(Kim's Point of View)It was supposed to be a marvelous day for Eloise, Ivy, and me as we found a table in Eloise's favorite restaurant but then, my twin showed up out of nowhereI rolled my eyes as she approached us, railing against the floor with her heels. "Oh, you girls are here, mind I join you," She beamed dazzlingly with fakeness attached to it. She averted her gaze to Eloise, reaching out to stroke the girl's hair. "I haven't seen you in a longest time baby sister," She let out, already taking a seat beside Eloise at our table. "It's my birthday today," Eloise fretted, realizing her older sister didn't realize it was her birthday."Oh, I totally forgot to get a gift. But why aren't we commemorating, why are you here in this cheap-looking restaurant,""Hey!" Ivy blurted, offended. "You are here too, doesn't that make you ordinary,"Kareen turned to Ivy with a smile. "You are Ivy right, I remember you in college, you were much of a techie as well, you've changed a lot. Are you
(Kim's Point of View)One thing I abhorred the most was when I was being arraigned for something I knew nothing of. I scowled at the photos in my hand. They were taken from earlier at the restaurant when that bastard had his hands on my waist but the captured shot and angle made it seem like I was almost kissing him and we were in an intimate stance.I looked up from the photos to Arthur. "What's the meaning of this, where did you get these pictures?"He seemed irritated as he poked his inner cheek. "Shouldn't I be the one polling you, Kim, what were you doing in those photos?!""I was doing nothing, Arthur," I conceded immediately, what was he getting at?"I've always cautioned you of your stature, whatever your do will evaluate inadequately on the Rodriguezs. If you are going to do something inappropriate, do it where the municipal eyes wouldn't see you," He snarled, peering up at me with undecipherable eyes and a locked jaw.My jaw plunged in astonishment. "A-are you trying to say
(Kim's Point of View)"Kim," Arthur wheeled himself out from the kitchen, his phone in his lap. I grinned as he came between Mrs. Evans and me."Did you receive it?" I inquired, crossing my arms over my chest.He didn't respond as he looked at his Aunt with a blank gaze. I looked at her, she looked frozen as if her worst nightmare was standing in from of her. Who could have thought, the tough and mighty Mrs. Evans could also get scared? it gave me nothing but utter satisfaction. Now she knew how her medicine tasted and it was bitter."Arthur, it's not what you think," She began in a much more panicked tone than I expected. I pressed my lips together.Arthur showed us the message I send on his phone and pressed the play feature."Arthur, No!" Mrs. Evans cried out, snatching the phone from her nephew but it was too late as the record played and we waited however, there was nothing but violent noises. She frowned deeply, waiting a bit longer but nothing was being said in the tap."It's j
(Kim's Point of view,)Mrs. Evans showed up at Arthur's house for the third time this week. What did this woman want, she didn't have a place to live?She was scheming, it turned out.When I entered the living room, Mrs. Evans was bawling in Arthur's arms. I frowned at the sight."What exactly is going on?" I spoke out, garnering Arthur's stern look. What happened this time?"I believe that inquiry is intended for you," he stated.I stood quietly, my gaze shifting from Arthur's to Mrs. Evans'. What had she said this time to him? "I'm not sure what you're talking about, Arthur.""Aunt stated that she had been summoned to the precinct to make a statement. I thought I warned you not to get involved. Do you realize how much grief you've caused my aunt while she sat there, going through those horrible memories? You seem to forget that my father was her elder brother. Whatever hurts me, harms her."What the hell is going on? "You told me to mind my own business, and that's precisely what I
(Kim's Point of view)It had been two days and I still hadn't gone home as I decided to remain in Ivy's home and it has been two days since I had been neglecting Arthur's calls.If he was phoning and messaging, she hadn't done him anything yet. If she had done anything, I would have known anyway. I would never leave Arthur alone with the adversary.I sighed as I heard my phone beep for the tenth time. I simply did not want to speak with him on the phone.I grimaced when Ivy entered the living room with a cup of coffee in her hand. "That stinks, Ivy!"She raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong with you, you've never despised the scent of coffee?"I shook my head. "I simply want the aroma to be acceptable; I've just developed a sensitivity to a lot of things lately.""Are you expecting?" She blurted out."What!" Flabbergasted, I exclaimed. "Where did you get that?"It was now her turn to shrug. "I'm not sure. You know as a novelist, I've had pregnant characters before,"I sighed and rolled my
(Kim's Point of View)"I'm sorry, the patient didn't make it, time of death, 3:45 pm,""W-hat?!"The doctor sighed. "His body rejected the donor's heart and had caused some major complications, I'm sorry we couldn't save him,"A laugh shredded off me and I took a step toward the doctor. "Tell me you're joking?" I mandated. "TELL ME YOU'RE FREAKING JOKING!" My hands automatically reached out to grab the doctor but I felt hands holding me back. "YOU SAID HE WAS GOING TO SURVIVE, YOU FREAKING SAID NOTHING WOULD GO WRONG, AND NOW YOU'RE TELLING ME HE'S FREAKING DEAD!" I cried out at the top of my lungs yet no tear had fallen out from my eyes yet. "Put yourself together, Mrs. Rodriguez and I'm sorry for your loss," Sorry? Put myself together? I lost my husband. No, that couldn't be true, this was probably some squeamish joke. There was no way Arthur was dead!I looked at Mrs. Evans. "You!"She looked astonished as if she was caught off guard I was talking to her. I shook the hands holdi
(Evy's Point of View)The atmosphere was dreadful as tears were everywhere as I walked into the church with my hand hooked in She's arm dressed in black just like everyone else.We walked towards the front where the priest was giving a summon while a closed casket was placed at the front. We took a sit at the back and once the summon was done, we approached Kim Rodriguez who was sitting at the front, she gave a tiny smile once she saw Seb and me."Kim," Seb reached out, giving her a comforting hug which she returned standing up from her seat."Thanks for coming," She whispered and once they broke free, I stepped forward."Kim, you've already met Evelyn," "Yes, we are friends," She reached out for a handshake but I felt she needed more of a hug as I reached and pulled her to one. "My condolences," I hushed, stroking her hair. I gave a tiny assuring smile once we broke apart."Thank you,"She was taking it better than I expected. I didn't think I would ever be this calm if something
(Evy's Point of View)"What am I holding up?" enquired the doctor standing in front of me.My hazy vision picked up what he was holding. "A hand," I responded."Do you feel discomfort anywhere?""No, just a small headache," He gave a nod. "You're in a critical condition, Mrs. Evelyn; you need to stay in the hospital for a few days for frequent check-ups," So much for hate for hospitals. "What happened to my baby? Did I lose it?"The doctor let out a sigh. "The fetus is so fragile; it's a marvel it's still alive. However, you and your child will be alright after a complete inspection."I moaned, clutching my forehead. When was this going to be over? Was my child going to die first? My hand moved sluggishly to the top of my tummy." Miss Williams,"Officer Nim and two other cops were walking into my room when I heard my name called."How are you doing, Ma'am? "We'd want to ask you a few questions regarding what happened two days ago," he said.So I'd been sleeping for two days? A lot