NATASHA'S ROOM
" How dare him!” She roared, thumping the vast to the floor. Her flashed with fury. “How dare him decide not to come–Desmond,you'll regret your decision. I will make you regret!!” Natasha exclaimed, throwing things around,furiously. " Oh, I know the person behind all this.” She sneered. “ Gisella ” She chortled. “ You're trying to meddle in my business again, Huh?” She chuckled. “ Alright,we'll see how far you'll go with this..." She angrily dashed out of the room towards Gisella's room.Gisella laid on her bed, crying herself out when the door suddenly slammed opened. She jolted, adjusting herself on the bed. " What do you want again, Natasha? ", she cried. Natasha instinctively, chuced." Oh, i see ” She tilted her head, her lips curved in a half smle. “ You even had the gust to ask what I want.” Natasha laughed. “Very funny, Gisela–” She stated but Gisela wasn't in for her drama. With indifference, she stuttered."If you don'tTWO DAYS LATERSCHOOLDesmond sat in class, completely lost in his thoughts. It's been two days after Gisella's discharge from the hospital but never had she called or texted. She had neither attended class as well and this got him worried and nervous. He tried calling but she never answered his calls or returned any of his texts either. Desmond became so frustrated that he didn't know what else to do." It's better I visit her at home after class– I really need to find out what's going on with her” He thought to himself. A sudden voice instinctively drew his attention." Hey, Desmond, here you are–” She scoffed. “I've been searching everywhere for you” a feminine voice announced. He deftly turned to the direction of the voice, thinking it was Gisel but his face instinctively went numb on seeing who it was.“Hey, It's you– why are you looking for me? Need anything? ” He asked as he stared up at her. She sneered.“ What's with you?– Why that face and the loads of questi
Sshrinkst of the class hours felt like an endless nightmare for Gisella as she kept glancing at the clock from time to time. Her mind couldn't bare the heaviness of her heart. Soon the bell howled, class was finally over. She hurriedly packed her stuff into her bag and dashed out of the class without uttering a word. Desmond stared at her, his eyes flattered with pain and curiosity.He swiftly picked his bag. " I'll find out what you're hiding, Gisella ” He stuttered and quietly paced after her. Paola's attention was instinctively drawn towards them." Look over there, Lore–” She nudged Loretta towards the direction of Desmond and Gisella. Her lips instinctively curved in a smile." I think this is the best time for you to act, girl", Bianca whispered and Paola bobbed her head in support." Bianca is right, Lore” She added. “You got to find a way to get Gisella out of the picture, that's the only way you'll have Desmond by your side forever.” Loretta scoffed, her l
HOSPITAL Desmond briskly rushed into the hospital, his face flushed with anxiousness. His darting eyes swiftly lurked through the corridors as he sped towards the reception. His breath was quiet heavy."Hi, Miss" He exclaimed as soon as he got to the reception. "Please I'm looking for a patient, Mrs. Catherina Benson. She was rushed here some minutes ago– Can I know her ward?" He mumbled in a single breath.The nurse tilted her head with a faint smile." Wait a moment while I check it for you." She replied, turning back to the laptop in front of her. He drummed his fingers on the counter as he impatiently waited. His legs were unable to stand still, he rubbed the nape of his neck as he run his hands through his hair, desperate. Just then, a voice called from behind."Desmond?" He deftly turned only to find his mother approaching from the doctor's office with Martin. " Mum!" he howled as he sped towards them." Are you okay, mum?",
THE ANTONIO'S MANSION It was already midnight. The moon shone its bright light as the darkness laid still and quiet with the warm breeze brushing through the earth.Gisella laid, tossing and turning on her bed, deep in thoughts as the words of the strange girl and the old woman she met at the hospital continued to echo in her thoughts." oh, God" She mumbled. "What's really going on with me?– Why do I keep meeting these strange people? And they keep speaking in words I don't seem to understand. " She straightened her back while she adjusted herself on the bed. With closed eyes, she exhaled."Goodness– I wish my life was just as simple as every normal young lady", she cried. A knock from the door suddenly interrupted and she jolted out of her thoughts, tensed. Her eyes instinctively travelled to the door." Who is there?", she called but had no answer from the intruder. She tilted her head with a creased and furrowed brow, her gaze fixed at the door, confuse
Gisella helplessly rushed through the corridors towards the canteen, in search of Desmond." Hope I find you on time, Desmond ", she cried, bumping into Martin in the process." Ouch, watch where you're going, ghost ! – what's the rush for?" He howled and she swiftly pleaded her forgiveness as she sped off." Oh, I'm so sorry, Martin. It was an accident ", she exclaimed. He glanced at her back with a frown." Such bad manners she's got over there too. She didn't even pause for a second to apologise properly. Gosh... ", he nagged as he glided towards the classroom. CANTEEN Loretta got to the table with the food and settled beside Desmond, placing the tray on the table." Here you go, Desmond. This is yours, have it ", she uttered with a smile, placing a plate in front of him." Thanks, Lore" He smiled back." Don't mention." She answered and
Natasha stood by her car, boiling with anger. She angrily opened the driver's side and sat down, banging her hand over the wheel." Damn it, Gisella !– Damn it ! " She cursed, panting heavily with rage. " Who does she think she is ?, What gust does she have to intrude?– I'll make sure I get you out of my way this time, Gisella...just wait and see."She instinctively reached for her phone and scanned through as she waited patiently for school to close.Hours later, she saw a strange looking guy, flash over to the school's gate. She watched earnestly with fixed gaze as he spy through the compound." Who do we have here and what is he up to ?", Natasha wondered as she sat up and glanced through the mirror.Bello stood in front of the entrance of the school and drew out his phone. He quickly scanned through and dialed Loretta's line. CLASSROOM Lessons were s
School was finally over. The atmosphere was suddenly filled with cheers, loud talks and shouts of students trooping out of their various classes.Loretta picked her bag and sauntered to her feet. She instinctively tuned to Desmond who was still getting his bag."Desmond " She called which drew his attention. "Paola, Bianca and I will take the lead. My dad 's driver is already in to pick us up" She stated. "Or you'll like us to drop you at home ?"He swiftly tilted his head. " Oh, no, thanks– I'll pick the school bus" He announced. "Got to drop off at the grocery shop to get some things for my mum so you just take the lead. I'll be fine...""Are you sure? " She asked and nodded with a smile." Yeah, go ahead– I'm alright " He insisted.Loretta sighed. "Alright, see you later then– Bye" She waved at him and trod of with her friends.Gisella glanced at them and swiftly turned back to her stuff as soon as she noticed them approaching. She didn't want Desmond to thin
The bus was almost about to take off when Desmond and Martin got to the gate." Are you joining the bus today?"Mr. Jesse, the school's driver queried. They both tilted their head and hastened in.Desmond sat by the window, his eyes fixed out with his thoughts reflecting on what occurred a few moment ago." Gosh, Desmond, you shouldn't have listened to Martin." He cursed himself. "You know he's not really on good terms with her " He sighed as he buried his face in his hands. "I'm sorry I ignored you Gisel–hope you forgive me." He muttered with a worried gaze. Out of frustration, he plugged in his earphones and leaned back. Just then, he saw Gisella exit from the compound, looking so down and depressed. He quickly adjusted himself on his seat as he stared at her. Gisella strolled past the bus, deep in thoughts as the bus slowly took off." Why isn't she joining the bus today too?" He thought with a furrowed brow. " what's she up to?" He mumbled to himself.With ea
A MONTH LATERGisella and Agnes fully recovered and were discharged home. Gisel returned back to her studies and handling of her father's company, being herself without fear or intimidation with the help of Mr. George, Antonio's secretary.She became very brave, confident, bold– full of herself. She no longer allowed the words and behavior of others to pull her down.She became a role model to a lot of young ladies going through low self-esteem and excelled in everything she did.Loretta finally got out of coma and was later placed on a therapy to help her overcome the experience she went through in Bello's hands.Few weeks later, she confessed her relationship with Bello and how she planned to eliminate Gisella with the help of him.Ciara and Ben on the other hand, were so disappointed in their daughter after hearing her confession." How could you do this, Lore? – Is that how we trained you?" Ciara had exclaimed in tears." Your mother and I worked en
Bello strolled towards Loretta, chuckling with the gun pointing at her head. She cried and crawled back, finding means to escape the ruthless beast in front of her." Please, spare my life""Huh? – Spare your life, you said?" He smirked amidst chuckle. " Do you think I'm so dumb to let you off the hook so you can expose me? Huh!! Never, bitch, not even in your dreams " He roared, kneeling beside her with the gun over her skull." Please " She pleaded in tears." Just say your last prayers, honey" He shouted. *********Paola, Bianca and Loretta's parents, Mrs. Ciara and Mr. Ben sped towards the location shown on the GPS in their vehicle." Drive a little faster, Ben" Ciara cried in devastation." I am, honey– Just pray we're not so late. I've already informed the police and I'm sure they're already on their way. They should even be there by now " Replied Ben w
ON THE ROADLoretta drove along the road, looking all distressed on noticing a white cab which followed keenly behind her; keeping a close watch on her. She instinctively turned her gaze to the seat beside her as she reached for her phone. Loretta anxiously surfed through and dialed Paola's line, staring through the side mirror as she balanced her gaze between the road ahead and the mirror." Hey, Lore, what's up with you ?" Paola's voice echoed from the other end of the phone." Fine, I guess " She answered absent mindedly, still gazing at the car behind her through the mirror, wondering." Hey, girl, is everything okay? You seem so down and absent minded– Come on, tell me, what's it?" Her question spontaneously drew her full attention on her." Huh? – oh, yeah, umm, are you home? I need to talk to you " She answered." Yeah, I'm home but can you tell me what's going on now? I'm a little worried" Paola insisted but she instinctively pull a blunt excuse
Antonio sighed and stood up from the floor, turning back to Gisella, Desmond and Lizzy. Gisella stared at her father with teary eyes which just burst out of joy– Her lips slightly twisted and she raced to embrace him; thorn between tears and chuckle. Desmond and Lizzy stared at her as she buried herself into his arms.Antonio hugged her, comforting, "It's okay, honey. Everything is finally over. " He slowly withdrew her from his embrace and curbed her cheeks with his hands; a faint smile dazzled on his face. " I'm so sorry for not listening to you, dear. I'm really sorry for everything, baby"Silent tears dropped down his eyes which Gisel instinctively dried it up with the back of her hand, embracing him in a warm hug, a faint smile spontaneously formed on her face." It's okay, dad– I've already forgiven you for everything and I'm so sorry for not saving you" She sobbed. " Forgive me dad, forgive me for returning so late from the hospital " The tears she tried to hol
THE ANTONIO' S MANSION RECAP" Get out of here, I'll handle this." Said Gisella, turning her gaze back on Natasha as she monitored her every step but Desmond stubbornly insisted." No, Gisel, we can't leave you here all alone with this evil woman. Lizzy can go with her while I stay with you."" No, you can't be here.....Leave now....", Gisella yelled.Natasha laughed, " Aww, such a touching scene....but I've got a bad news for you, honey. No one is living here alive...", she responded, approaching with dark eyes.Lizzy and Desmond trembled. Gisella shaded them and began to pray. **************Suddenly, a heavy wind blew across the room, lifting and sending things flying in the air with Agnes still lying unconscious on the floor . A thick smoke hung in the air like a blanket despite the heavy breeze. Gisella, Desmond and Lizzy surveyed around wit
THE ANTONIO'S MANSIONNatasha got to where Agnes laid unconscious and crouch beside her and she gently brushed her hand through her hair– Her lips curved in a mischievous smile." Poor thing, I didn't want to do this, Aggie but you left me no option. Curiosity, they say kills the cat and for now, I think is time for you to go home, honey" She faintly chuckled. "Fare thee well and send my regards to those over there..." She smirked.She rose to her full height and gazed down at her with dark eyes. Gisella, Desmond and Lizzy arrived and pulled over in front of the gate. They hurriedly got down and sped towards the door."Agnes.....!! Aggie !!! ", Lizzy cried as they approached the door.Gisella banged the door but there was no response or sign of anyone approaching from inside. She tried to open it again but suddenly found out it was locked." Oh, God.....it's locked.....", she cried." What?" Desmond exclaimed, nervous. " So what are we going to do now?– Don't yo
Desmond drew her from his bosom and held her hands, wiping her tears. Gisella stared at his face with a faint smile."Enough with the tears, Gisella– Come on, save the rest for future." He joked. "Now,let's go; this calls for a celebration. Don't worry, the bill is on me." He uttered with a smile. Gisella nodded, her gloomy look instinctively replaced with smiles and she hugged him." I'm so lucky to have you beside me, Desmond– Thank you for choosing me" She whispered underneath her breath. Lizzy who silently stared at them with smiles, instinctively let out a tactful cough."Huh...huh...huh..." She cleared her throat, drawing back their attention." Snap out of it, Love birds–Don't forget I'm still here." She teased with a chuckle and their lips swiftly curved with a sheepish smile as they withdrew from each other, feeling embarrassed."Sorry, Aunty." They both exuded and she chuckled."No worries, dear– Shall we go now?"" Sure, let's get out of here an
RECAP The trailer was very close now. The kid stood in the middle of the road, just staring at both vehicles in shock. Lizzy, Desmond and Gisella cried in fear, screaming for a miracle." Oh, my God....oh my God..... Oh no... "The car approached head on with speed. **************Suddenly, a shadow flashed in front of their car and it veered off the road. The trailer passed with great speed without stopping and Gisella's car immediately came to a halt some meters away along the road. It was a quite street with bushes along the road. It's hardly you find people walking along the street.Gisella, Desmond and Lizzy sat in the car, panting breathless with shock spread over their faces." What was that?" Gisella stammered which brought Lizzy sweat soaked gaze on her." What was what, Gisel ? Didn't you see what happened?– We nearly had an accident." She cried." No, Aunty, i was not talking about that." She swallowed a lump of
Desmond had been standing at the junction for the past 45minutes now but still no sign of Gisella anywhere. He gazed worriedly at the roads leading to the junction he stood, expectantly, depressed." What's keeping her? Is every alright?" He mumbled with a furrowed brow and as of on an impulse, he stuttered. " Let me call and find out what's happening?" He drew out his phone and dialed her line but it couldn't get through. He sighed with his fixed gaze, nervously on the screen as he paced around.peep....peep.....peep.....a sound from behind drew his attention. He swiftly turned to find out who it was. It was the sound of Gisella's horn; She instinctively beckoned him in. He gave a broad smile and hopped onto the car." What kept you so long, Gisella?" He immediately asked after settling in but then, he swiftly brushed it off. "Just forget it– Let's get going before the meeting starts." He assumed, turning to Lizzy who all along, stared from the back seat."Goo