All Chapters of In the Shadow of a Secret: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter Thirty

Chapter Thirty One week later on a Sunday morning there was a light knock on the door and when Connie went to open it, there stood her brother Stuart. ‘Stuart! What a pleasant surprise, I was expecting to see you weeks ago and finally you are here, please come on in.’ closing the door behind them, Connie smiled as she hugged her brother. It’s now over two months since they last saw each other. ‘You have a nice place here, it looks comfy’ Stuart commented as he looked around her small apartment. The apartment housed an open space she converted into a living area and a small kitchen that had two cupboards and a sink, her bedroom and a separate toilet and bathroom. There wasn’t much furniture in her living area except for one long couch she found in the apartment and a t.v. ‘I know it doesn’t look much but it’s the best mum can afford right now but h

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Chapter Thirty One

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It was late evening when the door bell rang and the servant opened it, she almost collapsed as she looked at the two guests standing on the doorstep. Unable to contain her shock and excitement she rushed back inside the house screaming.The two guests ushered themselves in, the dog came running wiggling its tail excitedly as it recognized one of the guests, and he knelt down allowing it to lick him all over the face as he tickled it all over. It was evident in the eyes of the other guest that the pair had missed each other.‘I missed you too, I hope you have been a good boy,’ the elated guest saidThe dog barked in reply before setting off in the direction of the living room causing the guest to laugh.They began to walk towards where the dog went. When they got into the living room, the occupants were so absorbed on what they were watching on TV that they did not hear their arrival. The guests stood there for a moment and

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Chapter Thirty Two

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o‘Well, have you nothing to say? Lora demandedJames had come back home from work to a wonderfully made dinner and just like the good times, the three of them ate like a family after a long time. James was even surprised to see his wife sober and in a more relaxed mood. Everything seemed normal that even Stuart was led to believe that her mother’s claim about the recorded evidence was just a hoax. Lora had led her unsuspecting husband to the bedroom and little did James know what awaited him. He suddenly found himself shame faced as he watched the video of his sexual act, there was no room to deny anything, it was clearly him in the kitchen and this time he was busted.‘Come on justify yourself as you usual do, tell me it’s not you groaning shamelessly in our kitchen, come on say something’ Lora screamed as she tossed a shoe at him, ‘Damn you for cheating, damn you James Bradwell.’James escape

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Chapter Thirty Three

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It’s been two days since Lora and James’s heated argument and Lora has moved into Connie’s former bedroom. The tension in the house was unbearable. Stuart’s efforts of tracking his stepdad had not yielded fruits, like an obedient dog he was going from home to work then back again save for stops at the fuel station and grocery shop. It was late Friday afternoon when James returned back home from work and without saying anything to anyone he headed up the stairs. A few minutes later, he emerged with a small overnight bag. ‘Stuart my boy, I won’t be back until Sunday so please take good care of the house while I am gone’ He remarked casually Lora looked up from the TV with a frown on her face she simply shook her head without saying anything. She was ‘Ok, Dad may you have good journey.’ A thought crossed his mind and he quickly asked, ‘Does it mean

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Chapter Thirty Four

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‘Now that you know the truth, what are you going to do?’ Connie asked as she came to sit beside her mother. They were relaxing after eating their dinner‘My dear child don’t take it the wrong way but tonight I just want to enjoy the moment we are having here without thinking about James,’ She forced a smile as she added, ‘Having you here is a refreshment let’s not spoil it, ok.’The situation was a sensitive one for Lora and it was unfortunate her kids became aware of it, until she had resolved it with James first, she decided she was not going to drag her children into the mess any further. Connie was not too pleased with her mother’s reaction. She came home with the expectation that since her mother was not disclosing much to her over the phone she will be more open to talk to her now that she was here in person. ‘I understand mum, just remember you are not alone, you

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Chapter Thirty Five

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Chapter Thirty Five‘Mum!’ Connie screamed as she bulldozed her way inside the house pushing aside Bruce and Stephanie who were just coming out, Stuart was following close behind her. She paid no attention to anyone else as her eyes were on her mother‘Are you alright, mum?’ she asked as she hugged her mother.Lora was horror-struck she could not answer her question, she simply pointed her trembling finger behind Connie and when she turned to look at what she was referring to she understood why. It was Nick, Sue, Stephanie and Bruce’s turn to be shocked as they came face to face with Connie.Connie automatically recognized Bruce from the pictures and there was no need to ask who Stephanie was, she knew. While everyone was shocked Connie was overjoyed that finally her nightmare was over and her excited voice shook everyone from their temporary trance‘Nick, you found them! Oh, you don’t know how happy seeing

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Chapter Thirty Six

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The words were out of her mouth before she could stop them. She held her head in her hands, so much was at stake but the truth had to come out. ‘What the hell do you mean her aunt?’ Bruce was breathing heavily, ‘Woman, you better stop wasting time and tell us everything we need to know starting from the beginning.’ Bruce snarledSighing heavily Lora began, ‘Connie my darling I never thought that this day will come when I have to sit and talk to you about this. I want you to know that no matter what you will always remain my daughter.’‘Mom, you are not making any sense at all, of course I will always remain your daughter, you gave birth to me.’ Connie cried as she came to kneel before her motherStuart commented in disgust, ‘Wonders never ceases to happen in this house of secrets.’‘Finally the truth is coming out,’ Sue chuckledLora gave her a stern

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Chapter Thirty Seven

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Three months later, because of the numerous nights she was spending out it was becoming increasing difficult for Emma to sneak in and out of the house without being noticed. Pamela was suspicious of her daughter and one morning as they were having breakfast, she decided to ask Emma what was happening. ‘Honey, is there something you are supposed to tell me and you have not up until now?’ Pamela asked quietly Emma was silent pondering on her mother’s question. She knew what she was asking but decided to play dump. ‘What do you mean mum?’ She replied with a question, a confused look on her expression ‘Emma, I am sure you know what I am hinting on. When am I going to meet this new guy who has been keeping you away from home for many nights now?’ Pamela asked with a stern look on her face. The truth of the matter was that Pamela was asking because there was a rumour that was going on about Emma being seen in different

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Chapter Thirty Eight

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‘Wow, is it just me or you can see it too Trish, Emma is glowing.’ Connie commented with a smileEmma quickly brushed it off with a laughter, ‘I can say the same for you too Connie, you are looking very different from the last time I saw you, I am not sure if it is the hair style or the expensive looking sweater. Leaving on your own is really paying off.’‘I concur with you Emma, but I am surprised I was expecting to see you with a bit more kilos on you but instead you are still the same only more beautiful.’ Trish commented as she regarded her closelyConnie began to laugh, she knew what Trish was referring too, last time they met her friends had suspected that her being sick was because she was pregnant and it hurt her that they would suspect her of such so she never bothered to correct them. A few days after meeting with her dad and twin sister, Connie moved in with her family and a welcome party

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Final Chapter

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A few minute after she had left, Pamela decided to tail her daughter from a distance. Emma who was looking forward to the wonderful time ahead had no idea that her mother was following her. She parked at Bronte hotel and Pamela parked a few cars from her and she waited until she had disappeared inside before she got out of the car.By the time she got into the hotel, Emma was nowhere in sight and she knew from there finding her was going to be a challenge. Pamela approached the reception with confidence‘Good evening ma’m, how may I help you?’ the receptionist asked‘Evening to you too. I am wondering if you can help me, I was here the other night and I am suspecting that I left my jacket in one of your rooms.’ Pamela murmured‘”No problem ma’m I am sure you will find it. We have a lost and found department were we keep all items that are left behind.’ He scrolled in his computer, ‘

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