All Chapters of Nina; The real me: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

After a few minutes, Henry turned to me with a look that made my heart sink. "Nina," he called calmly.I turned to look at him, but he didn't say anything. “Henry, you called me. What is it?’ I asked him after staring at him for a few seconds He took my hands in his. I turned to look at Clarissa and those around. This was unusual of him. “Can you give us a moment? I need to talk to Clarissa alone."I stared at him. I was both shocked and hurt. "What? Why?" I asked as I almost stood up in anger. I looked at Henry, and it seemed that I should express my emotions in a slap on his face.“Henry, what is that supposed to mean?” I asked him as I grabbed my bag."Please, Nina," he said, his voice firm but gentle. "I understand how you feel about this but I promise I'll explain everything later."I sat down again and turned to look at Clarissa who was trying to smile. I looked at Henry and bowed my head in my hand.“I just want to talk to Clarissa in private. Nothing more.” He said again.The

The next day, Olivia decided to take matters into her own hands. She called Clarissa and invited her over, suggesting they have a casual chat to clear the air. Clarissa hesitated but eventually agreed, perhaps thinking that Olivia’s intentions were genuine.As soon as Clarissa arrived, Olivia greeted her warmly, trying to put her at ease. They settled in the living room, and Olivia offered her a drink.“It's been a long time, Olivia.” Clarissa said with a soft tone."Yeah, it is. How have you been, Clarissa?" Olivia asked in a friendly tone.Clarissa took a sip of her drink, eyeing Olivia suspiciously. "I've been fine. Just trying to figure things out and become the best version of myself.""I understand, that's an important thing to do," Olivia said with a sympathetic smile. "Especially now that this whole situation has been hard on everyone. I thought maybe we could talk and clear some things up, and then start all over again without bringing the past into our lives."Clarissa nodde

Clarissa promised to return again because she wasn't emotionally stable enough to reveal what the blackmail was. Early the next day, she planned to run away because she was scared of being caught in the middle of it all.She pulled her coat tighter around her, looking nervously over her shoulder as she walked through the busy city streets. The morning rush hour was in full swing, with people hurrying to and fro, oblivious to her presence. She had chosen this time deliberately, hoping to blend in with the crowd and avoid being seen by anyone who might recognize her. Her heart pounded with every step, with the weight of her secrets pressing down on her like a heavy shroud.She boarded the next cab and off she went. She instructed the driver to stop a few blocks away from her destination. She waited for him to drive off before she continued with her journey. When she arrived, Clarissa scanned the room, until her eyes landed on a man seated at a corner table. He was tall and huge with a r

Clarissa stood in her small apartment, pacing back and forth, she was both confused and frustrated. She couldn’t shake the feeling of unease that had settled within her since her meeting with Jay. The revelations about Marcus were troubling enough, but the knowledge that he wasn’t working alone added a new layer of danger to the situation. “How did I get myself into this mess? Why didn't I realize that I was going too far to return?” Clarissa asked as she sat on a chair.She paused and took a deep breath, then dialed Olivia’s number. The phone rang several times before Olivia answered.“Hi dear,” she said in a weary voice."Clarissa, what’s going on?" Olivia asked."We need to talk. Can you come over?" Clarissa replied, her voice urgent."Sure, I’ll be there in a bit," Olivia said, hanging up. Olivia hurriedly got dressed and walked out.Meanwhile, Clarissa continued pacing as she waited for Olivia to arrive. Her mind raced with thoughts of how to approach Nina and get information ab

Nina drove home with a sense of unease gnawing at her. She didn't know what else to do in all of these. One thing she knew was that Marcus wouldn't stop until he gets what he wants, but funny enough, she doesn’t have what he wants. Her mind was still fresh from the confrontation with Marcus, the conversation she just had, but she knew she had to focus on protecting her family. As she approached the house, her phone rang, and she saw Henry’s name flash on the screen.Henry? Why? She asked as she swiped the screen.“Hey babe,” she called but Henry's voice overpowered hers.“Nina, Where are you? Please answer quickly. You need to come home immediately,” Henry’s voice was urgent, bordering on panic.“What’s wrong?” Nina asked her as heart rate increased.“I got a message from an unknown number. It’s threatening to deal with us. You need to see this. Please, just get home fast.”Nina’s grip tightened on the steering wheel as she sped up, her thoughts racing. She had a sinking feeling she