TERRA'S POV:One thing I could commend about my princess was her narration skills, she spoke eloquently and was detailed. Those extra classes were paying off. “Thank you baby. Good narration by the way!” I commended making her smile shyly.They kept talking to each other and playing with their iPads and I just stared at them, then turned my gaze to Cren who was already staring at me through the rearview mirror. *******ROSS’S POV:I drove back to my mansion fighting the urge to break down in tears like a child. Grandpa had not responded to any single one of my questions like those are my children, aren't they? Or How long have you been meeting Terra? He just kept staring at the chessboard and smiled when he won and muttered ‘Checkmate’ in excitement before turning towards me and giving me a very simple yet heartwarming response.“Go find a way to get your family, son.” He then took a sip out of his orange juice.It felt like a dream…this did not feel real in the slightest but I felt
ROSS’S POV:Monday Morning:“Good morning Mr Anderson.” Mady greeted me as soon as I walked into the last floor where it was located.Everyone had been baffled to see me this early as it wasn't even 7 am yet but I had work to do. I had dialed one of my old loyal workers, Caleb Humy. He worked as an intern lawyer for the company for about three years before quitting to start his own firm. He was a good man married to a nice lawyer as well and I had just discovered he even had two kids. I invited him to come to my office today at 7a.m and informed him it was crucial, then I hung up without waiting for him to either protest or accept, however I knew he would agree to the invitation as he felt indebted to me.“Here you go, Mr Anderson.” Mady handed me a cup of strong black coffee without milk and a teaspoon of sugar, just how I preferred. And last night, I was unable to sleep a wink as different scenarios played in my head repeatedly. I took a sip as I sat down, unbuttoned my black suit
ROSS'S POV:I escorted him out and glanced at Mady before closing the door and I almost laughed at her smiling staring into space. But I just thought back to my kids.***************THREE HOURS LATER:I arrived at the luxurious building of the Williams Toy Company and Mady had accompanied me to take notes, and the assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer, who looked so nerdy and he and Mady had been giving each other evil glances. The minute we arrived at the lobby, Mady went to make enquiries at the reception while I just took in my surroundings. The architect and interior designers did a great job, I had to commend. “Welcome Mr Anderson.” The receptionist grinned at me after attending to Mady and I nodded walking towards the elevator. I could feel stares from the staff lingering around but it wasn't something I was not used to.We stepped into the elevator and Mady punched in the floor and a thought crossed my mind as the elevator went up, so I had to ask the CMO's assistant, Nile
3RD POV:THAT NIGHT:Terra was seated at the edge of her King sized bed, her hair was packed up in a high ponytail, a white towel was wrapped around her chest, her body had droplets of water as she had just come out of the bathroom five minutes ago. It had been an extremely long day with long conversations with business associates and though the company was doing much better, she wasn't still at peace.WHY?“Ross Anderson.” She muttered to herself, grumbling before taking off her scrunchie and letting her loose.After telling Ross the names of her children and all he could mutter was ‘wow’, she just dismissed him coming back to her senses, remembering all the pain and hurt he had caused her, how she cried herself to sleep those nights, how she was a young girl in love with him and he and his mother treated her like garbage. But how he spoke…the sincerity in his eyes…What if he was different? I mean he would never have me again but what if he would do better by the kids? What if he wo
3RD POV:She was about to end the call when the P.I said, “HOWEVER, there seems to be about two women in his life whom he had neither claimed nor denied. And there's a probability at least one might be serious. I sent images of them as well.”My heart skipped a beat as I looked at the pictures of him and the woman, “One is Louisiana Valley and Nina Morris.” Of course…how could I forget his NINA MORRIS, best friend with his mother and his love affair? Terra thought.“Thank you.” She appreciated it then hung up.He is in a relationship and was talking about loving me and a fake divorce papers when he's sleeping around? She scoffed.If any woman is around my children, those are definitely grounds to keep him away.************MEANWHILE:After the meeting with Terra, Ross in a fit of excitement began ordering things such as bed stands in blue and pink for the twins, as well as toys, clothes, expensive sneakers and cute shoes, bags, hair accessories though he was not sure what they liked
ROSS'S POV:TWO DAYS LATER:It was currently the middle of the week and I had been unable to get in contact with Terra since our meeting the other day. I had even just popped up at her office but she was not present. It was as if Grandpa knew that, because a minute ago while I was reading through the reports, I found out the amusement park will be ready in about a week, and I was so excited hoping that my twins will be there for the launch, Grandpa had sent me a number and checking it now, it seems to belong to my Terra's.I didn't care if the media or anyone found out about the kids, I just wanted to go out and have fun with them.So I dialed the number and a second later, I heard Terra's soft voice. “Hello?”“James is that you?” She asked with pleading in her voice. And rather than responding immediately, my mind ran in circles. Who is James? “Hellooo??” “It's not James, it's Ross Anderson.” I stood up from my seat and stood by my window which had the city view and the bright sunl
ROSS'S POV:“I have plans tonight.” I told her honestly as I had finally completed one of the bed stands and the toys had arrived, so I had to set up the doll houses, and other parts of the room.“With? Let me guess with that painter you have been seeing.” I chuckled at the fact that my mum referred to an artist as a painter with disgust like Nina who she wanted me to be with so badly had anything she could do.“No. If there's nothing else, it was nice to see you two but I have to get back to work.” I dismissed and my mum exhaled deeply with worry written on her face.“God forbid you die alone but you're on the path. And when will I have Grandchildren? Have you thought about me? Look at a gem I have presented to you for years and we keep having this conversation again and again…” Stressed lines formed on my mother's forehead and I just stared at her with a goofy smile. “I had a gem but you ruined it. So think about that when you go back home.” She shook her head at me and stormed out
TERRA'S POV:FRIDAY AFTERNOON:It was currently an hour before Ross picks up the kids at school but I planned to at least be there the first time and just watch how he treats them. I have been praying and hoping I wasn't making a bad decision but anytime I want to overthink, I recall the epiphany and Eric hating me. I wondered if he was even interested in football or would ever be?I just shook my head and my phone lit up and I smiled seeing it was a text from Ivy asking what would be the perfect color for her dinner tonight.They had returned the morning in which I was supposed to call the police and while Ivy was a bundle of happiness when they arrived, carrying a bunch of shopping bags, James had a look of regret on his face.“Ivy, go check if the twins are up yet.” I instructed and she nodded skipping up the stairs.James and I watched her as she went upstairs as we took a seat and the minute she did, I immediately turned to Ross and asked,“What's wrong? What happened? Are you ok
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