"It hasn't gotten to this extent, trust me.""What extent is it at now?Amira, are you really that naive? Can't you see what's going on?" Summer yelled, as frustration laced in her voice.At this point, she didn't care if she was acting like a total psycho or if anyone could hear her in the whole area, all she wanted to do was get Amira back to her senses."What do you mean by that?" Amira kept on placing the clothes that she had unpacked from her box earlier into her suitcase as her heart wasn't in conformity with whatever Summer had to say."Can't you see what Marina is doing? She's been trying to create a drift between us and no matter how hard it is for me to admit it, she's doing a very great job." Summer glared at Amira who let the piece of jewelry that she was holding fall slowly to the bed."And how dare you stare at me with all those eyes like I'm a betrayer when you're aware that everything I'm doing is for you as my friend." Amira blinked back the tears that she didn't know

Unknown Man's Pov ~~28 years ago~~ "I'll be leaving for school now mum," I said while waving to my aunt as I was dressed in my new uniform and had my bag strapped on my back. "Where do you think you're going, Young man?" She asked putting on an irritated expression. "To school," I answered straightforwardly though I knew somewhere beyond my heart that problem would break out with my aunty glaring at me like that. "Young man, you had better go and pull off all that trash you're putting on and get back to house chores because I hope you're aware of the fact that no one is paying your fees." My uncle burst and I know this is the kind of situation that would make a teen break down in tears, well cheers to us that always have a plan B. "I don't need anyone to pay my fees." I declared dreamily with excitement written all over me. "Yeah, see...I was right when I said he wants to be a thief." Ophelia scoffed and I wished I could roll my eyes to her as. much as I wanted to but I c

“Good morning Marina." Marina heard both women greet them immediately she descended the stairs and she couldn't help but roll her eyes in disgust. She was already fully dressed and ready for work because Aiden had left for work even before she woke up. With the days passing by, Marina got more and more frustrated as she began to see less of her husband each day and the act made her as furious as she could be. She tries calling him but if he ever picked her call up then she'd have to spend at least 30 minutes dancing to a victory song. "How convenient. My day is ruined just by seeing both of the scowled faces on top of the morning." Marina commented and she walked over to the water dispenser and drew a cup of water that she had to swallow down in one go so she at least hang on to the humanity that she thought she still possessed at least. "Oh, you're not happy to see us. I suppose not." Amira chuckled as she put on her second strap of earrings while Summer helped arrange her dress

"I'm not sure where you're trying to run to John, but I know that you're going to just make this look like damned Game of Thrones and I don't want any of that. I don't have plenty of time on my hands to play another game of puzzle so stop where you are while I'm asking nicely." Aiden's voice made the whole place tremble while Marina who looked dumbstruck staring at the camera in front of her from her laptop couldn't help but feel puzzled about everything.First, it was Sandra who made her entire business almost fall apart by eating into her gains and income now her worker who by any means possible was sexually obsessed with her had been the sole reason why her company had been on lockdown for the past 2 days.Why? Because he wanted to be the hero at the very end.She had successfully tried to not spill a word about it to anyone including the two canker worms —or are they Palmer worms — that lived in her house as humans.But not too successful because what her mouth couldn't spill, the

Marina slowly opened her eyes, groggily taking in her surroundings. She was lying on the floor, her head throbbing. As she sat up, she realized she was in her store, surrounded by familiar sights and sounds.But something felt off. The memory of the past few days came flooding back - the creepy customer, Jayden's stalking, Aiden's mysterious protection... it all felt so real.As she struggled to her feet, Marina saw a figure approaching her - her best friend, Rachel."Marina, oh my god, are you okay? You fainted last night and I've been so worried!"Marina's mind raced as she tried to process what was happening. "What... what happened?"Rachel helped Marina to a chair. "You had a panic attack after the store got robbed. You've been out for hours. But it's okay, you're safe now."Marina's eyes widened as understanding dawned. "It was all a dream... a nightmare..."Rachel nodded. "You've been through a lot, Marina. But you're strong and capable. We'll get through this together."As Mari