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Victoria “The bitch had it coming.” I smile as I sit at the table while enjoying my breakfast after having succeeded in taking Emily down. “Her Licence was suspended yesterday ma’am.” My assistant informs me and my smile grows even bigger. What a beautiful day. Everything is falling into place as it should. “Was it you?” Mum’s voice comes from behind me and I roll my eyes. Always plays Angel when she’s an even bigger manipulator. “Was what me mum?” I ask innocently as I dismiss my assistant. She takes a seat next to me as she pulls her hands in mine and I glare at her. “Did you kill Mrs Kings?” She asks and I let out a gasp as I pull my hand away. Well, she’s right but the woman can’t keep her mouth shut, and having loose ends is not part of my plan right now. “Are you calling me a murderer!?” I ask with as much surprise as I can. “I’m asking you a question.” She presses on. “So what if she did Miranda?” Dad’s voice comes through and I sigh in relief. Finally, someone who under
Emily “She was arrested?” Nina asks with her eyes wide and I nod. I'm still failing to believe she would stoop so low as to murder her friend’s mother just to drag me down. The message I had received two nights ago when I went out with Liam still sends shivers down my spine and the more I think about it the more panic I feel. I got the news yesterday that Victoria had been arrested and that took so much weight off my shoulders, I called Nina and Dad immediately Liam told me. She picked me up and brought me for lunch after we dropped off the twins at Liam’s father’s house and Spike was more than happy to play with them. He had promised to take them to school himself and after having such a long week, I was more than happy to accept the offer. My heart warmed when I remembered that it was Spike’s discomfort that brought this family into my life. “Yes, she was. So sick right?” I sip my drink as I continue to dwell in shock at Victoria’s thirst for control. “So evil, the bitch has no
Emily “Are you sure about this baby?” Liam asks and I turn to him as I drop my makeup kit. “I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life,” I respond and he nods because he knows I’m not going to back down. Last week I received a terrible note with a threat on it, Liam found me right when my panic attack started, and if not for him I don’t know how that would have turned out but I recovered and after thinking about it, I realized it’s all loads of bullshit! Why should I not live my life or why should my kids not go to a normal school? Because I’m married to a Billionaire? Oh hell no! At first, I was always living in extra fear from the texts and people like Victoria but then I realized that such people thrive and find satisfaction in other people’s weaknesses so I refuse to show any more weaknesses. “You seem angry. But hot kinda angry.” Liam whispers in my ear as he bites on my earlobe. “Because No fucker is going to take away my freedom! Hell, I’m going to Nina’s book la
“You made it?!” Nina exclaims with joy as she pulls me into a hug. “We are late, I’m sorry.” I smile while giving Liam a side glare. His actions delayed us but not that I’m complaining. “Hi, Nina. Congratulations.” Liam says right before he adds. “This is my friend, Theo, he loves to read.” Liam laughs at how cringeworthy what he just said sounds and I join him. “That’s a lame pickup line,” I whisper to him and he grabs me into his arms in response. Theo who is always serious stands awkwardly as if regretting his decision to tag along. “Nice to meet you.” He says and stretches out his hand. All those years I’ve known Nina, I know that she is never too stunned to speak but right now, it seems her mouth seems to have lost its voice. And the sight is surreal. “Nina?” “Oh.. sorry uhm. I tend to freeze a little during a book launch.” She lies and I almost laugh out loud but I know she will kill me later so I watch in silence. “How many books have you launched so far?” Theo ask
Emily “Diane?” He asks as he hugs her back and quickly pulls away. He notices me standing there and he quickly pulls me to him holding my waist protectively. The moment I saw her jump on him I couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy inside me and my stomach twisted for a second but I decided not to be paranoid. She could be his cousin for all I know right? “I’ll go check on the book princess,” Theo says as he excuses himself but it feels like he just doesn’t want to be found in such an awkward situation. But why is it awkward? “Diane this is Emily, my beautiful wife.” He says as he places a kiss on my cheek. A part of me knows he noticed my reaction and he doesn’t want any misunderstanding and that makes my heart warm and certain. “Baby, this is Diane.” He says. Just Diane? I ask in my head but I decide not to pry further. The woman is a blonde like Victoria. She is beautiful with a slender body in comparison to my fat ass. For a few minutes, I feel a bit insecure but I qu
Liam “Was that the girl who used to follow you around a lot when we were younger?” Theo asks and I nod, as I take a turn on one of the corners. “That’s some messed up shit. She used to scare me a little.” He adds with a laugh and I join in. I didn’t want to leave Emily alone but the look on Theo’s face told me I had to be there for my best friend. Seeing your young sister resort to drugs isn’t the prettiest sight. After going back and forth I finally gave in but I insisted on having her at my Dad’s house. Diane has been my childhood friend and even though I wasn’t very open, she did a pretty excellent job at following me around everywhere. Her parents got killed by some thugs as they were taking a walk for fresh air. It’s a pretty sick history but after seeing how her uncle was bent on mistreating her and even raising his hand on her, I decided to talk to Dad so that we could live with her. Everyone assumed we would eventually date and have some pretty babies and I let them think
Liam “I’ll have detectives work on it right away. It does seem suspicious to me too.” I finally respond to the doctor. “We have so many enemies I can’t even start to think about who has been close enough to her these past days,” Theo says worriedly. Placing both my hands into my pockets, I sigh before responding as I think through clearly. We may have so many enemies but we also have very powerful security and it only takes someone close enough to pull that kind of stunt. Convinced, I turn to Theo. “Does she have security? The one who is always with her?” “Yeah, why?” He asks. “He needs to have the answers. We will sort it out. Dr., Will she be alright?” I ask and Theo tenses next to me probably afraid of what the answer might be but we need to know so we can find a way to help her. The Dr nods in agreement, “Within a few weeks she will be okay but we just hope it won’t turn out to be an addiction where she goes looking for relief.” He ends the statement and walks away. I gri
Liam “But are you sure about it?” Emily asks as we lay in bed. I sigh as I pull her close to me leaving a kiss on top of her head. “No baby, I’m not.” “Then why are you doing this and does Theo know?” Emily asks me as she throws her leg on top of mine. “Yes he does and he’s okay with it. I know your medical research can help her and frankly, I don’t trust anyone else right now.” She nods deep in her thoughts when the door opens revealing my two precious angels. “Daddy!” They shout in unison and I smile as I open my arms for them to jump on the bed. Emily touches her heart as if she’s hurt before gasping, “What about me?” “But we’ve been with you all day long Mummy,” Kayden says and I laugh. It’s always refreshing to hear what answer they have for every question. Sometimes I forget they have such high IQs that I still get shocked at their responses. As the twins climb onto the bed, giggling with excitement, I pull them into a warm hug, the last days have been so hectic that I