Daniella came back from a outing and saw Desmond's mom smiling and sipping her wine. Her attention was focused on the television as if she was watching the most interesting program."Welcome my daughter inlaw. I hope you bought all the things you wants." Desmond's mother asked with a broad smile.Daniella leered at her before responding, "Yeah. I can see you are enjoying yourself.""Yeah, You can see. I can't stop watching this program. You can freshen up and join me." The mother inlaw said."Don't worry, I just need to rest." Daniella replied and headed to the room. Few minutes later, the door opened and it was Desmond. She welcomed him with a kiss and helped him remove his cloths."I wonder what your mom and sister is still doing in this house" Daniella suddenly blurted out. Desmond was startled to hear her say that.He turned towards her in confusion. "You wonder what my mother and sister is doing in my house? What are you saying? You are talking about my family, Daniella.""I know.
"What do you mean?" Desmond asked."Stop asking me questions and do what I said. Not that I'm asking a difficult thing. You are getting married to me, Desmond. Husband and wife are meant to live together and alone. We don't need any third party around.""But we are not yet married." Desmond said, puzzling Daniella."Are you saying you will not marry me? You want only my child?" Daniella asked in curiosity."I never said that. I mean... we are still dating. So you don't have to demand for privacy. I can consider if we are married. But for now, we are not yet married. So don't talk about who is leaving and who is staying. Afterall, we are all big family. I don't see any need to have them leave.""I don't know why you are finding this difficult. This is what real men do. Don't tell me you are mummy's boy.""Why are you sounding this way? The last time i checked, you are not doing any house chores. My sister does that. Ever since you came into this house, you have never entered the kitchen
You should be pampering me. I need a baby treatment from all of you.""Then show some respect. You. can't just come over and change the channel without asking for permission. You're not even Desmond's wife yet, and you're acting like you own this place."Daniella's eyes flashed. "I'm Desmond's fiancée, and this is my house now. I make rules. You are the one who is even supposed to show some respect. You are supposed to take permission from me before making use of the television.""Have you gone insane? In my son's house? Remember that I'm the reason you are in this house.""And so? You rooted me for him because you know that I'm the best. It's a privilege for your son to have me. You should be happy that i accepted.""I was. but now.. I don't know what have suddenly came over you.""Nothing came over me. Just keeping you in your place and reminding you that I'm now the madam of the house. If you still wants to watch your program, you can make use of the television in your room."Mrs. E
Daniella got up from the seat when she saw it was Desmond. "Thank God you are here. You are just at the right time.""What is that? Is there any problem?" Desmond asked, still holding his office bag."Your mother. She's disturbing me." Daniella reported. "She's been dragging the television with me, stressing me out.""My mom?" He turned to his mother. "Is she telling the truth?""She's now acting victim as if I'm the problem problem here." His mother replied. "I was watching a program when she came and changed the channel without taking permission. I can't remember having any problem with her. Just talk to her because I won't take it lightly if she repeats that rubbish.""But why will you do that?" Desmond asked Daniella. "You don't change her channel without telling her. I won't like you disrespect my mother.""So you are supporting your mother right? Instead of supporting your wife, the mother of your baby.""You expect me to support you when you disrespect my mother?" Desmond asked
"It's not entirely my fault. You are too soft to her. Make her know her place in this house. She can't come into the house and think she can control everyone. Just last week, you bought a brand new Rolls Royce for her. You take her shopping every time and even send her money. Stop giving her whatever she demands and watch her change.""The last time I checked, you are the one supporting her. You are the one to talk to her. I don't have time for all these things." Desmond said and left.When he got into the room, Daniella was lying on the bed, pressing her phone."What has come over you, Daniella? What is the meaning of your new character? Why do you suddenly hate my mother?""Did I say that I hate her? We need privacy, Desmond. I haven't talked about your sister. Both of then need to leave the house so we can have space. This is what you are supposed to do. You are a family man now. You need to focus on me, your wife. You need to focus on your family. Must I teach you everything?""I'm
"Daniella had refused to give me the car keys. I don't know what has come over her." Her mother complained. ."Wait a minute. .... I don't get it. She took the car key and...refused to give it to you? How? I don't understand." Bella was confused. The statement sounded strange in her ear."She said she's now in charge of everything. That I will beg her before she gives it to me. Can you imagine?""Daniella, is she telling the truth? You took the car key? When did that start? You that we brought into this house?""It doesn't matter how I found myself here. The fact is that this is my house now, and I won't tolerate any kind of disrespect. This is my territory now, and I'm setting things in order.""Setting things in order by disrespecting my mom? The other time, you stopped her from watching the television; now you are taking the car keys in your possession. What has come over you? Remember how you got here. We are the ones that made it possible; now you are biting the finger that feeds
"We didn't! Don't you believe me?" Bella asked."What is happening here!" Desmond's mom showed up."Daniella is saying that we fought her. That we tried to kill her baby.""Her action called for it, but we can't touch a pregnant woman. Why is she saying that we fought her?" She turned to her. "You want to cause problems between me and my son? Why are you lying?""I'm not lying." Daniella spoke up. "You said you will make sure I lose the pregnancy for refusing to give you the car keys. Desmond, you won't believe Bella was punching me on my tummy. If I were not strong, I would have lost the baby. My tummy is still paining me, but I'm enduring it.""Why are you two so wicked? This is how both of you treated Anabel. I divorced her and accepted your choice. Now you are abusing her. I can't take this anymore." Desmond said in anger."Wait.... don't tell me you believed what she said. She's lying against us." Bella said."Just as you used to say when Anabel was here. She's always lying. You t
A week later).."I will be going for a business trip tomorrow." Desmond announced when he came back from work."Tomorrow? That's urgent. You should have informed me on time so I could prepare." Daniella said."Prepare?" Desmond asked. "Who said you are coming with me? This is a business trip, and I'm going with some top shareholders. You are not going with me.""How long is the trip?" Daniella asked."One week," Desmond replied. "Though I know how boring it can be for you. You would have stayed with my mom and sister, but they are no longer around. You will be staying alone.""I don't even need them. I can sort myself out." Daniella said while thinking of what to do throughout the week. Suddenly, her mind flashed to her boyfriend. She smiled, realizing how fun it will be if she invites him over. Nobody will be around to monitor her."It's just a week, though. I'm sure you won't feel it much. We will be talking on video call." Desmond said, trying to make her feel good. Only if he kne
Vanessa looked up as he entered, then curiously asked. "Has she started cooking?""She’s just about to," Sylvester replied, sitting down beside her.Vanessa smirked, setting the container aside. "Anabel will make a good maid," she said, and Sylvester frowned slightly. "Vanessa, don’t say that about her.""Why not?" Vanessa shot back. "Am I wrong? She’s always eager to help, bringing fruit salads. It’s like she lives for serving us. Isn’t she? She will do whatever we ask without question. Honestly, she will make a perfect maid." She finished, and Sylvester sighed, shaking his head. "She’s doing all of this out of kindness, Vanessa. Let’s not talk about her like that. She's just a good girl and not dumb. She's doing it for the love she has for me." Sylvester said, but Vanessa laughed. "You are talking as if you care for her." "All I need is the money, yes. We don't need to mock her.""But she’s practically doing everything we ask without hesitation. Isn't she?" Vanessa asked. "Anyway,
"Anabel, you are here." Vanessa said. She kept her voice light but carefully tinged with a hint of fatigue to keep up the pretense. Anabel smiled and walked up to her, then set the fruit salad on the bedside table. "I was planning to visit you in the hospital before Sylvester called me to tell me that you had been discharged. How are you feeling today?" Vanessa gave her a faint, appreciative smile. "I’m doing better, thank you very much. You have always been so supportive." "You are my boyfriend's cousin sister. I take you as my sister. I will always be there for you." Anabel said and pulled a chair closer to the bed and sat down. That was when Sylvester walked in. "Now that you are home, don't work yourself out. Recovery takes time, so don’t push yourself too hard. Just focus on resting and getting your strength back." Anabel said, and Vanessa nodded lightly, doing her best to appear fragile. "I will try." "Yeah, you need to. I'm here to help and do the cooking." Anabel s
When they finally arrived home, Vanessa let out a sigh of relief as she stepped inside. She wasted no time heading to the living room and sinking into the couch, kicking off her shoes as she made herself comfortable."I’m done pretending for now. That hospital was draining. At least here, I don’t have to fake it all the time." She said and Sylvester smiled faintly, watching her settle in."Well, you deserve a break after all that effort." He said."Do we have food in the fridge?" She asked. "I don't think so." Sylvester replied. "We need to cook something.""Cook? I’m not doing anything today. Call Anabel. Tell her to come over and cook something for us." She said and Sylvester glanced at her in surprise."Anabel? Cook for us? Do you think she will do that?" Sylvester asked and Vanessa opened one eyes and smirked at him. "She will come, Sylvester. She always does. You know.... she is soft-hearted and eager to help. Trust me, she won’t hesitate to come and cook.""But she's pregnant.
Sylvester wanted to visit the doctor alone, but Vanessa insisted on following him. They got to the doctor's office, and Sylvester knocked."Come in." They heard him and pushed the door open. He was unsettled when he saw Vanessa with Sylvester."Why are you with him? You are supposed to be lying on the bed." The doctor said."I'm tired of lying down." She replied, and they sat down. "What if Anabel visits and sees you?""I can handle her. I just needed to craft some lies, and she will believe"."You sound so confident. Anyway, why are you guys here?" The doctor asked."We came to tell you that we are ready to leave the hospital." Sylvester said. "We will continue the charades at home. Vanessa said she's tired of lying on the bed." The doctor frowned slightly and folded his arms as he considered Sylvester’s request. "Leaving now? That might be risky. If Anabel realizes that Vanessa is recovering too quickly, she could become suspicious. You might blow your cover. Didn't you think abou
However, not everyone was happy that things turned out that way. To many, it was a relief, but to one particular person, it was a nightmare and a threat to him.Standing near the edge of the room was Mr. Barnard, the head of the system department. There, he watched in shock as she was dragged out. That was when he knew that he had fucked up. He wasn't expecting that. His face was taut, knowing the implications of what was happening. Daniella’s removal meant that Desmond had regained control of the situation, and with that, Barnard knew that he was in big trouble. Kane would inevitably be called back. Now it seemed that all his efforts would backfire.Desmond had always loved Kane since the day he was hired. He knew that if Kane came back, his own position would be at risk. Not only that. He might be fired.Desmond wouldn’t have mercy on him if he learned how he had falsely claimed credit for Kane’s work and supported Daniella to fire Kane. The thought of being exposed made him break
"How did you get access to my office?" He asked. "Who let you in?" The deputy manager suddenly dropped to his knees, his face pale and his voice trembling, seeing that he was in trouble. "I’m so sorry, sir." He pleaded. "She asked me to show her your office, and I refused. She insisted and threatened to fire me if I didn’t take her to the office. I tried to explain, but she wouldn’t listen. Please forgive me. I was just trying to avoid trouble. Please have mercy on me." Daniella smirked and crossed her arms confidently. "Why are you explaining and begging to him? Don’t bother apologizing," she said, but he kept apologizing. "Anyway, since you so much adore him, you will be out tomorrow along with him. You will not work with me." She said, and Desmond couldn't believe her confidence. She turned to Bryan, the chief financial officer. "Back to you. What are you waiting for? I’ve already told you what I need. Give me the five hundred thousand dollars I asked for. Desmond's presence is
Desmond stormed into the room with a different allure. He looked up and his sharp eyes immediately landed on Daniella. His posture was tense. On his way to the company, he instinctively checked his phone only to see missed calls and a couple of messages from the deputy manager, telling him about Daniella’s disruptive behavior. Daniella didn't even budge at all when he walked in. She have the confidence that nothing will happen. That Desmond's presence will not change anything. "Sir, thank God you are here. You are just in time." The deputy manager said but he ignored him and faced Daniella. "What are you doing here, Daniella?" Desmond demanded. His voice was cold and authoritative. "And who even let you into my company?""Sir, I—" The deputy manger wanted to explain, but Daniella quickly interrupted, raising her hand. "Why the hell do you want to explain to him?You don't have to give any explanation to him." She said to the deputy manager and turned to Desmond. "Listen caref
The deputy manager complied immediately and led her down a series of hallways to the CFO’s office. When they got to the CFO’s office, the deputy manager gestured toward the door. Daniella pushed it open without hesitation and stepped inside with a kind of confidence as if she already owned the space. Bryan, the chief financial officer, was seated at his desk, reviewing a stack of reports. He looked up in surprise when Daniella entered and stood immediately, offering her a polite smile. "Mrs. Daniella," he greeted warmly. "It’s an honor to see you here. I've been trying to reach your husband but his number was not going through. Anyway, What brings you to our company , and into my office?" Daniella returned the smile with a cool nod. "Point of correction, I’m not here as Mrs. Daniella." She replied. "I’m here as the incoming CEO of this company." Bryan’s smile faltered slightly. "Incoming CEO?" He repeated. "I wasn’t informed about any changes to leadership. When did this happen,
Her eyes darted to another wall immediately, where a second portrait hung. This one was of her and Desmond in their wedding dress. The image depicted them standing close together, Daniella in her exquisite white gown and Desmond in a sharp black suit. He was smiling warmly at the camera as he had his arm wrapped around her waist. The sight of the wedding photo stirred a mix of emotions within Daniella. She was annoyed and confused. She wasn't expecting to see that. "Why is her portrait still here? Does it mean he still loves her?" Daniella muttered under her breath. She turned sharply to face the deputy manager. "Why did he have the picture of his ex-wife in his office? He forgot to remove them?" she demanded, pointing at the portraits.The deputy manager wasn't surprised at her reaction. Any woman would react that way. He himself didn't know why Desmond left it. All he knew was that Desmond likes it."I don't know why he didn't remove them. All I know is that he's okay with it. I th