Dwayne's POVNext Monday morning...."I guess we're here till further notice then" Jada said standing up.We were watching the news together in the living room. Another storm hit and it's times two worse.As of now , no one can go out or come in until the roads are plowed and cleared."This isn't happening " Dwayne murmured standing up .He isn't even having it at all and I perfectly understand him.He's in the middle of a company crisis right now and now is really not the time to not be around .Dad is insisting on supervising online but actually there's offline supervision for a reason ."Let's take a walk man" Williams said standing up , they also planned to spend just the week but as it seems I don't think it'll be possible anymore.They grabbed their coat at the entrance,"We'll be back soon ladies," Williams said."Sure, take care" I replied and they walked out ."So, " I heard Jada say behind me and I turned to look at her."Someone had a romantic dinner yesterday" she said and
Mabel's POV Later in the afternoon...."Oh my God oh my God , don't let go of me " I screamed laughing.We were currently out ice skating with Williams and Jada. "I've been holding you for the past twenty minutes, you should have gotten the hang of it" he said and I laughed"Tired already?!""Here , just try it you'll be fine " he said, lifting me up."Okay okay " I said standing up."Woohoo , I'm moving""Yeah I'm doing it" I said squealing as Dwayne let go of me ."See I told you " he said laughing , as we began to race around.****"Water?!" Williams said, handing each of us bottles of water."Ohh, thank you," I sighed, collecting the bottle from him."I'm so gassed" I said opening the cap."I hope you guys had fun," Williams asked, sitting beside us."So much, " I replied and we smiled."I think there's a restaurant around , lunch?!""It's on me, " Dwayne said immediately."Yaay, I love free food " I said and they all laughed."Let go already!" I said standing up,"It's not nice
Dwayne's POV Next morning at 7:00am ..The buzzing of my phone on the bedside lamp woke me up, I carefully moved Mabel and covered her up with the blanket.I sat up and rubbed my eyes , I picked up my phone and looked at it .Xander?! This early?! What's going on?I clicked on the accept button and placed the phone on my ear."I'm sorry I didn't ... " I tried to say but he cut me off."Look dude there's a problem" he said and I stood up straight immediately."What's going on, talk to me?" I said ."This morning a dead body was found in the company premises , and it was a staff member""What?!!!" I yelled.I heard Mabel turn on the bed and sit up slowly."What's going on, Love?" she asked but I didn't turn to her."How the hell did that happen?!" "The place has been locked up for the main time the police are carrying out their investigations" "They have to find out if it was suicide or murder""And how long will it take for them to do that?!""We're currently on a three month ultima
Dwayne's POV"An incomplete Evidence..""Incomplete Evidence?!, What are you talking about? " Xander said."I got a voice note from a fake social media account," he said ."Really?! Why are you just telling me about it!" I said immediately."I just got it ,and besides I've not been able to get through to you these past days" "So what voice note did you get? " Layla interrupted."Coming, I'll play it now" he said as he brought out his phone and clicked on some buttons."Alright " he said and the voices began to speak but in a filtered voice._"They're out of the country and stuck in a small town apparently ""Good , now that he's stuck there I think this is the perfect time to execute what he had in mind at first""Yes!, I was thinking the same thing.''"He really won't be able to do much , that way we'd slowen whatever upgrade he's having " "Alright go on and assign boys to do the job" _And the audio ended there."Oh my God" I growled .Layla's phone dinged and she picked it up an
Dwayne's POV Later in the evening...."Lilian what's the update, I've been trying to get across to you all morning what was wrong" I fired ,immediately she picked up my call."I'm sorry boss, I've been really busy trying to put things around here in order""Xander told me about the police carrying out an autopsy test, is the result out" "Yes boss , I just left the hospital ""So what was the cause of death""It was poisoning, we found a bottle of poison at the scene and the bottle had his finger prints on it""Now it's a bit confusing , was it murder or suicide?""It's obviously murder" I intoned."Why would he commit suicide and even if he wants to commit suicide why would he do that in the company , even if he wanted to why didn't he use the washroom why the hallway?!!""So many questions boss, so many.. "she repeated."Alright, follow up with the police investigations and keep me posted " "I'll find a way to get the company opened again, " I said."Yes boss " she said."Good!" I
Layla's POVImmediately we got to the safe house , Xander drove into the compound parked at a corner and we all got down, I walked over and assisted Jake's wife as she limped all the way to him , she already lost a lot of blood.Xander had already informed them to get a nurse before we got there, we took a long passage before finally getting to where we were going.Xander pinched in the security code and we all walked in."Emily," Jake called immediately as we got in ,rushing to his wife."Jake," she whispered weakly."Please bring her over here" the nurse said immediately and he helped her to lie on the bed she was pointing at."Mom, Dad," he called, hugging his parents."I'm so sorry, I'm sorry I had to put you all through these" "I'm sorry, I really am," he added, tearing up.I just stood at a corner staring at them in pity, whoever dragged them into this must really be wicked.They must have never planned for their life to turn out this way but it did."It's okay son, we know you
Dwayne's POV Next day ....Wednesday afternoon 12:00pm .."Oh my God Layla , I've missed you so much" Mabel said rushing to Layla as she pulled her into a right hug ."I've missed you so much also" Layla replied ,as they disengaged."Hey my man," Xander greeted, walking over to me and doing the bro handshake."How are you feeling?!" He asked."It's great to be back home" I simply replied.I side hugged Layla as she greeted me and Mabel did the same with Xander.After some minutes our bags came out and they assisted us in putting it in the trunk , immediately we were done with that we got into the car and Xander eased his way out of the airport."So how was your mini vacation?" Layla asked ."It was great , what about you?!""How's your injury?" Mabel asked instead."Much better," she replied, moving her hair to the side to show it."Xander helped me cover it up" she said and we nodded ."Sorry" I whispered."No it's fine, " she replied."It's not nothing""This is why I didn't want y
Dwayne's POVAt the house at 3:00pm ..."Let's eat! " I heard Mabel call out from the dinning to I and Xander.We stood up and walked to the dinning."Hmm spaghetti Bolognese" Xander said as he pulled out a chair and took his seat."Looks delicious" he said rubbing his hands and smacking his lips as Mabel dished the food ."Can you just quit talking already?" I said and he laughed.I sat beside Mabel and he said beside Layla."Uh sorry " Xander and Layla said simultaneously as they reached for the same fork and as soon as their hands came in contact they retrieved it immediately.I watched the both of them carefully as Xander slowly reached for the fork and handed it over to her.Pulled the cup closer, poured her a glass of drink and poured himself one also."Thank you," she whispered looking down at her food shyly."Love " I heard Mabel call and only then did I realize she had also been staring at them."Yes" I answered."Am I the only one noticing the tension and Layla is suddenly s
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