Tanya Milton and Chantelle Wilson held hands, wondering when someone would come find them. They waited patiently but we're starting to loose hope. What would become of them if Harriet Milton abandoned them. Just before Tanya was arrested, she placed a call to her mother. Harriet sounded so indifferent about the matter, like she didn't care about what would become of her daughter of her daughter if she didn't speak up. “Good morning ladies,” a man dressed in an expensive black suit entered into the holding cell. “I'm Brad Astor's attorney, here to post the bail.” They had already lost hope of being released. “Why could Brad come himself?” Tanya rolled her eyes, not even trying to conceal her anger or irritation. Chantelle lodged her elbow into her side, “At least someone came,” she whispered. They were invited out of their cell briefly and taken to a separate room. The room was small, with bare walls and a few desks scattered around. A metal detector stood at the entrance, and a
After Sophia had signed the papers, she distanced herself from Noah. The very idea of loosing her kids was demoralizing. There was no way she would let a family who treated her like garbage take her kids forcefully. She already placed a few calls and spoke with her attorney. If they wanted her children, the only way to get them was over her dead body. Sophia stared at Addison and Aiden who were sleeping peacefully in her grandmother's bed. “Don't worry baby, they'll be fine.”“I know mum, but--” Sophia broke into a sob. Her children were her life. She had to protect them with everything in her. “So you're really not going to work today even when I told you that I'll be here all day watching these angels?”“Mum, I know you're a good caregiver, but I can't risk it.”“Soph, you have a freaking tracker on these kids!” she chuckled slightly. “Just for today mum, just for today.” She kissed her mother on the cheek and headed downstairs. “Sophia, don't go downstairs. We're not even don
The sun was rising directly above the Whyte house, close enough to casts a warm glow through the windows of Sophia's living room. After the long day they had yesterday, someone needed to clean up. Sophia moved round the living room picking up pieces of wrapping paper from the floor. Noah had gotten her and the kids a lot of gifts. The one that struck her the most was the car keys. Keys to a brand new Rolls Royce cullinan. After all she had been through with the kids, he wanted her to feel pampered and relaxed. For the first time since Sophia came back, Noah spent the night at Sophia's house. They were becoming a lot closer and comfortable with each other. Even if he slept on the couch, it was a start. That start, got her her twins sleeping on the couch next to their father. Noah opened his eyes to find Sophia's head over his. He was startled. Her blue eyes reminded him of the ocean, because he would drown a thousand times in whatever she was made off. “If I can wake up to that s
Sophia opened her eyes the next morning to meet Addison's. Addison cupped her face in her tiny palm, stroking Sophia's hair with her free hand. “Baby, how did you get here?”Addison pointed at her father who was busy arranging the new bouquet he got for her. “You're awake. I brought you two little gift boxes.” Noah put Aiden on the bed next to Sophia. “The doctor said you're ready to be discharged. So, I thought we'd go on a little trip. I brought you a change of clothes, and some sunglasses.”Sophia smiled sheepishly, “Wait, are we going to beach?”“Even better, a beach house.” He picked Sophia up from the bed amidst her protesting. “Just let me help you,” he said, “Or else I'll help you get dressed.”Her cheeks colored a light pink, “No, I'm up. Let me go change in the bathroom.” Sophia changed into the beach clothes that Noah got her. In the bag she found a pink bikini set. ‘How'd he know my size?’ she thought to herself. “I'm taking the kids to the car sweetie. I'll be back,”
“I can't get used to this, honestly.” Sophia descended from the stairs with a pink robe. “Well, get used to it baby. I'll be here often,” Noah picked her up from her waist, walking towards the kitchen and placing her on the kitchen island. “What are you cooking Milly?”“Pasta.”“I didn't realize you were a chef.”“Daddy!” Aiden screamed from upstairs, “You're here!”Sophia stared at the wall clock, it was about 6am. “I see that's the first name you scream in the morning. What about mommy?”“I'll scream mummy before I go to bed, and daddy when I'm awake.”“Are you jealous?” Noah grinned widely.“Just a little.”Addison silently walked past her brother. “Daddy, take me up please!”“You want to sit down with mummy?” Noah asked. His daughter nodded, grabbing one of her father's legs. Sophia jumped off the island immediately. “What time did you even get to my house Noah, and how did you get in?”“Ava gave me a key,” he smirked. “I'm here to make sure the kids go to school, and you my la
“Agatha!”“Yes ma'am.” The woman who seemed to be in her late fifties answered without hesitation. “Get my baby boy and bath. Oh, and also, ready him to be tutored please.”"Welcome home, Jack! Would you like a snack before we start your homework?" Agatha asked before taking Jack away. "Yes! Can I have some cookies and milk?"At home, Jack seemed to be a saint, but outside, he was a menace. “You heard the boy,” Kira said as she threw the accessories on her body onto a house keeper that stood beside her. Mrs. Robinson, Kira's mother, made her into the living room with a dull look on her. "I have a charity gala on Saturday night. Are you and daddy joining us for the event?"Mrs. Robinson took a minute before answering. “Your father would like to see you. He's in the study.”“What's with the glum look mummy dearest?” Her mother remained quiet. She took the stairs a went directly into her bedroom, closing the door when she got in. Kira did just as her mother had instructed without
Noah was in a completely different part of the city. He had finished his meeting, and was about to head into the next. Work was perfect at usual. He barely had anything to worry about because he had the most trustworthy and efficient team. “Sir, they cancelled the meeting last minute. They said that there are no problems with the arrangement and even sent the signed document via mail.” Sarah explained, dropping an ipad with the signed document in front of her boss. He smiled, “Effective as ever Sarah.”Search adjusted her glasses, pushing a stray strand of her chestnut hair out of her face. “Thank you sir,” she said, making her way for the door which was already ajar. The door swung open and a figure emerged from the other side. Sarah very close to being hit. Luckily she jumped out of the was just in time. “Are you okay?” Gerald Buford asked Sarah who looked incredibly startled. He went ahead to check for any injuries. “I'm really sorry, Sarah, he never has anyone in the office
Sophia sat beside her window, watching Noah's car. He hadn't moved to over an hour. Noah heaved a heavy sigh. It was a cold night. He didn't know what to say or do. Noah knew how hurt she was. Having a DNA test done was like a declaration of distrust. He knew the children were his, but word of mouth wasn't going to prove that to a judge. All he was trying to do was secure the shares for the kids. If he explained it to her, he not only had to tell her about the will, but also about an older brother who was supposed to be non-existent. He hadn't even summoned the courage to ask about Brad yet. It was going to be a difficult conversation. He stepped out of the car, took a moment to compose himself before making his way to the front door.Noah stood there for about a minute before attempting to knock. He retracted his hand. ‘The twins, Ava, they'd be asleep.’He paced the floors for a bit, too in some air, then released it in the cold night. Sophia couldn't sleep, how could he stand