TESSA’S POV“ Oh I forgot!! “ he suddenly exclaimed and reached out to open the storage compartment in the car. I wondered what he wanted to bring out.He brought out a Samsung tablet and handed it over to me. He focused back on driving without saying anything to me.“ Are you gonna tell me why you gave me this tablet? “ I asked him.“ Unlock it, the pictures of the house you will select from are in there Tess, “ he said it like I had some magical powers for me to know that was the reason he gave it to me even.I rolled my eyes at him. I don’t know if he saw it but whether he saw me do that or not, I didn’t know for sure because he never commented about it.“ I’m I a magician to know your password? “ I asked him wondering if he hit his head somewhere for him to be behaving this way.“ It’s your birthday Tess, “ He said again as if I was supposed to know and I could have sworn I saw a blush on his face. Was he shy? Why? I still didn’t understand what he meant by saying it was my birthd

TESSA’S POV“ I have someone who would stay here with you Mom, “ I said and she looked at me with curiosity evident on her face.“ Who might that be? “ She asked and I dialed a number on my phone. Eliana’s number to be precise.I just felt that Mom needed a distraction from worrying too much. As much as I can remember Eliana was an orphan so doing this might also help her save up some money. I dialed her number and she picked up on the first ring.“ Hey, girl. How are you? Sorry, I haven't been able to call. I have been busy with work and setting up my new coffee shop, "she said.“ It's fine. I didn't know you have started working at the company yet “ I said “ I just started today Tess, “ She replied giggling.“ Alright, have you gotten a nice and comfortable apartment yet? “ I asked her“ Not yet I have been really busy Tess, but I plan on doing so now that I'm settled but I'm thinking it'll just be me. All the money I have with me is almost finished “ She complained.“ Well I have

TESSA’S POVI looked at everyone seated in the sitting room ranging from my father-in-law to Triss. I hated the fact they were treating Nanny Agatha that way.I had to speak up for her even though I knew that my mother-in-law would surely counter me which she did of course. But just like I predicted the two guilty parties quickly consented to Nanny going with us since I mentioned CCTV. Thankfully my father-in-law and Kace were much more different than them. When he said he had something important that he wanted to talk about. I waited patiently to hear it so I can finally get out of the house and they won't see me visit for a long time.“ The Gala to celebrate the merging of Tessa’s company and our company is supposed to be today. That is what I wanted to tell you all at dinner yesterday before Triss passed out. Now that she isn't healed properly I wonder if it can still take place. But I can postpone…. “ My father said but was interrupted by Triss.“ No, no, no! Please I wouldn't wan

TESSA’S POVShit!! The company's Gala is today. How could I forget that!! I scolded myself as I instantly got up from our bed and rushed to our Walk-in closet after seeing that it was 2 pm already.I didn’t find anything suitable to wear for a Gala in my wardrobe. It's been a long time since I attended a Gala. That is why I didn’t have anything suitable to wear. The last time I went to a Gala was when my Dad’s company became famous and that was way before he died.I ran my hands through my hair feeling frustrated and then an idea came to my head which made me run to pick up my phone from my bed to call the only person I knew that had a good fashion sense.“ Hello, darling “ My mother answered the call after the first ring.“ Hi Mom, how are you doing? “ I asked her sweetly.“ I’m just bored but aside from that I’m okay, “ She answered.“ Mom I need your help with something, “ I said,“ What’s that honey? “ She asked me curiously.“ I need you to recommend a beautiful outfit that’s sui

TESSA’S POV “What's going on, she can't be who? “ I asked confused as I looked at my mom. Eliana also looked at my mom with creased brows as she bent down to pick her locket from the floor.Why did she fling Eliana’s locket on the floor like that? Or has Mom begun to hallucinate? “ What was your mom's maiden name? “ My mom asked with a shaky voice and hands as tears began to form in her eyes.“ Shirley Walker “ Eliana answered with a shrug and my mom began to cry. Eliana and I rushed to comfort her wondering why she was acting like this.“ Mom, what's wrong? Why are you acting like this? “ I asked because I was worried and scared. But she didn't answer, rather she kept on crying nonstop.“ Mrs Montgomery please if I'm the cause of your present state I'll go so that you can relax. It's just 4.30 pm you guys can get another makeup artist and hair stylist “ Eliana said and stood up from where we bent down in front of my mom trying to calm her down but my mom held her hands thereby stop