Shirley pov I stared at his face waiting patiently to hear what he was about to tell me, he looked so serious which got me a little worried. “What is it?” I asked when he still wasn't saying anything. “I was invited to a birthday party.” I couldn't believe my ears, did he just want to tell me this? “Oh.” “Yeah, and you will have to come with me, it's a birthday party.” I dropped my spoon mistakingly the moment I heard what he said. “Look, I know that was not the agreement we had, the only reason why we are here together is because we wanted to help each other, you take care of the kid, while I your family issues, but this is….” “Why are you explaining so much, there's nothing wrong about attending a birthday party with you.” “Are you sure about what you're saying? Thought you dropped the spoon because you were shocked.” “No, that was a mistake. It's a birthday party so I'm in.” I said to him with a smile on my face. I decided to concentrate on Dylan since he is st
Writer's povSteve sent the invite to Shirley then she realized the reunion is tomorrow she was wondering what she would say to them about why her husband isn't with her, after trying to arrange the story to tell them she realized there was no point, she should have just agreed that she wouldn't be attending.She was only looking for a way to prove Amelia wrong which is why she decided to go, now she has to start thinking of what to wear, how to convince her husband and so much more.She used to be the diva back then in school and apparently nothing has changed because she ended up getting married to a wealthy man. The pressure was too much which was making Shirley think very hard how she would present herself there, she knew she didn't have to do too much to be noticed but she had already lost confidence after what Felix did to her by picking her sister over her.It was already very dark and almost time for dinner.She headed out of the room after preparing what to wear for the big
Shirley povIt is finally the day and I couldn’t tell Jackson last night about the reunion because he was having a very bad time, maybe it’s for the best, I should just go alone and think of what to tell them when I get there. I looked at the dress I brought out again and realized it might not be good enough, it’s better I wear the limited edition, if I’m not going with him I should still try to stand out.I picked out the dress and went into the bathroom to have my shower. When I was done showering I walked out of the bathroom and sat on the bed. I wore something very comfortable and headed out of the room. Dylan wouldn’t be going to school today, he’s going to be homeschooled for the day so I didn’t bother trying to take him to school. “Good morning.” The maid greeted with a smile on her face. “Has he left?” I asked the maid.“Yes, not too long ago.” She replied almost immediately. I can’t even tell him about it even though he’s not going there he should at least be aware of it
Writer’s povThe reunion was over before they knew it. They all headed back to their house and it was just Felix, Shirley, Jackson, Amelia and Micheal that were left on the table. “This has to be the worst day for me this week.” Amelia said with a faint smile on her face. She was so pissed and she wasn’t ready to hide it. She brushed her hand backwards, refusing to make eye contact with Shirley because she might try to do something stupid. “Why did you lie to them?” Shirley asked Amelia angrily. Amelia exhaled sharply when she heard what Shirley asked her. “Why do you always like to act highly of yourself? Why do you always have to make me feel so little?” Amelia asked Shirley angrily. Shirley was confused when she heard what Amelia said to her. “What are you talking about?” Shirley asked. She angrily stood up and walked to the toilet because she was not ready to start that conversation with Amelia. Jackson noticed what was going on even though he was having a not so friendly c
Shirley’s povWhile we were on our way back to the house I couldn’t stop stealing glances at him trying to imagine how he was able to tell that I was having my school reunion today and he came without telling me and even came with a flower, I was so happy that I didn’t know what to say, I made sure that Amelia and no one else ruins the kind of happiness I was feeling because it’s something I have never felt in a very long time. I was very pleased that he took the initiative to be there and he was really caring all through the time he was there with me, he made sure I was comfortable and even came with a flower. I turned to look at him and realized he was looking at me so I looked away immediately feeling very shy. “I shouldn’t have turned.” I said to myself while I was feeling too shy to look towards his side again after meeting with his eyes a few seconds ago. “Why did you not tell me about the reunion?” He finally asked. I have been waiting for him to ask me a question or tell m
Shirley povThe memorial day had finally come and all the preparation was set and I would say Yvonne did a good job. Everything was so in Place and it was good enough to be called the last memorial party for Jackson’s ex-wife. We arrived at the mansion and walked into the house, guests were already arriving in the house and some of them were not aware of my marriage with Jackson, it was then I realized what Yvonne was trying to say when she told me she was doing everything for my own good because clearly it was really for my own good. Now they know that he’s married to me and the situation is getting less awkward than it was earlier. I was more concerned about how her family would react when they saw me. They might get upset when they see me because they refused to attend my wedding. “Are you okay?” Yvonne whispered in my ears and I turned to look at her immediately. She smiled when I looked at her. “I’m a little nervous, I don’t know how his ex-wife family would react when they s
Shirley povI walked away angrily because I already had enough of her blabbing, I really couldn't stand her talking to me, she already did part of what she said she was going to do so it would be better for me to walk away and stop hearing her talk so much. “I'm so upset.” I muttered angrily and sat down at the other side so that I could calm my nerves and it will help me feel better as well. I stood up and started walking, I didn't know where I was headed the only thing that was on my mind was when Amelia and I were inseparable, memories like that made me happy back then but I don't know anymore if it's supposed to be a good or bad memory because I got to know that she never really liked me, she was only having fun deceiving me.“She must have had so much fun.” I muttered to myself and scoffed as I was struggling not to let the years fall. Every word she said back there hurt me really bad but I had to try and act like I was fine while listening to her. I realized I walked down to t
Writer's povThe next morning, Jackson was the first to wake and he decided to take a walk around the environment because it has been a while since he did such a thing. He fixed his airpod and walked out of the house, while he was walking around he kept thinking about his ex-wife. Every time he decides to move on she just comes back to his mind. The way she smiled and the way she made sure she could do anything to make him happy. She was always the one trying to put everyone and everything in the right place and he couldn’t help but blame himself for not being able to reciprocate those feelings when she was with him, he was usually very strict towards her and never showed her how much he really cared about her. He realized he never told her he loved her even though he has wanted to say it to her so many times. Yesterday was an eye opener to him, he was able to see how much time had gone by and the realization hit him again that he will never see her again or hear her voice. “Shit h
Writer's povAmelia was busy plotting on how the kidnap would take place meanwhile, Shirley and Jackson were dealing with Matilda's annoying attitudes and they had already gotten tired of her presence in the house.As much as she wanted to give Daphne the last respect by respecting her sister and giving her a roof over her head she still thought that Matilda was being annoying because she was making it look like she was the one doing them a favor by staying in their house.Each time Shirley gives the cook an order to make something Matilda would make sure that she changes the meal into what she wants using Shirley's name to do it, which was becoming even more annoying.While Shirley was downstairs using her phone she sighted Matilda walking downstairs as well. She was happy earlier when Matilda stayed in her room. Now all of a sudden she's coming downstairs again for no other reason but to look for trouble.“What are you doing?” Matilda asked rudely. Shirley had to pretend like she di
Writer’s povYvonne couldn’t say anything to Felix when he insisted that everything was okay with the company, she was wondering why he was keeping the truth to himself when it’s something he’s supposed to tell her then both of them would find a solution together. “Okay, if you insist,” Yvonne said to him without trying to pester him anymore. While they were having breakfast, Felix's phone rang and he immediately excused himself to pick the call, he couldn’t pick the call because he didn’t want Yvonne to notice anything.“What is it?” Felix said to the caller a little above a whisper as he was trying not to let Yvonne trace there was something wrong. “Didn’t I tell you not to call me at home?” Felix scolded angrily. “I’m sorry sir, it’s just that there was an emergency board meeting, I guess the higher ups are aware of it already.” Felix turned to look at Yvonne eating as he was shocked. The only person that can call for a board meeting so urgently is Yvonne.“So you’re trying to te
Writer’s povFelix has been having issues at work, so much that he has been thinking a lot about how to handle the issue without getting Yvonne involved, he didn’t want to Involve her because it’s only going to make her feel like she made a big mistake making him the company’s director and not her son. Felix was not really interested in the divorce case anymore because he had a bigger problem, but Amelia was bent on making his life miserable. “We have to talk Felix.” Felix was just working when she suddenly came to his front saying they had to talk. Felix was wondering why it’s so hard for her to read the room and tell that he is in a tight situation and might not be able to talk with her.“Can’t you see that I’m busy?” He asked her angrily. “This conversation is very important, I will not let you shove it aside like you always do, even though you want us to get a divorce but we are still married so we need to have a conversation. Felix heaved a sigh frustratedly when he noticed th
Writer’s povAmelia had no other choice but to keep it to herself, she realized that no matter what happened she will just never be as lucky as Shirley. Even though the luck annoys her so much she couldn’t stop admiring the fact that Shirley always ends up having the best things. Just when she thought Shirley would be miserable after she took the man Shirley was supposed to get married to. Jackson came into the picture and agreed to Marry Shirley within a few days of having a conversation with her. Amelia was the only one in the sitting room thinking about herself and how things got this bad. At first it was all just to punish Shirley but as time went on it started turning into something more than that, she started wanting Felix around her and her insecurities started growing that she thought everytime that Felix isn’t in the house it means that he’s with Shirley, those type of thought is what made her become crazy and now everyone around her even her parents sees her as a crazy pers
Writer's pov“What on earth makes you think that after saying such a thing I will just give up on trying to win my husband back? Let me warn you, the next time you give me such advice I will not take it lightly with you.” Yvonne was utterly shocked to hear what Amelia said to her. She couldn't believe her ears, isn't it the same person she had a calm conversation with yesterday and all of a sudden she's gone back to the same Amelia she used to be that everyone hated. “Fine I know you do not like the advice that I gave you, but still you should calm down and understand what I'm trying to say.” Yvonne said so Amelia trying to calm her down but Amelia was already too upset with Yvonne after hearing what Yvonne said and because she was already tired of pretending, when her pretense isn't even helping her marriage at all and the only person she expected to convince her husband is now advising her to let go of him. So Amelia thought there was no reason to continue pretending to be a better
Writer’s povShirley was very pissed with Amelia for showing up in her house only to tell her to leave the house . She couldn’t believe that Amelia would have the audacity to tell her such a thing while using their dead friendship as a threat, “I really don’t know what she takes me for.” Shirley said a little above a whisper and sat on the couch. While she was sitting she remembered Jackson left in such a hurry so she was curious to know what the problem was, after trying to call him several times he was not picking his calls. “I hope he’s fine.” She muttered to herself while staring at her phone. She didn’t know how to feel about what’s going on, there was no one present for her to talk to, and the little boy had been taken to a school for special kids, though It’s a boarding school and she still tried to go see him almost every week. And each time she goes to see him she could tell he was improving. Seeing him happy made her happy too, even though it was a tough decision for her a
Shirley povSeeing Amelia standing in front of me with a smile on her face in my house is something that I never imagined I would ever get to see. She didn’t go with a frown, she came with a smile which was completely unlike her. I was wondering what could have gotten into her or if she missed her way and ended up in my house.“You do not look pleased to see me here.” Amelia said to me as she was walking closer to where I was standing. “You heard me clearly because I don’t remember giving you an invitation to my house,” I said to her, sounding angry and making it obvious to her that I wasn’t interested in her visit. I was a little relieved because Matilda was no longer in the house because both of them could actually team up just to make my life miserable. “Is it a bad thing to visit my best friend? You seem to forget that we used to be best of friends, why are you sounding like you have forgotten our sweet moments together.” I knew very well the kind of person Amelia is and how cu
Writer’s povIt’s been days now since Felix handed the divorce papers to Amelia and she’s yet to give him a reply, both of them barely talks, and they don’t even see each other most of the time, because it was taking time so Amelia was hoping that he wouldn’t bring up the conversation again because she didn’t know how she would react if he dared to bring it up again. She woke up very early in the morning and just thought about trying to please him one last time so that he forgets completely about the divorce topic. While she was in the kitchen struggling to make breakfast, Yvonne was on her way there to get a bottle of water. She stopped when she heard sounds coming from the kitchen, she was wondering why the maids would wake up so early to make breakfast. Then she walked in hoping to see the maid in the kitchen but surprisingly it was Amelia. Yvonne made it obvious that she was shocked to see Amelia in the kitchen. “What’s going on? I mean why are you up so early trying to make b
Writer’s povShirley and Jackson went out of the house, and while they were on their way to the restaurant Shirley thought of apologizing to him for what happened with the food earlier, she thought that would be the only way he would forgive her. “I’m sorry about earlier, I didn’t tell the chef to….” “I know what happened, you don’t need to apologize.” He said to Shirley as he was trying to stop her from apologizing to him. Shirley was shocked to hear that he knew what happened and how the meal was switched into something else. She realized that might be the reason why he told her to go with him. “You knew what happened? So why didn’t you say anything, I could have told the chef to change it.”“When she was sending the note last night I was downstairs so I told the chef to show me the menu she ordered, that was how I found out her intention.”“Why didn’t you stop the chef?”“There was no point.” Shirley was wondering what he was trying to say and why he was sounding like that in th