~CHAPTER 17~ ~NORA~ As "Excuse me?" "You heard me..." "You must be joking right... please tell me you are joking?" Is he crazy? " Of course I am joking now get the hell out of here." I sighed in relief. " I thought ---" "Get out!.", He shouted again. I escorted myself out of his room and shut door close and took a deep breath before heading to the kids room. On getting there the were pointing at fingers at each other. They were ... arguing. "Look what you caused, Mom is angry at us.", Archie barked. " Would you stop whining, even if she is, it obviously not at me." " What the heck is wrong with you. You are the one who wanted to get back at grumpy man. " " Oh please " I would have intervened... but perhaps ,I should enjoy this. " Aria!!!" " Archie!!!" 'It like they are going to tear each other clothes.', I thought to myself as I saw them rushing at each other. Swiftly , I intervened and prevented them from tearing each ot
~CHAPTER 18~ ~ AIDEN ~ I headed downstairs, I found everywhere all neat tidy and sparkling. The dinning was heavily served. Nora Daniels walked up to me. Cleaning her hands with an handkerchief. Seems she also joined the servants to take care of things. I would have complimented herz but there's no need. She will get too comfy , I don't want that. "... So you are ready. ", she said as she stood by my side. "What about your kids. ", "They are ready cooperate... if you also cooperate in getting them what they asked for." "You are very funny... do I look like someone who goes back on his words? obviously not. I am in no position to do that. Mum and dad Just left , so there's plenty and enough time to do what need to be done before they arrive." " Wow... guess they also have something to do" " Yeah ... they will still kill if they find out I am not going to be around " " What do you mean? Aren't you going to be around for this---" "Relax.... I never said
~ CHAPTER 19 ~ ~ NORA ~ "The last time, it was all rushed. My son didn't seem to want to allow us to get to know each other. But now that he isn't around, let's seize the opportunity." , Mr. Brookes uttered. "Oh and what's that I smell?!" "Some exotic dishes...", I manage to say. "And we are to have it together as a family... ain't that so?", What is problem. "I should call him up." 'Yeah please do that, let that buy me the enough time I need t think of way out of here.', I thought as I watched take out his phone to call Aiden. Abruptly, Mrs Brookes hands got to him , she Stopped him from calling Aiden. " There's no need to worry yourself about him, I am sure he is going to come home very soon, just give him a little more time." 'I Wonder what happen if he doesn't come back exactly today... what if he comes back tomorrow? I mean ... I don't even trust this man anymore.', I thought. 'Does he want me to sabotage things here while he isn't around.,' "And why is that .
~ CHAPTER 20 ~ ~ NARRATOR ~ Mr. Brookes looked in the opposite direction as he watched his wife and Nora chat. He detest for her was no difference for his son even though his son didn't show his just yet. He sighed and patted her shoulder. "Even though, you have done well." "Thank you Uncle, can I get you something so long?" "Just a beer will do." She nodded at his request and left. Mr. Brookes then walked his way back to where he was previously sitting. His eyes looking closely at her. "My son has Just never talked to you about us in the first place." Nora forced a smile. "He must have been...shy? I guess." "My son is never shy, he is one of the best there is. Not even a woman can make him fuss, come to talk of you." His wife wanted to oppose but Nora stopped him. "Thanks... dad, can I call you dad?" "Ugh?", he nearly choked. "I am just saying, since you are like my new family.", she was saying. "It wouldn't be bad to actually call you dad." Mrs. Bro
~ CHAPTER 21 ~ ~ NORA ~ No... did he just say he will be back tomorrow?... no , he must be joking!. I tried his number again but it wasn't going. Oh no, I still winder what he told his mum that got her upset. That man is a Monster, now he's going to leave everything for me to handle alone. No matter, I will have to do this on my own. I just hope the kids cooperate as promise. I got back in , two things my eyes focused on. Mr. Brookes, the man was still drinking his cold beer, that I didn't bother about. Mrs. Brookes wasn't in the living room , didn't she just come back in here , where else did she go to? I walked up to Mr. Brookes, hoping he doesn't turns me down. "...Erm." "She went upstairs." 'Well that was fast.', I thought and then I remembered the words he had said. She went upstairs??? I could have simply ran but i don't want to make Mr. Brookes more suspicious than he his already. The kids! I hope they don't make noise! I made my way upstairs. I f
~ CHAPTER 22 ~ ~ AIDEN ~ I saw his text earlier, I pretended like I didn't but I did see it. James and I have been partners I although didn't really enjoy his company. A man like him deserves no good. I can still remember how he flirts with women like a fool when he sees the chance, he has no shame whatsoever. If I don't go, he will make it a fuss. I will have to go for the sake of avoiding usual drama around me. Nora hasn't called, perhaps she is handling things well. Even for someone without a profile Which is still baffling me. Trust can't be assured. I will have to do what is necessary and get an actual info about this woman. What is her purpose? Why did she just volunteer? for the money? or for what?! goodness. Overthinking this will put me in a bad state. should just get home before anything goes wrong, who knows what's happening. *** ~ NORA ~ "The fact you cooked this meal surprises me.", I heard him say as we enjoyed the dishes I made. "Didn't know, my s
~CHAPTER 23 ~ ~ NARRTOR ~ "Whatever I tell my mother is none. if your concern Nora Daniel." " It might not be but I have the right to know , upsetting her isn't an option." Nora dragged with him. " What did you---" " You should stop talking before things get ugly, you don't have want to drawn unnecessary attention to ourselves." " I don't really care. . . That woman is your mother God damnit!.", She raised her voice a little. What had came over her all of the sudden? Aiden thought. She walked out on him before he could say anything. He was pissed by it, he looked at her and groaned. He didn't know why he groaned , he Just knew Nora was getting on his nerves. As soon as she was out of sight, he made him move towards the balcony that wasn't too far from his reach. He stayed there, observing the dark skies. "Do you want a drink?", Maria voice dropped into his surroundings. "You looked stressed out.", She approached him from behind and came over to
~ CHAPTER 24 ~ As the sun rises from it depths with song birds littered all over the blue sky, so was the mighty winds. Blowing back and forth against the trees. Papers, leaves moved in different direction. But in the Brookes home, things were quit different. Nora wakes up in shock. Her mind extremely busy as she recalls it morning. Mr and Mrs Brookes are still around. The kids are still in bed, no, perhaps they have woken up already. Who knows, they might have even left their room. No!, So many thoughts bombarded her. She quickly snapped. Looked to her side and found nobody. Aiden wasn't beside her. Regardless, she got out of bed and went to check on the kids. Perhaps they are haven't gotten out yet. The door to the children's room opens up with Nora rushing in. They were still there, they had just woken up and they didn't look happy to see their mother. "Aria... is that mom?... please tell her to leave. ", his eyes so blurry he nearly couldn't recognize her and detested