Coralline's POVI went to the closet and took out a blue crazy jeans and white croc top. I put it on and a pair of white sneakers to match.I tied my hair into a messy bun and stare at my reflection on the mirror in satisfaction.I took my handbag and placed my phone and ATM card inside. I went outside and met Damon still at the place I left him. He stared at me in shock and admiration.'Where are you going all dressed up?' He asked.'I'm going to hang out with Sophie at a mall' I replied.'But I thought we would spend the entire day today' he said pouting cutely.I chuckled and sat on his lap.'You know I haven't seen Sophie for a long time now and she's kinda angry with me so for just today, let me see her' I explained.'OK then but your body guard has to go with you' he said'OK' I agreed'One more thing, about what happened last night, please let me take care them myself' I said.'Why do you want to do that?' He asked confused.'It's just that you have been helping me since the da
Coralline's POVI helped Sophie take out her shopping bags from the car, we were done with shopping already. I decided to drop her at her apartment.'Call me when you get home' she said when we were done.'Alright, bye' I said entering the car while Kyle started the engine and zoomed off.We reached home in no time and I packed my shopping bags with Kyle's help though.I took everything to my room abd decided to take a little nap since Damon was not at home.I didn't know how long I slept but when I woke up, it was dark already. I checked my phone for the time and saw several missed calls from Sophie. I called her back.'Hey, why didn't you pick you phone? I was so worried' she asked'I'm sorry I slept off' I said'OK. So have you seen the trending news?' She asked.'What news? I just woke up' I said yawning'OK, check your phone' she said cutting the call.I switched on my data and went on instagram. I saw many videos of what happened at the mall today.The videos had millions of com
Vivian' POV'What is the meaning of this?' Josh asked, flinging a newspaper at me. I am currently at his office. Susie had left already.I took a glance at the paper even though I know what it's about.'They're just baseless rumors' I said calmly.'Baseless rumors, well just so you know, these baseless rumors cost me a whole fortune. Do you know how much I've lost just yesterday?' He asked angrily.I remained mute and that seemed to anger him more.'You're not even a supermodel yet and you're already causing problems for me. You know what, you're fired' he said and that statement seemed to shatter something in me.'You can't fire me, I've done nothing wrong' I pleaded'Nothing wrong? Making me loose money is nothing wrong?' He asked angrilyI knelt down and pleaded more 'please don't fire me. Anything you want me to do I'll do it, I'll even clear up the rumors. Please just don't fire me''You'll really do anything?' He asked, his voice suddenly becoming low.'Yes sir, anything' I said
Vivian's POVI sat in front of the press with John. We were about to have a press conference now.I won't be going through these stress if they both had kept her fucking mouths shut.'We are going live in thirty seconds, are you ready?' The cameraman asked breaking me out of my train of thoughts.'Yes' I replied.'Are you sure this is going to work?' John whispered'Do you have a better idea?' I asked back'No' he said'Good, now stop asking questions' I said and he kept quiet.'We will be live in 3.. 2.. 1'The cameraman said and the press started with their questions.Are the rumors online true?Did you steal your bestfriend's fiancee?Are you really pregnant for him?Are you getting married to him just for money and fame?The questions were too much and they were annoying me. They weren't supposed to ask these dumb questions.'How about you ask your questions one at a time?' I suggested calmly trying to hold back my anger.'Are the rumors online about you true?'One asked'No they
Coralline's POVJohn came handing over the flowers to me. I just stared at him like he was insane.'What are you doing here?' I asked him.'I just came to greet you' he said still maintaining his hideous smile.Doesn't his mouth hurt for smiling this much??'Why would you cone to greet my wife?' Damon asked wrapping his arms around my waist possessively.I didn't notice when he came over. I turned to look at him and smiled sheepishly.'Wife??' John asked confused.'Yes, my wife' Damon confirmed.John stared at me for a long time, then glanced at my fingers.'Why isn't there any ring on her finger?' He asked smugly.'None of your business' Damon said.'Come on, let's go home' Damon said leading me to his car.'Coralline, why do you have to force yourself on a guy that obviously doesn't want you. He can't even marry you, just come with me when I can give you the life you des....'He couldn't complete his statement when Damon pounced on him and dealt his face with several punches.Though
Coralline's POVWe got home safely and I went to freshen up I the bathroom. I pulled off my clothes and entered the tub that's already filled with water.I reminisced more about my life. Would my parents still be alive if our lives were simple?I know they would. All I ever dreamt of was having a simple and peaceful life and all that changed when John cheated on me.It was a good thing though. If I hadn't caught them, I'd still be living a lie. Thinking Vivian and John are my true family. The only ones that care about me.I wouldn't have found my true love and my real parents though they are dead. Well I guess all bad things happens for a reason.I didn't know how long I staued in the tub, I got up when the water became cold. I took a towel from the hanger and wrapped it around my body.I came out of the bathroom and met Damon laying on the bed shirtless.'I thought you were going to sleep there' He stated the moment he saw me.'And miss spending the night with you? No way' I teased s
Vivian's POVI watched as he kept staring into space and muttering some words angrily. He has been like that since his father left yesterday.I tried getting him to talk but he wouldn't budge.'Are you hungry?' I asked when I couldn't take the silence anymore.He didn't answer, he just kept staring at nothing. I tapped him hard and he turned to look at me.'What's wrong?' He asked.'I just asked if you're hungry' I said.'I'm not' he answeted gruffly.'Baby what's wrong with you? Ever since your father left you've been acting really strange' I said'Nothing is wrrong with me' he said.'OK then, what were you thinking about?' I asked arms folded.'I was just thinking about how happy I'll be when we eventually get married. I can't wait to be with you and my baby' he lied, rubbing his hands on my tummy.I knew he was lying but just decided to flow with him because he was talking about our marriage.'Really? You know it's happening next week so we have to prepare. We haven't booked a hote
Vivian's POVI stared in shock as the projector that was supposed to display our wedding photos was showing secrets that I intended to bury forever.The projector kept displaying different intense videos of me and my past lovers, my flings, Dr. Matthew, and many more.The audience had turned upside down. Everything I planned for came crumbling down all because of one video.People kept looking at me in disgust. Most of the ladies that were envying me are now gloating. The embarrassment I felt was so great.John who had been silent suddenly stormed out of the alter in anger. I ran after him in desperation. Today can't end like this.John's POVI could feel my heart shattering in thousand pieces as I walked out of the church. I could hear Vivian calling after me but I ignored her.I don't know how she did it but she was suddenly in front of me.'What else do you want?' I asked angrily.'Babe..''Shut up, don't call me that' I cut her off.'It's not what you think, they are just lies. So
Coralline's POVI stared in shock as I saw Sophie's pale face. Jake was still holding her while the police officers pointed their guns at him.'Sophie!!' I called and tried to run to her but Damon held me back.'Stay here Cora and let the police men do their work.' He told me and I fought to remain calm.One of the police officers said'Give it up Jake. You have no place to hide now.Just leave the girl alone and....''No way."?' He shouted cutting him off.'If any of you tries anything stupid, I'll tear her throat off.' He said pointing a broken bottle on her neck.I gasped and tears fell freely from my face.'Please Jake, let her go and I'll give you everything that you want. I'll give up all my wealth. Please just let her go' I pleaded.'It's already too late for that Coralline. You shod have agreed to my terms when I was asking nicely but instead, you tried to out smart me. Now, you're going to pay for your mistakes with the life of your best friend.' He said and lifted the his ar
Monica's POVI stared at her in suspicion while she looked serious. I checked to see if there's any ounce of lie in what she just told me but there wasn't.She wasn't even smiling.'Why are you lying?' I asked hoping she was just playing with me.'Why eould I be lying about something as serious as that?' She asked back.'But... but.... dad said that she slipped and fell down the stairs.' I said.'Your father lied to you. He murdered your mother because she found out that he planned Coralline and Damon's parents death. She wanted to report him but he got to her first.' She explained.I stared at her refusing to believe her claims.'Why should I believe you? What if you're just trying to pull I and my father apart?' I asked her.'I didn't expect you to believe me. You can just ask you father for the truth, he's right here.' She said nodding towards someone behind me.I looked over and saw dad staring at me.'Dad, is she telling the truth?' I asked hoping he would deny it but he didn't a
Sophie's POVI watched as he paced around angrily.'Fuck fuck. This isn't how I planned it. Why hasn't he brought the boy to me?? Or did the plan fail? No I shouldn't think about the plan failing. I need to check.' He said.He brought out his phone and dailed a number. He waited for the person at the other end to pick up the call but it went straight to voicemail.He tried countless times but it was still the same result. After seeing that his attempts were futile, he grabbed his hair in frustration and smashed the vase close to him into different pieces. I gasped in shock and pain when one of the shards pierced my knee.'What the hell is wrong with you?' I asked angrily.His angry eyes shifted to mine.'What did you just say to me?' He asked taking slow predatory steps towards me.I stood my ground and refused to be intimidated by him.'I said what the hell is wrong..' I wasn't able to finish my sentence when he suddenly grabbed me by my neck.'I heard you loud and clear. You don't h
Damon's POVI followed the police as they entered the house. There was no sign of Jake or Monica. We searched everywhere but we couldn't find Sophie nor the antidote.It seemed like they knew we were coming and escaped because their belongings are still here. I punched the wall angrily and grabbed my hair in frustration.We are back to square one now and this time, it is worse because we've angered Jake. I better go back to the hospital now.Only God knows what would happen to them if I'm not around.I left the house, entered my car and zoomed off ignoring Silas who was calling after me.I need to get to them fast.Jake's POVWe stopped at my second hideout and I rushed out angrily. I can't believe she tried to outsmart me. That crazy bitch.'Dad, what do we do now?' Monica asked but l ignored her.Coralline didn't like it when I was playing nice. She wants it the hard way and that's what I'll give her. She would regret not agreeing to my request.I smiled evily when I got an idea. I
Monica's POVI stared at him as he smiled happily.'So how did it go? What did she say?' I asked him.'What do you think?? She agreed as expected.' He said.'I can't believe she would be that gullible.' I said.'She's his mother. She would do anything for her son. Plus she isn't as smart as Damon or her father.' He said.'Are you sure that she would agree to your conditions. What if she tries to outsmart you like Damon did the last time?' I asked worriedly.'She won't because she would be the one at the losing end and she knows that. So she won't try anything stupid.' He said.'Okay. If you say so. Have you seen a lady that looks like her? Her replacement?' I asked.'Yes I have. If Coralline tries to pull a fast one on me, she would still lose. Her replacement would do all the work for me. Coralline has Damon wrapped up around her finger, so I'm sure that her replacement would be able to do the same.' He said.'Okay. So now, we'll have to wait till tomo...' I wasn't able to finish my
Coralline's POVI stared at my phone in hesitation. Why did he call me instead? I thought he would have called dad or Damon.'You have to pick the call Cora. But remember to keep the call going, just do anything you can to waste his time so that we can be able to trace his number.' Dad said.I nodded and took a deep breath before picking the call. I put the call on loud speaker so they would be able to hear what I was saying.'Hello' I said.'Hello Coralline.' He said.'Who's this?' I asked acting like I didn't know he was the one.'Have you forgotten about me that fast? If I can remember clearly, we met three years ago. Wait, maybe you can't remember because to you, I'm already a dead man.' He said chuckling.'Jake Humphrey.' I said.'Bravo. You got my name in just one guess. You're getting smarter than you were years ago.' He said.'What do you want Jake?' I asked.'Funny that you're still asking that. Who doesn't know what I want?' He said.I sneered inwardly. What a greedy pig.'W
NEXT DAYDamon's POVI looked over to see Coralline resting her head on Victor's bed. It seemed like she was asleep. I sighed and walked towards her.I carried her and placed her on the couch I was sitting on. I watched her face for a while. It seems like she had been crying because she had dark circles around her eyes.The door was suddenly pushed open and Silas walked in. His eyes wandered around the room and when they landed on Victor's pale figure, he rushed towards him.He crouched near his bed and placed his hands on him. I could hear him sobbing. I walked towards him and placed my hands on his back as a way of comforting him.'Damon, what happened to him. Why is he suddenly lying on thd hospital bed?' He asked me.I sighed and said'Monica did this. She poisoned Victor.' I said.His teary eyes suddenly changed into a frown.'So she was really working with her father? That means she knows where he is.' He said.'Yes. It's pretty obvious now.' I said.'Where is she? Where is that
Monica's POVIt didn't take time before I reached dad's hideout. I jumped out of the car immediately and went into the house.I spotted dad at the living room and went to hug him happily. I had really missed him.'You're finally here.' He said.'Yes dad. So how did I do?' I asked.'You did great. I'm really proud of you.' He said giving me a thumbs up.I smiled happily. If I knew it would lead to this, I would have done it earlier.'So dad, what's your next move? I'm sure they already know that you're alive and now that I have shown myself, no where is safe for me.' I said.'I have already planned on what to do already. Damon is going to come crawling to me when he finds out.' He said smiling.'Finds out what?' I asked confused.'I have the antidote to the poison you fed Victor with.' He said smiling mischievously.'So?? He can easily buy another antidote. He's wealthy remember' I said.'You see Monica, the poison I gave you is very rare and it will be hard for him to find an antidote
She stared at me in shock after I was done with my explanation. I waited for her to say something or even be angry with me but she did nothing.She just stared at me and it was already getting uncomfortable for me because I was expecting a reaction from her.'Baby, say something.' I said after sometime but she didn't reply.'Anything.' I said again and she scoffed.'What do you expect me to say? Why didn't you tell me these before? If you had, we would have been able to avoid what happened this morning. And knowing Monica, she would be long gone. We don't even have a lead. The only lead we had poisoned our son and escaped. This is all you fault.' She said angrily.'Baby, now isn't the right time to start casting blames. We need to...''Need to what??' She asked cutting me off angrily.'What else do you want me to do instead of casting blames? I'm you wife for God's sake and you were keeping secrets from me. You even told my father things that was related to me instead of coming to me