Jack was pacing in his living room, heart racing as he checked the time for the fifth time in the last ten minutes. Tonight had to be perfect. After all the chaos with Tasha and the DNA test, he had realized one thing, he couldn’t afford to lose Mariam. She was the love of his life, and he’d been a fool for letting anything come between them.And that is why he had to fix this dinner date.Glancing at his reflection in the mirror, he straightened his collar and took a deep breath. He had planned everything for tonight. A quiet, intimate dinner at the rooftop restaurant where they had one of their first dates. The flowers were ready, the ring was in his pocket, and all he needed was for Mariam to say "yes."But first, he had to make things right with her.Mariam staring at her reflection in the mirror. Wasn’t sure what to expect tonight. Jack had apologized over the phone and asked her out for a dinner date.She wanted to believe that he had a good reason for the date. Maybe a prope
Alex couldn’t believe his luck or lack thereof as he walked up to Leah’s office building. By this time, he was sure they could have let their guard down a little.He had spent countless nights thinking about her, imagining how things could have been if he hadn’t screwed it all up. He wasn’t leaving until Leah listened to him. He had to convince her to take him back. "After all, who else would she be with? If not him"... he muttered.Walking into the lobby, Alex straightened his tie, the nerves starting to hit him. He knew Leah was still angry, but surely, she could be reasonable. Maybe if he just laid it all out, told her how much he missed her, she would reconsider.But as Alex reached the reception, something made him stop in his tracks. There, standing like a mountain of confidence, was Richie. Leah’s Richie, Leah’s baby.And he wasn't having it, seeing Alex’s face around his wife again. He had wanted to take care of this but since the guards were doing their job well. He kept qui
Richie eyes trailing Alex’s retreating figure as he disappears down the hallway. A satisfied smirk spread across Richie’s face. The look of pure shock on Alex’s face was priceless, but Richie wasn’t done yet. He had more to say, and it was something that had been long buried until now.He stood there for a few seconds, pondering his next move before he stepped forward, his tall frame catching up to Alex just before he reached the exit.“Alex!” Richie’s voice was calm but firm, making Alex stop in his tracks.Alex turned, wiping the sweat from his brow. His hands were still shaking from the emotional storm that had just hit him. “What now?” Alex asked, his voice barely steady.Richie took his time, walking slowly toward him, his presence giving the boss energy.“There’s something I think you should know,” Richie said, his tone laced with both amusement and something darker.Alex narrowed his eyes. “I don’t think I can take any more of this,” he muttered under his breath.Richie chuck
Dazzle sat in his living room, thinking about Kimberly’s ex and all the threats he had been making. The pictures, the messages..it was all getting too much. He couldn’t ignore it anymore.His eyes kept going to the phone on the table and the police officer’s card beside it. He knew he had to do something because he didn’t know how long this had been happening, and it was probably affecting Kimberly badly.She had made some bad choices, sure, but nobody deserved to be harassed like this.Before calling the police, Dazzle decided to check Kimberly’s phone. She had left it in the living room earlier, and although it felt wrong to go through it, he needed to know what they were dealing with. As he scrolled through, he saw more messages from her ex threats, nasty comments, and reminders of those pictures.That was enough. He picked up the officer’s card, his hand shaking slightly, and dialed the number. The phone rang for a few moments before someone picked up."Officer Clark speaking. How
Emily sat on the couch in her mother’s apartment, staring out the window. It had been over a month or more since Alex left her..since he had walked out of their marriage without even a second glance. No calls, no texts. Nothing. It was as if she had ceased to exist for him. The silence from him was deafening, and it left her thinking if she wasn’t worth being with.Her mother, Mary, was pacing up and down in the living room as she always did when she was upset, muttering under her breath, cursing Alex, Leah, the company, everything.She has been quiet for so long and restless about how fast everything that she planned went down the drain.“I still can’t believe that girl! After everything, she swooped in and took half the company. Half! Do you know how hard I worked to push Leah out of the way so you could have everything? And now..now she walks in and takes it all back, just like that!” Mary’s voice was laced with venom as she ranted.Emily sighed and turned away from the window, h
Few weeks later, Emily was coughing badly, her health had deteriorated so badly that she was unrecognizable. She couldn’t even step out due to shame.She stared at her reflection in the cracked bathroom mirror, barely recognizing the woman looking back at her. Her once glossy hair was dull and lifeless, her cheeks sunken in, and dark circles painted under her eyes. She ran her fingers through her hair, tugging at the strands, as if hoping to pull some of the old Emily back to the surface. But she knew deep down, she wasn’t the same anymore.Her body had changed. Her mind had changed. And her heart? It was shattered beyond repair."Emily, you need to rest," Mary’s voice called from the kitchen, her tone filled with concern and frustration. "You’re running yourself into the ground. You need to be strong"Emily ignored her mother’s nagging. She had grown tired of hearing it…"Rest? What has she been doing these few weeks if not staying indoors? How could she rest when everything was fa
Mary’s morning started like every other day. She woke up, still in her pajamas, and sat at the breakfast table, staring at her untouched cup of coffee. But today, something was different. The endless thoughts of Leah had pushed her over the edge..She couldn’t take it anymore. She knew that Leah’s presence was the root of all of Emily’s suffering. She needed peace, and the only way to get it was to get rid of the one person who had turned everything upside down, this time not temporary but permanently.The idea had been festering for weeks, but now it had grown into a dark plan she was ready to execute. Leah had to be eliminated. Not through some petty argument or confrontation…no, Mary was ready to go to extreme measures.She put down her teacup, her fingers tapping slightly on it as she picked up her phone. Scrolling through her contacts, she landed on a number she hadn’t dialed in years. The man was known for handling "delicate" matters, and if anyone could make Leah disappear w
Leah woke up that morning feeling heavier than usual. Her body ached in ways that she couldn’t explain, and her head throbbed with an intensity that made her wince every time she moved. As she tried to sit up in bed, her vision swam for a moment, making her grab the edge of the bed for support.Richie, who had already gotten up, noticed her struggling. He walked over, concern etched across his face. "Babe, you okay?"Leah shook her head, blinking a few times to steady herself. "I don’t know. I just feel... off. Like something’s not right."Richie knelt beside her, placing a hand on her forehead. "You’re burning up. I think you might have a fever. Maybe you should take the day off and rest."Leah let out a small, frustrated sigh. "I can't miss work today. You know I've been off work for a while now. And things are piling up for me. There’s so much to do. But maybe I should stop by the hospital and get checked out, just to be sure."Richie nodded, still frowning. "That’s a good idea. B