Nice meeting you again, Mr. Carrington. We met at the Richardson soiree? I'm the Senator's daughter in law." Lydia says, and I'm beyond shocked.

"Daughter in law?" I repeat.

"It's a pleasure. Please, do make yourself comfortable here- I know you're my wife's close friend."

She nods, "Yes, Natalie. It was documents alone. I just had to sign some papers there was no wedding."

"But still, you should have told me, Lydia, I mean I would've come over to you."

"Excuse me, Ladies." Luke says before he leaves.

I hurriedly drag Lydia to the sofa, so we can sit and discuss. "You have to make sure David doesn't come here." Is the first thing I can say. I couldn't risk having David or the senator around, especially when Rocky was still present in the house.

Lydia nods, "I know- I came alone, and I come in peace. I just needed a getaway, Natalie. That's why I came." She says, giving me a very weird look. I ignore it.

"Yes, yes, you're most definitely welcome here anytime but your husband," I say, placing emphasis on the word. I continue, "And, your father in law mustn't come here, at least not while Rocket still lives here. If that ever happens, my marriage is as good as over." I say, but I notice Lydia's breaking a sweat and I can see she's not too comfortable. "What's wrong?" I ask.

"Look behind you." She says and I pause, a thousand thoughts going through my mind. Someone was behind me and had heard our conversation.

"I didn't see or hear anything." Emmanuelle says as she turns to leave. I am in complete shock, utterly confused as I watch her eyes look at me with disgust and mistrust.

"Wait!" I scream as I rush to grab her. "Please, please, no, it's not what you think. Emmanuele!"

She's breathing heavily, her eyes almost betraying her. She remains quiet. Oh, dear God. What have I done?

"Emmanuele, please. . ." I whisper as I sob.

you? In his house!" At this point, I look at Lydia for help because if this continued, Luke would be here in no time. Lydia rushes over and although she doesn't say a word, her standing beside me was enough

you hear? Please, just let me explain!" I sob, falling to my knees. "I don't love that man and I never for once cheated on Luke- that man and I? There's nothing between us,

truth, and since you know her too, you should

Lydia says.

brazenness already!" She yells. She continues, "I know I'm just a mere cook, a worker—She says, looking me straight in the eyes. She continues, "But I consider Luke to be my son. He's my

a word of this to

Emmanuelle says, nodding her head. "I won't break his heart in such a cruel way." She says and my eyes light up

voice chuckles. I turn to look and I almost faint as soon as I see

was in a movie!" She says, a gigantic smile in her

to leave. Get

going to sell it for some cash, but we were already on our way, and since I was thrown out, I remembered about it and rushed back here to pick it up and God really decided to bless me today. I think today's my lucky

hell. . . "What did you hear?" I get up, immediately. Restraining myself from the nasty thoughts coming into

single bit,

way!" I hear Aunt

heard something, so? As a servant, when you hear or see something, you pretend you didn't! How dare you?" Aunt Ruth says. Lydia's holding my

old hag. I'm not a servant here. Get that into your thick skull,

"Laurel!" Emmanuele yells.

rolls her eyes, "I'm going to meet Luke, I'm going to play this so he can hear all

walks, I begin to sob again, and Aunt

look up. It's Rocky, and he's strangling

his hands on her neck. "How dare you speak to Natalie that way, huh?" He asks. I knew he was going too far, but

won't play dirty. When I get you, I'll fight like the man I am. I'll get you myself and I'll be at

or slap you

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