'It feels as though the old man returned from hell with more demons than he possessed before his accident.' Sheena lamented to her sister as they strode into the mall.It's been a week since Mr Dominic was wheeled out of the hospital. His vehement refusal to use a wheelchair fell on deaf ears as the doctor insisted that it was necessary to help his broken bones heal.Sheena wasn't sure if his limited mobility was the major cause of his angst or something else but he took it out on everyone. And literally everyone!Damian had once fumed out of the Rollins house the last time he visited to sort out office work with Mr Dominic. Everyone has been terrified of the old man before, now no one could describe how he made them feel but it was worse than just being terrified.No one could gauge his mood. One moment, he would calmly dish out instructions and the next minute he'd exhume fire. Living in the Rollins house had become worse than ever.It also didn't help that the police investigation
'What was that about?' Elena asked, pulling herself from Sheena's grasp and trying to move at her own pace as they approached the particular store they had intended to shop from.'You wanted to tell him about the papers!' Sheena shouted at Elena who was now ahead, pushing her way into the store.Elena spun around to her sister upon hearing Sheena's query and asked with disbelief in her voice. 'And so? Wait, you didn't tell him about it?''Damian said I shouldn't tell anyone.' Elena blinked rapidly, hardly able to believe her ears. 'And you trusted that conniving snake?''I was scared at the time. The old man was fighting for his life. I wasn't thinking straight.' Sheena defended.'Yes, you were scared and had poor judgment. That was then, but you're not now. Mr. Dominic is hale and healthy and at home, for crying out loud.-' she gave Sheena a questioning look. '- So you got him to sign whatever it was that that snake gave you? Elena's eyes were suddenly draped with disbelief. 'I did
Sheena excitedly stepped into her room carrying the bags she had brought from the mall. She dropped the bags on the bed and walked to the full-length mirror in the room.She seemed happy. She was able to spend some time with her sister and their conversation was one that would bring her sister happiness in the future, she hoped. She was humming to herself happily as she shrugged herself out of the white dress with blue polka dots she wore.Clad in her underwear in the privacy of her room, she stood before the mirror to try the fittings she bought. She looked in the mirror staring at her naked figure admiringly. Tough times had not done so much damage to her figure. She smiled with approval at herself.The broad smile evident on her lips was soon drawn into a thin line, her eyes grew larger with shock as she noticed the sitting figure in the dimly lit part of the room.She spun herself immediately. Her nudity was exposed to the menacing eyes of the intruder. She began to tremble and sh
Jake had not been to the Rollins house since Mr Dominic's accident. He was avoiding the old man. Although he had visited when Mr. Dominic was still at the hospital, the old man wasted no time going straight to business and talking about Jake taking over his company. A conversation Jake regretted having.Ever since the investigation on the accident and the report of an intentional attempt on his life, Mr Dominic had been insisting on Jake assuming his role as his son and heir. He desired Jake to take over his company. A desire Jake had no affinity to.Jake still didn't want any of the old man's wealth, he was self-made, and independent and wanted to remain that way. So he spent more time away at his condo with Oscar than at the Rollins house. He planned to stop by the house on days when he knew the old man had his medical check-ups. And this was so he could see Sheena and Mary.Jake had texted Sheena just after the mall meeting to see him the next day at his condo. A text to which Shee
Jake banged on the door repeatedly as he called out to her. 'Sheena! Sheena!-' he palmed the door and the thudding sound resonated through the house '-Sheena! Can you hear me?' One by one the members of the household filed out to watch the scene as it unfolded. 'Get me the keys to this room!' Jake commanded Maria who had followed him upstairs when he had abruptly left her after her report.Maria stood staring at him, reluctant to move. She darted her eyes between the door and Jake, her mind picturing what could happen if Mr Dominic discovered she had brought the keys to open the door.'Get me the keys to this door!' Jake roared at her. His thunderous voice jolted her legs to move before her mind could process his words.'You can't just come in here and make decisions that …' Mirabel had begun to speak but soon kept her thoughts to herself when her eyes met with Jake's red blazing eyes. She immediately swallowed her words and watched.Maria soon returned with the keys and handed them
Sheeena sat in her room still weak from the effects of the past days. She had managed to eat and freshen up. Now a little energized, the fog in her mind was clearing as she remembered how immersed in an ocean of sorrow and misery she was and how Jake had saved her. He had pulled her out and saved her from drowning, like the hero he was, her hero.Her glee was short-lived as she soon remembered how she got there. Mr Dominic should be home at any moment's time. Her fears returned, this time stronger. She couldn't go through that ordeal again. She couldn't face such a traumatic episode again. And if anything, Mr Dominic would do worse. She was certain of this.Now she was beginning to think about what Mr Dominic would do to her this time. Maybe it was a bad idea to have gotten her out of this room. She began to think being locked up and left to starve to death would not be as bad as what was to come.It didn't help to think that she was all alone here. No father, no Elena, and most impor
It'd been three days since the "lock up" incident. Surprisingly, when Mr Dominic returned later that day to find that Sheena had been let out of the room, he didn't utter a word of reprimand to anyone. He had simply gone upstairs to his room and never came back down that day, not even for dinner.His behavior surprised the whole household. Everyone including Sheena had feared that the worst would happen. but nothing happened, and no one knew what happened to the old man that caused him to behave that way.He had not spoken to anyone in the past two days. He had meals and whatever he needed sent up to him. But today, he had insisted that the whole family come down for dinner. Mr Dominic was acting strange and out of character so much it left everyone questioning themselves.'What's wrong with your father?' Shawn asked his wife in a whisper as they sat at dinner.'How would I know?' Mirabel replied in an angry whisper. Her eyes darted to the others seated at the table to ensure that no
'He is dead.' The doctor announced. He tried to sound sympathetic, but the frequent use of those words had taken away the emotions from them. Instead, they sounded so formal, void of any feelings.Mirabel had found her father's head bent on his desk in his study. She initially thought he had fallen asleep, except that it didn't sit right with her for her father to fall asleep in his study.She touched him and he looked rigid, stiff, and unresponsive. Her senses raised and she tried to lift him but he just slumped to the other side limply.She alerted the others and the four of them; Mirabel, Shawn, Michelle, and Mary had rushed him to the hospital.'What do you mean by that?' Mary demanded. Shawn was quick to grab her by her arm and keep her in place as she was already moving to grasp the doctor by the collar.'Get a hold of yourself.' Michelle advised, her expression gloomy as she moved to comfort Mary who was already sobbing bitterly.Shawn left Mary in Michelle's care and went with