'You are driving me out of my mind', Bryan murmured, his voice rough with emotion, his mouth sliding to her throat. 'Gid Sharon, I want you --- I don't think a lifetime will ease this pain...'Sharon closed her eyes, her hands still caressing his wide muscular shoulders, tangling in the vital thickness of his hair. She knew how he felt. She wanted him with an intensity that made her feel faint.'I want you', she whispered, her voice breaking. It was not an admission of defeat but an answering if his need. 'Bryan please hold me, hold me please'.She felt the strength of his arms tightening possessively around her and suddenly, the wetness of tears in her face. She swallowed them back aware that she was on the point of abandoning her foolish pride for ever. She would never know a love like this again.Unbidden, Devon's face rose in her mind, holding her back, reminding her that Bryan had never loved her.'Why ... why did Devon tell the press?' She asked in a shaking voice.Bryan stared
Sharon felt relieved that she had confessed the circumstances behind her marriage to Gerhard to Bryan but she did not think that she could withstand his fury. She had thought that he would be happy with her confession but he had left her in anger and she was still confused but she could not, not anymore. She had to go away for a few days, take a well deserved holiday and not tell anyone where she had gone to. Till he calmed down.She knew that he had planned their holiday or honeymoon, whichever he wished to call it to Serville but she couldn't, not yet anyway. She had to gather her thoughts together.Do, the next day, immediately Bryan left, she packed her things and with the help of one of the servants, she left the house with her daughter in tow.She knew that the servants being loyal to Bryan would call him immediately to tell him about her departure.That was the least of her problems because she had just done what she did on an impulse, she had not thought of where to go to but
Bryan could not believe this woman he had married. What was the problem with her? She did not run off before marriage and she did not stand firm against the marriage but now after marriage, she ran off and she was now his responsibility. He felt like shaking some sense into her.He was very disturbed by what she had revealed to him on the night of their wedding before he went off in anger considering all the previous time they had lost and all the suffering they both had gone through just because of a mere misunderstanding.The few days he had come to see and stay with Sharon's daughter was somewhat painful as well as exhilarating. There was this connection he felt with her. She tugged at his heart. She did not have the auburn hair of her mother and neither did she inherit her green eyes. Her hair and eyes were both black like his. He had compared her to the people he knew Sharon had been close to but she did not look like any of them either.David had both fair hair and eyes just
At the right time, Bryan drove to David's home but was disappointed that he was not around yet. He called him to tell him that he had some things to discuss with him and could he come right away?David came almost immediately and it was evident that he had left whatever it was that he had been doing and left in a hurry.He found Bryan waiting for him in the lodge.'Bryan, you scared me. Have you found your wife?' he asked his cousin.Bryan shook his head.'Why would Sharon do this now? She is really melodramatic.'.'David, why did you not marry Sharon when she was still working at the bank? Everybody was sure that you were the one responsible for her pregnancy'. Bryan asked looking at him with such hurt that David was staggered.'I wanted to. I asked her but she rejected me slot if times'. David said regretfully.'I wonder why that is when she was carrying your baby?''She is the only person who has an answer to that but I think that the reason might be because she did not love me en
David staggered into his room like an old man. He had never felt as guilty as Bryan had made him feel today except for when he had been driving and crashed the car that killed his wife and realised that he was alive but his beloved wife had died.This brought the event vividly into his mind again and he just slumped on the bed reminiscing.His housekeeper cane to ask of he wanted anything but he waved her off.The house keeper had heard raised voices and had stayed away tactically, knowing that her presence was not needed and that if it were, then she would be called for.David recalled his wife Deborah for who Sharon had named her daughter.He had been the one driving and they had both been chatting happily and kissing. The love they had felt for each other had been legendary.He could not seem to take his eyes nor his hands of her and she enjoyed his attentions immensely.He would go to work and the mere thought of going home to Deborah would fill him with sensual anticipation. She
Bryan was seething. How had all the people in his life betrayed him the way they had? Sharon carried his child for so long and the girl was almost three and yet she never told him even after their wedding. All she could do was lay accusations at him. Devon that he had taken as a sister came between him and Sharon, driving her into the waiting arms of another though he may have been dying. It made no difference to him because those years, she could have been with him together with his daughter.David was no exception as he tried to take his place had Sharon not refused, they would have been married and David would have given his daughter his own name and posed as her father and he would have been nine the wiser. Why had everyone thought to betray him this way? Had he really merited it? Was he actually the monster, the beast they were making him put to be? And now that he had finally found out about his daughter, his pregnant wife had run off with her and his baby in her womb. Where was
Sharon had switched off her phone because she did not want any calls threatening or otherwise from Bryan but she realised that there may be other people like her cousin who would want to know where she was and might be worried about her. So she switched it back on.The first call she got came in almost immediately. It was from Gabriel.'Sharon are you okay?''Yes I am'.'And Deborah?''She is good as well but I do not know what that man had given her, just a few days of knowing him and she is already missing him this terribly'.'But you know the reason for that, don't you? She is no d to miss him because their blood is calling out for each other'. Gabriel said solemly.'What do you mean?''Exactly what I have been telling you about all this while that he needs to know that she is his. You are suffering both father and daughter'.'I was planning on telling him. We could not remain married without him getting to know sooner or later, you know'.'Well his suspicions have risen. He just
The next day, after a very troubled sleep, Sharon woke and was getting herself and her daughter groomed.'Mum ate we leaving today?''No, not today'.'But you said just a few days and we have stayed here three days already'.'Be a little more patient little girl, I am almost done thinking and then we can go back'.She went into the bathroom to have her bath, forgetting that she had left her phone on. The phone rang while she was in the shower and Deborah calked for her severally bit the noise from the shower did not allow her hear.Deborah decided to answer the call for herself and it was none other than the person she had been meaning to see.'Dad, is that you?'At the mention of dad, Bryan nearly burst into tears. He did not know that in the space of a few days, his life would change totally. He was going to be reconciled with his daughter and be an expectant father at the same time. He was filled with joy and love for Deborah filled his heart.'Why are you with your mother's phone,
Sharon called Gabriel to know where he was and he told her that he was in her house getting the food.'Get enough brooth as well. Bryan has woken from the coma and would soon ask for food and the best thing for him at the moment is brooth or something liquid'.'What did you say? Did you say that Bryan is alive, as in woken from his coma?' he asked incredulously.'That is what I said and I am very happy. Hurry up and get here and I shall tell you all the juicy details'.Next, she called David.'Devon was here and boasted if how she had succeeded in killing Deborah. Was she really able to take her from under your care?''Of course not. She was here but though she threatened me and some others with both a knife and gun, before she could even see my goddaughter, she was surrounded and ran off. That must be when she came to the hospital to threaten you too. But how did it go over there? She definitely did not succeed for you to sound so confident'.'Bryan is awake. You can bring Deborah and
Devon got a hold of some good clothes and dressed herself respectably with sun shades and went into the hospital and asked the receptionist where Bryan's wards was. She did well to shed a few years and with her handkerchief,dappled her face as though cleaning the tears from her eyes.The receptionist had heard of the man and the misfortune that had befallen him, so she felt pity for the beautiful lady and gave her directions and Devon was very profuse in her thanks.Sharon had received a call earlier by her servants of Devon's visit and she thanked her stars that she had taken the right measures to protect her child especially when she heard the threats the servants suffered and how they had to lie to mislead Devon.'Let her go in search of us in Serville, the stupid girl', Sharon said and thanked them for their loyalty.She was shocked to see a lady come into the ward just as the doctors stepped out.She looked so different that Sharon did not recognize her at first. But that was unt
Devon went to Bryan's house and after careful survey, found out that both wife and children were not in the house. She came out fully to confront the servants whose loyalty was admirable. 'They travelled to Serville', they told her when they could no longer keep from speaking to her about their mistress and her daughter.'How can they go to Serville when Bryan is dying in the hospital?' she asked not believing a word they said. 'That was what we were told and who are we to doubt our mistress?'. She had threatened them with a knife and with the way her eyes were glinting, they were sure they were facing their eminent death but she changed her mind and left and when they spied from the window and saw that she had really gone, they heaved a sign of relief.The next thing they did was to call their mistress to intimate her that her premonition that Miss Devon was going to come to the house had been right and all that had transpired.Devon thought hard and decided to look in on David bef
When they got to the hospital, Sharon could not wait anymore. She was overtaken by an impatience brought on by desperation.She asked for directions to Bryan's ward and was shown the way to the place.As soon as she saw Bryan and with the cast on his neck, extending to his shoulders, she broke down in tears. Bryan was very pale and looked like he was not breathing and then there was this quinzy breath as though something was stuck in his respiratory system. He looked far worse than she had expected.She fell on her knees beside his bed weeping. Gabriel cautioned her to take it easy before she injured herself and the baby. She was inconsolable.'What will I do Gabriel? What if he does not survive this? Can you see the magnitude of the wound?'Gabriel nodded and though he was sceptical, he still offered words of consolation. 'You do not know that, do you? Someone the doctors have written off had eventually come to life or had you not heard of such scenarios?'Sharon had. David was a cas
Sharon could not believe what she had just heard.'What are you talking about doctor? That Devon escaped and she is on her way to this place as we speak and that she did what toy husband?''Ma'am, I'm sorry but you see we are really occupied and very busy at the moment. I just took the time to get in contact with you because I felt that you should know'.'What happened to my husband dammit!' she yelled panicking. If Bryan was fighting for his life, then who was going to love and protect them from the devilish Devon?'The doctor kept silent. He understood that she was speaking out of fright but he still did not take kindly to swearing especially by women.Sharon realised that whatever be the problem, it couldn't have been the doctor's fault and she should not let loose her frustrations on him. If she wanted to get more details, then she had to be more civil irrespective of her feelings and disposition.'I am sorry, I didn't mean to speak to you that way but you see, I am pregnant and a
Bryan got to the office and quickly got started with the work that had piled up for him. He normally didn't allow work to pile this way because he was really very diligent with his work but the past few days had been hectic, with him looking for his daughter and almost going insane with worry and fear.Afterwards, he went into David's office and was glad he met him because he was on his way out.'How are they now? How is Deborah coping with the situation? Hope she isn't having nightmares?' he asked anxiously. Deborah was his god daughter after all.'How did you know about the nightmares?' Bryan asked surprised at how knowledgeable he was though he did not have his own children yet.'It is just common sense. A child who goes through what she had been through will definitely have nightmares for a while till she totally forgets about the experience'.'She actually had nightmares last night and had to sleep with us because she refused to go back to her room out of fear'.' You will have
Deborah refused to go back to her room that night. She was too scared and had to sleep in the large bed with her parents.In the early hours of the morning, she started thrashing the bed. 'No, no I can't come with you. You are a wicked woman. You are not my aunt. My aunt can't be as scary as you. Go. No, don't touch me....'Sharon and Bryan woke immediately and were shaking her awake.'Dint touch me. You hands are filthy'.'Deborah! Hon! Wake, you are dreaming'.She opened her eyes and saw her parents. She was confused for a moment and then the words of her parents seemed to penetrate. 'Dream... nightmare'.She hugged her mother. Then she went over to rest on her father's body.'Dad, it was horrible. I thought it was actually happening'.'It's okay, forget about it, it was just a foolish nightmare'.'It might be a nightmare, dad but it was not foolish. Not at all'.'Do you still remember the dream?' Sharon asked.'I do and it scares me'.'Well maybe if you spoke about it, it will not
Deborah got better and every one was happy. She told of her experiences. How the aunt had playfully carried her. She had seen her at her mother's wedding and had felt that she was friend or family. She had offered to call someone to attend her but she had refused and carried her, playing with her and somehow had got her to consume some form of medicine that made her feel weak and unable to play or speak and then the aunt had carried her away to somewhere and that was all she recalled because anytime she woke she gave her something to make her fall asleep again.Sharon could just imagine. That was why there was never a sound to signify that they had been in the attic for a while.Knowing that for those five horrible days, Deborah had been starved of love and affection. Sharon and her husband showered her with so much love that she felt very happy again. Bryan did not spare his love at all. He was always with her reading to her and making her feel loved at at home again. Sharon had to
After eating the little she could, Deborah slept again. Sharon did not want to force her to eat more than she could at that stage so that she would not be sick.She ate a little herself because while watching her daughter, she realised that she was famished. She had barely eaten all through that day due to her anxiety over Deborah.She went to have her bath as Bryan came out from the study red eyed and looking very tired.She had never seen anything affect him this way and for him to show this little sign showed that he was not as composed and as confident as he wanted all to think.He really loved his daughter and it had given him quite a scare to find that it was possible for his decision to make him lose her. And he was still faced with making the right decision for all and it was eating him up.Sharon felt pity for him. It could not be that easy. It must be very burdensome on his shoulders having to choose between his own family and his half sister he had hoped to help and cure.