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45-Leave the rest to me
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A Paradise Called Us 46-Is she asthmatic?
Karen was too slow to act. She was lost in thoughts trying to analyze the words she just heard and didn't realize when the door pulled open and she was met with Elliot's face."What are you doing here?" he barked at her with gruesome eyes. The person he'd been speaking to inside the office walked past him and out of the building."Were you eavesdropping on my conversation?"There was no point lying, "What are you planning to do?" Karen responded and Elliot's eyes swept past her body.He smirked, "Whatever it is, you're not fit to stop me are you?""You've lost the inheritance, it isn't yours anyway," Karen said "Whatever you do now won't earn you anything,"He walked up to her, "Is that so?" he chuckled "You've no idea what I can do young lady and you better not cross my path,""I won't let you hurt Kevin,"He laughed even louder and then pulled a serious face, "Your courage amazes me. All of this.." he pointed at her crutch and injured leg "..for a man who doesn't even look at you. I
A Paradise Called Us 47-Ten months left
Sam stopped a cab and asked to be taken to the hospital but Karen, now recovered, shook her head."I'm fine, Sam. There's no need to go to the hospital," she refused "Let's get back to Mr Daniel."Sam gazed at her with suspicious eyes which Karen avoided by looking past the window, glad that Sam didn't insist on going to the hospital. She had already blown her cover by almost dieing and using an inhaler in front of them, she didn't want to reveal the worst by going to the hospital.She already knew what they'd say- she's got eleven months left to live. Take proper care of her and she would live up to that.Her ringtone interrupted her thoughts. She was surprised to see that it was Kevin calling. Right, she remembered. Ian had seen her as well and just like Elliot he appeared shocked and scared."You won't pick?" Sam inquired while Karen shook her head. She didn't need a lecture right now and she was sure Kevin was about to give her that. He would shout at her not to create a scene in
A Paradise Called Us 48-I'm sorry, Karen
He didn't turn or acknowledge her presence, Karen wondered if he heard her. He was by the window with a cigarette in his hand and a wine glass in another."Take a seat," he kicked the chair in front of him and Karen's lips parted to disagree but quickly had second thoughts.One look at Kevin could tell that he wasn't in a good mood, more like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Karen took a seat opposite him."Look at me," he ordered and Karen lifted her face, wondering how he knew she wasn't looking."What happened at the company?" his voice was stiff, held no emotions whatsoever."Nothing," Karen replied "Now," he sat up "I like to be answered when I direct a question. Don't wave me off like you don't already know I know what happened,""You said you wouldn't care about anything that has to do with me," Karen said "You said you wouldn't help if I got into an issue with your father and brother."Kevin squeezed his fist under the desk. How could she remind him of his words? Did
A Paradise Called Us 49-Sign it unconsciously
Surprised, Karen didn't know what to say. Then she watched him straighten up."Why do you make use of an inhaler?" he switched the subject but Karen was glad he apologized. Although she wasn't mad at him and she knew how difficult it must have been for him to apologize. "Uh-" she began when it dawned on her that the pain was gone. He had helped her forget about the pain and it disappeared, even though temporarily."Please, don't lie to me," he pleaded "If you're sick we could check it out tomorrow and get you treated properly,"She stared at him, letting herself admire his handsome features and thanking God once again that he's blind."Karen?""I'm not sick, Mr Kord," she answered "I occasionally have such attacks when I'm anxious or..unable to breath.""So you carry this inhaler everywhere you go?""Yes, I do"He paused for a moment and said, "You're not lieing to me, are you?"She lied again, "No,"He got up on his feet, "We'll get to the hospital tomorrow for-""No, no Mr Kord," s
A Paradise Called Us 50-The piggyback ride
Kevin stared at her, the drugs taking its effect. She fell into his arms for a moment and he helped her to the bed."You don't feel it too??" she asked, her speech slurry as she took hold of his collar "You're spinning!""I don't feel anything, now let go off my shirt" Kevin said instantly. "No, you'll fall if I do!" she said, grabbing unto him tightly.Kevin was at a loss. He did not expect this. He only spiked her drug so she would sign the papers unconsciously. He did not expect that she would behave this way."I won't fall, let go Karen.""No, you're spinning so fast now!" she shrieked "You'll fall if I let go off you!" With no other option, he raised himself from the bed with her body on him following suit. She seemed light as he walked over to his closet where he sort for the document.She had her arms wrapped around his neck as she propped herself properly on his back."We're going piggyback ride now??" she asked gleefully "Ahh... you're so warm!" He stopped abruptly and star
A Paradise Called Us 51-Just a dream
Ian was preparing for work early the next morning when his mother walked into his room. He gazed at her with a hint of suspicion in his eyes. His mother hasn't walked into his room for years."Are you looking for something, mum?" he asked as he picked up his suitcase."Well," she seemed to hesitate and then said "The servant were discussing about a woman you brought home the other day."".." Ian was left speechless. He had carried a drunken Sam to his house with the idea that everyone was asleep. "She was drunk," he gave a casual dismissal "I couldn't get her to give her house address so I had no other option than to bring her here.""I'm not saying you did wrong, dear," she immediately got close to him and began to fix his tie "Infact, you did a good job. It's been years since you last brought a woman to the house. I see you have made progress from your heartbreak.""What are you talking about, mum?""That you have come of age to start thinking about getting married," she dropped th
A Paradise Called Us 52-Don't deserve her
"Ian?" Kevin did not expect him, "What are you doing here?"Instead of answering, Ian snatched the document from Kevin and took a look at it then he returned his gaze back to Kevin."How could you do this?" "I already told you, I can't let Selene get married to Elliot.""Damn you, Kevin because you have lost everything including Selene!""I haven't lost her," Kevin's temperament was a contrast to Ian's. "You have, Kevin! You're just blind you don't see nothing! Elliot is behind this and he has successfully used Selene to get your inheritance and you had to fall for it!""Well, fuck it!" Kevin shouted back "Fuck it! Why should I choose my inheritance over the woman I love?!""Because our lives depend on it!" Ian striked a nerve, "The employees', yours and your mother's, your best friend's life depends on it! My life depends on it!" "Don't you see?" Ian's voice broke "Why did you employ me, Kevin? It's not because I deserve it or the fact that I'm your best friend. You gave me this j
A Paradise Called Us 53-Papers are fake
"Help me," Ian turned back to Karen "Let's take her to the hospital,"However, Karen stopped them. She took her inhaler from Sam and made use of it. Although she was not completely fine, she refused to go to the hospital."Karen, please." Ian begged "You're not fine..we need to check you up."But Karen shook her head again. She picked up her bag that she had dropped on the ground, walked over to where Kevin stood. The glimpse came again and he was able to see the tears on her face.He cursed himself and regretted his decision, if only she could let him explain. "You..you should have told me," Karen found her voice, trying hard not to breakdown again "You should have told me instead of drugging me, Kevin."Unable to take another second staring at the man she would give her all to anytime any day, she dropped the divorce paper on his desk and walked out of the company.Elliot picked the paper up."I didn't lose in both sides did I?" he grimaced and walked casually out of the office.Ian
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