NARRATIVERight in the heart of New York City, stood the famous VK PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY amongst several other industries. At the thirteenth floor of the building, in a large office sat a woman in her early fourthies, Vera Edgar but popularly known as Vera Wood because of her marital status__although her husband died several years ago. She's no doubt the CEO of the company, as her late husband, Kendal Wood left it in her care as his next of kin...Vera stared into space in deep thought, her worst nightmare might occur soon if the right actions are not properly taken. Her life's deepest secrets which she have kept hidden for so many years might come slap her in the face at any moment if she doesn't act fast...Her attention was diverted to the large TV, an advertisement on Ariel's Jewelries was going on. And as Vera stared at the beautiful Elizabeth Scott in the advert promo, her expression clouded to that of pure contempt."Bitch! You're the reason I'm like this..." She muttered thro
TANIA'S POV"Remember Rosy, we've got afternoon practicals tomorrow, you can't miss that also." My coursemate and friend Vicky, said as we walked out of the physiotherapy practical clinic."Yeah, yeah...Vicky, I know. I'll try not to. Goodbye!" I said as I hurried away.I need to meet up with Lia and Kim. We have to find out if Mrs Hanna's back yet. I'm skipping class because of this. Thankfully, Elle's having a class right now."Hey girls what's up!" I said immediately I reached the park and met them leaning by a car. Kim slurped away on a juice can with her eyes on her phone, while Lia folded her arms and stared at me."So?" I said, taking same position as them."Mrs Hanna just boarded a plane few minutes ago. She's arriving from Sweden so it'll take a while, we can't possibly see her today." Lia explained. We learnt she travelled on a trip with her husband. Yup! Money is good..."So when are we meeting her?" Kim asked."Tomorrow?" Lia said."No... I'll be super busy tomorrow, I hav
CILIA'S POV Everyone seems to have forgotten today's my birthday and it's really disappointing. I'm disappointed! How could they all forget?! Even my best friends, when Jasmine could remember? Maybe the boys aren't aware since I didn't tell them, but I told Jay during one of our previous dates and yet I didn't get a wish at least from him.Kim also forgot, but most of all how could my best friends forget my birthday? This is the first time such is happening. They are usually the first to wish me a happy birthday on every other year but what happened today? Even my parents and siblings remembered, my friends in school did so why them?We all left home at different timing in the morning because we all happened to have a really busy day...I understand we've had lots on our minds these past few weeks especially of recent, still, it couldn't have been as bad as this. It's evening already and I didn't get a single text message from either of them. Even little Candace whispered a happy bi
NARRATIVEARIEL'S JEWELERY COMPANY, LOS ANGELESElizabeth Scott sat in her large comfy office with her friend Lillian Wilbert as they chatted and admired the latest brand of jewelries Elizabeth's company produced."This brand is perfect Lizzy, I think I'm taking it." Lillian Wilbert said as she ran a hand through complete set of diamond her friend's brand just produced."Thanks Lil but do you think Ashley would love this?" Elizabeth asked her friend sceptically. Ashley is her second bestfriend, Tania's mom."Of course Lizzy, just wait. I'll snap and send it to her on WhatsApp now and you'll see hear her screaming for hers." Lillian said and Elizabeth chuckled."Oh sure." She laughed. Lillian smiled and took out her phone from her bag. She scrolled through and her eyes widened on seeing the five missed calls from her first child, Jasper. Her phone was on silent mode all the while so she didn't hear it ring.'What could be wrong? Isn't he away in Australia with his dad?' She wondered."
TANIA'S POVI smiled as I stared at the lovebirds. Soon they broke their ethereal kiss and stared into each others eyes with so much love. I'm so happy for my best friend.Many walked to them and congratulated them, I smiled as I walked with Elle towards them."Congratulations to the newest couple in town." I hugged them. "Jay you must keep your promise to her, don't ever let her regret this if you do, we'll come after you." I said smilingly but I was serious."Thanks Rosy but there wouldn't be any reason for that." Jay said as he looked at Lia, she was grinning like a teenage girl."That'll be good." I smiled and stepped away for Elle."I'm in support of Tania, Jay. Keep your word dude." She said to him and hugged Lia. "Congrats sweetie." She smiled and Lia giggled."Thanks so much bests. I love you both." She threw her arms around us and we laughed. Some guests came and took Jay away."We love you too Lia cupcake." I said teasingly."She's right bumblebee." Elle added and Lia laughe
DANIELLE'S POV"So your major is in tennis ball?" Jade asked Dan as he shoved his sour cream and onion chips into his mouth. "Exactly! What about you?" Dan asked, leaning back on his chair after picking up his malted milkshake from the table and sipping from it."Well I major in football, just for the fun though." Jade replied and I smiled as I watched them went on an on, discussing sports.Oh yes. It's around twelve noon and since I was lecture free for the period, I had them come over to the cafeteria to meet me and then, I introduced them properly to each other. I'm glad they are getting along easily.I turned my attention to my laptop while taking a sip from my milkshake. I smiled satisfactorily when I opened my student portal and saw my test results, as usual I did excellent, still topping my department alongside few others with my 5.0 CGPA.I smiled and picked up my sandwich and just as I shoved it into my mouth, a student ran in the cafeteria, clearly excited and began saying
KIM LISA'S POVWe stared at Mrs Hanna, trying to comprehend what she just said. She suddenly smiled and I looked at the girls in confusion, they both had same confused expression as me."Hanna can you please enlighten us on what you just said?" Saline asked as she leaned forward beside me."Black Diva's done a lot for me and my family. If this is the little I can do to help her and you kind girls, I'd do that. I'll tell you the little I know and with that, you should probably be able to connect the dots." She said and we smiled."A week before my sister died last December, she had called me privately and made me sit by her bedside in her hospital room and had told me the things I'll be sharing with you now." She said and we listened with rapt attention and extreme curiosity."Ten years ago my sister got pregnant for a black American man who was her boyfriend whom she thought loved her and would get married to her when he hears the good news. But sadly, he was a pretender and had a fa
JAY'S POV I walked down the hallway, heading for the stage with my director, manager, bodyguards and several other assistants. The long awaited day is finally here and I'm dressed in a gold mirror sequin Jacket coat with matching pants and sneakers. My wrists and fingers were adorn in silver bracelets and rings, my right ear bore a diamond earring. Part of my hair was jelled backwards, leaving few strands to cover a part of my face. Long story short, I look fabulous. I could hear the thousands of fans screaming my name even from a reasonable distance. We were about reaching the backstage when I came face to face with none other than Suzy... What is she doing here?!A single glance at her, I already took in her appearance. She was dressed in a black lace up dress with gladiator heels.I was about walking past her when she called me."Olenmanieyo oppa (it's been a while oppa)." She said smirkingly, while titling her head seductively. I rolled my eyes away."Sujiga mwoya?(What