Alex alighted from the cab and went into the building. She had not been there since Jerry left the country, for 9 years now. The building felt old and she had to think maybe his parents moved out. Though the family was a family friend to hers, at some point, Jerry's mom stopped visiting them and she had no reason to visit since her best friend was out of the country. "How time flies?" She said with a small smile on her face. She was standing in front of this large building that was more than 3 decades old. The painting was almost fading. It had seen more snow in its life yet despite how old it was, it did not lose its magnificent beauty and the fact that money was spent on it was clearly written by the interior and exterior work on it. The memories of her and Jerry playing in the background flashed through her mind and she smiled again. She knocked and waited for a few minutes and when the door was not opened, she pushed the door and it opened. She walked in and it w
Jerry saw the confusion on her face and figured out she might be wondering why his things were outside the closet. "I don't live here anymore, I am just crashing in," he explained and she nodded her head and then smiled, "that explains it but don't you think your shirt will be big for me, let me manage mine," she insisted."Alex, if you want to get something for me to eat then you have got to wear my shirt. If not, forget about it because I would not allow you to go outside looking like this. My shirts don't bite, you used to wear my clothes back then, nothing has really changed between us." Alex avoided his stares, something had changed between them. They were no longer teenagers and she was married. Things could never be the same again. But for the matter not to be dragged on longer, she agreed to wear his clothes. She just wants him to eat and then she would know if she would take him to the hospital and contact any of his relatives to come take over from where she would stop
Ander and Josh arrived in senior Bleak's room. Senior Bleak looked towards the door expecting Alex to walk through and when he did not see her, he looked at Josh who was wondering why everyone in the room had to wear a gloom on those faces. "Morning, dad and mom, good morning Grandfather," he greeted his parents and his grandfather regardless. His parents acknowledged him and Senior Bleak gave him a small smile instead. "Where is Alex?" Senior Bleak asked Josh, "She went out," he answered, wondering why they all kept asking after Alex. "Where did she go?""I don't know Grandfather, I went for a morning jog and when I returned, I did see her only saw a note she left saying she has got something urgent to do and when I tried phoning, she did not pick up." "Josh, your wife left without you knowing her whereabouts and you are here looking comfortable. Well, it might interest you to know that your wife is your cousin."Josh Chuckled at his grandfather's last statement. It was
"Finally, I got to see my grandson," Luke heard behind him and turned to behold an older version of ZICO. Indeed blood never lies. Though the place was dark, he could still make out what the man before him looked like. "Who are you?" Luke asked, pretending not to know him. "Why be so daft? I know your father did not mention me to you, I understand but you see, I did not die as your grandfather wanted. Someone saved me and for that, I have to hide away from your grandfather because if he gets to know that I live, he will come after me. I am sure he killed your father," William said as the victim he was not. Luke cursed in his mind. These two people had planned to use him by emotionally blackmailing him. They wanted to manipulate him into thinking that Senior Bleak was the devil when it was obvious his supposed father and grandfather were. He had been thankful that he heard the voice note yesterday, if not he would still think that his grandfather was the one behind the whole th
Bianca sat on the bed and faced the wall, Shina was still sleeping or so she thought. She was unaware of the saga going on in the mansion. She has been waiting to hear from Jerry and since he had not called her, she called him instead. Two rings and he picked up."How is it going?" She asked without wasting time."Things are going according to plan," Jerry said with no emotion attached. He was thinking he could do this without her interfering and calling him at that time was just to distract him. "I can handle this on my own. Just don't call me again until I call you."Bianca got furious and stood up, "you don't tell me what to do. If I did not bring up that plan, would you have known what to do? Just don't mess up, I can't wait to have the father of my child. Shina needs a father." Jerry gritted his teeth at the manner in which Bianca spoke to him. "You do realize that if I wanted this game to stop, I would do so. I would just walk to her this minute and tell her everyt
The family settled down to have breakfast after Bianca and Shina arrived. The only people missing were Alex, Luke, and Christy, the new girlfriend. If Alex could be absent then it was okay for everyone not to be present. They were having a mushroom breakfast. Everyone had their plate in front of them and mindfully, they devoured the mushroom.The dining table was so silent like a graveyard which couldn't say it was unusual because silence was associated with the Bleak Ander was bothered about Alex. The first time he ate without her aside was when he was in school. Senior Bleak could not stop thinking that his daughter lived all this while why he thought she was dead and the most painful part of it was, Jessica lived in abject poverty, she never got to enjoy life. "I am sorry, my darling. I was not a father enough to protect you and I make you promise today that I will make it up to Ander and Alex all you never had," he said in his mind. Josh kept digging his fork int
Moriah returned with a tray of refreshments. A chocolate cake and a mug of juice with glasses for six and sauce plates too, for the cake and table knife. She set the tray at the center and sat down. "Ander, can you serve us please," she said and found one person missing."Where is Alex?" She asked looking from one person to another while they all stared at her. "She is not here, aunt," Ander said and stood up to serve the drinks. He was done and passed the glass of juice and gave each person his or her own sauce of cake and then took his and went to sit down. "You all are welcome and I am happy to have you here. Alex left here yesterday and I know I will see you soonest. My mother sends her regards," Moriah said and took a sip from her drink. "That's right, Moriah. I am glad to see you all grown. Without wasting time, please can you tell us what we need to know? We want to know why Jessica lived up to five years ago," JB said and set his glass of juice on the side stool and
"The mistake Peters made was not having the balls to confide in his father and letting Wills control him for over twenty years. He loved Jessica so much that he could do anything for her and the kids" "I don't understand what you mean by'' 'he made dad kill himself and mom?" Ander asked. "That evening when he invaded the house with you and Alex being absent. He asks Jessica to choose between him and your dad or he would kill your dad and still take your mum. Your dad could not bear the thought of having Jessica go through that trauma so he Killed Jessica with his own gun and killed himself afterwards. The most foolish thing your father has ever done," Moriah said and all sighed. "Dad kept a gun?" Ander managed to ask and Moriah nodded at him. "A message has been sent to them by Wills that's why he sent you both out. Your dad could have run away but he was tired of being manipulated by Wills so he waited to see what Wills will come up with. Your parents were ready for whate