Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After
Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband's Regret
That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate.
The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life
Don't Leave Me, Mate
Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me Now
Diamond In Disguise: Now Watch Me Shine
Requiem of A Broken Heart
Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!
The Unwanted Wife's Unexpected Comeback
TITLE: RETURN
Booted feet walked down the stairs, creating awareness as Ariana stood up, squared her shoulders and looked at her father in the eyes.
"Are you ready Aria?" he said in his usual playful tone, holding her elbow as they both walked out. "I've never been more ready dad, it'll finally go down and we'll be free,free of that__"
"You don't need to mention his name. He'll be forgotten in no time and we'll finally have the peace we desire." Mr Thompson said, assisting her into the car. They arrived at the court, Ariana's eyes taking in the environment. Soon, Jason would be led into this place and she'd be seeing him for the last time.
"What are you thinking about? You'll be free today and he'll face his punishment,you should be happy." Mr Davidson her attorney said, leading her into the huge building.
"I know right, it's just that I can't believe he's this kind of person"
"Do not think of anything,just the way we forgot about your mom as soon as she left, that's how we're gonna forget about him, I'll help you." She nodded, forcing a smile.
They walked into the courtroom awaiting the arrival of the judge and Jason.
"They're here." She heard a lady say as she turned to see Jason walking into the room with his brother Jerald. "Dad, they're here."
"Do not look at them, they're not worth our time and glance."
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"Court arise." They all arose and Ariana knew Jason's eyes were pinned on her the whole time,she could feel the scrutiny and it didn't sit well with her. She danced on her toes, refusing the urge to look up into his eyes.
"Dad I'm nervous."
"Why? He cannot touch you anymore, he won't do that to you again,I'm right here."
"What do you think he's telling her?" Jerald asked as Jason shrugged.
"Probably cooking up another lie to tell the judge, lying about me cheating wasn't enough,they had my signature signed on a fraudulent document and now it's being used against me."
"Today is the final verdict and it'll__"
"Jerald,no matter what happens today, if i get convicted and taken to jail you must promise me one thing."
"Stop talking negatively, you'll be free, mother is sick and she might get worse if she hears about this, how long are we gonna hide this from her?"
"You'll hide it for as long as you can,tell her i went out of the country for business or something but Jerald,she must not find out.
"After previewing the evidences and the complaint from the plaintiff, I hereby sentence Mr Jason Griffith to ten years imprisonment with hard labor."
Ariana buried her face in her palms, her eyes tearing up.
"You finally got what you deserve, now my daughter can live a free life." Mr Thompson said, looking scornfully at Jason.
"You either leave peacefully or i make you__"
"Jerald, that's enough go home and meet mom."
"I really hope you rot in there." Ariana said,her eyes not meeting Jason's eyes.
"Is it difficult to look into my eyes? Is it?" He asked, shaking his head.
"I hope we meet one day and on that day,i won't be nice.......
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10 years later....
"Bravo! You were so good out there." Mr Thompson said, kissing Ariana on her cheek as she smiled and walked towards some group of men.
"Hello Mr Blackwell, i see you didn't come along with Judith." She said, looking behind the man.