Novels by Maggie

Lugard and Chairman Oh were found guilty as charged and sentenced to life imprisonment. Ryan felt fulfilled for the second time .Lugard's clan know as Falcon's was gotten rid of and his wealth and properties seized by the government . A long wanted drug baron that he was ,he knew everything had ended . Chairman Oh was not excluded either .Ryan had seen to avenging his parents untimely demise, all thanks to Butler Macho who is family now .He tendered all evidence to the court to the amazement of the accused . Vanessa Brookes was buried and her boyfriend Blaze weep profusely .Mr Brookes travelled out for a vacation to Paris . He wanted to get some fresh air .The workers were allowed to leave if they wished to after all their evil mistress was cooling off in jail . ** A year later ** “ ..... Momma , the babies are crying . ” Mimi said to Violet holding two feeding bottles . She stretched them to her mother who sighs softly before collecting them from Mimi .“ I'll

** High Court ** “ .......On this day, Rocky Hillsborough is found guilty as charged for the murder, abuse and rape of Mrs Vanessa Reynolds and sentenced to a life imprisonment. ” the judge says with a tone of finality dropping the hammer . The cops led Rocky and Sloan into the black Maria outside . She frowns her face as soon as she sights her husband . His eyes were red and swollen , he took off the dark shades covering his bulgy eyes . “ Why did you do that to her Sloan ? ” Mr Brookes murmurs although he was not clearly heard but Sloan could decipher the words he said . “ I wanted you , I wanted everything for myself and Rodney when you will be dead . She hated me so much . So I did it . Yes I aimed at poisoning her . Now her death is over the place . I am glad she died, I am sad that I am the culprit responsible for poisoning her . I wish you wrath in regret and pain Williams . ” Sloan responded with no remorse written on her face . Mr Williams Brookes found her s

“ Asa Carters ” Rocky said while detective Kennedy remained mute . He didn't expect such shocking turn out . Without saying much , he led Rocky into his inner room which they saw a movie together the last time . This time the lights are switched on and the only thing close to his reach was the TV remote control and a sofa . “ Sit ” Detective Kennedy said and with that he locked the door and left . He is heading to the Brooke's mansion . ** The Brooke's Villa** Mr Williams Brookes opened the door leading to his matrimonial room .he is face contoured with surprise seeing his wife who mysteriously disappeared three days ago . “ Sloan , is that really you ? ” Mr Williams inquires blinking his eyes rapidly in disbelief . “ You should be surprised . you're so despicable not to look for me .” Sloan rasped rudely, setting her foot on the tiled floor she hissed slightly . Although she enjoyed the hot and rough sex , her thighs suffered the repercussions of the rigorous copulation

** Detective' Kennedy's office ** “ This taste like her too.” Rocky croaked wearing a cocky smile on his face .His dentition neatly arranged glimmered at the sight, it was nice for him to behold .His hands twitched to reach for the bleeding Detective Kennedy who has all nosy and poky in his business . He suddenly shot his eyes close and then re-opens them sharply. His heart thumped like the tick tock of a clock , many thoughts crowding him . “ Why has the Detective not fallen flat ? ” He muttered beneath his breadth . “ That is because you did not stab me Rocky . ” Detective Kennedy replied in a low tune .On hearing the Detective's voice and his warm breathe fanning his neck , Rocky's skin stood up high revealing little dots on his entire frame . His eyes bulge out from their socket , slowing taking a turn Detective Kennedy grabs both wrists and handcuffs them swiftly . “ you are not dead ? ” Rocky speer completely perturbed .“ As you can see , I did not taste like h

The sudden silence in the Brooke's Villa was questionable . Rodney stood at the foot of the step placing his palm on the shiny banister looking up . His eyes met hers . And then travelled to her protruding belly all the way down to her feet . “ Where are you heading to ? ” Rodney inquires as soon as his tired eyes fell on her luggage and the manner in which she clutch her hand bag . “ That should not be any of your business the last time I checked. ” Bessie drawls averting her gaze from his . She lifts the luggage, descending the stairs calmly . She sets her feet at the foot of the stairs dropping the boxes on the floor. “ Phewww ...... ” she heaved a sigh of relief straightening up in the process . “ You haven't answered my question Bessie ? ” “ Rodney , you clearly stated night to do with and anything that concerns me is none of your business . What brought about this sudden change and wanting to know ? ” she utters firmly her bold eyes Peering at him . “

“ Dear nephew ! ” Lugard's voice boomed over the phone . Ryan let out a soft sigh over the phone .“ Don't you wanna speak up nephew . I've got your precious stone .” Lugard continued after waiting for a response from his nephew but got none .“ What are you talking about Lugard ? ” Ryan inquires feigning pretence so Lugard doesn't suspect he had been pre-informed about his evil intentions . “ Why not visit me to see for yourself nephew ” Lugard suggested wearing a cunning smile on his face .“ Then it is not as precious as you paint it to be. ” Ryan replies letting out a soft scoff ,Lugard could hear him over the phone .“ you have sure grown wings nephew and I'll clip them soon .” Lugard threatens in a hoarse voice .“ You can do nothing Lugard .” Ryan dared him poking his nerves . Lugard chuckles mischievously his voice sounding sinister and deadly as ever “ I have Sloan Brookes your precious mother-in-law . Come save her or I'll kill her . ” Lugard said coldly over t

## 8 Ashton My peering sight never left hers for once . I merely acknowledged the presence of my would be Luna all because I was lost staring at this damsel whose soul called out to mine .Everything seemed like a fairytale to me and I could find myself getting up from the chair i sat on .A gentle nudge against my shoulders brought me back to reality with a peering sight on me . I cleared my throat gently and glanced at my betrothed before averting my gaze from her .“ You have to focus Ashton ” Jerome cautioned in a calm but firm voice .I nodded my head slightly in agreement with his statement. If I wasn't focused this entire occasion could be ruined because of my actions . It was time for the introduction and I rose to bow to my would-be- Luna. She was beautiful as well but not as strikingly beautiful like the other who stood behind her .Her face was round and had patches of moderately applied red powder on both cheeks . It became more obvious each time she smiled .H

Layla I headed home after the harsh encounter with my father . The capes of my neck was red and aches badly . I mopped around my neck with a soothing balm Benjamin had offered me .It felt so good to be home after a week . I had a space that my Father leased out to me due to my aunt's request so I wasn't sent to the workhouse .It contained all my mother's belongings and a torn photo of her carrying me in her arms . It was just her arms , never knowing what she looked like .My room was a moderate sized one , it had a large bed and old fashioned curtains which Lady Sia insisted I kept using .I threw my tote bag on the bed , it contained my school uniform , worn out shoes and a few gowns I used at the restaurant for the week . Yawning widely ,I made for the kitchen to grab ice cubes for my neck . I grabbed a handkerchief and filled it with five ice cubes before closing the freezer gently . I placed it gently on my neck enjoying the sweet relief when I heard murmurings in t

Layla “ What are you doing here ? ” My Father bellowed after he had knocked my head harshly . My eyes suddenly became watery as I thought of a response .He came at the wrong time as Lady Sia will not hesitate to spew all that occured in the restaurant a few minutes ago .My heart raced fast . He is very dangerous and unpredictable especially when it comes to Lady Sia .I could only plead my innocence for pleading sake, my father would deal with me in tremendous ways . Sometimes, I wondered why he bore so much hatred towards me and nothing about me concerned him . He would rather pretend to be good to a random stranger than see to my needs .Everything I wanted right now was somewhere I could go to , someone who could love me more than this people that I was related to by blood .“ Have you suddenly become deaf ? ” My father asked, taking me aback . I nodded my head in disagreement and tried to move away but he seized me roughly by neck .“ Arrgghh ” I groaned in pain t

## 5Ashton's POV “ Betro... thed ? ” I speer rhetorically igniting a puzzled look on my father's face . He adjusts his robe gently,his watchful gaze not leaving my sight for a second and then he turned suddenly who has being quiet since we sat at the table .“ Jerome , talk some senses into your friend maybe he is suffering from amnesia . ” My father spoke authoritatively and with that he left the dining table leaving Jerome and I to ourselves. “ what was the meaning of that ? ” Jerome inquires not sparing me at least a minute to inhale or exhale “ what is what ? ” I responded feigning absolute ignorance of the situation he mentioned .“ You know the reason we came here is that you meet your betrothed , why act astonished ? ” “ Not in two days ” I fired back at him sparing him no room for saying further to me .“ it has to be sooner than later ” Jerome said tapping my back in a soothing manner before heading out leaving me all alone . Nothing made sense to me at this mo

ASHTON'S POV “ There she is ” I whispered to myself when my eyes meet hers . She wore a cute frown whilst picking a book that looked like a menu or something more than that .She twitched her lips nervously staring at me, I could hear her heart race a million times faster than usual and she averted her gaze from mine. Nate jumped in excitement pushing me to go and meet her already at the counter area where she stood , I hushed him against it but the man was not even interested in knowing my reasons so I shut him off completely . She finally left the counter heading to my table with the book in her hands and my eyes never left hers for once . She reached my booth and stretched the book out .“ Good day and welcome to Crunch and Chew, what would you care for ? ” She added placing a book in front of me and another in front of Jerome . I merely glanced at the menu in my hand picking anything I saw first and returned it back to her making our hands glide softly against each othe

## 3 After a long day at school , Layla and Lydia left with aching knees and throbbing ache in the head as a result of the punishment meted out by the principal .To make matters worse, the girls were suspended for two days , one Layla dreaded with every fiber in her .“ I'll come see you in the evening Layla .” Lydia breaks the silence that ensued between them immediately they got to her aunt's restaurant .“ u..mmmm...see you in the evening then ” Layla answers absent-mindedly , Lydia pulls her into a warm hug ; she understood what is going through her best friend's mind but if she doesn't return home first, her Mom would be worried sick . “ I'll come later , you can trash that Aunt of yours into the dustbin ” Lydia joked as the girls burst into laughter . “ You are such a nitwit to decide to stand right there and laugh when loads of work awaits you . ” Lady Sia remarks sparing the girls disdainful looks .“speak of the devil ” Lydia mutters to herself before leaving the s

** The Blair's home ** Mrs Blair sat at the edge of the seat facing her dressing mirror, she is preparing for a beach date when Keturah walked in wearing a frown on her round face . Her lips were properly moisturized and her hair was perfectly secured in a black hair bonnet. “ look at my princess , successor of Blair's empire. ” “ mom ....... There is no time for such flatters . ” “ Why ? ” Mrs asked her daughter while her fingers professionally primed the foundation powder on her face . She takes a moment taking a look at her daughter's demeanor. “ Mom, Isabella will be getting married soon and Harry says doesn't know when we will be getting married either. ” “ You mentioned next four months during the family lunch. ” “ Yes mom but with the way things are going , there is no light at the end of the tunnel . ” “ we can't let Isabella get married before you else she will be made successor of the company , that will amount to double wealth because of her own bran

22 *** The next morning ** The smell of rose and dandelion filled the air in miss Blair's home . She struggled to keep up with the fragrance surrounding the home as it stirred her stomach and in a twinkle of an eye she threw up all the content in her stomach. Bead of sweats formed on her forehead, her eyes were puffy , she had not eaten even a grain of rice last night.“ Josh ! ” she called“ Yes, my lady ” “ Who brought those dandelion flowers ? ” “ The maid thought it to be nice because she saw the withered ones and trashed it. ” Josh responded with concern in his eyes .“ let me get rid of it if it pleases you. ” he added “ Do that ” She yells and moved away from the door .“ Tell her she is fired ” Isabella yell tying her robe and rinsing her face .Just then , Karen walked into her room holding a little kit in her hand .She wore a two piece outfit , a shirt and a short that stopped a little beyond her bum area , a canvas and bold earrings with her hair styled in

“ Harry D'embert , come get your package if you dare ” Lord Royale D'embert says in a mocking tone causing his son to clench and unclench his fists , gritting his teeth against each other .“ I don't want this fight with you , hand me the package and I will be on my way out ” Harry replied grabbing the dagger thrown at him earlier .He groans within so as not to give his father the pleasure of seeing him in pain . Lord Royale D'embert turn to pick his robe when Harry let go of the dagger on the target . It struck Lord Royale D'embert's shoulders , blood splatter on his face partially, while the rest dribble down his arm .“ Harry, how dare you ? ”“ You want to end my life just like hers is that not so ? ” He throated groaning inwardly “ You killed her not me . ” Harry responded taking two steps closer to his father, who never bent over despite the dagger in his shoulder blade .“ I did ? ” Lord Royale D'embert whispers softly, with his dark eyes dancing funnily“ Where is the pack

A pregnant silence followed such that if a pin fell, it could be heard . Four eyes peer at her, one was that of concern and the other two was staring were balls filled with curiosity .“ Phoebe , clean this mess up and come with me Isabella.” Mr Blair voice out breaking the silence that ensued between them .“ spare me at least ten minutes. ” Mr Blair excused himself politely from the presence of his son-in-law to be , making his way to the thoroughly wiped spiral stairs , his entire bodice reflects in the glass looking tiles. He was not alone as Isabella tails after him , her eyes was not dancing like it did earlier, her balls sat in a slightly dim manner , her eyes bags sunk in and her mascara smeared around the corners of her eyes. They arrived at the top floor and Mr Blair folded his arms akimbo .“ Ahemm... ” he clears his throat lightly .“ Isa , is everything ok with you ? ” “ No Dad , I mean don't you see this man is trying to play a fast one on me ? He certainly

Isabella snaps her eye shut for a moment or two angrily. She slams her hand not too loud on the conference table wearing a huge frown .“ Is anything wrong ma ? ” Joseph inquires concerned .“ why don't you mind your fucking business ? ” she snaps at him immediately regreting the manner at which she spoke to him .“ phewww ....” She sighs, got off the chair and leaves the large conference room with Joseph tailing her carefully .She led the way to the underground garage where Josh was in the car waiting, a loyal dog. “ We are driving to my father's . please be quick. ” Isabella instructed with a straight face and gets into the back . Joseph had held the door open for her. Isabella did not expect him to do that even before Josh did due to the manner she spoke to him. He closed the door to join Josh at the front but she stops him. “ Join me at the back. ” With that , the ride began. ** D'embert Royale ** A man in his mid forties stood looking up to Shade who stood

“ What ! ” Luther exclaims grabbing the keys to his car . He wanted to move further when he remembers he could not go to the company dressed like a horse rider. “ Shit ! ” he cursed and headed his room instead in a bid to dress like a CEO he is . Just then a call Came in .“ Sir, I think you should not come any longer . The reporters are here and a fair lady claim she is carrying your child and you have refused to take responsibilities despite her reaching out to you .” Luther's manager spoke quickly with a surge of urgency in his voice .Luther's POV . Could it be Diane ?Why would she come to the company after he promised he will sort things out with her .Was it is mother's doing ?I remained rooted at the spot when my second phone rang. I picked it up abruptly .“ What do you think you are doing Luther ? ” Uncle Luca Anderson ignoring my greeting. “ what is your mom doing at the company ? Why is there a lady making false allegations against you ?” “ I don't know uncle .