Mike mom's POV Entering back into I and my husband room, he was on a call and didn't even turn around to acknowledge my arrival which on scream one thing. He is still offended that his son took more hours than he had promised to take. I could help but just remain silent and walk away since he was on a call. If he had not been on call, I would have apologize to him over and over again till he let go of those anger deep in is stomach for now till the engagement is over then he can scold him as much as he wants to, I won't even interfere or even plead for him not to be scolded by his dad. Gently making my way into the closet, I step out of my clothes letting both the undies fall unto my feet while I drop my phone on the dressing shelf then I drop the clothes into the laundry basket before picking up my phone and heading down to the bathroom then I remember the jewelry box my son had gotten for me. Instantly, I rushed back to the laundry basket picking up the dress while I s
TBCMike mom's POV Stepping out of the bath tub, I change the water into a clean one while I hurriedly enter again to get my body rinse and clean from the oily part of my skin due to those body treatment I added into my bath earlier just to make my skin looks so fresh to beat the bride mom's own. Because I heard she is a fashionista of a thing same as the profile I had read earlier, one can tell she would be the one who can differentiate between a good skin and a rough skin same as a skin that has been under top most care as well as the one that hasn't been under one lately. It was also said that she wouldn't walk straight to you and tell you what's wrong with your skin, neither will she said someone to say that in a calm manner. Instead, she would say it right there and before the others saying they must learn from your mistakes also. She wouldn't even feel she had said what she is not meant to say, instead she would tell you it's bad if she only tells you and not bring it
Maxwell POV The moment she stepped out of my office, I instantly locked it before I hurriedly rush down to my couch picking up the mini basket while I lock the door thanks to the remote controller, I was able to close the door before she could even turn around to bow again. Am sure if it's a second earlier, it would have held her foot slicing through the skin in the process, I thought before tearing the well warped package in it to see a pack of men fragrance same as underwear with husband to be on it making me wonder what this could be about. As I was shaking off the package looking into the package to see if I would see one or two clue leading to who could have send it as well as of what purpose the sender must have sent it for only for something to fall of from tge basket as I turned it upside down. Trailing my eyes downward, I saw a card fall down from the basket. A card? Who could have sent me card of all people who has the chance to do such. Moreover do I even wort
Mike mom's POV Looking at the mirror after a very long period of battling with my makeup, I was happy and satisfied with what I saw which made me smile at my beautiful self before heading over to change the shoe I had pick earlier into a high front open heels to match up my three quarter length gown. Turning around in front of my mirror, I rearranged my into a side curly with a deep curly body wave using my hand to comb it down while I shake my head before the mirror again with a little wink, I rearranged everything I had brought out from where they are meant to be. Doing that so quick, I took my phone off where I had placed it before rushing out to the bedroom hoping I meet my husband still there but unfortunately, I didn't see him there but saw some documents placed and opened on the bed. Looking both right and left to see if there's someone around, I took slow and sneaky move towards the documents that was placed there. Was about picking up the file when I heard the doo
Betty's pov The drive down to Maxwell house was full of unsaid words as well as thick air around us while I try as much as possible not to look into dad's eyes neither did I stare into mom's own also. I try as much as possible to keep my words short and less explanatory knowing dad is not interested in more words and me dragging words would only make him offended. And at this very point, there's nothing dad can't use as an excuse to back out of this meeting which is why I keep it short also . Mom won't be able to keep him seated like she has done since all these while. I guess this is why mom keeps on tapping her foot while seating in the car. She must have sense the sir and tension around us while she uses her palm to tap my laps reminding me to keep my act together for my own sake. A mother indeed I could say, I thought pushing my glance off the foot mst in the car while I stare out the window awed by what I saw but it got ruined by those reporters who flooded in through t
Mike pov "You don't have to panic or do anything Betty but you will have to come upstairs first. It's about Maxwell and it's for your own betterment." I said into her hearing alone after giving her so much calm words just to make her prepare herself while we proceeded inside. "What?" She yelled out making her parents behind us who seems to be lost in a conversation between them and the guards have their eyes on us while they all began to wonder what it could have been for Betty to scream out like that. "What?" I also asked trying to play innocent while I stare at her with a questioning face and she immediately picked up the act bending almost immediately while she held u to her toe groaning in slight pain. "Oh you must have hit your toe on the stairs which is what exactly I was trying to murmur into your hearing early. Only if you had heard me. They said the earlier the better you know." I said while I squat down to her foot height and began to undo her heels just to check
Mike pov " Don't show your fear, that would only ruin your already prepared story. Moreover you dad might think you were forced to do these unknown to him that it was your choice to go for Maxwell and Maxwell in question has to deal with some price to be paid. You should brace yourself and look ahead because there would be more difficult task like you had said also." I said making it known to her what she had dipped herself in with all because if a man who is not meant to be loved. Their issue bit mine, as far as am going to use her for what I want and she is ready to play along with the plan, I care less of what would happen to her pretty little heart on the long run. She was the one who signed up for this not me forcing her to love him. Just like I made the very mistake if having him as a brother in the first place as well as thinking he would eventually change or give to me Dad's company since he has his but those were just me hoping for the best in my dream while he doe
Betty's pov As I use the spoon to press on the food I spat out, mom already stood and rush down to my side same as mike while dad sat firm on his seat with a long glare coming from him towards me while I began to feel iron under the press of my spoon. Who could be trying to have me dead when am even yet to get engaged with Maxwell who has been dragged off the picture if I can say, I thought till I was able to dig out something warped with red ribbons making e wonder what it could be, I was going to take the tissue and wipe it off with it but then mom hand seem faster than mine. She was going to get a grip on it but I was able to stop her hand from reaching it. "Huh?" She asked giving me a questioning face as she stares at me wondering what am going to do about this. "No, don't. It's mine to open just let me do that myself since it's my own dish it was placed in." I said shaking my head for her to understand while I humm also for her not to stop me from opening tge well
Kimberley "Mom!Mom!Mom!" I heard the boys yell while running towards me as I set to serve the family dishes. " Oh, comon, what is it again?" I asked, getting tired of the way they ran around disturbing me today. " Dad said he would take Danielle alone to ice cream date." They said simultaneously while I groan. "Okay.. so what do you want me yo do?" I asked, giving them this boring look. " mom, we want ice cream as well. Tell dad to take us along. " they both said, holding me in the hand while I roll my eyes. Why will maxwell just decide to make it this way, I thought I was frustrated already. "Maxwell!!!!" I yelled, running towards the sitting room only to see maxwell on his knees. " Happy birthday, babe." He said, bringing out a key while I wondered what key was this. But then it sleek 2022 Black Badge Rolls-Royce Cullinan, making me jump on him while I rained kisses on his face... TBcThe end
Kimberley pov" He killed our mom? Like he is the reason why I didn't get to tell her how much dad misses her? He is the reason why she couldn't see how much I have grown? He is the reason why I didn't get to hear her voice for the very last time, even if it's just her warmth?" She asked while I let the tears flow out of my eyes as I fell into the nearest seat close you me. Wasn't even scared of hitting my head but on the bare floor or hitting my head on the wall cause the secret I didn't want to let out knowing it wouldn't seat well with my sister, who knows how many month it would take for her to get herself back together. She has had enough from the hands of these wicked men aside from her husband, who stood by her, leaving out the past. I was never going to tell it to anyone if they hadn't pressured into it till I reached my dismissal, but since it was out,they could all solve the rest.I thought while I let the silence reign, letting their minds do the battle judging
Kimberley pov "Mom, but he is dad." The twin said, staring back at me in confusion while Michael and his kids as well look away, not wanting yo act like they knew about all that happened. I purposely told them that anytime something like this arise, they should act like they know nothing about it because it my battle, not theirs, to fight for me. I really want to make maxwell suffer everything I had suffered just because of him but never want his senior brother to share part of this pain because he is ready to forget past and love on. "I meant he was dead in your mom's heart as well as in her memories because this man standing right here never wanted you to be born not to talk of be called his own. I can't even go on and on telling you how I suffered in the cruel hands of this man, the arms that were meant to be comforting. They were bot and filled with evil!" I said, trying not to break down athtge thought of all I had passed through in his hand before I met my sister.
Maxwell pov Staring down at both jc them, I was lost and short of words because I couldn't really tell if I was dreaming ofgghis is actually my reality cause with the one in my arms, it felt very real. I am the one who prepared my tea myself this morning, I bought the pack yesterday myself at the supermarket, so it's not possible to be dreaming or creating this in my head. I thought only to feel the pull on my trousers again, making me take my glance back at the little kid pulling on my trousers leg to gain my attention. " Put my brother down. He didn't do anything wrong." He said again, almost at the blink of tears making my heart ache a little, but then, I quickly composed myself before I got controlled by their emotions. " Fine, I will, but on one condition, you will tell me what you came here for and who you came here with." I said suddenly interested in these two cuties, which I couldn't stop touching over and over. I even went ahead to pat their head continuously
Maxwell pov Waking up from my smorgasbord little sleep, I took a quick look at my bedside alarm, which reminded me ofbtgebtime before starting at my bedside with a sadden face. Not even a woman to wake me up with all kisses and smile or someone to bring breakfast in bed after kimberley has left,I thought with a little tear dropping from my eye before blinking them off. I shouldn't be doing this. It's a brand new day. Remember, you have an important meeting to host. My inner mind reminded me before kicking out the thought of me staying back in bed thinking as usual. Doing a quick prayer, I made my way down to my bathroom before doing the usual while I headed downstairs aiming to make tea and some toast bread for breakfast, at least. Walking down the lonely stairs, I could hear my breathing, and my heart beat loud and clear in the empty house. Every where looks boring and less lively. After everything that had happened, I made sure to chase out everyone, leaving
Kimberley pov Seating backwards while I watched my kids move around playing with their cousin, I couldn't help but chuckle. They all look so happy together, smiling warmly. I wish I can enjoy this moment as well when I was little with my sister. Lost in the scene in front of me, I didn't realise the couple who went to make ouf are approaching laughing wholeheartedly. That immiss, my sister smiling. I guess the few days we have just used here, she has made her life full of Michael, who is also all over her likeza pest. I can't say I have her around me for five hours without Michael stealing her away from me for hours. " The kids are great together. This should have been like this since a long time ago. They look great as an extended family. " Michael said, making me jolt from my long no blinking stare while my sister handed me a chill champagne. With my mouth forming a quiet, mouthful thanks while I took a slip from it, savouring the different flavours in it while
Kimberley pov After a long ride,we finally reached the home he had prepared for us. My kids were already awake, and they have been all around giggling about our relocation. While I unbox everything I brought from Nigeria putting them where they belong to. I did this for longer hours than I expected because my boss wouldn't stop coming to disturb me about one or two, which they just learnt about while I groan internally most of the time while throwing them fake smile as well as engaging in one or two conversations because of them. Finally, I ran a quick yet body calming shower after a long period of arranging before heading downstairs where they were seated waiting for me. " This building is nice, i must say." J commented while he nodded the same as my sis who giggled beside him, but then, none of the kids were present, which made me wonder where they were. " they are over there trying to look into the toy box I gifted them." He said while I used my eyes in search of t
Kimberley pov Today is the day I would be heading back home, where I originate from. It has been three years and months, and I wonder how my kids would feel once they get there. What if the cold will be too much for them? What if they end up shck on getting there? They were born and brought up in Nigeria for three good years and some month. Is this the right decision to make this time around?Different thoughts have been running through my head, but what can I do? I have to sacrifice one thing for my sis happiness as well since she did for me. This is what I signed up for the moment I agreed to the contract. Although I have mo thought of agreeing to it, she wouldn't let me sleep a wink without reminding me. I lost count of times she do remind me daily about the before I decided to leave today. Although she would have loved for me to leave three days ago but I had to make sure there's nothing left for me and my children here. " Mom, are you done cause Damien is already
Kimberley pov " You have enough on your table already, Your children need you, but you left them for me. I shouldn't bother you with my issue as well. You should stop worrying about me. I would be fine. You should be with your family because they needed you the most, not me, who dragged you into this messy life now mine." I said, still in her arms crying while she patted my back. " You were there for them when I was away. You were the one who taught them most things a mother would while I was away. You covered the space I left open in their heart So why shouldn't I be here for you? Mom left both of us to be our brother's keeper, not the other way round. " she said, rubbing my back while I nodded still in her arms. " it's not your responsibility to do most of it, if I had not met him, I bet my children would have a father we can all ho out together not me trying to hide that fact of running away from their father. I wonder how the kids at school would treat my kids i