Anita rubbed her eyes sleepily and looked around the room. That was when she noticed that she had been too tired to take off her outing clothes last night.Anita stood up from the bed and walked over to the mirror on the other side of her room. She laughed at her own reflection in the mirror. She looked like someone who had just been scooped out of a pool of water.On the table beside her mirror, where she had her make-up kits and skin products, was a framed picture of herself and her son with Angie.She picked it up and ran her fingers gently over it. A small smile appeared on her face.She immediately changed into casual outfits, put on her flip-flops, and went to the sitting room to find Angie sitting on the couch and working on her computer."You are awake," Angie remarked without looking up from her computer."You were all asleep when I came back last night." She went over to sit on the couch close to Angie."I came to your room earlier this morning; you were still deeply asleep.
Anita walked back to Lawrence and quickly excused herself, letting him know she needed to use the restroom. Lawrence nodded with a smile, feeling worthy when he noticed she had been giving their relationship more value.Without wasting time, she strode toward the restroom, eager to see the contents of what Angie had sent to her."Wow, Angie is such a genius." She exclaimed with her fingers covering her mouth once she was in the restroom and entered one of the stalls.She started to zoom her phone in and out repeatedly. She even included voice notes."What would I have done without you, Angie?" She exclaimed again, smiling so much that she almost let out a laugh, but she suppressed it, knowing that people might be eavesdropping on her.It came at the right time; she needed it.Her manicured fingers typed on her phone quickly, sending messages to Angie to release the content immediately, both the pictures and audio.Wearing a big smile on her face, Anita stepped out of the restroom stal
Alexander was sitting at the bar, sipping whiskey. The club sprang to life with music and conversation. He was staring into the wine glass, deep in thought on what just happened a few hours ago.It was still hard for Alexander to believe Hilda, whom he loved and trusted with all of his heart, would do that to him.He waved the waiter off when he dropped the third bottle of wine he had requested for that night on the table and tried to open it.His eyes drifted to a couple who were a few tables away from him; seeing them kissing and laughing made him remember Hilda. Even though Alex was a man of principle and one of the most feared in Los Angeles, to some extent, Hilda had control over him.She didn't need to ask before Alexander gave her everything. He was the one who helped her secure her current modeling job by investing millions of dollars in the agency, just to make her happy, even though she was not lacking anything.Alex smirked when he remembered he sacked three of his workers
Anita and Angie took Austin to the park on a Sunday evening; it was Angie's idea.While Austin played on the grass, Anita and Angie sat on the bench, discussing. Angie was busy on her phone, as always.There were very few people in the pack; some came as a couple to hang out, while a few brought their kids, just like Anita and Angie.Anita even saw a young couple on one of the benches kissing, then she quickly looked away.Anita laughed when she saw Austin running after a bird and quickly warned him to be careful."That reminds me." She finally said that and turned to Anita. "I found a good school for Austin; he can start next week.""Really!" Anita exclaimed and hugged her friend. "I wonder what I would have done without you."Austin, who was playing alone on the grass, heard Angie and ran towards them, giggling."Am I really going back to school? Thank you so much, mom. Thank you, Auntie Angie." He hugged his mom and kissed her chin, then did the same for Angie."I know you two woul
**The old Scott residence**The old Scott's mansion was unusually quieter than it used to be in the mornings.Everyone was going about their various activities. The housekeepers were running around making sure to keep up with their morning duties while trying as much as they could to please Madam Emily, Alexander's grandmother, who was dishing out orders to every one of them."That is not how you do it." She said it impatiently to one of the housekeepers. "These people never learn."She slapped her forehead and turned to her husband, Thomas Scott, who was sitting on the large dining table, reading a newspaper and sipping his tea while waiting for his breakfast to be served."I think it's high time we look into Alexander's life. I don't know why he always gets himself involved with women with no background. I will never allow what happened to his father to happen to him too." She fumed.Thomas Scott nodded his head while listening to his wife, but he still left his head bent on the pape
Anita sat in the car for a while after she pulled up in front of the house before she finally came down and went inside.The house was quiet as usual, but of course, there was one noticeable change: Austin's absence could be felt throughout the house.She met Angie working on her computer as usual, and she could not help but wonder if she never got tired of working on the computer."You are back early?" Angie questioned, barely raising her head to look at Anita."Yes." Anita declared and went over to sit close to her."You are always working." Anita chipped in."Well, that's where I feed from." She laughed."Why don't you get yourself a boyfriend, Angie? Instead of staying indoors all the time, It would help you more." Anita quipped, and Angie smiled."Well, I don't have any plans to date here; remember, we are only here for a short time. I do not want the young man to end up heartbroken." They both laughed, and Anita stood up, walking toward the mini bar, and poured herself a glass o
Sandra was sitting in her office, her face fixed on her laptop screen, reading about Anita on the internet. She had been doing that quite frequently since Anita showed up.There were several stacks of paper and work left unattended on the table, but she chose to ignore them and stalk Anita on the internet instead.She suddenly came across a picture that was posted not too long ago. Anita was spotted with a child in a school."Hold up," Sandra said as she zoomed in and out of the picture. She started reading the comments under the picture."Does Anita Fredrick have a child?" Someone commented.Sandra quickly started going through all the other comments."It's unlikely that the child belongs to her; it could also be that he belongs to her best friend because they are always together." Another person commented.Sandra's heartbeat increased as she started going through all the comments. Even the chilly air conditioner in the office did not stop beads of sweat from falling off her forehead
All through her drive home, Anita's happiness radiates like the sun on a clear summer day. An infectious smile danced on her lips as her hand rolled on the steering wheel. She packed her car at the car park and quickly stepped out of the car, her eyes sparkling.Angie was sitting in her usual spot in the living room when Anita entered, her fingers typing on her laptop keyboard. When Anita rushed to her and hugged her tightly, Angie raised her brows, wondering why her friend was beaming ear to ear."You seem excited." Angie probed, the moment Anita disengaged the hug, making eye contact with her."Is that obvious?" Anita asked, darting her eyes and running to sit close to Angie. "Guess what?" "You know I'm not good at guessing; you should spill it out immediately," Angie said adrenaline rushed through her body, eager to hear the good news."Is Austin asleep already?" Anita asked, looking around the house, and Angie raised her brow, wondering why she was not talking already."He shoul