“Do I hear a distress call? Seems like trouble in paradise,” Sheila added, entering inside. Keith and Camila turned to see Chris standing by the door. He also looked at them. Somewhat looking startled.“I… I tried to st… stop her but she just barged in,” Chris stuttered, looking perplexed.“It's okay. We can take it from here,” Camila said, giving Chris an apologetic smile. She could see that he was baffled. A lot of emotions were going through his mind and they were visible. Surprised, confused, disbelief and hurt were Chris's emotions but there was no sign of anger or guilt which made Camila relieved because she knew that he was innocent in all this.“Nothing is okay Chris. You're a suspect and you can as well be the mole. They will probably arrest you and strip you of everything you've got and you'll lead a miserable life. If I were you, I would not be surprised if the police come knocking. I would advise you to just be prepared,” Sheila said, getting Keith pissed.“Shut the hell u
Sheila Hockings was really something else. Only if his elder brother saw her now, then he would have loved her. He had always wanted a woman who wasn't scared of his mother and Sheila fits that criteria perfectly,” Smart said, lost in thought as he sighed.“You okay?” Camila asked him as he nodded.“Hey, I heard he was your younger son. What about the eldest son?” Sheila asked, noticing the quick reaction Mrs Genevieve did before masking it. “Oh, touchy subject. I get it. He must have probably left you. I mean, that's what I would have done naturally if I was your child,” Sheila said as Mrs Genevieve glared at her hard. “What? Have you seen yourself? You're a pest. You're the kind of mother who wants everyone to adhere to your choices and do everything you want. Who knows, the only reason Smart stayed was because he pitied you nothing else. You better work on yourself,” Sheila said.“Look who's talking? How about you work on yourself before talking to me,” Mrs Genevieve said. She was
“That's really a fresh start. Congrats on winning the bet. But what bet did you actually win?” Smart asked.“Don't tell me you played a bet on me to lose?” Keith asked, placing his hands on his waist.“That's right. You weren't expecting me to bet on you as the winner and lose all that money, no?” Sheila asked as Keith frowned.“Yikes,” Smart exclaimed as Camila glared at him.“I was expecting you to at least have some faith in me since we're partners who are going after the same thing,” Keith said.“Well, tough luck partner but you lost. I go where the money goes. Why don't you try that faith next time when you're ready to see me as a partner but for now, adios amigos,” she did that salute thing and left.“This girl is impossible. I can't really put up with her. She irks me so much,” Mrs Genevieve said, feeling irritated.“I second that opinion there. I really hate everything about her,” Camila said, agreeing with Mrs Genevieve while Smart chuckled.“What's funny?” Mrs Genevieve aske
“Found her,” Sheila rejoiced, giving the file to Keith.“Lily Donovan,” Keith called, flipping through the file before shutting it and looking at Smart. “Pull up every CCTV camera taken with Lily Donovan in the office,” Keith ordered.“On it,” Smart said, cracking his fingers before getting to work. “Got it,” Smart said, impressing Sheila.“So fast? That's impressive. I like you Smart. How about marrying me so that I can be your mother's favorite daughter-in-law,” Sheila as she and Smart looked at Mrs Genevieve.“I'll have to stop you there. Don't ever dream of being my daughter-in-law. It will never happen. Not in this life and over my dead body,” Mrs Genevieve snapped as Sheila chuckled.“Tsk, tsk, tsk. So much hate. Be careful what you wish for Genevieve or you might actually die,” Sheila said, picking her bag. “See you guys when I see you,” and then she left.“The nerves of this girl,” Mrs Genevieve exclaimed as Camila chuckled.“Take it easy,” Camila said, patting her back.“Don'
Sheila stopped by her parents' place. She knew her parents would be worried. She stopped at the gate as she sighed, looking at the house. She sighed again before going inside. She entered the house and found everything quiet. She wondered where they all went. Normally, her father is either planted in his favorite sit watching the news or reading the newspaper while her mother is always everywhere and trying to get her father's attention. This was the first time the house was so quiet while everyone was home. It was usually noisy. She walked up the stairs trying to get to her father's sturdy room to check if her father was there when she heard music and laughter coming from the kitchen. She paused, confused at what they were before coming down the stairs to go check it out. She entered the kitchen, standing by the door. What she saw got her surprised and amused. Her parents were both cooking and dancing to the music playing in the background while her father whispered sweet nothings in
“Don't you think mum's beginning to grow balls lately?” Sheila asked her father.“Now that you've mentioned it, in beginning to see it,” Mr Hockings said, agreeing with his daughter.“Shut up you two,” Mrs Hockings said as Sheila laughed. Her mum wore her an apron. “You can help with doing something,” she added.“What can I help you with?” Sheila asked, looking around.“Just don't cut or cook anything. You can just wash the vegetables. That's if you can do that as well. We don't want to get poisoned,” Mr Hockings said as Mrs Hockings laughed fist bumping her husband.“Ha ha. Funny dad,” Sheila said as her parents both laughed. “Laugh all you want. It's nice to see you two are having fun at my expenses,” she said as they laughed harder. She had no choice than to join them. It was fun and refreshing.Sheila arrived a little bit late. She had to dress up at her parents house. Her mum helped to do her makeup. She was grateful when her mom ordered everyone not to talk about Abraham or any
“Where is Corner? I haven't seen him for a while now,” Mr Loveday asked, looking around for Abraham after hours of them chatting with Sheila.“Missing me so soon?” Abraham asked, joining the men as they laughed.“Where did you go, Corner? Your girlfriend has duped us of our money. You weren't even there to save us,” another man who Sheila found out his name was Frank Benedict cried out. He was jovial and funny but Sheila knew they were all putting up a front. The real demons were hiding within them.“Come on Frank. There's no way I can certainly finish all your money. I hear you're very wealthy and famous within the ladies too,” Sheila said, nodding towards a group of ladies who were all vying for Frank's attention. The men all laughed.“That's actually not my kind of scene. I tend to stay clear of all women. I find them to be troublesome and chaotic,” Frank said, shaking his head.“I can see you all are enjoying the company of my girlfriend,” Abraham said, looking at Sheila who paid
“Oh! You're still awake? I thought you would be asleep,” Mrs Hockings said softly.“Well, you called me at the right time,” Camila said, closing the door quietly as she walked through the hallway arriving at the stairs. “I couldn't sleep and there's nothing to do. I was becoming bored out of my mind. Thanks for calling,” Camila said, arriving at the kitchen.“Sheila told us everything that was going on. Are you okay?” Mrs Hockings asked as Camila looked surprised.“Sheila told you everything?” She asked as Mrs Hockings paused for a while.“Yes, she did. Is that a problem?” Mrs Hockings asked quietly.“No, it isn't. I'm just surprised she told you all knowing who she is,” Camila said as Mrs Hockings chuckled.Yeah! I think it's because of what happened before. She says she doesn't want me to spoil her plans in the future. So I have to be careful,” Mrs Hockings explained.“I'm sorry I placed you in a difficult situation,” Camila apologized sincerely.“It's not your fault. Remember, I wa