In City A, two days later, Joel told Rodrigo that he couldn't get to fix a meeting between him and Jared. The latter was too busy to spare time.
But truly, Jared had refused to say or agree to a private meeting with Joel. His mother had told him about Rodrigo and Joel's visit and hence, already knew that meeting with Joel was the same as meeting with Rodrigo.
When Rodrigo heard, he knew the latter had refused to meet him. It wasn't that he was too busy, it's just that he doesn't want to see him or have anything to do with him.
He would think of what to do again. He just needs to meet Jared. If he must be forgiven by Camilla wherever she is, he must first be pardoned by her mother and brother.
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Sara looked hurt. She had to put on an expression and outlook before others not to make anyone, including Rodrigo, suspect that they knew Camilla's whereabouts.Rodrigo sighed. She still thinks he murdered her. That is the last thing he could ever do to his woman. She thinks so filthy and inhuman of him.Rodrigo's eyes suddenly went red. He looked troubled already. He doesn't want anything death of Camilla to be mentioned in his ears let alone, he was thought to be the murderer."I didn't murder Camilla neither do I know anything about how she went missing. I swear on the life of my baby she was pregnant with. I don't know a thing.I am as worried as you are. But I caused the
He sighed when he saw her. What does she want? Shouldn't she be with her brother and going home already? But whatever, he wants to know what she's up to. Mirabel came and stood in front of him. " Hello Jared" she said, having that kind of beautiful smile, capable of melting the hardest of hearts. "Hello," Jared replied simply. He wants to leave already. Why did she come? She should just say and leave at once. "Congratulations on your new appointment" she said again and paused. For once since he had set his eyes on Mirabel that evening, he smiled and it's a sincere one. "Thank Miss Mira" Jared responded and looked at his wristwatch. She should understand what he meant when he looked at his wrist watch. "Can you drive home or you need help? I don't mind helping you home.." Mirabel was offering to help when Jared gave her that I don't need your help kind of smile. "I appreciate your generosity Miss Mira, but I think I will be able to drive," Jared replied and slided
"What!?"Martin screamed and jumped up with the agility of a frustrated man. In his suite, he dashed out and his wife followed. She still doesn't know what was happening all along. Her husband behaved like a mad man or better still, a man stung by a scorpion. She ran after him in her beautiful designer gown that portrayed her as the bride's mother. Everyone in the chapel started murmuring and exchanging glances at each other. What kind of absurd behaviour was that? Before Ella would arrive at the car, Martin jumped in as he ordered the chauffeur to drive in the direction of the company. Ella in her long clumsy gown didn't meet up with him and she stood transfixed. Many guests who stood up with her went to her in an embrace. It's an understatement to say her tears run down her cheeks, it would rather be appropriate when one said it flowed down her cheeks. Her makeup was marked. Her face now looked like an artist who is practising the mixing of colours on a canvas.
As Eduardo drove home, guilt filled his heart. How could he have been so insensitive all these months? She didn't show it nor say anything to him despite their level of closeness and intimacy. He was going to apologise to her. Camilla told him she likes babies, Jenny said she likes babies and wishes she could have one herself. When he arrived home, he didn't find Jenny in the sitting room watching movies as her hobby is. He got upstairs and checked her in her room, she wasn't there either. He found a magazine tucked at her pillow, with some part showing from under the pillow. Eduardo went to get the magazine and found its magazines on how to raise children. He flipped through and saw care of babies from birth through teenage years. He gently placed the magazine down and checked her in the restroom, she's not there. He came downstairs again and called the servants, asking them the whereabouts of his wife. She's definitely not in her mother's place at such a time. On
Mirabel shook her head. How can she ask her brother to talk to Jared when he rejected her because she's Rodrigo's sister. It would be adding chilling to an open sore. "If you truly love him, don't give up. Everything that is happening now is because of Camilla and I being separated. I know Jared dislikes me a lot now and I don't blame him for that. If I was in his shoes, I would probably do much more than he was doing now. But remember what dad used to say, if you want something and you desire it, pursue it until you achieve it. Jared is a good guy, I would appreciate it if you could be with him. If you need my help, let me know. I lost my love and I long to be with her again and bring back those times we've shared. But you know what part mum played in my love life and till now, I haven't come to terms that my mother can do that to me. Try one more time. You are a beautiful woman and you have all a man would desire in a woman. You can win Jared's heart Mira, I know you
Jared passed at Camilla's question. Why is she bringing Rodrigo's name in at a time they are happy and excited? She wants to sour the happy moments they were sharing? "Why do you suddenly ask after Rodrigo? He is not important now" Jared asked, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction. "Just want to know how he felt when he suddenly didn't have me where he could torture me anymore" Camilla gave a random reason and Jared knew that isn't the reason why she asked after him. "Tomorrow I will tell you everything you need to know about Rodrigo after you disappeared from City A. But in the meantime, I am just filled with excitement that I am seeing you again,"Jared declared. Camilla was happy that he said that, covering you the awkwardness in her heart. She doesn't know why she was asking about Rodrigo. When Camilla retired to her room, she stayed up late, thinking about those happy times she had left behind. How everything seemed perfect with her family and basking in Rodrigo's
A month after, Rodrigo Campbell arrived back at City A. He returned back to the office and continued his usual work. A branch Company has opened in Mexico and he had appointed one of the managers to go over and preside over it. He will stay back and oversee all the branches. He is just getting to put his mind together after the incident with Camilla. He had decided that if Camilla never returned, he would remain single for the rest of his life while he continued searching for her. He would forever search for Camilla and his baby till his last breath. If that is the last thing he does. He went to find Mirabel a few hours later and discovered she was gone. He didn't need to ask where she'd been. She can only have gone to a particular place: Jared's place. Rodrigo has been trying to fall into the good side of Jared's book hence, he has been conceiving a means to get closer to him. Maybe organising a party or inviting him for a dinner will do. He wants to know if he kn
Jared walked in and saw Mirabel cleaning her tears and Rodrigo pouring himself a glass of wine. He hadn't really stepped into Rodrigo's sitting room. But it's so beautiful with a large portrait of Camilla sitting on the shelf. He saw it and looked away. He now had her large portrait hung in his sitting room but forgot to hang her love around his neck when he needed to. "Why did you answer my phone when I went to the restroom?" Jared blurted out. His eyes were Popping out anger and fire. That statement suddenly made Mirabel gain a kind of boldness that Jared never expected. The latter almost concluded that it's because shexwas before her brother. Mirabel stood up and glared at him "oh because it's Camilla? I shouldn't have answered the phone because your dear sister was the one who called right?" She snapped at him. Rodrigo's hand which was taking wine to his mouth paused. Did he hear Mirabel's words properly? Camilla called him and she answered? Has Jared been in
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?