OPENING THE BAKERY " What do you mean by you were forced to?" I asked her because my anger was already at its peak, I was at the volcano point and would explode any moment." At that time, my parent's business was about to go bankrupt and they told me that the only way to save it was for me to marry their business partner's son and at that time I didn't have a choice, I didn't know how to tell you this, I fought with my parents for days but they never cared what I had to say,..." Her eyes were red because of the tears that were rolling down her eyes as she tried to make me understand, understand what? I wasn't ready to listen to whatever she had to say but she kept talking and I let her……" So I got married without telling you, I've been living a life of misery since I got married, he doesn't treat me well and he hits me, I just couldn't wait to get back to you, I filed for a divorce the second year but he was more powerful than I was so I didn't stand a chance, not until he died of
FIGHTING FOR HER DAUGHTER" What do you mean by you've found the solution?" Hardin asked as he stood up and made his way around the table, then he took the paper I was looking at. He looked at the front then turned the back." I don't see what you're talking about," Hardin said sounding confused.Life could be funny sometimes, you could find answers in the most unexpected places, who knew I was going to find answers looking at just sheets concerning strawberries?" As far as the contract I signed was a consent form, if I could remember clearly, it also stated that if I decided to break the contract there would be an amount to pay, I know the amount might be huge, but I don't care how I get it, I have to get my daughter, I have hope Hardin, I can get my daughter back," I said like I couldn't believe it and then I slowly sat down on my chair." Are you sure about this Jane? wouldn't want to crush your hope if this doesn't work,"" I'm sure, I'll go through the contract, I just don't kno
WHATEVER IT TAKES Hardin parked his car in a walkable distance to Markus's' house.I was shaking inside but I tried to put up a brave front, I couldn't go in there looking scared, I had to be brave and strong for my daughter.The security didn't stop me when they saw me at the gate, I don't think Markus had the time to tell them to ban me from entering this house, I wasn't even sure they knew what was going on. It wasn't their place to know." Jane!" Rena called as soon as I entered the house, she rushed to me and hugged me…," I've missed you, what are you doing here?" I didn't tell her I was coming so she looked surprised." I found something, I want to speak to Markus," " I think he's in his office, he comes home early these days because of Alexandra, they're together right now," I turned to look in the direction of Markus's office and blew a breath through my mouth." Wish me luck," " I'm coming with you, " Hardin said." There's no need for that, you can just wait for me outsid
THE COURT CASE What did Jane think she was driving at? Was she trying to make me jealous by bringing that man with her?Like she expected me to be jealous.Who does she think she is by coming here and thinking that giving me a few dollar bills would make me give my daughter back to her? Even if she gave me the world I wouldn't. She's definitely crazy.I angrily closed work for the day and went up to my room. What was wrong with me? Why did I feel like that Hardin guy just stole something from me? What was there to steal? I didn't own Jane and I didn't care who she followed, I was okay with the way I was, without a woman because I didn't need one, well except for pleasure, nothing else.I wanted to see my baby girl but the mood I was in stopped me. I only wanted to see her in my happy mood, I didn't want her to ever see me sad.I couldn't bring myself to eat because I just couldn't stop thinking about Jane. She made me happy at one time in my life but I knew it was all an act. She wa
THE FIGHT" Good morning sir, this was sent for you," a maid said as she handed me an envelope.I took it from her with a raised brow, I wasn't expecting anything, what could be inside? I thought to myself. Well if I didn't open it, I wouldn't know.I took the document and went to the sitting room. I placed the cup of coffee I was holding on the table then I opened the envelope to look what was inside.It looked like an important document so I quickly scanned through it.You've got to be kidding me, Jane was taking me to court, didn't I already warn her that there was nothing she could do that would result in her having my child, she just doesn't listen does she?The court hearing was in two days and we were supposed to travel tomorrow, was this her way of stopping us? With this case, we couldn't leave the country. Damn it.I quickly called my lawyer to inform him of the matter and after that I got dressed to meet Jane, I had to make her understand she was playing a dangerous game, th
THE COURTROOM I was standing in front of the courtroom dreading going inside, stepping into this room meant I had officially given them the power to decide over my daughter, I didn't know what decision they were going to make. But I was scared.With all the willpower I had I opened the door and stepped in. Hardin wanted to come with me but I told him not to, he didn't like the idea but for my sake, he just had to agree.As I entered the courtroom surprisingly Markus was already in the room with my baby girl held in his arms. Our eyes locked for a moment before I broke the contact. I didn't want to look at him, it was just a painful reminder of what had happened between us, what he made happen.I took my seat as we awaited the case to start.Soon enough I was asked to move to the front where I would stand to answer some questions, if necessary. The judge entered the courtroom and everyone rose. My heartbeat increased and my palm started sweating, this was really happening." This cou
ANOTHER DEAL Without thinking I rushed to him and threw a punch at him." Markus!" I heard Jane shout but I was ready with my second punch to land on his stupid face but fortunately for him someone stopped me." Fucking bastard, you've refused to stay out of my business," I said with anger boiling inside of me. Jane rushed to him as she took her kerchief from her bag to clean the blood that was on the side of his lips. The sight didn't sit well with me." Markus, what is wrong with you? Why do you want to hurt me so much? First my child, now you're hurting my friends too, what did I ever do to you?" Jane asked with tears forming in her eyes." Jane it's okay, there's no need to cry I'm okay there's nothing to worry about," I watched in agony as the Hardin guy brought his hand to clean Jane's tears. I fisted my hands trying to control myself or else I was going to start punching him till his face was covered in blood.I promised Jane that I would always wipe her tears, I didn't like h
NOT FRIENDS I looked at Markus like he had gone mad, he was looking for another way to hurt me. A few days ago Markus didn't want me near my child, so why did he want me back in the mansion? With what had happened between us I had to be very careful, he couldn't be trusted anymore because once bitten twice shy." How is this of benefit to you?" I asked because he definitely had a reason why he was doing this that he was not telling me." This is for my child, you were right, I shouldn't separate you from her just because I didn't want you, she should have her mom," Was I dreaming? Markus agreeing with me on something was something I never pictured even in a thousand years. This was all too good to be true." So what you're trying to say is I can see Alexandra whenever I want, like even right now?" I asked, if what he was saying was true I might as well go see my daughter now." Yes," I didn't need more convincing, I stood up, picked up my handbag, and left. As long as nobody was sto