Mag-log inAfter a week and half of searching for Maya without success, Joshua called her mother. She confessed that Maya had been with her and her husband at their home, but he wasn’t allowed to visit them.Sasha was calmed by the news. She’d been eager for some good news after the incidents of the past few weeks that left the atmosphere moody ever since.While she and Darnell ate dinner in silence, she decided it was the right moment to give him the painting she’d bought for him weeks ago. She went to her room and returned with the painting as he was about to finish his food and held it by his side with a smile on her face.“What’s that?” he asked.“it’s a painting that I bought for you as a gift,” she replied. “I couldn’t find the right moment to give it to you.”He sat upright and wiped his lips with a napkin.“A gift for me?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.“Yeah. It reminded me of you.” She started tearing off the paper that covered the painting.He lowered his head to study it when she rev
Media outlets had different versions of the story. Joshua King Abandons Mistress After Miscarriage. Joshua King’s Mistress Forced by Family to Abort Baby. Joshua King’s Secretary Claims Coercion, Dumped After Pregnancy. Sasha saw another headline and read through the comments: “That family is evil. I’m not surprised at all,” one commenter said. “I don’t believe this one bit. Just another woman trying to bring down a successful man,” another comment read. “It’s a billionaire family. It definitely happened. There are no good billionaires,” said a third comment. “Well, none of it would have happened if she wasn’t sleeping with a married man,” a fourth commenter added. @phoenixthebird said, “Darnell King is a misogynist that objectifies women. I didn’t expect any better from his brother.” “Where did you get that from? He’s literally private,” @notmaya283 responded. “I can tell by the way he dates and discards different women,” @phoenixthebird explained. “I agree,” another c
Close to the weekend, Sasha decided to spend some time with herself. For the first time in a long time, and after many years of feeling like she was on survival mode, she was at peace. Not worrying about her future and family’s safety or wondering if she’d ever be taken seriously at a job she pretended to enjoy. Her new found peace urged her to find herself again, and there was no better place to do that than in one of her favorite places in the world—an art gallery.At noon, Paul drove her to the Colorful Wall Gallery where she waltzed around exploring the fine art pieces on the wall. She was simultaneously searching for inspiration for her own gallery which she pictured as a high-profile gallery with paintings by even historical artists.She’d done some research and knew by now that opening a gallery was one thing. Building a consistent customer base was a completely different ball game. She was a nobody in the business. Not even a professional artist with past works to speak for he
When Sasha arrived at the lunch party, she searched for Maya and waved when their eyes met before making her way to her. Seemingly recovering from the situation at home, Maya had decided not to miss any more parties so that the women didn’t start to ask questions. She was sitting in the midst other women as they encouraged a toddler who was learning to walk. Sasha sat next to her, wearing smile on her face. “Is it crazy that I miss this?” Maya asked. “Watching them grow from tiny helpless people to into independent humans. Never gets old.” She turned her face to Sasha. “You’ll see.” Sasha smiled. “You seem so happy today. I love that.” Maya looked away. Guilt was written all over her face. “The baby didn’t make it,” she said. “I made Joshua pay for it. Monetarily. He’ll compensate her for what she went through and more. It’ll help her move on…I hope. He’d make sure she never has to worry about anything ever again.” “That’s good,” Sasha said. “No matter what the circumstance is,
The party turned sour that night for Sasha, Darnell and Maya. After heading back inside Grandfather’s manor, Maya stayed a few minutes before calling it a night. Two days later, Sasha paid her a visit at her and Joshua’s home where it was just her and her three children since she made Joshua move out. She told Sasha that she wasn’t ready to forgive him and hadn’t decided if she wanted to stay in the marriage. It was hard to imagine herself giving up everything she’d built, especially with the sacrifices she had to make, like quitting her career to be a housewife, just for Joshua to cheat on her with his secretary. At the same time, she felt so betrayed that she didn’t know if she could ever forgive him.“It’s always the secretary,” she said and laughed before burst into another round of tears.Her pain hurt Sasha so much that she didn’t dare to bring up Joshua reaching out to her to plead with Maya on his behalf. She would not make him look sorry or have a hand in guilt tripping Maya
Darnell’s date was Brenda White, daughter of a well-known politician who was famous for being a social media influencer. She was the first on the list of women Rakeem had brought to him, and he prayed secretly that he didn’t need to go on another date with another woman. She was gorgeous in the long black dress that she filled perfectly as a well-endowed, mid-sized woman. The cowl neckline draped down, exposing her cleavage. Her long wavy hair was a mix of brown and blonde, and her naturally pale skin was richly tanned.“So, what do you do?” he asked her in the middle of their conversation, while they were in his favorite spot at King Hotel’s restaurant.“I’m a model,” she replied after swallowing a fork full of salad. “I also own a clothing line. What about you?”He lifted an eyebrow in surprise. “I own this hotel and a few more. I produce wine as well.”“I don’t even know why I asked. I already know that.” She wiped her mouth with a napkin. “So, let’s skip the small talk. What do yo







