TERRA'S POV:6 YEARS LATER:“It was all sold out within an hour of the new release, I wasn't even able to get anything, not even the cute tops!” A girl complained in front of the store which was completely empty. No single clothes were seen in it.“Same here! Will there be a new release soon?” Another girl inquired from one of the employees who was too busy and scared to even answer the girls so he simply nodded and walked away.“I'm so curious about who is even behind these designs and clothing lines. They have me spending my entire savings on them plus I want the designer to design my wedding dress. Did you see the release of last year's wedding gown? I cried watching one of the models.” A woman talking with her friend close to the store said,“Me too but when did you even get a man?” They both laughed out loud.“I'm planning ahead. I even told my daddy.” Her friend shook her head at her and they saw the medias approaching so they fixed themselves up as they were excited to be on th
TERRA'S POV:Eleanor was a joyful, happy soul and many others said she had most of my features though she and her brother were identical. Her hair was dark brown and so long, we often went for a trim. She was like my best friend, we went to get our nails done together, we picked out matching outfits obviously without leaving Eric out as I had gotten a designer just for his clothes. Her eyes were a mixture of her father's eyes and mine but my daughter was stubborn, playful, her brother's keeper and outspoken. The twins were sometimes so opposite, I was baffled.“Go change out of your uniform and I will be there to give you two a shower.” She made a stank face and folded her arms across her chest.I laughed and stopped chopping the onions and the smell of the food made me feel hungry, "What?”“Oh nothing, but we have been bathing and taking care of ourselves. You can please only come and supervise afterwards, okay pretty mother?” She made baby eyes and I shook my head at her.“Okay, pre
TERRA'S POV:THAT SAME NIGHT:“Uncle James!” My twins ran and embraced him and I smiled as he picked them up.Over the years, James Lauder and I had gotten close, so close that he had met my twins who I wouldn't allow anybody close to except I trusted you. I trusted James and he was like a best friend to me, he was super caring, attentive and never hesitated to be vulnerable to me no matter the situation. He had just met the twins two years ago on their fifth birthday even though we have continued talking ever since that evening at the park.It wasn't easy for me to give access to people but I was slowly doing it while declining a lot of others.“Where's Ivy?” They pouted and Eleanor fought to get out of his grip since she was getting mad Ivy wasn't here.Ivy, his daughter, had become their friend whom they had a lot of slumber parties with and she was the most respectful, precious little girl ever and she played around with the kids though she was two years older. James laughed and
TERRA'S POV:The conversation began to flow around my success and my two companies while Cara, who was the major planner of this dinner, was discussing with the waiter who after, poured champagne into our flute glasses then left.“Before anything, I just wanted to say a few words about Catherine.” Cara stood up with her glass and Gary assisted her up.“Since we met seven years ago when you were still pregnant with your adorable little babies. I have seen nothing but a strong, gorgeous, sophisticated, multi-talented, determined, influential woman because just seeing you strive hard, work day and night to achieve your goals and provide your kids with the best life has influenced me to do more for myself as well. Even everyone on this table would also say the same.” They all hummed in agreement making me smile small listening to them well until Connor cleared his throat and muttered,“Not me.” We all looked at him while Cara hit his head lightly and Sarah sucked her teeth and ushered Car
NINA'S POV:The sun was beaming on a lively Sunday afternoon when I stepped out of the mansion, adorned in a sleeveless, floral-patterned dress. The attire was not only aesthetically pleasing, but it was also perfectly suited for the warm climate. As the waiter departed after taking our orders, I let out a small yet appreciative smile in his direction taking in the sweet smell of the restaurant but my mood soured right after.“So Nina, what's going on with you? I feel like I only ever see you with Mrs Anderson lately. At events, at the malls, are you two having a sexual relationship or something?” Deborah questioned laughing, making my other friends burst out in fits of laughter while I frowed my eyebrow completely irritated and annoyed by her dumb question.Like what in the world…did that mean?Earlier today, my friends from high school called and invited me out. I obviously didn't want to hang out with them as they were just so annoying but wealthy which made my mum literally throw
NINA'S POV:LATER THAT DAY:I took off my heels as I stepped back into the house I grew up in. I smiled sadly as I recalled a memory of my father and I. It was one of those days back in college where I had just returned back from an outing with Ross and the others, and the guys had been talking in coded tone to Ross the entire evening about a girl and he had just kept on smirking. I hated that they didn't include me and even worse the thought of Ross being with another girl.“Why are you so upset?” My father asked, removing his glasses and placing his laptop on the center table as I sat on the couch folding my arms across my chest and huffed. He was most likely working and I really wasn't about to bother him about any boy issue.“Nothing. I'm going to my room now.” I tried to stand up but his serious expression and stern voice made me stop in my tracks and sigh deeply.“Just talk to me. Is it the guys or please don't tell me it's Ross?” He let out an exaggerated sigh as I just looke
ROSS'S POV:“Good morning Mr Anderson.” My assistant, Mady, greeted me with a polite smile as soon as the security opened the back door to my new car.I gave a head nod in response, keeping a straight face as we stepped into the office building. As we walked by, she ran down the list of meetings I had today and I was hearing but not listening after hearing about the important meeting with the board members the rest was a blur. The staff by the elevator and the ones we came across greeted and gawked but I spared them no glance.Over the years, my company was all that mattered, we had created dozens of restaurants around the world, hotels, invested in various amusement parks and one which my team and I had spent time, and money on and it was opening very soon in about three to four months. The basic subject of today's meeting was all about the progress and setting an exact date.We finally arrived at the board room and I exhaled deeply when I saw my mother discussing with one of the boa
ROSS'S POV:“No, we have to talk. Because you married that whore your Grandfather asked you to marry but you can't even date Nina and get married so that YOU can have a happy life and give me grandkids!” She questioned raising her voice and I laughed clenching my jaw.“First of all, Don't you ever refer to my TERRA as a whore ever again. Also I won't even be dating Nina ever again after the hurt she put me through back then. She and I can be distant friends but that's it!”I didn't want to go deeper on my feelings for Nina, it wasn't the place nor the time plus staring at me now, she wouldn't even care.“So she hurt you in the past, it's been years since that happened, get over it! “ She snapped and I looked at her bewildered. “I have gotten over it, but it seems like you two haven't and I think it's pathetic, don't you?” I shot back calmly leaning back on my seat but my mother was furious.. I was honestly getting really tired of having this conversation every year.Sometimes, I thou
3RD POV:Soon after they moved into their dream house, with the beautiful gardens, lawns, the most aesthetically pleasing backyard with a huge pool, and huge and wide rooms for all they needed. It was beautiful and to celebrate their marriage, they organized the housewarming/ wedding celebrations and it was a night to remember. Ross had been grinning ever since and his assistant, Mady had quit since he was happy and he had a new young hardworking assistant, Kelly.“You look ravishing.” Evelyn complimented hugging her, grateful her second child, a ten months old baby girl was now sleeping and she could have time to enjoy herself. She often accused Jackson of impregnating her again so she doesn't flourish in her career as a studio owner and it caused arguments but they ended up making love and shutting out negativity and pointless accusations.“You do too. I'm so happy to see you guys.” She hugged the guys, and Whitney. James and Whitney were engaged after James agreed to stay in Saland
TERRA'S POV:“In the abduction and murder Asian Griffin. The court finds you GUILTY!”“In the murder of Amber Griffin, the court finds the defendant ... .guilty.” There were murmurings among the people. It was crazy how she murdered the two sisters…all for what?“In the theft at the supermarket owner, the court found the defendant guilty. “ I shook my head and watched the jury who looked at her with displeasure.“In the harassment charge of two men, the court finds the defendant…not guilty.” “In the attempted murder of Mrs Anderson, the court finds the defendant guilty…” There were more crimes such as gun possession, trespassing on property and she was found guilty for all the crimes.Someone next to me muttered, “I know for sure, she's going to be sentenced to death, as that's what the law of Salandi prescribes as she is definitely a nuisance and multiple murders and attempted murders, Come on. I would know since I am a paralegal.” She bragged and I glanced at her for a second and s
TERRA'S POV:THREE MONTHS LATER:“How busy are you? ‘Cause I was thinking we can go out for lunch so I can make it up to you.” Ross suggested, and I rolled my eyes playfully at him. He knew I was mad at him for him being mad at me for worrying too much and stressing out about the kids as it was their first day at a new school.It had just been hard since the welcome party and literally settling in Salandi was hard for me in a way that it was hard for the kids.“I'm actually extremely busy right now, and I will be heading to Nina's trial as today is the sentencing. Later tonight?” I suggested and he heaved out a sigh, obviously displeased at the fact that I was headed to Nina's trial but I needed to be there. I just had the need. Everyone had been totally stunned hearing that Mrs Morris had killed herself and it was all over the news. Everyone in the golf clubs, and the elites titled the Morris as a pure disgrace, shame and waste.And I truly did not care, as long as my kids and I got
3RD POV:“Nina Morris, daughter of Late Business Tycoon Mr Marcus Morris, has been apprehended for multiple charges, kidnapping of the twins of Billionaire Ross Anderson and Catherine Williams, Murder…..” The reporter listed out..Mrs Morris was seated in front of her television, watching the news with tears running down her cheek, seeing her daughter being labeled as a criminal. Hot tears ran down through her cheeks and her chest rose up and fell repeatedly. “Everyone will view my daughter as a criminal. How could I have given birth to such a useless being? So freaking useless!” She hit the television stand in anger and shook her head.“I have already lost. I have nothing again, no way to clear my name out of Nina's stupidity. I failed as a mother, as an elite woman in society, as everything. I am just as useless and I can't live with it….I just can't.” She cried out and continued mumbling the last sentence as she walked into the room.She grabbed a rope in her closet, mumbling the
3RD POV:A DAY LATER:Terra held onto Eleanour who was sleeping on her lap while holding onto her father's hand as he was sitting next to her on the couch fighting the sleep forming in his eyes. He hadn't closed his eyes ever since the kids were kidnapped.It had been a rough twenty four hours for everybody and for Ross's little family, it had been a rough 72 hours. They had been able to give the old woman and her grandson the sum of a million for their help in finding Nina and the family was given the media space to be able to show their appreciation to Ross and Terra, letting them know it will go a long way in pulling them out of the hand to mouth lifestyle they had been living especially since the grandmother was single handedly raising the boy.“Mummy.” Eric called out from his bed with droopy eyes, and she waved at him with a smile trying her best not to wake Eleanour who was finding it hard to close her eyes.Eric was not shot neither was Ross but Terra still requested he stayed
3RD POV:AN HOUR LATER:Asian was drained and tired but she took great compassion on the twins especially Eleanour, seeing her as a young version of Amber who was sad and always needed her. Which is why she was more than happy when she saw that Nina had left a glass cup on a high table where farmers usually kept stuff for their animals and it was next to them.Her plan was simple, hit it repeatedly till the glass shatters to the floor, afterwards she would move in her seat and with her back facing away, she would hand Eric the glass to unloose the ropes on his hands carefully, afterwards he would unloose both hers and Eleanours. Then they run out to the nearest farm or police station and get help. And safe!This is a solid plan after all …I can do it, what could possibly go wrong? Asian thought to herself, and like an annoying best friend, her mind pictured all the different possibilities of what could happen.“I'm going to try and get us out of here.” She mumbled and the kid's mouth
TERRA'S POV:“No…It's not your fault. I came out for work and for you and I met the love of my life and became a member of a very problematic family, but I guess all families have their own issues. But coming here, it was just the regular day to day activities and then trips during the holiday but coming here made me realize there's a lot more to life. And I just think…everything happens for a reason and I have experienced all I need to here.” The fact that he didn't hold me accountable or become harsh to me made me feel bad for yelling at Ross and his mother…for another person's action.“I have been thinking about moving away as well. Morgan and Sarah have been calling me everyday since they heard of this. And I totally feel the same way you felt about here and Aurenia except I didn't find the love of my life here.” We both chuckled weakly and he responded, “Yeah okay.”As they both discussed more about moving back, unbeknownst to them Ross and Evelyn, who was bringing breakfast, ove
TERRA'S POV:A DAY LATER:It had been more than 35 hours since I had last seen my kids and since the kidnapping. A flier with Nina's face had been posted everywhere and according to my friends and Fiona, the entire police force was working on it.But it was just Nina….what was so hard about finding and capturing her?I had just been numb, and I could neither eat nor sleep. Last night, when I couldn't sleep, I snuck out in my own mansion in order to prevent Evelyn, who was literally everywhere, from waking up. I drove in one of my old sports cars, which allowed the cool night breeze to run through my body and blow away the tears which kept flowing and I drove to weird looking areas, banishing the thought that I might be robbed, and showed them images of Nina if they had come across her but they had nothing.A particularly shabby looking man asked for some money before providing answers, feigning that he recognised her and as soon as I handed him money, he tucked it into his pocket and
3RD POV:They both went ahead to take a seat on the couch in the hospital room.Without giving a response, Ross brought out his phone from his breast pocket. And dialed Nina's contact and placed it on a loudspeaker, the call rang for a moment and at the fourth ring, there was finally an answer making Chandler's eyes go wide in excitement.“Nina, Where are you? Tell me where are you now and what do you want?” Ross asked with desperation and the other line remained silent.“WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?” He shouted in anger, making Chandler jump a bit.“Hello? Who is this? I just found this in the dumpster ... .What did this woman do though I don't have a television so I need some drama?” Ross clung to his hand with so much force, Chandler thought he would crush it so he quickly collected it from Ross.“Okay…okay…A dumpster where? And what's your address?” Chandler asked smartly as he believed it would lead them to Nina or maybe it was the same area.On the other hand, Terra was at the police