LUCIA'S POV
"Thanks so much for your time Professor Adams." I said smilingly as I made my way out of his cozy office.
"Anytime Queen Lucy." He smiled and I waved and walked out.
As I took the elevator back to the last floor, I smiled as I stared at her personal contact in my phone. With this I know she'll forgive me totally, Diva's so broad hearted.
Oh my gosh! I should hurry before that silly girl does something I'm very sure she'll regret.
The door opened and I made my way quickly to the car park. Typing away on my phone.

DIVA'S POV
I nodded my head as I hummed along to the classical music playing on my car stereo.
I was heading back home after buying the gorgeous white toy poodle for Alexis. I can't wait to see the smile on her face when she sees it. The thought of that is making me smile already as I look sideways at the adorable little poodle beside me.
The girls are still in school I presume and Alexis should be home already, it's few minutes past her closing hours.
As I sang along, a notification popped in my phone. I lowered the music and stared briefly at my phone in the car phone holder. With my hands still on the steering wheel, I used my voice to unlock the phone and access the message. I noticed it was from an unknown number and has two voice messages. Still using my voice command I opened it and stared down the -not so busy- highway after reducing the volume of the stereo more. I was few miles away from home already, almost close to the Sacramento river.
"Diva, this is Lucia speaking. I know you must be wondering how I got your personal number but that ain't the matter now. I want to use this opportunity to say sorry to you for all the wrong deeds I committed against you. I'm sincerely sorry. Well the reason I'm sending you this voice message is because the situation right now needs urgent attention otherwise I would've come to you. You need to listen to the second voicemail I sent, it's really important. Elina Woods if you remember her, is definitely planning something not so nice. I hope you see this on time, call me if you need any assistance from me, I'll be glad to help."
Luciana is this some sort of prank? Elina Wood, isn't that her friend from Lionel high that junior year? The girl she came with to bully me then? Why will Elina who ran off for fear then, try to mess with me? Also why did Lucia sound so urgent and serious? Should I ignore...
My thoughts were interrupted by the second voice message, it was playing already and as I listened, I could tell it was a conversation between her and someone else.
As I listened, my eyes widened in consternation and shock at each single word I heard.
"Diva Scott, I know you must be looking for a way to get back at her for all she's done to you. And I have that perfect plan."
"And what could that be?"
"Her weakness Luciana....Yes, the little girl she loves so much is her blood."
The speed with which I swerved the car is something beyond my imagination. I parked it by the highway, very close to the Sacramento river as my eyes widened and my mouth fell wide open as more shocking revelations hitted me.
Throughout my entire life, I've never felt this shocked, confused, happy and extremely angry all at once. My face and entire expression, was a combination of all.
My Ariel never died, she was exchanged and is the very same little angel I met about a month ago!! My Ariel was swapped with another woman's child?!! And Vera Edgar, Elina's mom, Dad's old highschool friend was behind all these?!! Why???!!!
Tears ran down my cheeks in torrents as I quickly opened my car door, remove my seatbelt and ran out, only one destination in my mind.
KIM LISA'S POV
I let out a lazy yawn as I read the message Rosy sent to the secret group chat we created.
*Any update?*
*Rosy where are you?* I sent.
*Heading home right now with Carl. Why?* She replied.
*Seems you girls are clueless about what's going on. I just heard from Jay few minutes ago and you are not gonna believe it Tania.* Saline sent.
*What did you hear?* I sent.
*Really? What could that be?* Rosy said.
*The boys are aware of Alexis truth, they were the ones who took Evan Gomez yesterday.* She sent.
*What?!*
*Woah!! How did they find out?* I asked.
*We'll talk about that later but the most shocking thing is that Vera Edgar, CEO of VK Pharmaceutical company was the one behind the incident from nine years ago.*
*Are you kidding me? Elina Wood's mom? Elle's dad's highschool friend?!* Tania sent.
*What? why? Why will she do such a thing?* I sent.
*The boys are trying to dig in dip on her case so she'll be exposed. The thing is that, she and her daughter are planning after Alexis now. I've instructed Antonio few minutes ago to ensure she's home safely, we won't let her out for now until we've apprehended that deceitful woman.* Saline sent.
*Oh my goodness! By the way, is Alexis home yet Kim?* Rosy asked.
*No she's not.* I replied.
*What?! It's been over fifteen minutes since I asked Antonio to bring her home. Besides it's way past her closing hours* Saline sent.
I was about replying when a knock on my room door interrupted me. I sat up on the bed and shouted a 'Come in'
Genny walked in immediately, looking so panicky.
"Genevieve, are you okay?" I asked. She walked closer to my bed and stretched a bracelet to me which I received.
"Miss Kim, a little boy insisted on seeing you, he says he's little Miss Alexis friend." She said.
"What?" I stared down at the bracelet in my hand. Alexis was wearing this yesterday evening and even this morning. That means... What??!!!
A little boy, is it the kid Alex always talked about? Her best friend? Why is he here without Alexis? No way!!!
"Where's he? Take me to him right away." I said panickingly.
I flew out of bed immediately, holding my phone as well and we both ran out of my room.
Alexis please be safe.
CILIA'S POV
What does Kim mean by Alexis not being at home? I quickly took out my phone and began dialing Antonio's number, while casting my eyes out the car window at Jay.
He was just stepping out of the ice cream shop, his right hand bare the ice cream bag and his other was holding his phone to his ear. Seems like he's on a call.
I returned my attention to the call, the phone's been ringing for a while now but he ain't picking up.
Panick already set in as I placed a call again, it rang and just when I thought no one's gonna answer, it connected.
"Where have you been Antonio? I've been calling for ages?!" I practically yelled.
"I'm sorry Ma'am but this ain't the guard speaking. This is the vice principal of Haley's comprehensive school..." A lady's voice spoke.
"What?! Where's he?"
"They were found lying unconscious at the lavatory and are presently receiving instant treatment at the school's clinic. We are deeply sorry for such inconvenience." She said and I panicked more as I felt an instant headache.
"The...The kid...Alexis, where's she? Is she there? Is she fine?" I stuttered.
"I'm really sorry ma'am. We are sincerely apologizing for such inconvenience and we are doing our best right away to..."
"What do you mean you're sorry? Are you saying the kid isn't with you?" I yelled my eyes clouding already.
"The police are...."
"It's best you stop talking right now and get to work! If anything happens to that child, just be ensured that your school is going down to the last grain!" I said, my voice was a mixture of panic and fury.
"Ma'am, we are really trying..."
"You don't wanna mess with the Scott's Family." I said, hung up and dropped the phone somewhere.
I ran my hands through my hair in confusion, shock, panick and worry.
They already took her, isn't it??
Now where's Elle?? I have to tell her everything already.
"Babe are you okay?" Jay's voice snapped me back to the present. He was in already, I didn't even realize...
"Take me home Jay. Those bastards took Alexis already."
"What???!!" He exclaimed in shock.
"Just drive home already okay? I have to tell Diva." I said as I quickly grab a water bottle and downed the content. I've lost my appetite for the ice cream already.
He looked at me sadly.
"What? Why ain't you driving?" I asked looking at him with raised brows.
"Daniel just called me now from NYC, he said Diva isn't picking his calls." He said.
Yeah, Jay told me Daniel and Roe traveled in the morning to New York City in other to work on apprehending Vera Edgar.
"What?! Elle's not picking his calls? That's strange. Is she aware or something? But how?"
Jay shrugged and looked ahead.
"Just get us home first." I said and he ignited the car and drove out of the ice cream shop park in speed...
KIM LISA'S POV
I stared at the little boy as he narrated what happened to me.
We were standing just outside the duplex since he refused to come in as he was In a hurry.
"...I was able to get a glimpse of the vehicle's plate number so I rushed down here." He handed me a little piece of paper containing the vehicle's plate number.
"Thank you so much dear. You're blessed." I smiled at him.
"Thank you too. Please bring back my bestfriend safe and healthy. Tell her I'll miss her so much. Also tell her am with her water bottle, I'll give it to her when we meet again. Goodbye." He said and I smiled.
"We definitely will. Goodbye Hector." I said. He nodded and turned back to his car, his escort bowed low in greeting to me and I did same. He helped the boy settle in before the driver drove them off.
I stared down at the plate number and decided to call the girls immediately. I was about ringing Rosy's number but her car suddenly pulled up into the compound and they both stepped out.
"Lisa what's wrong? Why are you outside? Wait...Alex's still not back home?" Rosy gasped as she ran over to me.
"Yeah. She's been kidnapped." I muttered sadly and Carl stopped dead on his track.
"You say what?!!" Rosy exclaimed in shock.
"Here," I placed the bracelet and plate number on her palm. "Hector happened to have seen the kidnappers' car driving off speedily, he was smart to have memorized their plate number." I explained.
"Oh my God! Is Diva inside?" She asked worriedly and I shook my head in the negative.
"I've been calling her throughout the drive here but she wasn't picking up." Carl said as he walked closer and took the paper from Rosy's hand.
"What do we do now?" I asked in confusion.
"I think I can track down this plate number." Carl said and we both looked at him hopefully.
"Ohh that's right, you should. Kim inform the boys. I'll go meet Lia and we'll find Elle together." She said and I nodded. Carl went back to the car and took out his laptop.
Rosy was about stepping into another car to drive off when Jay's car drove in with full speed. We all stopped what we were doing and stared as they both hurriedly jumped out.
"Tania we have to go get Elle immediately, she isn't picking up her calls and Alex has been taken by that monstrous woman." Saline gushed as she ran to Rosy.
"Oh No! So the witch really took her?!" Rosy gasped.
"Wait did anyone tell Diva anything?" Jay asked as he looked at us all, the sun was about setting already.
"Noooo!!" We all said simultaneously.
"That ain't important right now. Carl please get on with it, send me a message once you are able to track down the vehicle. Lia let's go." Rosy said pulling Saline along.
"Should I come along?" I asked them both.
"No Kim. You stay with the boys, Rosy and I might know where she's right now." Saline said as she opened the car door.
"You are with the file right?" Rosy asked and she gave her a knowing look. They both stepped in the car and Lia drove off.
"Let's get in guys. We don't have much time." Carl said as he walked into the house hurriedly with his laptop.
I looked at my brother beside me.
"Oppa where's Dan and Roe?"
"New York City." He gave me a knowing smile. "We just found out of recent that woman secretly deals and produces illegal drugs. Don't worry, it'll be over soon." He said wrapping his arm around my shoulder as we both walked in.
I looked at him hopefully and nodded slightly.
I just wonder what Diva will do when she finds out about the abduct of her sister.
TANIA'S POV
"GPS says she's close by...Very close to the Sacramento river...yeah, we are approaching her already.Don't worry, just go on with it. Please have Jay dispatch some guards after the goons immediately Carl gets a lead on their location....Yup, I'll call you." I hung up and placed my phone on the phone holder.
"That was Kim right?" Lia asked.
"Yeah." I replied. "Ohh, isn't that Elle's black Ferrari?" I pointed ahead at the car parked close to the highway.
"It's definitely hers!" Lia said and increased her speed.
She parked the car beside Elle's car and we both hurriedly hopped out, after taking off our seatbelt.
We noticed the driver's door was opened. I looked in and quickly took her phone.
"Awnnn, look at this cute poodle she got, I know it's for Alexis." I said smiling as I ran a hand over the little dog's fur, she licked my hand and I chuckled.
"What do you think happened that she left her car in this state?" Lisa asked as she looked at me. I stepped out of the car and slammed the door shut.
"Just one thing obviously. Someone must have told her but who? Definitely not Dan." I stated.
"The phone might have a clue." Lia said suggestively and I nodded. I quickly unlocked her phone since we both knew the pattern lock and behold, she got two already viewed voice messages from a strange number.
I walked to Lia and we both leaned against the car as I played the voice messages.
After three minutes of listening, we clearly understood what happened.
Not needing to be told, we both ran off in the direction of the river. Whenever Elle's confused, she soughts for calm and natural environment especially a water area.
"There she is." Lia pointed out as she stopped on her track. I looked ahead and few meters away sat a disheveled looking Elle, staring ahead at nothingness. Her back was turned to us.
Oh dearest! You must have cried a lot.
I looked at Lia and we both walked to her and sat beside her on the sand, at either of her side, maintaining the same posture she was in.
"Go away you two, I want to be left alone." She uttered slowly not looking at us.
"Too bad, we can't ever do that." Lia said.
"We understand how you're feeling right now best. We never wanted you to find out in this manner." I said.
"Why did you not tell me? Y'all kept this a secret from me? Were you ever planning on saying a word to me? All the while I've been living with my dearest Ariel and none of you said a word! You let me hear from someone else..." She broke down and sobbed, We sighed sadly and hugged her.
"We are really sorry Elle, we wanted to find out the culprit before letting you know. We didn't want you to get worried but well it seems we should have just told you." Lia explained.
"Did you both knew from the very first day I brought Alexis to the dorm?" She sniffed wiping her tears with her palm.
"No we didn't. Remember Roe and Penny's airport incident?" I asked and she nodded. "That was the day we got really certain that you were siblings, when we saw the familiar family birthmark on her neck. That day you were staring at her hair, if you had noticed something felt off with me then. Although we've been noticing the extreme familiarity between you both, we confirmed it after a secret DNA test was carried out..." I went on to explain everything to her as Lia gave her the DNA test result. Tears ran down her cheeks continuously as we told her everything, including Mrs Hanna's part.
"So I was literally the only one who never thought of the possibility of her being my sis. I mean, it's quite hard to understand when you clearly saw a little child being buried. I'mma surely make Vera Edgar shed tears of blood for this!!! She must be made to feel unmeasurable pain. My Momma cried on countless occasions, thinking she really lost her baby not knowing that deceitful woman took her away. They all must pay!!!" She vowed venomously as she gritted her teeth and tightened her right fist into a ball. Lia and I patted her gently and she relaxed a bit.
"First how do I explain this all to my parent? And Alexis how will she take this?" She asked as she looked at us.
"Don't worry, I handled it. And Alexis, well she'll understand it all gradually." I said with a small smile and she looked at me thoughtfully.
"Wouldn't it be too much for a nine year old? She's at home right?" She asked and we both looked down sadly.
She probably haven't listened to the clip Lucia sent her completely. Or she didn't take Elina's threat seriously.
"Elle, Elina's goons took her already. We are trying to locate them..." Lia was saying.
"What!!!" Elle shrieked with wide eyes as she sprang on her feet immediately. "THEY DARE TAKE AWAY MY BLOOD FROM ME THE SECOND TIME?? NOW I'LL SURELY MAKE THEM PAY!!!!" She thundered as her beautiful grey eyes darkened in pure rage.
All my entire life, I haven't ever seen Elle as furious as she is right now. The way she looks right now can even scare a dead man.
Her fists were clenched, her eyes blazened with determination to hurt with her chin jutted forward.
If not that I'm her best friend, I'll surely be shaking like a leaf right away. A furious Elle is a very scary Diva, beware!!!
I swallowed nothing as I watched her made her way in quick angry steps towards her car. I looked at Lia and she had the same look as me.
What's keeping Carl? He haven't texted or called, none of them have.
We both stood up and went after her, our agitation and anger obvious in our expression...