THREE MONTHS LATER. FRANK. I walked into the house and the sweet smell of the mouthwatering dish Maria had prepared wafted into my nose. I closed the door and made my way to the dining room and there she was, the love of my life, she was arranging the table for dinner and I couldn’t wait to eat her delicious meal. A lot has happened these past three months, I was able to get a good job which payment was acceptable, and it would help provide for my child when he/she arrives. Maria has been the great partner anyone could ask for, she’s a breath of fresh air in my life and I thank Mum every day for not making me to lose such a good woman. Even though she’s pregnant she still does the laundry, cleans the house and also cooks, although on most occasions I try to stop her, but she wouldn’t budge, so I let her be. I leaned against the door frame and watched her with love, in less than two weeks we will welcome my child, our child into this world and only the thought of it makes me f
Next Morning. ❤️ ALYSSA ❤️ “Aly, Aly.” I felt a light tap on my back and groaned. Who on earth is disturbing my peaceful sleep? “Hmm.” I turned to the other side to avoid whosoever it was, but the person was persistent. “What’s wrong with you Aly? You are not the one who gave birth, but at this time you are still sleeping.” Mum scolded, and I got up yawning loudly with heavy eyelids, I still feel sleepy. “Good morning mum.” I greeted, giving her my best smile. “Afternoon Aly, it’s past 12.” “What! Did I really sleep that much?” I whispered to myself, but Mum obviously heard. “Yeah you did, and I have been trying to wake you up for the past forty minutes but no, you were sleeping like a log without a care in the world. Tell me Aly, are you perhaps pregnant?” I gasped. What is Mum talking about? To get pregnant one needs to have sex and I haven’t had sex in a while, so how can I be pregnant? “What Mum? How can you say that? I’m just tired, that’s all.” She narr
❤️ ALYSSA ❤️ I kept on staring at the door for some time now, Mum and Mr. Xavier were still outside, and I don’t know what they were talking about, I hope she didn’t tell him about my pregnancy? I took in deep breaths and finally Mum showed up without Mr. Xavier. “Mum, where are you coming from?” Frank asked. “From the hospital parking lot.” She replied and immediately changed the topic. “How’s my favorite grandkids doing? I hope they aren’t creating a fuss.” “They are doing fine, but Kylie is really becoming a foodie.” Maria said, and they all laughed, I smiled awkwardly. “Aly what’s wrong you’ve been moody and sitting quietly in hat particular spot since you came in?” Maria asked. “Nanny, are you sick?” Chelsea asked, this time staring at me with worried eyes. “No baby, I’m fine I’m just tired.” “Then go home and rest, there isn’t much for you to do here.” Maria suggested and I nodded. She’s right, I need to leave and have a good rest while thinking about th
XAVIER. After Alyssa and Chelsea left, Alyssa’s Mum stayed behind and the glare she was giving to me was too much. I cleared my throat to lessen the awkwardness, she has been staring at me for quite some time now, and it’s becoming uncomfortable. I attempted to leave, but she pulled me back. “Can I have a word with you?” She asked, and I paused. A word, with me. Did she want to speak to me about Alyssa and I? “Ma’am, is there anything wrong?” I asked, wiping my sweaty hands on my trousers. I’m nervous and I don’t know why? “Yes. Everything is wrong, my daughter living You is so wrong and all of this bullshit, everything is so wrong.” She yelled angrily and I sighed. I guessed right, this is all about Alyssa. “Ma’am, can you please tell me what’s wrong about it?” “You know you’re the first guy my Aly has loved, the day she confessed her feelings to you, and you rejected her, my Aly who was bubbling with life always cheerful and happy became sad. I noticed her behavior t
❤️❤️ ALYSSA ❤️❤️ I woke up with a headache and found myself in an unfamiliar room, I sat up groggily looking around to see if I can have an idea of where I was. The last thing I remembered was going to meet Tim in a café and having a chat while drinking my juice, then I suddenly felt dizzy and weak. What happened after that? A picture of Timothy walking towards me with a smirk played in my head and I shook my head, no, Timothy wouldn’t do this to me. He’s my friend, and he wouldn’t hurt me right, I sighed and rubbed my tummy, where am I and why did I feel whatever this was moving. “I can see that you are awake.” I snapped my head to the doorway and saw him resting his body on the door frame with a smile. “Where am I Tim?” I asked and he chuckled, walking closer to me. I shifted backwards but stopped when I hit the bed stand. “Oh my dear Alyssa, you are safe with me. So don’t bother your little brain about where we are or going.” He brought his hand to my face, but I swat
XAVIER TWO DAYS LATER It has been two days since I’ve been coming to Alyssa’s place and couldn’t find her. I have been going back and forth, knocking on her door or ringing the bell but no answer from her. The first thought that came to my mind the first day I couldn’t find her was that she ran away with my child, I mean I did a lot of nasty things to her and I would accept if she ran away but after getting some meaningful message from Chelsea, I could tell she didn’t leave on her own. With the financial influence I had, I made the cops search the whole town but still, there wasn’t any report about her, so my thought was that maybe she was abducted to another town. I alighted from my car and sighed, I closed the door then took quick strides into the building. “Good morning, Mr. Winthrop.” Caleb greeted. Caleb was the guy in charge of the security footage in Alyssa’s area, so here I am trying to see if I could find any clue in searching for her. “Morning, is the results ou
XAVIER. “Is everything ready?” I asked Ben as we took our seat on my private jet. “Yes, no need to worry. I called him, and I’ve set up a meeting with him.” He explained and I nodded. That’s a good start, we were on our way to Dubai to get Alyssa back, and with all of this going on, what surprised me most was when Benjamin said he knows someone in the mafia. I was beyond astonished, but it came to our favor because he was ready to hear us out. I sighed, rubbing my temples, the past three days haven’t been easy for Chelsea, Alyssa’s family and funny as it may sound, me. Everyone was on tenterhooks praying for Alyssa’s safety, and I’ve promised to bring her back home safely. “What are you thinking about?” Ben nudged my arms and I opened my eyes. “I don’t know, is this going to work?” I asked. I was skeptical about this plan, but I need to make this work ‘cause it’s the only way Alyssa can come home. Whatever I need to forfeit, I will do it as long as the woman I’ve come to
❤️ ALYSSA ❤️ I continued moving backwards as he walked slowly to my side and I gasped when I got to the wall. He snickered and said. “Nowhere to run too now, huh.” I looked at the door behind him and made a move to run for it, but he grabbed my hand like he was expecting that. “Let go of me, Timothy.” I commanded, trying to take his hard grip off. “You are hurting me, Timothy.” I cried in pain and, like a person under a spell, he snapped out of it l. He released my hand, which was already red from his tight grip. “I’m sorry Aly.” He apologized and picked my bruised hand up, but I took it away quickly. “Don’t touch me.” I yelled, and he stopped. “I apologize for hurting you Aly, it wasn’t my intention, but you’re the one making me to hurt you.” I scoffed. “You can’t get what you want from me, Timothy, please let me go, please.” He heaves. “I can’t Aly. This is your rightful place, right here next to me.” He leaned closer, and I turned my head. “You look