Jennifer bursted through the hospital's room her sister had been moved to, she felt a sense of relief, thoughts about seeing her sister kept popping up in her mind all through the night. The news of her recovery got her extremely excited as she anticipated meeting her the next morning. Delighted to see erica recovered, she rushed to her bedside, hugging her in a warm embrace. "How are you? How are you?" Jennifer asked, her voice trembling and filled with emotions as she tried to resist her tears. She gently touched her sister's cheeks and hair, Erica smiled and nodded, understanding the emotional turmoil that had gotten her sister."I'm okay, Jen" she smiled. "I feel very much better." Jennifer concern shifted to Erica's wellbeing. "What would you like to eat, your favorite? Fruits? I could go rush get you something quickly"Erica chuckled, "I'm alright sis, you've literally surrounded me with alot of flowers and gifts, sending them everyday, thank you." Jennifer's eyes began to s
Bella stood confidently in front of the camera, posing with the product she was endorsing. The camera crew buzzed around her, adjusting and fixing their equipment to get perfect shots. Just as the shoot was going well, Grace made an entrance as she walked in on set.The echoes of her red heels filled the room as her long wavy black hair fell down her back. She looked stunning in her black dress and her red lipstick seemed to make a statement and spell out the word, "main character." The crew stared in surprise, stunned, whispering to themselves as they recognized her, the legendary actress - Grace Daniel Evans, Bella's mum. She walked in with confidence, her eyes fixed on her daughter who didn't seem that pleased to see her."The one and only Grace Daniels? Ohh my goodness, it's an honor to be graced with your presence." Justin the shoot director remarked. "Can I have a picture with you" another crew member asked. A little commotion broke in as the whole crew tried struggling to g
The atmosphere was sober, this was three days after Richard had passed that certain information to Ray. The church was gathered with mourners, all came to bid Farwell to Sarah Thomas, the second wife of Alexander Thomas, whose death left everyone in shock.The emotions in the air was intense, Ray stood still, frozen at the moment, his face unreadable like he was struggling with alot of emotions at the moment, coming to terms with the fact that she was gone and was never returning back. A letter written by Sarah before her demise arrives, Ray accepts to read it as he walked to the alter.My heart is filled with alot of emotions as I write this letter. I'm sorry to leave you all behind by taking this drastic decision. I've lost myself in this fight against cancer, it hurts my heart that I'm no longer able to perform my role as a mother and wife perfectly. Waking up every morning, with a lump in my heart that burdens me everyday. I'm afraid I have reached my breaking point. This was e
The rain intensified as Ray and Jennifer drove down the quiet road, the silence between them drew, contradicting the fact that they just had a heart to heart moment a while back. Jennifer sat still, her eyes stealing glances at Ray as he drove. Their clothes already drenched from the downpour of the rain.Suddenly, her sneeze broke the awkward silence as Ray's eyes turned to her, concerned. "Are you ok?" He asked his voice filled with worry. Jennifer nodded but Ray reached his hand to the back seat, grabbing a small towel. "You should dry yourself up, you're already coming up with a cold."Jennifer took the towel and she used it gently to dry her damp hair. Ray's eyes watched her a bit before fixing his eyes back on the road. "There's a garment bag at the back seat, I have extra clothes in it. You should change.""I'm good, we'll be home soon anyway" Jennifer replied, but her response jinxed it immediately as the car had other plans. It stopped, refusing to start despite Ray's repeat
Damian stormed through the front door as he got home furious, his head dripped with blood from the car accident he had just survived. Ignoring his injuries, he stormed right up the stairs, bursting into his room. His eyes scanned every corner of the room, his anger boiled up more as he returned back downstairs. "Where's Bella?" He yelled, approaching the butler. "Where the hell is my wife?" The butler trembled a bit, "Sh-she hasn't returned back home sir. You are badly hurt, do I call the doctor?" Ray ignored his question and dismissed him as he grabbed his phone, trying to place a call.***The doorbell to room 307 rang as Bella stood still outside, her eyes covered with shades as she inspected her surrounding. The door was swung open by a fine young man, the same man from the club. "Babe!!" He exclaimed, surprised to see her come by at that time of the night."I've missed you" Bella replied immediately, her voice soft and sweetening with emotions as she quickly grabbed him by th
Jennifer's eyes fluttered open in the morning. As she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze fell on Ray who was asleep beside her. His eyes were closed and he seemed like he was sleeping peacefully, unlike last night.She admired him as he slept, lost in thoughts until his eyes suddenly flashed open. He appeared startled, having to wake up with her intense stare at him while asleep catching him off guard. Jennifer's eyes widened, embarrassed as she met his eyes, quickly pushed him out of the bed."What are you doing? How did you end up sleeping here?" she asked, pretending to be unaware. She scoffed. "Did you stay so you could sleep right next to me? What were you trying to do? Arghhh unbelievable.""You..." Ray spoke, about to retaliate before Richard call came in. He got up fully and reached out for his phone. "Speak.""I'm on my way to your location Sir" Richard reported. Ray's gaze moved to Jennifer immediately, "why don't you get ready, Richard would be here soon" he said, before walk
Two days had passed since after both brother's confrontation. Damian sat relaxed in his office working, before being interrupted by his Secetary. His secetary entered the office, bearing an envelope. "Your father has sent you an invitation Sir." He announced, handing out the invite. Damian stared at his secretary, confused as to what the invite entails, his gaze eventually fell on the invite as he opened it. His secetary continued, " it's an invitation to attend the Crystal Bank Anniversary gala, you know how your father and the bank's executives relationship is, they would appreciate the presence of the Thomas family as your father wouldn't be able to make it."Damian's expression remained uninterested as he placed the invite on the table and continued typing on his computer. "I'm not going." He replied firmly. His secetary took a step closer, wanting to inform his boss something discreetly. "Sir, you know this event is quite different. Ignoring the fact that the event will host d
Noticing Ray and Jennifer's arrival at his event, Mr Horrace, the CEO of Crystal waved, drawing their presence. As they got closer, he greeted them with a warm smile. "Welcome Mr Ray Thomas, so glad you could make it." Ray gaze turned to his guest, noticing his brother and his wife. His gaze returned back to Mr Horrace, with a smile as they shook hands and he introduced his wife. Meanwhile, Bella's eyes darted to Jennifer, whose eyes seemed to bore on her dress. "I didn't think you both would make it, I mean, you guys arrived pretty late." She said, her voice filled with sincerity which sounded almost fake. Jennifer forced a smile on her face, ignoring Bella's little talk. Meanwhile Bella eyes was fixed on Jennifer as her eyes seemed to linger over the dress Bella wore. "Jennifer!!! Do you like my dress?" Bella asked, with a malicious smile on her face. Jennifer smiled, " ohhh yes, it's lovely. I mean, it looks exactly like the dress I had picked out for myself earlier you know?"
As Paul, Grace, and Bella exited the hospital, they were followed by bodyguards. A whole lot of reporters quickly gathered around them, cameras and microphones being waved around as the reporters began firing off questions. Just as the family stood still for a moment, the repoerter calmed down a bit before one asked, "What evidence does the police have that led them to suspect Morris in the chairman's murder?" Another reporter chimed in, "What could be Morris' motive for killing the chairman?" Grace placed a calming hand on Paul's shoulder as he stood soberly, surrounded by the intense media attention. Paul's voice was calm, yet firm, as he addressed the reporters, "You'll find out everything in court." He pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose, already frustrated. Bella stood behind him, her expression unreadable and bare. A reporter pressed on, "Why have you guys settled back in Denaria? Is it concerning the succession of Evans Group?" The question sparked anger in Paul's ey
Ray stepped out of the bathroom in a pair of shorts, his chest bare, as the gentle morning light dawned a warm glow on their bedroom. He moved slowly to Jennifer's side, where she laid under the duvet. With a tender touch, he kissed her neck, his eyes gazing her face as he gently stroke her hair. Jennifer's eyes fluttered open as she gazed up at Ray, her eyes soft and sleepy. Ray's eyes, filled with love and adoration, met hers, and he whispered, "Good morning, sweetheart." Jennifer's cheeks blushed as she smiled. But as she gazed up at Ray, her expression shifted, and a look of embarrassment crossed her face as she covered her face with hands a bit. "I'm so sorry, so sorry about yesterday," she apologized, her voice soft and smooth. "I slept right in the middle of our moment." Her eyes dropped, and she looked away, her cheeks growing even warmer. Ray's expression softened, and he reached out to her. "It's alright," he said, his voice gentle as he continued stroking her hair. "The
Ray and Jennifer sat side by side on the swing chair just by the beach shore, her head rested on his shoulders as they laughed and talked about the days in college. "I can't believe you never noticed me." He said, his tone filled with amusement as he squeezed her shoulders gentle but tightly. His eyes dawned on her face as he noticed a faint smile run across her lip, he cupped her face in his hand before pushing her hair to the side. "I'm sorry Jennifer, he got involved with you just to spite me ... it's all my fault." He said, his voice filled with regret. Jennifer's eyes searched his for reassurance, he had told her everything, how it all started and why it got to this certain point. "Why do you apologize? It's not a crime to love, is it?" She said, her voice barely above a whisper. Ray's face softened, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips. "It's crazy you know, the outspoken freshman girl I was crazy about in college, here we are after all these years. I thought I had lost y
As few of the staff members surrounded the board meeting table in a discussion at Evans group, Jennifer was rather lost in this discussion as she couldn't help but smile and rethink the events of last night. Unknowingly, she blushed with a soft giggle until Daniel calls out to her. "Are you with us, Jennifer?" He asked, his face stern and curious as to why she was absent minded. Jennifer's attention is brought back to reality as nodded her head immediately, "Yes, yes, please do continue." Daniel wrapped up the meeting as he announced that the Chairman would be taking temporarily leave, making Paul Evans set to fill in until everything returned back to normal. Just as the meeting was adjourned, Jennifer reached out to Daniel on her concern as the staff members are about to leave. "Dan...uhm, manager, I'd like to have a conversation with you in private please." She asked politely as the others exit the room, leaving just both of them. "Please tell me honestly, what's the current s
Ray sat in the office lost in thought as his mind replayed back to the event of last night, a faint smile ran across the lips, his eyes fixed on the table, staring at nothing in particular. Richard who had been standing for a while now, coughed, breaking the silence and bringing back Ray to reality. "You called me, Sir." Richard said, his tone serious and professional. Ray's gaze drifted to Richard as he just seemed to notice his presence at that point. "Uhhh, Richard...Are you married?" Ray asked casually, his question caught Richard off-guard as he stared at his boss with a mix of confusion and curiosity. "Sir? Uhm ... I have a fiancee, we got engaged last year." Richard replied, his expression remained puzzled to Ray's sudden question. Ray's surprised by Richard's reply, he had been working for him for the past four years and he had no idea about it. "Congratulations man! She's obviously treating you well." Ray exclaimed with a warm smile on his face as Richard chuckled a bit.
Ray's hands remained wrapped around her waist, his eyes locked with hers, he leaned closer, his face inches away from hers, his eyes searching hers like he was searching for answers, he wanted her to speak more. "And?" He asked, his face drawn closer as he anticipated her reply. Jennifer's voice was barely above a whisper. "Then why do you treat me some certain way? Why get me into this and propose that I'm bound by your contract." "That was the only way." Ray responded, his voice fierce. "I'm not going to lose you to my brother once again." Jennifer could feel his hot yet seductive breath the smell of liquor on her skin as he spoke, she felt her tummy twirl in a funny way for the first time in a long time, but she still had questions. Her heart began to beat faster as she stared into his eyes. "For a year? You needed me for just a year!" Jennifer asked, her eyes filled with curiosity, it didn't seem like a reasonable explanation. Ray's words dripped with sincerity as he spoke
Jennifer sat alone at the bar in her waitress outfit lost in her own thoughts. Her eyes welled up with tears as she tried to hold them back. She ordered for a bottle a beer, all she wanted was to drown herself and forget it all, she didn't care about anything else. Just as the bartender served her drink, she quickly poured herself a full glass and downed it in one gulp. As she poured herself another glass, her head dropped to the counter as she began to sob softly. Why did he have to stay with her for so long only to deceive her? How dare he refer to her as a toy?Two men approached her as they sat beside her as soon as they noticed her distress state. "Heyyy, you good?" One of them asked, Jennifer looked up, gulping her second glass of beer as she ordered for more. Both guys stared at each other with a mischievous smile on their face. Jennifer poured herself another glass from the second bottle, she had just drank a bit before the other guy suggested. "Let dance hey, you know, ligh
Damian's eyes blazed with fury as his grip on Bella tightened, not only did she accused him of being in cahoots with his brother to deceive her, she claimed he'd let Ray have it. Yes, he accepted to get married to her because she possessed information that could destroy all he had ever work for. She had told him from the beginning that she wasn't going to use it against him, if only he could love and respect their marriage. So yes, why not marry her and get her to love him, then search for ways to destroy the evidence. She was the granddaughter of the Evans, her dad being the sole heir to the Evans Empire. Ofcourse, he wasn't surprised when she presented those document and audio recordings containing information that could tarnish him. He underestimated her, that was the problem. "Why don't I just have a taste of this hot actress that I've had a crush on?" It was going to be their first and last, it was in a far away country anyways, could probably be the last time they see. Little
Paul and Grace stood admist the guest as they observed Ray and Jennifer from a distance. Grace's eyes rested on them with interest as Ray applied Jennifer first aid over a minor cut. "Hmm, so that's the same girl...not only did she receive favors in father's hands, she's also fortunate to be part of the Thomas family." She said, her voice filled with curiosity and a hint of surprise on her face. Paul's expression changed as his mind became calculative trying to process their current predicament. "The tables have turned." He said, his voice low and thoughtful. "With Alexander's speech, everything has changed. Everything!" Grace gaze immediately snapped back at Paul. "It better not!" She said in a fierce tone. "Get your son inlaw in that position by all means, this is no longer about you and your daughter, alot is on the line now." "Gracee!!" Alexander called out after he noticed her from a distance, he approached them. Grace's face broke into a warm smile as she saw him. "Alexander