7 YEARS LATER:AT THE FLETCHER MANSION:“Just add a little bit of salt.” Jamie instructed, and reversed back while my mother recorded the two, like the proud grandmother that she was.It was a beautiful Friday evening and I had stopped by the kids and I's favorite store and grabbed a box of doughnuts containing jelly and glazed chocolate. I had a successful meeting with an investor, I don't know if he was truly interested in the project or interested in me. Rather than asking questions about the company and project, he was trying to get to know me. It was disgusting being that he was as old as my father, so I let him know right we were here for business.That was the hardships that came with being a thriving woman in an industry popularly dominated by men.I stood by the door watching Jason cook like a professional. Since he was as young as five which stunned us all, especially my parents who could barely cook and I was the same as well. I could make simple breakfasts but my son cooke
IRIS'S POV:A WEEK LATER:“We look so beautiful, let's make sure we get a couple pictures.” Emily announced fixing her short tight-fitted cream lace gown as all three of us exited out of the black limousine sent specially for us.Emily was one of our friends from college, who was an amazing fashion designer and a very enthusiastic girl. We only reconnected about five years ago, when she returned after training under a fashion icon in Riparis, a city of love. I have been wanting to travel there but haven't gotten the chance to. So for my honeymoon when I get married, I plan to spend at least a month there having a good time and enjoying the view. We were currently attending a silent auction for Miguel, Mariana's boyfriend, who was a talented artist. A lawyer and an artist was a combination I had never seen before but they made it work, though they had a couple of ups and downs. However, unbeknownst to Mariana, Miguel had met with my parents, Sophie, Emily and I to announce that he wa
IRIS'S POV:“You have the power to protect them and unlike you, I'm sure they wouldn't stop you from protecting and being there for them all the way. So I advise you to go back, you might not even meet either of those men. Support and watch Jason emerge as the winner. It will be okay and you have Aunty Mariana there as well to support.” She concluded and I heaved out a breath.“See that's why you're my best friend!” I mimicked her tone of earlier and stretched out my hand for a hug and she embraced me laughing. “Now is it just me or my man is talented? Did you see all those art pieces? Woof…It's crazy this house isn't on fire.” She commented in astonishment and pride, I smiled just seeing her in love.“They are.”“You know when my cousin got married a year ago, I was wondering what was wrong with me that I wasn't getting married or even proposed to. I wasn't even pregnant nor fooling around. I was just sitting myself down and working. It was a bit depressing, and I didn't tell anyone
IRIS'S POV:TWO DAYS LATER:“Good morning dad.” I greeted with a smile, entering into the dinning room where no matter how advanced the world was becoming, he also sat for breakfast reading a paper.“Good morning Sweetheart.” I planted a kiss on his cheek and hugged him, before going to sit next to him.It was a Monday morning, and I had been dreading having this conversation with my father especially after an idea I had envisioned about six years ago. Too many, it might sound unbelievable and impossible but after discussing with the Chief Operation Officer, and some engineers, they all remembered my ‘abandoned secret project’. I had been so passionate and dedicated to it, it was almost done.I had named it AquaSolis Haven, and it was meant to provide electricity to everyone in the entire city. It was a beautiful plan, it would generate so much income for the company and help so many people. Phebian, a friend from College, who was an outstanding Civil engineer, had also been helping w
COMPETITION DAY:3RD POV:It was finally the Friday the entire family had been anticipating for. Twenty kids from each state in the country of Kemela, all gathered for the event, to pick only one representative for their country at the main competition at Simia. Some parents had withdrawn their kids from the competition stating how unfair it was for it to be only one winner.Iris, however, had confidence in Jason and he had been given the entire equipment and materials for all needs and the support from friends and family was massive.“You got this, Champ! Go show them how talented you are, okay? And tell to not forget to record the entire thing and tell those other losers off!” Robert told Jason over the video call making Iris chuckle while packing up the cookies she had made because Jason loved it.“I will!” Jamie popped her face into the camera and Robert laughed giving her a thumbs up.“Win or or…I'm going to get you that new helicopter.” Robert promised and Jason nervously smile
3RD POV:As the competition went on, Jamie recorded going closer and after over an hour had passed by it was time to serve what they had prepared before the judges.“Come on, Iris, let's go grab something for everyone to drink.” Mariana urged since she was so tense and the suspense was killing her.She had told Miguel on their way here that, if they don't give my godson that award and allow him to go to the next round, I'm going to fight all of them.“Alright, We will be right back.” Iris picked up her nose mask as extra protection of her identity and excused herself while everyone busied themselves talking amongst each other and watched the judges reaction to the various meals.“We haven't had time to talk since the proposal. You're too busy for me now?” Mariana asked playfully as they walked through the less crowded V. I. P section. “Girl, don't start. You're the one who's been busy with your cases and we literally met for brunch twice this week.” Iris pointed out, amused by her be
IRIS'S POV:A MONTH LATER:“Fasten up your seat belts, we will be landing in a few minutes….” The hostess instructed and the kids were so excited that they returned back to their seats, grinning from ear to ear.They were just like me. As much as I might travel to various countries for work and vacation, there was nothing beating the adrenaline and excitement that ran through my veins every time I was going somewhere new. But not this trip though, I had been here and it just took my mind to the time I arrived here over nine years ago. I was happy, naive, speaking like a typical rich girl who didn't want anything from her parents, and oh….I was so not observant.“Mummy, you look scared. Doesn't she?” Jason pointed out, then turned to Jamie for confirmation. “Not really. She looks stressed though.” Jamie responded, and I just looked at them as they stared at me intently.“I'm not scared but a little bit stressed out that's all. How about you two? How are you feeling?” I asked, then ch
3RD POV:Mel, Simia:“Are the rumors true of the ongoing relationship between Jonathan Knight and Freda Morgan?”“Is it true, Jonathan Knight is not attracted to women?”“What happened between Scarlet and Jonathan Knight? Is it true they secretly married and have secretly gotten divorced?”Reporters flocked around the restaurant where Mrs Jessica Knight and her friends came to have dinner. The security guards guarded Mrs Knight from the aggressive reporters but her face was scrunched up from the obnoxious questions and she was left stunned by the second question wondering,Where did that even come from? This was becoming too much…“I'm sorry about that, Mrs Knight. I have no idea how the reporters came to know about your whereabouts.” The new driver, Corby, apologized and Mrs Knight heaved out a sigh.“They are the parazzi and they are everywhere. It has nothing to do with you. Let's just go home.” She assured him as he started up the car and he nodded slowly letting out a breath.As