"And do you think…now you have succeeded?"Martha asked Vivie as she shot angry daggers at Vivienne. After Frank made baseless introductions as Martha regarded Vivie. He left to talk to the detective in charge. Vivienne only came to mock her. To spit on her "Look here…just know this place is your forever home," Vivie said, smirking at Martha. She didn't want to be here or be regarded as Frank's daughter. She happened to have come here solely to talk to Martha and make sure to tell her she was going to rot in hell for committing crimes"Vic is your friend…that hospital means the world to him…we both know it was dear to his late mother…how could you!"It was heartbreaking to know the people they trusted more were the ones causing pain. She understood one thing. Never take a bullet for anyone because they were the ones driving a knife deep into her back and Martha was such a friend"I didn't do it…I did nothing okay…the only thing I did was cover up for someone…"Martha denied it just like
"And this is Leo when he was just born," Marlene said, showing me Leo's baby pics. He was so adorable. So cute with beautiful eyes. I wondered now whom I resembled. Seeing Marlene had blonde hair and Frank had dark hair. Leo had a mixture of brown hair which was like a shade of blonde brown. He had beautiful green-blue eyes"And here is when…I was pregnant with you…Frank never let me do a thing…he said our baby might get harmed"Marlene added smiling as she gave more old photos of herself. From the first day to the last month. She had taken pictures, even the ultrasound she showed me. I didn't know what to say. The feeling was impeccably strong that I could feel my chest rising and falling steadily"Was it painful?"I asked as I shuffled through the many photos. In every picture, she was happy and smiling. Her hand was always on her belly. She didn't look like someone who didn't want her child"No dear…it was the most beautiful feeling for me..it was different from the first time"Marlen
Victor didn't stop laughing at Vivie for one second..the look on her face was priceless. She knew any better than to trust him. He was a doctor and like a fool, she asked for such things from him, her man"I'm serious…we talked about this," Vivie said, shutting him up. He thought this was funny but it wasn't. She explained to him why she wasn't ready to have a child. So much was happening. She needed to get it together. Her internship was about to end. She needed to graduate in case he forgot about that"It doesn't matter…I can hire the best tutors for you" Victor said, stroking her chin. Vivienne slapped his hand away knowing this was what she wanted. "We talked about this…you knew how much I wasn't prepared for this" she made it clear, she explained to him and she thought he understood her unfortunately he was being selfish again. Victor's smile dropped seeing how angry Vivie looked. He thought she would be happy about this"It's just pregnancy, nothing terrifying," he said, not un
"How can you let such a thing happen…it was your duty to make sure this place is safe!"Frank yelled at detective Cruz and his team. They knew any better than to let their cell be unsafe for people. This wasn't a maximum prison where violence happened"Such things happen, sir…anyone in that cell is considered a criminal…your daughter is no different, "the detective said calmly. He had no right to say the cell wasn't safe. His daughter was a suspected criminal. If she met a few bad people there. How was it their fault that she provoked them and got beaten up? Frank was angry from the time he came to the hospital. Although Martha was in police custody she was taken to a hospital immediately they found her lying half-dead in the prison cell covered in blood"Do you think I care about that…you refused my daughter's bail and now she was nearly killed here!"Frank didn't leave any stone unturned. He went as far as approaching a judge for help. He knew many influential people in the legal syst
While the women were discussing men. The men had covered in the private lounge situated to the left-wing of the mansion. The large room was painted white with a large glass window with golden curtains hanging and drawn apart. Revealing a beautiful rear view of the large grassland yard. The particular area was rarely used. Victor's mansion was equivalent to an estate except that it didn't have any mini buildings. The yard extended further and has a private swimming pool alongside a basketball court and a newly made playground for kidsHe built the playground for Skylar and his future kids. And looking outside the window he knew the little one Vivienne was expecting was another addition to his familyHe couldn't help but smile to himself as he turned back to the two men busy pouring some cold beers down their throats. It was early in the afternoon. Victor chose to stay home since he messed up big timeWith Vivienne giving him a cold shoulder. He switched to acting all lovey-dovey like
Vivienne didn't know the feeling she had. Especially when Frank didn't leave her side. Marlene said she had been busy the entire day preparing food for her. On the other hand, Cate wasn't so pleased to see her. The disdainful look she was giving her was enough to kill her"Eat up dear…I don't know what you like so…I made everything"Marlene coaxed and put more food on her plate. Glancing up, Vivie saw how Frank was smiling nodding at her as if telling her to feel at home. "Yes dear…your mother spent the entire day ordering everyone to make sure the entire house was spotless" Frank added and poured Vivie a glass of water. "Thank you, "Vivie muttered with a faint smile. Victor gave her a side glance of assurance. Having him beside her was something she appreciated knowing this was a foreign place for her. After the years she spent alone, now suddenly having a family. It was too good to be true"Brother, how sure are you that…this girl is my niece?"Cate said getting everyone's attentio
After I saw the room. Marlene invited me to the lounge and she started showing me the house. I didn't want to but since she was happy to show me everything I complied. She was a lot cheerful. She didn't stop talking or saying how much she loved meHer words made me feel warm inside,"Dear…you don't have to worry…I'm a hundred percent behind you" Marlene said while running her hands in my hair. For a second I wanted to ask her why I had red hair. She didn't have red hair neither did Frank and Leo had brown hair"Do…do you believe me when I say Martha isn't what she appears to be?"I asked, turning around to look at her. Her expression was soft and her eyes full of love. Her hands reached for my face and she caressed me lovingly. I saw her care. A mother who loved her daughter. How could Cate do such a thing to her? She was deprived of her children. Despite Leo being there. He despised her"I believe you, my dear…I know I raised her but I had my suspicions a long time ago" Marlene whispe
(Vivienne )The only thing I wanted was to sleep. Rest and stay in bed. Unfortunately, that wasn't likely to happen when Julia came knocking. She knew any better than to interrupt my beauty sleep however I couldn't resist a fresh nicely made milkshake."Hmm..taste better…nice one," I said when I took a sip of the milkshake. Julia was talented. She knew exactly what I liked and having her here was enough "Good morning to you Madam…did you have a good night ?"Julia asked and drew the curtains apart. The bright light blinded my eyes and when she pushed the windows open. A cold shiver ran through me, crawling on my skin "Well maybe…how's your morning?"I asked shrugging and Julia chuckled with a slight nod and walked to the bed. I thought I would have a difficult time falling asleep here. Mainly because it was a foreign place. However, recalling how Victor tucked me in before he left. I couldn't help but smile"Your bubble bath is ready," Julia said and started arranging the pillows be