“What,” Jessica said.“Yes, I know how you have been going out with him and everything you and Danny have been discussing in this house. So we better play along to be in a safe hand. I wouldn’t want to spoil your mood and your wedding.” Mrs. Maria said sarcastically.Jessica couldn’t believe her eyes, that her mother had been playing with them all this while. She tutted her lips in disbelief and her expression was mixed with frustration and anger.“Mom, why? Why would you lie to us, you made everyone believe you were sick and couldn’t remember anyone. We believed in you and took care of you.” Jessica said with her voice barely above a whisper.Mrs. Maria glared at her daughter and a smile formed immediately from the edges of her lips. “You know why, Jessica. All this was because of your ex-husband, Jason. He was going to take me to prison for everything I had done to him, he found out I stole a huge amount of money and he was after me. I saw the accident as an opportunity to hide mys
Zachary was surprised to see the representative from Harvard Bank at his doorstep that morning, his expression entwined from happiness to Sadness. He knew they had come to deliver sad news to him about his debt.“Good morning, Mr. Zachary, good morning Young lady.” Helen Mei said.Zachary and his daughter responded to their greetings, father and daughter exchanged worried glances at each other. “Mr. Zachary, we came here because we have something important to tell you.” Mrs. Helen Mei said.Zachary Reed furrowed his brow, as he inhaled and exhaled softly. He tutted his lips, while Elena held her father’s hand. “Mrs. Helen, please is there any way we can talk to your superior to extend the loan,” Elena said.“I promise, we will pay. All we seek is for another time extension, so we could raise the money. Please, don’t chase us out of our house. This is all we have got left.” Elena said.Mrs. Helen Mei and her colleague glance at each other in confusion. They chuckled slightly, Zachary
Lilian was speechless, He couldn’t utter a word. She was engrossed with several thoughts. She didn’t know what else to do.“Jason, you were right about Mrs. Maria. She is not sick but healthy, she has deceived everyone all this while.” Jason clenched his fist in anger, his instinct has been right all along. “How do we expose her and her plans,” Jason said.Jason gazed at Lilian, he could understand her expression. She had something in her mind but she didn’t want to say it.“Lilian, is there anything you wish to tell me?” He asked.Lilian kept mute, the word in her mind was too heavy for her to spill out. She inhales and exhales sharply. “Jason, I have a video recorder at home. It contains everything that has been happening in her room. Ave and I placed an undetected spy camera in her room, we have some evidence against her. But Jason, I wanted to ask something from you.” “What could it be, Lilian.” “My family, will you protect my family and me? If I helped you, I know how you h
It was the day of Jessica and Lawrence Nelson wedding, and guests had gathered in anticipation to witness one of the biggest weddings. Jessica was dressed in a flowing ivory gown adorned with delicate lace. She beamed at her mother who stood close to the altar. Lawrence was dressed in a tailored navy suit with a crisp white shirt and roses pinned on his lapel. The atmosphere was filled with love and smiles and a hush silence fell over the crowd as they began the ceremony. All eyes were fixed on the couples before them. They stood before the altar ready to exchange their vows and commit their lives to each other, just when they were to make the last vows. The door creaked open and a voice screamed from behind. “Wait,” Jason Lewis walked inside the hall, all eyes turned to deduce who entered the hall and they were all shocked to see Jason. The guests gasped in shock, everyone believed Jason was dead, the crowd echoed in shock and some guests ran away thinking he was a ghost. Mrs. M
The cheerful atmosphere turned tense as guests watched the confession of Mrs. Maria and her family members. The guests were disappointed in Lawrence Nelson for what he did and for associating with the millers.With a sense of urgency, the chief of police and two other officers emerged and sauntered towards Mrs. Maria whose face was engrossed in shame and embarrassment.“Mrs. Maria, You are under arrest for fraud and perjury Any thing you do or say will be used against you in the court of law.” The chief of police said with an authoritative tone.Mrs. Maria protested. “What is this, you are wrong, I have not done anything wrong. Let me go.” She screamed.“Shame on you, Mrs. Maria. You and your family are a disgrace and I am sure your husband will be disappointed in you and your children in his grave.” one of the guests said.“You are fake Mrs. Maria, I wish you had died in that car accident. Arrest her and make sure she doesn't return to this city. She is a bad influence.” another guest
As Jason made his way through the lobby of the building the following morning, he was greeted with a smile and nods from his staff. He could hear their palms clasping together and their facial expressions were mixed with happiness and excitement.The atmosphere was tense with a sense of relief and astonishment, “Welcome back, master Jason.” One of his staff exclaimed at the entrance.“We are happy to have you back, sir.” Another staff chimed In.He couldn’t help but return their smiles as he felt a sense of gratitude coursing through his veins. It was clear that his absence had been felt by his staff. He could also see their blank faces that demanded an explanation of how he survived and his whereabouts.He moved towards the elevator, pressing the button of the floor where his office was situated, the elevator ascended towards the floor and slipped open, Jason made his first step out of the elevator, and the familiar surrounding of his office felt like a warm embrace welcoming him b
The air was heavy in anticipation as the judge laid out the case against Jessica and her family members, the doctor and the two truck drivers stood up on their feet with their wrists attached with handcuffs like a bracelet.Jessica found herself inside the box after her brother had been questioned, her eyes welling up in tears but she held it. Her eyes had turned red and her face was etched with sadness.Just couldn’t shake the feeling of her mind, her heart pounding fast in regrets. She awaits the court judgement, with eyes facing downward after she had been questioned by the Lawyer. Mrs. Maria and her family couldn’t get a lawyer, and aside from not having money to pay a lawyer, no lawyer would want to help them after hearing their case.“Ms. Jessica Miller, after going through all the evidence against you. You have been found guilty of aiding and assisting your mother’s fraudulent behaviour, deception and manipulation. Your actions have a serious consequence and you are hereby se
“Mr. Lewis, How do you feel about the verdict?” the first reporter asked, thrusting the microphone towards Jason.Jason took a moment to compose himself. “I feel a sense of relief, to be honest. It’s been a long and difficult journey, but I am grateful that justice has been served.” He said.“What do you hope will happen to the defendant?” Another reporter asked.“The judge has already made their decision, and my focus now is on moving and rebuilding my life and company.”“So, Mr. Lewis. Where have you been all this while and why did you stay hidden until the wedding of your ex-wife.” The third reporter asked.Jason inhaled and a small smile curled on his lips. “I have been somewhere, and I think staying there was the best thing that has happened to me. I chose to stay hidden until the people behind the incident have been found and coming out the day was my choice,” he responded.The reporters continued to fire questions at him, and Jason did not hesitate to spill out more words from