eyes widened as she took in the spread before her. "Finally, something decent to eat," she said, her tone dripping with entitlement. I bit back a retort, remembering Mrs. Jenkins' words: "Don't let those people get to you." Mrs. V
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I slept only to wake up the next morning; I brought out my phone to check the time. It was around 9 am."Oh no!!" I exclaimed as I saw the time; I quickly got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, washed my face; since I woke up late and there was no time for me to take my bath, I walked out of my room.As I hurried out of my room, I nearly collided with Mrs. Victoria, my stepmother, standing in the hallway. Her piercing gaze scrutinized me, her expression a mask of disapproval."Good morning, Mrs. Victoria," I stammered, trying to sound cheerful despite my rush.But instead of a warm response, her face contorted in anger."You call this morning?" she spat, her voice venomous. "You're over two hours late! Your father explicitly told you that you'd be taking care of household chores from now on, and this is how you start?"Her eyes flashed with indignation. "Do you know how much work needs to be done? The laundry, cooking, cleaning... and you're still lounging in your nightclothes?"S
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Finally, I drifted off to sleep until I heard a hard knock on my door.Knock!!! Knock!!! Knock!!!. The knock was very intense; I stood up in fear; at that moment, I was very scared.I suddenly Heard my voice behind the door."Aries, open this door", a voice called out my name; I recognized the voice as my dad's. "Open this door, you useless girl"I cautiously approached the door, my heart racing with anticipation. My hand trembled as I grasped the doorknob, hesitating for a moment before slowly turning it. The door creaked open, revealing my father's furious face.His eyes blazed with anger, his eyebrows furrowed, and his jaw clenched. His face was red with rage, and veins bulged from his temples."Aries, you stupid girl!" he thundered, his voice echoing through the room. "What did I tell you about disobeying me?"As he spoke, his hand swiftly rose, and I felt a surge of fear. I tried to dodge, but it was too late. His palm connected with my cheek, delivering a stinging slap.The soun
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I entered my room for the first time since my mom's passing, a laugh escaped me—soft and ironic, tinged with the bitter edge of everything that had changed. It felt strange to find even a flicker of happiness amidst the grief that had become my constant shadow. The laughter didn’t feel real, almost like a defence mechanism against the overwhelming sadness.I closed the door behind me and leaned against it, the weight of the world pressing down on my shoulders. My eyes scanned the room—everything looked exactly as I had left it, yet nothing felt the same. The room had a hollow feeling, as though the life that once filled it had been sucked out, leaving only memories in its wake.The silence was deafening. I could almost hear my mom's voice, soft and soothing, whispering in my ear, offering comfort that I so desperately needed. But she wasn't there. She would never be there again.I walked over to m
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I cried until exhaustion took over, my body finally succumbing to the relentless emotional storm that had torn through me. Sleep came not as a relief but as an escape, and even then, it was fleeting.It felt like I had barely closed my eyes when the harsh sunlight pierced through the curtains, dragging me back into reality. Groggily, I opened my eyes, disoriented and confused. How was it morning already? The night had passed in a blur, and I couldn't shake the unsettling feeling that I had only slept for a few moments.I sat up in bed, and immediately, the familiar ache in my chest resurfaced, a heavy reminder that grief hadn’t let go of its grip. I rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the haze of sleep, but it clung to me like a stubborn shadow, refusing to let me feel rested.The memories of yesterday came flooding back, each one more overwhelming than the last. I threw off the covers, my body pr
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I looked up at him, my eyes pleading. "Please, Mr. Jack. I need you to protect me, to protect our company. My mother trusted you, and I trust you too."Mr. Jack's expression softened. "I'll do everything in my power to protect you and our company, Miss. I promise."I nodded, feeling a small sense of relief. "Thank you, Mr. Jack. I knew I could count on you."I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. "I need some time to think, to process everything. Can we meet again tomorrow?"Mr. Jack nodded. "Of course, Miss. We'll meet again tomorrow. And don't worry, everything will be okay."I thought for a moment, considering my next move. I looked up at Mr. Jack, my eyes serious. "Forget about the meeting tomorrow, Mr. Jack. I don't think it's safe for me to leave my house right now."Mr. Jack's expression was concerned. "What do you mean, Miss?"I took a deep breath, trying to explain.
