Chapter 8

SIX YEARS LATER

“Do you think she can hear us?” Aiden asked his sister as they both stared at their mother lying on the bed.

“I don't know, this was your idea,” Aria whispered to him.

“My idea? We both want this.” Aiden whispered back.

“Well, she is not awake. This should be easy.” Aiden added and moved closer to the bed. He stared at his mother and smiled seeing how beautiful she looked in her sleep.

He suddenly felt a presence behind him and flinched. He glared, seeing it was his sister.

“Don't sneak up on me like that,” he whispered.

“Sorry.” she giggled silently.

Aiden raised his hand to pick up her phone next to her when she suddenly opened her eyes and held his hand.

“It was Aria’s idea.”

“It was Aiden’s idea.” The twins chorused at the same time.

“Hey.” They chorused again and glared at each other.

Alessa chuckled and slowly sat up.

“What do you want with my phone when you have yours?” she asked with a smile as they both got on the bed with her.

“Yours is better,” Aria replied with a smile.

Alessa chuckled and ruffled their hair.

It's been six years since she left New York and started a new life. It was a long sad story but she survived and became a billionaire.

The best in business in most states in Australia.

She is famous in the country but as famous as she was, she kept her life off the media. All she is known for is her wealth and business status.

She stared at Aiden who picked up her phone, his ocean eyes lit up immediately. He is a replica of Bryan.

When she gave birth to him, staring at him caused a lot of pain for her but she grew to love him as time went by.

And Aria. Aria also has ocean eyes but has most of her features. They both mean a lot to her and she was grateful she changed her mind last minute about getting rid of them.

“Why is she staring at us like that?” Aria asked her brother snapping Alessa out of her thoughts.

She didn't realize she had been staring at them for too long.

“I understand why. I look too good.” Aiden replied proudly and ran his hand through his hair with a smile.

“No, you don't. I look better than you.” Aria argued, flipping her hair dramatically.

Alessa shook her head as she laughed, sometimes they act older than their age.

~

Alessa sat at the table having dinner with her kids. The maids were gathered around the table watching the kids carefully.

Alessa’s phone beeped and she picked it up, reading the text she received. She exhaled heavily knowing what it meant.

“It's time,” she muttered.

“Mummy, what did you say?” Aria asked as she licked her fingers.

She dropped her phone and looked up at them with a smile.

“We are going on a trip,” she announced and her kids exchanged confused looks.

“What's a trip?” Aiden asked and Aria laughed.

“See? This is what happens when you don't pay attention to the lessons,” she said and threw her fries at him.

They have always been home schooled.

“Hey,” Aiden yelled at her.

“That's enough,” Alessa said and they turned to her.

“We are traveling to New York City,” she said and they cheered happily.

They were excited, they don't leave the house very often. Alessa has always been extra careful with them.

“Tomorrow,” Alessa added. They clapped their hands happily before eating their meals.

~

“Are you comfortable?” Alessa asked as she helped her kids with their seat belts. They both nodded in response.

They were flying in her private jet, and everything was new to the kids.

“How rich are you, mum?” Aiden asked and she smiled.

“Very,” she replied.

“Why are we going to New York?” Aria suddenly asked.

“To visit some old friends.”

“I thought you didn't have any friends,” Aiden said.

“Yes but I have old friends, I also have business to settle there,” she answered.

“Will we meet these friends of yours?” Aria asked.

“Of course you will,” Alessa replied with a smile.

“How long will we be there?” Aiden asked further.

“A few weeks or a month. At least till I am done with what I need to do.”

“What?” they both chorused and Alessa smiled.

“Okay, that’s enough questions for the day,” she replied and they both pouted.

“Get ready, this is going to be a long ride.”

Alessa stared at her kids as they slept peacefully. She thought about how the next few weeks would be.

It's finally time to do what she has waited and prepared for in six years, she needs to set things right and make those who hurt her pay.

It won't be as easy as it seems but she is ready. She has everything she needs already.

She recalled what happened six years ago, the humiliation she went through. The pain and suffering.

She was lucky to have survived, not everyone can survive in the streets while carrying twins. She had no idea she was carrying twins till she was close to giving birth to them.

It really wasn't easy for her, living from hand to mouth. She glanced at her kids again and smiled. They looked so peaceful in their sleep.

Alessa exhaled heavily as a smile slowly formed on her lips, time to make things right.

They finally arrived in New York City. Alessa's guards helped her carry her kids and bags. They were still asleep.

She walked out of the plane with her head up high, she took in a deep breath, and shut her eyes as the wind blew her hair.

She waited patiently for her heart to race or to feel anxious but nothing happened. She was better than she was six years ago, she was back strong.

She smirked and walked towards the cars waiting for her.

It's time to make the Harts and her parents pay for what they did to her.