LOGINMiriam’s POVIn all the time that I had been kidnapped, this was the roughest. I was handled really badly by the men who took me to Trevor’s warehouse. I was shouted at and threatened.“If you don’t stop crying, I will rip out your tongue!” One big, scary looking guy yelled. I swallowed my cry immediately.“Why don’t we just drug her?” Another one said. He had a disgusting looking scar on his right cheek.“Because the boss asked us not to, you dimwit!”“So, we’re just going to allow her keep making noise? She’s going to alarm the entire street!”“No one can find us here. Even if she shouts all she wants.”I whimpered when I heard that. It was true because even though I had been blindfolded all through the journey, it had taken a very long time before we arrived at our destination. How on earth was anybody going to find me?“Here, duct tape her mouth!” He passed some duct tape over to the big guy who proceeded to seal my mouth shut.I don’t know how long it was but Trevor came into the
Sara’s POVI can’t believe my best friend! She’s being completely crazy! It’s like I don’t even know her anymore. I felt seriously betrayed but I knew I needed to focus on myself.There was a ton of work to be done and I was left handling it all by myself. “Miss, is there anything you need?” My assistant popped her head into my office.“No, nothing right now. Just finish those scores I asked you to run.”“Okay, I’ll do that.” She left me alone and I faced my computer.I typed some more but I was distracted. My mind was reeling from what happened last night. Miriam was someone that I cared about a lot. As mad as I was, I was also quite hurt. This wasn’t what I pictured our life to be like. I thought we were going to have a nice and happy adult life. Not this.She was in mortal danger with a huge target on her back. Instead of her to play it safe and be careful, here she was, going around town with her number one hater. Even the blind could tell that Janet was only pretending. It was o
Miriam’s POV“Is it me or do you seem happy about something?” Sara asked.We were in the kitchen, preparing dinner and she kept looking at me from afar.“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I shrugged as I chopped up the carrots.“You’re up to no good and I can tell.”How does she know me so well? My only hope was that she wouldn’t guess what I was about to do until after I was done with it. I knew she would try to convince me not to go through with the abortion but it was too late for that anyway.“I think you’re just imagining things. I am not happy because there’s really nothing to smile about. My life is in shambles right now.”“I know but just try to look on the bright side.” She came closer to me.“Trust me, Sara. I’ve thought about it and there’s no bright side in this.”“Lazar may not be here right now but he left you a part of him. Are you just going to flush that part away?”She knew already. “I haven’t decided yet. So, don’t jump to conclusions.”“Don’t lie to me, Miri
Janet’s POVI woke up in the hospital. At first, the details of how I got there were hazy. Then I started to remember. William was in bed with another woman. I felt the pain of his betrayal in my chest. How could he do that? I have been good to him even with everything he did in the past. Suddenly, I remembered that I had been bleeding. Oh my God. What if I had lost the baby?“You’re awake!” I heard his voice before I saw his stupid face.“William. I swear to God, if you take one more step towards me, I’m going to kill you.”“Just try to calm down…”“Calm down? You had the nerve to bring in another woman into our home. That bitch pushed me and now…”I couldn’t even say the words out loud. The idea of losing the unborn child that I had to love and care for was scary.“The baby is okay, Janet…if that’s what you’re worried about.” He put his hands in his pocket awkwardly.“I want to speak to a doctor.” I began pressing the button beside me aggressively.“Please, can you just…”A nurse c
Janet’s POVJero was getting really aggressive with me these days. Everyday, he kept pressuring me for updates on Miriam. It was pure torture, having to pretend that I wanted her around when I hated her guts.“Haven’t you gotten any information?” He growled at me.“Not yet. She's not being very forthcoming. I told you already. We’re not exactly friends. It’s going to take more time for her to come around.”Why was it hard for him to understand that if I tried to rush the relationship, Miriam would suspect me. I mean, she was already very skeptical, that would just make her more suspicious.“Well, I don’t care. Do what you have to do to get her to cooperate. My boss doesn’t have time for all of this.” He grabbed my wrist roughly.“Hey, stop. You’re hurting me,” I complained but he ignored me.“I need you to wear her down and get her to go out with you. After your day, follow her back home. That’s the easiest way to find out where she lives. As soon as you do that, let me know.”He let
Miriam’s POV“Well, we can schedule you for an appointment next week, if that’s what you want.”“Yes, it is. Thank you but I've made my decision.”I know that I sounded a bit defensive, but I needed the message to be clear to her. I didn’t want her to argue or try to convince me otherwise.“Just come back here next week and we can get it done for you.”“Alright.”I was about to leave when someone barged into the room. It was Elizabeth. I didn’t realize when I groaned out loud at her presence.“What are you doing here Elizabeth?”“Is that how you talk to your mother-in-law?” She retorted.“Well, I would have been a lot more polite if you hadn’t come to my house and threatened me.”“I didn’t threaten you. I was only doing what’s best for you.”“How do you know what’s best for me? I just met you!” I exclaimed and she sighed loudly.“I know your hormones are acting all up right now but you have to understand that I’m not your enemy…”I cut her off before she could finish her sentence. “No
Miriam's POV“I have somewhere I have to be,” I said to Clara as I picked up my bag.“Really? You know we are meeting with the president today and it's mandatory for all workers.” She raised her brows in disbelief. Her tone held confusion and a pinch of concern. She had a right to be confused; I n
Lazar’s POVSerena called me on my private line. It was something she never did unless it was an emergency. When I saw the call, I was with Miriam. I had to excuse myself quickly to call her back. It took a while for her to pick even though she was the one that called me just now. This made me even
Miriam’s POVThe house felt strangely quiet when I stepped inside which was unusual as Lazar was always at home whenever I arrived from work.I sighed softly and closed the door behind me. My heart felt heavy but also… full. A weird mix. Like two emotions fighting inside me, one afraid, one hopefu
Miriam’s POV“Are you okay?” I asked him as soon as he ended the call.“Yeah, just work stuff. But I will handle it tomorrow.” He said.“Oh okay.” I could not help but feel that something was not adding up but I had no proof. “Sooo…. Can we continue?” He asked, his brows slightly raised.And the







