"We will be thrilled to join you," Rosaline said. "Great let's go, the race will begin soon," the guy said and walked in the direction of where some couples were standing."Put me down," Rosaline demanded. Frederick brought her down from his shoulder and eyed her in displeasure."Why did you do that?""Do what?" Rosaline asked, pretending not to know what he was asking about, to annoy him."Do not play that pretense game with me."Rosaline grinned."Is that not what we do all day?""You will go over to that guy, and tell him you are no longer interested in that race. We have to leave." He said, but Rosaline was hearing none of it."Okay," she said and walked over to the guy who had approached them earlier."My husband said he'll give the winner of the race two thousand dollars," she said, then looked at Frederick and smirked. The guy walked up to Frederick and thanked him."Thank you sir for your offer, but the reward for the race has always been a giant teddy bear and we would like t
On getting home that day, Rosalune stormed out of the car, without even bothering to wait for Frederick, at that moment, she did not care to know if any reporter was watching her. She was very pissed off. She stormed into their suite. Frederick walked behind her still smiling. He could not forget how she had been screaming inside the cinema. Rosaline did not bother to say a word to him when he entered the room. But he could feel her eyes shooting daggers at him every now and then.After having their dinner that night, both went to bed, pillows separating them as usual. Rosaline found it hard to sleep, she kept turning from side to side on the bed. The horror movie was stuck in her mind, she could not forget the horrifying scenes from the movie. Worst of all, the light was turned off, making the room very dark. She kept seeing imaginary scary shadows on the wall. She glanced at Frederick who was fast asleep. "How can he be sleeping peacefully, while I have a sleepless night?" she mumble
"Get the bags from the car" Frederick instructed Isaac. They had just arrived in Las Vegas. Their honeymoon was over."I missed you so much sir," Isaac told Frederick, grinning from ear to ear. Rosaline, who was just getting out of the car, heard this and began laughing. Frederick glared at her."Get the bags from the car Isaac," Frederick told Isaac again, ignoring his utterance."But sir, didn't you miss me too," Isaac asked. Frederick glowered at him."One more word from you and your job will be gone." Isaac lowered his head and went over to get the bags."Don't worry Isaac, he missed you so much, he just doesn't want to admit it," Rosaline said to him. Isaac looked at her."Really?" He asked."Yes, he kept saying he missed being driven by you," Rosaline lied. Isaac ran over to Frederick and hugged him."I missed driving you too, don't worry since you're back I'll make sure to be the one to drive you to work every day." Frederick pulled himself out of Isaac's embrace and sent a glar
Frederick looked down at the figure in his arms. He was so stressed out from work today since he didn't go to work for over a week, he had tons of projects waiting for his approval, and today he had done all that. All he wanted was to go upstairs to his room and have a good night's rest. But with the drunk figure who couldn't stop muttering incoherent words in his arm. He wasn't sure he was going to have a good night's rest."Where is Hailey?" Frederick asked."Why are you looking for Hailey?""She's a female, so she should know the best way to handle a drunk female.""Hailey isn't at home. Take your wife upstairs and do the needful.""Let's go, honey," Bradley said to Yvonne."You can drop her on the couch and go to bed," Yvonne told Frederick, before joining Bradley in going upstairs.Frederick stood at that spot with Rosaline still in his arms."Why do you always act like a jerk? Don't you know that you're too handsome for that?"Frederick pinched the bridge of his nose. This going
"Make your wife your personal assistant," he said and Frederick's eyes widened."What!""I said make your wife your personal assistant.""I can't do that dad. Besides, she has her own company.""One that was taken away from her.""Dad, she'll definitely get it back.""And what if she doesn't," Bradley asked with a raised brow."Then, she can stay at home with mum and Hailey for a while and figure out what she wants to do.""So you want the mansion to be pulled down.""Pulled down?" Frederick inquired. "You can't tell me that you aren't aware of the constant drama between your wife and your mum," he said and Frederick stayed silent. He had noticed it, even before others."Listen, if we get home today, and it turns out that your wife didn't get back the company, you'll make her your personal assistant," Bradley stated.Frederick sighed."Victor is already my personal assistant dad.""That can be changed. Agree or not, you and I know that Victor isn't supposed to be your personal assista
"Rosaline!" Bradley shouted. Rosaline, who had just gotten into her room, halted when she heard her name being called. "Wait here; I'll be back," she said to Sonia. then left the room. On getting back to the living room, she met Bradley standing beside a crying Yvonne. Rosaline groaned, she knew what Yvonne was trying to do, as she had the same experience with Martha."Good evening. You called for me," she said to Bradley."Yes, have a seat."As Rosaline sat down she made eye contact with. Yvonne, who was seating opposite her. Yvonne smirked at her. Rosaline paid no heed to her and focused on Bradley."I heard of what happened to your company," he began."Did you find a way of getting it back?"Rosaline was surprised that Bradley knew about her being kicked out of the company. She never recalled saying anything about it to him. Frederick must have told him, she thought."Not really. Getting it back will take time. Maybe a week, months, or even years.""Do you need my help in getting i
Rosaline who just opened the door was surprised to see Ashton stand right outside her door."How can I help you?" She asked."I have something to tell you", he said, causing Rosaline to blink in surprise. What could he possibly want to discuss with me?"Alright go ahead.""Can we talk inside your room? I do not think we should discuss this at your doorstep".Rosaline stared at him for a few minutes, then she opened the door widely, giving him access to enter the room. Once both got into the room, Rosaline sat on the bed while he made himself comfortable on the desk."What do you want to talk about?" Rosaline asked. She could not help but notice that he was slightly flushed and seemed uncomfortable. He raised his head and looked directly into her eye.I'minlovewithyou," he said in one breath."What?"Ashton took a deep breath. It was now or never, he has always been attracted to his brother's wife, right from the day he had set his eyes on her. The fact that his brother was not attract
NEXT MORNINGRosaline sat inside Frederick's car, waiting for him. She had decided to start working for him today. A few minutes later, Frederick came out of the mansion and entered the car. He was surprised to see Rosaline sitting in his car."I thought you lost your company, what are you doing here, all dressed up? Where are you going?""To your company.""I'm not in the mood for jokes, I have a lot to do today.""Aren't you aware that I'm beginning to work as your PA today?" Rosaline asked, then it clicked on him. He hadn't expected his dad to inform her so early. Not saying another word, he entered the car. Thankfully, the chauffeur was back, he didn't have to deal with Isaac again.He immediately drove off the mansion and headed to the company.On getting to the company, both got down from the car and entered, while the chauffeur went to park the car. Immediately they walked into the company, everyone turned in their direction, but on sighting Frederick, they all scrambled to their
TINA You might say I made the wrong decision, you might say I needed a break from everyone, but I, Tina Mills say I don't. Yes, everyone close to me has hurt me in one way or the other, but getting hurt is one of the things that makes us stronger. I was finally at peace with everyone and held no grudge whatsoever against anyone, my past hurtful memories were forgotten and I no longer had a place to dwell. Oh, I almost forgot to mention. Liam and I were now officially married! Our wedding was tagged as the most expensive wedding in the history of Sydney! We moved into our new house, a house Liam and I jointly built to raise our family in. “Mama!” Blake’s piercing voice echoed, separating me from my straying thoughts. “What's up little man,” I bumped fists with him. “Grandma is calling you,” he pointed in the direction of the kitchen. My entire family and I were on vacation. Dad, Liam, Victor and Ryan were playing video games in the living room, mum, Tiffany and Aunt Hailey were i
TINA It's been over six months since Lucas’ demise, six long months since everything died down. Lucas had been buried a day after he died. Liam was gloomy for a few days after his passing, which I didn't mind. At this moment, everything had gone back to the way it used to be before all the unfortunate incidents. Only a few things had changed, I was no longer the single spoilt princess of the Mills family, I was a wife and a mother now. “Mama,” Blake’s tiny voice resonated next to me validating what I had just said. “Blakey,” I smiled, pinching his nose. I picked him up from the floor and twirled him around. “Mama!” He giggled loudly. My little boy is now a year and a few months old. He has even started walking and spends half of his day going in and out of every corner of the house, he literally knows the entire house like his palms. “Where have you been Blakey?” I asked, settling down on the bed and placing him on my thigh. “I shall go down with Liar,” he giggled. “You mean yo
TINA Ever since that day Liam left the house to go find Lucas, I never felt comfortable. I was worried and uneasy. It was so bad that I couldn't even eat. Leah and Riley tried their best to help me calm down but I couldn't, I was just too worried. Each day I cling to Blake crying my eyes out. “Liam is a strong guy, he will definitely come back,” Leah sang these words like a song to me every passing day. Just yesterday, I was seated in the living room watching the door and waiting for the moment Liam would show up when the door was pushed open and Ethan walked in, alone. Seeing him walking towards me alone while he left here with many others filled my heart with uneasiness. “Where are the others?” I had asked. He sat me down and explained everything that transpired while they were out. “And Liam, where is he?” I asked, gazing at the door. “He decided to stay in the hospital with Lucas, he survived the hit.” I didn't know how to feel, It was all too much to take in and process.
TWO DAYS LATER LIAM It's been two days now since Lucas got out of the Operation theatre, two days since he was put down on this bed, two days since he failed to open his charming blue eyes. I haven't had any sleep since the day everything unfolded, I haven't even gone home yet. Guilt was eating me up, for some reason, I kept blaming myself for letting things get like this. Lucas didn't deserve this, he got deceived. Marcus should be the one lying here in pain. These few days, I regretted pulling the trigger and ending Marcus that way. He had a way too easy death and I blamed myself for it. He deserved to gnash his teeth in anguish and cry out for help which wouldn't ever get to him. But sadly, I gave him an easy death. Sighing, I put my head down on the bed next to Lucas. “I should have tried harder to convince you. You wouldn't have chosen this path if I did that. I'm a terrible brother,” I cried. “Just open your eyes, Lucas,” I pleaded, grabbing his nearly cold hands. “Let go o
LIAM One moment I was downcast and was about to cry about Lucas’ sudden passing, then the next, someone more shallow minded appeared. It broke my heart that he used poor Lucas this way and discarded him. I wondered if this would have been my fate if I never did a proper investigation into the cause of my father’s death. I stood still watching Marcus utter despicable words and confession of his multiple crimes. Each minute of standing there made me feel like shredding him to pieces but then I was powerless at the moment. When he revealed how he was indeed the one behind my dad’s death and everything thereof, I made a resolution in my heart at that moment. “Marcus’ blood will be spilled by me.” Anger and disgust bubbled inside of me with each passing minute, I watched him send out his men to attack Ryan and me. He stood at a distance watching us, probably to see how his men would rip us apart. In one swift move, I pulled out my gun from under my pants and pointed it at the men w
LIAM “Do you still want to do it alone?” Ryan asked. His words made me pause in my tracks and turn to him. “I'll do anything to keep my wife and son safe, even if it means teaming up with you. I promised my wife I would get rid of Lucas and I'll go to any lengths to fulfill that promise.” Ryan stayed silent for a while, just gazing at me. “Are we going to capture Lucas or do you want to keep staring like you've suddenly fallen in love with me?” I asked, eying him unpleasantly. He snarled at me, then began walking away. I followed him. “There is no car available,” he muttered. Ethan and the rest of us had visited here prior to today and I knew there was a little garage behind the building, I also knew where the car keys were. We had taken a safety precaution of fleeing, just in case things went haywire. “Wait here, I'll go get a car,” I muttered. Walking into the house, I randomly grabbed a key and headed for the garage, the key turned out to be that of a Maserati MC20. I go
Ryan I have been tracking my dad’s movement the entire time. My dad is someone who would do anything for the sake of his children. Considering how Tiffany wasn't his, but just my wife, I knew he was okay with using her as bait just to keep my mother and all of us safe. Starting from the moment they all agreed to use Tiffany as bait, I was upset, even mad that my gullible wife agreed to it. I mean, there is a possibility that she will lose her life in the process of being used as bait. I threatened to divorce her, just to make sure she didn't do it, but both she and I knew I wouldn't be able to divorce her. Earlier today, Tiffany suddenly went missing. It scared the hell out of me. I searched the entire house for her but she seemed to have disappeared into thin air and this was on the day I had found out my dad and the others planned to get Lucas. “They took Tiffany with them,” I concluded. Anger coursed through my veins and I rushed into my car. Instantly tracking my dad’s locat
LIAM Things got all serious the moment we all got into the car. We had chosen one vehicle as it seemed more convenient and allowed us all to communicate easily. “What's up with Lucas, he hasn't made any move yet,” I muttered staring down at the screen that showed Luacs pacing up and down a shabby looking room. “He got a call earlier and is waiting for help to get to him. Help is already on its way to him,” Ethan said. “We have just a problem,” Victor said. “His men.” He fell for the phone call and thinks a rescue vehicle is coming for him. “How about we send the police to him?” Tina’s dad suggested, but Ethan and I were quick to push the suggestion aside. “He gets help from the police,” Ethan muttered. “You should have seen how the police tried to protect his impersonator the night I ended his life.” “That dude has the police backing him up.” “You didn't actually kill the guy, right?” I asked, staring at Ethan “You know, when you have loved ones to protect, you'll be willing
LIAM I wanted to break the news of my sudden and urgent departure to Tina the moment I got home, but I didn't want to sadden her. The way she clung to my body, how she confessed her Love for me, all made me stall time. Even though I knew leaving was inevitable. I had planned with Ethan and the others on how to deal with Lucas and we came up with a plan to go away from our families while dealing with that Psycho. If we ever succeeded in capturing Lucas and keeping him in our house, it meant danger for our loved ones. Thankfully, Ethan had a hideout where he had hidden himself since the shooting incident to convince everyone that he was at the hospital. The moment Ethan and the others showed up and broke the news of my departure to Tina, her eyes became gloomy but then, she had that look of understanding on her face. The look that read “ I understand you're doing all these for me.” She had followed me into my room to help me pack up without saying a word to me. Facing my closet and