CHAPTER 130Serene Everyone was watching, and I could not refuse Cruz's gift. Rina's face lit up as she realized I was not going to keep the gifts. We went into my office, and I liked the decorations there. I was overjoyed and could not stop crying at the prospect of my biggest dream becoming a reality. Working while little Miguel was growing inside of me paid off greatly. When Cruz entered my office, I just wanted to see the expression on Nelly's face, but she was nowhere to be found; I doubt she had the courage to confront me. I walked into my bedroom, completely exhausted. "Hey madam, you seem tired," Neina said as she entered my room."Yes, I am exhausted today," I replied."You are hungry for work; I mean, you could do anything from home," she explained."Yes, but I prefer to be there to see how it is done, especially in hotels. I do not want anything to go wrong," I replied, noting that Miguel had not come to greet me."Okay, Ms. B, I guess I should start calling you that." she
CHAPTER 131Diego I wonder why Serene hasn't called or texted yet. I hope Miguel did not forget about me today. I need to move on from that kiss; could not it just taste so sweet when I had her? My heart was racing and I was about to go crazy; just being in her room was too tempting, but I had to be responsible because being thrown out was something I did not want to go through again. The clock was ticking and I couldn't stop checking my phone. My eyes closed and I fell asleep on the couch. When I opened my eyes to see who it was, I felt a tap on my lap. "Hello there, I have noticed you are very busy these days, huh?" my uncle asked as he sat next to me.“Yes, I have been, how about you?" I replied."I have too, but something so disappointing happened today," he said, bending his face in disappointment, even though I knew he was just acting open.“I see, what happened?" I replied, pretending to be concerned as I sat up straight; since it was his game, I needed to beat him at it.“It'
CHARTER 132SERENE It's Diego's birthday, and I haven't yet forgotten its date. Previously, I would simply wish him on the photo, but now that he is here, I can use Sofia as a scapegoat to wish him. When I told her Diego's birthday was the next day, she was shocked. I am wondering how she can react like that while carrying his child. I asked Rina to get the hotel —BRIGHTS LIGHTS ready because the celebration would be held there. "Ms. Myers, I mean Bright's Mr. Myers has arrived," the manager informed me, and I knew it was time to leave. "How do I look, Mommy?" Miguel asked, dressed in his Gucci suit."You are so handsome, sweetie. I hope you do not fall in love at the party," I joked, lowering my body to kiss him.“Oh my Miguel you are killing the day; are you sure we are going in the same car? I might as well go change," Rina complimented Miguel.“Wow, Aunt Rina looks amazing right, Mommy?" he asked."Yes, but I have not heard what I look like, which is unfair," I replied."Come on
CHAPTER 133Diego Nelly and Serene appear to have met eye to eye, and I am not sure how to intervene. I know I sound strange, but today is a very special day for me, and I do not want to ruin it by any means. "Daddy, could you come with me to the balcony?" Miguel requested."Sure, why not?" I replied, holding his hand."Excuse me, where are you two going, gentleman?" Sofia inquired, and I wished she had not come."Somewhere where ladies are not allowed," I replied, quickly pulling Miguel away.“Daddy is that Aunt stalking you?" Miguel asked.“No, she's just very fond of me and —" “What? Does mommy know about that?" he inquired, and I wondered how he knew what I was attempting to convey. "No, no, she is just a fan champ," I corrected my statement. We walked to the balcony and bumped into the manager. "Mr. Brights, are you looking for anything?" he asked Miguel, who simply shook his head. "I see you are with Mr. Myers; I hope the two of you enjoy the view," he said."Of course. How mu
CHAPTER 134Serene I was having a conversation with some business partners when Max Cruz arrived with a rose in his hands. "Looks like Romeo has arrived," Charlotte said in a whisper that only I could hear.“Mr. Cruz, welcome. I guess you are late for the party," Sofia said as she walked back with Diego and Nelly. I could tell something was wrong just by looking deeper into their face. "That is true, but I could not forget to bring something for my Queen," he said, walking towards me."Oh, Serene, isn't he so romantic?" Charlotte asked, smiling as he handed me the rose. “Thank you I—I appreciate it,” I said, faking a smile."Come on, this is nothing compared to what is yet to come," he said, before leaving to greet some friends."What just happened here?” Rina asked as she came from the lift."You didn't see Mr. Cruz give Serene this rose?” Charlotte asked."No, what? That is so cute and smells so nice, madam. If you do not want it, please give it here; it could be worth thousands,"
CHAPTER 135Nelly My head is currently about to explode. How dare Sofia have the audacity to challenge me, and Diego could hardly defend me. No this isn't like me. I know how he would react if someone said something negative about me; however, I am missing a major piece of the puzzle and have no idea what it is. Max, on the other hand, has already been seduced into Serene's arms and is unable to recognize that she is not one of those women he can toy with for money. When I saw Serene about to fall, I finally smiled on the inside, but it all faded when both men I was trying so hard to have in my palm, especially Diego, ran to her aid.I was still standing there, stirring my drink and thinking about how I could get back on track with Diego when Cruz approached me with a smile. "Nelly, you do not look bad, but my nephew has had his back all along. Is there something you're not doing right?" Max asked, taking a sip from his whiskey."I am not sure; I have been standing at various angles
CHAPTER 136Diego My birthday had passed, and I was heading home with a heart full of joy. I could tell Sofia was trying so hard to get my attention, but after learning Serene was behind the event, I realized she might still have something for me, I just needed to keep trying. When Grace tells me how rare it is to have a woman like Serene, I do not accept it very well, but today, I feel as if my mom is still alive. I was on my way to the staircase when Grace called me back. "What made you think I would not find out she threw you a Super Bowl birthday?" she teased, and I wondered how she knew.“What? No, I tried calling you, but you did not answer what—” "It is fine, my child, I am overjoyed for you, and how did you handle your love rectangle?" she teased."I kept dodging them, but there was a silent war between Nelly and Serene," I said before explaining what had happened."What a shame the mission to access your wealth has blindfolded many, but how will you deal with the love trian
CHAPTER 137Serene Things are promising here between Charlotte and Andrew. I have always known they loved each other, but circumstances separated them. Now that fate has reunited them, it would be an injustice not to give their love a chance. Dinner was over, and we all enjoyed asking Andrew how he had survived all those years to become a recognized manager of a well-known company in New York. Charlotte was struggling to control her blush, whereas Rina appeared surprised. Charlotte took Alex to his room after dinner, even though Neina and I knew he would not be alone that night."Their love seems so youthful, Serene, is not that reminding us of those days?" Neina inquired, while Rina looked at us in shock."You can always go home or get comfortable in one of the guest rooms if you do not want to have a heart attack," I joked, and we all burst out laughing.“So Ms. Brights was also once in love?" she asked Neina in disbelief."Not just in love, but crazy in love with someone she event
CHAPTER 235Serene “Diego is…is everything OK?” I wondered what had happened to have him cry like that."Why Serene...why?" he asked in a hurtful tone as I struggled to understand what was going on."I…I do not comprehend what you are saying, Diego. Is everything okay?” I asked, looking at him confused.“No!” He went down on one knee and said, "Nothing is fine unless you accept my proposal.""Diego,” I whispered."Serene Brights, will you marry me and make me the happiest man in the world?" he begged, tears streaming down his cheeks and his lips shivering.“Ye…yes I will…I will marry you," I murmured, helping him get up as we hugged.“Woo!" I heard Grace and Miguel.So they were pretending to be asleep.(Two days later)I stood in the center of the stairs, a veil enveloping my head like a breath of silk.My wedding gown was beautiful as dew, exquisite and unbending, just like I had weathered all storms.My babies clutching to the lace sleeves and chatting fast. Two similar gifts were
CHAPTER 234Serene Two weeks later Our home was filled with peace, and everyone had the smiles we had all been waiting for. The girls were preparing for their naming ceremony.The entire house was filled with balloons and flowers. Grace and Rina were racing up and down making sure nothing went wrong since this was a ceremony they did not want to ruin at any cost.Miguel exclaimed, "The priest is here!" and everyone moved to greet him."Be blessed, my kid," he whispered, resting his hand on top of Miguel and offering him a sweet.“Mommy, can I give the girls some?" Miguel asked about breaking the sweet."Oh no, baby, you'll give them plenty when they grow," I smiled.We went to sit around the fire as the priest started the ritual. He sprinkled olive oil on their foreheads and smiled at them."Great riches and power are within their destiny, and joy will always be a part of it, but dark times will come," he warned, causing my heart to skip a beat before he added, "But they are strong
CHAPTER 233Serene I awoke to the sound of a little scream coming from one of the cradles and rushed out of bed, only to find Diego already cradling the baby who had awoken.“Hey that was fast," I smiled."I know, madam, you can sleep," he said, carefully turning her from side to side."No, maybe I need to feed her," I said, preparing to take her from him when she began sobbing."I think she wants to remain with Daddy," Diego murmured, and I smiled, wondering how she had already taken sides.I am not sure how I fell asleep, but I woke up every time a small cry sounded from the crib. The next morning, we all prepared to travel to New York. "Mommy, I hope you will snap plenty of pictures of my sisters when we get on the plane," Miguel stated as we climbed into the Van."Yes, my darling," I said as I brushed his curly hair.We arrived at the runway and boarded the plane. "Goodness, I can not wait to get to New York," George said."Me neither," Rina murmured, going to rest on his shoulde
CHAPTER 232Diego "In other news, millionaire Diego Myers has been cleared of all charges following his detention in London, and some individuals have lately posted touching images of him and the Queen leaving a hospital after his release. Could he be the father of the two angels we saw?” The reporter remarked this as she zoomed in on a shot of Serene and me strolling with the girls."Gosh, these folks never miss an opportunity to create a trend," Serene commented, taking a seat next to me, but I had to ask if she needed anything since the prospect of her fighting an entire nuclear war alone terrified me.“No, I'm OK. You're acting strange lately, are you OK?” she asked."Yes, but I have been thinking about something, and you do not have to agree if you are not ready," I answered when she asked for my opinion."After everything you have been through, I was thinking about you going to therapy." You have been through a lot. I just want you to be OK.”“OK, I'll. Anything else?" She aske
CHAPTER 231Serene It was a Saturday morning, and I awoke with the sensation that something was missing. I am not sure what it is, but I know a part of me is not present. "Good morning," Diego said, strolling in with flowers in his hands."Hello, where have you slept?" Rina had informed me he had not gone home, so I inquired."Umm, somewhere safe. I can not go home until I know it is safe for everyone, but for now, we need to get your belongings together and go," he stated."Finally, they are going to meet their brother and grandmother," I grinned.I watched Diego prepare my bags as I calmed the girls down after they began weeping."Ms. Brights, you appear to be in for a lot of fun," observed the doctor as he strolled in."Definitely, but I will be around, so it will be fantastic," Diego said, as the doctor nodded and walked away.Pete walked in and assisted Diego with our belongings, as I made my way to the car behind them. I am not sure why they had to hire so many guards, but Dieg
CHAPTER 230Nelly Sofia raced to the door after hearing a loud knock.“You!" She exclaimed, and we all turned to see who she was referring to, stunned by what we were witnessing.Charlotte Brights What is she doing here after beating Sofia?“Move!" she pushed Sofia and made her way inside.We were all surprised, and Sofia was seething as she went after Charlotte, preparing to grab her by the hair, when Charlotte grabbed her firmly and twisted her arm."Do not even lift your unclean hands at me, okay," she told Sofia, who was crying in anguish."Let go of my arm, you bitch; I will call the cops. How dare you do this to me in my own home?" Sofia replied."You are stupid for not double-checking the property paperwork. This is a house Serene bought for me, but I asked her to give it to you because I knew I would need it on a day like today, so do not push it or I will kick your ass out right now," Charlotte said, flinging Sofia to the floor.Max, Sandra, and I looked at each other in sh
CHAPTER 229Serene It began to rain violently outside, and lightning streaked across the skies, while thunder boomed as if someone had turned on its top roar. I was lying on my bed with my kids next to me, unable to stomach having them removed.“Ms. Brights, that was amazing. We have not seen situations where women give birth two months earlier to healthy kids like these," the doctor stated as he strolled in, taking notes and looking at my girls while I smiled.Just as I thought stillness would reign, two small screams filled the room, and Rina whispered gently."They’re perfect," she whispered.Wow. Perfection is something I never expected to find again after all the relationships I had broken and the loved ones I lost. If Neina had waited a little longer before drinking, she may have seen the two angels she desired to see so badly.I sat up straight after looking at my beautiful pink-cheeked infants, who were deep asleep.“Would you like something?" Rina asked, standing up already.
CHAPTER 228Serene We were on our way home when the weather became terrible, and something unexpected raced through my legs.“I…I think my water broke…Take me to the hospital," I told the terrified chauffeur."What? Are you OK?” Kyrell as I nodded.The storm outside blew like my heart's sorrow, while thunder boomed and lightning left marked wounds over the night. Just as we were about to reach the hospital, a terrible pain struck me, and I could not help but scream as the pain intensified "We are almost there, Serene; hang in there," Kyrell murmured, pressing his palm across my back, but my body was crumbling, while my heart was already broken.Just as we were getting out of the car, George raced up to us and helped Kyrell hold me until the nurse provided a wheelchair. “Stay with us, Serene; You're going to be OK." Little did we know that trouble had already reached us. They took me inside as soon as I arrived at the maternity ward. Pete stormed into the room, revolver pulled and
CHAPTER 227Serene Pete found Charlotte's location, but before we could go to her, she requested me to go find her alone. I knew things might either go well or poorly, despite Kyrell's protests.The address she provided me was an abandoned warehouse outside of London where many criminals would hide from the police. It had rusty timbers and smashed window frames, and the stench of unclean water and rot permeated the air, indicating that many secrets and dead were likely buried inside.My footfall reverberated as I walked with one hand on top of my bump. Pete moved behind me, lurking near the holster beneath his coat. While Kyrell and the other guys guarded the exits.I entered the room, where Charlotte was clothed in gray from head to toe. I could see her luggage in a corner. I could also smell the gasoline from a tiny bottle beside her.“Did you come alone as I asked?" Charlotte shouted out, her voice reverberating off the empty walls."I am not dumb, Charlotte; concern should be th