TERRA'S POV:AN HOUR LATER:The kids were at the arcade going from one game to the next and I ate out of my Princess Cotton candy watching her and Ivy dance on the machine earning points while Eric was playing a car race game looking so into it like it was a life or death situation. Meanwhile, we were still awaiting the arrival of his friends.“Here you go.” James handed me a cup of iced coffee and I smiled appreciating him and he took a seat next to me.“So what's going on with you?” He looked at him confused while I opened my straw and placed it inside the cup and took a quick sip and instantly got refreshed savoring its sweet taste. It was so perfect!“What do you mean?” He scrunched up his eyebrow keeping his gaze on me.“Ivy told me you couldn't braid her hair last night even after you've been doing it to perfection for more than ten years now, plus your attention seemed to be divided earlier. I know it's only when something is bothering you, you get so disorganized.” He looked a
JAMES POV:MONDAY:“I love the sky, the birds chirping, and the bright days.” Ivy and I were singing as I was driving her to school. I smiled listening to her and realized she was growing up so fast and to be honest, I was scared for her teens due to the fact that she wouldn't want to hang out with me anymore, she being rude and completely disrespectful to me, I just didn't want that especially our dad-daughter fun night where at least once a week I do anything she wants such as painting each other's nails, wearing a sheet mask and all those girls stuff.I tried my absolute best to fill in the void her mother left, it was still shocking that it was over ten years since the passing of her mother.I smiled glancing at her as she sat in the passenger's seat, her eyes glued to her phone but her mouth moved to the sound of the music. I had helped her curl her hair since I woke up early and all morning, she had been blushing and grinning because I couldn't help but tell her she looked like
JAMES POV:“The look on your face is scaring me, was it that bad?” He laughed as he continued to look at me walking to where I was seated.“All I can say is I expected more.” I exited out of the gaming site and gave him my full attention.“I will talk to her because I felt the same way as well. Anyways, I sent a copy of the reviews of the new game to your email. And you have a meeting with Whitney Dia, in about….” He glanced at his watch and stared at me, “Ten minutes, which gives you enough time to tell me all that has been going on with you and Miss Billionaire.”He took a seat and looked at me with expectation and I exhaled deeply amused at his curious stare and after a long time, I said,” Nothing dude.”He sucked his teeth, irritated by my response, “If you weren't my boss, I would have squeezed you and tossed you in the bin.” I bursted out laughing at that.“She just seems to have a lot going on now, so I'm staying away.” He looked at me skeptically as I could tell he didn't beli
JAMES’ POV:THE SAME DAY:“Now that was intense but cutting off all that crap and Tom boy shit, she was actually really pretty or am I just seeing things?” Walter asked as soon as I returned back into the office after eating my lunch and arriving at a decision. He followed behind me and shut the door.I looked at him weirdly and got comfortable on my seat glancing at the picture of myself and my daughter and noticed that the frame had been slightly moved from its position, so I readjusted it. I needed everything to always be organized.“What? You don't think she was attractive? Not even in the slightest way?” Walter asked and I stared at me with a blank expression and that served as a response and he shook his head at me waving me off.“Miss Billionaire must really have you wrapped around her fingers and with all due respect, I totally get it.” He said drifting to thought.“Get back to work, Walter and make an appointment for dinner at Le Jerean for tonight.” I instructed and he looke
JAME'S POV:“Oh welcome, Mr Lauder. Your VIP table is set up to perfection and we have organized it just as requested.” I stared at her confused but recalled that it had to be Walter who requested for that but I was appreciative as I knew it came with privacy, beauty as it was near the window and Catherine and I would be able to see the entire city from where we were seated.It would be simply perfect for our first date as a couple.For some weird reason, I felt exceptionally optimistic. I appreciated the lady after arriving at my table which already had a bottle of champagne in a bucket of ice and the table of two was romantic. The atmosphere in the air was pleasant and the smell of wine and fragrance of perfume filled the air and the soft violin playing added to the night's perfection. I placed the flower on the table and glanced at the time on my watch and saw that it was twenty minutes after seven. I texted Catherine to check up on her as she had told me earlier that she would dr
TERRA'S POV:TWO WEEKS LATER:“Good afternoon everyone.” I greeted taking a seat in the conference room where a few staff were already seated looking extremely anxious as I had called for a meeting unexpectedly.They all chorused a greeting almost sounding like I was the principal addressing pupils but it could never even be similar to that setting. I appreciated every single person seated in this room and even those who weren't here. They all had been making my ideas and designs come to life and my first employees had worked with me in operating the sewing machine, picking out the most suitable material and cutting out the materials. It had just been five years but that had been years of magic and ultimate success. I was extremely proud.But I had not called for a meeting to appreciate them or give them their flowers, I had already done that during the anniversary but rather I was here to discuss my plan as I knew I was going to be too occupied with the Toy Company with the travel co
TERRA'S POV:So rather than heading home first to change and get refreshed, I went straight there after I was done at the Fashion company and I was about fifteen minutes late and I had forgotten to charge my phone yet again.The collection “Powerful Women '', l was wearing one of the products that had been styled and sewn by me in conjunction with an employee. It was in a white knee length gown and it had a black belt above the waist with sleeveless arms. I accessorized with my diamond accessories and my bag had been custom made specially for me by one of many influential women in the industry, Mrs Vanessa, since she wanted to be friends and I reciprocated with a gown and flowers. We didn't speak much because of our busy schedules but we invited each other to events and hung out at events. She was a great woman and extremely talented and wealthy, producing one of the most luxurious and high quality bags in the whole world and she did this without her husband. She was truly an inspirat
TERRA'S POV:IN THE MORNING:“Mummy…Mummy..” I jumped up instantly and breathed out heavily. I was panting and I could feel my neck dripping with sweat. In my state of distraught, I slowly turned around and looked at my surroundings then I realized,It was all a dream… a painful dream. I had dreamt about my dead family. How they had died. In the dream I was with them with my kids and Mary who I had forced to come with us, seeing all of them dying and shouting out my lungs, begging them not to leave me alone. They all died except me in that plane crash.“Are you okay, Mummy?” The twins quickly handed me a glass of water which I collected and drank up every bit of water in it. The room was cold yet I was sweating. What sort of a dream was that? Why did it happen a few days before our trip? Was this a sign that I shouldn't go? Or travel with my kids or Miss Mary?“Mummy, is everything okay? What's wrong?” The kids asked again and I turned to look at them with a tired smile on my face an
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