Raymond's PovIf not for grandpa, I wouldn't have gone to that hospital to see her. I wouldn't have even taken her to the hospital a few hours ago. Why can't something bad just happen to her so she will leave?I am so fed up seeing Blair all the time and having to deal with her attitude. She's so evil and manipulative, trying to get her way with me. “If you don't bring Blair back home tonight, I will be upset with you.” Those are grandpa's words when he came into my room an hour ago. I don't love Blair, it is Cassie I love,But Blair is standing in the way. I have to bring an end to this before it gets out of hand. “Where are you taking me?” Blair's shaky voice interrupts my thoughts. I am driving at high speed and it scares her a lot. Maybe she's thinking I'll get us into an accident to teach her a lesson.But I'm not that daft to hurt myself. If I have to do that, then she'll be the only one in the car. “One word from you, and I will throw you out of this car!” I threat
Ever since I left Cassie's place, my mind hadn't been at rest. Cassie must be feeling sad right now.She'll think I've stopped having feelings for her, but that's not true. I still love her and I don't know why I acted that way earlier on.She really needed me; however, I turned her down and left. Well, I didn't turn her down directly, my grandpa's call saved me. When he called, I used that as an excuse to leave Cassie's presence because it seems like I was trying to do a bad thing. This is weird. She's the only woman I want in my life yet, I am afraid to do what she wants. Maybe it's because she's dealing with the pains in her legs. “Is this what I ordered you to do?”I glance at Blair who is standing behind Grandpa biting her nails nervously.She must have told Grandpa that I took her to the law firm for a divorce. Nothing will make the old man act that way if not for that. “How dare you leave your wife stranded after I instructed you to go bring her home?”I frowned at Bl
Blair's POVWith the last strength left in me, I slouch on the sofa, sighing in relief. Raymond did this and I swear, I won't let this slide. How dare he leave me at the hospital just to go see another lady?I'm in pain and I'll make sure I make him feel that too. But can I even do it? I love him so much, I can't hurt him. Hurting him or making him mad is the same as hurting my heart too. My hand travels down my tummy and I can't help but smile as I rub it circularly. When should I inform Raymond about our baby?I badly want to do this, maybe it will bring an end to all this. However, I'm skeptical about telling him. He might not believe me, he can reject it too just the way he rejected my confession. Should I tell grandpa instead? The old man will be happy about it, and he'll protect me too. “Blair?”I turn slowly and see him coming down the stairs supporting himself with his walking stick. I manage to stand on my feet to help him down the stairs, but then I remember wha
The eerie silence of the apartment makes it so creepy that I can't even take a nap.No one is in the apartment except me. Raymond left as early as he woke up, saying he had an important meeting in the company.Well, I was surprised when he told me that because that is unlike him.Raymond doesn't tell me where he's going, he even ignores me whenever I ask, but he told me without me asking. Could it be that my plans are starting to work already? That will be great.Since there's nothing to do, I think going to grandpa George's apartment will help me kill the boredom. I stand up from the bed, slip my legs in a slipper and drag my feet out of the room. I always feel so tired these days even though I don't do anything. That's funny. I think one doesn't have to do certain work to be tired. I'm pregnant with a baby, and Raymond has been stressing me lately.Going out of the house everyday also counts as getting stressed. I hope this ends soon because I'm getting tired already. Gran
CASSIE'S POVAt first, I thought Blair was faking it because I wanted to talk to her about divorcing Raymond. So, I slightly pushed the chair backward so she'll fall down. And it did work, but she ended up passing out instead. It scares me so much as she looks like someone who is lifeless. “Blair?” I call, trying to revive her, but she isn't moving. What have I done? I know that I hate her and can do anything to separate her with Raymond, but killing her isn't part of my plans. She can't die now, I still have a lot of things in store that I haven't done to her. “Blair!” Jeff's scream makes me leapt to my feet. “What did you do to her?” He throws the cups of ice cream away and lifts Blair up from the ground. “If anything happens to her, I'm going to deal with you, evil sister!” He yelled at me and ran out carrying Blair in his arms. He can't do anything to me, and I am not remorseful at all. If she dies then that's a win win for me. No one will come in between Ray and I
I have no idea how long I passed out, but looking through the window, it's already dark outside. Where's Jeff?My eyes darted to the giving set running from my hand to the drip stand. Wow! 1 litre of the fluid already in my body?Is it that serious?Wait, hope nothing happens to my baby. I can't feel any pain even when I touch my abdomen. I think my baby is fine. Hope the doctor didn't tell Jeff anything about my pregnancy? Oh no, he can't do that. I'm not ready to tell anyone yet. I sit upright, supporting my back with the headboard. Wondering where Jeff could have gone to, the door opens and he comes in. “Thank goodness you are awake.” He sighs in relief, closing the door. “Blair, I know Cassie is evil, but I didn't know she could do such a thing.” Yea, I know and I'm not surprised. Cassie could go to any length to humiliate me in public. “The good thing is, I'm okay.” “You don't know what I am talking about, do you?” What is he talking about if not his disappointment
The way he glared at me when I entered the room made me swallow hard. Raymond is so upset and that answers my questions. He's jealous.Jealous that I was with Jeff throughout the day. Doesn't he know that I only spent some minutes with Jeff, and the rest of the hours at the hospital?It looks like Cassie didn't tell him about the pregnancy.Why didn't she tell him?Could she have done that because she has plans rolled up in her sleeve?I've got to be very careful from now on. I need to pay attention to Cassie more because there's nothing she can't do to me. She can't just let this slide away even though she didn't inform Raymond. Cassie will find a way to get rid of my baby. Oh God, I am so careless. I shouldn't have left the house from the unset.If only I hesitated, but I was so eager to leave because of those maniacs. The least we could have done was exchanged words with each other. Now, I got myself out there, fainted, and Cassie found out my secret. “What is it between
RAYMOND'S POVWhat's wrong with Cassie?She sounds so upset over the phone. I hope I haven't done anything to upset her. Or is it Blair?She's the only one Cassie always has misunderstandings with. I wonder what she has done to Cassie now. A few minutes later, Cassie parks the car in front of me and comes down looking so sad. Immediately she approaches me, she falls into my arms and starts crying. “What's wrong?”I wrap my arms around her, holding her tightly. “I don't know why Blair keeps doing this to me.” She sobs. Blair again? I already knew it. “What has she done this time?” “I went to the restaurant because I wanted to eat something different today and I saw her together with Jeff…” she paused. The moment she mentioned Jeff, my heart skips a beat. Why is Blair always together with Jeff?I thought I'd warned Jeff never to see Blair again.“And when I tried telling her to stop seeing Jeff because of your reputation, she humiliated me in public.”Uhn?Like seriously?I
When we arrived home, Jeff was pacing around in the living room with the phone placed on his left ear.As soon as I opened the door, he turned around and hurried to me. “She is back, I'll call you later."He ended the call and then held my hands. “Where have you been, Blair? I told you I will be back in an hour." Sighs.“I stepped out…"He interrupted me. “Don't leave the house again, it is so dangerous now." He led me to the sofa and made me sit on it. "I was told Cassie came to see you.” I nodded my head. "Tell me what she told you. Does she have a hand in this? Let's start the investigation with her.”Sighs. "I don't know if she has a hand in this, Jeff. She blamed me for everything. She said I am behind all this so she wouldn't get a dime out of Grandpa's fortune.” Jeff scoffed. "Didn't she run away with millions of dollars? What else does she want?” Cassie's greed will never be satisfied if she doesn't get all the fortune to her name. She wants everything Grandpa lef
BLAIR'S POVCassie stormed out of the house, slamming the door very hard.I thought she was here to console me, but no, she came to add to my pain.But is what she said the truth?Perhaps she could have said that because she wouldn't be able to sell the mansion as she had planned to.Who am I kidding?I can lose the company and every other thing Grandpa put in my name. I don't have the documents again. But wait, if I go there now, I might find them. Maybe they aren't completely burned. I picked up my phone from the dining table and hurried out of the house. “Give me the car keys."I took the keys from the driver and sped out of the house. If I can reach there before Cassie, I will be able to retrieve them before she can. I remember seeing all of that in an iron box Grandpa cherished a lot. The box can never burn, right?It wasn't made of fabric or wood; it was made of metal. It can only get rusted but can't burn. The rate at which I am speeding scares me, but I have to do th
CASSIE'S POVWhat!The entire house burnt down?Oh, no, no, no!This can't be happening!“Cassie, wait."Raymond grabbed my hand as I was about to leave the house.“My sister, Raymond, I have to go see my sister."I couldn't help but cry. Blair must be going through a lot right now. Who could have done this?The entire house?With everyone in it?“Calm down, Blair is alright." I know she's alright because I saw her on the news. I just want to go see her, to be sure she was able to retrieve some things from the house. “I'll be back, Ray, just wait for me."Raymond wanted to go with me, but there was no way I could allow him to see Blair. The spell might break if they make eye contact and I don't want that.“Can you drive in this state?"He asked, handing over his car keys to me. “Sure."Before Raymond could say another thing, I was already at the door leaving the apartment.I drove out of the house hoping everyone would still be at the scene right now.When I was watching the ne
Luckily, the interrogation wasn't as terrible as the officer made it look.Maybe it was because Jeff scared him off at the hospital.And none of them talked about sending me to court; they all behaved so well, unlike the way they treated me before Jeff arrived at the hospital. “Can we go now?"Jeff asked the officer in charge; the guy looked so scary.Outside, I sat on a bench, waiting for Jeff and my P. A.Jeff was still inside, having a talk with the Officer in charge, why my P. A went to the nearby restaurant to get me something to eat. All of this doesn't look like a reality to me. Who could have done this to me?All investigations showed that someone set the house on fire. But we can't see who did that because the CCT Camera burnt down in the fire. If only there was another way to catch the culprit, I would be happy. Those people can not die just like that, they need justice for them to rest on. “Blair?"Jeff tapped my shoulder, bringing me back to reality. “Let's go." I
“She must have locked them up inside the house and set the house on fire."“See how she is acting innocent, I don't trust her."“I heard from the neighbors that she killed her grandfather to take over his fortune. She is dangerous, yet she doesn't look like she can hurt an ant."Those horrible words some women were whispering at the scene still resonate in my ears. I don't even know which one I should deal with. The rumors flying around the neighborhood,The house that burnt down,Or the pain of losing the five servants who out of their pure hearts, decided to stay with me while the rest chose to leave?Oh, GodWhy is this happening to me?I am not evil to lock them all in one room and burn down the house, I can't even do that to my enemy. Who could have done that?That can never be an accident, it was planned and carried out. “Ms. Blair, you need to follow us to the station for interrogations."Interrogation?I don't even know how it happened. “Ms. Blair wasn't at home when that
CASSIE'S POVThis really went as I wanted. Blair must be boiling in rage right now. She hasn't seen anything yet; I'll make sure even Grandpa George detests her more than anything in this world. Even Raymond, I will never allow him to go near her. “Ray, what will you do about Blair now?" I caressed his beard, giving him a worried look. “She has chosen the path which you told her not to." Sighs. “I know how you feel right now, but don't be upset, I am here to make you happy."Just a night with Raymond might change my life. If I get pregnant for him, his grandpa won't be able to send me out of the house when I decide to move in with them. But Raymond won't just sleep in the same room with me, I don't know why. “I think I'll go bring her back."Bring her back?That is impossible!“Blair won't go with you."He looks at me surprisingly. “You might not believe this, but I spoke with her yesterday about going back to your house, but she refused to listen to me,”"She said she'll
CASSIE'S POVNow I have to leave this house.Dang it!I didn't plan it this way, I wanted to take over Raymond and make him marry me. This old man has ruined my plan. I thought he listened to Raymond,I thought if he saw me, he would be happy that Raymond was happy with me. But no, Blair had managed to make the man like her. I have no voice now other than to leave, but this isn't over. I'll make my way back into this Mansion once more, and when I do, no one can stop me from marrying Raymond. His Grandpa?PffffWho cares about the old man?He can die anytime soon, that will even be a bonus. Phone rings!And who could that be?I am not in any mood for anything unserious right now. Nevertheless, I decided to check who the caller was to see if I could answer the call or not.Oh, wait, it's Blair's Dad. What on earth does he want now?“Hello, Cassie, how are you?"Just go straight to the point, dude. “I am doing great."“That's good. You haven't stopped by to see me, I have been
I'd totally forgotten Grandpa wanted to see me at his apartment until he sent a maid to call me. “Since you claimed you didn't divorce her, then why didn't you go after her when she left the house?" Grandpa asked, looking at me suspiciously. What would I say?I am just a fool. I wanted to go after her, to bring her back two days after she left, but Cassie kept telling me to leave Blair alone. She said Blair was just upset and she would come back by herself And yes, I believed what she said and ignored Blair even though I knew where she was Alicia told me so. "I am listening.” Oh, yes. "I thought giving her some time to reflect on herself would be better.”"And you think she will return to this house by herself?” I nodded my head and he laughed. " Indeed, you don't know the way of women. You see, your carelessness made her decide to be an independent woman.”He shook his head. "If I knew Blair was my Friend's granddaughter, I would have taken good care of her."“But you al
RAYMOND'S POVIs this Blair?Yes, this is her.I can never mistake any person for her. And look, her name is boldly written here, Blair Adams. Whoa!Didn't I warn her not to try this shit?Now, my family will see this, and we'll have problems.Oh Gosh!What is she trying to do?I thought she'd come back to her senses, realize what she had done, and then come back to apologize. But no, she chose to humiliate me.“Raymond!"Oh God!Just what I have been running away from. “Where is Raymond?"Grandpa screamed my name from the living room. I was inside the study room and I could hear him clearly. “Where is that dumb boy?"As I stood up from the chair to answer his call, he kicked the door open with his leg and came in supporting himself with his walking stick. “So you've been hearing my voice, but have refused to come out, right?"“Grandpa, I…"“Spare me the trash!"He threw a paper at me.“What is wrong with you, Raymond? When did you start acting on your own without telling me fi