Chapter 11

Smith was laughing at a joke her husband said when she turned to take her juice but her eyes caught sight of a beauty at the door step. She slowly looked at the beauty from the bottom to the top and it was none other than Avery. Avery! She said as she went to hug her. My child I have missed you. She said. I missed you ma'am too. Avery hugged her back. Oh come on call me mum. I am now like your mother. Mrs Smith said. Avery smiled and said okay. Uhm, mum. Mrs Smith smiled in satisfaction. James told me that you wanted to make an announcement. Avery said looking around for someone. Oh you are looking for James, how do I explain this, James is ------ nevermind, as time goes on you will get to adapt to his behaviors. Mrs Smith said. But Avery already knew what she wanted to say. So she decided not to push any further. As Avery was about to greet Mr Smith, someone hugged her from behind. Heyyyyyy!!! It was Nina. I have missed you so much. She said. She pulled away and Avery hugged her back.

I miss you more. Avery said smiling. Awwn. Nina blushed as the two let go of themselves. Uhm, by the way where is grandma? Avery asked. Well, grandma and olive went for a stroll. Nina replied. Oh. Avery said. Mr Smith stood up to leave when Avery greeted him. Good morning sir. Keep your greetings to yourself. He said coldly and walked away. Mrs Smith sigh. Avery looked away. Don't be sad. That's just how he is. Mrs Smith said. Am not. Avery looked up. Alright then, go have fun. Mrs Smith said happily leaving the girls in the lounge. So my sweet sister in law. Let's go upstairs to my room to have some girly talks. Nina smiled as she and Avery went upstairs to Nina's room. On getting there, Nina made Avery to sit on her bed as she began to interrogate her. So--------

Nina smirked mischievously.

We are cool. Avery said. She didn't know why tho her heart suddenly beating at the thought of James but she managed to hold herself tightly. Is that all?? Nina pouted as she kept nudging Avery with a smile. Avery have been thinking of telling Mrs Smith about Becky living with them. But she changed her mind at the last minute, she might as well tell Nina. She thought n. Can I trust you? Avery asked Nina and Nina frowned. What's wrong? Is James giving you a hard time? Nina asked. Well, since I discovered that I was already married to your brother through a contract. We have been having issues but we managed to overcome it until Becky came into the picture. James made her stay with us. So as I am speaking with you, Becky is living with us.

Whatttttt????!!! Becky? She is living with you guys. Hell no. That's bad. And why didn't you tell me since ? Nina sounded pissed. She just started staying with us for a few days now. I just thought -------

Don't think anything. No one else knows Becky more than I do. She is bloody pretender. She is pretending for James. She is obsessed with James and she will do anything to be with him that's if she can eliminate you. Which I doubt can happen. Nina said. Avery, listen you are now a part of the smiths family, and the smith family is well known for their wealth b. Please you have to fight for your marriage.you have to make it work. Nina said calmly. James and I don't love each other. Avery said calmly. Make him fall for you. Avery, you have the right to be happy. What your mum did to you is unforgivable. How can a mother do that to her own child? Nina said cupping Avery cheeks. What do you mean.?? Avery asked. So James didn't tell you, well I will since we are sisters. Nina said. SoBefore your mumgot married to your father, her first husband borrowed one billion from the Smiths company. And he promised to pay them back after six months. But before they could give him the money, he was supposed to drop down a collecteral, so your dad asked them what he should drop. The people told him to choose between him and and yourself . So your mum forced him to drop you and that night your mum was planning on leaving your dad , so she intoxicated yourdrink and forcedyou to sign the contract marriage. And she gave the letter to her ex husband your father to give you. Nina said shocking Avery. W-what. ?? My mum did that.

How could she do that to me her child? Avery said as tears began to lurk in the corner of her eyes. No dear don't cry. She is just evil. Nina said calmly as she stroke her back. I tried running away yesterday night but James found me. Avery said softly. I have a feeling he loves you. Nina smiled. No you don't understand. We------

There is nothing to understand Avery. You guys are made for each other. Nina cut her off. Hmm. Avery said. That's by the way do you perhaps have an idea of the announcement mum wants to make. Avery finally changed topic. She wasn't interested about James or his so called attitude. Well well, mum has told me not to spill the beans so you have to wait for night to come before you can find out. Nina said winking at her. Avery shook her head as they both laughed and talked about mundane things.

In a noisy bar, seated Becky as she gulped down the strong liquor. She was jealous of Avery. All her thoughts were filled with killing her. She just hate her. How dare her spoke to her in that time. She will teach her the greatest lesson of her life. She thought evily and took her car keys and left. Later in the day, olive and grandma came back from their stroll and to their rooms to freshen up. After changing, they went downstairs to have their lunch. Grandma. Avery smiled as she went to hug the lady. Olive rolled her eyes and began to eat. Everyone sat down after greeting one other. Mother, why the heck is she here? Olive flared. Up. Don't speak like that. She is your brother wife. Respect her. Mrs Smith said. Never!!! Olive yelled angrily as the family tensed up. How dare you olive? Don't forget you are in this house cause of me or else I will kick you out. Mrs Smith yelled back. Mom, do you want to hear the truth. I hate Avery. She snatched James away from Becky. Olive retorted. Avery sigh as she suddenly lost her appetite for eating. She couldn't believe now that it's because of her a mother and a daughter are fighting. Mother, Avery called. It's okay, you can say the announcement. Avery said weakly. She was feeling dizzy from all these. Oh wow, she hasn't even spend a month and she is already commanding. Olive snared. I said STOP. Mrs Smith yelled as she nearly slapped olive but refrained herself. What's going on here. A deep cold manly voice spoke shocking everyone as they felt chills ran down their spine. It was none other James.