This chapter is dedicated to Eleanor... thank you so much for staying with me through the process of writing this book. I love ya❤️Vanessa'sPOVI woke up to hear my phone ringing, not bothering to look at the screen, I picked up the call"Good morning Essa, how was your night?" I removed the phone from my ear to see who the caller was and I realized it's Michael. He was really helpful during the process of looking for a new apartment and when I finally found the one I love and could afford, the previous tenant refused to move out. Gladly, I'll move into my new apartment next week."Hey Michael, good morning to you too. My night was okay, thank you""How's Richard?""You're just being polite, you don't like him that much to ask about him" I could hear his laughter from the other end of the line."Why will I hate my own cousin? That's totally unfair, Essa. You just broke my heart" I imagined him placing his hand on his chest."It's the truth, it's not like you really like him that much"
Vanessa’s POV"I was seven when I started noticing my mom's absence; she is out of the house before I wake up and I'm asleep when she gets back. For three years it continued that way with nannies and family members explaining to me that it was the workload. I can't even imagine how stupid they thought I was for them to give me those crappy lies. I believed them, I mean every of their words until one night. She came back home with dad in tow, they thought I was asleep already, I don't know what led to their fight but mom was complaining about dad's promiscuous ways, telling him she was tired of it all and if he pushed her too far, she'll end up revealing the truth and let the world know what my father was. You want to know what that secret is?"We were both lying on the bed with our back and our eyes fixed to the ceiling as if the story was being played and Richard was the narrator, it reminds me of a school play.After the emotional moments had ended, reality kicked back in as it dawne
Vanessa’sPOV'I didn't do it, someone should please believe me, it was just a mere coincidence that I was there at that particular time. I was even at that spot because she called me down by herself for breakfast' I explained hoping someone would believe but all I got was angry look from almost all of them.'If you think we'll believe this sappy story of yours, you're mistaken. We saw you when you pushed her down the stairs, you were right behind her when she fell' One of the maids explained angrily.
Vanessa’sPOVRECAP'What happened here? what happened to the queen, what happened to my wife' the king criedPointing at me, the maid said 'She pushed her, I saw her. She pushed the queen down the stairs'Episode 23'No I didn't do it' I tried explaining but everyone attention was back to the que
THREE YEARS LATERRichard’s POV“Ashley, bring me the file of the Daystar group of companies with immediate effect. Also make sure to call the modelling agency that we'll be ready with their work in the next two hours” I shot out orders through the intercom in my office to my new secretary of three years as I went back to face the document in front of me.For the past three years, my company has soared higher and I've managed to reach the top ten richest bachelors in the world because my dedication to work has been twice as normal, It's the only thing I live for now.“These are the files you requested for sir” The secretary placed the brown paper file on the table.“Thank you, you can take your leave” I replied not looking away from the work.“The Queen has requested to see you sir, should I let her in?”“Do you need an official announcement for you to know you should let her in?” I spat.“I'm sorry sir, I'll let her in right away” She walked out of the door and not long after the door
RICHARD'S POVMy brain kept on telling me to go back home as I drive to Ladrade Restaurant to meet up with Bella, the supposed wife-to-be.The meeting was finally arranged much to everyone surprise, as they all believed I would never agree to something like that without a reason. The fact that I’m doing this without a tangible reason scares me too. Maybe I was not ready to move on yet ready to move on.Ladrade Restaurant is one of the best in town and totally for the rich and VIP. Reservations are t
RICHARD'S POV“Scarlet?” I repeated after the butler and unconsciously, I released her hand and studied her face closely as if the answer I was looking for was there.“Miss Scarlet, you're needed inside. Kindly follow me” the butler instructed and Essa moved away from me and followed the man.I was forced to follow them upstairs as I haven't recovered from the shock.“What took you so long, Scar?” I stood in front of the room listening in to their conversation.“She had a little mishap with the prince at the parking lot, he mistook her for another person” The Butler explained.“That's quite interesting, why will the prince even think he know a lowlife like you. His sight might be really poor” Bella is the modern-day Jezebel and her character had confirmed my claim, how could a person be this rude.“I'm really sorry about that ma'am, it won't happen again, we already explained things to him” Essa or Scarlet explained, I'm confused as to what to call her but I'm pretty sure this is Vanes
Vanessa’s POVThree years has passed since I had an encounter with death, that I survived a near death experience and three years, nine months, three days and two hours since I vowed never to have anything to do with the Prince or his family ever again.After I was rescued that night by a God sent friend, I moved to Philadelphia with the little money I had, even t