I woke up to voices screaming down the hall, I groan as I slowly stood up and put on my robe as I walk into the hall. I was shocked as I stood at the step and watch my parents arguing with John. They wanted to come into my room but John stopped them.
“Good morning, dad,” I said as I descended the stairs, my dad looks up at me frowning.
“What's so good about this morning, Michael?” My dad screams as he sat down heavily on the couch. My mom looks at me slowly before sitting down too.
“What's wrong dad?” I asked him confused. The last time we spoke, it was on Mia Walker issue. Is he still annoyed with that?. John and I both sat down as we look at him expectantly.
“Why did you change the model for Lush Beauty,” My dad asked annoyed as he glared at me.
I sigh heavily, what Andrea predicted has eventually come to pass “Deborah's contract was over that's why we brought in a new person”.
“Why does it always have to be that woman?” Mom screams
I was getting ready to lock up my apartment when I heard voices outside. I quickly locked up and rush outside to see Deborah arguing with Darcy. Darcy had come to pick me up being my and all that but how does she know Deborah?. “What's going on here?” I asked them as I look from Deborah to Darcy. “Nina?” Deborah call surprised looking at me“How did you know Darcy?”. “She is my manager” I replied frowning, I don't know where this conversation is going to and I don't think I'll like it one bit. “What?” Deborah screams as she charges over me with hostility“ are you the newly signed Lush beauty model?” She asked me and I nodded. “Damn you, Michael!, ” She screamed “ I will ruin you and everything that belongs to you” She storms off angrily to her apartment. “What was all that about?”I ask Darcy as I got into the car, she sat down beside me surprised as well as the driver drove us to the location. “Miss Melton was Lush beauty model
I stood at the door holding my purse and Lush beauty gift with one hand as I raise my other hand to ring the doorbell. The door suddenly opened and I was greeted by my brother who looked at me like he was dreaming. “Mom, dad!. Big sis is here ”He screamed as he came over to hug me tightly. I hug him back, my baby brother is now a big boy. We let go of each other as I walk into the house to greet my parents. “Dad,” I said as I ran to hug him, he was coming down the stairs with mom beside him. “Wow! my little girl is here ”He smiles as he hugs me back I turn to mom as we group hug. How I’ve missed them so much. We are currently sitting in the sitting room while my dad keeps glancing at me like he wants to say something. “Who was the guy that brought you here ”he finally asked after some time focusing all his attention on me. Shane was asked to go to his room while we the adult discuss. ”My boss ”I replied as I shrug
I woke up to the sun glaring down on me. I was about to stand up when I noticed Michael sleeping soundly beside me. Both of his hands were held across his head as he sleeps with a smile on his lips. I wonder what he was dreaming about that made him smile. I run my hand slowly down his lip, he swallows my hand, sucking it slowly as he gazes into my eyes. His blue eyes mesmerized me. This position brought back yesterday's memories as I blush red, yesterday was the third-best night of my life. I stood up abruptly from the bed when I suddenly remember that we are meeting his parents for the first time today and ran into the bathroom to shower leaving Michael to chuckle behind me, he got up and walk into the shower as he helps bath me, I did the same for him then we both walk out to dress. I stood gasping at my inappropriate dress from the club last night, I couldn't possibly wear that to meet his parents for the first time. Bitting my lips as I try to think of a
I walk out of the study laughing loudly with my father. We have been discussing Mr. Leonardo's embezzlement of the company's fund. And he was extremely happy when I told him how I disciplined him according to the law. My heart skips a beat when I notice that Nina was not on the seat. Maybe she went to the washroom. I relax a bit, as I walk down the stairs with my dad. "Deborah?" My dad said, with surprise as my eyes flew to the woman in question who was standing at the door staring up at me with a smile. "Hello, Daniel" She greeted my father smiling, dad walks up to her and hugs her" How are you? How is my old friend, Melton?" He said. "He's fine, I was just passing by and decided to stop by. I'm surprised to see you here, Michael" She said as she came to hook her hands around me. I step out of her hands as I went in search of Nina. I look in the washroom and outside, at the garden but she was not in any of those places. On my way to the sitti
I walk slowly into the washroom, a bit happy and sad. Happy because my first plan is successful which is getting Michael's mom on my side.Sad because Nina looks so beautiful smiling into the camera as a lush beauty model. I can't come to terms with myself that she is more beautiful than I am. She has taken everything from me, first Michael, my social media space, and now my modeling job. I will take everything she loves from her starting with Michael.I crushed the picture I tore out of the washroom door angrily in my hands just as I heard a knock on the door."Miss Melton! Are you in there?" A voice call from outside, I relax my facial expression as I threw the picture into the trash can and went to open the door."I'm sorry to disturb you but Mr.Thompson asks me to come to call you," She said rushly scared of my face."It's ok. Thank you" I said smiling at her as I walk out of the washroom carrying my bag in my hands."I'm sorry, I keep y
Lillian's call woke me up at exactly 7:15 am as I rushed out of the bed into the shower. I didn't sleep a wink last night as I kept thinking about Michael's mom's words to me.The driver had dropped me off at home yesterday, I cried myself to sleep still now. I quickly rush through the shower and walk into my closet, the flowery gown Michael bought for me stares at me taunting me. Tearfully, I grab it and throw it into the trash can as I pick a more suitable dress for work. Driving into the parking lot at work, I rest my head on the steering as I try to bring back my heavy breathing to normal. Lilian's call this morning has been brisk, asking about my health and telling me that Michael has called her yesterday. Ever since yesterday, I have been avoiding his calls, I can't believe his mom would stoop so low to lie that I was with Austin. If that is what she wants I'm going to give it to her. Thankfully, I and Austin didn't break up and no one saw me
"Danny!Danny!!" I scream at the top of my voice. This is the only problem I have with him, he takes time dressing when he, not a lady. Danny walks out of the bedroom door, doing his cuff while smiling at me showing his perfect teeth. I glared at him"So you heard me right?” “Of course baby,” He said coming closer to peck me on the cheek. Let's go else we'll be late for our doctor's appointment" He said as he guides me out of the door. "So you knew about that and you still took ages dressing" "It's not my fault baby, you know I have to look good for you" He replies winking at me. He walks briskly to the driver's side and get in, and pulled out of the driveway to take the road to the hospital. For the past one month now, I've been feeling sick and occasionally nauseous. I've always dismissed it as being the weather. But today nauseous was so bad that Danny set an appointment with our family doctor, we ate on the way to see her. "W
I walk briskly into my office as Aurora scrambles out of her office to follow me. "Sir! Sir!!. Mr. Alexandro is here to see you," she said, rushing to keep up with my stride. I opened the door to my office and walk-in banging it loudly in her face. I don't care if it hits her on the face or not. She opens the door and walks in slowly with her head bowed. "I would like to be alone Aurora. I don't want to see anyone for now " I said without looking up at her as I stood with my back to her staring outside the window. "But____________" "Get out!!" I shouted at her. She ran out of my office scared as I sat down on my cushion chair resting my head frustrated and tired. I should probably hate Nina Miller right now but why am I still staring at her pictures on my phone. I've been trying to reach her for the past four days now and she just won't pick
FIFTEEN YEARS LATER DEBORAH I stepped out of the prison yard with a new change of clothes, clutching onto my purse and accessories, the lady at the reception had handed me in my hands. I shield my eyes from the harsh sun with the purse in my hands, it felt so good to be finally free. “ Woah! The weather is so good today” I exclaimed excitedly, taking a swirl around in excitement. “ Yes, you can say that again” I turned to see Xavier gazing up at me with so much love and affection in his eyes that I couldn't help shielding away shyly. I didn't hear him come to stand behind me
A MONTH LATERSANTORINI, GREECE“ So girls, here is our house” I heard Michael calling to the girls with his hands stretched to the property in front of us as soon as we stepped down from the car.“Do you like it?” Michael asked the girls who were giggling beside him while I was on the phone with Lillian.“ Of course, dad. Did you buy it? It's so beautiful” Nora exclaimed excitedly as she ran up the stairs to the front porch.“ Look Nora, it has a beach” Nadia's giggling voice called to her sister who came bubbling down to see the beach which was at the back of the house.
“ Good morning, Mrs. Thompson” Lexa greeted me the next morning as I stepped out of the elevator carrying my brown Christian Dior bag with leopard skin, it was a gift from Michael during my birthday.“ Good morning, Lexa. How was your night? Hope you slept well?” I told her with a smile on my face as I made my way into my office.“ It was fine, thank you, ma'am” Lexa replied as she came to stand in front of my table after I had sat down and dropped my bag on the table.Kicking out my brown suede heel which matched with the bag and complimented my outfit which was a brown mini skirt, brown blazer, and a pink camisole, I let the purple velvet rug caress my feet as I turned to stare at Lexa.
“ Sir, these are the files you requested for” Aurora's voice called out to me as I turned to watch her standing in the doorway holding on to the files in her hands.“ Good. Come on in” I told her with a broad smile on my face as I motioned her over.Aurora dropped the file on my table while I flipped through the pages looking for a particular entry. It was the budget for the Thompson's Hospital. Apparently, Dad found out the money budgeted for the hospital was too much and requested that we reduce it which was why I'm in a meeting with Doctor Damien. The director of the Thompson's Hospital.“ So, Doctor Damien. We've cut down the budget to fifty million dollars, hope that will be enough?” I asked him, I could see his lips curled up in a fr
We all sat in the courtroom looking around while I held onto my daughter's hands, Michael was on my right holding on to Nadia's hands while Nora was beside me. They had recovered from most of their bruises but we were all still going to therapy every Tuesday. Even Lillian had joined us this time, I couldn't help regretting dragging her into my mess.I stared into the whitewashed room of the courtroom but I wasn't really seeing anything. All I could remember was the night when I felt I was going to die and Michael had saved me the second time ...“ What is she doing?” I turned to stare at Lillian who gazed was fixed on Deborah, who was checking her gun to see if she had enough ammunition in them wearing a light smile on her face. I turned away from the face of the woman that I had come to despise, but couldn't do
I paced around my office in anticipation, ever since our last call with Lillian, we couldn't get in touch with her. She had refused to answer any of our calls and had sent it to her voicemail.“ Any luck with her yet?” I turned to ask Danny who was trying her phone again. I could see the worry etch his brows as sweat streamed down his face. I couldn't help being annoyed with myself that I had caused everything. I regretted ever bringing him and Lillian into this mess. Hell, I regretted ever risking my wife and children's life. If only I never met Deborah then none of this would have happened.“ Not yet. She just won't pick up even after leaving her a dozen messages. She's just so stubborn especially when it comes to Nina” Danny exclaimed running his hands through his hair in frustration as he paced to and fro
“ Joey, come on. Please stop crying. You've got to be strong for your godmother” I called gently to my son who was crying silently on his bed as I stood in his doorway.“ But mom, I'm missing Nora and Nadia so much. I don't know what's going on with them. And who the fuck is Deborah? I so hate her” He screamed at me as he turned to watch me from the doorway trying to dab at his now teary eyes.I strolled to pull him close as I let him sobbed on my shoulder, ignoring him using the swear word. Any other day, I would have scolded him but today, I decided to let him be since he was hurting so badly.“ It's okay son, momma understands. I promise we'll find them soon but please you've got to be strong for them. You know Nora and Nadia wouldn't like to
A Month LaterI sat in front of the television in the sitting room but I wasn't really seeing anything. I couldn't stop thinking about my kids ever since we found out that Deborah took them. I couldn't help being worried about them. Is Deborah taking care of them? Have they eaten?A lot of things are going through my mind but there's no one to talk to. Michael had been busy these days, especially after he found out that Deborah had tricked him.He couldn't stop blaming himself for not being vigilant and I couldn't add to his self-loathing by telling him about the calls I've been receiving and that from Deborah.I could still remember her last call which was a few weeks ago after we came back from the hos
“ Mr. Thompson, I'm thinking of investing about a million dollars in your new casino business but I'm afraid of the risk involved in it. Is it legal? I mean most casino businesses are illegal and I wouldn't want my money to go to waste. It's hard to earn a fortune these days you know, and_______”“ Mr. Gonzales” I called to the bald head man who was miles away from me trying to make him stop with his blabbering as I was getting irritated. He was a Spanish business tycoon who had quite a fortune but didn't know how to invest his money. He was just on the news a while back because of his eighteen years old, fifth wife who had squandered his money on a designer outfit that cost a thousand dollars.“ I'm not forcing you to invest in my company but I'd like you to remember that if you don't invest your fortun