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I didn’t just kill her,” Natalie said, “I stabbed her six times with a very sharp fork and years down the line I don’t regret it at all.I remember the first time her husband forced himself on me, there was no one to help me and so he had his way with me. Guess what my mother said when I reported to her,” she scuffed.She asked me not to say a word of it to anyone or else she’ll throw me out of her house.I was just thirteen Lisa, just thirteen. It happened again and again and every single time she forbade me from speaking a word to anyone. Sometimes she’ll hit me and call me names.He will rip my clothes apart, and rape me whenever he likes. He’d hit me and abuse me, even when she was at home, but she never stood up for me, not even once.just because of a man, what kind of a mother is that?My grades began to drop, and the best student in class gradually dropped to worse. I wasn’t doing well in school, my classmates would laugh at me because I was always lost in thoughts, and depress
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What seems like a smooth sail for the Carters hits rock bottom as dark clouds cast by the effect of Nathaniel’s escapades begin to loom. The bright summer sun with a gentle breeze from the vibrant streets of LA brushes through Bethany Carter's brightly colored silky shirt as she sits in her convertible, driving through. She arrives at Carter Group for a usual day of work. Just as she steps into the front door, she’s met by a rather nerdy but smartly dressed young lady. “Good morning, Miss Carter, you look amazing!” Melissa said. “As usual” Bethany replies with a smile. “What’s my Itinerary, Melissa?” “…. uhhh, you have a meeting with a representative from CASA Group at 10 am, Mr. Fernando from LA Sports Club at 12 pm, and the Head of Operations said he’d like a word with you, so I scheduled a meeting for 3 pm. Oh yes, Mr. Cruz from LA Media has been calling, he said he’d like a meeting with you, would you like me to schedule a meeting?” Melissa replied. “No thank you, Melissa,
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On one of those days, memories of her father kept coming, which led her into her father’s chambers. “Oh, dad… I wish you were here, what do I do?” As she slowly walked around the room, she remembered a song her father usually sang with her. As it came to mind, she started singing with a bright smile repeatedly because it reminded her of her father. Something about the Lyrics hit differently, which caused her to pay more attention to it. She ran through the lyrics slowly and then realized the song wasn’t just an ordinary song but contained directions to a secret underground vault in the farmhouse. As she followed keenly, the lyrics led her to a notepad hidden in a safe. This notepad contained the way out of her dilemma. Details of assets, investments, and debtors her father left behind as he couldn’t trust anyone with it and hoped that one day, she could find it. She began to research the names on the list and gathered all the information she could get about each. She realized they we
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It's Levi’s Birthday, and year after year, no one saw him on his birthday. It seems like this year was going to be different. Bethany Carter was looking for just the perfect opportunity to thank Levi Gomez for all his help and support toward her. What better time than his birthday? She arrived early at his, with a bottle of his favorite wine and a thank you card. “Surprise! Happy Birthday Levi Gomez”, she says softly with a smile as she hands him the bottle. “Thank you, Miss Carter”. For the first time, she saw him smile. At the time, she was already becoming attracted to him, but he showed no emotion. His stoic personality gave no information about his feelings. She had found herself drawn to him but kept wondering if that was good for their business relationship. After his birthday party guests had started to depart, Bethany found herself alone waiting for her driver to pick her up. The air was charged with the energy of the celebration and at that moment their eyes locked, a
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Every day with Levi made her fall deeper in love with all of him. She knew more about his likes and dislikes, their connection deepened, and he just couldn’t get enough of her, amazed by every curve and every imperfection and she did the same in him, she introduced him to her friends they went on amazing dates together and made memories. On a very special evening, he planned a rooftop date filled with roses beneath the stars. The romantic atmosphere for a passionate moment with their desires and emotions, they shared an intimate night, they lay intertwined in each other's arms, their passion and desire for each other cumulating in the moment. In the morning he surprised her with breakfast in bed and as they both enjoyed the morning delights, they both reminisced about the incredible night they had shared. She had to leave for the mall to get some things, but Levi didn’t want to let her go just yet with a parting kiss both knew duty called and she had to go. At the mall, Bethany meet
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Bethany finds herself in a dilemma, torn between love and the truth. She loves and trusts Levi, but could she be a pawn in his game? Nathaniel is her brother, would he lie? She was so determined to find out. She discredits her brother’s testament before Levi and secretly investigates Levi Gomez’s life and movements. Being an intelligent woman, she does that discretely and discovers the truth. To say that Bethany was heartbroken would be an understatement. It was the worst betrayal she had ever felt, never did she imagine that the man she loved so much was the cause of all her misfortune. Undiluted love turned to vicious hate, fueled with anger and rage. Bethany swears to avenge her family as their love takes a dark and twisted turn. ``I hate Levi Gomez for all he put me through, now he would feel the scorn of a betrayed woman´´, all she could think about was how to retaliate for the hurt she felt. To achieve this, Bethany kept up with the lovely girlfriend's facade and waited for t
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Two weeks into her relocation to Australia, Bethany discovers she has fallen pregnant. The news was accompanied by mixed feelings as she wasn’t sure of how she was going to start a new life with an unplanned baby. The feeling of guilt crept in more and more by the day as she drowned herself in her sorrow, how could a baby come from such a situation, how would she handle pregnancy in such an unstable state, too many questions. Determined to pick up the pieces of her life and be that Strong Independent woman once more as this time she owed it to her child, she begins the journey by first taking care of her child and herself and enrolling in therapy. Her brother Nathaniel had also changed his identity and moved to Australia as well, he wasn’t always present, but he was a great source of support to mother and child at the time. Embracing her stretchmarks and every part of her body changes during this amazing process. She just wished Levi was there to share every moment with this amazing
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Just when things begin to fall in place, the unforgiving world of organized crime seeks to finish an unfinished business as Mili Rogers comes after Bethany to settle scores. Milli Rogers, son of Michael Rogers, a Japan-based businessman and arms dealer. Bethany stepped on his toes in her quest to retrieve her father's asset in his possession after many years. Bethany’s Visit to his father left them bankrupt and eventually caused the death of Michael Rogers. Milli Rogers spent a lot of time researching and gathering information about the Carters. Milli planted spies to keep an eye on Bethany and her entire family while he waited for the perfect time to strike. “I’ll show that bitch she’s nothing but a worthless woman. I wonder who would save you now that your lover has gone into hiding”. On Levi Junior’s birthday celebration, he was abducted and used as bait to get his mother. However, Law enforcement was right on time to save them from Milli’s horrible plans as he was arrested and se
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I didn’t just kill her,” Natalie said, “I stabbed her six times with a very sharp fork and years down the line I don’t regret it at all.I remember the first time her husband forced himself on me, there was no one to help me and so he had his way with me. Guess what my mother said when I reported to her,” she scuffed.She asked me not to say a word of it to anyone or else she’ll throw me out of her house.I was just thirteen Lisa, just thirteen. It happened again and again and every single time she forbade me from speaking a word to anyone. Sometimes she’ll hit me and call me names.He will rip my clothes apart, and rape me whenever he likes. He’d hit me and abuse me, even when she was at home, but she never stood up for me, not even once.just because of a man, what kind of a mother is that?My grades began to drop, and the best student in class gradually dropped to worse. I wasn’t doing well in school, my classmates would laugh at me because I was always lost in thoughts, and depress
Love In The Shadows CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
The ray of light they saw just went dim and they didn’t even realize It. The thought that there was no hope at all, got them thinking.”“That’s the end of the road ma’am; this is the best I can do for you. I don’t want to get involved any further, I hope you understand.” Jessica said.“I do, let’s go now.” They managed to leave the same way they came in without any suspicions. Lisa was greatly discouraged but still determined to unravel the mystery. “Ma’am Lisa,” Jessica called to her as they walked in opposite directions. “Thank you for my mum; I really appreciate your help.”“I’m glad I could help,” Lisa responded with a forced smile.“What do I do, I’m very tired of all the back and forth.Focus Lisa, don’t be a crybaby, you come too far. You cannot give up now,” she encouraged herself.As she walked on that lonely path, a van pulled behind her, and grabbed her into the van, placing a handkerchief over her mouth.“Help,” she screamed and struggled as her voice faded and strength
Love In The Shadows CHAPTER THIRTY
After a thorough search, she still could not find anything.“Calm down Lisa, think,” she said to herself. Think like someone who is trying to hide something.If you wanted to hide something, such that no one would find it, where would you keep it?Wait, I won’t keep it in my room because that’s the first place anyone would search if they were looking. It’s not here, how didn’t I figure this out earlier? I would keep it in a place where no one would even think.But this house isn’t big, it can’t be in my room, it’s not in hers as well. Where could it be Lisa, think.“Wait, who said it can’t be in my room? Bingo! That’s where it is. A mix of anxiety and excitement filled the atmosphere. For some reason, she felt like she was close to her goal. Looking keenly at the finest details, she realized the handle attached to a corner of the bed stand wasn’t just a fancy decoration, for some reason she had not seen it before.She approached it, and dragged it outwardly as though she was trying to
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Calm down Grandma, I’m here to help you. Please listen to me.”“Liar, why should I listen to you, so you can finish what those witches, Sabrina, and her friends started? I won’t listen, get out this minute or I’ll hit you with this” she snapped as she continued holding the flower vase against her.I might be old, but I’m definitely smart. Sabrina sent that witch to kill me the way she killed my daughter, and when she wasn’t able to, she sent you. That’s why you’re here right?”“Yes, Natalie is my friend, I know she is hiding something big but I don’t know what it is, that’s why I’m here to find out. I’m here to help you, but I need you to first help me with the information I need. You have to trust me.”“Liar, get out,” Grandma said.“Look,” Lisa cut in, “my hair isn’t black,” she pulled out the extension, I’m not even a nurse, I had to disguise as one to get in here because they didn’t let me see you unless I get the pass and I can’t get that from Natalie because I don’t want her to
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This is her?” she asked. Her face lit up as though she had just found a treasure.“Yes ma’am, that’s her”“You’re sure she is the one, the woman that comes to visit Grandma Bella aside from her granddaughter whohasn’t visited her in a while?”“Yes ma’am, I’m sure, that’s her.”“I know this woman. You have to help me; I really need to speak with Grandma Bella.”“I’m sorry ma’am, that’s all the help I can give; I don’t want to get involved any further, pleaseunderstand.”“It’s okay Jessica, thank you for your help, I appreciate it. Send your mother's bill to me, I’ll make atransfer.”“You don’t have to madam; I didn’t do anything for you and I don’t like to take money I don’t work for ma’am.”“It doesn’t matter, let me help you save your mother’s life. You can consider it a lone, pay whenever you can and if you can’t, it’s okay.”“Thank you, ma’am, I’ll forever be indebted to you,” Jessica said.“You’re welcome.” Lisa smiled, picked up her bag, and walked away, heading towards the do
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She overheard a nurse say it was almost time for the next shift, and decided to leverage it to advantage. As she stood at a distance, carefully observing when the staff for the next shiftwould begin to arrive, she caught a glimpse of a slender woman who was about her body size. She could infer from her hurry she was trying to meet up with time."I have to get in there, no matter the cost. I should stop her". As she approached her, the lady's phone rang, which made her stop. "Please, I'll get the money don’t let my mom die. I stepped out to work, I'll be back soon." On ending the call, the lady tried to control her tears and took a few deep breaths. One could tell, she was in alot of distress."Hi, are you okay? Lisa asked. "No ma'am, I'm not, I just got a call from the hospital, my mom needs to undergo surgery, and Ican't pay for it. I have no idea on what to do." she said as she looked up to see who was talking to her."I can help," Lisa said to her. "You want to help me?""Yeah. I
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“Awwwn, you’re such a darling. I’m glad you made something because I'm famished,” Natalie replied asshe headed into her room.Lisa was careful to put everything back in its place, so as not to raise any suspicion. As soon as she wasdone, she came back for breakfast.“Mmmm, yummy. Such nicely fried eggs, I never knew you had some kitchen magic.” Natalie said as shecommended Lisa’s meal.“I try, thanks.I’ve been meaning to ask, do you know of any good aged homes you could recommend? The thing is, myaunt is getting too old to stay alone, I’m looking at getting her in an aged home at least she’ll havecompany.” Lisa asked.“Well I've not had to put anyone in an aged home, how would I know?” Natalie replied with a question.“Anyone you can call to get some information that might help?” Lisa asked.“No, no one".“Hmm…okay, that’s fine, I'll just check on the internet and maybe ask around.“How come she claims she doesn’t know any aged home but has documents of one in her possession,som
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“I told you that woman was putting on an act,” Levi said sounding very furious. He dropped his phone onthe table and sat on the bed while he tried to unbutton his shirt.“What did he say,” Bethany inquired as she rushed to him.“That witch woke up halfway to the hospital, said she was okay and didn’t need to see the doctor”.“What? That woman is so sly. How dare she do that? She ruined the party for everyone, and to think Ieven felt sorry for her?” she said in utter disgust as she still couldn’t believe Natalie will go that far tohurt them.Lisa paced up and down the room, and frequently looked at the clock. She tried to put a call across toNatalie, but her phone lines were unreachable.“Where could she be? Maybe I should have followed them. No, she asked me not to get involved. Whatdo I do? Her numbers aren’t even going through.”As she paced and soliloquized, thinking of her next line of action, the doorbell rang.“Ding Dong…”“That should be Natalie; she rushed to the door to
Love In The Shadows CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
“Eeeh,” Joe the MC stuttered even more, he couldn’t find the right words to ask that question because of how the guests might react.“You don’t have to answer that,” Levi said, as he walked close to where they were.“It’s okay my love. It’s just a question, I’ll answer it,” Bethany replied to Levi.She then turns to Natalie, “I’m the mother of his 5-year-old son who unfortunately died a few months back.”“Wow, such a sad experience. To receive my condolence ma’am.” A guest said as they heard of her Child's death.“Losing a child is such a terrible ordeal, very hurtful. My condolences,” another added.“Thank you, everyone, I receive your condolences and kindness with thanks. Now I’ve established who I am, can we go on with the game? It shouldn’t be a sad occasion.”“Of course, ma’am,” Joe said with a smile of relief, butA the drama wasn’t over yet. “Before you, is a puzzle and to solve each stage of this puzzle, you have to answer one very personal question about Mr. Levi Gomez. Ju
