VanessaOpening my eyes I clutched my head instantly as I felt a headache coming on. I sat up slowly blinking a few times as I adjusted to the light. I was in my room but how did I get here? I don't remember reaching home.I pulled the covers off as I stood up and saw that I was still in my work clothes. There was an ice bag on the small table beside my bed. On the other side of the room I saw my bag and some of the files were beside it.Then everything started coming back to me.Zed tried to choke me and then he slapped me. I touched my cheek and I flinched from the ache. Then Devin showed up and he somehow managed to take me home. I was so grateful for that. I knew I had an explanation to give him. Maybe this was the time he knew about my past.After changing into something simple I went to the bathroom. I stared in horror as I examined my face. There was a red mark on my cheek and my hair looked like I was fighting with a dog. I brushed my teeth and washed my face before leaving th
Vanessa Collins"Not listening to my orders was one thing but not showing up for work without letting me know, is a totally different story", was his first words but I kept my mouth shut. I seriously wasn't in the mood for this.He was dressed in a dark grey suit and his hair was a bit messy but still shiny. He placed his hands in his pockets as he looked at me. His face became blank as he eyed me up and down. What's with men not controlling their eyes especially at a time like this?. I sighed as I rest my head on the door."Mr. Lenetti, fancy seeing you here", I heard Franco said as he came to the door and kept looking at Mordechai. The room felt somewhat heavy and I turned and went to sit down. My body was in a state that I couldn't explain. I watched as they shook each other's hands but there was something not welcoming about it.He sat on the couch opposite of me but Franco sat back exactly where he was. Only thing was that he wasn't straddling my body. My arms got goosebumps as t
Stella Newton I pushed the door opened and saw the woman who gave birth to me siting up in bed, sipping on some tea and watching television. She smiled brightly at me as I returned it with tears filling my eyes. She placed the cup on a table beside the bed before I engaged her in a long warm hug."I missed you mom""I miss you too sweetie, she replied rubbing my back with the smile that never left her face. I pulled away and sat in the chair beside her bed." So how's work? "" I lost my job but I got a new one as a maid""really? That's great. How long have you been working?, she said showing so much interest in my new job choice." A few months "She nodded her head and then there was silence. I missed her. Her face wasn't as pale as before and her lips looked healthy and I couldn't help but smile.The door opened and doctor brown came in and a huge smile leapt to his face when he saw me." Miss Newton, how are you?""I'm fine and you?""Great"He asked mom a few questions before t
Stella I watched from the top of the stairs as Amanda's parents - well her mom - blabbed on her phone about what not. Her father seemed rather quiet and peaceful as he sat down in one of the couches and watched his wife rambled on.Its been two days since what Daryl told me about Amanda and to say the least, I didn't expect that from her. When I first came here she was nice and seemed like the perfect the wife - but I was wrong.After we came home that day I came across Amanda who was in the living room in her robe sipping a glass of wine. Daryl didn't spare her a glance or a word as he passed her and went to his room. She watched him deeply before she got up and followed behind him. I didn't listen their conversation because I thought - what was the point?Amanda had no clue about the fact that Daryl and even I, knew about her unfaithfulness. I just didn't understand why Daryl hadn't confronted her about it. He would only ignore her or say a few meaningless words which would result
Stella "Home sweet home" I watched as mom examined our home with a smile on her face. I took her bag to her room before going back downstairs to see her in deep, deep thought. "mom? What's wrong?, I asked going beside and wrapping my arms around her." I'm just overwhelmed you know? Apart of me was thinking that I wouldn't be here today". "Well you're here, and right now is the happiest I've ever been". I gave her a small smile before hugging her and kissing her cheek. After I pulled away I went to the bag with a few groceries that I bought and started preparing some soup for her. The doctor said that she must consume soft foods for now; maybe in the next few months she can start eating solid foods.After chopping some potatoes and dropping them in the pot, I saw my phone that was on the kitchen isle screen lit up and I took it up to see I got a message from Brad. I opened the message before reading it:I know a made a mistake by hurting you in the past but no one is perfect, We
few days laterStella "You found someone else didn't you!?"I watched as Amanda shouted at Daryl who was sitting on the couch, in the living room, with his legs crossed while sipping a glass of wine. He didn't looked moved at all by her shouting as he continued to ignore her. Her face held all types of emotions as she balled her fists while glaring at Daryl."Is she better than me?! What did she have that I didn't?! Is it because of her that's why you're treating me like this!? Like a stranger!?."Daryl was still unmoved. My own emotions I couldn't even explain. It was really hard to think that Amanda is so oblivious to her infedilty with Leon. It was like she couldn't figure out that her husband found out long ago and that's why he's acting this way."You still have no clue do you?", Daryl said staring at her with a raised eyebrow. His eyes met mine for a brief second before directing them back to Amanda."Clue to what!?, Amanda said throwing her hands in the air before placing them
Stella "Thank you for coming" I nodded and looked at Jackson who sat across from me in the small cafe he said he wanted me to come to. He was dressed casually for the first but his appearance was on point. I took off my bag and placed my hands in my lap. A waiter came up to us and he ordered two coffee because the morning was still early and I haven't had anything warm yet."First, I wanted to say that I am sorry for judging you and -I looked at him and he sighed. He ran his hand through his hair before removing it and placing it on the table. " I talked to Daryl. He said he wants a divorce from Amanda ".I knew Daryl had already made up his mind about that. He wants her out of his life. She was nothing to him anymore. "I didn't expect this from her ; she was the perfect girl for my son - well, so I thought"I still remained quiet. I was honestly speechless. There wasn't really anything much I could say. " As for you and him affa - I mean contract, I don't really have anything t
Stella "Everyone's nice and easy to get along with so don't worry about anything"I nodded at Francis before relaxing in the car seat. We were on our way to his house for a reunion his family was keeping.I was dressed casually in a knee length skirt and a designer's blouse with some simple shoes. Francis on the other hand was dressed like he was going to a fashion show in Las Vegas. He was wearing a black jeans with a few zippers, a white button up shirt, a brown leather jacket and shoes that have the same color with aviator glasses that made him look hot but cool at the same time."Is your family really large?, I asked turning off the radio so I could hear his response properly." Well, I wouldn't say really large, about ten of us will be there, aside from the kids""Well, I can't wait to meet them, I say before turning up the volume of radio. One of those country songs were playing and I found myself clapping my fingers and moving along to the melody of it. Francis only chuckled a