In a world where everyone is striving, you don't know who is who or whom to trust. That was precisely what has been on my mind since I got that text.It won't last. That was exactly what that text had said, and I kept asking myself if it was the newfound friendship between me and Damien the person was referring to.“You look so gorgeous” I raise my head to see Damien holding the kids as they are coming towards meToday is Thompson's Pre-K graduation ceremony, and he had never looked that much happier when I told him I was coming as well.“Mommy” He squealed my name and ran towards me until I am bending down and giving him kisses as he ran into my hands“My big man” I let him off my body and held him at length as I arranged the little suit he was wearing. He looked so happy and couldn't even hide it“You came,” he said excitedly“Of course honey, I promised, right??” I fiddled with his cheeks and grinned at him as he laughed before looking up.To see Damien in a three-piece gray suit
“What do you mean??” I asked him, trying to keep the look of apprehension that wanted to cross my face.My hand on his is about to become stiffer if he said something about what I think it is that I am thinking of. “He doesn't look like the class of person you would normally meet, I know what I'm saying,” he said with a teasing look in his eyesDid he see the way I sighed in relief?“Well you never can tell, maybe I have changed the sort of persons I meet with” I shrugged and slide off him as I walked aheadThe sign of relief that flooded my body was immense, I thought he was going to say something else entirely, and I would have fainted while still trying to come up with an explanationMeeting up with the rest of the family, they all seemed so happy and Frank was playing with the kids.Frank, there was something dishonest about him, the way he was purposely trying to rattle me off and make me who I wasn't“Mommy is back,” Thompson said and came to my side as I hugged him and held hi
DAMIENWe are almost done with dinner and yet, there is no sign of Katherine.Apart from the awkward way she walked away from me two days ago, she has become weirder, what was wrong with her?“You haven't seen her this evening?” I asked one of the servants. “no sir” he responded“And has someone knocked on her door, to tell her we have been here for almost an hour?”“We have, but there was no response from her,” he saidThat's strange, if she didn't want to eat breakfast or dinner with us, she always makes sure everyone knows that“Let me go and see for myself” I moved out of the chair while the kids were still eating and not looking up and took the stairs to her roomI stood in front of the door and after thinking soundlessly, I knocked.There was no response the first time, I tried again and again, and still no responseI tried opening the door, but it was locked, what the fuck is going on?“Who is there??” Facing the outdoors of the place, I shouted and someone ran to me.“I am h
KATHERINEAs I looked at every one of them standing, and Damien speaking to the Doctors while I was seated in a wheelchair, I realized I was terrified. Terrified of the unknown, terrified of the things about to come as I sit here.I have always been an independent person, maybe because of the things I faced as a child, but now I have to depend on others just to survive, it scares the shit out of meThe Doctor is walking towards me with concern written all over his face. One more examining me he let go.“Just as I have told Mr. Anderson, you will be fine. You just need not use this leg for a week and everything will be back to normal” He touched my shoulder to express how sad he was and then retreatedI closed my eyes and my hands were on the chair. How will I survive? One week? To me, that is more than too much.When I opened my eyes, the Doctors were already on their way out as Damien saw them depart. He came back to where I was sitting still and bent down holding my hand“They ha
I hear a sudden movement and open my eyes“Who are you??” I asked the figure, who looked like he was about to sneak outside before I woke up.He slowly turned around and straightened his body as he looked up, the face was unfamiliar, but he was wearing the uniform the servants usually wear“I was sent to check if you are awake Mrs. Anderson” He spoke“And who are you again?” I straightened my leg and still found it immobile, and that sent a sharp pain through my chest.“I work here, but I was sent…”“Your face isn't familiar” I eyed him downBesides what he was wearing and the sneaky way he had been, he didn't look like someone I had encountered hereHe is fair and has long brown hair that I can swear looks like a wig“Yes, umm I was on holiday for a while now” “Holiday, why will you be on a holiday??” I asked him, holding him down with my eyes.If I didn't know too much, I will say I can see the corner of his eyes darting towards the door. He looked like he was about to bolt any mi
After a dull day of being inside all through and getting whipped by Juanita, I finally sought the help of Sarah who helped me outside to the playgroundI wanted to be alone, and somehow I just wanted the evening breeze to hit my face, and maybe I could just thinkFishing out my phone, I scroll through the messages I have been sent for the past few days and yes, I just can't let it go like that, what was all that?I dropped the phone back on the table and just closed my eyes, in a way, I was getting tired of everything, how does that even make sense?I lifted my face when I caught something, it looked like someone was sneaking into this compoundI opened my mouth to shout, but something held me back as I gripped the chair I was sitting on. Even if I shout from today until tomorrow, I will still not be unable to run as my legs couldn't get it.The person is in a black hoodie and black shorts, he has his head down as he walks straight to the place I am sitting.I should be scared, shoul
DAMIEN“Sir we have what you needed” The man from the security house opened my office door and stepped inside“Great, you can drop it on the table and fill me in” My eyes flickered to him for a moment as he dropped the folder on my table and proceeded to step back“She was in the house majority of the day and then in the evening she met someone” My eyes raise, away from the file I have been checking and to him“What does that mean??” I inquired as I dropped the pen I was holding and gave all my attention to the man standing before me. “In the evening, she met with an unidentified man at the playground and.....”“Hold up….” I raised my hands to stop him from speaking further, “What do you mean by unidentified??” I questioned him, letting the words he had just spoken drag to my hearing.“He was wearing a dark hoodie and a mask over his face, sir, we weren't able to….”I stamped my hands so hard on the desk that he flinched and took a step back as my eyes, hard, dawned on him.“I pay y
KATHERINE After Damien had left for work the next day and the kids had gone too, with Juanita deciding that she wanted to splurge her son's money, I was all alone, finally.I needed to open this folder in a quiet remote place, where one of his dogs or drones will stand enough not to spot me doing that, and I needed to be careful tooThe room wasn't an option since I know for sure that cameras are rolling in there if not him, then the man from the other room that I can never exposeI needed to also know what his deal was, and I hope this answers my questions.Helping myself out of the room, one of the staff saw me and ran towards me“Mam is there any way I can help you??” He requested, looking me over and then trying to avoid my eyes.Is he one of them? One of the dogs that is working for him remotely?“Thanks very much. I just need my driver as I have a doctor's appointment and need to be driven there” I said to him.He nodded and ran off to get the driverThat's right, I can leave t
EPILOGUE (DAISY)My favorite time of the day is waking up snuggled into his arms. He always holds me so hard to his body that I can barely move and once I try to escape from his hold he will push me back to himself. That always brings so much smile to my face, so much happiness that I can't begin to mention. “Are you awake?” His sleepy voice asked, and I tried to pretend I was still sleeping as I closed my eyes tight.“I could hear your thoughts so wild, and you know….”Laughter bubbled out of me as he tickled me “Stop it” I yelled, pushing his hands away from me as he got a hold of me and was still tickling me so badly. “Say please,” he said while still tickling me so hard that my chest hurt. “Never” I pushed his hand away, trying to stand from the bed, but he was so strong, and he caught me before I even escaped. “Okay, please Damien, please” His hand softened as he held me to himself. We are still on the bed now and panting a little from the play that we had just engaged i
I hated that smell, which was the first thing that hit me. Groaning, I am turning around as I hear a sharp noise and my attention is on the faces that are looking at me. They are so familiar. Someone with white rushed to where I was lying down on a bed, and the rest of the faces looked like they were waiting for a verdict from him. He said something and the rest of them disappeared. He was the only one in the room as he examined me. Furthermore, he held my eyes open and searched inside, bringing out a touch of light as he scanned inside my eyes. I wish I could see what he is doing, I wish I knew what the hell I am doing here. Finally, the sounds that rang in my head went away, and now I am staring into his face. “Are you okay? Do I feel pain anywhere? Mr. Anderson” He said, looking into my eyes. This man knew me, am I, Mr. Anderson?I couldn't seem to think of anything else as I just looked at him. He motioned to someone, and they came to where he was standing. He took a syr
DAISYWhat are they up to? I was left alone for a while in my solitude when the door opened, and he was the only one who came back inside. Not a noise was heard on my part as I let him walk to where I was still tied. He looked at me without saying a word. His eyes were unpleasant, they almost reminded me of the Kenny that I had seen before, the one I went somewhere in my mind.“I see you are proving stubborn,” he said as his eyes went down to the food that lay beside me. I would rather not have a taste of even water from this place, I didn’t want to take anything that was theirs.“You are going to remain here for a very, very long time, so you better get used to it” he regarded me sternly before turning around.As he walked away, my eyes were fixed on his back, they were stiff.The last time my eyes held him, they were hiding something, his stiff back was hiding something.Now I wonder what this is about. It is very much obvious that he isn’t working alone, he neither has the money
My eyes bulged in shock at the person who stood there. I wasn't expecting to see him, I wasn't expecting to look at him right now as he stood there and gazed heartily at me. Of course, it was a fake smile, nothing was real about the fact that he had me locked here and now smiling at me. “Well well it seems I have finally had that audience with you” he grinned as he came closer. I tried saying something as anger welled up inside of me. My mouth was gagged, I could not say a word and even when I tried moving, of course, I was tied up. He walked closer and then stood meters away from me as I shrieked and made noises wanting to move away from here. I wanted to smack my hand right across his face, Kenny, why will Kenny keep me locked here? “I mean, why are you looking so shocked? You think I was going to let you off like that? You embarrassed me with that divorce letter and what? You are going off another person almost immediately” He laughed again and nodded to the person beside me.
DAMIENI checked the time again and again, but there was no still sight of her, and it was getting so late. Walking outside, I stood in front of the door and looked at the gate, hoping for it to open and for her to walk towards me, but as I stood, there was not a sign of her, this has me so worried. Not only have I been standing here, but I have tried the phone a thousand times, and it keeps going to voicemail, and I am legit worried. Calling my assistant, I demanded her friend's number as I had tried to search for it but didn't see it. She picked at the second ring. “Is Daisy there with you?” Once the greetings were over, I asked her.“No, she went back home like three hours ago, she said she wanted to get some groceries on her way home, and then I waited for her call but she still hadn't answered me. Is everything alright?”I have to tell her things are good before ending the call. She went to get groceries three hours ago and isn't back yet. There was only one place where she
Katherine“It can’t be.” The same widened eyes and gasp that came from Juanita was the same on my face as soon as I had seen the name.“How does that even make sense? They are not fucking married” I yelled so loud into the air like that was where my anger was, and I was directing it at that.This was so painful and annoying at the same time, this wasn’t how it was supposed to be.It was meant to be one of my children and in that way, I can claim every single thing he ever owned, but now it isn’t. I turned to Bluey who looked at us with widened eyes and I walked to where she was seated.“I have called someone that will take you back to your father, you and each one of you I don’t need in my life, now when they are here, you get out of this house because you are so very useless to me” I could see the tears that began forming in her eyes, but that has and would never be a concern of mine.I wasn’t interested in marriage or even kids until he came and proclaimed thousands of love and wi
DAISY“She can't be here.” I looked outside again and yes, the person who was grinning tightly as she cracked her head on the door was her, how dare she step into this place?I knew it wasn't my place to let her stand outside, especially when she was with Thompson, so I unlocked the door, and she let him in first. He hugged me tightly before running off to find his siblings. The door was still half open when she stepped inside. “Look who we have here, the new mother.” Her eyes twinkled from what she had just said as she stepped inside and looked around first, “Seems the father isn't here yet.” Thinking it was some funny joke that had just been told, she laughed. My face is still tightened, and my lips are pressed into thin lines as I refuse even the slightest expression to drop from my face. “What do you want?” I asked her to step more into the house, and she closed the door and followed me. I sat down on the couch, and she didn't, obviously preferring to stand. “I don't care h
DAISYA month and I am still pissed at Damien for what he did, he had assured me he knew exactly what he was doing. Today is the day that we get to see Thompson again. I was excited as I walked around the kitchen preparing his food. The others are in the kitchen as well, making the place very lively. The sweet thing about spending all the time in Damien's place is that Bluey had gotten to trust me. She likes me so very much now and always wants to be in the same space with me. “I want to know how to cook like you, Daisy,” she said from the kitchen table where I had placed her and Kai as they played. “That is easy" I grinned at her while continuing the cooking. “Wow here smells amazing” Damien walked into the kitchen looking at the mess that we had created. He laughed before dropping his bag on the table and walked to where the kids were. “My lovelies” He blessed them with thousands of kisses before walking up to me. My whole body tingled as he stood at my back. “You there,
DAMIENI was sitting in the office checking out all the work that I had missed plus thinking about the meeting and how it didn't go to my favor when the door banged open. “I said that you should.....” My assistant stood in front of the door as she tried to stop someone from getting inside, but she pushed her aside, and it was Katherine. “I have told you already that you will not stop me from seeing him, quite all this shit,” She said as she pushed herself inside and then looked at me. The weather was hot plus the whole place was sweaty and seeing her here already made the day worse than it already was. “She is already inside, you can go now,” I said to my assistant, who gave Katherine the longest of the eye stare before she pushed the door and left. Katherine smirked as she walked to the seats and pushed it open, settling down. “What do we have here? You seem to be in the wrong mood today” She grinned as she couldn't keep the fake smile away from her face. I had a terrible morn