“What do you mean?” Mr. Alcantara asked, confused.How could she ask for a divorce, when she was the one cheating? “That's what I would have said if I truly wanted to elope with another!” Mrs. Alcantara scoffed, sounding annoyed.She was scared of putting her marriage in jeopardy, as well as her secret affairs. She wouldn't let her husband find out about her lover by all means.“So, are you trying to say you are not eloping with anyone?” Mr. Alcantara asked, giving her a long stare.“Yes, my friend is just misunderstood.” She lied further.“How?” Mr. Alcantara raised an anxious brow. “Well, she's in that position where she is torn in-between eloping with her lover and being with her family.” Mrs. Alcantara explained.She wished her husband would buy her lies because she couldn't afford to lose all the pleasures and freedom she was enjoying with her lover.“So, who is this lover your friend is planning to elope with?” Mr. Alcantara grew interest.“You wouldn't know the person.” She a
Melanie was amazed by the new apartment Clara got herself.“Wow Clara, you outdid yourself,” Melanie said in awe.“I have Uncle to thank for that” Clara chuckled.She couldn't believe she was already settling fine in New York.“My dad got you this place?” Melanie asked, astonished.“Yes he did,” Clara said.“I must confess, he does have great taste” Melanie spilled.“I had just the same expression when the agent showed me his choice,” Clara agreed.Mr Alcantara finally got the apartment he promised Clara and it's everything she could ask for.“Why didn't you ask for my help though?” Melanie asked.“Well, it was at the time when Jamal just recovered from that awful incident and I didn't want to bother you,” Clara admitted.“Ohh, I get it,” Melanie said.“Yeah,” Clara simply answered.“The view, the space, even the serenity is spectacular” Melanie went on.Melanie admired the apartment a little more before finally asking.“How's my mom doing?” Melanie asked.“She's well, the last time I
Clara decided to take Martins’ up on his offer and obliged to the date he proposed. She was in a stunning red gown, with a high slit and matching stilettos.She was meeting him at a five star restaurant she chose, aiming to create an impression.“Well hello there” Clara called out.She approached the table where he sat, dragging the attention of everyone.“Wow,” Martins said with his mouth agape.Meanwhile, Clara took a seat across from him.“You look so beautiful,” Martins said.He was not only wowed but he felt mesmerized and also a pang of pride as everyone stared for a while.“I know, right?” Clara smiled.After they had settled down and eaten, Martins took the opportunity to speak.“Thank you for showing up and for not leaving even when I asked you out” Martins started.“ Now we are officially an item, you ca-” Clara abruptly stopped.She was caught off by Martin's quick response.“Hold on, did you say an item?” Martins asked, surprised.Clara nodded.“As in, we are now in a rela
Melanie finally arrived at her family's house for the dinner and was welcomed by the presence of both Clara and her parents.“You made it!” Mr. Alcantara said.He was happy she accepted the invitation and immediately gave her a welcoming peck.“Hey, girl." Clara waved happily.Melanie hugged her and they both found their way to the dining room.“Where is Jamal?” Clara asked, looking around.“He's busy with work so he couldn't make it,” Melanie said.She felt sad but had to be a considerate wife.“I asked Dennis too but that man wouldn't budge either.” Clara agreed.She wondered why Dennis and Jamal had the same cold demeanor and were difficult to convince.It almost seemed like they were born of the same mother.In less than five minutes, everyone was seated except for Mrs. Alcantara. Immediately the doors opened and servants flooded in with varieties of food alongside Mrs Alcantara.Melanie scoffed.“Show off” she mumbled.“Did you say something?” Clara asked.“No,” Melanie denied.A
Madam Felicia, her co-wife, and the rest of Jamal's step-family made grand preparations to welcome their 'jackpot’. Martins informed them earlier of his arrival with Clara, so everyone was on their best behavior.Immediately they heard the sound of a vehicle entering the compound, they feigned busy.“You're back,” Madam Felicia said happily.She went over to where her son stood and hugged him.She was all caring because he brought a lady with resources.“Yes mother,” Martins said, surprised.His mother's warmth was unexpected and that was thanks to the lady he brought.“And who do we have here?” Madam Felicia asked.She didn't want it to look like she was told beforehand and asked for a proper introduction.“I am Clara Aldrich, and I brought this for you” Clara introduced.She handed her a fine bottle of red wine as a peace offering.She saw through them and their fake smiles and decided to play along.“Oh my, how thoughtful of you, please do come in” Madam Felicia announced cheerily.
Inside a dilapidated building, Nathan was tied and dumped on the ground. Everywhere was dark and the room had a disturbing stench of dried blood.Nathan was confused and didn't know the crime he committed to be in this situation.“Is anyone there?” Nathan called out.His eyes were blindfolded so he couldn't see anything.His blindfold was suddenly ripped off vigorously. He opened his eyes to see the same huge man that carried him earlier.“What do you want from me!” Nathan screamed.His words only echoed without a single response.“Hey! I am asking you a question!” Nathan said angrily.Still no response.And then the man he bumped into surged towards him with so much ease. He had a scary expression on his face that made Nathan squirm involuntarily.“Why are you causing so much ruckus?” Mr Graham asked in a cool tone.“I haven't done anything wrong so let me go!” Nathan exclaimed.He tried not to show that the man's presence was intimidating.Mr Graham laughed heartily even when nothin
“Where have you been all day?” Madam Theresa asked her son worriedly.“Mother, please can I just rest?” Nathan said tiredly.Nathan had been gone for a whole day and just returned. He was lucky to have escaped death again and at the same time gotten a grand plan to destroy Jamal.“Is this the time you are dismissed from work?” Madam Theresa continued.She had been worried that something happened to him because his phone was unreachable and here he was all nonchalant about it.“Can we talk about this when I'm done resting?” Nathan said.He was fed up with all the nuisance his family caused.“Well while you're about to rest, just know Martins has a girlfriend and a very rich one at that” Madam Theresa announced.Nathan's interest was piqued.“Girlfriend you say?” Nathan asked.“Yes, she came over when you were out so maybe next time you would get to meet her” Madam Theresa said.“He has totally lost it, if he is not ready to take over Jackie-Ville's Empire then, I am,” Nathan said.Dete
“There must be a mix-up somewhere, I don't know you.” Clara responded hastily.“Yes, she can't be the person you have seen,” Martins agreed.Nathan kept staring at Clara, he couldn't seem to discern where and how their path crossed but he knew he had seen her before.“I just relocated to New York,” Clara established.She didn't want Nathan ruining her plans so she prayed he would let it slide.Nathan didn't respond, instead, he just walked away.“People look like people anyways” Martins scoffed and shrugged.Nathan was acting weird recently and Martins wondered why.“And I'm a tourist so it's normal to hear things like this sometimes” Clara lied.That was a close call, she thought.Mrs. Alcantara was worried that her husband would keep making passes at her and she would eventually have to succumb.She wanted to clear her foggy mind so she decided to meet with her lover for some distraction.“I need more money,” her lover demanded.Mrs. Alcantara thought she could clear her mind with he