Ayana dragged her dejected self inside the house, her curiosity about who was waiting for her fueling her steps. She was so tired and angry, and she was afraid that whatever waited for her inside was something more of what she had just gone through outside.Getting into the house, she met the antagonistic face of her sister, Grace, seated confidently on the sofa, like she had any right to belong there. Ayana’s pace slowed down as she walked towards her. A lot of things were playing in her mind. Like, how on earth did that witch even know their address? What business did she have with her that she had to wait for her until midnight?Wait, won’t they ever leave her in peace? She had left their oppulent home, and yet they had traced her. Where had she gotten refuge? Why, for God’s sake?“Ooh, Ayana! The never-disappointing drama queen!” Her sister mocked her, standing up the moment she noticed Ayana. They kept a safe distance from each other. “I see you are home, finally!”“That name sui
Lyana was nestled in her room, cocooned in the softness of her blankets. Peacefully. Ayana entered, her heart heavy with the weight of the evening's turmoil. As she approached Lyana's bedside, she felt a pang of guilt for being absent for most of the day. Tenderly, Ayana brushed a stray lock of hair away from Lyana's sleeping face, her eyes filled with remorse."Ooh, my sweet girl," Ayana whispered, her voice a gentle caress in the quiet room. "Mommy is so sorry, okay? I am so sorry that I wasn't here with you today. A lot caught Mommy off guard and took much of her time, but I promise, I will make it up to you."The series of events replayed as she gently leaned down to press a kiss on Lyana's forehead, her lips lingering for a moment, seeking solace in the warmth of her daughter's presence. Lyana stirred slightly in her sleep, a small smile gracing her lips as if she sensed her mother's remorse and forgave her without words.Ayana lingered by Lyana's bedside, her heart aching with t
The following morning, the tension in the house lingered like an unwelcome guest. Ayana woke up with a heavy heart, the events of the previous day weighing on her mind. She knew she needed to talk to Robby to clear the air and hopefully find some common ground amidst the chaos that seemed to surround them.As Ayana approached Robby’s room, the weight of uncertainty pressed down on her like a heavy burden. Each step felt like a journey fraught with trepidation, and her stomach knotted with apprehension. She longed to bridge the chasm that had formed between them, to mend the fractures in their relationship that had barely begun, but she couldn't ignore the sinking feeling in her gut that told her their connection was hanging by a thread. If anything, she was still feeling hurt by Robby.With every stride, Ayana replayed the events of the previous night in her mind, the sharp words exchanged between them echoing like a bitter refrain. She couldn't shake off the sense of disillusionment
Ayana's mind raced with frustration and indignation as she dressed Lyana, her daughter's innocent questions adding to her turmoil. She couldn't believe the audacity of Robby, or rather, Jerry, to treat her like a prisoner in his own home. The thought of being confined, of having her freedom restricted once again, filled Ayana with a sense of suffocation."What a man! And what an attitude!" Ayana muttered under her breath, her hands moving with practiced ease as she fastened Lyana's buttons. "For goodness sake! What does this man want? To confine me like a prisoner in his house? Freaking no! I did not just break free from one cage only to get myself right into another one."As she spoke, Ayana couldn't help but feel a surge of anger coursing through her veins. How dare Robby and Jerry try to control her life and dictate what she could and couldn't do? She refused to be confined or shackled by someone else's expectations."I don’t understand where all this nonsense fuss he is throwing i
“Guy, maybe you need to chill a little and think this through,” Daniel asked Adam, who was up on his feet.“There is no way I will chill out here when that moron is making fun of Ayana and ruining my plans. Who knows what he really wants? Ayana needs to know about this,” Adam said.“And you are hoping that you will drive in with her to this mansion after you reveal the truth to her, right?” Daniel said. He could see how restless Adam had become over the days. He was always thinking of how to get Ayana back.“I gotta go. All the documents are signed, so I guess that will be enough to keep your ass stuck in the office,” he said, throwing Daniel a bossy glance.“Sure. But, Adam, seriously, when will you stop hiding behind my identity? Don’t you think it’s high time people knew who you really were aside from these other rotten things they said about you?” Daniel asked.Adam thought for a moment and then shook his head. “Not now. Unless you are tired of that title,. I can look for someone
As Ayana stood before Robby, her heart weighed down by the burden of uncertainty; she couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right. Despite Adam's claims and her own nagging doubts, Robby remained steadfast in his refusal to reveal his true identity."Robby, I need to know the truth," Ayana pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation. "Why won't you tell me who you really are?"Robby's expression hardened, his eyes flashing with a hint of frustration. "Ayana, why are you letting other people come between us?" He countered, his tone laced with reproach. "You know me; you know who I am. Why would you believe their lies over me?"Ayana felt a pang of guilt shoot through her chest, but she refused to be swayed by Robby's deflection. "I need to know, Robby," she insisted, her voice unwavering. "I can't continue living in the dark, not when there are so many unanswered questions."Robby's features softened slightly, his gaze flickering with a hint of uncertainty. "I understan
"This is freaking it!” Ayana said to herself as she tossed the last piece of her clothes into the box. It was at night, and yet again, she would be on the move the following morning to a fresh start with her daughter. She had rented a small house that would fit them. And it was so near the school that Lyana was attending.Her soul was filled with anger over how Robby had turned out to be. Loving Robby might not have been on her mind, but their partying ways soon became something that she hadn’t anticipated. And especially not in that way. But he has chosen his secrets over her, and there is nothing Ayana can do.As Ayana sat on the edge of her bed, surrounded by boxes and memories of the life she was leaving behind, a sense of finality washed over her. She had made her decision, and nothing could sway her from it. She was closing that chapter with Robby."He can love and marry his secrets for all that I care," Ayana murmured to herself, her voice tinged with bitterness. She had given
As the man and woman entered the room, Ayana's eyes widened in surprise, her gaze flickering between them and Robby. There was an undeniable resemblance between the man and Robby, from the sharp features to the piercing gaze. It was clear that they were related, but the hostility that emanated from them sent a chill down Ayana's spine.Robby's expression hardened as he faced his family, his shoulders tense with apprehension. "What are you doing here?" he demanded, his voice laced with anger.The man sneered at Robby, his lip curling in disdain. "We came to see for ourselves what kind of mess you have gotten yourself into," he replied, his tone dripping with contempt.The woman's gaze bore into Robby, her eyes cold and calculating. "We heard that you are married," she said, her voice icy. "A woman older than you. We had to see for ourselves if the digging news was true or false."Ayana's heart sank as she realized what was happening. Robby's family had come to confront him about their