Keisha felt so devastated. She kept blaming herself for what just happened to her grandmother and their house. She watched them pick up her grandmother's aches. Her eyes were filled with tears, Her heart was so restless, she felt so pained unable to understand life. Carmilla went closer to her daughter, she covered Keisha with a blanket as it was cold that night. Keisha sat on the ground, deep in her thoughts. Carmilla hugs her daughter in comfort.
" sweetheart, it's not your fault. I know it's hard to accept that, she's gone, Carmilla sobbed. But we need to be strong now that, we have lost everything we had.
" why mom? she turned to Carmilla. Grandma didn't deserve to die such a Cruel death! So much as happened to us! but I never thought that grandmother would go just like that! whoever is behind the fire has to pay mom! she cried.
" Don't worry much dear, as long as we have each other, nothing will break us. I just don't know where we will be staying now. Lisa and her mother, heard Carmilla worry about where they would be staying. Lisa's mother, went closer to them.
" Carmilla, please don't worry about where you will stay, my house is open to both you and Keisha. Now that, everything is gone, you are free to join us. We are like family here on this island. You and Ms Maria have helped me and my family a lot.
" Vasha, Carmilla stood up. We don't want to be a bother to you, Keisha and I will figure out something.
" come on Carmilla, it's late now! where will you go! my house is just right there, please I Insist. Lisa, bring Keisha inside, she told her daughter.
" thank you so much vasha, I promise we will leave as soon as we find a new home. You have a big family, you already have so many responsibilities.
" it's alright, come on we are friends. Just come with me.
Adam arrived home that night. His family were all waiting for him. They acted like a perfect family in front of people, but in reality, they were not. Especially Adam and Patricia, they were not happy in their marriage." honey, you are home, Patricia went to hug Adam. Adam gave a half smile before he went to hug his daughter, Katherine. He noticed that his son, Joel was not present. So he asked Patricia.
" where is Joel! Patricia went quiet, she tried to out a smile on her face." uh.. you must be tired Adam, why don't you freshen up then join us for dinner.
" Don't tell me he's not yet home at the hour!
" Well, he will be home soon, I called him, traffic you know, she smiled at him.
" Once he gets home! I need to have a word with him at once! Adam spoke heading inside the house.
" can I go to my room now! Katherine said.
" we talked about this! be in your best behavior!
" I just did Mom! he didn't even suspect that am drunk! she laughed hitting the wall.
" oh God, Patricia shook her head. Fine! just go! he might find out if you stay here! take her back to her room! she ordered the nanny.
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Adam sat Quietly on the bed. He was so furious especially finding out that, Patricia had someone arrested. He was regretting ever marrying Patricia. It was a forced marriage, Both their kids turn out to be worse than Patricia.
" Adam! what took you so long to get home! Patricia walked into their room.
" it's none of your business! now you tell me! why did you get someone's child arrested! For what reason!
" Don't start with me Adam! he tried to force himself on our daughter! our Kathy!
" seriously! and you believe her! you know exactly how Katherine is! how she dresses! what she does!
" why shouldn't I! She's my child! she was telling the truth!" call her right now! I want to confirm! Patricia knew that, Kathy was drunk, she might end up telling the truth to her father.
" no need! she's sleeping! they have exams tomorrow! it's true! everyone confirmed that it's true! So you believe someone else and not your daughter!
" Your daughter! not mine! She acts more like you!
" and Joel? he's your look alike! what do you have to say about him! Why are you so impossible Adam! you don't love your children anymore!
" They should act more like my children! All they do is ruin my reputation! because of them! I lost many business partners! especially you Patricia! you are the main reason for my failures! Adam walked out of the room. Patricia threw everything on the cupboard in anger.
" This man is driving me crazy! I know he is cheating on me! I will find out eventually! she breathed.
After a few days have passed. Keis and her friend, Elisa went to the fish Port. Everyone there was talking about what happened to her grandmother. Many were still in shock on how their little house caught fire that night. Their home was surrounded by other houses, yet it was the only house that caught fire in the neighborhood, they talked. " come on keis, don't pay attention to what they are saying, it's not your fault, Lisa told Keisha after seeing her starting to get affected by what she could hear from people. I will help you get some ice for your fish over there, I will be right back, she said leaving keis front of her stand. " well! well! well! look who is here, Lupe mocked, getting closer to Keisha's stand. " Wow! she's back in business! her daughter Sharon added. " You know what kes, karma hit you really hard, Lupe laughed. It's a pity! poor Maria! she died for her granddaughter's sins! The man who was fixing his boat heard what Lupe Just told poor keis. He walked up t
When Adam got home from work, he went straight into his room. He was so confused whether to accept Mr Sammia's help, almost all his investors pulled out because of his wife and children. They keep making life difficult for him. He dropped his Jacket on the bed then sat down to think. He wouldn't want to give Mr Sammia's son such a bad daughter for a wife. She smokes, drinks and sleeps around with anyone she chooses. " Mr Sammia has no idea of what he's talking about. My daughter is not as good as she looks. She will only cause more problems for them. I know how Kathy is, she said to himself. Patricia got out of her car, she saw Adam's car. " Adam is home? She asked his driver. " Yes ma'am, we just got back. " So strange, this is 6pm in the evening! Is everything okay with him? " Yes ma'am. Patricia went in immediately. It was so rare to see Adam home at that hour. When he's done with work, he would rather visit a bar or chill someplace else to avoid family drama from his wi
Keisha and Lisa Decided to keep the truth from their parents. Lisa was not ready to tell her mother that she was actually raped by the General a few months ago. And Keisha on the other hand didn't tell Carmila that she went to the police station to report the General. Carmilla warned Kes not to do anything stupid, so if she finds out that keis disobeyed her, she will get angry with her. No one dared to challenge the General, he acted like he owned the island. But keisha will stop at nothing until she sends the general to prison for all his crimes. All she needed was just some strong evidence to prove that he's a criminal under cover.**The Next Day...Adam was informed that his employees couldn't order fish from the other island. And his Clients from super markets were waiting anxiously for their orders. He knew he really had to do it by himself. He took two of his workers and drove to the other island to get some fish. Keis was early that morning, most people found her there sett
Sebastian Sammia, stepped out of a Lamborghini which just parked in front of WS Co-operation. The board members were seated in the meeting Hall patiently waiting for their new president. Mr Edward Sammia was present, he kept peeping through his wrist watch slowly getting impatient and tired of waiting for his Son to show up.Sebastian's dark chocolate eyes flicked around, he chuckled nastily. The kind of clothes he wore for a meeting was not anything related to work. He wore a pair of ripped Jeans, fancy shoes and a black shirt with long sleeves. His hair dyed in gold color. He looked so hot, his neck and arm covered in a tattoo as his long sleeves were folded. Two male employees were waiting to receive him. The moment they saw him, they were so shocked. The man was handsome, young and sexy for a boss. " Sir, you 're welcome, '' one of the employees said with a bow. " This is freaking great..! '' he shouted in excitement heading into the company. All the Ladies there were smili
Sebastian entered the meeting room. A cruel satisfying smile appeared on his face. " Let's begin, '' he said , taking a seat. Edward knew that Sebastian did not just disappear for no reason, something was fishy. Edward looked directly at his Son, trying to read his mind. A few seconds later, Mrs Haig walked in, she sat right next to her husband holding his hand so lovely like she was a saint. Edward understood what just took place as he knew Sebastian very well. Like Father Like Son, he muttered to himself then Smiled. Cynthia was the last person to walk into the meeting room holding Mrs Haig's handbag in her hands. Mrs Haig was shocked to see her handbag with Cynthia. She became restless. " Ma'am, here is your handbag, '' she said with a straight face. Cynthia looked upset and not pleased knowing Mrs Haig was a slut. " Oh, hmm. I think I left it in the bathroom by mistake. Silly me, she chuckled lightly. Thank you young lady, she said to Cynthia. Cynthia's eyes went on Sebas
Lauren Finally woke up. She recalled what happened to her and It was already midnight. When she saw her sisters, Hazel and Elisse, who were fast asleep on the hospital chairs, she smiled warmly. No matter what, she knew her sisters would never leave her side. She reached her hand on Elisse's hair and touched it gently. Elisse woke up as she felt someone touching her hair. " Lauren! You are finally awake, Hazel! She's awake. Lauren Smiled. Hazel rubbed her eyes. " Oh goodness Lauren, Finally! We were so worried about you, Hazel said, holding her sister's hand. " Oh you girls. Am okay now, and I promise that I will never try to kill myself no matter what happens. " Please don't do that Lauren. You are the eldest, if you leave us, who will be there for us! Mom left us, do you want to do the same? Elisse asked. " Lauren, can you tell us what happened and why you came to that decision? Hazel spoke. Lauren cleared her throat, she would never tell
Adam was so surprised to find Mr Haig in his office so early that morning. He was one of the biggest investors in Mr Adam's company as well as Mr Sammia's company. Losing Mr Haig would surely make Adam's company go down. " Mr Haig, what a presant surprise. Good to see you, Adam said as he took a seat on his office chair. " Mr Adam, '' he said, then took a seat facing Adam. " You are so early, something must have brought you here. Am I right? Adam asked. " Well yes Adam. Am not happy with this company anymore, he said, taking Adam by surprise. What I mean to say is, I am pulling out all my shares from this company. Adam's eyes were shut for a few seconds, like he knew such was going to happen. He lost many people and contracts. Adam breathed, but uttered no words. I know this is sudden Adam, but this company is going nowhere, it has gone bankrupt, he added. Am so sorry but I have to do this Adam, I hope you understand. Adam Stood up from his chair.
" Mom, um meet Mr Adam. The man I told you about, my customer. Remember? keishia said to her mom, getting ready for her mother's scolding. " Is she your mom? Adam asked, trying to recall where he had seen her before. Carmilla stared deeply at Adam, wondering where she had seen him. It's been 21years, who could remember that. But none of them could remember. Am Adam, Adam Garcia, he stretched out his hand to shake Carmilla's. " I'm Carmilla, nice to meet you Mr Adam. I don't know, you look a familiar. Have you been here before? " Not really, he said. Keishia's eyes flicked towards the sea. It looked like Carmilla and Adam knew each, she thought. " I have, but it's been years. actually, my daughter was born here 21years ago. Since then, I have never been here. " Adam? 21years ago, a man named Adam helped me and my mother. You look a lot like that man, just that you look a bit old now. Adam's mouth curved into a smile, He immediately remem