RACHEL'S POVShe walked to her office, raging in anger. Was her first fear coming to pass? Was Shawn indeed falling for that little girl?She paced to and fro in her office in anger and confusion. If Shawn fell for that girl, then it meant all her efforts were all in vain, and she can't let that happen.Shawn Gold was hers and hers alone!DEREK'S POVHe slowly opened his left eye and quickly shut it. He tried the right eye and could only keep it open a little“You are awake. Thank God.” He heard a voice say.He winced as he tried to remember where he was.“No, don't stress about it. Don't force yourself to remember anything.” The voice said again.He tried to sit up on the bed but he felt a sharp paint tug at his head. That was when he felt the bandages around his head.“Easy.” The voice said, helping him sit up properly.“Who are you and where am I?” He asked, finally opening his eyes.“My name is doctor Finland and you are in the hospital.” The person replied.“Okay. Can you tell me
SHAWN'S POVHe got home and surprisingly, dinner was already served.“You are back.” She said, immediately he got inside the sitting room.“Yes, I am. I got you something.” He said, handing her a box.“Wow! This is nice. How did you know I love Godiva chocolates?” She asked, already opening the box.“Actually, I didn't know. I just followed my instincts.” Shawn replied.“That was thoughtful of you. Dinner is served. Just go upstairs and freshen up then come down to eat.” She said, already munching the chocolates.“Thank you.” Shawn replied, and walked upstairs.He got to his room and freshened up, after which he changed into something comfortable before heading back downstairs.“Thank you for making dinner.” He said, as they sat eating their dinner of chicken and Waffles.“You are welcome.” She replied.“And this tastes nice.” He added.“Thank you. That reminds me, I was chosen as a student delegate to go and visit a sick school staff member in the hospital.” Tiffany said.“Is that so
RACHEL'S POVShe watched Shawn as he got out of his car, and made his way into the building.As usual, her breath was taken away by how handsome he looked. She knew she couldn't stay mad at him and would have to talk to him. After stalling for some time to let him settle down, She stood up and walked to his office.“Hey.” She greeted as she walked into his office.“Hi.” He replied, as he went through some documents on his table.“So, I wanted to apologize for my outburst yesterday. It was uncalled for and I take it back.” Rachel began, fiddling with her fingers.Shawn stared at her for a while before replying “It's fine.”“Are you sure?” Rachel asked, in excitement.“Yes, I am.” Shawn replied.“Since you have forgiven me, how about we visit the karaoke bar again on Saturday?” She asked.He made to say something but stopped and muttered a low “Okay.”“Thank you. I will leave you to work.” Rachel said and walked out.SHAWN'S POVHe was sorting out some things in the files on his table w
SHAWN'S POVHe got home and was surprised to see Tiffany sitted in the sitting room with a bandage on her knee.“Are you okay?” He asked.“Yes, I am fine.” She replied.“How did you sustain the injury?” He asked again.“Can you just go away with your fake concern? You and I know that you don't care.” Tiffany said.“You are my responsibility and I have to know what happened to you.” Shawn said.“Thank you for your concern, but no, I'm not your responsibility.” She said angrily.“Can I at least take a look?” He asked, hoping she would let him.“No! Just go away.” She said.Shawn sighed in resignation. “If you say so. I hope you are fine.” He said and walked up the stairs.“Not like you care!” He heard her say.He got to his room and could not help but feel bad. He knew her attitude was as a result of his words at the dinning when they were having breakfast in the morning.He felt bad he said those words, but to be able to set boundaries he had to be less receptive to her. Emotional atta
SHAWN'S POVShawn called his mum in the afternoon, and asked about Tiffany's health but asked his mum not to tell her he called.After being assured that she had eaten and was asleep, he could finally concentrate on his work.Like the previous day, he was not in the mood to eat out so he asked Leslie to get him takeout.After having lunch, he immersed himself in work until it was closing time. He arranged his things and headed out. He had to pick up Tiffany from his parents house.“Hey, Shawn.” Rachel called as he made to enter the elevator.“Hi, Rachel.” They didn't see the entire day because she went for an inspection with a few of the company's board directors.“Going home?” She asked.“Yes.” He replied, as they both got into the elevator.“How was things around here? You know I was not around.” She asked.“Things were fine and went their usual way.” Shawn replied. He just wished she would keep shut. He was really not in the mood for small talks.“So, we are still going to the bar
SHAWN'S POV“I promised to take you to the newly opened karaoke bar, but I have somewhere else to go so we won't be going there today.” Shawn said to Tiffany as they had breakfast the next morning.“Okay.” She replied, looking unbothered.“Okay? Do you have a backup plan?” He asked, surprised.“Maybe, I do. You don't expect me to feel bad because you cancelled on me, do you?” She asked, raising her brows at him.“Of course not. Do you.” Shawn replied and shrugged his shoulders.“Today is Saturday, I thought you don't go to work on Saturdays?” She asked“Well, I do. Sometimes, and today is one of those days.” She shrugged and continued with her meal. They ate in silence, and after eating he took his plates to the kitchen before heading to work.He got to work and just as he was settling down, Rachel walked in.“Shawn, I'm so excited today. We are still going to the bar, right?” She asked as soon as she walked into his office.“Good morning to you, Rachel.” He said sarcastically.“Oh,
TIFFANY'S POV“I'm feeling pressed. Who knows where the restroom is around here?” Tiffany asked, as she looked around the bar.“I think it's that way.” Timothy said and pointed to a narrow corridor.“I will be back. I need to release my bowels.” Tiffany said and walked away.She followed the corridor and like Timothy predicted, it led her to the restroom. The first three had “Men” inscribed on the door and the next three had “Women” on the door.She hurriedly pushed the door of the second one open and entered. Usually, she doesn't use public restrooms, but she had no option because she always felt the urge to pee whenever she was on her period.She couldn't bring herself to sit on the water cistern so she squatted and peed. After peeing, she flushed and washed her hands in the washing hand sink.She opened the door and was scared to find a guy with a facecap leaning on the wall close to the restroom she was in.“Umm…are you mistaken, Sir? This is the female restroom. The male restroo
SHAWN'S POVHe was still wondering why Rachel was not yet back from the restroom when she suddenly joined him.“What took you so long?” He asked, as she sat down.“I told you my stomach was upsetting me. That's by the way. Guess who and what I saw?” She replied in a hushed tone.“I can't guess. Tell me.” He said, uninterested. He was obviously not in the mood of her jokes.“Guess….just guess.” She persisted.“I can't, Rachel. It's either you tell me or you leave it.” He said.“Fine. I saw your cheating fiance.” Rachel said and he immediately turned to look at her.“What did you just say? You saw Tiffany?” He asked.“Is that not your fiance's name? I saw her.” Rachel replied.“Where? Here in this bar?” He asked again, just to be sure he heard her the first time.“Yes. Here in this bar. And this proof.” Rachel said and handed him her phone.His eyes bulged out of their sockets when he saw Tiffany pinned to the wall in a romantic manner by a man he couldn't see his face.“How did you ge
TIFFANY'S POV"This student has shown exceptional character, leadership, and kindness throughout the year. And the prom queen of the year and overall best Student is...TIFFANY Dion! Congratulations Tiffany, you deserve this honor."She felt her heart skip a beat as she heard her name being called out as prom queen. She couldn't believe it. Shawn looked at her with pride and joy in his eyes as he applauded along with the rest of the students."Go on," he said, nudging her slightly. That was when she realized she was still seated.She stood up and walked up to the podium, her baby bump leading the way. Principal Campbell placed a crown on her head and handed her a bouquet of flowers. She graciously accepted them and waved the bouquet to the cheering crowd. She then took the microphone and looked at her classmates with a smile. "Thank you all so much. I am so honored and grateful to be chosen as Prom Queen and overall best Student. This has been an incredible night, and I couldn't have
TIFFANY'S POV"Rachel Sparks, you have been found guilty of kidnapping and multiple counts of attempted murder against Tiffany Dion. It is the judgement of this court that you be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Shelley Duvall, you have been found guilty of being an accomplice in these heinous crimes. You are hereby sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. Oscar, you have been found guilty of attempted murder on Derrick's life. You will serve 15 years imprisonment because the court has considered your age," the judge's voice sounded in the courtroom.Tiffany exhaled sharply in relief. It was finally over.It's been a month since she was rescued and today is the trial day for everyone involved in the crime. The past month has been graced with a lot of healing processes. She had therapy sessions to stop the incessant nightmares she had, and yoga sessions for her body healing.She had also started going for an anti–natal checkup for her baby. It was indeed
TIFFANY'S POVShe woke up to the bright lights of the morning, seeping through little spaces in the window. She turned to her side, and Shawn was not there. Has he gone home? Then she turned to see the paper on the table. She abruptly picked it up and read its content."Rise and shine! I didn't want to wake you up from your beauty sleep, hence this note. I got a call from officer Fowler that Rachel has been caught. By the time you get this, I should be at the police precinct. I will be back as soon as I can. stay safe. Xoxo, Shawn.❤️"She smiled, as she got off the bed and walked into the bathroom. He never ceased to show her how much he loved and cared for her. Both in words, and in actions. She brushed her teeth and had her bath, and then changed into one of the clothes Shawn's mother brought the previous day.She walked out of the bathroom and a doctor was waiting for her, with a nurse bearing a trolley containing food and medicines."Good morning, Mrs Gold. I'm Sharonne. I'm here
TIFFANY'S POV"Oh, my darling," Shawn's mother exclaimed as she rushed to her side. "Are you okay, my darling?" She asked, cupping her face.She nodded, tears welling in her eyes. Oh how much she had missed their presence. Her father had tears of joy in his eyes as he walked to her and placed a kiss on her forehead.At that point, she couldn't hold back the tears. She let it all out. It was a miracle and a blessing at the Same time to be able to see the people that had always been there for her.Shawn walked up next to her, and to get surprise and that of others, judging from their gasps of surprise, he took her lips in his, in a long, soothing kiss. When he pulled away, she realized how much she had missed the one man who had shown her love that was tantamount to her father's."Thank you for fighting. For coming back to me, to us," he said, his voice cracking with emotions.She nodded, as tears kept streaming down her face in torrents."Thank you for not leaving, Shawn. He almost los
SHAWN'S POVThe cars sped off as they headed in the direction of the outskirts of town. The more miles they closed, the more anxious he became. He prayed fervently that his wife and baby were okay. The journey was taking long as he kept looking at his wrist watch anxiously."Take it easy, we will arrive there soon." Bryan said, placing his hand on his shoulder.He nodded and looked out the window. The journey ended up taking three hours and they finally arrived at a street. The cars stopped at a distance and they all alighted, as the armed policemen took the lead, their guns set.Shawn and Bryan followed closely behind. They got to a spacious mass of land with an uncompleted duplex building in it. The policemen filed in, and they got to the entrance of the building.Two men were standing at the entrance and they made to shoot at the policeman when they saw them, but the policemen were faster and in a few seconds the two men lay on the floor in their pool of blood.The gunshot must ha
SHELLEY'S POVShe took determined strides into the precinct. She walked to the reception and the first thing her eyes caught was the picture of the girl with "missing" written boldly on it. Attached to it was a prize for whoever had information about her whereabouts.She sighed heavily as she finally approached the policeman on the counter."Good evening, sir," she greeted politely."Good evening, Ma'am. How do I help you?""I'm here in regards to the missing girl," she pointed at Tiffany's picture on the wall. " I know where she is being held and who is behind it," she said in a rush, afraid she would change her mind."Really? C'mon, I will lead you to the detective in charge of the case," the policeman said in disbelief.She followed meekly, and soon they were in front of an office door. The policeman knocked on the door and a voice from the inside asked them to come in.The policeman led her inside. "This lady claims to have information about the whereabouts of Mrs Tiffany Dion," t
SHELLEY'S POVShe snapped her eyes open and was met by pairs of worried eyes looking down at her."Are you okay?" An elderly woman asked."I don't think I am," she replied as she attempted to stand up but felt her head splitting into two."Easy, take it easy," the woman said, helping her up."Where am I?" She asked, finally taking in her surroundings."You are in our house," the woman replied."I mean, what is this place called?""Vancouver, but you are in Squamish." The woman replied."Squamish?" She gasped. That was like the outskirt of town. What had Rachel done?"You were found in a sleeping bag, almost dead."Rachel, that bitch! She had stuffed her in a common sleeping bag. She had obviously thought she was dead."Did you find my phone?""No, we didn't. You shouldn't be bothering about a phone. You narrowly escaped death." An old man, presumably the woman's husband, admonished."That's right, my dear." The woman concurred.Just then, a young teenage girl walked into the room with
RACHEL'S POVAfter the call with Shelley ended, she could not help but wonder what was wrong with her. She sounded perturbed and had an edge of urgency to her tone. Curious to know what was going on, she had set a meeting and asked that she meet her at her place.A few minutes later, her phone buzzed and it was her gateman informing her of the presence of a lady who called herself Shelley. She asked that he let her in and she walked downstairs to the sitting room to meet her."Welcome to my humble abode. What do I offer you?" She asked, trying to okay the role of a perfect host."That won't be necessary. I'm not here for that," Shelley said in what could pass for a harsh tone and Rachel was taken aback."Okay. What is it then?"" I was at the location where the girl is being held…"Rachel immediately cut her short, "What business do you have there?" You have done your job and therefore I expect to stop going there," her eyes were blazing hot with anger now."That's not the point, Rach
SHELLEY'S POVShe packed the last of the food in the lunch bag and slung it on her shoulder as she walked out of her tiny kitchen that could barely contain two people at the same time.Rachel would kill her if she found out about what she was trying to do, but she couldn't help it. This was not who she was, but her desperation to get money had changed her, and it was definitely not for good.Sighing, she locked the entrance door to her tiny apartment as she stood, waiting for a cab to flag down. She sighed in impatience as she looked forward to a cab. After a few minutes of waiting, a cab arrived and she got in and told him her location.She was lost in thought as the cab drove to the bus stop where she would take another cab going in her direction. She felt guilty about the things she had done in the last few months and hoped the almighty forgave her. "We are here, ma," the cab driver said, bringing her out of her reverie."I'm sorry I got carried away," she apologized and fished ou