KYLE“What's the meaning of what just happened? Why are you this troublesome?” My dad asked almost immediately after Damien left.I looked at him with anger bare in my eyes, did he just blame me without hearing both sides of the story? The anger I was feeling doubled.“You didn't even hear from both sides before concluding, how can you just conclude that I was the one at fault?" I asked him.“Because you're the one who causes trouble every time, Damien is calm and would never start a fight.” My mom butted in.Why are they both pointing fingers at me? I don't even know if it's possible for me to hate someone how I hate Damien right now, I loath him so much.He has always made our parents see me as the bad person, they've been choosing him over me for years now and he has been revelling in that since.“He started this one first, you both should always try to hear what happened before pointing fingers at me," I said."We've known you for years, Kyle. You're the one who can cause that fig
EUGENEMy heart missed a beat as he said those words. If what he just said is true, then we're in deep trouble. His phone truly has all our secrets and schemes, there's no way it can go missing right now.“Come with me." I took his hand and dragged him into the elevator.We got into the elevator and soon got to the floor, I couldn't say anything when we were in the elevator because we weren't alone.I badly wanted to talk from there but I knew I had to get him into my office first, no one must know what we're about to say, or else it'll start raising suspicions.The moment we got into my office, I locked the door behind us and faced him.“How did the phone go missing? Why are you so careless?" I asked him.“Why won't you hear what happened before jumping to a conclusion? Why's everyone just blaming me? Damien fought with me at my parents' house and took the phone when I wasn't watching.” He rasped, anger evident on his face.I looked at him with fury still thrumming through me. And no
LIAMI got to the house of the person who'll provide an answer to the questions we have about the phone. The guy is my friend from college and he helps me with things like these.I knocked on his door and he opened the door in no time.“Hey, you're here already." He said, looking shocked.“I told you how urgent this is, I can't afford to waste any more time."He stepped aside for me to get in and I did, this place is just like his house and office combined. He uses it for the two. He leads me into a room that has a lot of computers set up.“Where's the phone?" He asked and I handed over the phone to him.He assessed it for a while before connecting a cable from one of his computers to the phone, he then started pressing some things on the computer.“This is it, the information on the phone. Is there anything in particular on the phone that you'd like to know?” He asked. I moved closer to the computer and saw the things on the phone just there."The messaging app first, just go to the
DAMIEN“This one's for me because I love trains, and this one is for Billy, he loves flying objects so he has a lot of airplanes," Billy explained as he showed me their toys.They've been explaining every one of their toys to me, we've been talking for quite some minutes now. I realized that I haven't been giving Phoebe attention and she's currently sulking.“Okay boys, your toys are cool. You both have all the cool stuff in here. But it's time for us to see your sister's collection together." I said.They both pouted as if they didn't like what I just said.“No, you won't give me that. We all have to check them out together.” They nodded simultaneously but they looked like they'd rather be anywhere than be near their sister’s toys.We've had so much fun already and it's safe to say that these kids are so smart. They're really smart for their age.We were halfway through Eugene's toys when my phone rang in my pocket. Who dares interrupt when I'm having fun with the kids right now?I w
DAMIEN“What do we do first now?" Shawna asked."England of course, that's where we'll get all our answers and gather more evidence on them,” Liam said.Getting to England at the moment wasn't a problem for them as all I had to do was to make a few calls and we’ll be on the flight."That's good then, let's prepare. I'll just get to some people so we can get there quickly. I'm assuming that you both have your international passports ready.” I asked.“Yes," Liam answered for them, he knew about Shawna so much that she could decide to fly out of the country anytime soon.The fact that he even answered for her made me feel somehow, but I just overlooked that, it's probably nothing.“Okay then, I'll need that to get us out of here. Let's get ready, shall we?" I asked and both Shawna and Liam nodded.Just as we were about to walk into the cars we came with, my phone rang. It was the doctor calling. Not just any doctor but the one working for Eugene.“It's the doctor," I said out loud, alert
SHAWNAWe arrived in England in no time, the journey was just smooth, with no unnecessary stopover. It's just like everything was working together for our good concerning that.We haven't been able to contact Damien, but I'm sure he'll contact us once there's something we need to know, so we're all good for now.“Are you good?" Liam asked me as we got out of the plane, on our way to the part where we looked for the car Damien already prepared for us.“Of course, what about you?” I asked him back."I'm okay, it just kind of feels good to be in another land even though we're here for something rather important.” He said."Right…" I mumbled as I looked around, the place is fine, people here are just minding their business, just the way I love it.We recognized the car in no time, the driver was just like Damien described with the clothes and everything. We hopped into the car.Liam brought out the papers he had with him, the one that had the address of the house we were going to lay befo
EUGENEHe looked at me tentatively before handing over his phone to me, he didn't look comfortable with that but he gave me the phone anyway.“Here it is." He said and took the phone from him. I took it from him with a smile on my face.“Thank you. I'm just going to…” I trailed off as I did the things I wanted to, I already prepared everything, all I needed to do on his phone was to accept it there.I was done in a minute and handed over the phone to him.“I just resaved my name on your phone, that was all," I said when I noticed that he wanted to check his phone to see what was going on.I did change my name on his phone to make this more believable. He stopped looking at the phone immediately I said that.“I think you should go to the registry to book a date for us so we'll get married as soon as possible,” I told him.“I don't think I understand you, why do we have to rush?" He asked.“Didn’t you agree to us getting married immediately?" I pouted, hoping I just gave him my best pou
SHAWNATerror gripped my entire form as whoever was with the gun started chasing us, the gunshots were getting closer and we kept running too.“Go faster! They're getting closer! You're both too slow!” Henry yelled. I felt like I was holding them back, especially Liam. He's a great runner, but right now he's being so slow.I tried to rub as fast as I could but it just felt like I wasn't doing enough, those people are too fast.At some point, it seems we lost them because no one was behind us anymore. I wanted to stop but Henry was greatly against that.“Don’t stop till I say you should.” He said, proceeding further. It's just that he seems to know about this very well and we just have to follow his instructions if we want to get out of here alive.He soon stopped at some point, the place was just in between two stores, one could run if they wanted to here, it's an open space. Going forward would be a street while going back is that alley.“Why are you two even here? You're only compli
SHAWNA“What exactly do you want from me at this point, Stacey? What part of I do not want to see you around do you not understand?" I asked her, looking furious."I'm sorry, but I don't think you'll stop seeing my face anytime soon, I'm here to stay forever,” She smirked, walking further into the office.It seems Cara doesn't like her job anymore, why else would she allow her to come in when she knows everything this entails? I made it clear that I don't like Stacey and I don't want to see her around me, especially around my children."Mom, who is this?” Phoebe asked me, a frown on her face as she looked at Stacey.It's-" I was interrupted by Stacey herself."I'm your mother's friend and I'm here to greet you all. I heard that you kids were here and I just thought to come say hi,” She said.“Aren't you all cute? I don't know why your mother has been hiding you from me all these years. Or is it because she doesn't know your real father? Aww, that's so sad though.” She made a fake cryi
SHAWNAGoing to the office today was kind of hard for me to do. I wanted to just stay at home with my children, it's been long since I had time for them.But I just had to come, I have important things to do at the office. I've not been there for some days because of Phoebe's sickness.Now I just have to rush up things at the office, there's only little my assistant can do. I left for the office late even though I had a lot to do.“Good morning ma'am, I thought you were inside already." Cara greeted me as soon as I got to my floor. She seemed to be on her way to the kitchenette on the floor.“I just got here what do you mean?” I asked, walking towards my office with her behind me. She had a shocked expression on her face, but she was more confused than shocked.“What's wrong? Why did you ask if I wasn't inside?" I asked her.She swallowed thickly as I opened the door, I stepped into the office to be met with the least person I wanted to see. Stacey."This,” Cara mumbled. I stopped at
STACEY“Yes," I mumbled, my voice sounding so small and almost inaudible.The policemen looked at me like they didn't believe me. But they just had to believe it since it was Damien who said it. I still can't believe that he stood up for me.“Okay then, I think it's all clear to us now. We'll work with everything we have now and continue investigating.” Their boss said."Okay then, just let me know once you get anything on her whereabouts, I'd love to know about the outcome,” Damien told them.As if I'll allow them to get to the root of this, I'm not also dumb to the extent of not covering up this little slip-off. And Eugene better be ready for what will hit her next, she dared to text that message to Damien.“Okay then, we'll leave now.” The policeman said and they all walked away. I heaved a sigh of relief as they left, I just can't imagine going to the station with them as they arrest me just because I was seen with Eugene before."Thank you for butting in earlier, thanks for helpi
DAMIENWe all rushed over to the said house, the policemen went in their cars and I had to once again endure being in the same close space with Stacey.She's currently beside me, her face crumpled up in a frown. She looks so much like she's trying to figure out a lot of things at once.“Do you think there's something important attached to that text? It could have just been a prank or someone who doesn't want to see us together." She said out loud at some point.Of course, I expect her to be very fidgety and all, that house might have something to do with her. I have an inkling that it's the place she's keeping Eugene.“On the contrary, I think it's very important that we investigate it properly. That text message could be more dangerous than we thought. That's why we have to see who sent it by going to the house.” I answered her.My eyes were solely on the policemen before me, I was tracking them since they were the ones with the address and not me. I just have to make sure I don't lo
STACEY“Just leave and never return here again. I don't ever want to see you around my children and the house at all." Shawna said.“You aren't even receptive at all, all I did was just to come and check up on you and your children. I didn't even do anything wrong, you're the bad person here." I mumbled, faking hurt.“Just get out of here, I'll be forced to do something drastic to you if you don't leave now.” She went to hold the door, gesturing at me to use it.I glared at both her and that boy following her around then walked through the door.“I'll be back," I promised her before she closed the door behind me. At least I know the hell hole she's living in now. I even wonder how she was able to afford the place before she attained the position of a heiress.I've been tracking her for some time now and I know she wasn't anywhere close to rich. The sudden change was surprising.Well, that's her business. I have other things to take care of right now. I got into the car I brought here
EUGENE“Only God knows where she is and what she's up to right now," I mumbled to myself as different thoughts started running in my head.Stacey brought me to this penthouse and left minutes after, she only said she was ‘going to settle things with Shawna’ and nothing more.It's so different with her now, all she's talking about now is getting Damien back. She seems to have taken care of Shawna already and all that matters is Damien.And that's the problem, I have a very huge problem with that. I paced the floor of the room she gave me with my hand running through my hair.My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door, followed by the doorbell. A frown came up on my face at that. Stacey already told me to not go out or answer the door for anyone.But that doesn't mean I won't still check who it is, I want to know who's behind the door so badly. I looked through the peephole and saw that it was Kyle.Kyle? I should be able to open the door for him, it's not like he doesn't know
SHAWNA“What? What's she looking for this time around and how did she know this place?" I asked with a shocked expression on my face.“I also don't know, my assistant that I asked to keep an eye on her just texted me to tell me that," Liam answered.“What if she's just visiting someone in this building and not us, we're not the only ones living here," I said.As if on cue, the doorbell rang. We looked at each other with an alarmed look on our faces. She's right here outside the door! I looked at Damien first, he had to hide.“Come with me." I grabbed his hand and took him to my room. There's really no way Stacey would know he's here if he stays here.“Don't come out till I say you should," I told him, walking back to the living room to see my children gone too, they left with my mother so I'm just alone with Liam now.I looked at Liam and he nodded at me before I went to answer the door. Truly, Stacey stood at the other side of the door. I wouldn't just allow her to come in like that.
SHAWNAI stood rooted on the spot, Phoebe is now standing before me and she looks like she needs a response immediately. My throat suddenly felt clogged and I didn't know what to do or say next.Everyone before me was awaiting my response but I was too gobsmacked to let out any sound.“Baby, how about you go in to meet your brothers first? This is a grown-up conversation. I'll come and meet you all later." I told her, trying as much as possible to sound normal even though I'm a mess internally."No, mom. All I just need is a yes or no. Is he our father?” She asked, looking at me like a mother would look at her child when they want to go through a rigorous questions session."But now is not the best time to say this, just go for now.” I pressed harder but it seems she's just as stubborn as her father. It didn't even seem like it, she was as stubborn as her father."You're my dad." She said, facing Damien now. Neither I nor Damien debunked what she just said and that was enough for her
SHAWNA“So, you can take her home now. She's very fine now, the antidote worked wonders on her." The doctor told me.“Thank you, we'll take her home now." I stood up and walked out of his office with a warm smile on my face. I'm happy that Phoebe is back, I'm very happy she's fine but I don't think I regret saying those words to Damien.To think that I was contemplating what to do, I didn't want to tell him that kind of thing and at the same time didn't want anything wrong to happen to my daughter.I went to make all the necessary arrangements I had to make before I could take her out of there, we didn't need to pay since the hospital belongs to us.After that, I walked into my daughter's room to see her awake already, she looked at the door as I entered and smiled on seeing me.“Hey, baby." I smiled, walking closer to her. I'm happy to see her back and healthy, I don't want anything to happen to her at all."Mom.” She mumbled, smiling weakly at me."I was looking for you, where did y