Chapter 46: The After storm.
Chapter 46: The After storm.
Chapter 46: The After storm.
News of Ian’s murder suicide flooded the news and social media outlets for weeks. All over the internet, people couldn’t help but talk and gossip about the tragic life of Ian Keller. Stories of Dara also flooded the internet as other wives told their tales of how she seduced their husbands in hopes of taking their places.
Eric’s body was found a week after Ian dropped him off the cliff. The tragic story of Eric and Dara; of how their mother left his father to become the mistress of Steven Gibson also flooded the news. Mixed reactions from all over on whether they were victims or not became the hot topics to debate.
Amongst the stories, however, was triumphing and daring story of Cassandra Davis. Many praised her bravery and resilience for being able to make it out of that house of horror with the Kellers. And though many reporters tried, Cassandra wouldn’t satisfy them with any interviews. She no longer wanted to be connected to that tragic life. She had an entire future to look forward now in this rebirthed second chance with the people that mattered most. Even when Nancy Keller called begging her to attend Ian’s funeral.
“Cassandra….I know I was never much of a mother-in-law to you, and I have no right to ask! But please….come to his funeral! Ian loved-”
“You’re right Nancy….you don’t have any right to ask. Please don’t ever contact me again.”
Those were the final words she ever spoke to Nancy or any of the remaining Kellers.
Ivan managed to get Isabelle’s charges reduced to a misdemeanor. Since there was no live complaining victims, her lawyer was able to argue his client had a moment of insanity and snapped. But the Keller name was ruined! All anyone would talk about is how they had the perfect daughter-in-law in Cassandra but judge her for being of lower class. Even though she helped Ian build his empire and Nancy Keller was a mistress herself. Keller-Corp ended up selling pennies on the dollar and the remaining Kellers quietly moved away.
As for Cassandra, life in the Eastern Coast was amazing! Her company SDP became one of the top marketing production companies in the four coasts! While Ayden’s company also expanded beyond the East. He and Cassandra married a year after their reunion, she could still remember her father crying waterfalls as he walked her down the aisle.
“Oh dad!!! It’s not this is my first time getting married!”
Cassasndra laughed as the tears also fell down her cheeks.
“Yes but this time it’s a man we all love!”
Ally and Callie hugged and cried as the couple exchanged their vows. As for Ally’s clinic, it soon grew in a pediatric and women facility. Cassandra was one of the first to give birth there! A beautiful baby girl named Cayden “Cady” Crawford.
As tragic as her previous life was, that’s how amazing her new life had become! One day, while sitting in the garden, Cassandra sat back smiling as she watched her parents having a tea party with Cady who was now three.
“How many sugars do you want grandpa.”
Martin Smiled brightly.
“Well lets see…we’ll do three. Can you count with grandpa?”
(One…..Two….Three)
“That’s my big girl!!!”
Cady smiled brightly her dimples like little dots.
“Look grandma! I did it!”
“You sure did!!! That’s my smart baby!!!”
Ayden walked over to bench, finally finished with work and kissed Cassandra on the head.
“You’re beautiful when you daydream.”
Cassandra looked up at Ayden, her cheeks instantly reddening.
“I wasn’t daydreaming. I was thinking.”
Ayden say next to Cassandra kissing the back of her hand.
“Oh yeah….what about?”
Cassandra looked at Ayden….a man she loved since the moment she saw him in college….since the moment she allowed him to call her Sandy…..and even after when she wasn’t aware.
“If Cady will want a little brother or sister.”
Ayden looked at Cassandra, his eyes widened with shock!
“Are you…..you’re saying you’re….”
Cassandra smiled brightly as she shook her head.
“Emm hmmm.”
“WHOA!!!”
Ayden’s loud yelp caused everyone to turn around. Cady immediately running.
“Daddy!!! What’s wrong!”
As the tears slid down Ayden’s cheeks he picked up his daughter and kissed her all over her face. Giggling, she tried to push him away.
“Daddy!!!”
The Davises made their way over to the bench as well.
“Now what’s all this ruckus!”
Martin smiled as he looked at Cassandra and Ayden. As Cassandra smiled shyly, Callie instantly caught it.
“OH MY GOD!!!! She’s pregnant!!!!”
Martin jump in shock!
“WHAT!!! We got us another one!!!”
Cady started to clap!
“I’m going to be a big sister!!!”
As the family celebrated; Cassandra smiled as the tears rolled down her face. Watching her family in joyous glee; this was the life she was always meant to live.
THANK YOU.
THE END.