Shadrack gazed at his wife and his eyes slowly stung with tears. "I promise to do exactly what you have asked" He smiled and nodded in agreement with her words. He placed a kiss on her forehead before moving away from her. She was taken away to the operation theater and he hoped that she would come out safely. They just met their daughter and it wouldn't be fair for her to die. It would be a gain and a loss to him. Shadrack hastily went to his daughter before she was taken away for the transplant."My darling, you'll be fine. You will make it" Shadrack smiled at her. "I will, thank you" Ivy smiled and shifted her gaze to Tarquin. "I love you, please be fine in there and remember that your dreams matter. Once you're out of that room, we will do anything you want and our child would feel so lucky to have a mother like you" Tarquin blinked rapidly and kissed her lips. "I love you too. I love you very much. I'll survive this, don't worry about me." Ivy muttered and tears slipped do
Tarquin was still in the waiting room with others.Shadrack was worried for both his wife and his daughter. Stella wasn't around because she said that she was too chicken-hearted to hear of any death.She wouldn't be able to handle the grief."Why is it taking so long?" Morgan asked, becoming impatient because of how agitated Tarquin was."It's a risky procedure and the doctor can take forever, I don't care. All I want is the success of the transplant and for my wife and child to come out alive" Tarquin said and rubbed his face nervously with his cold palms.Morgan sighed, she wasn't too close to Ivy but she felt bad for not visiting Ivy after hearing that had cancer. It was quite selfish of her to always think of herself above others.That was the reason why she lost the best man that life had ever given her. He was like an angel when she met him but she ruined everything by herself.She owed her losses to her insecurities and uncaring attitude. She hoped that Ivy would come out ali
"Stop doing this to me, I know how much you're enjoying this but it isn't fair. Tarquin and I love each other and you've just separated him from me, I wonder, how he could be faring" Ivy sobbed."Unfair? You were willing to get back with him despite everything I told you. He hurt you as well, he hit, raped, and physically abused you but you're in love with him. The cancer you had must have certainly affected your brain!" Stella yelled in her face while pointing her finger to her temple."You have no right to tell me that. He was also cheating on you and never even showed you any affection but you still stayed with him. He never made an effort to change but for me, he has changed and is doing his best to be a great husband and father to our unborn child "Ivy cried out, telling Stella words that would hurt her."Who cares about his change? Mother has a dying wish and that was for you to be kept away from Tarquin, we're intending to keep that dying wish till you grow old and gray" Stella
Annabel had her seat and watched Tarquin as he sat down and gazed at his table for some minutes.She was sent to kill him but couldn't deny the fact that he was hot as hell. He had this sexy figure and his face might look sad but he looked like a beautiful and pure artwork. Annabel smirked as she kept gazing at him but the second he looked at her, she quickly turned away. "What did you call your name again?" Tarquin asked, forgetting what had called herself. Annabel felt insulted by his question, how could he forget her name so easily? It made her seem unimportant and she hated it. "Are you going to answer my question or should I get another assistant who is willing to answer me?" Tarquin frowned, being annoyed by her silence. She stood and bowed her head slightly. "I'm sorry sir, I was a bit distracted.""You haven't met me before and that's why I will tolerate your flaws. You aren't aware of my rules and you were under someone else but starting from today, a lot of things will
Annabel inhaled deeply and took the torn wrappers away. She threw them in the thrash then returned to her duty post.She helped him with some work before having a chance to leave the office and call Emma under the pretense of making copies.'Hello,' Annabel muttered while looking around. She was a very cautious person because she didn't want anyone to overhear her conversations.She didn't want to kill someone for free and stress herself in disposing of the body. She was always paid for her victims.'Has he returned to the office like his bitchy mother said?' Emma asked over the phone.'Yes, he's returned but there's a problem' Annabel frowned and headed to the elevator.Going to the last floor for no reason, she just wanted to parade a bit till she was done speaking with Emma.'What's the problem? You know that I don't like when my plans become an issue where there should be none!' Emma raised her voice over the phone.Annabel rolled her eyes and replied.'He's giving me a hard time
'He smiled at me because of my talk about an illness. Didn't his wife die from surgery to cure her cancer?' Annabel thought and a smile appeared on her lips.'He will like me when he sees a connection between his wife and me' She thought and giggled.Her hands flew to her mouth and she continued giggling in excitement.'Now, I've found a way to penetrate his heart and make him love me. It's by acting like his dead wife who's rotting in hell' She smirked and brought out her phone from her bag.She was going to act a little bit sick, so he would start showing her the attention that she wanted.Annabel switched on her phone and searched for Ivy's name on Facebook, she knew everything about Ivy, her surname and images weren't hard to find.She found Ivy's Facebook account and there were pictures of her. She wanted to know how Ivy dressed, so she would use similar patterns."So, she likes flowery stuff" Another giggle came from Annabel."Miss, what did you say?" the cab driver asked."I wa
Ivy's lips spread into a beautiful smile, she was elated to hear her friend agree without any argument."Really? You're going help me" Ivy asked to be certain that her hopes weren't raised for nothing."Of course, you're my best friend and I'm so sorry for revealing everything to your parents. I was still doubtful about Tarquin's sincerity and change, I simply wanted to help." Emelia apologized; her voice sounded regretful over the phone."It's okay. I've also discovered my feelings towards Tarquin, I realized that I truly loved him and it wasn't an infatuation, I cherish him, especially the new him. I miss him so much, he means so much to me" Ivy said softly."I know and that's why I'm apologizing to you. I thought that I knew what was best for you. I ignored your feelings and that has made you so unhappy, forgive me. I did it because I love you and couldn't stand you suffering anymore" She said, her words filled with warmth and affection."I would do the same for you too, thank you
Emma rode to the house that Ted had bought for her. She never knew that the man was so in love with her within such a short period. He helped her escape from prison, helped her in becoming an Italian citizen, and took care of her months of basic needs. Presently, he had bought a house for her. He was truly prince charming, it was a pity that she didn't believe in love. She loved money and loved getting fucked. The hate was automatically opened to her and she drove into the large compound. It was a big house but not as large as the house Shadrack had purchased. "Oh, è bellissimo(Wow, it's beautiful) " Emma smiled as the car's window came down and she looked around the beautiful house. "Sì (yeah)" the agent replied gazing at her face then his eyes went down to her thighs that were exposed. Emma parked the car and the agent (Frederick) took her into the house. The mansion was huge and beautiful but the inside was outstanding and gorgeous. The furniture was already there, almost e
FOUR YEARS LATER.Time flew by faster than anyone could expect. Four years ago was Morgan's wedding with John but now, they are parents of a three-year-old child, Khloe who was a friend of Tessa. They were present with Ivy in her orphanage, she began the orphanage three years ago and she named it after Ivan. The orphanage had children in it, they were well-fed and always happy. They loved Ivy so much because she always brought gifts anytime she left her office to see them. Ivy had people supervising the kids and their education. She also owned a school that one of Morgan's friends was running. The school was where children in the orphanage went to and it was also close to them. Ivy had given many children to parents who were willing to adopt and she made sure to do proper investigations before giving a child to any parent. She still tried to visit the child in those parent's houses to see how the child was faring, and if the kid was being mistreated or not. Just in three years, t
Months later.John and Morgan had suspended their wedding for a long while because of Ivan's death. They wanted Ivy to be in her right mind when everything was planned.It was the day of the wedding and Ivy was with a makeup artist who was dolling Morgan up.Morgan was already wearing her wedding dress and it was really beautiful. Ivy had helped her choose it and she was also chosen as her bride's maid."The makeup is turning out so beautiful." Ivy smiled, looking at Morgan who was truly gorgeous.Everything made her glow, from her dress to her hair and makeup, Morgan was perfect."Ivy, where is Tessa?" Morgan asked and opened their lips a little for the red lipstick to be added."She's with your mom who has been more than excited about everything," Ivy replied."I don't even know who's getting married between her and me," Morgan said, causing them to laugh."Stay still." The make-up artist instructed after laughing."Yeah, your mom is so sweet. When Tarquin and I decided to redo our
Tarquin was rushed to the hospital and so were the kids. Ivy refused to be admitted, so they only ran some checkups on her and treated her burns.After the treatment, she went to the waiting room and cried, being concerned about her husband and children.Ivy's hands were on her chest, she was feeling so scared and agitated. Tarquin was in danger as well as the twins, she was afraid of losing any of them."Please survive for my sake, please don't leave me." Ivy cried and her hands transferred to her face. "I love you all so much, don't leave me. I won't be able to bear it.""Please, don't leave me." Ivy cried and coughed boisterously.She grew up without a family, she thought her life was perfect till she met Tarquin who turned her world upside down. The arrogant and cold imbecile who became the most wonderful person in her life.The kids he gave her were the only reason why she didn't kill herself, why she didn't stop striving to stay alive. They were the reason why she wanted to meet
The Jones' home.Tarquin had called Ivy when he stayed a while in the office. It was unusual for her to not answer his calls. He called her a few more times but then he got no response, he ran like a madman to the house.Reaching there, he beeped his car horn numerous times for the gates to be opened but nothing happened.Tarquin got out of his car and went to the gate. To his horror, as he pushed it, it opened without much effort.He went inside and saw the guards on the floor, dead. His heart pounded greatly in his chest and it felt like his world was going to crumble before his face.Quickly, he ran into the house but there was no one. He saw the drops of blood and panicked the more."Shit, I shouldn't have left them alone!" Tarquin cried out and gripped his hair in regret.He wanted to stay back with his family, at least one more day before resuming work but he listened to Ivy. He thought that she was feeling a bit suffocated around him, that's why she told him to leave.He respec
Warehouse.Annabel took them to an abandoned warehouse that used to belong to her family. She tied Ivy up in that place and placed the twins on the bare and cold floor.Ivy didn't try defending herself too much because she was scared that Annabel would do something terrible to her children.The twins were crying on the floor and Annabel was annoyed with their cries."Oh shut up! Little brats." She spat bitterly. "It's because of you and these fools that I wasn't able to complete my mission."Ivy wanted to speak but her mouth was sealed, so she made muffled sounds."You wanna talk? What do you want to say, do you desire to beg me for your life or say your last prayer, which one?" Annabel asked with a smirk.Ivy nodded disorientedly, she had to say something, anything that could save her life and that of her children. She loved her kids so much and she preferred dying than seeing them get hurt.Annabel decided to fulfill her wish and make fun of her. She sauntered to Ivy who was tied to
The Jones' home.It was early in the morning and Ivy woke up early to make breakfast for Tarquin and herself but to her surprise, Tarquin was already in the kitchen making breakfast."That smells yummy." Ivy grinned and walked to him."Thank you, I'm making it with lots of love," Tarquin said, affectionately.Ivy smiled and pecked him on the cheek. He gave her a boyish smile and continued cooking."This is going to be delicious and you're going to lick your fingers once you dig in," Tarquin said."You mean that I would lick my plate till there's not even a single drop of sauce on it?" She raised an eyebrow, waiting for his reply."Yeah, there will also be a certain urge to even eat the plate too." Tarquin teased her.Ivy laughed and smacked his back playfully."Stop exaggerating."Tarquin chuckled and leaned closer to kiss her lips. Finally reaching her, he pressed his lips on hers and they both smiled."Are you feeling comfortable with that thing in you?" Tarquin asked, referring to
California.John and Morgan were walking on the side of the road, their hands were locked and they were talking.Morgan had been working for more than a week in the bank and it wasn't easy but he was already getting used to it."I hope no one mistreats you there, they have the right to hurt my baby," John said, feeling a little worried about her.Morgan smiled at him and swung his hands."They treat me well, especially my colleagues. Although I've met some impatient customers, everything has been fine. One of the colleagues collected my number and added me to a WhatsApp group, it's been so much fun.""I'm glad that you're enjoying it there. '' John beamed.They hadn't seen each other since she started working, so he hadn't had the chance to properly ask about her work experience."Morgan, if anyone harasses you there. Just tell me and I will dash there to bash their faces." John said and she laughed."I trust you. I know the lengths you can go for me and I can assure you that I've not
Italy~ Florence.Emma was eating with Fredrick, he had been a constant visitor to majorly satisfy her urge but he liked her.He had not related his feelings to her but he planned to."I don't feel like eating anymore, I don't have an appetite." Emma sighed and dropped her spoon.Since she found out about Ivy being alive, She had not been happy since then. It made her sad that her enemy was alive, she hated Ivy so much because she had ruined her plans from the beginning.It was because of Ivy that Tarquin became a little distant. It was also because of Ivy that she went to prison. If she hadn't intervened then Tarquin would have been paying for her crimes."Damn her!" Emma shrieked and banged her fists on the table, she had this anger surfing in her every time.She was like a volcano that kept erupting without warning."Damn who? What are you talking about?" Fredrick asked.He knew exactly what she, speaking about he only feigned ignorance."It's none of your business, I just need you,
Annabel, who was behind a tree, looked away from where Ivy was."You have guards, that was a clever move from Tarquin, a really smart one." her smirk slowly changed into a frown.It wouldn't be wise for her to contact anyone other than Emma. It was only Emma that she contacted when she escaped from the police.Annabel had overheard Morgan panicking about the coffee, this made her incredibly suspicious about their knowledge of her deeds.To be safe, she decided to leave the house, a night before the wedding.She didn't call Emma at that time but waited for the next day to see what would happen. She entered a cab and told the driver to stay a little bit far from her house.It was surprising to see the cops at the house and John with them. She had made a good decision by running away.Shelodged into a hotel, wore a disguise, and also used a fake identity.After a while, she started monitoring Tarquin and to her shock, she saw Ivy.Ivy was alive. She never expected it to turn out like tha