DAYS LATERMonica's POVI woke up early to prepare for work. I have been absent for a few days now and I can't afford to miss work any longer because I have noone to depend on any longer.Though I still have Coralline who's taking care of me, I don't want to be a burden to her. I took my time in putting on my office attire.I work at a fashion designing company. I'm really good at designing female wears. I'm not bragging but I'm the best fashion designer.I got into my car and zoomed off to work. I got down and stated at the building. I took a deep breath before entering inside.Fuck, thus was what I was avoiding. All eyes were on me. Some were filled with pity while the rest were filled with scorn but I decided to ignore them.I'm not here for them. I'm here to work. I kept walking while ignoring their glares and went into my office.I arranged it because it has been a while since I used it. After that, l went for the meeting. They were going to choose tge best clothing design and ma
Coralline's POVI was at the office trying to get some work done when I got a call from Monica.'Hello Monica' l said after picking the call.'Coralline' She said tearfully.Wait, is she crying?'Monica, what's wrong? Why are you crying?' I asked her.'Coralline can we meet? I can't talk through the phone' She said.I glanced at my wrist watch. It isn't time for me to clock out yet.'How about in the evening. I'm still at the office' I said.'Okay. I'll be waiting' She said and ended the call.What happened this time? Or is she still having a hard time in dealing with her father's death? I hope not. She should move on already.Time went by quickly and before l lnew it, it was already time for me to leave.I called Damon and told him to pick Victor from his school because I wanted to go visit Monica and he complied.I packed my belongings and left for her residence. Monica lives in a small apartment. She moved out of our house two years ago because according to her, she wanted to figur
Coralline's POVShe packed her belongings and we went to my house. Damon and Victor were already at home when we got back. Damon was surprised to see Monica coming in with all her stuff.She greeted him and her answered her.'Mommy' Victor called out when he was me and ran into my opened hands and embraced me.I smiled and peck his cheek. He turned his attention to Monica.'Good evening auntie Monica' he greeted.'How's my handsome Victor doing?' She asked him while smiling.'I'm fine' He replied.Monica and Victor has always been close since he was born. They share a unique kind of connection that even me his mother can't fathom.'You can use the room you were using before you left' l told her and she left with Victor on her arms.'What's going on?' Damon asked after awhile.'Monica will be living with us as from today' l told him.'What do you mean living with us? What about her apartment?' He asked confused.I explained everything that Monica told me to him while he listened attent
NEXT DAYCoralline's POVI woke up early to prepare Victor for school. I went to the kitchen first and prepared breakfast. We didn't have any maids just some cleaners that come to clean the house and do the laundry on Saturday.So basically, I do most of the work in the house. I went to Victor's room to prepare him for school but l didn't find him there.I decided to go to Monica's room and I saw him sleeping beside her. I chuckled lightly. I picked him up slowly so as not to wake Monica up from her sleep.I carried him back to his room and woke him up.'Baby, it's time for school' I said.His sleepy eyes fluttered open.'Already? But I'm still tired. I want to sleep more' He said yawning.'You can sleep more when you come back but for now, you have to prepare for school' I said. He complied and I prepared him for school.When l was done, I took him to the dinning and met Damon and Monica sitting without eating.We exchanged greetings and l served the food. Damon ate his food and left
Coralline's POVIt was evening already so I clocked out and went to pick Victor from his school. After that, I decided to visit Sophie because it has been a while since I saw her.I drove to her apartment and knocked on the door.'I'm coming' l heard her voice from inside and then the door opened up revealing Sophie my best friend.'Aunt Sophie' Victor squealed and jumoed into her waiting arms. She chuckled and hugged him. I walked in with them trailing behind me.'Took you long enough to remember that you still have a best friend' She complained.'I'm sorry. I have been really busy' I said apologetically.'Yeah, busy with taunting me that you're already married' She said folding her arms angrily.'No. I'm sorry okay' I apologized.'Whatever. So how's your family doing?' She asked.'We're doing great.' I said.'Uhhm Sophie' l called.'Yeah?' She answered'I want to discuss something with you' I said.'What is it about?' She asked curiosly.'I wanted to ask if Monica can be working as
Monica's POVI stared at her in horror. This is going to ruin my plans. She stopped smiling and stared at me.'Aren't you happy?' She asked observing my expression.'I am. I'm just shocked' I said and faked a smile.'You don't need to be shocked. It's just a part time job. You are just going tp be taking the afternoon shift' She explained and I sighed on relief.Thank goodness. My smile grew wider. Then my plan is still on.'You'll be starting next week. Aren't you excited' She asked regaining her smile.'I am. Thank you so much Coralline' I said.'You're welcome. Let me go get changed so l can start cooking. Damon will soon come back home' She said and left.That was a close call. My plan would have been ruined if it was a full time job. I don't have much time to spend in this house so I have to put my plan into reality starting now.FAST FOWARDTHE NEXT WEEKI listened to her tiredly as she showed me around the cafe. She kept on instructing me on the things l need to do.She gave me
Monica's POVI got home and met Coralline cooking in the kitchen. I greeted her and went to take a warm bath. I put on my pijamas and went back to the kitchen to assist Coralline.Damon came back when we were dpne and we ate dinner in silence. I couldn't eat properly because the content of that note was burdering me.'Are you alright Monica?' I heard and looked up to see Coralline staring at me in concern.'I'm fine. Why do you ask' I asked back.'You aren't esting your food and ypu have been staring into space for a while now. Is something burdering you' She asked again.'Like I said before, I'm fine' I assured.'Okay' she said.'Monica, Cora told me that you've secured a part time job at Sophie's cafe. How's it there? Do you like working there?' He asked and I stared at him.I can't deny that Damon is very good looking. Too bad he's married to Coralline. Anyway it just made my plans easier.'Yes I'm fine there. Working there has made me forget about all the bad things that happened
Monica's POVI stared at him in shock. He was dead. I saw his dead body in the coffin buried. Hiw come he's still alive. Hale and hearty.I stared at him with teats filling my eyes.'Won't you come to greet daddy' He said and opened his arms wide for a hug.I ran into his embrace and hugged him tight like I wouldn't let go.I sobbed in his arms while patted me on my back to comfort me. I left his embrace and stared at him in suspicion.'Is this a dream? Please tell me this is real and I'm not dreaming' I said staring intently at him like he would disappear any moment.'It isn't a dream baby' He confirmed.'I missed you so much dad. I thought you were dead. How come you're still alive?' I asked.'I'm able to live now because I faked my death' He said.I stared at him in confusion.'How where you able to do it and why did you do it?' I asked.'Well, while I was in prison, I kept getting death threats from an unknown individual. At first, I didn't put more thoughts into it but at some po