Lizzy thought she had left the chaos of her past behind. Now a dedicated single mother raising her eight-year-old daughter, Mia, and thriving as a journalist, her world is turned upside down when she unexpectedly crosses paths with her ex-husband, Xander, at a tech convention. What Xander doesn’t know? Mia is his daughter. As the shocking truth unravels, old wounds of deception and betrayal rip open once more. Dark family secrets emerge, and hidden agendas come to light, forcing Lizzy and Xander to face not just the lies that tore them apart but the emotions that still bind them together. Can they rebuild what was lost, or will the ghosts of their past destroy any chance at a future?
View MoreLizzy smiled as she saw Mia dressed in her costume for costume day in school. Mia smiled at her mom and flashed a smile…a smile that reminded her of someone, someone she didn’t want to be reminded of.
“Mom! See I am dressed as Daenerys Targaryen” she said and Lizzy smiled lovingly in return.
“It’s Daenerys, honey,” she said and Mia shrugged.
“Dae-ne-rays,” she said rolling the “r” “Sounds exotic,” she said and Lizzy grinned. Mia had been the one from her past that didn’t bring her pain. The one thing that kept Lizzy sane.
She watched as Mia straightened her white wig that she had ordered from A****n, and her daughter looked every inch a princess.
“How do I look, mommy?” She asked and Lizzy grinned. Lizzy tried to ruffle the wig but Mia danced away, wagging her finger at her.
“You look like a queen,” Lizzy said and Mia smiled smugly.
“Good, because I am going to burn some guys with my dragons,” she said, making a pouty face.
“Mia!” Lizzy exclaimed and her daughter laughed.
“I am kidding Mom. Dragons aren’t real right?” She said and I chuckled.
“They aren’t. Now get ready to have your cereal, before you go to school” Mia giggled and ran to sit at the diner. Lizzy had pretty much made a living for herself after ... well, divorced by Xander.
She had gotten a job as a journalist, and things had been pretty good, she cried a lot sometimes but ever since she had Mia, things looked perfect for once. Of course, she didn’t tell Xander that she was pregnant and that she had a child. She had kept that secret to herself, he didn’t even deserve to know.
She helped Mia pour her cereal, the only thing she found ironic was how much Mia looked like Zander—like a feminine, miniature version of him. The only thing she had in common with Mia was her blonde hair. She had Xander's intense green eyes, the same nose, the same—-everything.
“Alright honey, eat up. We’ll be heading to school in an hour” Lizzy said as she handed Mia a napkin.
Mia nodded and dug into her food. Lizzy had some sort of gut feeling today. That she was going to see someone who she didn’t want to see ever again.
The truth was that Lizzy still loved him, still missed him, still missed his kiss——craved his touch. Mia once asked who her father was and Lizzy told her that her father was away on a long trip. But in reality, her father was miles away. She does pass by his company sometimes.
Mia yelled something like she was done eating from downstairs and Lizzy smiled and gathered the things she needed into her handbag. She double-checked the mirror to see if she was looking okay, and she grinned.
Still got it, baby.
She headed downstairs where Mia was waiting for her, jumping on her feet with energy.
“Can we go, mommy? I am so excited” she said and Lizzy smiled warmly.
“Alright Mia, let’s paddle it,” She said and took Mia’s hand and headed out of the house.
The ride to school was lively as usual. Mia was talkative as usual, filling Lizzy in on everything she needed to know.
“Do you know that Daisy said ghosts are real? She said one visited her last night?” She said and Lizzy chuckled.
“What did the ghost do to her,” she asked and Mia's eyes went serious.
“She said the ghost scared her because she was bad to her mom,” Mia said and Lizzy sighed. Mia was as sweet as ever, the best child a parent could wish for.
“Mia, listen,” Lizzy said, eyes fixed on the road. “First, you are a good girl and I love you so much. Second, ghosts aren’t real, it’s just fiction” Lizzy said and Mia's eyes lit up.
“Like dragons?” She said. Lizzy grinned as she drove past the school gates.
“Like dragons” she confirmed and Mia nodded happily humming “Pop goes the whistle”
Lizzy parked the car in the space she could find, the parking lot was filled up today. Costume day was a big event in Mia’s school this year. Mia had told her that a friend of hers had informed her that a rich billionaire funded it this year.
Lizzy took Mia’s hand as they went inside the school building. Mia bounced with each step, flashing her royal “Targaryen clothes” She even twirled her head letting the white-haired wig bounce.
Lizzy laughed at her daughter’s excitement and poked Mia in the back.
“Hey sport, can you slow down? It’s hard to walk with you trashing around” she said and Mia giggled.
“You are doing just fine Mom,” she said and continued bouncing. Lizzy sighed and walked down the hallway. She didn’t much know her way around his school so Mia was the one doing the actual leading.
Mia led her to a huge towering door and smiled at her mother.
“Here we are Mom, Hall of Costumes,” she said and Lizzy didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. Xander used to joke like that. She managed a small smile at Mia and pushed open the doors.
The hall was large and very wide looking to be able to contain a few thousand people. Mia jumped excitedly, clearly pleased to see so many people. Lizzy could see parents around with their kids, all in costumes. Mia suddenly fished something from her pocket and then handed Lizzy a dark mask.
“Here Mom, it’s mask day for the adults. I got you one” she said and Lizzy’s heart melted.
“Thank you, sweetie,” she said and put on the mask that Mia gave.
They found a seat pretty close to the front and Lizzy settled in. Mia grinned as a group of kids approached and whispered in her ear.
“Alright, mom. I have to do my last-minute practice. See you” Mia said and kissed Lizzy on the cheek. Lizzy grinned and waved, she watched until Mia was out of sight. But something caught her attention from the corner of her eye, something that even made her tear her gaze away from her daughter.
There at a corner was the man she dreaded seeing, the man who was all over in her wet dreams. Even in his cat mask, he looked pretty hot.
Xander.
Xander's P.O.V."I have spoken with Lizzy, my company's investigative journalist, about her involvement with the pirates. But from the conversation I heard with her, she kept standing on the ground that she has no knowledge of those pirates and she hasn't been working for them, but me"Xander revealed, as he was currently in Suzan's house.He had left Lizzy's house for Suzan, where he hoped to get things straight and right. Ever since his last meeting with Suzan, he has seen every tangible reason why he should move and work with her. After all,they are even legal partners in business since Suzan was one of the biggest stakeholders in Xander's technology company."I don't understand you dear. You mean you went as far as confronting Lizzy simply because of the things you heard from me?"Suzan asked."Yes, of course, I did, "Xander replied."Why, you shouldn't have done so in the first place"Suzan asked, not being happy."Are you scared of Lizzy or what?. What are you trying to insinuate?
Xander's P.O.V.Xander after being with Jessica for up to two hours, ordered his drivers to take him to Lizzy's house. Upon getting there, he met both Lizzy and Mia, their daughter. Lizzy of course, was very surprised to see him. Unlike before when he would first of all inform her before coming, he didn't this time."Is there anything wrong?"Lizzy asked him."I don't understand you, dear. What do you mean by this particular question?"Xander asked."Before, you usually inform me before coming to my house. I am just surprised that you didn't, this time around"Lizzy information."Oh!. Do I need permission to come to your house?. You should have told me this before now"Xander responded to her arrogantly.Lizzy was just confused, not believing that all these words were Xander's. She wondered what the issue might be. But from what she was seeing, Xander might not go straight to the point in explaining things to her.Xander called Mia their daughter, and told her to go into her room."Why a
Xander’s P.O.V. Today, Xander was seen thinking deeply. Ever since he left Suzan’s mansion, he has been heartbroken after hearing that Lizzy might be the one who has been revealing his company’s secret to an enemy. Although, the truth hasn’t yet been ascertained as to whether Lizzy was the one behind his company’s failures or not. During his conversations with Suzan the wealthy heiress, she didn’t audaciously and vocally tell him that Lizzy was the one responsible. Suzan tried her best not to mention anyone’s name in her words. Something that Xander kept questioning.However, Xander saw it in a different way that Suzan might know about Lizzy or not. But in the long run, Xander was far more convinced that Lizzy had something to do with the unknown pirates who have been sabotaging the success of his technology empire.The more he kept remembering how the ill news of his empire was flooding the internet, the more he kept believing that Lizzy had a hand in it. Meanwhile, he wished to v
Jessica’s P.O.V.Jessica after being for at least an hour with Suzan in her mansion, was left with no other option, but to do her bidding. Money was greatly involved. By the way, who on Earth would reject that sum of money that was kept in line? No one. It was the kind of lucrative job that she had been wishing for and looking for all these years. She was very convinced beyond every reasonable doubt that Suzan wouldn’t fail. To tell her how serious Suzan was with this, she was offered and given an N.D.A to sign. This simply means that she wouldn’t be disclosing her deal with Suzan, to any other person. And if eventually anyone gets to hear about their deal, Suzan would do to her, whatever thing she pleases. After the N.D.A. was finally signed, Suzan transferred the sum of $200,000 into Jessica’s bank account and finally told her to hurry up to the bank, to cash out the check money. Meanwhile, as Jessica was in her parlor that night after she must have returned from Suzan’s mansio
Jessica’s P.O.V.Jessica Lizzy’s sister, was in her home when a call from an unknown person came to her. After receiving the call and being convinced, she and the caller agreed to meet in a place. That evening, Jessica came outside her compound, when a bulletproof car containing two police officers came to drive her. Thirty minutes later, the car that drove her, was seen entering a very big and luxurious compound. The compound was magnificent, describing the rich and powerful personality of the woman whom she had previously spoken with, during the day.As she entered the sitting room of this wealthy woman, some maids strolled close to her and asked her what she would like to drink and eat. But because she was very shy, she informed them that she wouldn’t be taking anything, until she met with the woman who wanted to see and discuss with her.The maids, after hearing what she had to say, finally left her but would arrive again, if the need arose.While Jessica was still sitting down on
Suzan’s P.O.V.The next day as soon as 8:30 am clocked, Suzan was present in Mr.Jeremiah’s house. She sought to surprise him, for her to be there. Even Mr.Jeremiah would never believe that she could visit him. This is because he knows that Suzan might suspect him of murdering her parents. Although, no one would ever think that he did it, not even the media or the law enforcement agencies. Anyone who would suddenly pop out now to claim that Mr. Jeremiah killed Suzan’s parents, such a person should be ready to bring enough evidence because it might not work the way he or she planned it to. As Suzan entered his compound while she was still in her bulletproof car, she was shocked to see the buildings built and erected before Mr.Jeremiah. She has been seeing his mansions in the different pictures that were previously shown to her by her spy. But now that she has gotten the opportunity to come closer, she now knows how much Mr.Jeremiah is worth.‘’Today, I shall consider myself a blessed
Jeremiah’s P.O.V. Three hours after Suzan must have left Mr.Jeremiah’s mansion, the old-looking but handsome gentleman was seen in one of his secret chambers, smoking a cigarette. The entire room of that chamber was decorated with pictures of people whom he had eliminated over the years and guess what, Suzan’s late parents’ pictures weren't exempted. Apart from the chamber being decorated by late men and women pictures, various white and red-looking curtains were also seen there. Suddenly, a breeze started to blow, making it possible for the curtains to blow, highlighting its beauty, and revealing the chamber's elegant structures.While the breeze was busy blowing, Mr.Jeremiah opened a certain drawer and picked one of his favorite pistols. He looked at it and smiled. As he was smiling, tears were falling from his eyes. He immediately went into some scenes of deep thought, where he was trying to remember all those whom he had used the guns on. Looking at his most cherished pistol, a
Suzan’s P.O.V.The next day as soon as 8:30 am clocked, Suzan was present in Mr.Jeremiah’s house. She sought to surprise him, for her to be there. Even Mr.Jeremiah would never believe that she could visit him. This is because he knows that Suzan might suspect him of murdering her parents. Although, no one would ever believe that he did it, not even the media or the law enforcement agencies. Anyone who would suddenly pop out now to claim that Mr. Jeremiah killed Suzan’s parents, such a person should be ready to bring enough evidence because it might not work the way he or she planned it to As Suzan entered his compound while she was still in her bulletproof car, she was so shocked to see the kind of buildings that were built and erected before Mr.Jeremiah. She has been seeing his mansions in the different pictures that were previously shown to her by her sspy But now that she has gotten the opportunity to come closer, she now knows how much Mr.Jeremiah is worth.‘’Today, I shall con
Suzan’s P.O.V. That night after the men have gone to their various homes, the scene saw Suzan along with two of her secret spies, talking. It was now a very dark midnight, and no vehicle was seen. Suzan went into one of the underground rooms in her mansion, hoping to talk freely with them there. This was because she feared that somebody might as well be monitoring her wherever she might be. Also, she didn’t want those men to have a ground knowledge of what she was doing. She wanted everything to be kept as a strong and unbelievable secret, until the right time.‘’I am sure that you two have been watching, and taking notes of all that has been happening right?’’She asked her audience.‘’Yes, madam. We are seeing the things that are happening under the sun,’’ John, one of the men, replied.‘’Those men thought that they were speaking with a fool right?’’She asked.‘’Probably, they see you to be their fool, but you do not respond again.‘’What do you guys advise me to do? Or, what are yo
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