JONATHAN'S POV:“Come on, Jonathan. Don't give me that look, you know I can't do this on my own. So can you please be there for me, this one time?” By her tone, I knew she was getting frustrated and hurt but I glanced at my watch letting myself feel guilty, and concluded that I would have been back for my evening with my wife and kids.But what if I wasn't? I thought while Scarlet looked at me impatiently. “So are you abandoning me or coming with me?” Scarlet asked again, impatiently and I pursed my lips preparing myself to refuse. “I will ensure my driver accompanies you.” I told her with finality and she shook her head at me, tossing the gift bag she got for the kids at me.“I hate you.” She sniffled and slammed the door loudly and I let out a breath. *********AN HOUR LATER:I was oblivious to the fact that Ezekial's mansion was over forty-five minutes drive and to make matters worse, there was a little traffic. I was slowly regretting coming with Scarlet, who was a little too h
IRIS'S POV:HOURS LATER:“How did it go?” I asked Mariana, as she stepped into the mansion, looking beautiful and tired at the same time, blonde was definitely her color.I had commenced the action of suing Gabriel for attempted rape, it could only be taken as a civil case since the statute of limitation had elapsed but as long as it appeared on his record, I was satisfied. I didn't care if the world found out about Jonathan and I or anything else, for now my name was not to be disclosed to Gabriel, but he knew.He had sent me an e-mail, some days ago begging as well as being mean. “Very well. You have nothing to worry about, Mariana is handling it.” She smiled softly, taking off her red bottom heels and getting comfortable on the couch. I took a seat as well, and glanced at my phone and when I didn't see a call from Jonathan, I sucked my teeth in irritation but I was getting anxious.“Weren't you supposed to be on a family date? Why am I here? As a matter of fact, where are my god-c
IRIS'S POV:45 MINUTES LATER:Robert and Mariana had already left the mansion, though I could tell Mariana seemed to have something bothering her but she dismissed it saying we could talk another time while Robert shared that he was going to surprise Sophie soon. He was way too excited, and I was happy things were going well for both of them and for Carl and Bonnie.I retired into my room after walking them out and shut the door with the key, pretending like I wasn’t waiting for Jonathan to come into my room and explain to me. When I passed by the twins' room, I saw him arranging their things. I took off my robe and laid on my bed reviewing the documents, trying to get my mind busy. After about five minutes, I heard a knock on the door which instantly made my heart leap. “Iris.” He called out and I waited for at least five seconds before slightly opening the door.“What do you want, Jonathan?” I inquired, folding my arms, and he heaved out a breath.“I’m sorry for failing to call an
3RD POV:TWO DAYS LATER:“NO! NO! That's your problem. I have a family and I am happy, you and that chick aren't going to ruin this for me. Do you understand me, Gabriel? Handle this without getting none of us involved.” Ben raged, tossing the document to the counter, after he had read that Gabriel was getting sued for sexual harassment.“Oh, now you see it was a bad decision. Weren't you just rooting for him, Bennie boy?” Marcus, who was getting sick of all of them, questioned and Ben simply kissed his teeth sharply, drinking out of his vodka.Gabriel had called them up inviting them to their favorite bar which they hadn't been to in over a year, in fact they had been too busy to throw him a bachelor party. When they all got the invite, since it was a weekend, they zoomed there to find out how things had gone with Iris but they had been hit with this.“I tried to tell you, stay with your dumb, easy going woman but you refused. Now, not only are you trending for being the jerk who lef
IRIS'S POV:A FEW WEEKS LATER:“You look ravishing and so handsome!” I complimented as I fixed Jonathan's tie and he held my waist looking deep into my eyes.“What?” I chuckled softly after I was done, because his eyes were still burning through mine, and he was now running his hands from my waist to my hips. He smirked devilishly and pulled me closer to him, then proceeding to leave warm kisses on my neck and now creating hickeys yet again.“Jonathan, No…No. We literally just got out of the shower after that strenuous activity and no matter how good it might feel, I still need to be able to walk in order to complete our tasks of the day.” I was so mad at myself as a moan escaped my lips immediately after my stern speech, I proceeded to melt in his arms.“I just want to be in your skin so bad, you're so perfect. You smell so good, feel so good and you're so sexy, Sweetheart.” He spoke seductively in my ears and it took all the self control in me to pull away.“Nice try, Mr Knight. Le
IRIS'S POV“I am so tired but this was so worth it.” I commented, standing behind Jonathan who looked at the pictures in approval. “We have dinner prepared for the family after. But right now, we have a few questions.” A lady spoke so fluently and looked even more pretty. I discovered she was the head of media, which was amazing because she had been so particular about everything and ensuring everything went perfectly.“Alright.” My hair was packed up into a ponytail and was curled up, and I was wearing a black bodycon bodysuit which hugged my curves perfectly and Jonathan just looked so good in his black pants and black shirt with the first two buttoned down. “This interview will be released after the images of your weddings has be leaked, so I'm going to speak in future tenses if that's okay with you.” The lady spoke and Jonsthan and I nodded in agreement and understanding. I smiled as Jonathan grabbed my hand softly, as the equipment was getting set.“Okay…One, two, ready…” She c
IRIS'S POV:THE NEXT DAY:“Thank you for creating time to see me. I have missed you so much.” Mariana voiced out and opened her arms widely, pulling me for a warm embrace. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Jonathan and Jason had headed out for a game along with Tristan and Carl, they were going to have a men's day. My mum and my mother-in-law had gotten exclusive tickets to the premiere of the first live show of Snow White, so they had taken Jamie with them. I had straightened her soft beautiful hair and put a pink bow, which matched her pink shoes. My mum had gotten her a beautiful white gown. My daughter looked like a princess, so she requested I take a picture and send it to her favorite man in the whole world, Jonathan. After they left, I called Mariana after realizing we had neither spoken nor seen since my twin's show. As soon as I picked up my phone I realized she had sent messages and called to check up on my wellbeing. She was just an amazing friend, and I deserted her.
IRIS'S POV:They spent the evening laughing, talking and even shared a kiss. It was totally unbelievable and disgusting. I had left the restaurant in irritation lying to Simon that I wasn't feeling too well.“I mean Tristan and I only shared a one night stand and nothing really deep but I knew his wife wasn't good to him. I don't even think he's trying to make me jealous because there's no way he could have known I was going to be at your husband's restaurant that night. Tristan is just a child, he is so immature and if I ever see him, I am going to rip his head off.” Mariana concluded her narration with anger radiating off her body, like she was relieving the whole evening again.“I can't even defend him because his ex-wife's constant embarrassment, cheating, yelling at him all contributed to why he was drinking so much and even went to the bar that night and met you. I'm going to get to the bottom of this, to protect him from getting hurt and used again by that woman.” I told her, a
IRIS'S POV:It was embarrassing and amusing and since reporters were there, they had captured it and the whole world had laughed and I was just grateful that I never had to worry that she would come back. Sophie had accompanied Mariana when she went to see Miguel after he was released from prison, earlier this year. He told her he had learnt his lesson and he apologized from the depth of his heart and travelled out of the country. We all toasted to that piece of information, and Sophie was just different now. She and Robert had a small wedding three years ago at my Island and the two had two kids in a span of a year, which we all found totally amusing. As soon as she gave birth to her first cute baby boy, Paul, in a span of three months, she was pregnant yet again and we couldn't help but wonder if that was healthy. She birthed another boy, Peter, and she had a load on her hand.“Why are you seated here looking like a creep?” Scarlet interrupted my thoughts and I chuckled.“Taking a
IRIS'S POV:“We are married, Jonathan, and I believe in marriages, people don't just jump up and leave. You are my partner and my other half, I trust and love you and we both are going to make sure our kids are safe. You can be the sole warrior of my safety.” I added the last sentence jokingly and he smiled, pulling me for a kiss.“I love you with everything in me, my Queen.” He looked deeply into my eyes as uttered those and I smiled shyly.“I love you too, baby.” And we stretched for another warm passionate kiss, above the kids’ heads and we broke apart when we heard in unison, “Ewwwww..” Which made us laugh and showered the kids with kisses and I told them, “ I love you my smart little babies.”When we got home, our parents had already thrown a Welcome Back Home Party with so many gifts from well wishers from all over the world and food from the best of the best in the entire country of Simia, Jonathan's restaurant.We all partied, had fun and a little too much fun, because that n
IRIS'S POV:A FEW DAYS LATER:We had headed towards Roland's family house, and it seemed all eight of us had the same thought in my mind with how careful and gentle we were being. I couldn't help but think even though it seems childish,What if they weren't pleased that we were recovering our kids and they tossed us to the basement and locked us in there like in the movies? What if the old man who directed us here, left in a haste because he feared them and not because of his animals? I had no fear anyways, the police came with us, as well as our security, we were protected and we came bearing gifts in appreciation. As soon as I knocked on the door, Mrs Roland opened the door with a bright, beautiful smile on her face.“Good afternoon, how may I help you?” She asked, looking into my eyes deeply, standing before us in a blue scrub and my heart dropped a bit at the sight of a blood stain on her shirt.Jonathan cleared his throat and wrapped his around my waist, and said, “We are the p
IRIS'S POV:THE NEXT MORNING:Jonathan's arm was wrapped with a band and I was seated with him in the back seat of the black SUV headed to search for the kids with our friends driving in their respective cars, and my head rested on Jonathan's shoulder as he vividly described what happened last night.“We arrived at the house they had pinpointed was the location where the kids were around ten p.m, leaving two hours till when Emily was supposed to call me for the exchange. The cops quietly surrounded the building and from afar I watched them count down before bursting in. Everyone had given me strict warnings to not go in, and stay calm, so I obeyed….”Flashback:“There are two children's lives at stake, be cautious.” Jonathan's uncle reminded his men and they chorused, “Yes sir!”The cops barged into the house and Emily and Gabriel who were now trying to apologize to one another for blaming each other and insulting one another, were kissing in the bedroom, while Emily pictured Gabriel
IRIS'S POV:That same night:“No! No! NOOOOO!” I yelled at the top of my lungs, and the next thing I knew I was met with a pitch black surroundings.I shot up from the bed panting heavily, my chest rising and falling, and my hands shaking so much.It was just a dream….just a very bad dream.“Iris, what's going on? Come here Sweetheart.” Mrs Knight switched on the light of the room, and hurriedly embraced me with so much motherly affection and I slowly relaxed, feeling my head pounding and my hand hurting.My mum really gave me those pills.“Where's everyone? How long have I been asleep for? Did they find the twins? Where are my dad and my husband…?” I inquired, stammering out and she patted my back.“I need you to take deep breaths Iris, please. Alright? Inhale.” She instructed and I obliged, inhaling the warm air of the surroundings which smelt like the bouquet of flowers Carl brought earlier to cheer me up and she asked for me to exhale and I did just that.I did three more times an
3RD POV:TWO NIGHTS LATER:“Breaking news! It has been reported, two days ago at a country club popular with the elites and most importantly, the Knights. On a Sunny afternoon, Jonathan and Iris Knight's twin, Jamie and Jason Knight, were kidnapped and in the footage about to be displayed on your screen, we have two men who were hired to carry out to abduction process, handed the two children in a sack to the alleged mastermind behind this attack, Emily Let, a public figure and fashion designer as well as popular actor, Gabriel Thymes, who had dated Mrs Iris Knight in the past as well as former CEO of Chocolate Company, who alleged stole and embezzled millions, Ezekial L. The two men who are now in police custody also confirmed their identities.” Their pictures were displayed on the screen then the footage capturing their faces in a van was displayed, taking aback millions of people who were tuned in.After the footage had come to an end, the elegant TV host added, “The Knight's famil
IRIS'S POV:“That stupid whore!” Mariana and I said in unison and I kissed my teeth sharply.I loved her like a sister and taking Miguel away wasn't enough for her, she needed to hurt us more? Well, she almost thought she was smart but she wasn't, which was her Achilles heel. Everyone around her was always two steps ahead for her, but she never was in the loop.“Let's head to the Gabriel Thymes Residence.” Jonathan kissed my forehead and wiped my tears, while I ignored my phone ringing seeing it was my mother calling for progress.Which did not exist.*********LATER THAT NIGHT:3RD POV:“I know damn well…you didn't just break my phone.” The anger in Ezekial's eyes was flaming, and they were the only ones seated in the dining area whereas Gabriel was passed out on the couch from drinking and smoking in the living room.“And I know damn well, you just saw me break it. What? What are you going to do? Huh?” She spoke smartly and with her chest rising, coming closer to him, unaware of the
THAT NIGHT:IRIS'S POV:“I have been calling him but he is not answering. I'm getting worried.” Scarlet told us for about the twentieth time in two hours since we all have been here.Two hours ago, Jonathan, Tristan, Robert, Mariana and I along with the police force parked around the premises where Scarlet was to meet with Ezekial. The five of us were seated in Jonathan's customized SUV, watching the entrance of the Luisser Restaurant which was in the middle of town, in an area I had never been to. It was loud and packed, given the amount of cars parked on the street and the amount of people we'd seen going inside. Was it a bar or restaurant? I didn't know neither did I care but given that I had been unable to eat all day, the hope that we were close to getting my babies back, had me giving Robert my order and this was about an hour and thirty minutes ago. We had all eaten and Tristan had found a way to make Jonathan and I laugh, sharing things the twins had done when they spent time
3RD POV:A MINUTE AFTER:An uproar of laughter filled the room at Jason's hopeful question, Ezekial, who was the third person standing before them, looked at the faces of the innocent children after taking a seat on one of the wooden chairs, and he felt his heart drop for some weird reason when the look of fear and uncertain rested on the two kid's faces “Jason, your parents and fans will be totally disappointed to find out you were this dumb. Before I tell you, can you go for another guess? Jamie, this time.” Emily instructed folding her arms across her chest.“Don't call my brother dumb! And I advise you to get us back to our parents or else….” Jamie spoke smartly and before she could complete her word, Emily wrapped her hand around Jamie's little neck, and squeezed.“Or else what?” Emily asked, the evil in her eyes were glimmering and Jamie still found a way to say, “You're going to get into real trouble.” This made Emily squeeze even harder and Jamie looked into Emily's eyes with