Madam Felicia, Madam Theresa and Martins kept their eyes fixed on Mateo as he reached into his bag and pulled out a file. The atmosphere fell silent, anticipation hanging in the air as they awaited his explanation."I know this may be hard to believe," Mateo began, his voice filled with a mix of nervousness and determination."But everything I did was to protect our family." Mateo added.Madam Felicia raised an eyebrow, skepticism evident on her face."Protect our family? By working against us and aligning yourself with our enemies?" Madam Felicia questioned, her tone laced with disbelief.Mateo nodded, his eyes darting between his family members. "Yes, I know it sounds contradictory, but I had a plan. I planted a fake deed on Jamal's land, making it appear as if he was involved in illegal activities. My intention was to divert attention from our family and onto him." Mateo explained meticulously.Madam Felicia and Martins exchanged surprised glances, struggling to process Mateo's rev
Chapter 131Natalie felt dragged as she was roughly thrown to the ground, her lips bruised and she could taste the metallic warmth of her blood."Nathan please stop this! Killing me would make no difference," she said trying to stall her death until Melanie could find her."It would shut your running mouth, you slut." He felt disgusted by the fact that he even introduced her to his family and allowed her into his plans to bring Jamal down."You won't get away with this I promise, she would find me and the outcome would be dreadful." Now she trembled at the lengths this family was willing to go to bring harm to their blood."At least it's good riddance to bad rubbish and I don't have to see your despicable face anymore." Blinded by rage, he picked up a rod and hit her on her head thrice, she felt a sharp sting with a ringing sound in her head, and at that moment she felt everything was over, she cursed the day her path crossed with Nathan and what she was willing to do to feel accepte
Officer Smart mobilized a lot of police cars followed by a paramedic to the supposed crime scene with Melanie at the front seat, eager and anticipating a redemption for Natalie. She would never let them go scot free this time, they would pay if any harm comes to her. Their car approached where Nathan and Martins stood with the headlights shining brightly on them. Others trailed behind and surrounded them as Melanie and officer smart immediately stepped out of the car, he held a pistol gun at them.“Come forward with your hands clapped behind your heads, we have you surrounded.” He said with a megaphone, trying to sound as calm as the night. Through the car lights Nathan and Martins could be seen scanning the area for a route of escape but gave up when they saw all the armed men.“I can explain what's going on, it's really not what you think.” Martins desperately let out trying to save himself from being instigated."You have the right to remain silent, you can say your statement at th
It's been a week and 4 days since Natalie was admitted into the hospital and Melanie could be seen sitting on a couch in her ward, her hand on her chin and her face etched with multiple questions unanswered as she ponded on Natalie's narration. She knew there was no reason for her to lie but she also knew that her curiosity would not allow the incident that led to her husband being hospitalized, go uncovered. Yes, they were able to find the culprit, she knew Natalie didn't work alone and Jamal's step families are not so smart to pull such a stunt. She became impatient and decided to play the investigative card. “Natalie” she called out, trying to sound gentle and normal. “Mmmh?” Natalie responded absent mindedly with her eyes shut. “That substance-” she treaded carefully with her words trying to prevent any disastrous reaction, since she hasn't fully recovered yet. “..you used to spike my husband's water, who gave it to you?” she finally said. Immediately, Natalie's eyes sprung o
“Natalie, please put down the fork, we would leave quietly.” Madam Theresa said, with an arm stretched out as if it would change her mind. Natalie held the fork firmly to Nathan's throat as a weapon and all she wanted to do was make him feel the pain she felt when he hit her with a rod.“Natalie please I'm sorry, j-just take it away” he said pointing at the fork, fear evident in his voice as it trembled. Martins wanted to walk up to her but noticed she held it even tighter against Nathan's throat so he backed off. There was no way to make Natalie unaware as the bed was stationed at the wall and the entrance of the word was before them.“You coward! Ohh so you don't want to die but you love going around hurting people and almost killing them?!!” She yelled as her veins popped out in utter rage.“N-no no” he lost his words as he felt like she had completely lost it and would do what she nursed in her heart.“You! And your evil family came here feeling like you can traumatize me again?
“No no no!” Clara declined without a second thought. “How can you even say that Melanie?” She asked, astounded by the suggestion her cousin made.“Clara, it's just temporary, and you don't have to do too much,” Melanie tried to persuade her.“This is pure madness and I can't be a part of it” she wasn't budging, even when Melanie pleaded for the umpteenth time.“Jamal, say something,” Melanie said desperately, looking for ways to change Clara's mind.“What exactly do I say?” he said and looked at his troubled wife. She has been obsessed with unveiling the truth.“I know you're trying to prove a point but I really don't have to be involved” Clara growled in irritation.She was just beginning to settle down and now this. “Clara if you love me you would do it” Melanie blackmailed. She wanted the truth to be revealed because she dreads the thought that her husband's step family would continue being a threat to her husband's life. She was not willing to be a widow at such a prime in her
Clara was nervous. According to Melanie's sources, Martins would be going to Big Briggs restaurant, a renowned restaurant to have lunch. He would usually order at home or eat homemade foods but luck was surely on Clara's side today.She had been waiting for fifteen minutes and was skeptical of how she would make a good first impression.Her determined countenance crumbled and with each passing minute, she felt she made the wrong decision."Waiter" Martins called out immediately and he took a seat.Clara sat at a different end of the restaurant as she nervously rubbed her palms together. She kept an intense stare on him, waiting for the right moment to act."I would like the special beef tenderloin please," Martins said.Meanwhile, Clara called Melanie to inform her that the plan was already in motion."Melanie, he is here", she said in hushed tones."How long?" Melanie asked from the other side."Well he came in a few minutes ago and just ordered what he wanted to eat", Clara responde
“Pick up, pick up, c'mon” Mrs Alcantra paced back and forth in her room.It had been a whole month since she saw or spoke to her lover and she was becoming anxious. Having an affair outside made her sane and she was becoming restless because she hadn't satisfied her urge in a long while.She was trying so hard to keep up with being a good wife and now her cover is about to be blown.“Please, pick up” she continued, like her pleading would make her lover answer the calls.She knew the reason her lover was not picking up her calls and she could not do anything about it. But she was desperate because you needed to be satiated.She called relentlessly and on the fourth ring, her lover answered.“Babe, what happened?” Mrs Alcantra asked worriedly.“What do you want?” Her lover was blunt.“Okay, can we meet?” Mrs Alcantra was persuaded.“I am very busy” her lover paused“You can just state your reason for calling over the phone” Her lover was still pissed at her, because of her response to