Chapter One Hundred and TenTravis pov Annabelle sat on her soft sofa. The ambience of her home was by far better than mine. I sat on the chair and I knew it was a quality chair. Everything in her house was just perfectly put together.“Why do you want to see my son? You want to kill him again?” Annabelle gazed at me from the side. “Why are you talking like this? You know I had and can never have a hand in hurting Johnson. I’m sorry, I know you have lost your trust in me.” She stood up and took some steps away from me, “Follow me.”I stood up and packed some of the toys and the snacks I got for Johnson and followed after her. We walked up the stairs and approached a beautifully decorated room. “Wow, you've done a great job so far.” I commended her.She opened his room door and Johnson was sleeping peacefully on his bed. He looked way better than the last time I saw him.We sauntered into the room to avoid waking him up. “He looks way better,” I said, nodded my head and walked clo
Chapter One Hundred and Eleven Annabelle pov “What did you say? Come again,” Travis said to Henry. They both seemed like they had prepared to fight themselves before they arrived at my home.I wasn't having it. My head had been banging for some days and was still aching due to the stress of staying so long in the hospital. “Do not fight here,” I said softly. Using one of my hands to touch my head. They didn't seem to have heard me because they kept moving closer to each other and yelling.“You will wake my boy!” I yelled. “Both of you should behave maturely for once. Is it every time you guys will be fighting? Can't I have peace when the both of you are around?” Travis calmed down and looked at me. “I'm sorry.”Henry was still furious. He didn't flinch because of what I said, he just kept his angry gaze at Travis as he went back to sit with Johnson.“Henry walked over to Johnson's bedside pretending to be checking on him too. “Dad is here.”Travis laughed. “I'm not sure someone h
Chapter One Hundred and Twelve Annabelle _I couldn't believe I had slept for so long. “What if you had not come today to visit Johnson, would I have slept off like this too? Knowing fully well that Nana wasn't going to be around. This isn't good at all.” Many thoughts ran through my mind as I sat up.“You were tired, you've been doing a lot lately. Don't beat yourself about anything. I just came to check on you and tell you I'm going home. I've sorted everything out. The nurse came to watch over him also. She commended your efforts and said that he was improving well.” Travis tried to make me feel better.I took a deep breath and sat still. “My head. It has been aching me badly these past few days. The stress has been too much for me to handle. I'm tired.” I just couldn't help myself at that point.“Would you like me to make tea for you? Do you have a drug box at home?” Travis bent over to me and held my hands as he spoke.“I don't know If I feel like drinking tea. I'm just tired. B
Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen Travis pov I woke up to twelve missed calls on my phone the next morning. I had put my phone on silent in the afternoon because I knew that I would be distracted if I heard my phone ringing. “Samantha? Why did she leave me so many missed calls? I'm so tired of her being in my face every time.” I dropped my phone and stretched my body before getting up from the bed. I looked at the bed and realized that Annabelle wasn't on the bed. “She should be in Johnson's room.” I thought and walked to the toilet. I wanted to ease myself. My eyes felt heavy and I did not fix my gaze well on where I was going into. I pushed open the toilet door. It was a large door. “No!” Annabelle startled me with the way she yelled. I ran out quickly, “I'm sorry, I'm sorry.” I hit my head with my hand. “Shit!” But I was pressed so I stayed in front of the toilet and thought of what to do. “Are you almost done? I want to ease myself.” I shouted in the hope that she would
Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen Annabelle pov I resumed work and got an email on my office computer from Travis. It was a business request for a large sum of investment from one of my organizations for a project he was working on. Because the relationship between Travis and myself had gotten better, I thought to proceed with the assistance. I was certain Henry wouldn't agree to me doing that for Travis so I didn't ask for his opinion. I just went ahead and acknowledged the message. “See me in my office now,” I said to my secretary on the telephone landline. “I'm on my way.” She walked into my office and I gestured to her to sit on the chair in front of my table. “I have an investment I want to make and I'm doing this discreetly. I do not want anyone to be aware of it because they might not buy into the vision, and I'm sure it would benefit us largely.” My new secretary, Catherine, was a very hardworking and lovely person. She joined the company about two years ago and bec
Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen Annabelle pov I walked into the meeting some minutes after it had started. It was an intentional act. “Good morning ma.” They all stood up to acknowledge my presence. “Good morning. Please let's continue.” Someone passed the minutes of the meeting to me and they continued the discussion. “Do you have anything you would like to add to what has been said or do you have any opinion contrary to what has been said so far?” Henry asked me and I knew it was intentional because he wanted me to speak. “No. I think the information passed across is well dissemination and will be beneficial.” I said, looking at everyone on the round table. “Without any other addition, we have come to the end of today's meeting. Thank you for joining us. We will meet next time.” Henry gave the final address. They all stood up and made their way out. I was about to leave when Henry called out to me, “Annabelle, your presence is needed here.” I was forced to go back beca
Chapter One Hundred and SixteenAnnabelle pov I walked to my bed and threw myself on it before opening my phone to read the message Travis had sent to me. “Hi Annabelle, Trust you're doing well. How is Johnson feeling now? I hope he is way better. Please send him my warm regards. I told Norah you asked after her and it made her so happy. She said she would love to see you and Johnson. I trust you're resting well and not straining yourself too much. I must say, I miss having the two of you around. I can't wait to have the potato soup meal again. Take care of yourself.” I read the message Travis sent and my heart melted. “He's so intentional for thinking to write this much,” I concluded. I didn't know why but Travis was beginning to have a much deeper space in my heart and I knew that would bring a lot of trouble to my doorstep.I reminisced on the last time Travis was in the room with me. Thinking of his presence brought me so much comfort. I held a pillow over my face and took a de
Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen Anabelle pov Lost in a whirlwind of uncertainties, I sat on my bed and read through the terms and conditions of the document I had just signed off. That was going to be a grave loss on my end. I put down my phone, “Why would Travis ever do this? Why?” I was so close to tears and frustrated. “Can you help me do anything about this?” I asked Henry. “Nothing can be done about this so we can't do anything anymore. I saw you signed it off to Travis. I told you he was up to no good earlier. I was warning you about him but you refused.” I was so angry at Travis. “How could he betray me this way? After all I did for him?” I was bent on ensuring he paid. “What are you going to tell your father now?” Henry asked me. “Does he have to know?” I felt since it was just Henry, the accountant and I that had access to the information of that account, we could keep whatever happened a secret till we were able to work something out. “Ughh” “You know the wall