Shirley povI could tell their conversation was very tense, I didn’t know what to say. I headed back to the sitting room when I realized that Jackson left his mother all by herself in the sitting room when they were in the middle of an important conversation. “How are you managing to stay here with him?” She asked me as she was sitting on the couch.“He’s been really good to me.” I replied to her almost immediately.“You know you can talk to me, I’m his mother, I know how hard he can be.” Yvonne said to me. So far he has really been good to me so I had nothing to complain about.“Thanks but he’s been really good to me.” I insisted because I was telling the truth. Yvonne had no other choice but to believe what I said to her. She looked troubled, I could tell there was something she wanted to tell me but she was finding it hard to say it to me. “It’s her memorial in a few days.” I opened my eyes wider than normal when I heard what Yvonne said to me, Jackson was on his way back to the
Shirley pov“What is going on here?” I asked all of them who were seated.“Sit down, have you forgotten what today is?” Amelia asked. I was confused because I couldn’t recall what it was. “What is it?” I asked Amelia curiously so that she could tell me by herself what the day is about.“Oh, mom, I can’t believe you wasted so many years training someone that cannot even remember your birthday.” I opened my eyes wider than normal, though I didn’t make it obvious that I was shocked, I wanted to give them the impression that I didn’t care about what the day is about, just to show them that I didn’t care about them anymore.“So why am I here? Birthdays are meant to be spent with your family, I’m not supposed to be here.” I picked my bag when I felt someone grab onto me tightly. I turned to look at who was holding me and realized it was Sharon.“Sit down.” She said to me calmly, I looked at her face and I almost forgot all that she made me go through. I removed my hand from her grip as sh
Shirley pov“Good morning Jackson.” I greeted with a smile on my face the moment he got to the sitting room. I could tell he was still upset from the way he didn't bother replying to my greeting. The dinning was set so it was time for breakfast. I took Dylan to the dinning and we sat together. I realized it was better living like Jackson doesn't exist in the house. Only that way would we be able to live peacefully. “Mom,” Dylan called with a smile on his face. “Didn't you promise we would be going on vacation with dad.” I opened my eyes wider than normal, it was just something I said a few days ago to calm him down because he was crying. “Dylan, we're having breakfast, what did I teach you about manners?” I said to him trying to stop him from saying more that'll make Jackson angrily leave the dinning.Just when everything had died down my phone rang out loud, I picked it up immediately and checked the caller, it was someone I had hoped wouldn't call.I quietly picked the call tryin
Shirley povThe maid got me a glass of water to aid me to stop coughing, after drinking it, I handed the cup back to her.“Do you feel better now?” Yvonne asked and I nodded my head because I was really feeling better.“You would need to host it, and let them know it's going to be the last because you are here now.” I opened my eyes wider than normal because that was really a cold thing to do, I couldn't imagine myself saying something so cold and heartless.“You think you cannot do it?” Yvonne asked, clearly she could tell from the look on my face that I was not going to say such a thing.“I don't think I can, that would be very cold of me, her family would be here.” “I thought so too, you know I was in your place once.” I was shocked to hear what she said, does it mean she's not Jackson’s biological mother?“He was married to the woman of the house for more than ten years but they had nothing to show for it, then she ended up dying from thinking too much, not long after I got marri
Shirley's povThe face didn't look in any way familiar to me, so I was wondering why she wanted to speak to me.“Hello, my name is Tivona and I would love to have a word with you.” “Me?” I asked to confirm if I heard correctly.“Yes you.” She repeated. I was wondering what it is she wants to talk about, could it be something so serious? I decided to step out of the car and hear what she wants to tell me.“Ma'am I saw your car parked on the highway so I already knew what your plan was.” I looked around me trying to see if there's anyone else around that she might he speaking to “So.. what was my plan?” I asked curiously because she sounded like she knew me very well so I would also like to know what the plan she saw was.“It might be very rough right now, but I promise you it's just a phase, suicide isn't always the best option.” I held in the laughter as well as I could. I didn't want her to feel stupid that’s why I did that. I don't know why she would think I was planning on commit
Writer's povJackson noticed that Shirley's eyes were fixed on something in particular then he realized he was still holding the gun he was with earlier. “Oh, sorry.” He said and fixed the gun into the bag he was holding, even though he did that, Shirley was still scared, the fact that he had a gun around the house is what scared her the most. She didn't know what she was getting herself into when she agreed to marry him that day.“The doctor called and said you visited.” Shirley was still trying to recover from the gun she just saw and so she was unable to think clearly. “Shirley, did you hear what I just said?” Jackson asked her.“Sorry, what did you say?” Shirley asked.“Look, I'm sorry if I have been mean and rude to you, it's just that I have a lot to deal with these days and it's mentally draining me.” Shirley was not in any way focused when he was talking, she just smiled and raised her head to look at him.“It's fine, what were you saying?” She asked again curiously because
Writer's povJackson was still very upset with the way things eventually played out, he didn't say anything to his boys while they were heading back to the house, this gave them the signal that he was not fine. “Boss, you should have let me blow up their head, how dare he think he can fool you?” One of the boys said trying to make Jackson feel better but he just couldn't care less about what they were saying, the only thing that concerned him was the fact that he couldn't do anything to them after seeing the other hidden cameras they hid in the place.“Someone is plotting against me.” The driver stopped the car the moment he heard what Jackson said and the other boys turned to look at Jackson in disbelief because why would anyone be so fearless to try such a thing?“who would dare?” One of the boys asked still finding it very hard to believe that anyone would want to set Jackson up knowing the kind of person he is, if he was not so smart he would have fallen for the trap, good thing
Felix povWhile we were on our way back to the house I was so upset that I wanted to return to the house and give Jackson a slap on the face. The whole thing was frustrating, the fact that he always thinks he can speak to me the way he wants all because he's richer.“What is going on Felix?” Amelia asked with her hands folded around her chest.“What do you mean?” I asked her angrily. She just comes up with stupid topics every time.“I am talking about the eye movement you were doing over there, do you think I didn't see the way you were looking at her?” “I don't know what you're talking about.” I replied to her and faced the other side of the car.I was still very upset so what she was saying didn't mean anything to me.“Felix!” She yelled angrily.“Stop the car.”Said to the driver because I might have to take a cab back to the house.“What is it Amelia?” I asked angrily.“You want to pretend you don't understand what I'm talking about when I clearly saw you staring at her. If you ha
Shirley pov“I know that you are just being jealous because I am finally doing something that you've never been able to do for him since both of you got married, it's been 2 years now and you still do not have even one child for him, look at me in just one night I already got pregnant, doesn't that ring a bell?” I quietly listen to her rant all she wants, obviously I know that she's telling a lie so there was no point exchanging words with her. I just wanted her to know that it will be a very bad idea to tell Jackson about a pregnancy that does not belong to him. “I really do not care about you, I'm only worried about the innocent child you're carrying, so I would advise that you do not tell Jackson any nonsense about being pregnant, sweetheart, you're gonna regret it.” I said to her and was about to walk away when her statement stopped me from walking away. I turned to look at her angrily when I heard what she said. I can't believe she could open her mouth to say such a thing to m
Hearing that Matilda had sex with Jackson wasn't anything to me because I knew exactly what happened that night. I didn't want to say a word because I was waiting to see the kind of trick she's still going to pull.I feel like I have been putting up with love nasty things that Matilda does in this house and maybe now wait a time for me to put her in a place at least for once since she has refused to get the memo even after our last conversation. I smiled at Jackson while he was eating breakfast, both of us haven't made a relationship official because I don't know if he feels the same way that I feel about him, so I am trying my best to get ahead of myself and end up getting embarrassed. I feel like I'm waiting for the best time when I will finally be able to express my feelings to him but for now I have Matilda to deal with.“See you later at night.” Jackson said to me when he was done eating breakfast as he headed out of the house.I was the only one seated in the dining room while
Writer's povAt this point Matilda was all set to do anything at all that will make sure Jackson and Shirley are no longer together because seeing them talk a few minutes ago made her feel even more upset.The reaction she was expecting from Shirley is not what she got which was making her very upset and even uncomfortable because she was thinking Shirley you might want to do something stupid to her. Even though this seemed like a very good opportunity for Matilda to pin this pregnancy on Jackson she was still nervous about it she didn't know how successfully it's going to turn out so she was kind of scared about telling him.Matilda couldn't stop pacing around her room thinking of how to break the news to Jackson and definitely Shirley has to be there. She was calculating in her head when would be the best time to bring up this news because last night was their first time together even though nothing happened.Matilda picked up her phone immediately to check how many days it takes t
Writer's povJackson was wondering what Matilda is still doing in his room after she has gotten what she wants. “Get out of my room.” He said to her angrily trying not to raise his voice too loud but Matilda was still acting stupid so he had no other choice but to raise his voice and that was when she finally agreed to leave his room. Jackson felt something was wrong because he cannot remember what happened. He sat on the bed and closed his eyes trying to remember everything that he said or the things that he did but he just couldn't remember anything. He decided to go into the bathroom, turned on the shower and stood under for a while but still he couldn't remember what happened. Jackson felt like he was going crazy as he was trying to remember but couldn't even get a glimpse of what happened last night between him and Matilda.He finally realized that the reason why Matilda hated Daphne so much is because she always wanted him. He cut the clue years ago when he was still married
Writer's povMatilda was so happy because her plan was finally making progress. Ever since she got here she hasn't had the opportunity to do what she's here for. Now there is enough opportunity for her to get what she wants and she's not going to misuse it.She finally got to the room with Jackson and laid him on the bed. She was so happy because finally she would be able to spend the night with him and then pin her pregnancy on him, that's how she would be able to be the one in charge of the house and the first thing she's going to do is kick Shirley out of the house.While she was removing her dress Jackson fell asleep which was not supposed to happen. Matilda tried waking him up several times but he wasn't responding; he had already fallen deep asleep. Things are going wrong from that moment she realized she might not be able to have sex with him but she can at least frame him for sleeping with her after all she's already pregnant all she has to say is that he is the father of he
Writer's povShirley hated it so much that tears well down her eyes because she didn't want to act like a weak person in his presence. She wanted to make him feel that she is okay with the way things are going in their lives but at the same time she couldn't control her emotions because nothing is going the way she wants. First was the betrayal that came from her family and then she found out that the person she knew as her aunt was indeed her mother, her biological mother, and the same person that stood her up on their wedding day now wants her back.Everything happening was messing with her head because everything was happening so fast. She was wondering why she couldn't just be happy without facing any issues. “Everyone wants me away from their lives. A few days ago Amelia was here and she said the same thing that Matilda said to me. It just feels like everyone sees me the same way and they all want me away from their lives.” Shirley explained to Jackson. She didn't tell him all
Shirley povMatilda looked shocked to hear what I said. I can't believe she was thinking that I would go along with her plan without even thinking about it. She must really take me for a fool.“Did you just call me stupid?” Matilda asked me.“Well, that's because you are stupid.” I replied to her immediately. “You know you are crossing the line already.” Matilda said to me angrily. “Oh so i’m the one crossing the line now, a few minutes ago you were telling me about how you want me to leave here just so that you can take over and now you're talking about crossing the line when you crossed it first.” I said to her angrily.“You still don't get it. I was only trying to help. I don't know why you keep acting like I am the problem. When in truth I was only helping.” I couldn't help but laugh when I heard what she said to me. “You came here because you wanted Jackson to get you laid right? I can definitely see through you.” “I will not have you insult me like this.” Matilda said to me
Writer's pov“This is about you leaving this house and never returning because there is absolutely nothing you are doing here. I can obviously take care of my sister's son after all, he is still my blood.” Shirley was completely speechless. She couldn't say anything why Matilda was talking but she was very upset while looking for the right words to say so she won't be too rude.“Matilda, I am tired of listening to you and all I want to do right now is go into my room and have a nice rest.”“Don't you get what I'm saying? I just told you to…“To what! Are you even listening to yourself? You expect me to walk out of my marriage just because I don't have a child for him yet. Well let me ring a bell in your ear just in case you have forgotten your sister was married to him for 7 years and they had a child a few years before she died, just as she waited for the right time I am also waiting for the right time.” Shirley said angrily and was about to walk away Matilda held her hand again. “I
Shirley povI was thinking about going to see our little boy in his new school and see how he's doing because I've been too busy to go there. There's just been so much going on especially with Matilda's presence everything has just been going off.“Good morning.” I greeted Jackson with a bright smile on my face as I was setting the dining table for breakfast. I told the maid not to worry about setting dining because I will do that myself. Jackson also looked like he was in a good mood. He sat down at the diner also with a bright smile on his face. It's something that rarely happens.After setting the dining table I sat down and we both had breakfast for the first time since Matilda visited. We were eating breakfast without her and it felt so peaceful, I really hope something like this can happen continuously.While we were eating I told Jackson about wanting to go see our little boy today and he seemed really cool about it because it's been a while since he also saw his son so he thou