Dwayne's POVNext morning Monday morning 5:30 am ....The vibration on my phone on the bedside table woke me up.I tossed lazily on my bed and turned to pick up the call."Lilian what is it?" I groaned immediately as I picked up the call."Boss !!" She called with panic in her voice , and I sat up immediately. Lilian never calls me like this ."We have a problem!" She whispered.****"So what exactly is going on?!" I asked the seven heads of department sitting with me in the conference room."Sir-r w-e, this m-morn-ing w-e" Jake the head of operation stuttered ."Just speak the hell up and stop stuttering " I thundered ."The upgrade didn't work boss, the new batch of skin care products that were released are burning skins" Lilian said and I stood up immediately."What the hell!!""Jake, what is the meaning of what I'm hearing?!" "I'm sorry boss , I mixed two ingredients that weren't supposed to be " he said with his heads bowed down."You mixed two ingredients that weren't supposed
Mabel's POVImmediately I got into my office , I settled down and brought out my laptop.I heard a ding on my phone and I brought it out."Oh my God" I whispered, covering my mouth with my palm.Dwayne's skincare company is trending , it's really crazy here on Twitter . Apparently his products are burning skins.Twitter can be so brutal really, I wonder how he must be feeling right now. He isn't worth it but I should check on him .I brought out my phone , searched for his number and sent him a message.-"I saw what happened on the news , I hope you're okay"-It indicated blue immediately but he didn't reply .Jerk!, I shouldn't have even messaged in the first place.My phone began to ring and it was Layla,"Trouble in paradise?!" She asked immediately I picked up the call."Apparently " I replied with a small sigh."I hope this isn't affecting people's behavior towards you""Because you're already known as his wife at home and abroad," she said."No, not really, " I replied."Have yo
Dwayne POVI looked up to see who was at the door and my eyes widened slowly in shock"What the hell are you doing here ?!" I asked immediately."I came to see you my friend" he replied with a smug smile as he walked up to me, he took his seat in front of me , the smirk on his face getting wider."And it had to be today of all days?!What point exactly are you trying to prove? " I said firmly."Why not today!" He replied and suddenly started laughing."Oh yeah, I chose today to come and prove that you're nothing but a failure," he said as he slammed his hands on the table and bent forward."Emphasis on the failure, " he said leaned back in his seat and laughed ."Why can't you just accept the fact that I'm better than you, I've always been""And you'll always be in second place to me!!" I replied."How dare you walk into my territory and insult me ?!!" I growled standing up from my seat angrily."It's not an insult, it's a fact" he retorted."Respectfully I'm asking you now to get up a
Mabel's POVThe door to my office opened and I looked up at who just came in."Dwayne!" I called surprised ."You need to round off whatever you're doing right now, and let us go home""You came to pick me up?!" I asked surprised."Whatever way you put it" he replied and I smiled."Alright" "Let me just get my things together" I said packing my bags , immediately I was done I stood up arranged my clothes and we headed out.I went to the Manager's office and had a little talk with him before walking out."We'll leave in my car, I'll get someone to pick yours up " he said as he opened the door for me.I mumbled an okay as he slammed the door and got into the other seat.The ride home was a terribly silent and awkward one,"So how's it at the office " I finally asked , he turned to take a glance at me before turning to face the road again"Why have you suddenly become so intrusive, you can't interfere in my personal matters remember?!" He said, rolling his eyes."Because I care!" I repl
Dwayne's POVTwo weeks later ....Tuesday 7:00 am ...."So what did you find?" I asked my private investigator as I walked down the stairs."I took samples of the products you gave me, I took it to a friend that owns a laboratory" he replied "Once of the ingredients listed there, cetrimonium chloride was found in it""Rather we found traces of pure Concentrated chlorine particles ""Are you sure?!""Alright , just keep digging and get back to me""I want you to find who did it alright""Yes boss""I'll talk to the person watching the camera's, he'll give you full Access" I said to him."And contact me for whatever thing you need again alright" "Alright" he replied "None of the workers can know you work for me alright?!" I said to him."Alright call me once you get some other update""Yes boss" he said and ended the call."Good morning " I heard Mabel chirp cheerfully and I turned to look at her.She was putting on a very simple orange gown which stopped right above her knees, she w
Dwayne's POVLater in the afternoon at 1:30pm ...Staff meeting ..."So Jake , let's start with you ,the genesis of this whole problem" I said"What updates do you have on your own end?" I said, turning to face him ."I'm working on a brand new sample now, boss" he replied."Did you test the last samples again like I asked you to?!" I asked "Yes boss I did""And what did you find, did you find anything strange?!, like an ingredient you didn't add?!" I asked."Not at all boss, " he replied."Hmmm" I groaned stroking my chin,"Nothing unusual you say""Nothing unusual boss" he replied and I nodded."You have two weeks to come up with something and present to me the upgraded sample""Jason, just keep the page running with interesting contents while we try to get back on our feet and become more stable" "Yes boss" "Lilian, we're going for rebranding ""I want the upgrade now""Increase content but still offer at the same price ""Change the outlook ""Lilian I need you and Emilia to wo
Mabel's POVLater in the afternoon at 3:00pm ..I heard a knock on the door and it opened immediately."Layla" I called happily immediately I saw her walk in, I stood up from my seat and pulled her into a tight hug."I've missed you so much, " I said ."I do to my Love" she said as we disengaged and she came to sit in front of me."Goodness, the picture doesn't do this place justice" "It's massive, " she gushed as she stared around."I know right, " I replied with a wide smile."Aww, my friend has changed so much just within the few weeks you stayed here for""You're all shining and glowing " she teased ."Ofcourse!, I live with a skincare expert," I replied ."Yeah, as it should be " she replied."I'm so happy for you my friend" she said more seriously this time."The good things you deserve are finally coming to you" "This place just suits you so well not the slum where we stayed before""I know right," I said with a small smile."I just pray you find love next because I already f
Dwayne's POV "Turns out you're actually right "I said to Mabel as I walked into the kitchen."I've told you to always use the dishwasher instead" "It isn't always as fun as Washing" she replied with a small smile."So what was I right about?!" She asked as I leaned on the kitchen slab beside her."The burning substance in the cream " I replied ."Turns out the mistake wasn't from Jake , someone exchanged the ingredients he was supposed to use with another " I said, she dropped the plate she was holding carefully on the plate rack and turned to me."Oh my God, who the hell did something as sensitive as that?!" "For now we have no idea, the person did a clean job of clearing his tracks""Did you check the CCTV camera?!" She asked immediately."Ofcourse, the first point of call""The footages were deleted" I said to her"Did you try using fingerprints in the lab?!" She asked."It's already days after Mabel, you know how many people work in that lab?!""It's impossible to find the culp
Three weeks later Author's POVThe long awaited day was finally here , the day when we would finally join, Dwayne and Mabel in holy matrimony in the presence of God and all their families.The church was all set and ready to begin the marriage rites.Family friends , well wishers and business partners had already began to come in and get settled in.Immediately they were all settled in the marriage ceremony began.The choir took their place and began to play an orchestra of wedding tunes.Dwayne Mom slowly walked in , she was putting on a light pink dress just like everyone else, she walked in and took her seat at the front row by the left and took her seat Mabel's parent came in next and they walked directly to the first row by the right, and had their seat there .Next Layla and Xander walked in , holding each other's hands they walked up to the front altar , they let go of each other Layla stood by the right and Xander stood by the left.Next Michelle and Damon walked in , they a
Mabel's POVLater that day ....5:00 pm evening...We all stood in front of diane's cell staring at her , me , Dwayne , Dante , Zahra and Amie , she also stood by the gate not saying anything.Dante was in front and she slowly reached out and held his hands in hers ."I failed you, I'm sorry" she whispered to him."I should have been content with you!, Having you was able to make your father change his ways !""But me on the other hand I was too blinded by my anger and jealousy" "You're the perfect child Dante and you're surrounded with so many good people that loves you, I'm pretty confident you won't turn out just like me" she whispered in tears ."Why did you do it Mom, you always told me if I was overwhelmed I should speak up and ask for help!""When all these was overwhelming you why didn't you speak up , why didn't you ask for help?!" He asked and I could tell it was taking him everything to keep his tears from dropping ."I did speak up son, and I asked for help but from the
Dwayne's POV Meanwhile .... "Is she here!!" I asked the guy I called earlier immediately I got into the airport. We've gone to about three airports today but she wasn't in any one of them , but thankfully the contact Neil gave us was able to contact his other colleagues in other airports to relay the message. I hope and prayed she's here because I've had too many stress for today. "She's in the waiting room, we delayed her there !" He replied. "Thank you so much" I whispered and we quickly dashed there. Immediately we got into the room , we looked around and there she was with a shawl over her head and a sun glasses on, she kept on looking anxiously around like she could not wait to get the hell out of that place. The cops with me quickly walked out to her , he tapped her and immediately she turned to face him he pointed a gun at her, and everyone there with her broke out into light gasps . "You're under arrest, anything you say or do now will be used against you in the court
Damon's POVThey kept on pulling me until we got into a larger place I think should be the living room."Well well well, look who came right into my trap!" Uncle Tom said as he walked into the living room."What do you want from me ?!" I growled."Nothing you have Interests me " he replied ."Leave us alone " he said turning to the other guards , they bowed respectfully and walked out."I should give you credit for finding me actually!" He said immediately they walked out."Just go ahead and kill me already!,""That's what you know how to do best right, killing people to cover up your crimes !""Your ruling days are over uncle , the Fords will find a way to defeat you!" I spat"So far they have been doing a really terrible job, look I'm still standing about to mess your life up!" He said ."Not for too long uncle !, Trust me not for too long!" I said and he bursted out laughing ."Remember when I said you owe me your life ?!" He said."You won't get a thing from me !" I gritted ."Oh
Mabel's POVMeanwhile ....12:00 pm also ....."We're here " Xander said and I looked out the window."Are you sure you got the correct place this doesn't look like some where they'll keep hostages " I said."I think it's the perfect place , it's one of his cottage , he told me he has sold it off already but I guess he didn't" Damon suddenly said."I'm sure he knew this place would be the last I'll come because to me it's no longer his " he explained."Alright then there's no time ,let's go in" I said ."We need a plan " Damon said."I'll go with Michelle to check the basement, ""The both of you keep watch outside , if we're not back in eight to ten minutes, you can come get us " he said and we all nodded."Ready guys?!" He asked."Wait !" I suddenly said and they all turned to look at me."I'm sorry for the things I said earlier!" "I was just really overwhelmed, especially to you Damon""You've helped us a lot I shouldn't have said those things " I whispered."It's okay , I underst
Diane's POV12:00 pm ...."Mom would you please tell me what's going on?!" Dante asked as I packed up my things in a suitcase."We can talk about it later , just listen to me and go pack up your things !" I said." I've packed up my things Mom!, You can as well tell me what you're doing!" He said."I don't have time for talk right now , we need to leave as soon as possible!""I'll tell you everything once we get somewhere safe !" "We're leaving ?!, Without dad ?!""Why the hell are we going without daddy " he asked again."Will you keep quiet Dante !!, And let me think!""I already told you we'll talk later can you just try to be understanding for once !!" I yelled , he stared at me for a while before he turned around and walked out.Immediately I was done packing, I dropped the box on the floor and began to pull it out."Dante get your bags and let's go!" I yelled as I came down the stairs."What about grandma ?!" He asked immediately I got to where is it."Stop asking pointless que
Mabel's POVSome minutes later ......"I'll take back the eighty percent , you call off every case you're planning right now in exchange for your daughter's life" Uncle Tom said over the phone."If you think you'd get away with all the murder you have committed especially my father's then you're mistaken , we won't give in to you!!" Dwayne growled immediately and uncle Tom bursted out laughing."Dwayne !" I called but he didn't even look at me , "Alright then I see you've made your choice , your money over your daughter's life , seriously I expected more !" He said "We'll give you what you want " I said immediately."Just tell us where my daughter is !" I said."What are you talking about Mabel you can't give in to his demands !" Dwayne said ."This wasn't the plan" Damon suddenly said and snatched the phone from me."You were supposed to involve me in the abduction plan " he said and we all turned to look at him with wide eyes , uncle Tom wasn't supposed to know he's with us .Sudd
Next Week Monday Morning ....7:30 am ....Mabel's POV"Good morning Champ" I greeted Zahra as she walked in , and she just smiled at me.I handed over her lunch to her and she thanked me with a small hug."It's alright, all the best in your tests today " I added."Thank you Mommy " she replied and walked out of the kitchen , I followed her and stood by the door as I watched her get into the car ."Make sure she gets to school safely" I called out to Mark and he nodded respectfully.As soon as they both settled in , he drove out of the compound, immediately he was out of sight I turned and went back in.It's been a while I went to the office , so I'll be going today , so far so good the past two days had been peaceful, plus Damon had told us to relax he doesn't have anything up his sleeve yet .We can't be too relaxed though, that's why I made mark resume dropping Zahra off at the school.Immediately I got into my room , I walked into my closet.I took out a white corset top, an high
Mabel's POV8:30 pm .....He slowly laid me on the bed , with his two hand resting on the other side of the bed he bent and deepen the kiss.I kept on moaning as he placed peppery kisses all over my body."Hmm Dwayne " I murmured but it was like he wasn't even paying any attention to me."Hmm" I grunted as he sucked on my lower lips , he began to move the sleeve of the gown I was wearing downwards .He reached for my neck sucked on it and placed an hickey there .I moaned In pleasure immediately he did that , he placed another kiss on my neck and then my body.It was beginning to get really intense as he tried to pull up my gown."Dwayne" I called tapping his shoulder."Don't be a kill joy " he murmured."Wait wait hold on" I whispered ."Mabel don't do this " he whined."We can't do this now" I whispered."Why not?!" He asked as he got of me , I sat up on the bed and adjusted my clothes ."It just doesn't feel right" "What doesn't feel right, I called things off with Diane already r