Karen stood on the doorstep, her hand hesitating above the doorbell. The house loomed before her, She took a deep breath, pressed the button, and listened to the chime echo through the house.A moment later, the door swung open. Camella stood there, her eyes widening in shock and then narrowing in suspicion."What are you doing here?" Camella demanded, her voice icy.Karen swallowed hard. "I came back. I need to talk to all of you."Camella crossed her arms over her chest. "You’ve got a lot of nerve showing up here after what happened.""Please," Karen said, her voice trembling. "Just let me explain."Camella hesitated, then stepped aside. "Fine. But don't expect a warm welcome."Karen walked into the house, her heart pounding. The living room was just as she remembered it, but now it felt colder, more hostile. Naomi was sitting on the couch, her eyes widening as she saw Karen."You," Naomi said, her voice filled with venom. "How dare you come back here?""I had to," Karen replied, tr
Nicholas stripped Karen off her first lady title and moved her to one of the rooms in the basement.He was once a passionate and vibrant man but after his adopted mum died, he became a shadow of his former self, spending his days in the bar, drinking.Karen did her things herself, cooking her food, washing her clothes and all.One night, everywhere was quiet. The servants had retired to their quarters, and the family had long since gone to bed. Karen was just finishing her chores when she heard the sound of shuffling footsteps coming from the direction of the kitchen. Being curious, she moved closer, peering around the corner.Nicholas stood at the top of the stairs, swaying slightly. His eyes were bloodshot, and the stench of alcohol clung to him like a second skin. Without a word, he descended the stairs, his movements unsteady. Karen felt her heart pounding in her chest.“Karen” he called out, staggering.Karen froze, her mind racing ‘’why is he calling me' she thought."I'm here,
Slowly, He undress her, placing a kiss on her chest, then back to her lips.He then removed his bear and unzipped his pants then he thrust inside her.“Uh” Karen moaned with pleasure as he thrust in and out of her.Nicholas went faster, deeper, making her scream in pleasure.Camella woke up in the middle of the night, she was thirsty, so she went downstairs to grab water from the refrigerator.Nicholas was supposed to be sleeping by her side, she assumed he was in the guest room so she went to check but he wasn't there.“Where is he?” A place came to her mind “No it can't be, He hated her for poisoning Sarah. He even removed her title as the first lady of the house from her, he can't be in her room” She chuckled and gulped down to water.Then she walked to the basement to Karen room, Karen room door was opened.Camella peeped in, she was Karen on the bed, a big blanket over her and her eyes were closed.She smiled to herself, of course he can't be here.As she turned back to leave, s
Nicholas stepped out of the sleek black sedan, exhaustion on his face. He had spent the entire day filming intense scenes, and the weight of his character still clung to him. As he entered, he was greeted with a kiss from Sophia, wrapping him in a tight hug. "Nick! You’re back! How was the shoot?" Her eyes sparkled with excitement."It was good, Em. Just tiring," he replied, ruffling her hair affectionately.“Hi” Camella simply waved and stared back at her phone.Nicholas noticed his siater sitting on the far end of the room with a frown her unlike her usual cheerful face.She offered him a brief nod, not meeting his eyes, and then returned to staring at her phone.“So how is everyone?” Nicholas asked with a smile.“You seem back to your old self” Sophia said amused.“Yes” he snapped his fingers.Camella remained focused on her phone.She was chatting with Naomi. Camella: Do you see the way he is beaming, left and right.Naomi: He has never been like that since Sarah's death. Camell
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