"Mike!" Adams called when he got outside and Mike sharply turned around to look at him."Seriously Adams? You literally kept the most important detail about what happened from me, if May hadn't told me that you and Alicia were back together I never would have known!" Mike half yelled. "I should have heard it from you first rather than having May tell me, I mean we're best friends and never keep things from each other but you kept this one from me.""Mike I'm really sorry, I never meant to not tell you, I just didn't have the chance to and it kept slipping my mind." Adams explained, but Mike wasn't buying it."Forget it, I may not be as important to you as I thought, come on man, I even told you about I and May, the moment we got together you were the first person to know about us and now look what you did, you even have your parents come over and I knew nothing!" "I'm really sorry Mike and please don't say you're not important to me, you know too well that's not true.""Really?" Mike
It's finally time for Adams and his parents to leave."Please do take care of yourselves okay, and please do find time to come see us, all three of you, I would love to spend more time with Diane.'' Mrs Bridget said to Alicia."Sure I will." Alicia replied with a smile.Mrs Bridget and Mr Antonio both hugged her briefly, they also said their goodbyes to May before going into the car.Adams also hugged Alicia. "Thank you so much for today, thank you for giving us a chance, I'm so grateful and I appreciate everything you've done." He said."I guess everyone does deserve a second chance." Alicia replied with a smile.Adams pulled out of the hug and kissed her for a while. "I'll see you soon." He said, Alicia nodded."Kiss my princess goodnight for me when you go to her, I'm so sure she's pretty exhausted, she literally just feel asleep in mother's arms." He chuckled."You're right, the whole playing exhausted her, I'll send your love to her when I go to her room.''"I love you both so mu
Alicia's heart was pounding in her chest, she had no idea that Ashton would do something like this, if she had known then she wouldn't have shown up in the first place."Alicia, please—""Ashton wait." She instantly cut him off. "Please get up first." She said softly. "Not until I've said my piece Alicia, I know I said I was going to wait but then—""No Ashton you don't understand. The thing is I....'' She trailed, she didn't know how to break the news to him but it had to be said. "I...I'm with Adams now." Ashton froze for a second, he couldn't believe his ears. "W...what?" He asked, the ring box dropped from his hand."Please get up Ashton." Alicia pleaded, then she helped him get up.She sighed deeply. "It's true, I and Adams are back together." "I don't get it, when? Why? How did this even happen? How could you even go back to him after everything he did Alicia!?" He half yelled, feeling so pissed."I did it for I and my daughter Ashton, I finally decided to let go of my past g
Adams was in a meeting when his secretary walked in, she walked up to him and whispered something in his ear."What? Right now?" He asked, frowning deeply."Yes Sir." "Alright, I'll be there soon." He replied and she left.Soon the meeting was over, Adams instantly stood up and left, heading straight to his office.When he got to his office, he met Ashton standing at the window side, obviously enjoying the view from there."Nice office, it's my first time here and this view! It's so lovely.""What the hell are you doing here Ashton!?" Adams questioned with gritted teeth.Ashton turned to look at him, he had a smile on his lips, one Adams finds so annoying. "Shouldn't you offer me a sit at least, that's the least you can do for an old friend." Adams scoffed. "Get out of my office Ashton, don't make me have the security come drag your ass out." Adams threatened but Ashton only chuckled."I'll love to see you try." He replied, then he went to take a sit. "I'm going to go straight to th
Ashton and Alicia were both at the cafeteria in Golden publishing and Alicia's phone has been ringing non stop."One moment please." She said to Ashton and he nods in reply.Alicia hurriedly text Adams, explaining the situation to him and also telling him her location so he wouldn't worry too much. When she was done, she kept her phone back in her purse and focused on Ashton."So, what's it you want to say? I really don't have much time to spare." She said with a straight face.Ashton sighed deeply. "You must probably hate me now." He replied but Alicia said nothing. "I mean I totally get it if you do, after all I'm the one who's at fault here, I have no words to justify my actions the last time but Alicia, I would love to ask for your forgiveness, I shouldn't have treated you like that, I was just so angry and jealous that I completely lost it. I'm really really sorry Alicia, I hope you'll find it in your heart to forgive me." He said with a pitiful look on his face."You did startle
"Want me to get you anything?" Alicia asked Adams the minute they stepped into her home."No I'm good." Adams replied, she led him to the living room and they both took a sit.Alicia looked at Adams for a while, he looked so tired and frustrated. "You know...we don't have to talk about it now if you don't want to, you can just tell me about it whenever you're ready." She said with a reassuring smile on her lips."No it's fine, now's the perfect time." Adams ran his hand through his hair, then he sighed deeply.He went silent for a while before speaking again. "You know I and Ashton went to the same university." He started."Really?" Alicia asked in surprise. "Who would have thought.""Yeah, we were roommates too." Adams added."Wow, I never would have thought about that." Alicia replied and Adams smiled."He wasn't like this back then, he was a nerd and always keeps to himself, whereas I was the one with the whole popularity in campus, but we were close, best friends since I understoo
It was finally time for Adams to leave, Alicia saw him off to his car, unknown to them Ashton's car was parked at a secluded place and he was watching them, he had actually followed them when they left and he was more than pissed seeing Alicia and Adams acting all lovey dovey with each other, the smile on Adams face annoyed him even more."You just can't be that happy Adams, you can't be the only one who gets it all." He seethed, his hands tightening around the steering wheel.As he watched them, he had this strong urge to go break them apart but he managed to hold himself back, and thankfully, before he could loose it, Adams left, not without kissing Alicia goodbye.Alicia waved at him as he drove off, she waited until she could no longer see his car before turning to leave, but that was the moment Ashton got out of his car and ran to her."Alicia!" He called and she paused, then she sharply turned around.A surprised look was on Alicia's face when she saw Ashton. "Ashton? What are y
"Are you done Alicia?" Alicia heard May's voice from outside her room."I'll be done in a few minutes, I'll join you guys soon." Alicia replied while trying to hurriedly do her makeup, today's the day they'll finally be going to see Adams parents, ever since she told Mrs Bridget that they were coming, her phone hasn't stopped ringing as Mrs Bridget was super excited and couldn't wait to see them, most especially Diane."Alright, just hurry up okay, we're already late as it is." "Okay Mom." Alicia replied with a smile.She was almost done with her makeup when her phone rang again and just as she guessed, it was Mrs Bridget who was calling her.Alicia mentally facepalms, Mrs Bridget is over the moon with happiness at the thought of getting to see her grandchild again.Alicia grabbed her phone and took the call. "Hello Ma'am, we'll be on our way soon." She replied since she already knows the reason why Mrs Bridget is calling."Okay dear, but I just need to confirm something, what's Dian
The door to the wedding hall opened and all heads turned to look at Alicia, she also couldn't believe that there would be so much people in attendance. The path she would walk had flowers on it and the one who had done that was Diane since she was the made the flower girl. Alicia looked at Adams and she couldn't help but smile, Mr Antonio was right beside her, he was going to walk her down the isle. As he walked her down the isle, everyone began clapping and cheering so loudly. Adams couldn't hold back his tears, his eyes was fixed on Alicia alone, she looked so beautiful and it could only make him realize how lucky he was to have such a woman by his side, they've been through so much together, there's been so many ups and downs, so many obstacles but those challenges had only made them closer and their love stronger. He was so thankful when he proposed to her and she accepted, he had foolishly let a jewel like her go once, but he's never ever going to do that again, this time he's
The first place the police went to search for Ashton was his home, when they arrived they couldn't find him anywhere, then they began searching all the rooms.Meanwhile, Evie who was tied up and locked in Ashton's closet began making muffling screams, alerting the police that were in his room, they hurriedly went to open the closet and were shocked to find a woman tied up in there. The police loosed the rope Ashton had used to tie up her hands and then removed the tape from her mouth.Evie couldn't stop crying and pleading for the police to save her."It's alright Ma'am, you're safe now, you're safe now." The head officer assured her, he then went on to ask her who she was and why she was being locked up in there.When Evie mentioned her name, it instantly ringed a bell. "Evie Blair?" The officer questioned, just to be sure he heard correctly."Yes officer, my name's Evie Blair and I..." Evie trailed when she noticed the look the head officer gave to the other officer beside him."W..
The police has been questioning Adams, asking him about the location of Alicia but he kept on telling them that he doesn't know, they even threatened to torture him so they can get the truth out of him, but Adams words never changed no matter what they said to him.One of the officers interrogating him got so frustrated and was about torturing him when another officer interrupted them, he told them that they just got a tip about Alicia's whereabouts and that she's in Adams company, locked in his office.On hearing this, the officers glared dangerously at Adams. "So that's where you've been keeping her huh? Locked away in your office thinking no one will ever find her right?""W... what?" Adams stuttered in disbelief. He tried speaking with the police, but the wouldn't hear him out, they forced him up and took him back to his cell, telling him to pray hard that nothing bad happens to Alicia otherwise he will regret it for the rest of his life.The police hurriedly drove to Adams compan
When Ashton left Adams company, he went straight to the police station to lodge a complaint about Alicia missing, he also showed them a text he claimed she sent him, telling him that she was in trouble and that he should come help her. He accused Adams of being the one who kidnapped Alicia and pleaded with the police to save her before Adams does something bad to her.With the evidence he provided and the police knowing that Alicia was a renowned author, they swung into action immediately and went in search of Adams first, not caring about his status in the country. The police went to Adams mansion to look for him but there was no sign of him or anyone at home, just when they were about to leave, Adams car drove in, he and Mike were both confused when they saw the police at his home.They stopped him halfway into his home and asked him to get down from his car, pointing their guns at him and warning him not to try anything otherwise they would be forced to shoot at him."What the hel
It was getting dark, everyone who attended May's funeral had left, Adams stayed back with Mike for a little while longer because Mike wasn't ready to leave then, but now he was, he thought Alicia would be back by now since she's been gone for too long and there's no sign of her anywhere."I'll go look for Alicia, she's meant to have been back by now." Adams said to Mike.Mike nods in reply. "I'll be right here." He said and then he took a sit beside May's grave. Adams looked at him for sometime, he felt so sorry for his best friend, he heaved a deep breath and went to look for Alicia.Adams searched the whole area, he even called out to her but still nothing, he couldn't find her anywhere and that's when he began to panic. He searched everywhere he could but still couldn't find her, in fear he ran back to Mike."I...I can't find Alicia anywhere." He said, breathing heavily."What?" Mike asked as he instantly stood up. "What do you mean you can't find her anywhere?" "I can't find her
Today's May's funeral. Alicia couldn't believe how many people from her work place attended her funeral, each and everyone of them all had nice things to say about her, evidence of how kind she was and how she's lived a good life.Alicia, Mike and Adams all stood in front of her grave holding flowers in their hands, they couldn't bring Diane along so they had her stay with Adams parents. While they both tried to be strong for the sake of Mike, Mike couldn't stop crying. Alicia dropped her flower on May's grave then she told Adams that she needs some time alone, she asked him to be with Mike and that she'll be back once she feels better. Adams understood that she needed sometime alone and simply let her leave.Alicia took a little walk, she went somewhere a bit far from where May's funeral was being held, when she was alone, she was able to let out all her emotions, every memory about May flooded through her head, causing her so much pain and making her weep bitterly. "I'm so sorry Ma
Mike laid on his bed, staring at a photo of May in his hands, he had large dark circles underneath his eyes, his eyes were red and swollen from crying, they also seem to have lost their spark. His room was so dark since he had pulled the curtains of the window together, refusing to let in any light.The longer he stared at her, the more the image of her lifeless body appeared in his mind, he's never ever going to be able to forget about that day, thinking about it was driving him even more insane, sometimes he even hallucinate, he sees her everywhere and kept on crying that he wants to be with her."I want to be with you May." He whispered in tears.He kissed her photo and dropped it on his bed, then he slowly got out of bed, since he hasn't eaten or drank anything for three straight days, his body was so weak and he staggered, he almost fell but he quickly held onto the table by his bed side. When he was calm, he slowly walked to his window side and separated the curtains, the moment
The news about May's death already spread across all media like wild fire. Mike, Alicia and Adams were all devastated, but her death hit Mike the hardest, this was the woman he loved and he came home only to meet her lifeless body drowning in a pool of her own blood. The police has already started investigating the case, they had no lead at all as to find out who was responsible for May's murder. They were able to tell that it was a man who's behind this due to the cctv footage outside Mike's apartment but that was all since there was no footage of his face at all, his face was well hidden.The news eventually got to Ashton and the only person he could think of was Evie, afterall, the questions she was asking him about May made him suspicious since he saw no reason why she would leave their original plan and focus on May who's not even important. He grabbed his phone and called Evie, asking her of her whereabouts. Evie gave him her home address and he immediately left his office, head
Marcel was having a drink when he heard a knock on his door, knowing who it was already, he hurriedly went to open the door.The moment Evie walked in, he greeted her but she ignored him, she saw the drink he had poured for himself, took it and went to take a sit on his bed.Marcel was already used to her behavior, so he could only smile when she did this, he went to get another glass and poured himself another drink."How have you been boss? What happened to your face?" He asked, his voice laced with concern and worry."What do you think?" Evie replied, taking a sip of her drink. "A bitch did this to me."When Marcel heard this he was shocked, for all the times he's known Evie, no one has ever dared to hurt her like this. Whoever that person is, they've definitely made a huge mistake."Anyways, she's the same reason why I brought you down here, you're the only one I can trust with a job like this Marcel, so let's get to business." She brought out her phone from her purse and sent a t