TERRA'S POV:“I just feel like I'm hiding them from the world. So I would never get to take them out because I don't want the paparazzi in my face? That's not it for real.” I ranted to Evelyn as she was on the treadmill and I was doing squats panting heavily.Tonight, I was headed to a fashion show of one of our old high school mates who we were never close to. She had always had a nasty attitude towards us and I hoped I didn't cross paths with her as I didn't want to see anyone who knows me as Terra. I was simply going to admire her dresses plus everyone knows I have a thing for outfits and I secretly referred to myself as a fashionista.I wanted to bring the kids along with me to their first fashion show though they would most likely not have any idea of what was going on, I just wanted them to do something with me. Aside from regular strolls through the park.“Can I say something T?” Evelyn asked then switched off the treadmill referring to me as ‘T’ as she wasn't comfortable in th
TERRA'S POV:“Are you sure you want to do this?” Evelyn asked and I exhaled deeply sitting in the back of the seat of the car and staring out of the car.We had just returned from the fashion show and my heart was filled with excitement. I had met some of my fashion idols and being who I am, they were quite welcoming.“You are the CEO of the toy company right?” One of my idols, Lady Debra, questioned staring at me skeptically.“Yes. I'm surprised you know that.” I laughed nervously, glancing through the corner of my eye in search of Evelyn and she chuckled weakly.“So you don't design but love fashion?” She inquired looking genuinely curious until her attention was drawn to one of her colleagues waving at her.“I do but I haven't done anything about it. It's just like a hobby.” I responded and she stared at me with disapproval “Looking at your choice of outfit and seeing as you recognize greatness, I'm certain if you ever decide to go into the fashion industry, you are going to excel
ROSS'S POV:ONE YEAR AND A FEW MONTHS LATER…Today was currently Thanksgiving and while most people were preparing a huge celebration with family, I wasn't.“Where are you going?”I ignored that and continued packing my suits in my suitcase as it was currently 7pm and I had a flight to catch earlier the next day.“Ross, aren't you hearing me?” She questioned again and I sighed deeply bringing out my various luxurious wristwatches and packed about three, a classic Rolex watch, Patek and a custom designed watch personally sent to me for the front page of a magazine a few years back.“Ross!” She snapped yelling and I turned towards her clenching my jaw.“What?!” Her eyes went wide as she stared at me and she stepped back looking at me with disbelief. “O My Goodness…Wh..what happened..what's going on with you?” NINA stammered out covering her mouth staring at me intently from head to toe.I still ignored her.“I'm going to get the boys. Because for about ten months no one has been able t
ROSS'S POV:“Chand, get the tools and the Straight razor, the shaving cream…everything. We have a long evening ahead.” Jeremy spoke looking at me with mischievous eyes making me chuckle weakly.“And you can't even fight it…we've let you be for too long.” Chandler wanted to call up the barber knowing well that Jeremy couldn't do anything but I could.“You all should just wait outside, I will be outside looking better in a few minutes.” I informed them seriously and they sighed.“Hurry up, we have so much to do this evening.” I rolled my eyes and walked into my bathroom until I heard Jeremy mutter,“It seems so bad, like he lost his wife and kids died and I'm not even trying to be funny.” I just sighed and shut the bathroom door and looked at myself in the mirror with disbelief. I looked as horrible as I felt.*********AN HOUR AND THIRTY MINUTES LATER:I'd shaved my beards and cut my hair a little, leaving it out. I looked somewhat better though the bags under my eyes were visible. I
3rd POV:THANKSGIVING NIGHT:“So you're headed on a trip?” Grandpa Philip questioned as Ross led him outside.“Yes, it's a three day business conference for work at Auriena.” Ross informed him and Grandpa instantly looked back at him with a bewildered expression.“What's the problem, Grandpa?” Ross frowned his eyebrow, asking, as he was genuinely worried.Grandpa Philip's heart and mind was racing, he didn't want Terra thinking he told Ross about their whereabouts or about the kids.“Oh…nothing. I just assumed you would send a representative as the journey is too long, I think it's about a fifteen hour journey. That's like across the continent.” Grandpa pointed out trying to derail him from going.Ross sighed deeply as he thought about it, “I know Grandpa, I don't want to go either but I feel like I need the change of scenery plus successful business men and women from all over the country would be there. And I need…I need to stop acting like my wife died when in honesty, I was the on
3RD POV:MEANWHILE…“Girl, tell me why you're in your room when you're meant to be making beneficial connections for your brands.” Evelyn barged into my room then switched on the light. I quickly did a sign for her to hush as my kids were laying beside me after falling asleep watching a show. “Aw…see my babies.” She whispered, walking closer to the bed. She had just arrived back from her two days of Thanksgiving celebration with her family. My kids and I were obviously invited but I was drained and just decided that preparing a meal and watching TV shows my babies liked would be preferable.“Don't you dare accidentally wake them up. You know how cranky Eleanour gets when you wake her from her beauty nap.” I got up slowly and placed a pillow behind their back before exiting out of the room. Evelyn giggled as she followed me out.“So yeah…answer my question and who are you looking all sexy for?” She eyes me from head to toe and I playfully rolled my eyes in a full circle at her before
ROSS'S POV:2 DAYS AFTER:It was currently my fourth day here and I was done with the conference and all I had to do but I decided to take today to have some type of fun even if it was just walking around the park. My flight was leaving later tonight but if I decided to, I could just leave anytime I wanted but I know I had to be back in order to get my work and presence back on track.I stepped out of the bathroom feeling refreshed. I used a towel to clean my face then I heard my phone ringing. I hissed sharply when I checked and saw the caller ID.“Hello.”“Why am I just finding out you traveled to another country?” I remained silent after her question and tossed my phone on the bed placing it on a loud speaker while I picked out an outfit. I had not packed anything casual, so I had gotten a few at a boutique.“And you didn't even call and YOU totally ignored me during Thanksgiving. Why are you treating your mother this way?” She asked bitterly and I was beginning to feel bad.I just
3RD POV:“We are matching as well!” They all laughed as she fussed.“I see it girl. Don't mind her.” Mrs Sarah, one of the other wealthy mothers who had a beautiful daughter. Her husband was about thirty years older than her, which often made people judge her as she didn't come from a wealthy family and her husband was a divorcee. So many elites in the society saw her as a gold digger but she was happy she had found this group, who didn't judge but rather supported her.Terra sat next to Cara and the two mothers discussing with them as they watched their little kids begin to play around the parks, the swings and the slides because some of the kids were older, like three to four years older.About ten minutes later, Ross and Rodney Sanchez arrived at the same park after going to the restaurant, and tourist sites. Ross felt so awkward going out for this picnic as Rodney wouldn't stop talking about it. As they walked through the park, Ross looked on his left hand side and saw a little g
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