In the car.There was a deafening silence.Jake was buried deep into his own world of thoughts while Jamie just stared out through the window with small tears seeping out from the corner of her eyes.Even though she would be married to the one she loves to the moon and back,Jamie still felt empty.She felt like she was putting in so much to make this marriage work out yet she received nothing but pain upon pain.Yes Jake had said he would never love her but she didn't believe that because somehow she had a belief that this child would bring her closer to him.What scares her the most is Diana popping out of nowhere back into their lives.That would be a disaster.Look how their lives changed! Indeed,Diana Valdez carried a konk badluck.Finally she got to meet her very own role model..her favorite celebrity.Stephanie Collins.She'd love to admit that she looked a lot like Diana but it was more than obvious that it can't be her.Nothing would ever make Jamie believe that that woman is
Just then Stephanie's phone rang.It was Edward but a surprised look registered on her face.She stood up from her wheelchair and locked the door once Diego was out.Why is Edward calling her? Weird..All the three years of their marriage,she didn't think she'd ever received a call from Edward.It means something is wrong.She picked."Edward?" she spoke firstSilence.And then.."Stephanie" he called gently,which was unusual "Get your ass down here to my villa and come explain to me how this woman is still a virgin!"He ended the call shortly after.Stephanie threw her phone onto the couch.She knew that it wouldn't take time before Edward fore himself on Diana but to think that woman is still a virgin!"Ugh! Seriously Diana!" she screamed out.Never in her life did she think any woman living here in Chicago would still be a virgin.She should have known considering how innocent that little bird looked and now she felt like Diana had ruined everything! Because Edward is not into virgi
I opened my eyes slowly.It was dark.My eyes were fully opened now and the last event replayed in my mind.I slowly realized that..that Edward must have slept with me.A low gasp escaped from my lips as I immediately sat up.I removed the duvet, looking for a sign of blood.But there was nothing.I reminded myself that he could have changed the bed cover.I moved to check other ways.I moved my legs perhaps I'd feel a slight pain down there but nothing,only my sore ankle hurt slightly.I gasped now.What did that schmuck do to me.I dropped my legs from the bed in an attempt to search for him and give him a piece of my mind.When I raised my head up I saw him.Shit.He was staring right at me and that also means he has been staring at me.I noticed his striking features from afar.He was dressed in total black.A black turtle neck and black pants with his gold wristwatch adorning his broad hands.He had a wine glass swinging in his hands.Perhaps he just had a bath because I could see the w
I came out of the bathroom an hour later and met Edward sprawled on the bed.He was fast asleep and he looked so...I sighed in my heart as I lowered myself on the other side of the bed.I still felt really afraid.What if he wakes up at night and try to hurt me again?But I had no choice.There isn't a couch in the room,just the large king sized bed.I laid down properly thinking of the moment he'd threatened to kill Jake.It was like my blood pressure shot up because it was then I realized that the two might clash considering that Jake was now into technologies.I know Jake would never stop looking for me and I also know that if he eventually finds out the truth he'd come and try to take me away.Knowing Edward,he would surely take action and fulfil his threat.Each day that passes the fear in me keeps increasing.Something huge might happen soon;something disastrous.I closed my eyes and opened it again.I prayed silently that if anything should happen, neither Edward,his parents,Jak
Jake Lowell had gone all nights and even the next day searching on informations relating to Stephanie Collins.The only two things he was able to get are not all that relevant.The first was the sudden change of hair color.Stephanie's hair is a lighter shade of brown.Diana's has always been a darker shade and yesterday when he'd seen her,it was indeed a darker shade but if you don't look closely you wouldn't notice.But a claim as this can easily be overruled and that's because you can change your hair color anytime you feel like.Millions of people change their hair color daily.So he cancelled that idea.The second was the eye color.Stephanie's eye color before the accident was black.Very dark.Diana's has always been a lighter shade of grey.He's known her for a long time and she would never change her lens for any reason.Except to swap her identity.So far this second idea of his is the most relevant,at least for now.As he grabbed his sleeveless jacket he already has plans lin
I can't define the silence that followed after that.Even in the car on the way back to the mansion he closed his eyes and never said a word.I wanted to ask but I also didn't want to piss him off the more so I kept quiet and focused on the road.But all of a sudden the car stopped moving.This was when he shut his eyes open.The driver said they were out of fuel and he quickly apologized before leaving to get fuel.Seconds turned to minutes and the driver was nowhere to be found.Edward was buried in his deep thoughts with eyes closed.I couldn't bear the heat and the tension in the car so I stepped out and he didn't even notice.No sooner had I stepped out did a bunch of reporters come to crowd me.Shit.I'd forgotten for a while that I was Stephanie."Ma'am what do you have to say concerning the sudden fall of your husband?" one of them said"Mrs Collins what would your husband do?"My mind was in a haze as they kept pointing their annoying microphones at my lips.I didn't even kn
We were back inside the car and I cannot believe after the show he pulled off there,he was calmly resting his head on the head rest,less concerned.Didn't he just make a very risky bet?!I was furious.Could it be that he did that to impress me??No,I shook my head.But then again to take back position number 1 in three days???My lips has not stop speaking ever since we got back into the car because I really think Edward had acted real foolish back there!Whoever this Diego Louis is he seems to be a hotshot.In the space of how many minute he's managed to take the spotlight that has been Edward's.That also spoke of his tremendous power and Edward just gambled everything to him in three days!"I think you have drank too much,Edward! What is wrong with you?! How..how could you have made such a rash decision!" I was still speaking even when the cold man beside me said nothing."I know it's my fault for..for leading you out there but you should have just ignored them and walk straight int
I walked into the mansion and Elder Mrs Collins jumped on me that instant."Stephanie dear!" she hugged me "Come.." she pulled me to the dinning "Look what I've prepared for you the instant Edward announced you're coming"I gazed at the delicious food on the table and this would be the first time I'd be faced with food and not have the appetite to eat.To be honest I'm really worried about Edward.He spoke to me like..like..I wouldn't see him again.And Hailey isn't even worried considering how excited she is right now.Perhaps she hasn't heard the news.She forced me to seat on the chair.If it had been any other day I would have cleared these food up but not today.I didn't see elder Mr Collins around."Where's dad?" I asked"He's gone on a business trip with some of his old friends but he'll be back,no need to worry okay?"I released a deep breath.I wasn't worried about him."Mom,haven't you heard the news?" I was forced to ask.She took a napkin and wiped her lips before she spoke.
The upcoming wedding ceremony of Edward and Diana shutdown the whole Illinois. Everyone was talking about the pre-wedding photos and they all anticipated the wedding day. People were curious where the wedding would take place.A day before the wedding, the location was revealed and half the population were disappointed. It was to take place at the beach and no one knows why sophisticated couples like Edward and Diana chose such a location.No one was as disappointed as high school girls who had lied to their parents the school had organized a trip. A whooping sum was allocated to their accounts and the girls were beyond elated. This is because they had guessed that the wedding would be overseas, possibly Paris, England or even Dubai. So they had duped their parents of a huge amount of money at the expense of being caught and expelled by the school. Despite this huge risk, they were not frightened of the consequences because they would do and give anything to attend Diana and Edward's w
Hailey showed equal surprise. But more than that she was happy and grateful. She had little hope of seeing Diana and also her grandchildren. As she came and stood in front of her, Diana had no idea what to do. She wondered whether to apologize. She didn't know what to expect because during her stay at the mansion, her and Hailey were close enough to pass for mother and daughter. Since she has been away for few months it was only natural to jump into her mother's arms and hug her tightly.Edward kissed her forehead and whispered, "It's the surprise" and then he left them. After a moment of silence, Diana parted her lips and spoke with her head lowered, "I..I don't know if I still have the privilege to call you mother." she lifted her head with tears in her eyes. In order to vindicate herself, she could easily explain that her sister was the mastermind but then again, she wouldn't do that."I'm to blame to everything," she began "I accepted to be a surrogate because my life was hard
The whole Illinois was thrown into jubilation in the early hours of October fifteen. Groups of Stephanie's fans that had now turned Diana's fans had come with lots of gifts and flowers but they were not allowed into the hospital.Still, this did not baffle them. They sang and expressed their happiness carrying beautifully decorated banners all over the streets. It was celebration galore.Meanwhile, Diana was yet to regain consciousness. Earlier that morning she had opened her eyes but closed them almost immediately. The doctor explained to the Collins' that she needed adequate amount of rest after being in labor for nine hours.Edward was super excited and Stephanie too. In fact as they stared at the baby boys in the crib she agreed that she could never have brought herself to murder this handsome creatures.She couldn't stop checking on them. Hailey was equally excited while Henry had spent some time admiring the new kids before he went off to the company.A while later, some of Hail
Pulling off his coat, Edward stormed into the hospital while sweating. He tossed the coat aside and immediately found his way to the reception with Hailey and Henry following behind."I'm-""The VIP room, sir" the receptionist answered before he finished speaking. "The last floor." she further described and Edward raced towards the elevator.Since Hailey and Henry were not up to his pace, they were left out of the elevator.Edward's heart was jumping in anxiety. Alone in the elevator he could hear his heart beat racing rapidly. If Stephanie hadn't been around and willing to help...his thought trailed off. He blamed himself for not being frequent with the due date. He was completely occupied and didn't want to show Diana and his unborn kids to the public yet. However,He stepped out of the elevator and picked up a steady race. Luckily, his eagle eyes spotted Stephanie afar off. When he got there, she approached him totally panic-stricken."Where is she?" Edward askedStephanie's eyes t
Hailey was having a quiet tea with Henry. Together they had watched the viral video of the crash scene at the bridge and how Edward had flown in to save Diana.It was all over the internet including the family feud that was witnessed by passerbys between Ryan and Edward.People were still waiting patiently for answers but after a month there was nothing. Edward had handed the company to his most trusted man and instructed him not to grant any interviews and reject every calls.Hailey was glad Edward found Diana after all and although Edward was refusing her calls she hoped that Diana and the unborn kids are doing okay.Tantrums and vile words were no longer thrown at Diana. After all, the citizens had witnessed Stephanie save the her and even shot at the man who had threatened Diana and the unborn kids. This left the entire Illinois in confusion. Not to add to the fact that they were all ashamed of how they'd jumped into conclusions and cursed at an innocent woman."Have you tried cal
Diana had a hard time falling asleep. Still in a private hotel booked by Edward, she hoped to speak with Stephanie but the latter had locked her door and would not listen to anyone.Edward managed to help her fall asleep and now as the sun rays seeped through the curtains a face popped up in front of her.Yawning, she got up and rubbed her eyes."There she is," Edward smiled "The love of my life and the woman of my dreams."Diana smiled."How was your night, hubby?" she could see him clearly now"Since you were by my side, it was perfect." Diana realized that he was all dressed up."Where are you going so early??"Leaning in, he stole a quick kiss and began heading for the door."It's a surprise, I'll be back.""B-but Edward-" before she could speak he was off. Diana wondered what the surprise could be. Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard Stephanie's door opening. She hurriedly got out of bed and wore her slippers. When she got out of the room she met Stephanie with a tray o
Somewhere in Illinois, Ryan was laid to rest. No one was present in the funeral, except Stephanie, Diana, and Edward. It was a month after his death and Edward was recovering very quickly.Despite Diana's insistence for him to rest he refused and really wanted to organize a large funeral ceremony for Ryan."Edward, is that necessary?" had been Diana's reply."Yes, babe." he answered "I know he doesn't deserve it but still we're brothers and I acknowledge that. Things only went awry, and I still wish he had just humbled himself. We would have made the perfect duo.""But Stephanie-" Diana had said "She's refused to speak to anyone."Edward pulled out his phone, "She'll be fine." he said and then proceeded to make a call through when Stephanie had stepped into the room."No need for that," Edward and Diana turned to look at her."I want a peaceful funeral." she sniffed "Just me and him."Edward stepped forward, "I understand if you want a peaceful funeral but you're keeping us from att
Beverly stepped out of the plane first and Layla followed second. Two months in France has come to an end and now she is back to Illinois.Mike had followed them after all, but only after everything was settled back at the Don's estate. They drove to a hotel first and Layla was the first to crash on the bed. She was tired from the flight and soon dozed off quickly.Somehow, Beverly couldn't sleep despite how tired she looked. She was nervous because in an hour or two, they'd be meeting with the only man she had come to love. The same man who had married her but only for nine months as the contract had said.Having spent two months and some weeks away, only six months and some weeks were left. Mike had managed to convince her to meet up with him and hear his thought. If it were left to her, she would have just collected herself together and move on with her life.Mike came from behind with a glass of juice."Thanks." Beverly whispered.Slipping his hands into his pocket, Mike said"I
A week later Jake could walk around on his own and although the hospital declared him fit and still needed to take some rest, Mr Bryan came with the police.It was all his plan. The police were friends of his and Mr Bryan did not file for a case against Jake. He only wanted Jake to change for the better.When Jake saw the police, fear was written all over his face. In silence, they cuffed him and began to take him away. Mr Bryan watched, hoping that he would turn back and apologize.Mrs Bryan met them at the door as they were about leaving. "Please don't take my son to jail," she began to plead "Let go off him!""Mrs Bryan please let us do our job. Your son needs to understand the importance of human feelings. Until he is remorse for his actions, he would be sent to jail." the cop replied hoping that Jake would grab the message.Mrs Bryan held her son's face, "Jake, please apologize already. Is your pride more important than spending the rest of your live in jail away from everyone??