Cheryl POV I open my eyes and yawn Before they attended to the gunshot wound,I was given a painkiller injection,After which I was taken to a ward where I slept.I yawn again ,I was really stress out from everything I went through"Are you better now?"I finally notice Mia,who is sitting beside my bedShe looked worried"Yeah..."I trail touching the wound that has been dressed Mia burst into tearsI look at her shocked"what is it?"I ask concerned"No matter how hard I try to protect you,other people always find away to hurt you"she scried "I thought you.... would....die"she sobI sat up and hug her "I'm okay""They are all evil,they want you dead""It's over now"Mia withdraw from me "over?" Mia scoff "it's not over until you're out of the household"She statedI sigh"You could have lost your baby or worst your life"tears kept rolling down her eyes "please leave that mansion,I can't watch you remain there after what happened "Yeah, I can't remain there, especially now that what happ
Cheryl POV"How far?""As far as I can"I repliedHe just stares with an expressionless face "Fine,But wherever you are going to ,my guards will follow you"I raise a brow"Just to keep you save"he added"I bet there is nothing more dangerous than 'your family' "I put a little stress on 'your family' ,just to make sure he knows ,I will no longer accept his family into my life ,they have hurt me too much already ,And for my child ,those animals shouldn't be in my life."You mean our family,Dear"He said "you are married to me, so my family is also yours, Don't ever say that again"he said sternlyI scoff "stop ordering me around, I'm not your toy!"I said provokeI have been enduring his controlling attitude,but damn it!,He can go to hell for all I care!He frown "I was only stating a fact ,you seem to want to miss"A fact?"Don't ever say that again "I mimic him "doesn't that sound like an order?""It is and I stand by it"I felt stressed by the attitude of this man."That's enough,I want
"Oh my,we meet again"I scoff "is necklace snatching your job?!, How can you snatch my necklace the first time and want to do the same again!"I frown"Oh please, I only take what is mine and that necklace was already mine the moment I laid eyes on it"He scoff"Well this time,I laid my eyes on it first!"I glared at himHe chuckled"sorry, I'm already paying "he signal the person behind himThe person went to the mall attendant"Hey! ,I wanted it first, I want it among my goods unless....."I yelled at the mall attendant,who froze in fright "Unless what?!"The necklace snatcher guy glared at me"Unless....I.... I'll....."I stammer not knowing what to say."I.... I'll...."he mimick and mock meI clench my teeth in anger "I will tell my husband to close this Mall and sue them for not attending to their customers in a nice way"I blurted out I bit my lips ,did I really have to bring Asher into this?That jerk that doesn't care if I am dying here"Husband?"he narrow his eyes at me"and who is
Cheryl POVI ordered the meal I wanted and so did Mia, Susan and George.We ended up going to dinner with them ,since we already told them we will come ,it would be rude if we didn't go.And I definitely won't want Mia to go alone.Mia and I sat together and Susan and George sat opposite us."How many months is your pregnancy?"Susan ask me , trying to bring out a conversation"It's three months now "I smiled "we are entering the fourth month""We will be going to check on the baby gender next week !"Mia said excitedlySusan laugh"if someone saw you ,they would think you are the one pregnant "Susan tease Mia"Cheryl pregnancy is also mine "She defended"You are lucky to have such a devoted sister"George saidI nod accepting that factThe waiter arrived with our meals. We started eating.George took a sip of his drink "Hey Mia ,I can't believe you haven't still recognize me"he pout complainingWe both look at him confuse "What do you mean? Isn't yesterday the first time we met?"Mia ask
Cheryl POVI held Mia's hand as we enter the ultrasound room, I laid on the bed as instructed, exposing my tummy.I am a little nervous,I exhale.The nurse started using the instrument connected to the ultrasound machine on my tummy."That's your baby"she pointedI smiled looking at the screen "Oh my!"the nurse suddenly exclaim"What is it?"I ask scaredAnd so did Mia "is something wrong with the baby?"The nurse smiled warmly "Mrs Cheryl,you are pregnant with twins"Mia excited scream rang in my ears "oh my gosh!""And they are boys"I blink rapidlyI'm having twins!I smiled wearily"You babies are in good conditions"The nurse said"Thank you ma"I started crying"Why are you crying?"Mia ask"This are tears of joy,I am overwhelmed by the Goodnews that I can't help but cry"I said in the middle of my tears.We left the hospital in joy.I am going to have twins!! ,I scream in my head I dial Susan's number"Susan! We have to meet now...""Come with George to our usual spot"Mia added ex
Cheryl POVThis is the eighth month now,my delivery of the baby is so close ,my tummy has grown a lot bigger that I couldn't do some things anymore.I get easily tired,that going out is an issue,I rest lazily on the bed,As for George and Susan,they always come to visit often and I could see love blooming up between George and Mia which I was now okay with.I got spoilt with love and food by them that I got so lazy,they wouldn't let me raise a finger ,they do everything for me,All I did was to want it.I reminse everything that was happening In my life now, I smiled, I've never been at peace and in joy since I step into that household.Though I was still reminded by seeing the guards,that where I came from is a very dangerous place,I had to plead and bribe the guards so that they won't follow me everywhere.The rough knock on the door got me out of my thoughts,I frown "Mia?"I called her"I'm getting it"Mia replied after some minutes,I heard Mia gasp "Sir?.."Sir?I force myself to stan
Cheryl POVShe grab my hand roughly "you will definitely pay for Alvin's death, I maybe lock up and unable to get you because of the baby but you will pay"her fingers dung into my skin I wince The officers around notice my discomfort and drag her away from me.She scream kicking and punching them "I won't be lock up here forever,I will get out"she scream hestericallyThen she burst into laughter "she's scared,she is probably thinking what would happen to her after delivery,what would happen to the baby"She mockThere is definitely something wrong with her mental health.She was acting strange."My Alvin spirit is around you ,he will take his vengeance against you!"she scream as they finally drag her inside Alvin spirit?, Alvin's death?What is she talking about?Alvin..... Isn't that the name of Asher's brother? Or isn't it?It should be it ,since she has been saying that name with pain in her heart.Wait,is he dead?,How?I scoff ,Of course one of the relatives killed him but why i
Cheryl POV I had mixed feelings when I heard the word "yes" from his mouth"Good, immediately after the delivery of the baby,sign the divorce papers that my lawyer will bring"I said"Okay"he said indifferentlyI walk out of the room and headed straight to Mia's,I never wanted to stay with Asher but I didn't have a choice when it comes to him.I open Mia's room door but I didn't see her there ,Mia is my strength,I wanted to tell her so that I can be able to carry out my decision. I search around the building for her but I didn't see her ,I ask the other maids if they have seen her ,they said they haven't.Where could she have gone?Did she went to the company?I sigh ,I will have to wait till the next day ,by then she will be back from wherever she has gone to.I went back to her room ,I lied comfortably on her bed and slept off*I open my eyes and frown at the ray of sunlight from the window, it's morning already,I trail my hand on the bed , searching for Mia but I didn't feel anythi
Cheryl's POV The priest began their vows(Mia and George),my eyes trail to Drake and Leo who were by my side,Leo was still acting cold to me ,he thinks I didn't love him enough because I left him with Asher,I couldn't tell anyone the reason I left because it will only cause more pain and hurt to them ,so I just kept ignoring that particular topic.As for Asher ,who was looking quite handsome while sitting down by my other side,he insisted I start staying with Leo and him ,even after I told him about my boutique,he said I should call my manager ,that I won't be coming for a long time.Well that's what he thinks,but I know ,soon I'll go back ,at least to check on my business.Drake on the other hand ,was very happy with the realization,he couldn't even wait for a day before calling Asher 'Dad' ,while I was still trying to strike a conversation with the grumpy Leo,Leo has started talking to Drake ,after much disturbance he caused him."You may kiss the bride!" The priest voice rang in my
Cheryl's POVEvery one was so busy preparing the wedding,no one was available to follow us to Asher's place,Asher set the meeting at his place ,it is the same house he built,that house ,that I didn't spend up to a year or three month,I could still remember how surprised I was and also relieved ,we weren't staying at the Mansion anymore.I rang the door bell again.Drake was really excited, it's as if he knows he was going to meet his brother.The door opened , I stiffened,I was facing the man that hunt my dream,the man whose face I do not want to see,I felt my anxiety rise,how could I forget that coming here also mean I was going to face the reason for my nightmares.All color drain from Master William face ,I would admit he has gotten older ,he didn't look like the frightening Master William anymore,He look .......just like an old man.He was practically shivering "h....ho...how....ho..." He kept stammeringI was a little thankful that he was also affected by my presence,it gave me t
Asher POVI dial his number,he picked up "Boss.." he voice sound surprisedHe was one of the workers I employed to search for the person that killed Mia, after the death of Cheryl ,I sacked all of them and disconnected myself from them.Speaking of Mia,I remember seeing her with Cheryl,I was so shocked to see Cheryl that I forgot about her,all of them are playing games with me,I just saw Mia, Cheryl and.....Could it be?Could it be that my son is a twin?I have to get information"I need you to do something for me" I said"Anything Boss,I will do it" He quickly repliedI always pay him well , whenever he complete a task."I need you to find everything on a woman named Emily Scott and also ,I want to you to set a meeting with any nurse that was able to survive the fire at the hospital my Wife gave birth" I said"Okay sir""Give me an information soon and back it up with strong evidence " I stated"Okay sir,I will be on it"I cut the call and entered my car.I won't stop till I am able
Cheryl POVDrake!Drake left Asher side and stood by my side"This is my mom"Drake introduce I stare at Asher shocked and broken face, "Cheryl.....?" He walked closer to me ,his eyes sparkle with tears "you're alive"No....Cheryl is dead ,she is dead....I smiled at Drake "Drake ,who is this Mister?""He has a son that look just like me" Drake said in amusementI could feel my breath hitch hearing the other twin existence from his mouth.Asher close the space between us and trail his hand on my face"it's really you"tears roll down I was a little surprised at the tears,he shouldn't feel hurt that much by my death,he didn't even love me,or was I wrong?"Hold on Mister, this is not appropriate,we just met and your hands is all over my face, like you wanna kiss me" I frown and remove his handFor my sons sake , Cheryl is dead."Please don't say what I'm thinking you are trying to mean by that statement" he said in tears "I don't know how you manage to survive but I am so happy,I was giv
Author's POVAsher followed George and his friends into the house,he didn't plan to visit them in their home, until he was informed that the meeting he requested from Mia's company and also George company was denied.It got him so curiousWhy would they cut him off?,they were obviously trying not to associate with him,why would they do that? And to add to his curiously Mia looked exactly like the servant of Cheryl that died.If he confirm that it wasn't the servant of Cheryl then he would blacklist them since they already have ill intention towards him.George friends tried to engage him in a conversation but that wasn't what he was here for,he only replied when needed.George open the door ,they all entered."I thought mummy was here ,where is she?"a little chippy voice was heard All attention was now directed to the voiceBetty froze ,she was holding Drake's hand ,if she guess right , according to her friends (Mia and Susan) explanation ,this unfamiliar man with George and his frie
Cheryl POVI held Drake's hand as we walk into Mia's compound,the gate man open the gate for us ,I think he was already informed because he escorted us into the house.Drake gasp at the size of the house,even I was surprised,I did expect Mia to have become Rich but this place.....it wreck of wealth....I entered into the sitting room ,the house is a duplex,Almost all the furnitures were either silver or gold....Is this for real? How did she become this wealthy?Drake literally scream seeing the sight ,I smiled,it has been long since I saw and experience such wealth...I heard another excited scream but this time it wasn't from Drake but ....Mia!I turnShe ran towards me and embrace me ,I chuckle"I've miss you a lot!" She exclaimI chuckleI heard other footsteps coming down from the staircase,I let go of Drake's hand and withdraw from the hug,I looked at her smiling face ,she has change,I could feel the social ,cheerful and wealthy aura around her,she dressed so elegant,so ......u
Seven years later.....Cheryl POV"Drake!"I yelled after him That naughty boyHe kept running around"Wow,mum everything here look so beautiful!"he exclaim with his tiny sweet voiceI finally catch up to him and held his hand,he is very excited,his eyes twinkle with joy ,since I travelled to another country,I resided in a small community there,that way Drake grew up without knowing much about the world,I was so scared someone would take him from me so he was always within my reach ,even his school was a few steps from our apartment,so many things weren't really in the community , I gave my company to Mia and started up a small boutique,in that community and that was where Drake grew up in ,he has never left there until today....Mia called me recently and beg for me to come for her wedding with George,she complained that I left without her ,she couldn't be my baby Godmother and so on,I finally agreed to come for the wedding but I will spend only a week ,that is today ,till her wedding
Cheryl POVHe drove us back to the community that Mia brought me to,the community that we knew George and Susan.He drove us to a house ,that I assume, it's his.Mia was already asleep when we got there."Isn't this place too far?,when are we going to go back for my other twin?"I askHe park the car and came out, without answering my question,I didn't not to push it.I came out with my baby in my arms, looking at the house ,I could tell he was wealthySusan came running to us "Oh my God,you made it"Susan smiled happilyGeorge open the the car door and carry Mia in a bridal style, Susan gasp in horror as she saw the state of Mia,She just followed George without saying another word.While we were going inside the house,we all had so many things to say and ask ,but we kept quiet.Susan showed me to a room that I would stay, they took Mia to another room and began treatment for her.I sat on the bed with my baby in my arms ,he was fast asleep,he looked like the combination of Asher and I.
Asher's POVAfter spending hours trying to find a clue but to no avail, I entered my car and drove to the hospital,I was alarmed as I saw the burning flame of the hospital building.I park my car and came downCheryl....I ran to the firefighters "My Wife Cheryl is she out?"I ask them"Sir , please calm down"one of them attended to me "here are the lists of the survivals ,we have gotten"he gave meI took it and stroll Cheryl's name wasn't there.I can't lose Cheryl and my baby I can't......The thought of it,was heartbreaking enoughI gave him the lists and headed towards the building"Sir!"the firefighter held me before I could jump into the burning building"Let me go!, I have to rescue my pregnant Wife!"I push the firefighter away The police around quickly stop me from entering the building"Let me go"I roar "My pregnant wife is there"I felt something wet touch my lips ,I knew I had some feelings for Cheryl but I wasn't aware of how strong they are.I was already in tears ,I ke