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AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy Two
HELENA'S POV Just when I thought everything was going well. Even though we've had a series of clashes in the previous months. I had enjoyed only a few days of happy and quiet moments. Triumph usually comes after a war and so I believed that despite the feud my family is facing, if Alexander's we will both triumph at the end. I had slept over the reason why Sophia and Alexander's mother are bent on kicking me out of the house. For Sophia's plans, I have no idea but I knew she had some form of hidden agenda especially when I caught her bribing the doctor. That was by the way. It's been a week since the DNA test was conducted and we waited patiently for it. Since I had Sam working on Sophia's case I quickly indulged him to do a little digging into Alex's mother. Sam works with the FBI and tracing or tracking anyone shouldn't be a problem for him. The next time I met with him at our usual spot I had relief that he had a little news to give me. He had told me that Sophia was Derego's l
Last Updated : 2023-05-28AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy Three
ALEXANDER'S POVAs we waited for the person to come in. I looked straight at the door with my eyes shining as bright as a new fire burning in the summer. It took a deep relieving breath when the person finally walked in."Mom". I called out and got up almost immediately."What are you doing here?" I asked as I motioned to meet her."Am I no longer welcome here too?" She asked to study everyone's faces. I blinked and twinkled the corner of my eye at her. It was a signal to let her know our matters and the rift between us at home shouldn't be discussed before our associates. She got the sign as usual"I didn't mean it that way, I mean you should have called."This is my company too" she reminded me as if I was some new staff member. I acted like we were cool and nothing ever happened between us a few days ago."Gentlemen, she greeted the other men seated after she had acted like no one else existed in the room except me."You're welcome, Mrs. Stone. They said in unison.She pulled out
Last Updated : 2023-05-29AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy Four
ALEXANDER'S POVA day had gone by after I had that lengthy meeting with my partners. I had quickly gone on Channels Tv to apologize for the misconduct and violent activity I was involved in.I did it to defend myself I had said. And I made sure it was recorded clearly. The WWBAT had called in a few days ago that I tendered an apology for acting like a child in public thereby defiling the award and recognition conferred on me some months ago. The award brought me lots of contracts and foreign clients I must say. And if I still wanted to stay at the top I must tender an apology to superiors in the game. I didn't hesitate to do that. I assigned the task of drafting a good and convincing apology letter to James, my assistant, who did a great job at making sure that my apology letter had so much remorse in it. I was to read it before the entire cabinet. Hurriedly I did what I had to do before the entire house and I was freed. Not from my rival but from the only organization that would det
Last Updated : 2023-05-29AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy Five
HELENA'S POVLife has a way of tossing things we do not need at us. The war between two humans can only be settled by them if they have the sole desire to do so. My decision to stay and fight with aAlex despite the feud and hatred going on in our families was a strong courageous step for me. It took the bones in my body all it needed to strengthen me on that decision. Every other plan I made to uncover the truth was hidden from him except for the DNA test suggestion which of course he had to know of because he would be fully involved in it. Detective Sam was doing a good job especially after I told him of Gabriel's confession about constantly seeing Sophia with a certain man and when I asked him to give me vivid descriptions it fell again on the same man Don Derego.He has come to stay I think- he's stuck like a plague; a cankerworm and wants to eat gradually yet deep into the marrow. Alex was young and needed support. This point in his life would have been the perfect time for any
Last Updated : 2023-05-30AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy six
HELENA'S POVOne month later. The truth is beginning to unfold. Alex had agreed to the idea of letting Sophia stay on his property only because he wanted me to prove that Sophia and Don Derego are allies. The job with a detective can never go wrong. That was why I brought him into the picture. Now I was severely heavy and waited patiently for my due date. The doctor had told me the baby would arrive in the third week of my last month. I was excited yet nervous because the world around me was still very much tense and bringing a baby into such an environment filled with unrest was something I was concerned about. I sat outside the house in the early hours of a Saturday afternoon as usual. Alex had just finished giving me a sensational massage and a little back rub when I received the call.I hurriedly launched my hand to the side, stood, and picked the phone up. A bunch of grapefruit held up in the air ready to be consumed. I swiped the green button and placed the phone on my ear usi
Last Updated : 2023-05-31AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy Seven
ALEXANDER'S POVMy 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. 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, 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 fine each time. I nodded at the superb job and examined it on the mirror dresser. I finished my look with a high ponytail, and heels whi
Last Updated : 2023-05-31AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy Eight
ALEXANDER'S POVThis was the best news I had heard in weeks. I wasn't so surprised when I received the call from the company. The voice had sounded as soft and as calm as the lady I met the very first day I went to the office. I knew I would have the chance to work with him. You are asked to come to the office on Monday, I will prepare your appointment letter. I think the boss would like to have a word or two with you.'What time am I expected to be at the office Ma'am?' I was a bit confused.'10am is fine'. She replied.'That works just fine ma'am thanks'.'Enjoy the rest of your day'. She said and hung up after I responded to her with a 'thank you'When I finished my call with the lady over the phone I called Molly quickly when she picked up her phone I screamed into it like a desperate bitch. She sounded happier than I, who had just gotten an appointment. I was excited too even though I wasn't sure of the position yet, I knew I could work with him and I am ready to do whatever it t
Last Updated : 2023-05-31AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventy Nine
ALEXANDER'S POVJust like the saying goes "all that glitters isn't gold". I lived a shadow of my life for over two decades. Sorting to please the entire society and my mother except myself. But to think that my mom would be so cruel as to do what she did was severely out of the point. If any one had to be mad that should be me. I mean all of this wouldn't have happened, we wouldn't have been in this mess if not for her attitude and quest for a position she could never get by herself. Maybe she was just a cheat like every other person, I just couldn't judge her. I was pissed, upset, battered as I remembered the incident that took my dad away that faithful evening.I had fought those demons for years and when I finally began to get a hold of myself I am being reminded that I had them locked up somewhere waiting to pop up and grin victoriously in my face.Her actions and cheating habit gave me the impression that I could never treat a woman right. I could never love a woman and all of th
Last Updated : 2023-06-03
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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
AGAINST THE TIDES CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWO
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
