JONATHAN'S POV:Mrs Fletcher got a call and she instantly picked, leaving me furious, clenching and unclenching my fist.“I think that fucker Gabriel Thymes has something with this. Probably his friends as well, this was done out of malice not hunger. If not they would have stolen the pipes, and devices. I'm going to talk to my people in Kamela to investigate this, Iris doesn't deserve this.” Tristan spoke out in speculation yet anger and certainty and started dialing his contact's number when Mrs Fletcher returned back to me.“That was my husband, Iris just left and is not picking up her phone.” I heard cheers coming from the audience, my heart beating loudly and at a fast pace.“Tristan, please ensure the kids get up safely and Mum, I assure you I will make sure Iris is alright and protected, but please ensure the twins know their parents are safe, happy and proud of them, especially Jason. I am leaving now.” I spoke to the two of them and they nodded in understanding, grabbed my ke
MARIANA'S POV:AFTER THE COMPETITION:“I don't even want to be here. I might just slit my wrist and end it all.” I muttered to myself and chuckled humourlessly, stepping into my large yet empty apartment. I tossed my keys, and took off my coat, hanging it on its rack.My apartment was white, clean and beautiful. It had about three beautiful rooms, with a living room where I had pictured Miguel and I watching movies and eating popcorn, cuddling and laughing under the white blanket I had purchased which smelt like roses. The kitchen had all the equipment for a standard kitchen, a stove, kitchen utensils all in my favorite color. I was no chef like Jonathan but I planned to learn or have Miguel learn and cook.I shivered as I sipped out of my bottle of wine because this apartment was cold. It had no sort of warmth, it was lonely as much as its owner. I could never have pictured myself lonely and heartbroken at thirty plus. I was no longer in my prime and it was evident in my career and
3RD POV:A WEEK LATER:Iris has had a hectic few weeks and she loved that various elites, innovators and successful men and women had supported the company after the news came out. The Leed family who were competitors had publicly shown their support in uncovering who destroyed such a multi-million project like AquaSolis Haven, especially because they were seen as suspects. Micheal Leed had scheduled a meeting with Iris, as soon as he heard she was back in Kemela. FLASHBACK:“Ma'am, your 2pm just arrived.” Her assistant announced, watching as her boss had her eyes glued to the financial and operations report.“Let them in.” Iris answered absentmindedly, staring long and hard at the figures, and comparing one to another.“Iris Fletcher or do I refer to you as Iris Knight? You left Kemela and became a married woman with twins working on an incredible project while I remained here waiting for you. Isn't that terrific and just sad?” Iris instantly shut her eyes and let out a breath, men
3RD POV:She had dressed in an elegant long gray gown which hugged her curvy body beautifully with a purple heels which bagged her purse and her hair was straightened and styled and her sparkling silver accessories were the icing to her elegance. She had gotten looks of admiration from the other parents and teachers at school, as a few hours was Jamie's swimming tournament and it was spectacular that Jamie had also come first place. Beautiful mother and a hunk of a father and their daughter comes home with the trophy. I want to be a part of their family. Iris had overheard a parent say and she found it quite amusing. “I'm so proud of my niece. I should buy her something cute but I fear Jonathan might have already gotten something similar, he spoils her and I admire it so much.” Sophie answered, touching up her make up and Iris smiled washing up her hands.“You want to have kids?” Iris asked though she already knew the answer. “A whole lot, especially if it's going to be with my Ro
IRIS'S POV:A FEW DAYS LATER:“The twins are so good, the teachers sang praises of them. It's all because of you, you know? You are such an amazing mum, and I'm so happy the kids and I have you.” Jonathan pecked my cheek, and I smiled, tying my robe tightly preparing for tonight.He had gone for the kid's Parent and Teacher conference and this was the first time he had attended something like that and by the look on his face, he was happy caring about his fatherly duties. He had remained confident, dressing handsomely and showing no signs of panic until a few minutes before leaving where he kept asking the most random thing ever.Tonight, however, we were headed to a charity ball hosted by one of the most respectable families who were friends with Mrs Knight, The Brooks. They owned a chocolate company and according to Jonathan, they were competitors with Ezekial and Scarlet's company, but after their company was going under series of investigation, it had lost so much money, consumers
IRIS'S POV:“Mr Jonathan and Mrs Iris Knight. What an honor to have you two here. You two look amazing.” Mrs Brook commented, standing before us in a red sleeveless gown with feathers all around it and a red mask to match. It had really called for your attention, in a very strange way.“Thank you. You look ravishing yourself.” We thanked and I offered her a compliment which made me grin.“You and my daughter are going to make good friends! She's an event planner, organizes huge events like this one. Hopefully, you will get to go find a hunk like your husband.” She told me the last part in a whisper and I nodded, forcing a smile letting her know, “I can't wait to meet her.”She excused us to go associate with other guests, while Jonathan and I went ahead to go look at the items for auction.“This is so beautiful, look at those pearls and diamonds.” I told Jonathan who wasn't too keen on anyone and he turned to look at them. “You like them?” He inquired and I shrugged, staring intently
3RD POV:THE NEXT MORNING:“Good morning, Sweetheart.” Jonathan greeted Iris, kissing her forehead and she smiled weakly, sitting up watching him bring breakfast on a tray.Iris had already woken up a few minutes ago, and almost shed a tear out of anger at the trending headline all over every blog and the mean words being said about him, set to tarnish her husband's image. Ten minutes after Jonathan's interaction with the lady he suspected to be Scarlet, everybody in the entire hall and world got a notification which stated such defamatory remarks against Jonathan.Jonathan Knight, a role model to many and a successful chef, has been called out by Chef Ryan Jared as a thief who stole his popular delicious recipe for Chef's Ris. This proves Jonathan Knight is not a man of integrity and a thief! He literally forced his wife to marry him, he can coerce anyone to do anything and steal as well. Don't you think?It was uploaded on a blog and it got over fifteen million views in an hour. J
JONATHAN'S POV:TWO DAYS LATER:“Jonathan Knight, are the rumors true?”“Chef Ryan has made a whole lot of allegations against you, what do you have to say?”“Are the Knights really thieves of ideas?”“Is this how you plan to portray yourself to your kids?”The paparazzi came all at once as Tristan and I exited out of my office, we ignored them and my security hurriedly pushed them back in order for us to walk past, handing us glasses which I was so thankful for because the cameras kept flashing repeatedly in both our eyes.We successfully entered my black SUV and I heaved out a breath.“What the hell?!” Tristan exclaimed as one of the female reporters clung out at him, preventing him from shutting the door.“Give us something…anything, Mr Knight. Just a word.” She pleaded, sticking her head through the door which was almost getting closed and my security carefully pulled her away.Tristan and I looked at each other after locking the doors and laughed out loud. My driver soon started
3RD POV:TWO WEEKS LATER:“You poisoned the kids? Did they die?” Loud questioning came from the abandoned duplex out of town, with little to no internet and power majorly supplied by the solar panel gotten from Iris's company.She packed up her hair in a messy bun and yawned, “I did and those little bastards didn't. You know I have always hated those two kids since I laid my eyes on them and it was going to be easier this way. Getting rid of them as well as having Iris crying her eyes out. It's so annoying seeing her grinning from all directions of the camera, I just wish I was able to stay longer and see the tears rolling down her fat cheeks.”She tossed the little transparent bag of poison on the table stand in her room while he sat on the bed laughing at her words while keeping his eyes on her as she stripped out of her clothes. “Well, as long as there are no cameras that capture your face, it's great to keep them on their toes and have fun with them. However, you need to keep me
IRIS'S POV:Now I felt totally horrible and I ran through my face, everywhere was as silent as a graveyard which was definitely a wrong comparison given the situation at ground. To make matters worse, some medical personnels came out rolling a covered body out but stopped when they saw us. I could hear a sniffle coming from someone which I would guess to be Sophie, she hated situations like this.“I'm so sorry.” I coughed out and he smiled tightly.“I totally understand and I'm sorry for all the trauma and pain I caused you in the past, and what Gabriel is doing to you and your family. You still hit as hard as before I see. “ He joked trying to lighten up the mood as he adjusted his suit, and there was a cut on his lip.“Thank you for the suit and for this hit. I needed it more than you would ever imagine.” He looked surprisingly sincere, looking so hurt and he walked off. I could feel everyone's eyes glued on me and waiting for my next move.I closed my eyes for a second before hurry
IRIS'S POV:THAT EVENING:“I came as soon as I heard and Bonnie stayed back with the baby. What are they saying?” Carl joined us in the hallway, greeting everyone who was just as anxious. I remained silent and to myself wiping away my tears, ignoring everyone's word of comfort and encouragement, just thinking long and hard of what had possibly gone wrong. As the twins were rushed in about thirty minutes ago, we all overheard the doctors and paramedic suggest that they were most likely poisoned and Jason's condition was more critical than Jamie.From where? By who? When? “I should have been more cautious and careful. If anything happens to them, I will never be able to forgive myself.” I thought outloud and placed my head in my hand, trying my best not to break down into tears and I could feel Jonathan's muscular arm instantly pulling me.“It's not your fault, Iris. They are going to be fine.” Mariana and Sophie said in unison, just like the twins and I imagined never getting to hear
JONATHAN'S POV:THAT SAME DAY:“Thank you, thank you so much, Sweetheart. This would have never happened without you.” I kissed my wife repeatedly on her forehead, cheeks, lips and neck and she giggled melodiously, looking so gorgeous. Whew…My wife is breathtaking. Even with little to no make up.“It's all you, love. You are so talented, passionate and amazing, it's only right you get your flowers and deal with whoever attempts to tarnish your image.” She spoke sweetly and I held onto her waist firmly, unable to wipe the smile on my face.The switch in people's words and reactions to me was quite amusing. My assistant had read what was being said now and I was just glad, the restaurant would continue receiving customers as this also affected the sales of the restaurant. “I love you so much, with everything in me!” I told her with absolute sincerity, and she cupped my cheek, pressing her lips on mine and kissing me softly.“I love you too, and the kids and I are so proud of you.” She
IRIS'S POV:“In the absence of any confessions or words from either of these great chefs. Let's begin….” The announcer stated, and began cutting down along with every other person in the audience as well as the kids who were just so energetic from all that sugar intake.“3….2….1…” And they began, grabbing their utensils and everything needed.The hall was not so large, it had a capacity of two thousand people because as soon as the tickets were out they were instantly sold out. Many referred to the competition as the ‘greatest battle of the sexiest chefs.’ And what was better than watching it in person…The hall was dimly lit, and the spotlights were on the contestants who had their eyes facing to the audience and the judges who also watched how they had prepared it. I wasn't even as tense as I should be, because one of the judges was present at the revealing of this new meal and he had been one who gave Jonathan thumbs up.But I feared whoever was behind bribing Chef Ryan could also
IRIS'S POV:A WEEK LATER:“Good morning everyone. I am Iris Knight, wife of Jonathan Knight and I will answer a few questions after sharing some words.” I spoke in a very assertive tone, speaking into the different microphones before me. “Chef's Ris was made inspired by me because I am my husband's taste, which is probably why a single bite of the meal will always make you moan or groan at its blended delicious taste. Chefs who have been in love could probably understand what I'm talking about. Chef Ryan who knows if he has or would ever experience the love Jonathan and I share, what if he truly has, won't it be great if he gathered with us by tomorrow night with it being publicly streamed, in order for the whole world to see the same passion and ease in his eyes as he cooks. We've all witnessed Jonathan Knight prepare this meal confidently for years, how come we haven't heard or seen Ryan Jared do the same? If he doesn't, it displays how much of a liar and fraud he is right?” I chuc
JONATHAN'S POV:A WEEK LATER:Bonnie had given birth to a baby boy, and though premature, all four of us had concluded that he was going to be so bad yet great like Carl was. If I hadn't admired Carl before then I totally did now, he had been making sure Bonnie was doing well after the surgery as well as questioning the doctors about the most minimal things everytime he goes online to read something about premature birth. He had also been flooding her with gifts and he shared with Tristan and I that it was finally time to get her the luxurious car she had requested for because she duly deserved it as his greatest fear which was losing her didn't come to pass. Iris also had been so attentive to Bonnie's needs, talking to her about her feelings and worries as a new mother and I had seen them both crying one time. It still broke my heart till this day that I was unable to be there for Iris and be by her side through postpartum.I just hope there will be a next time and I will be there.
JONATHAN'S POV:TWO DAYS LATER:“Jonathan Knight, are the rumors true?”“Chef Ryan has made a whole lot of allegations against you, what do you have to say?”“Are the Knights really thieves of ideas?”“Is this how you plan to portray yourself to your kids?”The paparazzi came all at once as Tristan and I exited out of my office, we ignored them and my security hurriedly pushed them back in order for us to walk past, handing us glasses which I was so thankful for because the cameras kept flashing repeatedly in both our eyes.We successfully entered my black SUV and I heaved out a breath.“What the hell?!” Tristan exclaimed as one of the female reporters clung out at him, preventing him from shutting the door.“Give us something…anything, Mr Knight. Just a word.” She pleaded, sticking her head through the door which was almost getting closed and my security carefully pulled her away.Tristan and I looked at each other after locking the doors and laughed out loud. My driver soon started
3RD POV:THE NEXT MORNING:“Good morning, Sweetheart.” Jonathan greeted Iris, kissing her forehead and she smiled weakly, sitting up watching him bring breakfast on a tray.Iris had already woken up a few minutes ago, and almost shed a tear out of anger at the trending headline all over every blog and the mean words being said about him, set to tarnish her husband's image. Ten minutes after Jonathan's interaction with the lady he suspected to be Scarlet, everybody in the entire hall and world got a notification which stated such defamatory remarks against Jonathan.Jonathan Knight, a role model to many and a successful chef, has been called out by Chef Ryan Jared as a thief who stole his popular delicious recipe for Chef's Ris. This proves Jonathan Knight is not a man of integrity and a thief! He literally forced his wife to marry him, he can coerce anyone to do anything and steal as well. Don't you think?It was uploaded on a blog and it got over fifteen million views in an hour. J