Fourteen Years Later .....Author's POV "Where's your dad, Dante ?!" She asked her son as he walked into the living room."I'm here" His dad answered with a small smile as he walked into the living room.She looked up at him with the most radiant smile , turns out she finally got her happy ending."Diane " he whispered as soon as he got to her and placed a peck on her cheeks.Yes!Diane got married to the one person she had always wanted to marry and they had a fourteen year old child together. After Mabel left , in one of the many days of her comforting Dwayne in both sober and drunken state, or even a state where she might have purposely spiked hus drink, he had something with her and she got pregnant.Although he accepted the pregnancy but still didn't want to marry her , two years was probably enough to wear down his firm resolve and they got married.She could never have wished for another happy ending.Everything comes with a sacrifice, although she didn't know until it happen
Mabel's POVI placed a gentle knock on the door to Zahra's room and walked in slowly. She was lying on her bed reading a book."Mom?!" She called , sitting up on her bed."Sweetheart!" I answered as I walked towards her .I sat on her bed."I'm sorry about what you saw earlier" I whispered and she nodded."It's nothing, I understand!""Besides it isn't the first time I'm seeing you like that!" She said and I smiled."But you wouldn't do that right?!" I asked."You won't destroy things like I did?!""I won't!" She replied with a smile."You know, you remind me so much of myself when I was a little bit younger " I said with a smile."Kind, caring and humble , cheerful , free and always seeing the good in people!" I whispered."So what changed Mom?!" She asked."Nothing!" I whispered."Nothing changed dearie , that Mabel is still there inside of me""Somewhere !" I whispered."Sometimes life moulds you stronger , so you can take tough things in , that's just my case!" I said with a nod a
Dwayne's POVMeanwhile 3:30pm ..."We're running on a budget deficits of fifteen million dollars?!" I yelled immediately the head of finance department finished saying what he had to say."How the hell did this happen and why am I just knowing about it?!" I asked, turning sharply to face uncle."Well everyone is just getting to know!" He retorted in a low voice."That's a lie uncle! You called for this meeting that means you knew about it , for how long has this been going on and why didn't you tell me?!" I yelled."You're not the boss of me Dwayne! And why will I take advice from someone that still talks to his finance that is already dead?!" He snapped.Ever since uncle was put in charge of the company, he had really changed.It was almost like he had gotten what he wanted and he needed not to be nice again but I couldn't completely be sure.The event that happened fourteen years ago, dented everyone, one way or the other.My dad was the only family he had left and he lost him, mayb
Mabel's POV 10:00 pm ..Submerged with water swirling around me , crushing me , I wanted to cry out for help but I couldn't bring enough air into my lungs.I weakly tried to push myself out of the water with my arms and hands.The next thing I knew, the water had closed over my head and I was being carried by the current. Time slowed; I willed myself not to breathe. I seemed strangely detached from that part of me that was screaming silently in terror; as I went down, I saw, in the clear depths, the pebbly bottom of the river. When my feet touched bottom I used all my strength to push off. I saw the exit but no longer had the strength to survive, my body fighting for every bit of air, cold water filled my lungs and blood my eyes.My breaths were agonizingly painful and terribly hard.I struggled to keep my head above the watery grave that waited to swallow me whole , I saw a raging wave barreling towards me. It crashed into me and threw my body underneath the waters ...."Mom m
Dwayne's POVNext day Friday 10:00 am ...."Grandma we're here" Dante said as he walked towards mom's bed.She laid there pale white and still like she had always been for the past fourteen years.They said the bullet hit a very sensitive spot just below her heart, and when she fell , her head hit hard .Doctor said they couldn't assure us that she would have her memories back after this , but right now I don't even care about the memories , I want my mother back.All those years I spent mad at my Mom and pushing her away , now I totally regret it."How are you doing today Grandma?" Dante asked as soon as he got to her side, he took out the old flowers in the vase , dropped it in the dustbin and replaced it with fresh ones .Immediately he was done with that , he stood beside her just staring down at her face."Will she ever talk again?!" He asked, not taking his eyes off her."She'll be fine Son" I replied."I hope so, I can't wait!" He whispered."We love you Granny, " he said and w
Mabel's POV I walked into my room and slammed the door shut , I paced the room , placing my hands on my chest as my heart was beating faster than normal.I tried to stabilize my breathe but I couldn't.That shirt just brought back a lot of memories that I couldn't forget .I wonder why I didn't get rid of that shirt when I had the chance to , or maybe a part of me didn't want to.I wanted something that'll make me hold on to my anger for as long as I needed it and it worked , or so.I stormed out of my room immediately and walked towards the attic."Where's the shirt?!" I asked immediately I got there."I already took it to the..." "Then go get it!" I interrupted immediately and she rushed outside."Here it is, ma'am" she said immediately she got back inside ."Good! Get back to work!" I snapped and walked out of the attic .I held it close to me as I walked back to my room.Immediately I walked into my room, I sat on the bed , loosened the nylon and brought out the shirt .I slowly
Mabel's POVFourteen years ago continued ....I turned fully to face him, angry to my bones.I didn't even care about my own life! He would have killed my baby!!"You're lucky , I decided to bring you guys to the hospital, thank your stars I was in a good mood!" He said.Good mood really?!What would have happened if he was in a bad mood.I was prepared to walk up to him and slap the hell out of him again, he had an advantage the other day I was pregnant and weak , but now I am not.I wanted to vent out all of my frustrations on him and then tell him to go to hell but something just hit me. I had no personal account of my own , no money of my own , and we ran a joint account.And the person I was seeing right here wasn't ready to give me any penny from what I worked for . I don't know anyone in Toronto, I don't have a place to go."Will you divide our money into equal halves?!" I asked calmly and he laughed."You didn't even start by asking for five percent, you're asking for fifty"
Mabel's POV 6:00pm ...."I clearly said pack only white dresses for me, why am I seeing other color of clothes in that bag?!""I'm sorry , Zahra chose it for you, she said she liked it!""Then choose the same design in white color!!" I snapped."Okay ma'am" she replied and rushed off."Did they agree to it?!" I asked Giselle as she came into the living room with Michelle "Not yet" she replied and her phone vibrated, she took it out and looked at it for a while ."Actually yes!" She replied and I smiled."They agreed to sell, and their asking what time we want to finalize the deal?!""What time does our flight leave tomorrow?!" I asked."11am" she replied."Then we'll meet on Sunday evening!" ."Alright ma'am, I'll be sure to relay the message!""How are things going?!Are you fully packed and prepared?!" I asked and she nodded.I stood up from where I sat and walked towards her."You don't have to go with me if you don't want to!""I want to!" She replied and I smiled."Good!""Abou
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