NINA'S POV:My mum in anger raised her hands up and smacked me as I was seated on the floor in dismay and she was about to continue when I yelled in pain and frustration,“I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO ROSS!” My mother stopped and took slow steps backwards, her face turned blank as she stared at nothing in particular. Then she did a double take and stared at me, sniffling and holding onto my arm. She struck and rocked back and forth.“So whose blood is all over you? ARE YOU LYING TO ME?” She came at me again but I wiped my eyes so fast and roughly, getting frustrated by my mother. “You see your child like this and all you can keep doing is yelling at her? What sort of a mother are you?” I questioned, looking at her in disbelief but she gave me an emotionless expression, then repeated her previous question.I sucked her teeth sharply wiping my eyes, “Okay, I will tell you what happened.”FLASHBACK:As I stared at Ross driving into his mansion, and finally driving in, all I could possibly t
TERRA'S POV:2 WEEKS LATER:It was currently a Friday morning, and the twins were upstairs preparing for their last day in the summer school and I realized that summer was coming to an end as well as what was supposed to be my stay here. In about two weeks, I would either make a permanent appointment of a new CEO for the company here in Salandi or the company in Aurenia. I was uncertain whether to stay or not, but seeing the twins happy with their father was the only reason keeping me here, as well as the fact that I just feel so safe and at home in this house and this country at large. Evelyn was here and a baby was coming! I knew I had to be here when she gave birth and even throughout her pregnancy journey.So what I needed to do was to stay till after her birthing the child? Or stay for a while and fly in and out?I was tired of thinking about it and not speaking to anyone about it at all.As I sipped out of my coffee, and checked my list of meetings I had today on my iPad, I cou
TERRA'S POV:I knew I was gem and it was sad for Mrs Anderson that she was realizing this after years but as long as she knew then that was okay. I would love to see her kneel before me though.“Are you okay, mummy?” I didn't even realize the kids were here so I was startled.“Of course.” I responded with a smile and they had their eyes glued to the screen.“That's your father's mother, the white headed lady.” I pointed out and they laughed at my tone and I ushered them to go eat their breakfast before we ran late.What a way to begin the morning. **********LATER THAT EVENING:After spending the entire day, getting stares from people as usual and Fiona getting calls from various media houses on having me interviewed and asking for a comment. I also had some meetings to attend to and my last meeting of dinner with a business associate at 8 pm. Evelyn asked to keep the kids for the night, stating that she and Jackson need practice. “On a Friday night, I am supposed to be rewinding.”
3RD POV:A FEW MINUTES LATER…After Terra let out a loud scream, Ross feared that the bullet had penetrated through her body and she thought Ross got shot and she was scared for his life. While there was commotion throughout the entire building.Ross carried her in bridal style and ran towards the car Cren had just parked and the guests at the restaurant ran towards their luxurious cars with their partners. The security had subdued Tony and called the police.“Are you okay?” Ross questioned looking for any sign of blood gushing from her body. A single tear however dropped out of her eyes as she stared at him.“I'm okay, are you?” She copied his actions as they were now sitting together in the back seat of the car.“I am. Thank Goodness, you're fine.” He heaved a sigh of relief and pulled her for a warm embrace and she hugged him feeling a sense of relief.But they were broken off by the knock on the window. Terra jumped startled and she covered her mouth when she finally realized who
3RD POV:James scrunched up his eyebrow and looked at his father, “Me?” “Of course! I can't run it and Tony has shown nothing but incompetence and I have always known he wasn't, which is why I have not retired even after years. He wasn't fit to lead, he still isn't fit.. As we both can see..” He pointed to where the both of them were standing.“I can see nothing but greatness in your eyes, you have emerged through so many obstacles in your life and have lived life with the notion that you were an orphan. I understand you have your own company to run but you can always still do just that or appoint Freddy to lead, he is competent. Allow me to do something tangible for you since the day you were born.” He spoke looking into James's eyes and James felt chills afterwards.“I….”“Think about it and let me know your response after.” Mr Lauder cut him off and he patted his shoulder softly.Meanwhile Mrs Lily Lauder who was standing a few distance away heard their conversation and she wasn't
3RD POV:A MONTH LATER:“All this stuff? Aren't they too much?” Mrs Campden asked, looking at the trunk full of toys, clothes ordered from Mrs Campden's new unreleased collections as well as limited editions which cost a fortune though were for kids, heels and sneakers, and a lot more toys.“A whole lot is still missing. If you were meeting your grandchildren for the first time whom you know hate you, wouldn't you do more?” Mrs Anderson retorted, watching as the driver carefully carried the last gift, which is a huge, colorful, pink barbie doll house customized specially for Eleanour. Mrs Campden just stared at her friend loving this side of her. She had been irritated by Mrs Anderson even before the ball, but in loneliness and need for friend, Mrs Anderson reached out and apologized for all the times she had treated Mrs Campden badly, so they shared a cup of coffee and ate cookies quietly and Mrs Anderson knew that they were good by the gesture.“You're right! Go and have fun and yo
3RD POV:ON ANOTHER HAND…Terra was seated in her home office, leaning on her chair with a smile plastered on her face as she thought back to the lunch date she had at work yesterday. Where Ross literally set up a buffet in the conference room, and invited himself with a bouquet of flowers and handed it all to her. They both ate together talking about literally anything but most importantly, the kids meeting with his mother.“That was so sweet.” She muttered to herself and then shook her head trying to remind herself to get back to work.But a knock came through the door and the maid walked, “Ma'am, you have guests.”Terra stood up knitting her eyebrow wondering who it was as Gianni was preparing for her wedding, Evelyn was most definitely at her new studio which she had launched a week ago, and Bianca was on vacation figuring out her entire life after Tony had finally granted her the divorce.Tony was sentenced to only three years in prison because he had the best criminal lawyer and
NIGHT:3RD POV:Asian, Amber's sister, had been mourning the death of Amber and it was killing her that she had no idea who was behind the murder. She had been to Amber's place a day before the funeral to grab a few clothes and just feel Amber's presence one more time and she was so absorbed by the grief that she had no time to actually investigate the scene of the crime.So by 9 p.m, she walked into Amber's luxurious apartment and she muttered, “Why did it get chilly all of a sudden? Did you feel that?” She turned to ask her male co-worker, Charlie, who had a huge crush on her and was her shoulder to lean on in her grieving period. He was amazing at tech and hacking, which is one of the major reasons Asian asked him to accompany her.“Yeah, I felt it.” He stammered out fixing up his huge frame glasses and strolled in.“The police officer returned her laptop the other day and I feel there must be something in it. They are just being nonchalant about the case because rumors that Amber
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