Mabel's POV"Prince Charming" Layla repeated and my eyes widened looking in between thOh no!Don't tell me!. This is going to be really bad . Layla can be so funny when she sees someone she's been crushing on "Hi" Xander greeted awkwardly, I'm hundred percent sure that was an awkward greetin"Hello, I'm single ""Oh sorry, I'm Layla" she said and he smiled"It's nice to meet you Layla , I'm Xander" "oh Xander, I guess I was kind of expecting you to say google because you have everything I've been searching for '' she said and I facepalmed myselfThere she goes!"Oh sorry, am I making you uncomfortable? " she said to him with a small laugh"No it's fine I just ..." His ring phone cut her off "Excuse me, " he whispered"Oh it's fine , that must be cupid he wants to tell you he needs my heart back" she said and Dwayne turned to me with creased brows"I don't know," I mouthedXander just smiled and turned the other way around to receive the call"Let's talk later " he said and ended the
Mabel's POV"Good evening Mother " "Good evening Mom " Dwayne and I greeted as I walked into the house."Good evening My babies , how was your day?" She replied walking down the stairs.She walked towards me and Dwayne and hugged us separately."How are you guys? " she asked as she took her seat ."Fine mother, " I replied as we took our seats."Where's Dad , he asked to see us " Dwayne said and she nodded."Yeah , he'll be down in a minute," She said.Shortly after he walked downstairs in a pair of brown short and white t-shirts."Good evening Dad" we greeted."Evening children" he answered and sat on the couch opposite us."Your voice sounded urgent over the phone. I hope nothing is wrong" Dwayne asked him and he shook his head."It's nothing serious" he replied and I sighed."So I have an assignment for you" he said "And yes it's urgent , you need to leave very early tomorrow morning ""With Mabel ?!" Dwayne asked and he nodded."Yes with Mabel ""It's just for two days. You leav
Diane's POV"What if I don't have to apologize, like apologizing is just off for me""You know how heavy it is for me to say sorry" I groaned and she picked up her laptop ."Besides I haven't done anything wrong" "I should probably give you some time to think about it first, " she said."There's nothing to think about Amie let's just conclude now!""And drop your laptop I need your full attention " I said frustratingly."I've said my piece Diane, to figure out what you really want on your own I have a lot of work to do!""Just for a few minutes , you can't do that for a friend?!""For your friend " I added and she sighed."Alright, fine, " she said and turned to me."So what if I don't apologize I just start behaving nice like nothing happened?!""Are you being serious right now?!" "Come in Amie I'm just weighing options" "Okay fine I'll tell you what, an apology is like realizing your mistake and correcting it!""If you do not apologize , although they might play along but you ca
Mabel's POVNext morningSaturday 7:30 am ....I placed the last coat in my box and zipped it , my heart raced as my mind went back to the kiss Dwayne and I shared last night and my insides began to get hot all over again.Damn!, that was one hell of a kiss!.We'll soon be leaving , Dad called earlier to say he'll be sending someone over in the next forty minutes , it should be about thirty minutes left now.I walked back to the shoe rack , I was putting on black palazzo trousers on black crop top and an army green blazer. What shoe would go with this?I picked up a white sneakers , sat in the bed and put them on. I took out a white handbag from the shelf . Perfect! My color combinations are just top notch.I walked to the front of the mirror and adjusted my lipstick. I hope I look good.Right now I don't even know how to face Dwayne after what happened yesterday, I hope he doesn't talk about it .I pulled out the handle of my box and finally walked out of my room. I locked the door,
Dwayne's POV3 hours later ....In the private plane ...."Mabel what's wrong?" I asked, turning to her."Huh , what do you mean?!""This is my first time in an airplane, I should be calm right?!""Even before we came on board you've been calm""You've been really quiet and that's unlike you," I said and she let out a small smile."I'm fine""Oh no , we've come too far for me not to recognize those your fake smiles" I said to her."No , I'm fine really" she said."I noticed it's since I told you I got involved with Diane""Are you jealous?!" I asked."Do you want me to?" she asked in reply, turning away from the window she was looking out at and turning to face me ."Aww , come here " I said stretching out my hands to her , she moved closer and I pulled her into me , she placed her head on my chest."You have absolutely no reason to be , okay?" I assured and she nodded."You're Mine now " I added and I felt her smile . I placed a kiss on the middle of her hair ."So do you have any ex
Mabel's POV"What do you mean you paid for this apartment , the owner will definitely not collect two payments!""Check the address well , maybe you made a mistake" I said."I think it's you guys who should check your address well, we've actually been here since last night" the lady replied."It can't be the wrong apartment , we had the right keys" I replied."We had the right keys too" she said and I sighed.Shit!."Come in first anyways , we'll need to contact our agents " the man said."We'll need to do that also" Dwayne replied as we walked in.Dwayne brought his phone out of his pocket and so did the other guy."He said he'll be coming over" Dwayne Said immediately he dropped the call."Same " the other guy replied After sometime we heard a knock on the door and the two agents walked in."Good morning Lorenzo" the other guy greeted."Looks like we have a little problem," he added."Yeah , I'm sorry it was a mistake from the owners end""You both rented this apartment on differen
Mabel's POV"Anytime a baby comes we're ready""Right Mine?!" He asked placing his hands in my lap."Sure Love " I replied with an awkward smile."We're ready for a baby anytime" I repeated."Aww he calls her mine so sweet" Jada said."When I see your pictures online I just know you guys will be so loved up" she said and I laughed."Just like you and Williams" I added to and we all laughed.We kept on gisting as we ate and I must say they're really fun people.3:00pm Evening ...."Did you come across her?!" "Nope" I replied."I should have just gone with you," he said ."No it's alright" I replied."You can head back home now it's getting really cold out there, we'll just talk to them tomorrow, I knew this plan wasn't going to work" he said and I laughed."It's alright, I was on my way before but ...""So where are you now Mabel " "A park " I replied."Come on Mabel , it's very cold ""It's alright , no need to worry I'm on my way home now" I said."I'll be expecting, I miss you alr
Mabel's POV5:00pm ..."At three o'clock you told me you were on your way home already and you're just arriving , your number wasn't going through also""What happened?" Dwayne rushed immediately as I walked into the house.I looked around, Williams and Jada were seated in the living room also."He was really worried , it took Jada all the words of affirmation she knew to stop him from going out to look for you " Williams said and I laughed ."Mine wasn't funny Mine" he said with a straight face ."Alright I'm sorry, I just came across a little delay, that was all.""Did you get hurt or something?" he asked. My eyes rolled over to where Williams and Jada were sitting, watching us quietly.Now I don't know if he's doing this for real or because of Will and Jada."It's fine love , I'm okay I wasn't hurt" I said and he sighed."It's okay dude, she's home now" Williams said and he let go of me."Mabel, I was just about to make dinner. Wanna join me?!""Sure let me just get changed real qu
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