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(A week later)-Dora’s House)

“Are you sure about this Adriana? You shouldn’t be packing up your things just because Gilbert told you to,” Dora advised but Adriana has already made up her mind. She lifted up the suitcase and dropped it beside her.

“Well, it is what it is, Gilbert is going to be my husband in few weeks and I should move in with him as soon as possible,” Adriana cut in arranging her kids clothes into another suitcase.

“But Adriana, have you thought about his thoroughly? Hope you’re not making decisions based on what you see?” Dora added but Adriana rolled her eyes, she shook her head.

“I get it Dora, I know you’re concerned about me but I’m an adult with kids. I know what’s best for my kids, they never had someone to call father and I think this is the best time to give it to them,” Adriana declared with a faint smile.

“But there’s Miguel, he’s the father-“ Dora wanted to convince Adriana but a deep growl from Adriana stopped her.

“I thought we already talked about this Dora, stop getting on my nerves. Miguel’s name is off limit in this house. Fine,  he’s their father but  he has no right over them! Simply put, he abandoned me and the kids,” Adriana fired and instantly Dora kept quiet.

Dora nod instead, “I’m sorry,” She apologized then the door bell came in, interrupting them. “I will go get the door,” With that she left to open the door.

Dora twisted the door open, Gilbert was standing there with bouquet of flowers, “Oh, Good morning Gilbert,” She greeted opening the door wider for him to come in.

“Morning Dora, here. The flowers are for you,” Gilbert stretch out the bouquet of flowers to her while Dora received it with a smile.

“Woah, thank you, It has a charming scent,” Dora muttered.

“That’s a bribe, Dora. I know you don’t want me and Adriana to get married probably because of what had happened between us before but I can assure you that she’s in safe hands, trust me,” Gilbert implored with an honest smile.

Dora bat her eyelashes, “I’m sorry I made it too obvious. I just can’t stand Adriana getting hurt again, I’m scared she might lose connection with the real father of the kids,” She wailed while Gilbert folded his hand into a fist.

He gritted his teeth, ridiculed by what Dora just said but immediately covered it with a smile before Dora catches him, “I will be a good father to them as well, don’t you worry,” Gilbert concluded.

Dora nod with a smile. “Thanks for understanding my plight,” She ended and just right in time, Adriana walked out of her room.

“I was wondering who it was that kept you on the living room for so long, lo and behold, it’s Gilbert anyways,” Adriana teased while they both smiled.

“My beautiful wife, are you ready? I have a surprise for you and the kids, where are they?” Gilbert asked looking around.

“They are in  their rooms, debating on what to wear since you’ve promised them to take them to the new house today,” Adrianna replied then call on their names.

They marched out in pretty dresses, “Sir Gilbert!” They screamed jumping into Gilbert’s arms.

“Kids? We are going to be having fun today, are you ready?” He told them and they all nod.

“Yay! We can’t wait to move into our new house,” Scarlett chipped in with a clap.

“Yeah, I know right?” Gilbert chuckles.

“Are they going to be video games and lots of toys?” Scott asked anxiously and Gilbert nod.

“Wow! I love this,” Both Scott and Skyler did an high five with so much happiness in their faces.

“Now, go and wait in the car for me while I and your mom get your bags and luggages,” Gilbert told them and they ran  into the car afterwards.

“I will quickly freshen up and get ready, Give me 20 minutes,” Adriana broke the silence that came in and she went back into her room while Dora walked into her room as well.

Gilbert smirked as he walked back into his car as well, “Not even Miguel will take you away from me again, “you’re going to rot with me,” He whispered.

Fred’s Penthouse

“We are killing him off and that’s it, he’s been on my neck and I don’t think i can handle him anylonger,” Fred whispered to his brothers who had shock on their faces.

“How are you going to explain it to Dad when huh finds out? You can’t, you  just can’t,” one of his brothers suggested while Fred rolled his eyes and sip his liquor.

“Whatever that old man thinks, I have already thought about it well enough, that old man has no intention to give the position to me, to be honest, he doesn’t like any of us,” Fred muttered with a scoff.

“Probably because we came from his illegitimate wife and we will always serve underneath him and his legal son, Miguel. Did you now get it?” Fred continued and his brothers started to nod in affirmation.

“Okay, okay, how do we get rid of him? He’s an hard target,” Another one says.

Fred took the last sip, “Just leave it to me,” With  that he stood up going to the kitchen to get himself a glass of water.

He squinted his eyes when he saw Jessica in there, cooking. “The last time I checked, you never come to this kitchen. What’s the occasion?” He asked going to the water dispenser to get water.

“I came across a new recipe online so I decided to try it out, will you like to try?” She offered and Fred shrugs his shoulders.

“No, thank you,” He rejected  while he took his water.

“I wish I was still at my house, my mom would have helped me try it and tell me whether it’s good or not,” She lamented making Fred come to an halt “ oh, are your brothers still here?” She asked.

“No. They left,” He replied while Jessica grumbled and pout her lips.

“Okay, okay, let me have a try,” Fred finally gave in and Jessica brought it to his mouth.

He took it into his mouth and chew it down into his throat, “Hmm, it’s pretty good,” Fred muttered then Jessica started laughing hysterically.

Her eyes suddenly changed, it changed from the sweet look she had on earlier to a mean look, “Did you know what you just ate? Berries, your allergy,” Jessica states and Fred almost puke.

“What the fuck-“ He hasn’t finished talking when he started choking and gasping for air, he suddenly collapsed to the floor.

Jessica smiled victoriously and bent over to where he collapsed at, “This is what you get for trying to murder Miguel. I have been listening to your conversations with your brothers and you dare contemplate on how to get rid of Miguel? Fuck you and your brothers!” 

“You—you—“ Fred struggled to say something but his breathe failed him. His hand fell flat on the floor and gave up the ghost.

Jessica rolled her eyes, “Goodbye, Keep Resting,”