IRIS'S POV:THREE DAYS LATER:It has been over three days, and I haven't seen or heard from Jonathan Knight. In all honesty, I was both relieved and worried at the same time. I had also been having dreams about different sorts of ways he could get his revenge for my mistake. I, however, found it amusing that I thought he was a gigolo, when he was the son of a prestigious man in the world.We had been going out and touring around the city, still celebrating my baby boy's win. Emily and Sophie had work to do so they had traveled back, as well as my mum, Miguel and Mariana, who had been the first to leave. He had been so happy, especially after yesterday evening, we received an e-mail that there would be a small party for the top three contestants, meeting a group of important people in the hospitality industry and tycoons, entertainers and chefs from all over the world. Speaking and networking with the kids, I was amazed that at such a young age, there were opportunities like this for
IRIS'S POV:LATER THAT NIGHT:AT THE PARTY:The theme of the night was casual, so I had dressed Jason in a clean white shirt and gray pants with his hair let out and styled. I handed him a little Patek watch and applied a nice cologne for him. He looked very handsome and he knew it, as he wouldn't stop staring at himself in the mirror. Obviously excited to see his crush, Helena.“Mummy.” Jamie called out, as I wore diamond studded earrings for her again, while we walked towards the garden. She had picked out a yellow sun dress from Cleova's, an amazing child's brand. She carried her little Birkin bag and applied a strawberry scented perfume.She was not only smart but a fashion icon.“Never mind.” I glanced at her and saw her eyes were glued to her screen, like a true manager that she was. My parents also dressed casually, almost too casual, one would assume they were going to the beach. I just admired how much fun they had with one another and how my father obliged to my mother's wi
THE NEXT MORNING:JONATHAN'S POV:It was a beautiful morning, the birds were chirping, my lips were curled up into a smirk, and the beautiful light shone through the glass where I stood, watching the calm city which would easily turn busy in a snap of a finger. It was just a slow day, since it was a Sunday.Tristan had arrived twenty minutes ago, ranting, “I'm so done with this. No matter how many times I block her, she just keeps showing up with arrogance but this time she came with a lawsuit, claiming she deserves alimony for all I had put her through. You know it has nothing to do with money, if she wants that I would give it to her on the spot, but she's not even remorseful for all the hurt she put me through.”“Plus I feel stupid because I still love her and every single time I see her, I get weak but it's enough! My family's legal team has reached out to hers and they will handle it so bad that she won't have a dime to her name. How dare she think she could stomp all over my hea
JONATHAN'S POV:“Really Jonathan? You know what, I didn't expect anything less from you.” Tristan had a shocked look on his face at first until the look of realization and defeat spread across his face.We both shared a chuckle as he offered me a drink. It was only morning time but I took it. I was in a very good mood.“So it's only twenty minutes to ten, what do you think she's going to say? I mean her entire family is literally the most wealthy family in the entire world, don't you think they can work on something or stop whatever it is that you planned to do?” Tristan asked, with a look of skepticism.I snorted at that. Nothing is going to stop my love from reaching me.“She adores and loves the kids, I'm pretty confident she will settle this amicably.” I concluded then placed the glass back on the table.She will call me and we will get married.***********HOURS LATER:“Sir, everything is ready for the evening.” Maddy, my assistant, who had been working overtime announced, with a
IRIS POV:THAT SAME DAY:“You know if we go through with this. I'm just going to be unhappy and so will you as well.” I whispered to him, meaning it from the depth of my heart.We were now seated in the car where the kids were in awe at the humidity, the comfortable chairs, the iPads and lightning in the car, and Jonathan had shown different ways to switch the colors of the car from a dark shade of purple to pink to blue, everything. I wondered why they were so amazed by that, because my father also had last year model of the same Maybach.They are just amazed by all he does which is another reason he thinks he has an upper hand over me. But he must be forgetting I raised them, and it seems like the kids also have forgotten that too. I almost cried as the make-up artist worked on my face.I spoke to my parents earlier this morning about it and my father was a bit enraged at the fact that I hid not only this but the fact that Jonathan is the father of my children. “Honey, we are willi
3RD POV:THREE HOURS LATER:“I'm Scarlet, Jonathan's BEST FRIEND who might have fulfilled his needs here and there.” Scarlet introduced herself to Iris, who was having a moment to herself for the first time all day, drinking out of a mocktail.In as much as it was a quiet wedding, with about ten people present. Jonathan had requested Iris get the full experience of a big wedding. So now, there were at the huge yard in one of the houses of the Knight's, there were waiters and waitresses at the beckon of each of the limited guests, a cake of about five layers decorated in white fondant with pink bows, and a groom and bride little piece on top of the cake, there was food of different varieties. There was music playing and Stephen who was the presenter at the competition was the DJ as well here. Videographers and camera directors who had been requested to sign an NDA, in fact all who were present today had been requested to sign to not disclose or they will be sued. Iris had changed int
3RD POV:Jonathan took her hands in his and placed his large, warm hands on her waist and she reluctantly placed her arms around his neck. Soft melodies emancipated from the speakers and the audience smiled at them, and Jason recorded for Jamie to watch later.“The mansion we are moving to is at Beely Trills, it's exquisite and secured in this part of the city. Additionally, it's about a twenty minute drive from your company. I've hired a driver, maids and security personnel for you and the kids. I'm still profiling the best schools for the twins, but since there's still a few weeks before summer ends, Jason and I will work on his training and I drafted two options for Jamie, maybe swimming if she likes it or um…A group of young children practicing in debate.” He listed out as they danced and Iris was astonished by all his plans, and how he was astonished by how he had successfully hidden how nervous he was.He knew he was confident in himself to make sure they are all fine and…happy.
IRIS'S POV:THE NEXT MORNING:The smell of warm food filled my nostrils, and instantly got me up but the minute I opened my eyes, I was met by the bright morning lights shining through the windows I had forgotten to shut after my cold relaxing shower last night. I groggily got out of bed, squinting my eyes and shutting the curtains and taking a seat right back on my King-sized bed, this had to be the most soft bed in the whole world. It literally sank me into a deep, relaxing night rest which I duly needed.My bed was situated in the middle yet deep end of the very wide room. It reminded me a lot of my parents' room, with the walking closet and all my belongings where already neatly arranged in the wardrobe and all my diamond accessories and jewels were also laid down for me, not a single missing which was so commendable. The vanity in my room mirrored my mother's, except it was more luxurious and had more cabinets for my makeup and hair accessories. I loved the room, though I'd neve
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