Chapter 30KARL'S POVJust let her be the help around here." Dad!!" as soon as I opened the door, I heard Davis call out for me. With the tone he had called I would have guess he was scared, but he wasn't. "Is anybody there?" He asked again and when he didn't hear anyone response after the door was opened and he had called twice. He had picked up his shoe from the rack and waited by the door. I walked in to meet Davis by the door with a shoe on his hand almost hitting me by the head before realizing it was me. " Oh gosh, Dad dnt do that." He said as I came in, I noticed he dropped the shoe and went off to the bed as he saw me. I had opened the door but didn't come in for a while.I guess I what was thinking about the best approach to have a father and son discussion with Davis." What is that?" I asked as I got into the room surprised at him holding a shoe by the door. I wondered why he was being so defensive that he had picked his shoe to hit me. He dropped his shoe and went bac
Chapter 31SOPHIE'S POVOnly time would tellWhen I heard the knock in the door I figured it had to be Karl as I was sure there was no one aside us at the house and there was no way Davis was going to come up to Selene's room. I wondered what he wanted now but dismissed it as him wanting to come say goodnight to Selene. Their closeness made me feel uneasy and it was about to become worse as we now lived in the same house. I hoped it won't stir up issues between Selene and Davis."I hope this doesn't cause problems in the future." I muttered to myself as I thought about his fondness for Selene. I hope it wasn't going to be an issue when the contract ended.The door opened and it was my least expectation. It was Davis." Why was he here?" I mumbled to myself perplexed by why he was at Selene's room. I was happy I was in Selene room when he came in case he had come to make trouble with my daughter." Hi Davis, did you need something?" I asked him but he ignored me and looked around th
Chapter 32Karl's POVLet play with a coin.I wanted to go into Selene's room but decided it was best I called Claire and asked her what she wanted. I didnt know why she called so repeatedly me but couldn't call her son. I decided I was going to ask her to call him so he could have some comfort and stop worrying.I left for my room so I could get some privacy to make the call. The phone rang repeatedly and then she picked up." I need more money." Claire said as she picked up the phone, I didn't seem to understand why she repeatedly ask me for money when she had her lover." Shouldn't she be asking him for more money." I mumbled as she spoke. I wondered in my thoughts what she did need money for repeatedly.When I did ask her what she needed it for I got even more irritated with her response." Just send the money, you know the account." She responded as though I had to right to ask what the money I repeatedly sent was for." I dnt owe you anything Claire, you should stop calling to as
Chapter 33SOPHIE'S POVTHE GAME OF COIN..I am ecstatic that Karl agreed to play the coin game after initially being apprehensive. I was certain that I would triumph. He however told me he didn't have a coin in the house and I told him not to worry about it. I guess he agreed because since he didn't have a coin, he assumed I wouldn't have any either and we wouldn't have to play. To his amazement I rushed to my bag to find where I had kept it.Growing up, I used to play the game of coin for everything with my neighbours, who were also my best friends at the time. We would play it every time to see who could won at anything we couldn't seem to agree on.We played the game of coin all the time as kids, from determining who gets to choose where we go for lunch to competing against each other and anytime there was something worth fighting over. Even though I was no longer a kid,the thrill and excitement this simple game brought me still remain timeless." Found it!!" I exclaimed as I fo
Chapter 34 DAVIS POV...WORRIES, DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES"Mum, please do not go! Do not leave me" I screamed out sobbing as I woke up from my sleep. I jilted up as I was in shock when I woke up. I soon realized where I was and turned to see that I was alone in my room. As agitated as I was, I leaped out of bed and looked about before regaining my composure. I sobbed uncontrollably as I laid back onto the bed."It was just a nightmare." I grumbled as I lay down on the bed. My thoughts drifted to my mother, and I hoped she returns as I wished I could simply hear her voice. I had missed her so much and wished she was here.I just had a nightmare and in my dream, I had just seen my mum on the beach. She was lovely dressed for a beach party but as I looked at her, she didn't seem happy and I noticed the sadness in her eyes."Mum." I called out for her when I saw her and ran to meet her; she turned when I called and looked at me for a while stretching her hands to reach mine as I ran to meet
Chapter 35KARL'S POV.THIS CALLS FOR CELEBRATION"I despise this; imagine myself on the couch in my own home." I muttered as I sighed many times walking downstairs, sincerely regretting why I had consented to the game in the first place. I turned to glance around the room again before continuing my walk to the living room. I got to the room and I looked at the couch again pondering on how I could be able to sleep comfortably there." Sophie is the absolute worst!!" I blurted out still irritated by everything that had transpired. I glared at the couch and took the pillow and laid it there.I stood for a while considering how I would be able to sleep there and decided to go upstairs.This was my house after all and I would not be subjected to ill- treatment in my own home. Sophie was not going to make me suffer like this in my own house, sleeping uncomfortably in a couch when I had a big sized bed to myself. If there was anyone to sleep on the couch, it should definitely be her, bes
Chapter 36SOPHIE'S POVLIES OR THE TRUTH....As Karl walked out the door with Selene and Davis after they had hurrily taken their breakfast, I set up to cleaning the house. The car drove out moments after they had left the house and I buried myself with the house hold chores. I wondered how Karl's was able to manage everything after his wife left without a help at the house. After the party yesterday there was barely enough time to do anything. The kids made a mess of the house even though most of the events were done outdoors. It was the price I had to pay for hosting a party for kids at a house.It paid eventually as Selene had a fun filled day. I guess it wasn't that bad after all." I am never having a party at a house again." I mouthed as I went about the chores. If I had the party at a park or something it would be their responsibility to clear the mess but with this I had to do all the work.As I cleared the mess, I wondered how Karl was able to sleep there at the living roo
Chapter 37SELENE'S POV...Rumours and gossipsWe arrived at school, and I noticed that everyone was staring. Davis had left me as soon as we got out of the car and gone with his pals.As I walked down the hallway to class, I could hear muttering about the birthday party."I knew this would happen." Muttering to myself I walked down determined not to let the talks bother me. I had known for sure it was going to be the talk of the entire school, because some of my mates were still around the house when the issues happened and with Davis involved in it, it was only a matter of time since his mouth ran like it had diahorrea.I tried to calm down, not letting my emotions get the better part of me as I headed to class."Mummy had done all of this for me, and I was not going to be ungrateful." I mumbled reassuring myself that what mum did and all that happened was for the best. Besides, we now had Uncle Karl and lived in a larger house with all of the amenities and we were not going to stru
Chapter 163THE END..SOPHIE'S POV" It's ’s all done! "You may have a look now." The make up artist motioned for me to face the mirror.I stared at her reflection in the mirror, hardly able to believe what I was seeing. I looked like a goddess, my hair and makeup flawless, my dress clinging to her curves in all the right places. I felt like a completely different person. "This is so beautiful," I said,my voice full of wonder and gratitude as I gazed at her reflection in the mirror. "Thank you so much." "Sorry, I need to step out for a moment," Jade said, rising from her chair. "I'll be back in a few minutes."With that, she left the room, closing the door behind her.“I feel like the luckiest man on earth, getting married to the most amazing and stunning woman alive. It’s indeed a jackpot.” I heard Karl said as he walked into the room. His deep voice sent shivers down my spine.“He is so unreal, see those beautiful brown eyes.” I muttered to herself, unable to hide her blush as
Chapter 162FORGIVENESSSOPHIE'S POVI couldn't believe what I had just seen Karl had gone back to Claire who was plotting to ruin me. I couldn't believe what I had just seen. Karl, the love of my life, had betrayed me and gone back to Claire. It felt like a punch in the gut, shattering all my hopes and dreams for a happy future together. How could he not see through her manipulations? How could he choose her over me? I asked myself repeatedly.My heart ached as I stood there, watching them embrace. The pain was unbearable, and I felt tears welling up in my eyes. But amidst the hurt, anger fueled within me. How dare Claire try to ruin everything I had built with Karl? How could she manipulate him so easily? Determination filled me as I vowed to fight back and expose her true nature.The anger inside me was boiling over as I rushed back to the office. Karl followed me, pleading for a chance to explain himself. But I couldn't bear to look at him anymore. "Get out," I spat, my voice fil
Chapter 161THE REAL CULPRITKARL'S POVSitted in my office pondering on what to do about Sophie's situation, my mind wondered to who might have been behind the whole thing. A few moments later, my phone rang, it was the investigator I had hired to deal with the case. " Any good news?" I asked as I picked up the phone. " Yes and a lot more." He responded, he went on to tell me what he had discovered. I could not believe what I was hearing. " Are you sure about this?" I asked in disbelief, " I already sent the evidence to your phone already." He told me and the call ended.My heart raced as I stared at the evidence on my phone. It was undeniable, the real culprit behind Sophie's situation had been revealed. Anger surged through my veins as I realized who it was. How could she have done this? I could not believe she had It in her to do something like that.The revelation left me stunned, unable to comprehend how someone so close could have orchestrated such a malicious act. Thoughts r
Chapter 160THE ATTACK..SOPHIE'S POVI could not believe my eyes with what I was seeing. I snatched the phone off her hands and read through hurrily. " What is this?" I asked turning to face her. " I don't know ma'am. I just saw it myself." She responded, looking confused as I was. I stared at the screen again, my mind racing to make sense of it. "This is quite unexpected," I muttered, still in shock.My heart sank as I read the alarming headlines on the news. "Why are we losing everything? What could have caused such a sudden downfall?" I exclaimed, turning to my secretary for answers. She looked just as perplexed as I felt, her eyes scanning the reports in disbelief. Our stocks had plummeted, and clients were abandoning us left and right. Panic began to creep into my voice as I demanded an explanation for this unexpected turn of events." How is this happening, Get me my phone." I screamed at her and she rushed to go bring me my phone. Fear gripped my heart as I contemplated the po
Chapter 159REKINDLED LOVESOPHIE'S POVAs Karl stared at me, I moved uneasy turning my gaze from him. Karl noticed I was reluctant to give him a positive response and just stared at me blankly. " Sophie, please look at me," he shook me as he held my hands. " Please, I beg you." He said turning my face with his hands to look at him. " I love you and I will wait, however long it takes for you to love me back." Karl's unwavering determination finally broke through my walls and as I stared at him, I could not help but notice how handsome he looked. He was cute and my lips craved to meet his as he spoke softly.Despite my initial hesitation, Karl persistance made me helpless. " How could I resist him when he was always here." But after everything that had transpired, I couldn't bring myself to enter into another relationship so easily. Yet somehow, as Karl gently held my hands and gazed into my eyes with sincerity, all control slipped away. " Karl," I called out softly and his grip ti
Chapter 158I WANT YOU..KARL'S POVNo matter how hard I tried I could not seem to understand why Sophie continuously pushed me away. "Did she think I was not good for her?" I thought to myself, I was not so sure what she wanted. I had grown to love her and the more I tried to get close to her after confessing my love, the more she drifted away from me and continued to ignore my advances. " What was I going to do?"I asked myself and decided to talk to Max about it.I called for Max and he came into my office to see me. " I need your help." I told him, exhaustion evidenced in my voice. With the look on Max's face, I knew he was puzzled with what I needed his help for." What do you need?" He responded almost immediately, determination in his voice. Max was the person I called to resolve my emotional issues. He was really good at fixing the problem." It's about Sophie." I said, worry itched in my voice. " What about her?" He asked curiously as he stared at me waiting for answers. " I
Chapter 157IS THIS REAL?SOPHIE'S POVStaring at the message from Claire on my phone screen, disbelief washed over me like an icy wave crashing against my heart. "Is this real?" I questioned myself quietly. We had drifted so far apart that even imagining a conversation seemed impossible. Yet here she was, reaching out for reconciliation when everything felt irreparable just moments ago." This can't be true right?" I muttered to myself not wanting to believe what I had just seen. I read the message repeatedly, " was this a scheme?" I asked myself unsure of what to believe.A mix of skepticism and curiosity swirled inside me as I contemplated whether or not to give her another chance. " Was it worth it?" I thought to myself as I stared at the message in front of me.After everything we had been through, all the hurt and pain, she expects me to just forgive and forget? A part of me wanted to ignore her message, to pretend like it never happened. But another part longed for closure, for
Chapter 156COMING FOR HER.CLAIRE'S POV" I sent the parcel. Ma'am. " Dave my dad's personal driver said, I had sent him to get a parcel to Sophie earlier that day. I had planned to threaten her and then get her out of my life completely.Even though I had just been discharged from the hospital and was just recuperating, I could not find the time to rest as the thought of Sophie bothered me. Imagine how fast she took over everything that belonged to me. I was determined not to sit and watch her ruined everything in my life. Everything I had worked for.The pain in my heart was unbearable, as I watched how in a short time, Sophie had managed to make every thing that was once mine, hers. My heart burned with a fiery determination for revenge. Sophie had taken everything from me - my family, my company, my kid and my happiness. But now it was time to turn the tables. "Arrrrgh, I hate her." I screamed as I slammed the table and chattered the stuffs on the table in annoyance. As everythi
Chapter 155 THE THREAT RYAN'S POV I could not believe anyone could find us there, my mind wondered to how the police could invade that place as they took me out. I was still in a state of shock as they led me away, and I couldn't help but think about what would happen next. My heart was racing, and I knew that my life was about to change in ways I couldn't yet imagine. " How did this happen?" I worried as the sound of handcuffs clicking shut echoed in my ears as the police officers escorted me out from our hidden refuge. My mind raced with questions—how did they find us? Who betrayed our trust? A surge of anger coursed through my veins as I caught sight of our meddlesome neighbor standing there, a smug smile playing on his lips. I glared at him with pure hatred, wondering how he could do such a thing. And then, as I was being led away, I vowed to myself that I would find a way to get to the bottom of this. " You fool!!" I exclaimed angrily as I tried to walk to his directi