Annalise’s POV."What the heck happened back there?" Liam asked as he drove away from the school but I wasn't even looking at him, I was really frustrated, angry and sad... I don't like Mia and she made me hate her, that bitch gives me new reason to hate her more every fucking day... To think that we are blood related was insane. I know, she has every reason to hate me but fuck! Making my life miserable is crazy. Why can't she just accept the fucking reality instead of making my life hell?! She's still a Smith after all. "Anna? Are you alright?" Liam asked calmly, but I just ignored him, staring at my broken phone; my phone doesn't cost a fortune but it was useful to me."Calm down dear, if it's about your phone, I'll take you to a friend's place and get you a new phone." He informed me but I just sighed."Don't worry Liam, I think it's best we go home. I figured something out. Just drive me home." "Nope, we're going there and getting you the phone you want, no excuse and don't try
Annalise's POV. Good Lord!Why her?! I don't like Sasha and she despises me, I hate her because of how miserable she made me feel but I don't know why she hates me and I never bother to find out cause it was probably gonna be stupid anyway. Sasha strutted over, flanked by her usual entourage of mean wealthy girls, each one smirking as if they had just won the lottery. I clenched my jaw, bracing myself for whatever new torment she had cooked up... I knew without a doubt that nothing good comes with her, I wonder if she knew I was the same doctor she was thanking for saving her husband's life. She didn't see me back then because I was wearing a mask but the media took the news and she must have known. However, judging by her arrogant look, there's a high chance that she doesn't know her husband's savior."Well, well, well, if it isn't Annalise, slumming it with the commoners," Sasha sneered, her voice dripping with malice.I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "What do you want
Annalise's POV. "I can't believe you're going to the get-together after a long time, it's really great to see you trying to socialize again, it's great." Mother said as we were having breakfast and I sighed. "It was a terrible mistake mom, I don't know what made me accept to go, the whole shit is today's evening and I'm not even in the mood, I don't feel ready for such shits and I will never be ready, I don't wanna go." I whined, playing with my food. I had lost my appetite because it's Saturday morning. I love weekends but for once in my life, I wish it was Monday already, I don't wanna go to the shitty get-together. Not after my video confrontation with Sasha was a hot topic in the group. I never really give a fuck about the group and I actually didn't intend to go to the get-together but now, I'm so stuck... I have pride and it would be a slap on my face if I don't go. Liam had urged me to go but I don't even have anything suitably to wear; that's me lying to myself, my wardrob
Annalise's POV. "All set!" The lady responsible for decking me up announced joyfully after what seems like eternity to me, it's weird and crazy how I was still alive, my butt hurt and I feel so different. "Here ma'am, your heel." She said and I just groaned clearly showing my displeasure."Can I wear one of my sneakers instead? My legs hurt a lot." I lied; my legs don't hurt, I just don't wanna wear any heels, it's so uncomfortable to me and I think hell would freeze over before I'll love them."Um. Ma'am, it's best you wear your heels, that's what suits your dressing, your grandmas and Mr. Liam strictly instructed me to make sure you look your best and that's what I'm trying my best to do, please cooperate with me and we'll be done in no time." She explained in a humble manner and I bit back my harsh response.These people are pushing me to the walls and that's so fucking unfair, I don't wanna wear heels and they want me to wear... Don't they realize that I'm an adult already? "Yo
Annalise's POV"Annalise!" I heard my name from the living room and rushed there. It was my mother-in-law calling. With her were three visitors. I never knew she was expecting visitors."Ma," I answered the minute I got there but a dirty slap landed on my cheeks causing my face to turn from one side to the other. I couldn't hear a thing because my ears kept ringing, and my hands covered my cheek as I stared at the woman before me. "Didn't you hear me call for you ever since? Do I have to scream and lose my voice before you come running down?" She raised her hand again and I staggered back, not wanting to be slapped again."Get the hell out of my face and get my guests some wine and cookies" I didn't bother to argue and turned on my heels as tears rolled down my eyes. Before I knew it, I felt a strong pull by my hair causing me to follow the hand that pulled it, "Argghhh…!" I whined in pain, "Mother, please stop!" *SLAP”"Who's your mother?" She asked with anger in her eyes as sh
Annalise's POVAfter cleaning the place, I rushed to the hospital where Derek was taken to. Mother had left me at home after calling Benson, my husband. In the car, I couldn't help but panic. I took Derek to school this morning, and he was fine. How could he have just collapsed?When we reached the hospital, I rushed in before asking the lady behind the desk for directions. She showed me the way to Derek's room.I barged in only to freeze. Looking around, I found mother, Benson, and father in the room. Mother was crying bitterly, I shook my head with my eyes closed, "No," I muttered, my body trembling and soul unwilling to accept the truth before me. I forced myself to move from where I stood by the door to the bed, it couldn't be my son that the doctor was covering with a white cloth. No!"Doc… doctor? What is…. Is going on?" I stuttered. "I'm sorry," he replied but I ignored him as I made my way to my boy. My son, my only son. "Derek?" I called, taking the cloth off his face, "
Annalise's POV"Annalise! Annalise!" The banging of the door woke me up. It was Benson and I don't see why he needed to bang the door so hard when the door was unlocked.That man slapped me unconscious! They immediately brought me back to consciousness in the same hospital where my son died. I pushed myself from the floor I had slept on last night. They had literally dragged me out of the hospital yesterday because I didn't want to leave my son. I can't still believe that my Derek is gone.I cried till I slept off, right here on the floor. My body arches badly, and I felt numb on my feet but I tried to go and get the door since Benson kept knocking"Benson," I opened, my voice hoarse from extensive crying. His mother was standing behind him, along with the lady whom I had planned to disfigure her face one day because of her vile attitude. I still don't understand what she is always doing here in this house. "Here," Benson passed me a paper, more of a document when I looked at it.I
Annalise's POVIt's been two weeks since I was driven out of my husband's house. Benson without mercy had thrown my things out like he planned it years ago even before Derek died. They didn't let me mourn my son, and neither did they allow me to attend his burial nor to say my final farewell. I was forced to go back to my mom and grandma. They had cried with me and also made sure I didn't drown myself in sorrow. The pain I felt in my heart was so strong that I felt sick; for days I was bedridden. Feeling a lot better today, I decided to visit my son. It was something I wanted to do days ago but I was prohibited from leaving the house till I got well. Making sure no one I knew was around, I made my way to the graveside. On the stone was written Derek Benson Walford, my heart tightened as till now, I still couldn't understand how he died. A once jovial child went to school and never returned. "Derek, what happened?" I choked as I tried to ask. I knew he wouldn't respond but I just w