"Guest? Who ?" Nicole immediately rise from her bed. She was anticipating that Tristan had come to set the record straight about what they have discussed. But she was dissapointed to see Anna and Anthony waiting on her living room. "We are sorry to pop up without calling, we may have disturb your beauty sleep." Anthony said to which his wife agreed with a nod."Oh no problem Anna, Anthony I have a restless night that's why I was late getting up." She was glad that she took the time to fix her appearance and conceal the fluffiness of her eyes but she was sure that the couple noticed the dissapointment in her expression expecting to see someone else." So what brings you here? Is there something I can do for you?" She said smiling the enthusiastic faces of the couple is very infectious."Santa Elena has become our favorite place so we decided to dropped our invitation personally and change the venue of our renewal of vows. So you don't have to fly to attend our original venue." A
"What?" Nicole recalled the things that her grandmother told her. She look at Tristan. "What have you done?""Didn't I told you that your life is in danger because of your ancestors involvement in the mafia crime family?" "Oh that...""Did you think that I was just kidding?" Tristan is bewildered by her nonchalant reaction."No, I don't think that you are kidding because I've done my own investigation, and what I learned supports your story.""You don't want to do something about it?""Look here Tristan! What do you expect me to do. Do you want me to expose myself to them and put my children's life in danger?" She replied."No I expected you, if I were you? To come to your husband, that's me to help you out, and seek protection!""Easy for you to say, Mr high and mighty Tristan Hewitt. Do you think I would do that, pop up on you and say 'Dear husband I'm back because I need protection you see you fathered my children and our life is in danger. Besides you already told me that.' ""
Nicole 's life had become peaceful when Tristan move in the her home. The kids arrived happily especially Moira.She realized that her daughter wanted to be with her father eventhough she holds the greatest weight on the twins affection.However in the case of Mark he still aloof to his father reaching out to him. Tristan understand this since his son is an intelligent child he must have form his opinion about his father early on. The only consolation is Mark is very close to his great-grandfather and this is something that Tristan would not take away from him.He would try his best to win the boy's love and respect.On the day of the Georges anniversary and renewal of vows. The family went together earlier as they are part of the entourage. Everyone applauded the twins' part especially Moira's beautiful gown as well as her mother's and the Hewitt's twinning attires to go with the motifs of the wedding they were even impressed when they learn that it was all designed by the younger
"what seem to be the problem Samantha afraid to pick your own size. So pathetic you chose to level yourself with helpless kids." Nicole's words embarrassed her."You! Aren't you ashamed to raise such a notorious kid?" "Speak for yourself aren't you feel jealous that I have kids to raise unlike you?""Look at yourself Nicole you are dress fine to cover your black heart your are nothing but a treacherous jealous person whole stole other woman's man seduce them with your innocent beauty." "By other woman you mean yourself. But I don't want to have a word battle with you with all this people around." Nicole turn and take her children with her but Sam didn't have enough, she pulled Nicole back, that make her lose her balance. She closed her eyes and released both her kids so that they will not fall with her.But the dreaded fall didn't materialize. A strong arms and sturdy chest catch her fall. She open her eyes and came face to face with Tristan."Who tried to bully my wife?" He aske
Nicole's cold demeanor worries Tristan he decided to speak to her after the kids were asleep." Nicole let me explain what happened earlier." He began."Is there something that needs to be explain?""Of course you must have thought that she was invited because of my connection with the Georges, Anthony and his wife.""Well, isn't it?""No she came as a plus one for one of the invited guest. Whatever the the reason or circumstances on her appearing on that celebration I knew nothing about.""It doesn't matter whatever the reason why she is there. But it remains in my opinion, that you have chosen her over us. Over your children." She immediately corrected her words to disintagling her personal feelings towards him."How could you say that?" Tristan had to asked how could he explain and make her believe that things had ended between him and Sam long time ago."You left with her amidst the people around especulating what is the real deal about you and her, about us your family me and
Nicole stood calmly as Sam holds a knife against her throat. She sensed that the woman is determined to get away from the situation using her.Any wrong move from her will truly slashed her neck. The worst is it might even cost her life. She never expected the woman to be carrying bladed weapon, didn't the security check her and her belongings.But on second thought, it might be because she just ignore the security, even when they tried to stop her from entering.They may not be able to check on her."Sam don't do this it will just make your situation worst. Spare Nicole, it's me who wronged you."Tristan was agitated seeing the sharp blade of Sam's knife in his wife throat. He regreted taking this woman for granted. At that moment he thought that if anything would happen to Nicole is totally his fault he will forever carry in in his conscience.The security and the police hesitated to advance towards the two ladies in case Sam felt threatened and decide to hurt her hostage."What's
Nicole started to feel anxious panic hits her turbulent mind about the situation they are in. But most of all she feared that Sam's threats are now a reality.Her mind tries to contradict to the obvious reasons to the disappearance of the twins. She didn't feel that in her fears resulted to the tears that form and threatened to release showing her vulnerability."What time have you realized that they are missing? " Tristan asked Ginger."About two hours ago." Ginger replied."And you never thought of informing us about the situation!" He raised his voiced in anger."We didn't thought that they were missing since I saw them running around earlier playing.""What about their nanny?" "She asked for a day off to visit her family. She said that her mother is sick, Nicole gave her the permission to go home." Nicole nodded absently acknowledging.Tristan mobilized the staff to go and look for the twins. He even call the police to report their disappearance. However they have to wait for so
Nicole was surprised by the sudden gesture by her husband. It was easy to think that he may have developed an affection towards her . But judging by the way he stayed by Samantha's side and how he tolerated her cheating on him. Not even his gestures of affection can erase the doubts in her her mind. Even though she's beginning to grow some feelings on him. She must fight it to avoid get hurt once more.The following day Tristan make true to his promise to entertain the twins. He spend the whole day with them. The twins were happy by the look on their faces even Mark who is aloof towards his father showed a subtle happiness playing with Tristan. Nicole observed that the wall of ice the child has erected between him and his father is slowly thawing.Even Jacob silently observed the interaction between the father and son, and the result is giving him greater hope for the future. The days that followed everything had been smoothly, Tristan went and come back home regularly to Hayes res
"Why Helen are you still denying everything?" Morgana confronted Helen with all that she knows but she continued to deny. " Because you are fabricating a story that makes me look that I am the traitor to my own granddaughter. After everything that we have been through in building this company you have the nerve to say it to my face? What do you get out of this?" Helen defended." I don't have personal interest in this besides the pay for my work. Because all I say is true I have proofs!" Morgana is feeling that her injuries are taking a toll on her She tried to control the nausea she is feeling. But she doesn't want Helen to get away from her crimes. "I think that this should better be cleared up." Tristan finally speak."What do you mean? That you believed her? My word against hers! Nicole how could you after all I have done for you?" Helen accused. Nicole feeling lost between her sympathy for her grandmother and the evidence against her pointing to her involvement on the anomal
"Within an hour the room filled with employees working in different branches of Nicole's fashion Business Company. But Nicole didn't see Bianca she must have stayed in Helen's office.She is sure that the woman had not yet left the building Tristan ordered security to watch out for the woman.An hour and a half passed and the meeting started. She was surprised that there were a lot of new faces. She introduces herself as the sole owner of the business and required everyone to submit once more their credentials and resume' Which was met with complaint. But she remain steadfast in her decision. After the meeting she conferred with Helen which the Later was indignant at how Nicole show mistrust on her managing the business."What do you mean, I mismanage the company? Are you forgetting that it is originally my company that I handed over to you? Is this how you show your gratitude to me for helping you?" Helen was over the top with anger after feeling embarrash Infront of the emplo
"To get to the bottom of this, I need to go to Santa Monica." Nicole decided the move when she learn of the massive movement of investment of her clothing business to anonymous recipient, although it's not the complete amount it might deplete their resources should the rest of her investors pull out their support, and worst if they will be faced with lawsuit."I'm coming with you." Tristan declared."But you have to oversee your business." Nicole contradicted."Sweetheart our company has already overcomed the difficulties brought by that woman. Besides I cannot allow you to go to war without a shield. That would be me. I'm sure this is not a simple theft.""Thank you Honey. I need your support especially now that I am getting heavier with our baby." "Good, because I won't take no for an answer." Nicole appreciated her husband support. She lean over to give him a kiss. Then she remembered."What about the twin's ever since the attempts on their security, I cannot afford to let them
In a dark corner of an abandoned and unfinished building. Morgana struggled to move She had been tortured by unknown masked men demanding the password to Nicole account to have access to her money.If not because of her resilience due to her training as undercover agent she must have long gone. She hold on to the secret code to stay alive. She knows that the culprits will not think twice to end her existence once they already obtain what they want.It was just by luck that she discovered that someone in Nicole's company is interested to claim what they have work so hard to build. When she met Nicole She was already working for Helen Hayes in her almost descending company due to missmanagement. Jonathan assigned to her the job at first to keep track of Helen's activity. She didn't know who wants the information or who paid for her services.But when Nicole came to the picture her assignment was diverted in helping the young mother to succeed in the business that Helen entrusted to
"What trouble are we talking about here Nicole?" Athena had to asked to know the extent of Nicole's knowledge about her life."To tell you the truth Miss Athena, is I really don't know there are things my grandmother told me that I found it puzzling.""Your grandmother? " "Yes my grandmother. Helen Hayes." She said. She was puzzled by the reaction of the other woman."Why? Haven't you met my my grandmother? She looks after and manage my assets in Santa Monica.""No I haven't met her, and regarding this trouble you are saying, I have a vague idea of what you are saying. What do you mean." She explained. Eventhough she exactly have idea of what she is experiencing."I had face a lot of trouble since I married Tristan. But nothing like this. I don't know why I am plague with it. I don't know where it's coming from and the reason behind it?""Tell me about it Nicole." So she begun to tell her everything from her childhood where she lost her mother, to her father decision to marry her o
It has nagging on Nicole's head what her children had told her. especially Moira"s story. She doesn't discount the fact that what Mark said is contradicting, they both saw individually two different ladies but none was in the place, and they are bickering that what they saw is the truth. She decided to call her grandmother and check on her. It had taken two rings before the phone was pick up."Hello grandma?""Hello Nikki, what's up?" Nicole doesn't have the courage to asked her grandmother of her where about. It sound distrustful to the woman who had taken care of her when she was in dire situation."Nothing much. I just want to speak to Geena to consult about something." There was an awful silence that scares Nicole."Grandma, is there something wrong?" She asked tentatively. "Oh... There is nothing wrong, There is just something that needs attention. What's that you were asking?" Helen asked."Is Geena there it's been a long time since I was able to talk to her." "You were gone
Athena looked beyond the lion's rear. It is darker beyond that but she saw the outline of three shadows behind the huge animal. But when she heard Moira's voice she is sure that it was not directed at her."Please the lion is injured he is not dangerous just please don't shoot!" Mark is agitated that the lion the lion might feel stress and attack. Athena ordered her man to put their weapons down. When the kids step forward to meet them, the lion bolted deeper into the cave. "Daddy lion stop!" Moira yelled but the animal continued until the darkness swallowed it. "Miss Athena where is she? I saw her." Mark asked he vowed to himself that he saw her but when they step closer to the rescuers she seem to have vanished in thin air."She is not here. Come on kids your safe now. Your parents are waiting for your return." The man who they recognized as one of their bodyguard urged them knowing that the place is dangerous. Mark walk towards the entrance of the cave but as he turn to
"Eeeehhhh......" Moira yelled in fear. Seeing the creature getting closer to them."Moi-moi relax, the more you shout the more the lion will be excited. He is injured. He is getting weaker." Mark advice his sister. Move closer to hug her."Is that a White lion? I thought it is a tiger." Moira is in awe watching the creature." Look at its head and tail it is definitely a White Lion. Their species are gentle and pets to human but their numbers are dwindling.""But look at the baby Lion it looks like Simba of the Lion King.""All cubs look alike they develop character when they grow older." Mark said. Moira knew that her twin got this information while browsing the internet so she don't dare contradict."Look at the mother she look so weak and in pain."'"Yes, the kidnappers probably shot him.""Him are you sure it is a he?' So It is not it's mother? "I didn't see another lion. Yes it maybe the father of that cub." The cub was contentedly dozing at Moira's lap. "Where is the mo
Nicole and Tristan arrived in Santa Elena after they cut short their honeymoon trip."Where are my babies?" Nicole cry out to the people who are monitoring the developments on the field."Sweetheart, calm down they are doing their best to locate our children." "Locate? What do mean by locate?" Nicole's voice crack with fear."When Adonis realized that the children took longer to appear at the gate he alerted the body guards, they entered the school grounds and tracked them. but they were located at the exit of the school that was restricted due to safety issues."Tristan explained."...and?'"I'm sorry Sweetheart they tracked the kids location. But the place is forested and there's no signal. They lost them, that's why they are searching the place to locate them.""Honey my babies...." Nicole start getting emotional once more."Our babies, I am worrying about them too but our worries will not help to find them." He reminded her to making her realized they were both in the same po