After quite a long ride, they arrive at their destination.Ella has been dealing with all her cases so far so when she sees the name of the prison on the archway into the large compound, she pauses, her brows furrowed slightly. "This is the same prison Gail is in.""Yes. That's why I am here. She called me this morning to come by and say hi.""Say hi?" She asks, incredulous. "But why?""I don't know either but were about to find out no?"Ella nods reluctantly. They both walk in and go through the processes for seeing an inmate. They are led to a small interrogation room. Ella chooses to stay back at the entrance, in her words, she says she's going to watch Sue's back so no suspicious person comes in and does something bad to her. Sue smiles at her reassuringly. "Thanks."Sue entered the room alone while Ella turns around to go back to the entrance. None too soon, they bring in Gail in her prison uniform as soon as Ella rounds off the corner and disappears. They close the door behind
Brian stands there, watching the black SUV drive out of the prison gates and he nurses a sly smile on his face. He had to admit, Sue has gotten even prettier than the last time they had set their eyes on one another. She had been a young pretty girl, heavily pregnant back then. Her eyes though, still calls out to him on his dark and lonely nights.She didn't seem to have recognized him though. He smiles to himself. He enters the building as well, doing the regular processes and asking to see Gail.He was led to the same room where she had met with Sue and was in a bad mood about it.When she sees Brian, she starts to look hopeful but his straight face makes her resort back to her signature expressionless face even though inside, she is seething."Good afternoon." She greets him.He looks her over passively. "Sit down."She takes a chair obediently and sits down, the same chair she had sat in when Sue was in the room with her."I reckon it was you those two women came to see? What was
During the drive back to their workplaces, Sue seems lost in thought and Ella keeps wondering how much damage she had done all those days she used to help Brian and Gail to get out of whatever fix she gets herself into."How well do you know Brian?" Sue asks her."Not that well. The only times I meet him are during the seasonal fashion shows except for the times when they need my help covering something up or getting Gail vindicated.""How many times did you do something like that? How long?"Ella sighs, knowing that she has to make Sue trust her for her to be able to work for her. "Honestly, I've lost track of how many cases but I do know that I've been working for them for three years now. I got a job there three years ago and ever since, I've worked myself to the bone for them.""Because of them, now you know sections in the country's criminal Law?"Ella gives a little ironic laughter. "I was a bit too focused then so I knew them and till now, I can actually face off any more than
For some reason, she, Ella is extremely surprised.The child looks to be around three to four years old and she doesn't recall hearing Ford being involved in Sue's affairs before that day at the investment party where she accused Gail and with the help of Ford, got her to apologize publicly.That must mean they had met before she went off to Dallas?Ella is not a gold digger but she knows that if she ever got pregnant for a man like that, misdemeanor or not, she's going nowhere, not especially for three long years.What was the connection between them?They arrive back at the mall and Ella gets off.Sue smiled at her. "I want to get us some lunch..." She nods silently at Ash who's still asleep. "I don't wake her up without having something ready for her to eat. Go on in and ask for Tara. She will attend to you. She's nice."Ella nods and waves her bye as the car leaves the premises again.She drives for a short time before she enters a McDonald's.She orders two hamburgers, a small an
Ashley is whimpering in Alexa's hands and Sue tries to calm her down from far away by putting her hand to her chest to signify her calmness.Ash keeps her eyes on her mum, slowly calming down but tears starting to well in the eyes of the child.What child, no matter how sassy won't be scared at having a long and seemingly very sharp knife to her throat?*Tara sees the situation starting to get too much out of hand and considers who is the better idea between Ford and the police.She holds her phone to dial nine one one but then slowly sees Alexa draw out the knife from her bag. She gasps in fear and watches as Sue's expression changes to that of being careful as she took two steps backwards and Alexa's two steps forward as well.She knew immediately who to call and she dashed upstairs.She met the lady she had left behind in the office, Ella, still waiting."I heard the noise but you asked me to wait here. Is everything alright downstairs?"Tara considers giving her a smug answer even
Marshall shows up and ties the still knocked unconscious Alexa up with his necktie. Ford and Sue are up in Sue's office, tending to his wound. Her eyes is all puffy and swollen from the crying. Not wanting Ashley to see all the blood, she leaves her with Tara downstairs who's tending, along with Ella and all the attendants in the mall, to putting things back in order.Almost all the racks of clothes, stacks of shoes and everything, Alexa had turned them to the ground in the moment of her stupid rage at something that is not even worth it.And even after it all, she still had the guts to try to stab Sue who made it very clear that she didn't do anything wrong to her nor her family as a whole.Thank goodness for Ford's timely intervention, maybe it would have been way more than just tending to a stab wound on the arm. They might have had to call an ambulance.Ford just focuses his eyes on the woman cleaning his wounds. She's still sniffling though and doesn't say a word to him. She's to
Hugging him hard, her lips unable to stop curling upwards, Sue keeps smiling and grinning as Ford puts the ring on her finger and she does the same to him too. It's a couple ring.Both of them look over the top at that moment, like absolutely nothing can dampen their happiness.Sue hugs Ford over and over. He keeps running his hands through his head, believing it's happening and at the same time finding it hard to believe at the same time."Why did you spring it on me like that? It was so unexpected." Sue hits him gently and playfully on the chest.Ford puts a stray hair tendril behind her ear before he speaks. "I have been wondering when and how I was going to do it. It's my first time so I don't know anything about it... I have to admit, I even watched YouTube videos on how to go about it... But none of it felt like you."Sue starts to turn red."When you said so plainly that you were thinking of me, I just snapped. It felt like the perfect moment. Just you and I against the world i
Being jet lagged is never a good thing. Earl stretches over and over again, unable to go back to sleep despite the pounding headache he's got. He stands up from the bed and checks his phone for anything he has missed.He sees two missed calls from Evans and a message from Ella.He smiles, wondering what they both needed to tell him late in the afternoon.He calls Evans first. "Hello? I missed your call. Why did you call?""There's no how are you doing today for me?""If I say it, will you not stress me out? I already have a big enough pounding in my head, not to add your troubles to it." He comments passively, tutting."Fine. Do you remember Sue?" Evans asks, point blankly, sounding somewhat excited, like he's holding a secret in his hands.Sue? How? The same Sue?"Which Sue?""Come on. The fashion designer from Dallas, she's in Atlanta now."Earl frowns, wondering how Evans knows her and why there's so much excitement in his voice when he talks about her. "Yes, I know her. What is i
* Years later*Sue opens the door, laughing widely and happily."Welcome home guys. I'm happy to be hosting the Christmas Dinner this year. You guys should come on in."Darlene comes in first, Harry behind heTwor and then Tanya, all of whom give her hugs as they enter, all of them beaming."It's been quite a while Mum." Sue remarks as she hugs Darlene.Darlene tips her hat, "what can I say? I've been out traveling the world with my husband. All my children are old enough to take care of themselves so I deserve some respite.""Speaking about that, where's Wade?""I'm guessing he's fighting with the baskets we came with. They are yours by the way and my babies. Where are they?""Inside, with their Dad. He seems to be the only one they take clothes from these days, just like Ashley when she was little. I learnt to adapt." She smiles, her beauty showing no sign of fatigue or fading.Tanya walks around, smiling at the beautiful frames on the wall, saying nothing.Harry is on a call on the c
At the party after the wedding ceremony, everyone puts on their dresses according to the theme as decided by Holly and Darlene.And Egyptian times were known mostly for the gold in their clothes and fine linens so there was a flash of gold coming from everywhere.But when Sue came in, there was no gold that matched hers, none was as luxurious and elegant as her own, along with the modest yet exquisite accessories laid in her hair.And none shone the brightest.It was really giving the Cleopatran vibe as everyone expected.As they will say, Sue ate and left no crumbs.When it comes to the time to throw flowers, every single person was arranged behind Sue, all, or most, eager to catch the flower and decide their future for themselves in marriage.At the back, it included Tara, Raya, Marshall was forced there by Ford against all his own wishes, Tanya and Harry, forced in there by their mum, Darlene and Holly too, giggling like children how they would not mind a man at their age, Ella, Ear
Dignitaries from fear and near, important people from inside and outside the country all attended the wedding.It was tagged that one wedding that will be me remembered for years to come.Holly and Darlene really outdo themselves, making sure that everything is in place and then leaving Sue and Ford to just simply enjoy their day.Very early in the morning, people have started to arrive and upon closer look, they are no ordinary set of people.There was a special guest that threw everyone off the bat.Very early that day, a long black limousine shows up, bearing a ton of gifts and simply a letter with it.At the time, only the residents and family members are around, also the working staff, doing last minute touches to the outdoor wedding venue.Sue receives the flowers and the other gifts and then the letter. She thanks the deliverers and tears open the letter, she reads the letter to the slow widening of her family's eyes and surprise.Even she herself had to gasp."This is signed Sa
It's Ford's turn to facepalm, although there's a hint of hidden laughter on his face. "We'll deal with you two later. Let's attend to the reporters so we can get some rest, what do you think?"Sue nods, agreeing. "Please.""Attention please. Come this way if you have questions. We'll answer them to the best of our abilities."This grabbed all attention towards the couple who stand side by side, Ford's large hands enclosing Sue's in his. "So we heard you have questions for us?""Is a wedding really happening? I mean you're two influential families. Don't you want to give a chance to others?"They all laugh."Well, what can we say when fate drew us to one another? I can't swap her for the world and I'm sure it's a mutual feeling." Ford responds, gently squeezing Sue's hand.Sue nods slowly by his side, her smile infectious."Another question. What will happen to your businesses when you marry? Ms Sue has her own company and you do yours and Ms Sue's family has hers too. It's a lot. Woul
For the next few weeks, all Holly and Darlene saw of their children and grandchild was video calls and posts on their social media accounts.They had tons of fun, not wanting it to end.They visited many states, including Dallas where everyone got to go to a Cowboy festival where they had rodeo drives and roasted pigs and kicked up as many dusts they could on themselves and others while riding horses and when simply running around, having fun.For the first few days after the incident that shook the whole family so much, Ashley was a little sad and scared. Every minute, she would shake without reason, like a sudden gust of wind was blown on her and it worried everyone so much until they went on their vacation where Ashley was always within eyeshot. Everyone had eyes on her and others, ready to make another lesson of anybody who tries to try shit with them as an individual and as a family as a whole.For a whole month, they visited every amusement park, every theme park, every Five Mi
Ford stands with the Chief of the Police Force as they both watch the body get covered and the ambulance leaves with the other.The chief barks out orders to his men and they respond with gusto and then he faces Ford and smiles warily. "What really happened here?""They both had kidnapped my daughter and sister. I wanted to teach them a lesson but I didn't even get to. Brian got his hand shot off by Angela while she fell through that window all on her own. I guess the guilt from shooting her partner was too much but I don't think she'd want to die so the falling must have been an accident." He explains, meeting the Chief's eyes very bravely and squarely."Hm, I see. So that's what happened. We'll get the body to the morgue while the man will be taken to the hospital. I never thought I'd see a severed hand like that, it looked so roughly pulled or torn apart. Do you know about that?"Ford shakes his head. "As soon as Angela fell, I and my assistant both left the room, hoping we could s
Angela backs towards the window while Sue walks forward as well, scalpel in hand.*Hours later, Ashley is asleep with Sue holding her close to her chest, rocking her as she sleeps.She doesn't even notice when Tanya comes into the room, her face wet with tears, tears of mixed feelings.Sadness and Happiness at the same time.Tanya sits beside her and touches Sue's shoulder ever so slightly. "You know it is not your fault right? Those bastards must have known one way or the other that whatever happened was a result of their own choices."Sue tries to smile. "It's not that actually but thanks for being here with me..." Sue glances at Ashley as the girl snuggles closer to her, putting her head on her inner arms. Sue turns to Tanya and smiles appreciatively. "You know, I never had the opportunity to adequately thank you for what you did even after you got beaten while doing it. I really owe you a lot."Tanya smiles widely. "You don't need to thank me. It's what any human would have done,
James picks up Ashley from the ground, trying to calm and stop her from crying and at the same time, noticing the soft bump on the door.The door opens and out comes Marshall, who barks at one of the two men who came up with him. "Call the authorities! Immediately." He goes back in and closes the door behind him again.James tried to peep in through the open crack but he didn't see anything other than Marshall's body blocking the door and the light in the room.Who had been shot?No one knows, all except those inside.*Holly laughs excitedly as she licks off the upper part of the ice cream she's holding, and Darlene cracking jokes jokes beside her."And then I go, oh my goodness, I didn't switch on the electric cooker after putting the water on for over two hours..."Holly only laughs the more. "How did you not know?""Seriously. I felt like an idiot. All after bragging that I can make a world known chef. A world known chef who forgets to switch on the cooker.""Yeah, you're well on
Terribly shaking and nervous as she stares at the dark muzzle of the gun pointing at her head, Angela walks straight for the door after pulling the key out of her chest.Shakingly, she puts the key in the lock and turns it open."Open the door."Angela pulls down the knob and opens the door just as Marshall and two men enter the boutique.All the noise and ruckus has attracted people who weren't there just minutes before and now there were people peeping in through the boutique's glass windows.Angela steps out first, Sue follows behind her and then James.When the crowd sees the gun, there's a collective gasp.Marshall walks to meet her. "Would you like me to handle that?"Sue smiles at him, "Don't worry, I've got this. I'm sure if I don't kill her, I can at least ruin her pretty face." Sue says quite loudly and just as much as she knows people's weak points, she'll bet everything that Angie's weak points is her looks.Her hands still up, Sue nudges her into the other room, she enters