Cheryl POVWhat?!I scoffGive him all he needs?!What about me?Aren't I a human who wants things too?"Why did you scoff? The only Work for women in this household is to take care of their husbands and you've been doing well so continue and be grateful that he is keeping you by his side" Master William said sternlyI chuckleMaster William frown "Oh sorry ,I am just so surprise that I am surprise that you are saying all these" my face turn serious "Your family bought my marrying into this family to babysit Asher yet I expected something you look at me like a human being and not a Nanny""Miss Cheryl you are forgetting who you are talking to" Master William said slightly annoyed "as I said you should be dancing in joy for the privilege I've given you"Privilege?!That my opinion or perspective was never thought of?!I stood up"well sorry sir I decline I rather go through the process that every normal staff went through than to be this favoured"I said sarcastically "You are getting
Cheryl POVAfter I had regain myself,we left there and went to a bar,I ordered for beer I'm used to drinking when my problems are becoming too heavy for me"Why don't you order for a drink?" I ask as I gulp the whole content"No,I'll just watch" she replied and smiled I frown and add more drink to my glass"it's awkward to drink with someone who isn't drinking any thing " She sigh"okay then I'll just take a non alcoholic drink"I drank the beer "you don't take alcohol?" "I am trying to stop myself from drinking""Why?"I askShe stared at me "one of us has to be sober to take the other home ,don't you think?" She order her drinkI nod "you are right" I drank again and again"I don't think it's a wise decision to go against Master William" I stop drinking"Master William has the power to destroy you but you don't ""Then what should I do? Allow them ride on me?!,do me as they please?" I gulp my beer"What about pretend to obey them then later show them what you are capable of and ma
Cheryl POVI woke up in a resounding headache.Damn! I drank a lot yesterday ,I'm feeling hangoverI look around, the room I was in was so unfamiliar ,I got up from bedOuch! My back hurts I touch the bed,it's so strong ,the room was plain ,no decoration , no fancy design, it was just an empty room with a small and strong bed ,with two bag of clothes.I look everywhere Where the bloody hell am I??What wretched place did I sleep in?!The wooden door flew open ,Mia walked in "you're awake""Where am I?"I Inquired looking around disgusted" oh" she scratch her hair nervously "it's my home, it's the place my family left for me" she look awayI immediately change my expression to that to like but it was hard not to show my distaste of the place "what a lovely home"Mia smiled nervously "it isn't as big and nice as yours but I still like it"I force a smile "it is okay for someone like you , it's moderate and nice" I tried complimenting"Oh, we got to go ,it's almost time for breakfast,
Cheryl POVI swallowed my pride and hurt "Please forgive my servant and I for not informing you " I plead "There will still be consequence ,she must be punish as a warning to you" he dismiss the topic "But I apologized""It's just to make sure your maid don't make such mistake again" "But...""She's just a maid getting discipline don't push yourself into it or the punishment could be greater" he warnI bit my lips and look at MiaI look at Master William,I saw Master William smile slightly I look at the face of everyone, they seem....pleased by what he just did Maybe they are the ones who made him act this way?Because Asher won't just behave like this unless....I scoff as they began eating"I'll excuse myself" I said and went to my roomI got prepared for the stupid work I was doing I came down but didn't see Asher "Are you looking for your husband?" Asher mom approach me I nod"He left with Master William"Asher's Mom said I scoffOf course he followed Master William" hi
Cheryl POV"It seem like you and young Master Asher are in good terms" Mia said as we walk into the company"Why do you say so?" I ask"I've been waiting to be called on,to take my punishment but fortunately i didn't get punished, so after few days i went to ask in case they forgot and want to pin it on me , they said he cancelled it" I smirk"Well no good will come out of being in bad terms with Asher ,as you can see he is very useful to me"She look at me and smiled "if others hear you , they will think you are romantic for saying that but I think there is a mischievous plan behind it" Mia said eyeing meI chuckleShe laugh I and Mia has become close over these few weeksAsher mom hasn't spoken to me since that time we spoke ,the daughter in laws of the household never really like mingling with me so I didn't even see much of them nor them approaching me As for Asher , he has been too busy getting Master William favour to think of me ,he is always with different documents studying
Cheryl POVI clench my hands in anger "Be careful what you say and to whom it was said to" I walk closer to Dylan and whisper "it might just lead to your downfall" I smirkHe chuckle "and who will bring my downfall? You? Or your husband who is under me? Or is it your powerless maid" he mock I smirk"you will find out soon enough " I turn to Mia "let's go" we walk past Dylan "Birds of a feather! Whoever befriend a servant is likely a servant too, don't forget!" Dylan saidI just continue walking , ignoring him If it was before I got married , I would have agreed with him that I shouldn't get close to a servant but I've learnt not to choose friends by classI open the door "Asher we are b---" my eyes widen"Asher " I scream and rush towards his unconscious body "Mia call someone now!" "Asher" I shake him but he didn't respondMy heart tightened , I was finding it hard to breath Oh God Mia rush in with few security guards who help me take him to the hospitalI pace around in the rec
Cheryl POVMaster William smiled at the news of Asher's health I push the uneasy feeling I felt asideThis is what I wanted , I wanted to be a miracle to him ,I wanted him to be well again and now there is a chanceThe doctor left after saying all he wanted to say Master William smiled "no need for everyone to be here ,my son will feel stuffy ,so you can all go back to whatever you were doing"Everybody nod and began to leave slowly Master William notice that I didn't move an inch"Didn't you hear me?""How can I leave my husband in his sick bed?" I said to himHe slightly frown"his mother will be here to take care of him"Asher's Mom looked away as my gaze met hers"As an assistant to your husband ,this is the best time to show your usefulness ,since he is sick ,it's on you to do all his unfinished business" he sigh"even I have to go back to finish my work ,we can come back after it's done"I frownI really want to see Asher ,I know the doctor said he's fine but I want to see him
Cheryl POV I entered Asher office and continue what he was doingI am trying to remain focus but I can't help it think about AsherWhy does he always affect me this wayI sigh"What's wrong" Mia ask noticing my mood"do you want to see Asher?"I nod"But they said he was fine""I still want to see him and stay with him, I'm supposed to be there not his mom"I said frustrated "I'm his wife not her,she wouldn't take care of him, the way I would "Mia smiled "you must really love him a lot"Love him?!Me?"What?""I mean see the way you are worried and want to see him even if you know he's fine , that's a sign of someone who is madly in love" she teasedI frozeMadly in love?No she must be wrong"You are wrong , I'm not madly in love with anyone"Mia laugh"you don't need to be shy, it's okay to be madly in love with your husband"Fear suddenly grip my heart Fear of heartbreak Fear of rejectionFear of abandonmentFear of.......I tried to control my breath as it felt like that dayThat
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