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It was just ONCE Ellen's gifts unraveled..
Sitting in the parlor of madam Martha's mansion, Ellen, a girl in her late teenage was gawking at the interiors of the living room. Jeffrey had gone to work that morning.Ellen's pretty but young face forced a smile, seeing what was being shown on the 72inches television set at the hall.Her blue eye- balls gleamed, visualizing how happy it would have been if she was with her family; she so missed her family, especially her little sister, Amanda.But for a minute,she was reminded of how her Dad had practically disowned her; Ellen had no idea Mr McArthur wasn't her biological father though.Her little brain was winding around how her Dad would pamper her little sister."Ellen made a mistake ,and he had to disown her, She said to herself.The pain of being dragged out from the home she grew was still running through her heart; this caused tears to fall down her cheeks.She sniffed away her sorrow and wiped of the tears from her beautiful but fragile face.She blew out the fluid that wa
It was just ONCE The awaited question popped...
Ellen was rolling in her bed around 5am with butterflies in her belly, she was anxious to know how her twins christening would go.Invitations had already been shared across to family and friends.Two weeks after the twins had been born, Jeffrey discussed with Ellen about naming the little ones, which Ellen was happy and grateful." don't worry I will bear all the cost beauty", Jeffrey assured Ellen.Madam Martha agreed and was excited about the outdooring and christening of her adopted grandchildren.Jeffrey gave some huge sum of money to the planner who was contracted to set up their house premises according to the in coming christening of the twins.Ellen put a call through to her mom, it was quite early that morning" H-hello, hello, her mother respected" hello Mom, today is your grandchildrens christening," Ellen said" Oh, oh yea, today, I'm getting ready I will be right at the address you sent me last two days ""What of Dad will be be coming Mom?" I don't know, leave him ou
It was just ONCE Will Kelvin be bursted?...
"Good morning Mom, how's your health today?", Jeffrey asked as he sat on his mother's bed early the morning, it was four weeks after the he had proposed to Ellen."son I'm doing well, and I want to recommend you for the bold step you took last night to propose to Ellen, you did great and I'm super proud of you", his mother saying this to Jeffery while smiling."Mom, I'm so scared I would screw up this beautiful opportunity with Ellen" Jeffrey goes to his mom's room , the next day to tell her his fears." you wouldn't mess it up, if your heart is right everything would be okay" madam Martha said rubbing her hand through Jeffrey's black curly short hair""Son enjoy every bit of this new relationship and when there is a need for you to go see a therapist, I will tell you.So far you doing great", his mother said to him."Thanks Mom" and he exited from the room.The helps got Donald and Donaldlina bathed , dressed up and laid them in their bed, but before that they were fed with the breast
It was just ONCE Justice for Ellen..
Mr Osborne met with his worker who said saw Kelvin put drug in the wine that was given to Ellen.He went closer to her and said" you know you can lose your job in just a sec, and your children and other people who depend on you would suffer""if you're asked to testify and you say exactly what you know, you would be fired, trust me ,and you Walk home with absolutely nothing" Mr Osborne threatened the worker who's a witness to the case.Jeffrey seemed disappointed because the Osborne seemed to be winning the case.The detective called the worker to investigate her too." Did you see them together at the party, I mean Ellen and Kelvin?", detective asked the worker" no I didn't" the worker saying this so uncomfortably." did you see anything else that will be helpful to us in our investigation ma'am?, detective asked her." no , nothing, I didn't see anything, she replied.The detective was sad that she couldn't get anything substantial from her last witness.Jeffrey got off the phone w
It was just ONCE A Crush hidden in a Nanny
Police came to the scene, arrested Kelvin. He was taken to court, he was found guilty of all the charges and was sentenced to 15years in prison. He's serving his third year now.Mr Osborne survived the gunshot, was taking to hospital for treatment, though the shot nearly got to where his heart is, he was admitted in the hospital for close to two months, he's now home with his wife traumatized about everything." I think you'll have to continue your education, to further and improve yourself, now that the twins are three years now" Jeffrey , Ellen's fiancee told her.She agreed and applied for the University, heard from the one in the next city and was enrolled."my mom and I need to travel outside the country to go see some relatives ,and at the same time use that to see how the compy over there is thriving and also use it as our vacation to relax, will you love to come along babe?", Jeffrey asked his fiancee." I would have loved to but my schooling now wouldn't allow me, and the bab
It was just ONCE Racist Dad...
Amanda McArthur finished high school somewhere last two years , now in college in her final year,She will be completing soon.Mr McArthur hasn't still called home Ellen and hasn't border finding out about her, though she's doing exactly well by the side of Jeffrey, they would be getting married very very soon.Mrs Carolina McArthur has been able to extend a forgiven hands to her husband, she had a discussion with Ellen to come home, Ellen refused because it was her mom that sent her away.Amanda being worried about the fact that Ellen isn't the biological daughter to her father, She's been able to keep it a secret from Ellen even sometimes she felt like letting the cat out of the bag,so Ellen could really look for her actual Dad.But Amanda growing up by the day, grew in wisdom and decreased in her stubborn life style, she really loves Ellen, She's acting as if it's not true Ellen isn't her biological sister.Jones and Amanda have been talking, getting to know each other over the year
It was just ONCE The wedding.
Ellen and Jeffrey went to the children's park with Donald and Donaldlina, to watch the children play . They took out time to relax from the planning of their wedding. Though they had two wedding planners working together, they still involved themselves as they looked out for a perfect wedding. Their invitations had gone out to numerous people, family and friends, and so they wanted a befitting wedding." hey babe,I want to thank you for making me a better person, you stole my heart the very first day I set my eyes on you", Jeffrey said to Ellen as he sat very close to her." I'm grateful for stealing your heart, I'm really benefiting from that, Ellen replied. They both laughed heartily." will you love to spend the rest of your life with me" Jeffrey intentionally asked again." oh Yes,it will be great, but why are you asking me this question again" Ellen said." how come you kneeling?" Ellen found it wierd." erh, I think I remember to ask you again to see if I will be getting the sam
It was just ONCE Secret affair...
Amanda during her graduation at college was called on to deliver a speech to encourage her colleagues as they are now entering into the real world to compete for success.The nights before the graduation, she really did a lot of researches and rehearsals.She had to meet up with her elder sister in the course of the week for her to also assist her.Finally the day is here, Amanda's boyfriend was present at the graduation grounds in the school to cheer his pretty lady up and celebrate with her on her graduation as well.Mr McArthur and his wife attended, unfortunately for Amanda's Dad he really didn't expect Ellen to come with her kids.The Principal of the school introduced the special guests,as the e audience clapped for them all.Within the middle of the ceremony, Amanda McArthur was called upon to deliver her speech, she was welcomed to the podium with shouting ,and clapping from the audience." Thank you for this great opportunity and platform, she began." I'm not scared of lions
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It was just ONCE My Dad ,His only Child...
My phone rang late into the night, while I was fast asleep. I moaned and groaned before stretching my hand to pick it up from my night stand.It was about 11pm and I just slept about three hours . The day had me stressed out,so sleeping early was my only option to forget everything."Hello....?' I muttered out sleepily into the phone."Oh dear, did I wake you up? A very familiar sweet voice said.I furrowed my eyebrows and squinted at the brightness of my phone screen while I checked the caller ID." Oh hello , madam Martha Wellington" I said " How are you doing honey, how have you been coping?" I'm pretty much well, thank you. How are you doing yourself, how's your health now? I yawned in between my statements.Oh dear , it's escaped me of where you are now,I really fogot about the time difference,I didn't mean to disturb your sleep. I'm very sorry,she apologized.That's fine , I'm sure you calling me is of something very important. I eagerly wanted to hear what she had to say so I
It was just ONCE letting go....
I was lost in my thoughts as I met a man figure who resembled the father my Mom has been talking to me about... it's left for her to confirm now.I was happy and sad at the same time.. that the man I've lived with as I was a baby turned not to be my Dad, rather a stranger is."Kelvin!" A very feminine voice exclaimed out of nowhere, she looked dazzling with a brown hair and bright blue eyes but she had a small frame and looked really small compared to Kelvin.Could she be his younger sister or mother? I wondered to myself.Her outfit looked expensive and I somewhat felt intimidated that I couldn't match up." Hey aunt " he said with a little bit of smile.wait, what! so beautiful to be his aunt.I stared at him, mouth agape, probably it's just a pet name or something. I tried assuring myself.How are you doing my young man?! she asked fondly, bringing him close so she could place a peck on his cheeks.I'm fine aunt, how are you doing too my refuse to grow aunt? he asked with a little
It was just ONCE Meeting his family....
Jeffrey got home from the work place and wanted to engage me in a conversation but I ignored him,as I was burning up with rage in my heart for him.All this while I was trapped by him with his fake compassion traits.I need to really pay him back in his own coin for every evil he purposed in his heart to put me through...As I was thinking of how to carry out my revenge,an idea came to my mind as I stared at my phone longingly for a few seconds.This Kelvin Osborne will be a means to help me get back at Jeffery.. though not favourable for me, I'll still take advantage of it...I sighed at the thought of that and still proceeded to press on the call dial and put a call to Kelvin."Hello" I said when I realized he had picked upHey... what kept you so long to give me this call, you know I've been expecting it, I nearly traced you to get you.No need Kelvin, I'll want to come and have the preparations of this contract marriage ready. Will tomorrow be perfect by you?!!"Sure, I even need
It was just ONCE Divorce papers..
Ellen's phone chirped in the middle of her siesta; with her sleepy self she managed to pick up the in coming call."Hello girlfriend, whatsup"" Hello Wendy, I was trying to have a nap in the absence of my kids... they'll be closing from school soon, needed to shear off some stress before they return." oh so sorry for waking you, but Amanda and I bumped into each at the supermarket just this morning and she was narrating about a divorce kinda thing to me"." Ahh girlfriend was that why you called?"yes- very important,I needed to hear from the horse's own mouth, girl...it's very true I called home to tell Mom and my kid sissy I can't continue with the marriage again,my instinct is confirming so"Hmmm" Wendy gave a long sigh." See girlfriend no matter the circumstances, divorce shouldn't be the option?!..." I'm just tired with Jeffrey and his cheating attitude!" I don't know how men were wired but girlfriend that's a norm with them!, you need to exercise patience.I told you when
It was just ONCE Indifferent Decision
Ellen started climbing the staircase to go inquire from Jeffrey what she came to her home to see on their matrimonial bed.Jeffrey realized from the kids Ellen was back so he tried sneaking his mistress out of the house before Ellen chanced on them.On the way out, Ellen met the two on the staircase." Paw-paa-w", Ellen gave Jeffrey a dirty slap."Ahh, but why do you slap me, what's the slap for?, Jeffrey asked angrily. " You shamelessly stand there to ask me such a provocative question?You deserve something better than just a slapI've been keeping quiet, just watching you to see if you were going to change with your womanizing attitude but I doubt..."How dare you?!! what do you take me for and what do you take this marriage for? Ellen asked.Ouch-ouch!!! Valentina, the mistress of Jeffrey screamed after Ellen had slapped her,went ahead to pepper spray her eyes." I can't see, I can't see, help, Jeff help!!? She kept crying for help." You prostitute if I ever see you anywhere aro
It was just ONCE The unexpected disrespect....
Ellen's POV,On the plane back to Canada as I was alone on the plane with the bodyguard, I had nothing to talk to him aboutMy mind had no option but to travel aback when I lost my second pregnancy.Sadness grabbed my heart all of a sudden.I wished that day never came. I mostly want to just avoid mulling over that, the pains that bring me, even though I'm super grateful for the twins.The futility of the season pregnancy is breaking my marriage with Jeffrey.Every day I have to keep fighting to just keep breathing in and out,the pains filled part of my heart.I had to go through it all!Tears streamed down my cheeks at the memory of it .At this point o couldn't stop the memories that kept flashing on my eyes.Everytime I have to go through, Jeffrey's grey eyes seemed to be staring at me.The pain he felt was written all over his face,I could see the disappointment in his face, not having his own baby.In the labour ward I saw his lips moving but I couldn't hear what he was uttering.
It was just ONCE Ellen goes back....
I rushed back to my room from the cafeteria, sitting on the orthopedic bed , mulling over how I could escape from this life threatening blackmailing, I dozed off. I really get to sleep very fast when I'm angry and anxious.*****Kelvin's POVEllen left her clutch bag in my car during our previous date so right after work in the evening I made a stop at the apartment she's lodging in to deliver to her before tomorrow as I'll be instructing one of my drivers to take the car for cleaning at the washing Bay in the morning.In as much as I knocked on the door severally and there wasn't any response, I tried to check if the door was locked or not, it wasn't locked as I brought the handle down.But why has this woman left her door unlocked, doesn't she know it's not safeI opened to peep through to see if Ellen was around and why she wouldn't respond to the knocks.I looked into the room and realized that she was fast asleep already.She looked so beautiful and adorable. she looked cute even
It was just ONCE The announcement
"Oh my goodness, my great nightmare!!, how am I going to be seen before Jeffrey and his mom if I'm to break the news of me filling for a divorce?""All these years they've been nothing but good to me, how will they understand that I'm doing all these cause I'm under a duress, no evidence to prove." That's the more reason i haven't taken action against Jeffrey as I've caught him cheating with other ladies, and with his bad character of not being home with me and the kids, he's been caring to be before, and I still remember""Eeh, I was growing to love Jeffrey but he's recent character is putting me of, I haven't lost hope yet." my kids, how are they going to understand ??, Jeffrey's mom will be more disappointed to see these naked pictures of mine than to let her know I'm divorcing his sonAfter all she's been witnessing at least the current attitude of her son in the marriage., which she's adviced we go see a counselor to assist.with Mom she's not applauding Jeffrey for his womani
It was just ONCE The contract....
Could you please give me some time to me sometime to think through and figure all these out, I'm a married woman and I need to really think through this...That's none of my business Mrs Wellington, he sacastically said giggling about it.He cut of my rambling colly." Your naked pictures with me would be released in the next 24 hours, and I believe it will go viral on the internet ,the media will even blog on it as the national TV showed your video during your weddingIt will really interest their feed you know." the child social security card agency would also be interested to take your adorable twins from you as, they will see you're a careless and irresponsible mother.He said it causally like he was not threatening me.The thought of my kids being taken from me as I heard those words from him brought tears to my eyes unknowingly , but I blinked them back in without delay.The was no point in showing weakness in his presence." But..... I wanted to protest." It's either what I'm
