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
Mabel's POVNext morning Wednesday morning 5:30 am ...."Hmm" I groaned as I sat up on my bed and put on the light beside my bed.I placed my elbow on my lap and my palm on my forehead as I bent my head dramatically. To be honest the life of a rich man is actually more stressful than that of a poor man.I stretched my back and popped out the tension in my spine."God, I feel better!!" I exhaled as I stood up and went about my morning routine.I walked downstairs to the kitchen to make myself a glass of coffee, I walked back to my room, sat in front of the mirror and began to apply face scrub on my face.Immediately I was done , I just crossed my legs in the chair as I took sips from the coffee and mentally planned out my day.Ohh that reminds me , I wasn't able to talk to Dwayne about Layla , I'll just do that this morning.The small alarm clock in the table dinged to show thirty minutes had passed, I picked up my face towel and headed for the bathroom.Immediately I was done in the
Mabel's POV I sat quietly in the car with my palm entwined and sweaty in my laps. Two things were actually on my mind , his Father I really really hope he's different from his mother , and his mother also I'm going to see her today again!."Nervous?!" I heard him ask and I looked up at him."A little," I replied."Ohh if someone told me Mabel can be nervous I'd strongly disagree" he said."Dwayne I'm serious , this is your father we're talking about""Do you know how big of a stature he is , what if he doesn't like me just like your Mom" I said and he laughed."You don't have to worry about my Dad," he said."I'm positive he'll like you" "How sure are you""We talked about it already," he replied."You talked to your mom about it also and she still reacted the same way she did""It's a long story on that , my father is different I can totally assure you that" he said and I nodded ."Fair Enough""How many minutes more Fred? " he asked the driver."In twenty minutes we should be ther
Mabel's POV "Welcome home uncle" I heard and my eyes widened at who was at the door.This Diane again?!!.Immediately his mom came to the door also,"Honey!" She called ."My love!" He replied and pulled her into a hug.Aww, I looked at Dwayne and he wasn't even having any expression on , as a matter of fact I was getting this "irritated by this" vibe from him, there's definitely something going on between him and his mother."Son!" She called out to him and tried to hug him ."Hi, " he replied and walked in before she could hug him ."Good evening ma'am" I greeted but she just looked at me and walked in also."Oh uncle it's so wonderful to see you" Diane said cheerfully as she held his hands , I rolled my eyes at that ,what's she trying to do?!."I missed you too my little munchkin" he replied and she laughed."Oh I hate being called that!" She said with a laugh."You loved it as a child""Well I'm all grown up now" she replied and they both laughed ."I can see that, " he said."We
Mabel's POV Next morning at 8:00am ...."I really need to decide Layla if I want to keep doing this!" I groaned as I leaned in my seat tiredly."Yesterday I had angrily said he should tell me the amount I owe and I'll pay up""But thinking about it throughout the night, will that be possible ?!""Even if I'll work all my life to pay him back I don't mind""But I've already gone heads deep into this lie Layla, I don't think it'll be easy to just leave ""His mother is definitely going to come for me if she finds out""What have I done with my life ?!" I said and sighed."This is exactly what I feared would happen," she said."But what I'm just going to say to you is do what you want to do""For once Mabel puts yourself first, forget about what anyone or the internet would say , your happiness should be your priority""Whatever decision you make I'll support you one hundred percent my love" she said."Thank you" I whispered."But thinking about it now , I think I'll stay , putting myse
Dwayne's POV"It's a woman!" I whispered."Obviously," Xander said."So can I talk to this Jake guy?" the PI asked and I nodded ."Sure" I replied, and he stood up and walked away."Goshh!" I exhaled "I'm really just tired about the whole thing," I said ."That isn't something Dwayne Ford would say, " he said, leaning in."What exactly is going on?!""Isn't this whole stuff big enough to be worried about ""I know it is but it isn't big enough to make you look like a mess!" He replied."Come on , we've been friends since forever. I know when something is eating you up""Just skip the whole charade and tell me what's really going on" he said."Is it really that obvious? " I whispered and he nodded."Very obvious!" He replied."I had a fight with Mabel last night " "Really how serious was it ?!""Very serious, I was angry,I said a lot of mean things to her and now she did not even speak to me this morning " "Give me the full details of how it happened. I thought you guys were cool no
Mabel's POV Next morning Thursday 6:30 am .....I placed my handbag on the dining chair and walked into the kitchen, I took a glass cup and placed it under the coffee machine, I sat on a stool and slowly took sips from the cup.I've already signed an official contract, I can't just up and leave , I sighed as my hold on the coffee cup tightened.I heard footsteps at the entrance , I quickly drowned my coffee and stood up from the stool, I rinsed the cup and placed it back on the rack.Immediately I got to the entrance he moved aside and I walked out.I felt his eyes watch me as I picked up my bag and walked out of the house . As it should be!.****At the restaurant ...."Alright people let's get to work " I said with a small smile as I walked into the kitchen ."Good morning Boss" they all greeted me immediately as I walked in."Good morning guys" I answered."Alright so let's get started " I said and they nodded as we got to work ."Alright prawn sizzler in black pepper sauce" I ca
Mabel's POV I leaned back in my seat and sighed if only he knows that all this is just a charade and I don't have any success anywhere!."That was such a deep sigh , anything bothering you?!" I heard him ask and I sat up immediately."Of Course not" I replied with a small smile."It just feels so good to catch up with a friend from way back," I added and he nodded."Me too""So what about you , wife?!" I asked ."Oh,my wife died two years ago " he said and I gasped ."Oh my God I'm so sorry I had no idea " "It's fine, besides it's been two years and looking on the brighter side I have a four year old daughter " he said."Oh my God really?!""Really!" He replied and handed over his phone to me to show me her picture."My God, she's so cute" I gushed ."I know right, she takes after her mother" he said and I looked up at him ."You must have really loved your wife" I whispered."I did and I still do, although things didn't start out quite well with us" he said and his lips curled int
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