Feran was a bit surprised to see Laura walk up to him and his new business partners he was talking to. She seemed a bit tense but was trying her very best to cover it up when she reached them. He wondered in God's name what pushed her to come or what was she thinking about.Hello,"Laura said to the men. "I'm Laura. Laura Miguel," she Introduced herself and shook hands with them one after the other. "Hey, Fer…" she abruptly paused and chuckled when she felt it would be embarrassing to act informal especially when she knows Feran is likely acting not to know her. "Hello, Mr Anderson," she stated and took a step forward to hug him but Feran took a step back and stretched out his hands for a handshake instead. Laura was a bit disappointed by his act but shook hands with him. She let out a slight gasp when Feran tightened his grasp of her hand and Mark walked up behind Laura."Laura, are you okay?" Mark asked her in a whisper. Laura was stunned to see her brother but simply glanced at Fer
Mitchel swallowed a lump and read out the message sent by Feran on the screen: 'Laura, this is just the beginning of the end. Be expecting more falls to come your way. Your entire family will be at my mercy soon. Keep watch!' "How dare he send this?" Mitchel asked Laura and she shook her head and dropped her phone on the bed. "So what are you going to do about this? I think you should delete this kind of message and…" "No. I won't. I'll use it at the right time," Laura said. "What do you mean? What are you going to do?" Mitchel asked in a curious manner, wide-eyed. "It's really none of your concern, mother. Please just leave now." Mitchel rolled her eyes and left. The next day, Laura returned from work in the family's car bought by Lucas. When she got down, she was surprised to see Lucas drive into their driveway. She suspected he followed her down to the house but pretended not to see him and was heading to the door when Lucas rushed up to her and stopped her. "Lucas…?" "Hey
Ma'am Miguel for a minute was impressed with Laura's idea but that changed when she thought about how Laura would go about it. "And, I'll be staying there till Feran accepts me Into his life again," Laura said. "Hey, are you alright? You have no right to go there," Mitchel cried. "Oh yes, I do, mother. I'll go there," Laura said, confidently. "Laura, it's not a mall that you can simply go into whenever you want to get something from there. How would you get to stay there, let alone be allowed in?" Ma'am Miguel asked. "I've got a plan and also, I," Laura gave a brief pause and took out some papers from her bag. "I've got this. It's going to be my trump card now." "And what's that?" Ma'am Miguel asked, staring at the papers. "It's the divorce papers, grandmother." "What? You both signed it, right? And you've filed it and…" "Actually, I have not. And Feran didn't think about filing it either before he left. He obviously thinks have done that," Laura said, making a broad smile par
Zita saw the amount of shock in Zoey's face and confirmed that the person who had walked in was the same person she had once met. "Hello, everyone," the person who turned out to be Laura, chirped and wriggled her newly manicured fingers at them. "You? What the heck are you doing here?" Zita asked."Oh,yes it's me," Laura said, ignoring Zita's second question as she walked up to the family that had gathered at the center of the living room. She glanced at the furniture and chuckled. "Nice furniture you guys got here," she complimented."Hey,who are you?" Sir Leo, who couldn't recognize her, asked."Hello sir, I'm Laura. Laura Miguel," Laura said. "I am Feran's…""She is Feran's ex wife," Zoey cut in on Laura who gasped."No. I'm not his ex,duh," Laura shrugged and giggled when she saw Zoey's eyes lit in puzzlement. "I'm being honest, everyone. I'm Feran's wife. We are legally married.""Shut up and get out!" Zita bawled. "You're no one to my son.""Be calm, Zita,'' Sir Leo said and w
The time wasn't a perfect one for Jeana to get into a contention with Feran and Feran observed her dull mood when she didn't attempt to wriggle free from his grasp and run off like she did the last time. He was rather shocked by what she said. "I'm sorry about what I did yesterday. Please let me go." Feran reduced his tightened hold of her arm when she said that. "We met again in less than 24 hours. I think it's more of a coincidence because it was destined to happen so I would pay you back for almost breaking my foot. You know you actually ruined my shoe." "This is just a coincidence. I just came here for a job. Let go of me. Please," Jeana requested and immediately Feran let go of her and she muttered 'thanks'. "Excuse me." She left, looking down casted. Feran was a bit surprised as he glanced back and saw her leaving the mall. He thought she would act cheeky like she did yesterday but it was the total opposite of what he had expected. He looked forward when something was thrown
When Feran returned home a bit earlier than usual that day, he learnt from his Aunt, Zoey, that Laura wasn't home and had taken one of the cars in the garage to go for city viewing. "Why did you return early, Feran?" Zoey asked, a bit surprised. "Sorry, Aunt but did Laura say yesterday that she had the proof of our marriage being valid? Feran asked. "Yes. She said that a couple of times and she said she was going to show it to everyone when you arrive but she didn't," Zoey said. She gave a brief pause as Feran mused. "That wench. I think she's actually playing with us all. She might be acting smart but I'm sure she's not really smart. What proof could she possibly have?" "I'm sure it's the divorce papers. That's a solid proof. She didn't file them." "Oh yeah, but we can get that divorce papers. Ask her for it," Zoey suggested. "Even if I do, I'm almost certain that she won't give it to me, Aunt." "Then get another divorce papers and get her to sign it." "It won't go well. Laur
Feran knew Jeana was trustworthy and she was the person who he was looking to trust. The moment she returned his wallet he knew she was a woman of integrity and he couldn't think of how to get someone else to do the job he had planned. Jeana felt cheesed off as she walked down the hallway, heading to the elevator. She couldn't believe that Fernando had thought of her as a thief. She was almost reaching the elevator when she heard heavy footsteps. "Hey, wait!" She heard someone hollered and she turned to see Fernando running up to her. When he reached her, he exhaled. "Please follow me back now." "To heck with you," Jeana said. She spun to leave but Fernando had no choice but to grab her hand and started pulling her back to Feran's office, ignoring her yells for him to let her go. "Gosh, look, you both need to believe me when I say I'm not a thief!" Laura squealed when Fernando pulled her into the office. Feran arose when she stared at him and she glared at him and hissed. "Look,
Feran was excited to see Jeana. He had thought earlier that it was hopeless waiting for her to return so he had asked Fernando to get him some other smart women for the job after being pissed off by what happened later."What do you want me to help you with?" Feran asked her."I need some money for something important. And it's urgent," Jeana said. Feran glanced at her and nodded. "I need…five hundred thousand dollars.""Just that?" Feran asked, skeptically. Jeana glanced at Fernando giving her an obvious suspicious look and nodded."Yes. And I need the money before I carry out your work," Jeana said, causing Fernando's lips to part in surprise."Alright, I'll give you a check," Feran said. He wrote a check and when he was about to hand it over to her, Fernando stopped him."Sir,you can't just grant her request when she has not yet started the job. That's too not right. She ought to start the job. For all we know, she might be lying about agreeing to do the job. You really can't trust
Laura couldn't believe what Elijah had asked for. His eyes were gloomy and filled with the intention to kill, and she knew that this was not going to end well. Having the kind of feeling of somewhat fear in her, her heart throbbed furiously, as the words sank deep and her head absorbed the thought of what he just said. How come he still wanted to kill Feran? She didn't understand what the hell he was talking about. Her eyes twitched as she heard the words, and her heart couldn't take it fully. "I'm not going to do what you say, Elijah. I can't believe you still want to take Feran down. What the hell are you doing? I know you don't know what you are doing, or maybe you don't know the repercussions of it. You should stop having those sinister thoughts in your head, Elijah, or you might end up killing your already black soul," she said. "You know, I only spent a year in jail and did you know what I was thinking all those while? Feran. I was thinking of how to destroy him. I think
"Elijah has escaped. I'm sure he's going to think of hurting one of us," Zoey said, getting scared. "No, Aunt. He won't hurt any of us," Feran said. He quickly called Fernando, who had taken Lovisa and his son, Frazier, to the mall. He ordered him to get them back home safely and ended the call after telling him to tighten the security of the house when he returns. Zita eyed Laura. "I'm sure you know that he was going to escape, right?" "You can't be trusted, Laura. You're a sly woman!" Zoey's accused. "No, Mrs. Anderson. I had no idea. And you don't have to worry. Feran is here. I won't think of joining hands with Elijah to cause harm to any of you because you all are genuinely good," Laura said. "I know my presence is not that appreciated here so I would like to take my leave so you guys can celebrate the girl's birthday well." "Sorry about the accusations, Laura," Jeana said. "Can't you stay for a while?" "I would have loved to but I need to head somewhere else urgently, I'm s
Laura was speechless for a while after Mary revealed who sent the flowers. Unlike her mother who was obviously In a rage, Laura found it so nice of Feran and Jeana to send her flowers."Give me the card," Laura asked, stretching out her hand to Mary."Laura, you shouldn't…" Mitchel paused and glared at Mary as she gave the card to Laura.Laura smiled and read the message on the card.'Hello, Laura, we are saying a big congratulations on your safe delivery. Though it's a bit late, try to overlook the time you got these flowers and rather accept it with our sincere joy for you. Hope your child is doing well. Do take care of yourself. Our regards to your child. Your well-wishers…. Jeana and Feran.'A drop of tears rolled down Laura's cheek and Mitchel was surprised when she lifted up her head, Laura chuckled and sniffed."I can't believe they would wish me well and send flowers to me. This is really great.""What's wrong with you, Laura?" Mitchel asked, jerking up to her feet. "What's go
A month later, Feran got a call from one of the companies manager. He received some bad news that one of the company workers had stolen an important journal. "What's wrong?" Jeana asked after they had breakfast. She saw the look on his face despite him telling her that all was well, she still didn't believe him."I'll go to work now." Feran arose from the couch and went to the bathroom to ease himself, when he came out, he saw Jeana dressed up."Are you going somewhere?" He asked. She gave him a strange look and nodded."Your sisters will be visiting soon. You don't need to go over there to see them." He thought she wanted to go pay her sisters a visit."I am not going to pay anyone a visit. I'm coming along with you, Feran," she said."Excuse me?""Yes?""What did you just say?""You heard me right, Feran. Let's go to work." Feran took.his office bag."No. You are going no where with me," Feran refused."What is wrong with you, Feran?""You are pregnant, Jeana. You shouldn't be work
Silence filled the room after Laura had left. One after the other, they all came forward to apologize to Jeana."Jeana, dear. I'm sorry I didn't even utter a word when you left," Greg said. "Please forgive me.""No, Uncle Greg. You did nothing wrong." Jeana shook her head."We all didn't bother to check things from your perspective but kept quiet after Zita humiliated you and asked you to leave," Zoey said and sighed. "Jeana, I'm sorry. I'm the worst person to you.""Come on, Aunt. You're my best person," Jeana flattered."Laura had good timing but her future is ill-timed now. That sly woman should never have anyone to call 'love'. She doesn't deserve anyone's love," Anna said."You all don't need to apologize, please. I'm the one expected to apologize. I didn't even get to apologize properly to you all before leaving the house. I'm sorry I deceived you all. Honestly, I didn't want to do that before. I wasn't going to keep the truth from you all for long. I wanted to tell you all befo
Laura couldn't bring herself to admonish herself nor could she believe that Feran had any evidence of her. She felt he was lying and was just trying to mess with her mind to force her to spill out the truth."What are you talking about, Feran?" She asked when she found her voice. She glanced at everyone and fixed her gaze on Zita whose stern look was pushing her to quiver but she clenched her fists, lifting up her chin and shaking her head. "F…Feran is saying something which I can't understand. Feran, stop it, okay?" She pointed at Feran. He held her finger and pulled it down.He took out a report from an envelope and held it up to her face. "This is your original pregnancy test." He gave the report to Zita."Laura is actually five months pregnant now. She lied that she was six months pregnant and brought a made-up pregnancy report."Zita went through the report and gave it to Zita who went through it and passed it onto the other family members."Lie! You're lying, Feran! You want to
Feran was in his office when Fernando walked in to give him some new information."Sir, I've been keeping an eye on Jeana as you said," Fernando informed."How's she doing?""She and her sisters are struggling to live.""What?" Feran arose, mystified. "It's been two months since we parted ways and she hasn't bothered to call or come to me for help.""I know her well not to have another misconception about her. Sir, Jeana is a woman of self-respect and values. I'm sure she doesn't want to have anything to do with you again so as to not cause any problems."Feran sighed and sat down. "What has she been doing to sustain herself and her sisters?""She's been working in a cafe as a waitress for over a month now. Her immediate younger sister, Kayla, also started working a part-time job.""What else do you have about her?""I don't think she's in a good shape. She looks tired sometimes when I see her.""Maybe I'll pay her a visit soon.""Sir, you've got some businessmen to meet in the next t
When Laura entered the car to head back to the Anderson house, her phone beeped. It was a message from an unknown number. She guessed who the sender was before opening the message.'Meet me now in the jailhouse,' that was the message. Laura tossed her phone to the seat and locked her fingers."Elijah," she muttered.The driver tilted his head and asked her."Ma'am, did you say something?""Hm, no. Start driving," Laura said. While he was driving back to the Anderson house, she thought of a way to get him to stop the car and leave so she could go to see Elijah. She didn't want the driver to take her there because she knows for sure that Feran was going to know about it and would find out that she came to visit Elijah, and if that happens, he might start thinking there's a connection between her and him and start doubting her.She didn't want any of that to happen. She thought harder when the driver was just ten minutes away from the house and finally sneered when she got an idea.She s
Anita was surprised and so excited that she kept stealing glances at Feran while he was driving. She couldn't believe he was taking her out for the first time. She wondered if his mother had asked him to.When she got a hunch that Feran's mother, Zita, must have asked him to look after her well and make her happy, she smiled broadly at Feran who returned her smile with a fake half smile that seemed genuine to Anita.While Feran kept driving, then it hit Anita. She glanced at him and saw he had a smile on his face. She was amazed and wondered if he had any other intention. 'No, he wouldn't be thinking of dumping me elsewhere, would he?' she thought, and glancing at Feran, chills went down her spines. She recalled how her family treated him. The times he was maltreated by her family, all flashed in her mind and her lips parted when she recalled when he promised them that he was going to get revenge and make them pay."Feran, where are you taking me to?" She asked suddenly, panting. Fe