Mr Woods became enraged as soon as he saw me serving drinks to the guests. He took a step forward, grabbed my hand, and forced me into the kitchen.
"Who asked you to serve beverages to my guests?" He took the tray and placed it on top of the table. "Oh! "What about your wife?" I responded by making it sound like a question. "Really? Has she lost her mind? He screamed, veins popping out of his head, before storming out to meet with his wife. Seeing Mr Woods upset with his wife was the last thing I wanted, which is why I did not want to cause a scene by telling him in the first place. I saw Mr Woods talking to his wife, and their facial expressions indicated that they were arguing about me. "Hey, how are things going?" Before approaching me, Julia noticed them fighting as well. "When Mr. Woods learned that his wife had asked me to serve, he became upset." I responded to her query while continuing to stare at them both. "Whoa! Daniella, you would better hope that Mrs. Edwina does not kick you out of the house after today. She put one hand on my shoulder, as though to reassure me, and went about her work. Should I be concerned about what will happen after tonight? Following his conversation with his spouse, Mr. Woods took hold of my hand once more and escorted me to my bedroom. When I arrived downstairs for the party as a guest and a member of his family, he asked me to change into a dress. Weeks have not gone by. Despite the fact that I know Mr. Woods, why does it seem like there is more to his actions? I was wearing a dress. There was nothing particularly fancy in my closet, but it was ideal for Adams' birthday celebration. Everyone was already gathered around him when I descended the stairs. The cake is brought in by Julia and set in the middle of the table. I had no intention of becoming attached to them, especially in light of the recent events involving Mr. Woods and his wife. Son! Slice off the cake. Following their collective singing for him, Mrs. Edwina spoke up. Adam then gave a head nod and spoke. It is my birthday, so "Sure, after all, right?" Grabbing the knife, he cut slices of his cake. With the exception of Samuel, everyone clapped enthusiastically. I watched him take a bottle of champagne with him as he left the party. What makes him unhappy about his brother? "Hey are you doing okay?" After leaving the party, I asked him. "Good?" He says, "I should not be jealous of my brother, but I am," turning his head back to me. After a few minutes of stalling, it was finally admitted. "Are you jealous? Given that both of you have devoted parents, why would you feel envious of your brother? As soon as I got to him, I stopped moving forward. When I said that, Samuel burst out laughing. Was "loving parents" what you just said? Then he laughed again. "Perhaps I said something amusing?" He left me by myself in the rear of his parent's house when I asked him. I am not sure what I said that made him so angry. I waited until I had gathered enough energy before returning to the celebration. Everything was quickly coming to an end. Mr. Woods and his wife were chatting with some of the departing guests as the house was gradually being cleared out, while Adam and his brother were chatting with their friends. Daniella, Have you had anything to eat?.. When Julia finished her work, she came up to me and inquired. "Oh, no, I am going hungry." She was answered by me. They had leftover food on the kitchen table, and Julia showed me the way to the kitchen. After giving me an empty plate, she let me eat until I was satisfied. After making sure I had enough water, I went to my bedroom upstairs. Before going to bed, I changed into my nightgown. Early the next morning, I got up and helped Julia prepare breakfast for the family. I was working on that when Mrs. Edwina arrived, and she was not happy with what she saw. How come you are here, Daniella?.. She removed the cups from my grasp and returned them to Julia before asking. I only want to assist, Ma'am... I replied to her in an apologetic tone. Help? Before telling my husband about me, you ought to have given it some thought. Do you like to sow discord between us? Her voice grew louder. It was Mr. Woods who was His wife screams unintentionally overhead as he comes down from the bedroom. "Are you alright, my dear?" He stepped forward and touched her shoulder with his hand. "Yes, dear... All I wanted to do was ask Daniella to go shopping with me. Considering everything that is happening. It was clear that telling her husband the truth would not be a good idea. "Whoa, that is fantastic. Daniella should buy you some new clothes." He said, gave us a smile, and then walked away from us in the kitchen. After a short while, Mrs. Edwina departs as well. She lied to me, so we went to the boutique even though I never intended to go out with her. She allowed me to put what I wanted, and even though I really wanted to buy nice clothes for myself, I was careful not to take Mrs. Edwina and her husband's generosity for granted. Adam was coming down the stairs when he saw us carrying our shopping bags when we returned home a few hours later. It appears that Daniella went shopping with her mother. In a tease, he said. "She is right to feel thankful because not everyone is as fortunate as she is." Mrs. Edwina said as she gave her son a cheek squeeze before walking away. I apologize for my mother's behavior; she can be a pain. On his mother's behalf, Adam apologized for her absence, which was kind. Coming from the son she loved, anyway. "You know, we all have to put up with it, do not we?" Leaving my shopping bags in hand, I headed to my bedroom.The following day, Mrs. Edwina came to my bedroom and requested my help for the first time. Since I am the only person available, she wants me to attend a function with her husband and son, not because she needs me."Dress in one of the clothes I have given you." Before she left my bedroom, she said that. I changed into one of the dresses with the shoes after using the restroom to freshen up. When I got there, Mr. Woods and Adam were already hanging around outside their car. "Whoa, you look stunning." It was impossible for Adam and his father to refrain from complimenting one another. "Stunning." Zack showed up as we were leaving for the event, and that was all he said. Adam seemed to be on the phone with Mr. Woods while we were driving to the party.As Zack drove us to the party, everything was perfectly quiet. Mr. Woods and Adam entered the enormous mansion where it was being held, and I positioned myself discreetly behind them.Greetings, Mr. Woods and son. They were approa
The following day in school, Mr Kent wanted us to go for a school trip at the fountain. And that was a place where things happen, people go missing and most especially, they're found dead. I didn't want Hannah to come with me to school a place, however, the place way to protect her was to also attend the school impromptu trip.. We got there and the tour began, I made sure to hold Hannah's hand as we approached the fountain and behind; there was an old and beaten down cottage. Everyone seem to notice that and out of all to ask, it was Hannah. " Sir, what's in there?". She said and still pointed at the cottage.. Mr Kent immediately changed the subject, and then asked us to continue the tore. The student in front of me left and Just as I held Hannah's hand, she pulled away.. " Wait! What happened?". I turned and asked her.. " Let's go check out the cottage?". She again pointed at the same place . " What? Why do you want to, it's dangerous?". I attempted holding her hand aga
Adam walked away without saying anything else, and his silence suggested that he was holding me back. Julia and I returned the plates to the kitchen, and while I was helping her, I overheard Samuel talking on the phone. I dashed outside and accidentally bumped into him on my way to the living room. "Daniela, what happened?" He gradually pulled me away and then asked me "I am fine; I was coming to look for you. " I said something. "Are you looking for me?" "What exactly do you mean?" He questioned me. Samuel and I were both speaking when we heard Mrs Edwina's voice. She approached, dragged Samuel away from me, and then said. "Where do you come from?" She questioned him. "Oh, I went out, why are you asking?" I asked her, and she said, "Because you left without informing anyone, this shows how irresponsible you are!" The pitch was slightly higher. Samuel immediately became enraged and responded to his mother. "What exactly do you mean?" He takes a step forward, "Did you lose you
The next morning, when I arrived downstairs dressed for work, Mr Woods and his sons were alone at breakfast, and Mrs Edwina was nowhere to be found.Good morning, Daniella. As I approached the empty chair opposite Simon, Mr. Woods turned his head to look at me."Good morning, Sir." I sat down, and Julia came forward to serve me breakfast."Sir, I have not seen your wife; did she go out for work?" After Julia stepped back, I turned to Mr. Woods and inquired about his wife.It was strange that she was not found at the breakfast table this morning."Oh, I think so, but she mentioned going to the hospital for a checkup." He let it all out."Hospital? Is mom okay?" Adam veered and asked his father, eager to learn more."Yeah, she is fine, just getting her regular checkup." He responded to the question. Mr. Woods and I left for the office.However, before leaving, Samuel asked if he could accompany us.His father was delighted with the news and invited him to sit next to Zack, who was drivi
After hearing them argue, I opened the door and stepped outside.Jonathan was surprised to find me down again when I should have been in my bedroom."Daniela, what happened?" Jonathan looked at my expression and asked.."There is nothing." I opened his vehicle door and took out my phone.Looking at the phone in my hand, he turns to Samuel, and they both smile as they once again face me."Good night". I spoke to both of them before leaving.The next day, I came down the stairs, and Mrs Edwina was just leaving the kitchen, but when our eyes met, she stopped and then asked, "So, Daniella, how was your date with Jonathan?" Does she genuinely want to know how it went, or is there another reason, and should I be concerned? "It was good, thanks for asking." I responded with a smile."Alright, but do you like him?" She asked me after placing the bowl of soup on the table." Do you like him? "We literally just met." I clarified, but she was unwilling to accept no as an answer."Have we just me
It was not until Adam entered the room after Mr. Woods left my hospital room abruptly. He brought flowers and also some chocolates. Despite my doctor's orders that I should not have chocolate, it was too tempting to resist."Daniella, how are you feeling? You scared us a lot." He said after giving me the chocolate in my hand.."Yes, my blood pressure increased, but I am not sure what happened." When I opened the chocolate box, I nibbled on the first roll."Hmm! He pulled his chair closer and sat next to my bed, saying, "I see." When his parents came back, we were still chatting. Mr. Woods was surprised to see his son at my side, as he should have been at the office taking care of things while he was away.Should not you be at the office, son?His wife was standing irate at the door when he left.Adam responded to his father's question even though he could see his mother's face. He mentioned that he thought about getting me some chocolate and flowers because there was nothing else to d
Have you gone insane?I listened with my ears leaned at the door as Mrs. Edwina yelled those words to her husband."What did I do, Mad?"Unaware of his transgression, he asked her.Really? You have been giving Daniella, the girl, gifts." Since I was undoubtedly nobody when I moved into their home and began living with them, I was not offended when she called me the nobody I am."Stop! I refuse to sit here and listen to you call Daniella a nobody! Why?She said something that offended Mr. Woods.Additionally, he requested that she leave his office because he was unwilling to carry on the conversation with her; however, Mr. Edwina was far from finished."Go, I will not go when you are obviously preoccupied with that girl."She had spoken to me in the same manner the last time.Why should not I? When Daniella is my daughter and I could not even tell her about it because of you!?"Because she could not tell me that he was my father, he blamed her.My heart started racing so quickly that
As Aunt Anita, a friend of my mom's, shared information about my mom with me, the pieces of the puzzle continued to fit together. She met with my dad at one of her school recitals, and I had no idea that she danced.It seemed as though fate had intended for them to be together. Something clicked, and my mother felt so enchanted that she chose to give her heart to a man she hardly knew.My mother and my father, Mr. Woods, began dating.Their relationship was kept a secret, but when my mom became pregnant, everything changed. She was overjoyed to learn that she was expecting a child and went to my dad's house to tell him.Unfortunately, she did not find Mr. Woods' house but his mother. She asked my mom to end the pregnancy because my dad was already planning to marry their businessman's daughter. The new split her up from the inside out, and no matter how hurt she was, mom still found it difficult to spend time alone with Mr. Woods.This happened nine months after I was born, and his m
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 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
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
Daniella POV.After returning from work, I went to the kitchen for a glass of water; I wanted chilled ice water, but the water in the refrigerator was not as cold as I desired.I was busy thinking about what I was going to do when Sara walked in and was surprised to see me standing beside the open refrigerator door..."Hello, Daniella. Do you want anything?" She moved closer and closed the refrigerator door..."I require a chilled glass of water." I told her, and she explained that the water in the cellar refrigerator would be more chilled, and I would need it.I needed to go down there and take it. I reached the cellar and opened the door, looking around before entering.I examined the refrigerator and then took out two bottles of very chilled water. I closed it again, and just as I was about to leave, I spilled a small amount of water on the naked wires behind the refrigerator, and everything sparked... Following that, fire broke out and engulfed the entire area.I called for help,
ONE WEEK AFTER MR. WOOD POV..I can breathe and not feel tense for the first time. Edwina, my spouse, has been a constant source of negativity in my life; she never fails to make me regret marriage. Why did I listen to my mother and why did I marry her?"Sir, are you interested in talking to your wife?"..I was followed into the office by Rowland, the officer who was handling my wife's case."Tell me, has she admitted to committing those crimes at last?" I talked to her and told her the truth in no uncertain terms."She keeps saying she wants to talk to you, but no." My question was answered by him."Why?" Even though I was reluctant to leave, I did so. Edwina was brought to the interrogation room to meet me after being removed from the cell."You came to see your beloved wife, aww."After they took off the handcuffs that were hurting her wrist, she made fun of me and laughed obnoxiously."We must speak, Edwina."To get her to move to the chair across from me, I asked the guard in
The next day, I managed to get Simon to come to the coffee shop. Even though our dad had a decent business idea, it was not worth investing in, so after hours of begging, I had to promise to talk to him about it.How about this? I was unable to tell him the truth because Gena wanted to talk to him about something significant."What is brought us here, Daniella?"...At his request, we came to a halt in front of the coffee shop."I am not sure. Would you like some coffee?"I touched my shoulder with one hand.Applying some weight to it.Simon opened his mouth to denounce the coffee shop as soon as he saw it."Hey! Be honest with me.Gena entered just as I was ready to settle into one of the coffee chairs.He nearly hit the floor, and his eyes grew far away."Oh my god, I believed you had passed away."He supported himself with the table."No!" Assisting him, Gena said, "But, I wanted to talk to you for a long time." She gave me the finger to go after glancing at my face, so I did, letti
I wanted to speak up, but I was unable to do so. Adam spiraled out of control as a result of the deception and deception. He was on the verge of confronting his mother and, more importantly, his brother; however, Grandmother intervened and begged me to simply return him to the room without telling him anything more.I tried to reassure Adam about what had happened between him and his brother by taking him to his bedroom."Hey! It is unbelievable that my mother and brother could do that.He angrily threw one of the pillows near him behind his back after grabbing it. I could tell that whatever his mother and brother had done had upset him so much that he would constantly discuss the problems."Slow down and stop thinking about it."I put one hand on his head and the other on his shoulder. With a smile, he placed his hand on my lap and touched my skin, causing the hair on my legs to stand up.Daniella, I would like to ask you a question.Suddenly, his expression changed...It got serious
We discussed returning home once the contract was signed the following morning. Adam had already made up his mind, so at first I did not want to tell him the truth; I wanted us to stay back.Mrs. Grace interrupted them as they were about to conclude their business meeting with Mr. Lawrence. She wanted her husband to assist her with something significant in the room, but based on her facial expression, it did not seem like they were going to discuss anything."Hey! Do you not think that something is amiss? Adam asked me because he had begun to suspect Mr. Lawrence and his spouse.Anyone in his position would be interested in learning more about what is going on, but him? will stop at nothing to conclude the meeting and sign the contract.I simply left him sitting in the living room by himself without answering his question. I then went upstairs and bravely had to break up the argument between Mr. Lawrence and his wife."What do you mean? I am not sure I understand."Mr. Lawrence que
Adam was done with his bath when I told him I was going to talk to Mr. Lawrence.His expression gave the impression that something significant was going on, even though I had no idea why he had come to find Adam.I want to go to the kitchen and get something to eat while Adam is speaking with Mr. Lawrence. Although I was not sure if I would find anything there, the kitchen was bustling with staff members preparing meals and keeping the house clean."Good morning, ma'am."The maid, dressed in a black and white suit, came over to me. Her kind smile and tolerant manner made me want to stand back and watch her help me every day.Can you give me something to eat? I questioned her."Sure, what would you like to have?" She tested my knowledge by offering me choices from the assortment of snacks, foods, and beverages found in the refrigerator and on the shelves."Perhaps I will have some freshly squeezed juice and cookies." After quickly going over what was in the kitchen, I came up with an