Anita returned home with a gloomy face. Stacie’s words had hit her deep down. She had opened the door and found Gracie seated on the couch. Anita had flung her bag on the bed and threw her body on it not saying a word to Gracie.Gracie who noticed her strange behavior dropped the phone she held and went to the bed.“Is everything alright?” She asked as she removed the hair that had covered her face so she could look at her face properly.Anita, lost in her own thoughts, doesn't give a response to Gracie. Gracie, who had assumed she wasn’t ready to talk, just gave some pep talks as she always did to lighten up her mood when she felt down.“All is well” She said reassuring Anita.”Don’t ever let anyone get to you, they don’t know your worth so let them be.” She added helping Anita sit up on the bed.“You’re beautiful, bold and one of the strongest women I know so don’t let any piece of trash let you feel otherwise” Gracie continued, she was glad Anita was coming out of whatever she h
Mimie’s happinesses knows no bounds as she saw Bianca drag her box leaving the house. She had managed to buy her way into Stacie’s heart and gain control over her decision.She had said some many evil things about Bianca allowing Stacie to create a room for doubt which she took over and used to her own benefit.“Check” She said as she ticked Bianca’s name off her to-do list.She had carefully drawn her plan to get Rio to herself,which involved getting Bianca and Anita out of his life. Her plan had involved devising a means to get Bianca out of his house.She had never made plans for Anita but witnessing the kiss Rio shared Anita made her have a rethink.She had to come up with a pretty smart plan to get Anita out of her way.Getting Anita out won’t be easy as she had done with Bianca . She knew Rio was head over heels with Anita. She had taken notice of how he behaved when he was around her.The coffee shop experience was enough to see things properly.She stood from her seated pos
Mimie had been online reading trending news about celebrities,and came across loved up pictures of Anita and Rio.“No no no!” She screamed dropping her phone,she picked up the phone, she wanted to confirm what she had seen. She believed her eyes had seen something else. She looked at the picture and her eyes weren’t lying.Anita and Rio’s picture was trending as the best new couple.“How dare she go against my instructions?” Mimie asked, it was a rhetorical question that needed no response.She had warned Anita to stay far away from Rio (her man) as she liked to call him.She hated Anita’s guts, it provoked her more to see them tagged as the best new couple.“That’s supposed to me, me not her” She said under her breath as she walked restlessly around the room.She had gotten pissed seeing how Rio stared deep into her eyes and she smiled looking at his face.Without wasting time, she forwarded the pictures to Anita’s parents.Yes,Mimie was a stalker and a good one at that.She had g
Anita lost in thoughts doesn't know where to begin,she knew Mimie had called her parents, she could live her life on that. She was so sure it was her as her name popped up in her head as her father ended the call.She cracked her head hoping to get a possible solution to handle the matter, but nothing was forthcoming.She needed to come up with a quick plan to salvage the situation. She knew how her parents could be most times and with her father already pissed she couldn’t think but panic. She had sensed the disappointment in the tone of his voice when he called her a failure.Out of ideas, she picked up her phone and called Rio. She knew he’ll come through for how but she had no idea how he would.! Grrr! Grrr!Rio’s phone buzzed on the table where he had left it. He had been busy with his computer,editing some of Anita’s work as the editor he hired was delaying things.He grabbed the phone and smiled when he saw the caller.Mine,the identity of the caller read. He had changed her
Rio had tried to make her parents see things differently, he had even gone as far as telling them how Anita was passionate about writing.He had spoken highly of her books,telling them in a matter of time her book would be the best seller.Rio believed if he could make her parents see things differently then they’ll have no choice but to let her pursue her writing career.He spared no detail in talking about her books, he took his time to talk about the books, especially the one he had been working on before she called him.“Sir!” Rio said as he walked up to her father with his phone in his hands.He had opened his phone to show her father the copy of the book he had saved on his phone.“This finally came in handy” he thought to himself as she scrolled through pages of the book on his phone.The editor he had hired to edit the book had sent him the edited copy in the form of a file; he had gotten angry seeing the soft copy on his phone.He loved to make use of hard copy so he could m
Mimie had followed Rio to his favorite coffee shop,she had sneakily followed him from behind, she had kept on him ever since Anita was taken away.She had gone over to Anita’s house to see what would happen after she had called her parents.She knew Anita’s parents were manipulative and they would show their faces to taunt Anita for lying to their faces.She had seen Rio walk out of the apartment with his head bowed after Anita’s parents had pushed her into a taxi.She sat on the empty chair on the table he sat and tried to start a discussion, but he doesn’t pay any attention to her as he’s in deep thought about Anita.“He couldn’t help her out as he had promised, everything was working against him, he thought to himself as he heaved a sigh.It was barely up to 24 hours until she agreed to be his girlfriend and her parents had taken away like some kid that had no right to make decisions.“She was a grown woman,” He muttered under his breath as brought the cup of coffee which had been
The guy who had developed a liking for Mimie since the very first day he saw her at the book signing decided to give it a shot.He dragged his chair closer to Mimie who sat quietly as she watched the guys reconnect and fill themselves with what had happened in their life’s.He seized the opportunity to express his interest in Miemie. He had been open with her as he told her how she had caught his attention at the booking signing event and couldn’t get her face away from his head.Rio who sat and watched what transpired between the both of them couldn’t help but feel sad as it made him remember Anita who hadn’t left his head. He was extremely bothered by the fact that he was unable to reach out to her.He felt an empty space in his chest as though something had been removed from there, Anita’s absence in his life had seen him go back to his shell, he hadn’t thought properly ever since he saw her being pushed into the taxi by her parents.He rarely smiled, he had seen no reason to as hi
Rio felt guilty about Miemie's accident. He felt it was partially his fault.“If I hadn’t shoved her off that way, maybe she’d still be seated in the coffee shop and not laying on the hospital bed here.” He said as he walked restlessly on the hospital corridor.The driver that hit her had disappeared as soon as he dropped them off at the hospital, he had taken to his heels, he had thought she had died seeing she didn’t move her body.Scared of jail time, he took off.Rio who blamed himself for her accident could hope it wasn’t as serious as he thought.Still bound with guilt, he doesn't leave her alone at the hospital asking every doctor that walked past him about her current situation.He had been told she needed immediate surgery as the hit had been severe as it broke a bone in her body. Rio with his guilt trip begged the doctor on duty for access into the surgery room so he could be there with her.“Excuse me Sir! That’s against hospital rules” The doctor said as he hastened his
Rio had gone all out to make sure the wedding was the talk of the town, he had hired a well known wedding planner to handle everything that would be needed.Anita had opted to give a helping hand but he didn’t approve of it. He had not still recovered from the shock of almost losing her.He had made her move into the house he stayed with his mother and daughter pending the time they got married. Heavy security was always on patrol at the house as he had given strict information about the visitors that were to be allowed in.Anita’s parents were not left out of the huge wedding preparations as they had spared nothing in looking their best for their daughter's wedding.Their only daughter was getting married so it required everything they went for, it was a joyous celebration in both families. They all spent time preparing and getting ready for the church event as they had little time on hand, Tears rolled down Mrs Dowell cheeks when she saw her daughter all dressed in her white wedd
The day everyone had waited for had finally come as it was the day the court had fixed for hearing.Everyone had come to listen to the pronouncement of the judge, Rio, Anita,Stacie and Gracie were all in attendance.Gracie had come along with her fiancé to show support for them as he hadn’t seen her since she got out of the hospital.Gracie smiled as she introduced him to everyone as they all congratulated her.Mimie was not left out with the guy who had rescued her, he had been supportive, helping her out with everything she needed. He had not left her side since he rescued her seeing she got what she needed, he made it his responsibility to bring her coffee daily from his shop as she loved it from the very day she tasted it.They were all seated together waiting for judgment to be passed.Bianca walked into the courtroom escorted by guards, Mimie had gotten violent immediately she laid her eyes on her. She wanted to take her own pound of flesh that instant,making her goin through th
Anita had finally regained consciousness, she had stayed unconscious for days after she was rescued from the abandoned warehouse.Her bruises and cuts were treated properly so as to avoid infection. Some of her bruises were wrapped in bandages as she bled excessively from some parts.She had been rushed in with blood flowing from the injuries she had sustained at the warehouse as Bianca had shown no mercy as she whipped her on a daily basis venting out her anger on her for stealing her man for the second time.She suffered a slight memory loss but the doctor had assured her it would return but slowly as she needed to give her body the rest it deserved.Rio had walked in while the drugs administered some pills to relieve her of the pain she felt in her head. “Rio!” She called out excitedly, she had been so happy to see him.Sitting on the hospital bed,she hugged him so tightly as she had missed and given up on seeing him again.She told him what she had gone through in the abandoned
Rio ran towards Anita and untied her from the chair.The police had immediately called for backup and sent for an ambulance.Sounds of sirens filled the air as police cars and an ambulance arrived in the area.Rio rushed out of the building with Anita in his hands, the medical team took her from him and took her into the ambulance and laid her on the little bed they had in with Rio following from behind.He had refused to take his eyes from her, the medical team had insisted he come along in another car but he had proved stubborn and wouldn’t listen.Seeing how crucial the matter was they allowed him as they couldn’t risk her dying because of his stubbornness.The police had surrounded the area, they knew the kidnapper hadn’t gone far as it was just a warehouse in the middle and nothing else.The police had divided themselves into groups going into the warehouse to search for the kidnapper.A group of police officers who had gone in search for the kidnapper had found a lady seated at
Rio collected the card from the detective, he had told the detective that money wasn’t the problem, that he was willing to pay any amount as long as he got his wife back.He thanked the detective for coming to his rescue as they both parted ways as Rio dropped him off at a nearby park and drove off.Rio had not gotten home when he contacted the private investigator, he didn’t have that patience and he felt time wasn’t on his side given the time the police had wasted assuring him of finding her while they did nothing.He dialed the private investigator’s number but he got no response,not giving up he tried again.“Hello” the voice from the other side answered.The private investigator had finally answered the phone.“Are you Rio?” The private investigator asked.The detective had informed him already on how he had shared his contact with him. “Yes,yes I am.” Rio answered as he parked his car properly.He had started his car to drive back home as he got no reply when he dialed his numb
Rio had gone to the police station to rant,he was angry with the way the police had handled the case. They weren’t really putting in their best to find Anita.He shouted non stop at everybody who was present causing an unnecessary scene at the station He began to throw things,breaking anything he could lay his hands on.The police had tried to calm him down,two of the officers had held him down to prevent him from destroying their properties but Rio broke free from their grip and continued destroying everything he could lay his hands on.He had anger written all over his face, he paid no attention when they had tried to calm him down. They had tried talking to him,but he gave them deaf ears.It had been days since Anita went missing and he had gotten no news about her. They had always said the same thing when he came over to the station to make enquiries.He had become impatient as he couldn’t keep up with their words that didn’t produce results.Thoughts ran through his head every
Anita yawned as her stomach rumbled. She had been tied to a chair in an empty room,she was hungry and tired.Her stomach made more noises, she had not eaten anything. Her kidnapper finally brought in food as she requested.Anita had begged her non stop for food or water as she felt light headed and could pass out anytime due to the weakness of her body.Anita had been in her apartment, holding the dress she had planned to wear. She had wondered how the look on Rio’s face would be after she sent him a teasing picture of her dress.She had been busy reflecting on how her life had changed for the better,she couldn’t believe she was getting a new house of her choice when she heard a knock on the door m.“Who’s there?” She had asked from inside “Delivery, you have a delivery ma’am”The voice answered from outside the door.She had not placed an order on anything and she wasn’t expecting anything from anyone. She had assumed it was from Rio as he had spoiled her silly gift since they got b
The police had contacted Anita’s parents requesting their presence, they had informed them about their daughter’s kidnap.They were asked to report to the station for questioning as they had on the list of prime suspects.Her mother had screamed out loud when she heard her daughter had gone missing. She couldn’t help but wonder why her daughter had to be kidnapped.The same question which lingered through everyone’s mind when they heard of her disappearance crossed hers.She knew her daughter never got involved in anything shady as she was an open book who spoke her mind when something didn’t sit well with her.She didn’t speak about her daughter often again after she ran away from home but she could vouch for her when it was important.They didn’t hesitate to obey the instructions they were given as they both jumped out of the house and drove straight to the airport to get on the next plane.They were lucky enough to get a flight that was going to New York in an hour,seated on a chai
The police had drawn their suspect list as they had two names on their list.They had worked with the testimonies that Rio and his family had given.They had made Mimie their number one suspect as they had quite a number that testified against her.Gracie had given them enough reasons why she had kidnapped Anita.Mimie had seemed desperate with all that had happened,she had endlessly not given up on throwing herself on Rio who hadn’t failed to put her at her place every time she came.Dragging your fellow woman to court had been the least expected thing from Mimie because of a man.Rio had constantly told her off as he would never be interested in seeing someone like her.Stacie,Rio’s mother, had explained how she had manipulated them on different occasions, making them do things against their will.She had once threatened to drag them to court accusing them of being responsible for her disability.Mimie and Anita’s parents were the names on their lips as they had seen every reason t