Master Dan insisted he was discharged that evening, claiming he was fine and keeping him there was useless. Neither Maya, Damian nor the doctor could change his mind so he ended up going home that evening.
Audrey was already in the living room they arrived. She immediately got up from her seat as soon as she saw the family enter."Master Dan, Mr. Makari," she said bowing slightly."Hello Audrey," Master Dan smiled. "I hope you are ready to do what I’ve asked of you," he said with a sudden serious expression."With pleasure Master Dan," Audrey smiles. "And here are the pictures you asked for," Audrey said swiping through her tablet to show the old man the pictures." Wow, blue theme. I love it," Master Dan smiles."Keep this up and I’ll double your money," Master Dan winked. Audrey proceeds to take Maya’s measurements and shows her different designs to chooses from."Just give me anything stunning," Maya smiled sweetly and Audrey nodded. After packing up, she bid gooodbye to the family and left.*********In a dark room where a single candle illuminated, two figures could be seen. That of a male and female. The female sat leisurely in her care with a glass of wine in her hands which she sipped casually whiles the male stood in front of her."Is everything ready for tomorrow?" She asked and the man nodded."We’re flying back there tomorrow but you’ll have to remain hidden because as you already know, Ron saw you last time," The man said and the woman’s chuckle echoed through the room."Oh Oliver, you worry too much," the woman said in an amused tone. "You brother wouldn’t dare to hurt me now. After all, he hasn’t seen me for years and.....""He hates you Amber. In fact he despises you. He wouldn’t think twice if he had the opportunity to kill you," Oliver said in a serious tone."That is where you come in Oliver," Amber chuckled. "It’s up to you to cook up a believable story. Tell me how I begged you. Tell him I begged you not to let me betray him but you were hell-bent on destroying him," Amber said with a smirk.Oliver looked at the woman sitting in front of him. How can a person be so cruel? Damian would not even believe this lie because unlike him, Damian was a man who didn’t take betrayal lightly, whether intentional or not.Even though Oliver never admitted it, he feared his brother to the core. Oliver knew the only reason he was alive was because of the promise Damian made to their grandfather. But Oliver was tired of living in the shadows. He also wanted to be seen. He wanted the power Damian had. He wanted people to shiver at the mention of his name and that was why he was going to do. It didn’t matter if he failed the first time, he was going to try again and he was going to stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Once that happened, Amber and Damian would be gone forever. He wouldn’t even give them a chance to live.Amber messes up his plans the first time by leaving clues and even going to the extent of working with Damian’s men. Only God knows what happened to those poor guys. But now he was going back fully prepared to penetrate into whatever Damian had built and was using as shield."I’ll see you tomorrow," he told Amber who nodded in response and left.Amber took in a deep breath to calm her nerves after Oliver had left."That fool doesn’t know who he’s dealing with," she thought, an evil smirk plastered on her lips. Now that they were going back, she was going to see her Damian again. She was going to be in his arms and he was going to shower her with all the love and gifts. Her mind slowly drifted of to the romantic dates he took her on, the expensive vacations they both took and the endless love making. She sighed knowing she missed it all dearly. At first it was all an act but as time passed by she found herself falling for Damian. When it was time for her to leave, she promised herself to come back. To come back to where she rightfully belonged to.She has fully prepared herself this time nobody was going to stop her from being with Damian. Not Oliver, that old man or even Damian himself.********Three days have passed by quickly and Damian smiled as he gazed at his image in the mirror. His grandfather really knew what would fit him. He passed his hands through his hair and straightened up his already straightened tie. He was nervous and happy at the same time because the whole world would know Maya belongs to him within an hour. He took a step back and examined himself one last time. Since grandpa had chosen a blue theme for the weeding, Damian was dressed in a pair of blue trousers and white long-sleeved shirt. The blue coat was the last thing he would wear before going out. His black mirror shoes were neatly polished as well.A slight knock came on the door and Master walked in. His outfit matched Damian’s and he couldn’t help but smile."Looking good son," he smiled."You don’t look bad yourself," Damian smiled."Yeah, all I have to do is throw my walking stick away and the guests will think I’m the groom," Master Dan teases. "The priest is here so you should heard out. I’ll bring Maya soon," Master Dan said and Damian picked up his coat and walked out.******The make-up artiste had just finished applying the finishing touches of Maya’s makeup and she stepped aside to give Maya full access to the mirror."I look stunning," Maya breath, totally amazed by how flawless she looked. "Thank you so much," she told the makeup artist.Audrey and Maddie walked in immediately with Maya’s outfit, shoes, jewelry and the bouquet she was going to hold."Who is this? Why did my best friend go to?" Maddie teased as she placed the diamond necklace and earrings on the bed."You look so beautiful,"Maddie said hugging Maya from behind."Thanks," Maya smiled. Audrey handed her the gown which she went to the closet to wear. The blue off shoulder lace strap bridal dress fit her perfect. The back was a little bare but it show too much of her body. The upper part of the dress hugged her body perfectly and the lower part flowed freely like a ball gown. The dress had a thigh high slit at the right side. Blue rubies were neatly arranged at the bottom of the dress and some were unevenly arranges all over the dress."Nobody will be able to take their eyes off you once you step outside," Maddie said and Audrey nodded in agreement. Maddie was dressed in a simple blue outfit as Maya’s maid of honor.Maddie help Maya out on her shoes whiles Audrey helped with the jewelry. They both styled Maya’s hear into a neat bun and stuck some flowers into her hair."You look like a blue princess," Maddie said."A beautiful blue princess," Audrey added with a warm smile.Seconds later, Master Dan walked in ready to walk Maya down the aisle."You look beautiful my child," he complimented Maya making her blush."Thanks grandpa," Maya replied and hooked her hand with his.Damian stood in front of the altar with his head bowed. He didn’t know he would be this nervous on his wedding day. He didn’t even plan to get married. His plan was to stay single forever until Maya came in way."Here comes the bride, here comes the the bride,"the pianist played the tune softly making Damian lift his head.He almost choked on his breath when she saw the woman grandpa was bringing to him. Is that Maya? Why did she look like she just descended from Heaven? Audrey did a perfect job with her dress and Maya wore the dress perfectly. Every step she took was gracefully and her fair lucious right thigh peek through the lower part of the dress. Her hair has been adorned with beautiful blue orchids.The gentle sea waves and breeze complimented her gracefully nature.Since the theme of the wedding was blue, grandpa bought a small beach in Miami to match the theme and all."Good luck kiddo,"Grandpa smiles, patting Damian shoulder. Damian and Maya stood face to face with each other
"I understand if you want us to take things slow. I’m willing to move at your own pace. I just couldn’t keep my feelings to myself anymore," Damian smiled and stood up. "I’ll leave you to change, you can call me if you need anything," he said and started walking towards the door.Maya watched Damian close the door behind him and she let out a deep breath. Deep down she knew she knew she felt the same way towards him,yet she couldn’t bring herself to tell him how she felt but something deep inside her was stopping her. That was fear, the fear of being hurt. The fear of being rejected. She was Damian’s class. He was rich whiles she had nothing. What if he met something who matched his luxury? What if he met someone made for him?"Maya what’s wrong?" Maddie’s voice interrupted Maya’s thoughts."Everything is fine," Maya lied, forcing a smile."Don’t lie to me Maya, Damian just walked out and he looked...I don’t know disturbed or something," Maddie said worry filled her voice. "Please What
"She’s in a very critical condition right now. We’re running a few tests on her. When the results are in, we’ll get back to you," Dr. Simons told they people who were waiting anxiously outside. They all had worried look on their faces, especially Damian. He looked like he would go crazy any moment. When they arrived at the hospital, Damian wouldn’t allow anyone to come close to Maya. He insisted Simons would that and that was what happened."What happened to her? You were with her so what the hell happened?" Damian yelled at Maddie who had been crying all this while."Damian please relax.""Don’t fucking ask me to relax!" Damian yelled punching the wall behind him. " My wife is there battling for her life for some reason I don’t know and you fucking tell me to calm down," Damian yelled, tightening his grip around Maddie’s throat, ignoring the tears that were rolling down her eyes."Damian let her go, hurting her won’t change a thing. Maya need our prayers now," Master Dan said trying
THREE DAYS LATER"It’s been three days Grandpa, three days and she hasn’t even shown any sign of...""Relax son. Patience," Master Dan tried to calm his son who looked like he was going to burst out of frustration."Patience? I’ve been patient enough. Three days is enough to make anyone go crazy," Damian yelled."Being like this all the time won’t help the situation. We all care about Maya but that doesn’t mean we should all crazy. Let’s just keep praying,"Master Dan tried to speak sense into his grandson’s head."We’ve been praying for three days now but what..." Damian took in a deep breath to calm his burning nerves."Any sign of her?" Master Dan asked, diverting the topic."No." Damian simply stated. Master Dan sighed and shook his head. "But I’ll kill her if I ever set my eyes on her," Damian growled."My men are still out there searching for her," Damian added much calmly.Before Master Dan could speak, a nurse rushed out and run to them."She’s awake," the nurse told them and D
Later that evening Maya was discharged from the hospital after much persuasion from Damian. He carried Maya bridal style to the waiting car downstairs. In the car, Damian wouldn’t stop showering Maya with kisses. Master Dan who was in the front seat would occasionally look at the two love birds and shake his head. He was glad Damian had found someone who genuinely made him happy. He said a quick prayer, wishing the new couple the best in whatever they did. He prayed they would stick to the end no matter what they face.Given Damian’s reputation, a lot of evil palms will be set against the couple and it was Master Dan’s fervent prayer that the couple would fight all these and emerge victorious.The driver drove into the compound and as soon as he opened the door, Damian stepped out and carried Maya into his arms again."I’ll forget how to use my legs if you keep doing that," Maya pouted."And I’ll gladly carry you around," Damian smiled as he walked inside. He took Maya straight to the
"You’re so stubborn. You don’t listen to a thing. I just asked you to do one simple thing and you go ahead and mess it up?" Oliver yelled at Amber who casually sipped the content of the glass she was holding."You’ll be the end of us one of these days," Oliver said rubbing his temples."Oh please," Amber sneered. "I did what was right and I don’t regret it one bit," Amber said nonchalantly."What was right? Amber are you stupid? You fucking went to that wedding uninvited and poisoned my brother’s wife!"Oliver yelled angrily,snatching the glass away from her and throwing into the white painted walls."How dare you?!" Amber yelled angrily, now on her feet."What are you going to do, huh?" Oliver asked in a challenging tone. "Tell me you stupid whore," he yelled hitting her across the face. Amber staggered back and fell into the couch. Before she could react, Oliver had her hair in a tight grip causing her scalp to burn. Just when she was about to retaliate and idea struck her suddenly c
The night passed swiftly and soon the rays of the sauna were kissing Maya’s face softly. She let out a low groan as her eyes flew open. She tried to get up but was restricted by the heavy arms wrapped securely around her. Yawning, she gently peeled the arms off her and walked to the bathroom.Inside the bathroom, she couldn’t stop herself from thinking about the woman at the gate last night.Was she attacked by arms robbers? Why was she beaten badly? How did she end up there?All these thoughts run through her brain as she brushed her teeth. Opening the faucet, she made a mental note to find out which hospital she was taken to and visit her later that day. After washing her face, Maya packed her hair into a messy ponytail and went down stairs to prepare breakfast."Morning grandpa,"she cheerful greeted Master Dan who was already sitting in the couch, legs crossed with a newspaper in one hand and a coffee in the other."What’s with the cheerful attitude this morning? I like that,"Maste
The door swung open and Maya walked in followed by Damian. Amber stole a quick glance and Damian and he didn’t look pleased at all."Guess What Amber," Maya smiled."What?" Amber asked with a questioning gaze but deep down she was strangling Maya to death."Damian and I agreed to let you with us for sometime," Maya said grinning widely.’Well that was easy,’ Amber chuckled inwardly."I’m doing this because of my wife," Damian said shooting Amber a nasty glare."I understand but you don’t need to worry yourself," Amber said holding Maya’s hands in hers."I don’t want to be burden on you. In fact I’ve caused you so much trouble in the past and I don’t want to do that again.""Don’t say that Amber. Circumstances led you to do certain things so you don’t have to hold it against yourself. Let’s leave the past in the past and move on," Maya smiled."But.....""No buts Amber. You’re moving in with us and we’re going to protect you from that monster.""Thank you so much," Amber snuffed pullin
"M...Maya?" Oliver stammered as if he had seen a ghost. "I....you... what?...how?" He didn't know how to form his words. Renee, sending his uneasiness flashed a warm smile and extended an arm before saying,"I'm Renee and you are?" "Maya....I mean Oliver...Oliver is my name," He stammered pinching the skin between his brows. He still could not believe the woman in front of him wasn't Maya. "Have you seen my son? He came this way," Renee asked flashing a smile. "No...no" Oliver said and a tiny giggle followed. "Oh that was me," Oliver chuckled, moving to stand by the bed defensively, yet the giggling continued.'' Hmmm.....I think I know where it's coming from," Renee said with a bright smile, before crouching down to look under the bed. "I see you," she giggled as soon as she came face to face with Dennis. The little boy laughed and crawled out to his mother. " He gave me away," he laughed pointing to Oliver. "What's going on here?" A deep voice had them turning to the door.
"H...have we met?" Renee said, even though the woman stayed clearly that they meet again."You don't recognize me? I'm hurt," the woman said, playfully putting her hand on her chest. "I... I think you're mistaking me for someone else," Renee flashed a smile. "I'm Renee, nice to meet you," She added, stretching out her arm."Renee???" "Oh sorry Miss.....I thought you were someone else, I mean you look a lot like....""Maya??" Renee raised a brow and the woman nodded. "That's my twin sister," Renee smiled and the woman's lips formed and "O". "Maya never told me she had a twin sister," the woman told Renee. "I didn't know I had a twin sister myself," Renee shrugged."What? How?" The woman asked, curiosity laced in her voice. " Long story," Renee said, not ready to share that piece of information with someone she just met. "I get it....Amber by the way," the woman smiled, finally shaking Renee's outstretched arm."Nice to meet you Amber," Renee said, although she couldn't shake off
Ace paced around his room angrily, his brows furrowed and his fists clenched that his knuckles almost turned white. Everything was getting ruined. Everything he had worked hard for almost accomplished. Why the hell did Damian come into Renee's life? His mind drifted back to earlier at the dining room, Renee and Damian chatting as if they had known each other for years. As he paced back and forth, his mind raced with a whirlwind of emotions. Anger and frustration clouded his brain making it difficult for him to find peace. He groaned loudly and tugged on his hair, looking for a way to vent out his anger."Ace, can I talk to you?'' Renee's voice sounded at the door, snapping him out of thoughts."How long have you been here?" He asked with furrowed brows."I've been for here a couple of seconds," Renee shrugged, walking towards the bed. She sat and motioned for him to join her.Ace rolled his eyes and sat beside her." Speak,'' he said coldly. " What's wrong with you?" Renee frown
"Welcome home,"Renee turned to see a woman dressed in a maid's uniform smiling at her. "We all missed you so much, especially boss," the maid said, turning to Damian who was busy in the phone."I....." "I'll take your bags to your room," the maid said, taking the bag Renee was holding."Take them to the guest room," Damian's voice made the maid freeze. "But.....""Just do as I say," He said in a hard authoritative tone.The maid stared at the two of them before scurrying off. "I'm sorry. It's just that.....""I understand....I really look a lot like my sister,'' Renee smiled and Damian nodded, ignoring the squeeze he felt in his chest."I'll take you to your room so that you can have some rest," Damian managed a slight smile as he led her to the guest room."Where's Dennis?' Renee asked, when they finally arrived at the door to her room."He's outside with Ace, I can bring him here if you want me to," Damian offered but Renee shook her head gently."No, it's fine. I think I'll ha
"Mom," Dennis said, a bright smile playing on his lips when he saw Renee walk in." My darling," Renee smiled, running over to hug him."I'm so sorry baby. Mummy is sorry for leaving you like that," Renee said, showering his face with kisses. Dennis giggled at how ticklish it felt."Why did you even go out there to the pool?" Renee scolded him, tears suddenly feeling her eyes. "Huh?!" Dennis frowned."Oh Dennis, grandpa and I were so worried about you?" Mrs. Peterman piped in before Dennis could speak." Yes Dennis, thank God Ace was there just in time," Mr. Peterman said. They spent the next few minutes chatting happily until someone cleared his throat. All eyes moved to the direction and they saw Ace walking inside with a huge Mickey Mouse stuffie. "Uncle Damion.....you brought Mickey with you," Dennis squealed in excitement." Yes little guy, Mickey is here to tell you to get well soon and not give mummy too much trouble," Damian said, handing the toy to Dennis. " He's so huge
The drive back home was in utter silence as they were both lost in their thoughts.Renee prayed silently that her son was fine and he wasn't in any grave danger. As they pulled drove into the neighborhood, they could hear the siren from the ambulance which made Renee's heart stop. "Please drive faster Damian," Renee said anxiously. As Damian pulled up in front of the house, Renee saw the flashing lights of the ambulance parked outside the house. Panic and concern washed over her as she wondered what could have happened? Is her son alright? She got out of the car immediately Damian stopped.Neighbors were outside, curiosity drawn all over their faces as they wondered what was happening. The sound of muffled voices and hurried footsteps added tension to the air.She saw the paramedics walking out with a stretcher. Her heart broke into a million pieces and guilt flooded her being as she watched her son's unconscious body on the stretcher." Are you satisfied now? Are you happy? Did yo
"Let's see how much longer you can keep up with the act," Damian chuckled lightly as he led Renee inside the room. He had specifically asked Ron to make sure the boat was brought here. This was the same boat he and Maya had their date on. If she is really Maya, she would be able to recognize some things and say something that would give her away. Renee, who was unaware of what was going on in Damian's head looked around. It was like she had been here before, she had done this same thing before. "This way," A voice pulled her out of thoughts. She raised her head to see Damian smiling at her. There was a table behind him and since he was blocking it, shoe couldn't see much of the things on it. He walked over to where she was supposed to sit and pulled out a chair for her. After Renee had settled, he also went to take his seat.The table was set with elegance, creating a romantic atmosphere. A crisp white tablecloth adorned the table, complemented by the flickering candlelight in the
"Ace, I'll call you. I can't find Dennis," she said and hung up without waiting for his response. Fear gripped her, her mind started racing with the worst case scenarios. The mall suddenly felt like a labyrinth and time seemed to stand still. "Security help I can't find my son," Renee who was on the verge of tears told a man in a security uniform. Her eyes were frantically scanning the mall. "Relax Madam, what's his name?" "Dennis," Renee said, trying to take in a deep breath. The security guard pulled out a walkie-talkie from his side and brought it to his lips. "A little boy named Dennis has been separated from his mother. He's about…..""Three years old. He's wearing a red Spider-Man shirt, black jeans and a black Nikes," Renee said. "Ok Madam, calm down we'll find him," The security guard said and walked away. Renee kept looking around for any sign of her son. Seconds passed and there was still no sign of Dennis. Her heart was growing heavier with each passing second."He
Ace sat in the little cozy bar he had set in his house. A bottle of wine was resting on the table as he sipped from the glass he was holding. He swirled the glass absentmindedly after every sip, he mind wandered to what he saw today. He saw Renee and Damian kiss passionately in her office and he couldn't get the image out of his head. A rollercoaster of emotions flooded his being. A mix of anger and heartbreak. Doesn't he deserve her love? Isn't he worthy of her love? Isn't he handsome? Isn't he be enough for her? As Ace sat on the barstool, lost in his thoughts,the once inviting atmosphere became suffocating. It was like the walls were closing in on him."I love you Renee. But you don't see that. You always call me your friend or best friend. What kind of friend doesn't see when the other is hurting? Don't I deserve your love?" He mumbled as he got up to leave."I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you end up with me for the rest of your life Renee, even if it means I end up bein