LOGINElvira’s POV Over the past few weeks, Calix has been nothing but a sweetheart. Cooking, helping me bathe, taking care of Akira even though her useless father was in the house with us. My enemies have been on my nerves but I have ignored them the entire time. I especially avoided Karisa because of Ace and Ace hasn’t been to the house since that day. I tried calling but he wasn’t taking my calls. “Are you still worried about Ace?” Calix questioned when he saw me staring at my phone. I nodded my head while I locked eyes with him through the mirror, “I’m scared especially since he hasn’t clocked in for work yet.” “I told you that he is fine,” Calix said, “He just took a break from work and he is currently traveling to clear his mind.” “I…..” “Don’t be scared that he would hurt himself, I have someone watching his every move,” Calix stood up, he gently caressed my shoulder, “You should take your mind off Ace and go and see your parents.” Now I was better, I wanted to go and
Elvira’s POV I wasn’t surprised by one part of the report but I was shocked by the rest. What is going on? “We got them at different hospitals?” Becky answered, “We got our samples at different times.” Ace sighed as he sat on the bed, “Becky is right,” Ace’s voice broke, “She…. She….” My heart broke as I watched Ace cry his heart out. I haven’t even had time to process my life but I couldn’t ignore how Ace was feeling. I also understand how one’s life can change in a minute. I wiped the tears from his eyes, “It should matter, you should be happy that you have two sisters; nothing else should matter.” The result came as a shock to both Ace and me. I only redid the test to confirm the first report Ace gave to me but now it was different. A secret that was never supposed to be out was out. How will Ace see Mother now? Ace and I share the same father which was crazy. How was that possible? I’m from an orphanage and Ace was born to father and mother. That could only mean Fat
Elvira’s POV That was a weird statement coming out of Akira’s mouth. Who taught her words like that? “Baby, where did you hear that?” “I heard it from….” “Mrs Kyrell,” Becky called before Akira could speak. I glared at her with irritation, “Why didn’t you knock before you entered?” “I’m sorry,” She slightly bowed her head, “It’s time to connect your IV back and it’s time for Akira to see her doctor.” I checked the wall clock, “Did her therapy time change?” “No, her doctor is early today and you need your IV connected too,” Becky explained and I nodded my head. “I will come to you when I’m better,” I planted a kiss on Akira’s cheek, then her nurse helped her walk out of the room. I was so proud seeing my daughter walk again. Just a few months ago, I was happy about her opening her eyes and now she can walk. “Becky,” I called, “What relationship do Chloe and Calix share?” I’m sure Akira heard something but she is a child and won’t be able to interpret it for me.
Elvira’s POV Calix's silence felt like he didn’t want to reveal anything about his family to me. “I don’t want to argue but don’t you think it’s time for me to meet your family?” I gently placed my hand on his hand, “Don’t you think it’s time for me to meet my husband’s family?” With a straight face Calix said, “When you get better then we can arrange a dinner with my grandparents, they would be happy to meet you.” I nodded my head, I didn’t want to push, “I have just woken up from such a surgery, my result might have come back good but wouldn’t it be nice to be at the hospital and get monitored for a while?” “I understand your concerns,” Calix said, “But I can’t trust anyone at the moment, the killer might come here to finish what he started and the house is safer.” I nodded my head in understanding, “Sure.” I watched Ciera and Calix make all the arrangements for my discharge and took me home in a wheelchair. “Look who is back,” Karisa’s annoying voice echoed in the li
Elvira’s POV The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was a bright white light above me. I blinked several times but everything was still blurry. I could hear the sound of a machine beeping near me and multiple other noises. I tried to move but my body was heavy. Where was I? The last thing I remembered was lying by the riverside. I slowly turned my head and through my blurred vision, I could see a woman sitting on the chair next to the bed and resting her head on the bed. I managed to use my finger to brush against her skin, “Ciera….” I called, I didn’t even know if she heard me through the oxygen mask. “Elvira….” I guess she did hear me, “You have woken up….. let me get the doctor,” She said with excitement before she rushed out of the ward. In a flash, doctors surrounded me and did some checkups. He took Ciera out of the room for a few minutes then she came back alone. I tried to move but was met with a sharp pain, I bit my lip to endure the pain. “You shouldn’t
Calix’s POV I clenched my fist tightly, I could feel my fingers digging into my palm. Chloe’s question got to me, it shook a nerve but I have learnt to keep my emotions in check. “Chloe,” I called calmly, “That’s enough.” “Why? Are you scared to show her that you are a monster who only uses people for their selfish gain?” A smug smile made its way to Chloe’s face, “Shouldn’t we tell her the truth?” I nodded my head, “Mrs Chloe, it appears you do not have my wife’s number, do you want her number?” Chloe's smug smile dropped, and I was more than satisfied to see the confused look on her face. “What?” She furrowed her eyebrows, “Why would I need Elvira’s number? I shrugged, “You clearly have a lot to say to her, instead of saying it to me, you can directly say it to her.” “How can I forget who raised you,” Chloe spat furiously. “She is at the hospital, when she regains consciousness then I will let you tell her everything,” I unclenched my fist, “Remember don’t disturb th
Elvira’s POV My feet hurt; the heels I wore made my toes bleed. I was pregnant, yet I was made to wear this tight gown. A gown I could barely breathe in. They said my so-called husband and I were supposed to welcome the guest, but I was the only one standing by the entrance, welcoming the guest
Elvira’s POV The cab driver stopped in front of the place Karisa drove into and it was my Father-in-law’s hotel. That was weird. If she wanted to meet her boyfriend at the hotel, then she would have used our Father’s hotel. I paid the driver and came down from the car under the pouring rainfall
Elvira’s POV “You, Mother, said to bring her detox juice to the living room,” my foul-mouthed sister-in-law, Leah, said from behind me. I gripped the edge of the sink, breathing slowly, the bitter taste lingered long after I rinsed my mouth. My first pregnancy wasn’t as exhausting as this. “Tha
Elvira’s POV I watched as he turned on the TV, “The world mourns as the eldest daughter-in-law of the president was found dead and burnt in her car,” A newscaster announced following the scene of the accident. I watched the scene in horror— how did I survive that?—then the man holding a cigaret







