East Alley,New York City.The Stephen's Mansion Laura's Mom P.O.VAfter knocking severely, I muttered a prayer and left Laura alone."We wronged her and Daniel, her husband. We thought pushing, insulting and bullying him would make him a man but look at what happened!", I sighed miserably. Laura doesn't consider us her parents anymore, my baby! I wish I had not supported Ayo in this plan. Now, it's too late! Daniel, I hope you're safe wherever you're. Please come back soon to Laura, she needs you", I thought out loud as I entered the kitchen to help the cook.Laura P.O.VI glanced at my phone. 11:00 am it read. Today was quite slow but what do I care about?I scrolled through my messages and saw a recent one from May. "What happened to you? Been calling you since last night. I'm so sorry about my parents. Let's meet at my house. We gotta gist!I smiled. " Trust May with gist and frivolities. I needed her though, so May's house, here we come!", I sang as I jumped out of bed and rush
Midtown High,Phase 5, The Oscars' Mansion Daniel's POVUncle Vincent was thrilled about my job appointment with Fortune Building and Construction Enterprise. He promised to get some family pizza to celebrate it."Wow, Daniel. I'm so happy for you. Your mom would be proud of you, I know so…", his cheerful words came alive in my head."Mama, finally, I got a job! I know you're smiling up there, thank you for your sacrifices. I know I wasn't here when you needed me the most. I'm so sorry. I promise to stand by Uncle Vincent and Dean. You would want that from me", I moaned softly.Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!I stared at my phone. "Goldilocks? Why's she calling? I picked, raising my eyebrows. "Hi, Goldi.. what's up with you?", I forced myself in a pleasant tone."I'm fine, Daniel. How's Dean doing now?", she queried."He's fine, thank you. I'm sorry for leaving abruptly last night", I pushed in an apology carefully.It's fine, Daniel. You had to take care of Dean. He's always first"."Yeah… so,
East Alley,New York City,The Stephen's MansionLaura's POVYesterday was awesome, I cooed as I took time in arranging my bed. May was a relief, surprisingly she didn't take offense about me hoarding the pregnancy news. She seemed thrilled too. Getting married to someone who wanted her. She deserves the best. May's been a shy girl while growing up but suddenly she changed into a bold, confident, and accommodating lady. I guess she finally stood up against her parents. They were like mine, always after building their wealth even if it might trample on people's dreams and crush their self-esteem.I glanced at my watch. 7:45 am. The doctor's appointment was by 10:00 am while the bride's maids were shopping by noon. I still had time to shuffle through my outfits. My stomach was already protruding. A little though. This was just two months today. I laughed.Laura, you're going to be a great mum. Hopefully, Daniel would be back before then, I sighed.I knew he was at Middletown but nothin
Middletown High,Fortune's Mansion,Rick's POV."What do you mean by "you haven't found anything about her"? How can Grandma's Potts body disappear into thin air?", I screamed, almost strangling one of my security team."Please, Boss. We …………'ve searched everywhere", he gasped, struggling for breath."I don't believe you. Y'all are joking with me. I know she's still alive somewhere", I screamed, releasing him.He breathed hard, rubbing his neck. "Boss, she's dead. Sir Nicholas said so", he mumbled, moving away from me."Really? Do you believe him?? Then where's the body?""I don't know, Boss. We can't find her. Sir Nicholas never leaves home too, so we can't trace or monitor his movements anymore "."Get out! Don't show up here until you have something useful and if you don't have anything, I will deal with your family"."Please, boss, let my family stay out of this", he pleaded, almost shedding tears.I laughed harshly. "Then bring in the body or your family goes. Now, get out! ", I
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