Angela was left fuming in the conference room. ‘I will bring that bitch and her bastard of a husband down, if it’s the last thing I do’ she says to herself, turning towards the door.Sensing what Angela was thinking; Gloria scoffs at Angela, picking up her paperwork to follow behind her. “Was Hannah, right?” Angela asks, stopping in her tracks as she heard Gloria behind her. She refused to look at Gloria to see her reaction.“I beg your pardon?” Gloria asks, standing up from her seat.Sucking in a deep breath; “was Hannah, right? Can Drake and Leona destroy me through the media?” Angela whispers, turning to face Gloria; keeping her face neutral of all expression.‘You’re goddamn right they can’ Gloria answers inwardly. She wasn’t prepared to say this out loud. She didn’t know Angela, but from the few dealings with Leona about her; she didn’t like or trust the woman. Shrugging her shoulders; “hard to say. Only way you will find out is if you don’t sign the paperwork. I will email it to
The next two days consisted of preparations for the career’s day. Principal Shultz emailed Simone on who was going to attend and where her area would be. ‘Dear Leona nee Simone; you will be positioned in area 12’ Simone reads, stopping to pull up the map of the auditorium. “I’m next to Lively Design Studio. That was a given” she laughs before noticing Travis was on the other side of her area.She quickly glances over the map to see where Emmett, Lester and Richard would be established. “Of course, Emmett has more than one area” she giggles, noticing he had Areas 1-3 and was next to Rocky Valley hospital representatives in Area 4. “That would be interesting” she murmurs to herself.She glanced to see Peterson Properties were established in Area 6 next to the police department on one side and Hannah Cottrell Law on the other side. ‘They are close together, Nice’ she says inwardly as Emmett comes into her office.Moving a chair to sit beside his wife he notices her computer screen; “I ha
“You are listening to RV 489; the station that rocks the Rockies” Mel announces over the radio as Emmett and Simone drive to Rocky Valley Grammer.“We are broadcasting from Rocky Valley Grammer who are hosting the career’s day for all our youngsters today” Sam includes as Simone smiles at his words blaring through the car. “Whether you are a student looking for the future or someone looking for a change in career; this is for you. Come down and see what it’s about.”Turning the volume down; “Did I tell you; you look gorgeous this morning?” Emmett exclaims, glancing over at Simone, dressed as Leona.“Many times,” Simone giggles, scrolling through her messages. “Bart, Rob, Sandy and Cait went early to set up my area. Beck is helping Vince, Tiff, Kat and Jason for a little bit before coming over. Todd and Norm agreed to do mini photoshoots with them. They said it gave them the opportunity to have the kids photograph without moving from the area” she adds, placing her phone in her bag bef
By 9.30; they were in full swing with the career’s day as students from other schools joined them. Simone, Caitlyn, Rebecca and Sandy were showing girls from all walks of life how to model. “I need to pee. Holly, do you have my dress for the mock runway show at 10?” Simone asks, looking over at her.“Here” she says, pulling out a dress bag, handing it to Simone. “Do we have hopefuls, wanting to go down the catwalk with you?”“We have a few girls. No boys” Tiffany responds as Simone spots Jonathon coming over to them.“Rob, you and Bart can come down the runway; and grab that boy to go with you” Simone states, pointing to Jonathon as she hears another boy scoffing at her. “Your name wouldn’t be Scott by any chance?”“I’m much better looking than him and wealthier. I should be the one you choose” Scott replies, smirking in Jonathon’s direction. “You need someone who complements a babe like you.”“I didn’t choose you” Simone smirks, putting her arms around Jonathon. “I chose my brother-i
The day was running along smoothly. All the students and majority of the areas left the auditorium for lunch; whilst Jonathon and Zachary decided to have their lunch with Richard, Emmett, Simone, Vince Tiffany, Caitlyn and Lester inside as Sandy went out to answer a phone call. Simone had changed out of the bodysuit to continue the second half of the day. “Are you Emmett’s bodyguard?” Jonathon asks Vince. “Thanks for shooting for me. I know it was you who beat Scott.”Vince snickers at Jonathon before answering; “You’re welcome. And to answer your question; I am in a way. I am Lester’s and Simone’s too with Katrina and Jason. Tyrone is Richard’s.”“Sweet” Jonathon and Zachary say together as an alarm goes off. “Why is the fire alarm sounding?” Jonathon asks the group.Simone, Richard and Vince knew what the alarm was and looked around them; “don’t know” Simone replies hopping off her chair. “We better head out to the football field to see what is going on” she adds as everyone else ge
“Why do I need to come here?” Richard complains dragging his feet behind his father. “The school is cold and stuffy.”“Because it’s the best school in the state. It’s reserved for those who can afford to send their kids here” Paul says stopping in front of his son. “You need to be on your best behaviour. You will cop it when we get home if you aren’t.”Fear creeps into young Richard’s eyes at his father’s threat. “Yes, sir” he whispers, resuming his position behind his father as they continue down the corridor to the principal’s office.“Principal Shultz won’t be a moment” his secretary says from her desk as Richard and Paul sit down on the hardwood bench. “He has been detained for a few minutes. You may have a look around, if you would like” she smiles towards Richard.Getting off the bench; Richard looks at the large trophy cabinet opposite the secretary’s desk. There were awards and trophies granted to all different sports and extracurricular activities the school has. Richard squi
“I’ve told you once; I told you a million times, stay away from Simone” Richard yells at the boy tied up in front of him. “She is mine. She can sit at home for Junior Prom since she refuses to go with me.”“She refused because she doesn’t want anything to do with you” Vince yells back as Richard kicks him in the stomach. “She likes your brother you fucking moron. We are going to the prom together so everyone else will leave her alone; including you. It’s not her fault you spread the rumours she was easy.”Richard glares at Vince, pulling out his phone to message Simone. ‘Vince and I have a surprise for you. Meet us at the science lab.’ Walking into the storeroom to get the supplies he left there; Richard hears Simone opening the door to the Science Lab. “Vinny; what the fuck?” she yells, racing over to help him.“I warned you” Richard cackles, coming out of the storeroom and locking the classroom door behind her. “Now I’m going to show you what happens when you are with someone else o
Richard tries to sit up and his head starts to spin. His surroundings come into view, when he lays back; ‘I’m in the hospital. What happened?’ he questions inwardly, glancing to the person sleeping in the chair next to him. “Emmett?” he says softly.“Let him sleep” a man says in the opposite corner. “He hasn’t left your side since you were bought here.”“Vince?” Richard queries, squinting to focus on him. “What happened? Everything is very blurry.”“You saved me” Vince explains, trying not to sound disappointed it was him who did. “I would have been killed if you didn’t push me out of the way of the falling beam.”The memory of the fire comes back into Richard’s mind. “Is everyone else, ok?” he panics as a sharp pain in his shoulder erupts. “My shoulder?”“The beam hit your shoulder and broke your collarbone” Vince tells him, moving his chair to beside the bed. “You hit your head on the tiled floor and I got you out of the changerooms. Emmett’s been sitting in that chair for over a we
It’s been three years since Simone and Emmett were married. The pair had grown together over the time and the family got bigger with a new arrival six months ago; Lauren Josephine Peterson. Thankfully there was no surprises of a second baby during the delivery.“Are you ready for our special evening?” Emmett calls from the living room as Simone walks out in her bodysuit, dressed in an off the shoulder royal blue evening dress with a slit up the right side. “You always look stunning” he adds, giving her a peck on her temple.They were heading to the charity banquet for the local shelter for domestic violence. Cheryl helped establish it with the money given to her from Evelyn when she passed away. “Dad; we leaving shortly” Simone calls out as Phillip comes out of the playroom with Lauren in his arms and two three-year-olds hanging onto each leg. “Thank you for looking after them tonight” she adds.“You don’t have to thank me” Phillip beams, placing Lauren in the playpen and picking up e
The limousine pulled up out the front of the banquet hall where the fashion parade was being held. Vince steps out and opens the rear door for everyone to climb out of the back. Camera flashes were going off as Drake steps out and extends his hand to Leona with a smile before Lester does the same with Caitlyn. Followed by Jason with Rebecca, Jonathon with Matilda, Richard with Sandy and Vince helping Linda, Tiffany and Cheryl out.Simone straightens her black and green full-length dress as Emmett leans over and kisses the side of her head. “Let’s head in; the others will catch up” Emmett whispers in Simone’s ear.Simone nods, taking Emmett’s hand and beaming a smile as they were stopped for pictures momentarily.“I want to call Aunty Leslie before it starts and make sure the twins are ok” Simone says as the group find a seat to the front of the runway.“I already did” Linda voices behind her, sitting down in her seat. “They’ve been fed and are sleeping peacefully. Jakey is playing wit
It’s been three weeks since the twins decided to arrive; giving Emmett and Simone a surprise of a lifetime. Simone was let out of the hospital two days later. Stacey wanted to make sure the twins didn’t need any additional medical help. Given Linda was their nanny; she was for happy for her to take them home when she did.Tiffany had reported to Simone every evening what was going on at the agency. In Simone’s opinion it was so she could see the babies. Robert wasn’t the only model to have been offered a contract overseas. Suzie’s contract was renewed to go to Australia for their fashion week the following year and Trent will be joining her. Kimberley was given a contract to go to China, while Lewis will be heading to the Milan fashion week in Italy.The Next Fashion Designer was coming to a close and Lively Design Studio’s made the final with Giovanni Boutiques and Le Boutique. “Leslie and Barry are going to look after Jake and the twins while we head to the fashion show tonight for
Tiffany walks through the door of the birthing suite. Seeing the little bundle in Emmett’s arms, she walks over to him. “There’s my little goddaughter” she coos, taking her from Emmett.“Hmm-hmm” Simone sounds, clearing her throat for Tiffany to look at her. She glances up and sees the second baby attached to Simone’s breast. Her mouth gapes open as she glances between the two babies.“Twins? When the fuck were you going to tell us?” Tiffany whisper shouts at Simone. “And why didn’t you tell me you were in labour and heading to the hospital?”“I couldn’t tell you about this one because I didn’t know. This little man decided he wanted to stay hidden. The amnio results were taken from Isabella’s fluid sac since his was behind hers” Simone whisper shouts her explanation back to Tiffany, who starts smiling and cooing at Isabella. “As for being in labour; I didn’t get a chance to tell you. I called Emmett to let him know my waters broke and before I knew it; he was carrying me to the car.”
Emmett raced to the hospital with Simone protesting beside him to slow down. ‘I knew it wasn’t Braxton Hicks this time’ Emmett fumes in his mind. “Slow down, Emmett” she says again, pulling him out of his thoughts.He looks over to her and beams a smile in her direction; “we are going to meet our little girl” he says as another contraction hits Simone and she screams out in pain. “We are almost there” he whispers in a hushed tone.He pulls up out of the emergency department. Linda is waiting out the front with a wheel chair for them to arrive. “You called Linda?” he asks as she nods and tries to breathe through another contraction.“How far apart are the contractions?” Linda asks Emmett.He gives her a blank stare; “I was a bit preoccupied, trying to get her to the hospital; I forgot to time them. If I was to guess, they are 2-3 minutes apart” he tells her.“And her waters broke while she was on the phone to me. Let’s get her up and see how far along she is” Linda states as Emmett pus
Sitting at her desk; Simone started fidgeting as she glanced at the doorway, hoping Cheryl, Vince, Tiffany, Jonathon and Matilda would walk through. “Calm down” Emmett states, running his hands through his hair as he sat on the sofa. “You decided to let Cheryl and Tiffany go to the runway show and be pleasantly surprised at the clothes tomorrow night.” They decided not to tell Emmett the real reason behind not going to the production warehouse for the final and gave him the excuse she wanted to be pleasantly surprised. It was a good thing too, since the day at the hotel with Alexandro; she had been getting Braxton Hicks contractions every couple of days.“I know” Simone murmurs, walking out from behind her desk and taking a seat next to Emmett on the sofa. “I’m nervous because I’m not there to stop Alexandro for doing or saying anything to Jonny.”“He wouldn’t be game with Vince or Tiff there” Emmett chuckles, putting his arms around her and pecking the side of her head. Emmett pulls
Over the next few weeks; to Simone’s surprise, Alexandro stayed away from her when she went to the warehouse for the production. Holly and Quintin confirmed he hadn’t been asking questions about her or her relationship with Emmett anymore. ‘Maybe he has finally gotten the hint’ she says to herself.Emmett had made an effort to get to know Albert for the time he was in Rocky Valley and both decided to keep in touch. “I’m glad you and Al could become friends” Simone says to Emmett in the bedroom as she steps into her green maternity dress to get ready to head over to the production warehouse. “He really is a great guy.”“Ehh” Emmett voices with a shrug of his shoulders, causing Simone to giggle at his attempt to downplay his friendship with an old school colleague. “Are you and Vince taking Jonny in today?”“Yes” Simone replies, putting her watch on her wrist and looking at the time. “He should be heading up any…” she didn’t get to finish her sentence when they heard the knock on the do
Albert had left the room to head down to the lobby. He had mentioned to Adam before walking out the door to make sure the ladies were safe; one thing he was certain of, Alexandro wasn’t to be trusted with them. He had a feeling Simone’s comment to the hotel receptionist; Emmett would be notified of their whereabouts and would be there soon. He wanted to explain his involvement before it got out of hand.He barely made it out of the elevator before Emmett ran through the front door; stopping dead and folding his arms in front of him with a smirk on his face. “Why am I not surprised; he had you kidnap my wife” Emmett spits at the man in front of him.Albert’s eyes widen with Emmett’s statement before composing himself again. Leona only told him Emmett wasn’t her brother; he didn’t know any other details. “What kidnapping?” Albert states; glaring back at Emmett as two more men walk through the doorway to stand behind him. “They came freely and Leona gave you a message she was ok on the s
Caitlyn and Simone were shocked they were ushered into a waiting vehicle out the back of the supermarket. Because of this, Simone was inwardly cursing herself for leaving Sandy and Cheryl without giving them an explanation on what was happening. She was even more annoyed both of them had left their handbags in the trolleys so she couldn’t message Emmett what was going on and tell him she was ok; ‘hopefully he will see the camera footage and know they were fine’ she tells herself.“We should have bought our bags with us” Caitlyn giggles, trying to lighten the mood with a joke. She too was annoyed she didn’t think it would be more than two minutes to go out the back to talk. Seeing Simone wasn’t amused by her comment; Caitlyn turns her attention to the men in the front seat. “Al; we understand he can’t leave and everything. Why is it important for him to see us?”The chestnut brown-haired man driving, looked at the two women behind him in the rearview mirror. He didn’t say anything exce