~CHAPTER 17~ ~NORA~ As "Excuse me?" "You heard me..." "You must be joking right... please tell me you are joking?" Is he crazy? " Of course I am joking now get the hell out of here." I sighed in relief. " I thought ---" "Get out!.", He shouted again. I escorted myself out of his room and shut door close and took a deep breath before heading to the kids room. On getting there the were pointing at fingers at each other. They were ... arguing. "Look what you caused, Mom is angry at us.", Archie barked. " Would you stop whining, even if she is, it obviously not at me." " What the heck is wrong with you. You are the one who wanted to get back at grumpy man. " " Oh please " I would have intervened... but perhaps ,I should enjoy this. " Aria!!!" " Archie!!!" 'It like they are going to tear each other clothes.', I thought to myself as I saw them rushing at each other. Swiftly , I intervened and prevented them from tearing each ot
~CHAPTER 18~ ~ AIDEN ~ I headed downstairs, I found everywhere all neat tidy and sparkling. The dinning was heavily served. Nora Daniels walked up to me. Cleaning her hands with an handkerchief. Seems she also joined the servants to take care of things. I would have complimented herz but there's no need. She will get too comfy , I don't want that. "... So you are ready. ", she said as she stood by my side. "What about your kids. ", "They are ready cooperate... if you also cooperate in getting them what they asked for." "You are very funny... do I look like someone who goes back on his words? obviously not. I am in no position to do that. Mum and dad Just left , so there's plenty and enough time to do what need to be done before they arrive." " Wow... guess they also have something to do" " Yeah ... they will still kill if they find out I am not going to be around " " What do you mean? Aren't you going to be around for this---" "Relax.... I never said
~ CHAPTER 19 ~ ~ NORA ~ "The last time, it was all rushed. My son didn't seem to want to allow us to get to know each other. But now that he isn't around, let's seize the opportunity." , Mr. Brookes uttered. "Oh and what's that I smell?!" "Some exotic dishes...", I manage to say. "And we are to have it together as a family... ain't that so?", What is problem. "I should call him up." 'Yeah please do that, let that buy me the enough time I need t think of way out of here.', I thought as I watched take out his phone to call Aiden. Abruptly, Mrs Brookes hands got to him , she Stopped him from calling Aiden. " There's no need to worry yourself about him, I am sure he is going to come home very soon, just give him a little more time." 'I Wonder what happen if he doesn't come back exactly today... what if he comes back tomorrow? I mean ... I don't even trust this man anymore.', I thought. 'Does he want me to sabotage things here while he isn't around.,' "And why is that .
~ CHAPTER 20 ~ ~ NARRATOR ~ Mr. Brookes looked in the opposite direction as he watched his wife and Nora chat. He detest for her was no difference for his son even though his son didn't show his just yet. He sighed and patted her shoulder. "Even though, you have done well." "Thank you Uncle, can I get you something so long?" "Just a beer will do." She nodded at his request and left. Mr. Brookes then walked his way back to where he was previously sitting. His eyes looking closely at her. "My son has Just never talked to you about us in the first place." Nora forced a smile. "He must have been...shy? I guess." "My son is never shy, he is one of the best there is. Not even a woman can make him fuss, come to talk of you." His wife wanted to oppose but Nora stopped him. "Thanks... dad, can I call you dad?" "Ugh?", he nearly choked. "I am just saying, since you are like my new family.", she was saying. "It wouldn't be bad to actually call you dad." Mrs. Bro
~ CHAPTER 21 ~ ~ NORA ~ No... did he just say he will be back tomorrow?... no , he must be joking!. I tried his number again but it wasn't going. Oh no, I still winder what he told his mum that got her upset. That man is a Monster, now he's going to leave everything for me to handle alone. No matter, I will have to do this on my own. I just hope the kids cooperate as promise. I got back in , two things my eyes focused on. Mr. Brookes, the man was still drinking his cold beer, that I didn't bother about. Mrs. Brookes wasn't in the living room , didn't she just come back in here , where else did she go to? I walked up to Mr. Brookes, hoping he doesn't turns me down. "...Erm." "She went upstairs." 'Well that was fast.', I thought and then I remembered the words he had said. She went upstairs??? I could have simply ran but i don't want to make Mr. Brookes more suspicious than he his already. The kids! I hope they don't make noise! I made my way upstairs. I f
~ CHAPTER 22 ~ ~ AIDEN ~ I saw his text earlier, I pretended like I didn't but I did see it. James and I have been partners I although didn't really enjoy his company. A man like him deserves no good. I can still remember how he flirts with women like a fool when he sees the chance, he has no shame whatsoever. If I don't go, he will make it a fuss. I will have to go for the sake of avoiding usual drama around me. Nora hasn't called, perhaps she is handling things well. Even for someone without a profile Which is still baffling me. Trust can't be assured. I will have to do what is necessary and get an actual info about this woman. What is her purpose? Why did she just volunteer? for the money? or for what?! goodness. Overthinking this will put me in a bad state. should just get home before anything goes wrong, who knows what's happening. *** ~ NORA ~ "The fact you cooked this meal surprises me.", I heard him say as we enjoyed the dishes I made. "Didn't know, my s
~CHAPTER 23 ~ ~ NARRTOR ~ "Whatever I tell my mother is none. if your concern Nora Daniel." " It might not be but I have the right to know , upsetting her isn't an option." Nora dragged with him. " What did you---" " You should stop talking before things get ugly, you don't have want to drawn unnecessary attention to ourselves." " I don't really care. . . That woman is your mother God damnit!.", She raised her voice a little. What had came over her all of the sudden? Aiden thought. She walked out on him before he could say anything. He was pissed by it, he looked at her and groaned. He didn't know why he groaned , he Just knew Nora was getting on his nerves. As soon as she was out of sight, he made him move towards the balcony that wasn't too far from his reach. He stayed there, observing the dark skies. "Do you want a drink?", Maria voice dropped into his surroundings. "You looked stressed out.", She approached him from behind and came over to
~ CHAPTER 24 ~ As the sun rises from it depths with song birds littered all over the blue sky, so was the mighty winds. Blowing back and forth against the trees. Papers, leaves moved in different direction. But in the Brookes home, things were quit different. Nora wakes up in shock. Her mind extremely busy as she recalls it morning. Mr and Mrs Brookes are still around. The kids are still in bed, no, perhaps they have woken up already. Who knows, they might have even left their room. No!, So many thoughts bombarded her. She quickly snapped. Looked to her side and found nobody. Aiden wasn't beside her. Regardless, she got out of bed and went to check on the kids. Perhaps they are haven't gotten out yet. The door to the children's room opens up with Nora rushing in. They were still there, they had just woken up and they didn't look happy to see their mother. "Aria... is that mom?... please tell her to leave. ", his eyes so blurry he nearly couldn't recognize her and detested
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THREE ~NARRATOR~Allison began to explain how Harry had been using her from the unset. He had used her also to acquire land and began to build a company. The company was under her name, but it was only a cover-up. She had thought it was hers the whole time, but it was all a lie. "I think the only way Harry knew where we were was because he had a trusted servant among my men. He was a very faithful one who listened in on our conversation and went to tell him."Nora was dumbstruck. She couldn't believe Harry had been trying to erase her family name. Someone she once loved and trusted. Allison went on her knees and crawled towards Nora. She placed her hand on Nora's thigh, and Nora shifted uncomfortably although Allison's hands remained there. "Please, forgive me," she begged. "I swear, it was all greed and the quest for power. I am so sorry that I wronged you because of a man. You are my sister, Nora."Nora began to remember her mother's words in the book she
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWONORAAiden took advantage of the situation. Since the car had blocked the gunmen. He tried to start the car, and the car started this time. He zoomed off, and Edmund's driver followed after us. It was a close call, but they managed to escape. I kept breathing hard and wouldn't stop cursing Allison. Aiden found a spot to do a tricky u_turn. Edmund's driver followed behind us. Soon, they lost us. I turned around and when I realized they were gone, I let out a huge sigh. "That was close," I told Aiden. He simply nodded in agreement. I wondered what would have become of us if we had been caught. I was grateful that we hadn't been caught. We soon got home and met Edmund at home. We narrated everything that happened to him immediately after we dropped down the car. I did the talking. I wouldn't stop blaming Allison. Her name was all over my lips while I spoke. "Thank God you were able to escape," Edmund said. Soon, we were all seated in the sitting room at
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND ONENARRATOREveryone was present, including Edmund, his driver, and the old detective. They were all present at Aiden's mansion. They weren't taking any chances and that was why Nora had called the whole team. The location of the meeting place had been sent to Aiden and they all planned to allow Nora to go with him. At first, Edmund had been against the idea, saying it would be having Allison's two fishes in one net but Nora had told him she had to go with Aiden in case Allison wanted to trick him with some information he wasn't aware of. But it wasn't just the both of them going, the old detective and the driver were to come with but they would stay in their vehicle and hide somewhere nearby. Edmund would stay to guard the mansion. At that point, Aiden didn't trust anyone anymore. Aiden and Nora got into Aiden's car while Aiden took the stirring. The old detective rode with Edmund's driver in another car. After a very long drive, they finally arrived at the
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AIDENI walked into the living room where my father had been ushered in by the maids. I and Ethan walked together, and soon, we were all seated around the dining table. Father didn't smile for a second. I knew what was going through his mind. He must think that I had failed him, and truly I had. We were all quiet for some seconds before Ethan broke the silence. "So the company..."He was saying, but Father cleared his throat and continued. "Yes, the company," Father said and eyed me. He took his gaze to Ethan, and a little smile appeared on his face. "Thank you so much for telling me. It was the right thing to do," he appreciated. "You did well, my son."Ethan nodded with a smile. I rolled my eyes at them. I was sure that Ethan was enjoying the glory of stabbing me in the back. Father was all over him, singing his praises for telling him the truth. He had gone to tell Father, thereby making me look like the bad guy. Father turned to face me. A big frown appe
CHAPTER NINETY-NINE AIDENI was scared of getting into a fight with my father while I was driving. Still, I went ahead to pick up the call, deciding to give him the benefit of the doubt. I picked up the call and placed my phone close to my ear."Hello, Dad," I managed to say, and it ended up as a whisper. It was then that I realized that I had lost my voice. "I will be in your mansion, in thirty minutes, son," he informed make. "Make sure that you avail yourself at home and drop everything else."With my dad hung up. I was furious. I slowly took the phone away from my ear and placed it back by my side. I gritted my teeth and tightened my grip on the stirring. How did my father get to know about the loss of the company? I asked myself different questions. I knew I had ordered the former staff not to say anything to my father. Who must have told him? Was it possible that they could betray me because they no longer worked for me? While I thought about these things, my mind suddenl
CHAPTER Nineth EightNORA I and Aiden sat next to each other in the waiting room, both lost in our thoughts. My mind was going through all the things that had happened for the last five years. All those times –running from one shelter to another with my kids– it was Aiden, their father. It was a lot to take in for me. I just couldn't believe it. I also thought about the possibilities if me and Aiden had been together and I hadn't run away to New York. All those years of suffering and struggling wouldn't be part of my story. I wanted to cry but I pushed it away. I wondered what Aiden was thinking but I couldn't read minds. Well, I wished that I could. For minutes, there was silence between both of us until a nurse came with Aria. She had been treated and was as good as new, all leaping and beaming with smiles. I looked at her warmly and still couldn't believe that I hadn't noticed the resemblance between her and Aiden. I was just seeing it at the moment."Here you go," the nurse sai
CHAPTER Nineth SEVENNORAI blinked thrice in confusion. I couldn't believe what Aiden was saying. "This isn't possible. It must be a trap," I told Aiden. I didn't trust Allison one bit. I was sure she was up to some mischief. I didn't know what it was, but I knew Allison wouldn't just give back to the company. I just wished I could place a finger on what it was that Allison was trying to do. "This must be some kind of... some kind of...." I stuttered.I was still trying to look for the right word to use when Aiden took the words from my mouth. "Some kind of trick, right?""Exactly!" I agreed. "She's probably trying to trick you, then trap you down when you fall into her hands. I don't want you to fall prey. "Aiden chuckled. "You know, I didn't think Allison was a saint. I don't trust her either," Aiden said. "But, if this was a trick. Why would she go all the way to call me herself?"I thought about it for a moment. I wasn't buying it one bit. There must be an explanation for ev
CHAPTER NINETY-SIXNORAI noticed Aiden was walking down the stairs. I was staring at him lost for a few seconds until I heard his voice. I quickly took my gaze from him and shifted it to the floor. He started by clearing his throat. "What is going on here?" He asked. "Archie injured Aria's arm," the maid replied plainly. I didn't even notice her walk into the sitting room. I watched Aiden as he moved his eyes from the maid to the floor. He stared at Aria's blood, which was spilled all over the floor for a while. Then, he lifted his head to look at me. There was a questioning look on his face.I couldn't tell what the look was for. So, I just shifted uncomfortably on my spot. He turned back to face the maid."Where is she?" Aiden asked. "She's with the nanny," the maid replied. "Why didn't anyone go with her to the hospital?" Aiden asked. I and the maid exchanged confused glances. No one said they were at the hospital, so why was he asking about the hospital?"She is with the
CHAPTER NINETY-FIVE ALLISON I and Harry sat quietly in the vehicle. We were seated behind the vehicle while the driver took the stirring. Harry's eyes were fixed on me the whole time. Although, he wasn't staring directly at me. His eyes were fixed on the front mirror, which reflected my face. I could see him through the corner of my eyes, and it made me uncomfortable that he was staring at me so much. I decided to ignore it still. I didn't want to ask him what the matter was. Even though I was tempted to. The drive was boring and the most awkward one I've ever experienced. When we finally got to the mansion, I let out a deep sigh. Harry alighted from the car when the driver opened the door for him. I hesitated for a while before following him behind. When my leg touched the ground, I felt cold shivers run down my spine. Harry didn't say a word to me. He just turned to me with a cold glare.I didn't need him to tell me the meaning of the glare. I was acting sluggish and cold, an