After Mom finished threatening Mrs Hope, we returned and talked for almost the entire day; she wanted to know everything about me, and as I began to tell her the truth, she smiled and asked me a very sensitive question."Is there a man in your life?" She questioned me."A man, no, I don't," I laughed, and when Adam entered the living room, my face turned nervous.Mom noticed and began to capitalize on it." Hey! Do you think Adam is attractive?" She recognized it from the nervous expression on my face."Do I like Adam?" "I do not understand." I laughed again, and I felt just as nervous as the previous time."Do not lie to me; is there anything I should know?" She kept asking me questions..." No? There is nothing". I confessed and happily walked into the kitchen, where Adam was attempting to retrieve a glass of water from the refrigerator." Oh! Good day to you, my dear". After getting the glass of water, he turned and spoke to me. I immediately remembered my mother's question, and it
The next morning, I awoke to find Adam had left; however, he had left a shot not for me and then some breakfast in bed.I changed and went downstairs to the sitting room. I arrived just in time because Simon was telling our father about his decision to finally marry Gena and raise their daughter together." Son, "Are you certain!" He asked him after Simon had finished explaining his plans.After all, we all knew him as someone who did not follow through on plans."Yes, Dad, I love Gena." He not only said it, but also demonstrated his love for her.Dad had to agree to his demands because he was serious and was taking responsibility for the first time. He instructed Simon to prepare for his engagement, which would take place next week, and the wedding three weeks later." Congratulations." Adam congratulated his brother, and I did the same before heading straight to the kitchen for a glass of water. Sara arrived a few minutes later, and she did not look very good." Hey! What exactly is
Adam returned home from the office without his father, as he had a meeting to attend. When I inquired about my mother, Sara assisted me in carrying my bags into my bedroom. She informed me that my mother had also gone to a meeting; perhaps there were any plans between her and my father.I changed out of my work clothes and went upstairs to Gena's bedroom. She was on the phone, talking to someone and begging for more time to fulfill her end of the bargain; it appeared that she owed someone money and had yet to fulfill her end of the bargain."I promise that I will make it happen."She had promised the man on the phone.What do you intend to accomplish? I told her as I grabbed my phone and properly leaned my ear against the door, only to accidentally open it and expose myself to her."Daniela, what are you doing here?" She was stunned when she saw me." Oh! "I came to see you and your baby." I approached Amber and lifted her up in my arms. I placed her head on my shoulder, washed her cu
The cops interrogated me; they wanted to know what happened, and as I explained, I told them everything. They inquired about the shooter, but it was too far for me to have seen him."I am sorry, baby..... "Are you OK?" Mom walked me to the car while Dad and Adam answered the police. They spoke to the cops on my behalf; it was already too shocking to have witnessed Mrs Hope's death, and as exhausting and unexpected as that encounter was, I stood by the corner and spoke with him.Then we returned home.Mom asked Adam to take me upstairs to my bedroom while she went into the kitchen to make some herbal tea to calm my nerves."I am sorry about what happened.... "How do you feel?" Adam questioned me the moment we stepped into my bedroom."Good, I think." I said something, but it was unclear."I am sorry," he apologized again and placed his hand on my head, holding my face with the other hand before leaving me alone in the room.A few hours later, mom walked in and brought my herbal tea wit
We finished talking and walked to the living room, where Gena and Simon escorted her aunt and uncle to their car because it was time to leave." Hey! You are good... Did something happen? Adam shifted in my direction and then whispered into my ears." Nah! But she wants to know more about her niece's daughter". I told him, then quickly rested my hand on his shoulder as Gena and Simon led them to the car."Well, at least we survived.... Right?" He put one hand back on my shoulder, turned his face to me, and smiled...Gena's uncle and aunt's car left the house, and we all returned inside."Phew, that was close!" Gena let out a relieved moan and stopped her feet from moving away from the doorway."Yes, but we did survive, did not we?" Simon held her hands and kissed them.I asked Adam to bring Amber back to her mother, and as he left, you noticed my mother leaving the house, holding her handbag." Hey, Mom, where are you going...? "It is late." I informed her after checking the time."La
The next morning, I was all dressed for work, but just as I was about to leave, Gena arrived with her daughter, and somehow persuaded me to accompany her and her daughter to the mall for some quick shopping..."What did you intend to get?"When I asked her, we had only just arrived at the mall. She smiled and handed her daughter over to me. "A lot of things, do not be too worried," she said, leading the way to the children's store.I brought Amber along and quickly waited for her at the lounge. She took her time making sure everything was in order before leaving the store. We arrived at the Rye adult session, and Gena wanted to shop for more clothes, and the more she wasted, the later I went to work."Daniella, do not you want to get something for yourself?" After selecting her clothes for her engagement and wedding, she asked me."I do not want anything," I responded to her question.It took exactly two hours to complete everything, and then I had to drive them home and ensure that A
I prepared for the meeting the following evening. When I arrived, there was a man and a woman waiting for me at the restaurant. "Good evening, madam and sir." I stepped forward and spoke. I was sure to smile at the couple."You are Daniella, right? "Mr Wood's daughter?" The man pressed one hand against his wife's shoulder and asked."Yes, thank you for meeting with me". I sat in the chair across from them, smiling."How is your dad doing now? Is he feeling better?" He inquired about dad, and I could not tell if he was simply curious or if there was something going on that we were unaware of."He is fine, but what is going on? Did something happen to Dad?" When I asked him, his expression changed immediately."Dear, do not you know that your father is not feeling well?" He asked me.I had no idea, and nobody else knows the truth. Why did not he tell me or anyone at home?" What is wrong with my father? "Do you know?" Instead of discussing business, I was more concerned about my father
He invited me inside his house and then asked me to explain myself further. I spoke, and the moment I mentioned Mrs Edwina's name, his expression changed dramatically."I have heard about her." He spoke, then stood up and went upstairs to his bedroom. I had no idea what was going on until he came downstairs and brought some documents with him."What exactly are those?" I inquired as he arranged the documents on the table. I examined the evidence that Mrs. Hope had hidden with her nephew against Mrs. Edwina...."Wow, this is juicy!" I said as I picked up the next documents to read through.They even had recordings of Mrs Edwina confessing to killing my mother and sending me to an orphanage at a young age."I believe you should take this".He offered me the documents and evidence without my asking."Are you serious? Are you sure? Would not you like to join me?" When I asked him, he immediately declined.I returned home, bringing the evidence with me. I brought them to Mom, and as she re
The following morning, I went downstairs for breakfast. Everyone in the family were all seated there when Clara came and she happened to be holding hands with Chris. At first, I did not want to freak out; but nevertheless, that failed when grandmother decided to give us the shocking news of her grandson and Clara's alliance. " Whoa! When did that happen?". She asked me. I didn't know what to say, I just laughed and quietly continue with my breakfast. Everyone at home congratulated Chris and Clara for their engagement, and not once did Chris try to have a conversation with me. Although, I made the attempt but he wasn't letting me near him; it was almost as if he was intentionally ignoring me. I couldn't tell what was happening, and so I recruited Amber's help to figure out what was going on, however in exchange for that to take place, she asked me for the truth and being so desperate and needy for a solution, I had to tell her about my relationship with Chris. I thought that she w
Clara came home the following morning, she and I haven't been the best friend ever since I Caught her sleeping with my boyfriend, it was so annoying that we fought and ever since then, I haven't spoken to her. We might not be friends, but her and Chris were best of friends when we were growing up as children. " Good morning, grandmother?". She arrived at the house and also had to bring along a homemade pie, she never comes over without bringing something from me, she must not have been the one that baked it, I know when someone can't Cook. " How are you, my dear" grandmother was estatic to see her at home. I don't know if it's just myself, but grandmother has always loved for her grandson to get Married to Clara, and now that she's here, she might begin to assume that her dreams might have come true .She joined us for breakfast, grandmother had her favourite meal prepared by the maid's, it was so annoying and unsatisfying, watching her act like she was the only one that mat
Ella POV Since my conversation with Chris, I've had this feeling that I wasn't ready to birth a child, and that I needed to get rid of it. What other way to get rid of it like at the hospital. I visited a nearby hospital, I was alone and had no one to talk too. The nurses there called names one after another and the lady who had come to get rid of their child went in and without hesitanting. I stayed there for almost an hour and it was set time to walk inside the doctors office and schedule my appointment to terminate my pregnancy. I was about to go in when I heard, " Stop!! Don't do it". I turned back and it was Chris, what was he doing here and how did he find me? I intentionally didn't tell anyone where I was going too, how come he was able too find me and so quickly...." Chris, what are you doing here?" I asked him as he swiftly approached me and held my hand, " please, don't get rid of our child" he begged me. Right there in the hospital, everyone stopped whatever th
Preparations for dad and mom's death anniversary began as the entire family were given a specific tasks to do. I had to decorate the entire place and by that, I had to go out and buy my parents favourite flowers and use it to decorate the entire cabin, Ella and Gena had to take care of the guests list and the rest of the duties were divided amongst grandmother, aunt Gena and uncle Ethan. I came to the store and went straight to pick up the flowers I'd be needing, and that was when I bumped into Clara. She and I were friends during one of the summer breaks I'd come here with my parents _ it's been a long time and Clara seemed to have grown a lot and have finally gotten boobs. " Chris, is that you?". She stoped her shopping cart from moving. We both filled up the distance between us and I talked, " hey, how are you Clara, it's been a while". J smiled at the end of my statement, making sure that it wasn't weird or nothing..We talked for a while and also exchanged numbers, and dece
The following morning, I had such a messed up time in not getting upset with Ella's behaviour of last night, it was annoying and I wouldn't want to make matters worse by getting into a harsh confrontation with her. I changed into my outfit for the morning and then joined the family for breakfast, it was a quiet and quick meal; maybe because Ella and Gena were still upstairs sleeping in their bedroom, I want to be the one to tell the family the truth, I just can't begin to hold back the tears from Gena's eyes when I get to explain their daughter's behaviour. "Good morning, Chris". Uncle Ethan sat on the chair opposite me. " Good morning, uncle, how was your night?" I had simple chit chat with him, and we were talking when Ella and amber came down the stairs in their night gowns. Amber looked so horrible but she didn't compare the kind of facial expressions Ella had on her face. I could still remember her behaviour of last night, why did she have to kiss some random dude at my fr
The following morning, I was dressed up for school, and While everyone was trying to see what was happening, Ella and amber came downstairs and they were yet to get ready for school..Her mom asked Amber if she didn't want to attend school today, and while she was thought of the perfect like to tell her, ells came forward and she said that there was a public holiday. At first, I didn't want to believe her, but then again, it was later discovered that the government had given everyone a compulsory holiday for three days_ this is enough for Ella and amber to go crazy and act like something is wrong with their heads...Uncle Ethan and grandmother brought me to dad's office, on top of the table I saw documents and also a laptop that showed the financial statement of the company. .I knew what they wanted me to check, and so I grabbed my chair and sat down to the job.." If you need help, please do not hesitate this call either of us" grandmother said to me, she held Ethan's hand and they
The following morning, I came to uncle Ethan's House, grandmother has no idea where I'd be going too but she might as well figure everything out eventually. And not just that, Ella decided to tag along with me on my journey to my uncles house. " Good morning aunty?". We had just arrived at his house when aunt Gena opened the door for us. " Chris and Ella, what are you both doing here?". She asked, looking so surprised to see us this early in the morning. We should be in school right about now, but I can't just idly sit and watch things befall on my family .." I came to see , uncle Ethan.... Is he in?". I asked her, she nodded her head and then asked me to come with her. I left with aunt Gena to uncle Ethan's office room; Ella stayed behind and I could also tell that Daphne would be in the house.." Good morning, uncle". I entered into his office with a smile on my face. He smiled right back and then asked me if I had come for the meeting this early, Gena left us alone in the r
I got a chance to seek assistance from Ella, and that too without trying to bribe her. She was willing to take matters into her own hands by planing Keith's birthday party. At first, I didn't know the reason why she would agree to assist in planning a birthday party that she won't benefit from.." So, do you want something else?". I asked her and that was after we arrived at Keith's house. She didn't want anything apart from giving my friend the party of a century..I stayed behind as I watched them continue talking, Ella kept her bag in my possession and while her conversation with Keith seemed to be getting longer, her phone rang and it was from Fabian. I thought she didn't want to get married to him any longer, I wonder why she changed her mind? It took them almost two years to find talking, and after Ella had given Keith her vision board, we were set to leave and return home. At least, that was what I thought we were headed too until she asked the driver to stop and then b
The following day in school, I wasn't myself. I kept on remembering what had happened between Ella and myself, Keith and Josh saw the worried expression on my face and asked me about it, and as much as I would've loved to tell them the truth, I couldn't bring myself into telling that what I had just done with my adopted sister..." Hey! What is wrong, is everything okay?". Josh met me sitting alone in the cafeteria. Once again I couldn't bring myself to tell him the truth, i just had to make up a lie..We were there when Ella and her friends came, I couldn't tell what happened and neither did I feel right to sit down.." Hey, Chris.... what is wrong, are you okay!". Gena came over to my table and asked me. Ella was standing behind her and she was fully facing me, after everything that has happened between us; why doesn't she feel disgusted by the fact that we literally just had sex?.Josh had to stop his girlfriend from talking too much, he held her hand and specifically asked me t