Nicholas awoke the next morning with a heavy heart. The weight of yesterday’s events lingered, pressing down on him. He knew he had to talk to Naomi, to apologize. He got up, took his bath, and headed downstairs after dressing.Naomi sat by the window, gazing out through the window. Her expression was unreadable, a mix of sadness. She barely knew when Nicholas entered the room, her body stiffening slightly.“Naomi,” Nicholas began softly, his voice filled with regret. “I’m really sorry about everything. About Karen, about the kiss. I didn't mean to hurt you.”Naomi turned to face him, her eyes cold and distant. “It’s not just about the kiss, Nicholas. It’s about everything. How could you even think about being with someone like her?”Nicholas sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I don’t expect you to understand, but Karen isn’t what you think.”Naomi’s eyes flashed with anger. “Oh really, I remembered months ago you were mad, you wanted to rip her apart but now she is innocent?
As they were talking, Karen collapsed on the floor, losing consciousness. The next day, Karen woke up, the last thing she remembered was being led to the basement, but this didn't look like the dingy, damp space she had feared. Instead, she found herself in a beautifully furnished guest room, with soft sunlight streaming through the windows.Sophia entered the room, a look of concern on her face. "Hey, Karen, how are you feeling?" She approached her bedside, her voice soft and gentle.Karen's throat felt dry, her voice barely above a whisper. "What...what happened?""You fainted," Sophia explained. "We brought you here to rest. The doctor will be coming to see you today."Karen's mind raced, trying to piece together the events that had led her here. She remembered the argument with Naomi and Nicholas, the feeling of being trapped and helpless. But this...this was different. This was a room filled with comfort and luxury, not the cold, dark basement she had feared.Later that day, th
A month later was Nicholas birthday, Nicholas wanted his birthday party to be an exclusive and simple one with only family members as attendants.Nicholas awoke on his birthday to the sound of chirping birds outside his window. The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over his room. Today was special, not just because it marked another year of his life, but because he became a father soon.He dressed in his favorite navy-blue shirt and jeans, a casual yet thoughtful choice, hoping to look good for whatever surprise others had in store for him. As he descended the stairs, he was greeted by the aroma of food and noise coming from the kitchen.Camella got a glimpse of him from the kitchen, she was cutting the chicken meant to be fried for the party."Happy Birthday, Nicholas!" she called from the kitchen."Thanks." he replied, smiling as he walked into the kitchen to give her a hug."Any plans for today?" she asked, placing a kiss on his neck.“Well nothing
FlashbackIn a dimly lit room, Naomi with piercing eyes and a hardened expression, sat across with Kim Orme discussing. Kim had a way with words, a skill honed over years of manipulation and deceit. His voice was smooth, almost hypnotic, as he spoke to Naomi.“Your brother doesn’t love you,” Kim said, his voice low and persuasive. “He abandoned you years ago, left you to fend for yourself while he pursued his dreams of fame and fortune.”Naomi’s face twisted with a mix of pain and anger. “He…he left me?” she repeated, her voice trembling. “But why? Why would he do that?”Kim leaned in closer, his eyes locking onto hers. “Because he’s selfish, Naomi. He cares more about his career than his own family. But you don’t have to suffer alone anymore. You can take control, make him pay for what he’s done.”Naomi’s eyes narrowed, her anger solidifying into a burning desire for revenge. “I want him to suffer,” she said, her voice cold. “I want him to feel the pain he caused me.”Kim smiled.“Th
“Karen?” He was confused.“What are you doing here?” He asked, crawling to her.“Karen noo!!” He screamed aloud.Karen was on the ground, her face twisted in pain but her eyes full of determination. "Stay with me, Karen" Nicholas pleaded, his voice breaking. He applied pressure to the wound, with his hands.“I can't lose you, not after Sarah, I'm sorry for everything, Karen please” Nicholas wept.“Shit, that useless woman ruined my plan” Kim Orme said with anger.“No…Karen-” Naomi hissed, she made a joke of Nicholas.Camella felt uncomfortable with what was happening. Surely it was their plan all along but Karen being shot does not make sense to her. Their target was Nicholas, and spilling more blood.“My apologies for missing the other time, now let's start again” Kim Orme said and pointed the gun at him.“Freeze.” They heard a loud masculine voice. The police surrounded them, asking Kim Orme and his team to surrender.Naomi and the rest panicked.“How did they know this place!” Nao
“Wooh! What are you doing?” Kim Orme asked, as Naomi tried to push him. “Nothing” Naomi adjusted herself.“Is there any way here?” Kim Orme asked, checking to see if there was another way he could pass and not get caught by the police. Naomi's heart pounded in her chest, she can't die now, no she has to do something.Kim walked ahead, his silhouette a dark shadow against the night sky. He trusted her, believed in her loyalty, and that was his greatest mistake. Naomi's mind raced, replaying the countless lies she had spun to gain his trust, the dangerous dance she had performed to keep him from suspecting her true intentions. Tonight, it would all come to an end.“Are you okay?, even though I already know the answer, I'm sorry for what you passed through today” Kim Orme apologized, reaching for something in his pocket.Naomi forced a smile, masking the turmoil inside her. "I'm good," she said, stepping closer to him. ‘I need to do something, if he can kill Camella, his girlfriend wi
"Naomi, get out!" The master’s voice thundered through the hallway of the house, echoing off the marble floors and high ceilings. His face, with fury, loomed over her as he shoved her out the door. Naomi stumbled into the pouring rain, her thin dress instantly soaking through, clinging to her trembling frame. Raindrops mixed with the tears streaming down her cheeks as she struggled to stay on her feet. She could barely see through the downpour, but the sting of the master's cruel words was clear enough. He had always been harsh, but tonight was different. Tonight, he seemed possessed by an unrelenting rage.She didn't have time to collect herself before she felt the sharp crack of the cane against her back. She cried out in pain, the sound swallowed by the storm. Another strike, and another, each blow sending her sprawling until she could no longer stand. She lay on the cold, wet pavement, her body drenched with rain and sobs, her spirit nearly broken.The Master opened the door and
“I don't believe what you are saying, my brother loved me and would not abandon me” Naomi spoke, her eyes fixed on Kim Orme.“Do you know where your parents are?” Kim Orme asked.“No” Kim Orme dragged his seat closer to her, his expression was dead serious.“They are dead” he whispered to her ears.Naomi shifted back, “That's a lie!” She retorted.“My parents are alive, I just can't find them”“Naomi, I'm telling the truth, your parents are…” “No !” Naomi stood up angrily.Kim Orme stood also and hugged her tight.“I'm sorry for your loss, I know it's painful but you should face the truth, here, this is your brother” He showed her a picture from his phone, a picture of Nicholas being awarded best actor of the year.Naomi gasped in shock. She stepped back, shaken.“I need water, w-water” She fell on her knees, hitting her chest.Kim Orme rushed to the kitchen to get a cup of water, and offered it to her.“Take,” He gave her.“Easy, easy” he knelt beside her, patting her back.“That-