Chapter 26A year passed by so quickly and Janette barely contain the joy in her heart. She enjoyed seeing all her family together; she didn’t realize how much she’d missed them, especially her mother. Her eyes gazed at her parents as they engrossed themselves in a chitchat over the luncheon table. Although she wasn’t expecting that her parents would travel all the way from New York to see her three months old baby but she was glad they came. All thanks to Danielle and Jackson. They really got her by surprise; they’re the reason she now has her family and friend seated next to her with happiness on their faces. Tears of joy filled her eyes. She longed to cover her face and weep at the wonder of Jackson’s and Danielle’s king and caring gesture towards her. Danielle glanced at Janette, wondering what’s running through her mind. Curious to know the reason for Janette’s quietness, she moved her head closer to her ears and whispered; “what are you thinking about Sunshine?” She looked at he
Chapter 27“I can’t believe we’re doing this.” Janette muttered as they walked through the long hallway. “Me too. But why haven’t you told Danielle and Jackson yet? I thought the plan was to tell them.” Margaret said and tilted her head to glance at Janette, who had her hands tucked in her jacket pockets. Glancing at her friend, she drew a ragged breath and removed her right hand from her pockets to scratch her head. “I’m afraid they might not agree. I just thought to surprise them; if Sol and Rebecca arrived, they won’t have a choice than to let them stay.” Janette wasn’t sure of what she was doing. Perhaps agreeing to Margaret’s idea to allow Solomon to stay with them was a bad idea. Her eyes shifted all around with nervousness. “Perhaps you are right, I’m sorry Jan, I shouldn’t have invited them.” Margaret said slowly as they strode into the elevator. After Janette pressed the button, she moved back to stand beside her friend, tilting her head to look at her; “it’s fine. Sol is you
Chapter 28A chill shivered through Danielle at the two figures before her. She doesn’t even know how to react; anger written all over her face. It was a terrible thing to think that her wife had a weak moral character, perhaps that these was the reason she invited him to their home. She took a calm breath and finally blurted out her anger. “You brought him into our home just to be locking lips with him?” Janette lowered her head in shame. Her mother tried to earn her before telling her to discharge Sol before he ruined her home. “I don’t like him here, his presence might bring you problem with your family,” she had said. I should have listened to her. Janette secretly scolded herself. Danielle turned around and wobbled her way out of the kitchen with a broken heart. “Babe! Danielle!” Janette ran after her, hoping she would give her the chance to explain herself. What she saw wasn’t actually what happened. If only she can just listen to her. But what if Danielle never walked into the
Chapter 29For the past five months, things have been moving glamorously to the Jacksons and their love has blossomed. But Danielle has been feeling nausea and sick for two days straight, Every time she tries to eat something she would end up vomiting, Janette had never seen Danielle looking so weak and helpless, she knows her to be a woman full of strength and courage. She stared at her helplessly after Jackson had excused himself from the room. Leaping out of bed in panic, she went straight to the sitting room and met Jackson, making calls. Janette tapped him and looked at him with a grim face. Seeing the look on her face, he ended the call and asked her. “What happened? Is she still vomiting?” Janette nodded in panic; “yes I’m afraid for her. Perhaps we should call the doctor.” She moaned, her skin turn ghostly pale and shaken that he wondered if she was sick too.Jackson called the doctor just as Janette had suggested before, following Janette back to the room where they found Dan
Chapter 30 Some months later, Jackson and Janette were left with great surprise after Doctor Nick told them that Danielle had given birth to a set of twins; a boy and a girl. Jackson could remember vividly the day he came to the hospital with Danielle for the sex of the baby and Doctor Nick said it was just one child, a baby boy precisely. With tears of joy and light heart, Janette majestically walked closer and stood before Jackson, wrapping her arms around his waist; “I still can’t believe it,” she murmured. Jackson hugged her tight, stroking her hair gently. He’s too excited to speak at the moment. “M-me too.” He struggled with his words. “The Doctor said we can see her now.” Janette reminded him. And slowly nuzzled her head away from his broad chest and took his hand. “Perhaps we should go now.” They walked all the way to Danielle’s hospital room, halting in front of the door. Janette turned to look at Jackson first. He slightly nodded, encouraging her to open the door. She slight
Chapter 31 By the time Danielle and Janette resume work, Jackson had opened another branch somewhere in Africa. Everything was going perfectly well, just as Janette wanted it, but there was only one thing still lingering in her mind, which is Scarlett and Michelle's secret relationship.Janette tried to stifle a yawn, but it was getting harder for her to keep her eyes open. “You should sleep, babe.” Jackson told Janette beside him and chuckled, seeing the tired look on her face. “Work was hectic today, I expose.” Danielle asked, giving Janette an affectionate path. Janette smiled. “Yes, the lady you assigned to help me around the office is quiet and energetic young woman; I had to plead with her to take a break.” She admitted. “Terribly! Don’t worry dear, with time you will get used to it,” she smiled again. It was pleasing to hear that sentimental and encouragement from Danielle and Jackson. Janette was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to work since she doesn’t have any experience or
Chapter 32 Michelle was left stump. Spotting Scarlett on the runway makes her have a tangling feeling in her stomach. How can someone be this beautiful? The minute Scarlett came forward and stood in her long fitted black gown with a long slit at the front exposing her thigh, Michelle couldn’t help but swallowed hard. She was captivated by the other woman’s beauty. Now she realized why Scarlett was one of the top model in Spain, everything about her scream beauty, Scarlett was the pure definition of a beauty and Michelle admire her greatly; she seemed rather transfixed, her eyes on Scarlett, who seem to be loving the attention from the millions of fans below her. After Scarlett disappeared into the long curtains separating the models from the audience, Michelle thought there was no need for her to remain there. Perhaps the other models do not interest her. She squeezed herself amidst the crowd and went to stand at the front of the room, which Michelle considered as the dressing room o
Chapter 33 Justin and Michelle each talked about the incredible and dignified family dinner that had just ended half an hour ago. Both said that the dinner was greatest thing they had done and Margaret herself couldn’t stop blabbing about her feelings seeing everyone around the long table, she speaks so highly of her friend Janette and how she made it possible for her to come to Spain and then met Justin. Seeing the priceless smile on Margaret’s face as the stroll down the long hallway to their bedroom Justin realized how much Margaret might have been waiting for this very day, perhaps he could organize more of family dinner just to make her keep that priceless and dazzling smile on her face. Justin did not put off the matter of Scarlett and Michelle for Very long. He realized that Scarlett and Michelle couldn’t keep their hands off each other throughout the dinner; he wondered if he was the only person who had noticed it. “My love!” He called out to Margaret, who was already seated o
EpilogueThere are times when I wondered if my parents haven’t sold me out to Jackson what would have become of me. Would I have still married Solomon? Is my life going to be different? If yes, then was it going to be better than these or worst? But to be honest, I don’t expect anything better than the life I have now. When I think about the possible wonderful-good outcome, my beautiful wife and handsome husband, my four children; yes I gave birth to another girl, making it three girls and a boy. Danielle decided that she wouldn’t go through the torment of pushing another baby and Jackson thought four kids were enough. As for my daily work, I finally returned back to the family business after giving birth to our last daughter, although sometimes I kept wondering why Jackson has a room full of sophisticated weapons, but that wasn’t much of a problem because I trust them both with my life. I help the maids sometimes when I’m less busy occupy the chi
Chapter 43“I will not do such a thing to my baby. Just stop it. You. She two should stop trying to convince me to kill my baby.” Janette screamed on top of her voice but quickly held her stomach. She seemed to be in great pain. Jackson quickly rushed to her side to help her. He took her to the bed and helped her to lie down. “You see what we are talking about babe, we can always get another baby, but we can’t get another Janette if you eventually die.” Danielle said sadly and sniffed. She fumbled for a handkerchief in her pocket and used to blow her nose. It saddened Janette to see Danielle crying like a child for the first time in her life, but what they were asking her to do was impossible. She can’t possibly watch the doctor remove her unborn child. “Please, honey, allow the doctor to save your life. We can’t leave without you.” Jackson murmured, stroking her hair. He felt wounded and useless because there was nothing he can do to save his child but he would do everything possible
Chapter 42Three months later, Fred was finally captured and apprehended. Rick, after being tortured almost to death by Anna and Henry he finally told Danielle and Jackson where they can find their money; it turns out that Fred has all their money. Justin begged for Fred not to be killed. No matter what happened, he still remains a family. Two days after returning home with Scarlett, Michelle crept down the wide staircase, all alone in search of Sandra and her father, Johnson. The day has finally come, the day she had Scarlett had prepared to tell her parents about their plan to get married. Even though Scarlett tried to convince her to wait and finish college first Michelle refused mildly, she made Scarlett promised that she would support her decision, Scarlett at first did not understand, she wanted to know what changed, why Michelle wants to marry her that quick. “Mum, dad are you home?” She yelled through the hallway and halted in front of her parents’ bedroom door. Raising her h
Chapter 41Danielle pulled a velvet-line jewelry box, opened it and show Janette a small, glittery diamond locked inside. All of a sudden Janette couldn’t breathe. She stared intensely at the gift with great shock. Danielle waited, one minute, two minutes; there was no word from Janette because she couldn’t find her voice. Her eyes immediately glitter, looked like she was about to cry anytime soon. “You—you don’t like it? If you don’t like it, I can actually go back there first thing tomorrow morning to return it.” Danielle said, closing back the small box that was still clenched in her hand with a sad look on her face. Janette quickly shook her head; “no, it is lovely, I was just mesmerized by the beauty of the locker.” Danielle wore a smiled. “I would be so honored if you would wear this to our little outing tomorrow evening.” The smile on Janette’s face deepened, her eyes beamed with excitement. With reverent enthusiasm, she told Danielle to sample it on her neck to see how it woul
Chapter 40A shiver of mistrust slithered through Janette as she tried to dismiss the thought of Danielle and the two young men who were tied with ropes around their body and the other was screaming and crying for help. She could barely do any work and wished that she never even came to the office because her head aches so much, Janette had been thinking, she wondered why Jackson refused to speak when she asked him if he knows that Danielle could actually kill a full human being. Janette wanted to walk into Danielle’s door and asked her questions that had been gnawing her since that day, but thought better of it. She had never felt such helpless rage in her life. The sudden ringing tune from her phone startled her. Looking at the screen in wonder, she saw that it was her mother who was calling. Janette dragged a ragged breath and took the phone from the table and took it to ear, leaning her elbow on the table; “hello mom,” she said almost above whisper and then massage her forehead wi
Chapter 39Michelle showed Scarlett where she can parked the car and after she had parked, she allowed her eyes to wander around, her eyes lingerie more on the beautiful restaurant and then she turned to look at Michelle who seemed to be in a deep thought. “Your mom’s restaurant is beautiful.” Michelle tried to hide her whirling thought as she gave her a bashful grin. “Wait until you see the inside, all thanks to your brother.” Scarlett raised her brow in a questioning manner. “My brother?” Michelle nodded enthusiastically; “yes, he opened this restaurant for my mom and help my dad with his business. That was before he got married to my sister.” Michelle told her truthfully. “Oh!” Scarlett exclaimed, turning to look out the window again; “he did a good thing. So can we go in now? I’m famish.” Michelle looked at her nervously and nodded. “Sure, of course.” They slowly climbed out of the car, Scarlett walked around and reached for Michelle’s right hand holding it in hers, Michelle hesit
Chapter 38The next morning was quiet in the Jackson’s household. Janette was awakened by the soft kisses thrown face by Jackson. When she stirred from her sleep, she wasn’t surprised that Danielle was already gone, using the back of her hand to clean her eyes. Her head then turned to Jackson beside her; “good morning, love.” He said in a hoarse voice, bringing his lips to kiss her again. “Morning babe, did you rest well?” Jackson nodded slowly, smiling at her. “Yes, I did.” Janette nodded too and swung her head to look towards the bathroom. Perhaps Danielle was bathing; where did she go to? Have she gone to finish what she had started yesterday? Janette wondered but stopped to think back over the incident that had happened the previous day. “Where’s Danielle?” She inquired, leaning her back to the bed board. Her eyes were fastened on Jackson. “She went to visit Justin before going to the office.” Jackson told her and narrowed his eyes, “is there something wrong? You seemed to be awfu
Chapter 37“Let us go, you fucking bastard.” Rick screamed on top of his voice the minute he saw henry and Danielle walked into the room. “Is that how you greet your boss?” Danielle said softly, proceeding into the dark room when she had determined to see their faces. “Please, ma’am, let me go. It was his idea and that of Mr. Fred; I never wanted to be part of this.” Peter pleaded as he struggled to free himself from the tight rope tight securely around his body. “Fred? Which Fred are you talking about?” Asked Danielle as she went further to look at Peter’s face clearly through the dime light, she did could scarcely believe it herself, but then again she wouldn’t be surprised if Fred name was mentioned after he had tried to kill Justin. “F-Fred, king Justin's stepfather.” Peter responded almost quickly, afraid of what might happen to him if he fails to answer. Danielle thought of her other bit of news for a moment. She pondered how Fred was able to commit such a crime when he wasn’t p
36 Janette tossed and turned and tried to fall asleep, but to no avail. She finally decided that she must have an open talk with Danielle. For the past four days, Danielle hasn’t been coming home early. Most times she returns when everyone has gone to bed. Even Jackson, too, hasn’t returned from Switzerland. All she was feeling was a strange emptiness, a lonesomeness gnawing within her and Juan too has started asking of her other parent. The twins can speak. But she knew that they’d missed theChapterir mama and dad, too. Janette lifted her eyes to look at the watch on the nightstand; ten minutes past one, she fretted. She had missed them terribly. Picking her phone from the bedside, she contemplated if to call Danielle or to wait for another few minutes. With a heavy heart and trembling legs, Janette dropped the phone back to its previous position and wobbled her way towards the bathroom. After she had finished peeing and washing her hands, she returned e room and decided to call Dan