Megan looked at the flowers, and back at Alex, he was making an effort and it was something. “Fine by me” she replied reluctantly.“Get dressed, we will leave in an hour” Alex stated and walked away.“The audacity!” Megan shrugged as she closed the door, a small smile crept its way to her face. It's been ages since she received flowers, and it made her genuinely happy, despite the fact that the flowers were from Alex.There was an empty vase sitting pretty on the table, an idea crossed Megan's mind as she approached the table, she picked up the vase and filled it halfway with water, before arranging the flowers in it.“This is perfect!” Megan complimented herself as she stared at her arrangements of the flowers.She opened the box of chocolates and took one out while munching on it, she went through her clothes looking for something to wear.Megan eventually settled for a two — piece casual dress, and she applied minimal makeup, she contemplated between letting her hair down or packin
Chapter 27“Alex, what are you doing? Let go of my hands!” Megan cried out, but it was futile, Alex opened the car door and forced her in. Closing the door with a loud bang, he got into the car and started driving.“What is wrong with you, Alex, I just asked a question?” Megan asked, rubbing her wrists, which were red due to Alex's grip.Alex paid no attention to her, his eyes fixed on the road as he stepped on the accelerator, he was driving fast at this point, anger clouded his vision.“Alex slowed down, I might puke” Megan complained, but he didn't stop, instead the car went faster.Megan was so scared it felt like her heart was going to jump out, she kept on glaring at Alex as pondered what made him so furious. She held on to her seatbelt tightly, praying fervently that nothing unfortunate happens on the road, she watched Alex, his hands on the steering wheels were tight.“Where are we going?” Megan asked, confused, she was new in France, but she knew this wasn't the route they ha
Alex!!!. Megan immediately got out of the bed. She turned the bed lamp on and walked to the couch where Alex was, tapping him gently, Alex stirred up abruptly and hugged Megan tightly. I… I..killed…them. He murmured incoherently.Megan didn't understand what he was saying, but she was taken aback by his action. She slowly raised her hands to his back, patting him gently.“It's alright, you are alright” Megan said in a comforting tone and gradually Alex tensed muscles started to relax. They both remained like that for a few minutes until Alex fell asleep again. When Megan noticed he was asleep she laid him back on the couch and covered him properly.The next morning, when Alex woke up, Megan wasn't in the room, he stood up with a frown on his gorgeous face, and he left the room, getting downstairs he was surprised to see Megan sitting on the dining table with a mug in her hands, she was clad in a bathroom robe with her gaze fixed intently to the television.Alex relaxed instantly upon
“Oh my ride's here” Megan announced as she locked her phone, giving Shayna a small smile. She admired the fact that Alex had such a good family, yet she wondered how he grew up to be so cold."Alright dear, please drop by whenever you have the time to have dinner with us, I would really like to spend more time with you. "Shayna said as she hugged Megan once again, Megan returned the hug with a smile.“I will try my best,” Megan said as she hugged Alex's father as well.Alex escorted Megan outside acting like a gentleman who carried nothing but grace, “we will be waiting right here” his father communicated with a mischievous smirk.When they got out of the waiting lounge,”Why did you call for a ride?” Alex mentioned.“I tried calling Loyd, but he wouldn't pick, Enzo is out of the city and I don't want to bother my dad” Megan replied“Safe ride then” Alex expressed. It was evident in his tone that he was slightly disappointed.Megan confirmed the ride before she got inside. On getting h
Megan stayed in a room throughout the day, watching movies while doing her skincare. She was bored to death, but at the moment Loyd wasn't going to talk to her. At night, just when she was about to sleep, she heard when her father returned, but she decided to stay in after all she would see him tomorrow.Morning came quickly and Megan got out of bed, groggily, she showered before heading downstairs, she was surprised to see a full table, her father was seated at the head, Enzo and Loyd were also present.“And the princess is finally awake” Enzo announced in a teasing tone.“Good morning everyone” Megan greeted as she took a seat next to Enzo while looking at Loyd who couldn't hold her gaze.“Good morning to you Megan" her father responded In a happy tone which was surprising to Megan and her brothers as well.“How was the trip back?” Mr. Leonard asked, this was the first time he was engaging Megan in a conversation since her return.Loyd and Enzo looked at each other. since they came
“What did you just say Enzo?” Mr. Leonard asked. He was the first to break the awkward silence after Enzo announced his wedding.“Do I need to repeat myself? He said, raising his eyebrows. Okay, I am getting married” Enzo declared in a firm tone.“Just what the actual fuck is happening in this house” Loyd added as he walked towards the small bar area close to the dinning, he needed a drink to clear his head.“Who is she?” Mr. Leonard asked.“Who is she and where is she from? It is nobody's business, I'm telling you all now as my family, so have it at the back of your mind” Enzo replied.One of Enzo's characteristics is that he is calm and cool-headed but at the same time he was dangerous, he was not one to argue and was slow to anger unlike Loyd.“I won't let you marry some lowlife, that decision will not hold” Leonard countered.“Of course” Loyd scoffed, downing the entire glass of whiskey at once.Megan stood up from her seat as she walked towards Loyd, grabbing the bottle from him
As Megan knocked heavily on the wooden door of Bailey's house, she couldn't help but think about her life. For the past five years, she never actually found happiness. It has been a mountain of unending leaps.With this thought, she couldn't help but think if she would one day be truly happy.Her thoughts were interrupted by a creak from Bailey's door and Megan expected to see Bailey, but instead she was greeted with the sight of a blond haired man.“Oh, hello”. He stutters a little. He didn't expect to see Megan by the door, which was strange because Megan knocked earlier. He was struggling to put on his shirt to cover up his muscular abs. “Umm hi”. She replied, trying as much as possible not to make the situation more awkward. He quickly passed by Megan. “See you later, Bailey”, he said in a hoarse voice. And with that, he stormed off walking away to wherever he lives.“And you too Daniel or is it David”, Bailey replied to the individual who was probably miles away due to the embar
“Bailey”, Megan exclaimed. Bailey was literally looking at her like someone who has been possessed. Although she was pointing at a big black box on the table which was not there before.“It's morning already sleepy, head, but that isn't even important because someone just showed up at my door presenting this magnificent box containing a dress, shoes, and jewelry from the most prestigious fashion company in New York”. Bailey declared with widened eyes and increased breath.“Do you have a man, Megan? Don't tell me you are seeing someone behind my back”. She barked.Megan, who was still confused, blinked her fan like eyelashes fiercely. “Clothes… what clothes”.“Oh, Megan, are you still acting oblivious?," she scoffed. “Well a fine man, well-dressed and charming, came here just now with a big box which obviously contained these clothes, together with designer shoes and jewelry from the…. She paused, trying to recollect the name of the designer brand.“Gold's group”. She echoed as if she
Mr. Leonard’s footsteps echoed softly as he descended the stairs, his eyes were dull as he scanned the room. Alex, Megan, Enzo, and Loyd stood, all eyes on him. Jake clung to his mother's side, his small hand gripping hers tightly."Jake," Leonard said softly, stepping forward with a smile. “You look so much like your mother.” Megan swallowed, her lips pressed tightly together, but she didn’t respond. Her grip on Jake’s hand tightened as Leonard reached out to touch the boy’s face. Jake smiled a little but moved behind his mother to hide. He knew Grandpa hurt mum, so he was also angry.Leonard’s hand dropped slowly, hurt. “Maybe I deserve that,” he murmured, sighing as he pulled back. Enzo cleared his throat as dinner was served and they all moved to the table, sitting in silence as the sound of cutlery clinking on dishes became the only noise.After a long pause, Leonard cleared his throat and looked up at his children. “I know I wasn’t a good father.”Loyd scoffed, muttering under
Two years later.Things may have seemed like they will never go back to normal for Megan, it was from one trouble to another bigger one. However it says with trouble comes ease.Megan stood in front of the crystal like window as she admired the light blue sky. How she wishes she could just stand here forever. As it reminded her of her better and bad Days.“Mummy, we are going to be late, daddy is waiting”. Little Jake, who was not so little anymore, bugged his mother with his sharp and piercing tone.Yes, Megan and Alex got married last year and they have been happy together. You might wonder what happened to Evelyn and Brittany. Well Evelyn was dead obviously.However Brittany's life never remained the same. She got depressed and started taking drugs, Mr Leonard still considered her his daughter so he sent her to rehab.“Oh, baby, Megan's face lit up with a smile. How she loved this little boy. Mummy is done already, let's go”. She grabbed onto his hands and moved towards the living
Life can be unpredictable right. Evelyn was still dazed, it felt as though her legs couldn't move.“No,no that is not true, she sniffed hard. It's not true. He died, I was winning and all of you were my puppets, everything was going according to my grand plan”. She kept emphasising on her words while pointing at Leonard.“Shut up woman, he interjected. I was never dead even if you did everything possible to get me out of the way. I heard the things you said to me while I was unconscious”.Evelyn gasped for the upteenth time. “How is this possible?” However instead of feeling remorse for her evil activities, she felt nothing but anger. It brewed slowly inside of her that it made her burst.“It's all your fucking fault. Did you think after how you betrayed me I will just let you into my life again. I accepted you because of your wealth and what you had to offer to our daughter”.“And I killed your wife to make sure nothing gets in my way again but your stupid witch of a daughter just ha
Brittany was feeling feverish, a feeling that what she was doing wasn't good. However her urge to have Alex just to herself was even greater.“It's too bad we have to get separated in this way, Meg”. Evelyn whispered to Megan as she finally cocked her gun and pointed it at her.“Please, Megan begged weakly. I will go far away with my son and never return”. Jake was the only person she could think of at that moment. She needed to keep him away from harm.“It's too late darling, Evelyn sucked her lips showing false sympathy. You should have disappeared when you had the chance”. She said with a glint in her eyes.“Don't worry meg, Brittany is going to take care of him and Alex”. Evelyn pointed the gun at Megan, this time with the intent of pulling the trigger. She has said all that needed to be said. While Brittany watched with mixed feelings.Everything seemed to be in slow motion to Megan. The moment felt like an eternity. The air grew thick and heavy, pressing against her chest, maki
The fear in Megan's heart was sharp, her pulse quickening as Evelyn stood over her, gun in hand, her expression twisted with a mixture of anger and satisfaction.Brittany stood nearby, her posture tense, her face a mask of conflicting emotions. Megan could see the hesitation in her sister’s eyes, a flicker of uncertainty that was an opposite of the cold malice she had shown earlier. But there was no time to dwell on it. Not with Evelyn so close, her finger poised on the trigger.“Stay out of this, Brittany,” Evelyn snapped, her voice hard and cold. “You’re just as stupid as Sonia was, and that’s why she’s dead.”Evelyn’s words cut through the air like a knife, and Megan’s heart lurched. She looked at the woman closely, wondering if she'd just misheard. Did she just admit to knowing about her mother's death? “What do you know about my mother's death? Megan asked with a shaky voice. She watched as Evelyn struggled to maintain her composure, her hand shaking slightly as she pressed the
consciousness crept back into her mind. The pounding in her head was unbearable, a dull ache that intensified when she tried to open her eyes. “Damn," she hissed as the migraine hit her in full force. She felt like her head was splitting in half and she couldn't even help it. “Where am I?" She muttered as she turned. She blinked several times, trying to adjust to the dim light filtering through the room. It was then that the cold, hard reality hit her—she was tied tightly to a chair, her wrists and ankles bound with rough rope that dug into her skin.Panic surged through her, and she instinctively began to struggle against her restraints. The chair creaked under the force of her movements, but the ropes held firm. “Who is here! Help me!" She called out, wiggling. Panicked, she glanced around her, the memories of what had just happened assailed her. Someone had grabbed her from behind and she'd passed out with the pungent smell forced in her face. She'd been drugged and now she was
Megan shivered, she had a bad feeling that her sister, Brittany had done something crazy. Why else was she calling just when she couldn't find her son and then she was laughing like a psychopath. “Brittany?" She called out over the phone, standing in the living room and shivering in her shoes. “I guess you're home by now, because I know that you wouldn't have answered my call otherwise," she said with a casual tone. “Why are you calling?" Megan asked carefully. She had a bad feeling in her guts that Brittany's call wasn't just a coincidence. “You know why I'm calling, Megan, don't play dumb with me," Brittany replied with a stiff tone. Megan sighed, taking deep breaths to steady herself. She was already trembling and she couldn't find her voice. "Brittany, what is this about?” She asked, already losing her patience. The anxiety was killing her and clearly Brittany was trying to mess with her head. How on earth did she know that she'd just gotten home? And what did that have to do
Brittany stood in the doorway, a forced smile plastered on her face as she gazed at her nephew, Jake. She had a sly smile on her face. How lucky she was, as if everything in nature was just sending her a sign. Her mother's plan would work out smoothly. “Hey little boy," she said with a sugary tone. But Jake just looked up from his painting and gazed at her blankly without saying a word, his eyes almost bored. “Come on, won't you say hello to your aunty?" Brittany tried again with an even more sweet voice but inwardly she was rolling her eyes. “No," Jake gave a single monotonous reply and didn't bother explaining himself, he just picked up his crayons and continued stroking each color across his white paper. Brittany sneered as he turned his face away, he was indeed a miniature version of his mother, Megan, with the same piercing blue eyes and mischievous grin. It was almost like he was staring at Megan's younger self right there on the couch. "Oh, Jake, I'm sure you don't really
Brittany paced back and forth in the fancy little cafe. She couldn't help the anxiety and anger that she felt. The thought of them made her nauseous. “She is in there with him as we speak!" She said and drummed her fingers on the table again. Evelyn had a very calm look on her face. But then that was typical. She wasn't easily ruffled, she always had a plan for everything and that was exactly why her daughter trusted her to find a solution. “Calm down, Brittany, anger never solved anything, what you need to do is plan," she advised. Brittany was exasperated, she hissed, “Calm? How can I possibly be calm right now?" She asked, spreading her arms. “She is with my husband and he won't even allow me see him, he told me to stay out of his way." Smiling, Evelyn waved it all off like it didn't matter. “Come on, Alex is just licking his wounds. You should allow him to do that.” She replied. "I don't know how long that will last for and frankly I don't wish to find out. All I know is that