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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
A Paradise Called Us 54- Handsome, rich men
Selene felt like she was hit at the back of her skull. Kevin did not wait for her response, as he was out looking for Karen to explain to her. As for Selene, anger coursed through her body. She has never been deceived in such a manner before. She couldn't help but wonder if Karen and Kevin planned to make a fool out of her.Storming out of the company, she swore to revenge. She slipped her phone from her bag to inform Elliot but the latter wasn't answering. She got into her car and drove down to the Kord mansion.Elliot will be pleased to know that he lost woefully today....Ian and Sam were in the car, rampaging the streets for Willow-ridge in order to find Karen. While Ian drove, Sam was constantly dialing Karen's number but it seemed that she had switched off her phone."I wonder where she could be," Sam said nervously and then glanced at Ian."She probably wants to be alone," he answered "I can't imagine the pain she'd be in.""How can you imagine?" Sam looked away "I don't expe
A Paradise Called Us 55-Staying here together
Karen did not know how to react when she met with Kevin's face. Why is he here? Could he have already told Aunt Maya about his intentions to..to marry Selene? Or did he already bring her things from the mansion?"I was just coming to find you," he said in a calm, soothing voice that he had never used to speak to her before.He was acting strange..He took her wrist and led her inside. After which he pulled off his coat and placed it on her."That makes it two of my favorite jacket." he said jokingly but Karen was in no mood to be teased. If he'd teased he when they were still married she would have laughed her lungs out.Aunt Maya stepped out of the kitchen, "Dear, you're back! You didn't tell me your husband would be coming to visit?"Husband? Karen was more than confused. Perhaps he hasn't spoken to her about it yet, then she better do. So she stepped forward,"Uhm, Aunt Maya, I have something to tell you.""Can't it wait?" she replied as she went into the kitchen and out, setting u
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