(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
Louis gave Nina something to drink and she went back to sleep immediately.“Now, I hope you two will stop laughing” Louis said and walked back into her room.Back in John’s mansionJohn missed the presence of Mirabel and his daughter Nina, he began to wander around the gardenJohn wandered aimlessly through the garden, his mind consumed by memories of Mirabel and Nina. He missed their presence dearly, and regret washed over him like a wave. Why hadn't he listened to Mirabel's needs?As he turned a corner, he stumbled upon a bench and sat down, lost in thought. The sound of footsteps broke the silence, and John looked up to see Andrew, his son, stumbling towards him."Hey Dad," Andrew slurred, his body reeking of alcohol.John's face fell, disappointment etched on his features. "Andrew, what's going on? Why are you like this?" He askedAndrew collapsed onto the bench beside John, his eyes glassy. "I don't know, Dad. It just feels great drinking and smoking."Diana and Aliana, who had b
MIRABEL POVAs I stood in front of my home window, the darkness outside mirrored the turmoil brewing within me. It was 8pm, and the world around me seemed to be at peace - my friends were asleep, my baby was asleep, but my mind was wide awake, racing with thoughts of strategy and survival.I gazed out into the night, my eyes tracing the shadows that danced across the lawn. My enemies thought they had the upper hand, but I knew the truth - I was the one with the power. I just needed to figure out how to harness it.My thoughts were a jumble of emotions and calculations, as I weighed my options and considered every possible move. I knew that one misstep could lead to disaster, but I also knew that I couldn't afford to back down. What was rightfully mine was within reach, and I was determined to claim it.I took a deep breath.And when the time was right, I would strike. I would take back what was rightfully mine, and I would emerge victorious.The darkness outside seemed to press in aro
John, the patriarch of the family, sat at the head of the table, a warm smile on his face as he surveyed the gathering before him. His son, Andrew, sat to his right, his wife Aliana by his side. Across from them, John's ex-wife Diana chatting with her daughter Emma they seemed to have forgotten the incident that happened last night, everyone dug in.John closed his eyes, savoring the flavors and textures of the dish. "Mmm, this is amazing," he said, opening his eyes to smile at the maid Annie of the cook. "You're an incredible cook."Annie blushed, looking pleased. "Thanks, boss. I'm glad you all like it."“He is the only one that loved, I never gave a comment yet” Aliana said in anger “And by the way you are done serving us why not give us some breathing space” she added again.Diana, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "I'm surprised you're not serving your famous chicken parmesan, John. That's always been my favorite."John gazed at Diana with no expression. "You can have the m
Andrew smirked, he couldn’t believe what he was hearing from a mere maid.“You must be joking right?” he asked his voice filled with anger and fear.Annie gazed at Andrew“Do I look like I am?” she asked in angerAndrew held his shirt and walked in , but Annie’s words stopped her“I just hope you think well about this, I am sure you wouldn’t want your father who has lost his trust in you Lose it again finally, act right and choose what’s best for you” she said and walked back into her room.Andrew stood there his gaze on Annie he wondered what he has gotten himself into and how to remove himself from that trap.He slowly walked back into his room, trying not to make a sound. His wife, Aliana, and their son, Ethan, were sleeping soundly, and he didn't want to wake them up. But as he approached the bed, Aliana stirred, her eyes fluttering open."Babe why on earth are you sweating when there is cold?" she asked, her voice low and husky.Andrew smiled, trying to play it off. "Nothing I we
The maids brought Ethan over, he was sound asleep in the arms of the maid.“I dont want her to wake up” Aliana said, shaking.Robert smiled “Its fine I wont wake her up I just want to have him in my arms” he said with a sly smile on his face.Aliana adjusted in her sit and watch as the maid gently placed Ethan in Robert arms.“Hey babe” Andrew said his voice low above a whisper.“Yes..?” Aliana said“You dont look well” he said to AlianaAliana smiled “I am fine, I am just getting tired and bored already” she said.Robert carried Ethan in his arms and he became to smile in his dreams."Look at that cute baby smiling in the arms of Uncle Robert" Emma said smilingAliana cleared her throat and gestured for the maids to carry Ethan back."Its alright" Aliana saidAs the maids carried Ethan away, Robert looked up at Aliana with a hint of disappointment in eyes. "I was enjoying that," he said, his voice low and husky.Aliana smiled and patted him on the arm. "I'm sure you were, Uncle Robe
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