East Alley,New York City,The Stephen's Mansion,Laura's Mom POV,I strolled out of the house. The housekeepers were just irritating today. Kept on gossiping about my position in Laura's marriage. I know I failed her. I know I didn't fight for her but I already accepted my falls.I wasn't even expecting Ade to go so far. We agreed on frightening with May's wedding but house arrest. And restricting her movement? She wasn't a kid anymore. I failed her. I could see how disappointing she stared at me while Ade thundered his orders. Riches, fame, and servants but no peace? What was the use? I'm just a mother who lost her child's respect today. I'm stuck in the middle. I had to somehow convince Ade, I laughed hysterically. I knew him, the threats, my eatery, the spa, and frequent alerts will be gone. I don't want to lose them but I already lost the most precious gift to me, my daughter, and knowing Laura, I already lost my grandchild too. I didn't know what to do. I loved fame, respect, a
Middletown High,Fortune Building And Construction EnterpriseVeronica's POV,I didn't even know why I was so angry at Daniel. He was…yes, that's the thing, he wasn't afraid of me. Not staring down, fidgeting like those weasels like employees. He was different and that made him dangerous. I also noticed, he didn't talk much. Even when I tried making him lose it, he didn't change his tone much. I think we might enjoy working together, I smiled, reading through the files."Hi, sis, what are you up to?", Rick!! What did he want now? I thought, watching him walk into the office, and settle in on the sofa."What do you want, Rick?""Nothing. Can't I stop by to check in on my little sis ?", he grinned, staring at me fully.I laughed sardonically. "You want me to believe that? You and I know you're just after grandma's inheritance. I don't matter to you""Oh really? So, I'm just a selfish guy who's after Grandma Potts's inheritance. Nice. Anyway, you're right but let me help you rephrase a
Middletown High,Fortune's Building and Construction Enterprise*Daniel's POV*"Finally, I yawned, stretching and adjusting my shoulders a little.It was already 5 pm. I was already missing my bed. Funny how, I hated lying all day on the bed and now, I'm here missing it.I settled in the chair and did the finishing touches to the design I started. It was pretty cool but I wanted to get the client's needs right.I paused, breathing loudly. Working with a top-notch enterprise required fewer breaks, more conversations and hectic workloads. I just started today and my desks were piling with unfinished projects from different teams.How was I going to survive? This wasn't what I expected! Then again, the pay was something I never imagined I will be earning. So, I guess, everything worth value had to be worked for.I still had a meeting with Nicholas by 6 pm. I hope after I break down my thoughts, he will fully understand me.I knew Mrs Potts's offer was a lifetime opportunity but it was to
East Alley,New York City,The Stephen's MansionMr Stephen's POVIt was fascinating how kids grew up, from babies- toddlers- teenagers-young adults-adults. As parents, you think you know them, read their thoughts through their intriguing stares, filter through their pains and become a curator of solutions.It was great to be coloured and decorated as their heroes but do what you think is best for them and that marks you as their enemy forever.This was where I found myself with Laura. Funny how she used to adore me, her mum and now? There's no iota of respect left for us. For all she care, we were dead to her.I thought using May's wedding would break Laura's stubborn stand but no! Even the house arrest which her mother protested wildly against didn't work out. Yesterday, after she returned from the park, breaking my rule, I called her into my library for a little chit-chat and guess what?She ignored me, telling me straight to my face, that she only listened to humans with values a
Middletown Alley,Phase 7,Nicholas POVSome days, I just want to stare at the grey still blanket accommodating stars and the intriguing nature's lamp. Nature was a casket of mysteries. You never know what is coming up.The days seem to drag on and feel so slow. Like, how is it Wednesday already? I thought loudly, walking through my back door. Rick's bodyguards were still watching my house and the AI clone was doing a wonderful job. They were so blinded by orders of Rick that they couldn't tell the difference. The wind was really cold at this time of the year. The meteorologist on CNN claimed it was climate change but I guess it's just nature paying us back in our coin. We haven't been fair so far. I was supposed to be at the hospital with Mrs Potts but she called in, changing the plans, she wanted me to get ahead with Rick and Veronica. They were getting restless now. Checking up on her charities, bakeries, business clients, houses and churches. According to her, they might soon h
Midtown High,Fortune Construction And Building EnterpriseDaniel's POVI stood up, strolling to the basket court. I was dead tired. Yesterday was hectic. I was choked up with a lot of projects again. I couldn't even focus on the client's project which was coming out smoothly.Then, today which is Wednesday, according to company rules is expected to be a half day, with staff closing by 2 pm turned out to be a total scam.Employees were still doing paperwork, trying to meet up with clients' deadlines...I glanced at the wristwatch. Wow, it was 4 pm already.It was surprising how you would want something so bad that when it finally comes, you hate it so much. That's how I felt about this job. I enjoyed the drive it gave, the flexibility to use my creativity to design my way, unlike Laura's Dad company where employees were programmed to just follow the rules, "don't think, just follow the rules." That was the motto there but here? "Follow the rules, think and work twice your pay."I settl
Midtown High,Fountain's Healthcare Hospital,Nicholas's POVI kept pacing, glancing at my wrist watch every second. Where the h**k were Rick and Veronica? We settled on 12 noon and it's almost 2 pm!Two hours wasted, I seethed angrily, pacing and dialling Rick's number again. "Hello, Nicholas. We're on our way. Veronica had to take care of some things at the office," he replied."No problem, where are you guys now?"We're almost here. A truck had a breakdown causing a slowdown of vehicles""Oh, alright. I will be waiting here," I replied, abruptly ending the call.Trust them to never keep up with appointments. I stretched, then taking a full glance at the hospital's parking lot, I strolled into the building.Fountain's Healthcare also belonged to Mrs Potts but was signed under her maiden name. One of her real estate lawyers managed it and we saw it once a month. The hospital wasn't that busy today, just a few visitors waiting to check in on their friends, family or somebody. There
Midtown High,The Oscar's MansionJenny's POVI yawned, getting up from the bed and glancing at my wristwatch. Wow, 6:30 pm, already. I slept longer than usual, well, probably because of the doughnuts and ice cream, Dean and I munched on while watching Stranger things. We were getting addicted to the series, I laughed, putting on a dark t-shirt and getting into my jeans. Sleeping with underwear was a bad habit for me once upon a time but now, it is part of my life. I stepped out of the room and walked down the stairs. Dean was probably asleep. While Daniel was probably kissing up to that job of his. I didn't even bother to inform him about Simon. Why would I? The guy insulted and made me feel exactly how Daniel always did..like some Jezebel and when I called Daniel at work yesterday, guess what I got? More threats!I won't stop though. Whatever I did next was solely Daniel's fault! "Good evening, Jenny. Hope you had a beautiful day?" Uncle Vincent asked, walking to the fridge, and