I slowly walked into the room in sadness and frustration, as I gently opened the door I saw Nina wrapped in John’s arms, they were both sleeping peacefully and quietly.I covered their body with a blanket and I walked towards the window, gazing at the moon.“It’s a beautiful night tonight” I said my voice barely above a whisper. I looked back at John and Nina, I smiled.As I lay beside Nina, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I had thought that finding a family and coming back to John would bring me happiness, but now it seemed like problems were all I had. I hugged Nina tightly, feeling a sense of protectiveness wash over me.I wondered if I was even deserving of happiness. Have I made enough mistakes in my past? Or are there somethings I need to know about family? Didn't I have enough baggage to last a lifetime? But as I looked at Nina and John, I knew that I would do anything to protect them, to make them happy.Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I thought about
MIRABEL POVAfter I finished dressing, Louis carried Nina in her arms which made it very easier for me.As we walked down I saw Andrew, but I knew he had something in mind to say.“Mirabel” he said, his voice barely above a whisperI sighed and stopped..“Louis, head into the car”.Louis went ahead and stepped into the car while Andrew walked up to me“Anything important to tell me?” I asked my eyes locked on hisHe smirked."I haven't talked to you in a while," he said with a smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners.I stood still for a while, wondering what Andrew was pulling off again. But then again I knew we had a history of complicated relationship and unfinished business."What's this about?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Andrew's smile faltered for a moment before he regained his composure. "I've been thinking a lot about us," he said, his voice low and husky. "About what happened between us."I felt a shiver run down my spine as memories flooded my mind, but then
“I am fine” I said my voice barely above a whisper.It was around 5 pm, and I was getting bored and tired. John had been running around all day, attending to countless people and tasks. I was about to drift off to sleep when John called me over, his voice urgent."Hey babe, I need your help with something its work related though," he said, his eyes pleading.I raised an eyebrow, my voice low and firm. "I don't know anything about this work, John. I'm not exactly qualified to be the one for this, just pick one of your workers for it."John sighed, his expression frazzled. "Help me just this once, please? My personal assistant isn't feeling well, so I excused her. I need someone to talk to this potential client about a project."I glared at him, incredulous. "You expect me to interact with your clients? I don't even know the basics of office work, John. I've never done this before."John shrugged, his eyes locked on mine. "Just pretend, okay? You'll be fine. Just smile, nod, and agree w
“And what is she doing here?” I asked my voice firm and deep“Why are you questioning me?” Diana asked“This is my house as well as my husband’s house” I yelled.Emma stepped forward, her gaze on Diana “I thought you said your ex husband died?”.The air was thick with tension as John's face turned red with anger. He walked up to Diana, his eyes blazing with fury, but he didn't say a word then he went back upstairs.I couldn't help but smile, a mixture of amusement and satisfaction to hear what Diana told her daughter about her ex husband "So, Diana, you brought your daughter into this house?" I asked, my voice dripping with sarcasm.Emma nodded, her eyes wide with no fear.Diana's face twisted in a snarl. "Yes, and so?"I smirked, enjoying the moment. "How old are you, Emma?" I asked, my voice laced with mockery.Diana's eyes flashed with anger, and she interrupted before Emma could answer. "Just because you dated an old man doesn't make you an elder," she spat. "She is my first daugh
I slept off in Nina’s room, Louis went back to her room. It was around 8am in the morning when the door sound woke me up, it was Louis.“Good morning ma’am” she said, her voice above a whisper because she doesn’t want to wake Nina up.I nodded and smiled at her, leaving Nina in her care.As I walked down the hallway to the kitchen, I found Emma cooking. I walked int the kitchen expecting her to say hi good morning but instead she ignored meI smiled, do I even have to start proving myself to them? I said to myself.I walked out of kitchen and went back upstairs but to my surprise John wasnt in the room, he left for work very early he didnt eve try to write me a letter down or even a text.“Ma’am” Louis said as she entered into the room, I gazed her without saying a word “What do you want me to cook for you?” she asked.“What do you feel like eating?” I askedShe smiled “No ma’am just tell me what you want to I can start cooking for you” she said with a smile on face.“Never mind”“H
(KNOCK ON THE DOOR)Victoria rushed to open the door she was so happy to see me.“Hey... My baby” she said and grabbed Nina from my hands“Wont you even say hi to me, you only said hi to Nina” I said my voice low and firm.I could smell something coming from the kitchen, I slowly walked toward the kitchen and saw Victoria cooking my favourite dish.As I walked into the kitchen, I was enveloped in the heavenly aroma of my favorite dish, expertly cooked by Victoria. The scent of tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and rich tomato sauce wafted through the air, teasing my senses and making my stomach growl with anticipation."Geezer do you know that I was coming? Victoria, you're cooking my favorite!" I exclaimed, my eyes widening with delight.Victoria smiled, her eyes sparkling with warmth. "I missed you which is why I cooked your dish today, I didn’t even expect you to show up”.I couldn't help but salivate as she presented me with a steaming plate, the golden-brown chicken topped with a g
(Back in the mansion)John just came back from work as he reached the entrance of the mansion he was stopped by Aliana and Diana. They both kept mute gazing at John trying to cause a scene.“What’s the matter?” he asked"Mirabel left," Aliana said, her voice dripping with deceit and pretense.John's expression changed from calm to confused. "What do you mean she left? Where would she go?" he asked, his brow furrowed in concern.Diana jumped in, her voice eager to fuel the fire. "She packed her bags and left, John. It was a young man who came to pick her up. She also carried Nina with her."Aliana and Diana exchanged a knowing glance, both aware they were spinning a web of lies. But they didn't care; their goal was to drive a wedge between John and Mirabel.John's eyes widened in shock. "What? Why would she do that?"Aliana shrugged, feigning innocence. "We don't know, John. But it's clear she followed another man"Diana nodded in agreement. "Yes, it's like she didn't even care about y
As they arrived at the real estate management company, Mirabel and Victoria were greeted with warm smiles by the receptionist. "Welcome, ladies! Please, have a seat and make yourselves comfortable."They sat down in the plush chairs, surrounded by sleek modern decor and the soothing sound of instrumental music. A friendly agent, dressed in a crisp suit, approached them with a thick book."Good morning, ladies! I'm Agent Roy. I'll be assisting you today. Please, take a look at our catalog and select a house that suits your taste and preferences."Mirabel's eyes widened as she flipped through the pages, filled with stunning images of luxurious homes. Victoria leaned in, her eyes scanning the pages with equal excitement."Wow, these are incredible!" Victoria exclaimed. "I love the modern architecture and the spacious interiors."Mirabel nodded in agreement. "And the locations! They're all in prime areas, close to amenities and public transportation."As they browsed through the book, Age
As I slowly opened my eyes, blinking away the fog of sleep, a gentle sense of peace settled over me. For the first time in what felt like forever, I felt like myself again. The weakness that had gripped my body was finally gone. The endless days of pain and uncertainty had melted away like a bad dream. I inhaled deeply, savoring the feeling of strength and renewal coursing through my veins. The air tasted sweeter, the light filtering through the curtains seemed warmer. I had come back to life, and it was a beautiful morning.The door to my room creaked open softly, and I turned my head to see Raymond standing in the doorway. His face lit up as soon as our eyes met, his expression a mixture of relief and love that made my heart ache with emotion. He rushed over to my side, kneeling by the bed and taking my hands in his, holding them as if I were the most precious thing in the world."You're awake," he breathed, his voice thick with emotion. "You're really awake."I smiled, squeezing hi
Reports coming everywhere told us that Aliana was on her way to the airport. We rushed there but then I couldn't take it anymore. I told Ryan to stop the car, and the other convoy also stopped.“Kate, come with me” I said and we walked into one of the cars, the body guards stepped down and joined the third car.“Mirabel what on earth are you doing?” Raymond yelled at me “Kate knows how to drive, let's split into three, I will face her at the other side of the road” I said and Kate drove off immediately.As we continued driving, the road grew busier, and I kept a close eye on Ryan's car. "What's the color of her car?" I asked him, my voice firm and focused."Its black," he replied, rattling off the license plate number.Just then, Aliana took a wrong turn, unaware of our presence. She saw my car approaching and tried to turn back, but it was too late. Raymond's car blocked her path, trapping her. I leapt out of the car, sprinting towards her with Kate close behind."Let go of Ethan,
MIRABELThe day had been long and exhausting, but the weight of uncertainty had kept me awake. Ethan's DNA test had been the final thread holding together years of questions, doubts, and sleepless nights. I had to know if he was truly mine, if the child I had always wondered about had been in my arms all along.I walked out of the room. My heart was pounding, the paper heavy with the truth I had been searching for. The hallway felt endless as I made my way toward Raymond, who was standing at the edge of the room, his eyes full of concern. Ryan, Louis, and Victoria sat nearby, their faces reflecting the same worry that had been haunting all of us."I did a DNA test on Ethan," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.Raymond straightened up, his eyes locking onto mine. The room fell into an eerie silence as everyone stood up,their gaze on me"How did it turn out?" Ryan asked, his voice hesitant, as if he was bracing himself for the worst.I swallowed hard, the words caught in my throat.
As the last wisps of Emma's life slipped away, Annie's own vitality began to wane. The relentless pursuit of vengeance, the endless cycle of pain and anger, had finally taken its toll. She felt the weight of her exhaustion, the crushing burden of her grief, and knew she could fight no more. She knew she didn't have to fight for anything anymore, John was already down, he had lost his company, and a lot of people.With a heavy heart, Annie bid farewell to the opulent halls of John's mansion, leaving behind the only life she had known for so long. She turned her back on the memories, both bitter and sweet, and walked away from the two people who had become her unlikely family Andrew and little Ethan.As she disappeared into the horizon, Annie sought a fresh start, a new dawn where the shadows of her past wouldn't haunt her. She yearned for a place to heal, to rediscover herself, and to find solace in the quiet rhythms of an ordinary life.The wind whispered secrets in her ear, of a tomo
As Emma reached the hotel, she texted Annie and told her she was at the hotel but Annie said it out in the house, a secret that was meant to be kept.“Why would Emma go to a hotel?” She asked her gaze on Aliana and Andrew “Really?” Aliana asked Annie nodded, Aliana now realized that Emma was the one who was standing at the entrance of her room, she smiled and turned her gaze at Annie “Which hotel is she staying at? We have to go check on her and ask her why she is staying in there” Aliana said, but before Annie could speak up, the maid broke a plate, Annie got furious and rushed over to her questioning her why would break a plate. Aliana rolled her eyes in anger, she just needed few seconds. Annie was about to open us but the maid messed things up.Annie walked back into the living room so she could finish what she started with Aliana but her phone beeped again.“Do not tell anybody it's for our safety”.Annie's eyes widened and immediately, she stood up and walked into her room, s
---Aliana stormed out of the living room, her heels striking the marble floor with a sharp staccato rhythm as she marched toward the hallway that led to her room. Her face was twisted in anger, her mind consumed by the sudden return of Mirabel and the unexpected chaos she had brought with her. The very sight of her standing in that living room, alive and full of confidence, had shaken Aliana to her core. She had been so certain Mirabel was out of the picture, so sure that the past she’d buried would remain there hidden.But now, everything was unraveling.Slamming the door behind her, Aliana entered her bedroom, her hands trembling as she locked it. She leaned against the heavy oak door for a moment, closing her eyes and trying to steady her breathing. Her heart was pounding in her chest, adrenaline coursing through her veins. She had worked so hard to keep everything under control, to maintain the facade of the perfect life she had built with Andrew. And now, in a single night, Mira
And after the joyful night,they all drifted off to sleep.8AM IN THE MORNING.Raymond woke up but he didnt to disturb her so Kate told him about her schedule and he woke her up. Mirabel walked into the bathtube and she took her bath, fews minutes later she came out and she dressed. She walked into the grand living room and saw Kate, she had already been waiting for her.“Where are you going? What are your plans for today?” Raymond askedMirabel smiled “I am going to visit John and his family, I have to personally announce my arrival to them, I bet they would be so shock by now” she said Raymond nodded “Be careful, I have something to tell you if you are back” he said “What is it about? Can't you just tell me now? I am always eager when it comes to something like this” she said Raymond smirked “Its something we need to sit and talk about” Mirabel nodded and slid into the car and they drove off to John's mansion.---As the black SUV rolled up the winding drive to John's mansion, th
It was around past 7 in the night, Mirabel stayed at the lodge because she doesnt know she would interact with Louis and the rest yet. Just as she slept off, Kate just decided to check on her in the room because she left her food on the table, as she touched her, she noticed that she was burning up.“Ma'am” Kate said as she began to tap herMirabel woke up slowly “I am not dead yet relax, I would finish my revenge before I die” she said her voice shaking and low.Kate smirked “here is a drug, I bought this incase of emergencies like this” she said and handed her a drug.Mirabel trusted Kate so much so she used the drug and slept off.9 AM IN THE MORNINGKate decided not to wake her up but she brought her the lotha she would wear, she placed them on the couch as she turned to leave Mirabel called her.“I am awake” she said and Kate stopped in her tracks.“Good morning ma'am” Kate said Mirabel nodded “Let's go to Raymond” she said and walked into the bathroom, after she finished her b
~Everyone was happy that Georgina wasn't on his side, Mrs Ava spoke up.“We have decided to make Mrs Georgina the head now” she said and turned to John “Come back when you are in your right senses” she said and clapped for Georgina.Georgina smiled, bowing for them, she kept smiling her teeth out she gazed at Annie and smiled at her.“It's alright” she said as she stopped them.The room had fallen eerily silent. A sense of unease crawled over the crowd as Georgina's voice cut through the quiet like a razor-sharp blade. "I am afraid you are cheering for the wrong person,I am not the one you people should cheer for" she said, her voice low yet commanding. The air in the conference room thickened with tension. Faces once lit with admiration for John now turned to Georgina, eyes narrowing, trying to understand what had just happened.The applause died. John’s confident smile wavered, confusion clouding his features. As he opened his mouth to say something, the door behind him swung open