Maria's world suddenly stopped moving, she stood blankly, staring at Selena. Her mind was empty yet it was buzzing like a swarm of bees inside her head."Andrew...?" Maria whispered, her voice shaking.Selena nodded, tears pricking at her eye. "How is that possible?" She whispered and stared at Selena in confusion. Like nothing in the world will make her believe Selena's words. Had she not left Andrew yesterday? It was just yesterday.Her mind was racing and she felt dizzy, with little grits in her throat, she leaned against the wall as tears flowed seamlessly down her face. Andrew's smiling face appeared in her mind and her sniffing seemed to intensify. Selena was done crying and she couldn't help her friend, all she did was watch her best friend as she cried her heart out with a gloomy look on her face. All she felt was numbness, it has reached the stage where she cares less about anything. Going to Mr. Fin to return the money and see if he could terminate her contract wi
TWO DAYS LATER....... The early hour of day outside Selena's apartment, an old blue car that has it bump almost falling out, parked with the occupant barely seen. It's been parked for hours and from all indications, the occupant was waiting for someone. It was almost six and from the movement from inside the car, the man in black hood checked his time and as time passed, he ignited the car and drove off, at the same time Selena woke up groaning. She had nothing on, just panties and some piece of cloth, covering her cleavages. The headache seemed to intensify every passing minute as she tried to get up from the cold floor. The room was dark and reeking of alcohol. There way empty bottles of beer and smoked cigarettes littered on the floor. She tried standing up but fell down instantly. She cursed silently and laid down again feeling like throwing up, a sudden pain on her stomach was enough to remind her of how miserable she has been. With the help of the wall, she slowly sto
Selena held her cheeks as she stared blankly at the lady in front of her. A lot of questions run through her mind. From the look of things, the lady seemed related to her nightmare, Robert Fin, and for that, Selena didn't want to cause more trouble. Whatever business she has in the Fin Mansion will be for two to three weeks and she would want these weeks to go unproblematic. Selena smiled softly at the Lady, "sorry I wasn't watching where I was going," she bowed politely and stepped aside.But the lady was not having any of her apologies. She was Infuriated that the lowlife in front of her could stand there without fear and say sorry. She really doesn't know who she is, Victoria Greystone. "Is that how you apologize, you this bitch!" Victoria yelled. Her afternoon was ruined already, all because of the lady in front of her. She was in a pretty bad mood because Robert had ignored her after her arrival. He didn't even bat an eye nor did he acknowledge her. She had thought that
Selena slowly turned to see Kyle, the little boy who had looked at her scornfully the last time she was there with a disgusted look on his face. She wondered what she has done to the little boy to warrant him hating her without getting to know her. What's there to know when she is dressed poorly compared to how Kyle was dressed?She fuffed a breath and smiled at him, "hi, I'm Selena." Kyle rolled his eyes and threw his face away, "who cares what you are called." He took two steps further and looked at her from hair to toe, "I don't like you and I hate the fact that you are the first person I am seeing after a hectic day at school." His words caught Selena's attention, she just realized he was in a school uniform. She looked closely and realized he was wearing khakis and a black polo shirt under a maroon blazer. His dark hair and brown skin were accentuated by the simple but expensive uniform he wore and he was definitely handsome...very attractive she added inwardly. Kyle noticed her
Selena swallowed thickly, "excuse me?"Robert's lips twisted into a smirk, "take off your clothes and strip, you heard me. Now!" He ordered. Selena furrowed her brows and tilted her head slightly to the side. Then she realized what he meant; Robert wants her to remove her clothing while he watches her. She had a very difficult time concealing the anger in her eyes. Selena felt like screaming obscenities at the man but decided to resist the urge. She didn't want to give him more than he deserves. But that will seemed like she is weak and can't defend herself. Though she is to satisfy him in any way he desires but not to humiliate her. She has got feelings and she is not his sexual slave, that she knows so she deserves some respect.She brought up her eyes to look straight into his eyes, "and why should I?"Robert smirked inwardly, "now that's what I am talking about. The more stubborn you become, the more I will enjoy you." He thought proudly and the next moment the smirk he had v
Selena blinked as she was left staring at his broad shoulders and back as he disappeared behind the door. Once the door shut, she let out a sigh. What was all that? She didn't understand what just happened. Was Robert being a dick? For a moment she thought he was going to grab her and have his way with her. Selena cringed at the thought. She can't imagine being held down by Robert and he thrusting into her. This is something that is bound to happen yet she was not ready for it. She has been paid and that's what she was going to do, be his sex slave for three weeks. Her stomach chump and she decided she was going to puke if she didn't hold herself. A knock interrupted the moment and she quickly grabbed the duvet, covering herself and turning towards the door in the process. The door opened and the maid from earlier, Miss Von, was standing at the door, holding a tray. Selena furrowed her brows in confusion. Von smiled and walked further into the room. "I was asked to give you
It was Victoria. Robert rolled his eyes when he realized who the intruder was while Eli bent his head, in an attempt to hide his smile. Kyle stepped outside to let her walk into the study as he tried to understand what she was doing in the mansion. He was not aware that Victoria was visiting. "Why has everyone suddenly gone mute?" Victoria asked and plopped down on the chair right across from where Robert sat.Robert frowned at her but he did not say anything rather he focused his attention back on Kyle."What you are asking for is impossible, Kyle and if you have issues with my new guest, you can as well visit your grandparents' place. They will be happy to have you. So if you will excuse me, I have something to do." Kyle said nothing and turned to leave but on second thought, he turned to his father, "I love you regardless. " With that, he was gone. Silence followed his departure leaving Robert and Victoria staring at themselves while Eli tried clearing his throat to gain h
Selena shook off the pounding in her head and tried to understand where she was. The room didn't look familiar and worst still, the strange lady grinning wickedly before her. Her brain was fuzzy and it took Selena about 30 seconds to fully understand her surroundings. She checked herself and realized she was naked, the only thing preventing anyone from seeing her was the thick expensive duvet covering her."It seems you are getting too comfortable here?" Selena snapped towards Victoria before narrowing her eyes. A maid was standing beside her with a bowl and Selena assumed what was inside the bowl was water which explained why her face is wet. The rich bitch in front of her has asked the maid to wake her up with water. It was a wide guess and Selena knew that that was the truth. She shifted her gaze to the maid and the maid smiled apologetically at her."Goodness, she is not mean like her boss," Selena thought before returning her attention to Victoria."You really don't have to
“Dad?” Kyle called at the door, smartly dressed. Robert looked up from his laptop and smiled genuinely at him. He was trying to round off work before he could go down to the party venue. It was Kyle’s tenth birthday and after he left Peru without Selena, he had engrossed himself in planning the party himself to keep himself busy. That way he would think less of her and funny enough, it worked.“Hey big man. Come in.” He cheerfully invited his son in. Kyle threw himself on his father's bed peeping into the laptop, trying to find out what Robert’s working on. It was surprising to the whole family when they found out that Robert was actually Kyle's father. It was a beautiful surprise. Kyle didn't have to feel any less of himself finding out he was actually adopted by his real family. His only regret was his mother missing. He thought if he had been nice to Selena maybe she wouldn't have left him the second time. He did understand why she left him the first time, it was for his own go
“If I'm with you right now, I would have given you a hard knock on the head.” Maria fumed over the phone. She couldn't believe that Selena would leave the country without letting her know. She was worried sick trying to reach her on the phone. To think that's the least of the things she didn't know happening in Selena's life at the moment.“Calm down, girl. I didn't have time to think.” Selena said, trying to pacify her friend. It wasn't working because she could literally hear her friend breathing heavily over the phone.“Okay. I'm calm.” Maria said after a moment. “So tell me what happened?” Selena sighed and got to her feet, moving about in her hotel room. After landing in Peru, she had booked a hotel and settled in before phoning Maria. Moving around in the new city wasn't hard for a first timer though. All thanks to Google map.“There are things I can't explain to you at the moment. Just know I'm fine and when I can, I will explain things to you.” She breathed, squeezing her e
NINE YEARS AGO It was early on one Saturday morning, a girl was seen hovering around the Fin Mansion. Her face went unseen because of her cap and hoodie that covered everything from her head to waist, only revealing her dark hair and pale complexion.Her appearance didn't seem suspicious in the slightest, almost blending perfectly with the surroundings but the eyes that peeked through the edge of the cap showed that she is indeed interested in entering the mansion or waiting on someone or something. For over twenty minutes, she waited and when her patient was almost worn out, a guard came out and sighting the basket in front of the huge Fin gates, he rushed back in and soon returned with the young master, Robert Fin who was just almost turning twenty at that time. Seeing that her mission had been accomplished and that the baby inside the basket was in safe hands where he belonged, she pulled herself from her hiding and disappeared from sight. The lady turned out to be Selena Parke
Within a minute the ward was turned upside down by Robert, calling Selena's name at intervals.“F*ck!” He exclaimed, scared that something bad might have happened to the lady he just learnt to be Kyle's mother. Robert had questions and he needed answers but firstly he needed to know her whereabouts. He rushed out immediately, bumping into a nurse. "Where is Ms Parker?" He asked in haste. The nurse looked at him with a questionable look, "Sorry, I don't know any patient by that name." The woman apologized, trying to walk past him to continue her job. Robert grabbed the nurse's wrist and held her back, making her yelp in surprise."What do you mean? In a large hospital like this and a patient is missing, you're giving me the crab of not knowing such a patient." His patience was running out and at the same time, he was blaming himself. If indeed Selena is missing, it's should be his fault. How could he had left her alone. Yeah, he was in foul mood yesterday after Selena made it clear
“The baby didn't stay! I'm sorry." The doctor's words kept replaying in his mind. The next few hours was hell for Robert. Pacing around at intervals, blaming himself for not realizing that Selena was pregnant until she had lost the baby, his baby."Fuck!"He kicked the air and tagged at his hair in frustration. It was all his fault. If he had paid close attention, he would have noticed.According to the doctor, Selena was just two weeks pregnant and giving blood out to Kyle had caused the miscarriage.Imagine saving a life to kill another. At the sound of Selena's voice, he turned and she was trying to get off the bed. She was awake now. "Hey, let me help you." Robert offered but Selena pushed his hand away, glaring at him. "When am I leaving the hospital?" She asked sternly, looking everywhere but him. "They won't let you leave until tomorrow." Robert informed her. "How are you?" He asked her. She scoffed and rolled her eyes at him."Fine." She answered bitterly, looking away
The scenario before Selena was the most terrifying sight ever. Kyle was sprawled on the floor with his head bleeding profusely. “How the hell did he slip and fall?” She asked as she tried wrapping her hand on what was going on. Her feet couldn't move, neither did her body. A small whimper escaped from her mouth following a chilling scream from her. The next minute, Kyle's unconscious body was surrounded by the guards and maid. Funny how none of the workers in the place heard his scream when he fell. Commotion followed immediately and soon an Ambulance arrived. Kyle was wheeled in while Selena followed after putting a call across to Robert. She had gathered herself a little but however she still looked shaken and... scared. "Please, don't die." Selena tearfully told unconscious Kyle as she clasped her hands together with his. Her tears wouldn't stop falling as her chest tightened in pain. It hurt like hell seeing Kyle in that state not knowing what his fate will be. The fall was pr
Groaning with one eye open, the wall clock stated 7am in the morning. Too lazy to get up, but Selena has to get up. It was the day she was going to be free. Her contract had ended and knowing what she knows now, she was walking out of Fin mansion without a second thought. Yesterday, Julio had visited and told her about her parents death and how Vera Wilson was involved in everything. She learnt Vera was her father's evil ex and Dash was her half-brother. It didn't matter since her parents were dead so she told Julio that if ever the case was won in court, all that was left in her name should be given to the less privileged. She has nothing to do with what will constantly remind her that she no longer has the people she loves with her. Julio could do anything to convince her but Selena wouldn't hear of any of it. Life had solemnly dealt with her and she would want to be far away from any constant reminder of the things life had snatched from her.“Rise and shine, Selena.” She yawned
"Ma'am, the driver is waiting for you." Selena turned to Flora with her brows raised. "Where is your Boss?" Selena asked, now frowning. Her mood had been sour since she found out about her pregnancy and had stayed back in her room for the rest of the morning. Though she had mixed feelings about the pregnancy, she was keeping it and there was no way Robert would get wind of it. Too bad her baby will be raised without a father because after today she was disappearing and no one will find her. "He's left." Flora mumbled, feeling pity for Selena.How sad that Robert didn't at least check up on her to know why she hadn't been out of her room since the last time they saw and now he was gone?She's not surprised. She knew he doesn't care about women, talk more of a lady like her.With a sigh, Selena got to her feet and headed straight towards the door."Ma'am." Flora stopped her with a soft voice. "I'm sorry about this."Selena chuckled, "why?" "You're sad and it break my heart." Flora t
"So Ma'am, I hope you slept well?" The maid who now has a name tag, Flora, asked, pouring Selena a cup of coffee. Selena was wrapped in her sleeping wear. Her sleepy eyes dulled out as she tried to make up what the maid had asked."You said what?" She mumbled and slipped off the bed, staggering. For the record, she slept off on the couch. How did she get on the bed?"I asked if you slept well?" Flora repeated her question, shaking her head. She likes Selena and it was obvious. Selena was easy to love anyway."What do..es..t.tha.t me..a.n" Selena slurred and blinked repeatedly to wave off the sleep in her eyes."Here." She tried handling the coffee mug to Selena. "Thank you." Selena thanked as she took the drink and sipped it, returning to full consciousness.The coffee tasted delicious. "Does the coffee taste fine?" She heard Flora ask after seeing the change in her facial expression."Yes." Selena replied, giving the maid a sincere smile.Flora giggled, "If you need help showering, l