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AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Forty Nine
CHAPTER FORTY NINEThings were beginning to go well for us and thankfully I have decided to brass myself up to any standard. Not even an external enemy would be able to stand me at this point. To my mom I will always be her boy and do as she says but she was quite mistaken. She has tied me around her fingers for too long. Helena and I decided to go on a beach house trip. This is something she had always wanted to do. I hadn't visited my beach house in about two years since I wasn't really a fan of the sea salt smell thing. It was a Saturday. The evening sun rose from the left horizon. It was in the evening , around 6pm; Helena and I were sitting on the beach, looking at the sea and the sun, and with Helena beside me fully dressed in her beach wear and hat. While I had my floral shirt and shorts on exposing my thick straightñ legs. I enjoyed looking into the horizon of the sea where the sky and the water were merging together, how the waves were covering each other, and the sun that
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Fifty
ALEXANDER'S POV.How can you even suggest a thing as disgusting as this?" What do you want to deny? Didn't you grace her bed? Come off it Alex and stop acting like you never enjoyed rocking your chaft on her groins."Mom, I don't know what she told you but I have to tell you that Sophia is lying to you. I do not have a child with her.My mom scoffed. Arms folded across her chest as she swayed her head from left to right. She didn't even listen to one word I had to say.Yes, I had a few nights with Sophia but it was just a fling and that was way back. I couldn't imagine how my mom was able to dig out such a ridiculousPast. And Sophia never told me she was pregnant for me when we were together or even after we broke up so why now. Why the sudden news of me having a child with Sophia. I have been caught in the neck. A position I can't shift from or deny with just my word of mouth I needed proof." You can't force that child on me". I said as I made to follow her out of the deck. Then I
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Fifty One
CHAPTER FIFTY ONEHELENA'S POV.I could no longer bear the pain of betrayal and humiliation from Alex any more. I mean this minute we are sweet and the next a storm is raving to destroy the sweet moment we have built. I have been a victim of tragedy all my life and now that things hadn't gotten out of hand was the best time to leave. But then again I was heavily pregnant. Who was going to look after me and the baby.I quickly packed my things and dialed Gabriel's number. He was always read to help and always available."Hey Helen"."Gabriel, where are you?"At the store, a few miles from your home"."I'm not home and I want you to come pick me up."Where exactly?".Thompson's garden beach house"."Oh! Are you there with Alex?" He asked. I could feel the smile forming up in his face as he spoke."With Alex, yes! But I don't want to be with him anymore please come take me away from here before they kill me""Helena, what are you doing?" Alex asked again.She didn't mind if his voice wa
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Fifty Two
ALEXANDER'S POV.Looking out the window of my large office on the last floor. Being a man was nothing as easy as it seemed to be. The fear of losing everything I had ever worked for has never left my mind for one second since I left Helena at the hospital the previous day. I hadn't gone to see her because she is still angry at me. So the Doctor said. Her anger was the list on my worry list. I had recieved a call to expect an investor at about 9am. I hurried myself to work hoping I had kept the guest waiting which was usually not my thing to do. But to my greatest dismay the client had even shown up yet.I quickly scroll through my system to check the mails u had received over the weekend. So I spent the time I had left to respond to them. I hate being kept hanging. I was the boss in this game and anyone who wants to partner with me must go according to my rules here. I rule here, I am the one and only King Alexander Stone aka the Tiger.I got fed up and quickly picked up the receive
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Fifty Three
ALEXANDER'S POV.Who the hell are you?I asked. Fixing my Gaze on the man who was standing in front of us. He was about 6 feet 3 inches tall with broad shoulders and wild eyes. He had his hair brushed neatly in a ponytail behind his back. He flashed a smile abroad and said nothing, puffing out slight almost invincible smokes from his cigarette. He was dressed in black suit and pants and as he stood there dragging in every smoke the tattoo on the exposed part of his chest seemed to broaden.I turned to James in awe and surprise then back to the man who has decided to remain mute in front of us."Hey look, you are not going to walk up in my office and act like you owe this place. I said. The man chuckled and puffed out another mouth full of his cigarette smoke."You must think you are smart". He said and took a few steps forward then paused at a short distance so Jane and I could get a full view of his huge body. " I asked a question and you haven't answered," I told him." Well you wi
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Fifty Four
ALEXANDER'S POVAfter we stared into each other's eyes for what seemed so long I couldn't recall how long we stared. He flashed me a wicked smile before putting his hat back on his head. I made to hit him but thought about my actions since I was unarmed and didn't know if he had any weapon with him. Of course, I was sure he wouldn't have gotten me to the premises with a weapon strap to his body. He grinned and worked out. "What the fick was that?"James asked. Looking more puzzled than I am. "You ask me? You saw all that happened yourself". " I am being threatened by a man I have nothing to do with. I mean what has the world turned into?"I could swear with my life I do not know this man. "What are you going to do now? ""I don't know James but I will figure something out as soon as possible". I took in a short heavy breath and then exhaled as soon as I took it in. I rushed over to my desk and put a call through to the security outside. Holding the receiver to my ears. "Boss""
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Fifty Five
ALEXANDER'S POVI was so pissed and angry. After all these months of trying to seal this deal, I get shoved into a corner by some intruder who just wants to bring me down at all costs. I have not been humiliated like this in my entire life. James and I drove home in silence and when I got to his estate I asked my driver to drop him off before taking the right turn to my mother's mansion. I wanted her to explain to me what was going on. She was about to have a meal by the time I arrived. Alex, you are here? She asked. She wasn't expecting me, sure I knew that. She examined my stern and rigid face for a while. I scratched my head and took off my suit jacket then pulled out the seat directly opposite hers and sank myself hopelessly in it. "You look tense and uneasy, what is the problem? She asked casually while she tried to maintain a balance between talking to me and cutting out a chunk of her chicken. "I am not a fine mother," I said in a calm voice. At least I had to give her t
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Fifty six
ALEXANDER'S POVI stormed out of my mom's hours after she gave me the shock of my life. The enemies she had built for me were just enough to pull my entire generation down. Fon Derego has not come to pay I was sure about that and if I give him a chance he would ruin all I have worked for in years.As I stormed out of the building. I heard my name so I turned to check and there was standing in her favorite black dress looking like a witch with her son trapped on her left shoulder. "What the hell do you want? Sophia?"I was infuriated and upset at the sight of her and her child. "you're not even going to look at your son?". "No Sophia, please do not start. You and I know this boy isn't mine and I wonder what the fuck you and this thing are still doing around my property". "This isn't your property Alex and you can't change the fact that this boy here is your son". "I only called to talk to you like an adult but it's obvious you are still the mummy's boy you've always been".
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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
