Dwayne's POVMeanwhile 6:00pm ..."Just drive me to your house , I'll take Uber from there " I said to Xander and he nodded."You don't have worry much , you trust Sam right?!" "He'll find a way , and everything will be fine " he said and I nodded."So we thought fourteen years ago, " I whispered."That was in the past Dwayne , and we tried all our best , we weren't just lucky" he said and I nodded."Alright " I took in a deep breath and exhaled.I've been doing a lot of that recently."I want to bring my Mom home" I said and he turned to me."What?! Why?" he asked, turning to me."It's been fourteen years and nothing has changed , I haven't lost hope though!""But if these are her last day , I want her to spend it at home " "Ofcourse, it isn't her last days , she'll survive ""You were always the optimistic one , what happened?" he asked."I'm still optimistic, I just feel like it's what I should do!""Maybe her being at home and very close to us can do her some good""Alright then
Zahra's POVTwo weeks Later Monday Morning , 09:45 am .."So now I want you all to pick a partner , write about the Growing Role of Technology Management extensively""It's your project and part of your continuous assessment, you and your partner will be coming out on Friday to present the research you've made on that topic" Mrs Helen, our science and technology teacher said as soon as she was done teaching ."Once you pick a partner, register your names with the the Class Rep , Lily " "And do that before the end of today , I want to have the list of everyone and their partners by today!""Understood?!""Yes ma !" We all chorused."Good day" she said and walked out of the class.Immediately the bell rung for recess , I exhaled deeply and stood up from my seat, heading out of the class.I was probably just going to meet Mrs Helen later about the partner stuff.I opened my locker and arranged the books in it carefully, I took out the book I needed for the next periods and slammed my l
Dwayne's POV"I've been trying to get across to her assistant but it's not working" Sam said to me over the phone."You don't have to worry about that, for now we'll be working together , I'll just find a way to talk to her" I said to him."Okay then, that's a relief ""I tried to talk to her earlier though, but something came up ""She mentioned a merger not working out for me , I don't understand what she meant " I said."Don't worry, just find a way to talk to her, things might become clear " he said."And I'll be going to the uncompleted building we found a piece of her cloth that day""If I just look around , I might find a clue" he said."It's been fourteen years, I highly doubt that" I said."I'll still try though""Alright then, just call me if you need anything ""Sure " he replied and ended the call.I inhaled deeply and exhaled as I took a seat on my chair and turned to face the busy road.To be honest , right now my thoughts are very disorganized and scattered.I don't kno
Mabel's POV"I'm sorry, I can't help it" he said and slammed his lips on mine.His hand went around my waist and he pressed my body against his as he gently bit my lips and delved deep into my mouth .I slightly raised my head up and reciprocated the kiss.I didn't know how much I missed his lips on mine until this moment, a tiny gentle voice was telling me this wasn't the right thing to do but I chose not to listen .We slowly moved back as my back hit the table and he deepened the kiss, it became rough almost like he was starved of it and trying to communicate something.*"The only thing standing in the way is you"* I heard Diane voice ring in my head and instinctively I pushed him away immediately."What the hell was that?!!" "I'm sorry" he replied "Oh you better be , you're a married man for crying out loud how dare you do that with me?!" I yelled."I'm sorry" he repeated."Just get the hell out of here! " I snapped as I walked back to my seat ."Mabel ..." "Just leave !! And
Mabel's POVMeanwhile 3:00pm .....At the restaurant...."You clearly still have feelings for this guy, if this isn't a sign that you should stop whatever revenge plan you have , I don't know what is " Michelle said to me."Ofcourse not , he made me suffer and he must also suffer!""Mabel you didn't even listen to what he had to say or let him defend himself""I don't have to, I heard his voice clearly! He asked them to get rid of me !" "But you can't just ...""Stop it Michelle!" I snapped and she just swallowed her words and reclined in her seat."I'm sorry!" I whispered immediately."I can and I will, besides I've come too far to chicken out" I said and she just nodded."Sure""So how are things going on over here?" I asked after some seconds."Every repairs have been made , just interviewing some staff at the moment " she said and I nodded."Alright that's fine " I said."Mark told me you allowed Zahra take the bus to school and back home" she asked and I nodded."You know that's
Dwayne's POV "Goodbye Uncle!" She called out to him and he just murmured a "Yeah"I turned to look at him and just one glance at his face I could tell their meeting was a suspicious one.I turned to look at Diane before she stepped out and she had that triumphant smile on her face.What could they be up to?!"Why was she here ? And I didn't even know about it?" I asked, walking into the office."You heard the lady , don't ask me!" He replied immediately."When did you guys get really close that she comes to your office to greet you? Without even coming to me first?!" I asked again."She's your wife so you should know!""Why are you here? " he asked dismissively as I took his seat."Mabel want us to go ahead with the rebranding plan I had years ago " I said."So?!" "So you have the blue print and now we need it!""It's not what I want for my company " he said."By your company you mean my inheritance that you took away from me ?!" "Whatever !" He replied."No it's not whatever actu
Mabel's POVNext day Tuesday Morning8:00am ..."Why didn't you tell me about the rebranding?!" I heard Uncle Tom say as he barged into my office."Next time , I advise you knock politely before you come in Tom , I tend to loose my temper easily these days!" I replied looking away from my laptop and looking up at him."And why would I do that?!This is my company!!" He gritted."Technically it's ours , get updated!""Plus if we were to split up , you'd be left with only the curtains and door frames!" I added , standing up."I don't know where you came out from , but what I know is your one week here has been a pain in my neck!" He said ."And I suggest you go back in there Mrs Nolan" he added and I laughed."And risk loosing why I came here ? Do you think I'd just loose all my money to you Tom?!""We have a business deal together, until I say I'm done ,you can get rid of me so easily dearie!""I'm not easy , I know!" I whispered."Well the Mabel of before was and I'm sure she hasn't c
Dante's POVStill Tuesday ....Later in the day 3:00pm ...."You done?!" I asked Zahra as she picked up her bag."Almost, I need to go see Mr Anderson quickly , he asked to see him in his office earlier " she said and I nodded."Sure , I'll be waiting here" I said as she gave a small nod and walked out ."I see things have been going well with your new friend" I heard someone say an I looked up to see Trent and Ramona walking in."So good that you forgot about your old friends" Ramona added with a small smile."You know it's not that " I said and Trent nodded."Ofcourse, I understand" he replied."So when are you going to introduce us?!" He asked."I never said I wasn't going to introduce you guys" I said."Yeah right" Ramona said and laughed."We just wanted to say hi , we missed our friend" Trent said and I smiled."Really?!" "I missed you guys too" I said."Not by what I see " Ramona said and I laughed."It's actually not that ...""Dante- oh sorry , are you busy?" Zahra asked qui
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