"Mum, what is it?Are you sick?"she asked horrified."God no,no.Sit please,"she said.Cheryl sat down obediently.She took in a deep breath."So when I was living in this town back then,I was married and I had a child,a daughter,"she said.Cheryl looked surprised.How could her mum have not told her that before.She had a sister?Was she given up for adoption? And who was the father?Her mum reached out to hold her hands."She passed away unfortunately an...,"she stopped as her voice broke.Cheryl snuggled closer to give her mum a hug.No wonder she was so overprotective."Mum I'm so...,"she was saying."No, let me finish.I don't really know the real events that led to her death.I tried to get them behind bars but they bribed the judges and she never really got the justice she deserved.I never had as much money as I do now.The day you saw me at the cemetery,I was paying a visit to her grave,"she said.
Cheryl wiped away a tear.And yet here she had thought the worst of her mum."On the day she
Cass couldn't understand.Cheryl had gone completely silent on him.She wasn't replying to his texts,she wasn't picking his calls,she hadn't come to school the previous week.He'd even tried seeing her at home but she had refused to see him.He couldn't think of anything he could have done to deserve this treatment from her.He'd been told it was normal,that she would come around,that he should give her space but he couldn't anymore. He'd found out that she would come to school this morning from Winter.He'd planned an entire thing for her just cause he thought maybe she needed the reminder that she was amazing and beautiful and that he loved her.Because he did love her. As he walked to class he saw her walking with Winter.He started walking towards them.She saw him then immediately closed her locker and walked away hurriedly.He called her name but she ignored him.His heart sank.It broke a little.Why? Why wou
Cami heard what happened.She could swear she felt something too.She'd noticed Cass had been distant and hurting, they were twins after all.She didn't know what had happened between Cass and Cheryl.But she knew atleast she had been right about Cheryl.The bitch was no good for her brother. She found Cheryl reading some book.Not really reading,just staring at it.“Hey you,”she said.Cheryl stood and turned facing her.“What?”she asked.“I thought you were done with all this bullshit,”she said.Cheryl looked at her puzzled.“What are you talking about?”Cheryl asked.“The reason you ever showed interest on my brother was to hurt him.And after the last time we made peace I thought we were good.So what's wll this? Why are you doing this to Cass?”she asked angrily.“Cami, don't involve yourself in things you know nothing about,”she said then shoved the book back in her bag abd started to leave.Cami pushed her.“Oh! I know alot.I know you and Cass
Hermione burst into the room.She was still unconscious.The doctor was attending to her.She was bleeding from her head.“Excuse me ma'am you can't be in here,you have to wait outside until the patient ...”she said.“This is my daughter and yes I have to fucking be here,”she said.Three nurses helped take her out.Hermione broke down.Not another child.Not this one.She sat there staring into space praying and crying.That girl Cami.This was the second time Cheryl would be in hospital because of her.She had to take legal action.No justice could be served at the expense of her child.She had to do something. She was still deep in thought when the doctor emerged.“How is she?”she asked standing up.“We need to conduct a blood transfusion on her immediately.We don't have enough blood here so if you or any family or volunteers would give blood like right now it would be of great help,”he said.She couldn't do it.She was had a different blood grou
A Specialist!“What do you mean a specialist?”Jim asked.“Her condition,only a specialist can deal with.We don't have the capability to help her,”he said.“I can't wait that long,get that doctor here.I don't care how I want him here tomorrow morning even if I have to pay him twice his charges,okay doctor... what's your name?”Hermione asked.“Dr.Campbell,”he said.“Are we in agreement Dr.Campbell.Tomorrow morning.I'll pay him twice the amount he charges,thrice if I have to,”she said.“Yes ma'am,”he said then went ahead to his office.“Hey,its going to be alright,I promise,”Jim said to Hermione.“The only promise I want right now is your wife and daughter away from this place.I don't want them anywhere near my daughter.Can you promise me that Jim?”she asked.“Yes,I can promise that,”he said.He walked over to his family and summoned for them to go home. At home he had to address it.“So mind telling me why you can't seem to control yourself young la
Early the next morning the police pulled up outside the Brickley's resident.Hermione had pressed charges.“Its 7:00 am mrs.whats your name?”Peach asked.“Miss Simon,ma'am.This is a warrant of arrest for Miss.Brickley for attempted murder against Miss Jones,”she said.Cass and Cami had woken up because of the commotion.Jim was just finishing breakfast.“What?”she asked in disbelief looking through the papers she'd just been handed.Jim practically flew to the door.“Hermione is having our baby girl arrested for attempted murder,”Peach told Jim.Jim looked at the papers.Cami was frightened shaking.Cass was trying to comfort her.“Officer I am sure we can talk about this,”Jim said.“Yes we can but in the police station.You can get her a lawyer but for now I need Miss Brickley to come with me down to the police station,”another officer said.“I will pay you twice what Hermione is paying you,”Peach said.“Excuse me Mrs.Brickley,we do not accept bribes.Anything you say now can and will be use
Jim,Peach,Cami and Cass were in the room waiting for the lawyer.Cami's hand was cuffed to the chair with only one free hand.Peach had gotten her some better clothes to put on.The lawyer came in.“This had better be good news,”Peach said.“The person behind this arrest is too influential.I couldn't even post bail,”he said.“My God,I thought you are the best lawyer!”Peach said.“I am Mrs.Brickley but whoever you are against is powerful,very.They pull strings from up there,”he said harshly.“What does that mean?”Cami asked.“That you'll have to stay in here a little bit longer while I work on something to get you out of here,”he said.Cass held her hand.She was crying.“Mummy what if I apologise and beg her,I really am sorry,”Cami said.“You won't do no such thing.Brickley women win regardless with their heads held high,”Peach said.“I think I will try and talk to Hermione and see if she can reason with me,”Jim said.Peach laughed sarcastically.“I saw this coming,what y
Cass arrived at the hospital with flowers and fruits.He was directed to her room.She sat there talking with Yvette and Winter.She had a bandage around her head.Yvette and Winter were trying to give her a makeover.She looked beautiful.The way her mouth curved when she talked.The way her eyes moved when she blinked.What could he have possibly done to make her regret making love with him.The way her chest moved when she breathed.He knew it in his heart that she was the one.He felt it in his heart.He loved her so much.And he wouldn't give up on her.He knocked then got in.“Oh you're here,”Yvette said hugging him while receiving the flowers and fruits he had. “How are you feeling?”he asked her kissing her cheek.She flinched.She was still mad at him.“If you are here to apologise on beha...”she started to say.“No no.Cami is in jail.I came to see you cause I am worried sick about you,”he said.“In jail,whoa,what did she do for that one?”sh
"What the hell is this?"Peach asked."You are being sued for the illegally acquiring the land behind your home,"her lawyer said."By who exactly? I compensated the owners of that land,I practically bought it from them,"she screamed."The owner of the land came bac...."the lawyer said."I am the owner,we the Brickley's own every piece of it,"she said."Sorry,the former owner showed up yesterday and pressed charges.He and a few citizens claim the land was worth more than what you payed them.I also can't post bail for Cami,the request was rejected,"the lawyer said."I fucking gave that stupid mayor alot of money to get my daughter out of that place.Call the owners of the land or whoever is representing them.Find out how much they want,I need to see this mayor,"she said getting into her car.The mayor was in his office with four other people."We had an agreement mr.mayor,you didn't fulfil your end of the bargain because?"she demanded."I am in the middle of an important meeting Peach,kindly ste
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