"Congratulations, Miss. Clara. We look forward to working with you."Clara had just started a new job and had quickly risen through the ranks. She was excitedly sharing the news and celebrating her promotion with her coworker, Nox. Their laughter and clamorous conversation filled the air, drawing the attention of those around them.Among the onlookers was Dennis. Dennis was envious of her closeness with Nox. The flower he had been holding tightly slipped from his grasp as he abruptly turned and fled the hall, his heart heavy with disappointment.Clara, noticing Dennis's sudden departure, hurriedly followed him, desperate to explain herself and salvage their relationship. She caught up with him outside the hall, breathless and filled with remorse."Dennis, please listen to me," Clara pleaded, her voice tinged with sadness."I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just a promotion at work. It doesn't change how I feel about you." Clara said anxiously.Dennis, his face clouded with jealousy and
Jamal had finally awakened from his coma, and the news of his recovery spread like wildfire. Dennis, Mateo, and Melanie rushed into the hospital room, their faces beaming with joy and relief. It felt as if their entire world had been restored.As Jamal sat in bed, enjoying a plate of fruit, his loved ones surrounded him, eager to share the recent happenings and catch him up on everything he had missed during his weeks of unconsciousness."Jamal, you won't believe what happened while you were asleep," she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement."We've been working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind your poisoning, and we've made significant progress."Dennis nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination."We've gathered evidence and identified the culprit responsible for your condition," Dennis added."It's been a tough journey, but we're not giving up until justice is served," Dennis said with certainty.Jamal listened intently, pride and gratitude shining in his eyes as he ob
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
They finished packaging everything in the car.“ Can I talk to you for a while?” Paula asked, as she flipped her hair to her back. “ Sure,” Melanie answered. They walked inside the house. “ I wanted to properly apologize to you about what happened between Jamal and me, I know you still resent me but I am here now to say I am sorry for the pain I caused you and your family”Melanie was not expecting that to come out in that manner. They had stayed quiet while packaging the things they needed for vacation. No words or laughter were exchanged. They minded their business. “ It is fine, apology accepted” She smiled at her, it was genuine. “ Can I get a hug?” Paula askedMelanie pulled her into a hug. “ We are going to go late, ladies,” Jamal shouted from the window. He had been watching them. He wanted to let them be but they were running out of time. They got into the car. He drove them to a resort. He got down and opened the car door for them. “ Such a beautiful place to be in” M
Jamal had to sit close to her to see it. “ I had my suspicions about this,” he said.“ I was on it and this just confirmed it, I will send this to the police” It was a video that contained the things he did to little girls that were brought to him. “ He can't escape this” Mitchell smiled at the laptop in front of her as she forwarded it to the police. “ Hey dude, thanks for this” Mitchell got herself a glass of wine. She was happy because that was the only thing left to find out. She figured that Reuben would be able to get it for her. He had kept that for the last fight against Sam. The flash that Paula had taken just had little of what he was doing. “ Glad I kept that safe,” Reuben smiled broadly. The door opened and Dave walked in. He went to Mitchell and kissed her passionately.“ Didn't see that coming” Reuben was shocked to see them that way. “ Get used to it dude” Dave replied to him.“ Getting a toast? We've worked so hard to save everyone from that disaster” Paula go
When the door opened, Richard was trying to suffocate Dave. He was immediately handed over to the police. He was taken away from the hospital. The doctors had to urgently attend to Dave and make sure he was okay. They all went back to their houses. Paula could not afford to stay alone so she joined Mitchell at her place. After a while, Reuben came by. “ What was that about? The thing between you and Melanie” Mitchell asked Paula. “ Melanie and Dave had something in the past. We are just here because Sam took my daughter, and I knew how dangerous it was that my daughter was with him” “ Excuse me, you have a daughter?” Mitchell's mouth dropped open, she had never seen her or heard her talk about her daughter.“ Yes, my daughter, Jamal's daughter, Rose. Rose is my daughter, I was not ready to handle a baby so I left her at the playing ground, luckily for me, Jamal and Melanie took her” Mitchell was surprised to hear that. She wondered how Paula must have felt seeing her daughter a
She got downstairs and could not see Paula. She looked around the place. “ Where is she?” She asked Sam who stood there looking shocked as well. “ She was right here when I left this place” Michelle was not having any of it. She charged at him. “ Where did you keep her?” “ This was all planned by the both of you, you saying you wanted to pee, and then I left her here, you two planned this” He left Mitchell there and went upstairs. Mitchell ran to the door that the maid had pointed. She got to the door and saw that it was locked. She tried to hit it open but it was not working. ” Who is there?” Mitchell heard a faint voice coming from the room. She leaned in on it. “ Anyone there?” She asked. “ Mitchell” That was Reuben calling faintly. He had woken up and could not recognize where he was. He tried to stand up but could not do so. He was weak.He crawled to the door and tried to open it but it would not open. He struggled with the door but could not open it. He stayed ther
Reuben got to the address and quickly sent it to Mitchell. He walked closer to it. It was a massive building. “ How possible!” He exclaimed as he saw the house. He walked into it. Sam Anderson went to the door to get him. He had seen Reuben outside. He got there and opened the door for Reuben. Reuben walked in and could not believe how well-decorated the house was. “ You own this?” He asked “ No, I do not,” he answered as he sat down.Richard was upstairs looking at them. Sam raised his face and looked up. Richard nodded at him. He was still talking with Reuben when the maid brought a drink. “ You should have this,” he said to him.Reuben took it from the maid and drank it. He continued to talk with Sam till he began to feel dizzy. He stood up. “ Where can I get some rest, I am so tired,” he said to Sam. “ Take him to the room,” he said to the maid. Richard came downstairs when Reuben had been taken to the room. “ He will be there for a long time,” Sam said to Richard. I
She quickly told Dave about the man that had met her at the pack. It sounded surprising to him at first but was no longer funny when he remembered that someone was following Mitchell as well. “ Maybe it is just some coincidence,” he told Paula. Paula was not satisfied with it. She went to her bag and brought out the card he had given her. She called him up. When Richard saw her call, he smiled. “ Such an easy catch,” he said as he picked it up and answered. She wanted him to meet her up in a place, that same place. He teased her about missing him already. He got dressed and drove out of the house. He got to the place and saw that she had already gotten there, and even had a drink on the table. He walked to her. “ Wanna give me a hug?” He spread his hands at her. “ Not today” She waved at him to sit down. He had a disappointed look on his face. “ So you missed me?” He ordered his drinks as well. “ You wish, far from that” She took a sip. “ Did you follow me home t
He smiled as he sent the last apology message to her. He had been pleading with her to forgive him. He sent flowers and gifts as well. He stayed on his bed, looking at his phone and waiting for a reply from her. It came, she had forgiven him. He immediately asked her to fix a place for them to meet. He told her how badly he wanted to see her. She accepted and sent him a location. She stood in front of the mirror as she dressed. “ You look great,” Dave said to her as she stepped out of her bedroom. “ Thank you” “ Why did you put so much effort into looking this good, going on a date?” He had fear in his heart that she was going to see a lover. “ Is that so? I do not want to appear like that, I will go change” She rushed into the room and had to change the way she styled her hair and had to also change her clothes. She came out in front of Dave. “ Is this okay?” She asked him. “ Yes, where to go?” “ To see someone” was all she said before she left the house. She entered her
He had everything set. He looked so flashy and smelt of wealth. He smells good as well. He got into his car and drove to the expensive restaurant that was in town. He parked his car and got out. The ladies there blushed as they flashed his smiles. He waved at one of the girls, she could not believe that he was waving at her. She smiled broadly as she held her chest. He walked into the restaurant. He looked so good, his hair and the way his lips looked, soft and inviting. He entered and the attention he got was beautiful. He looked around like he was searching for someone. He walked to a table and pulled the chair. “ I wish I was the one he sat with,” one of the ladies at the opposite table said, she was loud enough to be heard. He kept his hands on the table, with his fingers making a tapping sound on the table.Mitchell raised her face and looked at him. He smiled at her. “ Thought you would never look at me or notice that I have been sitting down here” he smiled again. Mitch
He drove back to the house feeling down and dejected. He could not explain why everything was beginning to turn against him. He got home and noticed that the domestic staff were not there. He called out to them but did not hear anyone answer. He went around his house and saw that no one was around. He called the security man at his gate and asked where his domestic staff had all gone. “ When I asked them, they answered that you asked them to leave, I had to let them go” He was angry, he slapped the gatekeeper. He went back inside the house and had to go to their rooms. He got there and saw that their belongings were no longer there.“ I never gave any order,” he screamed. He went inside and for the first time in a long while, he entered into his kitchen to get a drink. He sat down, he was scared to open his phone, he was also scared to turn on the television as well. The door opened and Reuben walked in. He saw the bottle of drink with Sam, he rushed to Sam and took the drink a