DEVIS MANSION – MORNING
Morning at the Devis mansion was peaceful.
Megan was cooking breakfast while Lauren helped her, humming softly.
Mr. Devis was reading his newspaper, his glasses resting low on his nose.
Mrs. Devis was scrolling through her phone.
Steve was typing furiously on his laptop, while Joseph argued with someone over a business call.
Thomas, Justin, and Emily were getting ready for school.
Jonathan sat on the sofa, reviewing some important files.
Everything was perfectly normal.
Until
CLICK. CLICK. CLICK.
The sound of heels echoed through the mansion.
Amber had arrived.
The atmosphere changed instantly.
KITCHEN CHAOS
Megan glanced towards the entrance.
Her face went pale.
Megan: "She's here… GIRL, SHE'S HERE!" 😱
Lauren nearly dropped the spoon.
Lauren: "Already?!"
Megan: "What do you mean already?! She's actually here!"
Both women slowly stepped out of the kitchen.
Megan: "You say it."
Lauren: "ME?! Why me?!"
Megan: "Because you were standing closer!"
Lauren: "That's not a valid reason!"
After a moment, Lauren took a deep breath.
Lauren: "Fine… May God protect me."
She forced a smile.
Lauren: "Sis Amb—"
Everyone's heads snapped towards her.
Everyone: 😱
Lauren immediately corrected herself.
Lauren: "I-I MEAN… Sister! Come and have breakfast! It's ready!" 😅
Amber looked at her.
Amber: "No need. I've already eaten."
Lauren: "Huh?"
Megan: "We just finished cooking…" 😊
Amber: "I ate at Natalie's house. Don't worry."
Lauren: "Oh… okay."
Please don't kill me today.
THE FATHER-IN-LAW SPEAKS
While everyone watched Amber like she was a walking natural disaster, Mr. Devis continued reading his newspaper.
Mr. Devis: "Why don't you want to eat here?"
Amber's heels clicked against the floor.
She didn't even turn around.
Amber: "I don't eat food prepared by others."
She paused.
Amber: "I only trust my own cooking."
Her eyes slowly shifted towards Mrs. Devis.
Amber: "After all, you never know who might poison your meal… or who might not."
Silence.
Everyone: 😱😱😱
HOLY...!
She actually said that to Mother-in-law?!
Mrs. Devis froze.
Her fingers tightened around her phone.
Her face had completely lost its colour.
Jonathan slowly lowered his file.
Jonathan (thinking):
It's only eight in the morning.
Why is she already declaring war?
He glanced towards Amber.
And why am I still attracted to this terrifying woman?
UPSTAIRS – JUSTIN'S ROOM
Meanwhile, Justin was sitting comfortably on his bed.
He had absolutely no idea that a war had just begun downstairs.
He looked towards the doorway.
Justin: "Sister? Are you here?"
Amber entered.
Justin immediately smiled.
Justin: "Good morning! Have you eaten breakfast?"
Amber's expression softened slightly.
Amber: "Yes, sweetheart."
Justin: "Then come sit with me!"
She walked towards his bed.
Justin: "By the way, Sister, are you coming to school today?"
Amber: "Why?"
Justin: "Nothing. Just asking." 😊
Amber narrowed her eyes.
Amber: "Justin."
Justin: "Yes?"
Amber: "What did you do?"
Justin: "WHY DOES EVERYONE ASSUME I'VE DONE SOMETHING?!" 😭
Downstairs, Jonathan suddenly sneezed.
Jonathan: "Achoo!"
Steve glanced at him.
Steve: "Brother, are you catching a cold?"
Jonathan looked towards the staircase.
Jonathan (thinking):
No. I think my wife is planning something.
TO BE CONTINUED…