She honked at the Brickley's gate continuously.The gate was opened,she drove halfway in and left the car blocking the entrance.Both Peach and Jim stood at the door.The commotion had forced them to get out.She alighted and approched them.Anger was written all over her face.
“What in God's name are you doing Hermione?”Jim asked.“And why all the commotion?”Peach chimmed in.“You think you are so smart sending your twins to hurt my daughter,right?I came back here quietly and peacefully but you are really pushing me,”she said angrily.“What are you talking about?”Jim asked.“You know damn well what I am talking about Jim Brickley,”she said.“I am afraid I am not on the same page with you.I would never hurt your daughter or send my children to hurt her,”he said.She slapped him.Peach stood infront of her pushing her back.“Do not put your hands on my husband woman,”she said.
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Cheryl woke up to find Yvette and Winter seating on both sides of the hospital bed.“You are awake,”Yvette said.She looked around confused.“You fainted at the party.How are you feeling?”Winter asked.“I am okay.Can we get discharged now before my mum knows I am here,”she said as her mum got in.She avoided eye contact with her.“Thank you girls for being here.How are you feeling honey?”she asked. “I am fine mom.When can I get discharged?”she asked.Her mom rolled her eyes.“What mom?”she asked.“Honey please please,stop exposing yourself to stressful situations.Your condition is getting worse and I am worried,very worried.Can you atleast love yourself for me?If you are going to start beh...”she was saying.“Mum,stop it.Just stop.I am okay now.No need to make this a big deal,”she said.Winter and Yvette were uncomfortable.“It is a big deal to me okay? You are my only child,my only family.Have you forgotten how bad you were before w
Cass felt lost.He'd messed up yet again without even intending to.He had fucked up the only chance he had with Cheryl.He knew she couldn't forgive him.Cami got into his room.“Can we make peace please?”she asked.He didn't know why he felt mad at her.He shook his head in denial.She threw herself on his bed.“No.I refuse to be on bad terms with my twin,”she said.He stood up.She thought everything was a joke.She didn't care about anyone else's feelings.“Cassidy I am sorry.I crossed the line and I apologise,”she said. “Cami I actually like Cheryl okay? You had no right doing what you did back at that stupid party,”he said.“What do you mean you like her? You don't do relationships.You have been gi...”she was saying.“I love her,”he said.She was silent.She was searching for any hint of lies in his eyes. “Cassie you couldn't possibly be in love with her? Why her?You know I don't like her,”she said.“I don't know.I just d
Ever since Cheryl came back to school things had been hell on Cami.The story had gone round and most people blamed her.People were choosing not to be friendly to her and be extra friendly to Cheryl.To make matters worse,her twin,Cass was still mad at her.He was dead serious about staying away from her. Cass had been devastated.His chances with Cheryl had been blown before there was ever anything to begin with.He saw her walking with Winter to her car after classes.He rushed to catch up to them.“Can I have a word with you please,”he asked catching upto her.Winter stopped.Cheryl continued walking.“Sorry,give us some time in private,”he pleaded then walked past her to Cheryl. “Cheryl please,”he begged.She kept walking.“Please Cheryl,a minute,”he said trying to keep up with her.He touched her hand and spun her around.“Stop ignoring me.Just talk to me.Or hit me or yell at me, anything,just don't be quiet,”he pleaded.She st
The mayor had called Hermione to inform her of the bribe Peach Brickley had donated.Hermione's initial plan had changed in the past few days.They'd shown her that they were still as cruel as they were before.She intended to be ruthless.She wanted revenge and she wanted it badly.She wanted a different approach though. She had dressed in a short bandage bodycon red dress and knee high laced black heels.Her meeting with Jim was in a fancy hotel in town.“Where are you going?”Cheryl asked.She smiled.“A meeting,”she answered.Cheryl checked her out.“Mum a meeting or a date?”she asked raising her eyebrow.“A meeting not a date,”she answered turning around ready to leave.“Well you are overdressed for the occasion but you look lovely.And mummy,if its a date,I have no problem.I could use a father figure around here,”she said trying to make her mum admit it was a date.Hermione didn't take it that way.She was scared that Cheryl wanted
Peach got into the bedroom.Jim was laying there going through some paperwork.She took the papers and pushed them aside then leaned in for a kiss.He kissed her back then leaned away.“What?”she asked surprised.“Honey we need to talk about something,”he said.She moved closer to him placing both of her hands behind his head.“I am sure its not as important as making love to your wife,”she said in a low sexy voice.He broke free from her embrace.“Actually it is.One Hermione isn't reopening any case and two we have a new investor,”he said taking the papers. “How did you know she isn't opening up the case?”she asked raising her voice a notch higher.“I had a meeting with her,”he said.She sighed bitterly.“Why?”she asked.“Because baby,someone had to cool her down or else our secrets would be out in the open,”he said.“I already bribed the mayor.We would win the case like we did if she dared.Maybe you are just enjoying meeting her again,”she said angrily.“P
Hermione was dressed in black.This day marked seventeen years since she'd lost her child.She wanted to visit the grave.She oftenly visited her grave.She paid her respects as much as she could.In a way,she still grieved her. Jim had decided to visit Ellie's grave.For the first time since she was buried.He felt the need to do it.He'd ordered alot of flowers to compensate for all the years.His daughter had died in his watch.If it were not...So many what ifs.It marked seventeen years since Ellie passed away. Cassidy had shown up at Cheryl's home.He had a large bouquet of flowers and a large basket of fruits.Cami had apologised publicly to Cheryl.She had tried her best to show her how sorry she was.Cass had stayed away from her,to give her space.Cheryl had decided not to stay mad at Cass for Cami's mistakes.It was a surprise when he showed up with the flowers and fruits.He minded her health but s
Back in her room they sat lost of words.“I am so sorry that yo...”he started to say.“No Cass,I should be sorry for my mum's behaviour,”she said.“No come on.You are not to blame.None of us is responsible for our parents actions,”he said getting close to her.She hugged him.How could he not judge her based on that?She leaned in and kissed him.He felt her lips,soft,full and tender.He kissed her back.She deepened the kiss.Kissing him with passion,with need,with want.He pulled free.“No Cheryl, you're vulnerable.This would be taking advantage of you,”he protested. “No.Its not.I am okay with this,”she assured him.He leaned in again, feeling the warmth of her body.Sparks of excitement run up and down his spine.At that moment her eyes looked so adorably innocent.She wanted him.And he needed her.He put his lips back on hers.Kissing her slowly, passionately,desire building up inside him.She held him at the back of his head,deepening the kiss.He car
Hermione sipped her champagne.One shot fired.She was now a shareholder of Newvalley High.One of the properties that the Brickley's owned.She intended to buy shares from everyone until she became the majority shareholder.Then donate it to public property.She wanted to make them suffer the way they had made her suffer.The way Jim was moving,her plans would be very successful at that pace.But she was still concerned if maybe he had a plan too and getting close to her was part of it.Well she was prepared for anything.She was cautious.Every move she made was strategic.Then there was Cheryl.Why would she ask about her father just like that?And why had she followed her to the cemetery?She wanted to tell her everything but she didn't want her involved in anyway.She wanted to protect her incase this whole revenge thing spiralled and turned ugly. Her thoughts were interrupted by Peach bursting into her office.“You Brickleys have got to stop bursting into
Jim found Peach screaming to somebody over the phone.He waited till she was done.“Hermione is having that Ellie case done again and she claims to have witnesses.And she is taking it to the press too.In three hours time,it will be public,”he said.“What witnesses?”Peach asked.“I don't know Peach.You told me your family took care of that groundsman.What did you do to him?”he asked.“We paid him well,he lives a good quiet life.All the other workers had left when we found Ellie.She is just bluffing, Hermione just wants us to be scared,”she said.“No,she is dead serious.You know she never bluffs.Peach we are fucked,I think I am just gonna confess when she takes proceeds with this,”he said.“Are you insane? Confess to what? If you confess you go to jail and I go to jail and my father goes to jail too.Then who will help Cami get out of jail.Who will take care of Cass? Jesus Jim don't you ever use that thing inside your head!”she said angrily. “Pea
Jim found Peach screaming to somebody over the phone.He waited till she was done.“Hermione is having that Ellie case done again and she claims to have witnesses.And she is taking it to the press too.In three hours time,it will be public,”he said.“What witnesses?”Peach asked.“I don't know Peach.You told me your family took care of that groundsman.What did you do to him?”he asked.“We paid him well,he lives a good quiet life.All the other workers had left when we found Ellie.She is just bluffing, Hermione just wants us to be scared,”she said.“No,she is dead serious.You know she never bluffs.Peach we are fucked,I think I am just gonna confess when she takes proceeds with this,”he said.“Are you insane? Confess to what? If you confess you go to jail and I go to jail and my father goes to jail too.Then who will help Cami get out of jail.Who will take care of Cass? Jesus Jim don't you ever use that thing inside your head!”she said angrily. “Pea
“What?”Hermione asked.“Yes.Why didn't you tell me?”he asked.He signalled for the bodyguards to leave.“Tell you what?”she asked.“About Cheryl,”he said.Whole time he didn't stop looking at her straight into her eyes.“What about my daughter?”she asked roughly.“She has hht,”he said.“Yes,so what?”she spat.“Hermione,the girl is sixteen.Exactly how long you've been away.And you know I have hht too,”he said.“What are you trying to say?”she asked taking a step back.“That Cheryl is my child, that's what I am trying to say,”he said sternly while taking a step forward.“What makes you think my child is your daughter?”she asked.“Stop playing dumb.I wanna be part of her life,”he said with finality.“The girl is mine,mine and mine alone Jim Brickley.Whatever nonese...”she was saying.“I don't believe you.She even has a bit of familiarity with Ellie,”he said.“Because they are both my children.They have my looks.I am issuing you with a lawsuit,I want you far away from me and
Cheryl ran to the Brickley's home.Peach got out angrily."You've got some nerve showing up here after everything.Aren't you supposed to be in hospital?"she asked."Please ma'am,I just wanna talk to Cass,"Cheryl said.Jim got out too."Peach,I'll handle this,"he said."I don't want you near my son or daughter or my home,do you understand me?"Peach said.Jim covered the rest of the distance between them."Cass isn't home yet.How are you feeling?"he asked.Peach rolled her eyes."I am okay,uuumh thanks,I'll go find him.Its aaah urgent,"she said stammering and rushed back into her taxi."That girl doesn't look any bit okay.I don't want her dying near my home,"Peach said."I am not sure Hermione knows she is out of hospital.I am following her and getting her home safely,"he said rushing in to get his car keys."Oh yes,any chance to see Hermione.She could be holding the gun ready to kill us all and you would still find any excuse to jus.. "she was saying."Last I checked, whatever Cheryl is suffering
One of the bodygusrds opened the door.“Ma'am I think you should read this,”he said handing her the newspaper.On the front page was her photo and the title‘Who Hermione Jones really is’.Hermione stood up.She read through it quickly.This was all Peach.She highlighted how she left town with nothing and came back years later rich and with an illegitimate daughter.The article claimed she had married an old money who died later and she took the money and came back home.The article also highlighted about how Cheryl had on several occasions attacked Cami.This was all Peach.“Whats going on?”Cheryl asked.“Uumh its nothing important.I'll get you discharged hunnie,”she said.Cheryl closed the door.“Mum I asked what the hell is going on,”she insisted.“Its nothing important baby,”she said.“Doesn't seem like it.Look at your face.I wanna know the truth and I wanna know right now,”she said.“The truth about what exactly Cherry?”she asked.“Why we came back to your hometown for start
Cheryl was getting better.She was very stable and awaiting the go-ahead to be discharged by the doctor.She was tired of just sitting in her room.She wanted to go out and take a walk.She stood up slowly and walked to the door.Hopefully her mum wouldn't be around to scold her or stop.She opened the door slowly and was shocked to find three very huge men outside.She was confused."Uuumh excuse me?"she said politely just as Winter arrived."Yes ma'am,"one of the guy said."Who are you?"she asked."We're your bodyguards ma'am.I am Richa..."he was saying."My what?!!"she asked shocked."Whats going on?"Winter asked."I think you have the wrong room maybe,"she said to them."Miss Jones,right?"the bodyguard asked."Yes,"she answered."Then we are in the right place.Your mum hired us to protect you,"he said."Protect me from what exactly?"she asked."Incase of any danger,"he explained."Thats kinda cool,"Winter said smiling.She looked at her sternly.She pulled her inside."You seem to be doing great,"Wint
Cheryl was getting better.She was very stable and awaiting the go-ahead to be discharged by the doctor.She was tired of just sitting in her room.She wanted to go out and take a walk.She stood up slowly and walked to the door.Hopefully her mum wouldn't be around to scold her or stop.She opened the door slowly and was shocked to find three very huge men outside.She was confused."Uuumh excuse me?"she said politely just as Winter arrived."Yes ma'am,"one of the guy said."Who are you?"she asked."We're your bodyguards ma'am.I am Richa..."he was saying."My what?!!"she asked shocked."Whats going on?"Winter asked."I think you have the wrong room maybe,"she said to them."Miss Jones,right?"the bodyguard asked."Yes,"she answered."Then we are in the right place.Your mum hired us to protect you,"he said."Protect me from what exactly?"she asked."Incase of any danger,"he explained."Thats kinda cool,"Winter said smiling.She looked at her sternly.She pulled her inside."You seem to be doing great,"Wint
Cheryl had being doing well.Hermione was talking to her doctor when Peach and two other people approached her.“What do you want Peach?”she asked.“You need to get your daughter out of this hospital,”she said.“Why would I do that?”she asked looking down upon her.“Because I am a shareholder of this hospital.This is the owner,my best friend.I can't have you here while you are suing my daughter,”she said.Hermione turned to the owner of the hospital.“I'll pay twice my bill,”she offered.“No thank you,I just want you out of my hospital,”she said. “I have paid my bills,you cannot just make me discharge her for no valid reason,”she said furiously.“Actually I can.This is a private hospital and I can decide if I want your money or not and I am saying I don't.You have two hours to get her out,”Peach said.Hermione looked at Peach sternly.The woman had a satisfied crooked smile.“You think you got one against me?”Hermione asked her.“I got your message from Ca
Peach's bail had just been paid.Jim sat next to her on the way home.There was awkward silence between them.The lawyer sat at the front seat driving them home."I have six charges against both of you.With either witnesses or strong evidence for each.And one murder case against you both,its looking especially bad for you Brickley,couple charges for bribery too,"he said."Murder,what do you mean murder.I have never killed anyone in my life,"Jim said angrily."There is a mix up,Cami is the one with attempted murder charges, attempted,"Peach clarified.They had gotten a new more experienced and better lawyer."Its murder for Ellie Brickley and Hermione Jones is the one opening the case again.She has two witnesses that were in the crime scene and evidence too,"he explained."Hermione!Fuck yes,this is all Hermione.All these charges,she is behind everything,its all her fault"Peach said.Jim sighed."Its not her fault, this is all Cami's fault and your fault,you infuriated her.Didn't she clea