" That's because everything you make smells really good." Mira countered. He was a CEO but his cooking skills were better and even in comparison to the top chefs in the country." I learnt how to cook specially for you." Tim confessed. He had decided to learn cooking skills for her sake.Hearing his words,a tinge of happiness and guilt flashed in her eyes. She was happy that he learnt to cook just for her and guilty that in her past life, she never appreciated him for his efforts and was busy chasing after that scum of a man.Without thinking much,Mira walked to him and hugged him from behind." Tim,in this life, allow me to make you happy and make up for the pain I brought to you in my past life." She murmured emotionally, almost shedding tears just thinking about how cruelly he died saving her despite rejecting him in her past life.Tim caught the abnormality of her words but decided not to ask her about it. He had noticed that something had changed in Mira but he was afraid of conf
Mira left the company and drove straight to the Jones villa. She was there to retrieve afew of her mother's things that She had saved when her father burnt everything that belonged to her mother. Today,the house was supposed to be claimed after she auctioned it.When she stepped to the living room, she was met by a flying cup. She dodged carefully." Is this your new way of greeting your daughter?" Mira asked with mockery." I don't have an insolent daughter like you." Mr Jones countered. " That makes the two of us,I don't have a father like you." Mira said composed. If it was in her past life, those words would send her to a crying fit but not anymore. She remembered the same thing happening in her past life. To make her father happy, she transfered ten percent of her shares to him. Everytime he wanted something from her,he would treat her badly and like the fool she was, she would use what her mother left behind to buy her father's affection.A Father is supposed to love his childr
" Taking over is the most crucial step and.... wait.. did you say merging?" Tim asked, mouth wide open and eyes bulging out." Yeah,I am hoping my boyfriend will think about taking the Jones company under his wings. I would love to merge the company with your empire." Mira confirmed. To say that Tim was surprised would be quite an understatement,he was perplexed. With how messy the society was,was there someone still willing to merge something valuable with others." Ain't you afraid I will steal your company and throw you away?" He asked, mused.It wasn't something that was new in town. Just the previous month,the entertainment and business news reported of a second generation heiress who was kicked under the bus by her boyfriend. She had actually named her boyfriend as the co-owner of every asset she had, including her family business. At the end of the day,the rumoured boyfriend send her to prison after forging her signature and took over the company.In this corrupted world, would
Her phone vibrated in her pockets so she paused to see who was calling. it was a private number. She stared at the ringing phone warily before deciding to pick the call and that's when she heard. " You really forgot about me after you started following your sister huh?" Mira heard a voice that made her eyes pool with tears.The voice belonged to her once best friend. They had grown together, played together, Made a sisterhood promise together and yet... she threw all that away in her past life when her sister accused her for being a two faced bitch and talking ill of Mira behind her back. Being the stupid love sick puppy she was, Mira believed her evil step sister and cut ties with her friend." Vera... I..." Even words refused to form in her mouth. she was remorseful." it's okay... you chose your sister anyway and I understand... I Just wanted to hear from you." Vera replied with every intention of keeping the call short. She was the one who called Even after the two went apart for
" it's good to hear that. As your good friend and elder sister,I ought to remind you to know your Worth. men should Chase after you, not the other way round." Yolanda added." Anyway, that's not why I called. Tell me girl,do you have time to hang out with an elephant like me? I feel bored to death." at the end, she didn't forget to state the reason she called in the First place." Okay, that's no problem,I can create time tomorrow but can I bring my Friend along?" Mira asked. She wanted to introduce Vera to Yolanda. They were very much common and Mira was sure they would hit it off quickly." No problem. It sounds like a better idea to get acquainted to your friends." Yolanda replied. she was happy Mira considered her close enough to let her in her social circle." Okay, let's meet tomorrow at the cafe, two blocks from the Phoenix Mall." Yolanda instructed." wait.. are you driving there yourself?" Mira couldn't help but worry about the pregnant woman who didn't seem to understand the
" Oh my! look at that beauty, what is she doing here?" one customer said." she's so beautiful. look at her dressing, although simple, she looks so hot." another lady said." What an angelic face. I wish I could be as beautiful as her." The three girls chatted happily not minding to lower their words and obviously, Mira heard them. She flashed them a sweet smile making the girls squeel happily." Wow look at that smile. if I was a man,I would definitely go after her." I've girl chirped in." I can bend just for her." another one said giggling happily.Mira felt a chill down her spine upon hearing their discussion. She was straight, okay? And she wasn't interested in having a lady for a boyfriend.She took a seat and a waiter walked to her side." good afternoon,what can I get you?" Despite this being a local Street Cafe,the service girl was very respectful and professional." Am here to pick up Vera Gray. is her shift over?" Mira replied respectfully. They say that respect was a two w
After placing Mira on a chair,Vera rushed to bring ice cubes which she gently applied on Mira's ankle while complaining," You really don't know how to be careful. How did you survive these years without me?" " It was hard without you." Mira honestly replied, letting the tears of grievance she had never shed since she came back flow without restraint. She leaned on Vera's shoulder as she sobbed pitifully. Crying the pain of being stupid enough to listen to rumours and believe to fabricated evidence. She cried for the harmonious relationship she ruined between them. She cried for the familial love the Gray family had shown her and which she had discarded without a second thought m She sobbed for the years lost. All her pent up emotions surfaced that moment Vera reminded her how dependent of her she had been.The things that they did together,the promises they made together,the dreams they had together... all that had been plurged into an abyss and Al left was regrets. Alas,that was the
Engrossed in admiring the simple yet elegant interior of the house, Mira didn't realize when the two ladies finally finished their baking section and emerged to the sitting room where she sat.Stella was taken aback seeing the person seated comfortably on the sofa. She blinked her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things or her eyes weren't playing tricks to her the older she got.But even after blinking severally,the silhouette of the lady seated there did not change proving to her that she was really there... in her house." Mira?" She called, still unsure. She felt a myriad of emotions swirl in her and before she could stop herself, she was already running to the Lady and embracing her in a tight motherly hug.Mira who was caught unprepared was pushed back by the tight hug. If she wasn't seated on the sofa, she would sure she sprawling on the ground from the intensity of the embrace. The warmth of the hug brought countless memories from years back. She remembered how Vera would
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