Alfred's burial was quickly done because Sarah just wanted to lay her son to rest. The police assured the family that they were going to stop the investigations and they were going to make sure that the culprit was brought to justice. The week of Alfred's burial was a hectic one for Maya and she spent long hours at the Alfred's family house. Damian would pick her up in the evening and she hardly even visited her father at the hospital which worried her deeply. A loud car horn brought Maya back to the present. Her head snapped towards the direction of the sound and Damian waved her over. Maya waved back before going inside to pick her bag. "Is Damian in?" Sarah, who was sitting in the sofa asked."Yes...I'll take my leave now," Maya smiled sweetly. Just then Amyrah came running down the stairs. "Grandma can I please spend the night at Damian's house?" Amyrah said making a cute puppy face. "Amyrah...." Sarah sighed but before she could complete her sentence a "Of course you can,"
It was a warm sunny day, where the golden rays gently embrace your skin. The sky is a brilliant blue canvas, adorned with fluffy cotton candy clouds. A gentle breeze whispers through the air, carrying the scent of blooming flowers. The world seems to come alive as birds chirp happily and butterflies dance among the vibrant petals. It's a day made for laughter, relaxation, and soaking up the warmth of the sun's gentle caress and that was exactly what was going happening on the park. A warm smile crept up Amyrah's lips as soon as her feet touched the ground. She was wearing a pair of black jeans and a black top which had "I'm pretty and sassy" written body across it in white. She wore a pair of black Nike shoes and a small backpack. Her hair was tied in a neat ponytail.Maya followed from the front passenger seat, she was also wearing a pair of jeans and a plain white T-shirt matched with a pair of white Nike sneakers. She walked over to Amyrah and held her hand in as they waited for D
"I'll go talk to her," Maya said, walking after Amyrah. When Amyrah noticed that Maya was behind her, she quickened her pace and hid behind a small ice cream truck that was parked in a corner. "Let's see if she finds me here," she smiled, leaning against the truck. "Amyrah!? Maya called softly when Amyrah disappeared from her sight. "Amyrah I know you can hear me, I want to talk to you," Maya called out again. Amyrah closed her eyes and stuck her fingers in her ears in a attempt to stop hearing Maya. Seconds passed and Maya's voice was getting closer. "Shit!" Amyrah cussed ad her eyes opened. "Hey little girl…" a huge man who was standing in front of Amyrah said with a creepy smile. "Don't touch me," Amyrah yelled stepping away from him when he stretched out his hand. She tried to get away from him but the man pulled her back and covered her mouth with his palm to prevent her from screaming. "Amyrah!" Maya yelled when she heard the muffled scream. She followed the direction of
"I thought you wanted me to go into hiding?" Amber rolled her eyes at that statement."So? I need you and I want you to do this job," She said sternly. "And…no more mistakes this time," she warned, pointing a finger at him. Viper sighed and run his fingers through his messy beard. "Yes madam…so what's the plan?" He asked her. "That's yours to figure out," Amber rolled her eyes before walking to the door. "And make sure you don't get busted this time." With this, she walked out without turning.Once she got out, she stopped a cab and told the driver her destination. The man nodded for her to get and half an hour later, she was standing in front of the huge gates of Damian's house. **********"Who are you?" Amyrah frowned as Amber walked in. Amber frowned as she turned to see if someone was behind her. 'I can't be the one she's talking to," she rolled her eyes. "I'm talking to you. You can't just barge into someone's house like that," Amyrah rolled her eyes before getting back
Amber sat in the back seat with a faint smile plastered on her lips. She was feeling so giddy inside and she hasn't felt like this in a while. 'That's the feeling of getting rid of your only enemy," she thought. With Maya out of her way, Damian will finally be hers and she was going to make sure he didn't look at any other woman. But first, she really needed to see Maya's pathetic dead body, then pay viper for a good job done and then spend the night by Damian's side " being there and consoling" him. The thought of that made her chuckle slightly. Thankfully no one heard her since they were all lost in thoughts. They soon arrived at the police station and Damian rushed in to see the officer in charge . "Have a seat Mr. Makari," the man offered but Damian shook his head. "I don't want to…I…I want the necklace," Damian said shaking his head whiles running his fingers through his hair. "What necklace?" The Officer frowned. "Fuck this…the one on TV. It belongs to my wife!" Damian
"Ok so I left the office to see my father, right? You know he's in the hospital" Maya started and Amber nodded. She was interested in whatever Maya had to say because then she would know happened to Viper. The thought of Viper made Amber suddenly remember his sister's words and a shiver run down her spine. "And since I can't drive, I had to take a cab." Maya had everyone's attention now, including the lawyer. "I forgot to charge my phone which I already explain to Damian," she smiled at Damian, who took her hand that was on her lap and squeezed it gently. Amber scoffed at this action and vowed her head a little since she couldn't control the eye roll that followed. She just couldn't believe this was happening. Damian was supposed to be be grieving right now. The whole house is supposed to be sad. Why? Because Maya was supposed to die. "When I got to the hospital, necklace was snatched by someone after I got down from the cab and…." She paused and stared at Damian with tears in her
"Hey wife," Damian smiled as he entered the room. Maya was sitting in front of the mirror brushing her hair. She smiled sweetly as she dropped the brush and walked over to Damian."I miss you so much my sweet husband," she giggled as Damian pulled her into his arms. He planted soft kisses all over her neck and face. "I miss you too," he mumbled, carrying her bridal style to the bed. He brushed the stray hair off her face and stared at her affectionately. This was his woman, the woman he was going to spend the rest of his wife with. The woman he loved and was always going to protect. He was completely mesmerized by her beauty and innocence. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Maya asked, her hands moving to cover her face. "You're so beautiful love," Damian chuckled as he brushed the stray hair off her face. Maya blushed deeply, biting her bottom lip. "I love you," Damian chuckled, leaning forward to kiss her. **********"Get this lunatic away from here," a woman yelled, push
Amber settled in the living room, picking up the newspaper that was neatly folded. As she flipped through the pages, Damian's voice hit her ear and she quickly adjusted her sitting position, putting her left leg over the other. "Morning Damian," she greeted him with a smile."Morning….why are you up so early? And reading?" Damian asked narrowing his eyes at her. "Oh…nothing, I just couldn't sleep. You know," she laughed nervously. "Ok then," Damian sighed and walked to the kitchen after placing his phone on the center table. "Where's Maya?" Damian asked from the kitchen. "Oh….she took Amyrah to school. She asked me to tell you, sorry I forgot," Amber replied, getting up to join Damian in the kitchen. "Do you want breakfast?" She asked, leaning over the counter. It seems like Damian was in a good mood today and she wanted to take full advantage of it. Who know, this may be the start of their relationship. "No…don't bother," Damian replied, trying to adjust his tie. "Why? Are yo
"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