"You think so?" Anabel asked with a smile. "You have been standing here before we came and you will still be standing till you gets tired. Without invitation card, you won't be allowed into the hall. I'm sure you came here to make trouble, but unfortunately, you won't be making the trouble inside." Daniella said and presented the invitation card to the security. "For both of us." The security checked the card and let them in. They went in with smiles on their faces. At least Anabel won't be around to cause troubles. "What are you still waiting for?" One of the security personnel asked. "Leave this place this moment!" "If two of you don't let me in now, your jobs will be at risk." Anabel said and both of them looked at themselves, then bursted into laughter. "You have no power to make us loose our job." The first security man said. "Are you not ashamed of yourself? Attending an event you are not invited. You are probably here to make troubles. I will advice you to leave before we
"Hey, stop right there." Daniella said as she approached her along with Desmond. "What can I do for you?" Anabel asked, folding her hands. "How did you managed to get inside? You want to cause more troubles?" Desmond asked. "She's still jealous of us. She couldn't take it. I'm sure she bribed to those guys to get inside." "I don't need to bribe anyone to get inside. Without me, this ceremony will be useless. And for both of you, you guys will regret ever coming here." "Don't push me to the wall to call security guys for you." Desmond threatened. "You better don't because if they come, both of you will be the ones to get kicked out." Anabel fired back. "Who do you think you are?" Daniella asked. "Just because you are sleeping with high profile people, you think you can rub shoulders with us. Better know your place." "You said you got the one billion dollars contract for him right?" "What business do you have with it? Don't even think you can stop him from signing." Daniella s
"What did you just do? Do you know the implication of what you have done? I can see you have gone insane." Daniella was angry and furious. "Don't worry, Honey. Tearing the contract paper doesn't mean the end of the deal. It's just a paper." Desmond said to Daniella before turning his attention on Anabel. "Anabel, I wonder how you think that tearing the contract will end the deal. With your status and how dumb you are, you don't understand how corporate alliances work. My partnership with Zacklid group is not something a few torn papers can change.""Yeah, tearing the contract won't change anything. But you will be punished for it." Daniella added. "Tearing the contract is disrespectful to Zacklid group and you will pay for it. ""I wonder who is going to do that when I'm in charge here." Anabel smiled."The assistant is here!" A voice was heard right far at the back."You see? I told you to leave on time and you refused. You are in trouble now. The assistant is here and nobody is goi
At this moment, Daniella knew she was in trouble. She had to do anything possible to make Desmond stand by her. "Are you believing this actress?" Daniella asked Desmond. "Anabel must have hired her to pretend as Zacklid group assistant manager. You don't have to panic. They are not real." "Are you saying that she's an imposter?" Desmond asked."Yes. She must be an imposter.""How dare you call me an imposter?" Miss Margaret asked."Don't deny it. You are not what you pose you are." Daniella said and turned to Anabel. "You better leave there and apologize to me before Zacklid arrives.""If he comes, you will be the one to Apologize." Anabel replied and just then, the entrance door opened wide. Everyone looked, it was Mr. Zacklid. A powerful looking man in white suit. He looked great in his outfit. It was as if the president of the country was coming. He have more than ten body guards following him. Daniella panicked, how will she defend herself.As he approached Miss Margaret, the ha
(Few Days Later)The longer Daniella stared down at the phone number displayed on the screen, the more urged she got to smash the phone onto the ground. "What do these damned people want from Desmond?" Daniella said through her teeth before she cut the call for the fifth time. But each time she ended the call, the more intense the next call came in and it was only fuelling her rage. Bella had been calling Desmond phone but he wasn't around to pick up. Daniella who was in the room., doesn't want to pick the call. She restrained herself from slamming the phone back on the table when the next call came in. She couldn't take it any longer and picked the call when the phone number kept calling in. "And what the hell do you want now?" Daniella couldn't help the hate that was seeping in through her voice while she held the phone tightly to her right ear. "Desmond... Brother... please you have to help us!" Bella's voice resounded from the other end of the phone mistaking Daniella f
Desmond walked into the room and met Daniella already asleep on the bed. He was surprised that she was still fast asleep at that time of the day. A confused look rested on his face when he saw his phone resting next to her. He shook his head slightly and picked up the phone without suspecting a thing and walked out immediately. when Daniella woke up, she couldn't find the phone. She suspected that Desmond must have came to take his phone.Daniella stood up from the bed with a frown on her face and went towards the window to lean against the mansion she now called home. Daniella's thoughts were anything but serene. Her manicured fingers drummed against the windowpane as she stared out at the perfectly landscaped garden.“They think they can just waltz back into Desmond’s life,” she muttered under her breath, with her voice laced with hate. “I have a mission in this house and I won't let any of them be an obstacle. T.”Daniella’s lips curled into a tight smile, one that didn’t reach h
Few hours ego, Anabel came for check up regarding her pregnancy. She had been feeling some pains in her stomach, so she came to check herself. Her hands were clasped together in her lap as she chatted with the doctor after the test had been done."You don't have any kind of complications. Everything looks great." The doctor said with a smile as he view through her result. "Your baby is healthy and developing right on schedule. The pain is just a normal stomach trouble. I will give you a drug that will stop the pain. "Anabel beamed with happiness when she heard the doctor say that. She was happy it wasn't a complication. She had been a little worried about the pregnancy, but it seemed like everything was going to be okay.While they were still talking, a nurse bursted into the room,looking scared and frazzled. "I'm sorry to interrupt, Sir." She apologized before she continued. "We have a serous situation with one of our patient. Her health is at risk, and if we don't do something imm
Bella headed to her mother's ward to see her. As she approached her mother's room, she reached out to grab the door handle, but to her surprise, it was locked. She frowned, wondering why the door was locked. She could hear some people murmuring in the room, along with the sound of beeping machines.Bella's curiosity got the better of her, and she leaned in to peer through the small glass window. What she saw made her heart swell with happiness.The nurses were busy attending to her mother, administering medication and checking her body. Her mother looked pale and weak, but she was stable, and the nurses seemed to be taking good care of her.Bella felt a wave of gratitude wash over her. Whoever had paid for her mother's treatment had given her hope. As she stood there, watching the nurses care for her mother, Bella felt a sense of peace settle over her. She knew that her mother was in good hands, and that she would receive the best care possible.She turned away from the window and l
"Ladies and gentlemen," He began with a serious voice. "It appears our bidder for the bracelet could not pay. Therefore, as per the rules, she is hereby fined one thousand dollars."Daniella felt the weight of the room's eyes upon her, and the murmurs of the crowd grew louder. Her face was flushed with embarrassment.She could hear someone whisper. "I'm sure she can't even pay for the penalty fee."Deep down, Daniella knew that the person was saying the truth. The fact was that she didn't even have the money for the penalty fee, let alone fifty thousand dollars for the bracelet."Isn't her fiance supposed to be wealthy? Maybe he had gone broke." Another person added.Desmond began to feel embarrassed. Daniella was about to ruin his image in front of everyone. He knew how bad it would be if he don't react. He stood a chance of loosing investors if he doesn't act. They would think he had gone bankrupt. He had warned her earlier but she choose to drag his feet out.To avoid future shame
Daniella didn't know what else to do. All eyes were on her as if she committed a crime. Everyone was looking forward to see her pay."It's like she can't afford it." She heard on girl whispering to her friend."But why will she mention an amount she couldn't afford. She should pay up quickly." She heard the friend reply. Soon, the room began to heat up."I'm waiting for you, Miss Daniella. How will you pay?" The host asked. At this point, he was loosing his patience. "I'm sorry sir, Just a minute." She answered and quickly tested Desmond. "Please help me out and pay. This is so embarrassing. All eyes are on me."She sent the text and looked at his direction. Desmond got the notification and opened the message. He frowned and looked back at Daniella. He shook his head and began to type.Immediately, Daniella got a massage. She opened it and felt flabbergasted. Desmond texted that she should find a way and sort it out by herself, that It's non of his business."Miss Daniella. You are t
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the auction to begin." The host began. "Our first item up for bid is a stunning diamond bracelet, and it's starting at five thousand dollars." The crowd murmured with interest, especially the women, as the host held up the exquisite piece of jewelry. Its diamonds were attracting the light and sparkling brilliantly. "Six thousand dollars." One of the women in the crowd raised her bidding paddle. "Ten thousand dollars." Anabel raised her bidding paddle with a confident smile. She didn't bother to look around to gauge people's reaction. Though she was expecting Daniella to react. She wanted to show Daniella what she was capable of. Daniella's heart flared up in jealousy as she saw Anabel bid. She took a deep breath to calm herself down but she couldn't. Desmond had warned her to avoid Anabel and never compete with her but she couldn't stand it. Unable to resist the urge to compete, she raised her paddle and called out, "Twelve thousand dollar
"Don't you hear her? She said you should excuse her." Sylvester said when Desmond hesitated."I will go but I won't give up. I still believe you have something that belongs to me." Desmond said and turned to Sylvester. "And I won't allow you to take it. I'm watching you." He said and left with Daniella. Daniella was murmuring. She wasn't settled with what Desmond said.Anabel turned to Sylvester. "Thanks for acting along. You are so smart.""Anything for you." Sylvester replied. "Though i'm hoping you will give in to me soon. We can actually make a nice couple.""Yeah, but I still need time to think about it." Anabel replied. ..."I need to tell you something, Daniella." Desmond spoke up when they walked some distance away from Anabel and Sylvester "What is that?" She asked "Remember i told you i didn't come to bid on the auction. But now that Anabel is here, I know you will be moved to challenge her. I don't want you to compete with her. Once she's involved in any bidding, don't
As he approached Anabel, she noticed him and leered at him. "Hi, Anabel, how are you doing?" He greeted and Anabel looked around, acting as if she's searching to know who he was talking to. "Are you talking to me?' "I'm talking to you, Anabel. How are you doing." Desmond, repeated. "Ohh! As you can see, I'm fine. I haven't came back begging you. What do you want?" "Please can we talk for a moment?" Desmond asked, trying to keep his voice steady. Anabel crossed her arms. Her was gaze cool but distant. "Talk about what exactly? Do we have any business?" Desmond hesitated, then gestured towards her rounded tummy. "I couldn't help but notice... Are you pregnant?" Desmond asked and Anabel let out a dismissive laugh. "So you approached me to ask me if I'm pregnant. So you came to mock me?" "No, I didn't say so. I was....curious. I saw your tummy and it seemed like...." "The last time i checked, I was called a barren woman. What business does a barren woman have to do with pr
After eating, he cleared the table and went to meet Daniella. He got into the room and found her crying. "You are crying?" He went and sat down behind her. "You are crying because of wedding?""You don't know what I'm passing through. I can't stand all the insults from my friends. They are calling me baby mama. Some are saying you will kick me our the way you kicked Anabel and I can see it's true.""You don't need to be listening to them. You know what? I will inform my mom and we will fix the wedding date.""Your mom? You know she hates me now. You can just fix the wedding and inform her later." Daniella said. She knew that Mrs. Elizabeth may not approve it."Don't worry about it. I will sort it out. Stop crying." He wiped her tears and kissed her forehead. "Thank you. I love you so much." "I love you too, baby." Desmond replied. "I will be going for Mayor's auction tomorrow.""But......" Daniella was about to talk and he interrupted. "I know what you are about to say. It's not c
"Alright. At least you had a great time there. But I don't want it to repeat again. You are not living alone. You have a man." Desmond said and Daniella smiled, seeing that he had bought her lies. "No Problem. It won't repeat again." She said and hugged him again. "I will go now and prepare breakfast for you." She added with a warm smile. As she turned to leave, Desmond pulled her back and rested a hand on her shoulder. "You need to rest, you just got back. I don't want you to start stressing yourself out." Daniella's smile faltered for a moment, before she regained her composure. Desmond was quite easy to be fooled. "I'm not weak Honey. I can handle it. Don't worry about me." She gave him a quick peck on the cheek. Desmond couldn't help but smiled. As Daniella was cooking in the kitchen, the aroma of the food wafted through the air, making Desmond's stomach growl with anticipation. She was cooking his favourite food. Soon, she was done. She served the food and called Desmond.
The next day, after an early morning sex. Daniella got prepared and was checking herself in the mirror when Leonard spoke up."How about the wedding. I'm yet to hear from you. Have he fix the wedding date?" He asked."Not yet." Daniella replied while working on her scattered hair."We don't have time. You know that. You need to do something about it. We need him to move fast. The sooner you guys gets married, the sooner we move forward with our plan. Any delay can cause disaster.”Daniella took a deep breath and turned to him. “I know. I’ve tried everything, but he is not listening to me. He keeps talking about his business and how he had been loosing contracts. I don't know how long it will take.""Why will he keep delaying? Does is mean that he's sensing something?" Leonard asked."No, I don't think so. He have never suspected anything.""Then why the delay?" "To be sincere, he had been loosing contract recently and it's weighting him down. We just need time." She said and wore his
As they were talking, the doorbell rang. Leonard knew who were knocking and went to open the door for them. When he opened the door, it was five of his friends as he expected. "Happy birthday, Leonard!" his friends cheered as they entered, carrying gifts and bottles of champagne. The room was quickly filled with more friends. They settled in, ready to celebrate with him. Daniella played the perfect hostess, ensuring that everyone had a drink and felt comfortable even though she was pregnant. They didn't waste time in lightening the cake and wishing him well when he brew it. Soon, the party kicked into high gear and Leonard's friends took turns sharing funny stories and toasting to his health and happiness. After a few rounds of drinks, someone suggested playing a game to lighten things up. "How about we play 'Never Have I Ever'?" One of Leonard's friends suggested with a mischievous grin on his face. The group agreed, and they gathered in a circle, each person holding a drink. Th