EMILY’S POV Kate walked into the room,majestically holding a gun.Wait,am dreaming right? I rubbed my eye to check if I was seeing well and opened it,but still saw Kate walking to stand in front of me.I even pinched myself,hoping this was just a bad dream and I would wake up,but I still saw her in front of me.The surprising thing was that this wasn’t the Kate I knew,this Kate here was different,it was like her countenance changed.The Kate I knew didn’t like to expose her body much,but this Kate here was dressed in a black skimpy leather shirt,that stopped a little bit below her ass.She wore a black leather jacket to match with just a bra inside,which was very pronounced because the jacket wasn’t buttoned.She wore boot heels and her hair was packed in a very tight bun,the make up she put on made her look wicked and ruthless like a mafia queen.Maybe this is Kate’s doppelgänger,because this certainly can’t be my best friend,No it can’t.I remained seated to where I was and masked the
ETHAN’S POV Few minutes after Emily left the hospital,Granny woke up and was happy to see us all. She was grateful at having been given another opportunity to live.She asked after Emily and we told her Emily went to make a surprise meal for her.We waited but Emily didn’t come back.I thought it was a bit stressful to make the meal for everyone and that was why she was wasting time,but by 5pm she wasn’t still here.Nathan and Kate left saying they had to be somewhere,so Ava ,Brad,Granny,Mrs Lucia and I patiently sat down waiting in anticipation of Emily's meal.Ava who had been checking the time,frowned as she said “ Why isn’t Emily here yet it’s 5:30pm and she left here at 2pm “.“ Yeah I agree with you,I’ll try to call her “ Brad said as he took out his phone and dialed her number.He looked at me alarmed.“ Her number is off “ he said frowning,immediately he took the phone away from his ears.I knew immediately that something was wrong.I rushed out of Granny’s hospital room without
ETHANS POVI just lay down on the floor,unable to move nor open my eyes,I wish she could leave me alone.She kept on calling my name and shaking me to wake up “ Ethan! Ethan!! Ethan!!! “ No one else but my sister Ava kept yelling,making my head pound the more.“ I know what to do, “ Brad said to her,with his voice echoing in my head.Gosh,why were they so loud?! Ava stopped shaking me to wake up,immediately Brad told her he knew what to do.I wonder what he wants to do.Not even 20 seconds later,I felt water splash on my face and I jerked up into a sitting position immediately,as I opened my eyes finally. “ What the fuck Brad!! You're fired!! “ I yelled angrily with my hoarse voice.I glared at them,but noticed panic all over their faces.I became worried and asked “ What’s wrong?How is Granny’s health? Did something happen to her? “ I asked them,as I abruptly stood up alarmed,not knowing where I got the strength from.“ I went to work first to check if everything was alright,but when I
ETHAN’S POV I turned and saw Brad holding the complete outfit that the girl who broke into my office wore,ranging from the hoodie to the trainers.“ So She was the betrayal after all “ he said with clenched jaws and a throbbing veins now visible on his neck.I didn’t wanna believe it was her,but this was more than a coincidence on the day my safe was broken,she didn't come to work,her phone was off and we came to her house only to find it empty.It sure is her who perpetrated the act.To think i was even worried that was kidnapped.She always stood up for Emily so why did she do this.How would Kate do this to us? After all we did to her,Emily took her like a sister and always defended her each time I said I didn’t trust her.This world is indeed a wicked place,that’s full of wicked people.So it turns out she was the betrayer Hannah was talking about.I began to feel really bad,because I strongly suspected my best friend Nathan whom I had known since childhood was the betrayer and it c
EMILY’S POV When Kate pointed the gun at me,I thought that was the end and that maybe,Arson couldn’t get to see Ethan in person.It really pissed me off when she said I should say hi to my father.I felt like reaping her throat out but it wasn’t possible she was the one with the upper hand here since she had her dad and gun here with her.When she pointed the gun at me and said all the trash she wanted to say,I closed my eyes and resigned to fate,but I was really sad about the turn of events.Ethan and everyone close to me would be sad.At this point,I wish I could be born if I died here so that I could be with Ethan and the rest of the family again.Then I heard it loud and clear,the sound of sirens and it was getting closer.My heart leaped for Joy,because I knew that they had come to save me.My squinted eyes shot open and couldn't help but smirk,it seems they didn’t hear just now like I did because they gave me a questioning wondering what gave me the temerity to smile in this kinda
EMILY’S POV “ In my life I have been the one playing girl,not the other way round but she had the audacity to come in and play me to leave without saying goodbye or giving me an explaining,That’s number one.Now number two,she had the temerity to want to harm Emily that I take like the younger sister I never had,she has crossed the line and she’ll pay!! “.When Nathan made this statement,we all could see that he meant it,the poor guy was broken.It means he really loved her,love hurts sometimes though.We sighed and tried to calm him down.When he calmed down a little,Brad went on and said with his facial expression becoming solemn and so was his voice “ Okay guys,You May be thinking we have lost but we have not,in less than two hours we will get back those files and documents,also confirmation that Isabella was an assist in the kidnap “ Nathan and I,looked at him confused,while Ethan gave him a questioning look with one of his brows raised.Brad looked at us and smirked satisfactorily
EMILY’S POV Kate’s face and information appeared on the monitor's screen and Suarez pumped his fists into the air in triumph.I stood up and went to join them standing behind him.It was no surprise to us,that Kate wasn’t her real name,she was full of lies from the beginning.Her real name is Amanda Garcia,she truly was Jacob's daughter,I didn’t really wanna believe at first because,I thought they were partners in crime and just made up the story to fool me.Surprisingly she was just 23 years old,Wow! She looks older than her age then.I vividly remember when we first met at the university,I was so engrossed in searching for a book which our lecturer gave us an assignment on,that I didn’t know when I bumped into someone and that someone was her.She looked innocent but poor,even from her outfit one could tell.I apologized to her and she nodded her head politely or should I say shyly.She wanted to go but I held her hand and asked her what her name was and she told me.We started talking a
ETHAN’S POV I was really happy and relieved,when I saw that Emily was doing okay.But was shocked and angry when she told me Kate was Jacob's daughter.I already knew and believed that Kate was a liar and swindler but never did I expect she was Jacob’s daughter.She explained everything that transpired while she was in the custody of Jacob to us,as we sat in the sitting room of the underground house.I really pitied her and all she has gone through,she didn’t deserve to go through all this,she’s loving,considerate,understanding and kind.She didn't do all she is passing through right now.What’s even sadder is the fact I can’t stop all this with a wave of my fingers.I hope all this will end soon.Nathan too,was a victim in all this based on what Kate did to him,all this wasn’t fair on his part either,knowing him since childhood I had never seen him smitten over a girl like he was over Kate.I felt helpless and it angered me a lot.They made sense when they suggested that Emily and I shoul
EMILY’S POV When dad said he wanted to start with the crime which Charlotte committed I was curious to know too because really didn’t really get any clue as to who she killed but we knew she killed someone.Hearing dad say this made my ears start itching to hear whatever he knew.“ Charlotte here killed.... “ Dad said and was ever ready to continue speaking but Charlotte shouted for him to stop and immediately went on her knees.“ Dad please don’t do this I don’t wanna go to jail I beg you,I’m your daughter don’t rat me out to them please “ Charlotte pleaded while holding my Dad’s legs,Amelia also came to kneel and beg but my dad shrugged her off.“ Don’t do this Marcelo please... “ Isabella pleaded with dad and wanted to continue but my dad cut her short.“ Charlotte here killed Sophia Cross.Ethan Belford’s Late fiancés,she purposely tampered with Sophia’s brake on the eve of her wedding and that led to her death “ Dad said and looked at her with disgust.“ What?! “ Ava,Granny,Brad,E
EMILY’S POV“ Objection my lord “ A mature voice said loudly but also confidently.All our heads snapped back to see who it was.The first person I saw was uncle Lucas my dad’s personal assistant that we haven’t set our eyes on since the day my dad passed away.He walked in and my brows furrowed wondering what was going on.why would he show up on this day after all this time.“ Why interrupt me “ the judge asked, obviously displeased with what was happening.Ethans hold on me became more tight. I had to caress his hands that were on mine a little to show that he should calm down.Granny on the other hand was restless and Ava tried to calm her down.Whispers of people that were in the courtroom.I could see Charlotte and Amelia whispering to each other and they smirked when they me looking their way.Were they behind this??Were they tryna sabotage this??All these questions were running through my mind when uncle Lucas spoke up with a stern look on his face “ I wasn’t the one who said it,h
EMILY’S POV While we were at the funeral I could have sworn that I felt someone was watching us, I became scared judging by what has been going on, I mean who wouldn’t be scared if the person was in my situation? Since the day we found my mom’s stuff in Late Mrs. Lucia’s belongings my thoughts became jumbled.I couldn’t even afford to smile sincerely, even though I did,it wasn’t really from my heart.“ If this feeling continues I think I’ll have to talk to Ethan about it so he’ll take me to a therapist, “ I thought to myself as I cautiously looked around the cemetery.I cried my ears out during the funeral because I was the cause of her death and deep down I couldn’t suppress the thought that lingered in my heart telling me that she was my mom. Would I be able to live and take it easy on myself eventually when we found out that she was my mom or relative.I’ll have to deal with missing the opportunity to have been with my mom or a close relationship and witness what it feels like to
ETHAN’S POV When Granny said we may wanna see what in the paper,i became curious as to what it was because Emily’s mood immediately changed and she stood up to go sit beside Granny.While Brad and Nathan curiously came to sit beside me so we could check it out together.I opened the file and saw a document in it.When I went through it,I became confused and looked at Nathan and Brad to see if I was the only one confused,but I saw the same confused look on their faces.Seeing our confused faces Granny explained “ You all know Late Mrs Lucia was diagnosed of Alzheimer disease and her origin still remains unknown to us yeah? “ She paused and looked at us in which we nodded in agreement.“ well that document there signifies that she may have had gotten the disease from that accident,the person who saved her from that car accident and took her for that surgery may be able to help us know who she is,because we need answers “Granny said and I saw Emily shift i comfortably.I wondered why we n
ETHAN’S POV We headed to our car after Mrs. Lucia’s casket was placed into the van. After much debate, Brad and I decided that we all go to the cemetery in Nathan’s car because we didn’t want him to feel lonely or jealous.We walked to his Rolls Royces and I got into the passenger sit while Brad entered the back seat. I noticed that Nathan's fists were clenched tightly on the steering wheel and his knuckles were already turning white due to the way he held it so tightly.“ Wow! Wow!Wow! Buddy, calm down before you drive us to our deaths. Are you sure you are in the right frame of mind to drive us? “ I asked him as I caressed his hands that were clenched on the steering wheel trying to calm him down.“ I can drive if you're not in the mood to “ Brad added as we looked at him concerned.Nathan gave out a long and deep exhale before shaking his head slightly and turning to look at us.“ I’m sorry I am getting you guys worried, it’s just what my dad told me is still difficult for me to p
Chapter 79ETHAN’S POV When we signed for Mrs. Lucia’s dead body to be taken with us for her funeral, Nathan left us to go meet his dad, who came to work today and summoned him.I found it weird and I won’t lie that I was curious as to why his Dad called him, which he could easily get them to get home before discussing whatever matter it is that he wants to discuss with Nathan.I didn’t wanna dwell much on the issue and had to push my curiosity aside and deal with the issues I have on ground.We walked out of the Hospital and first of all went to check the casket that our Mr. Anonymous gifted us or should I say gifted Mrs. Lucia.It was fucking expensive, from the designs and carving on the glass of the casket, one could tell that the buyer was indeed rich because the casket was made of glass all through.When I say glass I mean an expensive one. I don’t know what Anonymous is trying to play by hiding himself.But one thing is for sure,If he or she intended to terminate us,the person
EMILY’S POV When Ava and I turned to look at the maid whom Granny instructed to tell us whatever it is that they were so engrossed in discussing.The maid gulped nervously I could easily tell she was scared and uncomfortable about having this discussion again. So I walked up to her and patted her on her shoulders trying to calm her down.“ It’s alright, you don’t have to be nervous, “ I said and gave her a reassuring smile. Granny and Ava also nodded their heads urging the maid to speak.She nodded her head and said “ Mrs. Lucia’s Alzheimer's disease was more serious than you thought it was. She always told me on several occasions that she had a daughter and a husband, then I’ll ask her if she can remember where they stay and she’ll nod in agreement “The maid paused as if trying to gather more courage to speak further and then she continued “ There was a time when I asked her to take me to her house,because I asked for the name of her daughter and husband but she couldn’t remember.
EMILY ‘S POVI watched as Granny and Ava walked over to where I was standing and held my hands with concerned looks on their faces,checking if anything happened to my hands,due to the way I flung the necklace.I stare at nothing in particular,carried away by my thoughts,could Mrs Lucia be my mom or did she know my mom.But if she possessed all this that means it belongs to her and besides the maid said they belong to her personally,also that she cherished them so much.Could that be the reason why Mrs Lucia most at times,looked at me with a look of recognition? Was this the reason why I always felt some kind of way whenever I was with her?.All these questions were ringing in my head,but I was abruptly brought back to reality by Ava shaking me hard and I flinched.“ Are you okay? “ Ava asked worriedly,as they gently led me to sit on the couch,which was directly facing the table.I just pointed towards the necklace that was on the floor and they looked at it frowning.But Ava went and p
EMILY’S POV One of the maids put up her hand,which signified that she wanted to ask a question.Granny permitted her to speak by nodding her head.The maid cleared her throat and bowed slightly showing respect,before she asked “ Will the funeral be held today? “.“ Yes it will,so please dress up quickly,we don’t have enough time “ Ava replied the maid kindly.With that all the maids and security men went to their various rooms to get dressed up.“ Do you have a black outfit for the funeral?? If you don’t I can give you one from my closet “ Ava said as she looked at me.One of the reasons why I love Ava and felt our bond was growing stronger is because she is very thoughtful and caring.To be honest I didn’t have any black outfit that was suitable to wear for a funeral and I wonder why I forgot to tell Ethan before we left them.He would have easily ordered one online for me.“ No I don’t actually “ I said,as I blushed with embarrassment.Granny and Ava gave me a knowing look.“ You don’t