It has been three weeks since Valerie and I broke up and I couldn't say I regretted it. It was tearing my heart to see her mopped around the house with tears in her eyes. It pained me more to know that I was the reason for those tears.
We lived together but she avoided me like I was a plague. She had moved back into the guest room. She prepared breakfast before I woke up, ate, and left for the set before we could meet. The only time we talked was on set when she asked one or two things drama-related.
Right now, I was going through the script for the final rehearsal we were having before the launching of the movie but I couldn't concentrate. Why? Because she was sitting opposite me laughing and joking with Oscar.
I still regretted listening to Leslie. I wished I had let it go but what to do when she won't act the bre
I stood up from the bed with a lot of things on my mind. I couldn't sleep a wink last night with the way Valerie has been embarrassing me every time I tried to talk to her.After our night together at the club, I thought we were back to normal but she just won't forgive me. Now, I'm left with no choice but to employ the help of Oscar and Leslie. I don't even want to think about the fun they will make of me, I just want Valerie and I to make amends before we could go back to Italy and that is in a few days.I walked to stand in front of my window as I sipped my cup of coffee. I could still see her smiling and blushing face at the club. I can't believe she pulled such a prank on me? How could she give Oscar a lap dance? I was so angry that I felt like kissing her lips still it peels but I just had to control myself. I just hope she forgives me soon...I came out of my thoughts as soon as I heard my phone ringing. I walked briskly into the room as I recognized the
“ Don't tell me she's still sleeping at this time ” I groaned as I heard the distant voice in my dream.“ But I thought I asked you to check up on her, an hour ago ” I heard the voice again but this time it was getting closer but I couldn't make out the figure.“Yes I did but at that time she was playing a game with Victor. I didn't know when she fell asleep ” I heard another voice reply before a loud bang on my door.I shot up from the bed as I turned to stare at my door which had clicked open and Mrs. Shelley and my makeup artist walked into the room. I groaned and fell back into the bed. I can't believe they woke me up...“ Don't even dare, Valerie. Stand up and go freshen up, it's almost time for the party ” Mrs.
Immediately I stepped into the room, I knew that minutes that I had wronged her again. I closed the door behind me as I stepped slowly into the room. She was standing at the window with her back to me but I knew she could sense me.I approached her tentatively as I couldn't fathom how I had offended her. If only my parents didn't show up at the premiere and requested to meet me, I would have been here with her and prevented any problem that might arise between us...I could still remember my dad's words as he was getting into the car that will take them to the airport.“ Whatever is it that you have with that girl. Break it off. I'm not losing that investment remember that, young man ” He had called to me while mom gazed up at us from the car watching us curiously. Does she know her husband is threat
I watched as the plane landed on the rooftop of the Thompson's mansion. I turned with a heavy heart to find Victor's eyes on me. I gulped as soon as I saw the hurt on his face. Was he thinking what I was thinking right now? Did he think we won't be able to have as much freedom as we did in Italy?I came out of my thoughts as I saw Victor's pilot and air hostess walking briskly to meet us. I knew that the plane had landed successfully and they were awaiting permission from Victor to open the plane.“ Good day, Mr Thompson. We have successfully landed the plane. Should we open up the plane as your parents are waiting on the outside?” I heard the pilot say to Victor before I turned to gaze out of the window, I could see Victor's parents and Maria looking up at the plane with smiles on their faces.I should
“ Valerie! Valerie!! Valerie!!!I rushed out of the maid's quarter where I had just dressed after bathing. I had completed all of my tasks for the day and was about to take a nap when I heard Mrs Thompson calling out for me.“ Yes ma'am. You called me_____” I called out breathlessly as I walked down the stairs but paused as soon as I saw Victor standing beside her with a smile on his face. I glared at him and averted my gaze. The nerve of him, after disappearing all morning only for him to show up now with a smile on his face.“ Miss Williams, thank you for cleaning my room. '' Both Mrs Thompson and I turned to stare at him in shock with our mouths slightly open. I was shocked to hear him calling me so formally. Tsk! He shouldn't be so suspicious?
It was past 6 pm when I made my way downstairs to help Maria set the table for dinner. Our guests were slated to arrive at 7 pm. After meeting Tianna at the mall today, I could only imagine who the guests were.Truth is, I dreaded meeting my aunty again after all those years. I can still remember vividly all she did for me that night I left home. I don't even want to think about what will happen today at dinner.“ Valerie, come over here and help me prepare dessert, ” Maria's tired voice called to me as soon as she saw me walking into the kitchen.“ Sure, Maria ” I replied and rushed to wash my hands before putting on the apron. I turned to look at her, wanting to ask her what I should do next only to discover that she was watching me so intently.
I stood watching as she ran back to the main building, with tears in her eyes. I wish there was anything that I can do to ease her pains but I can't have dad risking her future because of me. I never knew dad was capable of manipulation until when I had come back the other day and went to meet him in his study. His words will always be evident in my mind:“ Dad, how are you?” I had called out to him as I have shown myself into the study. Dad's head was buried in the files in front of him as he glanced through them without acknowledging my presence.I was about to go back to my room seeing that he was busy and unable to attend to me when his cold voice made me stiffened“ I thought I asked you to break up with that girl. Why are the both of you still together?” Dad called angrily to me as he threw the files on me.
I stood up from the bed, the time on the clock across from my bunk bed reads 6:00 am. I shrugged off the duvet, it's been a while since I last woke up this early but since I couldn't sleep a wink last night, it was almost right that I stood up from the bed instead of pretending to be asleep. I quickly took a shower surprised to see that everyone was up and busy with their morning chores. The door opened as soon as I finished wearing my uniform and setting my cap gently on my head. I turned to see Maria entering with the rest of everyone “ Good morning,” I greeted them forcing a smile on my face. Seeing that Maria was watching me with concern on her face. “ Good morning, Val. How's your health?” Lisa replied already rushing to my side to check my temperature. “ I'm fi
“Happy anniversary, my dearest heart”I groaned as I rolled over the bed and turned to gaze at Victor who was smiling at me.“Anniversary? Whose?” I asked him as I turned to take him in, he had sat with his back resting against the bed post as he grinned at me.“Ours of course, Darling. It's our one-year anniversary today” he told me as he shrugged off the duvet and stood barefoot beside the bed.I let my eyes run through his naked frame as I lick my lips. I can't believe I wanted him again even after our marathon sex last night.“Are you even listening to me?”I forced my eyes away from his erection to smile shyly at him “Can you blame me? This big guy here is more fascinating than you” I told him with a broad grin on my face as I pointed to his erection.He smirks and turns to wiggle his butt at me as he moves toward the bathroom causing me to laugh out loud “Woah! That's one fine, hard butt” I exclaimed stifling the laughter as I admire his naked buttHe stopped at the door and tur
I searched around the hall with a frown on my face. There was only one person I wanted to see tonight but he isn't here. I'm so nervous. I missed him. He hasn't been coming over like always since Rhea is on holiday. I wish I could see him everyday.“Victor is busy in the dressing room. He said something about his speech” Mrs. Thompson was saying as she hid a smile on her face.“But, I___ didn't______” I stopped the protest as soon as I saw the smile on her face. I guess I wasn't that discreet. Everyone could see the love on my face.“Is it that obvious?” I whisper at Gia biting my lips as she settles herself on the seat and turns to greet Victor's brothers and family.“Yes, so very obvious” Nina replied with a wink. I smile shyly at her.“I’m so glad you've decided to give Victor a chance” Skylar, Vino's wife, was saying as she smiled at me. I nodded shyly at her. I couldn't believe she was the one who painted that picture in Mrs. Thompson's private salon.“We are very excited. I'm su
“Woah! You're so beautiful” Gia cussed loudly as she came over to me where I was walking down the stairs.“Are you sure?” I asked her, suddenly feeling self conscious of the gold dress which cling to my body like a second skin.The dress was a designer dress made by a French designer whose name was hard to pronounce.“Woah! Victor will be speechless tonight. I wish he could pick you up” Gia was saying as I stepped down the last step and turned to take her in. She was dressed in a short golden ball gown. She looks beautiful as her hair was pulled in a chignon and pinned with a gold brooch.“You look beautiful too” I complimented her as I turned to search for my daughter.“Where’s Rhea?” I asked her, suddenly registering my daughter's absence in the room.“She’s in the car with Lavelle. Come let’s go else we might be late for the party” Gia was saying to me as she rushed off to the door.I nodded and followed behind her pausing to lock up my house. I stopped to take in the small mansion
Five Years Later“Maama. Are we going to see grandmama today?”I turned to smile at my little daughter, I was so proud of her. She was a big girl and worthy of loving. I was partly glad that I didn't take the Thompson's advice and aborted her.“Sure. If that is what my princess wants?” I asked her, she nodded, bopping her head with an excited smile on her face.“Which of the grandmamas?” I asked her, suddenly remembering there were now two grandmothers for her. I smile knowing that my daughter will have a better future than I did.“Both” She exclaimed excitedly bouncing up and down the sidewalk as I held her hands. I took a turn and came to a stop in front of my dance studio.I gaze lovingly at Dance with Love, proud of how far I have come. Though I didn't achieve this on my own, it was worth knowing my dreams had come true.“But Angel” I called to her with a frown as I got into the studio. I smile in greeting to Thea, my receptionist before turning to my daughter “We can't see both o
“Are you sure you want to do this?” Michael was saying as I stood in front of the mirror adjusting my tuxedo and tie.“Yes. Much more than you can imagine'' I replied without looking at him as I fixed my cufflinks.“I thought you loved Valerie. I thought you wanted to fight for her. How will you do that if you're getting married to Tianna?” Michael continued as he paced the room, trying to find answers to his questions.“Isn’t it too late for this, brother?” I snapped at him as he turned sharply to me“What do you mean?” Michael asked, shocked, colouring his face.“Well, if you'd arrived when I asked you to, none of this would have happened. Who knows, I might have been married to Valerie already”“But_____"“Enough both of you” Vino glared at us both as he came into the room with his now seven years old son, Tino.“Uncle Victor, you look good” Tino complimented me as he came to stand beside me checking me out.“Thank you, Valentino. You're not looking bad yourself too” I replied whil
I watched the whole drama unfold in front of me like I was in the movies. My years of acting and the awards I’ve won couldn’t have prepared me for this twist.I kept looking from Grandmother Willow to Aunt Clara, surprised that something like this could happen in reality. Isn’t stuff like this meant for the movies?“I hate what you do to me, Mother. I hate what you did” Aunt Clara was crying as she pushed grandmother Willow off her and made to stand up. I pitied her right now. No mother should go through what she is going through right now. And to think she had hated Valerie all these years not knowing she was her daughter. Her only daughter.“I’m not done with the story. You have to listen to everything before you hate me” Grandmother Willow’s face had hardened as she stopped her daughter who was about to leave the mansion.“There’s more?” Tianna gasped as she settled back on to the chair. She had a proud smile on her face. I knew she loved this so much. After all those years she fi
“Get me Valerie” I heard Mrs. Thompson said to Gia as I descended the stairs and came into the parlour. I watched Gia nodded and rushed out of the room.I took a seat and picked up the tea Audrey had placed before me. I blew into it to reduce its hotness with my legs crossed, I began to sip it ignoring Mrs. Thompson.Ever since that episode at the restaurant two days ago. She had been avoiding me. It’s like she was having second thoughts of asking me to marry her son. Was she regretting her actions? Does she now think that Valerie is the right person for Victor? Is that why she sent for her?I won't allow her to take my dream from me. I dropped the teacup back onto the saucer and straightened my pine. I won't give up without a fight.“Ma’am!
Two Days Later.It was two days later after the incident that I decided to put my plan of leaving the house in motion. I was alone in the maids' quarter after packing my bags. I tore off a sheet of paper and was about to pen down my message to Grandmother Willow.I couldn't bring myself to leave without leaving a message for her. She was the only one who had cared for me since my parents’ death. And it was surprising seeing that she wasn't my real grandmother. She wasn't my mom's mother. Mom's mother had died from lung cancer when she was Nineteen.So, I never really met her. And Dad has been raised in the orphanage. He didn’t know his parents since they had abandoned him from birth. Which was why they had showered me with all the love and care. And now they were no more. Someone took them from me. And I can't know who that p
“No” I repeated, ignoring the gasps my words had earned as I stepped fully into the room.I can't believe Valerie gets to enjoy everything. This wasn't the kind of revenge I had in mind for her. I don't want revenge in which she gets to find love and happiness again. I want her to suffer forever.“What are you doing, Tianna?” Mom rushed to my side as she whispered to me. She tried to drag me from Lavelle who had stood up and was now looking at me with a murderous look in his eyes.“What are you trying to do? Lavelle had everything under control “She repeated just in case I hadn't heard her words earlier.“Control my foot” I spat on the ground as I turned to my mom who was frowning at me. Why can't they see it? This wasn't L