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AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty One
ALEXANDER'S POVWhile Helena and I allow our secret investigator to do his job. I can say that we have enjoyed a little peace at least no one would come in here bugging me to own up to some responsibility I know absolutely nothing about.I was sitting on the laid laid-out balcony that evening listening to my favorite old country music and giving Helena a little foot massage. From my records or at least the little I have come to learn about pregnancy she should be due in a few more weeks. I just can't eat to hold my little king in my hand. I had promised myself to be a father, a protector, a guardian, and a leader to my little adorable. I couldn't wait to hold him so tight and sniff his infant innocent scent into my nostrils. The evening was cool as it was the last month before the winter started creeping in.Wait a minute Helena suddenly says as I press a thumb into her feet."What?" I asked pm about the hard labor I have been subjected to for more than half a year now."Look what Sa
Last Updated : 2023-06-08AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty Two
ALEXANDER'S POVWith the way things are beginning to unravel right in front of us, I began to wonder what would have happened if we had invited the detection right from the beginning. I was in the conference room with a few other CEOs, some about my age and others older than myself. We had all presented and perched perfectly. I knew my company would be hitting this mega gift the moment I stepped in. It didn't take long for me to finish and I was asked to sign the contract ASAP. I was excited and happy that my pen began to tremble. I haven't hit any gig since the trouble began at Solara. Since Don Derego has vowed to keep stealing our clients. Well for this major contract, I had my terms. I presented it to them. At first, they were skeptical and wondered why my company would ask them to pay 50 percent of all investment funds to us if they bridge the contract before the due time.I smiled and responded in the most professional way that I could. Just when I was about to leave I met Don De
Last Updated : 2023-06-09AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty Three
HELENA'S POV.The doctors quickly cleaned me up and wheeled me out of the labor room on the stretcher. The last four hours might just be the last four hours I've ever had in my life.I summoned the courage to push them out of my body. Alex has been wondering why my baby bump grew so big and I bet he understands now that only a woman knows what she carries inside of her. The joy of having my children in my arms. I couldn't have asked for a better blessing. This bundle of joy is the consolation I have for all the troubles I survived while I was pregnant. What more do I have to say than to smile, hugging my babies in my arms.?"Baby you made it ''."No, Alex. We made it" I told him in between my little giggles."Yes, we did". He responded and kissed me on my head. He held my hand and sat for a while before his phone ran."I have to take this call", he informed me and walked out of the door. My little men were lyings in their baby court. Looking all cute and sweet. I wanted to squeeze bot
Last Updated : 2023-06-10AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty Four
ALEXANDER'S POVThere is no greater joy than having my son in my arms. A proud father and a successful CEO.Solara Helixia will be great again and even greater than anyone has ever imagined even after I am gone. I bless the day I succumb to my mother's pressure of taking this young and beautiful lady as a contract bride. I must say I am the most blessed man to have my entire being surrounded by massive blessings and goodness. This indeed was a miracle.The last few days gave birth to so much joy for me that I took a few days off work. James and the others would manage the team and anytime they wanted to reach me via mail I was sure to respond.We are home now. And I can't take my eyes off my babies. I could spend the next few hours kissing and hugging them one after the other." Can they see me yet?". I asked too ignorant or excited to know."Not yet Alex, they are just two days old," Helena pointed out."So you mean they can't see me?" Yes huh, give them a few more days and they wi
Last Updated : 2023-06-11AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eight Five
ALEXANDER'S POV The news of Derego's arrest came as a shock to me. I mean he was a strong man and a Don no one would miss with. Even though I have had clashes with him on several occasions. He has been a serious pain in the ass for me and my entire family. Helena and I took our seats on the bed to get the full idea of the reason for his arrest. I quickly picked up my phone and dialed my mother's number. She has to hear from them as soon as possible and I needed to inform her about the new development just in case she had slid on the information. I pushed out her contact from my last call log even though she hasn't come all the way to visit my newborn. That wasn't even a problem to me. She needed time to heal from Sophia's deceit. She needed time to come to terms that Helena is the only woman I want to be with. She needed time to forgive herself for being mean, rude, and heartless towards Helena and her family. I hadn't spoken to her in days but each time I went to her house her
Last Updated : 2023-06-12AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty Six
ALEXANDER'S POV.It's a beautiful morning, to begin with. I had to resume work as the workload at my table increased drastically within the few days I was absent from work. Tons of documents to sign and approve and a pile of emails I intentionally left in my inbox. Family time was important to me as well as work and I never hesitate to strike a balance between the two whenever I deem it necessary. I was sitting in my office rocking myself happily on my seat, slowly munching on the potato chips my wife had packed for. I was on my way to work this morning when suddenly I heard a knock that seemed like a catch from a lion's paw on my door. I paused and listened again making sure I wasn't delusional or being deceived by my senses. The knock came again. "Come in," I said, hurrying to crack out the larger pieces of potato chips I had stuck in my mouth. My eyes widened hoping to see anyone else other than James or any of the other staff. It's better to have a shameless time with my staff
Last Updated : 2023-06-13AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty-Seven
ALEXANDER'S POVBy the time Sophia left my office I was pissed. Too upset to concentrate. I got up from my seat and tossed my office from wall to wall, edge to edge flipping the pen I held in my hand with no exact purpose. I sighed. Then finally decided to pause by the window side. A tiny bird rested on the rear eaves of the building across from my office. I watched it hit its beak picking on what seemed like dust from the far end I was standing. I smiled. Even birds have to sort out their daily food. I thought in my mind. Solara Helixia is a great company owned by my father and before his death, the company flourished so well that it won so many awards. My mother, Mrs. Isabella Stone is a rare gem. I couldn't have come this far without her help. Even though we had our ups and downs, she was always in my way to ruin what I love doing yet I honored her so well. I was fearless with a physique that everyone dared not to look at me twice yet I shrank when my mom spoke. I wasn't the
Last Updated : 2023-06-14AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighty-Eight
HELENA'S POVIt's been three weeks since I gave birth to my baby boys. Alexander has been of great help to me as well as Maggie. Being a mother is not so easy after. My best friend Gabriel has never stopped calling to check on us every single day and on one of our talk times, he promised to bring my dad to the house since my dad didn't trust Alexander's drivers that much. He had told me he wasn't getting in a car with a stranger. I laughed and told him I would send Gabriel to pick him up. Today is defanged to be a great day. I woke up pretty early given that I had been awake almost all through the night. I had managed to make him sleep dancing and rocking him till he was comfortable. Today is Sunday. I had already sent out invites to the new people I had in my life. Alex had also sent out invites to one or two of his friends and associates. He wasn't the very friendly type but he sure knows how to keep a business Partner. We had agreed to host a few friends for dinner at least to
Last Updated : 2023-06-14
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AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One Hundred and Nine
ALEXANDER'S POVMy eyes shot open at 6:00am as usual. I didnt have to look at the clock to know if it's 6:00am. I've always had the urge to wake up once its 6am and it has always been accurate. I took the duvet off me, slide out of my bed and began my daily routine beside my bed. My pillows perfectly alligned and carefully laid on the bed, shelfs pulled, tight ,and my duvet folded just right. I nodded to myself when i saw the finished outcome. I walked over to my bathroom for the next chapter of my morning routine, it was a ritual i never missed; i brushed my teeth, washed my face and showered. I grabbed the outfit i put together last night and got dressed in it. My hair and makeup are always the last on my list as i do not want any colours or powders spilling on my dress. I wore my dress shortly after and took my time to do my makeup so it's out finely each time. I nodded at the superb job and examine it on the mirror dresser. I finished my look with a high ponytail, and heels whic
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One Hundred and Eight
HELENA'S POVWe thanked the doctor and left. By the time we got back to the ward. Zayn's breathing was already going back to normal. All of this was my fault because he was sweating heavily during most of the lights. I had thought that it was only normal to keep up the A/C although I try as much as I can to regulate it when it's getting too chilly. Zayn always had beads of sweat on his head and so I adducted the no woody method for him, unlike his Identical twin Zahir who never had sweat and was always calm even when the heat it much.loved my boys and maybe after these experiences, I would know just how to observe and even care for another child. This was my very first attempt at ever being a mother.Uuh! I stretched my legs as I sat on the bed."Are you okay?" Alex asked with so much concern in his tone. He held my legs and massaged me a bit."Do you need some ice cream or chocolate?""Ice cream?" No –no way. I'm not taking anything cold this season till my boys are grown". I infor
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One Hundred and Seven
HELENA'S POVI woke up to our wedding pictures flying all over the internet. I was happy my name was mentioned. My father's name. Has now been known in the town and beyond. I felt the sudden surge of wanting to be more influential. I managed to creep myself out of bed. I was not going anywhere today. The several hours of standing and dancing on a yacht in the middle of the sea were now telling me badly. My entire feet hurt the moment I woke up.I searched around the bed and didn't find Alex. We had agreed to leave the boys with Bella so Alex and I could have some time to ourselves. Just as I was about to go into the bathroom to check for h I heard soft sullen music.Orchestras Singing:Someone to kissSomeone to missWhen you're awayTo hear from each dayTo be loved to be loved (to be loved)Oh what a feelingTo be lovedSome wish to be a king or a queenSome wish for fortune and fameBut to be truly truly truly lovedIs more than all of these thingsSomeone to kissSomeone to miss
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One Hundred and Six
HELENA'S POVAlex and I continued to dance. We swerved in the same rhythm for about fifteen minutes after taking our vows. This was an awesome moment for me. I knew life would be much easier and smooth now that we have done things the right way. Alex was hard-working and I too gradually grew into a great woman. For my company at least a year I should be able to boast of twenty to twenty-five employees. I had a few contracts I needed to close after the entire celebration."Have I told you you are beautiful?" Alex asked him. His hands were on my waist."Do you mean today?" Yes,"Well, you haven't told me that today"."Helena Alexander Stone".I blushed. My cheek burned. I pressed MY cheek against his chest. I felt warm and protected in the arms of my own man. "So, what now?""What do you mean now? HE asked as he chuckled. He paused and stared into the crowd."Are you expecting anyone?" "Not exactly"."You the last time we got married an enemy showed up so I was just checking to see i
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One Hundred and Five
HELENA'S POVTwo weeks later I had suddenly become friends with my best friend's girlfriend Cherry. Cherry would be the sister I never had. She did everything with professionalism and the fact that she would be my best friend's wife in a few months makes me want to draw her to me forever. We've had a few dinners at home together and she has always helped with picking out the best decor and designs we would use for my big day. I have known her only a few weeks but I must say that she is truly an angel. Gabriel needed a woman like her around him. She is so re-spirited and loving that I wished she was my friend from the very beginning. She sure knows her job and does it with so much enthusiasm. "With the way you vibe so much with your event planner, one would think you too have been friends from Genesis" Alex had told me on one of the days I was so excited talking about how good she is with her job and how I couldn't wait to see all she was going to do at the wedding. I envisioned the d
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One Hundred and Four
HELENA'S POVTwo months later we left the hospital. Kayn and Zahir are already four months old. Our Wedding is in less than two weeks. Alex had told me he wanted to set me up to be a boss on my own before we took the vows. "That's my little way of saying I can't love you less" he had told me a few weeks ago.My eyes shot open at 6:00am as usual. I didn't have to look at the clock to know if it's 6:00 am. I've always had the urge to wake up once it's 6am and it has always been accurate. I took the duvet off me, slid out of my bed and began my daily routine beside my bed. Alex was already in the bathroom so I had to wait for him to finish. My pillows were perfectly aligned and carefully laid on the bed, shelves pulled tight ,and my duvet folded just right. I nodded to myself when I saw the finished outcome. I walked over to my bathroom for the next chapter of my morning routine.Alex was out in no time."How do you feel on your first day?" He asked."I'm happy and grateful to have you
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One Hundred and Three
HELENA'S POVI slept off on Alexander's chest. This has got to be the most horrible night of my life. I was exhausted by the time the sun hit my face from the window. Baby Zahir was awake too. He gave me a welcome smile. I pinched his little cheeks softly and then I suddenly remembered that we had spent the night at the hospital. Alex was awake all through. I was sure he was finally swept off by sleep at the very nearly hours of the morning after being a strong watch to me and the kids. On this part, I was vulnerable and soft. I could barely take good care of myself and talk more about adding extra humans to my list. My hair was a mess. Erect like grasses of the field the strands stood. "Good morning my love," Alex said and kissed me on the cheek. "Good morning baby" I kissed back. Then I realized I had been sitting on his lap for a long time. I got up and proceeded to check Zayn a bit. To my greatest surprise, the young man was fully awake. He has changed mine for today I don't k
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HELENA'S POVWe thanked the doctor and left. By the time we got back to the ward. Zayn's breathing was already going back to normal. All of this was my fault because he was sweating heavily during most of the lights. I had thought that it was only normal to keep up the A/C although I try as much as I can to regulate it when it's getting too chilly. Zayn always had beads of sweat on his head and so I adducted the no woody method for him, unlike his Identical twin Zahir who never had sweat and was always calm even when the heat it much.loved my boys and maybe after these experiences, I would know just how to observe and even care for another child. This was my very first attempt at ever being a mother.Uuh! I stretched my legs as I sat on the bed."Are you okay?" Alex asked with so much concern in his tone. He held my legs and massaged me a bit."Do you need some ice cream or chocolate?""Ice cream?" No –no way. I'm not taking anything cold this season till my boys are grown". I infor
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter One hundred and one
HELENA'S POVI managed to stay calm. With Bella by my side, I was sure I would be strong through the process. She held baby Zahir while I paced the private room back and forth waiting for the doctors to come with feedback or something we can hold as the sole cause of this sudden illness. We've been in the hospital for about forty-five minutes. Alex showed up just in time. I was holding my little boy's hand when he pushed the door softly and peered his head into the room. He searched it to be sure he was in the right room before coming in. I took in a deep breath of relief and walked over to him. I buried my head in his chest as he hugged me. His cologne, a scent I was already used to replenishing my nostrils left me with a sense of protection and hope. I was more than happy he had shown up even though the results of the numerous tests would be available.Thank God you're here". I told him. He quickly ran his hands on my shoulder and kissed my head."I ran here as soon as a store call
