“Yes, something has to be done immediately.” Jenny said over the phone, and then she paused suddenly, she believed she had heard footsteps and so she turned around immediately.Laura stood there smiling at her. “So what is the queen of Snapchat discussing secretly in the kitchen so late at night?” she asked with a smirk.Jenny scoffed and rolled her eyes, Laura’s sudden presence had scared the life out of her. “Something that is none of your business, what do you want? You know they don’t keep alcohol in the kitchen so I guess you have staggered into the wrong place,” she mocked.Laura giggled and relaxed against the kitchen table. “You think you are funny? Well, hell yes you are. In fact you are a big joke! Your marriage got canceled today and you are still here, hoping that things would work out in your favor, then I love to break it to you sweetheart, you are the fool of the year. You aren’t in some fancy hotel and city or country celebrating Honeymoon with my brother tonight and y
“No… No!!” Mrs. McCurry cried as they watched their house go up in flames. A fire had suddenly broken out from the left corridor and before they could do anything, it had gotten out of control.“It is okay mom, it is okay.” Anna consoled her mom and held her back from rushing towards the fire; the middle aged woman was devastated by the sight, everything they had was lost in the razing fire.The neighbors had gathered not too far from the house to watch the incident, shortly after that, the fire service department arrived at the scene and made everyone step away from the house, including Anna and her mother.They watched from across the street as the firefighters tried to save what was left of their house but the best they could do was stop the fire from spreading further into the next building. The building had burnt beyond saving, the roof had completely blown off and the doors were gone. The whole place smelled like barbecue except that it was a burnt one.“Ann! Belinda!!” Mr. John
Once again, the family was gathered in the living room; this time around, it was just Stephen, Jenny, Mrs. Gray, Laura and Anastasia. Well, she was the reason for the gathering, Stephen had brought her home and now his family wanted to know why.“There was an attack at her place, their house has been burnt down and so I have decided in order to keep her safe, she will stay here with us till she has the baby, and then we can both go our separate ways.” Stephen announced.“An attack? Hmm… and was the culprit caught?” Laura asked with a smile, “Because I happen to know a few people who would like to get rid of her.” She chuckled and glared at Jenny, who rolled her eyes back at her.Jenny was about to retort when Stephen cut in. “Exactly, which is why I want her to be close to us all, I doubt any harm will come to her under our protection.” He said.“You can't be serious, son! Why would you even bring this shameless woman into our house? She embarrassed us in front of the whole world, peo
As Anna pushed open the door to the kitchen, she was immediately struck by the sight before her. The first thing that caught her eyes was the expansive marble countertop that dominated the center of the room. Its polished surface gleamed in the soft light of the room, and it was adorned with an array of high-end appliances and kitchen gadgets.To the right of the countertop was a row of floor-to-ceiling cabinets, made of rich, dark wood that seemed to glow in the light. The cabinets were intricately carved and featured brushed metal handles that added a touch of elegance. Each cabinet door opened silently at the slightest touch, revealing shelves stocked with high-end cookware, exotic spices, and gourmet ingredients.To the left of the countertop was a large, stainless steel refrigerator that hummed quietly. The fridge was filled with fresh produce, organic meats, and artisan cheeses from around the world. Beside it, a matching stainless steel dishwasher was built into the cabinetry.
There is a knock on the door and Anna gets up from the bed immediately, she is surprised with how fast it had come as she had just sent the maid to help her get toiletries and bathing soap, she wasn’t able to find any in the bathroom which she believed was an mistake from the maid who had been sent to prepare the room.With a towel around her chest, she rushed to the door and opened it, only for a light scream to escape her lips in shock; well, it wasn’t the maid at the door, it was Mr. Stephen Gray standing out there.“Hey, I am sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.” he apologized immediately, while trying to keep his eyes off her exposed skin to avoid making her feel awkward.Anna, closely holding the towel to her chest, sighed and shook her head, “No, it is fine, I was expecting someone else at the door so I was just a little taken aback to see you. Is everything alright?” she asked, trying to sound normal even though her legs were shaking and she could barely keep eye contact.“Oh…
Stephen sat in his large leather office chair, his fingers interlaced on his desk in front of him. The room was spacious and well-lit, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the city skyline. A stack of papers sat neatly organized on one side of his desk, a framed photograph of him and his fiancée on the other.But his mind was far from his work. Instead, it was consumed by thoughts of Anastasia. She was the only thing he could think about lately, ever since he found out she was pregnant. He knew his fiancée and mother would not be accepting of her, but he couldn't help feeling protective of her and their unborn child.As he sat lost in thought, his brow furrowed and his eyes distant. He wondered how Anastasia would cope with the disapproval of those closest to him. He also couldn't shake the memory of earlier that day when he had walked into her with a towel around her chest. He had always known she was beautiful, but at that moment, it was as if he was seeing her for the f
As the maid had directed, Anna walked down the hallway downstairs in search of Laura’s room. She doesn’t understand why someone would choose to live on the first floor when they had options available up the stairs. But she guessed it all comes down to choice.Following the maid’s direction, she found the room that had been described but still hesitated before knocking. If she was wrong and ended up on another person’s door, then this would be awkward. In fact, she might be bringing trouble for herself.There was a delay from the inside and a lazy groan before the door was opened, it was the right place, because standing before her was a drowsy looking Laura.“Hey,” Anna said with a smile.Laura stared at her for a few seconds like she wasn’t really there, or maybe she thought ‘if I act like I don’t see her, then she would go away’ funny! Either way, she snapped out of it very soon.“Hey… It is you… do you need something?” she asked sluggishly.Her breath stunk of alcohol but Anna didn
As Anna and Laura stepped into the garden, Anna signaled to the bodyguard following them to stay back while she proceeded into the beautiful space with Laura. Anna is immediately struck by the sheer beauty of the space around them. The garden is a haven of lush greenery and colorful blooms, filled with an array of plants and flowers that seem to burst with life.The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers, from the delicate scent of roses to the heady aroma of lilies. The sound of chirping birds and buzzing insects fills the space, creating a symphony of natural sounds that soothes Anna’s soul.“So I see my brother already has his men stalking you. Is he scared that you are going to run with the baby?” Laura asked with a soft chuckle.Anna smiled. “Give him a break, it doesn’t seem to me that you like him much.” She replied and turned to Laura, but Laura didn’t give a response, she just sighed and looked away. “Anyway, he instructed that dude to watch my back whene