Josh finally got to his grandfather's room after he knocked countless times and the door was not opened. He let himself in and found his grandfather absent from the room. He heard the shower running and knew at once that he was taking a shower. He chuckled at how weird his grandfather's room is. He has got it all pinky like a lady's room and the funny part is when his grandma was alive, she got her room blues. Josh has wondered why they are the opposite of what they are. He has always seen his family as a weird one, how can one of them be getting married tomorrow and his parents are nowhere to be found? His father would prefer to tour around with his mother than to be home and if not that grandfather has given them the order to be home, they might have spent Christmas in London. He is not surprised though, since he was a kid, it's been his grandfather looking after him and Luke and he has gotten used to the way his parents live their lives but it still baffles him sometime
Josh took a sip of his whiskey, he was getting bored already. He can't wait for the damn wedding to happen so that he would go back to London, dealing with his grandfather is not among one of his agendas for the new year, he would definitely go insane if he dares. "And no matter what your wife ever does to you, don't react immediately, think twice before reacting. In that way, you understand why she has to do what she did. Women are so complex, understanding them is like trying to see what tomorrow has in store for you. Don't ever dare to try and understand her because your mental health will be at stake." Senior Bleak paused and took another sip from his whiskey, he stared at Josh to see his expression but Josh was expressionless. This his grandson knows how to keep his emotions in check. He is proud of him in some ways. Senior Bleak is so afraid about his grandson's bride, Alex Coker. She has a past with his two grandsons and he does not know how the whole thing is going
Josh never expected what happened to him next. He opened the bathroom door with a towel tied around his waist and water dripping around his body and disappearing into his towel. Alex targeted him and the moment he opened the door, she emptied the water on him, it was not just any water but cold water. Josh gasped and clenched his fist. " What's wrong with you young lady, are you crazy?" Alex smirked and dropped the bowl on the floor. "You are not the only one who could play this game. Don't try me next time or what I will serve you will be bigger than what you saw. Mr. Josh Bleak, dare me not" She said and walked out of the room, she had stepped out but she returned. "Don't forget to get the bowl to the kitchen, I love you darling" She blew kisses to him and closed the door. Once she was outside, she breathed in and released the air she had been holding. Dealing with Josh will require a lot of strength from her side. If she eventually marri
Alex was not after all he said, her concern was the fact that he drew her back. She never knew Luke is a narcissist. So he now thinks better of himself, she is actually thankful that she had to break every connection she had with him. What would have been the remainder of her, if, at the end of their relationship, they had married each other? She thinks it's better to suffer heartbreak with someone you know you don't love than to suffer it with someone you love with your life. She examined herself and saw that there is no more place for Luke in her life again, she has actually moved on and it was still a surprise how she did that so quickly. "Luke, don't try this again with me. I am being so kind but don't take it for granted, don't push me" She said and glared at him, Luke fumed and raised his hands to slap her. "Don't you dare in your life touch my wife or you will have me to contend with" Josh warned Luke sternly as he makes his way forward to them. He got to t
Luke kept observing her as she scanned the whole dishes, he is not surprised to see the look of surprise on her face. He knows where she is coming from and knows that she can't afford most of the necessities of life. He won't blame her that she had to grab this opportunity to be married into his Family, it's not easy to resist the urge of being wealthy even when you know you will be treated like a piece of wood. Senior Bleak could not help but look from one person to another, he was amused by the expression on Alex's face. It looks like she is afraid of the dishes. He chuckled and smiled, the lady is cute and she would make a good wife for his grandson, Josh. He wondered why Luke had to let go of such a gem. "I am starving, can we eat now? Too much drooling over feed shows how poor one is"Luke said and eyed Alex, obviously, he was referring to Alex. Alex, who knew who he was referring to, kept a straight face. "Let the dog continue to bark"She thought and rolled her e
Luke was first to finish with his meal followed by Senior Bleak. The two left Alex and Josh since they were still eating, Senior Bleak went to the living room while Luke went to his room. He got to his room and sighed, he could not believe he is such a loser. He stared at the picture of Alex behind his bed lamp and sighed again. The photo was taken on their first outing on the beach. It was her first time going to the beach and she did not hide it. If realness is a person then it's Alex, she has never pretended for one day and he has loved her for that. Most of the girls he has dated in the past pretended to be from wealthy homes but at the end of the day, he would find out they lied to him and that would be the end of the relationship. If there is one thing he hates, it's lies. He hates it with passion, if you are dealing with him, you have to be open but Luke failed to realize that it's his own doom because he lies too, what an irony. You hate what you do. At the bea
Ander was seen pacing around in his hostel room, he can't seem to reach his big sis and he is really worried. First, she did not call as usual, and now, her number had been unreachable. He is so worried that something might have happened to her. He was supposed to be home but because of his exams, he had to extend his going home to his sis till tomorrow which he had mentioned to Alex. "Sis, I am so worried about you, I hope you are safe. I will keep trying your phone and I promise you first thing tomorrow, I will be home for Christmas, just get your phone available" Worries were written all over his face, he tried the line again and the network provider said the same thing they have been telling him for the past hour. Ander had no choice but to go to bed hoping tomorrow, things will be okay. ***"*** Josh was the last person to leave the dining room, after he left, the maids had to clear the dining table amidst gossip. The maids who prepared
…...The Bleak Mansion, 2 am……Christmas Day……The Wedding Day……The D-Day A black car parked outside the Bleak Mansion and the back door opened, JB and Susan Bleak came out still not looking bright. Upon the wait at the airport and the long sit on the airplane, the time wasted was not enough for the gloom on their faces to disappear. Their suitcases were brought down and the car zoomed off. That was the airport Uber which brought them home. The Bleaks were blessed with cars and drivers at their disposal but JB dared not ask any of the drivers to come to pick them up from the airport by that time of the day. He must be crazy to try such, his dad is calm and collected but he does not take nonsense. JB would have asked and his father's response would be "what was he doing in London to return home with his wife by that time of day? JB has limited assets because he has refused to do what's right, Senior Bleak almost stripped him of his inheritance. Senior Bleak could tolerate
31 December…. It was seven in the morning and Luke stood in the middle of his room staring at the fake will his lawyer had passed across to him not long ago. He had signed the document and told William of the latest development. William had told him to meet him right away. He pulled his jacket up and walked out of the room with the files in his hand. He walked past his grandfather without saying anything and continued walking down the stairs. Senior Bleak did not even mind and continued his way up the stairs. Luke walked to the box of keys and picked up Josh's car. He was not boarding any cab today. His car and that of Christy will arrive today unfailingly. He strolled outside and walked towards Josh's car, got in, and drove away. In less than twenty minutes, he was at William's hideout. He parked and walked in through the secret entrance. Getting inside, William was waiting for him. "That was so fast, you did what your father could not do in just a day. I am proud of you,"
Stacy Jackson stood shocked as her father handed her traveling documents and a permanent resident card for her sudden trip to Australia. He did not even allow her to come inside the house. "Dad, what is all this?" She asked in a high-pitched voice. "Young lady, don't raise your voice at me. You leaving GreyWave, it's what it is," he responded without any emotion in his voice. He had vowed in his heart that no daughter of his would be a nuisance and since Stacy couldn't stop being one in Greywave, it was better he sends her off to Australia to go live there. From now onwards she ceased to be a resident of GreyWave. Let him see how she will be running after Josh Bleak. "Dad, I don't understand what you are trying to do. I haven't done anything wrong. Why are you sending me to Australia to go and live?" She cried out. "You've done enough harm, Stacy. You're relocating to Australia and that is where you will live from now onwards. I don't want to see anything close to you her
Christy managed and stripped off her dress and went into the bathroom to freshen up. She did not take time, she came out as soon as she entered. One would actually think that she did not shower at all but the water drops on her body will change your mind. She put on a simple gown and went out of her room. Bobby and Gab with Mrs. Matilda sat at the dining table with Erica absent. Christy took a seat opposite her mother while Gab kept staring at her with a smirk on. She ignored him totally and forced her mind to focus on how to break the news to the family. Erica appeared a moment later and sat beside Christy and gave her a sweet smile. "You can as well put a smile on your face please," Erica whispered and Christy nodded. "Shall we eat now?" Bobby said, putting his phone inside his pocket. "Of Course, we should," Mrs. Matilda responded and asked Maria to dish out the food for them. Lunch was off Black Pudding; a meal made from blood sausage of animals, cerea
James drove into the National park and parked and then looked at Alex. She had gone back to being gloomy and he was not quite happy about it. "We are here, do you need any special thing you want me to do for you?" Alex smiled at him and got her purse."Not really, I will help myself through," she said and got down and started walking towards the park restaurant. A man with a black hood on stood in the opposite direction and pretended to be getting a ticket when Alex walked past him. Alex felt some chill down her spine when she passed the guy but continued walking into the restaurants regardless. The national park was filled with brims because of the holiday Families were soon having fun together.The national park was built in a way that it had everything starting from the Kiddies' arena to the adult arena, lodge, and eatery too.Alex got into the restaurant and ordered wine and chips. She wasn't there to eat but to have some time to herself but on second thought, she
Josh walked into Senior Bleak's study and found his grandfather bent on something. "Grandfather, you send for me," he said and Senior Bleak looked up at him. "Yes, I did. Get your father for me," Senior said and waved him off. Josh turned and left. Getting to his father's room, he saw him pacing around with his mom under the duvet. The atmosphere was a bit tense. "Father, Grandfather wants to see you," he said to his father and made to leave but his father's words stopped. "I heard you both are getting a divorce?""Yes, we are," Josh responded and waited to hear his father lash at him but JB did the opposite, he shrugged his shoulders. "Do what you think is the best," JB said and Josh was shocked by his father's reaction. This was unlike him. Things were going at a fast pace and he was just realizing it. Ever since the truth was out, relationships began to break. Susan glared at her husband and threw her face away. Instead of asking Josh why, he was telling Josh
Josh was beyond reasoning. He could not hold himself anymore. The man standing in his front used to ask questions before dishing out blames but since he found his grandkids, he changed, it just has to be about them. Josh felt he was no longer his grandfather who nurtured and loved him. "I see where this is coming from. Alex was right. When you are done with your nonsense, meet me in the study, and as for the divorce, I will make sure it happens because I am the reason you both got married in the first place," Senior Bleak said and walked out of his grandson's room "The young man's sense of reasoning had been clouded with jealousy. A man that is jealous of his wife is not fit to remain married to her," Senior Bleak concluded.Josh kicked the bed and raced down everything on Alex's dressing table. This was more than he could take. It had always been him and no one else, he should better go back to the old Josh. The one who didn't care about love. His holidays were over fo
Alex stood outside the door and let her tears flow. She stared at her wedding finger, her ring was not gone. She had returned it to the man who gave it to her. The man who had openly loved her for five days, the man who had suddenly lost interest in her because he figured that she belonged to the top and was threatened by it and that maybe, she would be chosen over him. Someone who claims to love you would not stop loving you because a table has been turned around in your life. That's what with the rich dudes, they want a trophy wife and once they realize that you wouldn't be or there was every tendency you will be richer than them, they will oppress you to the extent that your sanity will be forever gone from you. For a moment, Alex thought things would be fine but finding who she was had taken more happiness than it had given but no matter how hard it was for her to forget what had just happened, she would forget eventually. She thought of taking a vacation but decide
The Devon family members sat round the dining table as they had lunch. It was not lunch time but Mr. Devon insisted because of Ander. Ander had seen more than he expected. The whole family was hell-bent on making him happy and as well making him feel at home. Devon was definitely planning something big for Alex and Ander but he was the only one aware of it. He wanted to take his family by surprise. The lunch was over and they left the dining room one after the other to the living room. "So Ander, I was thinking if you should live here but if you choose to live at the other place, it's your choice," Henry said and looked at his father. Ander hasn't really thought about coming in to live at the Devon's Mansion. He had gotten used to his maternal home. "It does not necessarily mean I have to stay here permanently. I could live where I want," Ander said, looking from one person to another. "You are right. You have options to choose from. I am just trying to tell you th
"Can I ask you for a favor?" She asked, looking so humble, she just had to be that way so that he could grant her the request. "What favor?""Can I take a selfie with you?" Adeana asked."Sure, you can."Josh gave her permission and she took a couple of selfies. After that, she pecked him on the cheek and stepped down. "Thanks for today," she waved at Josh, Josh nodded and drove away. Josh left and the smile on her face got replaced with a smirk. "Men like you are easy to trick, you have trusted me so much that you told me your little secret. I don't mean bad, just that I am beginning to like you," she murmured and walked towards her apartment. Josh could not stop thinking about what Adeana said. He just realized that he couldn't vouch for his wife because he didn't know her that much. "What if Adeana was right?" He kept asking. Something at the back of his mind told him that she might be right. If Alex could not deny it then there was definitely something and th