Tina was in such a bad mood that she didn't even let Jaden in her apartment after his multiple trials of pressing the door ring bell.The voice of that person was still stuck in her head, leaving her in a really bad mood and the past memories she had already forgotten were now playing all over in her head, causing her to experience the feelings of pain and resentment towards that particular person she hates."That b*stard, why did he have to remember me all of a sudden?. I'll kill him!". She roared out angrily, heading towards her bathroom to take a shower. She has spent more than 1 hour reflecting that she didn't even realise it until now. Getting inside the bathroom, she pulled off her dress and stood under the shower before switching it on. As the cold water poured on her skin, she didn't even groan nor flinch, but rather, she remained stiff, her eyes filled with only hatred. "Since you dare to call me, Father…. You must really need something from me this time". She thought to h
Tina's apartment was close to the falling petals park, she arrived in 10 minutes since she trekked from her apartment all the way here. "This place is just as beautiful as ever". She softly muttered and complimented, her right hand stretched forward to grab a piece of the falling pink petals. "This one is mommy's favourite". She inhaled the sweet fragrance coming from the petals before blowing it away. Next up, she spotted a familiar bench, the familiar special bench that held many memories of the past. This bench has been there since even before her Mother died. Tina walked over and sat down while she enjoyed the nice view of the park. Since it was already evening, there weren't many people present at the park. "Now being here actually makes me happy". She muttered to herself calmly and shut both her eyes while the cool breeze did the trick, she didn't even know the minute she slept off on the bench.About 30 minutes later, she woke up and checked the time on her phone, it was ju
It was 7am in the morning and Mateo already woke up since he was used to waking up early. He decided that today he'd be the one in charge to take Tyler, Taylor and Tessa to their school because of the feeling that he was the one responsible for taking care of them, well, until Mina and Alexander returned back. "Let's get going quickly or you kids are going to be late for school". Mateo announced. After he collected his car key from Deborah, he led the kids to where his car was parked.In no time, he drove off from the Mansion.About 5 minutes later…."Oh gosh, I didn't even check the car, it's running out of gas….". He hissed and said. "I should have driven the other car". Mateo filed a complaint."No need to worry at all, big brother Mateo. Look over there, it's a filling station". Tyler announced while pointing his index finger towards the direction of the filling station. He was sitting in the front seat with Mateo, so he had a better view advantage.Mateo sighed in relief after
"What took you three so long, big brother Mateo? We're going to get late to school". Tyler was glad when he saw that they already returned from the building. "Huh?. What's wrong with your face, big brother Mateo?....". Tyler turned to stare at Taylor and Tessa. "Did something happen there?". He questioned them, but Tessa immediately gave him an eye sign which he understood instantly and stopped questioning. "Nevermind me". Tyler stated before putting on the seatbelt he had earlier removed from his chest.For a second, Mateo wanted to check out his face using the side mirror of his car, but after opening the back door for Tessa and Taylor to get in the car, he totally forgot about it. Since everyone already settled in the car, Mateo also got in and he drove off to the school where he left Tyler, Taylor and Tessa before he returned back to the Mansion. ……"I'm here, finally".Taking a deep breath in and out, Tina made her way down from her car. She didn't immediately make her way ins
"You're right, Tina. I wouldn't have indeed bothered to call you if I didn't have any trouble at hand. But as my first daughter, it's your responsibility to help me resolve this trouble". Elrod announced. Although his face was naturally pale, those pairs of his warm light grey eyes he used to stare at Tina the moment she entered his office turned cold and expressionless, just like he'd always stare at her before. "Now that's the Elrod I know". Fearlessly, Tina announced after seeing the sudden changes in Elrod's face after effect of the words she spoke. "Even though you want to deny this fact, you're still my first child that I raised, and for that, it's your responsibility to marry Mr Addams for our family's sake to secure our company from going bankrupt". Listening to Elrod's words almost caused Tina to burst out into great laughter because of how selfish Elrod is. Just like she had thought, something was really off, now she finally understands why he took the courage and calle
Tina came out from the building, but right after she stared at it, she suddenly recalled why she came here in the first place. She came here to take revenge and claim her Mother's Company back.Thinking about this, she wanted to return back in, but again, since she heard herself from the horse's mouth that the Company was going bankrupt, she decided it was going to be fun to just sit and watch what was going to happen. She spotted her black Rolls-Royce's car just right where she parked it and entered.She started the car and drove forward before a sudden someone came out of the blues and stood at the front of the way, causing her feet to hit on the brakes immediately."You really have to be kidding me". Tina had to come down from her car after she saw who the person was."What now?. Are you so eager to die with the help of my car?". Tina questioned Bella in annoyance. "You can't leave. I won't let you leave here until you agree to what our Father requested from you. You must agree
"I don't understand. What's the meaning of this?. This is totally not what you and I discussed on the phone when you called". Mateo reminded David who stood behind him. Before he instantly shifted away from Tina's side and stared at David, his manager, who avoided staring back at him with his face showing a hint of guilt. "I had to. Honestly, believe me when I admit you won't come if I had told the truth from the start". David tried to sound funny when he explained, but it wasn't funny enough to get Mateo nor Tina smile a little. "Tada. I bet you were surprised, right?". David questioned, but was totally ignored by Mateo who focused his attention on Tina. She was giving him a 'What are you looking at, dude' look, combined with a scorn expression. Seeing that Mateo didn't stop staring at her for a minute, she spoke out her mind. "Aren't you done staring at me?. You might as well ask me to sit if you wish to continue". "Ahem". He faked an obvious cough before mustering up his cou
The red range rover car drove inside the school premises before it stopped and he came out of it. As expected and to his horror, he didn't see any kids dressed in their uniforms running on the field, or even in their classes. The only person he saw present was the security guard who was already planning to shut the school gate before he drove in. Mateo walked up to the security guard."Hey my guy. Please, do you happen to know where all the kids went?. I'm here to pick up my niece and nephews". With a sweating face, he asked an obvious question even when he was aware that school was closed at 2pm. "Are you sure you're at the right place, sir?. Because if not, I'm sure you're aware the school closes at 2pm. And this is past 4pm. Please sir, I'll have to ask you to leave so I can do my job. I have to shut the school's ga….". The security guard didn't get to finish his words when he finally recognized who was standing in his presence. "You're…. You're…. You're". He was pointing at M
It has been one month and a week since Bella left for Italy with Leonardo. And now, it's been 9 months and counting since Tina became pregnant. Plus actually, last two weeks ago, Mina successfully gave birth to a baby girl. The district mansion,“Come on, honey, I have to take you for a checkup”. Mateo said to Tina in a soft voice as he tried to wake her up.“Just give me 5 minutes more”. “You've given this excuse countless times already. You're just being lazy”.“Lazy?”. Tina weakly got up after hearing the last part of Mateo's words. And since Mateo was close to her, she grabbed his ears with her hands and pinched them while she said, “Who are you calling lazy? Is it me? In fact, you're the lazy one, my sweet darling. I'm busy carrying two lives inside me and you're calling me lazy?”. “The audacity….”. “I apologise, I apologise. Calm down, you'll hurt yourself and our baby”. Mateo immediately pleaded and was confused after seeing the confused look on Tina's face. “What's wrong?”.
7 months later,Because of the trick Bella used against Leonardo that day, she completely stopped coming to work and even found another job. To Bella, she thought that since she had repaid Leonardo's grudge, he won't come again for her, but guess what? She was wrong because Leonardo always confronted her which made her wary of him. Like, when is he planning to leave for Italy?“Ha, I'm tired”. “A stressful day at work too, ha?”. Susie asked Bella as she was also tired since she came back from work too just now. “Yeah.. I'm so tired that I don't think I would be able to do anything”. Bella replied as she laid comfortably on the sofa. “Sorry, but I think you have to do something, Bella”. Susie admitted and when she saw the confused look Bella was giving her, she added, “Leonardo is waiting outside the apartment for you. I saw him on my way in”.Hearing what Susie announced caused Bella to react and jerk up immediately. “What does he want from me this time?”. Bella said with a frown.
Leo's company, at Leonardo's office,“Here is what you ordered. I've reprinted everything”. Bella announced as she carefully kept the files on Leonardo's desk.Leonardo collected the files and was reviewing them. It didn't take that long and he ordered, “Assistant Bel, go bring me a cup of hot coffee”.“That's it!. I quit!”. Bella declared before she sat down on the floor and refused to get up. “Because of you, I wasn't able to attend my big sister's wedding. I’m done trying to please you, Leonardo…. Do your worst". Bella announced with furrowed eyebrows. Seriously, she has been working for the past 7 hours non stop, and was already tired. “My PA is cute when she barks at her boss”. Leonardo admitted with a grin. “Ba- barks? Me? Barks?. Am I a dog to you or what?!”. Bella got annoyed and naturally rose up from the floor. “You can't breach the contract you signed”. Listening to what Leonardo said to her, Bella absolutely wished she could just kick him again. The knock on the door
Bella returned to Tina's apartment by exactly 9pm…. And the first thing she did was to lay down on the bed as she was extremely tired. “You’re back already, Bella? How was your day at work?”. Susie came out from the bathroom, and when she saw Bella, she asked. Bella let out a tired groan before she replied to Susie in a complaining tone, “Don't ask me, Susie. I feel pain all over my body”. “Pain? How did it happen?”. “It's all Leonardo's fault, of course”. Bella announced and when she recalled how horrible her day was today, she sat up on the bed and said to Susie, “Could you believe that since the moment you guys left Leonardo’s office, my butt didn't touch the chair?”. “Eh? What's that supposed to mean?”. Susie questioned as she didn't quite understand what Bella meant. “What I mean is that, I've been working and running like a horse all day long. That jerk, Leonardo! He didn't even let me rest for a sec!”. Bella explained and was panting angrily. Susie on the other hand, w
“Wait, wait, wait. I admit my mistake, big bro. I won't run away like that again”. Jake immediately explained as he was already beginning to feel dizzy with the way Leonardo was hitting his head non stop. “Good for you, little brother”. Leonardo said out before he finally stopped hitting Jake's head out of pity. Now, Leonardo's attention was focused on Bella who was hiding herself behind Susie's back. “Don't come close to me”. Bella immediately announced when she noticed that Leonardo was about to take a step towards where she was. A smirk appeared on Leonardo’s face as he questioned Bella, “Why”. “Why?”. Bella repeated with a frown before she came out from hiding and even went ahead and stood in front of Leonardo before she added, “You're asking me, why? Alright, I'll answer. First of all, you're a dangerous guy. And second of all, you're a freak. Just because I kicked you that night, you still haven't gotten over it? Are you a weakling or what?”. “You can talk all you want,
When Bella dragged Jake all the way to where the cars were parked, reality hit her head too hard because she suddenly remembered that she didn't have any car of her own since the Mansion was still sealed by the upper authorities. (PS: The mansion in Bella's mind is Tina's Mom mansion. Plus, Bella's car is currently stuck there). ‘Gosh. Even though I'm broke, when can I retrieve my car back from my big sis mom's mansion?’. Bella thought. Soon, she left Jake and ruffled her red hair. Seeing what Bella was doing to her hair, Susie asked, “Are you alright?”. “It's not like that, Susie. I didn't bring enough cash with me, and, how are we going to get to Leo's company?”. Bella said. “That's no problem at all. We can use cousin Sebastian car. Good thing I snatched his car key when he wasn't looking”. The voice of Camila was so sudden to everyone, that it caused them to turn behind. “Camila? Big sis? You followed us?”. Amelia was surprised and said. “Of course, Amelia. Well,
“Easy. Slow down, Bella. Can you explain everything that happened?”. Susie calmed Bella down with her words. As for Bella, before she began narrating the whole story, she went to one of the tables and took a glass cup that was filled with water. Soon, she drank all the water before dropping the glass cup on the table and returning to Susie's side. “Here's how it happened….”. Bella suddenly spoke out and went silent for a while. And after staring at everyone's faces quickly, she continued narrating the story, “You know I was happy this morning when I was preparing to go for my job interview at Leo's Company, right?”. Bella asked Susie, and when Susie nodded at her in acknowledgement, she continued narrating her story, “Well, I successfully arrived at the Company, thanks to God. And when I arrived at the interview floor, I waited for many minutes before the company workers started showing up. Plus that wasn't all, one of the office workers approached me and handed a document for me t
The gardens, After making sure that everyone was present in the garden, Deborah returned to the garden since she wanted to join in Mateo's birthday celebration. Upon arriving, Deborah was stunned to see some faces she didn't expect to show up. “Eh? Sebastian? Mason? Santiago? Camila and Amelia?”. Deborah said in disbelief before she added, “You all came? I can't believe this. You children didn't even inform me you'd be coming”. (PS: Sebastian, Mason, Santiago, Camila and Amelia are cousins to Alexander and Mateo). As the eldest among them, Sebastian went to Deborah. He didn't handshake her, but instead, he hugged her tightly while he said, “It's been a long time, mother. We all missed you”. “I miss you too, my sweet Sebastian”. Deborah admitted. She was hugging Sebastian so sweetly and warmly that it got Mason, Santiago, Camila and Amelia, jealous. “Me too. I want to hug you, mother”. Santiago announced and before he could reach Deborah's side, Amelia pushed him. “Not if I
Outside the mansion, in the gardens, Earlier this morning, Mateo's birthday celebration was supposed to be held in the living room of the mansion, but Deborah refused and insisted that it'd be much better if Mateo’s birthday party was held in the gardens. The garden was so huge and was decorated with harsh red ribbons. Plus, the ribbons decorations in the gardens were few since it wasn't a child's celebration. Seeing that the chairs and tables were in order, and properly arranged as per her order, Mrs Harris slightly nodded her head in delight before she returned into the Mansion to invite everyone to the garden. “Everything is ready?”. Deborah asked as she saw Harris approach her. “Yes, Deborah. Everything is set”. Mrs Harris replied politely, causing Deborah to smile. In no time, after Deborah dismissed Mrs Harris, she took over. First, she went to Alexander’s room, and when she was allowed in, she saw that Alexander was already dressed up. Plus, she also witnessed A