Chapter seven:secrets that refused to stay buried
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Kimberly stood before the mirror dress the collar of her blouse with a trembling hand.
It’s been almost four months since her contract marriage with Vincenzo ,four weeks of playing the perfect couple in front of the family ,attending lavishing family dinners and staying in same mansion.while trying to ignore the growing attraction between them.
She gave a heavy sigh.
The marriage wasn’t supposed to be this complicated.at least not how she envision it to be .
A knock interrupted her thoughts
The chairman and his family has arrived ma’am. Andy the house keeper informed
Kimberly nodded forcing a smile.
“Will be down in a bit “ .
Dinner was unusually peaceful and lively .
Grandma kept smiling,beaming a face full of happiness whenever she looked at the couple seating opposite her.
You two look so cute as a pair I’m really happy “now all I want is a great grand children “
Kimberly almost chocked on her food .
Grandma,vin called .take it easy on step at a time ok.you will eventually see your great grandchildren someday.for now lets enjoy the dinner ok .
Everyone burst into laughter except Kimberly
She could feel the warm hand of vin coiled inbetween her laps and strangely,she didn’t want him to move them away.
For a moment she forgot the marriage was actually built on contract .
Later that evening when everyone has retired to the homes.
Kimberly went into her room and saw her phone vibrating.
Unknown caller!!!!
She frowned hesitantly opening the message
It was an old photo again.one she shared many years ago with the man she thought she would spend the rest of her life with.
Her face was drained of color replaced with terror and confusion
A message popped up underneath the photo
“ do you think you marrying a rich man will erase the existence of what we shared “????
Another message followed immediately
“Leave your husband and come back to me “
Of tomorrow the his world will know exactly the kind of person Kimberly Anderson truly is!!!!?.
Her breathing became heavier and uneven.
“No this can’t be happening again “
The phone rang
With a trembling hand she picked
“What do you want???
A familiar devilish chuckle was heard from the other end
“I want what’s mine “
Derek we’re over “”
You don’t get to decide that!!!!
“I left because of the way you you violated and treated me.
And yet you promised me many times that you would never leave me !!!!
You broke your promise.his voice cold and evil.
Kimberly broke down to the floor .shutting her eyes closed.
“Please stop this , leave me alone please “”
You have thirty six hours to come back to me
Silence!!!!! The call disconnected..
The next morning Kimberly couldn’t concentrate at work.
She spilled coffee during the meeting,slipped while walking scattering her files everywhere.
Didn’t notice Vincenzo was calling her untill the third time .
“Kimberly “
She looked up.
Yes
To my office now”.
She stood before his desk hand folded at the back ,avoiding any eye contact with him.
What’s wrong Kimberly ;this unlike you.
“Nothing “
Vincenzo rose from his chair moving forward to her.
You’ve been distracted all day.
Nothing I’m ok.
Hey look at me .talk to me.
Slowly she lifted her head.looking straight into his eyes ye.
Who’s hurting you.???
Why always getting scared whenever your phone rings.??
She froze !!
He noticed …
Still him ?,? He’s still texting???
Of course he noticed!! She whispered facing down
Before she could speak ,her phone vibrated.
UnknownVincenzo reached out for the phone.
Instinctively Kimberly snatched the phone from him.
The sudden movement stunned Vincenzo.
The office went dead silent.
I’m sorry Kimberly whispered.
I””””I have to go she said .hurriedly leaving the office before he could stop her.
Vincenzo watched the slamming door his jaw tightened with a mix of concern and anger.
Could the guy still be texting her .
He had to find out .bringing out his phone to dail a call.
Across the turn Lydia was stirring her coffee,while looking at her mother who was facing her.
Here take this you have to make your move now .
What’s this she questioned picking up the envelope the mum just dropped at the table .
Inside were a picture of Kimberly worriedly storming out of Vincenzo office.
Use this……
Lydia frowned..
“I know I’ve always liked vin but he’s married now I don’t want to ruin someone happiness “
You don’t have a choice Lydia.
“Our partnership with the Vincenzo group depend on this .if the marriage falls apart he will come back to you. That a permanent wealth floor .do you know how it will elevate our status and your father’s new company “
?????
Lydia sighed softly “
She wasn’t really into Vincenzo anymore “
She looked out the window.
“If this the only way to protect my family “
I’m sorry Kimberly “.
That evening Kimberly left the office alone .
And never noticed the black SUV following her.
When she got to the mansion gate ,a message popped up her screen.
“ look behind you”
Her heart raced as she slowly turned towards the direction.
Across the street “””
Derek leaned comfortably on his car arm folded.
He smiled.
Then took out his phone pointing at her as if taking a photo.
Another message popped up her phone .
Forty seven hours remaining.
Kimberly kneel weakened almost falling as she grabbed the car door as a support system.
Hidden behind the mansion gate .Vincenzo had just stepped in.
He saw the fear on her face .
Followed by her gaze ……
And locked eye with the man across the street.
It must be him .
The stranger locked eye with him too.
The stranger smiled before entering his car and zoomed off.
Vincenzo instinct screamed,whoever the man thinks he is !!!
He just declared war.
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