If there was someone who was hurt seeing her like that was George. No matter what he did, she did not cheer up. He stayed with her in the room, fed her, called the nurses to help her clean. One of the nurses came to clean her the next day before they left for home, but unfortunately, Steph collapsed. Her mental state was not good, which led to her not able to hold on. She fainted again. George called the doctors in urgency. As soon as he heard the attending nurse shout Steph’s name, he could not hold on and rushed into the bathroom. He carried her naked to the bed and called the doctor. He then covered her with the clean sheets before helping put on her dress in quick succession. These few days have allowed him to understand what she was going through and who she is. He swore to love her forever. The doctor rushed to access her. “There is nothing to worry about. She is just exhausted. She will wake up in a few hours.” The doctor said giving instructions to the attending nurse b
The burial took place in their rural home with friends and family only. The security was tight. The governor and his wife attended and offered their condolences. They have been close to Steph for the last few months and have taken her as their daughter. Though they don’t spend much time, she is practically family. She was pushed in a wheelchair by her boyfriend throughout. During the burial service, she sat with her sister and George. John has also been very attentive to her, which was not surprising to her. John has always been good to her, and they have no issues. After the ceremony was done and their father laid to rest, they went home. According to their culture, they have to mourn for more than a month before revenging or having bloodshed from any family member. For a whole month, Steph was excessively quiet. From George’s observation, whatever was brewing in her mind was an awaiting bomb and could sweep everyone with it. He didn’t like it. Her smile and jovial character have
Looking at the still-new grave, Steph could not help but cry. George was holding her on the side, and Mercy was crouching down to place flowers they brought. Looking at the well-painted name JACKSON ROBERT born in 1970, died in 2021. HUSBAND TO LATE SARAH JACKSON. FATHER TO STEPHANIE AND MERCY JACKSON. STEPFATHER TO JOHN AND SHEILA JACKSONOne could know if the gravestone was intentionally written or not, but Nicole Jackson was not featured.“Dad, I am here to see you again. I miss you. I will not let this lying down. Everybody involved in your demise must pay dearly. Wait for my news.” She then moved to the next grave that seemed a bit old. I have been more than 10 years since her mother died. She didn’t know what had happened at that time, but her dad said she was sick.He said she had cancer or something. Her mom was the most beautiful woman she had ever seen. The smile was enough to brighten one’s day. She also had Mercy place the flower on her grave.“Mom. It has been a month s
In the next few days, the will was read. As expected, he was working with Nicole. Everything was left in her name.Not even a cent was left to us, the real kids, the house, the company, and the hotel chain. Even her own kids were not included in the will.The degree of selfishness the woman had was beyond kinship.Steph did not say anything. She looked at how everything was going and stood on her feet, holding one of the clutches.She then asked patiently“Are you sure that is the will my father left?”“Yes.” replied the lawyer. Taking a closer look at the man, Steph repeated the same question again.“Are you really sure it’s his will?”“It’s his will, young lady. If there is nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”Steph did not look at them anymore and left to her room, taking a step at a time going upstairs.George was not around on that day. He had other plans on his endIf the people in the living room were keen, they would have noticed the smirk on her faceShe went to the bathroom, s
Two weeks after the will was read, things started to crumble in the company. The shares dropped. There was not enough money to keep the company afloat. The shareholders were selling their shares at a very low price. This is not something Nicole expected. The number of calls she received asking for their money back was absurd.“What is happening? The company was okay, according to the report I got.”Some of the shareholders under the influence of Steph reported Nicole and the company for fraud and embezzlement. Nicole did not see that coming.After a few days of investigating the company, it was determined that Sheila was involved in transferring money to her personal account and another foreign account.Sheila was then arrested for embezzlement and helped in the investigation of the foreign account. They did not see that coming. Most of the lending companies come for their money. Nicole was corneredIf there was someone who was watching the show from the sides, it was Steph. Every sin
A few days later With all the arrangements and preparations done, Mercy was sent abroad. Everything was settled. She was going to start her University life in a new country. Make new friends and find love if possible. At least, that is what Steph thought when she sent her out. What she did not know, she was creating a demon.Mercy had grown up and understood so many things that were happening. She has always been an observant girl from a young age. She felt sorry for her sister and how she was carrying everything on her shoulder.Heading to the airport. Waiting at the lounge for her plane to be announced for departure, she relaxed. Her mind was made up. She had to do everything to help her sister.‘She is sending me away for my safety. What about her own.’‘I will have to work hard and help her.’Though she was upset they were sending her to a foreign environment, she understood the situation was not good.A young, handsome, cold man sat besides her reading a newspaper. She was deep
After dinner, Mercy went back to her room to rest. From an earlier conversation with them, she learned a lot. They were under her sister and not George. They had to update her every day on how she was doing. Her eating, sleeping, and everyday mood.She saw the concern in her sister’s actions. She didn’t need to complain even if she didn’t like it. She had to live well and give her sister less trouble.She took her phone and called Steph.“Hi”“Hi”“Did you arrive well? How is the place? Do you like it?” every single word coming out of Steph was a concern.“Yes. I arrived safely, and I found the place good. It’s not much different from home.”“That’s good. Take care of yourself and be safe. If you need anything, just call your George or me if I am not available.”“It’s okay, sis. I’ll do everything you want me to do. I’ll take care.”“That’s good to hear. Simon and Muya are good people. They’ll take care of you. If you need, they’ll help”“Alright. Bye and take care. Got to go.”“Okay
In the next few weeks, Steph was able to walk on her own completely. She got the list of people involved with her father’s death.She had everything planned.She and George found something fascinating and disturbing about his parents. They were going to find out more about what happened.George drove into the mansion to pick her up. She wore black trousers with a black top and a black trench coat. It was cold, and a sign of drizzling could be seen in the air. George was getting used to her way of dressing and her cold face.He got out of the car and opened the passenger door for her. He then hugged and kissed her before he ushered her inside.“How is your morning?” George asked Steph as he got in on the driver’s seat.“It’s good.” She answered, getting her father’s diary from her bag. She has never been used to carrying a handbag around, so she got a backpack.“That’s great. I have not told anybody we are going home.” Denis informed her as he drove out of the compound. Since the house