Low energy songs played softly in the background. Richard and Sarah ate silently. Richard would occasionally pick food for Sarah. This wasn't good to look at especially when there were still a handful of bachelors and spinsters around the large decorated table.
Those who could afford to hold their hearts, managed to secretly look a little longer while those with feeble hearts, channeled all their energies on the dishes and the drinks on the table, pretending to be invisible.
Sarah didn't want this either. She secretly raised her heel under the table and matched the vamp of Richard's black shiny shoes. Richard slowly picked a piece of fried mushroom from his plate and dropped it on Sarah's, acting as if he wasn't aware of what Sarah was trying to say.
She was his
It was a fun-parked dinner party. Richard and the president were discussing something very important so Sarah didn't want to sit beside him and listen to their conversations. She sat on a seat very far from them and watched the happy couples that were dancing and smiling as they held their partners.Sarah stared at them admiringly.She genuinely liked what she was seeing. She was smiling broadly at them when Kimara walked to her with four other ladies. They all looked gorgeously dressed.At a glance, one could tell the families that these girls came from. They looked very wealthy and seemed of equal status. The rich could always spot one another and would try to maintain a cordial relationship among
Why were father and daughter this despicable! Rose was about to stand up and pick another paper when Sarah pulled her down to her seat."Why should we pick another paper when we actually got our last answer correct. Didn't the rule state that an additional round would be played if we got a draw at the end of the game? If Miss Kimara is truly sure that my team failed our last attempt, why aren't you talking about your team and mine playing a draw game instead?" Sarah stared at Kim deep in the eyes. She actually made a point here."Why do you want my team to be given another chance to win when you're sure that it will ruin your opportunity of winning too?" Sarah asked suspiciously, bringing everyone's attention to
"Mrs. Wilson is so smart. This is very impressive!" Mr. President said, smiling broadly."You were indeed a good detective. You must have learnt a lot from your husband too," he complimented. Others joined in showering Sarah with praises.Richard smiled wryly.If she had learnt anything at all from him, she wouldn't have spent so much energy trying to defeat her rival. He thought to himself.What Sarah did just now proved to all and Sundry that she was very special and fit to be by the side of Mr. Wilson. It was even more convincing knowing that Mr. Wi
Kelly drove into the compound at a very high speed. He opened the car door and rushed out of the car then walked straight into the house without any further ado. The car door opened from the back. Sarah held the hem of her gown with one hand and quickly stepped out of the car too. She headed inside in quick steps as if she was trying to avoid something.Richard came out from the other side of the car door and noticed that she was already entering inside without him. He narrowed his eyes and his face darkened a little.How could she try to trick him, did she think she was safe now? He walked inside in long strides.Sarah opened the bedroom door and walked into the spacious bedroom. The surroundings became very familiar again. She
Sarah left the villa around 12:13pm with Elliot and three bodyguards. Sarah didn't want to bother Kelly so she didn't call him to pick her up. Elliot drove her instead. She reasoned that Kelly might be very busy in the office.When they arrived at the company, Sarah decided to use the public elevator instead. The first time that she came here, she had come in fury and didn't have any time to waste, so she took the private elevator with Elliot. Today, she wanted to look around so she decided to take the public elevator.When Sarah entered the reception, she looked around and discovered that the interior decoration of the large room was very rich and aesthetically pleasing. There were different flower pots at the corners of the room. The floor was covered in glistening tiles and the couch in this
"You look tired, why don't we go out for lunch? It's almost time for lunch and you need a little break," Sarah said, stroking his eyebrows."Okay,"Richard replied without a second thought. As far as Sarah wanted them to go out, he would cave in to her demand first. Every other things can wait until he comes back. He stood up and wore his suit jacket, then left the office with Sarah through a private elevator.Downstairs, they decided to use Richard's car so Kelly drove them to Kings palace club which was also one of the Wilson's properties. It had a restaurant which was highly rated in the country and only extremely rich folks v
It was Saturday. Neither Sarah nor Daisy went to work today. Sarah didn't have anything else to do today apart from eating, keeping Richard company and sleeping. On Daisy's part, today would be the worst day of her life if she didn't find a way to sneak out of the house and avoid the impending visit of a pot-bellied bulky pig that her parents had arranged to marry her.Daisy rang Sarah up at home and quickly gave her an address of a restaurant to meet her. She pulled off her shoes, carefully tiptoed to the kitchen and peeped through a hole in the doorknob and saw her mum and Debra running around in the kitchen and preparing assorted delicacies.'Are these two so desperate to have a son-in-law and a brother-in-law?' she thought to herself. She quietly opened the door and ran out of sight.
Sarah got home around 9:20pm. When she entered the sitting room, she discovered that there was nobody there. Not even a single servant was in sight except for the bodyguards outside. They had probably retired to bed or were gisting in their rooms. She wondered, though, it was somehow odd that they would retire to their rooms by this time.She headed straight to the staircase. When she was about to turn to the direction of the bedroom, she looked in the direction of Richard's study on instinct and noticed that the light in the room was still on. On impulse, Sarah made to go to the study but decided against it in the next second. She had to take her bath first.After freshening up, Sarah came out of the bathroom in a white bathrobe and a thick white towel tied around her head to dry her wet hair. She l
Two months later, Richard was in his study, flipping through his files absent-mindedly when Frank entered. Richard hadn't gone to his office since Sarah left. He looked up, pursing his lips. His sunken eyes had lost the energy and brightness in them before and he looked haggard too. "I learnt you haven't been eating nor sleeping well lately. You need to stay alive first if you hope to see Sarah again," said Frank. He had gone back to his apartment immediately after Sarah left. Sarah had called Lucy and quickly employed her to take special care of her friend before leaving the country.Richard didn't say anything. "It has been two months, man. You need to brace up and discuss with your wife," "I can't, Frank. Sarah avoided me throughout my three weeks stay in London. She wouldn't even let me talk to her. I have had several interviews with different media to exonerate myself but it seems she has deleted me from her memory and doesn't even listen to any news
Sarah didn't care if she died or lived. She beat the traffic lights and didn't step on the break until she got to the clubhouse. She took an elevator and in no distant time, she was standing at the passage that led to Richard's private room here. Sarah didn't know whether to enter or just stand there.She knew that this would break her completely if it happened to be true that Richard was here with a woman. She really hoped that Kim was lying. Richard's personal bodyguards approached Sarah. They had been standing there even when Sarah walked in but Sarah was just too emotional to notice them. Her eyes reddened and her lips trembled when she saw them. This was actually true! He even instructed his guards to wait outside while…" Sarah broke into tears again. Some minutes later, she wiped her tears away and was determined to see Richard himself before leaving. The guards tried to stop her but couldn't. They didn't know what their master was doing with another lady inside but they knew
Richard was in a meeting when his phone rang, he picked up the phone and saw the caller's ID. He ignored the call but the caller wouldn't stop calling so he blocked the line instantly.A few minutes after the meeting, his phone rang again. It was a new number so he picked the call and listened. "You don't have to block my lines, we're not enemies. I only wanted us to talk for the last time," Richard recognized the voice immediately. "There's nothing to talk about, Kimara. I'm a married man now, remember?" Richard said, his voice very cold. "If you continue to treat me like an enemy, I might as well kill myself. I can't lose my childhood friend simply because he's married. Don't you care about how I'll feel if you cut me off abruptly?" "You'll surely get a good man that will genuinely love you, Kimara," said Richard. "I know that, okay? All I ask is just to speak to my friend for the last time. I heard your wedding ceremony is coming up in
The next day, Sarah prepared to leave for work, this time, she wasn't in a hurry. She was the director of this company now and so, she wasn't answerable to any person except the chairman of the company who happened to be her husband too. Every other person receives orders from her now. Sarah first went to the first floor to see Frank. After making sure that he was well taken care of, she left the villa in her new Ferrari.She drove into the parking lot and parked her car. When she alighted from the car, she saw some customers who parked their cars in the same parking space as hers, staring at her, awestruck. Sarah wondered why they were all staring at her. She thought briefly and realized that her car was the latest model and more expensive than every other car parked there.Sarah pretended she didn't notice their obvious gaze and walked into the mall. Sarah would have gone to her office which was located on the same floor as the CEO'S, through the private elevator but decided to se
Sarah was a bit tired now so Richard supported her as they alighted from the car. What she initially thought to be a mere interview later turned out to be so fun. She was truly happy to see all the people that came to the office today. It was more like a social gathering of family and friends than ordinary refreshment.Mrs. Harriet and Kate were solidly behind her and gave Sarah their full support. This mattered to Sarah the most. Initially, she thought that they would not like the idea of Richard making her his director instead of choosing his only sibling, Kate and that this might cause a rift within their family. Now, she realized how wrong she was. They were not only happy that she was chosen but even came to give her their full support. She was just so lucky to be a member of this wonderful family. Sarah was all smiles as they headed inside. There was a huge object covered with a tarpaulin before them. Sarah looked up and saw this. Two bodyguards walked towards the object and c
There was a little surprising event after the media interviews. Sarah didn't know that Richard invited his family over including Carson and Daisy. She was surprised when she saw them enter the conference hall, their faces beaming with smiles. Sarah was too surprised for words. She just stared at them, not knowing what to say. Sarah looked at Richard who was standing beside her and saw him smiling.Everyone of them had a congratulatory package for her. They approached Sarah and gave her warm hugs one after the other then handed the presents to her. "Today is not yet my wedding day, why do you all have so many gifts?" Sarah uttered when she found her tongue. "Silly, must we get you presents only on your wedding day? It's good enough that you both have decided to act mature and make your marriage public. At least, I can proudly introduce you to all and sundry now," Mrs. Harriet said happily. Bella, Ava and some other female employees that were on morning shift were ca
Inside Richard's office, Sarah was sitting on a swivel chair while Richard sat opposite her. Sarah seldomly wore heels and usually felt uncomfortable whenever she did. So immediately they entered Richard's office, she kicked her heels away so her feet could feel the fresh air inside the room. Richard brought her feet to his thighs and gently massaged them. Sarah wanted to stop him but Richard wouldn't listen to her. "I have told you before, you don't have to wear this if you feel uncomfortable in them," Richard reminded her. Sarah pouted her lips and said, "How can a woman not wear heels from time to time? Every great woman that ever existed on this planet wore heels at least, throughout their youthful age and on occasions like this. I just have to wear them more often so I can get used to them," Richard stared at Sarah as if he had just seen an idiot and gave her a light knock on the head. Sarah grimaced, holding the spot and giving him a belligerent look.
An information was sent to the news media from the Wilson's public relations officer that Mr. Wilson was going to speak on his new stock, make a special announcement and also reveal the new director of his personal companies which comprised about 15 large malls, 8 hotels and so many other assets. The formal public statement would be made in two days' time. On D-Day, Sarah walked into the mall, hand in hand with Richard. She was dressed in a scarlet sleeveless short gown and a grey colored fluffy jacket then pencil black heels, her hair smoothly combed into a ponytail. Her face stood out like a painting, her eyes looking so bright and charming. Sarah looked completely stunning.The young polished man beside Sarah was a perfect description of a demigod. His face was extremely attractive, his lips so sexy and inviting. His deep sea blue eyes were a sight to behold. He was dressed in a well ironed grey suit with no single wrinkle on it, a white dress shirt inside then grey and striped ti
It had been a week now since Sarah was discharged from the hospital. She was much stronger now and could walk around. Sarah was 7 weeks and three days gone now. Since she came back from the hospital, she hadn't experienced the morning sickness again. Sarah was happily knitting a bobble hat in the garden, Richard sitting a few inches away from her and going through his laptop when Kate drove into the compound. Richard looked up and saw Kate, dressed in a white evening gown with a black handbag between her fingers as she made towards them. Sarah followed his line of sight and was surprised to see Kate. She didn't inform them that she was coming today. It was indeed a surprise visit. Sarah stood up immediately to receive her. "Look at you, you look so beautiful and healthy now, Sarah!" Kate exclaimed. She hadn't seen Sarah since she was discharged from the hospital. She only came back from Dubai two days ago. Although Sarah always told her that she was fine whenever she calle