ARIANNATrees danced as the heavy breeze swept across the gloomy atmosphere, the sun was setting and the air was cold. I sat there, taking a moment to relax and meditate on my life, trying to find some peace in the chaos that had become my life. The weight of recent events pressed heavily on my heart and it was difficult to find happiness.My life was far from roses and honey, I had such a bitter life and it's all thanks to my now ex husband and his family.It had been three weeks since I left Lucas and his wicked family, it has been three weeks without Rose's impertinence and arrogance, Lucas' hatred and neglect and Mr Hilton's bitterness towards me.Memories of the short periods we were happy, that was during my pregnancy, flooded my memory and a lone tear forced it's way down my cheeks.Reminiscing the events felt painful, how did my life end up this way? Today, however, was particularly challenging. I had just received and signed the divorce papers sent by Lucas, my ex-husband
ARIANNA The sun rays seeped through the linen twined curtains of my room. Quickly, I flew my eyes open at the sudden intrusion. My head banged and it felt like the weight of a dumb bell. Yawning and stretching lazily, something distinct caught my attention. I reached over for it as it laid on the bed and in an instant, the outrageous discovery I had stumbled upon yesterday flooded my mind.It was my pregnancy strip. The positive sign was still bodily depicted on it. I stared at in a daze, wandering if it could just reverse and show the negative sign.But I just knew it could not. No matter how much I tried to escape my past in Lucas' life, it always found a way to poke me right back in the face.How can I possibly be pregnant? How can I raise this child alone after being separated from its father?And most importantly, should I inform lucas of this?He might not believe me at first but if he laters does he will definitely take me back that is for sure. But only because of the baby.
ARIANNA"Thank you so much for offering to help Ian, I do not even know how to express my full gratitude to you, you have been there for me and I really appreciate it" I thanked Ian happily.I could not help but reflect on how much he had supported me, tirelessly working to help me achieve my dream of becoming a renowned chef.The restaurant we were in was buzzing with waiters serving different types of exotic food and drinks from the counter to tables.The environment was bright and promising, with a new beginning ahead of me, I was ready to build up myself and my child.Seeing my parents so supportive of me and also Ian's support to was all I ever wanted, thankfully I was not alone in this battle."It is nothing Arianna, what are friends for? I honestly want to see you become who you want to be and that is why I will stay right by your side. Honestly we have made progress so far. And very soon with your firm determination, you shall triumph over everything holding you back from achi
ARIANNASix Years Later I tapped on my phone, my eyes feeding on the numerous contents and posts concerning the last cooking competition I held in Greece.It was a really wonderful experience; meeting with the locals, getting to taste various exquisite and unique local cuisines, creating a platform for the young and old to showcase their culinary skills and hosting various empowerment seminars for single mothers and women in general who are willing to strive and rise above societal bondage. I can not help but smile widely at the thought."Mummy what are you thinking off?" The bubbly voice of my five year old son, Simon, chipped into my reverie.I flickered my orbs at him and softly ruffled up his chestnut brown hairs before planting a kiss on his forehead."Mummy is just missing greece baby" I smiled at him.He gave me quirky brows which got me to snot in laughter, he was always fond of that. "But before you had been saying that you can not wait to go back home and now you are missi
LUCAS I sat on the bed, next to my mother as she was soundly sleeping. It has been five years now since I got married to Anne.Five years of crushed hopes and expectations, tragedies included. I thought by now I would be a father of three or atleast two. But life had played me a fast one. Anne never gave birth. She did take in. Multiples times at that. But the outcome was just series of miscarriages. Miscarriages upon miscarriages. She could never birth a child. It was either a still birth or a miscarriage.I do not even know what is going on in my life anymore. A year after Arianna left, mother got a stroke. The doctor said she was grieving her loss. I would not blame her. She could not cope with Arianna leaving and the fact that all her grandkids kept on withering away was just too much for her to bear. The stroke had gotten mother with amnesia. Sometimes she halluncinated, she spoke like though Arianna was with her and it broke my heart seeing my mother slowly losing her mind.
ARIANNA"This is so beautiful, the walls and ceiling were really carved by a skilled professional" I awed at the intricate design of my new mansion.I felt so happy and overwhelmed with joy, I never thought I would be able to afford such a luxurious house with so many fascinating features. After five years of leaving this city, I am finally back but this time I have my own house."Yes dear, it really is a masterpiece....." Mother concord to my praises. "Simon, eat up please..... Open.... there you go" Mother fed Simon baby food in the living room while different staffs that work for a renovation company sauntered in with different things.They brought my numerous air conditioners, my plant pots, my television screen, my fish tank and other furnitures.Boxes were unboxed and materials were put in place to fully add to the beautiful home I built.Bailey, my cousin also helped feeding my child, she was so helpful with taking care of him. Father paced around, making sure all our belong
ARIANNA"No I am not doing it Daniel. Go back to those people and tell them that!" I yelled over to phone as I meandered my way to the sofa."Arianna this is a big opportunity for you. They are going to pay you a lot of money if you agree to be the chef in charge of their baby shower. You can not afford to loose this opportunity!" Daniel, my manager and also confidant tried to talk me into selling off my well deserved vacation for a couple of cash.I am wealthy enough and I am contented. I came back from touring around Europe because I wanted to rest and be away from the hassle and stress of the kitchen. If Daniel could just understand my point!I do not even know why he gave a listening ear to those people! He of all people knew that I did not want to engage in any strenuous activity during my stay in America. "I do not care about the money Dan! I came here for a vacation. You of all people should know that!" I tried to explain myself.I just wanted to be on a low in America and n
The air was filled with laughter and excitement as different people meandered around the supermarket, children and their parents sauntered in and out with their different goods.As Ian and Arianna walked in, their ears were filled with uncommon voices from different parts of the supermarket. Their eyes fed on various groceries, toys, wears and other accessories. The framed photo of a child and his father caught Simon’s attention, he walked over to take a closer look and instantly, a sadistic look appeared on his face. The feeling of not having a father purged him internally, almost teary at the image his eyes were fixated on. Ian noticed Simon’s facial expression and walked over to have a chat with him whilst Arianna picked up different groceries.“Hey it’s alright” Ian patted Simon on the head as his knees met the ground."Where is my daddy? Everybody has a daddy uncle Ian apart from me" Simon sobbed.He felt really sorry for Simon, growing up without a father must be really hard
ARIANNASIX MONTHS LATER "I'd be donating a sum of five million dollars to this foundation as my own way of empowering women to become stronger, more independent, more resilient in the face of challenges because....."I had barely even completed my speech on the stage when a wave of ovation took the air.Every one was cheering for me, calling my name and the cameras were flashing at I and Simon's direction.I stared down at Simon who seemed enthralled by the various lights flashing at him. I waited for the applaud to die down before I began speaking again."I had never things easy for me when growing up. And I know it's not easy for you all out there too, struggling in the face of economic challenges, marital issues, personal challenges and the likes but I do not want you to ever give up. Yes this is for all of you..." the ovation swept the air once more but I still kept on speaking."Don't ever give up. Because when life throws you lemons, you know what you do with it? You make fuc
ARIANNAI never for once imagined I'd be delighted to see the home of the Hiltons ever again.I watched with relief as the broad gates of the mansion parted for Ian to drive in with I and Simon. Lucas and Rose followed us behind which gave me a sense of security and peace. Honestly I still felt alot traumatized and frightened. Even when Ian was still driving on the high way, I was always on the edge. My eyes would glance at everyone we passed in fear. I can't imagine the traumatic effects this would have on Simon. When I came back to America after six years, I never expected that this was what laid in store for me.From running into Lucas and Anne, to coming to work for them again, dealing with Anne's overbearing attitude and her schemes, finding out about the truth of her unborn baby and almost getting killed for it. Truly fate had outdone itself in this one.Ian drove his car into the parking area and came down to open up for I and Simon. It was already dusk by the time we ar
Rose sat in her room patiently in expectant of a call.She just knew her guts were right and Anne had proved her true. Yes, she still did not love Arianna that much to call her a friend but after all her tireless efforts to get her mother recovering again, this was the least she could do. Once in a while, she would glance down at her phone screen expecting to see Ian's caller Id pop up.She had tried calling him throughout yesterday but he was not reachable. She had to resort to texting him about the shocking information she had gotten from Anne. Ian did reply her text late at night. He apologised for not answering her calls as he had a very busy day and he promised to call her back the next morning which was what she was waiting for.Anne was clearly now more dangerous and cunny than Rose could ever imagine.Kidnapping Arianna was one thing but also kidnapping her little son? That was totally extreme.And time was running out fast. Anne was murderous at this point and Rose knew it
ANNEA Week LaterI listened and watched in disgust as Lucas ranted all over the place, yelling at the cops over the phone for their inability to find Arianna and Simon.It has been a week since she got missing and Lucas will not let anyone hear the end of it. He is always on his toes, calling the cops every now and then to get the latest info concerning Arianna's and her son disappearance. The police station is more or less his second home now and it pissess me off every fucking time. Why will Arianna not let me breathe properly in this house?!Even now that she ain't here, she still has my good for nothing husband in her captive, twirling him like a puppet.If not for the wealth, fame and recognition I get as being the daughter inlaw and wife of this family, I swear on everything I believe in, I would have left Lucas a long time ago.He is such a sorry ass of a man. All these gives me more resolve to end that lousy bitch and her fucking son. Hiring goons to kidnap them was literall
LUCAS I felt pissed and annoyed. Ever since I had that call with Ian, I was just not myself anymore.He was so possessive about her.I know they have a child together but I just can not come to terms with that fact. I care about Arianna too and not just him. But she will never notice that and I do not blame her either.I did so many awful things to her in the past which I am not proud of. Some times I just wish I could write back the hands of time and go back to the past to fix my mistakes. I would make sure I treat Arianna like a queen, adore and care for her like how any sane husband would do for his wife.Just the constant reminder of how happy she is now with Ian vexes me.And I am stuck with a wife as over bearing as Anne.Even now hours later, one would expect that my annoyance had cooled off but as I stepped foot inside the house, I seemed to get more tensed.With a dejected sigh, I climbed the flights of stairs, heading for my mother's room.Arianna must probably be feedi
ARIANNASleep eroded me, I could barely even concentrate on anything or anyone around me.I stayed awake the entire night, restless as ever and worried as hell.I have fucking screwed up. God! How did that I let this happen to me?How did I make such a terrible mistake? Oh man. My lack of sleep had caused eyebags to appear underneath my orbs, giving me a dull rimmed appearance.My hair was messy and disheveled, a testament to the anxiety I was currently facing.How could I let this happen? How did Anne get the test result before me?God dammit! I made sure to be very careful and diligent. I left no turn unturned in getting her to do that paternity test and now when I almost had it all in my grasps, it just slip out of my reach. Fuck I am going insane.I could barely sleep at all and the comfortable sheets of my bed felt like hot coals on my skin.Pushing the sheets of my leg, I stood up with rickety feet and slipped my legs in my footwear.I have not even informed Ian yet. How coul
"Mummy mummy" Simon eagerly shook Arianna, drawing her attention away from the double doors of the living room to her over energetic six year old son."What? What is it Simon?" Arianna replied absent mindedly. Her eyes trailed back towards the doors, restless as ever.Simon diverted his gaze to the doors, tilting his head to the side whilst wondering what captured his mother's attention at the door."Mummy what are you looking at?" Simon asked, his curiosity piqued.Arianna sighed heavily and stood up from the couch, her restless feet beginning to pace all around the living room. "Simon can you tell me what you want please darling?" Today was the day Anne's paternity test result was going to be delivered to the mansion.Sarah had texted her multiple times to be on the lookout for the test result so as not to get it delivered into the wrongs hands and today Anne had not left the mansion since morning.It all created huge waves of anxiety and restlessness in Arianna.Her feet eagerly da
ARIANNA"Is she still asleep?" Ian asked me as we drove to the hospital.I nodded, catching a sneak peak of Anne who laid fast asleep next to me in the car.I honestly can not believe I am so close to exposing her for the liar that she is. "Yes she is Ian. But you have to drive faster. We really need to get to the hospital before she wakes up" I responded back.Ian honked at the cars he felt that were blocking his path and drove further ahead, whilst I kept on keeping a careful eye on Anne to make sure she was not awake."What will you tell her if she ends up waking up at the hospital?" He asked me.I shrugged my shoulders at his question and a grin stole my lips, "That is not hard. I can just tell her she passed out and we drove her here for a checkup" "And what if she asks about her prodigal husband? What will you say?" Ian smirked."Really? Prodigal husband?" I laughed out."I am just saying what I feel he should be called" "Well I will just say that Lucas left for home to get h
ARIANNA"Ian I am serious. Lucas seems so genuinely sorry for everything. I could really feel his sincerity even from the way he spoke to me and from the look in his eyes. There was no hiding it" I spoke to Ian over the phone. My eyes would momentarily gaze down to stare at a sleeping Simon and to make sure he was not awake. I needed him fully asleep so that I could concentrate on the more serious issues at hand in order to pull off this plan I had. Today was the perfect day to launch it.Rose won't be coming back home tonight and Father was on one of his usual business trips.It felt like Lucas had left the running of the family's company to his sister and father.It is just going to be I, Lucas and Anne home.I just have to do this today because who knows when I will have this sort of opportunity!?"Arianna honestly I do not even know why we are spending our time trying to help him. If it were not for you, I would not even be the least interested because he deserves everything that