JUNEA beeping sound prompted me to open my eyes. I slowly peered at the ceiling, surprised to notice that I was indoors, not in the park. Hell, I was even expecting to find myself in hell because I know that's where I'm going.No deity will permit me to step into their Paradise. I was ready for it. Prepared to spend my years in hell.However, this place doesn't look like hell at all. There is no way in this green Earth that hell will turn out to have white ceilings and the unpleasant smell of disinfectant.What happened?How did I get to be here?I tried to sit up on the bed, but the pain that went through me caused me to lie back.Fucking hell. Not again. Is this how it's going to be?Each time I lose consciousness, I end up in the hospital with my body feeling like shit.“Oh, my! She's awake!” I heard a woman yell before the sounds of footsteps reached my ears.A young black woman came into focus, smiling kindly at me. Her golden brown skin and beautiful brown eyes made her look l

JUNEI blinked at them, confused and desperately trying to grasp what they were talking about. Like, I just told them my mother's name and boom, they were speaking of another. “What are you talking about? Who the hell is Mary?” “Oh, give me a minute,” the man said before he started searching his pocket once more only to bring his wallet out. Hah, this must be a joke or something like that. Why….“Phew, I thought I'd lost it,” he mumbled as he brought a picture out of his wallet and gazed at it. “You still have her picture in your wallet?!” Favour shrieked. “Gosh, I can't believe you, Henry.” “Jealous of a dead woman, are you?” He leaned down to peck her on her left cheek. “She was my past, Favour. And you are my present, and future. You don't have to think that way." “Then, why is she still in your wallet? My picture is supposed to be there!” Favour folded her arms, scowling darkly. “I was guilty, okay? Seems it's time to let go of the past,” he confessed and pecked her once mor

KRISTENWhat the fuck?!!"Why didn't you say something?!" I scoffed, my eyes wide in... surprise? shock? I don't know."I'm fine," she said quietly. There was a certain tiredness swirling around her like a mist. It's been so long since she looked this fed-up. "I guess it's just..." She suddenly stopped and looked up, frowning. "Kristen...""Yes, doll?" I shifted closer to her, now feeling slightly uncomfortable from what she was going to ask."The men who beat me at the park... " She knitted her brows and I moved closer until I could see the mole on her left cheek. "... they asked if I was ready to leave the country."She looked at me, locking my eyes in place. Our eyes widened at the same time."That sounds suspicious," June continued. As sudden as she said it, she waved it off, "Never mind.""No, doll. Talk to me." She made to get up but I pulled her back to the chair. "If there is anything you need to tell me, please say it.""I... I was thinking of something, but I just realized t

JUNEAnd that was how I found myself having dinner with them. I had to send a text to Kristen to tell him I was okay and would be back later than expected. Though he tried to know my reasons, I found a lie through it, opting to keep my father a secret until I saw him. Something like this should be told to the face, not through the phone. It was a pleasant dinner that had me smiling and laughing more than I have ever done since the time our photos were leaked to the public. Favour was eager to meet my uncle, but I refused. I need to tell Kristen about it and know his stance before I arrange for a meeting between them. They drove me home and watched me walk up to the front door before they drove off. I can tell Favour doesn't wish to part with me because I got a message the moment I stepped foot into the house. 'I had a nice day with you, darling. Expectation for more!' A grin tugged on the sides of my lips as I read the message. Favour is such a free spirit, she makes it difficult

JUNEIt was amusing how society altered their judgments after the truth was disclosed, accompanied by the test I had with Henry, mind you. Kristen had to employ unconventional mediums to get the message across, generating an uproar in the netizens' world.It was a lively week, with us trying to escape the paparazzi who camped outside our building. Mark discovered an approach to help me out of the house. But it only took a day for those restless leeches to find out.Now, I'm locked inside the building with no means to leave if I treasure my life. It has been this way for close to two weeks. Kristen believes it won't be long until we lose the gimmick. But I doubt it's happening anytime soon.The way those gossip-hungry individuals besieged the neighbourhood made it more popular than it had ever been. It was as if we were hosting an event. Kristen has successfully gotten a fraction of his assets back. Most of those who withdrew their dividends when things were hot have been seeking to c