Timothy kept quiet for a Long time. He didn't need to guess egy Mira was asking that. Of Course he had tried investigating himself and stopped after someone promised to harm his Loved ones.He had tried warning Jason to cover his tracks but it seems that at the end of the day, he was discovered." No, why?" Timothy replied. He wasn't telling a lie but he wasn't honest either. He didn't want to be the one telling Mira about her Maternal family. He promised Jason to keep the secret in the meantime." It's nothing. I just wanted to know." Mira replied.She was still wondering who else could be interested in her mother's case apart from Timothy." You know you can't hide it from me forever. Is someone threatening you?" Timothy asked in his husky manly voice.He knew that Mira had a behaviour of trying to hide things and deal with them alone. But he wanted her to always trust him to handle all her worries. He was her man and protecting his woman was his responsibility." You know me too we
Jason drove to the El Passion designs shop intending to pick up Cassy and introduce her to his grandmother.It was the first time he was setting foot in the shop.Usually, he would wait for Cassy in the car at the parking lot but today, he decided to see for himself where his beloved works.Upon stepping foot in the shop, all the people started whispering among themselves.To Jason, that was not something new, he was used to people talking about his handsome looks.He couldn't be bothered to listen to what they were saying, not like he was interested to know.Strolling leisurely to the receptionist, he inquired about the whereabouts of Cassy." Am sorry sir but our Boss isn't feeling well and can't receive guests." the receptionist replied.That was what the boss' secretary informed him not long ago." What's wrong with my wife?" Jason's anxiousness kicked in, he didn't Know when he divulged the relationship between him and Cassy.He saw how the receptionist's eyes bulged out. He couldn
Mira left the office during the lunch break to meet with the old lady who insisted on being called grandma. Seeing that the old lady was nice, Mira gladly accepted. She has never called anybody Grandma and was excited.As promised, the old lady was on time and had ordered a few dishes beforehand.Today, they booked a private room to have their personal conversations without anyone eavesdropping or interrupting them." So tell me dear, do you have a boyfriend?" Old Madam Antonio asked, one could see the excitement in her voice as she asked that question.She was really curious about the personal life of her granddaughter.Mira smiled shyly upon hearing that question. Just thinking about Timothy brought a pleasant smile on her face." Yes grandma, I do have a boyfriend." She replied honestly.The had bonded and became very close and Mira didn't see a problem with sharing that Kind of information with the old lady who was like a grandmother to her." Really? Is he handsome? Does he trea
Mira drove straight to the Hope hospital where the old lady's granddaughter in-law was admitted.She parked the car and the two stepped out before heading to the wards.Jason had already sent them the ward number so all they had to do was to make their way there.Since Mira was familiar with the hospital, she led the old lady to the designated survivor ward.Soon enough, they were standing at the entrance of the ward room." I don't think it's appropriate for me to go inside. You should go ahead grandma, I'll wait for you outside." Mira reasoned out. She might be close with the old lady but that did not mean that others would appreciate her presence. She was a stranger after all." What are you saying? You are like family to me and I am sure my grandson will be happy to see you." The old lady replied.Her main intention was to bring Mira along so that she can get used to the people who were her family.It would be best if she was familiar with everyone in the Antonio family before lett
The old lady walked to the hospital garden and sat on a bench.Jason followed and did sat at the chair." Just say whatever you have to say." The old Madam said directly to Jason.She knew that her grandson had something to say to her.She didn't Know whether she'll like whatever he had to say but knew she would have to listen to it to determine that." Grandma, I think we should it's about time my cousin knows about us." Jason revealed, his words shocking the old lady.That was the least thing she expected to hear about from her grandson.' Wasn't he the one forbidding me from seeing her? Why the sudden change then?" She pondered inwardly." I know what you want to ask Grandma." Jason sang." I know you want to ask why the sudden change. I think there's more to aunt Clara's death.I tried investigating and someone send a threatening message to my cousin, thinking she was the one looking into the matter." Jason added.After a brief silence, the old lady asked, " So my daughter's death
" You are my saviour darling. I don't know what I would do without you." Cassy sang, making Mira almost roll her eyes at her." Yeah sure! What else can you do without me?" Mira countered.The two were still talking when the door was pushed and the old lady stuck her face ." Is it fine for me to interrupt?" She asked." You can come in grandma, it's fine." Mira replied with a smile." Well I have to ask first. I don't want to barge in and find you gossiping about your boyfriends. Although I would love to listen to some juicy gossip." The old lady said, smiling mischievously.Jason didn't return with the old lady and arrived later, announcing that Cassy can be discharged already.Mira bid them goodbye with Cassy promising to get in touch soon about the designs.After that Mira drove to Timothy's company.She had received a message while at the hospital instructing her to drop by.It didn't take long for her to arrive at the company.Walking straight to the elevator, she pressed the top
Mira face was painted with confusion upon seeing the two people infront of her mother's grave.What were they doing here? At her mother's grave? Could it be..? No,Mira shook her head immediately the thought passed through her mind.That couldn't be.They must have been mistaken." Grandma, what are the two of you doing here? I didn't expect to see you here?" Finding her voice,Mira finally asked.Her earlier confusion still plastered on her face." I am here to visit my daughter." Old Madam Antonio answered." Your daughter? But that's my mother's grave?" Mira asked yet again.If she wanted to visit her daughter, then why come to her mother's grave?" Because Alicia is my long lost Daughter." The old lady answered.Mira was taken aback by her revelation.Her mother was the kind grandma's daughter?Is that why she felt a deep sense of connection and familiarity when she met both Jason and the old lady?" So that's to mean you are my biological grandmother?" Mira Inquired, not quite bel
"That woman treated you as trash. Like someone who's below her in everything. She didn't give you the rightful position in the company. Of it wasn't for me, you would be nothing more than a lowlife living under her shadows." Susan spat, venomously." I don't need you to remind me about all that?" Mr Jones retorted.Yes, his wife was strict with him but that was only because she wanted him to be the best version of himself. Too bad he realized that pretty late. By the time he knew that, she was already gone, never to come back.All that was Left him was regret and remorse.His Alicia was totally different from his mistress Susan.She had boldly approached him, confessing her love for him even when he was a penniless man, doing odd Jobs to survive.She had told him that she just wanted his Love and not money.She was beautiful, talented and smart but she chose a nobody like him over the countless handsome and rich men Who were going after her.You can't tell how happy he was when she ch
With a silent goodbye in her heart, she watched as they all left, leaving her empty from inside.Timothy squeezed her shoulders, flashing her a smile when she turned to look at him.He knew how hard it was for her to watch her friends and family leave knowing that this might be the last time they saw each other.Everybody had already driven out of the property when Timothy urged her to head back to the house." It's getting cold here, let's go inside.Three days later, it was time for her to leave.For those three days, she locked herself in her room, not allowing anybody to see her, not even Timothy.Mira knew that anytime now, Hazia would be arriving to take her away.Taking out the camera she had secretly bought, she set it and sat on her bed. She had decided to leave Timothy something to remind him of herself and the good times they spend together.After pressing the recording button, she started." I know by the time you see this, I'll be long gone. I figured out that I didn't wa
Dinner time came and everyone settled to share the meal prepared to them by the couple." I have to admit that you both are great cooks. Even with my little one being all choosy, I am liking every dish prepared." Vera commented, scooping some more rice into her bowl." Are you saying that my cooking isn't good?" Her boyfriend, Joahkim, complained with a pout on his face." No offence darling but I don't really like your oh so " nutritious food" sometimes I don't even Know what I am eating. I feel like getting pregnant is a torture to my taste buds." Vera replied straightforwardly, not minding to mince her words.Everybody burst out laughing at Joahkim for being roasted openly by his woman." But I do everything to ensure that you give birth to a healthy baby!" Joahkim defended himself." It's good to be mindful of the health of the baby but that doesn't mean you will restrict the mother from meeting her cravings." This time, old lady Antonio chipped in, supporting Vera." I just get g
Timothy didn't expect that move from her. Over the past few days, the couple only stayed in the house either cuddling, watching movies or making Love. To him, this was the best last days he could give her." What's wrong?" Timothy said, inhaling her sweet Jasmine Scent which always calms him down.Knowing that she would be leaving in a week wasn't something so pleasant, but he knew that he would have to accept it. Accept that soon enough, she would leave him and Jonas all by themselves.He also knew that if she had a choice, she would never leave him, too bad that was something she couldn't control." I'm ugly." Mira replied, conscious of the fact that her body was turning all green.Timothy did not understand why she would say that , and he didn't have to understand either. To him, irrespective of anything, Mira will always be the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Nothing could deter her beauty in his eyes." You are perfect hun, never doubt that about yourself." He replied, ki
" The fuck are you talking about?" Yolanda shrieked, disbelief evident in her voice and facial.At first, she thought that it was Vera who was being given the responsibility of the CEO. She thought then she would be the assistant CEO. Who would have thought that Mira was referring to her all along." What? You don't want to?" Mira asked, her voice low and dripping with sadness.She knew that it would be hard to convince Yolanda to take the position she was offering her but Mira was determined to make her agree. She could have chosen Vera as the CEO but she knew under that badass facade of Vera, There's a soft heart that would hinder her in business. Not like she didn't trust Vera but Yolanda was more suited, owing to the fact that she was calculative and heartless, ideal for the business world.Since the convincing was ought to be done somehow, she chose to use her ultimate tool, emotional blackmail.Her pitiful voice was enough to evoke others to do her bidding and that's how she'll
Timothy nodded, he could only agree with her suggestions because the lady was not someone he knew where she resided. Otherwise, he would set out on a journey to find her." So what are you planning?" That question did nothing to alleviate Mira's mood.She has revealed the secret to Timothy but she doesn't Know whether she's ready to reveal it to anyone else, much less think that they'll believe him. Some might think that she's losing her mind.Seeing her expression of reluctance, Timothy sighed." You do realise that at some point you will have to tell them. No matter how unwilling you are, they have the right to know what is happening to you. This is not something we can hide because it will eventually happen. Do you want others to be left grieving without knowing what actually happened to you?" Timothy was trying to see if she can get to open up to others. While it's not a must, he still felt that her loved one deserved to know what was happening with her. As her family and friends,
" This is not my first time Living." Mira Said, taking a deep to calm down her nerves.If she was to tell the story of her life, she might as well take reign over her emotions and not break down amidst.Timothy said nothing despite the confusion in his mind after hearing her confession.Pushing herself away from him, Mira sat a metre away from Timothy. She wanted to watch him, see every expression while sfe tells him about the story her life,a life he might not be able to relate or even believe.But either way, she knew she had to do it. After postponing things for so long, this happened to be the perfect time she had been waiting for." I came back to life. You can say that I was given a second chance to do things the right way. In my past life, I died after getting betrayed by my family and ofcourse by my then fiancee, Caleb." Mira explained,her words coated with venom as she talked about the cause of her death in her previous life.It was something she wanted to forget, wanted to
Timothy watched, horrified as Mira's hands transformed to the transparent body he had seen her in his dreams. Before she was totally swallowed by the darkness, her body started to turn transparent.Dread filled every nerve of his being as he strode to her." What's happening to your hands?" He asked with horror filled eyes.Mira who had panicked shook her head frantically, wanting to say nothing was happening to her hands but no sound came.One minute passes before Mira's hands finally turn normal, relief washing through her as she sighed heavily.She squatted, intending to pick the broken shards of the plates. It was then sfe realised that her leg was bleeding. Turns out one of the shards had pierced her leg, making it bleed.Seeing her hurt, Timothy lifted her in his arms, carrying her to the sofa.After he placed her on the coach, he went to get the first aid kit.Without saying anything, he poured a little spirit on a cotton swab before cleaning her wound.It wasn't a deep wound
The days passed by well. Hazia started visiting Mira frequently, urging her to tell Timothy about her situation. She was reluctant, unable to break such devastating news to him. She didn't want to watch him sad over her soon to be departure." I have talked to the man and he has promised to meet you. Whether you pass the test or not depends on you." Hazia Informed Mira as she busied herself cooking breakfast for the family It was the weekend and Jonas had Left to his grandfather's house.After Melissa gave birth, Jonas practically moved in with them. He was always asking to be around the little girl and after much nagging, Mira had allowed him to spend the weekend over his grandfather's house.She could rest assured that he would be taken care of. Afterall, the boy had successfully garnered the Love and attention of everyone in the house." What about the test?" Mira' asked, looking less interested in whatever Hazia was telling her.According to her, nothing could save her from the f
After cleaning her face with cold water and wiping it with a clean towel, Mira picked her bag and left. She couldn't afford to have Vera realise that she just cried. She wasn't in the mood to have questions flooding her. Anyway what would she even tell her? That she was crying because she was about to leave this world? That would be crazy and hard to believe. Besides, she didn't want to worry her friend.Peeping through the window, she bid Vera goodbye before walking downstairs and to the parking lot.She drove off to a familiar destination, a place she had avoided coming in the past few months.With a bouquet of red roses, she made her way to her mother's grave. It was clean and a the flowers laying on top of it told her that someone had visited her mother not long ago.Removing the already dry roses, she placed her fresh ones on her grave and sat at the edge.Tracing the name engraved on the tombstone longingly,her tears escaped again.It seemed like today her tears were not willing