IRIS'S POV:Still On Flashback:“It might be hard to settle in giving all the arrangements in your marriage but having a family like the Knight's can make it so easy. I mean I wish the Whales were like this.” She told me and I hummed.“We should spend time together when you're free.” So we exchanged contacts and talked for the rest of the afternoon.“Beware of this one. She's still so weird to me.” She pointed out as Scarlet walked towards me.“Can we talk for a minute? I want to apologize.” Scarlet muttered to me, and I glanced at her, forcing a smile.“Maybe later, and I assure you we have nothing to talk about. And we both know why.” She looked at me confused and right before she could ask anything else, a drunk, dirty looking woman stumbled onto the patio.“Tristan! Tristan! Where the hell is that godforsaken man?!” She shouted, and everyone at the table became quiet with their eyes widened.The woman was dressed in a white gown which was now dirty and her hair was all over the pla
3RD POV:TWO WEEKS LATER:After two weeks of peace between Jonathan and Iris, where they had been talking and even sharing things, it came to an abrupt end after Iris went back to Kemela for 48 hours to review the progress of the project and attend a conference where she had been paid handsomely to speak to over thousands people. Her flight and hotel had been covered by the management of the conference, providing her with the luxury they were certain she was accustomed to.The only problem was although she had informed the kids and her family and friends, she failed to tell Jonathan about it. FLASHBACK:It was late at night on the first day of Iris's stay in Kamela, the kids were seated in the study just coloring the new books their grandparents had gotten them, while enjoying their freshly baked cookies Jason had made earlier.“Welcome back, Mr Knight.” Their new head of staff, Mr Barley, greeted as Jonathan had tiredly arrived at 8 p.m after going to check on his restaurants. “Tha
3RD POV:“So why would you leave not just the city nor state but the country without telling me? What if something were to happen to you? I had to be hearing from Barley…Do you know how embarrassing it was?” He questioned and Iris looked at him and chuckled right in his face.“Jonathan, you have kids, and I am not one of them so don't speak to me like that. And who in the world do you think you're speaking to like that?” She raised her voice asking and Jonathan scrunched up his eyebrow, baffled but extremely annoyed.“So by letting you know I should have been informed, there's a problem with that?” He asked, following behind her as she stepped into another room.“Yes! Because everyone else just happened to find out, what makes you any special?” She placed her hand on her waist and he was just speechless but his anger rising.“What makes me special?! Umm…I don't know. Maybe because I'm your HUSBAND! YOUR PARTNER!” He pointed out yelling and she laughed, taking a seat on the couch.“On
IRIS'S POV:THE NEXT WEEKEND:“So Sophie is coming back to town.” I announced, after a moment of laughter with Robert and Tristan.It was a breezy evening, and it was just 7p.m but I wanted to spend time with the twins alone, so I took them to the park and we went for ice-cream after. My week had really been eventful, the kids were having it easy making friends, especially Jason who happened to be a really famous kid, and Helena, his crush and fellow famous chef happened to be at the same school. He was a cool kid and everyone wanted to be friends with him, Jamie on the other hand, wasn't finding it exactly easy. But my Star always had her back, she didn't like his group of friends as much, so he would spend time with her alone during lunch and walk with her until she found her own group of friends.I was so proud of the two of them, especially Jason for being a good brother.Another great thing that happened was, I had been receiving emails from young men and women all over the world
JONATHAN'S POV:TWO WEEKS LATER:“Is everything okay, son?” My father questioned, placing his hand on my shoulder and I let out a breath I was keeping in, glancing at my watch for the third time in a second.My father, as the entire world recognizes, is one of the most wealthy men in the world, and as many others know he has a son who is also not just wealthy but a very successful chef and the best in the world owning the most renowned five star restaurants and creating opportunity for young children. What many failed to realize was my father owned shares in various company, gold manufacturing companies, chocolate companies such as Scarlet's family's, technology and logistics companies and many others. He believed strongly in investing and he always personally reviewed each with our family lawyers and accountants, reviewing each company before he invests and there had never been a circumstance where his investment had not been profitable or the company eventually became bankrupt.He
JONATHAN'S POV:“What in the world is he doing up there?” Scarlet rubbed her head softly in frustration and I rose to my feet searching for my father.“Good evening everybody, I am Ezekial, CEO of the best chocolate producing company in the whole world. Your kids definitely have consumed various chocolate my company has produced, Vars and many others.. “ He slurred on his words, literally holding the microphone to keep him from falling to the ground.Did my parents give him the opportunity to market his products or what the hell was happening? “But now… The Knights who owe shares in our company, and who are huge investors want to pull out because ... .they don't think we are going to stand the test of time. Isn't that insane and unfair? I mean what are we even celebrating? How fast this phony of a man gives up on companies? Or how their son might just be a rapi….” Right before he could complete his words, the microphone was turned off and security already came and carried him off th
IRIS'S POV:A WEEK LATER:It had been two weeks since Mariana had confided in me, and a week since Jonathan stunned me to the core. The anger that had rushed through my veins after he informed me Scarlet was his date, and the way my heart had clenched after I discovered he was also counting the months. Those feelings were new to me when it came to Jonathan and I hated it.The next day a picture of Scarlet's brother surfaced through the papers and media, and my eyes grew wide when many of the headlines addressed him as, ‘Fraudulent CEO’ , ‘Criminal made CEO’ and many others which highlighted him as nothing but a criminal.I overheard Jonathan talking about it with Tristan in utter shock as Tristan filled him in on everything. Today, however, while everyone else was going to the resort, to have fun golfing, swimming, and spending quality time with one another, I had opted out as I was not feeling too well. I had woken up coughing and my temperature was up, Jonathan had instantly calle
IRIS'S POV:A DAY BEFORE BIRTHDAY:“You look gorgeous, honey!” My mum complimented, taking a look at me as I stood before the mirror feeling as beautiful as a princess, in my lemon dress which hugged my curves and suited me like a glove.It was a beautiful Saturday evening, and my parents had arrived a day before glowing and looking so different in a beautiful way. They had arrived like Santa for the kids, bringing loads of gifts for even Jonathan and I. Jonathan was in awe seeing a new tailored suit and gold cufflinks, and this dress was a gift from my mum amongst other things she had planned for my birthday gift.Everyone had gathered today for this beautiful dinner Jonathan had planned out, friends and relatives of both Jonathan and I were all present. There was a buffet and waiters, plus the dinner was at the same resort Jonathan had ‘proposed’ to me, so gorgeous with a variety of food and a family friend of Knight's, David, had come with his wife and kids who were around the twi
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