It was the fourth week since Jamie ran away. Not that she knew of it because her stay with Milton seemed to erase all the heartbreaks of her past even though it was for a moment. She felt at peace with him and sometimes, forgot that she wasn't married nor related to him in any way. Her heart ached whenever she realized that she cannot be with Milton forever and would have to leave one day yet she couldn't stop him from creating a space for himself in her heart.He represented everything she wished for in Jake and the little baby bonded so very well with him even more than it did with her who was the mother. She was having a hard time giving her son a name and after series of choices with Milton she finally decided to name her baby Kelvin. She almost wanted to name him after Milton but feared that her growing feelings would be exposed and that Milton wouldn't really approve of it. She also feared being kicked out of the house. Of course, Milton never showed any reluctance in taking care
Jamie spent the next few hours playing with her son although her mind was still filled with worry. Late into the afternoon, Kelvin was fast asleep and Jamie forced herself to get downstairs and have something to eat. Usually, Milton was the one who prepared breakfast and she'd been off the kitchen since she began living with him. He handled most of the chores and he was an excellent cook too. However, today would be the first time he left without inquiring after her breakfast. It was already past lunch time too and as she stared at the clock she thought that he was supposed to be back by now. She climbed down the stairs and stopped midway surprised to see the hustling and bustling activities in the small living room. Men and women moved from kitchen to dinning and vice-versa. Jamie wondered what was going on. The whole place was decorated. The dinner table was filled with exquisite wine and mouth-watering foods. Jamie smiled as she instinctively thought that this was perhaps Milton's
The answer to her question soon arrived.After Jamie watched, from her window, Milton pulling an angry Michelle out of the house and into his car he drove off. A huge smile appeared on Jamie's face as excitement flooded into her heart.She walked quietly, her cheeks rosy and her face bright, and then shut the door to her room. She stood there for a while, images of Milton kissing her playing and re-playing in her head. Jamie didn't know when she felt this happy and she knew her happiness just began and has not ended. She wanted to look best for Milton, perhaps they might continue their own dinner date. With this in mind, Jamie changed out of her black dress. As she searched for one of her dresses that would make Milton go weak in his knees, she felt like a high school who just fell in love. It felt brand new like she'd never gotten her heart broken in the first place.At last she picked out a red dress. Judging from their numerous conversations, red was his favorite. She put it on imm
He tightened his grip on her,"And no matter what you say, nothing can change the fact that you're the mother of my son. We are stuck to each other in this lifetime, after all I still married you despite being in love with Diana. It's your turn. Diana is no longer within my reach, so you will fill in for her.""You're crazy, Jake! Now, let go off me, it hurts!" she screamed but he didn't let her go. Just then his guards walked in and they communicated with their eyes which Jamie could not understand. She wondered if they were talking about her son, so she pulled on Jake's collar."Where's Kelvin?! Give me back my son, you cannot take him away!" The guards came and stood behind her while she screamed and hauled insults at Jake. She didn't notice them."I'm not taking him away," he said "You're coming with." after that he began to walk towards the door and before Jamie could realize anything, a hanky was stuffed on her nose......Milton drove the car carefully, thoughts of Jamie rumin
Milton had stormed out of the house in rage. His drive back to his house was like the speed of light and only when he saw the reflection of light from Jamie's room did he gain his sanity back. He took in a deep breath because he didn't want Jamie to see him mad and therefore change her mood. He pushed the Steinfields and the consequences of his actions to the back of his mind and focused on what this night had in store for him. He hooted severally for the security to open up the gate. However, there was no response. After a while, he got down from his car and with great difficulty, pulled the gate open from behind.His eyes widened at the sight before him. His guards were lying injured-shot on leg, others tied down and some shot on the thigh. Luckily, no one died. "What's going on here?!" he barked, fury consuming him. He pulled out his phone and immediately dialed the emergency number. After that he untied the guards and demanded an answer."S-sir..Mr..B-bryan. He came here with som
Mike was training with the rest of the workers when the Don suddenly sent for him, the next day. He pushed his long hair backwards and tilted his head."The Don wants to see me?" he asked again, just to be sure."Yes" replied his colleague. With a straight face, he put down his weapons and headed for the Don's. He was directed to Beverly's room and for a second his heart skipped a beat. The Don had never sent for him since he began working with him. He felt that this was in a way connected to Beverly.He walked into the room and found the Don seated opposite Beverly with a wine glass in his hand, the two were playing a game of chess. When Beverly looked up, their eyes met, securing a contact of few seconds before the Don turned around to see him."Mike.. hurry over here!" he said with a husky voice and Mike obeyed, standing between the Don and Beverly."What were you doing before I sent for you?""I was down at the field." he answered, Don Anderson lifted his head and stared at him."
"It's just not possible," concluded Edward "Someone must have tampered with it and got it off the footage!"Mr Conor sighed as he leaned back on the office chair and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Supposing that's the case, it will be very difficult to find her Mr Collins. Are you sure she's not hiding somewhere here in Chicago?""No. I am very sure.""We'll continue looking." Mr Conor replied and Edward scoffed."You have said that for exactly a month and some weeks!" he fumed "It's my wife we're speaking of!""I and my team are trying our best, Mr Collins. If, like you had said, the footages at the airports have been wiped out, then the chances of finding her is slim. We're in a world with thousands of countries and sub-countries and apparently, no clue to find your wife.""Just leave!" said an angry Edward.Mr Conor got up on his feet after finishing his coffee. He straightened his suit, gazed at Edward before walking out. "Shit, Diana.." he whispered with his eyes shut. The soun
Diana found it difficult to understand Ryan's personality. Sometimes, he behaved sweet and other times he hurts her. They'd lived together successfully for two weeks since he took her away from the motel where she stayed. They remained in the villa but Ryan had plans on secretly relocating to France. According to him, people around the villa were already becoming suspicious of his activities which included locking his doors when leaving, not letting the cleaners in as if he was keeping something really important in there.The neighbours had their eyes feasted out in case of anything and he knew that he wouldn't be able to keep up with his act for long.Diana wasn't allowed to step out of the room or even gaze through the window although she had defied this rule numerous times which caused heated arguments between the two. Besides this, Ryan was always nice to her. She had the huge bed to herself while he managed the couch, food was surplus and whenever he caught her wincing in slight
The upcoming wedding ceremony of Edward and Diana shutdown the whole Illinois. Everyone was talking about the pre-wedding photos and they all anticipated the wedding day. People were curious where the wedding would take place.A day before the wedding, the location was revealed and half the population were disappointed. It was to take place at the beach and no one knows why sophisticated couples like Edward and Diana chose such a location.No one was as disappointed as high school girls who had lied to their parents the school had organized a trip. A whooping sum was allocated to their accounts and the girls were beyond elated. This is because they had guessed that the wedding would be overseas, possibly Paris, England or even Dubai. So they had duped their parents of a huge amount of money at the expense of being caught and expelled by the school. Despite this huge risk, they were not frightened of the consequences because they would do and give anything to attend Diana and Edward's w
Hailey showed equal surprise. But more than that she was happy and grateful. She had little hope of seeing Diana and also her grandchildren. As she came and stood in front of her, Diana had no idea what to do. She wondered whether to apologize. She didn't know what to expect because during her stay at the mansion, her and Hailey were close enough to pass for mother and daughter. Since she has been away for few months it was only natural to jump into her mother's arms and hug her tightly.Edward kissed her forehead and whispered, "It's the surprise" and then he left them. After a moment of silence, Diana parted her lips and spoke with her head lowered, "I..I don't know if I still have the privilege to call you mother." she lifted her head with tears in her eyes. In order to vindicate herself, she could easily explain that her sister was the mastermind but then again, she wouldn't do that."I'm to blame to everything," she began "I accepted to be a surrogate because my life was hard
The whole Illinois was thrown into jubilation in the early hours of October fifteen. Groups of Stephanie's fans that had now turned Diana's fans had come with lots of gifts and flowers but they were not allowed into the hospital.Still, this did not baffle them. They sang and expressed their happiness carrying beautifully decorated banners all over the streets. It was celebration galore.Meanwhile, Diana was yet to regain consciousness. Earlier that morning she had opened her eyes but closed them almost immediately. The doctor explained to the Collins' that she needed adequate amount of rest after being in labor for nine hours.Edward was super excited and Stephanie too. In fact as they stared at the baby boys in the crib she agreed that she could never have brought herself to murder this handsome creatures.She couldn't stop checking on them. Hailey was equally excited while Henry had spent some time admiring the new kids before he went off to the company.A while later, some of Hail
Pulling off his coat, Edward stormed into the hospital while sweating. He tossed the coat aside and immediately found his way to the reception with Hailey and Henry following behind."I'm-""The VIP room, sir" the receptionist answered before he finished speaking. "The last floor." she further described and Edward raced towards the elevator.Since Hailey and Henry were not up to his pace, they were left out of the elevator.Edward's heart was jumping in anxiety. Alone in the elevator he could hear his heart beat racing rapidly. If Stephanie hadn't been around and willing to help...his thought trailed off. He blamed himself for not being frequent with the due date. He was completely occupied and didn't want to show Diana and his unborn kids to the public yet. However,He stepped out of the elevator and picked up a steady race. Luckily, his eagle eyes spotted Stephanie afar off. When he got there, she approached him totally panic-stricken."Where is she?" Edward askedStephanie's eyes t
Hailey was having a quiet tea with Henry. Together they had watched the viral video of the crash scene at the bridge and how Edward had flown in to save Diana.It was all over the internet including the family feud that was witnessed by passerbys between Ryan and Edward.People were still waiting patiently for answers but after a month there was nothing. Edward had handed the company to his most trusted man and instructed him not to grant any interviews and reject every calls.Hailey was glad Edward found Diana after all and although Edward was refusing her calls she hoped that Diana and the unborn kids are doing okay.Tantrums and vile words were no longer thrown at Diana. After all, the citizens had witnessed Stephanie save the her and even shot at the man who had threatened Diana and the unborn kids. This left the entire Illinois in confusion. Not to add to the fact that they were all ashamed of how they'd jumped into conclusions and cursed at an innocent woman."Have you tried cal
Diana had a hard time falling asleep. Still in a private hotel booked by Edward, she hoped to speak with Stephanie but the latter had locked her door and would not listen to anyone.Edward managed to help her fall asleep and now as the sun rays seeped through the curtains a face popped up in front of her.Yawning, she got up and rubbed her eyes."There she is," Edward smiled "The love of my life and the woman of my dreams."Diana smiled."How was your night, hubby?" she could see him clearly now"Since you were by my side, it was perfect." Diana realized that he was all dressed up."Where are you going so early??"Leaning in, he stole a quick kiss and began heading for the door."It's a surprise, I'll be back.""B-but Edward-" before she could speak he was off. Diana wondered what the surprise could be. Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard Stephanie's door opening. She hurriedly got out of bed and wore her slippers. When she got out of the room she met Stephanie with a tray o
Somewhere in Illinois, Ryan was laid to rest. No one was present in the funeral, except Stephanie, Diana, and Edward. It was a month after his death and Edward was recovering very quickly.Despite Diana's insistence for him to rest he refused and really wanted to organize a large funeral ceremony for Ryan."Edward, is that necessary?" had been Diana's reply."Yes, babe." he answered "I know he doesn't deserve it but still we're brothers and I acknowledge that. Things only went awry, and I still wish he had just humbled himself. We would have made the perfect duo.""But Stephanie-" Diana had said "She's refused to speak to anyone."Edward pulled out his phone, "She'll be fine." he said and then proceeded to make a call through when Stephanie had stepped into the room."No need for that," Edward and Diana turned to look at her."I want a peaceful funeral." she sniffed "Just me and him."Edward stepped forward, "I understand if you want a peaceful funeral but you're keeping us from att
Beverly stepped out of the plane first and Layla followed second. Two months in France has come to an end and now she is back to Illinois.Mike had followed them after all, but only after everything was settled back at the Don's estate. They drove to a hotel first and Layla was the first to crash on the bed. She was tired from the flight and soon dozed off quickly.Somehow, Beverly couldn't sleep despite how tired she looked. She was nervous because in an hour or two, they'd be meeting with the only man she had come to love. The same man who had married her but only for nine months as the contract had said.Having spent two months and some weeks away, only six months and some weeks were left. Mike had managed to convince her to meet up with him and hear his thought. If it were left to her, she would have just collected herself together and move on with her life.Mike came from behind with a glass of juice."Thanks." Beverly whispered.Slipping his hands into his pocket, Mike said"I
A week later Jake could walk around on his own and although the hospital declared him fit and still needed to take some rest, Mr Bryan came with the police.It was all his plan. The police were friends of his and Mr Bryan did not file for a case against Jake. He only wanted Jake to change for the better.When Jake saw the police, fear was written all over his face. In silence, they cuffed him and began to take him away. Mr Bryan watched, hoping that he would turn back and apologize.Mrs Bryan met them at the door as they were about leaving. "Please don't take my son to jail," she began to plead "Let go off him!""Mrs Bryan please let us do our job. Your son needs to understand the importance of human feelings. Until he is remorse for his actions, he would be sent to jail." the cop replied hoping that Jake would grab the message.Mrs Bryan held her son's face, "Jake, please apologize already. Is your pride more important than spending the rest of your live in jail away from everyone??