"Let her go!" Anabel looked back and to her greatest shock, it was Sylvester. She was surprised on how he just appeared from nowhere."And who are you to tell me what to do?" The leader asked."The one who can make you regret ever touching her." Sylvester replied."I will give you a chance to leave. This is non of your business man. Unless you want to join her." The leader said."That's my girlfriend and she's coming with me." Sylvester declared. "I won't let you take her.""You called for this young man. I'm not to be blamed." The leader said and turned to his boys. "Waste him." With their weapons on their hands, they began to walk towards Sylvester. Anabel was scared and yelled at Sylvester. "Run! You can't fight them! They will kill you!" She tried to break free from the leader's hand but she couldn't.One of the boys sneered at Sylvester's challenge and launched forward. Sylvester sprang into action and delivered a powerful uppercut as he tried to hit him with an iron rod. The pu
"Hey, what are you still doing there?" She called her driver, who was still hiding, and they helped Sylvester into the car. Anabel got in, and her driver drove them quickly to the nearest hospital. Once they arrived, Sylvester was taken to the emergency room, where a doctor examined his injuries. The cuts and bruises were minor, but the doctor insisted on cleaning and dressing them to prevent infection. Anabel was sitting beside Sylvester, holding his hands, while he was receiving treatment. She couldn't believe the bravery and selflessness he had shown in rescuing her. It went a long way in reinforcing her belief that Sylvester was someone she could trust and rely on. When the doctor was done, Sylvester was given some painkillers for his aches. "You are my hero, Sylvester. I love you so much." She said in the car as they drove to Sylvester's apartment. When they got to his apartment, Anabel helped him inside and made sure he was comfortable. "Do you have any food, or should I co
"Congratulations, Mrs. Anabel! You are four months pregnant!" The doctor announced. "Here is the test result. Take a good look at it."He handed the test result to her, and she went through it. Tears of joy streamed down her delicate face. She had been waiting for this moment for two years, since marrying Desmond.Her mind flooded with their love story. How he saved her from a dirty gang who wanted to rape her. How they got married and started living together.Though for the past few months, she was gradually losing her husband to a lady his mother and his sister wanted him to marry.They fired all their maids so that she would have a lot of work to do in the house. They abuse and treat her like a maid, but she endures it all. Now that she was pregnant, she believed they would support and love her again. She believes they will stop abusing her.She rushed out of the door and headed to her car. Once she got inside, she dialed her husband's number."Hi Honey, I have a good..." Her voice
They were still talking when Desmond walked in with Daniella, holding hands like couples."Wow! My son and my potential daughter-in-law is here already! They look like a perfect match from heaven." Desmond's mother stepped forward and embraces her son."Desmond!" Anabel called. "How can you cheat on me?"He turned his attention to Anabel. "I don't understand. What are you talking about?""Do you want to deny it? Don't even try to. I called you this afternoon to share a good news with you, only to find out that you are cheating on me. I guess the husband snatcher picked up the call and left it so I could listen to her sick moans.""I've warned you to desist from calling my potential daughter-in-law a husband snatcher!" Desmond's mother intervened. "What good news do you have for him other than telling him that you found another sex style that will make you pregnant.""Son." She turned to Desmond. "You don't have to be hiding it from her. You are doing the right thing. Daniella is perfec
"Mother, Do you know why Desmond is hesitating to divorce Anabel? I thought he would divorce her without a second thought. She's barren and unproductive." Daniella said in disgust."Yes, but I think Desmond believed she was blessed with good luck. Ever since he married her, things have been going well. He has achieved so many things easier and without stress.""I thought he picked her from the slum. How could he believe it was because of her? What if it's a coincidence?""I've tried to convince him, but he's been stubborn. He loved her, and I hate it. I don't know if she charmed my son.""Desmond, I can't stay with that woman. I will forgive you for cheating on me, but I won't tolerate you bringing her in this house." Anabel spoke up when Desmond walked on."The last time I checked, this is my house. I'm the man of the house, and I say what happens. Daniella is staying, whether you like it or not. She's carrying my child.""Then what happens to our marriage? I can't share my man with a
"Who are you calling?" Desmond asked."Why are you asking me who I'm calling? I'm no longer your wife. Who I'm calling is none of your business.""She must be calling her poor friends." Bella mocked."Mind how you talk to me, Bella. I'm never your mate. Though I don't blame you. I blame myself for reducing myself so low that you can talk to me anyhow you want. If not for the fact that I married your brother, you are not qualified to talk to me. People like you run errands for me.""Stop blabbing. It won't help you. You are leaving, and you are not coming back." Bella waved a mocking goodbye as Anabel made her way to leave with a small bag."Don't come back begging, Anabel. I won't listen to you. You have the privilege to stay and be our house help, other than going out to perish. All of us know that you don't have anywhere to go. I'm giving you a chance." Anabel heard Desmond speak from behind. She paused and twirled her head towards him. "The last thing I will do is to become your mai
"Take me to the best boutique. I need some new clothes." Anabel said just as she entered the car. The driver drove off without talking. He knew the best boutique in the city.In less than twenty minutes, they were there. They parked in the parking lot, and she came down."I will go inside by myself. I will call if I need any help." Anabel said before walking inside. The boutique is meant for the rich. A common person cannot afford the least collections in the boutique.Anabel got interested in one of the gowns and called the sales lady to get it from her."The gown is over there." She pointed at the gown. "I need it. Get it for me."The sales lady looked up and saw the cloth she was pointing at. It was one of the most expensive collections. She stared at Anabel and shook her head."Are you sure you know the cloth you are pointing at?" The sales lady asked."I'm not having an eye problem. Get the dress for me." Anabel replied."I'm sorry, I don't want to waste my energy. I cannot get it
The next day, Anabel logged into the company's dashboard and input all her details on the page of newly employed janitor. She didn't bother to change her name or anything. None of the employees, both high or minor, knew who she is. Her father has not introduced her to the public. Only the senior manager could identify her. She will be visiting the company as a janitor in disguise. She believed she would be able to fish out some offenders as a janitor.She entered a taxi and headed to the company. The company's main building loomed before her as she entered the main gate. She approached the entrance, took a deep breath, and stepped inside.She walked up to the female receptionist. "Good morning, ma'am. My name is Anabel. I'm a new employee.""Over there. You see that lady?" The receptionist pointed at a woman at the other end. "She's the recruiter. She will take care of you.""Thank you very much." She turned and walked up to the recruiter. "Good morning, ma'am.""Good morning, dear." T
"Hey, what are you still doing there?" She called her driver, who was still hiding, and they helped Sylvester into the car. Anabel got in, and her driver drove them quickly to the nearest hospital. Once they arrived, Sylvester was taken to the emergency room, where a doctor examined his injuries. The cuts and bruises were minor, but the doctor insisted on cleaning and dressing them to prevent infection. Anabel was sitting beside Sylvester, holding his hands, while he was receiving treatment. She couldn't believe the bravery and selflessness he had shown in rescuing her. It went a long way in reinforcing her belief that Sylvester was someone she could trust and rely on. When the doctor was done, Sylvester was given some painkillers for his aches. "You are my hero, Sylvester. I love you so much." She said in the car as they drove to Sylvester's apartment. When they got to his apartment, Anabel helped him inside and made sure he was comfortable. "Do you have any food, or should I co
"Let her go!" Anabel looked back and to her greatest shock, it was Sylvester. She was surprised on how he just appeared from nowhere."And who are you to tell me what to do?" The leader asked."The one who can make you regret ever touching her." Sylvester replied."I will give you a chance to leave. This is non of your business man. Unless you want to join her." The leader said."That's my girlfriend and she's coming with me." Sylvester declared. "I won't let you take her.""You called for this young man. I'm not to be blamed." The leader said and turned to his boys. "Waste him." With their weapons on their hands, they began to walk towards Sylvester. Anabel was scared and yelled at Sylvester. "Run! You can't fight them! They will kill you!" She tried to break free from the leader's hand but she couldn't.One of the boys sneered at Sylvester's challenge and launched forward. Sylvester sprang into action and delivered a powerful uppercut as he tried to hit him with an iron rod. The pu
The drive to the hospital was short, but to Daniella, it felt like eternity. She was eager to get the medical tests over with and move on to the final preparations for the wedding. Desmond, as usual, remained calm and focused on getting everything done efficiently. They arrived at the hospital and parked the car in the parking lot. Desmond opened the door for Daniella, and they walked together towards the entrance. It was a private hospital and the best in the city. Only the rich families could afford the hospital. They got to the reception desk, where a nurse attended to them. "Good afternoon. How can I help you two today?" She had a warm smile across her face. "Our wedding is coming soon. We are here for a premarital medical test," Desmond answered. "Alright, sir, Please have a seat in the waiting area. The doctor will call you shortly." They went and took a seat at the waiting area. Only a very few people were sitting there. After a few minutes, a door opened, and a doctor ste
It was on a bright Monday morning. Daniella was standing in front of her large mirror, checking herself out. She could barely contain her excitement as she kept turning from side to side.She and Desmond were preparing to visit the civil affairs bureau to process their marriage certificate. Daniella was exceptionally happy. She would finally marry Desmond. She had been dreaming of this moment for months, not because of love, but because of a better life she saw beyond the wedding. A life where she would divorce him and walk away with half of his properties for her and her boyfriend. The wedding was set for next week, but today was the first step toward securing her future.Desmond, on the other hand, seemed calm as he waited for Daniella in the living room. "Ready?" he asked when she finally showed up.She nodded, and they both headed out to the car. They got to the driveway, and Daniella slipped into the passenger seat.Desmond drove to the civil affairs bureau in silence. Each of th
"Thank you so much, my baby." Sylvester said. "I will make it up to you, I promise." "Don't worry about it, babe. I'm just happy we had a wonderful evening together." Anabel replied. As they left the restaurant, Sylvester couldn't help but smile to himself. He had successfully manipulated Anabel into paying for the meal. He walked beside her, feeling satisfied. They got to their car, and Sylvester hugged and kissed her before entering their different cars. On her way home, her mind drifted back to what Daniella said to her. She began to feel worried that she was finally losing Desmond forever. She took a deep breath and tried to wave it off. She had Sylvester now, and he seemed to be the one for her.. .. Sylvester arrived home. His mind was still buzzing with what just happened. He had played his part perfectly, and Anabel had fallen for it. As he settled into his apartment, he quickly sent a message to his fiancée, Vanessa, asking her to come over. They had a lot to talk about
Sylvester sat back down and Anabel smiled to him. "Thank you very much for standing up for me, baby." Anabel said and Sylvester reached across the table and took her hand in his. "You don't need to tell me. My priority is to make sure you are haply. No one has the right to treat you that way. Not on my watch. I will always stand for you. Now let's eat." Sylvester said and they began to eat. It was a romantic dinner. Sylvester fed her just like Desmond used to feed her before Daniella came into their. She was happy that she had finally found true love. After they finished eating, Sylvester signaled for the check. When the waiter brought the bill, he casually reached for his wallet and pulled out a card as if he really wanted to pay. The card was fake and it was all planned. His intention was to make it appear as if he was genuinely attempting to pay without disturbing Anabel. He handed the card to the cashier while maintaining a calm and confident demeanor. The cashier took the
As they continued to talk, the other waitress arrived with the ordered food and dropped it on the table. "Hey, take that food to my reserved table. They are not eating here anymore." Daniella said and the waitress was confused. "I don't understand. They ordered the food. You are not the one that ordered the food." The waitress said. "I know but I need the food. There is no point serving it to them because they will be leaving soon." "Anabel can you stop this drama?" Desmond said. "You are causing a scene already. Remember you are pregnant and so she is. This is not good for your pregnancy. I will leave here if you don't behave yourself." "Ohhh! You are standing for her? You still love her? You are standing for this cheating prostitute?" "Hey, Mind your words." Sylvester spoke up. "I won't sit here and watch you call my girlfriend a prostitute when you are worst than her." "Hey, you choiceless human being that goes for the rejected ones.You should be hiding yourself in shame. I'
Daniella was talking while they were walking and noticed that Desmond was no longer responding. She stopped talking and turned to Desmond. She saw that his attention was focused on something and followed his gaze. That was when she knew what was going on. He was looking at Anabel who was now breaking off from a hug and sittting down. Daniella quickly made a beeline towards their table. Her face was twisted with disdain. Desmond tried to stop her, grabbing her arm gently. "Daniella, where are you going?" He asked with a hint of exasperation in his voice. But Daniella shrugged him off and continued her march towards Anabel and Sylvester. "Well, well, well," Daniella sneered when she reached their table. "What are you doing here, Anabel? With a man." "And who invited you here? What is your business with what I'm doing here?" Anabel asked. "This restaurant is meant for important people, not for the likes of you." Daniella replied. Anabel got angry. She wasn't ready to banter any
She had been hurt before, and the idea of opening herself up to someone new was daunting. But Sylvester's words were convincing, and his sincerity seemed genuine. "I don't know, Sylvester." she said quietly. "It's a lot to consider." "I know it's a big decision. I understand how you are feeling." Sylvester said tightened his grip on her hand slightly. "But think about it. I will show you how it feels like to be loved. I will show you the love you always fantasize. I will cherish you and your baby. We could be a family and live happily ever after." Anabel's mind began to race, thinking about his confessions. She had to admit, the idea of having someone to share her life with, someone who would care for her and her child, was appealing. But she couldn't shake the nagging doubt that gnawed at her. "Sylvester, I need to be sure that this is what you truly want." She said with a mean voice. "I can't go through another heartbreak." Sylvester's heart began to pound in his chest. H