IRIS POV:MONDAY:It was a beautiful Monday, the birds were chirping, the sun was rising, and most important, I had woken up in the arms of the ultimate love of my life, Jonathan My Knight and Shining Armour. These past few weeks have been what I would describe as perfect and blissful. Since my birthday trip with all the shenanigans, fighting, and breaking up of friendships and relationships, with Jonathan who was mad at everyone on my behalf, he had still managed to ensure I had a happy birthday.FLASHBACK:After stepping into the car and driving quietly, intertwining our hands together, we had arrived at a very cute couple's home, structured like a hut. It was so beautiful, and Jonathan took my hand in his leading me into the room which already had red petals and candles from the entrance all the way into the room.“I’m sorry for doubting you earlier.” I blurted out, turning right back at him and he kept his gaze on me, keeping his hands in his pocket with his face blank and express
IRIS'S POV:It had definitely been the best thirty days of my life. Which is why I had sent him flowers for the first time, a day ago and he had come later that night to pick me up and we had a very interesting night.Our friends on the other hand, Mariana, had traveled to another country, Freston, it had beautiful beach sides and she said she needed to clear her head but apologized to me for how things had turned upside down on my birthday but I wasn't mad. Tristan had been focusing on his work, Jonathan had told me Tristan had turned to a workaholic in the span of a month, he avoided the bar like a plague and barely hung out with any of them.Carl and Bonnie had been busy with the excitement of having a child and were now on tour, Sophie and Robert were trying to make long distance work and like Jonathan had assured me, we had heard nothing about Emily and Miguel, and it was better that way, I was still dealing with their betrayal and I could only possibly imagine how Mariana was fe
IRIS'S POV:THAT SAME DAY:“What are you doing here?” The words finally came out of my mouth and I was getting creeped out by the huge smile on his face.He strolled towards me from the deep end of my office but I stretched out my hand, stopping him. “Stand right there and answer the question. What in the world are you doing here?” I questioned with a stern voice.Various reasons were running through my mind. Is this like a story where the girl is finally getting her happiness and now the man who broke her heart comes to ruin it? And speaking of happiness, my phone kept vibrating in my hand, as Jonathan was calling me nonstop.“Come on, Iris, you know why I am here.” He said looking too happy for some reason I was still trying to figure out.“Did I mention how stunning you look? I know behind this hard exterior you're trying so hard to maintain, I'm certain you've been following the news that I didn't get married, and as you desire I am here for you. Only for you and OUR KIDS, who I
3RD POV:THAT SAME DAY:“This is the paternity test and I am certain this gives you all the evidence you need.” Jonathan handed the DNA test to Gabriel who instantly snatched it and read through it, with his hands shaking and looking from Jonsyhan to the paternity test which showed that the twins were hundred percent belonging to Jonathan. Looking at his facial features, his bright green eyes, his hair, which made Gabriel clenched his jaw.“Iris, are you really married to this man? After everything we have been through together, how could you do this to me? Hold on…hold on…If the kids aren't mine does that mean…..Iris were you cheating on me when we were still together?” He walked towards Iris and grabbed her arm roughly and aggressively, with rage and craziness written in his eyes.Before Jonathan could even grab him, in a split second Iris kicked him in his private area, and before he could register the pain, she slapped him so hard and loud, it bounced through the corners of the roo
3RD POV:LATER THAT EVENING:“That's my baby girl.”Iris cheered, while Jonathan stood next to her laughing and applauding loudly as Jamie finished her narration and to their surprise, Jason had also participated in the drama and Jamie was given special recognition for working with the art teacher in the writing of the play, at the end of the play. Iris and Jonathan had stopped for flowers before heading here, so they were excited to give the twins their flowers.As other parents approached the couple to interact with them and talk about some issues in the school, they were astonished when they heard Iris's name being called.“Does that sound like who I think it is?” Iris asked, looking around and finally meeting Mariana's face. She squealed, leaving James with the group of parents and ran to embrace her best friend. Mariana was wearing a black bodysuit, which hugged her curves nicely and it had such a rich cotton material and Iris was astonished seeing that in addition to how amazing
JONATHAN'S POV:A WEEK LATER:It had been a very busy week for me, I was working on the most anticipated television show and competition that the whole world was expecting. This time we were organizing the competition from at least one child from each continent and that alone had drawn a whole lot of criticism from people all over the world but thousands of parents, schools, communities, states and countries had already begun to apply waiting for guidelines.And just a night ago, Iris had waited up for me when I returned by ten p.m after the twins had already gone to bed.“You're home late…again.” She pointed out, assisting me as I took off my coat and I let out a breath, then placed a warm kiss on her lips.“It's more exhausting working on this new event and cooking at the restaurant as well. I am needed for everything. How are you doing, my love? How was work?” I asked, as we both walked into the kitchen together and she let out a breath.“Now I feel bad.” She pointed out, taking a
JONATHAN'S POV:“Come on, Jonathan. Don't give me that look, you know I can't do this on my own. So can you please be there for me, this one time?” By her tone, I knew she was getting frustrated and hurt but I glanced at my watch letting myself feel guilty, and concluded that I would have been back for my evening with my wife and kids.But what if I wasn't? I thought while Scarlet looked at me impatiently. “So are you abandoning me or coming with me?” Scarlet asked again, impatiently and I pursed my lips preparing myself to refuse. “I will ensure my driver accompanies you.” I told her with finality and she shook her head at me, tossing the gift bag she got for the kids at me.“I hate you.” She sniffled and slammed the door loudly and I let out a breath. *********AN HOUR LATER:I was oblivious to the fact that Ezekial's mansion was over forty-five minutes drive and to make matters worse, there was a little traffic. I was slowly regretting coming with Scarlet, who was a little too h
IRIS'S POV:HOURS LATER:“How did it go?” I asked Mariana, as she stepped into the mansion, looking beautiful and tired at the same time, blonde was definitely her color.I had commenced the action of suing Gabriel for attempted rape, it could only be taken as a civil case since the statute of limitation had elapsed but as long as it appeared on his record, I was satisfied. I didn't care if the world found out about Jonathan and I or anything else, for now my name was not to be disclosed to Gabriel, but he knew.He had sent me an e-mail, some days ago begging as well as being mean. “Very well. You have nothing to worry about, Mariana is handling it.” She smiled softly, taking off her red bottom heels and getting comfortable on the couch. I took a seat as well, and glanced at my phone and when I didn't see a call from Jonathan, I sucked my teeth in irritation but I was getting anxious.“Weren't you supposed to be on a family date? Why am I here? As a matter of fact, where are my god-c
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