It didn’t hit me until a few seconds later, and I instantly went cold as soon as I realized it, “wait I don’t remember telling you my name.” I said in shock, but she only laughed walking ahead. I trailed behind her closely, desperate to hear how she had known about me, even without disclosing. “Do you by chance know me?” I asked, but she ignored me continuing with her shopping this left me frustrated as I struggled to put pieces together I searched my brain for answers, thinking about where I had possibly seen her before but the more I tried to think the more my head hurt.“Don’t bother you won’t remember didn’t you lose your memory?” she suddenly turned to me with a weird grin.“And how do you know that?”“You don’t have to worry about that if I told you, you wouldn’t remember anyway.”I knew there was something off about her the moment I laid eyes on her I just didn’t expect that she’d know me from somewhere I was dying to know, and could no longer hide my curiosity. However, she p
She parted her lips to reveal the next words but a sudden commotion stole her attention away to where the noise had emerged from. “There’s a fire!” A young man yelled running towards us in panic.I instantly jumped up in alarm looking around my surroundings, “fire? Where?”He paused for a moment breathing heavily, “in the motel down the street, it has almost burned to the ground.”As soon as I heard that my soul left my body only to return in a matter of seconds as the realization hit me. “Relax, there’s two motels in this area it might not be ours.” Kylie said trying to get me to calm down but I couldn’t think straight, I knew I had a bad feeling from the moment I stepped out. Without waiting for any confirmation I dashed towards the direction of the motel, earnestly praying for god to keep my children safe. I arrived there in no time, a lot of people were scattered outside, some watching with others trying to put out the fire. “My children.” I chanted repeatedly in panic, bravi
“Are you sure about what you’re saying?” I couldn’t help but ask, because it seemed like a lie, impossible to believe but the expression on her face did not change.“I know it sounds hard to believe, if I were you I wouldn’t trust me either, but you have to believe me Avery, I’m telling you the truth.”There was desperation in her tone as she gazed into my eyes, a sudden question hit me and I raised my head up, “what happened next?” She drew in a sharp breath, “after your parents demise, he went on to take over your father’s company.”“You mean the same company that Cameron is CEO of?” I asked in surprise and she nodded, CMN or what was it called, I remember Peter mentioning something about it.“It belonged to your family Avery, rightfully it should be yours, if it wasn’t for that monster.” She said in a furious tone. “So you’re trying to say that Colton might be responsible for what happened?”“Bingo!” I was hit with a soft punch. I paused for a moment to think, “what could he pos
I am forced to awake from my slumber when a bucket of cold water is thrashed down my head, a cough escapes from my lips as I struggle to catch my breath. Slowly, my eye lids peel open to find two men staring down at me in disdain. “What do you want?” I question cowering back in fear, they appear different from the people who had kidnapped me. Both men look so fierce that I cannot help but fear for my life.One looks buff while the other appears skinny, even though his body is covered in several scars while the buff man has tattoos marring each corner of his body. “How about you keep quiet and let me do the questioning?” Buff man steps forward. I am strapped tightly to a chair with my hands and legs tied, looking around it appears to be a basement, there is no window in sight, just a bright light illuminating the empty room. Suddenly he grabs my hair forcing me to look into his eyes, “where are the documents?” He demands but I have no idea what he is referring to.“What documents?”
Just as I was preparing to attack I heard a commotion outside which created a distraction as both men craned their neck to the direction the sound had emerged from while the woman continued to focus of the babies, I couldn’t help but notice how tender and soft she was with them.She didn’t look as bad as the other two, I made a mental note to say a word of gratitude when I finally made it out of here. “Go check what’s happening.” Chubby said to skinny who seemed a bit reluctant but eventually turned walking towards the exit.As the man walked away, he turned to face me, I could see the warning in his eyes. “Don’t you dare attempt anything funny, now tell me where you have hidden the documents.”As I opened my mouth to speak there was a loud bang resembling a gun shot, he quickly scurried to the ground for safety while the woman hid away in a corner. There came another shot, I knew I couldn’t just seat still and wait for them to get to me. Without much effort I easy broke away from t
Jake drove us to a fancy hotel in town, as the car came to a halt I alighted ready to walk in when I saw the words CMN boldly written ahead. Turning to face Kylie, “isn’t it Cameron’s?”She smiled back at me and replied, “indeed it is but it won’t be for long.”However that was the least of my concerns right now, even after learning that Colton robbed my family of everything we owned, reclaiming the stolen properties was the last thing on my mind right now. What I desire is to lock him behind bars forever. “Don’t you think it’s risky staying here? What if he finds me? Also I have no money, I can’t afford a place like this.” Pausing to look at her, “and I don’t think you can either.”I only took out little from what Cecilia had given me, the rest was carefully tucked away underneath the bed. Who knew that the motel would catch fire and everything would burn to ashes, now I’m cashless with two mouths to feed. Going to the bank isn’t even an option when I can barely remember my own d
“I don’t think it’s just for you to accuse him like that.”Even though I couldn’t remember, I had a feeling that Cameron wasn’t that bad. I couldn’t resist the urge to defend him. Didn’t I hate him a while ago? What’s happening now. She drew in a deep sigh, “you’re so stupid Avery I can’t believe we are friends.”“Says you,” I rolled my eyes, “I don’t even know who you are, do you think it’s right to accuse my husband in such a manner.”“I’m only trying to help you, what don’t you understand!”“Well if you’re trying to help me stop accusing him without having concrete evidence.”She paused for a moment rolling her eyes through me, “I can tell you don’t believe me, but look into your heart, the memories are in there somewhere.”“I don’t care about those darn memories!” I screamed out loud. Right now the only person I want to see is him, even though he’s one of the reasons why I’m miserable. It feels like only he can alleviate my pain right now.“Listen to me woman!” Kylie grabs my s
Finally everything made sense, no wonder Colton is so eager to find me. He must be under so much tension right now, I can’t imagine what would happen if the documents eventually falls into his hands. That would give him enough shares to overthrow Cameron, and I don’t want to see that happen. “But the thing is, no one knows where the documents are.” Kylie said breaking me from my thoughts. “Perhaps the old Avery might have an idea not you.” She sighed tiredly and I couldn’t help but agree. We’re just as clueless as Colton in this situation, neither of us knows where to begin search from.“You mentioned those shares have been untouched for a while now, honestly I don’t think the old Avery would know.” I say, “wasn’t I maid in the past? If I knew I had so much money lying around, why would I choose to serve others?”She turned her face away from me and scoffed, “I know you well Avery, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for that man. I wouldn’t be shocked to find out that you knew but dec