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AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Seventeen
Hours had passed since I had been sitting right in front of his bed. I had been given assurance that he would wake up in no time. It’s already past 9pm and there’s no sign of him jilting out of this unconsciousness that’s almost taking like eternity to end. I was still dressed in my hospital gown even though I was much stronger than I had been in the past few days. This incident wasn’t totally anybody’s fault. I sat there watching and waiting for him to wake up. I said a little prayer in my mind as I held his hand in mine. Suddenly he twitched his finger. I was glad to see that he moved. He adjusted his shoulder a bit while I waited for him to open his eyes. It took like eternity for him to even open his eyes. When he finally did, I sprang up from my sitting position."Alexander". I called himHelena” he responded."Alexander you’re awake, thank goodness". I said and cupped my mouth in my palm as an expression of surprise and excitement."What happened? What am I doing here?" he asked
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Eighteen
I quickly dressed myself in them and rushed to meet Alexander. My dad followed behind me as I made my way out of the room. His room was two doors away from mine. I came out through the door into the hallway which had numerous doors lined up from the beginning to the end. When I got to the door leading to his room I pushed open the door which didn’t even make any sound whatsoever as I made my way through. My father still followed behind me. By now I was strong and revitalized although I had a few more drugs to finish up to replace the blood I had removed from my body but that wasn’t a problem as long as I have life I can always regain the blood I had lost. Sorry for the blood I had donated. For no reason I had this happiness deep down in me so that I had helped save the life of someone who was a threat to mine. I was raised in love and thought to always be nice to people even when they do not deserve it. I have been treated so badly many times by Alex and his mom but right all of tha
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Nineteen
I could remember vividly the fear on Isabella’s face when she arrived at the hospital for the first time. We have spent a week and some days at MTH and the doctor has confirmed after a series of tests that Alexander was fine. His arm was already recuperating from the injury he sustained. It will take only a few weeks and he will be able to use his hand perfectly again. I helped him walk to the bathroom to bath. He hasn’t had a decent shower since the incident and since he is insisting on bathing, I had to help him out. After he finished I helped apply the cream on his body. He still had the bandages wrapped through his arm and across his feeble shoulder which makes it really difficult to do anything with his left arm. I applied the cream on his body while laid on the bed with his body open except for the short he has on his waist. He let out low moans as I massaged his body with the oil. When I finished I kept the bottle of oil back on the rack beside his bed. As I made to stand up
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Twenty
The moment he saw us in a compromising position she gave us stern look, a look that could kill. I quickly adjusted myself and slide out of the little bed. What are you two up to? Gabriel asked. I ignored him and went on to take a sit on the only available seat in the room. Gabriel was puzzled and shocked to see us in a kissing position. I didn’t care because Gabriel wasn’t the talking type. He wouldn’t go about telling anyone and that’s what I admire such much about him. Hi Gabriel, that’s your name right? Alexander asked even in a more friendly tone. Gabriel stood in awe and watched. Then he squinted his eyes at Alexander as though he was seeing him for the very first time or he wasn’t sure if he had seen correctly. Won’t you say hello? I nudged him. And just when I did he snapped out of his trance and gave Alexander a wave not because he wanted to but because I had asked him to respond to Alexander’s greetings. He was surprised and I am sure he wouldn’t have believed it if someon
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Twenty One
We stopped our conversation when she was halfway close to where we were standing. I watched her as she approached us with her head tilted upwards and her shoulders starched to a still. She walked gracefully like a Queen in her prime. Even though she was old and having a cracking pale skin she could still meet her match when she wanted to. The squeaking sounds from the hills apply pressure to the surface as she walks in swaying her hip alongside.I didn't flinch or turn my direction as usual. Gabriel on the other had become impatient And wasn't comfortable with the fact that Isabella was coming to the same room he was. He never wants to share a single space with her."Good day ma'am". I greeted the minute she was in front of me.She responded under her breath murmuring words in her chest like I had done something wrong to her entire family in my former world. I was not bothered and didn't care if she acted like I wasn't visible. I cleared the path for her and her driver to pass. Then
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Twenty Two
I woke up to the smell of beacon and eggs. At first I thought I was back at my father's house in my little bed with soft pillows and fluffy socks on. I looked down and I noticed I was only wearing a shirt half way down my thighs. I had little memory of last night, I remember I had finished my food fast enough and went into my bathroom to have a good shower from all the weeks stress and the smell from the hospital and next thing I stepped out naked to find Alexander in my room and we began kissing and I woke up here.I held my head in both hands, "Morning Sweetness", A deep husky voice saidI took my hand away from my head and looked over to see Alexander standing by the door, he had only the underpants he had wore last night on. I surveyed his body with my eyes. I didn't notice the tray of food and the bottle of water he had in his hand at first."Hey, I smiled back, watching him walk up to me with the tray in his hand. He kissed my lip softly. I love you, he said."I kissed back, I
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Twenty Three
Chapter Twenty three Alexander's PovMy heart skipped the moment she asked me what I was going to tell my mom about us. My mom was a killjoy; a pain in the ass and I wasn't ready to get my sweet moments ruined by my mother. She had succeeded in ruining all my happy moments. I wasn't going to let her ruin my happiness again. I turned to face her while she laid on the bed and waited for me to respond.Alex?Yeah! I answered by scratching my beards with my hands. What do we tell your mom?Relax baby. You worry too much. "I'm just disturbed you know. This is against what we signed. I don't want to lose my dad or any of the only property we have left. I have already lost a lot of things in the past years' '."You aren't going to lose anything trust me, and my mom won't find out about us"."You think so?"."I know so".She took a deep breath and continued digging on her food. I wished she could believe me. From the look on her face I could tell her mind had a strong feeling that all o
AGAINST THE TIDES Chapter Twenty Four
CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR.We drove home in silence as he held my hand all through the journey home.Damn, Alexander has got the hottest look ever. The moment we got to the house he held me by the waist as we climbed the stairs to our rooms. I wanted to go mine but Alexander wouldn't let me. We struggled and giggled for a few minutes then he succeeded in trapping me against his door. He smiled at me, his smile was so genuine it made my heart skip. Lost in my thoughts I stood there looking at his face beams with a kind of beauty I hadn't seen. Alex was a sweet soul hiding under the mask of an arrogant and ruthless young man. He is a perfect description of do not Judge a book by its cover. I squirmed under his gaze for a moment, feeling confined as I stood compressed in front of him. I clasped my hands, fiddling with my thumbs as I avoided his eyes. "Helena," He began, "are you afraid of me?"No", I quipped.He continues, beaming at me this time. You're not going to stand there looking at
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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
