JONATHAN'S POV:A WEEK LATER:“Family man, we don't even get to see you anymore.” Carl stepped into my office, stretching out his hand for a handshake, and Tristan absently minded followed behind him.. It was a Thursday Afternoon and I dreaded living in the mansion everyday but it made it better, when my kids accompanied me. I was currently training the three kids, my son included, who had won the competition. On Monday, we had a huge media outlet, taking pictures and interviewing me and Freda. I often dropped Jamie off at her debate and public speaking class, then at noon, the kid's personal driver or my wife would pick her up and drop her off at swimming practice.I was happier than I had ever been and Iris, she was distant especially after her friend got mad at her from the abrupt marriage decision, but I found a way to make things right. She had only uttered a few words and she avoided breakfast and dinner, each day a new excuse and it was driving me crazy.But nonetheless, since
IRIS'S POV:THAT SAME EVENING:“Mummy, Is Daddy joining us for dinner? I saw Uncle Tristan and his brother, who I have forgotten his name, arriving when the driver was driving me to Jamie's debate practice. And she was not happy, in fact I think…” Jason moved closer to me and whispered, “I think she was arguing with a boy.”“O My God, I just broke the twin code because I am way too excited. I have to apologize?” He ran, leaving me in the living room where I was just reviewing some documents and trying to listen to the kids.A fact about children was that their attention was as short as a little finger. I found it really amusing how he had started the conversation from his father to his father's friends and now to his twin. He was truly excited because he got to work with his father…and the adrenaline from keeping it a secret was an addition to his excitement.This past in my new life was…a lot. From Mariana being so angry at me so bad that she blocked my contact, to me finding out the
IRIS'S POV:“What type of gift? Can we guess?” Jason questioned in excitement, and I watched intently as their nanny served them slowly.“Oh no, Hun. Don't worry as soon as he gets back, he's going to tell you about it and if it's not past your bedtime, you might get to witness it.” She told them playfully and I simply shook my head, and took a sip out of my red wine.We continued with dinner for over thirty minutes, eating so slowly and wanting so much money because of how delicious it was. He wasn't half as good as Jonathan, every lunch he sent kept getting better. Like he was cooking to please, it was so tasty and thoughtful.“Oh and Mum, I was not arguing with a boy today. He said I was cute and he likes me and I told him thank you, but I was frowning because the debate teacher had said I hadn't done as she had expected. I feel like she's being hard on me, but I know not to tell Dad, I heard he looks like he could get her fired. And I will only use that for urgent situations.” Jam
3RD POV:THE NEXT DAY:Iris and Mariana had spent the night talking, giggling and just joking around about each other's situation. Mariana had lost her case despite how hard she had worked on it, which made that the first case she lost and the media were outside the courthouse as soon as she came out dejected.“On the bright side, he did seem guilty.” She joked, and Iris sipped out of her glass red wine chuckling.Jonathan woke up in the middle of the night, thirsty and unable to see as his insomnia was back after more than a week of sleeping blissfully without the help of his pills. So he walked around checking up on the twins and played kisses on their forehead before exiting out of the room. As he walked by Iris's room, he was astonished hearing their conversation and giggles.He was glad he could do something nice for her. He went into the kitchen and grabbed a glass of water heading straight into his home office, and opened up his laptop.“Finally!” He exclaimed with a huge smile
JONATHAN'S POV:AN HOUR LATER:We had arrived at the famous yet beautiful and cozy spa, The Comfy Spa & Getaway, which was over forty minutes drive since it had been a tropical lounge in the area and just like as the name implied it was perfect for a getaway. I remained as silent as I could the whole ride here texting the twins and I had my hands crossed behind me, following behind Iris like her bodyguard, trying my best to hide how excited I was.Iris had changed out of her cloth and was now in a robe, as she got both her pedicure and manicure. As determined as I was to spend time with her, I had also joined her to get both also changing into their white soft robes.I took a seat next to her, pursing my lips and she looked at me with a confused stare.“What are you doing?” She questioned, gazing at me as I picked up one of the random magazines and I was caught by the heading What women want for a happy marriage.“Oh I can speak now?” She rolled her eyes cutely at my question and I co
IRIS'S POV:SUNDAY AFTERNOON:“I'm sorry for yesterday,” I read out the card, picking up the bouquet of pink roses which was in front of my door. I looked straight ahead and it was still so amusing that our rooms were directly in front of each other, but very far apart. I picked up the flowers, carried it into my room and shut the door. Which must represent something, as some many writers might say it's a metaphor.Since ‘our date’ on Friday, I had definitely kept my distance and by distance I meant staying in my room throughout yesterday, with the maids letting me know when he was not in his room so I could leave my room to have something to eat. I took a stroll in my cute cream summer dress at evening time, and walked through the mansion's garden, and nurtured the flowers, took a seat and talked to the twins who were just ranting and giggling. For dinner however, I had just gotten out of the shower, and I stood in my walk-in closet with water still dripping from my hair, analyzing
IRIS'S POV:He turned back at me, gazing at me before walking down the hall into his room and shutting the door quietly and I shut my door as well.“Ugh. What is wrong with me?” I went back to my room and stuffed my mouth with the delicious red velvet cupcake.Lord knows how much I hate him.************Today, we were having brunch at the Knight's mansion then afterwards, we spent a little time together before taking the kids back home. It was a warm yet breezy day, so what was better than a beautiful white and blue floral patterned summer dress, and let my hair down.We were having brunch at the patio in the huge house of the Knight's, and I just knew if their history was traced back, they definitely had royalty in their heritage. Throughout the ride here, Jonathan uttered not a single word, keeping his attention on his phone and I kept to myself, looking outside the window, simply excited to see my babies soon. Even though he had left a bouquet and a card apologizing, it was evide
IRIS'S POV:LATER THAT NIGHT:“Oh Mummy, we have so much fun. On Saturday morning, we had breakfast made by Jason and one of the biggest michigan chefs in the country as Grandpa requested his presence. They made delicious dishes of different types, even our country's specialty. Afterwards, you might have noticed the trampoline in the backyard. We watched a movie with our grandparents then went there. In the afternoon, we went shopping which explained all those bags.” Jamie pointed at the over twenty designer shopping bags, from clothes to shoes to toys to cooking materials for Jason and cute swimming equipment for Jamie.“After we got back, I was surprised Grandma and Grandpa has so much strength, because we went to the most colorful and nicest bowling alley where Jamie and I paired up and Grandma and Grandpa played against us and we won though Grandma said it was just by a point, we didn't care, we won.” I laughed as Jason added to his sister's story, and Jonathan who was seated on J
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