Mystery is Herself

Episode 1

Everyone, everybody is equal no matter your race, gender, religion, how wealthy you are or how poor you are, we are all equal!. Life has taught us alot of good and bad, shown us alot of high and lows but all we have to do is stand our ground no matter the earthquake. If you don't like where you are is ok you leave, better leave for your good cause you're not a tree and will never be. The sun shines brightest but still stands alone, so who are we not to shine, well am Marie Lane the owner of KDC company. Thank you for listening.

Everybody in the hall clapped thunderously in an exciting mood, while Mrs Marie Lane the ceo of KDC gave her speech in the honour of the Billionaire's club of USA and Bright NGO meeting.

We the readers maybe Wondering who's Mrs Marie Lane, well as you read this interesting story by Kellysam you would get to know who exactly is Marie Lane. I just hope this story inspires young women that are going through alot in life.

THE STORY STARTS NOW!!.

12years ago, 13years old Marie a student of Kelly's High private school in New York was sitting beside her bed reading an interesting novel we all know "HARRY POTTER BY J.K ROWLING". She read it as she eats her cookies. We may wonder how Marie Lane looks like in the first place. She is of mixed decent, her mom who is from Puerto Rico, a small latin speaking country in America and her Dad is an Italian. Marie is a golden brown beautiful girl, she has an oval face shape, an almond- shaped eye, a pointed button small nose and a heart- shaped pink lips. Well, she has a brown long curly hair, an L-shaped jawline. She is a little bit pump ( that is not fat not to slim) she have a perfect shape every teenager girl wish to have "that is the hourglass figure". That's her physical look though. She's an average student in school, she always have a C in all her grades despite her hardwork. She loves reading romantic novel and watching romantic movies it gives her joy. On the other hand is her Dad Mr Alexander Lane is a drug dealer but have never been caught by the police while her mom is a maid who works at the white house of each president in washington.

MARIE'S POV.

As I was walking to my classroom, I felt so overwhelmed, nervous and akward for a reason I can't tell. The fear of sweat wetting my soft palms got me so worried, yes! I am natural shy is just in my blood I can't tell why. As I moved into my classroom it was a disaster for me to see Tom holloway, OMG, I whispered to myself when I saw Tom, He is my crush, I've had a crush on him for 8 weeks now I can't get him out of my head. He is so handsome, he is everything a girl likes, that's why most of my class girls do like him, I know Tom as a jerk, though he has a girlfriend called chubby. Him and chubby has been dating for 2 weeks now, chubby is a mean and the most annoying girl I've ever meet in my whole entire life, she's a thorn to my eyes, she's so full of herself. On the other hand is Victor Elvis, he is so cool, fun and a good friend to me though he can be so helpful sometimes, on the other hand is Beverly summer she is my Best friend she is one of my favorite person on earth, well as you proceed with the story you get to the know more people.

As I stood at the door looking at the class.

My friend victor, sighted me.

He came to my direction.

Victor: Hey Marie ( he said).

Marie: oh you.

( I replied).

Victor: what's up

Marie: Nothing, actually

Victor: so why? are you just standing at the door like ur new here

Marie: well nothing, I was just taking a look at the class.

Victor: hmm okay let me just believe you even though I know is a lie.

Marie: Am not lying

Victor: of course you are.

Marie: No am not

Victor: well I know your looking at your stunning crush, Tom! ain't I right

Marie: your a demon victor like how did you know, wait! are you stalking me?.

Victor:(giggles). No why will I

Marie: so how did you know.

Victor: I just guessed right

Marie: (giggles) oh yeah you did, I just hope you keep it as a secret

Victor: of course I will. What are friends for

Marie: tnxs.

( I hugged victor so tight).

Victor's Pov.

I do have feelings for marie but I just can't tell her because she's my best friend. We have been close friends for 7 good years. I, Beverly and Marie were good enough to make a best friend triangle, Am the only guy in the mix of two beautiful girls. My feelings for marie grew more the moment she hugged me, I could feel the love growing though am really jealous she likes Tom who is a jerk, I hate him, he is a spoilt brat and a womaniser, him and his ex girlfriend Tiffany do porn together immediately after after school which is not right should I report the case or i should leave it. All this thought went through my mind.

Beverly's Pov

Am so happy to see my bestie Marie, she's my all in one, she has always been there for me.

Beverly: so marie guess what's going to happen on Saturday.

Marie: Hmm, Saturday, uhrmn, omg! It will be your birthday, yes!.

Beverly: aww, am so happy you remembered.

Marie: of course why wouldn't I remember

Beverly: you will and will always be my best friend.

Marie:(giggles) why not, bestie for life.

Beverly: sisters for life.

Marie's Pov.

After a few minutes my English teacher came in cause it was her period.

As she came in every one goes to their seat as we all greeted her and she instructed us to sit down.

As she was teaching, I found myself distracted as my eyes where fixed on Tom.

My English teacher Mrs Diana by name a young, tall, blonde hair beautiful lady called me.

Mrs Diana: Hello Miss Marie Lane

Yes ma..am I replied. Can you explain to us what you understand by prefix. My mind escapes when she asked me that question because I know it will be embrassing if I don't answer, all this thought walked through my mind, what will Tom think of me?, Am dumb!, No! am not dumb yes am smart but is just that I was not paying attention oh No! What have I done to myself.

Mrs Diana: marie!.

The moment she said my name I got shocked as I came back to my senses

Mrs Diana: I asked you what is a prefix and you just stood there staring like a lost child who is holding his breath under the sun. So now what is a prefix?.

Marie: well, ma..am am sorry I don't know what a prefix is

The whole class made a mock of my respond except my true friends Beverly and Victor who had my back. I felt the shame and the pressure when my class mates laughed. Even my crush Tom joined the crowd to laugh at me, God pls help me bear this moment, I said to myself

After school

At Marie's House

Marie's Pov

After school I ran to my room, I jumped on my soft rocky bed while I look at the ceiling fan and the walls of my room decorated with stickers of Jace Norman, well, well, he is my celebrity crush am a big fan of his movies like Henry Danger, Bixle high private eye, Rufus, splitting Adams. I love his plays they are so amazing and entertaining.

My phone began to read which distracted my thoughts, I picked up my phone it was victor elvis calling I answered the call.

THE CALL

Victor: Hey girl

Marie: Hey Wassup.

Victor: Am good as usually what about you

Marie: well am okay

Victor: okay, yeah so uhrmn we need to plan for Beverly's birthday party that's coming up on Saturday

Marie: yeah that's right

Victor: so what are your plans

Marie: (giggles) am supposed to ask you that question dude!.

Victor: oh that's right forgive my ignorance.

Marie:(giggles) oh come on don't be so dramatic, why you apologising.

Victor: I just don't know.

Marie: well, you don't owe me any apology sir.

Victor: oh really ma..am.

Marie:(giggles). Yeah.

Victor's Pov.

I and marie have been talking for hours now I enjoyed listening to her voice over the phone is amazing.

Victor: Damn!.

Marie: Any problem.

Victor: wow! I can't believe is 12 .

Marie: gosh!. Wow that's means we have been talking for 5 hours now

Victor: yeah your right.

I enjoyed our talk I wish we could continue.

Marie: aww thanks. I wished to.

Victor: so good night, sweet dreams sleep tight

Marie: thanks, you too.

Victor: yeah, bye.

Marie: bye.

( The call ended).

I jumped on my bed blushing all to my self.

Beverly's pov.

Today is Saturday.

It's my 14th birthday.

Am celebrating with my friends, cousin, family and well wishers.

It was so fun. I love my cake so much it's so beautiful.

Marie's Pov

Am so excited to be in my bestie birthday but seeing Tom here makes me feel so akward.

Tom pov.

I love birthday parties, I love girls especially those who are always in the mood of naughty things.

Is fun being here.

Victor's Pov.

The birthday party of my close friend Beverly was successful I could see how happy she was it was so fun and nice.

Episode 2

It been 2 weeks now after Beverly's birthday.

Let's see how Marie dealt with her crush and her mysterious Father.

      Marie's pov

I feel so save when ever I tell victor what I have in mind I just don't know why. I know him as my best male friend who is very trustworthy and helpful. I need to share with him my plans so he could advise me.

Victor: Hey Marie.

Marie: oh hii.

Victor: How are you

Marie: Am good, am pretty good. and you.

Victor: am good too. I guess you have something to tell me

Marie: yeah, your so clever to know.

Victor:(giggles). I know that's what you would say.

Marie:(giggles).

Victor: so tell what is it?.

Marie: uhmm, I think this is the right time to tell Tom I love him.

Victor: what!.

Marie: Any problem?.

Victor: No! , I mean why would you tell him. You and I know he's a jerk and nothing more.

Marie: yes I know let us just give him a chance.

Please help me out.

       Victor's pov

The moment Marie told me she wants to confess her feelings for Tom.

I could feel fire in my lungs I love her I can't share her but I can't tell her it will be weird. Oh no!, If she tells Tom and Tom decides to date her I will be dead I can't share her with anyone, this thought went through my mind.

          Marie's pov

I wonder what Victor Is thinking about that he doesn't want to tell me I hope all is well.

Marie: uhrmn victor.

Victor: oh yeah.

Marie: what are you thinking about

Victor: uhrmn how to help you, you know what just tell him let see how it goes.

Marie: oh really.

Victor: yes

Marie: thank you.

( I hugged him so tight and left).

         Victor's pov

Oh what have I done? did  I just tell Marie to confess her feelings to Tom. Omg what am I doing.

I felt my eyes moist and I said to myself what the heck? . Am a crying for a girl? No! I should not.

She really likes Tom is her happiness. I just want to see her happy nothing else. Oh God pls help me I whispered to my self.

At that moment I started having a feeling of regrets I just can't tell why my feelings are so strong for marie.

         Marie's pov.

I walked into the toilet I looked at the mirror.

Wow! I look pretty so who is Tom not to fall for me I said to myself.

Immediately I bought out my lipgloss to wet my heat-shaped pink lips so it could more attractive.

I love Tom and I hope he loves me too. I smiled looking at the mirror I soon left.

I went to my class I didn't see Tom. Buh luckily for me I saw his sit mate Lungile Ogumere.

Lol,you may wonder who she is?.

Well she's an African.

She's pretty smart but I don't know her to well but I bet she might be nice. She's new she came 5weeks ago though.

I've only talked to her twice.

I decided to go meet her.

Marie: Hey lungi.

Lungile: oh hi.

Marie: uhrmn pls do you know where Tom is?.

Lungile: oh yes he's at the school hall.

Marie: school hall? Doing what?.

Lungile: I don't know maybe probably having a date with his girlfriend.

Marie: oh ok.

Lungile: so why do you care?.

Marie: why do I care about what.

Lungile: where Tom is? Anything important.

Marie: yeah.

Lungile: And what is it

Marie: is non of your business.

( She leaves).

       At the school Hall.

Marie's pov

I walked into the hall, and I saw students clapping for a reason I can't tell.

I looked round to see if I can see Tom.

Unfortunately I saw Tom and His so called Girlfriend Kissing.

I felt so much pressure as my heart was full of jealously.

I left the hall immediately with disappointment.

As I was running to the toilet I could feel water in my eyes, I said to myself Am I really crying for a guy who doesn't notice me. No! Why will I.

By coincident I mistakenly hit Victor and we fell together.

"Oh am sorry" I said.

Itz fine he replied.

He stood up as he got me up to.

Are you crying? He asked?.

No! Why will I?.

Clean your eyes Marie, don't you tell me your crying for a guy who doesn't notice your presence.

"Ur right" I said whipping my tears.

Why wouldn't I cry.

I saw him kissing my enemy.

Victor: well, Am not surprise.

Marie: I could have listen to you, right now I really need a shoulder to cry on.

Victor: you can cry on my shoulder.

Marie:(giggles).

Victor: I hope ur feeling okay now.

Marie: of course. Yes.

     As days and weeks passes, I found myself being happy around my true friends. We spent most times together Parting, Netflix and chilling, going to our favorite artist concert and involving ourselves in alot of fun activities.

It's June 30th, every 12th of July our school organises a prom party.

Yes! I will love to participate i want to be the face of my school.

I know I can win I am beautiful I've a unique type of hair the problem is I am too poor to afford a prom dress oh no what do I do.

I got home and was happy to see my mother whom I miss so much is back.

Mom! I screamed with excitement as I got to hug her.

My lovely daughter how are you.

Am good and you.

Am ok baby.

It was good my mom is back.

We sat on the dinning table as we began to enjoy our delious Pasta.

         The Prom Day.

Kelly's High school does their prom party every 12th of July.

That's a special day to the school.

The school was decorated with alot of interior designs it was good and amazing as the students admires their selves.

            Marie's Pov

My mom can't afford a prom dress for me but all thanks to Beverly who dashed me her best bow gown I really loved it.

She even helped me with my makeup.

I felt so confidence cause I could see I was looking so unique and different from others.

Chubby comes in.

Chubby: Marie! Omg.

You look so amazing.

(Lungile comes in).

Lungile: wow dude! U look so good.

Marie : all thanks to Beverly.

Chubby: aww.

Beverly: so chubby ur part of the contestant

Chubby: yes of course.

Beverly: aww so cute, but am sorry my bestie over here will win.

Chubby: No ur wrong actually, not while an contesting.

Lungile: yeah she's so right, ur wrong.

Beverly: oh okay let's see how it goes

Chubby: yes watch this scene rascal!.

(Lungile gave her a dark black liquid I don't what is it tho.).

Lungile: Action!.

Before my vary eyes I didn't expect this to happen.

Chubby pours the dark liquid on the silver dress Beverly gave me.

Chubby: (smirks) game on.

Beverly: Did you just ruin my dress ( she slaps chubby).

Beverly, chubby I and lungi had a serious fight that made the school to cancel the Prom.

In which they gave us suspension.

I know within my heart my Mom is going to kill me if she finds out her only daughter was suspended from school because of a fight but to be greatest surprise she didn't care. Atleast I had a little relief.

Episode 3

Marie's pov

After I was suspended from school I got alot of hates from student of kelly's high school. I understand their grief and anger but I can't completely blame myself for being one of the reason our school cancelled the prom party.

I was only trying to defend myself. At the end I still got bruises on my pretty face I cried out loud for looking so on kept and ugly.

I just hate that chuby girl, she's such a demon!.

The ringtone of my phone disturbed my conversation with my self in the mirror.

I looked at my screen and saw it was my bestie calling.

I picked up the call.

Beverly: Hey Marie.

Marie: Hii, hw are you

Beverly: Not to good

Marie: why?.

Beverly: My mom grounded me for 6 weeks. She's gonna take my phone today that's means I will be in the house for 6weeks without phone. Gosh!! How do you expect me to survive.

Marie: grounded for 6 weeks!?. Wow! That's to long.

Beverly: yeah, ur right.

Sorry my mom is calling me. I need to clear my whatsapp, messenger and Instagram chat.

Marie: (giggles) why?.

Beverly: if my mom ever finds out I have a boyfriend she will definitely kill me.

Marie: lol I thought it was only black moms that react when they get to know their daughter is having a boyfriend.

Beverly: well, in my family is illegal to date at 14.

Marie: hmm, oh I see.

Beverly: good bye for good.

Marie: I will miss you

Beverly: I will miss you too, byeee.

Marie: byeee.

( Beverly cuts the call).

    Mrs Lane pov.

I have worked so hard for the welfare of I and my daughter.

I know I married the wrong man who I thought was the best at first sight.

Now am the one facing my consequences of marrying him not that I loved him, but because of his money which am not enjoying now. He's probably spending his money on slut out their.

I wish I can just gather women to educate them never to judge a man u would want to marry by his wealth.

The knock on the door disturbed my thought.

"Who could that be" I said to myself.

I headed straight to the door.

"who's this". I said

(I didn't hear anyone response).

Soon I heard the return of another knock .

Who's this.

No response.

I decided to open the door.

Their comes in a group of tattooed gangster and my husband Alexander.

The chief gangster came closer looking at me in the eyes.

The chief: is she your wife.

Alexander: yes sir.

The chief: nice. Now u choose ur wife or your property.

Alexander: My property.

       Mrs Lane pov

I didn't understand what was going on here why was this rare looking man asking my fake husband "your wife or your property" .

I don't understand

Oh no! I hope is not what am thinking.

My husband came to my front.

He looked at me in the eye, I could see sadness and joy in his eyes, for years now I have not faced my husband like this before he always beats me up like I was a petty thief caught In an african market. I had all sought of bruises on my body, my looks where aging older than my age.

The chief: Do the needful.

( He says to Alexander).

What does he mean I soliquise.

For the first time in history my husband hugged me it's been 15 years we got married he only hugged me once which was on our wedding day.

On our wedding night instead of making love to me he showed me the demon I have married.

Well, let's not go to far.

Let's keep talking about what's happening now.

The moment he hugged me I didn't feel for it because I have lost feelings I didn't know what love is.

My so called husband whispered to my ear I'm sorry Love this is our last moment rest in peace.

He pointed a gun at my head and gave me a deep kiss. Am so foolish enough to let him penetrate into my mouth.

Not after a few seconds.

I felt 2 heavy bullet let into my head.

Well, my chapter is closed.

It's well with you my daughter.

       Marie's pov.

I was in my room day dreaming about my crush Tom.

I didn't know today will be my worst day. The moment I heard the sound of gun my heart began to beat fast as if I was the next to be slaughtered by a den of kidnapers or I saw a lion on top of body.

I felt ghost pimples around my body.

I rushed out of my room to check exactly what sound is that the moment I stepped out of my room all I saw was my Dad holding a gun and some gangsters.

I looked at the floor only for me to see blood gushing out of my poor mother's head I cried so loud.

Mom!!! I ran towards her dead body on bended knees.

I was in pain, my whole body felt the pain I was traumised.

Words were to small to tell how much pain and pressure I felt.

I managed to look at the Man whom my mom told me he's my Dad holding a gun I stood up to him hitting him so hard but his hard bone got me pained.

" I hate you! I hate you!!!!!.

That's all I could say I have never felt like this before.

God why?. I said to myself..

I looked at my Dad who was responsible for my mom's dealth.

Dad you???.

I cried loud.

Days pasted after my mom's dealth.

My Dad burnt her dead body which is against my religion tradition.

My Dad forced me to stay with him.

       Alexander pov.

Yes! I killed my wife am all wrong. my properties I worth million of dollars I can't send it off for free like that to my enemies so I had to give them my wife's life.

I know my daughter is having a very bad time but I don't care.

But what if she reports me to the police I thought. I think I need to do something about it.

I think I should drug her so she can have a memory lost of what happened.

No! It wouldn't work she has not eaten for days.

I know what to do I said to myself.

I payed our family doctor to help me with the plan.

At night I and Dr Ken went to my daughters room, thanks to God she didn't lock it i felt amused.

We entered inside and soon enough she was fast asleep Immediately Dr Ken injected her Brain so she could forget about the incident that happened.

All thanks to Dr ken for his help.

I payed him over $300,000 to do his job and $3.5 million to keep his mouth shut I spent alot of money I know.

Days past I had no  peace of mind I always feel the pressure of feeling the presence of my late wife.

I can deal with it though she's not the first person I killed lol, I killed my Grandpa when I was 17 because he slapped me.

I killed my ex girlfriend when I was 22 after I raped her.

I've killed about 3 police who tried to arrest me back in italy.

Am a killer and am proud of it I need an oscar for my act because

1. I've killed and no one suspects me because of my innocent face thanks to God for making me handsome. My fine face has lured alot of people especially girls and lawyers.

2. I did a plastic surgery so no one could recognize me.

Bravo! I need an oscar for this I shall not go underrated. if my life was a movie I did be the richest actor in history.

I laughed within myself.

Well, am free now nobody is disturbing my property after I have killed my wife.

I have a woman to marry.

Her name is Angela she was my side chick she has 3 of my kids 2 girls one boy.

I will marry her and convince Marie that's her mom.

Lol, am such a great actor if she follows my lead

Episode 4

     it's been weeks after the death of Marie's mom. Mr Alexander has finally succeed in making marie loose her memory, let's see how marie has to deal with living under the same roof with her wicked Stepmom and mysterious father.

       Marie's pov

My head have always been so dizzy lately, I have always had this feelings that makes me uncomfortable, I've forgotten who my mom is, I can remember everything about my past but can't remember anything about my Mom.

According to my Dad, my mom died when I was 2 years old due to cancer of the lungs. I feel so empty I feel a part of me is gone I don't know a name to call my feelings but all I have to do is stay strong and alert.

           Alexander's pov.

Am happy my daughter has believed her mom died a long time ago.

I've finally gotten married to my dream queen Angela. I love her she so sexy and sweet. Or though I don't really love her so deep I only married her because of a contract and her body. But the moment am done with her I will show her my true colours. I've finally gotten to my house I can't wait to introduce marie to her Stepmom and slibblings.

            Marie's pov.

I sat down drawing my celebrity crush "Jace Norman". and thinking about important things.

Is not long I soon heard the sound of my Dad's car.

I didn't care to go welcome him I continued my drawings. After a while I heard the sound of a woman shoe  "koi koi koi"( the sound that high heel makes)

Eventually, I decided to go check the visitor Dad came home with.

I ran downstairs to greet my Dad. He seems to be happy for a reason I can't tell it was weird for me to see him smile because normally he doesn't smile.

Marie, he said in a cheerful mood I can't tell what's the excitement is all about.

Yes Dad, I replied.

Guess who she is he said.

I looked at the Lady he brought who was standing with 3 kids, from their looks I could see the blonde hair girl is the first while the brown hair girl is the last and the boy is the second.

From their look of face I can tell the lady is their mom.

Well you may wonder what the lady looks like.

She's beautiful tho.

She's slim and tall but her breast seems to be bigger than her body, she has a big lips, her face looks like one who did plastic surgery. She has a ginger red hair and a big eye.

That's her physical description can't tell about her behavior but she looks rude.

So she's your step mom and this are your step slibblings.

The moment my Dad said it.

I felt like choking but I guess self control is the best.

"Oh really, wow nice to meet you. Pls feel at home' I said trying to be nice.

Excuse me this is already  my home so don't tell what to do again.

She sounded mean but I had to ignore the fact she's new in my house.

My Dad instructed me to take my step slibblings as my real slibblings I agreed to him.

           Angela pov

I can't believe I've finally gotten the Prince I've always wanted to marry, he is my heartbeat I love him and I know he loves me too.

I hate Marie for a reason I can't tell, she seems to be smart.

Well I will make life worst for her.

           Marie's pov

For 19 days I've not eaten anything. My step mom is so mean and wicked.

I hate her. Even my step siblings are just mean. Oh God pls help me.

I went to get my school bag to see if I could find something to eat, am so hungry I can't bear it anymore is just God that's giveth strength. I've have not gone to school for days now simply because my dad relocated to Miami, we were living in new York before where I attend kelly's high school.

I can still remember Tom holloway my crush, Beverly summer my bestie, and victor elvis my best male friend I miss them so much I can't wait to see them in the future. I checked my bag careful.

"Thank God" I said I found $20 in my bag, I went to go buy what I could eat.

The problem is my step mom, her kids and My Selfish Dad went out to the cinema living the house for me the worst part is she locked the kitchen so I couldn't eat but due to God's love I've found $20 so I can finally eat now. I left to the nearby shop.

              2 weeks after.

Life have been so unfair to marie lately, her step mom and Her Mysterious Dad showed her the Demon in them. But Marie being a strong and brave girl endured the pains she passing through.

   "Life can be so unfair sometimes all we gotta do is keep our head held high and keep trusting God"

Life it self is temporary that is to say the pain we undergo are temporary but God's love for us is permanent so we should keep trusting him no matter the

circumstances"

         A year later

It's Marie's 16th birthday, Her so called Dad couldn't even remember.

Marie sat by the window all alone crying.

      Marie's pov

Am so traumatize, I can feel the heavy rain falling from eyes, I've always dreamt of how my 16th birthday will look like but life said No, Nature said No!, And even God my maker said No!. Why is it so!.  I cried out loud. Immediately a spirit of a woman who looks like the older version of me appeared standing close to me I was in shock I wasn't that scared, why would I be scared when I've seen hell in my own house.

I looked at the spirit I felt a connection.

.

Marie: who are you and what do you want

Spirit: marie, I am the one who gave birth you

Marie: mom (I said in tears).

Spirit: yes dear. I am not here to stay to long.

I've just come to bless you.

Mrs Lane spirit placed her hands on Marie's head and disappeared the moment she left a great bright lighting shined on Marie's Long curly hair the moment it stopped, Marie's hair changed it looked more attractive than before alot of  hair products company are looking for women with that texture of hair to model for their brand.

Marie looked more beautiful than ever.

Thanks to God for making marie so smart she covered her hair.

It will be dangerous for her step mom to see the change.

Do you think Marie's mom has a reason to change Marie's hair do you think it will change Marie's life For Good?.

Think about it critically

Episode 5

       Now that Marie's unique hair have been exposed to Angela what do you think is gonna happen?

As you read you would get to know the power in her hair.

    Marie's pov.

Oh no!, I soliquises

My hair my mom blessed me with have been seen by my enemy.

I just pray she have a positive mind.

        Angela's pov

Wow! I can't believe Marie's hair is so perfect.

She could make a million of dollars from the fashion industry because of her hair, oh no! What if an agent sees her that means she would be great No! I need to stop things.

Yes! I know what to do, kill her?.

No, I will be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Yes! I gotta cut her hair.

With no waste of time I dragged her downstairs with hatred all over me.

I pushed her so hard,

well she can't do anything "hahaha" I laughed.

It gives me so much joy to see Marie in tears I just don't like her.

Immediately I picked up a scissors to cut her hair.

To my surprise she was strong enough to kick my hands.

Ouch! I said.

She tried to escape but thanks to My son who held her.

I tied her on a chair.

I tried cutting her hair but the scissors couldn't.

I got another sharp scissors but her hair refused to cut.

"Her hair isn't hard is very soft how come is still very hard for me to cut it" I reasoned.

I laughed within myself if I can't cut Marie's hair I still know how to make life miserable for her and it will still affect her in the future I smiled to myself.

I had no choice than to release her.

She leaves as she ran upstairs I went to go lock the door as usual.

         Days and weeks past, Marie's Dad have been making alot of big money illegally spending it  on sluts, his wife and her kids except marie.

He built alot of big mansions travelling his family to different countries living marie upstairs locked up.

But with grace, Marie still looked healthy but slimmer.

The more she was starved the more her body became slim in a sexy figure.

As time went on.

Mr Alexander had visitors in his house.

Who happen To be Tom holloway and his parents.

Mr holloway (Tom's dad)

Mr Holloway: it's been long I haven't heard from your wife.

Alexander: well, she died. Due to cancer

Mr holloway: cancer?.

Omg! So sorry for your lost

Alexander: Thanks, life isn't fair I lost the first woman in my life.

But am married to someone else now.

Mr holloway: oh really nice. Can I see her.

Alexander: of course.

Angela! X3.

Angela: yes, darling

Alexander: my good friend wants to see you.

Angela: oh hello.

Mr Holloway: hello gorgeous.

Alexander: yeah, she's wife.

Mr holloway: (giggles)yes I know

Alexander:(giggles).

Mr holloway: so, what about Marie.

Tom: wait Dad

Mr Holloway: what is it naughty boy.

Tom: not you (faces Alexander).

are you marie Lane's Dad?.

Alexander: yes, how did you know her.

Tom: she attended Kelly's high school in new York

Alexander: oh yeah my lovely daughter

Tom: I would like to see her.

Alexander: of course, why not. Angela dear take my Tom to Marie.

Angela: okay baby, Tom follow me.

Tom: okay.

          Angela pov.

(Soliquising).

I think Tom seems to be a bad boy I guess he can help me out.

Angela: (to tom) so wait here let me go call marie

Tom: okay

Angela goes to Marie's room telling her someone has come to see her.

Marie dressed up covering her bruises, she leaves her room to go see the visitor.

       Marie's pov

I wonder who has come to visit me.

I came out of my room only for me to see Tom.

I was full of excitement he looked more handsome than before.

I still like him, but I was shy to look at him.

"Hey, marie long time" he said

" I think I need to excuse you guys". angela said as she leaves.

Tom walks up to me I was lost at his handsome face.

Am happy to see Tom, I just hope one day I will see Beverly and Victor too.

Tom:(snaps his finger in front of Marie) are you lost.

Marie: oh no am not.

Marie's pov.

I was so shy that moment I had no option than to give him a tight warm hug.

At that moment I wished I could kiss him but no.

Is not right.

The moment I released my self from the hug.

I realized myself.

"Oh am sorry" I said.

"Is fine ,it happens" he replied.

I was happy he wasn't angry.

So you do like me?.

He said.

"Yes I did and I still do"

At that very moment he kissed me.

Only for me to wake up and saw all was a dream.

Gosh! I said to myself.

I really like Tom.

What if, his the perfect man for me I thought.

Angela over heard Marie talking to herself.

"Hmmm, who is this Tom".

She said to herself as she leaves the her hidding spot.

       Angela pov

I need to know Who this Tom that's messing with Marie's head.

I need to get him.

Hahaha.

June x3.

I screamed my daughter's name.

June: yes mom.

Angela: Don't you want to see  Marie.

June: yes mom, I want to.

Angela: ok dear, take her out I will give you money.

June: wow! Since when did you start being this nice, mom.

Angela: just wanted to.

and most importantly, don't allow her to escape.

Okay?.

June: okay, thanks mom.

Angela: sure

(June ran upstairs to go check on marie to tell her the good news).

       4hours after.

Marie and june went for a troll.

Angela goes to Marie's room searching to see if she could find something interesting.

Immediately she saw Tom picture and she laughed so hard.

Immediately, she left.

What do you think made Angela to laugh when she saw Tom's picture.

Isn't it strange?

Episode 6

       Now that Marie's unique hair have been exposed to Angela what do you think is gonna happen?

As you read you would get to know the power in her hair.

    Marie's pov.

Oh no!, I soliquises

My hair my mom blessed me with have been seen by my enemy.

I just pray she have a positive mind.

        Angela's pov

Wow! I can't believe Marie's hair is so perfect.

She could make a million of dollars from the fashion industry because of her hair, oh no! What if an agent sees her that means she would be great No! I need to stop things.

Yes! I know what to do, kill her?.

No, I will be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Yes! I gotta cut her hair.

With no waste of time I dragged her downstairs with hatred all over me.

I pushed her so hard,

well she can't do anything "hahaha" I laughed.

It gives me so much joy to see Marie in tears I just don't like her.

Immediately I picked up a scissors to cut her hair.

To my surprise she was strong enough to kick my hands.

Ouch! I said.

She tried to escape but thanks to My son who held her.

I tied her on a chair.

I tried cutting her hair but the scissors couldn't.

I got another sharp scissors but her hair refused to cut.

"Her hair isn't hard is very soft how come is still very hard for me to cut it" I reasoned.

I laughed within myself if I can't cut Marie's hair I still know how to make life miserable for her and it will still affect her in the future I smiled to myself.

I had no choice than to release her.

She leaves as she ran upstairs I went to go lock the door as usual.

         Days and weeks past, Marie's Dad have been making alot of big money illegally spending it  on sluts, his wife and her kids except marie.

He built alot of big mansions travelling his family to different countries living marie upstairs locked up.

But with grace, Marie still looked healthy but slimmer.

The more she was starved the more her body became slim in a sexy figure.

As time went on.

Mr Alexander had visitors in his house.

Who happen To be Tom holloway and his parents.

Mr holloway (Tom's dad)

Mr Holloway: it's been long I haven't heard from your wife.

Alexander: well, she died. Due to cancer

Mr holloway: cancer?.

Omg! So sorry for your lost

Alexander: Thanks, life isn't fair I lost the first woman in my life.

But am married to someone else now.

Mr holloway: oh really nice. Can I see her.

Alexander: of course.

Angela! X3.

Angela: yes, darling

Alexander: my good friend wants to see you.

Angela: oh hello.

Mr Holloway: hello gorgeous.

Alexander: yeah, she's wife.

Mr holloway: (giggles)yes I know

Alexander:(giggles).

Mr holloway: so, what about Marie.

Tom: wait Dad

Mr Holloway: what is it naughty boy.

Tom: not you (faces Alexander).

are you marie Lane's Dad?.

Alexander: yes, how did you know her.

Tom: she attended Kelly's high school in new York

Alexander: oh yeah my lovely daughter

Tom: I would like to see her.

Alexander: of course, why not. Angela dear take my Tom to Marie.

Angela: okay baby, Tom follow me.

Tom: okay.

          Angela pov.

(Soliquising).

I think Tom seems to be a bad boy I guess he can help me out.

Angela: (to tom) so wait here let me go call marie

Tom: okay

Angela goes to Marie's room telling her someone has come to see her.

Marie dressed up covering her bruises, she leaves her room to go see the visitor.

       Marie's pov

I wonder who has come to visit me.

I came out of my room only for me to see Tom.

I was full of excitement he looked more handsome than before.

I still like him, but I was shy to look at him.

"Hey, marie long time" he said

" I think I need to excuse you guys". angela said as she leaves.

Tom walks up to me I was lost at his handsome face.

Am happy to see Tom, I just hope one day I will see Beverly and Victor too.

Tom:(snaps his finger in front of Marie) are you lost.

Marie: oh no am not.

Marie's pov.

I was so shy that moment I had no option than to give him a tight warm hug.

At that moment I wished I could kiss him but no.

Is not right.

The moment I released my self from the hug.

I realized myself.

"Oh am sorry" I said.

"Is fine ,it happens" he replied.

I was happy he wasn't angry.

So you do like me?.

He said.

"Yes I did and I still do"

At that very moment he kissed me.

Only for me to wake up and saw all was a dream.

Gosh! I said to myself.

I really like Tom.

What if, his the perfect man for me I thought.

Angela over heard Marie talking to herself.

"Hmmm, who is this Tom".

She said to herself as she leaves the her hidding spot.

       Angela pov

I need to know Who this Tom that's messing with Marie's head.

I need to get him.

Hahaha.

June x3.

I screamed my daughter's name.

June: yes mom.

Angela: Don't you want to see  Marie.

June: yes mom, I want to.

Angela: ok dear, take her out I will give you money.

June: wow! Since when did you start being this nice, mom.

Angela: just wanted to.

and most importantly, don't allow her to escape.

Okay?.

June: okay, thanks mom.

Angela: sure

(June ran upstairs to go check on marie to tell her the good news).

       4hours after.

Marie and june went for a troll.

Angela goes to Marie's room searching to see if she could find something interesting.

Immediately she saw Tom picture and she laughed so hard.

Immediately, she left.

What do you think made Angela to laugh when she saw Tom's picture.

Isn't it strange?

Episode 7

      Marie's pov

It's been four years  I haven't gone outside.  Outside seems strange and bright, I am sure it was with the help of june, Angela decided to release me, I think I need to use this opportunity to run away to a place everybody knows my name but unfortunately, am a nobody. It wouldn't be fair if I leave june in this pack to go away, Does june knows her way back home, even if she knows do I have a place to go?. All this thought walked through my mind. I finally decided to stay back all because of june and nothing else am already used to Angela and my Dad's abuse.

I can deal with it and I can face it.

       The Author's pov

Life has shown marie a way to escape, but innocent Marie lane being selfless and considerate about june didn't make use of that golden opportunity.

Let's see the troubles that Marie is going to face.

     Angela was making a very important call as she sets the table for dinner.

Marie quickly went upstairs to her room.

Angela gave a wicked smile immediately she saw Marie going upstairs.

"Let's see how your hair will save you Marie, hahahaha" she laughed.

Mom!, What what's making you laugh?.

June asked.

Nothing my dear, replied Angela.

Okay, if you say so.

June leaves for her room.

               Angela's pov

I quickly prepared dinner, I made my husband's favourite meal, I set it on his position, I know he would be happy to perceive the aroma of his best food when his back from work, I sat on the chair smiling to myself.

After a while I received a call, it was my nephew calling, I picked up the call to direct him on what to do, so he could carry out my plan efficiently.

I Soon heard the sound of my husband foot steps, I ran to his direction and gave him a very warm hug while he offered me red roses, He kissed me so passionately.

I completely fell for the smell of his nice perfume.

             Marie's pov

I came downstairs only for me too spot my Dad and Angela, I felt disguised when I heard the sound of their smooch, it got me angry but what can I do?, Nothing.

I just have to mind my own business and keep trusting God.

I walked out.

3 weeks later

Angela first daughter veronica, is celebrating her 22nd birthday, The whole house decoration was so lovely and amazing.

Marie was forced to serve and was dressed in a maiden's uniform

With alot of embrassments Angela did to make her face.

The pressure was too much for Marie to endure, she ran out of the house with tears, Angela watched through the window looking at Marie, she didn't care to stop Marie instead she smiled.

Do you think their is good intension behind Angela's smile?.

          Marie's pov

My worst fear is being embrassed in the public, I hate it so much, I can't bear the embrassment in that house, am done.

Is good I ran away but to where would I run too, I tried to cross the road, immediately A car nearly crashed me, thanks to God who created me, I only fell, nothing happened to me.

The driver came down from the car yelling.

"Are you blind?, Can't you see my car was coming.

I cried out loud "Am sorry, it ain't my fault".

Your sorry?, If I had mistakenly hitted you?.

Don't you know I'll be arrested, huh?.

Am sorry (I yelled).

The moment I raised my head up.

To my greatest surprise It was Tom Holloway, I was so happy, he looked more handsome than before, I stood up facing him.

Tom!, I said.

Are you Marie Lane, he replied.

Yes, am Marie lane

Wow!, Nice too meet you again, you left new york.

Tom asked.

Yes I did, why are you here In Miami? I asked.

Uhmm, I do travel around to spend my holidays.

So can I drive you home?. You know what sit Inside the car, let's talk,

He said to me.

I agreed willingly.

He opened the door of his car for me I felt like a princess, I felt loved and appreciated at that very moment. He drove me to a nearby restaurant, I ate to my satisfaction.

I haven't been satisfied like this for 4 years now.

Tom: so can we talk?.

Marie: of course, yes

Tom: tell me, what's going on with you, I mean your the only one from Kelly's High school who hasn't come out successful.

I mean, why you dressing like a maid?, Or you work as a maid.

Marie: No I don't, you can't judge me based on my looks, you see ( she began to tell him, all she passed through).

Tom:( listening to all Marie said) ( with sympathy). Am so sorry Marie, your life was a mystery, I understand your pain. Well, Life has a purpose for Everything.

Marie: your right ( giggles) since when did you start being a good adviser, cause in high school your were such a bad boy.

Tom:(laughed) well, maybe because I liked you.

Marie: ( giggles) wait, you what?

Tom: Marie, let's change topic, we would get back to this topic later.

Marie: okay, what about my friends and our classmates?.

Victor elvis, Beverly summer, lungile and your girlfriend chuby.

Tom: well, I and chuby are no longer together, I don't know about her whereabout.

Marie: hmm, okay what about my  Victor, Beverly and lungile

Tom: well, Beverly is an actress she's doing great in hollywood but still in college.

While lungile is a beauty pageant she won Mrs south Africa.

Marie: wow!, At the age of 19.

Tom: yes, isn't it great?.

Marie: yes, then what about Victor Elvis.

Tom: oh Victor!, Well you know he is a very serious minded person with a high IQ, He is studying Medicine. He wants to be a surgeon.

Marie: wow! Am proud of him. That's cool. I can't wait to see him am freaking out!.

Tom: oh I see

Marie: can I follow you home pls.

Tom: is not possible, but I have an idea on how you can escape from the hell you call home.

Marie: (paying attentively) yes, tell me am desperate to hear.

Tom: first of all, you need to go back then tommorow I will come pick you up, so we could go out.

Marie: but why don't you want me to live with you?...

Tom: my dad wouldn't agree

Marie: okay I understand, but don't let Anyone to see you.

Tom: okay, that's not a problem, let me drop you.

Marie: thanks for your time I enjoyed it.

Tom: it's my pleasure.

           Marie's pov.

Tom, has finally dropped me at my house, I quietly went upstairs to my room without anybody's notice, I had a very nice day with Tom, truly his the Man of my dreams. I really love him and it seems he loves me back.

I laid on my bed creating scenarios about I and Tom, I just can't sleep, I wished I had a phone so I could speak to him, I need to hear his voice.

      The Author's pov

The next day, Angela, Alexander and her kids left the house.

To Marie's surprise Angela forgot to lock the door as usual.

Marie grabbed the opportunity to go out with Tom every single day without the notice of her Dad and Angela.

Marie began to experience her teenage dreams with Tom.

After 2 weeks of being with Tom though out the day and at night she sneeks home. Marie confessed her love to Tom.

As Tom and Marie decided to be together.

Don't you think is dangerous for Marie to have a relationship with Tom?.

Think about it.

Why did Angela all of a sudden starts living without locking Marie.

Don't you think their is something behind this?.

Episode 8

      Tom and Marie have been spending their time together for 2 weeks now. Marie thinks she's all good being with Tom.

      Marie's pov

I entered my boyfriend's car, I feel so safe around Tom, he treats me like a princess.

       Hey Tom, I said

How thou my juliet he responds.

I laughed, " your juliet is fine Romeo.

So...ready to zoom off?.

He asked.

"Of course" I replied.

          He zoomed off.

And stopped at the parking lot.

Why did you decide to park your car here I asked him.

Well, I wanted to ask you something, He said to me.

Your free to ask, I said to him.

Can, we uhrmn go to club this night, he asked looking into my eyes

Hmm sure why not, I agreed to his request because I felt it was safe.

"Thanks" he hugged me so tight, that I felt the connection.

Immediately he kissed me and apologized for it.

Is okay it happen sometimes, I said.

        We started talking and laughing like cracks on the rock, it was really fun and amazing to have a long conversation with him.

After a while I felt his hands on my tight, I wasn't comfortable, it sent shiver into my bodybody

"Oh no! I lost it, I can't believe am making you uncomfortable he apologizes.

     I didn't know what to say, I like him I can't loose him, the moment he touched my tight I felt it. But all that came out of my mouth was "it's okay Tom, I know you don't have bad intensions towards me".

He smiled as he drove off.

Do you think Tom has bad intensions towards Marie?

What do you think is going to happen to Marie if she dare go to the club with Tom?.

What do you think are Tom reasons for coming to Miami and why he doesn't want Marie to live with him. As you go on with the story you would get to know more surprising facts about Tom.

       It was 11pm in the Night, Marie dressed decently, she tip toed to the door, opening the door slowly to go met Tom. Angela watched Marie through the window as she lights fire for her cigarette.

Bravo! Let see how it goes, she said smiling all to herself.

         AT THE CLUB

A club is a place where people, especially young people go and listen to music, dance, drink and do alot of worldly things that has to do with seduction and sexual expression.

       Marie's pov

It's my first time going to a club, I wasn't comfortable.

It's such a noisy place, I can't even hear myself, I could see alot of beautiful young girls dressed half naked, my religion doesn't support such dressing. The only thing I found special about the club was the disco balls, it's beautiful.

I love the colours of light.

I stood like a statue admiring the disco ball.

After some few seconds, I felt Tom hands on my waist, am not comfortable with the way he touches me nowadays.

He offered me a glass of alcohol but I refused, the way he gulped it gave me a hope to accept it, because I love him, I decided to fool myself and I drank it.

I wasn't myself all of a sudden, I started going wild as I danced so hard to the rhythm of the music, I drank alot.

I was so drunk that all I saw was the reflection of Angela all over the walls of the club, I was out of control, immediately my eye lid closed and I can't tell what happened next.

It's morning, Tom said as he opens the curtains, the ray of lights shined towards my eyes.

At that moment I had this heavy pain on my head, Tom gave me a glass of milk and I drank it to my satisfaction.

Thanks, I said

Your welcome.

He took the glass from me, only for me to realize He was only on his shorts, I admired his Abs, it makes him so hot.

Oh my!, I screamed. " What will I tell my Dad or Angela where I've been".

I tried to get up but to my notice I realised I was completely naked with blood on my shaky legs.

A drop of tears fell from my eyes.

Tom came in with alot of confidence written all over him.

Tom: oh!, I guess you just found out I deflowered you last night.

You used me! I screamed

"Oh! please, nobody is hearing you, stop screaming" said Tom.

I couldn't believe that the person whom I looked up to for survival and protection, The person who I spent half of my years on earth daydreaming about, The person who I loved so much that I felt he had no bad intensions towards me, only wanted me because of my body.

I tried getting up but my legs couldn't support me.

All I could do was to cry my eyes out.

But who would save me?, Nobody.

Oh no!, My future is destroyed, what if am pregnant, what if he has a sexually transmitted diseases, what if he made a tape of having Sex with me, what if he snapped my nudes and wants to post it on the internet?, Am ruined for life, I just laid on the bed I didn't have the strength to stand up to my feet.

If your done resting, you can wear your clothes and leave am done with you said Tom as he lights his cigarettes.

I felt Iike I should commit suicide that moment, well it's my fault I went out with him because I trusted him.

       " Your body is your weapon, your body is a treasure God blessed you with that's why men tries their hardest luck to get that treasure, but we should be careful enough to keep that treasure to the right man who would find it and show us how special it is".

This quotes made more sense to me now.

But, oh no! Is too late, the wrong man have used my treasure, I felt so ashamed, Even if I had a thousand tongues is never enough to say how disappointed I was.

When I finally regained my strength I cleaned myself up and wore my clothes to leave, only for me to see Tom with three sluts on the bed, I felt the pain, I left with shame.

I was so scared if my Dad or Angela would question me, I went upstairs immediately and locked myself.

Angela saw Marie and didn't care to ask her where she has been all night?.

She just laughed to herself and drank her red wine in excitement.

Aww, this poor girl is back, what a surprise, but one day she's leaving this house.

Hahaha, Angela laughed.

Do you think Marie later became pregnant?

Marie's pov.

As soon as I got to the room I felt a little bit relieved because nobody questioned my whereabout, I sat down all by myself, I was full of heartbreaks, anger and grief that I trusted Tom whom I loved, and spent half of my years thinking of raped me!.

Oh God!, I screamed as I threw a glass at the door.

How can men be so wicked I cried out.

Well, is my fault I was the one who foolishly decided to follow him blind in love, I will never forgive him, I said to myself as I wiped my tears.

4 weeks later.

  Angela's pov

I and my husband, Alexander are having our meal together in the dinning, I just sat there lost under the ray of his handsome face.

He's so adorable when he eats, I love the way his lips move, is iconic.

I couldn't help it but admire him.

At that moment I decided to tell Alexander about Marie.

Angela: honey

Alexander: yes darling, how can I help you my princess.

Angela: uhrmn, Don't you think we should send Marie out of this house.

Alexander: Am sorry Angela, but I can't

Angela: why?, But u don't love her neither do u care about her.

Alexander: your right, I don't but she's somehow important to me.

Angela: important!?, How?

Alexander: is hard to understand

Angela: understand what? (Stood up in anger).

Alexander: Don't u dare stand up when am still talking to you.

Angela: well, you would regret marie.

Alexander: Relax, relax, I just need Marie for some benefits, then boom!, You can send her out, if you want to kill her? No worries you can.

Angela Hmm, what benefit do you need her for.

Immediately, June ran downstairs screaming

June: Mom! Dad!

Angela: what is it darling?

June: mom, Marie fainted I don't know what got into her.

Alexander: fainted?.

June: yes Dad

Alexander, Angela and June went upstairs to check on Marie.

Angela tried waking marie up, but no sigh of her eyes opening.

In no waste of time Alexander rushed Marie to the hospital.

          3 hours later

The Doctor came out of the patience room.

Dr kenneth: I need your attention, Mr Lane

Alexander: okay sir, Angela come with me

Angela: okay dear.

      AT Dr Kenneth's office

Alexander: so what happened to Marie.

Dr kenneth: uhrmn (clears his throat). So I carried out a test on Marie and the result was positive.

Alexander: what result? ( Hits the table in anger) go straight to the point

Dr kenneth: Well, Your daughter Marie Lane is pregnant.

Angela & Alexander: pregnant?.

Dr kenneth: yes, she is

Alexander: Are you sure?

Dr kenneth: if you find it hard to believe then take a look at the result.

Alexander: it can't be

Angela: wow, unbelievable

Alexander: Do u know who might be responsible for her pregnancy?.

Angela: I don't know, but all I remember is she always step out of the house at night to go visit her boyfriend, I do scold her.

Alexander: Boyfriend!?,...marie your gone!.

        (Black-out)

       Marie's pov

I was scared all because my heartless Dad has found out about my pregnancy, what do I do?, I can't believe am carrying Tom's Child.

Oh no!, I can't believe it.

Am in the car with two of my enemies who made life hell for me I soliquised.

       At Alexander's House

Alexander sat on the couch  lighting fire for his cigarette As his wife lend him a bottle of wine.

Marie, he said

Yes Dad, she answered in fear.

          Marie's pov

The Moment My Dad called my name my heart began to beat so fast, I could hear it loud and clearly.

The moment my Dad broke the glass of wine it sent fear to my body.

My Dad came close to me dragging my chin up.

Ouch, I cried loud

"Your a disgrace!, Your a failure, that's why at your young useless age you go sleeping with boys, why!!?, Because you are useless, you are a nobody!.".

Those where the words of my father.

I saw the power in his words, the grief and anger in his face. At that moment I was paralysed, I felt a lake of fire burning in my heart, I was just empty, I felt a part of me is gone.

Not after a while My Dad pointed his finger at me followed by the slap of thunder striking my cheeks.

I felt dizzy that moment, my Dad kicked me like I was a ball, he punched me like I wasn't a living thing. My cruel step mom joined using her heels to kick me.

That moment I felt like dying.

Then I was lifted  up like a stone by my father as he threw me mercilessly out of the house as some group of goons carried me and my Eye lid where shut closed.

Do you think their is any hope for Marie's survival?.

Episode 10

The Author's pov

Sometimes, we feel the pain we walk through are going to end the moment we die, but every moment we spend in our lives has it's meaning and reasons that affects the ending.

We may wonder the reason for the golden hair, the reason Tom raped her and why Angela hates Marie.

Let's see how all this drama will affect Marie to the end❗.

      Marie's pov

My eye-lid opened as I first sighted the hot sun flashing towards my face, A part of me was gone, I was incomplete at that moment, I saw all the scars and bruises on my body, I looked around all I could see was my blood dried on the floor, " Am meant to die, I lost alot of blood.

I was too weak to stand on my feet, I prayed for death that hour, I cursed Myself but Death refuse to find me.

        "Am I invisible?, No

         Am I unlucky?, No"

I cried out, I still don't know why the spirit of Death doesn't want me, my Dad was right am useless to Everyone.

I closed my hazel eyes to see if death could take me away from this world of Mystery.

  But No!, Death refuse to come.

I can't commit suicide, if I do, I will rust in hell and my goal is heaven.

From the beam of my glitchy eyes i could see an old man coming to my direction, he lifted me up and took me to his place.

I was surprised a begger lend me a helping hand.

He asked me what my name was and why I was all alone half dead.

I gave him a story about life with a glint in my eyes and a corner smile.

With tears in his eyes he told me I was Mystery, that Mystery will be me and I questioned his title, The old man laughed and said to me "The answer is blowing in the wind and in the future you would understand''

I didn't want to border this old man but I had alot of questions in my heart bordering me.

"If you will ever have an encounter with Tom, what will you do?."

The old man asked

I will do nothing, since his the father of my child I answered with sincerity.

He looked at me and smiled.

We had a long conversation with a single moment.

Honestly, is really good sharing your story with an elderly person.

        A group of young mothers passed us dropping some dollar notes on the plate in front of us, and a group of young men gave us some food to eat as the old man blessed them.

"Eat my child" he said giving me a plate of pasta, I felt loved and wanted that moment.

Weeks past.

It's being all good staying with the old man on the street.

I am 6 weeks pregnant, The old man has been so good to me, he gives me the large portion of food we get from strangers.

The Author's pov

One faithful day, Marie and the old man was having a good conversation while taking a stroll, Angela drove pass them, immediately The old man pushed Marie so hard as he takes the bullet meant for her, he fell to the ground, Marie cried so loud.

The old man: Do not cry, run!, run away my child, do not stay here weeping over me, go away, go to a place nobody will find you for my sake.

(At that moment The old man chapter is closed, RIP).

With the words The old man said to Marie, it gave her a little strength, she ran all she could as Angela drove trying to get her shot but the bullet kept missing it's target which was marie who is covered by the shield of the holy ghost.

Marie ran a long distance, that she couldn't breathe again as Angela finally hit her with her car shooting her lifeless body and drove away.

If your interested to find out if marie is dead or alive stay tuned for episode 11.

EPISODE 11.

Marie's pov

  I opened my eyes slowly that the beam of light was so bright that I had to shut my eyes again.

I slowly opened my eyes only for me to find myself in the hospital, I looked around questioning Myself because I didn't know how I got here, immediately a Nurse came in the moment she saw me she was so happy and started screaming the Doctor's name.

Doctor!, She said.

The Doctor came in to check on me.

I was still trying to figure out how I got here.

The Doctor: As you can see, your getting better, all you need right now is to take rest ( he leaves).

The nurse came close to me.

The Nurse:  Am so sorry for you to hear this but you had a miscarriage.

The moment she told me I had a miscarriage, it was a sigh of relief because I can't be carrying a baby while my mates are making A's in college.

I then noticed the Nurse staring at me like she has something to tell me, her looks made it clear that something bad is about to happen.

   Do you have something to tell me? I know is very important please tell me I said.

   Yes, I really have something important to tell you, I don't think is safe for you to stay here because of Alexander and Angela.

Marie: you do know My Dad and Alexander

The Nurse: yes I know, I know your story but the truth is, your mother did not die due to cancer of the lungs.

Marie: what!?, How did you know and how do you know my mother?.

The Nurse: Am Zara, I know you must have forgotten me, well I and your mother were best friends for over 40 years now, she was a good woman, she loved God so much but married the wrong man because of wealth, I tried to warn her about Alexander but she refused and Today, The Alexander she married killed her and making life a Mystery for her daughter.

Marie sat there looking at Zara in disbelief.

Marie: how can I believe you, I remember everything about the past except my mother, why is it so?.

Zara: my dear, things right now are complicated the Doctor that just left is your family doctor, he is Dr kenneth, your so-called father Alexander paid him to inject a micro chip into your brain.

Marie: And what is the work of that chip?.

Zara: it clears every single memory you have about your mother, is not safe staying here Alexander and Angela are on their way here, come let's go away.

( Marie began to recall the old man's words " Go to a place nobody will find you").

Yes! , I'll go with you, Marie said.

Zara: (smiled) okay let's go.

Zara silently took Marie outside the room as she enters the car to zoom off.

Marie: so can you tell me,  more about my mother like alot of things you think Is important for me to hear.

Zara: what can I say, your mother inherited a piece of island from her late father and only you can get that island through your signature when you will be 24 years of age, that's why your Dad is still keeping you alive.

before I forget, your mother's lawyer base in New York and the island is in puerto rico.

Marie: thanks for the information, but what do you think should be done so I can regain the  memory of my mother.

Zara: easy, I can help you out.

Marie: really!, But that will be when?.

Zara: today

Marie: ( full of excitement) oh thank you.

Zara: am heading there right now.

Marie: I appreciate, but why are you being so nice.

Zara: you know am successful all because of your late mother, she really sacrificed herself all for my good, so I really need to pay her back.

Marie: her spirit must be really happy with you.

Zara: yes dear, really happy.

          ( Black out).

      The Author's pov

Zara finally took Marie to the hospital, she had a surgery done to get rid of the chip, she survived and the result came out positive she finally regained the memory of her late mother.

All thanks to Zara.

       Zara really took good care of Marie but another incident took place, while Zara took Marie for a drive, Angela spotted Zara at a parking lot with Marie, she released some bullet into Zara's head, because of the fear and Zara's last words " Go back to New York, so that your mother will be proud of you" these words gave Marie a hope to leave, she drove Zara's Car in tears as Angela boys were after her, it was just like a car race, until a big truck smashed Angela's boys which led to their death.

Marie drove a long distances, finally! She found herself in New York.

She spent her nights in the car and her days in the church where she meet Bishop Samuel, who looked after her, But in this world we shouldn't trust anybody, the so-called Bishop attempted to rape Marie but she broke his head with a glass and ran away for her dear life.

Marie started living in the street and kept trusting God that one day her Mysteries will be over.

Who do you think is that old man?.

Do you think Bishop Samuel a highly respected man of God really had the intensions to rape Marie.

What do think is behind all this?.

MYSTERY IS HERSELF EPISODE 12.

Life became unfair to Marie Lane, she became a Berger in the street in order to survive.

      Marie's pov

I stood under the hot sun, with my bruises and scars, I was so hungry that I could eat the flesh of a man if it wasn't a sin, I looked round if I could see anything that has to do with money so I could steal.

Luck found me, I spotted a white man with pot- belly, his wallet fell from his pocket but he was too careless to notice, he entered into the mall that moment.

I ran towards the wallet direction, I picked up the wallet, I opened it and saw a good amount of money, I was so tempted to steal it but my conscience began to judge me.

     I am wrong, if I steal it.

I looked at the wallet again and I saw his business card.

Wow!, I said to myself his a professional photographer and a model agent that base in california.

I returned his business card into his wallet.

Not after a few seconds I saw him coming out of the mall looking lost.

I walked up to him.

Marie: looking for something?.

The Man: who are you?, and how can I help you?.

Marie: uhrmn, sir you mistakenly dropped your wallet on the floor ( I gave it to him).

The Man:( feeling happy) thanks, wow! You seem to have good morals, I can see you are homeless and you had no intentions of stealing any money, here you go ( gives her $40) I know it wouldn't last but pls manage it.

Marie: ( takes it) thanks, I appreciate.

God does his things in his own way, at that prescious moment a heavy breeze blew away Marie's scraf and her unique hair was revealed to the man.

The Man looked at the hair with curiosity.

The Man: uhrmn, please can I know your name?

Marie: Am Marie Lane, And you are?.

The Man: wow!, Nice name Am Marc Solomon.

I'm a professional photographer and a model agent I base in california but I came to new York to visit my Sister.

I do work for big fashion brands, hair products brand and make up brands like kylie cosmetics, kkutwc make-up, Diva touch, victoria secret and luis vuitton. Please what product do you use on your hair.

Marie: well, actually I don't apply any product on my hair it's a blessing.

Marc Solomon: really!, Wow!, Please can I register you under LA models, I promise I would make you a super star, the fashion Industry are looking for women with your skin type, your shape and height.

Marie: of course, I would love to be a model is such a pleasure.

Marc Solomon: thank you, please enter inside my car.

( He opens the door for marie as he drove her).

Let's see how Marie's life was changed from a teen akward girl to a maid, from a maid in her father's house to a slave, from a slave to a raped victim from a raped victim to a begger and from a begger on the street to an upcoming model.

All thanks to Marc Solomon.

        Marc Solomon is truly a nice man, he paid for Marie's ticket.

It was Marie second time in the plane.

Her bruises and scars where treated living her skin more smooth.

She looked more healthy and beautiful than before.

She's currently staying in California with Marc Solomon.

On the day of the Diva touch audition, Diva touch is one of the most expensive hair product brand in the world.

Due to God's grace the moment the Judges saw Marie Lane they didn't bother to audition her they gave her the job right away.

Her stunning pictures where used to Model all products from Diva touch, she even appeared on their advertisement and magazine covers.

Many young girls, women around the world began to use the product in order to get Marie's kind of hair.

Well, these are the tricks big brands use in our today world to get more customers.

They make use of beautiful creatures to make their products more attractive in the eyes of the viewers in order to make profit.

       The media has always wanted to know who exactly Marie Lane is, she became a subject of attention in the world.

She was signed to many multi- million dollars fashion brands, she appeared on several vogue covers making her the first latin girl to do so, she was under the Top 5 richest model in the world, Men kept dying for her but she never let that to distract her.

5 years later

  Marie Lane has finally made a big name to herself, she was one of the most important model in the fashion industry.

She was well known, while Beverly summer was an actress she was also successful in hollywood, on the other hand is Victor Elvis he was a renowned surgeon, he was a great medical doctor in california.

While Tom was a drug dealer and chuby was a club striper.

It's Marie Lane 23rd Birthday!!!!.

Marie is celebrating her birthday in her $25 million mansion.

    Marie's pov

Am so happy to celebrate my birthday with my friends, well wishers, my co- models, The man who made me who I am today, and my best friend Beverly.

I really wished Victor was here but I haven't seen him for years now, am truly proud of myself, God has truly shown me he really exists am proud and happy to be a christian.

"The wrong people always come and go, but the right people will always be there forever🤍..

I have walked alone with the sun and the moonlight with no one by my side, I've made it to the edge, am on the edge of glory.

I was always know as an akward teen girl but now I stand on my ground so proud as I glow with the crown of my head as the queen of my world.

I was Mystery, but now am the history."

( Every body clapped as Marie gave her birthday speech).

Stay tuned for Mystery is Herself episode 13.

It's two days before Beverly and Robinson's wedding. Robinson is throwing a big party to celebrate his upcoming wedding with the love of his life Beverly.

MARIE'S POV

The party is really nice, everything is going smooth, but honestly Robinson seems really strange, I have this bad feeling about him but I can't tell Beverly that, because I have no proof, I just hope the thought I've about Robinson is false.

Beverly and Robinson's Wedding Day

It was really a big wedding; it was all over the media that the Hollywood actress Beverly Summer Weds Robinson. A lot of rumors where spread on the internet that Robinson is probably getting married to Beverly because of her fame and money. But such rumor can never put an end to Beverly and Robinson's undying love for each other to get married.

Marie was the chief bridesmaid, while Victor was the best man.

Beverly and Robinson promised themselves before the altar of God as they were proclaimed husband and wife by the priest and it was ended with a kiss following the joy, clap and excitement of the crowd.

AT THE WEDDING RECEPTION

VICTOR'S POV

I am so happy to see my good friend Beverly getting married, it's really nice to see Beverly and Robinson dancing to the rhythm of this love song, but all I see is I and Marie in their position, I really wish it was real, I want her to carry my baby and bear my last name. I looked at her, all I could see was the ray of beauty burning my eyes.

I walked up to her direction, to ask her for a dance but I wasn't man enough. I just stood there waiting for her to notice my presence but so sad she didn't even notice my shadow, she looked so lost I wonder what she's thinking about.

MARIE'S POV

It's really nice to see my best friend getting married, I love how she's so happy, it makes me joyful.

BEVERLY'S POV

I am really in love with Robinson, just the two of us dancing together it feels like heaven. He looked into my eyes and told me how beautiful I am, I was really charmed by his lovely words.

THE WEDDING NIGHT

BEVERLY'S POV

· My husband Robinson is so cool, we had our bath together, it was all fun. I laid on the bed with my light night dress. I was so wet that moment I needed water to quench my thirst for sex. There comes my husband, his abs alone sent in butterfly to my stomach. He came closer to me, he kissed me so deeply that I began to lose control, I could feel his lips going down my private part, I felt uneasy, I had to stop him, he smiled to me and whispered into my ears "talk dirty to me, I'll give you more" the heat was too much too handle, his hands exploring my body made me uncomfortable, but I really needed it. He performed so well, I would say that was my best night ever, he is truly the man of my dreams.

Good Morning sweetie, He wakes me up with a kiss. Good morning honey I replied, 'I made breakfast for you baby', oh thanks honey'. He feed me as I ate like a child in his arms.

As days rushed, I travelled to France with my husband Robinson to spend our honeymoon. Honestly, he is a very sweet man and romantic at heart I really enjoyed our Company.

2MONTHS AFTER THE HONEYMOON.

Beverly and Robinson are back to California. Beverly went for her movie shoot while Robinson resumed for work.

MARIE'S POV

I decided to go to the club again to have a little fun, I covered my face so that nobody will be able to recognize am Marie Lane. I sat all alone going through my phone, immediately a young man approached me.

THE YOUNG MAN: do you want to have some drink?

(I looked at the young man, it was Tom I stood up in anger)

TOM: relax, relax, am not here to hurt you, I came to apologies, pls can you come outside here is noisy.

MARIE'S POV

I had no choice than to hear him out, I decided to accept his request to move outside, I followed him.

TOM: Marie, am so sorry for everything that happened five years ago, I mean I was drunk I honestly don't know what came over me, please find a place in your heart and forgive me, accept me, am now a changed person.

(Tom fell on his knees to show Marie that his really sorry)

MARIE'S POV

Honestly, seeing Tom reminds me of my past, I really hate his face, but what can I say or do, the past is gone and dusted, everybody does a mistake, nobody is perfect let me just give him a second chance.

MARIE: (to Tom) stand up Tom, is okay, I've forgiven you.

TOM: (gets up and hugs Marie) Thanks

MARIE: (with anger) but that doesn't mean you should hug me.

TOM: am sorry

(MARIE LEAVES)

Do you think Marie is right to accept Tom back?

MYSTERY IS HERSELF EPISODE 15

Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock says the clock it's 2:15 am, Marie Lane is having a wonderful shot for the vogue cover.

It was a busy month for the three best friends, Marie went for a lot of fashion shows to represent Diva touch while Beverly was filming at Hawaii and Victor had a lot of client to perform an operation on. The three best friends didn't have time to see each other. Months pass by, until it was December, they finally had time to settle down and decided to see themselves once again, Beverly, Marie, Robinson and Victor were having a good time at the park.

On a faithful day marking the fourteenth day of December, Victor threw a huge party in his mansion, he invited all his friends, family members and colleagues to celebrate two years of his hospital and two years of being a successful surgeon.

VICTOR'S POV

It has always been my dream to find myself in this position, God is so wonderful, people do say it takes five or more years to be successful but I was born with luck, it only took me two years to establish myself and become this successful, I have worked so hard without rest, I think I need a little break, I feel this is the right time to tell Marie about my feelings towards her, then propose to her on my birthday, it will be wonderful.

I began to look around, I realized I haven't relaxed for a while to see how beautiful my house was, I admired the designs on the walls of my house, is really lovely, I started to take a look at my bar, immediately my eyes caught Tom Holloway ''what the hell is he doing here'', I said to myself.

He was holding a red lovely rose, I wonder who invited him to my party in the first place, my eyes where following every step he took. he walked up to Marie Lane, I smiled to myself because I know Marie will surely reject him and she might even embarrass him because of what he did in the past, but to my surprise, she didn't even do anything, instead she smiled at him and even took the red roses, I felt jealousy swelling in my head, I just wished I can pour the bitterness in my heart out but self-control is the best option.

I stood there like a cat under the rain, my heart was boiling so fast that I could feel my temperature rising, seeing Marie and Tom together smiling is like a poison in my food.

I couldn't bear looking at them, I gave signals to my guards to throw Tom out of my party but something mysterious just happened, A group of Hitmen broke into my party which made my guests frightened. I wondered why they want to attack my party by this time of the night, I don't know them neither have I seen them before.

Here comes the chief Hitman, he came holding his cigarettes, he shot his gun to the air which made my chandelier to fall and made a sound that made my guest more scared, I was pained because I know how much I spent to buy that chandelier.

MARIE'S POV

I looked at the chief Hitman his face seems familiar, The Hitmen had this similar tattoo, I began to flash back he was the same man that question my Dad (in episode 3) ''your wife or your property?'' and he ordered the gun to my Dad to kill my mother.

he was the same man! I wonder what his doing here.

Immediately the chief Hitman looked towards my direction, saying "I have come for Marie Lane, boys! Take her away".

His guards dragged me, I began to scream on top of my voice, but nobody to save me.

VICTOR'S POV

I wasn't at ease when they took Marie, I must find a solution to get Marie back, I ran after them, the man holding Marie pointed a gun at Marie's head, he threatening me saying "if you dare move, get read to lose your best friend" his words frightened me, I was so confused that moment, it was just like a movie to me and a dream because I never expected this incident to happen right away. The tears in her eyes made me to feel like a loser because I cannot save her.

The man pushed Marie so hard as he shot Marie but thanks to Tom, he took the bullet for her as the Hitmen leaves with pride, I looked at the blood gushing out of Tom's stomach, I tried to call my guards to rush him to the hospital but instead his own boys took him, his act shocked me, he's never nice, I wondered why he became nice all of a sudden, Hmm something fetish is happening but I can't tell, I need to investigate first of all before jumping into conclusion.

THE NEXT DAY

I was with Marie in my office, she was looking so anxious, am sure she is worried about Tom, I decided to calm her down with a glass of orange juice but she refused, soon I heard the sound of someone knocking on my door "come inside", I said. The young man came in.

The young man: sir, I came to meet Miss Marie

Marie: yes, what is it?

The young man: Tom Holloway has fully recovered; the young man survived the gun shot.

Marie:(gets up with excitement) oh really, can you take me to him.

The young man: sure ma'am.

Marie: uhm Victor please can you join us?

Victor: am sorry I can't

Marie: okay, is fine (leaves)

VICTOR'S POV

Hahaha, I laughed because this situation right now is really cunny as a medical professional, I know is impossible to fully recover in less than one day after being shot, it takes a lot of time to remove the bullet in the case of surgery.

I've this feeling that Tom being shot was set up in other to win Marie's heart back, but why is he really interested in Marie, there is something behind all this I need to figure it out before it will be too late.

I looked at the time it was 11 o'clock and Tom was shot last night by 10 in the night, that's like 13 hours after Tom was shot and he has fully recovered hahaha, this situation looks so funny, I will surely win Marie's heart before Tom do so, I said to myself.

Do you think Victors point of view (POV) about Tom is true?

Tom, seems to be a changed person, right?

Let's see if Victor's point of view (POV) about Tom is true or false.

MARIE'S POV

I got to Tom's house, I was directed to his parlor by one of his maiden, her name is Treasure, she seems to be someone who's mean, but she acts so nice, she helped me to take off my coat, I looked round, Tom's house seems really nice, I began to look at the walls of the parlor, all I could see was my pictures, I was surprise, I moved closer, I read the write-ups "Am sorry Marie Lane, please forgive me, I didn't mean to ruin you, am really sorry please give me a last chance and add me back in your life" I smiled to myself because I am happy he has truly repented, I turned my back only for me to see 12 kids on bended kneels holding a poster saying "Am sorry Marie, please forgive me'' I know it was Tom who planned it, I feel for him, he took a bullet all for me to make sure am alive, I have to forgive him, I said.

Tom walked up to me, from his look, I could tell he was truly sorry.

Tom: I hope my sins are forgiven.

Marie: {giggles} yes, they are forgiven, you took the bullet for me, didn't you? That's a big sacrifice, I really appreciate.

Tom: yes, I know, but all I did to you in the past keeps bothering me, I deserve to be punished, please punish me.

Marie: No, I wouldn't, all you did actually served me good, if you didn't pregnant me, my Dad couldn't have thrown me out and I couldn't have been in this position now.

Tom: is that so?

Marie: yes Tom

Tom: how about our baby?

Marie: our baby died long time ago

Tom: oh, am sorry you really went through a lot, you deserve the best now.

Marie: yes, that's why am in the best position

Tom: yeah, you deserve it, hope I am truly forgiven?

Marie: yes, you are

Tom: if I am truly forgiven, then tomorrow let's go for lunch, I mean together.

Marie: that's no problem

Tom: so, we are friends, right?

Marie: yes, we are

Tom: Thanks.

(Black-out)

MARIE'S POV

I got home, I was so tired, I laid my head on my soft pillow, I felt more relaxed, I began to think about Tom. Truly he is a changed man, I would love to tell my friends about the new Tom, but deep in my heart I know they wouldn't want me to accept him back because of the past. But the past is gone he has changed. I picked up my phone to call Victor, then I saw seven missed call from him, I wondered when he called because I never heard my phone ringing, I called him back, I know his going to be upset and may not pick my call, but to my surprise he answered immediately I called him.

THE CALL

Victor: Hey Marie

Marie: Hey, am really sorry for not picking your calls, I didn't hear when my phone rang

Victor: is fine, am not upset so...how's Tom?

Marie: His cool, he has fully recovered.

Victor: Did you see him with any bandage tied around his body?

Marie: No, he was fully okay, no scratch, no bruises, nothing, he was looking strong.

Victor: hmm, isn't that fetish?

Marie: what do you mean?

Victor: He was shot last night and recovered so quick today; I haven't seen such a miracle.

Marie: well, you can't judge, it could be God who decided to give him that grace.

Victor: am a medical personnel Marie, God's grace gives life but that doesn't heal a wound, do you know what it means for a real bullet to get into your skin? It takes a minimum of four days to recover but not fully.

Marie: it could be, but Tom's case is different, if your judging him because of the past, your wrong! Tom is truly a changed man.

Victor: How sure are you?

Marie: hundred percent sure

Victor: what makes you sure?

Marie: He took my bullet for me, he apologized to me today, I looked at his eyes I could tell that deeply he was sorry.

Victor: Taking your bullet doesn't mean his a changed man

Marie: I don't care what you say, but you know nothing about Tom, because you have a high degree in medicine doesn't mean all your thought are perfect.

Victor: I never said I was perfect neither did I assume my thoughts are perfect, you know nothing, I wouldn't blame you because you didn't go to college.

(Victor cuts the call)

Marie: hello, hello

MARIE'S POV

I wonder why he cut the call at me, he has never done that before, I wonder why his mad at me all because of Tom, I didn't do anything wrong, I am just trying to be grateful for what Tom did to me.

VICTOR'S POV

I just don't know why Marie plays deaf, dumb and blind to this situation; it should be clear to her that something fetish is happening. I am really upset because I don't want to lose Marie to the wrong man Tom, I must get an evidence to proof that Tom is up to something mysterious.

THE NEXT DAY

Tom and Marie went to have lunch together at the super stars restaurant they had a nice conversation.

VICTOR'S POV

I went to the hospital Tom got admitted to, I bribed their nurses to tell me all about Tom's treatment but they kept saying he got a surgery done on the affected area and he recovered so soon, I left like I believed them but deep in my heart I know is not true.

A New year; the suspects continues...

December is over, is a new year, I and my best friends celebrated the new year eve, it was all fun, but I and Marie didn't really talk to each other.

TWO WEEKS LATER....

I have gone back to my work, days became so stressful to me because I had a lot of client to attend to and my hospital was sued because one of my sick patient died but at last my honorable lawyer Marius won the case, thanks to him, I was also feed up while trying to figure out some hidden fact about Tom but all my tests where negative, his truly a changed man.

I decided to go to Malibu beach one day to have some break only for me to see Marie and Tom together, my heart wasn't at ease. I decided to invite Marie to my house tonight.

MARIE'S POV

Today was truly a good day for me and Tom, it was awesome, I picked up my phone to see who's calling behold it was Victor, I was surprised because we haven't been talking for a while now, I answered.

THE CALL

Victor: hey Marie

Marie: Hi

Victor: we haven't been talking for a while, like we used to, I miss our memories, our time we do spend together.

Marie: yes, I do to, I felt your mad at me...so I didn't bother to disturb you or something.

Victor: is fine, uhrmn can you come to my house tonight?

Marie: okay. Am on my way

Victor: thanks

Marie: sure

(The call ends)

Immediately TOM started calling I picked up the call, he asked me if I can over his house for a dinner with his little sister, I told him I was going to come.

He was happy until then I remembered I promise victor to come over, I became confuse, I don't know if I should go visit my best friend victor who has been a loyal friend to me for years now or I should go visit Tom who took the bullet for me. I sat on my chair meditating.

Who do you think Marie should visit?

Should she visit Tom her high school crush who raped her in the past and eventually took a bullet for her to live because he Is a changed man or Victor who have been her long-time best friend and have always been by her side without betraying her.

What do you think is behind Victor's and Tom intensions towards Marie and why do they want her to visit them at night?

Stay tuned for episode 17

                                                                    MYSTERY IS HERSELF EPISODE 17

MARIE'S POV

I have never found myself In this confused state before, I began to think about who I should choose, I still don't know how to choose I guess I will not go to anyone's house, I picked my phone to call victor to inform him that I wouldn't be able to make it at his house this night, he agreed and said we could visit later in the day ,I accepted his request and we hung up the call, I later went to bed to have a good sleep.

THE NEXT DAY

The moon has fallen, the sun is rising. The day is bright, I went outside, Honestly today's sun was a paid actor, I took enough beautiful selfies that gave me 800 likes in 5 minutes, I went to go brush my teeth and have a cool bath, I stepped out of the bathroom I met my phone beeping, it was Tom calling, I picked up the call he asked me if I could visit him I refused because am already going to meet my best friend Victor. He told me it was an emergency situation and he need me urgently I had no choice than to come because am ready to sacrifice anything for him because he took my bullet at last, I had no choice than to accept his request.

AT THE MALIBU BEACH

I got to Malibu beach to check for Tom to know what emergency situation he called me for, but here looks peaceful, I wonder why he called here, I looked round to see if I could sight him but I didn't see any sign of him. Here he comes with a bunch of flowers he smiled at him handling the flowers to me, he starred at me in a fetish way telling me how beautiful I was, I was pleased with his words, he took me for a lunch date, I looked at him over and over again I could see he was truly a changed man.

VICTORS POV

I wonder why Marie all of sudden made up her mind not to see me again, she said it was for an emergency situation, I wonder what is all about, I was already at the Malibu beach waiting for her, my eyes caught Tom with a lady I smiled, I hope she's his girlfriend or fiancé so he could leave my Marie for me, I went forward only for me to see it was Marie. I felt Marie was disaffected because she lied to me.

I called Beverly because I was highly disappointed in Marie, I left there feeling Abash.

MARIE'S POV

I got home feeling amazed, honestly Tom seriously made my day, I was so happy, I picked my phone to call Victor to tell him how my day went with Tom and Tom has finally asked me out and I agreed. I called him but he didn't pick my calls at all, I knew he might be hurt because I didn't go meet him again, I drove myself to his house, I saw him, he wasn't expecting me too visit him. He was filled with emotions he hugged me so tight like he missed me.

VICTORS POV

I am glad Marie came to my house at last, I began to question her why she refused to come visit me during the day, I felt she was going to lie, but she told the truth, I wasn't pleased when she opened up to me about her and Tom dating again, I couldn't control my anger I dragged her to a club by all means to show her that Tom was with another lovely girl, I saw tears in her eyes, I took her back home to console her, she made up her mind in front of me that she's never going to give Tom another chance I was happy because I can now make use of this silver opportunity to make her fall in love with me, and then marriage next. I left to my house when I noticed she has fallen asleep.

I got home I began to create scenario's about me and her getting married, I smiled so hard I didn't know how I slept off.

MARIE'S POV

I can't believe Tom is literally playing me, I got up from my bed went on my bended knees to pray to God almighty. I saw Tom's call, I picked up my phone and blocked him, I went to my bathroom to take my bath and prepare for my photoshoot for the funis new shoe collection, they gave me a contract worth $350,000 to model their brand.

TOM'S POV

I wonder why Marie blocked me, I hope she's okay?

VICTOR'S POV

I Am happy that Tom and Marie are no longer together, I abandoned my work in the hospital to face Marie so she can always be happy, we celebrated valentine's day together it was all fun, It's six days before June my birthday month.

I told Beverly that about my plans to propose to her, she was excited but felt it was a childish thing to get married to your best friend but I didn't care because it was love, Beverly advised me to tell Marie about my feelings for her but I didn't want her opinion because I wanted it to be a surprise for Marie.

I and Beverly went to the most expensive jewelry store to buy a diamond ring worth $2.5 million.

I was happy because it was the best choice ever.

MARIE'S POV

It's been long I and Tom have spoken to each other neither have we seen our faces, I went for a work one day, I spotted Tom, I took a turn to go back but he came after me and stopped me, he asked me what was wrong, and why I wasn't picking his call, I never cared to answer his question because deep inside me I was really hurt.

TOM: this is really childish Marie, you have been ignoring my texts and calls, you even blocked me, like what did I do wrong? Please tell me, am sorry.

MARIE'S POV

I summed up courage to tell him about the lady I saw him with in the bar, but all he said was that she was his cousin, I felt embarrassed and I left with a doubting mind, he tired to stop me but I kept ignoring him.

THE NEXT DAY

TOM'S POV

I couldn't sleep at night, I have plans to get married to Marie Lane so I can fulfil my aunt's wish, I got the invitation later to Victor's birthday party on the second of June, I know Marie will surely be there, I was happy at least I can get the opportunity to go see Marie again, I smiled to myself.

ON THE SECOND DAY OF JUNE; VICTOR'S BIRTHDAY

Today is Victor's birthday, he threw a very large party, a lot of people came to celebrate 26years of his life.

VICTOR'S POV

I am so delighted and happy today, today is going to be the best day of my life, not that is my birthday but today is the day that I shall propose to my dream wife.

I saw Marie on the purple dress I brought for her. Honestly, she looked amazing. My young brother Camsi David performed a lovely song, I was amazed with his voice, he sang so well.

Seeing Tom in my birthday made me angry, I smiled because I know at last, she will surely marry me.

I watched every step Tom takes with curiosity, when I saw him talking to Marie I became so jealous , I couldn't stand it, I brought out the ring, I was about to announce to every one about my proposal to Marie but lo and behold someone switched the light off, I ordered my guards to switch it back on, immediately the light was turned on, I saw Tom on bended knees with a ring asking Marie to be his wife, it was fire, the fire of anger, hatred and jealousy became hotter I was hoping Marie would say NO, I gave her signal to disagree, I felt it, she was going to say no, the moment she moved her lips, I was happy but all that came out of her mouth was "YES!, I WILL MARRY YOU, YES".

The world has fallen on my head, I felt it, everybody clapped in excitement as Tom and Marie gave their kiss, I left my party in disappointment.

WHO DO YOU THINK IS TRULY THE RIGHT MAN FOR MARIE?

WHY DOES TOM WANTS TO MARRY MARIE TO FULFIL HIS AUNTY WISH, WHO DO YOU THINK IS HIS AUNTY?

DO YOU THINK TOM TRULY LOVES MARIE?

DO YOU THINK MARIE AND TOM WILL REALLY GET MARRIED WHEN BEVERLY AND VICTOR ARE THERE?

DID MARIE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE BY ACCEPTING TOM'S PROPOSAL?

TOM'S INTENSIONS FOR MARIE, ARE THEY POSTIVE OR NEGATIVE?