Erica was an orphan adopted by a kind couple Michelle and obasi for years she lived in peace feeling loved like their own child but everything changed when Michelle miraculously gave birth to two daughters Sharon and Kiara Erica’s life turned upside down after oas’s tragic accident leading to shocking discoveries betrayal and a struggle for survival this is a story of Pain jealousy deception and an unexpected twist that changes everything [Music] the first time Erica stepped into Michelle and oas’s house she had nothing
but a small bag of clothes and a Heart full of fear the world had been cruel to her but this couple was different you are safe here obasi said patting her head gently this is your home now Michelle smiled placing a plate of hot jolof rice in front of her eat my dear you must be hungry Erica hesitated looking at the food then back at their warm faces nobody had ever cared for her like this before tears welled up in her eyes as she took her first bite days turned into months and Erica started to feel like part of the family obasi took her to school and bought her little gifts
Michelle taught her how to cook plat hair and fold clothes properly Erica began to smile again something she had forgotten how to do daddy she called obasi one day without thinking obasi laugh laughed and hugged her tightly my daughter life was good too good but happiness has a way of fading when you least expected 3 years later something happened that changed Erica’s world forever Michelle got pregnant at first Erica was excited a baby a little brother or sister she watched as Michelle’s belly grew felt the baby kick and listen to the adults talk about
names if it’s a boy we’ll name him Emanuel obasi said proudly and if it’s a girl Erica asked Michelle and obasi exchanged a look Sharon or Kiara Michelle finally said then one evening while Erica was playing outside she heard a scream she ran inside to see Michelle sweating and groaning obasi rushed her to the hospital and Erica waited at home heart pounding hours later obasi returned his face shining with joy it’s two girls twins Erica clapped excitedly but something in obasi eyes made her pause he was happy yes but something had changed Erica felt it deep
in her bones as the days passed Erica noticed the shift Michelle became busy with the babies obasi spent more time at work the house that once felt like a warm hug now felt different one night Erica knocked on Michelle’s door mommy can you help me with my homework Michelle holding Sharon in one arm and rocking Kiara with the other sigh not now Erica go and read by yourself Erica blinked Michelle had never turned her away before then came the first real pain one afternoon obasi came home with gifts Erica’s heart soared maybe he bought something for her too but as he unpacked the bags there
were only toys and clothes for the twins Erica forced a smile daddy did you bring anything for me obasi froze then patted her head next time my dear next time Erica swallowed the lump in her throat she told herself it was fine but deep inside something whispered your place in this house is changing and she was right the morning started like any other obasi kissed Michelle goodbye and playfully patted Erica on the head before heading to work Erica watched from the window smiling that afternoon a loud knock on
the door startled Michelle when she opened it two policemen stood there their faces serious madam there has been an accident your husband he didn’t make it Michelle let out a scream so piercing that Erica’s heart nearly stopped she ran to Michelle confused mommy what happened where is Daddy Michelle grabbed Erica’s shoulders shaking her he’s gone he’s gone her voice cracked as she collapsed onto the floor Erica stood Frozen her little hands trembling obasi gone it didn’t make sense he had just left the house that morning he had smiled at her how could he be gone from
that moment everything changed 22 years passed after oas’s death Erica Sharon and Kiara had grown up together but things were never quite the same after obasi was gone one evening Sharon and Kiara were looking for old family documents when they stumbled upon an adoption paper it had Erica’s name on it Sharon held up the paper eyes wide what is this Linda snatched it from her adopted Erica is not our real sister the room fell silent the truth hit them like thunder that night at dinner Sharon dropped the paper on the table in front of Michelle
explain this mother Michelle’s hands shook as she picked up the document where did you find this so it’s true Kiara snapped she ‘s not our blood Michelle sighed Erica was adopted before you were born your father loved her like his own Erica’s heart pounded she had always felt different but hearing it confirmed hurt more than she expected from that day Nothing Was the Same Sharon and Kiara changed overnight they no longer called Erica sister they spoke to her with cold sharp words you are not one of us Sharon snapped one morning stop pretending
Kiara laughed no wonder daddy liked you more you were just a charity case Erica tried to ignore them but even Michelle became distant her once- loving mother started treating her like an outsider one evening Erica walked into the living room and saw Michelle sitting with Sharon and Kiara Whispering Michelle looked up and sigh Erica maybe it’s time you start thinking about moving out Erica’s throat tightened move out Mommy why Michelle looked away you are grown now you should find your own way Erica felt like the walls were closing in the house that once gave her
Comfort had now become a place of pain she had nowhere to go she was no longer safe in her own home Erica could feel it the way Michelle looked at her now the way she spoke to her it wasn’t the same before she had been gentle kind now every little thing Erica did seemed to an her why are you standing there like a statue Michelle snapped one evening when Erica hesitated before handing her a cup of water do I have to repeat myself before you move Erica quickly gave her the cup avoiding her gaze she didn’t understand
was she doing something wrong it got worse when Sharon and Linda were around every morning Erica woke up before the twins she swept mopped washed their clothes and made their breakfast Michelle no longer did anything nor did the Twins make sure you scrub the floor well Michelle reminded her one day I don’t want to see a single stain as Erica scrubbed Sharon walked by and kicked a cup of water onto the floor oops she said laughing clean that too Kiara clapped mommy says You must work hard if you want to stay in this house Erica bit her lip fighting back tears
she didn’t answer what was the point every time Erica thought things couldn’t get worse they did one night as she lay on her small mat in the corner of the room Michelle’s voice rang in her ears maybe it’s time you start thinking about moving out Erica stared at the ceiling her heart heavy where would she go dinner time was always a painful reminder that Erica no longer belonged she placed the food on the table carefully arranging the plates Michelle sat at the head while Sharon and Kiara laughed Whispering amongst themselves
Erica bring the soup Sharon ordered not even looking at her Erica quickly took some soup from The Boiling Pot setting it on the table gently just as she turned to leave Kiara smiled mockingly why are you standing there serve us Erica’s hands trembled as she scooped the soup into their bowls as she reached Sharon Sharon pulled back her plate did I say I wanted that much reduce it Erica obeyed silently trying to stay calm she moved to Kiara but Kiara clicked her tongue did you wash your hands I don’t want your dirty hands near my food sharan burst into laughter she should eat in the kitchen she doesn’t belong at
this table Erica swallowed hard Michelle said nothing she didn’t even glance in Erica’s Direction the message was clear Erica was ignored just a servant in her own home with her head down Erica picked up her plate and walked to the kitchen she sat on the cold old floor eating alone as their laughter echoed in the dining room the next morning Michelle called Erica into the sitting room she handed out a few naira notes take this money and go to the market Michelle said buy the things on this list and don’t be careless if you lose it you won’t eat for a week Erica nodded she carefully
hid the money under a cloth she had learned long ago not to argue she went outside to fetch a bucket of water to rinse a dress Michelle had told her to wash when she returned to the spot where she had kept the cloth she froze her heart pounded the money was gone she checked the floor under the chair behind the door nothing Panic gripped her she searched again turning over every item she could find Sharon and Kiara strolled in smiling what are you looking for Sharon asked arms crossed the money the money Mommy gave me Erica stammered
Kiara pretended to be surprised oh no you lost lost it ah you’re in trouble Erica’s breath quickened did you see it please it was right here Sharon raised an eyebrow why are you asking us did we touch your money maybe it disappeared Into Thin Air Linda laughed or maybe you never had any money to begin with tears welled in Erica’s eyes she knew something was wrong but she had no proof and Michelle Michelle would never believe her where is my money Michelle’s Voice thundered through the house Erica stood in front of her hands clasped together Mommy I don’t know what
happened I left it right there I Michelle slap came so fast Erica barely saw it pain burned through her cheek so you’re calling me a fool Helen snapped you lost my money and now you want to lie I’m not lying I swear Erica pleaded her voice shaking Sharon and Kiara stood in the corner watching the scene with Amusement Michelle turned to them did any of you see the money no mommy Sharon said sweetly maybe Erica just misplaced it Kara nodded or maybe she used it to buy something for herself Michelle turned back to Erica eyes blazing you will not eat for one week maybe Hunger
will teach you a lesson Erica’s stomach Twisted she wanted to scream to fight back to tell Michelle to check Sharon and Kiara’s things but what was the point Michelle wouldn’t believe her as she walked away Sharon whispered good luck surviving the week Kiara laughed next time be more careful Erica felt the walls of the house closing in she had lost the little security she had left and for the first time she realized she was truly alone Erica had a strong feeling that Sharon had taken the money but she had no proof she decided to
confront Michelle anyway Mommy I think Sharon took the money Erica said hesitantly Michelle turned to her her face twisting in anger so now you are accusing your own sister how dare you but mommy I before Erica could finish Michelle raised her hand again Erica pulled back bracing for another slap you are ungrateful after all I have done for you you dare open your mouth to insult my child if you ever mention this again you will regret it ER lowered her head blinking back tears she had no one on her side one evening while fetching water Erica met Kelvin he was well-dressed and had a warm smile hi he
said you look like you need a friend Erica hesitated no one had spoken to her kindly in a long time I’m Kelvin he continued and you are Erica she said softly they talked for a while and for the first time in ages Erica felt heard could she really trust him Sharon noticed Erica talking to emobi and her eyes darkened with jealousy who does she think she is Sharon hissed Kara smiled don’t worry we will make sure he loses interest in her they began plotting determined to take Amobi away from Erica Michelle watched Amobi closely she had noticed how his eyes lit up whenever he saw Erica a wealthy young man like him
wasting time on a nobody Michelle wouldn’t allow it one afternoon as Amobi arrived at the house to visit Erica Michelle intercepted him at the gate Amobi my son she said forcing a smile I wanted to talk to you about something important Amobi paused yes ma’am is something wrong Michelle sighed shaking her head as if burdened by deep sadness it’s about Erica I see you care about her and as her mother I feel I should be honest with you Amobi frowned honest about what Michelle leaned in slightly she’s engaged am moi’s face hardened
engaged to who a young man named Austin a hardworking security officer Michelle said smoothly they have been planning their wedding I just didn’t want you to waste your time am moi’s jaw tightened he took a step back she never mentioned that Michelle sighed again maybe she didn’t know how to tell you I didn’t want you to find out too late and be heartbroken I hope you understand Amobi forced a smile I see thank you for telling me ma’am as he turned to leave Michelle smiled she had done what needed to be done inside the house Erica waited for
aobi but he never came that evening Michelle called Erica into her room Sharon and Kiara stood nearby pretending to be uninterested but their smile said otherwise Erica you are no longer a Child Michelle began looking her up and down it’s time for you to settle down Erica’s heart pounded settle down what do you mean Michelle smiled coldly I have arranged for you to meet a good man Austin he works as a security officer he is responsible and ready to marry you Erica’s stomach Twisted but but I don’t want to get married Bianca laughed
mockingly who do you think you are do you think a rich man will come and marry you just accept what you get Kiara laughed exactly or do you want to be in this house forever eating free food Erica turned to Michelle pleading mommy please I don’t love him I don’t even know him Michelle’s smile vanished you will marry him that is final if you refuse you can pack your things and leave my house tonight Erica’s hands trembled where will I go Michelle Shrugged and I that is not my problem tears filled Erica’s eyes she looked at
Sharon and Kiara who watched her like hungry Lions enjoying their praise suffering she was trapped Michelle sat in the living room with Sharon a tricky smile playing on her lips one month she whispered we have only one month to make sure Erica is married off and out of this house Sharon laughed she has no idea what’s coming Austin thinks she is already interested Michelle nodded good I spoke to the pastor today the wedding date is set Kiara walked in overhearing the conversation Mom are you sure this will work what if she refuses Michelle
laughed she has no choice by the time she finds out it will be too late meanwhile Erica sat in her room staring at the ceiling something felt off Michelle had been acting strangely Whispering with Sharon all the time Erica had a bad feeling but she had no idea what was coming a week later Michelle called Erica into the living room Austin was sitting there a confident smile on his face sit down Erica Michelle ordered Erica hesitated before obeying Austin cleared his throat Erica I have spoken to your mother and I
want to make it official I am ready to marry you Erica’s heart dropped Mary her voice was barely a whisper but I never agreed to this Michelle shot her a warning look Erica this is a blessing Austin is a good man you should be grateful Austin leaned forward I will take care of you you won’t have to worry about anything Erica shook her head I don’t love you I don’t even know you Sharon laughed like you have a choice Michelle sighed in frustration if you refuse this marriage you can leave my house today
and don’t expect to take anything with you Erica’s chest tightened she was trapped again looking at Austin she felt sick he was smiling as if he had already won so Austin asked his tone impatient Erica’s hands clenched into fists she wanted to scream to run but where would she go she had nowhere no one Michelle folded her arms well Erica are you accepting or walking out that door forever tears welled up in Erica’s eyes she looked at the door at the world outside then at Michelle who had never truly loved her she had no choice she swallowed her pain and forced the words
out yes Austin smiled Michelle clapped her hands Sharon and Kiara laughed Erica felt the walls closing in her fate was sealed Erica lay awake that night staring at the ceiling she had to do something she couldn’t marry Austin but what could she do she had no money no place to go the next morning she gathered courage and approached Michelle mommy please she said her voice shaking I can’t marry Austin I don’t love him Michelle’s expression darkened are you still talking about this I thought we settled it I beg you mommy don’t do this to me Erica pleaded tears
forming in her eyes Michelle crossed her arms if you don’t marry Austin you will leave this house today with nothing no food no clothes no place to sleep do you want to beg on the street Sharon leaned against the doorway smiling go ahead Erica let’s see where you end up Erica’s hands trembled she turned to Kiara hoping for sympathy Kiara just shook her head you’re lucky Austin wants you Michelle stepped closer so what is it going to be marry Austin and have a home or walk out and suffer Erica looked around the room it
wasn’t home anymore but outside there was nothing for her her voice was barely a whisper I will marry him Austin took her to his house it was nothing like Michelle’s the walls were cracked the roof leaked and the air smelled damp this is where we will live Erica asked weakly Austin threw his bag on the floor what were you expecting a palace Erica swallowed hard I Austin laughed you better get used to it and start cooking I don’t like a lazy wife Erica’s stomach Twisted she looked around the small broken down house there was no running water the tiny kitchen had only one old
pot she had gone from one prison to another that night she lay on a thin mattress staring at the ceiling the air was thick with disappointment she had thought Michelle’s house was the worst place to be she was wrong one afternoon Erica sat outside her tiny house washing clothes in a rusted Basin the sun burned hot above her and sweat dripped from her forehead just as she rung out the last cloth she heard laughter so this is where you live now Sharon’s voice rang out mockingly Erica looked up and saw Sharon and Kiara standing near the entrance their eyes
scanning the house with Amusement Sharon covered her nose dramatically ah what is this smell Kiara can you breathe Kiara laughed I can’t I feel like I might faint how does she even survive here Erica clenched her fists but remained silent she wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of seeing her pain Sharon stepped closer lowering her voice look at you from our house to this Rat Hole I told you Erica you were never one of us Kiara nodded we came to see how our dear sister is enjoying her new life and from the looks of it she glanced at the cracked walls and the
broken wooden door it’s worse than we imagined Erica’s throat tightened why are you here she asked quietly Sharon smiled to remind you of what you lost and to tell you that Mommy is doing just fine without you Kiara folded her arms you should have stayed quiet and obeyed her maybe you would still be in a comfortable house instead of this dump Erica forced herself to breathe you can laugh all you want I may be struggling but at least I’m free Sharon laughed free look at you washing clothes outside like a maid what kind of freedom is this they both burst into laughter again
before turning to leave enjoy your new life Erica if you can call this living Sharon said over her shoulder Erica watched them walk away their laughter echoing in her ears a tear slipped down her cheek but she quickly wiped it away she would not break not now days turned into weeks and Erica started noticing strange things about Austin he always left the house at odd hours returning with expensive perfumes and new clean clothes but whenever she asked about money for food he claimed he was broke one evening as Erica cleaned the small sitting room a
piece of paper fell from Austin’s jacket pocket she picked it up and read it her hands began to shake bank statement the balance was more money than she had ever seen just then Austin entered he saw the paper in her hands and snatched it away what are you doing he asked Erica took a step back Austin you said we had no money but this this says otherwise Austin’s face darkened mind your business Erica you don’t need to know where my money comes from Erica stared at him realization Dawning you’ve been lying you’re not poor Austin smiled and what will you do
about it leave you have nowhere to go Erica felt a chill who was this man she had married one night Erica couldn’t sleep she sat up in bed listening as Austin spoke in hushed tones outside curiosity got the best of her and she crept to the window everything is going as planned Austin was saying to someone on the phone she thinks I’m just a poor security officer she has no idea who I really am Erica’s heart pounded she pressed her ear closer once the time is right I will tell her Austin continued she will regret ever doubting me Erica
stepped back her mind spinning Austin had been playing a game all along who was he really the next morning she confronted him who are you Austin tell me the truth Austin smiled slowly I am a businessman Erica a very rich one I only pretended to be poor to test your loyalty Erica’s stomach twisted everything had been a lie Austin smiled again Erica felt like she was trapped again but this time in a different kind of prison Austin parked his sleek black car in front of Michelle’s house Erica sat beside him her heart pounding she
hadn’t been here for months not since she had been forced out now she was returning not as a beggar but as a woman with power Austin glanced at her are you ready Erica nodded slowly let’s do this they stepped out of the car and walked to the front door Michelle opened it her face twisting in confusion what are you doing here she asked coldly Sharon and Kiara appeared behind her smiling oh look who decided to come back Sharon neared are you here to beg for food Austin smiled far from it we actually came to share some good
news Michelle folded her arms what news Austin pulled out his phone and showed them a picture of his Mansion Erica and I are moving into our new home and before you say anything yes it’s ours she is now richer than all of you combined silence filled the air Michelle’s mouth fell open Sharon’s smile vanished and Kiara clutched the door frame you’re lying Sharon finally managed to say Austin laughed I have no reason to lie unlike you I don’t need to impress anyone Erica stepped forward meeting Michelle’s stunned gaze you
threw me out like trash you made me feel worthless but look at me now I have everything I need and I didn’t need you to get it Michelle swallowed hard Erica I save it Erica cut her off I didn’t come here for apologies I just wanted you to see what you lost Sharon’s face Twisted with jealousy so what just because you have money now you think you’re better than us Erica smiled no but I know I’m free and that’s something you’ll never be Michelle’s eyes darted between ER and Austin her mind racing maybe we can fix this she said quickly we’re still family don’t forget where you came from Austin
pulled out a brown envelope from his pocket and tossed it onto the table 1 million NAA he said casually consider it Erica’s bride price Michelle’s hands shook as she reached for the envelope she looked inside and her eyes grew wide at the new money Sharon and Kiara gasped wait Sharon said loudly you’re giving her all this money for what Austin smiled to cut all ties Erica doesn’t need you anymore this is just so you don’t ever come begging Michelle’s face fell she clutched the envelope like it was her last hope Erica please you can come home we can be a family again Erica
looked at her the woman who had cast her aside I already have a family and it’s not here with that she turned and walked away Austin beside her as they reached the car Erica took one last look at the house she felt nothing no no pain no longing just Freedom she was finally free days after Erica and Austin left Michelle’s house was filled with tension Sharon and Kiara had always been close but now they turned on each other you ruined everything Sharon shouted throwing a glass of water on the floor if you hadn’t been so wicked to Erica we wouldn’t be suffering now Kiara laughed
me what about you you laughed at her you mocked her now you want to blame me Michelle sat in a corner rubbing her forehead enough both of you she snapped instead of fighting figure out how we will survive Erica was our chance and now she’s gone Sharon clenched her fists Austin was supposed to be my husband if Erica didn’t exist he would have chosen me Kiara rolled her eyes please you were never his type Michelle stood up stop this nonsense the money Austin gave us is all we have left if we waste it we’ll have nothing Sharon and Kiara stared at each
other for the first time they realized arica had truly won and there was nothing they could do about it this story teaches us that kindness and patience always win in the end those who betray and mistreat others will eventually face the consequences of their actions never give up on yourself even when others do your success will speak for you what do you think about this story share your thoughts in the comment section I would love to read from you I have another exciting Story coming in a few days subscribe to my channel and turn on the notification Bell so you’ll be notified as soon as I
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