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.

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 moral

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,

and since you know her too, you should know

Lydia says.

man here is enough 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

mention a word of this to Luke, please."Lydia begs on

in such a cruel way." She says and my eyes light up as I hear those words. Those words meant the world to me. As I'm about

voice chuckles. I turn to look and

it almost felt like I was in a movie!" She says, a gigantic

asked you to leave. Get out!" I

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 day." She mocks, a grin on her

immediately. Restraining myself from the

heard it all. Every single bit, and you wanna

talk to her that way!" I hear Aunt Ruth say.

you hear or see something, you pretend you didn't! How dare you?"

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

"Laurel!" Emmanuele yells.

"I'm going to meet Luke, I'm going to play this so he can hear all about your rendezvous and you know, your special little friend. Is

sob again, and Aunt

and I look up. It's Rocky,

her & she's grabbing his hands on her neck. "How dare you speak to Natalie that way, huh?"

Rocky continues as she pushes her. She falls on the floor. He turns around, "I want you, yes, but I 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 peace knowing

hug you or slap you

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