"Yup I was also surprised when I remembered. how could I have missed it, and how could you have missed it," I said to Elliot on the phone as I entered the Kitchen. I opened the refrigerator and looked inside to see if there was anything I could eat then I brought out some loaves of bread and a peanut butter"Much better" I said silently"I can't believe this...I guess I was right after all" Elliot said on the phone "So what do you want to do now?" I asked Elliot"I'd just have to look up on her. I guess maybe find some more clue that could be useful" He said"Okay then. Sorry I woke you up from your beauty sleep" I apologized and I applied some of the peanut butter on the bread and made two sandwiches "No it's nothing it's worth it actually" He said"So I would call you tomorrow to tell you what I find you just have to go to work and keep eyes on what's happening" He said"Sure" I said and was about ending the call"And most importantly" I hear him say quickly"Yeah?" I am said wai
I woke up groaning and struggling. I got out of bed and did the usual, took my bath and went to the living room. I got to the living room and Ary was gone as usual"What's up with her going out early these days?" I said to myself. I looked at the table and saw a sandwich. I picked it up and went out of the house. I kept the key and head straight to work.******I got to work and started my daily activities. "It didn't feel right not seeing Kira around and for a reason I couldn't understand I found something fishy. I mean she didn't even leave a message or anything. Some of her clothes are still at my place. Yeah I get she is going to have some clothes at her place but naa this doesn't feel right." I kept thinking"How do I even reach her, her line is not going through" I thought in my head.Everything in the restaurant seems normal as it is always just that since new faces are around and Kira is not here and Kyle seems nowhere to be found. It looked like I was the only one in the res
"Hey El" I greeted and I entered his car"How was work today?" He asked "All good" I replied "So where to now?" I asked"The same place we went yesterday." He told me"Hmm" I said and he started drinking. We got to the park and I was about to get down."It's not really necessary we get down, I just wanted us to get out of the restaurant's neighborhood" He said and I sat back"Ok no problem, so what you've got" I asked"Here take a look at this" He said and brought out his laptop and typed the name "Sarah Jordan""You looked into her?" I asked"Yeah but unfortunately I couldn't find anything" He said"All I could find his this" He continued and showed me a picture of a young lady and Sarah Jordan together"Who is this?" I asked"This woman right here," He said pointing to the other woman beside Sarah Jordan"She's her sister Britney Robert" Elliot said"So she has a sister?" I asked and I stared at the photo and I could see the face looked familiar but I couldn't figure out how"Anyt
"Ok let's see what we have here" He said typing Ariela Cohen on his laptop and it brought some information and he clicked on one of the links and it showed some write up about something relating to company's stuff."This looks like an article" I said to Elliot"Na this looks like a press release" He corrected me"Yeah whatever" I said rolling my eyes inwardly and started reading the press release.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**A Birthday Surprise and a Vision for Tomorrow: John Anderson Announces Ariela Cohen as Future Controller of Anderson Enterprises**[Metropolis, 2000]— On the occasion of Ariela N. Cohen's birthday, Marc Jonathan Cohen, Founder and CEO of Cohen Enterprises, delivered a surprise announcement that has set the stage for the company's future. Today, not only marks the celebration of Ariela N. Cohen special day but also a strategic declaration of succession that introduces her as the future controller of Cohen Enterprises.In a heartwarming birthday celebration surrounded b
"Well I don't know why you wouldn't let me have a glimpse of what they look like at least one of them maybe" I protested"I said it already and I'll keep saying it again I'll only tell you when the time's right Diana, you're not ready yet" She said"Ready for what exactly huh?" I asked but she kept mute and continued packing some of her stuffs"You won't even answer that will you?" I said again but she didn't give me a reply"Great! You wouldn't let me see my grandparents, not even what they look like. All you tell me is "you are not ready" Ready for what exactly huh? You won't tell me that either, So when were you planning to tell me? When you die? Or perhaps you were the reason they had died, who knows?" I said and what I heard next was a sharp crack that shattered the air as an open hand connected with my cheeks, the force sending a shockwave through the room. The sound echoed, a sudden punctuation to the tension that hung in the air.The sting of the slap radiated across my skin,
"Seriously" I said to him"Yeah, What if Ariela N. Cohen and Nichole A. Robert have the same name?" Elliot said but I couldn't process anything in my head so I just signaled him to continue his theory."Ariela N. Cohen, Nichole A. Robert what if the N in Ariela is for Nichole and the A. In Robert is for Ariela" Elliot suggested and I for some reasons felt he could be right"So that means my mum got her name changed when she got married to my dad?" I said to Elliot."Yeah should be" He replied"But why would she change her identity" I asked Elliot hoping he would have an answer"I don't know, only your dad could answer that" Elliot said and I felt a sharp pain hit my heart"Why all this now? Why does this have to happen now? I'm just getting my life's back on track and now all this? All this pain coming all over again? Thinking of a way to find my dad is a whole lotta stress on it's own and now I'm gonna face some harsh realities I'm sure of it" I said in my head"What are you thinking
"You weren't there how could you be so sure that was what happened" I snapped at him"Oh really, what if I was there, what if I was there when it all happened." Elliot said also snapping back"What? What do you mean you were there?" I said calmly thinking about what he said"I wasn't there I'm just trying to make you understand you can't just despise him a lot without finding out for what reasons he was missing" Elliot said trying to be calm but I wasn't calm I was getting enraged"Well you just sound like you were there when it all happened, in fact you seem like you knew the reason why my father went missing in the first place" I snapped at him"What, fuck no. I'm just trying to be reasonable. It's your father we are talking about here, all of a sudden he went missing and later your mum died and then you hate him for not showing up for your mum's burial. Do you know whether he's even alive or not?" Elliot asked and I was grasped by shock and fear because of his statement"Well I gue
"Well, whatever it is, I know you'll sort it out, you always do." Ary said, comforting me."Yeah thanks" I said and smiled a little"So, why don't you freshen up then you come have your dinner" Ary suggested."Am I even hungry?" I asked and smiled a little"Oh yes you are," Ary said and I laughed and headed to my room. I came back to the living room to meet Ary and I ate dinner while we chatted. As we were speaking, I was tempted to ask her whatever she knew about my mum, perhaps she knew about her changed identity.But I didn't so I just let her be. "I'd find out myself" I said in my mind "You know you have to finish that right?" She said pointing to my food that I refused to finish. And I quickly munched everything."I'm heading inside now, I'm tired" I said to Ary"Ok goodnight honey" She said and I went to my room.I laid on my bed and thought about everything that transpired between me and Elliot. "Could he be right?" I asked myself"What if I've made a mistake and my dad is ac
"How can you forgive me?" Ethan said with his face full of regrets"I can't believe this? I know you aren't my daughter but-- but I didn't know you belonged to my brother, I don't know I was doing this to my blood" He said "Oh wow so you knew I wasn't your daughter?" I asked but he did reply"Wow" I said sobbing a little"Please forgive me" he said holding my hands apologizing but I tried to jerk my hand away apologizing"You ruined my life Dad" I said to him"I'm sorry" He said holding back his tears"You killed my mother, your brother's wife, ain't you human too? Huh? How can you end someone's life just like that, ain't you even afraid?" I asked sobbing"I just wish I can correct everything" my dad said bowing his head"You can if you tell us all your plans" Elliot said and my Dad raised up his head and agreed to tell us everything they planned.******"So all you have to do is make her think she's still in control of the game then we'll double cross her" Ethan said explaining his
The office was huge and well decorated.This office is designed to feel like a home, featuring a blend of comfort and functionality. Soft ambient lighting fills the space, creating a cozy atmosphere. Instead of traditional desks, there are spacious, stylish tables scattered around the room, adorned with laptops and personal touches of decorative items. Comfortable chairs and sofas replace typical office furniture, inviting a more relaxed work environment. The walls are decorated with artwork and shelves hold a mix of professional resources and personal mementos. A small kitchenette and coffee station adds to the homely vibe, making the office a welcoming and unconventional workspace. It looked more like a home than an office. I told William about everything that I found out and how I've lived my life ever since I left Athens and he listened carefully as I spoke. "I'm sorry you had to find out about everything like this" William apologized"Yeah, I'm glad it wasn't too late" I said a
As I held the pen, signing the transfer papers that relinquished control of my mother's company, my tear-filled eyes betrayed the deep sorrow within. The weight of the decision imposed upon me felt like an unbearable burden, and each stroke of the pen seemed to etch a painful farewell. With tears streaming down her face, each pen stroke felt like a painful acknowledgement of the sacrifices and tireless efforts that had gone into crafting the business. The weight of familial legacy being passed on unwillingly hung heavy in my heart. With so tears rolling gently I signed the papers with a heavy heart"Finally!!!!" Ary said, laughing so hard, snatching the papers from me. "It's all finally mine after all this years" Ary said laughing triumphantly"See that wasn't so hard?" She said looking at the papers with her"Thanks for this" Ary said and pointed the gun to my dad's head"What are you doing I already signed the papers" I said panicking"Yeah Brit what are you doing" My dad also s
"You killed him already what else could you gain, you killed the man that offended you why not let us live in peace" I shouted at her"This is not only about revenge anymore, this is greediness, you're fucking greedy, jealous that my mother had everything you've ever wished for, jealous she had the love and care that you were denied, you were fucking jealous cause she was happy" I yelled at her and she slapped me really hard on my cheeks and tears fell down from my eyes"You can slap me all you want but that won't change the truth, you are a murderer, a cold blooded murder, Britney Roberts YOU ARE A MURDERER" I shouted at her"ENOUGH" She shouted closing her ears with her palms"Yes I'm a murderer so what, it's nothing new right now I've had enough of your games" She said and went to the table beside her and brought out what looked like a pistol. And my heart skipped a beat at the sight of the gun"You called me a murderer right? Now let me show you how cruel I can be" She said pointi
"Full of rage he destroyed his office feeling betrayed by Marc. But without telling Britney, Ethan made a plan to kidnap you (Diana) so he can blackmail Ariela into signing the company to him. but Ariela,your mother discovered the whole truth before Elliot could carry out his plan. Your mother was pained by Ethan's betrayal so she threatened to go report all his misdeeds and that of Britney at the police station. On hearing this Ethan had to let Britney in on the matter since it was out of his control then she decided to have Ariela killed on her way to the police station to prevent her from exposing her and she staged an accident like she did with your grandparents all with Ethan's help.""But before Ariela died they managed to get her thumb print on the transfer. But unknowingly to them while Ariela was on her way to the police station seeing that her life was in danger she already made an emergency call to her lawyer that if anything should happen to her at all, the properties shou
"No uncle, if you go papa might be mad hug if I go hell surely answer me I'm his angel and mama was his wife so he wouldn't let get suffer so you stay here and take care of my sister and mama till I'm back with the money" Little Britney said to me and I hugged her tightly and sobbed gently"So Ary wasn't bad from the beginning?" I asked Raymond and he looked confused"I mean Britney" I said correcting myself"No, she was a sweet little child." Raymond said and continued talking"Britney did as she said and went to the Cohen mansion to meet with Marc and discuss with him everything happening. Britney was chased out of the mansion by Marc and Amelia like a beggar and she came back to the hospital crying and shattered saying her papa chased her out of his mansion and I couldn't help but pity the little girl.""Britney didn't give up and went back to the mansion the following day to ask her father for help seeing how her mother's health was deteriorating. She met with Amelia Cohen, Amelia
"You won't find anything" A strange voice said and I froze at the spot"Who could it be? I thought Elliot said only Sarah and Britney lived here?" I thought in my head and I turned around to see how it wasIt was a white man around his Sixties he stood wearing a green shirt and a black pants and his hands rested on the long rod in his hands as he stared and I and Elliot "I hope this is good" I said in my head"You know it's wrong to break into someone else's house most especially when the owner is dead right?" The old man said as he walked to a chair and sat down. After sitting down quietly he also signaled us to have a sit. Elliot and I shared a look before finally sitting down quietly on this chair we once stood up from with the old man staring at us"Don't worry I mean no harm,I see you guys are tensed" The old man said an I calmed down a little but I was on the alert"You should be Diana?" He said pointing at me and I was surprised he knew my name"Who could he be?" I wondered st
"Hi my name is Sarah Jordan, This is me and my sister here, Britney say Hi""Hello" Britney said and continued pressing her phone"Well it's just me and my sister here and I'm bored there's nothing else to do I'm just making these video out of boredom""Man what the fuck am I saying I better delete this""Hi it's me again Sarah Jordan I'm sorry I haven't been updating you guys, it's just that I've been going through a lot these days I don't know how to explain. I just found out that my sister is into something really dangerous and I'm trying to talk her out of it but she wouldn't just listen to me. I just hope I'll be able to talk some sense into her""Hi, My life hasn't been really great these days turns out I have a half sister somewhere out there her name is Ariela Cohen and she's the daughter of a billionaire and now my sister is set to destroy their entire family she thinks she's the reason why our mother had died and why our lives is like this. Right now I just hope I'm able to
"What are you doing out here in the cold" Elliot asked giving me his coat"Just thinking about everything" I said and wrapped the coat around my body to calm my freezing body from the snow fall.I couldn't get enough sleep last night, I was thinking about everything that had happened. And it all seemed like a nightfall. I kept rolling up and front but couldn't sleep and as soon as the day breaks, I got out of the car and stood out here in the snowIt felt like I have been living a lie all my life and everything just seemed to be interwoven, I don't know who to trust and when to trust. My life all these years have one way or the other been controlled. I was turned to a video game that can be played anyhow you want and in any direction you desire. It all started with the death of Sarah Jordan and now I'm caught between a web of deceits and facing betrayal from those I once trusted. And now I have no idea about what lies ahead of me and how prepared I am to face it."Let's get back to th