**Three days later~~ A burial site ** The sky was gloomy as everyone had a mournful expression on their faces. The burial ceremony of Richard Williams was just conducted and the sympathizers were beginning to leave in two's and three's.Richard's mother was crying bitterly and few women were the one holding her back so she wouldn't try to do something crazy. Rufus moved close to Richard's grave and took a deep breath, Richard's epitaph was inscripted on the top of his grave."I have nothing much to say to you but you should have just told me the reason why you hated me so much before you died. No matter how badly you treated me, I still loved you as a brother. You brought your death upon yourself because of your stupid obsession but I would never forgive you for almost taking the life of Nora. I hope you rest well in bosom of the lord.`` Rufus said and put on his dark shades before walking away from the burial site. He didn't even bother to console his mother or his father, Richard
Nora's POV“Honey, which of the halls in Holland Hotel do you think would be better for Bella's birthday celebration?” I yelled at the top of my lungs, hoping that Rufus would hear me from where the bathroom was.“The hall downstairs, it's more spacious” Rufus replied from the shower, making me grinI can't wait for Thursday. It's my best friend's birthday, and I am more excited about it than the celebrant herself. She will be so shocked when she finds out. Bella had said she didn't plan on celebrating her birthday this year because what is it celebrating the big 27 when you're single and searching? That girl's crazy, I tell you. She is just so selective, I've set her on blind dates over and over again, but not one is she interested in. She always has a reason not to like them. Anyway, I have invited some more eligible bachelors for her birthday. It has to be a birthday to remember.“How's is going?” Rufus asked immediately he came out of the bathroom. He stood behind me as he watch
Nora's pov…“Hello baby” I answered the call as I drove out of Bella's apartment. She sat beside me, in the passenger's seat, while I sat in the driver's seat.The phone was placed on speaker, so I could answer the call while driving.“I got the contract signed with them, honey!” Rufus announced.“Ahhhh!” I literally screamed in excitement when I heard the good news.“Congratulations my baby. This calls for a celebration” “Of course, honey, I'll see you at—”“I'm with Bella right now, and I'm taking her for some shopping. It's her birthday today” I cut in so that he doesn't blow the surprise party out to the celebrant.“Ohhh” My baby boo understands me so well.“That is amazing. Happy birthday, Bella” “Thank you so much, Rufus. Congratulations on your done deal” She also smiled and he appreciated her“I'll see you later, baby. Goodbye, I love you” “I love you too,” I said before ending the call. “Rufus just loves you so much” “Yes, he does” “You see why I don't want to go for ju
** The next day **Nora's pov…“Bella, can you hurry up? I can't be waiting for you all day. We are only going to the mall, not some fashion show” I gr umped. I know Bella takes her time to dress up, but it was getting too much these days. She would spend a lot of time in the bathroom, then before the mirror, then in the wardrobe. Today is just worse because she had been there all morning! And we were only going to the mall.“I'm almost done” she yelled from her room and I scoffed, “Almost done since twenty minutes ago,” I argued, and she laughed. Less than five minutes later, she stepped out wearing black trousers, and a blue crop top, her hair was tied in a ponytail and her face on makeup. I don't know how she does it that she could make herself so beautiful by herself. I won't dare take so long in dressing my face, I'll only ruin it more. I don't know what to do with the mascara or which color of lipstick to use. It's the more reason I stay natural with the excuse of natural b
Nora's POV Bella had been living with us and things has been going well, or so I thought. I had forgotten the last doctor's report at home as I head to the doctor's for an appointment. I had to go back home for it. I know I was running late, but the doctor had specifically asked me to bring it along with me today. If Rufus had not been in the office, I would have called him for help. On getting to the house, I had to just park my car outside so that it would be easy for me to leave. I walked past the gate, only to see the car Rufus had used earlier today. Did he forget something too? I wondered. As I walked into the house, I paused when I heard arguments. What were they arguing about? It was Rufus and Bella, I can't be mistaken, what happened?“And I've told you that I have it under control!” Rufus yelled, shocking me to the core. I have never heard Rufus yell like that before. He was never this angry around me. What is going on?I walked closer, only to realize that they were i
Nora's POVSlowly, I opened my eyes to see myself in what I can describe as the hospital. I blinked my tears away when I recalled all that had happened to me. This isn't the plan, this was definitely not the plan Rufus and I made. How dare he betray me like this?The door to the hospital pushed open, and I saw my sister walk in, “Nora, you're awake” she rushed to my side. “Hey” I replied weakly, I wanted to tell her she was right all along about Bella. I wanted to explain all that happened to her, but instead, I found myself crying bitterly.“Hey, hey, why are you crying? There's no need to cry. I'll go get the doctor” And before I could say a word, she had dashed out of the room.A few minutes later, Mary and the doctor came into the room.“Hello Mrs. Williams, how are you feeling now?” He asked me and I wiped my tears before nodding.“I'm okay. Thank you”. “Well, I'm sure you must have noticed why you fainted by now” I blinked as I didn't understand his words. What does he mean
Nora's Pov "Nora—" “There's no need to speak, Rufus. This wedding can only continue after I've signed the divorce paper”. I interrupted trying to act bold and confident even though I was hurting right inside of me. "You know that's not possible, as you can see, the wedding ceremony between I and Rufus is ongoing and there's nothing you can do about it. So, I would advise you to kindly hold your peace till the marriage ceremony is over." Bella fired at me and I balled my fist, tears were threatening to fall from my eyes. It's still so unbelievable that the same Bella I have known for years is the one saying this to me. She didn't only stab me in my back but also tore my heart into shreds. By now, the guests in the wedding hall were already making videos of the drama that was happening between me, Bella and Rufus' family. "And if you can't stand watching them become a couple, I would advise you to leave this hall immediately!" His mother suddenly yelled at me and I smiled painful
Rufus pulled off his suit jacket and threw it on the floor angrily, now this doesn't make sense to him anymore."I can't do this father, I can't hurt Nora like this, it's not just making sense!" Rufus yelled at his parents and his mother glared at him angrily."Have you gone insane? The wedding between you and Bella has already started and there's no turning back. We didn't force you to come here in the first place so get back to your god damned senses!" His mother yelled back at him and he folded his fist.Almost every single person in the church was making videos, no one was showing interest in resolving the issue of ground.Even the priest was already tired of standing, it's taking forever to join the couples."But you and father threatened me to come here! It was never my wish to get married to Bella even though she is pregnant with my child. I hope you all are happy since you've ruined my home, I hope you're now satisfied?" Rufus yelled, feeling so pained.He suddenly
**Three days later~~ A burial site ** The sky was gloomy as everyone had a mournful expression on their faces. The burial ceremony of Richard Williams was just conducted and the sympathizers were beginning to leave in two's and three's.Richard's mother was crying bitterly and few women were the one holding her back so she wouldn't try to do something crazy. Rufus moved close to Richard's grave and took a deep breath, Richard's epitaph was inscripted on the top of his grave."I have nothing much to say to you but you should have just told me the reason why you hated me so much before you died. No matter how badly you treated me, I still loved you as a brother. You brought your death upon yourself because of your stupid obsession but I would never forgive you for almost taking the life of Nora. I hope you rest well in bosom of the lord.`` Rufus said and put on his dark shades before walking away from the burial site. He didn't even bother to console his mother or his father, Richard
** The next morning **Seraphina opened her eyes slowly and was exposed to the early morning rays of sunlight. She slowly sat up and realized she was lying on the floor. She suddenly felt a banging headache and groaned loudly."Fuck! How come I fell asleep on the floor? Nora couldn't even tuck me in, that's unfair!" Seraphina said still feeling sleepy. She stood up from the floor and that was when she remembered what happened last night in a rush. Her eyes widened and she rushed into the rooms and checked for Nora but she wasn't there. She checked the toilets and the kitchen but she was nowhere to be found."Nora! Big sis!" She screamed out as her heart began racing madly in fear. "Oh my goodness! Those evil guys took my sister away!" Seraphina suddenly bursted into tears.She suddenly noticed a white envelope and picked it up, the strange guys must have dropped it off there.She opened it with shaky hands and read it aloud."If Rufus wants the life of his baby and his woman to b
*** Seraphina went to check who was at the door, she had to check from the peephole, the person was a male and he looked like a delivery guy. "Did my sister order something?" Seraphina muttered as she opened the door.Before she could say a word, a gun was placed on her head, she wanted to scream but the strange man signalled for her to keep her lips shut. That minute, Seraphina's heart left its usual spot and she stiffened, no one has ever pointed a gun to her head before. She noticed that the guy wasn't the only one, he still came with the other three guys and Seraphina began shaking seriously. The kem were masked so she couldn't see what they looked like.She wished she could mind-link her sister and tell her to run. "Lead the way!" The guy whispered and Seraphina turned slowly and began leading them to the sitting room."Seraphina! Who is at the door?!" Nora yelled, having no clue of what was going on. Nora suddenly heard footsteps and she sprang up immediately.She screamed
***"Shit! I knew something like this would end up happening!" Denmark muttered as packed his personal stuff inside a particular bag. He watched the live video of how Nora exposed him and Bella and the latter even attested to it. Right now, he is planning to run to a safer place where he would not be found or seen by anyone. He is pretty sure that the police officers are on their way to his home, that he must act fast. His hands were shaking as he packed his clothes and some other things. He suddenly changed into a baggy trousers and top, he then put on a face cap and put on a face mask. He looked at himself in the mirror and was satisfied with his look, he would hardly be noticed and recognized by anyone."I am sorry I had to leave you behind Bella, life isn't always fair in some situations. I have watched a lot of romance novels and the one if the main characters is always sacrificing something huge for the other. Maybe you're the sacrifice this time,please stay strong and t
***"What nonsense are you talking about?! Don't try to cover up what we were talking about? Aren't you ashamed to be throwing yourself cheaply at my husband?" Bella suddenly said and Nora slapped her soundly."You stupid and ungrateful bitch! I want you to tell me if I have never wrong you in any way? Why are you so heartless? As if ruining my happiness wasn't enough, you also wanted to kill my baby and hurt me. You think I don't know about all your evil deeds!" Nora screamed madly at her and Bella froze.Everyone had a shocked expression on their faces, Rufus was confused as hell."No one should interfere between the two of us! I am going to reveal all your evil deeds right here and right now." Nora said with a smirk and Bella swallowed so hard as she began sweating all of a sudden."Firstly, you ruined my home by luring my husband to have sex with you, I am sure you drugged him. The most funny part of it all is that the pregnancy you're carrying isn't even Rufus's child. It's for
** A week later ** "How was school today?" Nora asked Stephanie and the latter smiled brightly.Nora was actually on a video call with Stephanie, she has strengthened her bond with Stephanie within one week. Stephanie takes Nora as her second mom and does not keep anything from her, there's no day that passes that Nora does not speak with Stephanie."Was pretty fine, I am so glad to have known you, you're so sweet, nice and understanding." "Awwwn, I blushed, thanks baby girl, you're getting pretty by the day." "Yeah, guys won't stop flocking around but I am going to follow your advice. My academics comes first and when the right time comes, I can date the guy I like." Stephanie said cutely and Nora wouldn't stop smiling proudly."Good girl, keep making me, momma and poppa that is resting up there proud okay?" Nora said and Stephanie nodded positively. "I am still your daddy's cadet, I am still going to fulfill my promise. I am going to bring your father's murderers to book, I am
***"She has sent it already!" Nora suddenly notified Seraphina as she joined her on the bed. "I am kind of nervous, I wonder what the recordings are all about." Nora downloaded all the files Stephanie sent to her. "There are screenshots of credit alerts, I wonder what this is all about." Nora muttered and connected her phone to an airpod. She gave Seraphina one while she took the other ear. Nora took a deep breath before playing the recording. The first voice they recognized was Bella's voice and the duo looked at each other with widened eyes.The recording about the conversation Bella had a conversation with Doctor Smith where she asked him to hurt Nora and the baby promising to pay him a whopping amount of five hundred millions dollars. "What!!!" They both screamed out at the same time as she removed the airpods from their ear at the same time."Seraphina, what did I just hear? Bella plotted with Doctor Smith to kill my baby and also hurt me?" Nora asked with trembled lips as
** The next morning **"Oh my goodness! So we were right?I guess Denmark and Bella both planned to make a fool out of me, I was so foolish. I even went ahead to date him after you told me that he was Bella's Ex, I think my brain left me all these while." Seraphina muttered as she checked out the pictures of Denmark and Bella kissing. "I shouldn't even be stressing you with all these, I should be able to handle all of these myself. Just relax and concentrate on getting better," Nora muttered as she collected her phone from her. "You're pregnant too and will be due for delivery in less than two months, you also don't need all this stress. Let's handle it together," Seraphina said and Nora sighed. "So you said you guess Bella came back to the hospital after seeing the threat message you sent to her?" Seraphina asked and Nora nodded."I am going to keep toying with her a little with those pictures till I get stronger evidence. She is going down very soon, whatever stupid plans she mus
** Denmark's home **Denmark was busy smoking wildly and giving himself a handjob while watching porn on his laptop. He has been waiting for Seraphina's call since morning because she promised to take the pills he sent to her last week but he hasn't heard anything from her. "Has she taken it already and is already dead in her apartment? If that's the case, I've got to cut off every ties with her. She is so dumb and gullible so I am sure she would take all the pills just like I asked her to. I am also sure she wouldn't survive it but who cares, maybe it's time for her to die. I have no interest in her anymore. If she manages to survive in the end, she should move on with her life. I hope she doesn't foolishly come trying to look for me." Denmark thought silently as he smirked and puffed out more smokes from his cigarettes. "Fuck! I really need a bitch," Denmark spat as he continued giving himself self pleasure but that wasn't enough for him, he wanted more than that.He was still on