ROSS'S POV:THAT NIGHT:I was standing by the balcony in my house, and the silence from around the house and the entire estate was deafening and usually so relaxing for me except tonight. I sipped out of my red wine and savored the taste of grape but I could feel my mind racing and my heart pounding. I tried to do my usual activities of the night but today wasn't just a regular day for me. Deep within my heart I felt it was special, life changing even and I dismissed any negative thought that was creeping in. What further confirmed my assumption was getting a call from my private investigator who has not had anything new in over six years.Earlier today, while I was waiting for my meeting to commence with the Chief Operation Officer, he stated that there was a pressing issue he needed to discuss. Suddenly it got canceled and for the first time in a while, I decided to watch the news as my assistant had informed me someone prominent had stepped into the country and was about to cause h
ROSS'S POV:“You saw the news, didn't you? Are you going to let me in or not? I need something strong to drink.” He was about to go in but I stood by the door and stretched out my hand and he exhaled giving me a brown envelope. “Now, can I come in?” He asked, without waiting for my permission he stepped in. He was so unprofessional but he respected me and when things got serious he handled it.*************5 MINUTES LATER:“Ross.” “Ross.”“Ro...”I could hear my name being called but my eyes were glued to the pictures in front of me. The first picture was HER, I was right, it was Terra with a different hair style and she was jogging and her hair was packed up in a high ponytail, I could see her face clearly, she had not aged a bit. Still as gorgeous with beautiful eyes, noses, lips and….Mine.As I smiled, tucking my bottom lip and placed the picture on the center table in the living room. It was then I saw the next picture of her in a school with two children, a boy and a girl. Oth
TERRA'S POV:THAT SAME MORNING:I looked around the parking lot still feeling watch, as matter of fact for the past two days I felt this nagging feeling that someone was watching me. And it wasn't just in my head, I was certain. My eyes landed on no one, so I just took in a deep breath and exhaled. I didn't want anything ruining my mood today as my day had been going beautifully well since I woke up.The twins had pleaded with the chef, Agnes, to prepare pancakes and she assisted them with setting up the plates on a tray with orange juice, about five pancakes with chocolate syrup as well as grapes and blueberries. It was so perfect as it was just how I loved it. The kids were all dressed up as they served me breakfast and it was surprising that it was just 6:35 am. I couldn't help but picture how they must have disturbed Agnes, but with the warm smile on her face, she didn't seem to mind.Getting breakfast in bed and two huge kisses from my kids who meant the world to me, was honestly
TERRA'S POV:Thankfully, I was one step into the restaurant so I quickly entered. It was sometimes so scary how they just attacked someone.I let out a breath and smiled looking around my surroundings, the restaurant was so cold compared to the sunny day outside. The lights were lit with yellow bulbs and they were dimly lit. I noticed the beautiful paintings on the walls and the soft piano playing in the background was so soothing. I informed the hostess my name and she gave me an overview before leading me to my table.I received a text message from Cren asking if I was fine as he had noticed the paparazzi, I replied with a thumbs up.“O MY GOODNESS.” A lady exclaimed as I finally arrived at the table in a private section where two women were seated.“It is such an honor to meet you. My name is BIANCA LAUDER and I have been such a huge fan of yours for a long time. Since you took over the company in Aurenia, I have been watching you ... .O Lord! I sound like a fan girl.” She rambled
TERRA'S POV:THAT NIGHT:“Hello pretty woman.” Ivy embraced me saying slowly and I chuckled hugging her back. She was getting so big, I could barely pick her up but she was about to be a teenager. She was dressed in a red long sleeve shirt and blue jeans and her hair was let down making her look so prettier than she already was. She had on red sneakers to match. It seemed like she and James had planned to match each other as he was wearing red and white Nike Sb dunks, just like hers. And he had on jeans and a short-sleeve hand button up red and white shirt with circular patterns. His hair was left out as well and they both looked so great.“O My Goodness! When…Why…What…” I stumbled on my words as I looked from her to James who stood by the door with a bouquet of flowers and wine as well as a box of chocolate matching his red fit.“Daddy made us come here for summer because he misses you all and this was a huge surprise he has been planning for us.” Ivy ranted as we stepped inside, an
TERRA'S POV:“We won't allow them to touch Ivy, not even a single strand of her hair. She's protected, and so are you. Which hotel are you staying at? I would invite you to stay at my house but I know how stubborn you can be.” It was truly like a script of a movie but the two of them were family to me, and so before they touched him or her, they'd have to through me first.“We are staying at some Anderson Hotel.” I found myself rolling my eyes, I was sick and tired of hearing that name or even thinking about it but it seemed inevitable especially with their luxurious hotel and restaurant scattered throughout the country.“We will have to employ security and Ivy can go with the twins to the summer school of fun. I have security watching them too. So everything will be fine, while you're in the hotel and at work.” I told him and he smiled, squeezing my hand.Out of curiosity I asked, “Do you happen to know who your father is?”“I do, I saw pictures of his ‘perfect’ family. You might hav
3RD POV:THREE DAYS LATER:Ross had just come out from a meeting and realized that it had been over three days since he spoke to Louisiana and he wondered if she was mad at him for not picking out an outfit for her and refusing to go to the ball with her. He tried calling her but she didn't pick up. Since he was just a block away from his hotel, he decided to just stop by and see her. He arrived at the hotel and the second he stepped into the lobby, it was like everyone waiting around and staff talking amongst each other, stopped what they were doing and went to do what they were getting paid to do and the guest just stared at him in admiration and awe. Aside from his handsome appearance in his new black suit, his entire aura commanded respect and displayed power. His assistant, Mady, who was dressed in a black shirt and white pencil skirt was trailing behind him trying to catch up with him as he was working fast as usual.“Good day, Mr Anderson. How are you doing sir?” The reception
3RD POV:“Goo..Good afternoon, Mr Anderson. I simply…wanted to let you know that the contract with the Williams Toy Industry in partnership with the opening of the amusement park has been sent out and I will be meeting with their executives tomorrow.” He explained stammering as he was thrown off by Ross's tone.Ross’ heart skipped a beat as he pictured himself meeting face to face with her, so he gave instructions to COO, letting him know he would go for the meeting instead but to keep this piece of information to himself and just focus on the development of the amusement park. He agreed as he didn't even have a choice to do otherwise. He hung up and zoomed off to Grandpa Philip's house which he was ten minutes away from.MEANWHILE…Terra was seated in the home office of Grandpa Philip while the kids were playing with a baseball they had found after eating cookies and cotton candy specially made by the chef who was multi-talented while watching a show with their mother. They had been
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