It was dawn when Camilla woke up and saw her mother. Now everywhere was bright and the doctor said she would be observed for some days more before being discharged.
She realised she couldn't raise one of her legs properly, it was bandaged and her sides were covered in plaster and bruises. She tried standing up but couldn't.
She then saw Rodrigo walk in. She least expected him to come and she turned her face away. Sara welcomed him and said the time she called him, Camilla just woke up.
So her mom really called Rodrigo what for? The fellow who was cruel to her and made her lose her first time. She is not interested in being interactive with anyone, no one loves her after all.
"I don't have issues with you. If you are not accepted by Rodrigo, don't put that on me okay? I will treat you exactly how you treated me. Don't cross your boundaries and you will never find me going beyond my limit.But if you think, you can be unreasonable in your actions towards me, I will give it back to you exactly how you offer me. So I am warning you, little miss Emma!" Camilla bellowed.She eyed her and knew her dress had been messed. She's only fortunate that the hotness didn't get to her skin. She glared at the angry looking Emma and walked upstairs." I swear you will pay for this. You have just stepped on the tail of a cobra. You won't get away with it, that's my promise to you" Emma declared and took apples, throwing them at Camilla's back.
No one answered. The policemen seemed to lose their ability to use their tongue. They looked at Martins and he seemed to be waiting for them also to explain to the President what happened."I don't want a crowd at my company. If none can say what happened, then leave my secretary's office" he ordered. He knew that Emma had come to arrest Camilla. Thank goodness how mother had told him that she would bring policemen to throw that trash out of the company."We had come to arrest this woman for domestic violence and disturbance of public peace" sergeant Bubu finally answered.Rodrigo looked calm and still expressionless. He looked from Emma to Camilla and asked " who was abused domestically and on what grounds did she disturb public peace?" Rodrigo asked.
Meanwhile in the Office, An elegant woman stepped out of the elevator with graceful steps and walked towards the President's office.Eduardo was behind his desk when there was a call from his secretary, he answered and said she should come in.Mrs Anderson walked into her son's office and Eduardo raised his head off his computer. He smiled and clasped his hands together."Eduardo dear" Mrs Anderson said and smiled. She walked over and sat in front of her son. She needed to talk to him privately and hence, she came to find him in the office."It's good to see you, mother," Eduardo replied. He pressed a certain button from under his desk and his secretary came in almost immediately.
Rodrigo headed to the hospital. He needed to see his personal doctor. He wants to know if anything was wrong with him. Camilla isn't pregnant, why?Joel has closed for the day,his chauffeur and himself alone was in the car,he felt weak, at the words of his mother. He was going ahead with Camilla and there's nothing anyone could do about it.His doctor was more than happy to see him. He was glad Rodrigo stopped by. He had been the major sponsor for his hospital and through his help, the hospital was rated the best health centre in the country.Dr Walter brought him to his office. As soon as they sat, Rodrigo said he was to be examined. Dr Walter asked him what he was suffering from or why he wanted to be examined.
Rodrigo smiled when Camilla asked him why he went to the hospital. When he answered his phone, he had told her he was on his way home already. But she asked what he was doing outdoors so late.Not wanting to mention the fact that he went to the glass house, he skipped that and told her he went to the hospital for a check up. That was when Camilla asked why he went for a check-up."Nothing serious. Just a normal routine check-up" he declared. Soon the call ended and he promised to call her when he gets home.Camilla and Jared were together. Their mother had not returned from her coffee shop. "Sister, what is Rodrigo's family saying about your relationship with him?" Jared asked, pausing in his computer games and turning to glance at her.
"...the doctor assured me that he had wasted her already. That damn Jenny is going to get the shock of her life when she discovers that her mother is dead. We have tortured her enough. Now,we concluded what we have started, we finished her once and for all. I have also paid the doctor for cooperating with us all these while…" it was Sebrina's voice.Jenny was rooted to a point. What did she hear? Was her mother a victim of conspiracy? They were responsible for her mother's death? They really paid the doctor to kill her mother?She was going to think of what to do when she saw Betty walk out of the empty ward where she was with her mother. As soon as she saw Jenny, standing, her heart beat almost skipped.Had she been eavesdropping on thei
That morning at the Campbell's Company, Lola walked in when Rodrigo was about to go for a conference. He sighed, he knew his mother was going to create a scene, trying all she can to separate Camilla from him."Surprise to see me Son?" Lola said, walking over and taking a seat. She smiled, she wasn't looking like someone who came to quarrel or cause a rift."Why are you in the company mother?" Rodrigo asked, looking at his wristwatch, it was remaining a few minutes to the start of the conference. He could forfeit it if it involved his company alone, but he has presidents of other companies coming, it's a meeting for partnership."Just stop by and say hi. Well, I want to have a talk with your personal secretary" Lola requested, crossing her legs and staring at her
When Eric returned to the sitting room, he saw Jenny, being held in a tight hug by the eldest woman among the servants. The Mansion houses an annex building at the extreme end of the Mansion.It's like a quarter and that's why all his house employees lived, especially those that are single. Single, having lost their spouses or unmarried. That was where the eldest of the servants lived and was summoned.Elena James is a middle aged woman who is a widow but a single mother. She works as the cook and also one of Eduardo's favourite employees. She was holding Jenny and consoling her.When Eric stood to bid her farewell, he couldn't send any condolences because her mother was not dead. Even if she doesn't know that, he and Eduardo know her mother is going
Camilla was dazed by Rodrigo's words. It wasn't like Mirabel hadn't told her that Rodrigo was getting married to someone else, but hearing him saying it to her was like drilling her heart with a dagger. He could say to her that he was getting married and doesn't want her around him to avoid distraction. Oh she's always been a distraction to him. "Yeah, you heard me right" Rodrigo emphasised it, this time, he stood up, he wasn't interested in saying anything further. "Stop there Rodrigo" Camilla called but the latter didn't stop nor turned to look back at her. He wasn't interested in talking more with her. Seeing her, she looks so unclean before him. Camilla went after him but Rodrigo already got in and shut the door. She banged the door,but Rodrigo wouldn't listen nor open it. "Is this how you really wanted us to part? If you get married to someone else, I won't let you have access to your kids. We would shut you out of our lives forever. I loved you and have lived
Rodrigo's countenance changed. What is going on here? Why does he feel they are not happy that he was going to be married simply because that person is not Camilla. "What sort of question is that? Nothing is going to happen to her and her kids. I can't remember having kids anywhere ok?" Rodrigo declared and gently kissed his niece's chin, placed her down to go to her mother. He stood up. "I have an important business to settle tonight" he declared and was going to stroll out with his long legs when Lola called: "Rodrigo" she called and the latter paused. He didn't move on but he didn't turn back as well. Lola walked over and stood in front of him. He looked up at his face and held his hands "I know I haven't been the best mum to you concerning your love life,but please, take a deep breath and search your heart for who you truly love. Camilla is actually waiting for you. And your kids just left the house a few hours again before your arrival. They've become an integral
Two years later Jade and Jude ran around the glass house with their little cousin Jasmine. Jasmine is a little blond girl. She's beautiful and chubby like her cousin Jade. Mirabel and Camilla had gone out together, particularly to Justin's engagement and left their kids with their grandma. Lola was always so excited whenever she got to see her grandchildren. The first time Camilla brought the kids to their great-grandfather for blessings, she couldn't hide her excitement. She doesn't need anyone to tell her who they are. Immediately she saw them, she knew they were her grandchildren. The boy was a spitting image of his arrogant father. She hugged them and sobbed. She really sobbed that day. Partly for her dear husband who did live to see his grandchildren and secondly for Rodrigo who had been deprived the right of a father by Camilla. Larry Campbell had blessed the kids that day and she did as well. If Brian was alive, he wouldn't have blessed them better than her and
Camilla arrived at Justin's Mansion. She succeeded in getting passed the securities because they knew her as Justin's friend and she's been there a few times in the past. She arrived at Justin's place and was allowed to get in. She got to his sitting room and waited, Justin already saw her from his CCTV camera. Justin came downstairs and saw Camilla tossing back and forth. He squinted and wondered what might have happened this time. Has Rodrigo threatened her and she is seeking solace at his place? Anyways,it probably can't be anything related to that scandal. That's in the past now. Camilla paused and turned sharply to come face to face with Justin. Her eyes were red indicating she had been sobbing. Those red eyes were spitting fire. Her frown made Justin Swaras be taken aback. "Camilla, is anything the matter?" Justin asked. Coming over to pull her to himself but was dazed when Camilla raised her hand and motioned him to halt. "Are you really my friend Justin
The next few days went smoothly. Jared and Mira have gotten a separate apartment and no longer share the same Mansion with Camilla. Camilla was now living with Sara and the servants. Her kids and their nanny. To be more protective, she ordered that they should never be taken out of the Mansion without her consent. She had become restless after that day she saw Rodrigo and he ignored her. He had looked forward to her letting go of her grievance against him and now that she was ready, he wasn't interested anymore, at least that's what it appeared to be. She needed to find Jared. Talk things over with him and ask him if he ever found out anything about Rodrigo's scandal, who was actually responsible for it. She was going to find Jared the next day when she got to find him at work. She sighed, what is Rodrigo doing at the time? Was he in his study, doing some work as usual or was he drinking and partying? But he seldom does the latter. If he did,it means it is important a
" Aren't you going to get us an ice cream?" Jade asked. Now, her mummy was going to get them all ice cream but she returned feeling like she saw a ghost. "Yes, baby. But I've changed my mind" Camilla replied. She suddenly was no longer interested in eating an ice cream but to return home and lock herself in her room. "Was it that cute uncle that made you change your mind?" Jade propped. Her mummy changed her mind after walking behind that uncle who seemed not to hear her calling him. She saw her from the car. Camilla was dazed. She saw her following behind Rodrigo? She really did to have ask such a question. But when she thought that Jade referred to Rodrigo as uncle, her heart bleeds. He was supposed to be called daddy as they call her mummy. But a daughter saw her father and doesn't know the relationship she shared with him. And even called him uncle. "Just accept it the way mummy said it. Can't you see that the uncle ignored mummy? Is that not enough to lose i
"What I want to know is, how many times does a Man get punished for the same mistake? You almost had him killed in City B. And now, you totally murdered his personality. How many more times will you still punish him" Susan Anderson asked. At this time, Camilla's eyes had reddened. She doesn't know how to answer that question. Both of her mothers have spoken words that showed how disappointed they were in her. "I swear I didn't know a thing about this. I didn't. I can't even believe that someone was recording the whole shit. I didn't do it" Camilla declared and couldn't hold her tears as she walked away from everyone. Jade and Jude came downstairs for breakfast and saw their mother walking past them in a hurry without her usual kisses at them. Last night, everyone just melted away from their party and next they were taken to their rooms. This morning their mum was sobbing. They were kids, babies and besides their nanny, no one else understands them so well. Even their
Rodrigo paused but didn't take any steps back. He turned and stared at Justin as he kept laughing and walking close to Rodrigo. He looked at the things in Mira's hands and the bicycles on the floor. He chuckled aloud "Tell me something Rodrigo, do you think Camilla would let them touch these nonsense you called presents? Why do I think you don't know the personality of your ex girlfriend? Oh well, you knew her when she was poor but I owned her now that she's wealthy and classical…" Justin ridiculed him further. Mirabel was so furious that she felt like choking life out of the bastard. He was Camilla's boyfriend and she didn't know it. Looks like they played their cards well. Rodrigo grinned and asked "do you have anything else to say or that's all?" He obviously didn't get moved by his stupidity. That statement got Justin furious. He expected him to be jealous and grow angry but he didn't. Rather he grinned. Who the heck does he think he is to make him feel so unrea
Camilla stared at her furiously and temporarily she was rendered speechless. Mirabel was right, her kids were also Rodrigo's kids. She was their Aunt and no matter how hard she tried to pretend about that truth, the reality is that they are related. "I am their mother and that's all that matters. I refuse to acknowledge Rodrigo as their father and that implies that you share no relationship with them. I want you to stay away from my kids. As East is far apart from West, so stay far away from them. I don't want you to utter such nonsense before me ever again" Camilla thundered, she really was looking angry. Mira sighed and chuckled aloud "no matter how hard you shut the name Rodrigo out of their lives, you can never shut it out of their gene and blood stream" Mira declared and walked past Camilla out of the door. Camilla sighed softly. She knew Mirabel was right in every word she spoke. But how can she let him share her kids after calling her a whore and a play thing?