I accepted the phone and looked at the screen. There was a picture of me and Camari sitting together at the wedding blessing. The headline surprised me. I scanned the content and huffed.I returned the phone and picked up mine on the bed. I tried calling Jasper again. He still hadn't answered. Oh, God. Could something have happened to him and Nicole? My head suddenly throbbed. Oh, no. Please answer your phone.“Jasper and Nicole aren't answering your calls?” she guessed.I nodded in frustration. “I'm sorry.”“You're not guilty. I'm at fault. You told me this wasn't a good idea, but I insisted. I'm sorry.” She lowered her head and closed her eyes. “I shouldn't have let my heart decide my actions.”“There's no point in regretting what happened, Camari. We have to think of a solution to this problem.” I tried to contact Jasper, and he still hadn't answered. “We'd better get out of here.” I waited until she stood up and then walked towards the door.I opened it and checked the corridor. We
[Camari]Jasper didn't need to say anything, I knew who was telling people to hurt me. Moreover, she was furious because of her defeat the night before. But I needed proof that she was involved. I didn't want to accuse someone without proof.When I got to the apartment, I cleaned myself first. I sat on the bed and read the news on my tablet while it was Otis' turn to take a shower. Hearing my phone vibrate, I pick it up from the nightstand. Reading Mom's name and seeing the news on the tablet screen, I knew why she was calling."I'm fine," I said before they could say anything.Dad and Mom exchanged glances. "Camari, who would want to hurt you? We were surprised to see her dare to do that in front of so many people," Dad remarked worriedly."The culprit has been punished and the person who ordered it will get a warning, Dad," I consoled. "Don't worry. You've seen that I'm fine.""Camari, stay out of trouble," Mom advised. "You just got divorced. You should keep a low profile so people
[Otis]Nicole didn't tell me where they were and what Camari wanted to do to Bella. She must have been busy guarding Camari. She needed to concentrate, so I was patient and didn't call her.Jasper was back in his unit. He could help me monitor their activities through the security cameras he had hacked. But his working hours were over and I didn't want to selfishly ask him to work overtime daily.How relieved I was when Camari returned and she was fine. After cleaning up, she suggested eating while watching television. I didn't object to her idea. It seemed like she needed a new atmosphere.Camari suddenly coughed, and I helped rub her back. She pointed at her glass, so I gave it to her. Her eyes didn't leave the television screen, and she smiled at Bella."You've gone mad," I said after hearing the reporters' report.A few minutes ago, the police stopped Bella's car and questioned the driver. The man was driving under the influence, so they took him and Bella followed in a taxi.It lo
After dinner, I excused myself first. People were busy with their colleagues, I had to leave before the guests crowded out. Carlos also stood up. I smiled at him. It was reassuring to have someone I knew walking with me.Carlos chose to exit through the side door, not the front door like the other guests. It was comforting to see only us and our bodyguards passing through the corridor. The other guests were far ahead of us."That child was hidden from the public for a dozen years. Only people with great influence can do that. You know Dante Russo isn't just anybody. Your brother-in-law controls many politicians in the government," Carlos explained."Therefore, you must not underestimate Dorothy. Your relationship is not good. She won't hesitate to hurt you, Otis." Carlos looked at me with concern. "I still need you. Don't die."I chuckled. "I know Dorothy. Don't worry.""Your family is unique." Carlos raised his eyebrows.We parted ways in the parking lot. I was glad I'd gotten through
[Camari]I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Everyone had left my unit, and I was alone, staring at the city night view through my bedroom window. Grandpa invited my parents to stay at his house until the wedding day.I was out of my mind. I agreed to marry Otis, knowing he was full of past wounds. He must be furious with me. I should be on his, not our parents' side, especially since he had a complicated relationship with his father.But I was blinded when Grandpa promised he would recognize him as a son if he would marry me. It was something he had been looking forward to for a long time. Otis was generous to me and helped me when I was down. I was delighted that I wanted to repay his kindness by marrying him.Although it wasn't in my plans, I changed my mind. Bella had gone too far. I should take back everything she took from me. No. Farrell wasn't in it. I was aiming for Mrs. Haworth's position.“Good morning, Nicole,” I greeted as I accepted her helmet.“Good morning, Mis
Bella held a bachelorette party. The event was heavily covered as several media outlets aired the news. I knew her purpose for doing that. Bella thought I would be jealous of her happiness.I didn't know any of her upper-class friends, but I remembered some of the faces of the women who accompanied her at the restaurant that night. After revealing her identity, she was eager to appear in public and pose for the camera."What a fake friend!" cursed Jasmine. "I can't believe I was fooled for six years!""And she did it for a Farrell." I snorted."No wonder she wouldn't take a picture with us when we were having fun. She claimed she didn't have social media. Apparently, she didn't want us to know who she really was. She must not want her friends to blow her cover either," Jasmine chuckled."You're right. After we found out who she was, she appeared on television almost every day. She must be laughing remembering how innocent we were by believing she was Bella Snow.""My goodness. I hate t
[Otis]Farrell's bachelor party was held at a famous club in the city center. They booked a room just for him and his friends. The event was live-streamed on his and some of his friends' social media accounts.I watched it only when my present was about to arrive. Jasper opened his social media account on his tablet and viewed the security camera view on his laptop. The live feed on social media was about to stop. So, we needed a backup.Someone opened the door with a knock from outside. A woman wearing a sexy nurse costume stood in the doorway. The men cheered and whistled. Farrell turned his head, and his face flushed as he saw her enter."Guys, we have a deal. No strippers," Farrell pointed out."I didn't book her, man," replied the man pointing the camera at him.The rest of his friends joined in the denial, so Farrell pressed his lips together. He covered the camera with his hand. The cheers of his friends grew louder before the show ended.I moved to the laptop. The woman approac
The world was unfair. I had to suffer from rejection from my siblings and father; and being bullied by friends at school and in the neighborhood. When I grew up, people didn't change the way they looked at me.Yet those who hurt me seemed to forget what they had done in the past. How could she greet me and invite me to dinner without any guilt? She even smiled when she invited me to chat over a meal.What did she want to discuss with me? Did she want to mention all the horrible things she had done to me during school? The change in her demeanor must be because I appeared in public with a better status. I couldn't believe Emma would look at me, let alone say hello, if I was penniless."There's no need to do anything. She won't come again," I replied."Trust me, sir. She'll come again," Jasper argued."Forget about that woman. Watch the road ahead of you." I quickly added when Jasper opened his mouth to argue with me again. "End of discussion."I took a deep breath as I closed my apartme