It had been a month since Bethany disappeared from the manor and no one could tell her whereabouts. Killian’s security tried so hard but nothing. Even Freddy’s team couldn’t crack her location down.Anyone would think she had disappeared off the surface of the earth. The thought of her being anywhere in the world was scary. She was an unhinged woman on the look. What could she be up to?“Dude! You are about to be a father! How do you feel?” Freddy smacked him playfully. He had just brought Penelope to the hospital after her water broke. His boys joined him soon after. Francine and Hailey came as well. Ms. B said she wouldn’t miss it for anything.But how did he truly feel? To be honest, he felt fucking great. There couldn’t be any more perfect woman to bring his children to this world. Ever since the discovery, he was barely absent. At one point, he packed a few stuffs and moved in with Penelope.His grin told them all they needed to know.The nurses came in and out, waiting for her t
“How long have you know?” She asked quietly with her gaze fixated on his chest.“A little over a month.” He answered, hoping to catch her gaze to express how remorseful he felt.She gave a nod.Two hours passed and Penelope hadn’t uttered a word. All she did was go into her room and slammed the door hard, shaking the entire condo.Bryan never relented on his murderous stares. “How could you hide something like this from her?” He pushed aside the inner voice in his head that called him out as a hypocrite.“It is far too complicated.” He spoke dryly.“Not really. You intended to hide it from her all along.” He countered.Killian let out a sigh. “Don’t have time for this. I just want them back.” He retorted impatiently. His phone rang.“You found her?” He asked as soon as he confirmed that it was Freddy calling.“Yes… I believe she is on the road. It is best for the police to handle this.” Freddy advised. He never liked Bethany but he had no idea how deranged she was to kidnap babies.“S
“What? No…” Penelope said, coming forward and stood next to Killian. “This is an obvious case of abduction. It has nothing to do with me.”A coy smile was plastered on Bethany’s face. “On the contrary, it has everything to do with you.” She retorted. “He wasn’t supposed to move on from me. But he did when he met you. I could no longer stay on the side lines, out of the limelight. I am the true Mrs. King and no one will take that away from me.”“Beth… No one is taking your place. Just give the babies to me. You can’t just take them away.” Killian tried to plead with her.A frown was etched across Bethany’s face. “Why can’t I? They are mine as well, aren’t they?”Killian and Penelope exchanged a wary glance.She caught the exchange between the two of them so she repeated her question, “Are they not?”“ARE THEY NOT?!” She shouted.“O-of course, they are yours. Just give them to me.” Killian lied through his teeth.Bethany was silent for a few seconds. “You hesitated.” She spoke quietly.
"The deal became null and void when you didn't take her out of the city first after she gave birth. Now, I hold all the cards in my favor." Bethany gloated.Penelope was trying to catch Bryan's gaze so he could explain what the hell was going on. When did he make a deal with the she devil? Had he been in contact with her this whole time when he couldn't even be bothered to visit his only sister?She had many questions to ask him. But for some reasons, he never gave them the answers she desperately needed."Fuck this!" Ed cussed and held his index finger on on the trigger.Just before he pulled the trigger all the way, Bryan shot from his gun. The bullet hit Ed right in the chest. Bethany screamed as life departed from her lover's body.She held a shaky hand to her mouth. "You will pay for this! All because of this bitch! I shouldn't have got rid of you the first chance I got." Her voice shook with rage as she ran over to where Ed's lifeless body was lying.While Bethany sobbed right n
Penelope's lips trembled as the blood in his chest began to spread. Bryan had taken the shot for her. Slowly, he began to fall to the ground. Penelope lunged forward to break his fall before falling on the ground. She cradled his heavy build to herself and put both hands on top of each other to put pressure on his chest."P... umpkin." Bryan choked out, struggling to keep his eyes open.Penelope shook her head. "N..no… save your strength." Tears had begun to roll down her eyes."Arghh...He groaned out in pain. "L-isten to me." He grabbed her hand with his. "I... I hid something from you."He gasped for breath and tightened his hold on Penelope, holding onto her like she was his lifeline. Blood had soaked her hands. "Y-your true f-father is..." He drew in a sharp breath. "Stanley Fords."A deafening silence ensued.The words didn't register in her mind for the first few seconds."What?" She blinked a couple of times simultaneously. Was he being delusional? "Stop spewing nonsense and c
It had been two weeks.Two weeks she held her dying brother in her arms.Two weeks since her whole world crashed on her with a life changing revelation.Two weeks since Bethany disappeared with her babies without a single trace. A search had been sent out for them.The most daunting part of the past weeks was sending her brother home to heaven without a relative by her side.She had cried herself to sleep, only to wake up with tears rolling down her cheeks. Several nightmares had kept her awake. At one point, she preferred to stay awake with eyes swollen and red, compared to waking up alone in the middle of the night, screaming at the top of her lungs.She finally decided to stop mopping and grieving. There were issues to look into. Issues such as knowing her true biological father. It was Bryan’s last moment. His final breath. He could have chosen to say anything but he chose to tilt her world regarding her paternity.Stanley Ford.Stanley Ford was an influential man, running for the
“I would appreciate if you give some respect to my mother. She doesn’t deserve to be disrespected after her death.” Her voice rose. No one had any right to soil her mother’s name.“What? Can’t bear to hear the truth?” He scoffed. “Truly, you are your mother’s daughter. Took right after her and became a mistress as well.” He mocked.Penelope was livid. Words were at the tip of her tongue. She owned a copy of his secret- one she was certain would ruin his political aspirations. If she blew the whistle right then, it wouldn’t be effective. So, she kept a tight least on her tongue, biting her lips in the process.“That is the reason I am here. I want no part of your pretence family. I only want two things from you.” She stated.Stanley perked up at her words. He had thought she came to claim her rights in the family which she easily could because she was older than his children. Besides, none of them had interest in running the company. Their interest in shopping, travelling and squanderi
Three years later...Penelope came out of her cottage house. She had taken residence on a countryside far away from civilization.The atmosphere was peaceful as she took a long drag of the air in, smiling in delight. Ever since her departure from San Francisco, her life had taken on a new different kind of piece.The neighbours were friendly to her. Although, she missed her friends greatly but prioritizing herself took precedence at that moment."Penny! What is on the menu tonight?!" An aged woman asked while passing by in front of her abode.Penelope smiled at the woman and responded, "Just wait and see."As soon as she got there, she started a restaurant. It was the sole restaurant in the vicinity. While the locals preferred cooking their own meals, they had attested to her cooking feeling like it was home meal. That was because she poured her heart into making delicious meals for the residents. She always made sure to put their requirements into consideration for young and old alik