CHAPTER 19

<p>Elizabeth's POV<br/><br/> "I know you went in search of that murderer that was why you ignored the visit of the Mayor's daughter or do you want to feign ignorance?" I chided.<br/><br/> "I'm sorry mum. I wasn't aware she would be coming over." He replied indifferently, settling down.<br/><br/> "Where were you I called your line before that of your secretary who told me you went to an unknown place alongside your PA. Did you go in search of her?" I asked.<br/> <br/> "Mum my head is occupied now. Can we discuss this tomorrow?" He questioned, hoisting himself up as he made his way up the stairs leaving me in a rage.<br/><br/> "I need you to find that murderer and hand her over to the police in no time. Remember to be discrete about it because he must not find out" I informed the person on the other end immediately after Damien's door closed behind him.<br/><br/> I must avenge the death of my only beloved brother no matter what it takes.<br/><br/> Jenny's POV<br/> <br/> "We were inseparable till his uncle who killed my mum started lusting over me," I revealed, staring at the duo whose attention was all on me.<br/><br/> "But why would he murder your mum in cold blood and still come for you?" Crystal asked as Jessica snarled.<br/><br/> "He never knew I saw them that day," I replied as the incident flashed back into my memory.<br/><br/> ***FLASHBACK****<br/> <br/> Jenny's POV<br/> <br/> "Mum I love the pancakes you make more than anything else" I complimented, taking a huge bite from the one she held close to my mouth.<br/><br/> "I know it is my baby's favorite and that is the sole reason why I decided to make it today" She replied, stamping my forehead with a mild kiss.<br/><br/> "I would like my dad to also taste from this mum," I said chuckling.<br/><br/> "Of course baby. We will keep some for your father"<br/><br/> "Mum why don't you pick up your call, it's been ringing for a while now." I reminded, staring grimly at her as she made for the phone.<br/><br/> "In the next ten minutes, I would be having some visitors so I want you to go over to Mrs. James' house now. I will come for you once I'm done entertaining the visitors. Okay?" She instructed once she ended the call, leading me out of the kitchen.<br/><br/> We barely made it out when three men barged in through the door exuding a terrifying aura. Out of fear, my mum ordered me to hide inside the kitchen cabinet as she moved out to confront them.<br/><br/> "I can see you've gone nuts. How dare you refuse my call?" A man who seemed to be the leader of the duo barked immediately after she came in sight.<br/><br/> "I owe you no explanation" She replied, unfazed by his reaction.<br/><br/> Still, in my little hideout, I watched as the men tortured and made her bleed to death after enquiring about my dad and his whereabouts, hoping none of us would find out about them. <br/><br/> I wonder who sent them to murder her. I couldn't hold back my tears. I cried an ocean knowing fully well that I couldn't be of help to her instead she died protecting me. <br/> ****FLASHBACKS ENDS**** <br/><br/> <br/> Jenny's POV<br/> <br/> "So you watched those men kill your mum?" Jessica asked bewildered.<br/><br/> "I couldn't save her. I watched them murder her in cold blood." I sobbed as the bloodied face of my mum flashed in my memory.<br/><br/> "What actions did your father take afterward?" Crystal asked.<br/><br/> "We reported the incident to the police but were declined. We were not given an ear so we had to live with it. Every night, my heart places a curse on those men while my dad struggled to sleep with the guilt of not avenging his wife's death."<br/> "I became so hostile to everyone but came to a halt when I met Damien."<br/><br/> "Indeed your past was horrible." Crystal heaved, tearing up.<br/><br/> "I thought mine was worse but listening to yours right now, I just realized I was lucky" Jess exposed, pulling me into her embrace.<br/><br/> "I couldn't let my dad perish like my mum that was why I did his bidding" I cried out.<br/><br/> "We understand you. You were in a tight spot and any in your shoes would have done the same so don't blame yourself" Jess consoled.<br/><br/> Charlotte's POV<br/><br/> "He didn't show up Dad but I want him desperately" I explained, locking hands with him.<br/><br/> "But there are better young men out there so let this young man be, my princess" He coaxed, rubbing my silky hair.<br/><br/> "Dad please I need your help. I know you've always desired him for a son-in-law so why back off now?" I enquired desperately.<br/><br/> "I wonder what this boy must have done to you. I know he would make a good son-in-law but if he isn't interested in you, would you force him?" He asked, throwing me a stern look.<br/> <br/> "Dad you remembered your promise to me when I clocked twenty right?" I asked.<br/><br/> "I do." He replied solemnly.<br/><br/> "I wish to wed Damien nothing more" I dropped not failing to notice his fazed expression.<br/><br/> "I hate forcing others against their will Charlotte but I would do this for you to fulfill my promise" He replied, hoisting himself up to retire to his room.<br/><br/> "Good night Dad" I called after him as a sudden happiness surged through my heart.<br/><br/> "Sorry to interrupt you, ma'am. I have a message for you" Lucas said, bringing me back to reality.<br/><br/> "Hope you've picked on her?" I asked.<br/><br/> "Yes, ma'am and all the details are accurate." He replied as I let out a loud poisonous laugh.</p>