I'm supposed to be used to my sister switching personalities by now, but every time she does this, it disgusts me. Right!I can't argue myself out of this!Literally, Raymond and Cassie are the innocent protagonists whose love for each other has surpassed the heavens, while I'm the wicked villain who would stop at nothing to disturb their perfect relationship. I sighed and turned around, ignoring Cassie's words, fearing that if I spent another minute here, things might not look good. Coming out of the VIP Ward, I headed into the elevator which took me to the second floor. My Dad has been admitted in this hospital as well. I can't come and go without seeing him. Recently, I've been so caught up in Raymond and Cassie’s drama that I barely have the time to visit him. Recalling last night when I was about to visit him and then Raymond came and interrupted, I sighed. Before I reached the ward, my father was admitted; commotions came from that area. ‘What happened?’Curiosity took o
I paused, watching as he gradually regained his senses.Hearing the first word coming from him, my heart throbbed with a sudden sadness that made me clench my fists. How ironic was it that Cassie's was the first name he remembered the moment he woke up. “Dad, it's me… Blair,” I answered, rubbing his hand gently while trying to keep my voice calm. Yet, my father's response struck me hard once more.“Blair? Where's Cassie? Is your sister here?”I shook my head. Why does he ask about Cassie so desperately? I'm here, yet, he doesn't look a bit delighted. I would believe he's still trying to cope with the reality that's why, but realizing that Cassie isn't here, he looked very sad. “Go and get her, Blair. I want to see her.”I pursed my lips, suppressing the sudden sadness inside me. “Why, Dad? Aren't you happy to see me?”But my father frowned. He tried to sit up but failed. Giving me an almost-irritated look the way he usually did whenever I threw my tantrums, he sighed. “Stop ac
What!?I blinked at the old man.I parted my lips, but shock allowed no words to form.What am I hearing?“A wise bum would wait until she gives birth to two or more heirs before eliminating the husband.”“But you can't wait to get rid of Raymond, Blair. Didn't you think about the punishment for your crime before trying this?”“If Raymond has died, do you think that you would be given a penny from his wealth in this condition when you're barren?”Lana, Matilda, and Betty.They couldn't keep their mouths shut.Ever since I entered, those words had been registered on their faces and they couldn't wait to spill them out.Overwhelmed by the shock and disbelief, I glanced from the family to Grandpa George, wishing my ears were tricking me.“I thought you were unlike the other girls.” Grandpa George sighed. “I always believed that you loved my grandson.”I gulped!Damnit!Why are they accusing me out of nowhere?Did the old man even do a proper investigation?Who was that damned servant tha
…Raymond's POVI should have seen this coming.Who would have thought that Blair would be so tricky?I thought she was all talk! It turns out she's wicked beyond my imagination.I was on my way to the room to change my clothes when that servant walked into me and told me Blair asked her to deliver the almond juice.If I hadn't been thirsty- and if almond juice hadn't been my favorite, I wouldn't have taken it.Poisoning me has definitely helped her achieve her aim. I am forced to cancel the business trip.Now I can't get away from her drama, or Cassie's.Cassie insists we get married right away after processing the divorce with Blair, but things don't work like that. No matter what, her sister was my wife before, even though our marriage was based on a contract.What will Grandpa say especially now that he's about to announce my relationship with Blair?What will the public think?I should have thought about all these before agreeing to the contract marriage. I should have at leas
Blair’s POVMy stomach hurt like hell!Where am I?Fluttering my eyelids open, they were met with the blinding lights coming from above. Great!Just great!I have died without getting to carry out my revenge plan.Raymond and Cassie won. It would be a miracle if I had survived that intense hunger. Grandpa George was going to leave me to rot there. I should have seen it coming.Maybe the family had wanted to get rid of me right from the start, and Raymond's grandfather's affection had been faked. Thank goodness I'm going to heaven and not hell. I've faced enough suffering already.Losing my mother before I could barely talk, getting bullied all my life by my sister, and my father choosing Cassie over me. Don't get me started on that scumbag Raymond whom I've dedicated my heart to-“Blair…” A gentle voice called out to me.So gentle and familiar. Am I supposed to be hearing voices?“Blair, are you alright? The Doctor said you're safe now… Do you still feel pain?”“Huh?” Blinking, I
But what about our baby? Will I be doing myself good by leaving at this moment? Cassie will celebrate, and she’ll think she has won. Raymond, on the other hand, will be over the moon thinking he has gotten rid of the thorn in his path, me. “Would you?”Jeff’s question broke me out of my reverie. He looked as though he was expecting me to say yes to his question. Even though I want to, there’s no way I could let Cassie and Raymond win this battle. I chose this path, knowing fully that I might win it in the end. I can’t just allow my evil, manipulative sister to get whatever she wants anymore. She has already taken everything away from me, she has made my life a living hell. Worse, she took away the last person I looked forward to interacting with again, my own father. How then should I let Cassie win? She’ll definitely pay for all she did and is still doing to me. “Jeff?” I called, sighing inside. Jeff won’t be happy with what I am about to say, but I have no other choice.
“Hello, sis.”My fingers clenched into a fist as soon as Cassie appeared. What the heck is she doing here?She is the last person I want to see. Cassie always gives me the urge to grab her neck and twist it until she stops breathing whenever we cross paths. And what on earth is she still doing in this wheelchair?She looks fine to me, Cassie must be up to something.After all, she has never done anything good in her life. “Going to see your Dad?” She let out a horrible laugh, the one that shows she's definitely up to no good. But do I even care? I really don't. I can't let Cassie ruin my mood now, I have a lot of things to discuss with my dad. Ignoring her is the best thing to do, but Cassie grabbed my hand as soon as I walked past her wheelchair. “Don't you want to listen to what I have to say?” Letting out a deep sigh, I turned to her. However, that mischievous look on her face shows that she did something there. “Your dad won't listen to whatever you have to say, Blair,
Raymond's PovIf not for grandpa, I wouldn't have gone to that hospital to see her. I wouldn't have even taken her to the hospital a few hours ago. Why can't something bad just happen to her so she will leave?I am so fed up seeing Blair all the time and having to deal with her attitude. She's so evil and manipulative, trying to get her way with me. “If you don't bring Blair back home tonight, I will be upset with you.” Those are grandpa's words when he came into my room an hour ago. I don't love Blair, it is Cassie I love,But Blair is standing in the way. I have to bring an end to this before it gets out of hand. “Where are you taking me?” Blair's shaky voice interrupts my thoughts. I am driving at high speed and it scares her a lot. Maybe she's thinking I'll get us into an accident to teach her a lesson.But I'm not that daft to hurt myself. If I have to do that, then she'll be the only one in the car. “One word from you, and I will throw you out of this car!” I threat
BLAIR'S POV“I'm sorry, Ms. Blair, I didn't know something like that would happen, I wouldn't have left you there all alone."This is the third time the maid has said that since she brought me breakfast. It's not her fault, what is bound to happen will happen no matter what. Even if she stayed behind, they would have injured her or, worse, killed her there. I am glad she wasn't present in the room at that time, and I'm grateful that she handled my grandfather's funeral on my behalf. Not everyone can do that, but she took the risk to help me. “It's okay. And thank you for helping me." She passed me my vitamins. “I also heard Raymond locked you and the P. A. up in the prison, right?" She nodded her head. “I'm sorry about that too, it was all because of me." I felt so bad when I was told about it. Raymond acted out of shock, but he shouldn't have done that. He could have investigated them one-on-one instead of doing that. And they wouldn't even do something as terrible as tha
RAYMOND'S POVThroughout the entire night, I couldn't sleep properly. The thought of Blair being with another man who isn't me still disturbed my peace. I've come to like her, to love her, but she's trying to slip away from me just when I've started developing feelings for her. How could she go to that length, to leave the funeral just to go see Jeff?What is wrong with her?Didn't she claim she loved me?Why the sudden change of mind?Did she confess to me because Cassie was there? Maybe she just wanted me to send Cassie away from my life, then she'll make me fall for her, and then betray me.Blair surprised me yesterday, I will never forget that. Although I'm upset with her, I can't be angry with my baby, right?I'm sure she didn't eat anything yesterday because I locked the door and took the keys away. Since she's bent on seeing Jeff, then I can't let her leave the house anymore. The company can be run by another person, maybe Cassie. “Mr. Raymond." I took the keys from th
BLAIR'S POV “Dump her at the Amusement park."Those words still ring in my ears as if they were just said now.Cassie thought I was dead after torturing my life. She didn't even care that the baby I was carrying could get hurt.Who am I even kidding?That is what she wants. This is so painful,My own sister wants me dead?Just for worldly things?Can't Cassie just see that everything that's happening isn't my fault?“Stop crying, Blair, you should consider your condition." Jeff handed me a glass of water and then sat next to me.I am so grateful for him, for saving my life and bringing me to his home to take care of me.If Jeff hadn't shown up at the park, some people might have taken me away again. I knew everything that was happening, from the instructions Cassie gave to the guys, her phone calls, and when they dumped me at the park. I pretended I was dead just so she wouldn't kill me entirely.“This is so harsh, Jeff. Cassie could have killed me." Jeff sighed deeply, holding
CASSIE'S POV“Miss Cassie, she's not breathing." I turned to the sofa where Blair was lying, and an evil smile formed on my face. She's not breathing? Then that's final. This is exactly what I want, to make sure she's dead. And now that I've tortured her to death, then I can't keep her here anymore. Who knows Raymond would dare call me to enquire about Blair?Did he see me at the funeral home?No, I don't think so. The way I disguised myself, Raymond wouldn't have even found out it was me. Or does he already know that I am after Blair's life?Even when those ladies confessed I was the one who sent them to the hospital, Raymond didn't believe them.I'm sure he still doesn't believe I'll do anything to hurt Blair; he's asking because she is my sister.Well, not anymore. Blair is gone, and Raymond is now for Cassie alone.“What should we do with her body?" I hesitated for a while, thinking of what to do about it.I can't let them dump her in a secluded place, it has to be where
RAYMOND'S POVI've been watching the lady standing at the altar, giving a speech for over ten minutes now, but she doesn't look anything close to Blair.The way she walks, the way she speaks, and the way her hair is arranged isn't like Blair's. She's wearing Blair's dress, and her face is covered with the nose mask I sent over to Blair, but she doesn't look like her. Where is Blair? What has happened to her?I can't sit here for long while someone is pretending to be her. But if I stand up now, people will turn their eyes on me, they'll say I don't respect the deceased. I waited for a few minutes, and when the lady finally left the altar, I stood up from my chair, grabbed her hand in front of everyone, and left the hall with her. I don't care what they say; I know what I am doing.If it was Blair, she would have started arguing with me the moment I grabbed her hand inside. She'll say I am embarrassing her, but this lady isn't saying a word which is obvious she's not Blair. I r
Opening my eyes slowly, my head aches so much that I couldn't even blink properly. And as soon as my vision became clear, Cassie came into view.I knew it was her by her voice. So she hasn't left the city? And no one could locate her?What on earth is Cassie trying to do now?“See who is finally awake."She let out an evil laugh, lowered herself in front of me, and splashed a cup of water on my face. “Cassie!" I screamed her name. “Oh, so you still have this much energy? I thought you'd lost them completely. I know what to do." She stood on her feet, gestured to one of the guys in the room and she was handed a mini box. Cassie opened it, dipped two of her fingers in it, fetched a white substance, and then blew them on my face. Immediately, the powder hit my nostrils; I started feeling the same thing I felt when I put on the face mask. It wasn't Raymond who did it, it was Cassie. She gave that to my maid, and the lady gave it to me. She didn't run away after what she had don
What on earth was this face mask made of?The scent it's releasing is so funny, I've never sniffed it before. “Here's the water, ma'am." My vision starts to blur, but I think it's because I haven't taken my vitamins. After taking the medication, I decided to rest in the waiting room before the funeral procession began. But the more relaxed my body is, the more dizzy I become. “Are you okay, Ma'am?" My maid sounds so worried, but I can't let her know what I'm feeling.Raymond will take me away and I can't miss my grandpa's funeral.I am the only family left, Cassie isn't here. “I'm fine." I forced a smile, closing my eyes. Oh Lord, do not let anything happen to me, please; I have to be here till the end.I thought after resting for a while, everything would be back to normal. But I can't feel my legs now and it's time for the funeral. “Ma'am, I have to go get Mr. Raymond, you can't leave like this. You are going to pass out anytime." My maid held my hand, wiping the sweat o
It has been a week since Grandpa passed away, and while we are preparing for his funeral, Cassie is nowhere to be found. I've sent security across the city to find her, but none of them could bring any information about her. Cassie ran away with all the money in the house. However, that isn't the problem. No one's after the money she ran away with, I just want her to be present so we'll bury our grandpa together. Maybe if I were in her shoes, I would have done the same thing she did. Grandpa didn't leave anything in her name, which isn't good at all. But who am I to argue with the deceased? He knew what was best to do. Cassie is my sister, and since everything is now in my name, I want to run the company with her.However, a part of me doesn't want to do that. Cassie might turn against me and worse, she might use the opportunity to get rid of me. “Ms. Blair? Mr. Raymond Reece is here." Grandpa's P. A., who is now my personal Assistant, announced. Raymond came?I thought he
RAYMOND'S POV“How can you all shamelessly tell me some guys came and took her away? What is your job? Isn't it to keep an eye on her?"This is so stupid.How could the people I entrusted Blair in their hands let her leave the house with strangers?“If She isn't found today, consider yourselves jobless. Not only that, you will all rot in jail!"I return to the apartment after threatening them. How could they be so daft to have let her leave this house when they know the threats she has been getting right from the hospital?Who does that?An hour later, I still haven't gotten any feedback from the security or the servants. What am I even doing here?Blair is carrying my baby, and it is my responsibility to go look for her, too. Nothing must happen to her that will affect my baby. I left the apartment, fuming in anger. But as soon as I was about to enter the car, two cars drove inside the house. The way the car was described to me, I instantly knew these were the cars that took Bl