CHAPTER 141NELLYPoor Sonia is busy playing wife for a man who is probably busy chasing his ex-wife. I was going to tell Max that Serene's Diego's ex-wife, but that might get me little attention, so I will just watch him make a fool of himself, get what I need from both men and go start a new life. If I do not end up being Diego's wife, agg, I do not even have to be negative; all I have to do is get my way into his room when Grace leaves and get him to sleep with me.“Nelly I hope you're not busy conspiring," Max asked, giving me a curious look."Of course not; I am just wondering why Sonia is not seizing the opportunity to get him rather than playing Samaritan," I replied."Do not underestimate her; she might be plotting big time, you know," he said as we both toasted.Max must think I am a fool for being one of his toys but
CHAPTER 142Serene“Are you OK? I mean, have you not said anything since Mr. Myers left?" Neina teased.“I'm OK, why haven't you gone to sleep yet?" I asked because it was getting late and she had been in my room since Diego left.I looked at the other side and wondered why Diego was so jealous when I said I liked Max. For a brief moment, I believed he was going to kiss me, and I was not going to resist. I have been craving kisses and do not know how to get them, but my intentions are not yet clear. I have been away from men since my divorce, and Diego is the only man who has ever touched me. Max is romantic but I don't have any chemistry for him. I just wish Diego had his qualities. I would have been the happiest woman and mother. “Hey, what are you smiling about?" I heard Charlotte as she stood in front of my bed.
CHAPTER 143Nelly‘What the hell? How am I supposed to be interviewed by Serene?’ I wondered in my head as I noticed her speaking to her secretary through the glass. I was about to walk away when her secretary asked me to come in. I was hesitant at first, but I had to dress myself with courage anyway. I walked in and found Serene typing. I somehow wished it was a bad dream. How could she be boss? I stood there waiting for her to ask me to sit but she didn't. I was getting irritated, and I could not help but wonder if she was playing a game with me.I checked the time and realized it had already been an hour. "Serene, what are you doing?" I finally asked and she looked up.“Excuse me?" she responded looking shocked.“Can't you see me? I have been here for almost an hour, and you are just—”
CHAPTER*144 Diego I woke up with a heavy headache and just didn't know how I got home. Grace was visibly upset with me when she brought me the ginger tea. When I asked her how I got home, she said Sonia had brought me home. I was stunned and just hoped nothing happened. When Sonia walked in, I expected her to make those seductive moves, but she was very respectful and came to ask if I needed something. I told her I was OK and she went out. When I felt better in the afternoon, I asked her where she wanted to go, and the movies were the first place she mentioned, so I gave in and was about to walk out when I noticed Nelly from a distance and quickly grabbed Sonia's hand. I could see the disbelief on her face, and that is exactly what I wanted: to convince her that I was no longer interested in her, which is true, but when Sofia walked in, it felt like I would kill two birds with one stone. Sofia is the last woman I want to deal with after all the money I gave her to pretend she took
CHAPTER 145SereneI walked into the house and handed the maid my purse before going to check on Miguel in the living room. "What a mess we have here," I commented, opening my arms for an embrace.“Welcome Ms. Brights," Mia said, packing the toys away.“Mommy I spoke with Daddy and Grandma today," he said, as I looked at Mia in confusion.“Really? I mean when?" I asked."A few minutes ago, she said she would send Daddy to take me to her big house," he said, leaving me wondering where that house was."Oh, that's cute; I hope you're ready to go,” I said, hoping he would say no."Yes, I am prepared; I even asked Mia to prepare my bags," he said, and I wondered how he expected to leave while I remained alone.“Oh, I see. Com
CHAPTER 146SERENE"And that is the end of the story," I said, turning off Miguel's light after kissing him.“Mommy, are you going to get me a little rabbit?" he asked.“Yes when you're in grade 4," I said before walking out."Here you are, I'm coming from your room,” Neina said, pulling me into my room."What happened, is everything OK?”"How will it be if you give that actress the right to come and beg for your help when Diego tosses her to the side?" she asked."No, I wasn't expecting her to come I didn't give her that right she —”"Look, I am not sure what is going through your mind right now, but we both know you are the woman Diego has been leaving her for, so how are you going to fix that?"
CHAPTER 147Nelly The thought of Sonia and Diego going to the cinema consumed the entire night. Worst of all, the acting slut wanted to start a fight with me, but I warned her and she returned to wherever she came from. How could she think she could compete with a first-rate top designer like me? Funny enough, she used Serene to threaten to take me down if only she knew Serene was Diego's ex-wife, not her friend. I walked out, expecting to find Max outside, but instead found Sonia sitting on a garden bench."Looks like someone is about to have Diego," I said, taking a seat next to her.“Of course sweetie, I hope you are here to get some advice," she responded.“That's so funny, what could I possibly learn from you?" I asked with a laugh.“A lot, not that Diego doesn't even notice you.”"I see, do not get your hopes up too high; he could be using you to make me jealous, can not you see?" I said, giving her a disgusted look."Time will tell; I mean, nothing remains hidden," she said c
CHAPTER 148SERENE "It is okay, you do not have to regret anything; you told him the truth, and that is all that matters," Neina said, holding my hands."Yes, that is right, but I thought there would be some room for Max in there," Charlotte explained.“Mommy, why are you crying?" I heard Miguel from the corridor.“Me? Not just a little hair that entered, sweetie. Come take a look," I said, taking a seat as he rushed to see if the hair was visible.“I think it's out, I don't see anything yet," he replied."Yes, it is out," Charlotte and Neina agreed, teasing me.Mia took Miguel away, and I requested that the maid bring me some salad in the living room. It had been a busy week, and I had not had any time to spend alone with Charlotte and Neina. “So what's next?" they asked."Ladies, at least let me eat my salad in peace. I do not want anything to do with men; simply let me breathe. How about I send you out shopping?” I suggested trying to get rid of them, but they refused and only agr
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