Romans de Humming Byrd

VICTORIA ~ "Oh my God, I can't believe you went through all this in Brandon's hand," I exclaimed in disbelief after listening to Benita's story. She has finally made it to Asheville City. When she got to my place yesterday, it was already night due to her flight being delayed in Manhattan. Because of this, we could not have a discussion at all. She couldn't even eat the dinner I served her because she was exhausted. Initially, she said she would eat it but needed to rest first, and that rest lasted until this morning. "I'm really sorry that you went through all this because of me." She chuckled and replied, "You don't have to apologize, dear. You were never the cause." I let out a deep sigh of relief, though it was hard for the guilt to leave my mind. "So what would you like to have for breakfast?" I questioned as I stood up to head towards the kitchen. "You know you didn't eat last night, so you need to replace that dinner spot with breakfast," I said jokingly, and we both l

BRANDON ~After listening to Barrister Frank's counsel, my facial expression, which had been gloomy, brightened. Indeed, it's good to have legal experts."So by willing everything under my mom's name, I wouldn't stand a chance to lose most of my properties?" I asked, trying to be sure."You wouldn't lose a penny," he reassured, bringing smiles to my face."Thank you so much, Barrister. You should start with the divorce paper preparation as soon as possible. I need this divorce more than anything else right now.""I don't wish to stay even an hour with Elese, talk more of living with her in the same building," I lamented as I walked out.My remark got Luke amused, but he withheld his laughter to maintain professionalism."It's settled already, Mr. Brandon. I'll inform you by evening when I'm done with it."Leaving the office, I felt relieved. At least I can walk out freely from this bondage called marriage withou

BRANDON ~ I left Elese's house at six o'clock p.m. for Greyson Resort, where I stopped over to cool off my mind first. With the way I was feeling, I might not be able to drive home safely because I wouldn't concentrate fully on the road. My mind would linger on the incident at Elese's house just as it is currently. If someone had told me Elese would do what she did when I walked out of her face, I would have never believed it. Common sense couldn't even tell her to run after me and pretend to be sorry, pleading for forgiveness. At the resort, the thought of what I encountered couldn't get off my mind despite the lively activities going on. "I'll have to divorce her regardless," I concluded, gritting my teeth in pain. I left the resort by eight o'clock after my friend Philip called to say that he has something to share with me and wouldn't want it to be in public. Philip is my ver

BRANDON ~ After closing from work today, I headed straight to the mall to do some shopping for Elese, as today is her birthday. That was the exact reason I closed work earlier today than usual. I had decided to surprise her; maybe that would make her change for good, knowing I have her best interest at heart. Although she never told me about her birthday today, I already have it on my mind when her birthday is, as I usually bought things for her in the past, when we were still having our affairs secretly. Meanwhile, I never acted as if I knew it was her birthday. I never wished her well through text messages or even phone calls. It was exactly five o'clock p.m. when I left the store and drove to Elese's house in Almani District, which is where she has been for a week now, and she has not displayed any iota of character that shows she'd be returning soon. To me, this birthday surprise will definitely make her come

VICTORIA ~ Indeed, time flies. I can't believe it's been nine months already since I came to this city. Looking at my past, I feel so blessed. The fact that I now have Elliot with me is something I can't express the joy it gives me. He's finally here with me. It was two weeks ago that I gave birth, all thanks to Logan. He had been running the errands involved and making sure I'm okay. With his help, I was able to get a furlough from my workplace. However, I'm still not yet able to tell his real source of income, and that scares me sometimes. What if he is into illegal business? It's certain I'll be arrested alongside him if that's what he does because I'll be termed an acquaintance. "Well, I'll ask him again when he visits in the evening," I concluded. It's either he explains himself to me fully or I draw the limits in our friendship. I don't even know anyone as his relative here, and he claimed he is from Asheville City. I breathed a sigh and wanted to turn

BRANDON -I left Benita with my mood provoked even more.I thought that by kidnapping her, she would succumb to my request, but to my greatest dismay, she was hellbent on her decision.She refused to disclose Benita's location to me despite all the threatening comments I made to instill fear in her.I knew that fulfilling those threats wouldn't change anything, so I didn't harm her.When I realized that even if I spent the whole day trying to persuade her, she wouldn't change her mind, I decided to leave her and attend to other activities.However, I didn't release her. I left her there to come back another time, more prepared, and approach her differently.Driving towards my house, my mind was not at ease. I was thinking about Elese's sudden disappearance from the house.Although she told me she was going to her place, shouldn't she have informed me earlier and even in my presence, not the other way around?

Two Months Later SOPHIA — I was lying helplessly today on the corner of the gutter when a car ran across me, splashing me with dirty water from the potholes as usual. To my greatest surprise, the car halted and the driver alighted. It was a lady. I thought she was coming to scold me for not avoiding her car at first, but I was shocked to my bone marrow as I noticed it was Yvonne. "Oh my goodness! Sophia, is this you?" she screamed as she noticed I'm the person. She must be really happy. Tears streamed down my cheeks immediately because I concluded that she would make a joke of me, but the reverse was the case. She ran to me and helped me get up. "Yvonne, I'm really sorry for everything I have made you pass through in life," I apologized, crying. "It's okay, Sophia. That is not necessary right now. You need proper medical attention first. That is the most important thing," she said, opening the back door of the car for me to enter. "Get in the car so we can leave for the

YVONNE —Three days later, the DNA result was finally out, and I was really happy about it. This was because it proved positive. Conan is actually the father of the kid—he is the father of all my kids. This means I will be going back to the pack. At least he could see his baby for the first time.Although I had agreed with Mr. Thomas on his request to go back to Conan, but I am still sceptical about it.I was still in my room robbing some body cream and powder on my baby when Amanda walked in."You are still worried about this. I thought he made a promise to you about your career. Didn't he?" Amanda asked me as she walked.It seems she had been eavesdropping from the door for a long time before she walked. Of course, for her to notice I was worried, she must have heard the disturbing murmuring I had been having with myself here for almost thirty minutes."Not really, dear. I was just having a debate over something that had... ""A debate?""Whatever, Amanda. Please just let me be. By

YVONNE —"Alright, Mommy, but remember your promise," Kiara stated, and they started leaving reluctantly.As soon as they left, I let out a deep sigh of relief. I could not believe that I had just managed to avoid the question Kiara asked without them suspecting I did not want to answer the question."By the time you would be back, I believe Amanda would be at home, so she could continue with you guys. It is only if you guys see me by then that you will be requesting an answer concerning Kiara's question," I mumbled.I picked up my phone and dialed Dr. Naty's phone number. I need to call her and inquire about our deal because she has yet to call me.As I dialed the number, the phone rang for a few seconds, and it ended without being picked up by someone."Maybe she is still busy with work in the hospital," I mumbled, dropping my phone.I went to the kitchen to get lunch ready for my kids because I did not know exactly when Amanda would be back for me to depend on her to prepare lunch

YVONNE —One Week LaterI was just returning from the hospital, and the thought of my discussion with Mr. Thomas kept flashing through my mind as I was driving.I could not believe that I had just agreed to his request. Only if he knew that I did that out of pressure."Well, the DNA test will conclude," I muttered.I had managed to reach out to Sophia and requested that she get me Dr. Naty's contact information after she objected to doing the task, saying that she is avoiding Conan because he would kill her upon seeing her. It was then that I told her to get me Dr. Naty's phone number so she could do the job for me.At first, Dr. Naty argued about doing the job, but when I told her the reward for the project, she quickly hopped on it.She told me the job would take her a week because of the procedures she was to follow, so Conan would not suspect anything wrong.However, it has been one week since I gave her the job, so I am waiting for her feedback today."I hope this works out well

YVONNE —But how am I going to do that when none of the two men are with me here in New York City?I thought for some time but could not come up with a valid idea."No. I need to do something fast," I muttered and stood up to leave for my room.As I walked into my room, I remembered that I had spoken with Sophia a few days ago. I recalled how I ended the call with her, promising to call her back only not to call as I said."I think she is the person who can work this out for me since she is in the pack. Yes, she is cunning and could do all sorts of dirty jobs," I mumbled. I picked up my phone to dial her number, and immediately, I realized that she told me she did not have a phone anymore. She only called me that day through a call agent.I decided to secretly get the blood samples of Conan and his hair to do the DNA test in the city without going to the pack just so I could be sure he is truly the father of my baby."So how do I reach this girl, for goodness sake?" I wondered.A few

YVONNE —"Girl, I could not even believe you did this to me in the office," I said to Amanda as I walked out to the sitting room, where she was busy watching movies."I'm really sorry, dear. For real, I can't believe I did that. It was as if a spell was cast on me. I could not even raise my gaze anymore until the moment he asked for my contact," she stated."Oh, you both exchanged phone numbers as well?" I asked, chuckling.I never even knew all that happened in the office. It was the moment I left for my office to get Mr. Thomas what he requested I should get him that they did that. I had thought he really needed those files, unaware that he was just trying to send me out of the office to excuse them just so they could have their moment."Maybe that was the reason you insisted on going with me just so you could perch yourself on him," I remarked, feeling infuriated. How could she do that to me? How could she stoop so low just for a man?