Fiona grinds her teeth in anger, she can't believe the same families she suffered in their hands are the same families her daughter has been broken and mistreated.She can ignore everything but not this, because of Dorah, her marriage was ruined and she was chased out of her home.Austin, whom she considered to be her best friend, collaborated in plotting against her.Then the man she loved and cherished vowed to stick by him through it all couldn't believe her.She blames herself for everything but blames them more.Before she found Smiles in LA, she had been monitoring her. She could have taken her a long time ago if not because of Keane, who suddenly had total control over her life.But now that she's gotten her, nothing will stop her from executing her ultimate plan. Everyone responsible for her tears and her daughter's pain will pay a thousandfold."I promise to make them pay, they will all pay for hurting you" Fiona promised in a whisper.The door opens and a man walks in, it wa
Smiles was stunned to see the beautiful mansion with ocean blue paint all over.She didn't know her mom was this rich until now, mouth hung wide open as she took in the amazing view before her."You leave here alone?" Asked to smile as she turns to Fiona."Yes, it's mine." Fiona pulls her to the sofa, "get some rest while I prepare you a delicious and nutritious lunch" she said, heading to the kitchen."You know I can work right? It's not like my tummy is that big" Smiled didn't understand why she was treating her like a princess.She can't possibly stay idly all day, no way can happen. Fiona chuckles, "yes I know, and I don't mind doing all the work. Moreover, the maids are here to help out. I don't want you working," she said, and disappeared into the kitchen.Smiles weren't satisfied, she tries her best to stay out but it seems like the sofa keeps tinkling her butt, urging her to get up.Giving in, she walked herself to the kitchen and stood by the door."I don't mind helping," Sh
*Five years later*Smiles climbs down the stairs elegantly looking all beautiful in her lavender trousers suits. Her curly cherry brown hair falls to the back, she looks even more beautiful than before."You shouldn't be playing like that, darling you might get yourself injured," she said, crunching to the little boy's height, and kissing his forehead."No I won't, I'm big enough to take good care of myself and you too, "Nate said, smiling at Smiles.The little boy has cherry brown hair like the mom and grey eyes like the dad. But his character and strictness come with the father's domineering gene."you're still too little for that," Smiles and chuckles, patting his hair.Nate frowns," I will be turning six, I'm no longer small. Even my friends say I'm a big boy" he complains.Smiles couldn't help but laugh, "I see you have been hyping yourself with your friends "she attempted to carry the little boy but he resisted, "no hug for mama? " Smiles pout.Nate frowned deep in thought, afte
"Is everyone there already?" Smiles asked, making her way into the large building."No ma'am, I think it's you and one other man remaining" The assistant spoke.Smiles frown, "why a man? Doesn't he have a name like others?" She asked and pressed the elevator button waiting for it to open."He does, I'm sure. But his name wasn't mentioned" he explains, entering the elevator with Smiles.Smiles and nods but don't say a word. She wonders who the unknown person is, well, she will find out sooner or later. That, she is sure of.Smiles walk into the elevator and punch a button, the door starts closing. Just then, Keane emerges through the door heading to the elevator.He wasn't alone, he was with Derrick but this time, Derrick was not his assistant but the CEO of the Wright enterprise. "Did you see that?" Keane said all of a sudden, he was sure he saw someone similar to Smiles."What?" Derrick asked with a frown."Nevermind" Keane waves. He knows Derrick won't believe him if he says he's s
"Smiles, hold on please!" Derrick calls chasing Smiles who was heading to the elevator.Throughout their meeting, Derrick wasn't focused as his mind and eyes were only on his sister.Smiles stop and turn to him, "if you want to talk to me about Keane, then thank you I've got important things to do" she tells him straight to the face.There was no form of a smile on her face, not even gentleness.Derrick breathed out heavily, "so this is how much you have changed to the point you see me after a long time, yet, you got no interest in maybe hugging or giving me a smile" he was sad, regardless of what happened, seeing her reaction towards him.Smiles feel a sting in her heart, she doesn't let it cloud her as she quickly adjusts herself, and flashes him a cold smile."And just you know, I'm not here to talk about Keane or anything related to him. I am here to talk to my sister, to know how you are fairing" Derrick continues.Smiles chuckles, "if you really care about me this much why didn
It was a new day and a new beginning. Smiles was willing to live her life as there has never been any Keane by her side.She walks into the company building dressed in a royal blue trouser suit, and her assistant comes running."Good morning, ma'am." She greets taking the case from Smiles."Good morning, Anny!" Smiles respond with a smile. She feels very much alive today and she prays nothing stops her from feeling this way."You've got a visitor," Anny informs.Smiles raise a brow, "where is he?" she knew it was a he, either Derrick or Keane. "In your office, we asked him to wait there," Anny said.Smiles nods, "did he tell you who he is?" She asked again.Anny nods, "yes, he did. He said something like he's your brother and he looks like the male version of you" She blush red and remembered how good-looking the man was.Smiles chuckles, "well then, I will continue my journey from here, you can go back to your duty post" She took away the case from Anny.Anny didn't want to let go
" Sure then, shall we? " Asked Smiles leading the way out of her office.Derrick chuckles all of a sudden, Smiles turns to him with a questioning gaze."what's funny? " Asked Smiles, head almost tilting to the side."Nothing!" Derrick said but Smiles wasn't fully convinced. The look on his face says it all."It can't be nothing, common, tell me" Smiles urges, but Derrick was in no way giving in." If you keep on saying nothing like that, I promise to throw you to hell and skin you alive" She warns, tone bossy and firm.This got Derrick laughing," and there you go, the bossy female CEO aura" he said laughing." Remember when you were working for Keane? " He asked and Smiles nodded with a frown, not knowing where he is heading to."you were an obedient naive little worker, with so much to run and stress for but look at you now, all big and bold and mature and bossy" Derrick laugh out loud, and halt on his steps."You are no longer my adorable little sister who had always enjoyed gettin
"Nate!" Kate calls entering their room.Nate was sitting on the bed, staring at the wall. Still angry."Nate, I'm sorry" Kate apologize, taking a few strides toward him. Nate was not responding, he wasn't even looking at her and it hurts."I'm sorry Nate, I didn't mean to hurt you" Kate pressed on, hoping her brother will respond but he didn't regardless of how much she tried."I promise I won't do it again, I will never cheat again," Kate said, she was already crying.She couldn't bare her brother staying mad at her, it was hurting her."Why did you do it?" Nate spoke up after a long try."I wanted to be the first to hug mama, I didn't mean to I swear " Kate explains."You should have told me, you know I would've let you win" Nate turns to her.The apologetic and innocent look on her face was enough to soften Nate's heart."You are my sister Kate, my baby sister. It's my right to protect you and make sure you don't lack anything. I would have gladly lost to you" Nate said as though he
Smiles and Lisa arrived at the church alongside grandma Shiley, they looked so beautiful in the all-white dress.Both girls were super happy, but Smiles was on the edge.Even though she knows things will turn out fine, she couldn't help but sweat remembering the last time her long dream wedding was ruined.As soon as their car stops, she helps herself out not minding how heavy her dress is. She rushed out and was met by Her dad and Mr Austin.Since she came back, she hasn't got the time to visit them. She was happy to see them but she didn't have the time to spend with them as her eyes darted around, looking for a certain someone.Her heart calls out to Keane, she pushes herself through climbing up the stairs."Heading somewhere dear wife?" Keane sounded from behind.Smiles could feel her heart flutter in excitement as she turns to him, without a word, she throws herself into his arms."You are here, thank God" she breathes out, tears rolling down her cheeks.She can't tell how scared
In a room with little or no light was a lady tight to a chair, as she struggled to set herself free.She didn't know how she found herself locked up, the last thing she remembered was getting into a taxi after her car broke down."Is anyone there, please help!" She cries, face twisting in pain because of the rope tied around her wrist"I need to get out of here," she murmurs to herself.As if being heard, the door flew open as a man in black walked in black followed by a lady."Who are you? And what do you want from me?" She asked in a trembling voice. She doesn't understand why they are keeping her hostage.It was dark, and the light coming from outside made it hard for her to see their faces."Please let me go!" Her cries came."Let you go? Are you serious right now?" Fiona's voice sounds as she makes her way to where she is tied up."Do I know you? Who are you?" She stutters, unable to figure out the owner of the voice.Fiona let out a sad laugh, "who am I?" She tilts her head to t
It was late in the night when Smiles and Keane put their babies to sleep."Finally!" Smiles exclaim, taking in a deep sigh of relief. It wasn't an easy tax to make Nate sleep but she did it at last."He seems to be a naughty one" Keane pulls her into his arms, circling her in his large broad chest."The apple doesn't fall far away from the tree!" Smiles said, chuckling."I know right? Only now I see how naughty and clingy I was and still am, but I love it" He caresses her earlobe. "I don't mind being naughty, so long as it's you…I will love to be a thousand more. "Smiles giggles, place her slender hands on his chest as she struggles to push him away."I've got to rest, you better be a good boy" She walks out of the room, and Keane follows her behind."I'm always a good boy," He said, Smiles couldn't help but laugh."Well, too bad…I don't see that. You always look like a devourer to me" She pushes open their bedroom door and walks in."That's harsh, but coming from you… it sounds sex
It's been a week since Smiles left LA back home, she's getting over her pain with the help of Keane and her babies.She felt, even better after having to talk with Derrick about their mom, both siblings had themselves and families to love.Smiles walk out with a tray of pastries… "Here everyone, we've got some delicious pastries made by your chef cook, Keane Austin!" She said the smile in her voice couldn't be ignored.Keane stands by the side, hands on the waist like a superhero. Well, he isn't a superhero but he is a super dad and husband to his kids and wife."Oh common now, we all know this will be a complete disaster!" Derrick jokes, knowing Keane can never cook.Smiles and Lisa laugh heartily, Derrick's face was one to die for.Before Keane could open his mouth to defend himself, Smiles beat him to it."I bet you will regret your words after tasting this delicious piece of work made by my sweetheart" Smiles brush on Keane's chin, tiptoe and kiss his lips."Don't think I will ge
Derrick stares at Fiona in disbelief. He wasn't expecting her to show up all of a sudden but most of all, he was surprised seeing her all teary with swollen eyes."Mom?" He calls out, standing up from the sofa. Lisa was long-standing, staring at the lady with a frown.She can swear she thought it was Smiles, even though it's been a long time since she last saw her, the look was the same until Derrick called her mom, then, she understands that it wasn't Smiles but rather it was Fiona, his mother. The woman he's been talking about."What's wrong? Is everything ok?" Derrick asked as he reached out to her."Derrick, my son… I'm so sorry" Fiona apologizes as he reaches out to him, and folds his face in her hands."I was so lost with my taste of revenge, I didn't know" She cries.Derrick frowns, not understanding what she's saying."What are you saying mom, what's wrong?" Derrick was worried and concerned, it hurt him to see her cry this pitifully."I did it and I'm sorry, I… I am so bad an
Smiles arrived in New York all tired and weak, luckily, Nate and Kate were not at home. They had insisted on staying behind with grandma Shiley and grandpa Jimmy, that alone was a big relief.Smiles cries herself to her room and slumps on the bed as soon as she sees it. Her silent sob intensifies, and she grabs the pillowcase and pulls it to her chest.This is the time she needs Keane the most, she can't handle everything by herself. It's like holding on to the world's load, unable to keep your balance.As if God answered her prayers, the door pushed open and Keane emerge from behind. He was dressed in his usual navy blue suit, hair combed to the back.As soon as Smiles saw him, She rushed and threw herself into his arms. She couldn't hold on to her cry as it increased.Keane was taken aback by her sudden hug but he didn't push her away, he let her hug him as much as she wanted while he stroked her hair lightly before carrying her to bed."I love you so much, I'm sorry for hurting you
Smiles walk into the mansion, all tired. It's been a week now and she hasn't heard from her mom.Taking the advantage of being in LA, she decided to visit. At least, a simple "hi" and a hug will do.Her eyes darted around the living room, there was no one present. She frowns, even though the house sometimes is all quiet, not to this extent."Mom!" Smiles calls, making her way upstairs. The only place Fiona can be if not in the living room is her room or her studies.She knocked on her bedroom door countless times but there was no response. She pushed open the door but was greeted by an empty room.With no choice, she heads for the studies knowing it's the only place Fiona will be in.She reached out for the doorknob and was about to push it open when she heard someone's voice, it wasn't Fiona's but that of a male.She leans closer, making sure she doesn't make any noise."They are completely bankrupt, but I'm foreseeing them coming back to life, Derrick and Keane have become so close
"Grandma!" Smiles calls, excitedly as she walks to Grandma Shiley who relaxingly sat back on the chair in the garden.She seems busy, staring at something she's holding. Hearing the voice of a familiar someone, grandma Shiley turns behind. Her eyes grew wide in disbelief, yet the excitement was seen."S-smiles?" Grandma Shiley calls out, voice stuttering. She couldn't believe her eyes, it's been a long since she felt this happy and here she is, experiencing it."Oh lord, I've seen it all, take me now" Grandma Shiley cries. Arms spread wide inviting Smiles for a hug, Smiles happily throws herself into her arms."I've missed you so much grandma" Smiles cries, "I'm sorry I left, I was so stupid to have done that" she continues."Let it go now child, let bygones be bygones" Grandma Shiley stroked gently on her hair, calming the crying girl.She doesn't blame her at all, if she as the grandma was hurt, then it's ok for her to feel more."All that matters is you are home with us. I thought
"They are so adorable!" Keane comments staring at the sleeping face of Kate and Nate."What happened?" Smiles asked, she's been thinking about the last scene that happened between him and Lisa.Keane raises a brow questioningly at her, demanding more elaboration.Smiles closed the door behind, "the day of our wedding, what happened?" She faces him, hoping to get him to say something.Keane breathes out, and in a swift movement he carries her up heading to their room." You need rest, I will help wash you off" he said, and kissed her forehead.He doesn't want to talk about it 'cause he knows the mastermind behind their unsuccessful wedding and he doesn't want to tell her knowing how badly she will react.Like his favourite poem that he knows every word and meaning, so is Smiles to him. He knows she thinks with her heart, not with her head, and when she is hurt, she jumps to a conclusion without a second thought.Smiles at the face of the one person she loves the most, without measure.