Anéyah
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"What are you doing here?!" I ask not bothering to disguise the anger I feel.

Michael smirk at what he thought was fear in my eyes but unbeknownst to him it was rage and disgust.

I grown to hate Michael since the day I was beaten half to death and lost my baby girl.

I hated him for taking advantage of me when I was vulnerable at my lowest that my guards were completely let down for anyone to pass through and seek advantage for their pleasure and personal gain.

He knew I was trying my best to escape Tristan, I did everything but I grew weaker once turned eight months into my pregnancy. My body was mostly weak, I had less energy to even walk short distances which made it harder for me to fight back at that stage.

I tried so hard to protect my baby while her father was blinded by rage, striking me plenty times about my body. He only thought of the baby when I was hospitalized and the worst was known 'I had lost the baby sadly to domestic abuse and violence cast down from her own father, what man would want to kill their own child mother and their baby in the process? No decent one for sure' I thought.

"What? I heard you was in town so I decided to come say hi" Mj said acting all modest and cordial, forgetting I can see right through his pretentious facade.

Nonetheless I will play along and see where he goes with this. He disabled all my electronic devices so no one would be able to contact me; I know this because the call with Dionnis ended and I wasn't the one that did it neither was he.

All my suspicions turned to the culprit standing in front of me after letting himself into my hotel room. 'I have my service weapon, he can be taken out easily but I'm no fool to think he's not armed as well so, any moves I make would have to be calculated and precise' I say in my head.

"Hmm" Is the only reply I can think to give him.

"So... Ms. Marshall or may I say soon to be Mrs. Millar, how is it that you're so stupid and naive? I've been waiting for you for years and this is how you repay me by getting pregnant for my boss?!" Michael exclaimed desperately trying to get under my skin.

'It's almost hilarious that Michael thinks I am afraid of him and his weak threats, look at him trying to keep a stoic expression on his face like that's going to make me fall to my knees; men like him makes me sick, I actually feel like I'm about to gag'.

Since he wants to act ignorant I will play this game.

"You were waiting for me? That's funny since I've been single for almost four years and don't act like you didn't know because I know you have been keeping tabs on me since you migrated" I said firmly and cross my arms over my chest.

He chuckled humorously, "I guess you have me all figured out then" he raise a brow "but I was waiting until the perfect time to leave nicki and finally claim you as rightfully mine"

This man is delulu as fuck.

Must be take me for boo boo the fool.

The audacity of him implying I should wait for him and why would I? I never saw Michael in that light, he was a genuine friend at least I thought he was until he revealed his true intentions for me, I was just to blind to acknowledge it even when Lya saw right through him like a plexiglass.

I am not one to chase after men with money but why should I lower my standards for Michael? He was nothing in comparison to Dionnis. He has no higher wealth whatever he owns is solely off of what Dionnis pays him. He is handsome but he's also an egotistic prick— brain swell bigger than an air balloon.

"Okay Michael it was good seeing you too kindly excuse yourself out of my hotel room before I call security to escort you out, I have things to do" I said while making my way to the door so he can exit. He reached for my wrist and grabbed it tightly stopping my movements altogether.

Looking over my shoulder, I glare at him saying, "let go of me!".

"I was not finished speaking" he sneered peering down at me with a stern look.

If I didn't grow up with this man all my childhood life, I surely would of been bat shit scared right now but his death stare does not affect me in any kind of way possible.

"Go ahead and then you can leave" I state sternly.

He pulls me by my hand and pushed me forcefully onto the living room sofa. "You're such a whore!" He practically growl at me.

My eyes open wide, cause I must not have heard him correctly.

"What?!"

"You heard me, I said yuh are a whore!" he repeatedly said emphasizing on each word as they leave his lips like knives ready to poke at my flesh.

The blood rise to my head turning it red instantly as I clenched my fist 'calm down anéyah this is what he wants don't let him see that his words are penetrating your thick skin' I told myself and take a deep breath before saying "You are not worthy of my time or body" I reclined into the sofa with a devilish smirk on my face.

"Is that so?"

With a nonchalant shrug I replied with a curt "Pretty much" .

"Men like Dionnis will not settle no matter how pretty, innocent or easy going a woman can be. I know this because he has passed through many women before you" Mj said with pure bitterness rolling off of his tongue.

I quirk a brow pretending to be amused. "Okay".

"Why did you let him impregnate you either way? You been with another man after Anilyah's fath-"

"Don't you dare call my child's name in your mouth!" I glare at him.

Michael goes silent and I can see the cogs turning in his head like he's trying to remember something important then his gaze lifts to my eyes revealing the glint of spark within his as he said "pardon me for mixing up your hoedown activities, like I was saying the man you dated after Leshawn, you didn't let him knock you up but instead years after you allowed a rich man to get you pregnant; Are you a gold digger? Is that it? He's a billionaire so you allowed him to do as he pleased?" Michael scolds at me for what he thinks was a planned pregnancy in hopes of me trapping Dionnis.

"If I am a whore why are you still perusing me is beyond my comprehension at this point. Clearly those kind of women are your type" I said unfazed by his disrespectful remarks about me.

"That's the only thing you got out of all I just said?" Mj asked in annoyance.

I shrugged "no but I don't owe you any explanation".

Michael walked away engulfed in rage, pacing the room with both hands clasp together and placed over his head.

Mad he a mad out dey now.

A jealous man is a green eyed snake, the fact that this man thinks that he owns me is highly appalling.

His phone chimes filling the once quiet room with tunes.

"Yow bro" he answered the call saying.

"..."

"I am at the supermarket right now, I thought you didn't need me to come in on sight today" he replied.

"..."

"Okay bro, I'll be there in twenty minutes"

I cannot hear what the other person on the line is saying but I think I have an idea of who it might be.

"You're boyfriend wants me to come down to the office, we will finish this conversation another time. Hopefully by then there won't any obstacles in my way" Mj said sternly, I can see him gritting his teeth before turning on his heel and leave through the door.

My phone starts to ping countless times alerting me that my service has now restored.

Pressing the power button to bring my screen to life, I check the notifications bar.

2 missed calls from Dionnis, 3 missed calls from Jessica along with 2 messages.

"Shit!"

I rushed to the bathroom to get ready and force myself to eat the now half cold breakfast resting in the kitchen counter.

Dionnis
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That's strange, my phone call with anéyah failed and I can't get through to her now, something is wrong I can feel it.

My mind is telling me that the person inside the room with anéyah is Mj. I know his tone of voice anywhere but why would he go to visit her? I told him and everyone else we need to remain lowkey to avoid suspicions.

He acts like he's unaffected every time her name is mentioned but not before I got a glance of his true reaction before he can mask it.

Since all I can do at this time is suspect, I shake my head profusely to rid myself of those vile thoughts and roll over existing the bed.

Flexing my muscles into a stretch before making long strides toward the bathroom to get ready for the day.

A few documents need my approval and after that I have to be at the club to make sure everything is going smoothly for the party later on today.

Dian texted me earlier to say she can't stay all night at the party because the hospital is low on staff. Apparently a flu is going around and a few of them have contracted it from each other.

Men and women nurses and doctors are out sick, only a fool can't see that they be fucking each other at work while patients are dying, pure carelessness if you ask me.

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Since it's Sunday the roads should be a bit more free with less traffic to slow my movements. I need to be in and out of the office within two hours.

Speaking of which I need to call in Mj, I have an important task for him to take care of and it can't wait.

Training my eyes on the road and on the phone in my right hand trying to search for Mj's number. 'What am I doing? I can just announce it over the car system' I scold myself.

"Siri, Call Mj" I said out loud.

"Calling Mj mobile" the robotic voice states loudly.

His phone rings twice then the line connects.

"Yow bro" he answered saying.

"Where are you?" I asked hoping it was not him I heard at the hotel.

"I'm at the supermarket right now, I thought you didn't need me to come in on site today" he replied saying.

"No but something came up that needs our urgent attention" I said to him.

"Okay bro, I'll be there in twenty minutes" the line disconnects and I focus my attention back to the road as my eyes were wondering everywhere so my mind would be occupied and not focused on hearing her voice in the background.

Unfortunately his surroundings were quiet, too quiet for someone that said they're inside of a supermarket.

More proof that my suspicions are right.

Killing Mj today won't be the best decision right now, it's unfortunate but I need him and after that he can kiss the ground with his face buried in it covered and surrounded by his own blood after I put one bullet in his head.

Thirty minutes later, I pull up to the office and park in my reserved spot. Glancing around my surroundings before leaving the vehicle I realize Mj's BMW already parked on the other side.

When I entered the building and head straight to the Information technologies department, swinging the door open to see him casually seated behind his computer typing away.

Upon realization his gaze met mine and his eyes soften but he doesn't smile, in fact he hardly smiled at all so his actions right now does not send off any alerts.

I walk up to him and dap his hand like usual and began telling him what I needed him to do. While he got busy, I turn and leave heading to my office.

Acting normal will only throw him off my trail and that's what I intend to do. Mj is smart when it comes to electronics and communications but when it boils down to nefarious activities he's most likely to slip up.

He is not street smart.

The buzzing of my phone pulls me out from the scheming whirlpool my brain has been consumed by.

My eyes glance at Anéyah's name and I visibly relax.

Anéyah's Chat

Mrs. Millar💖: My service was intercepted making it hard for you to get in touch with me.

That explains why none of my calls went through, I wonder if her devices were being hacked.

Me: Seen... I was worried but hearing from you now dissipates all my concerns.

Mrs. Millar💖: Aawe, I am fine mr millar.

My smile grew just thinking of her doing the same right now.

Me: Were you being hacked?

Mrs. Millar💖: No, I've checked. I'm at the police station right now monitoring their security systems and making a few improvements of my own.

Me: That's good princess. Who was that at the door before our call ended?

If anéyah says who I think it is, I will definitely have to monitor him closely.

Mr. Millar💖: Michael 🙄 he tried professing his love for me and bash me for allowing you to get me pregnant.

Gritting my teeth and clenching my fists in response to the anger that's quickly coursing through my veins.

I knew Mj liked anéyah when they were teenagers but I didn't know he still felt great fondness that has possibly now developed into obsession.

Keeping traitors around me is not apart of what I stand for, if Fiftie gets a hold of this information god knows Mj will turn up missing since he was never fond of him from the beginning.

Me: Did he hurt you?

Mrs. Millar💖: Nah... even if he did I would of handled it but dealing with police reports is too much of a hassle so I refrained from being hostile towards him.

Me: I don't want you handling shit in your condition, leave that to me.

Mrs. Millar💖: Okay baby daddy.

Me: Correction, It's Fiancé.

Mrs. Millar💖: Ookay 🫣

I know she's blushing right now, whole face red like cherry. It would be more satisfying if the wannabe boyfriend is around to see what I'm capable of doing to her from afar.

A smirk grace my lips just by that thought.

***********

"Where is Dian?" I ask Josh in an elevated voice to overpower the loud music.

He turns and point to the VIP lounge, I nod and make my way over to my sister.

As I approach the area, I realize the sunken look on her face making my jaw tense on instinct.

What the fuck is going on with Dian now? I left her four hours ago before the party started and she was perfectly fine, in a considerable good mood at that.

Dian force a smile when her gaze met mine but her eyes does not carry its usual soft light.

Something is wrong and I hope it does not involves Josh. Deep down apart of me felt that he would later on cheat on Dian because of the demanding job she has eating up the quality they should be spending with together or the strain of trying to conceive would eventually take a toll on him causing him to become unfaithful and end up getting someone else pregnant to fill the void in his heart.

My smile falter and so does hers but she stands when I got closer with her hands outstretched for me to wrap her in my warm embrace.

I crane my head to be on the same level as her then said "hi sis".

"Hi" she replied hoarsely.

Lifting my hands until they rest on her shoulders, I slowly move her body away from mine so I can get a clear view of her face. She kept silent while I study her for signs of abuse or tear stains but I come up empty so I decided to ask instead "what's wrong with you?".

She sighs before moving back to her seat; I join her and wait patiently for her response.

"I heard that Kadeem and Dequan is missing, saw it on the news and Denver left the island without alerting me; I just found out about all of this two hours ago when I tried calling his phone but got no answer so I showed up to the house and it was empty. I called mom and she said he told her he had to leave island for awhile because he got some kind of job hook up abroad"

"Apart of me feels like Denver and his friends are in some sort of trouble but" she shrugs before continuing "I think it has something to do with that night they called me to nurse Kadeem stab wound".

My eyes widened but before Dian can grasp it, I disguise it with a solemn expression. Instead of telling her the truth I act like I was surprised by this new information.

"Eeh? Did they said who or what they did?" I ask.

She shakes her head saying no "no but they were laughing and saying it was a hired job that made an unexpected turn".

I scoffed.

I'm satisfied now that Dequan is dead but if I knew they found the incident amusing I would of killed all three of them for laughing like clowns.

"I'm sure they're okay, stop worrying and please enjoy your party" I assure her using my hand to rub small circles in her back.

She gives me a faint smile and nod taking a sip of her drink.