Gwen's POV A notification from my email prompted me awake. I rubbed my eyes while mumbling. I slept very late last night because Ethan would not stop crying.I unlocked my phone to check my email. I jumped out of bed with excitement after reading it.I screamed enthusiastically, "Yes!"Granny rushed to my room's door and began knocking.“Gwen, are you fine?” She asked.I hurriedly opened the door and began jumping like a ten-year-old.She looked at me with complete amusement. Her face showed clearly that she was confused.I could not contain my joy as I read the email to Granny. My tone conveyed happiness.Finally, one of my applications received a positive response after numerous unsuccessful attempts."I am very excited, Granny." "It has been a while since I have seen you smile this much," Granny made fun of me.Granny might be right. I felt genuinely happy. It was the first time I felt this happy since Emory's attack on me."I could finally get you a new car, Granny," I said, wr
Gwen's POVWhat? Is he James Miller? My new boss?He was the same arrogant man I encountered yesterday who lacked manners.“Good morning Mr. Miller, your personal Assistant is here” Sophie said with a huge smile while taking a little bow.Why would anyone smile at him like that? When I felt the urge to scratch his face.“She is my personal Assistant?” He asked, staring at me as if I was some filth."Yes, sir, she met all the necessary requirements." Sophie Said."We will see," he said, scanning me all over.What does that even mean? Without saying anything to me, he returned to his seat and fixed his gaze at his laptop."Let me show you your office, Miss Gwen," Sophie said, smiling and reaching for the exit of Mr Miller's office.My office was next door after Mr Miller's office. It was on the last floor. It was much larger than I anticipated.The office had a sofa at one end and a working desk in the center. Documents were piled high on the desk, and a computer was plugged in.“Is he
Andrew's POV“Weekend?” I repeated my father's words over the phone."That is impossible, Dad; I have a lot to do.""I am just asking for a week Andrew, please do this one thing for me as a birthday gift," he said from the other end.“Okay Dad” I said reluctantly."Great, see you in the Bahamas this weekend," he said as the call ended.Bahamas? I had no idea why Dad wanted to celebrate his birthday on a cruise in the Bahamas. The thought of being in the same space with Rickard and his mother sickened me.“Who was on the phone baby?” Elena asked as she stepped out of the bathroom.She was wearing a short white robe that clung to her body, with an extra towel that was wrapped around her hair.“My dad. He wants to celebrate his birthday this year on a cruise in the Bahamas” I said, averting my gaze from her.“Are you for real babe? We are going to the Bahamas for a birthday cruise? Yay!” She exclaimed, her voice full of joy."Only because he insisted, and it was a birthday wish."“I am
Andrew's POV.We arrived at the port of the sea and met my father, his wife, Rickard, and a few friends who were waiting for Elena and I.“I am sorry we are late dad, apparently someone needed sunscreen on a boat cruise” I said sarcastically, looking at Elena.“It's fine son, glad you made it” My father said, giving me a hug."It is a pleasure to be here, Attorney Frederick. Thank you for having us," Elena chipped in and held out her arms for a hug.I watched them exchange pleasantries. My feelings towards my father were ambivalent. He did not come to see me when I was in the hospital, claiming he was too busy, but he can always find time for a cruise.I scoffed.“Hey bro,” Rickard called from behind.What does he want?“Hey Rickard, glad you made it”“Glad you could make it too. For a moment I thought you were going to ditch on dad and the family” He said, laughing hysterically.“Believe, I tried.” I mumbled.“What did you say?” He asked.“It's nothing”"I am glad you made it, Andre
Rickard's POVI quickly adjusted my tie and headed back into the ship for my Fredrick's party.The party had already started and the guests were giving out their presents to Frederick and my mom who looked extremely happy by his side.“Where is everyone? It's time to cut the cake” my mom called out.We were all gathered and I winked at Elena. That evening, she looked stunningly beautiful. She completely ignored me, which made me chuckle hard.“Wait, where is Andrew? We can't cut the cake without him” My mom said."That is strange; when I returned to the cabin from the spa, I could not find him, so I assumed he was already here," Elena said, turning her head around to look for him."We had an argument earlier today; perhaps he is still upset, which is why he is not here," Frederick said, trying to hide the sadness on his face."Andrew would not miss your party over a minor disagreement, I know him." Elena said in defense.Her statement caused me to snort. She knows him indeed.“Hey guy
GWEN'S POVI woke up feeling very uneasy. It has been a long time since I felt this way. I abruptly got out of bed and proceeded to the restroom to wash my face.“What's wrong with you Gwen?” I asked myself as I stared at my reflection.I headed back to the room and peeped through the crib to check up on Ethan and Evan. I did not expect them to be awake, especially since it was still quite early.It was 5a.m and I wouldn't have to be at work till 8a.m so I had three hours left. I considered what I could do with that amount of time and decided to make breakfast.“Surprise” I said to Granny as she saw different food varieties prepared by me on the dining table."When did you make all of these?" She asked in shock."I have been awake for quite a while now, Granny"“Why? Did something happen? Why were you up so early? Is Ethan and Evan fine?” She threw a barrage of questions.Her questions made me chuckle a little, my heart gladden at how much she cared for my twin."Calm down, Granny,
GWEN'S POV “An arrest warrant? Why?” I asked immediately."Mr Ricky Steve has been identified as an accomplice in the robbery that occurred at Savvys' Stores two months ago," one of the officers told me, handing me a photograph."The investigation has been ongoing for a while now. Yesterday, we came across CCTV footage that clearly captured Ricky's face."I stared at the photograph in disbelief, recognizing Ricky's face but refusing to accept it was him.Two months ago? That was when Ethan had his surgery. My eyes widened to this realization."Officer, when was this footage captured?" I asked in hopes that it was not that same night.“On the 7th of September at exactly 7:28 PM” The other officer replied to me.My heart broke up into little fragments. That was the evening Ethan had his surgery. That was the same evening that Ricky came to the hospital with the substantial sum of money needed to cover Ethan's expenses and with an injury.I remember asking him several times how he got
ANDREW’S POVI opened my eyes slowly and groaned in pain.I was unable to move, and I felt a respirator covering my face. My body seemed to have a mind of its own, and I could not control it after numerous failed attempts.It was obvious to me that I was laying in a hospital bed but why and how I got here was what I couldn't remember.My last memory was leaving my cabin for some fresh air, and what happened after that was blurry, I could not recall.“Babe, you are awake” I heard Elena's voice and then I felt her hands on mine. Her hand felt incredibly warm.“Do you see? I am here with you now. I didn't leave you in the hospital alone like when you were shot in Turks and Caicos”“Aunt Katherine isn't here to send me away. I am here for you, I care about you” What is she rambling about? Was this really the perfect time for her to be saying all this? For heaven's sake, I just opened my eyes.I attempted to speak, but my mouth did not move. I tried moving my hands to get the respirator