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AT ML CONSTRUCTION: It was a month after Georgina's accident, the girls were back in school and that brought out flashes of the accident to Georgina. She remembered running away from someone but couldn't see the person's face nor make out the argument they had, it was all blurry, but doctor George said it was her memories, coming back in pieces, they had to go the hospital today too, it was time to remove her bandages. Eleana had began working at ML construction, Shawn's company, a week ago, as an intern under the project management team. When she took this course she wanted to help Dane in his company, never did she expect she will be working under a construction company, one owned by the mysterious Shawn Dele who happened to be her daughters friend. Since the last visit over a month ago, she hadn't seen him but do hear his voice when Georgina calls him, which she does almost everyday. The project management team headed by Arnold were very friendly and welcoming to her, exclu
Dane watched his father's lips curve in an evil smirk, that made him suspect something was up. His father, Shokima Diamen, was the most ruthless and dangerous person he had ever met in his life. Born and brought up in Stonefall, a city riddled with gangsters and mafia lords, his father made his way out of that and made a name for himself in the oil and gas industry through bloodshed and backstabbing. Dane wished he didn't have a father like him, who's ruthlessness extended to his own family. He was truly happy when his father went on one of his long vacations, it was the most peaceful moment in his life but now, Shokima is back, and this time more worse than before. He couldn't help but think to their first conversation upon his return, it was a day after he last visited Eleana at the hospital. FLASHBACK: Dane had just entered his father's study when something came flying in his direction. "I've been gone for few months and this is what I'm welcomed with!!!", Mr Shokima bellowed
Dane had finished discussing with his father and wanted to bid his mother goodbye but couldn't find her. He thought she might have gone out and was about leaving when he met the new maid his father hired or bought. She was cleaning the shelves, her thigh length dress clinging to her tightly. She was light skinned so the red marks on her body was so evident he could see it clearly from where he stood, it seems his father will never change in this life. *Ahem ahem* - he coughed in order to get her attention. The maid turned her head to see who it was, when she saw that it was Dane she hurriedly bow in greeting. "Goodmorning sir", she said in a coarse voice. "Morning...Do you know where my mother went to?", he asked. "She is in the garden sir", the maid replied, her head stil in a bow position. "Alright, thank you", he replied and walked away, not bothering to tell her there's no need for a bow, his father had already beaten her into submission. It was almost midday so the sun was
The happy chatter from the closed door made Eleana wonder who her children were talking to. That was definitely Georgina's voice, but who was the other person? She knocked on the door before entering and saw that she was talking with a nurse. “Mummy!”, Isabelle called out and ran to Eleana. “Baby”, Eleana responded with a kiss. Looking up to meet a strange pair if eyes, she greeted the nurse. “Hello Miss!”, “Hello. You are their mother, Mrs Eleana?”, the nurse asked, standing up. “Yes I am, I hope they’re not troubling you Miss?”, Eleana asked jokingly. “Hmmm, just a little bit”, she demonstrated with her fingers. Georgina’s eyes shot up in accusation, wanting to refute the nurse's statement.. The nurse chuckled at Georgina’s look . “I’m kidding….They are quite lovely and very inquisitive, especially Georgina”. “Yes, she gets that from me. Do you know where doctor George might be?”, Eleana asked the nurse. “He’s attending to an emergency, but he asked me t
Those eyes! Eleana was stunned at the face of the stranger before her but his eyes were more mesmerising. The street lights were reflected in his brown eyes, making it seem as if they were twinkling. Those beautiful eyes that were so cold and lifeless, were staring at her and she felt that it was also staring into her soul. The scar across his eye added to his enchanting face , giving off a seductive and dangerous vibe and his hair , they looked so silky. "Are you scared of my voice?", the stranger repeated , stretching out his hand towards Eleana. Eleana noticed that she made a mistake by coming out of the car, maybe it was the empty road that made her feel scared making her heart scream for her to run away from this man, but she almost hit him so she has to take responsibility for that. Steeling her mind and hoping she was wrong, she held his hand and pulled him up. "No, I'm not and I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to hit you", she said. The stranger took Eleana's hand and
AT ML CONSTRUCTION: Eleana, are you ready?", Asher, the assistant project manager, asked her. "Yes, I'm fine, thanks". "Okay", Asher nodded in understanding. Eleana was staring out the window, lost in thoughts and uncertainly, this would be the first time she will be seeing Shawn after his visit to Gabriella's house, and the first time she would be meeting him as her boss, which was unnerving. She fidgeted with her pen, her mind racing with doubts. "How should I act? Will he think I didn't deserve the spot when he sees me? What if.....? Ahh! I'm thinking too much about this", Sofia, noticing her distress, offered a reassuring smile. "Hey, we've all been there. Meeting the boss for the first time is nerve-wracking, but he's not that scary". "Thank you Sofia", Eleana said assured by her words, but Sofia got one thing wrong tho, the fact that the Big Boss has been to her house and even had breakfast there. "Not if she makes a fool of herself when she sees the boss", Sasha s
AT THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE: The once lively office was doused with a solemn silence. Disappointment, guilt, anger and sadness filled the air. One might ask; "Isn't it just an issue with the version, it can easily be resolved. That shouldn't warrant this type of atmosphere right?", but what they wouldn't know is that, this is the first time the project management team failed a presentation. They have all worked together under Arnold's tight rule and protection, so they haven't had a day like this. It was a foreign feeling and to think that the cause of all this was something that even an amateur could avoid. The team members couldn't help but throw disappointed looks at Ssrah, but she had been here longer than most of them so they really couldn't voice out their anger. Noticing the mood in the office, and her teammates accusing looks, Sarah decided to stand up and apologise when Eleana beat her to it: "I'm sorry for letting the team down. I was the one in charge of cross
"All rise! The Honourable Judge Kamren Jamison presiding", the bailiff spoke loudly as everyone stood up for the Judge to enter, and sat down after the Judge had taken his seat.“Your Honour this is the divorce hearing of Mr. Dane Diamen and Mrs. Eleana Diamen. We have child custody issues to resolve”, the bailiff informed."Very well. The court is now in session, Counsels state your case", the Judge said as he hit the gavel. Today was the first Saturday of May, the day of Dane and Eleana divorce hearing. All the proceedings for the past weeks has been preparing them for this day, this was a matter of who lives and dies at heart, for both parents. Speaking of which...Eleana would have given up on the case if she had been represented by a state given Counsel, but fortunately for her, the right lawyer found her, or so she thought...She met Liana a week to the hearing, all private lawyers she met didn’t want her case at all, she knew it had to do with the mysterious disappearance of
"Mommy, do you know that, Isabelle called Uncle Shawn and he rushed to the house, she even said that he drove really fast so he could catch up with the ambulance I was in!", she paused for dramatic effect, a mischievous grin spreading across her beautiful face. "And you see this room......Uncle Shawn paid for it!".Eleana's eyes widened in surprise, while Gabriella's eyebrows shot up in astonishment. Georgina continued, her voice filled with excitement. "Isabelle said he called a doctor and had them prepare this room for me. He even bought me these yummy fruits when the doctor said I should eat more fruits and told the babysitter that she can leave if she wants to because the babysitter was scared of his stoic face and he....." "Georgina, that is enough", Shawn's interruption was swift, his voice low and gentle preventing her from saying what he knew she was going to say next. "Hehehe", Georgina giggled, her eyes sparkling with glee when she noticed Shawn's expression... he was shy
"Your Honour, these are the evidence to back up his claim", Attorney Baxter said as he handed a copy of the pictures to he Judge and the media tech. The images were displayed on the screen. The first one was kinda dark, but the face of Eleana in the embrace of a man who's face was bot taken, was clear for all to see, the picture even captured the children sitting inside the car. This changed the people opinions again, some that had believed Eleana was already jumping the fence. _How could she be so loose?__ That was the thought that passed through most of the people's mind. Eleana felt as if she was drenched in cold water. "Isn't that the stranger that was walking on the road", she thought, looking intently at the picture until realization dawned on her. "I see...So he was a setup?", she asked no one in particular as she muttered under her breathe. She didn't view the stranger as someone that was hired for a job like that, he looked too _mighty_ for that, in anyway the ph
AT THE SAME MOMENT IN THE COURTROOM: Attorney Baxter was already asking Dane questions they had practiced beforehand. It was of paramount importance to portray Dane as a father who thought providing everything his children could ever ask for was the best way to take care of them. "Mr Dane, Mrs Eleana here, accused you of being an abuser, what is your take on that?", Attorney Baxter's question elicit murmurs in the courtroom. "What's the lawyer trying to do, there's already evidence that he did lay his hands on her, isn't he just adding more salt to the room?", "Is this lawyer actually defending the man or offending him?", "This question won't be in his favour, no?". These were the words spoken in low tone as the gallery wondered what the lawyer was up to. "Order!!", the bailiff said, reminding them that the court was still in session. "Mr Dane please answer the question", Attorney Baxter said to Dane, giving him signals to repeat what they had practiced the day before.
Shawn was sorting through some documents in his office, with Andrew by his side, his baritone voice resounding in the quite space, as he discussed the latest construction update. The marketing manager was also there, waiting patiently to report on the latest marketing strategy that his team came up with , which will elevate the company's popularity, propelling it higher in the international stage. This atmosphere was broken by the weird ringtone coming out from Shawn's phone. It was a poem, a kid's poem, but Andrew was already used to this sound ever since the day Georgina added a special ringtone for her number so Shawn would know who was calling without having to see the number, unlike the marketing manager whose jaw dropped in shock. __Wha...? What the hell is this sound?? Did a bug enter the boss's phone?__He wondered, surprise etched on his face, but this was only the beginning. A smile escaped from Shawn's lips, a sight that Andrew was gradually getting used to but it
At Gabriella's House: The babysitter fell asleep watching the children play with their phone. They were so sensible and obedient fat she didn't have to do anything other than watch them play. It's been hours and they were still playing with their phone, she go so bored that she fell into the dream land. "Look, sister Ginny, the babysitter is asleep", Isabelle pointed out, informing her elder sister. "I guess she is tired, that's good, we can finally do that", Georgina said as she sprang up and kept the phone aside, but Isabelle took it along with her. "Sister Ginny are you sure mommy won't get angry?", Isabelle asked as she fiddled with her fingers, while looking at her elder sister with her natural puppy eyes. Over the past few weeks, Georgina has been having weird dreams, or visions, she wasn't sure. At first, she thought it was a dream since it only occurs when she is asleep, but, recently, she see flashes of images floating through her mind, trying to remind her of somet
Attorney Baxter stood up with a file in his hand; "Mrs.Eleana, you said, you and Mr. Dane has been married for seven years now, correct?", he asked. "Yes, we have", Eleana replied curtly. "And in these seven years, how much have you contributed to the growth of your family, financially?", the lawyer asked again. Eleana furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. "I don't understand", she stated. "Okay, let me rephrase that", the lawyer said as he walked closer to her. "In these past years, how much money have you contributed to foot your household bills?", "Objection your Honour, the question is irrelevant", Attorney Liana objected. "Your Honour, I am about to show it's relevance", "Sustained, the witness may answer the question", the Judge said to Eleana.Eleana realized where the lawyer was getting at, she hadn't spent a dime of her money on anything and that might give off the idea that she is irresponsible and incapable of taking proper care of her children. "None", she replied cu
“You may continue”, the Judge said. “Thank you, Your Honour. Mrs Eleana, many of us in the court may wonder, why didn’t you leave when the abuse began or was there something else that kept you there?”, “My children", Eleana replied without much thought. “I didn’t have a father while growing up and I know how that feels, I didn’t want my children to ever experience the pain of losing a father, so no matter how Dane treated me, I stayed, for my children” “And why did you decide to leave now?”, Attorney Liana further questioned. There was a little hesitance from Eleana when that questioned was asked. Attorney Liana noticed it and had to remind Eleana of an important fact; “Remember Mrs Eleana, you are bound by law and faith to answer every question truthfully". Eleana nodded in understanding and said; “I decided to leave when he brought home his side woman, over the years, no matter how much he fooled around outside, he never brought any of them close to his house and his c
"All rise! The Honourable Judge Kamren Jamison presiding", the bailiff spoke loudly as everyone stood up for the Judge to enter, and sat down after the Judge had taken his seat.“Your Honour this is the divorce hearing of Mr. Dane Diamen and Mrs. Eleana Diamen. We have child custody issues to resolve”, the bailiff informed."Very well. The court is now in session, Counsels state your case", the Judge said as he hit the gavel. Today was the first Saturday of May, the day of Dane and Eleana divorce hearing. All the proceedings for the past weeks has been preparing them for this day, this was a matter of who lives and dies at heart, for both parents. Speaking of which...Eleana would have given up on the case if she had been represented by a state given Counsel, but fortunately for her, the right lawyer found her, or so she thought...She met Liana a week to the hearing, all private lawyers she met didn’t want her case at all, she knew it had to do with the mysterious disappearance of
AT THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE: The once lively office was doused with a solemn silence. Disappointment, guilt, anger and sadness filled the air. One might ask; "Isn't it just an issue with the version, it can easily be resolved. That shouldn't warrant this type of atmosphere right?", but what they wouldn't know is that, this is the first time the project management team failed a presentation. They have all worked together under Arnold's tight rule and protection, so they haven't had a day like this. It was a foreign feeling and to think that the cause of all this was something that even an amateur could avoid. The team members couldn't help but throw disappointed looks at Ssrah, but she had been here longer than most of them so they really couldn't voice out their anger. Noticing the mood in the office, and her teammates accusing looks, Sarah decided to stand up and apologise when Eleana beat her to it: "I'm sorry for letting the team down. I was the one in charge of cross