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
TERRA'S POV:But what bothered me the most was if this was a sign to just go by myself or not go back at all? My head was starting to hurt from all the thinking so I stripped out of my blue silk night down and stepped to the shower letting the cold shower wash all the hurt and thoughts away.I had lost so much but I had been blessed with the two greatest treasures, so for that I am extremely grateful and thinking about them alone brings a smile to my face clearing off all the hurt and loss.********After showering, I walked downstairs in a black long fitted gown and I had on a cream cardigan which was so comfortable, I had a feeling a grandmother had made it with love. I had simply purchased it at the store but I was so in love with it. On my feet were my cozy fluffy slides which had a cute puppy face on it and it was to match with the kids. My hair was still wet but no longer dripping with water, I would have taken my time to dry it up completely but I was hungry.I grinned as I in
MRS ANDERSON'S POV:AT HER HOUSE:I was seated in my home drinking out from a cup of tea while reading out of my newspaper with a new edition of a magazine seated on the table next to the plate of food I was already done with. The maid was standing behind me and with how pin drop silent the house was, I could literally hear her breathing and to say I was irritated was an understatement. “Girl.” I called out as I had no idea what her name was neither did I even care to. She quickly walked next to me and said politely, “Yes, Mrs Anderson.”I looked at her for a brief moment and the oozing smell of mediocrity radiated off her, especially her cheap scent of perfume. At least she even took time to smell mid, messy looking dirty blonde hair, the ugly makeup with tacky overly red lipstick and her maid outfit. She was not pleasing in my sight whether I was looking at her or wasn't, I was not okay having her around.“Leave. If I need anything I will call for you and there shouldn't be any exc
Mrs Anderson's POV:And then she stared at me with mixed emotions, “Mrs Anderson it's not what you think. There…there is no other man in my life except Ross. I love him and I'm never giving up on him. Trust me.” She assured me but I still looked at her skeptically.“So what's the problem then?” I questioned and she sighed deeply looking like she was about to burst out crying.I looked at her with stressed lines forming on my forehead as she narrated her problem to me then afterwards we shared a hug.***********AT THE FASHION SHOW:I couldn't stop by at the club before coming over here, so when I arrived with Magdalene at 7 and the event started in fifteen minutes. We spent a few minutes greeting everybody and we got introduced to a few designers.“This is my friend, Mrs Laurel Anderson. Laurel, this is the designer behind K&C, Hunter Drill. Laurel here loves your shoes.” Mrs Campden introduced us excitedly and it was true, I love everything he designed bags and shoes.“This is THE Mr
TERRA'S POV:At the store the other day, it turned out the man who was calling my name…at least my other name, was not even directed to me, he was calling for his girlfriend, and it wasn't even ‘Terra’ he was calling out but 'Tema'. I was so caught up in thinking he was calling me that I didn't notice the lady he was calling a few distance from me. It was so hard to believe he wasn't calling for me but I was happy that even after seven years, no one had been able to pinpoint my location. The craziest part was that he had the same voice as Ross which made my heart racing.I drove back to my house that night and just replayed the whole thing in my head but as soon as I arrived back at the mansion, James was already seated, waiting patiently for me. It was around 6p.m and I was informed by a maid that Miss Mary was teaching the kids how to cook one of her favorite delicacies. So they were occupied. He was seated outside the house by the veranda with his eyes glued to his phone, most lik
TERRA'S POV: He tucked his hands in his pocket and pursed his lips.“Have a safe trip, Cathy. Things aren't over between us. I love you and that will never…ever change.” He spoke with sincerity and love in his eyes then pulled me for a hug and I exhaled deeply, reluctantly hugging him back.He looked into my eyes breaking the hug apart and I took a step back to prevent another kiss from happening again. I didn't even want it, aside from the fact that I was busy, I should have made it clear that I wasn't even sexually attracted to him.“Drive safely.” I coughed out and waved at mini James inside the car. The twins were in the front of the house waving at them and I turned and smiled looking at them.*************LATER THAT WEEK:We were now seated in the airplane in first class and the kid's eyes were glued to their iPad while eating out of the fries. I had informed Evelyn and Grandpa Philip last night that our flight was taking off soon and they shared how excited they were. The mana
TERRA'S POV:ARRIVAL DAY:“Careful sweetie.” I turned to say to Eleanour who was excited while I on the other hand was on edge. As soon as we alighted out of the airplane, it turns out Miss Mary had ordered one of the security guards, Cren, to come with us. According to him, he had told me but it turns out I wasn't paying attention. But I was certain that I would hear if he said something like that and it made me suspicious. But he looked like he had worked for the president or like an executive, as he was just going straight to business. Most of my security guards looked so alike, always dressed in a black on black attire wearing black glasses as well, like secret agents. They were built and muscular except for only a few. I shook off negative thoughts, afterall we usually traveled with at least security personnel but I didn't this time, because I was staying here longer and I already hired staff here. Being back in this airport felt surreal, the last time I had been here, I was in
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