Chapter 8
At the Hales’s household was the entire Hales family gathered at the living room engaged in a discussion about the party they were all attending.Mainly talking about how they would have the Great Five Families notice them and initiate a contract or any discussion that leads to a deal with them.“Royce you go for the Wades, Oscar you go for the Jones, Vance you’re for the Wilsons, Charlotte you can go with the Stones. We already have the Parkers with us.” Lennox sat there on his private chair, assigning everyone to what they’re to do during the party, who to talk to and how to develop an interesting conversation.“About the Parkers, my husband and I have discussed something and we would like to tell you all about it.” Abigail announced suddenly from where she’s sat with her husband, her hands all over him and a dirty smirk playing on her lips.“What about them?” Vance questioned his niece sudden announcement.“Well me and my husband have decided to pull back the deal we have with your wretched company.” Abigail said, her voice holding no remorse as she spew those words out to her family.“Abigail is this a joke or are you alright?” Charlotte quizzed looking at Abigail with a creased eyebrows.“She’s surely joking,” Oscar put in.Sean; Abigail’s husband who had on a slightly awkward expression on his face stared at his wife, the only reason to why they’re married was because of this so called deal his family had with their family, if he’s pulling back the deal, then the family would likely separate them. He was also shocked because he never discuss any of this with her.“If you want back the deal, I suggest you all chase that Lorraine of a brat out of this family. She doesn’t deserve to be here, she doesn’t worth it, she’s an ingrate that doesn’t know what this family worth.” Abigail voiced out in total jealousy, laced with disdain and hatred for Lorraine.At this moment was Lorraine walking in the living room unnoticed, witnessing her name getting mentioned she moved back, leaning close to a wall and shielding herself from getting seen as she decided to eavesdrop on their conversation.She knows they hate her and doesn’t want her around, but she can’t help but come back and try to talk some sense into her mother’s head if she would listen.She knows it’s ridiculous, but the three days she spent with Avon was magical, it was the happiest days of her life, she has never felt that happy and alive never before. Those days with him made her fell in love with him. It was ridiculous but mostly awesome.She wanted to see if she can reason with her mother quietly, but getting there she saw Abigail mentioning her name and wanted for her to be thrown out finally of the Hales’s Villa.She wanted to see everyone’s reaction, everyone’s response to that, especially her mother’s; the one she had come to reason with, she wanted to hear what they all have to say without anyone knowing she’s around.“What are you saying Abigail?” Vance was the first to speak up, giving Abigail a displeasing look.“Oh don’t tell me your dumb brain failed to understand that.” She replied before she could stop herself, immediately clamping her hand over her mouth. It was too late, she already said it and everyone already heard her. She just called her uncle dumb in front of everyone.Abigail was known for her pride and her sour attitude, always picking on the maids and finding a reason to bully Lorraine, everyone in the family except for the grandfather hated her for being like this and no matter how many times she was called out for correction, she always heaved a deaf’s ear.At the heard that the Parker’s first Son was looking for a wife, Lennox immediately offered her granddaughter, her only use apart from causing drama and chaos in the family is marrying her off and gaining some profit over her. That was what Royce said when he was convincing his father to let his daughter marry the Parker’s first son.Even after she was married, that only increased her level in behaving awful. She’s always been a materialistic girl ever since a child, and at the heard of her marrying one of the richest family in EastHill, she jumped right into the opportunity without thinking twice.After the marriage, she become worse and disgustingly boastful, always flaunting her husband’s wealth in everyone’s faces. Her proudness leveled than before, her sour attitude got doubled.“What did I just hear you call me?” Vance said, standing up gently from where he was sitting down with the calm expression on his face slowly turning into rage as he gazed intensely at Abigail.“Did you just call your uncle dumb?” Royce also asked, amusement present in his voice. Finding it hard to believe that he actually birthed her.Everyone in the living room was shocked, all gazing at Abigail who just called her uncle dumb and wasn’t even apologizing. Even Lorraine from where she’s hidden, she was awed, also happy that, that just happened.Every time Abigail picked on her as a kid, Vance always supported her and would never defend her. She was kinda happy she called her that.“How dare you little arrogant brat!” Vance charged at her in attempt to slap her when a large figure stood up in front of him, stopping his attempt from happening.In front of him was Sean, protecting his wife from getting hit. “Please do forgive her insolent manners.” Sean pleaded on Abigail’s behalf.Seeing that her husband stood up for her, she smirked rolling her eyes and reforming her bitchy stance, looking at the protective scene her audacity doubled. “I call him what he is and everyone make it seems like I’m the bad guy here. Isn’t he dumb? Or at least isn’t that what you all call him or made him out to be in front of me.” Abigail said again, her words filled with lies, scoffing at the end of her statement as she knew she had just cause another drama.Vance became engulfed in fury as he fought to push Sean out of his face and teach Abigail some manners.“I would not watch you disrespect your elder in front of me Abigail!” Lennox roared from his position in an angry voice. Silence roaming round the living room and sending everyone’s lips on nerve.Shivers ran down everyone’s spine as all attention traveled to the old man’s face to see the judgement he would give for his precious granddaughter’s behaviors. Even with everyone always calling Abigail out and correcting her on her impudent behavior, he always seem ignorant and benighted about it.“I demand you apologize to your uncle right now Abigail!” Lennox commanded in his deep voice. Hearing that she should apologize to her uncle for what she said, her gaze traveled around the room looking at everyone’s faces.From where she stood she began whining hoping one of them would defend her like always or her husband would support her, “Grandpa but I did nothing wrong, I only said the truth and everyone made it seem as if I said something-““Apologize now Abigail or get out of my house.” Lennox thundered in a firm voice, cutting Abigail off her statement.Her lips stretched open in bewilderment, as she gaped widely at her grandpa. She scoffed angrily and proceed to grabbing her bag.“If you all want me out, then I’m out of here, and you all can kiss your deal with the Parker’s goodbye as from today now.” She stated in anger, grabbing her husband by wrist and dragging the both of them out of everyone’s presence.Chapter 9 Abigail Hales Parker, a twenty five years old lady married to the first born of the Parkers; A well known and respected family, belonging to one of the Great Five Families in EastHill. She’s an arrogant lady with rude manners and foolish in nature. Disrespectful and likely termed mannerless. Most people refer her to the ‘Beauty without manners’. She’s a very pretty lady that indeed lacks manners. Abigail wasn’t like that growing up, the attitude and arrogance started when everyone started hating on Lorraine and marked her as a subject of bully. She became everyone’s favorite, even the uncle that wanted to hit her right now was among those that pampered her while growing up. Abigail wasn’t taught any manners, she’s made to believe that she can have anything she wants, and she can do anything she wants to anybody. Her grandfather gave her more audacity, always supporting her when she’s suppose to be corrected, always defending her where she’s supposed to be shamed
Chapter 10 “You all are horrible, Abigail is no better than any of you. If speaking even, she learns from the best.” Lorraine had voiced out in anger, the least her family could do is just give her husband a chance. A chance to prove himself different, a chance to prove them wrong. That’s all she asked for, all she truly needed from them to give to her and her husband. But why wouldn’t they do that, why would they keep degrading him at any given moment? Can’t they look at the positive side of things? Is it that hard for them to do. “Lorraine-““No! Not a word from any of you. Not a single word.” Her index shot up, cutting the words that were too come out of Charlotte’s mouth short. She lowered her eyes in anger, traveling round the room with hate and disdain emitting strongly from her gaze.“This same man treated my face, made me look this beautiful, when it was you all that originally invented that ugly look. Or have you all forgotten all the horrible things you all did to me? T
Chapter 11 Decorative lights and illuminants lit up the extravagant mansion of the Dragon’s General. The hall was crowded with high class citizens of EastHill conversing with one another in such a classy manner. Waiters walked around with trays filled with glasses of champagne, whiskey, red wine, or expensive sort of drinks. Maids are also on standby, Incase the guests needed their help or their attention. Everything was neatly set and stunningly in order. The party was going smoothly. At different corners was the Hales family distributed and discussing with a member of the Great Five Families. “I heard your daughter, Lorraine is now the most prettiest lady in EastHill?” A woman had asked Charlotte, a woman from the Stones Clan. “Yes,” Charlotte responded in a mild tone. Not really sure why she was asking, she had talked about her family getting in deal with theirs, so she’s quite befuddled on why she’s asking about her daughter, or the kind of answer she’s about to give to he
Chapter 12 Back at the party. Just outside the villa. A taxi cab drove in the compound parking at a central spot for his passenger to get down, the door opened with a beautiful girl clad in a dimly bright crystal gown that had a tiny strap hanging around its shoulder, the length of the gown flowing downward to wiping the floor behind her body, with her feet stick perfectly into a golden mid-high heels. Up her left thigh was a slit running down from there, and held in her palm and clinging to her thigh was a small golden purse as well. It was Lorraine, looking radiant as ever as she walked steadily to the entrance of Avon’s villa. Her hair was up in a messy bun, with a nude light makeup smeared on her face, her lips were clothed in a pink glossy lipstick bringing out more of her heart shaped lips. She truly rocked the whole being beautiful with her majestic appearance. She stood still in silence, her lips hung slightly downwards as she stared at the mansion in front of her. She t
Chapter 13 Lorraine eyes were shut tightly embracing the pain of the man’s strong grip squeezing her shoulder. She made a move, trying to get out of his hold but he only strengthened his curb on her instead of releasing her or letting her go. Opening back her eyes, a new courage from nowhere clothed Lorraine’s expression as she shot a kick up in between Richard’s thigh. He moved back at once grabbing his crotch as he bent down in pain. Lorraine took the initiative in moving closer and sending two more punches to his spine, before curving her elbow and touching her attack up, she bent close to him, her head above his ear. “Stay away from me.” She whispered in a threatening dark voice. Standing up and walking away from him. She saw the members of her family gathered around a table and all looking droopy, sitting down with their faces resting on their palm. She knew at once that their night isn’t going according to their plan. Lorraine wanted to go up to them, asked them what went w
Chapter 14 Avon arrived back at his mansion, late already to the ongoing party. The once crowded mansion already scanty. The cars parked out in his compound all gone. That was his plan, until he finish his mission of killing those that killed his family. No one will know what he looks like, no one will be able to recognize him. He got down from the car, arranging immediately for the lady he brought home with her to be settled down and taken care of. Passing through the foyer he saw Lorraine sitting down on the couch hugging herself with her head rested on the couch’s headboard. He immediately went to her, getting to her he met her already asleep, her hand clinging tightly to her purse, and her face laying up with her eyes closed. He stared at her beautiful features with admiration, a smile appearing on his lips as he appreciated her ethereal physiques. After awhile he bent down, proceeding into carrying her up and scooping her in his arms, in bridal style. The process jerking Lo
Chapter 15 Back at the Hales’s Villa, the same night. Everyone was at the sitting room, discussing about the party’s outcome, with Grandfather Lennox present and listening to them narrate their situation to him. “So all of them wanted Lorraine in exchange for a deal with them right?” Lennox asked, in conclusion to all they’ve been saying. “Yes,” Vance nodded his head positively, answering for them all. Lennox went quiet, his index lifting up to his chin as he drown himself in his thought, trying to think of a way to solve all this. There’s no way Lorraine could possible get married to four families, so he has to think of another way to get them with him.Oscar and Royce exchanged glances, before Oscar decided to speak up, “We developed an idea,” he said, having Lennox’s attention with his gaze snapped at him. “We know pretty well that Lorraine isn’t ready to divorce Avon, that no matter how we try to convince her she’s never going to listen or leave him. However, she can dance t
Chapter 16 Charlotte Allen Hales, she was just twenty years old then when she met Jason Hales, the actual deceased first born of the Hales family. They fell in love so quickly it wasn’t long they got together, it was two years after their marriage when they both welcomed Lorraine, and three more years later she discovered her husband was suffering from blood cancer, it has gotten to the last stage and he couldn’t be saved and so he lost his life battling it. Since then her value to the family was shortened and ignored, she was once treated like a queen, like an egg, but ever since Jason died and Lorraine was officially hated by all, she was treated differently. She tried to gain back their love, playing to all their tunes, hating her own daughter and treating her the same way the whole family treated her, joining the family business and doing everything in her small power to make it grow, but still she wasn’t noticed like before, she was still shunned. But when her daughter return