"Jason.... grandson, what is the meaning of this? Are not supposed to be engaged to Amanda? What are you doing kissing her sister in front of everyone?" Grandma Catherine's face was pale but she still managed to speak to her grandson in a cool manner although she almost blew her top up.
"Grandma, I'm sorry to disappoint you but things have changed now. I love Vallery now and we have been together since the time I went overseas five years ago. She cares about me so much that I don't want any other girl apart from her. I have been wanting to tell you for a long time now but I did not have the courage to see your heartbroken." Jason answered honestly.
"What are you talking about? You have been with her for almost five years and I did not even know about this?" Grandma Catherine's face turned cold as she stared at her family in front of her.
She could not believe what she was hearing now. Looking at their faces, they did not seem surprised by this turn of events. And there was not even a look of guilty on their faces.
This could only mean that they were aware of this affair and they have chose to not say anything to her or Amanda. Is their any humanity in hearts. How did she not know that their hearts are as black as the bottom of a pot!!
So they called Amanda here in order to humiliate her. How could they be this heartless? Amanda had not done anything to deserve such humiliation. She looked at her husband with a cold gaze....
.....
When Vallery and her mother had joined their family, her and Jason were already together, at least officially. Vallery and her mother joined her family when she was only 17 years of age, Vallery was only 15 years, meaning they were almost age mates.
At first, she did not care about this sister who came out of nowhere, but as time passed by, she started to love her like her own sister. She did everything for her. Gave her her best clothes and bags. She welcomed her with open arms in their family.
Since she had always longed for a sibling, she treated her wholeheartedly. Her mother was shocked and heartbroken at first but with time she accepted them because she saw how her daughter enjoyed their company.
Little did they know that the love and care they showered them with will come to bite them one day.
Juliana and her daughter robbed them their everything when they chased them out of the family. Even the father who lover her and trusted her joined in the fun of driving them out of the family.
That is the day Amanda saw the true nature heart. Her father threw the divorce papers at her mom. They witnessed how the mother and daughter pair mocked them after they took their place. It was not easy for Amanda and her mother to start a new life. Although it was hard but they strived.
When they were still leaving together, whenever Jason came to visit, Val will tell Amanda how lucky she was to get such a perfect man. She always idolized Jason but she knew Jason hatred her so much so Amanda did not mind her idolizing her man because she knew nothing will ever happen between them, but seeing then here together, she really doubted her judgement about people.
'Was Jason hatred just a show, to fool me into thinking that nothing will ever happen between him and my sister and yet they were fooling around behind my back?'
What did I do to deserve such humiliation and disgrace?
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Amanda had already calmed down on the outside though her heart felt like it was being torn apart.
She looked at the man she had loved for almost all the years she has lived upto now, and could not even recognize him anymore.
It felt like they were meeting for the very first time, she felt incredulous about thinking that they will end up together.
"One week after you went overseas, wasn't you the one who sent me a text telling me that I did not need to contact you. That you needed to concentrate on your studies and that you will contact me when you came back. I still have that text if you want to see it, I never deleted it and that was the only thing that kept me going in the last five years." Amanda opened her mouth to explain herself.
"I did not want to disturb you or make you lose your concentration, but I did not know that this will be your way of thanking me for waiting for you those five years?"
She had already calmed down and you could not hear anything abnormal with her voice.
But her mother knew her well and she could tell that her daughter was trying her best to suppress her emotions.
"What text, I did not send you anything like that!" Jason defended himself. He had gone overseas with Vallery and they had spent almost three months before Vallery came back. He did not remember contacting Amanda even one day.
Vallery had kept coming overseas to see him, and their feelings just grew strong with each passing day that they spent together.
Hearing Amanda say that she had received a text from Jason, Vallery's face changed slightly. It was a subtle change that no one noticed, but Amanda was looking at her and managed to notice that small change.
She did not need to think twice to know what it meant.
It must have been Vallery who sent her the text disguising herself as Jason.
Then how long had these two been together?
She looked at her father, but all that could been seen in his eyes were coldness and disgust.
For the very first time, Amanda felt like she was walking through hell and did not know anybody anymore. Everyone was a stranger to her.
"The engagement party is about to begin, Vallery go get ready." Her father said in a gentle tone.
Vallery smiled but did not forget to look at Amanda and gave her a meaningful smile.
She walked away with pride as she went to finish doing her makeup.
"Amanda, don't blame dad for anything, since you choose to go with your mother, you should not expect me to acknowledge you as my daughter. You know what your mother did and you should not blame me for being heartless."
Amanda looked at him silently.
She turned to look at Jason, hoping that he will offer her an explanation but he did not even look at her.
"Hey guys, have you seen my necklace, it is the one I'm supposed to wear for the party. Jason had shipped it from overseas." Came Vallery's worried voice as she questioned the people around her.
"No siz, or maybe someone stole it."
"I have looked everywhere but I have not seen it...."
Vallery, her mother and her brother looked at each other with meaningful gazes.
"The necklace is missing? Didn't I just ship it yesterday and you even said that you picked it up yourself?" Jason asked with a shocked expression."Yes Brother Jason, I even brought it with me when I was coming this morning and gave it to my brother." Val acted delicately as she hugged Jason's arm."Yes sister, I was with it when I came and I thought that I gave it you. Then where could it have gone, could someone have been consumed with extreme jealousy that they stole it.""Sister... did you by chance steal my necklace." Val asked in a gentle voice as she turned to look at Amanda but the evil glint in her eyes could not be hidden."When did I steal your necklace, when I came in, I went straight to grandma to talk to her, your mother and brother came in after us, I did not even go near them, how could I have stolen the necklace, using magic?" Amanda replied, puzzled by their accusation."How could we know, maybe we should check your handbag to c
Amanda was puzzled by the sudden turn of events. She did not know that Val will go to the extent of even hurting herself physically in order to just frame her. "Amanda, are you a rogue? I did not say anything regarding the necklace because I knew that it might be a misunderstanding, and now this! What did Val do to you to deserve such treatment. This is all my fault, if you want to channel your hatred towards someone, then that should be me." Jason roared as he held Val tightly into his arms. Val was pleased as punch when she heard Jason speaking up for her. She looked at Amanda and smiled victoriously. "I thought that you were always gentle and considerate, I did not know that you could be a thief, and even be this violent when your sister only meant to find justice for you. Is this how you treat your family. It's like I have never known you all these years." Jason said in a disappointed tone. Amanda clapped her hands after Jason
At Jackson's villa. "Vallarey, Amanda is supposed to end her sentence today. Are you sure she won't cause us trouble once she gets out of the prison?" Juliana asked. "No mom, don't worry about her. She wont manage to get out of that place alive. She should go and rot in hell with her mother." Vallarey spat viciously. Seeing her expression now and the expression she had when she was with Jason was completely different. You could even think that they were two completely different people. She had been planning for this very day since the day Amanda went to prison. She had used a lot of money to bribe the prison guards and nothing was to go wrong. Amanda will die a brutal death tonight, she will not survive, not when her, Vallery Jackson was still alive. "What are you planning to do?" Juliana felt chills run down her spine as she looked at her daughter's vicious expression. Many people were fooled by the i
"Dad, don't be sad because I know wherever sister is, she will forgive you. It is not your fault that she ended up in prison." Vallery sobbed as she consoled her dad. Peter's furrowed brows relaxed when he heard her daughter's concerned voice. "I know. I'm just sad. Knowing that I will never see her again breaks my heart. If only she had one tenth of your patience and understanding, she will not have ended up this way." "Sister was a good person. Maybe if she had not gone with her mother and stayed with us...." Vallery did not finish her sentences but Peter's face had already turned as black as the bottom of a pot. That woman, she had really played him like fool. When Juliana showed him the photos of Evelyne and that man, he did not believe it at first but she kept bringing more and saying malicious things about Evelyne that he believed her in the end.. He was consumed with rage and humiliation that he did not
It was grandma Catherine calling. In her past life, she did not remember grandma Catherine calling her on this day. Had she found out about the plan and wanted to warn her. "Amanda darling, how have you been? It's been a while since the last time I saw you!" "I'm fine grandma. How have you been?" Amanda responded politely. "I'm fine. You know what today is right? Your engagement with Jason. I can't wait for you to become my granddaughter-in-law. I hope you have prepared yourself." Amanda frowned when she heard grandma Catherine. It seems like she is not aware of the schemes and traps laid for her. Then that made sense. If grandma knew the relationship between Jason and Vallery she would not have called her and she would probably be fighting with her family now. Grandpa James feared his wife the most and something like that could only be done in the dark. Amanda decided to tell her the truth to prev
Amanda's mother had been admitted because the shock had triggered her condition and it worsened.She had to undergo the surgery as soon as possible or else she won't make it.By the time she was admitted she had already calmed down and she listened as Amanda explained everything to her.The more she listened the more her face turned pale. She was so mad that she felt like killing her ex husband that instant."I never knew that your father is such a bastard. You are his daughter too. Why would he bully his own daughter like that? I was very blind to have married such a man. Why was I not able to see his true colours when I married him?" Amanda's mother was agitated. She really felt sorry for her daughter.What kind of a father would do such a thing to his own flesh and blood in the name of pleasing the other."Mom, calm down. He doesn't deserve someone like you. You are a good person and you deserve a better person. I promise you that one day I wil
Amanda took the subway and rushed to the auditions which was happening at Hills Hotel. It was a five star hotel owned by Richard Howell, the most richest and sought after bachelor in city A. Rumours had it that Richard liked men because he has never been seen together with any females, even his secretaries were all men. When Amanda reached the venue, she was a little nervous because every face at the audition was famous in the entertainment industry. Everyone looked at her with disdain and disgust because of how she was dressed. She looked out of place with her battered clothes. "Who is that woman?" Someone whispered from the crowd. "How could we know. I hope she is not here to audition because based on her dressing alone, director Alex will not even look at her twice." "She looks like she is going to sell vegetables in the market, is she out of her mind, doesn't she know how strict director Alex is?"
The people who were waiting outside the audition room for Amanda to embarrass herself and come out in tears were bound to be disappointed. They waited for more than thirty minutes and they were starting to get restless. "What is happening inside? How comes that country bumpkin is not yet out?" "Who knows, maybe she won't come out alive. She must have been scolded untill she lost her mind and she wants us to leave before she comes out." "Could it be that director Alex was pleased with her and chose her instead?" "Are you kidding me? If the famous goddess Charity was not chosen, could that thing even stand a chance?" One hour late, most of the people had left because they were tired of waiting. But those who liked to caused trouble were still there ready to laugh at Amanda. ... Meanwhile, in the audition room, Amanda was finalising reviewing the contract and she was very pleased with the conditions that the
...... Two weeks went by in a blink of an eye. Today was Amanda and and Richard's seventh wedding anniversary. Richard woke up early to do nothing but admire his wife's perfect feature. Time has not left a mark on her face and she was addictive to look at. Amanda opened her eyes slowly and was met by a set of deep, full of emotions eyes staring right at her. "Happy 7th marriage anniversary my queen." Richard said with a smile. "Huh?" Amanda had just woken up so her mind was slow to process. "Happy 7th marriage anniversary, my queen." Richard repeated himself. After realising what he was saying, Amanda was shocked. So much had passed but it all felt like yesterday. Her eyes teared up. "Thank you for providing me with a home I thought I would never have." Amanda said emotionally. "That you too, for everything and for betting your whole life on me." Richard said, kissing her forehead lightly. "You are the best husb
Evelyne had been rushed to the hospital where she woke up shortly after her wound was treated. She directly went to see her daughter even though the doctors had told her to rest for a little more. Amanda had given birth to twins and she was now resting in the VIP ward. Due to the exhaustion from pushing the babies, she fainted right after giving birth and she was yet to wake up. Richard was worried about her and had not left her side. "Doctor, will my wife be okay?" Richard asked. "Of course. She just fainted from being exhausted. Her due date had not arrived so she was not mentally prepared, she should be waking up before tomorrow morning." The doctor said. Although Richard had asked that same question hundred times, the doctor still answered him patiently. "Can I see the babies?" "Yes you can, after they have been cleaned." The doctor said.. Richard was excited about his wife giving him two cute babies, a
She greeted everyone, but all of them except grandma Catherine scoffed at her. She did not care about their attitude and sat down. Making herself feel at home. "How is Amanda?" Catherine asked with concern. "Richard called just now and said that there was some accident at home. She was rushed to the hospital. If not for the fact that I was almost here, I could have gone immediately." Hearing that his daughter was in the hospital, Peter had no time to waste. He knew that Evelyne won't be staying for long. It was good enough that she managed to come. "Okay, since everyone is here, let's begin." Peter said as he took out some documents from his briefcase and distributed them among the people who were sitting in the living room. They did not understand what and why Peter was giving them the documents but never the less, they took them. Skimming through them, everyone was shocked. "Uncle, what is the meaning of this?" Jason wa
The following day, Amanda woke up at midday. She had slept too well without any dreams.She was greeted with a pair of deep eyes staring at her. She almost screamed out loud because she was still disoriented from her sleep. Only after she heard the familiar scent did she calm down."Hey, aren't you going to work?""Nope. My paternity leave starts today. I will accompany you until you give birth.""But there are still some more days until delivery.""It's okay. I covered upto three months work. If there is nothing serious, I told Thomas not to disturb me.""Bu.....""No buts. Everything is settled don't worry."Seeing that he was insistent, Amanda could only surrender.Richard looked at her with a deep gaze."What is it?""Err!" Richard was embarrassed to say what was on his mind.He had actually not gotten a wink the whole night and kept thinking about what Amanda had told him.She was r
After thinking about what the doctor told her during their last visit, Amanda blushed. She never knew that she will apply the method today.She had kept mum about it but seeing how much Richard had done for her, and the fact that he was still respecting her even when he was on the verge of losing control, Amanda felt even more guilty. Although she felt guilty, the feeling of being loved and treasured intensified in her heart. She too wanted to make the man who loved her feel loved.She looked at the man who was enduring his feeling for her sake and touched his face gently."Do you want to say hi to your little bun?" Amanda asked."What?" Richard was focused on fumbling with her breasts that he did not hear her well."Do you want to talk to your little bun?" Amanda repeated her question, this time in a seductive voice."Yes." As Richard said that, he placed his ears on Amanda's belly, probably having not understood what Amanda was imply
When Vallery came back, she found her mother lying weakly on bed. Her face was ashen. She did not see her father anywhere."Mom, where is dad?" Val asked, not caring that her mother was not in the right condition.Although she has been pretending to be sick, but because of what Peter had said, she was now truly sick.Getting no reaction from her, Val became vexed."Mom, where did dad go?" She only cared if her scheme had succeeded or not.Not being able to stand her interrogation, Juliana opened her mouth and answered weakly, "he already left.""Did you get the number?""No."Vallery immediately flared up."Is there something that you are really capable of? All you know is mess things up. I have never seen such an incompetent mother who could not even do something for her daughter." With that, she threw the lunch that she had painstakingly used her money to buy and walked out of the door angrily.Her mother was st
Juliana hunged up the phone to plan her next strategy but to her dismal she could not find where Evelyne lived no matter how much she tried.But that was because Peter had blocked her people from finding out where Evelyne lived.Peter had even stopped coming home and Juliana could not stomach the humiliation, all she could was go to William's family almost everyday to spend time with Liz and her daughter."Mom, why are you here again?" Vallery asked when she saw her mother again.For the past three months, apart from coming here to vent her anger all day, Juliana did nothing else.Even a simple assignment as finding where Amanda and her mother stayed was hard for her.Vallery could not help but feel displeased. She had been doing all she could to return to the limelight and even did some charity, but it seemed like everything was going down the drain. No matter what she did, nothing seemed to work.And now her mother has come again to
The following morning as expected, Amanda was trending in all news platforms. Be it Facebook, twitter, Instagram, Amanda was the highlight.Her popularity had skyrocketed and everyone was sorting her to be their ambassador. Movie scripts piled up and even television shows and dramas were not left behind.Amanda was overwhelmed by the sudden popularity."Ooh my! It feels good to be popular overnight." Amanda lamented as she laid in Richard's arm lazily."Do you want to remain in the limelight and maintain your popularity?" Richard asked, basking in the feeling of hugging his wife."But..." Amanda bit on her lower and did not finish her statement. But Richard understood her worries..."Don't worry about that." Richard said as he kissed her on the neck.Vallery on the hand was expecting to ride on Amanda's popularity, but after looking through and seeing that her name was not mentioned anywhere, she did not know how to take i
Amanda eyed her coldly. She has never forgotten her past memories. The day that Juliana showed her father those pictures. Claiming that her mother had cheated on him.No matter how much they tried to explain, her father could not listen to them. Vallery and her mother were gleeful as they helped throw their stuff outside.That was when Amanda saw their true nature. After she and her mother had treated them like family.They were chased out with nothing, not even a single penny.She had not forgotten how Vallery had treated her when she was her assistant. How she had entertained those investors on her behalf because she could not drink.Amanda remembered all of them. After her rebirth, she had vowed to take revenge on everyone that made her life hard in her past life. She was consumed with rage and all she wanted was revenge.But after meeting Richard and testing the sweetness of living a happy life, she changed her mind. There wa