The three of them entered the house, chatting happily with each other. Gabby was talking excitedly to Angie. Angela was listening with rapt attention.Jessica was in her room, hearing them speak to each other. She decided to go out and check who they were speaking with. When she came out, she saw Angela bringing out the goodies she bought for the kids from her bag. Jessica was shocked."Angie." She called softly. "Why didn't you say you were coming?"Angela got up to hug her. "Surprise!" She answered. Jessica chuckled as she hugged her back. "I was wondering who Gabby would be reporting me to. He knows better than to report me to Abby. She will tell me!""Yeah! Abby is a loud mouth!" Gabby commented. Abby glared at him. Angela laughed at the kids. She had missed them alright."How was the trip?" Jessica asked. Angela gave her a knowing smile. "Oh, so there's gossip for me?"Angela nodded. "But, you will let me settle in first. Then we can talk about him.""Oh, it's him too," Jessi
Roy met up with Edwin at their usual bar at night. He was curious as to why Edwin had decided to pursue a relationship with Hannah when he was still in love with Jessica. Roy wanted to understand Edwin's motivations, so he waited till they were together before asking him why he would engage with someone new when his heart still belonged to another."Yo man." He greeted. "What's good?""Ah." Edwin exhaled tiredly. Ever since the banquet, he hadn't heard from nor seen Jessica anywhere. He was a little worried. Perhaps she didn't care about him again? Or maybe the engagement was too much."I'm good. Just stressed. You know I can barely do anything at work when you are far away" Edwin confessed.Roy glared at him. "How can you confidently mock me, Edwin?"Edwin chuckled. "Yeah, you know these things." Roy sipped his wine in response. "How are you?""This the second time you're asking, Roy. Do I not look okay to you?" Edwin asked thoughtfully."Well don't feel bad, I just had to ask. I di
Jessica was sitting at a desk, staring at her laptop screen. When she came up with the idea to start her revenge on Edwin, It was easy, too easy. She just needed to find a way to get into their computer system. She had so many ideas but she didn't know which was more plausible, to begin with. But she knew it would be something that would make him regret messing with her.Jessica wanted to hack into Edwin's company's system and steal some important files from them. She knew that although the company was very good at security, she was better. So she went into their system and searched for the perfect files to steal. Her eyes were crinkled as a victory smirk spread across her beautiful face. She had found the perfect one! It wasn't only belonging to them, but also the Reid family as well. A beautiful collaboration to destroy. "Ha!" She snorted. She wasted no time in stealing the files. Once she had the files, she sent them to her computer and deleted them. She didn't bother clearing tra
For the following days in the week, Jessica was focused on improving their popularity. The news about them winning two major contracts twice in a row, even after bidding with Turner Group, spread around the country. Investors from far and wide were reaching out to them. Jessica wasn't placated by their speech and sweet promises. She was very careful to choose good investors.She didn't want to choose those that would cause them more harm than good. She made even deeper research about them. Things that were hidden from the mere media's eyes.Jessica didn't bother with whatever was going on with the Turner Group or the Reid family. She had given them assignments, things that would keep them very busy for a while. She wasn't going to disturb herself with them for now. When they were done solving this case, she would continue by giving them another matter to deal with."Couple goals." She mocked under her breath. ***Edwin had a trail of wetness on his face. It was left by a single bead
Roy sat in his office. After speaking to Edwin, he focused on his work. Once he was done, he relaxed back in his seat. Angela's face appeared in his mind and he held a soft smile. Quickly grabbing his phone, he dialed her number. As it rang, his smile grew wider. His love for Angela was love at first sight. The two weeks they had been together were a bliss for him.Angie was seated in her office, performing her work. Due to the fact that she was very efficient, she always finished her work earlier than normal and she would start to do a part of the next day's work. Like she was doing now. Then her phone's ringtone broke the silence. From the special tune that played, she could already tell it was Roy. So a smile formed on her face already, before picking up the call."My angel." His voice ticked her ears, making her giggle shyly."Hi, babe." She replied."Ah. I have missed your voice. It feels like forever since I heard from you last."Angela chuckled. "You spoke to me last night." "
By the weekend, Jessica had a meeting to attend so she left early that morning. She wasn't around when Roy came over. He was still confused when he met Gabby again. His green eyes were what confused him. It was obvious that Abby was a female version of Edwin, but who was their mother?He embraced Angie and kissed her forehead. Then he asked Jessica."Oh, she had an emergency to handle. She said she was going to be back soon though. I think you could wait." Angela responded.Roy shook his head lightly. "Well since she isn't around, why don't we all go out to the park and have a little fun? When she gets back, we can all return home."Angela weighed the options. It was a good call, especially since the kids needed to be out this weekend. She agreed to it. She took the kids in to dress them for the outing, and not long after, they were out and headed to the park in Roy's car.Roy took them to an amusement park. The kids were very happy to be here."Omg, I wish mom was here too," Gabby w
Jessica could feel a pain surge up her blood, almost turning to anger."Listen to you?! Oh, why would I ever want to listen to any of you?" She demanded.Roy was taken aback. "Calm down, Jessica. We're in a public place, and you're a big shot now."Jessica turned her gaze away. She knew she couldn't control her emotions, they always got the better part of her, especially when she was faced with a matter that struck two antonymous emotions. Love and Hate. Joy and pain. The need to know and the fear of not knowing. She was quiet finally.Exhaling lightly, Roy began to question her."Why did you leave?" He began. "It was too sudden. Your disappearance, I mean.""Then you return six years later with a set of twins and you simply thought you could hide them from their father?""Have you seen Edwin's childhood picture? He looks exactly like your son. The only difference would be his eyes. They're just like yours.""That was the missing link. I didn't think to involve you while trying to sol
Jessica arrived home feeling better than she did when she left Roy at the cafe. She got in and found Angie cuddling the twins on the couch. It was as if they were all awaiting her arrival. Abby and Gabby rushed to welcome her. She patted their back, rubbing their hair as well."How are you?""Mommy, we missed you. How come you took so long with uncle Roy? Were you having fun without us?" Gabby inquired. Jessica chuckled softly. How she wished she was having fun."We had anything but fun." She muttered slowly. The kids didn't understand but Angela could tell that meeting Roy took a toll on her emotions."Okay guys, give mom a breathing space okay? C'mon, go watch your cartoons." Angela said, calling to them. Reluctantly, they left Jessica and went to sit on the couch, eyes fixed on the not so interesting cartoon.Angela pulled Jessica into the room. She sat her on the bed and sat beside her."What's the matter, baby?" Angela asked softly. "I don't know where to begin," Jessica said sl
Everyone was in a frenzy! It was the day of the wedding and Jessica's dress wasn't delivered yet. They didn't know if it was going to fit.Angela kept making calls and calls. She was in charge of the preparation. She was the one who chose the venue and the event planner.Jessica's mother had been around her as well. Edwin's mother was also around but she was a little wary around Jessica. They had apologized and Jessica had forgiven them but they still didn't know how to get along fully with her. Abby was even closer to Jessica during the period of the wedding. Seeing all the clothes that had been brought into the house, she totally assumed she and her mother were going to play a massive dress up game that involved Angela and her grand mums.By the eve of the wedding, the dress finally came. Jessica tested it and it was perfect."This is the only reason I'm giving a three star rating to your company!" Angela deadpanned. The tailors were very apologetic. No one knew that Edwin had call
Angela came out from nowhere to congratulate her for being engaged to Edwin. She hugged her tightly."Girl! You're getting married!" Angela squealed. "You know, I totally knew about the engagement and I shipped you guys! I gave him all the assurance he needed! You should have seen him. He was a sorry mess." Jessica glared playfully at her. "Oh so you knew and you refused to tell me? I knew something was fishy about the sudden request to go out."Edwin laughed and pulled her closer to his side. Before she could refute it, he turned her and kissed her deeply. Jessica's face went a very dark shade of red and she didn't know where to keep her face after being kissed like that in public."Pervert." She muttered."Baby, your husband to be? You call me a pervert? Do you know what this pervert can do to you?" He whispered. "I could make you scream, and in a good way.""Ahhh!" Jessica screamed and pushed him away, only to have him pull her back. Edwin held her tightly as if she was going to d
Edwin was recovering really fast, and Jessica was happy being around him. Being around him and the kids together made her feel like a wife.She would prepare breakfast in the morning, bathe the kids, feed them, and prepare them for school. Sometimes, Angela came to pick them up. Sometimes, she took them herself.Levi had been discharged but he was still recovering from the internal injuries. Jessica continued paying him because he had only entered that state because of the kids.Friday before the weekend, Edwin watched Jessica perform all her duties and his heart fluttered. He couldn't take his mind off the fact that she cared about him enough to stay beside him in the hospital, refusing to let him be touched by anyone else except her. She even learned to clean his wounds just so that she could take complete care of him."Why are you staring at me?" Jessica inquired. They were alone at home. "Isn't it time to change my bandages? I've bathed and they have not changed for three days al
Jessica took the kids to see their father. The moment of reunion was bliss for her. Although they didn't stay long, the warmth from their presence lasted till the day he was discharged.It was two weeks later. Jessica had informed Angela and her parents about the discharge. She wanted Angela to bring the kids to the hospital so that they could all go to Edwin's house straight.Angela was happy for her. She knew that it was a huge step toward their coming back together.Jessica was at the pharmacy, collecting his drugs and their prescription. Edwin refused to remain in bed. Although he couldn't move his shoulder or raise his left arm, he could actually walk very well. So while Jessica was busy downstairs, he packed their stuff with his one hand and went down to meet her, pulling the bag behind him.Once she sighted him coming, she quickly went to collect the bag from him."I told you to wait!" She scolded. "Why so stubborn?"Edwin chuckled. "I can walk. I'm not crippled. And, I'm too e
Babe, have you showered or changed since the accident?" Edwin asked."I couldn't leave your side," Jessica answered sheepishly."Well, I'm awake now. Go and shower and change and then you can return to stay with me." Edwin said. Jessica smiled. She went into the second part of the ward without much thought. Not long after, she returned with a different cloth."Have you had your changing materials the whole time?" Edwin demanded weakly.Jessica nodded."So why didn't you just change?"Jessica ignored his question. Couldn't he understand that she couldn't leave him for once Edwin tapped the space beside him. "Come lay with me." Jessica didn't waste any time. She was very exhausted too and knowing that he had survived the gunshot was able to keep her at rest.She lay beside him, careful not to touch any of the bandages or the IVs. Edwin however did not care and pulled her closer to his side.The two of them fell deep asleep. Each one takes out their exhaustion from being apart for such
Once they arrived at the hospital, Jessica watched as the nurses ran out with a stretcher where they carefully placed Edwin. They wheeled him directly into the theatre to prepare him for the operation. Jessica was invited in by the doctor before the operation could commence."Miss, I just want you to sign the documents for the operation and perform the transfer of funds." The doctor said, "There's no need to ask if you want it to be carried out because I can see that you will do anything to save your husband."Jessica tore a check from her checkbook in her purse and signed it. "Here, fill in the amount that covers the entire treatment. I just want him to be fine."The doctor collected the check and the signed paper from her. He ushered her to the waiting room while he went in to perform the surgery.Jessica didn't sit. She was pacing the hallway to and fro. Occasionally, she would make a silent prayer for his safety. Then she would sigh and begin to cry all over again. Her heart was b
It was morning already. Jessica's eyes were wide open. She hadn't slept a wink all night. She didn't just refuse to sleep, she couldn't sleep. As much as her heart was calmer, she still couldn't digest the fact that it was getting to 24 hours since she last saw her children.Edwin was busy making calls here and there, trying to use every one of his influence to find them.He received a call from his private detective."Hello, Mr. Turner.""Mr. Detective. Tell me you've found them." Edwin said tiredly. "Eh.. we found the location. I'll send them to you. I've also assigned some officers to get there as well. I will also ask you to be careful because that's the outskirts of the city. Anyone who could kidnap kids and take them there could be a maniac.""Alright detective. I'll be on my way right now." Edwin said.As soon as Edwin dropped the call, his phone beeped with a text message from the detective. Reading the location, he went to find Jessica in the kitchen fetching water to drink.
In no time, Jessica heard a knock on the door. She quickly ran to check. She found Edwin at the door. The man pulled her into a hug the moment he saw her. Jessica began to cry. Her heart shattered even more. The thought that her kids might be in trouble was a huge problem. "Edwin, my children! My babies! My babies are missing." She cried. "Find them! Find them!" Edwin hugged her. "I'm sorry, let me inform my investigator." Edwin dialed the private investigator immediately. He stepped out to speak to him. "Mr. Turner. I'm quite surprised to hear from you now. I have done what you asked me to do." The man said. "Not about that. Look, my kids are missing. I need you to help me find them." Edwin said. "I'm a computer hacker and software investigator, anything that happens in the physical world is not my job. You need to inform the police or hire a private detective." The man said. "Look, I need you to help me track the driver's number. I will report to the police, yes. But I want
Hannah was panicked. She pranced about in her safe house. She couldn't lose. She just couldn't lose!With vengeance in her eyes and a deep seated hatred in her heart, she ran out of the house.She took a cab to an alley. She knew that most of the people who worked for her father in their illegal business lived there. Getting them to do dirty work for her was easy since they were her father's workers.She stopped at the house of one. She knocked in a different style. Three - one-two. The door got unlocked but wasn't opened. She looked left and right to be certain she wasn't followed, and when she was certain of that, she entered."JP." She whispered. "It's Hannah."The man turned on the lights. He was holding a bat which he wanted to use in case the person was actually an intruder."Miss Hannah. What are you doing here?!" He demanded."I need your help. It's very urgent." "I'm sorry but your father gave orders that we must not be seen or heard. The government is watching us like a haw