MIRANDA
"The cops are here," one of the men rushed into the room and reported.Hazel instantly let go of my neck while I struggled to breathe as tears rolled down my cheeks. I quickly wiped my tears and walked out of the room. All the men had disappeared and I could see Hazel leaving through the front door.I followed behind him and was surprised to see Mel standing outside with so many armed policemen. She stared at me in shock while Hazel ignored them all, got into his car, and drove away.The police wanted to go into the house but I said, "There's no need, sir. My husband and I were the only ones there."I didn't want a situation where I would have to follow them to the station and give them my statement. It was futile because a man like Hazel was bound to be powerful and highly connected.I got into the car with Mel and she still wanted us to go to the station but I told her, "There's no need, Mel. It was all planned by Hazel.""I don't get it. What happened between you two that made his attitude toward you change? And why would he kidnap you?" She asked."I guess he's just crazy," I replied. "How did you find me?""Well...I..umm...I put a tracker on you," she confessed.I wanted to complain about her putting a tracker on me without my consent but I thought better of it. In the end, it was for my safety so I decided not to make a fuss about it.I told her to take me home and I was quiet all through the drive. She gave me the new phone she got for me and I thanked her before going into my room.I locked myself inside and laid on my bed sadly. Hazel had made it clear that he wouldn't let me go because he wanted to make me suffer. What was I going to do? The possibility of not spending the rest of my life with Collins made me so sad that I began to cry.An idea crept into my mind while I was crying and I instantly sat up. I wiped my tears as I thought, "Yes, I have been going at it the wrong way."Violence wasn't working so I needed a better approach. Hazel already disliked women and he hated me. If I tried a different method, he would do everything possible to send me away. I smiled as this plan seemed more capable of giving me my desired results.I quickly took my bath and began to make preparations. Once I heard Hazel's car drive in, I asked Mel to keep an eye on him.She was worried about my intentions at first but I assured her that I wanted to have a peaceful conversation with him so our relationship would get better. After hearing this, she was more than happy to help.Once Hazel was in the dining having his dinner, Mel informed me. I quickly left my room and secretly made my way to the master bedroom.I opened his door and went into his room, knowing that he would not check the CCTV unless something serious happened.While inside, I marveled at the intricate design of the paintings and the furniture. Reminding myself of the task at hand, I sat on his king-sized bed.His room was so spacious and the air was filled with his cologne, which by the way was exceptionally pleasant to me. I stared at my outfit and sighed, "The things you end up doing, Mira."I was putting on a black, sexy lingerie. It covered half my breasts but exposed my belly, back, thighs, and sexy long legs. I was very uncomfortable in it but I was desperate to get what I wanted.I had taken the time to wear alluring makeup and let my beautiful, red hair fall on my shoulders. A normal man would find me attractive and I would never take such a risk if it wasn't Hazel.He was a weirdo and would do anything possible to ensure that I never appeared sexy in his bedroom again. I heard the sound of footsteps approaching and quickly dashed into the bathroom.I heard Hazel walk into the bedroom and I peeped from the bathroom to see him taking off his jacket and his shirt. He was left with his white singlet and pants and when I realized he would take them off too, I couldn't waste any more time.I took off my jacket, hung it in the bathroom, and walked out to meet him in the bedroom. He turned the moment he heard the sound and instantly stood up when he saw me.As I walked gracefully toward the bed, he backed up until he was leaning against the door. The surprise on his face was priceless and he could not utter a word.I sat on the bed and placed my right leg on it. I bit my lip and caressed my leg with my fingers while he swallowed and continued staring at me.I flipped my hair and briefly turned my back before turning my face back to him. Seeing that he wasn't saying anything or showing any anger, I got up and began to walk sexily toward him as I chuckled, "Hey, handsome, like what you see?"HAZEL I gulped and my Adam's apple bobbed. What was Miranda trying to do? The same crazy girl who had dared to slap me earlier and confessed her hatred for me was now in my room, trying to seduce me. I did not need a soothsayer to tell me that she was up to no good. This was definitely a trap.But why was my heart beating so fast? I could not deny that she was beautiful. Her sparkling eyes shone as she walked toward me. She was 5'9" tall, and her slender legs which were exposed to my view made her seem graceful as she walked.Her radiant skin shone in the brightly lit room and a cascade of molten red hair fell down her shoulders. Her wasp waist called out to me, urging me to wrap my palms around it.She did not stop walking until she was standing in front of me. Her heart-shaped lips parted and her dazzling halo white teeth gleamed. She placed a hand on my chest and I spotted her beautifully varnished fingernails.She was nothing short of a seductress and unfortunately, I was caught
HAZELI finally emptied my wine bottle and began, "You're no stranger to the fact that in the past two years, my mom has been hounding me to get married again. I swore I never would and she swore I would never live peacefully. She was at my place every single day of the week, crying, making a scene, and threatening to kill herself. When I couldn't take it anymore, I proposed that we both come to a compromise.She was the one who drafted the agreement and according to it, she would pick a wife for me and we would live together for a year. If after one year, I still wanted the wife, then everyone would be happy.However, if after one year, I wanted to spend the rest of my life alone, she would back off and let me be. She had a lawyer draft the agreement and we both signed it.She prepared the marriage document and I signed it too without caring who the bride was. This was because I had a plan. I intended to provide my so-called bride with luxury, however, during the one year of our mar
MIRANDA I had expected a different result. I thought Hazel would push me away the moment I placed my hand on his chest, after all, his hatred for me ran deep. I expected him to lose it and finally ask me to leave his house but he caressed my lips instead.I took a step back in fear. I was tempted to run out of his room and quickly wash my lips but my efforts would have been in vain. So, I held on a little longer. Even when he ordered me to get out, I refused. Who would have thought that he would walk out of his room, leaving me behind?The moment I heard him drive out, I picked up my jacket and left. I walked back to my room with my shoulders sagging in defeat. Why was nothing going my way?What was Hazel's breaking point? There had to be something legal I could do to make him send me away without giving away my intentions. But what if there was nothing? I recalled how he had told me earlier when he kidnapped me that he wanted me to live a miserable life. Did he plan to make good on
MIRANDA"Didn't Hazel tell you that he was married before?" Shayla asked and I shook my head. I couldn't care less what Hazel's history was. I just wanted out. Perhaps if I found out why he and Shayla were divorced, it would help my plans.I smiled, "I'm so sorry for keeping you guys out here. Your daughter looks so beautiful and you are both welcome."She smiled back, "Thank you," and walked in with her daughter who I really found adorable.I reached out my hand to stroke the little girl's hair but she pushed it away and cried, "Don't touch me!""Grumpy like your father, huh?" I thought. "What a shame.""I still think Princess is adorable," I told Shayla as I went back inside with her.""I should be leaving. I have no intention of bumping into Hazel," Shayla said as she handed Princess over to a nanny I had never really paid attention to.She was about to leave when I said, "Hold on, Shayla. To be honest with you, I was forced into this marriage and I would do anything to get out. I'v
MIRANDA I knew I was outnumbered but there was no way in hell I was kneeling for anyone. I began looking around for a possible escape route since the only plan I could come up with at this point was running away.However, there were too many students surrounding me and no way for me to escape."I think she needs a little encouragement," Ashlynn walked up to me and raised her hand to slap me. However, I caught her hand and flung it, pushing her away in the process.As she staggered backward, Jake angrily raised his hand to also slap me but someone suddenly came in between us and caught his hand."How dare you?" Mel asked and punched Jake's stomach.He took a step back as he groaned in pain. I did not miss the surprised gasps of everyone around."Deal with the both of them," Jake ordered and all his minions swarmed at us."Run away right now," Mel instructed me as she put herself between me and the boys and began to fight them. Some were beaten to the ground with just a punch and others
MIRANDA In all honesty, I was surprised that Hazel showed up and that too, so quickly. I had thought that Mel and I would at least spend a night in jail, considering how much Ashlynn's father boasted.With Hazel's presence, however, the man suddenly became meek, and for a moment, there was pin-drop silence as Hazel's gaze remained on me.His gaze boldly lingered on me until I became uncomfortable and let go of him. I had expected him to be irritated but I had no idea what was running through his mind because his expression was different.Mel suddenly ran to him and said, "Mr. Duke, they all ganged up on Miranda just because she stood her ground. They planned to beat her to a pulp but I stood by her side and we both fought against eight people.It was clearly a lopsided fight, however, because their father is a wealthy man, he asked us to kneel and apologize to them otherwise he would send us to jail for the rest of our lives."Hazel took in the scene as he stared at the other party.
MIRANDAI turned my attention to Mel who had parked not too far from where Hazel and I had been at each other before he zoomed off.She had remained in the car watching us and at this point, I figured she had already realized that Hazel and I weren't a happy couple.I walked toward the car and got inside."Where do you want to go?" She asked."The hospital," I replied."Why? Are you in any pain?" She inquired.I shook my head, "No, Mel but you seem to be. Let's have a doctor look at your bruises first.""No, I'm fine," she immediately objected."I insist," I stubbornly replied."Please understand," she told me. "I'm really fine and don't need a doctor. Do you want me to take you home?""No," I replied. "I can't leave...I need to see what that Ashlynn is up to now.""Okay, I'll take you back, then," she told me.She drove me back to school and when we both got out of the car, she said, "You can go back to class now. I'll be hanging around."I pulled her in for a hug and said, "Thank yo
MIRANDAAfter speaking to my brother, my spirits became very low but I didn't want to cry. I just wanted to go back home, stand in front of Collins, and ask him to tell me to my face that he did not love me anymore.I laid on my bed sadly until Mel came in with the packs of chocolates I had asked her to buy. I thanked her and took the chocolates to Princess who was over the moon when she received them.I wasn't in a good mood so I let her be while she enjoyed the chocolate and went back to my room. After lying on my bed for a while, I decided to once again pay Hazel a visit at his company.Lying in bed and feeling sorry for myself wasn't going to help me achieve what I wanted. I freshened up and wore a short designer gown that hugged my body and highlighted my curves.The last thing I wanted was for anyone in Hazel's company to look down on me again. I carried a designer bag and styled my hair, making myself look beautiful. I didn't bother with makeup because my mood wasn't good.Afte
MEL I walked into the home of my best friend, Miranda which had been thoroughly decorated. "Mel! You came!" she exclaimed and wanted to get up so she could hug me. "No, you don't need to get up," I said stopping her. "You just brought a new life into this world and should get all the rest you need." She rolled her eyes, "It's been over three days, Mel and I feel quite strong. I gave birth but everyone acts like I'm handicapped. My mom, my mother-in-law, my husband, and now you." I laughed, "They can't help it. You are their princess. Where's everyone by the way?" She sighed, "They are all in my son's room. I instructed the maids to send you here because I wanted us to chat for a little. It's been a while." I sighed, "Yeah. It's been quite hectic, with my pregnancy and all. I rarely even go to the company because Simon takes care of everything and insists I should rest." Miranda smiled, "He is just like Hazel, but I can't blame him. Your stomach is protruding because y
"Wow! I am so happy, Simon." Gia gushed. "I feel as though I am dreaming." "The party will be held at seven," Simon added. "When it's time, I'll pick you up and take you to the venue, okay?" She nodded her head excitedly. "Now, you can go back to your office, I have a lot of work to do." As she walked away, Simon smiled, "Finally, I'm going to put an end to all the drama and enjoy my marriage to the fullest." While in her office, Gia kept daydreaming about how the news of her upcoming wedding to Simon would go viral. Thinking about how sad Mel would be when the time came, doubled her happiness. After spending a little time in her office, she went out and did some shopping, getting herself a nice dress for the party. At six-thirty, she was ready and waiting for Simon to pick her up. She imagined how envious of her, people would be, as well as the various opportunities that would be open to her once she became Simon's wife. If only she had known that Simon would be the o
After leaving the station, Gia went back home. She felt so happy that everything had gone her way and she began to celebrate. She changed the password of her door, just in case Simon wanted to come around to pay her a visit. She had a feeling it would happen anytime soon. When she heard a knock on the door, she opened it a little and saw her boyfriend, Bill outside. "What do you want?" She asked. Bill scoffed, "What sort of stupid question is that? And why did you change the passcode of the door?' She smiled, "Have you forgotten that this is my house? Yes, I paid for this house so I can decide to do whatever I want with it." "What has gotten over you?" He asked her in surprise. "Why are you being so rude? Move away, and let me in." However, she slammed the door on his face. He knocked on the door again while she went straight to the room and began to pack up his things. Putting all his stuff into a bag, she came back, opened the door, and threw his bag outside. "What
Jude, who had spent the night at Riley's, showed up at Mel's company before she even arrived. He was filled with so much anger because of what Riley had told him, and he had four men with him, all armed. He planned to deal with Mel thoroughly. They hid and waited for Mel, until she showed up, went into the company and up to her office. Afterward, Jude led the men, and they all barged into Mel's office. When Mel saw Jude, she rolled her eyes, "What do you want?" He turned and gestured to the men, who took out their guns and pointed them at her. "What does it look like, Mel? I'm going to give you a taste of your own medicine. Simon has divorced you, so he is not here to protect you. Just as you forced Riley at gunpoint to say those things, I am also going to force you to your knees at gunpoint and make you clear her name. I will reveal who you truly are to the entire world." Jude snarled. Mel chuckled, "Is that what Riley told you?" She threw her head back and laughed, "Oh Ju
After spending time thinking about what to do, Sandra finally made up her mind. She called Becky and Aria; the maids she had planted in Simon's house, and asked them to meet with her secretly. Since Simon was not home, it was easy for the maids to sneak out and hurry to meet Sandra at the agreed location.Sandra stared at the bottle in her hand, with the liquid inside it, and said, "I never wanted it to get to this Simon, It's all your fault. You just have to die. As for Gia, she will learn the consequences of double-crossing me. Gia, watch what I will do to you once Simon dies and I take control of the company. Both you and Mel will learn that I am not someone to be trifled with."Simon was in his guest house with Mel when he received a call from the man he had planted in Sandra's house. "Okay, thank you," he replied. After the call ended, he turned to Mel and said, "Finally, Sandra is taking that bold step we wanted her to take." Mel gasped, "Really? I never really thought sh
Sandra got out of her car, her face beaming with excitement as she thought, "Mel has signed the divorce papers, moved out of Simon's house, and found accommodation elsewhere. Meanwhile, Simon is having an affair with his ex, taking her out to dinner, and even getting intimate with her. How would Dad react to this amazing news?" She could not wait to present all the evidence she had before her father. She believed that once he realized that Simon's wife had divorced him due to his infidelity, he would never forgive Simon. Even if he did forgive him, their relationship would never be the same again and nothing could make her happier than that. Of course, that would also pave the way for her to get the company back from Simon. Because once his father gave him the order, Simon, who valued his father's approval and happiness more than anything, would have no choice but to obey him. When Sandra walked into the house and her father saw her, he sighed. She sat beside him and as
After Riley left, Mel and Simon spent some more time together at his guest house, taking pictures, making videos, and talking about their plans before Simon eventually left and went back home. In the morning, while it was still very early, Mel got dressed and ready for work. She packed the fruit Simon had brought the previous day into a bag and left for her father-in-law's house. She planned to go to work from there, so she had to leave early because she had a lot to do at the company. When she arrived at his house, Simon's father was so happy to see her. "I have missed you," he told her. "I thought you guys had gotten so busy that you'd forgotten about me." "That is not possible," Mel told him. "Here, I brought some of your favorite fruits." He smiled, "Why did you go through the trouble? There are more than enough fruits here for me." "I know," Mel replied, "I just... I still wanted to bring something that you would like." "Thank you," he beamed. "You must have your hand
When Mel opened her eyes, Simon was sitting up staring at her with one of his hands gently stroking her hair. "Good morning," She told him. "Morning, Darling," he replied. She was about to speak when he placed his hand on his chest as though he was in pain. She immediately became alarmed and sat up, "What is it?" Hand still on his chest, he smiled, "You are beautiful." She furrowed her brows, "What?" "How can you be so beautiful even in the morning?" He asked. "Just the thought that I won't get to see you until evening makes my heart hurt." She shook her head, "You are impossible. Is that the new pickup line these days?" He threw his head back and laughed, "Seriously, I have no idea. I'm just expressing how you make me feel." She looked at the time, "It's almost 5.am. You should leave now so our plan doesn't get ruined. He sighed, "It seems those two vultures are already awake. I need to be very careful." As he got up to leave, Mel asked him to wait, so she coul
When Simon arrived at his company, he could not stop smiling due to the conversation he earlier had with Mel. However, when Gia walked into his office, dressed in a provocative black dress, the smile on his face disappeared, and he pretended to be sad. She stood on the other side of the table and said, "Simon, I know you told me not to come into your office, but I'm worried about you. I see the way you look sad and worried. For old times' sake, I can't just leave you all by yourself." Simon stared at her from head to toe and said, "I thought I told you that this form of dressing is not allowed in my office." She smiled, "Oh, I actually came with a jacket; it's just that it's in my office." He stared at her exposed thighs and scoffed, inwardly thinking, "I can't believe I was ever in love with someone this shameless." "It seems you have a lot on your mind," she said, turning to the other side and taking a chair with her so she could sit closer to him, "Do you want to talk