Twisted Fate

Two days later, Ella was going to meet with her grandfather’s attorney. Mark Stone was introducing her as a shareholder in the Foster cooperation.

Ella was dressed in her best. She looked stunning in her purple peplum on a black pencil skirt.

Her straight white legs were visible and her hair made into a ponytail. She knew she was going to meet Alex Foster that day, not as his wife Ella but as a board member.

She needed to appear in her best. She was going to her husband’s company and she needs to accord him that respect.

When Ella and Mark Stone arrived at the company, Alex was in a meeting. He soon came over and saw Ella in the company of Mark Stone.

It’s two days now, after his encounter with her over her date with Greg. They both have been avoiding each other since then.

Alex Foster was aware of her coming. All the necessary documents were signed and Ella received all that she was entitled to.

Just as they were going to leave Alex said “How about we have lunch together?” He asked, glancing from Mark Stone to Ella.

Two months later

Alex had travelled to St Petersburg for a couple of weeks and Ella was able to do a lot with the inheritance she got from her grandfather.

She had moved her mother into their new home. She also paid close attention to her mother and now, Sarah can walk without the support of crutches.

Ella now owned the latest fashion home in the town. She owns a boutique and a fast expanding coffee shop.

Sarah was gradually becoming that gracious woman she used to be before things fell apart.

Ella was having a few months left to be through with her university program. She had a manager appointed to take care of her businesses while she concentrated on her studies.

Sarah had a chauffeur who drove her around and Khalid was strictly Ella’s chauffeur.

Rosa and Ella became intimate friends now. When Rosa lost her mother due to heart failure, she was left alone with her son Rubby.

Ella urged her to move into her mother’s Mansion. Both needed each other for support.

She was married to Alex and had to remain in Alex’s Mansion until they got divorced. Her mother would definitely be lonely without anyone around her.

Rosa needed a mother, and her mother Sarah needed a daughter. The two became Mansion mates, complimenting each other.

Rubby now took Sarah as his nana. The two became so fond of each other that none would believe that Sarah wasn’t Rubby’ true Nana.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

One day, there was breaking news: Lisa Anderson had escaped from the prison.

When Ella heard the news, she knew she needed to be extra careful henceforth. There was only one thing she was certain that Lisa was out to do, to destroy her.

The wind of Lisa’s disappearance got to Festus and he knew Ella’s protection was his responsibility.

Alex Foster would almost sever their friendship if anything happens to Ella. At least, Alex confided in him that he can’t explain his feelings for Ella.

He may not understand, but Festus knows he was in love. He doesn’t want to accept that fact or better still, he cannot imagine himself falling in love with a woman he once detested so much.

He called Ella and told her not to step a foot out of the Mansion without Alex’s bodyguards with her.

To save herself some stress, she should ensure her mother stays in door for the time being until Lisa Anderson is apprehended by the police.

Ella immediately called her mother and told her to tell her chauffeur to drive her back home. She needed to be home to avoid being in any harm’s way.

Jackie Anderson had just returned home from the rehabilitation centre when she heard of her daughter’s escape.

Nicolas Anderson has made her daughter a criminal. She has become a prisoner and now, Lisa had the effrontery to escape from prison.

What she heard was that she has just a month left to spend in prison. Why escape at this critical time when it was almost done.

She would remain calm until Jerome returns home. The police had come to search their Mansion to see if Lisa was there.

But Jackie just stared at the police men. If indeed she was a part of Lisa’s disappearance from prison, would she keep her in their Mansion?

Does a thief keep his lotted items under his bed or in his closet? All she cares about is that the police should find her daughter and not let her be in any harm’s way.

Two days later, everything seemed alright. Ella was being extremely careful and she made sure she had someone always watching her back.

She had gone to see Greg one more time and he apologised for his temperament the last time they were together.

He had been assigned to be Ella’s attorney by Mark Stone. So whatever happens, he would henceforth be involved in Ella’s life.

His unhappiness had to be put aside and relate with Ella professionally as his client. He must act without allowing his emotions to control his head.

Ella told him to forget about her. They could be friends but it wouldn’t go beyond friendship.

In relation to that, they agreed on dinner together. The dinner was to take place in her Mansion together with her mother.

Greg Wilson agreed.

That evening, Sarah specially prepared the dinner. She prepared a variety of dishes and blended freshly collected fruits, and refrigerated them.

Greg arrived, dressed in a plain white shirt and a black pants. It’s obvious he came from the office.

Greg was more than welcome to have dinner with them. Rosa welcomed him but Rubby hugged him.

He called him uncle and Greg, impressed by the little boy’s friendliness, called him buddy. The two guys immediately bonded.

Ella introduced Greg as her old school mate and now a friend. Sarah was impressed and welcomed him again.

When she introduced Rosa as her bestie, her two friends shook hands together. But before she could introduce Rubby, the young fellow introduced himself.

“My name is Rubby and I am four,” he said, looking up at Greg. A sight that amused them all.

Greg then squatted, held Rubby by his hands “I like you already, Rubby” the two hugged each other.

As they settled down to have dinner, at intervals, Greg’s eyes would dart towards Ella, stealing glances at her.

He loved her very much. He doesn’t know why she chose that rascal for a husband. If he hadn’t loved her, he would have wished her to be divorced and then be with him.

But he only wants happiness for her. If being by Alex’s side brings her that happiness, he wished her more of such happiness.

He would try and take his mind off her. He would try and concentrate on something else. He must avoid meeting her besides official matters.

“Are you a doctor?” Ruby asked amidst mouthfuls.

“How many times have I told you to always observe table manners?” Rosa snapped at him.

Rubby would allow his playfulness to get into his head and wouldn’t even know when not to talk. If he does that again, she would have to scold him.

Greg smiled. “No, I am a lawyer, ” he replied. Rubby just shook his head. He had another question to ask but his mummy would scold him if he kept on talking while eating.

Midway through the meal, the weather took a different turn. The clouds gathered and soon there was a heavy downpour.