A WEEK LATER:SELENA’S POV:“Oh My Goodness! Is that Selena?!” I heard as soon as I stepped out of the back seat of the fully tainted BMW placing Hailey in her stroller.It was a nice evening, and I decided to go over the city in exploration, pointing out all that was different and visit my parent’s grave. While at their grave, however, It had crossed my mind that although Olivia had been working closely with my family’s lawyer, Mr George, who had helped me at one of the toughest periods of my life, I had not even contacted him or his wife which was such a bad thing. I had imagined my grandmother smacking me softly by my back and sharing her disappointment. So soon after, I headed to one of the malls with over three security guards accompanying me by Henry’s instructions. I was so done trying to convince him I didn’t need this amount, I just thought about my daughter. If we were ever attacked because of insufficient security, I wouldn’t ever forgive myself so therefore, there were bu
SELENA’S POV:“I heard half of the companies are in bankruptcy because my boyfriend works at the accounting department of the group of hotels and says that there had been irregular transactions which causes him to believe there might be embezzlement of funds or money laundering, I can’t remember his exacts words but all I could recall was it was something illegal and since he handles account directly, he fears it might be pinned on him.” She explained, taking each and everyone of us by surprise and I blinked repeatedly dropping my silverware to the plate thereby drawing everyone’s attention to me.One of my fears…..And just a few seconds later while still trying to process all the nurses who seemed to be around my age or older had shared, I got a call accompanied by an urgent text from Henry.Please don’t be another piece of bad news.************AN HOUR LATER:After the dinner, Olivia and Henry were already out waiting for Hailey and I. Olivia picked up Hailey while Henry requeste
3RD POV:You have been an amazing wife for the past ten years we’ve been together and now we have a beautiful three year old. You know I didn’t tell you this before but when we first brought back Selena to our home, and she fell down from hands I could feel my heart, my heart stopping for a second, scared that I had been careless and killed our daughter but when she cried out loud, I’d never been more glad to hear her cry.You two are the light in my life, and I hope over the course of years, I have been able to show you two how much you two mean to me and I will not ruin our family in any way.Lastly, in the case that I don’t make it to the age of retirement with you, my love, please fill this house with all your love, tell Selena that I have loved her for the day she was born and tell our grandchildren, all about me in every single day, make sure Selena picks the right husband who loves her as much as I have loved you. He must be corny, successful, handsome and always willing to put
SELENA’S POV: THAT SAME DAY: The tension in the room was so thick, I doubt a scissor could even cut it. The entire room was filled with different emotions, astonishment, shock, amazement, disbelief and I was just sucking up all the energy, smiling to myself. I glanced at Sandra, who had her eyes glued to me, unable to speak and react, she had the same bewildered look she had since I got in here five minutes ago. Weren’t they expecting me to show up? Had they assumed I had died? I didn’t even care much because their shock was amusing to me. Clint was definitely right, she must have really had work done to her lips and faces. She looked…different and her just staring at me was getting creepy, “…..according to paragraph (i) which your client had signed, it is clearly stated that in the event that the couple are separated after two years, my client is therefore entitled to her properties, companies, assets and all she had previously signed off to the defendant.” Olivia read out, looki
SANDRA’S POV:THE NEXT EVENING:“Good evening…Welcome.” I greeted a few of David’s friends and their wives as they were joining us for dinner.“You look amazing!” The two wives, Freda and Elley, complimented their voices in a high pitched tone and I couldn’t help but smile and roll my eyes.My lip filler was temporary, so with the comments from Selena which had been such a burden, and the stare from David every time he tried to kiss me, I found myself getting it removed. But contrary to Selena’s other comment calling me a look like a melted doll, I didn’t feel like one. I was beautiful with the sexiest body which remained snatched up perfectly. Everyone turned around to stare and I loved the attention, and even the approaches from men at the stores. I loved the flirting and imaginations.“Where’s your gown from by the way?” Elley asked, staring at me intently and I couldn’t even pretend like I liked these two. They were so annoying and loud, and I just knew they gossiped about me ever
SANDRA’S POV:I glanced at David waiting for him to speak up and defend both me and my child but he simply continued eating his food and Pete swooped in and nudged Elley’s side and she quickly apologized, “But I’m sorry, nonetheless.” And excused herself and Freda followed behind her.“She shouldn’t have said that about your child. Apologies Sandra.” The way my name rolled off his tongue had goosebumps running through my skin,“So I recently joined a golf club and let me tell you, it has been aggravating…” Billy was such a nerdy guy who had married such a beauty like Freda, he adored her and Freda and I would have been friends if Elley never existed and if she wasn’t so fake.Pete stared at me with raised eyebrows and mouthered, “Are you okay?” And I nodded before continuing with my meal and fear ran through my spine when I saw the look on David’s face.I was definitely playing with fire by interacting thereI continued eating my food and ignored whatever conversation that was brought
3RD POV:A DAY BEFORE SELENA’S BIRTHDAY:The proceeding had begun, and David felt quite calmer than he was supposed to be. How calm he was made everyone around him assume he had paid off the judge, or had something up his sleeve but he refrained from sharing anything. He put on his new designer grey suit which he was custom made perfectly for him. He slicked back his hair like it was the 90’s and he was old money, combed out his newly trimmed beard which had been dyed to match his new sandy hair colour and smiled at himself in the mirror, as he applied his cologne and intoxicating spray which had Sandra who was in the same room with him coughing.“Are you leaving already?” She inquired, wincing as she sat up.After what had happened that day, David had barged into the bathroom meeting her with her pulse weak and in between life and death. He had discovered later on by the doctors that the glasses had pierced deep into her veins so she had lost so much blood. The female doctors and nur
SELENA’S POV:THAT NIGHT:“I can’t even begin to describe how annoying it is that he remembers my birthday this year. Lord knows if he tries anything crazy….” I told Liv as she sat in the room with her eyes glued to her laptop.I watched as a proud smile appeared on her face and I couldn’t help but frown and stare but before I could ask, she already dismissed my thought saying, “He wouldn’t dare try anything crazy especially on your day, where we have former trained military personnels employed as our new security and hopefully Henry would be back. You have absolutely no reason to freak out and stress your beautiful brain out.” I heaved a sigh and nodded, “What are you smiling about though?” “Oh nothing….I just love having a man like Ace. I know I always say this but he’s just the best. The most thoughtful and most romantic man…everybody else I’ve been with are….” She took in a breath and smiled even brighter, I was certain her jaw was going to hurt or hurting at the moment.“You sh
SELENA’S POV:“So we are heading out to shop for dresses tonight right?” She asked and I nodded.“Then we would meet Liv later for lunch and medi’s and pedi’s.” I added making her clap in delight, rising to her feet.“I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am to be here to you all.” She hugged me from behind before heading back upstairs and the maid took her dish to the kitchen. “Welll…that was something. Don’t you think, Hailey?” I asked after cutting my piece of pancake and I laughed when I saw a little shrug from her.**********LATER THAT DAY:Zoey and I strolled the mall, and since I wanted to spend time with Hailey, she was in the stroller before me. I wore a long leather jacket, the ones ladies wear when going to their partner’s houses in just lingerie underneath and I had on a black cap and dark shades. Security was littered all over the premises and Henry was not pleased we were walking through the mall rather than just shutting it down for about two hours. But I assur
SELENA’S POV:SOME DAYS LATER:“Good morning, pretty lady.” Zoey greeted me as I arrived at the dining room. She was seated in my spot and Henry was sitting with Hailey on his shoulder while his eyes were glued to the screen from his sPad.Henry instantly looked up and smiled, and I walked behind him and kissed him repeatedly on his cheek making him smile. “Good morning, beautiful. You slept well?” He asked and I smiled nodding my head.“Did you?” I asked as well and he smirked mischievously answering, “You know I did. That’s why I was giving you so much time to sleep in.” Zoey cleared her throat as Henry and I just sat there staring at each other, “I can already tell by the love marks all over your neck that there might be a little Hailey in the oven.” After she uttered those words, Henry and I looked at each and laughed boisterously, “Nope, not yet.” Last night, Zoey arrived after she had called a few days ago informing me of a conference she was speaking in and I welcomed her t
DAVID’S POV:A FEW DAYS LATER:“Hello? Pete?” I smiled excited that he had finally picked up the phone after an entire day of calling both he and Billy continuously without any response.My fear was that Sandra was right and that as soon as it was dawn, she left home with my son in her hands. I really wondered who was this relative she was going to see and why I had never met them but I let her be because at the end of the day, I was in a mansion without her constant nagging and without hearing the sound of her voice and feeling her presence. It was a good thing.“Man, I have been trying to call you for days now. What’s up with you?” I asked, taking a seat in the living room with my legs spread out. “Just work.” He answered dryly as though he was just being forced to even pick up the call, making me sit up and lick my bottom lip sharply.“I understand that. Are you up for golf at the club at noon or this evening with Billy and some others?” I suggested with my eyes of hope.“Didn’t y
3RD POV:FEW DAYS LATER:“I’m really sick of this. Every single time you’re getting yourself in some type of trouble.” Sandra let out an exasperated breath, tossing the key into the bowl. After two days, David was released as the security officers at the hotel thought it would be best to call the police, therefore he was arrested for assault and Selena’s bruise was brought in as evidence. His lawyers, as employed by Sandra, met up with Selena and Henry, and after so much persuasion they agreed that they would draw up documents for the restraining order but rejected any form of damages. Henry simply said, “He should keep all that coins he has left because if he dares to come near my wife and tries to touch her. His entire family will not just be scraped of every single dime but they will be dealt with my way. And trust me, that is not a good thing neither is not a threat but an assurance.” He held eye contact with the lawyer so much so that she shivered after he was done speaking.
3RD POV:His heart was full and his eyes got teary as he placed the ring in one of her fingers. He rose to his feet and kissed her hungrily and they were a few seconds away from ripping the clothes off each other but recalled they were people applauding such as the waiter and pianist. They were just toasting to each other when Selena and Henry arrived and their smiles grew even wider and they quickly embraced them and welcomed them. Henry gave Ace a thumbs up, proud and satisfied at the choice of ring and it meant so much to Ace to get Henry’s approval. “I’m so envious! What? This is perfect.” Selena gushed and Ace’s pride grew only higher.“So I just have done better than Henry then?” Ace inquired, sitting up straight and the couple looked at him and smiled.Then they both said in unison, “Don’t push it.” Both Olivia and Ace laughed at how they said it together.“Babe, when will we start things in unison like that?” Olivia asked in between her laughter and Henry glanced at Selena b
3RD POV:THAT SAME DAY:“What the hell?” Henry hopped out of his car in haste with his eyes glued to the scene before him. He was in utter disbelief as he walked towards them with anger fueling his every step, and even with the noises being made, all he could hear was nothing except his heart pounding.Right in front of him stood Selena, Mr Zee and David. David looked at Selena with fury while Selena held onto her arm which she was sure had a bruise with the way he grabbed her arm aggressively. But just as he grabbed her arm, she kicked him in the genitals making him loosen his grip on her and fall back and while he was still wincing in pain, Mr Zee punched him making him groan and fall to the ground but he quickly brought out a pocket knife threatening them with it. Just then came Henry’s arrival as well as the extra security guards Mr Zee requested for.“What’s going on here? Are you okay?” He looked at Selena and tried to grab her hands but she winced and Henry didn’t take that lig
3RD POV:“Mrs Scott, please stay in the car. What are you…” He trailed when he noticed she wasn’t paying him any attention and he hurriedly got out of the car knowing the type of punishment that would be bestowed upon him if even a strand of her is inflicted.“Selena…oh…Monica Scott.” He smiled mischievously as he stood in front of her dressed in a black jean and a black shirt as well as black jean jacket topped off with a black head warmer. His eyes even looked darker than usual and Selena could feel cold air hit her face as soon as he called her name looking at her from head to toe.“David Sanders ... .To what do I owe this stalking?” She inquired, making him laugh humorously and stare at her.“Are you really asking that, Selena?” He walked closer towards her and she was instantly hit with the flashback of his abuse knowing exactly how the color in his eyes changed, how his jaw clenched and unclenched. He really is about to hit me here? She thought to herself in disbelief staring i
3RD POV:LATER THAT EVENING:“I assure you, Selena, and I swear on my life that I am not cheating on Olivia. She's the love of my life, why would I ever want to hurt her?” Ace assured Selena as she spoke to him over the phone as she was seated in the car after discussing with Joey and listening to Liv cry over the phone.She was honestly so worried about Liv, so much so that she was about to share with her that the reason Ace had been so preoccupied was because he was preparing to propose but she and Ace made a plan instead. Selena was to call Olivia and tell her that she discovered where Ace had been spending time at and Olivia who loved to catch a cheating partner red handed would hastily drive down there especially since she was not speaking to Ace right now. So contrary to her plans, the receptionist would direct her to the garden where Ace had been supervising the entire decoration. The plan was already in motion as Selena had already sent her the location of the hotel called Tu
SELENA’S POV:He had on a blue shirt and the sleeves were rolled up and the two buttons rolled down, he stood next to Mr Gunnerside’s assistant, Jerald, who was at least around the same age bracket as the both of us and he had on black pants to match. His face instantly lit up as soon as he saw me and I forced a smile.Mr Gunnerside had some work to complete back home so he had sent his assistant. Sometimes I felt I was overworking him especially at his age but he didn’t seem to have any complaints with it. In fact, it served as an adventure for him and his beautiful wife.“Good afternoon.” I shook hands with him and he smiled, greeting me the same. Then I shook hands with Jerald who looked surprisingly anxious.“So are you ready for the tour?” He inquired and I looked straight ahead with a satisfied smile.“You look amazing by the way.” Joey whispered in my ears as we all walked into the building together with my assistant walking next to Jerald planning to take note of all the conv