Mabel's POV "I said who is he ..." He thundered immediately and I flinched moving backwards as I raised my head to slowly look at him."Someone I dated in the past!""He's my ex Dwayne!""What the hell?!" He growled."You don't have to worry about him Love....""Don't !, Don't call me that Mabel!" He said cutting me off."He's ancient history, we broke up a long time ago!" I said "It's so long six months ago ""And during the time you guys dated did he have sex with you?!""What sort of question is that Dwayne?!""I need to know!!""Why didn't you tell me about having an ex , you made me believe I was your first attempt at love?!""Why?!" I retorted "Did I ask you for the list of girls you've dated or had sex with?!""You should have told me Mabel!!" He yelled."Why?!""What for?!""I didn't need to tell you""It's already a closed chapter !""That's not an issue Dwayne " I retorted."It is the issue !!" He thundered."If you had a relationship in the past, courtesy demands that yo
Mabel's POVEvening 6:00pm ..."I don't think he's around let's do what we have to do before he comes in" I said to Layla and she nodded."Sure" she replied as we walked up to the room.She helped in folding all of my clothes in a box and I packed up all my cosmetics.I moved closer to the wall and took down all my picture frame."You're taking that too?!" She asked and I nodded."We over now , why would I leave my pictures here" I said."What about this one" she said pointing to a frame on the wall.My eye traced her hands to the wall and it landed on the pictures we took together at pine falls.I walked slowly to it , I was standing in front and him behind me , his hands wrapped around my waist , I was looking at the camera with a smile and his gaze was on me , I remember the day we took this picture like yesterday.He was looking at me like I was the most precious thing in this world , but now I'm not so sure about that."I'm leaving it" I said and sniffed as I turned back to what
Mabel's POVMeanwhile....Tuesday 4:00pm ...."Mabel Ford , I'm here to see your boss" I said to the receptionist."Any appointment?!" She asked."Yupp" I replied and she checked on her laptop, she should just have done that at first instead of asking me silly questions."Mrs Ford , alright Mr Castillo is in his office""Take the Elevator , tenth floor , the only office by right right " she said and I nodded as I slowly cat-walked to the Elevator.I clicked on the button and patiently waited for the door to open , I walked into the elevator and clicked on the tenth floor."The doors are closing now" the automated elevator voice said as the doors slowly closed.I stood staring at the metallic doors as it slowly moved upwards .Immediately we got to the 10th floor the elevator dinged and the doors went open.I stepped out immediately and turned onto my right."Brain Castillo CEO" the name tag on the door read and I barged in immediately."Woah" Damon gasped as he looked up and saw me ,
Diane's POV "Did you run into her ?!" Amie asked as I picked up her call ."Ofcourse I did we had her exact location" I said she laughed."Looks like fate is on our sides" I added."I know right" "Immediately you showed it to her what did she say ?!""Nothing, she just ran off" I replied."I'm sure it was to Dwayne , don't worry I'll follow up on the both of them and let you know when you're to come in" she said."Sure I trust you""Do you know the guy in that video?!""Yes!" I replied."He and Dwayne are the worst enemies" I said."Oh really , is that so?!" "Yeah!""Then he must want something , for him to release that video" she said."I think so" I replied."We should talk to him, he might be useful""No!, He's a dangerous person I don't want to get involved with him""He would most probably end up ruining Dwayne that's what he has always wanted""You don't have to worry about that , we'll use him to distract Mabel and get what we want ""But we won't let him hurt Dwayne, don't
Mabel's POVNext day Wednesday 12:00 noon ..."Mine" I heard Dwayne's voice in a whisper, I seriously wanted to open my eyes and reach out to him but I couldn't."I'm so sorry you had this accident because of me""I really do miss you, seriously "My eyes slowly fluttered open , it was blurry at first but it slowly cleared as Layla's very close to me teary face came into view."Oh my God Mabel" she exclaimed as she pulled me into an hug and her weeping increase.Xander called the doctor, he came in to check me did some test and all before finally walking out with Xander ."I was scared " Layla said to me"Hmm" I grunted at the banging pain in my head and she let go of me immediately."Here" Xander said and handed over a glass of water to me,as soon as he came back Inside.Layla slowly raised my bed to a sitting position, took the water from him and made me drink the water."Where's Dwayne " I asked in a whisper immediately she dropped the cup."He's not here " Xander answer."Did he
One week later ...Friday 10 June 20224:00pm ..Mabel's POV "You can take over from here right?!" I said to the chef and she nodded."Yes Ma'am" "Alright then see you guys tommorow" I said , dabbed my hands dry pulled off my apron and hair net , someone took it from me and I walked out."Oh Mabel how's it going " Layla asked as I walked out of the kitchen, she was on her way to the elevator also and we got in together.I clicked on the third floor and the door closed slowly and began to move up."You done in the kitchen?!" "Yes , I think I want to go home now" I said."This Early?!" She asked ."Yes , I've been kind of like stressed this week ""I really need to rest!" I said and she raised her brows."Really?!, You accept that you've been over working?! ""Who are you and what have you done with my friend?!" She said sarcastically and I laughed."Don't be silly , I feel really weak internally and externally " I said."Is this about work, or about Dwayne?!""It's been a full week
Mabel's POV6:30 pm ..Back at Layla's place ...."Look how radiant you look now, your food even taste different" Layla said to me as we packed up the dishes."Oh don't tease me!"I replied and she laughed."Sure I won't , I'm just glad to see you back to your normal self" she said and I smiled."I'm glad too" I replied with a small smile."Hm hm" we heard clearing of throat behind us and we turned to see Dwayne standing at the door."I'll just be in the living room " Layla said and walked away."Mine " he called as he began to walk in ."Watsup" I asked."I guess this belongs to you" he said and stretched out the ring to me."I guess so " I whispered."Will you marry me ?!""Again?!, For real this time" he asked and I smiled."Ofcourse" I replied and he slipped the ring into my finger and pulled me into an hug."Thank you" he whispered as he tightened his hands around me again."I'm sorry for all the troubles" he whispered."I'm sorry for not trusting you" he said as he gently pulled
Mabel's POVNext morningSaturday 8:00 pm ...I felt a light kiss on my cheeks and I stirred as my eyes went open."Mm" I murmured as I rubbed my eyes and tried to sit up straight , I looked up and saw Dwayne setting a tray on the bed stool."Mm breakfast in bed" I whispered as I turned so he could place the stool across my body."Good morning baby" he greeted as he placed a small kiss on my lips."Good morning Love" I answered "I made you a light breakfast to start your day" he said and I smiled ."Thank you Love" "I miss waking up to see your beautiful face , I was so overjoyed this morning I had to channel all that energy to making you breakfast" he said and I laughed."Ofcourse you did " I replied as I picked up a sandwich and bit into it."So how was your meeting yesterday, I'm sorry I slept off before you arrived , I was really tired " "Yeah, I saw you sprawled out on the couch last night""I was trying to wait up for you" I said with a small laugh ."So how did the meeting
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