Her words got stuck in her throat and she looked into Alexander's eyes. "What's wrong?" He asked and she gave a shaky sigh. "It's .. it's just, I'm scared. I want to go back home. I could be next and no one would know..." She started to say but he surprisingly put a hand on hers. "You don't have to be scared. It'll all be over soon. You just have to stay right by my side. You're doing a great job." He said and Ivy nodded although it didn't help her feel reassured. Just then, Alexander received a call from the police and picked it. "We had to release Michele." He said and Alexander sat up straight. "You had to release her?" Alexander asked. "We can't detain a suspect without proper evidence." He said and Alexander sighed. "So we're starting again Right. All over." He said and the man also sighed from the other end of the phone. "Don't worry Mr Grayson, we'll do our best to find this lady." He said trying to reassure Alexander. "Alright." Alexander replied and cut the call. "
"I'm so sorry but I'll meet you in the lobby very soon." She said even as her heart pounded against the walls of her chest. "You're going to ask why I'm sacrificing myself for this person. I don't know why myself, probably because I just like him and I can't bear to see him down. Taking all his money might not make him poor but he'll be devastated and he's my helper. I can't do this to him to save my own skin. I'll meet you in the lobby right now, WITHOUT the cards. Let's put an end to this." She said and stood from Alexander's side and turned off all the lights completely. She went to a little table where she and Alexander had eaten roasted turkey and took the knife. She looked at it and decided it was pretty harmless, then she walked to the next table where there was a tray of fruits placed on it and took the knife there. It was pretty sharp and she knew Davies wouldn't see since she had already turned off all the lights. She hid the knife in the waist band of her joggers and left
She heard his footsteps and knew he was coming, although they were light, quick and cautious and would be hard to hear on a normal day, Ivy could hear them well because every part of her was tensed and the place was so quiet that even a pin drop would seem too loud.It didn't take long before she saw him walking towards her, he had a black hoodie on and a black face mask and cap. It was the perfect disguise because even if he was caught by the cameras, he wouldn't be recognized and could have a better chance at escaping.He approached her and she involuntarily took a step back.She decided to play along and not reveal anything yet so she could delay whatever fight might happen."Hi. How are you doing?" He asked and she nodded. "I'm doing fine." She replied waiting for what was going to come next, while her hand tightly clutched the knife in her pocket which had been transferred from her waist band. "So.. where are they? It's not quite safe to be out in the night in Alexander Grayso
She closed her eyes knowing that was really the last strand of it all and braced for the sharp impact of the knife that she knew her face was going to take."Freeze!" She heard somewhere close by and that gave Davies quite a shock, he got so distracted and Ivy could hear a lot of feet running and in seconds, guns were pointed at Davies."Drop your weapons, raise your hands up high and step away from her if you don't want your brains splattered on the wall." She heard a police man say and Davies with an angry look, looked from the man to Ivy and seemed to decide his life was better than Ivy's.With anger, he threw away the knife and released Ivy's hands that he had held tight and raised his hands up high and stepped away from Ivy."Move away farther." The police said and he did that.Ivy stood and looked at her gashing arm and then she heard another pair of feet running and when she looked up, she saw Alexander.When he got to her, he bent down and sighed as he saw the wound and blood
The moment Ivy saw Davies, she screamed in shock wondering how he had managed to get her when he had been arrested by the police."This time, you're going for real." He said and threw a sharp knife at Ivy, then she screamed again and her eyes flew open, she was still at the hospital and Alexander seemed to have just come into the room."Are you okay?" He asked coming to her."Yes.. th.. thanks." She said and he sat down."I heard you scream. Was it a nightmare?" He asked and she nodded slowly. "It's due to the recent events, they must have really taken a toll on you." He said and she nodded once more."You should rest well, I came to check on you before leaving to see the culprit. I don't suppose you'd want to go?" He asked and Ivy shook her head."No. I think I'll stay right here." She said because she couldn't imagine how seeing him again would feel like."Alright. I'll be right back." He said and she watched him leave the room.~Alexander looked at Davies who stared at him with a
The man paused and didn't say a word and Alexander felt that was the most tensed moment of his life.Then, like the sun coming out from behind the clouds after a rainy day, he broke into a smile and Alexander's heart leaped in joy."We have decided to continue with our negotiations." He said and Alexander's face brightened up with a smile."What can I say? Thank you so much for giving me a chance." He said and the men laughed."The video went viral. It's really insane what a man can do all because of jealousy. The video and sincere apology of the criminal has received a lot of positive comments towards your hotel, people seem to think it is the best place after home and as we speak, a lot of people are checking in, into your hotel." Mr Smith said and Alexander couldn't help but feel relieved. He had talked with the police men at length after the video had been uploaded and he had rewarded them. They had refused it at first but he told them he was giving them personally. After that, he
Ivy walked to the house with all the things she had bought, she had made sure to buy sweet things for both Piper and Liam to eat, since gifts weren't complete without sweet things to eat.She rang the door bell and Liam came to answer it. "Who's there?" He asked trying to see who it was and then he screamed upon recognizing Ivy.Ivy smiled.Then she heard Piper shout."Liam! What's that!?"Ivy smiled as Liam opened the door and jumped on her, causing her to stumble backwards."Mum is back!" He shouted in reply."Ivy? Oh my God!" She heard Piper scream."Did you miss me? Little pumpkin?" She asked Liam and he smiled."The word missing cannot express how I felt." He said and she laughed."You've changed a lot, you became so big." Ivy said and started to tickle Liam who burst out giggling.Then Piper emerged from the door in an apron and she embraced the both of them in a tight hug."It's so good to see you. How has it been?" She asked and Ivy smiled. "I heard about all those horrible n
"Mummy, was that a fight?" Liam asked as he watched Alexander leave."No, he just has a loud voice. He's talking about work." She said and Liam nodded."Mummy you're not taking me to school?" He asked and Ivy shook her head sadly."I'm afraid I'm running late already, I have to leave quickly okay? Aunt Piper will take you sweetie." She said and he smiled."I'll only let you go because of the super hero outfit you got me." He said and she laughed."Oh really. You're so nice spiderman." She said and he opened up his arms."A hug?" He asked and she nodded."Definitely." She said and embraced him.As Ivy took the taxi to work, she began to wonder about the photo, where had he gotten the photo from and why was he always accusing her whenever photos like that came up. She had no idea about it but he spoke to her as though she was the one who took the photo. She had been so shocked that night, a man had been chasing her, it made no sense that she had time to make a person take a photo.She
Brandon was pacing around as he kept calling Ivy but she wasn’t answering the call. He felt she had taken too long as it was already 2 hours past. Then he turned to Liam who was still looking scared.“I guess your mommy doesn’t really care about you, after all.” Then he removed the plaster from his mouth.“What do you say to that, kiddo? You should hate your mom, because she now leaves me no choice than to sell you to child traffickers.” Brandon said to Liam.“Please don’t sell me. Take me back to my mother.” Liam cried out as he began to hiccup.“Well, if only your tears were strong enough to thaw my heart.” “Please take me back to my mom.” Liam continued crying.“This is the reason I plastered up your mouth the other time. Do you want me to plaster it up again!” Brandon lashed out on Liam, angrily.Liam shook his head, feeling more scared.“Good. Now, I will feed you because I wouldn’t like to sell you when you are on an empty stomach, so I’ll lose these ropes and take you to the
Bethany who was watching Ivy from her car, cackled and she felt satisfied that she kept laughing out loud in her car. She had come to talk to her to congratulate her for winning Alexander, although sarcastically, but seeing as Brandon had carried out the task easily, she didn’t bother anymore.“Now, you ought to know that it is completely dangerous to compete with someone like me.” She said to the air, then put on her sun shade and dialed Brandon’s number.“I see you have the child. Good job. Text me the hideout?” She inquired, feeling like a successful mafia boss.The location of the hideout was texted to her seconds after she hung up the call and then she smirked and drove off to the location. While Bethany was driving through different roads and streets, she discovered that they weren’t as quiet as she thought they were going to be.“Why the hell is this place so loud? Why would he do business around places like this?” She complained as she drove through a street until she got to t
Brandon then stared at her with keen interest. Looking at the way she dressed and comported herself, he could tell that she was influential and had money "What deal?"Then Bethany showed him Ivy's picture and Brandon was startled that he choked on his drink. He didn't understand why Bethany was showing him Ivy's picture instead and he couldn't look into Ivy's eyes in the picture because of what he did to her in the picture."Remember your sister whom you dated her fiancè?""It doesn't matter. He was gay. And what does her picture have to do with our deal?" Brandon inquired, trying to understand what was going on.Then Ivy showed him Liam's picture as well."This is her boy. I want you to kidnap him as soon as possible."Brandon took the picture and took a good look at it and then smirked."So, she has a boy now, uhn? She must be living a happy life. Well, I don't think I can do this. I'm not interested." He rejected the job and handed over the picture to Bethany."Are you sure? I'm o
Alexander was surprised to see his mother and his sister smiling at him.“Won’t you give me a hug, Alexander?” His mom blurted out, with a smile on her face.Alexander was overwhelmed with joy to see her and he walked briskly to her and gave her a tight hug and his sister didn’t hesitate to hug him as well.“I have missed you so much son.” His mother said as she withdrew from him.“I have missed you too, mother. And you have gotten more beautiful, Alicia.” He complimented his sister.“Oh, come on, brother. By the way, I am so glad to see you. Thanks to Bethany who urged us to make this beautiful surprise.” Alicia revealed.Alexander glanced at Bethany who was beaming with smiles and then she hugged him affectionately.“Thank you, Bethany.” He thanked her, still feeling elated about the surprise.“You are welcome. Alright, I prepared breakfast already. So, let’s get to the dining room.” Bethany notified and walked up to the dining room to offer Alexander’s mother a seat.“Thank you, my
Alexander was surprised that a month had passed by so fast and he wondered what surprise Bethany had for him.“That’s good news. I hope your journey back to the city wasn’t hectic.” “It wasn’t. Why would it be when the joy of seeing you has filled my heart?” Bethany blushed over the phone.Alexander chuckled awkwardly, then he decided to get off that awkward situation by asking a question. “You said you have a surprise for me. What is it? I am actually curious about what surprise you have for me.” “Yeah. Let’s meet at my house, tomorrow’s morning, then you’ll marvel.” She squealed in excitement. “Honey, I have to go. We’ll talk tomorrow, alright?”“Alright then. Bye.”He let out a troubled sigh and slammed his hand on his face. He was used to life without Bethany already and her sudden arrival just made his seemingly bright and happy life, feel like the cloud was nearby. He knew that Ivy was going to feel somehow once she becomes aware that Bethany is back. “I know what to do.” He
Ivy’s gaze was fixed at Liam’s body and she was trying to make sense of what was going on at the moment. Alexander walked in as he had gotten his shot pretty fast. He noticed the atmosphere and touched Ivy’s shoulder.“What’s going on Ivy?” He asked as he wondered why she was staring that way and looking a bit lost.Then Ivy looked up at Alexander and pointed at Liam.“Why is he covered up?” She asked as tears began to fill her eyes up.“Oh, Liam was actually acting stubborn today and I was about calling his favorite doctor as he wanted to see him. He was being rebellious, so he remained adamant about having the bed cover, covering his face as well.”“Mommy?” Liam called out to her in a low tone as he removed the bed cover from his face.“Oh, my goodness. Liam, my baby.” She said, in relief as she walked up to him in joy.She hugged him tight and sniffed his neck.“I missed you mom. Hey daddy!”Even if Ivy knew that Alexander was Liam’s father, she still felt cringe whenever he calls
” Alexander asked, out of worry.“Uhm… It’s just good news. Piper texted me that she was just sent a text for a transfer to the main headquarters of where she works at.” Ivy squealed in a high-pitched tone.“Whoa! That’s good news. It calls for celebration.” Alexander rejoiced with her.“I know right?” Ivy smiled widely.“I think it would be best if we celebrate tomorrow’s evening. We’ll all celebrate with Liam as well.” Alexander suggested as he rubbed his palms.“I’ll love that. That’s going to be perfect.” Ivy beamed in smiles.“Alright then. So, let’s get back to praying, shall we?”“Sure.”Both Ivy and Alexander closed their eyes and Ivy prayed and blessed the food, then they started eating.“I was thinking if we can go on a date tomorrow after I take my shot. We’ll have fun until evening when we get prepared to celebrate Piper’s success.” Alexander suggested while chewing.“Hmm. That’s a good idea. Does that mean you won’t be going to work?” “Yes. I won’t. I am going to spend t
Night had fallen and Alexander had just closed from work. He got into his car and went through his phone. He noticed that he had missed Ivy’s calls and he wondered why she could have called him repeatedly when it wasn’t really long after they had seen each other.As he was about to call her back, a call from Bethany came up and he answered it.“Hey Bethany, I just closed from work. I will be at your place in less than 45 minutes.”“Oh, I think we won’t be able to meet tonight, Alexander.”“And why is that?” Alexander asked, out of curiosity.“An important meeting came up and I am no longer in the city. I couldn’t inform you because I had to be quick. I am back at Spain and will explain to you later on the emergency meeting. That would be when I get back.” Bethany informed, in a low tone.“But are you okay?” Alexander asked, noticing Bethany’s low tone.“I’m fine. I am going to miss you, Alexander. I wish we were able to have that dinner.”“Same here. I would have loved to taste your f
“Piper!” Ivy exclaimed as she stood up immediately and walked towards her slowly. “I thought you left.” Ivy said, with tears, strolling down her chin.“I did. But Bethany texted me, saying you were about to ridicule yourself in the company I worked at recently.” Piper replied, looking sad. “And, I am sorry for leaving. I just thought that was the best. You know very well that I did it for your good, right?” Piper sniffed, looking into Ivy’s eyes as she got teary.Then the CEO slammed his hands on the table in anger as he stood up.“Take your emotional drama out of my office, this instant!” He ordered, with his right eyebrow arched.Ivy cupped Piper’s face carefully, with her hands and pursed her lips as she looked at her pitifully.“You have been doing things for me. Now, it is my turn to do things for you.” Ivy said, with firmness, then released Piper’s face and turned to the CEO who was fuming in anger.“I know very well that your phone is probably filled with threatening texts from