All Chapters of Two Hearts Victim of Lies: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

"So, how long will you be here, Z?" Pinky asked curiously. "Until my classes start again," I replied. That is what my dad and I talked about. He wants me to focus more on my studies than on the company for now. He hopes that one day, I will be as hands-on in my work as he is. "Oh! That’s sad to hear. We’ve only been together for two weeks," Wendy said. I was surprised because that was the only time we could be together. "But don't worry. We can still catch up outside of the office. Besides, I can come here anytime—after my classes or on weekends," I replied, then shrugged. "Really?! Are you still going to hang out with us?" Wendy asked. "Yes, why not?" I answered. I knew we would get along well since our ages weren't that far apart. When I found out that they often went out every weekend, I was even more excited because I could join in on their activities. It was late afternoon when Dad returned to his office. He asked Alexis what I had been taught, and he seeme

"Oh, your bodyguard, Z. You can go home now if you want. Besides, Pinky and Wendy are drunk," Alexis said with a shrug.My eyes widened when Alexis referred to Brandon as my bodyguard, but instead of dwelling on that, I simply nodded in response."Oh, yeah! I really have to go, Alexis. Please take care of the girls. I'll head out now," I told him.I hurried to grab my bag from the chair and didn’t even get to say goodbye to the girls. I smiled at Alexis once more and waved before making my way to Brandon."Brandon, what are you doing here?" I asked him, confused since I thought he was with Addy tonight, training for the business they would run together.He didn't respond but shook his head and turned away. I sensed that he was upset with me for not telling him I was going to the bar, so I followed him outside."I was calling you a while ago, but you didn’t answer. I called one of your bodyguards, and he told me you were here. Why didn't you tell me you were going to the bar tonight?"

“Z? What happened? Are you crying?” he asked, his forehead creasing with concern. “D-Dad,” I said, stepping closer to him. He continued to look at me, his expression tense. I sat down in the chair in front of his desk, tears streaming down my face because I didn't know how to tell him. “Z! What’s going on? Please don’t give me a hard time—tell me what’s happening. Did Margot fight you again?” His voice was filled with urgency as he asked a series of questions. I shook my head and quickly wiped away my tears. Taking a deep breath, I pulled the pregnancy test out of my pocket and placed it on his desk. “I’m sorry, Dad,” I said, sobbing. “What’s this?” He picked up the test, and shock was registered on his face. I bowed my head, bracing myself for his reaction. My heart raced as I prepared for the worst. “Oh, come on, Zariyah! I have ninety-nine problems, and you have to add one more?!” His voice was filled with anger. “I-I’m sorry,” I stammered. As I lifted my head

He turned away from me and walked away from me, so my eyes widened because I didn't like her jokes. "Mom!" I shouted. "Give her back to me! Please! I want to see her!" I cried over and over again. Mommy didn't even look at me because she was out of the room, and when the door closed, my heart was pounding when I realized that Mommy was gone. Even though I was struggling, I forced myself to stand up and chase after her. "Mom!" "Z! Hey. Zariyah." I took my breath away as I opened my eyes and got up from my bed. Daddy was the first one I saw, and he held my shoulder and hand to calm me down. "Where's mom?!" I asked him immediately. My eyes rolled around the room, and I noticed I was in the hospital room. I wore a white duster and had oxygen and dextrose that put me in. "What are you talking about, Z? It's been a year since your mom passed away." I did not speak and immediately held my stomach. I could feel my stomach empty because it was so small that I coul

I blinked as my eyes flickered and my tears flowed. "Our children are alive?" I asked him a question. "What a stupid question is that, Zariyah?! I don't understand you. I don't know if I should believe you! I don't know if you are really telling the truth that you don't know anything!"I quickly wiped away my tears and courageously confronted him because I was confused. "I'm telling the truth, Brandon! I don't know anything! Especially when you say I pretended to be dead! All this time, I thought my daughter was dead!" I replied to him as I continued to cry. "I couldn't remember anything else after I lost consciousness at the bar. I-I just woke up one day when I was in the hospital, and Dad was there. He told me that our baby was gone, and you took her body. That's why I'm asking you where she was!" I explained to him. I could see in his reaction that his mind was confused by what I was saying to him. Again, he turned and kicked the sand outside, so I wiped away my tears and took