"What the hell is Marcus doing here?" Frederick boomed, he left Ashton and walked over to Marcus."Didn't I tell you to leave Las Vegas and never come close to my family again?" He thundered."Why would my son leave the city, just because you asked him to? Who the hell do you think you are?" Veronica asked and came to stand beside Marcus. She crossed her arm on her chest.Frederick stared at her as if trying to decipher who she was. Then it clicked. He turned to his mum."Who let these two into this mansion?"Before Yvonne could find the right words to answer his question, Veronica replied."I left myself in and I will be staying here till whenever I feel like leaving. And for my son, I brought him here and he stays," Veronica declared.Just then, Bradley arrived."What's going on? Ashton, what happened to you?" He asked."You can ask your favorite son?" Ashton replied and spat blood on the floor."You are missing a tooth," Bradley exclaimed."Whose fault is that?" Ashton questioned i
"I'm sorry for keeping you in the dark all these years," Yvonne pleaded.Frederick turned his back on her."Fred, please listen…""I'm not annoyed with you Mum," Frederick cut her off."You aren't?" Yvonne asked wide-eyed. This was by no means the reaction she expected. She had thought that Frederick would freak out and probably refuse to talk to her ever again."I'm not. Though this whole thing is overwhelming me. It won't cloud my judgment. You did what you thought was right. Who knows, if not because of you I might be dead right now. Thank you, if not for anything but for caring for me like I am really your son," Frederick said.His words brought tears to Yvonne's eyes. "I love you, son," she said in a very emotional voice."I need to clear my head," Frederick said and left the room. Leaving Yvonne alone with Bradley.Yvonne watched Frederick leave with misty eyes."My actions really hurt you, Fred, I can see that," she muttered."Brad, won't you say anything?" She asked Bradley,
Rosaline sat in Yvette's ward in the company of Stanley, Clement, and Yvette. Each of them had a shocked expression, as Rosaline narrated her encounter with Ashton. Her hands were trembling as she narrated, she kept on stammering."Rose, you are trembling," Clement observed."Don't…don't worry about that," Rosaline stammered. She entwined her hands, yet they were still trembling. She ignored them and continued talking."Rosaline, that's enough. Stop talking," Yvette hissed on seeing how shaky Rosaline was. Even the slightest noise made her jumpy."I can't stop. I need to get this off my mind. The mere thought of it frightens me, what would I have done if Frederick didn't arrive in time? I would have lost my baby just like that," Rosaline cried.Clement went closer to her and gently massaged her back."I will massage your legs," Stanley said and bent down then began to gently massage her legs."Hey, Rosa. Look at me," Yvette instructed."You saw how I dealt with those guys, right?" Yvet
"Fred," Rosaline called softly."Yes, baby," Frederick answered."I forgive you," she whispered.Frederick was speechless for a moment. He never expected her to forgive him so quickly. But then, it doesn't matter, her forgiving him this fast was better. He thought and smiled. He hugged her more tightly."Thank you, baby. Thank you. I promise I will be the best husband to you and the best father to our baby when we finally welcome him to the world," Frederick said joyfully."That's exactly why I forgave you, so you can be the best dad to my child," Rosaline said."And the best husband to you as well," Frederick added.Rosaline pulled herself away from his hold."Listen, Fred. I have already gotten over you. And I don't need a husband. I'm only forgiving you because of my unborn. I do not want my child to grow up without a father…""What are you trying to say?" Frederick asked in panic, cutting her off."I believe you understand what I mean. I do not need you in my life, Frederick Mills
"Where did you go with your grandfather," Yvette asked when Rosaline came back to the room.Rosaline hesitated for a while, then exhaled."We just went to his office," She informed her."Your face doesn't say that. Something transpired inside the office, right?" Yvette asked.Rosaline nodded in affirmation and Yvette sighed."Why won't that guy let you be, huh?" Yvette asked dramatically.Rosaline was surprised for a moment. "How did you know that I met a guy?" Rosaline asked."I just know. It's the father of your baby, right?" Yvette asked and Rosaline nodded."Hope you kicked him out of the office?" Yvette asked seriously."Mum," Stanley called warningly."Leave, Stanley. I want to have a discussion with Rosaline," Yvette said.Stanley sent her warning glares before leaving the office."Forgive me, Rosaline. But after I found out that you were pregnant, I did some diggings and got some facts about your baby daddy," Yvette said.Rosaline didn't say a word, but just sat beside her, s
NEXT DAY Frederick dejectedly exited his mansion. He had gotten back so late last night, after receiving the shocking news about Ashton and Veronica's escape. He didn't bother calling the police to confirm it, as he knew that whether he confirms it or not, Rosaline and his unborn were still in danger. His eyes had dark circles, his hair was disheveled and his dressing was nothing to write home about. At that moment, his reputation didn't matter to him. He was just about to divorce the love of his life and the mere thought of that broke him. "Sir," Isaac, who stood by a corner watching him, called. Frederick turned in his direction. And Isaac said. "Do not worry sir, everything will come back to normal. Just have faith," Isaac advised. Frederick didn't bother replying to him, he simply got into his car and drove off. Isaac stood there watching his car's retreating figure. "Everything will be okay," he muttered. Frederick drove to Winnemucca with a heavy heart that day, he didn't
TWO YEARS LATER "So what later happened to Uncle Marcus?" Little Tina asked, her cute little eyes staring curiously at Rosaline. Rosaline smiled fondly and picked her up. "He accepted his wrongdoings and his jail term was reduced," Rosaline said. Even though Tina didn't really understand what she said, she still bobbed her head. "What of Uncle Ashton and Aunt Veronica?" He asked. "Well, those two are stuck in prison forever. They won't be leaving jail ever again." "Wow, I bet they'll really enjoy it there. What's jail like, mum? I want to go too, imagine the kind of fun I could have there," Tina said enthusiastically. Rosaline laughed out loud. "Jail is not for sweethearts like you. It's for bad people who did terrible things," Rosaline explained. "You mean like Grandpa?" Tina asked. "No! Your grandfather is not a bad person," Rosaline exclaimed. "But you said he found it hard to forgive Grandma. He made you and Daddy beg him to forgive Grandma. People who find it hard to f
MILLS COMPANY Sydney, AUSTRALIA "Here are the files you requested," Hailey said and stretched some files to Victor who was engrossed in whatever work he was doing on his laptop. "Just drop it on the table," Victor said nonchalantly, without even sparing her a glance. Hailey sighed and dropped the files on the table. "Is there any other thing you want me to do for you?" She asked and gazed at him, hoping he would at least tell her to do something that involves being next to him. "None for now. You can leave," Victor said curtly, his eyes still focused on his laptop. Instead of leaving, Hailey stood there watching him. If only he knew what a mere sight of him does to her, she thought. "Is there anything you need from me?" Victor asked, finally raising his head to look at her. "Yes," Hailey muttered, but Victor heard her. "What's that?" he asked curiously. "Your heart," Hailey blurted out before she could stop herself. "Pardon?" Victor said. "It's nothing," Hailey rambled a