"Guest? Who ?" Nicole immediately rise from her bed. She was anticipating that Tristan had come to set the record straight about what they have discussed. But she was dissapointed to see Anna and Anthony waiting on her living room. "We are sorry to pop up without calling, we may have disturb your beauty sleep." Anthony said to which his wife agreed with a nod."Oh no problem Anna, Anthony I have a restless night that's why I was late getting up." She was glad that she took the time to fix her appearance and conceal the fluffiness of her eyes but she was sure that the couple noticed the dissapointment in her expression expecting to see someone else." So what brings you here? Is there something I can do for you?" She said smiling the enthusiastic faces of the couple is very infectious."Santa Elena has become our favorite place so we decided to dropped our invitation personally and change the venue of our renewal of vows. So you don't have to fly to attend our original venue." A
"What?" Nicole recalled the things that her grandmother told her. She look at Tristan. "What have you done?""Didn't I told you that your life is in danger because of your ancestors involvement in the mafia crime family?" "Oh that...""Did you think that I was just kidding?" Tristan is bewildered by her nonchalant reaction."No, I don't think that you are kidding because I've done my own investigation, and what I learned supports your story.""You don't want to do something about it?""Look here Tristan! What do you expect me to do. Do you want me to expose myself to them and put my children's life in danger?" She replied."No I expected you, if I were you? To come to your husband, that's me to help you out, and seek protection!""Easy for you to say, Mr high and mighty Tristan Hewitt. Do you think I would do that, pop up on you and say 'Dear husband I'm back because I need protection you see you fathered my children and our life is in danger. Besides you already told me that.' ""
Nicole 's life had become peaceful when Tristan move in the her home. The kids arrived happily especially Moira.She realized that her daughter wanted to be with her father eventhough she holds the greatest weight on the twins affection.However in the case of Mark he still aloof to his father reaching out to him. Tristan understand this since his son is an intelligent child he must have form his opinion about his father early on. The only consolation is Mark is very close to his great-grandfather and this is something that Tristan would not take away from him.He would try his best to win the boy's love and respect.On the day of the Georges anniversary and renewal of vows. The family went together earlier as they are part of the entourage. Everyone applauded the twins' part especially Moira's beautiful gown as well as her mother's and the Hewitt's twinning attires to go with the motifs of the wedding they were even impressed when they learn that it was all designed by the younger
"what seem to be the problem Samantha afraid to pick your own size. So pathetic you chose to level yourself with helpless kids." Nicole's words embarrassed her."You! Aren't you ashamed to raise such a notorious kid?" "Speak for yourself aren't you feel jealous that I have kids to raise unlike you?""Look at yourself Nicole you are dress fine to cover your black heart your are nothing but a treacherous jealous person whole stole other woman's man seduce them with your innocent beauty." "By other woman you mean yourself. But I don't want to have a word battle with you with all this people around." Nicole turn and take her children with her but Sam didn't have enough, she pulled Nicole back, that make her lose her balance. She closed her eyes and released both her kids so that they will not fall with her.But the dreaded fall didn't materialize. A strong arms and sturdy chest catch her fall. She open her eyes and came face to face with Tristan."Who tried to bully my wife?" He aske
Nicole's cold demeanor worries Tristan he decided to speak to her after the kids were asleep." Nicole let me explain what happened earlier." He began."Is there something that needs to be explain?""Of course you must have thought that she was invited because of my connection with the Georges, Anthony and his wife.""Well, isn't it?""No she came as a plus one for one of the invited guest. Whatever the the reason or circumstances on her appearing on that celebration I knew nothing about.""It doesn't matter whatever the reason why she is there. But it remains in my opinion, that you have chosen her over us. Over your children." She immediately corrected her words to disintagling her personal feelings towards him."How could you say that?" Tristan had to asked how could he explain and make her believe that things had ended between him and Sam long time ago."You left with her amidst the people around especulating what is the real deal about you and her, about us your family me and
Nicole stood calmly as Sam holds a knife against her throat. She sensed that the woman is determined to get away from the situation using her.Any wrong move from her will truly slashed her neck. The worst is it might even cost her life. She never expected the woman to be carrying bladed weapon, didn't the security check her and her belongings.But on second thought, it might be because she just ignore the security, even when they tried to stop her from entering.They may not be able to check on her."Sam don't do this it will just make your situation worst. Spare Nicole, it's me who wronged you."Tristan was agitated seeing the sharp blade of Sam's knife in his wife throat. He regreted taking this woman for granted. At that moment he thought that if anything would happen to Nicole is totally his fault he will forever carry in in his conscience.The security and the police hesitated to advance towards the two ladies in case Sam felt threatened and decide to hurt her hostage."What's
Nicole started to feel anxious panic hits her turbulent mind about the situation they are in. But most of all she feared that Sam's threats are now a reality.Her mind tries to contradict to the obvious reasons to the disappearance of the twins. She didn't feel that in her fears resulted to the tears that form and threatened to release showing her vulnerability."What time have you realized that they are missing? " Tristan asked Ginger."About two hours ago." Ginger replied."And you never thought of informing us about the situation!" He raised his voiced in anger."We didn't thought that they were missing since I saw them running around earlier playing.""What about their nanny?" "She asked for a day off to visit her family. She said that her mother is sick, Nicole gave her the permission to go home." Nicole nodded absently acknowledging.Tristan mobilized the staff to go and look for the twins. He even call the police to report their disappearance. However they have to wait for so
Nicole was surprised by the sudden gesture by her husband. It was easy to think that he may have developed an affection towards her . But judging by the way he stayed by Samantha's side and how he tolerated her cheating on him. Not even his gestures of affection can erase the doubts in her her mind. Even though she's beginning to grow some feelings on him. She must fight it to avoid get hurt once more.The following day Tristan make true to his promise to entertain the twins. He spend the whole day with them. The twins were happy by the look on their faces even Mark who is aloof towards his father showed a subtle happiness playing with Tristan. Nicole observed that the wall of ice the child has erected between him and his father is slowly thawing.Even Jacob silently observed the interaction between the father and son, and the result is giving him greater hope for the future. The days that followed everything had been smoothly, Tristan went and come back home regularly to Hayes res
Anna alone in her quarters felt that it's the time she made her move to escape. While she acted dumb and having problems to comprehend, she was silently mapping the place and making her plans of escape.Tonight is the night, it's now or never. Everything is perfect the impostor left. Once she is not around her guards tend to be slacking on their duties.Before she left she had paid her men. She's sure they will be spending the time on boozing just as always. She saw some of the men brought in supplies she assume to be food, and alcoholic drinks would be included in those supplies. Another thing is tonight there will l be a total lunar eclipse it would render the place in total darkness it's just about time the men will be too drunk to notice or check on her.She heard that the impostor had returned to her and Anthony's home so she knows if she will be able to escape that would be the place she had to avoid.She is hurting a lot knowing, that woman had stolen her home, her money, her
"That woman just doesn't know when to stop!" Athena reacted when Tristan relate and showed her the pictures that his private investigator submitted to him."What do we do now? It seems Helen as Anna George already reach out to Nicole."They already met?" Athena was surprised."Yes, Nicole said that they accidentally met at a mall while she is buying jewelry for her next campaign. I suspect that wasn't accidental on Helen's part.""She even insisted to meet with the twins, which have Nicole worried because she's acting weird. It was just a good thing that the exams are approaching. And the twins doesn't want to be parted with their pet." Athena was silent for a moment, thinking about what Tristan said."Now I think I know who is her target." Athena finally said after careful thinking."But how can we avoid Helen to reach her goal. We have no evidence against her to restrain her meeting my family especially the twins. Even the doctor who had done the procedure is out of reach., nowher
"Aren't you surprised to see me?" Helen baffled when she doesn't obtained the reaction she is anticipating when Anna saw her.Anna for her part tried not to show any reaction from seeing Helen who look exactly like her."Why don't you speak! Do you think I'm your doppelganger?" Helen irritably raise her voice for not getting a response. But still Anna just look through her as if not seeing her at all."Dolores!" She called the woman looking after Anna."Yes Ma'am. You want something?" "Did you drugged this woman?" "No Ma'am! You had a strict order not to do that anymore." The woman breathlessly replied."Then why is she standing there like a dumb woman staring as if I'm not here and not hearing me speak?" Helen said annoyingly."I don't know we have been talking yesterday when she woke up. But after that she had been that way ever since..""And what have you been feeding information to her." She suspected that Anna is affected by whatever she learn about their situation."Nothi
Anna woke up from a long and tiring sleep. She felt so weak and wondered why she is feeling tired when she just wake up."Anthony, Anthony honey where are you?" She felt panic when she clearly saw her strange surrounding. That's when she recalled the moment before their car crash against the concrete barriers along the road.Anthony and Anna was traveling within the speed limit required. But there was an incoming car who counter flowed to their lane. That's when Anthony discovered that the brakes are not working. He tried to avoid a head on collision and turn the steering wheel towards the barriers."Honey what is happening!" Anna asked her husband in panic."Braced yourself Anna, the brakes are not working!" Then a loud crash was heard. When she opened her eyes, she saw her husband bloodied face she felt his pulse he is still alive. But nausea hits her she then felt everything turn dark. But she can still feel that she is being pulled from the car, she heard voices from people sw
"What do you think, Athena?"Jonathan asked Athena, he is sure that Nicole's observation with regards to the personality changes of Annatalia George are not of coincidence or simply cause by oblivion."I don't know Jon, but if her observation were true. Then I guess that woman is not what she say she is." Athena have her own suspicion about Helen. She wasn't able to get to know her mother-in-law personally but the pictures she saw before shows her that. Helen of the present looks like the one in the pictures.But one that baffles her is why she only resurfaced after the death of Joshua. Truly if she is indeed the true Helen Hayes. She would have let her presence felt knowing that the things she was accused of were untrue."You know Jon, maybe it's about time we look deeper into the dissapearance of Helen Hayes.""Where are we going to start?" Jonathan asked."I have an idea. We need the help of Tristan." She replied."Why do you need those files Athena?" Tristan asked. He got hold o
"It's good to see you Nicole. How are the twins?" Anna greeted Nicole when they meet each other at a jewelry store. They decided to catch up with each other over a cup of coffee."It's good see you too Anna. Me and the kids are doing well. Tristan too he's busy at work. How about you ? How is Anthony he's not with you?" She asked casually so as not to intimidate Anna as if she knew nothing about Anthony's complain about her."Sorry we weren't able to attend the christening of your baby girl." She apologized but Nicole noticed the way she talk but she didn't put a weight on it. "Anthony is not with me I came alone." She replied."That's a pity the twins are missing their uncle Tony. You know how much he dotes on them." Anna smiled but there was a subtle expression of displeasure on her face that didn't escape Nicole. There must something going on with the couple, which she felt she must not pry except when she would be confided with."What brought you to Santa Elena, Anna. New busin
"Who is Annatalia George?" Bianca asked her mother is a very manipulative and vindictive person. Annatalia must have unintentionally cross her mother, or she is a wealthy person that Helen's attention was caught. " She is close to Nicole's family. She is rich and a very impressionable person. Easy to manipulate.plus she has a very very lovable husband.""Mom how could you? Is husband stealing is one of your achievement these days?" Bianca had been always opposed to her mother's plans of revenge mainly because she knows she is not a Blackburn. Her father was brutally murdered because of her mother's betrayal. While she was brought to hiding under a different identity for her own protection.Her mother Jesicca Blackburn became Rosanna Alano. A woman who befriended her in her lowest point fleeing the wrath of the Blackburn family. She took advantage of the woman's innocence of her true nature. Took her wealth and identity.Then she undergone facial reconstruction surgery to assume the
"Anna is missing I just met Anthony he came to my office asking for help in locating Anna." Tristan revealed."Why is she missing do they have problems? Did they quarrel?" She is baffled she had witness the affection of the couple that it's hard to believe that any disagreement will separate them."I don't think so?" He replied."Then why?""That is the hardest thing to answer and I also cannot understand why?" Nicole raise her brows inquiring at the same time confused.. " Anthony said that they both met an accident , as they were always traveling together. That was before the christening.""So that's the reason why they weren't able to attend the invite. But why didn't they notify us?""Because Anthony was in coma. When he woke up from unconsciousness. His wife is missing and haven't visited him while he is confined . When he was discharged he search for her, he even notified the police. They search other places including clinics hospitals even nearby places where the accid
"Helen is not actually your grandmother." Tristan revealed."Tristan!" Jacob reacted "What? What do you mean? If she's not my grandmother then who is she. Why did she have to pose as my grandmother. The pictures... I can't believe it.""You heard me right sweetheart. She is not related to you.""How did you know it? You're not pulling my leg Tristan? This is not funny." She warned."You're right this is not a child's play. How did I know it? Let me tell you a story." He said after shaking his head in denial with her accusation."Tristan, son this is not the right time." Jacob advice."Grandpa, I might as well enlightened her. Because I have been carrying this in my chest for so long that it bothers me. Besides my love I think that you should know the truth to avoid being betrayed once more." He turn to Nicole after replying to his grandfather."Then enlightened me..." She challenged but a bit intrigued to what Tristan has to say."Helen is not your grandmother. At least not the Hele