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
Chapter 34 For the rest of the night, Danielle waited for the Doctor in the waiting room; one of the Doctor was there promptly at exactly five o’clock. Danielle had fallen asleep on the bench and could scarcely notice the Doctor standing before her. The doctor reached for her shoulder,shoulder, giving it a gentle tap. Slowly she stirred and looked at him with confusion; for a moment she thought that she was back at home until her gaze fell on his white lab cot. Danielle didn’t realize that she’d slept off after a long wait for the Doctor. “Good morning Mrs. Jackson.” Danielle first look at her wristwatch and then slowly pulls herself up from the bench stretching her aching arms. “Morning, Doctor,” she managed to say, using the back of her hand to clean her sleepy eyes. “Long day?” Asked the Doctor solicitously. Danielle nod her head and smiled weakly at him. “How’s my cousin Nick?” The Dr. Nick stared at her for a moment, he could easily see Danielle’s face now in the gathering of
Chapter 35At the time previously set by Danielle, Rick and Peter were in the front door, their arms handcuffed, together with Henry behind them. Danielle appeared in her white shirt, buttoned properly, and nearly tucked inside her black pants. She was ready to meet the two thieves. Danielle felt a surge of excitement as she stood before them. It was a very long time since she had fun like these; she reasoned. Knowing that Rick and Peter were behind all the fraudulent activities in their company got her extremely upset, and she was looking forward to having a nice time with them in the darkroom. The minutes Peter saw her quickly went down to his knees; “ma’am please forgive me. It wasn’t my idea.” He cried. There were tears in Peter’s eyes as he held her legs firmly. Danielle smiled wickedly at him and then looked at Rick. He doesn’t seem to be remorseful like the other man on the ground; instead, he stood shoulders straight, glaring at her. “You don’t seem to be remorseful for steali
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
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
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 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
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