"It's okay. You can drop me off here." Babe said with a meek voice. "Yes, ma'am," Eric answered and pressed on the brakes. He parked the car beside the road and unlocked the car. Babe looked at the rearview mirror affectionately and with a flirt in her eyes. "Thank you." "You are welcome."Babe then looked at her friend. Isabella was staring at the window. She had been mad about her friend's choice of a man and refused to speak with her.Babe smiled, "Sweetheart, let's talk when you are done being angry. Don't forget to do as I told you." She winked and exited the office.She later waved before disappearing from their sight. "I believe that we are heading home, Miss Isabella." Eric looked at her through the rearview mirror. She locked eyes with him but hers was spiteful. "Where else are we supposed to head to? A hotel?" Eric blinked and looked away from her. "I am very sorry." "Sorry for yourself." She hissed and later closed her eyes. The ride back to the mansion was si
Jane was dressing up in her room. She had no classes for the day and was less busy. She glanced at her phone when the screen turned on and it happened to have been a message from Charlotte. "I won't be available for now, darling. Please, let's shift the meeting to the evening. I promise to meet you by six pm, okay?" Jake sighed. For the past few days, they had been distant from each other and she didn't like it. Even though she understood why and the reasons were valid...she just didn't like it. So she decided to take another challenge for herself.Jane looked at herself in the mirror and was satisfied with her dress before exiting the room. She met Ruth downstairs and smiled. "Grandmother, hello." "Hello, my dear. How are you? Where are you heading to?" "I am going out with a friend. I won't stay long. I might probably go alone but it's still okay." She answered. "That's good my dear. I am also heading out for a meeting. I was even worried that you would be lonely at home see
Ruth clapped for Jane as she made her way to their front. She was going to try playing the guitar that she bought for them. Isabella was sitting as well with her legs crossed but she pretended not to care, she was scrolling through her phone - the latest entertainment news was very important to her. "Can you at least listen to know what she is singing? She is in the same circle as you." Ruth scolded her and snatched the phone from her hand. "Come on, grandma. She isn't a world-playing artist that deserves so much of my attention." She answered with annoyance. Ruth overlooked it anyway. "Try to lower your pride. It's gonna take you places you have never imagined." The aged woman answered.Jane watched their conversation with a smile and went ahead to sing the song, "HAPPY" by "PHARRELL WILLIAMS" While singing this song, Allen entered the mansion and stopped to look at her.Jane was not aware of his entrance because she was smiling and dancing along while Paul and Ruth vibed a
Hezekiah entered the forbidden building with the rest of the men excluding Allen. He had a sad face on and one could have easily seen that he was unhappy about what was about to happen. The three men stood behind him while watching him get closer to the tunnel. Hezekiah sighed and twisted his fingers as he stared at the blazing tunnel. Why did he have to leave now?Suddenly, the young man turned around with eagerness in his eyes and pulled on the puppy eyes as well. "Can you guys just let me stay with you until I feel like leaving, please? I promised that I would not cause any problems when I came here and I stayed true to my words. I was faithful so for what reason do I need to go now?" He cried out, irritating Kyle who blocked his ears from the deafening sound. "You have been gone for so long, Hezekiah. Everyone will start looking for you now. You need to go back." Drake advised like the older brother that he is. "Yeah. You need to go back so you won't starve." Bert butt in and
Drake was being serious about the work that Allen had given him seeing as he was being defeated in all ways. This was a pain to him, he just couldn't say it. He picked up his journal and a pen to start writing some of the things that he had noted about Jane. The first was that she had a mysterious background and it was confirmed to him that she wasn't a human...that was sealed already. She didn't exhibit any of the supernatural traits and just behaved like a human but she doesn't know anything about herself. The fact that she wasn't biologically related to Bruno only proved his point furthermore. Her hair was suddenly turning red. No one he knew had red hair maybe he was missing something. He feared that if this continued then more of her traits might be coming out in an irregular yet regular manner and it could take them by surprise. That surprise was not what he wanted. To worsen it all, Allen wasn't even helping due to his cold nature but he did notice something about
Jane was inside the cafeteria with her friends, laughing and talking as usual. Mira was telling them about a funny event that she had to pass through a few days back. They were all enjoying the story with the others, not knowing what was about to happen. Erica burst into the cafeteria angrily with her girls. In her hands were pictures and her arrival caused a lot of people to feel scared, surprised, and curious to know what was happening. They watched her walk to where Jane was sitting, she dragged her up and gave her a slap across the room, shocking everyone. One of her friends was holding a camera to record every action. Erica was brimming with anger and no one knew fully why. Mira was stunned and immediately got defensive on her friend's behalf when she was still trying to get herself. "How dare you slap her? What are you doing? Have you gone mad?" She yelled at him. "Hey! Shut the f*ck up! Shut your dirty mouth up! This issue is between me and this b
Jane was climbing down the stairs as she was on her way out to meet Charlotte. But while on her way, she met Isabella. Within her, she sighed and rolled her eyes because she knew that trouble was about to descend but she was prepared to avoid her. She passed beside her quickly but Isabella was prepared for her. "Are you so embarrassed of your silly affair that you can't bear to look me in the eye? After all, I won." She asked her and her mocking chuckles could be heard. Jane paused in her steps, she didn't look back fully but at the stair that was in between them. Their backs were also turned against each other while awaiting the next words from one of themselves. But surprisingly, Jane didn't say a word and just went downstairs. "I just want to let you know that your days in this house are being numbered. I will be the one to frustrate you so much that you will want to commit suicide." Isabella said confidently as she turned around with a proud smirk. Thi
It's been days since what happened had happened and Allen tried to behave as his usual self but he was failing so miserably at it because it wasn't working at all. Instead, he was finding himself getting closer to Jane than proposed at all. Jane was sent on an errand to his office when she was less busy. Although Bert had proposed to go she rejected it and insisted that she was going to go herself as that would be preferable. Maybe she would have time to speak with Allen. Isabella seemed to be winning the challenge of having Allen all to herself every time and it was infuriating. She didn't know how she was going to tell Allen that his sister was obsessed with him and just didn't see her as a normal brother. As she was driven to the company, she didn't forget to wear her nose mask to conceal her Identity. The car entered the company's building without any need for verification and parked at a secluded spot for her. She was ushered in by the bodyguards. Though they didn't
"I told you not to ask him out but you refused. You went ahead to disgrace yourself in front of him." Isabella chuckled as she styled her hair in front of her room. Babe grabbed the pillow and pouted. "It was such an embarrassment to me." "What did he say was the problem?" "He said that he has someone that he is interested in." Isabella turned to look at her, "Really?"Babe nodded, "Yeah. He seems to be serious with the lady though." "Well, he only said that he is interested in someone not that he is dating someone. How does that make you feel?" Isabella winked and Babe gasped after realizing what she meant. "That is right. I still have the chance to continue asking him out but how can I do so without embarrassing myself again?" "Try to find out what men like maybe he is going to like them," Isabella suggested as she rubbed her lips against each other after applying her lipgloss. She looked beautiful and that was because she was preparing for an outing.She was g
The next morning came and news about Allen having a woman to marry blew across all social media and people who had seen Jane dance to a song as a cover for it finally put the pieces together after they saw the background of the place she was dancing. It was the background of the Ryan MANSION.Calls started coming in from all over the place, not to Allen because hardly did anyone have his number except his family but call from outside to Old Madam Ruth to congratulate her for the success of her most celebrated birthday.Mira and John in school were not left out and were surprised to see this. "I can't believe that she is related to them," John said with his mouth wide open. He had a can of coke in his hand and he quickly sipped it. He was in total shock. They had been mingling with someone as huge as that yet they didn't know? What type of life was that? "I was suspicious of her. I did see huge cars... expensive ones come to pick her up and how she was being treated like a queen
Back at the mansion, everyone was finally leaving after having a healthy talk with the family. As usual, Allen was distant from them and even more distant because of the news that he just received. He was not himself and he felt like leaving quickly but his grandmother prevented him from going and he had no excuse to give her because he already informed her that he had no meeting and he was going to spend the night celebrating with her but seeing as how things are going, he couldn't stand it. "Madam, I am very pleased with what is going on in your family. I am so jealous of you. You got a beautiful lady to marry your grandson." A man said in front of the reporters. Of course, Ruth knew that it was time for her to reveal the truth to everyone. She smiled at the cameras and the reporters closer to her. "Yes, I want to use this moment to appreciate everyone for coming tonight. You are all amazing. Also, yes, I would love to inform everyone that the lady that you are the lady you
Jane rushed out of the car by the time she got to the mansion. With eagerness, she climbed the stairs in her gown, not minding that she might fall. She wasn't even concerned about that. "Jane, take it easy, or else you will fall," Bert called as he followed her carefully from behind. If she was to fall then it would be his fault and her husband would skin him alive. He did not want to die now.Jane pushed the door open forcefully only to meet Drake writing something down on his notepad. She locked eyes with her brother and immediately burst out crying. She pushed Drake aside so she would have enough time with Bruno. "Bruno? Bruno, do you still remember me? You are awake. This is great. I am happy." She bent to hug him. "Hmm. You are going to strangle me to death." Bruno frowned but he was so relieved and happy to see his sister. Recently, Drake had put him to sleep even though he told them that it was for health issues but deep within, Drake knew that it was far from there.
People were still wondering how Jane was related to the family but seeing how close she was to Allen, one could easily guess that something was going on between the two of them. They just needed someone to at least confirm that.Ruth was suddenly in a happy mood and instructed that the event which had paused abruptly due to the arrival of the couple should continue. Jane could feel the angry eyes of the exceptional and jealous ladies on her. It was making her feel uncomfortable yet proud that she was the one sitting next to the big Allen Ryan - someone rumored to be cold to others. At least, he was treating her right and showing her off. She inwardly prayed that he wouldn't misbehave and embarrass her by showing her his cold attitude.It finally got to the time when the children were supposed to start giving their gifts to Old Madam Ruth starting from Ezekiel. Then the gifts of her daughter were presented to her, different shocking items that the guests were not expecting. "Wow."
It was finally D-Day. Lights were everywhere in the mansion. It was a wonderful night as distinguished guests were allowed in with their cards. Only a few recommended and high-class reporters were allowed into the event while the low-based ones were told to stay outside as they didn't want anyone inside among them.It was a thug of war between the ladies too as beauty slashed against beauty, fashion against fashion, and pride against pride. It was such a welcoming event.The grandkids were around as well, as they all dressed in the same color fabric as their grandmother and it was a way to distinguish them from the guests.They went from one group to another... greeting the honorable ladies and gentlemen. The single girls were giggling whenever the men passed by and they sought to have a word with them. "Old Madam Ryan must have done something noteworthy in her past life to deserve such wonderful children and grandchildren. Even at eighty, she is looking energetic and wonderful." T
It seemed as if it was the whole country that was planning on celebrating the old Madam Ryan's birthday as her kids and grandkids including in-laws didn't leave any stone unturned in sending her gifts and well wishes when it was just a few days before her birthday. While some were considering that moment to be a wonderful day, some were planning on ruining someone's life as well on that day. Jane was inside Allen's car as he was taking her out to somewhere that she didn't know yet. On their way, she had a sad face and couldn't say a word unlike the normal Jane that she was.Allen would look at her once in a while and since he could not get her thoughts no matter what he did, he relented and succumbed to asking her what happened. "Why are you frowning?" He asked her.Jane sighed and looked at him, "I don't know what to give Grandmother as a gift. I feel so useless seeing others like Isabella, Babe, the twins, and other people plan something huge. No one is even talking to me except
Charlotte groaned on her bed the next morning. She shivered when a part of her blanket pulled away, causing the cold air to brush through her pale skin. She quickly covered herself up and cuddled the more. Charlotte sneezed so hard repeatedly that she could only pray that she wouldn't die of high fever. Just the night before, she was getting the symptoms but what she wasn't expecting was that the situation was going to worsen before the end of the next day.Who could she have offended? Or was Kyle punishing her in this manner? "Achoo!" She sneezed again and sniffed from the impact. Her phone was ringing on her side table but she couldn't turn around again just to answer it so she had to cover up, ignoring the call instead.Let the worst happen!~~~~~~~~Kyle dialed her number again for the third time. He was in a meeting and whatever he wanted to use for it was with her. She wasn't answering the call and this was getting infuriating.She was never late and even if she was going to
"I can't do this. Why are you so wicked to me tonight? I just want to sleep." Jane cried out like a five-year-old with puffed-up cheeks as she faced Allen who seemed less concerned with her put-up attitude.She didn't know what had entered him as he instructed that she started solving arithmetic! Freaking arithmetic! Something that she had been running away from all her life and here she was...it landed in front of her through her supposed husband.Wasn't he supposed to be caring towards her and show her love just like a husband should? But no! His own was always going to be different.Allen sipped from his drink and flipped the page of his magazine. His eyes read through the lines of the printed material, his long slender fingers kept trailing behind the magazine while his crossed right leg was jiggling along.Jane became frustrated when she was unable to get his attention so she faced her books with hatred in her mind. She felt like stabbing whoever invented these mathematics in th