My name is vivian, i’m tall, beautiful and well endowed but i don’t have a man of my own.
Well! am not perturbed about that because i am inlove with Ray; Janet’s husband.
Please don’t judge me i know you’ll say of all the men in this world why someone’s husband, well! in him i’ve found the true meaning of love and happiness.
I and Ray have been together for like 2 years still counting. Infact we are inlove with eachother.
I can recall when he said to me that i and his wife has a special place in his heart and he loves us equally.
I wondered how a man can love two women at the same time i was confused but yet still happy atleast i’m been loved.
I and Ray has never stayed a day without seeing eachother. i know you’re wondering why his wife has not discovered this hidden secret yet or maybe found out about ua, that’s because ray has his own ways of keeping this away from his family without being suspected by his wife.
Ray has been so caring, loving infact our love for eachother is limitless. Sometimes thoughts like being his second wife do pops up whenever am thinking about him;
when he leaves his home the first place he stops by before heading to his office is my boutique.
Don’t be surprise that i own a boutique. you can’t dine with the rich and go back empty; ray got a shop and filled everything in there from shoes to wrist watches to clothes, whatever that was needed in there was filled to the brim.
Fast Forward to the day ray visited my shop, well i wasn’t expecting him because he called earlier on this morning to tell me he won’t make it and that he had a meeting with his client at his workplace so i wasn’t expecting him, as usual i was relaxing reading my novel when i heard footsteps at first i thought it was a customer i turned to check oh here he comes…ray.
i rushed up to hug him and we kissed.
“you told me you won’t be coming” i said
“well plans changed! see dear i can’t start up my day without seeing your beautiful face “
“lol stop teasing me” i smiled stupidly
still resting my arms on his shoulder;
He kissed my forehead and requested to take me out for lunch later in the day.
This is how we’ve been lovey dovey until oneday i stopped seeing his calls tried all possible way to get him pick his calls but to no avail. i was disturbed; what could have happened, its been 2 weeks now, no calls and when i tried calling no one picks up , something is wrong somewhere.
i was deep in thoughts in my room then i decided to share my plight with lilian because she always has a solution to my problems; though she wasn’t in support of my relationship with ray claiming that he’s married and that i should let him be.
Lilian and i have been friends since our secondary school days, we got a house and lived together; she’s quite annoying sometimes but she’s a good friend to me. Luckily lilian came into my room when i was still in deep thoughts i told her about the sudden distance between i and ray, she stared at me with such dissapointment then warned me to let him be that he may have choosen to be with his wife at last. i didn’t like that statement so i blasted it out
“you don’t even have a man of your own you’re advising me. you’re just jealous” that didn’t go well with her she looked at me with anger written all over her face then left to her room;
“i have a caring man and am fine with him i need no other man ” i felt fulfilled after saying that i smiled and layed down on my bed.
The following day while i was lying down on my bed fondling my phone a call popped up behold it was ray, i quickly picked up the call ever ready to blast him for abandoning me for two week but to my greatest surprise it was a female voice, i removed the phone from my ear to checked if it’s actually ray’s name written on the screen indeed it was his name.
“could it be his wife or one of his concubine” i whispered to myself then brought the phone closer to my ear
“hello” she voiced out
“Hi” i responded mildly
“i’m Janet; ray’s wife”
“Oh wow” i said
i wasn’t expecting her to find out about us yet , i was shocked i mean how could she have used ray’s phone to call me; maybe she has finally found out.
Many thoughts came in i nearly forgot i was still on call.
“hello, hope am speaking to vivian” she asked
“yes…yes it’s me, please i’m…”
“it’s okay! she cut in and continued “just that this line has been calling his phone for sometime now that’s why i decided to know who it is”.
she didn’t even allow me to complete my words though i wanted to apologise i don’t know i was stucked, confused but when she said she doesn’t know who i was i felt relaxed, my nerves was calm atleast it wasn’t about my affair with her husband.
“uhmm i’m his cousin , yeah his cousin but he hasn’t been picking my calls for weeks now” i spoke like his cusin with confidence awaiting her response while standing;
“but ray has never spoke about you to me before uhmmm never knew he’s got another cousin that i know nothing about; so bad of him”
i was sweating profusely
“well maybe because we had a little misunderstanding but we have reconciled though i was living outside the country for quite some time but am back so i decided to let him know my arrival for like weeks now he wasn’t picking up his calls” i breathe in after speaking.
“you claim to be his cousin but refused to come and check him up in his home if he wasn’t picking your calls hmm well ray is in the hospital!”
“you say what?” i raised my voice
“what happened to him” i asked.
“well ray has been hospitalized, he survived a ghastly car accident. for like weeks now he’s still in coma”
i sat down on my bed i was shocked at such bad news.
“i’ve been with him through out but my work is really demanding, please grant me a favour by coming to take care of him, abi what are cousins for, atleast i’ll be relieved and will focus well in my work place please?”. she asked.
i couldn’t turn down such request because it’s about someone i loved
I accepted with full chest
“i’ll come, i mean if i don’t take care of him as my cousin who will?”
i was happy he survived it ; maybe i would had committed suicide if he had died i never saw myself with any other man apart from him but i was abit sceptical about everything. what if she was setting me up ?
but whatever it was, ray was worth the risk
“hello vivian…you’re not talking”
i was lost in thoughts but awaken by her voice.
she thanked me and hunged up the call , a few hour laters the she sent the hospital’s location to my inbox.
just then lilian came into my room and glanced at me smiling. she asked why i was smiling i told her everything.
“you’re just taking risk for nothing what if she wants to end your life at once, i pity you , you better leave that family alone leave that woman’s husband alone; go and get yours, you won’t listen . she said
“oh oh please stop! she hasn’t even found out she was only asking me to come and take care of him in the hospital. so my dear i’ve got to cook his favourite ” i smiled.
“uhhmm lilian baby would you mind joining me in the kitchen”
i walked to the kitchen with a smirk smile giggling.
I was in the kitchen preparing what i’ll take to the hospital, his favourite meal precisely.
Lilian walked in sluggishly
“vivian…don’t you think it’s high time you stop this, i mean you’re beautiful you can get any man you want stop hasing after someone’s husband ; can’t you see it’s wrong.
i stopped slicing the onions and turned to her
“lilian i can’t help it anymore seriously i don’t mind sharing him with his wife am his girlfriend he is my responsibility i should be there for him in times like this, he would have done same if i was hospitalized see my dear love conquers it all. i held lilian’s shoulder but she threw my hands away and pointed her fingers on me.
“you want to split that woman’s home right?” she looked mean
“Noo love i can’t do that, i’ll rather share” i giggled
she left me walked out of the kitchen like a soldier . i wasn’t moved though.
i quickly prepared then turned everything into the food flask and hurriedly left to refreshen up , wore my clothe just then a call came i picked upbehold it was my mom
“vivian how are you”
“mom am fine” squeezing my face because i knew she was about asking when i’ll bring a man home to show her.
“vivian you know i am getting old, i need grand children o..infact what are you doing in Akwaibom self they are fine akwaibom men all over choose one please . i think i’m coming over there very soon” she said
“Noo mom don’t come i’ll be busy i’ll relate to you when i’ll be free… please i’ll talk to you later am in a middle of something right now please bye”
“vivian i want grand children bring a decent man home”
“mom what if i’m pregnant without a man you go like am?”
“Godforbid i only wanted you to get a man that will marry you not getting pregnant out of wedlock”
i smiled
“okay man nodey yet when e dey i go let you know” i assured her then cut the call and headed out to the hospital happily
Luckily for me i was able to locate the hospital, i walked into the premises heading towards the entrance of the door that leads inside.
“hope am not making a great mistake by coming here” i murmured to myself as i opened the door and walked in.
i sighted a nurse standing by the counter i decided to walk up to her and approach her , when i got closer to her without her notice i cleared my voice to get her attention.
she finally lookeup.
“Goodafternoon ma” i greeted
“Goodafternoon too please how may i be of help to you?”
” Thank you! please a patient was admitted into this hospital two weeks ago , his name is ray thomas” i looked firm into her eyes.
she gazed at me for a while then said “okay ! let me check” she carried up the book infront of her and glanced through it then looked up and said
“Yes i have seen his name; but sorry for intruding , who are you to him because his wife left a while ago ” i waited for explanation before directing me to his room.
” i am his cousin , i came into this country last weekend ” i gave her a smirk smile.
she looked away asking me to follow her , she finally showed me his room and left without a single word.
I opened the door and went in looked around and saw all the pipes and machine connected to his nose.
i dragged a chair behind me and sat down.
he was in coma so he wasn’t able to see me but i know he felt my presense.
“my love am sorry i never knew this is what you’re passing through! i am really heartbroken to see you like this. i’m so sorry! i sobered
“i brought your favourite but i know you’ll not be able to getup and taste this; get well soon my love”
I relaxed back on the chair, didn’t know when i slept off.
i was with him till day break, i didn’t want to go home so i laid a clothe on the floor and slept till daybreak.
It was morning already and i was still asleep suddenly i felt a tap on arms.
“who is that” i said with a faint voicewhile trying to clean up my eyes, i got up and saw a beautiful lady standing.
So i sat upright ! it could be his wife i thought so i looked up to her.
“Goodmorning dear! awww you shouldn’t have slept on the bare floor dear, pleaae getup, getup please! you’re his cousin right…. the one i spoke on phone?” she asked.
i struggled to get myself
“yes yes ma, am his cousin! nice to meet you finally” i stretch out my hands to greet she pushed it aside but choosed to hug me so tight
“wow you’re so beautiful, he never told me he’s got a cute cousin! pleaese sit…sit down dear!” she said
i dragged the chair and sat down
she sat down on ray’s bed all smiling staring at me.
i was confused so i kept my face down kind of shy though
“see my dear sister, work has really hooked me up that’s why i was looking for someone that would come and look after him and luckily for me when i called and discovered you were his cousin i was relieved , at that instance i knew am free! you’re a good cousin”
she turned around and saw the foodflask
“awww you brought food for him that’s so nice of you” she said
i giggled! i was abit unrelaxed i decided to go so my tension would be calm.
“ma, you don’t have to thank me. i mean what are cousins for” i smiled
she stared at me in a friendly way
“i think i’ll have to go ma” i stoodup carried my foodflask.
“But why are you in a hurry, why” she looked dissapointed.
i wasnt comfortable with the whole thing, her friendly nature , her smiles i had to go before i loose my sanity.
“i have some chores to take care of ma, i’ll have to bath , brush…you know” i smiled.
” okay no problem, you can still come back okay? let’s do this some other time right?…like sitout , get to know eachother i really wanna be closer to his family membera i think that will create a bond between us.
i was speechless
“hmmm but ma…i…”
“shhh, i want you to come to my home, your cousin’s home, please don’t reject”
she raised her index finger
my hands couldn’t hold firm to my bag as it was shaking i tried to hold it welll! i was dumbfounded
she up to something
“Well that will be so nice atleast i’ll get to see know his abode but i don’t it will be immediately maybe nextmonth, i’ll be so busy this week and next. I smiled stupidly after saying that.
” i really want us to bond well, please try and come” she insisted
“Alright alright i’ll come so when is that?” i asked
she smiled “tomorrow,tomorrow precisely”
” alright please take care”
I was trying to run away from her presence so i admitted everything and about to open the door just then the door handle got hold of my clothe i almost fell off
” Be careful with the door handle dear so you won’t fall see ya tomorrow
she smiled like someone that’s up to something
“okay thanks” i smiled back stupidly like a clown and left
That same evening, i was lying down on my bed inside my room contemplating whether to go to her house or not.
“But what if this lady is just pretending, i mean how can she be that nice, maybe because i pretended to be his cousin” i assumed.
i just hope am not been lur*ed to be ki*lled”
i stood up slugglishly from the bed to kitchen to prepare my favourite meal, after i was done, i dished out my food and proceeded to the dining table and sat down comfortably.
While eating, lilian came and sat down beside me.
“where is my food mma”
i looked at her and continued with my food. she sighed and left to the kitchen to get hers; later on she came back with her own plate of rice and sat down.
instead of her to eat she rather looked at me.
“vivian what is it? you’ve been acting cold lately; how was your visit to the hospital” she asked.
“it was cool, i came back this morning but you were not home”
“i was out to get my hair done” she replied.
“Alright! ray is recovering, i slept in the hospital last night till morning time , look.who came….his wife janet”
I adjusted myself well after speaking.
“Are you serious…i just hope she did not suspect anything” lilian asked.
“suspect what exactly? the lady is good, she even requested for me to come and know her home but i rejected, she kept persisting till i accepted ” i added.
Lilian looked at me in disbelief
“you mean you accepted it? see …see am not ready to bury any of my friends o , better stay back, don’t even try that” she fumed.
“Relax my dear i already presented myself as his cousin right from when she called me that first time, nothing would happen to me, you can’t expect me to say no when i have already told her am his cousin”
I stoodup from the chair down to the kitchen with my empty plate.
Lilian turned and asked me to come back and finish the conversation but i ign*ored her.
she left her plate of food on the table and followed me to the kitchen to continue the conversation.
“Dating her husband is not enough you still want to get closer to her, what’s really your aim in that family” lilian asked.
“you wanna know my aim?” i gig*gled and continued, “well …my aim is to be the second wife” i left immediately down to my room and locked the door because i knew how she will react to such word. she is so fond of carrying people’s matter for head.
but i still heard her voice while inside my room.
“Vivian, you’re risking your life, you barely know this lady and what she is capable of , i’m just looking out for you” she stood there for a while but no response from me so she left in sha*me.
i cared less; it’s my life.
The following morning i woke up to see three missed call from an unknown caller, immediately the number called back and i picked.
“Goodmorning vivian, it’s janet, ray’s wife”
i sat upright looking confused.
“Goodmorning ma”
“i copied out your number from my husband’s phone should incase you’re wondering how i got it”
“loll it’s cool ma, how is ray, are you at the hospital?” i asked.
“ray is getting better by the day but am not at the hospital, i’ll go later on with you?” she asked.
“uhmm ma i’ll be abit busy today”
i wasn’t comfortable going there to see ray because i wasn’t comfortable with her.
“I want to go there with you and quick reminder, remember you accepted to come to my place this morning so am expecting you, from there we’ll both go to the hospital together
“but ma i…”
“you have to come and know your cousin’s house. she interrupted and continued but am surprise how come you don’t know his house, where you guys distant cousin or what?”
i was speechless , i tried to convey words inorder to clear myself out.
“During my last visitation to this country , he was living in a rented apartment ; he could not tell me he now owns a house, i was even surprised when you made mention of it”
i heaved a sigh of relief thinking i have been able to convince her. but she replied
“you guys are ridi*culous you know …but i’m sure he didn’t tell you we both build this house together from the scra*tch right?”
“ohh no ma i wasn’t aware of that , you’re a nice Lady, he doesn’t deserve you”
“so who does he deserve then…”
i kept mute unable to answer her.
i was shocked to my bone marrow that i made such statement but i was thinking if i had to be the second wife maybe ray would have rented another apartment outside for me because his wife wouldn’t let me stay been that she contributed money to the building of the house.
i wasn’t pert*urbed about that; i succeeded in teasing her.
she later asked me to come right away and the address will be sent. she cut off the call.
Still Feeling optimistic about my going there, i quickly rush to dress up , thank God lilian left early to work ,
so i finally headed out to her house.
On getting there i took a glance of the entrance to the house indeed it was beautiful,
i knocked on the gate she came out and asked me to follow her in.
Finally i was inside her mansion i mean ray’s mansion, his parlour precisely; i looked around like a village girl just then she tapped me and then held my left hand asking me to follow her upstairs…she dragged my hands; i can’t believe i ranup with her like a toddler just to please her.
Up there was a room , she opened the door and asked me to come in, the room was very nice, i accepted it to be the master’s bedroom, ray got taste i must say.
But i was scared abit, what if she wants to end my life right here! because human beings are unpredictable , what if she knew all along am his girlfriend and finally l*ured me here to do to me whatever that pleases her.
i turned to check on her but she was nowhere to be found, i began to wonder where she must have gone to without my notice, i blamed myself for getting carried away by the beautiful designs in her room ; i thought about running should incase she’s planning something harmful.
Just then, she came out of the bathroom ,
my heart skipped , i didn’t notice when she entered there.
she walked closer to me with a w*eird smile , i took few steps back.
“c’mon dear don’t be scared! i don’t b*ite” she whispered.
“oh okay ma, i’m cool, but what am i in here for?” i asked in a shaky voice.
“Don’t you like what you see? i mean my room, ray’s room?”
“i…i do ma” i smiled foo*lish*ly
“okay come over here dear come, come”
she beckoned for me to come forward, i wanted to run out but i summoned courage and followed her from behind towards the…
the wardrope corner ; i stopped and asked
“ma! why am i here”
she turned and face me then said
“Can i confide in you” she asked. i was curious.
“yeah,…you can”
she smiled
“Okay ! ray is cheating on me but i can’t wrap around why he choosed to stab me through my heart”
i felt adrenaline rushing down my spine.
i was tensed so i comported myself because i was confused if the woman is actually directing those words to me.
“wow! why would he do such thing to you; thats so bad of him; but have you been able to findout who he is cheating with”
She turned away facing the wardrope.
i stepped back a little
“No…dear but when i finally find out who she is…..? well i reserved my words”
The confusion on my face was enough for anyone to suspect me , luckily for me she was facing the wardrope , running her hands through the clothes hanging on the wardrope which happens to be ray’s clothe; i thought. i thought i could change her mind.
“i think you take things slowly , don’t allow heartbreak to make you do something drastic”.
“you say what? she turned me.
“if i find out who she is…i’ll unveil my hidden being! do you know how it hurts to be betrayed? stabbed in the heart by someone you love the most?”
I kept mute
“let’s check out this clothe vivian”
“take heart ma, but how were you able to findout about his cheating life”
“Look dear! worry less. i have my ways and am going to sort it out sooner, i just wanted you to know that am away of his cheating now lets check this clothes out for ray
“since in the morning have been skeptical of which clothes to choose for ray so a thought came in and i thought you would be in the right person to choose”
she brought out a blue shirt and showed to me.
” Don’t you think this one will be nice on him?”
She placed the shirt my breast ; i looked her but she was busy checking out the shirt on my chest
“i don’t really know his choice ,you are his wife ; you should know what fits him”
i smiled
she stepped back with the shirt and looked at me
“And you’re his what?
” sorry , i didn’t mean to; its just that it’s been long we live together, i mean your husband and i, it’s been ages so i don’t know his likes and dislikes”
janet smiled
” Even as at that you should atleast know a little about him”
she left me and turned to the wardrope
“let’s check out another shirt, come forward dear”
i moved a bit closer to her but scared, i mean i wasn’t myself at all; the tension, the suspense everything waa freaking me out.
“I want you to choose some outfits that would last him for like a week in that hospital, you can help me, am bad at selecting clothes; alright?”
At first i thought she knew everything, but i was wrong.
i felt relieved , i now walked closer and choosed his outfits and arrangedit into his box.
After we were done, we proceeded to the hospital .
Right inside the hospital, we entered his room.
Ray was seen still sleeping.
she sat beside him while i sat on the chair.
They was a total silence
Ray coughed he tried opening his eyes; i quickly called the doctor in; immediately he came inside, i sat back and ket his wife do her wify duties atleast mine would be later; i thought.
“He is getting better but he needs rest” he said and left.
Janet got closer to him and touchee his hands “i’m glad you’re back to life! i really miss you”
Ray moved his body trying to open his eyes.
i stoodup but quiclly sat back to avoid any suspect.
“I’m glad he is well now”
Ray turned his face am sure he recognized my voice; he looked confused.
“vivian” he tried calling my name.
“yea ray” i stood up and walked closer to him.
he was looking at janet and i
janet smiled
“what’s going on here” ray asked.
“my dear you need some rest, by the way what do you think is going on? isn’t she your cousin, she’s so nice infact she has been so helpful ; she even helped me to select some few clothes for you”
“select wha what? ray asked.
“your clothes! relax dear”
Ray kept mute and stared at me.
“vivian , thanks for coming.”
“but you never told me you have another cousin apart from freda earnestly i was shocked when she told me she’s your cousin, she’s beautiful and accomodating ; so relax dear “
I was nervous ; Thank God ray later cooperated later.
“well janet, i only asked because i know this my cousin; sorry i never told you about her , She is a stubborn head sha , i’m glad shes back , we has a little misunderstanding but thanks vivian for coming”
“Nevermind though; we’ve bonded”
“i kind of like her” janet whispered to ray.
I stared at them ; i was mute throughout .
I stood up ray looked at me
” you know what? i think i like this one” janet said.
“you think so?” ray asked
“what kind of respond is that… you dont like her?” janet replied
He adjusted his body on the bed and said
“nooo i mean she is kind of stubborn so i thought why would you like a stubborn big head like her ; vivian… thanks for your care okay…talk to you later” ray smiled.
i quickly walked out fast out of the door.
“Ray you will be discharged in 3 days time”
“how come you knew about her, i mean vivian”
“lol , she has been calling your line frequently, so i picked, she introduced herself as your cousin, i was shocked how come i dont know her”.
“well…i “
“it’s okay ray! relax and rest”
Later in the evening janet was in the her parlour relaxing just then she heard a knock on her door she walked up to open behold it was freda, ray’s cousin
“aww welcome freda longtime you’ve decided to visit us”
” yes o my dear you know after i heard of the incident i was disturbed , so i decided to come, how is he?” freda asked.
“He’s getting better , he will be discharge in 3 days time, i went there this morning with his cousin”
“which cousin is that?” freda adjusted herself.
“Don’t you know her?…. she said she’s his cousin..her name is vivian”
“Vivian? Who is Vivian?” Freda’s eyes widened in surprise. She looked at Janet as if searching for answers.
“You mean you don’t know her?” Janet asked, her curiosity piqued. She leaned back in her chair, her eyes fixed on Freda’s face.
“No, I don’t know any Vivian. Ray has never mentioned a cousin named Vivian to me,” Freda replied, her brow furrowed in concern. She paused, collecting her thoughts. “That’s strange. She claimed to be his cousin and even helped me select clothes for him,” Janet said, her voice laced with suspicion.
Freda’s eyes narrowed. “I don’t know what’s going on here, but I need to get to the bottom of this,” she said, her eyes blazing with determination. She stood up, her movements swift and decisive.
“Let’s go to the hospital and confront Ray about this Vivian person,” Freda suggested, already heading towards the door. Her long strides ate up the distance, her determination palpable.
“Wait, Freda. I think we need to be careful here. Something doesn’t feel right,” Janet cautioned, her eyes locked on Freda’s determined face. She hesitated, her hand on the door handle.
“What do you mean? You think Vivian is up to something?” Freda asked, her voice low and urgent. She turned to face Janet, her eyes probing.
“I don’t know, but I think we need to be careful. Let’s observe her for a while and see if we can uncover anything,” Janet suggested, her eyes gleaming with a hint of mischief.
Freda nodded, her jaw set in determination. “Okay, let’s do it. But I’m getting to the bottom of this, no matter what,” she vowed.
At the hospital, Ray was sitting up in bed, looking much better than he had a few days ago.
Vivian was sitting in a chair beside him, chatting away like they were old friends.
Janet and Freda exchanged a skeptical glance before approaching the bed. “Hey, Ray. How are you feeling today?” Janet asked, her voice bright and cheerful.
“I’m doing much better, thanks. Vivian here has been keeping me company,” Ray replied, his eyes smiling at Vivian.
“That’s great. Vivian, can I have a word with you outside for a minute?” Janet asked, her eyes locked on Vivian’s face.
“Sure, what’s up?” Vivian asked, her eyes narrowing slightly as she stood up and followed Janet out of the room.
“What’s going on, Janet? You’re acting strange,” Vivian said, her eyes locked on Janet’s face.
“Who are you, Vivian? Really?” Janet asked, her eyes boring into Vivian’s soul.
“I’m Ray’s cousin, like I told you,” Vivian replied, her eyes never leaving Janet’s face.
“I don’t think so. I think you’re hiding something. And I aim to find out what that is,” Janet vowed, her eyes flashing with determination.
Vivian’s eyes flashed with anger, but she quickly composed herself. “I don’t know what you’re talking about, Janet,” she said, her voice sweet as honey.
Janet raised an eyebrow. “Don’t play dumb, Vivian. I know you’re not who you claim to be. You’re hiding something, and I’m going to find out what that is,” she said, her eyes locked on Vivian’s face.
Vivian shrugged. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Maybe you’re just paranoid,” she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Janet’s eyes narrowed. “I’m not paranoid, Vivian. I’m onto you. And I’m going to expose you for the fraud you are,” she said, her voice firm and determined.
Vivian laughed. “You’re just jealous, Janet. You’re jealous that Ray is paying attention to me and not you,” she said, her eyes gleaming with malice.
Janet’s face flushed with anger. “How dare you! I’m not jealous of you, Vivian. I’m just trying to protect my husband from your manipulations,” she said, her voice rising.
Vivian smirked. “Oh, I’m shaking in my boots. You think you can take me down, Janet? Bring it on,” she said, her eyes flashing with defiance.
Janet’s eyes locked on Vivian’s face, her mind racing with thoughts of how to expose her. She knew she had to be careful, but she was determined to uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, Freda was watching the exchange from the sidelines, her eyes narrowed in suspicion. She didn’t like Vivian, and she didn’t trust her. She was determined to help Janet get to the bottom of things.
“Let’s get out of here, Janet,” Freda said, her voice low and urgent. “We need to come up with a plan to expose Vivian for who she really is.”
Janet nodded, her eyes never leaving Vivian’s face. “Let’s do it,” she said, her voice firm and determined.
The two women turned and walked away, leaving Vivian to her schemes. But they knew they had to be careful. Vivian was not a woman to be underestimated.
As they walked out of the hospital room, Freda turned to Janet. “What’s going on, Janet? What’s really going on?” she asked, her eyes searching.
Janet sighed. “I don’t know, Freda. But I know Vivian is hiding something. And I’m going to find out what that is,” she said, her eyes determined.
Freda nodded. “I’m with you, Janet. We’ll get to the bottom of this together,” she said, her voice firm.
Together, the two women set out to uncover the truth about Vivian. They started by asking questions, digging into Vivian’s past, and talking to people who knew her. And what they found out was shocking.
Vivian was not who she claimed to be. She was not Ray’s cousin, and she had no connection to the family. She was a con artist, using her charms to manipulate people and get what she wanted.
Janet and Freda were horrified. They couldn’t believe they had been so blind to Vivian’s schemes. But they were determined to stop her, no matter what it took.
They started by gathering evidence, collecting proof of Vivian’s deceit and manipulation. They talked to Ray, trying to convince him of the truth. But he was too far gone, too caught up in Vivian’s web of lies.
Janet and Freda knew they had to act fast. They couldn’t let Vivian continue to manipulate Ray, to use him for her own gain. They had to stop her, no matter what it took.
And so, they hatched a plan. They would confront Vivian, expose her for the fraud she was. They would show Ray the truth, and they would make sure Vivian paid for her deceit.
But as they prepared to put their plan into action, they knew they were taking a risk. Vivian was not a woman to be underestimated, and she would stop at nothing to get what she wanted.
Janet and Freda were nervous but determined as they approached Vivian’s hotel room. They had gathered all the evidence they needed, and they were ready to confront her.
They knocked on the door, and Vivian answered, a smug look on her face. “Well, well, well. Look what we have here. The dynamic duo,” she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Vivian, we know what you’re doing,” Janet said, her voice firm. “We know you’re not Ray’s cousin, and we know you’re manipulating him for your own gain.”
Vivian laughed. “You’re just jealous, Janet. You’re jealous that Ray is paying attention to me and not you,” she said, her eyes gleaming with malice.
Freda stepped forward. “We’re not jealous, Vivian. We’re concerned. We know you’re taking advantage of Ray’s vulnerability, and we’re not going to let you continue,” she said, her voice firm.
Vivian sneered. “You can’t stop me. I have Ray right where I want him, and I’m not going to let you two ruin my plans,” she said, her voice dripping with venom.
Janet and Freda exchanged a glance. They knew they had to be careful. Vivian was not a woman to be underestimated.
“Vivian, we’re not going to play games with you,” Janet said, her voice firm. “We’re going to expose you for the fraud you are, and we’re going to make sure Ray knows the truth.”
Vivian’s eyes flashed with anger, but she quickly composed herself. “You’ll never be able to prove anything,” she said, her voice dripping with confidence.
Janet smiled. “Oh, but we already have,” she said, her eyes gleaming with triumph. “We have evidence, Vivian. Evidence that will expose you for the fraud you are.”
Vivian’s eyes widened in shock, and for a moment, she was speechless. Then, she laughed. “You’ll never be able to use that evidence,” she said, her voice dripping with venom. “I’ll make sure of it.”
Janet and Freda exchanged a glance. They knew they had to be careful. Vivian was not a woman to be underestimated.
But they were determined to stop her, no matter what it took.
Janet and Freda were not intimidated by Vivian’s threats. They knew they had the upper hand, and they were determined to expose her for the fraud she was.
“We’ll see about that,” Janet said, her voice firm. “We’re going to take this evidence to the authorities, and we’re going to make sure you pay for your deceit.”
Vivian’s eyes flashed with anger, but she quickly composed herself. “You’ll never be able to prove anything,” she said, her voice dripping with confidence.
But Janet and Freda were not backing down. They knew they had the evidence they needed, and they were determined to see justice served.
“We’ll see about that,” Janet said, her voice firm. “Let’s go, Freda. We have a date with the authorities.”
And with that, the two women turned and walked away, leaving Vivian to her schemes. But they knew they had to be careful. Vivian was not a woman to be underestimated, and they knew she would stop at nothing to get what she wanted.
As they walked out of the hotel room, Freda turned to Janet. “Do you think we’re doing the right thing?” she asked, her eyes searching.
Janet nodded. “Yes, I do,” she said, her voice firm. “We have to stop Vivian, no matter what it takes. She’s hurting people, Freda. She’s hurting Ray, and she’s hurting us. We have to put a stop to it.”
Freda nodded, her eyes determined. “You’re right,” she said. “Let’s do it.”
And with that, the two women set off to expose Vivian for the fraud she was. They knew it wouldn’t be easy, but they were determined to see justice served.
As they walked out of the hotel room, Janet and Freda couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief. They had finally gathered enough evidence to expose Vivian for the fraud she was.
“I can’t believe we finally have her right where we want her,” Freda said, her eyes gleaming with triumph.
Janet nodded. “I know. It’s been a long time coming, but we finally have the proof we need to take her down.”
As they walked out of the hotel, they were met with a surprise. Ray was standing in the lobby, a look of shock on his face.
“Janet? Freda? What’s going on?” he asked, his eyes darting back and forth between the two women.
Janet and Freda exchanged a glance. They had been so focused on exposing Vivian that they had forgotten about Ray.
“Ray, we need to talk to you about something,” Janet said, her voice gentle.
Ray’s eyes narrowed. “What is it?”
Janet took a deep breath. “It’s about Vivian. She’s not who she says she is, Ray. She’s a con artist, and she’s been manipulating you from the very beginning.”
Ray’s eyes widened in shock, and for a moment, he was speechless. Then, he shook his head. “No, that’s not possible. Vivian would never do something like that.”
Janet and Freda exchanged a glance. They knew they had to be careful. Ray was still under Vivian’s spell, and they didn’t want to push him away.
“Ray, we have proof,” Freda said, her voice gentle. “We have evidence that will expose Vivian for the fraud she is. Will you listen to us?”
Ray hesitated, his eyes darting back and forth between the two women. Then, he nodded. “Okay. I’ll listen.”
And with that, Janet and Freda began to explain everything. They showed Ray the evidence they had gathered, and they told him about Vivian’s true intentions.
As they spoke, Ray’s eyes grew wider and wider in shock. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Vivian, the woman he loved, was a fraud?
But as the truth sank in, Ray’s expression changed from shock to anger. He was furious that Vivian had manipulated him, and he was determined to make her pay.
“Thank you, Janet and Freda,” he said, his voice firm. “Thank you for showing me the truth. I’ll make sure Vivian pays for what she’s done.”
Janet and Freda smiled, relieved that Ray was finally on their side. Together, the three of them set off to expose Vivian for the fraud she was.
With Ray on their side, Janet and Freda felt a sense of relief wash over them. They had finally gathered enough evidence to expose Vivian for the fraud she was, and they had Ray’s support to do it.
Together, the three of them went to the authorities and showed them the evidence they had gathered. The authorities were shocked and outraged by Vivian’s actions, and they quickly moved to arrest her.
As Vivian was taken away in handcuffs, Janet, Freda, and Ray couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. They had finally brought her to justice, and they had saved Ray from her clutches.
But as they turned to leave, Vivian’s eyes locked onto theirs, filled with a fierce anger and hatred. “This isn’t over,” she spat. “I’ll make sure you pay for this.”
Janet, Freda, and Ray exchanged a nervous glance. They knew Vivian was a dangerous woman, and they wouldn’t put it past her to try and exact revenge.
But they were determined to move on with their lives, free from Vivian’s manipulation and deceit. They knew it wouldn’t be easy, but they were ready for whatever came next.
As they walked away from the authorities, Ray turned to Janet and Freda with a grateful smile. “Thank you,” he said. “Thank you for saving me from her.”
Janet and Freda smiled back, happy to have helped their friend. “Anytime, Ray,” Janet said. “That’s what friends are for.”
But as they walked, they couldn’t shake the feeling that Vivian was still a threat. They knew she had connections and resources, and they wouldn’t put it past her to try and escape.
And then, just as they were starting to relax, they heard a noise behind them. They turned to see Vivian, escaped from her handcuffs, running towards them with a fierce look in her eyes.
“You think you can take me down?” she spat. “You think you can win?”
Janet, Freda, and Ray stood tall, ready to face whatever came next. They knew it wouldn’t be easy, but they were determined to see justice served.
Vivian sneered at them, her eyes blazing with anger. “You think you can take me down?” she spat. “You think you can win?”
Janet stepped forward, her eyes locked on Vivian’s. “We’re not afraid of you, Vivian,” she said. “We know the truth, and we’re not going to let you get away with it.”
Vivian snarled, but Janet could see the fear in her eyes. She knew she was cornered, and she knew she was going to lose.
And with that, Vivian lunged at Janet, her hands clawing at her face. But Janet was ready for her. She grabbed Vivian’s wrists and held them tight, her eyes locked on hers.
“It’s over, Vivian,” she said. “It’s finally over.”
Vivian struggled and kicked, but Janet held her firm. Finally, the authorities arrived and took Vivian away, her eyes blazing with anger and defeat.
Janet, Freda, and Ray watched as she was taken away, a sense of relief washing over them. They had done it. They had finally brought Vivian to justice.
And as they turned to leave, Ray turned to Janet and Freda with a grateful smile. “Thank you,” he said. “Thank you for saving me from her.”
Janet and Freda smiled back, happy to have helped their friend. “Anytime, Ray,” Janet said. “That’s what friends are for.”
And with that, the three of them walked away, ready to start their new lives, free from Vivian’s manipulation and deceit.
THE END
