I was in my office when Diana barged inside and showed me the contract details between Kent's company and my own _ this contract was about over a million dollars and it was needed by my company..Diana suggested that we celebrate by taking the workers to a night out in town, I want to do that, I really want too but I felt the need to drive down to Kents hotel and speak to him..He was staying at a hotel, he did tell me where he was staying so it wasn't difficult locating himm." Hey! What brings you here?". His face brightened up the moment we locked eyes.." Good morning..... I think we need to talk". I approached him and then showed him the contract details. Instead of him to apologise and explain to me why he decided to give my company the contract? He stood there idly and emotionally blackmailed me with his eyes.." So!! Say something?". I snap my hand on his face. He moaned tiredly and then asked me if I wanted to have a drink, at least something to wet my throat with as we
The following morning, I took Anna to Rue's house and then went to the office. I had to finally take a chance on the contract that has just been awarded to me and my company. Diana had the emergency room set for me before I came. It wasn't supposed to be a long meeting but a few of my works came to the meeting few minutes late.." Sir, is everything okay?"..After the meeting, Diana followed me to the office, I had asked her to take a few documents with her. " I'm fine, I am just exhausted". I said to her.I handed over the documents to her and WiFi a specific instructions to go through them and send them to the next department for cross-checking. Diana left my office and I was alone ogling at the photographs of my family. It hasn't been an hour Diana left, I received a phonecall that Mariam was standing at the entrance of my building, she had refused to come in until I come down from my office and pick her from the entrance of my office.." Good morning, Mr Lucas?".I did has s
Kent POVI have always wanted to get married to gena, she was and has always been the lady ot my dreams, I wanted her to marry me before, but nevertheless, she chose mt friend and they both got married. I was hurt and also devastated by their marriage, however it doesn't matter. It happened years ago and I won't loose my chance to be with Gena and have her for myself...My proposal got Gena speechless, she wasn't able to say anything and I don't really blame her. I drove her back home and then asked her to send my regards to her son. Lucas seems to be a good kid, but whenever I look at him, he reminds me off his father, my friend. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate my friend. I'm only annoyed with the fact that he stole the love of my life from me and I had to stay alone for several years with someone I never actually loved. " Thanks for everything," she waved me carefully after getting down from the car..I waved her back and slowly drove out of the house, It took me two hours to
Lucas brought me to his house after meeting with him at the office. He didn't want me to leaves without talking to his mother and neither did I want the same thing...Gena wasn't that excited to see me, maybe it was because of what we discussed yesterday. She might feel like something is happening and for the sake of her son, doesn't want to be anywhere near it.." How are you doing, Gena?" I waved her the moment her son and I came back home together. She wasn't as responsive like those times I came, she was rather unimpressed and shaky to even say a word to me...Lucas left us alone in the living room by going upstairs to change out of his working clothes.." Whoa! What are you doing here?". Gena repremended me the moment her son went upstairs to his bedroom. It was evident that she didn't like that fact that I came to her house and without informing her of my visit _ how could I when her son was the one that invited me home for Dinner and to be have a conversation with his m
Thanks to the drugs I was able to sleep and not feel pains for the rest of the night. But the following morning, I had just finished taking my bathe when I came downstairs for breakfast. Last night was surprising and in other not to have the same experience, I decided to tell my head maid to administer the same drugs to me _ she went to the drug shelf while l had my breakfast, it doesn't take up to two to three minutes to come back but she was kinda taking much of my time. So much so I conculded to stand up and meet her at my drug cabinet, I straightened my knees and was just leaving when she came back and gave me the news.." Sir , I couldn't find the drugs. It's finished". She lowered her head and showed me the empty drug container in her hand.." Finished? Haven't we restocked?". .I pulled her head away and asked her..She slowly gave me a nod, " no! We haven't". Her mouth departed from each other and those words suddenly came out..It wasn't any big deal because I could go t
Mariam pov I've been working for my Kent as long as I can remember, he has helped me in many ways a lot of people wouldn't, but I was never told that those assistance he offered were for a price.I wanted money, a good life and a chance to come out of poverty, my Life would've become a complete mess if I never took the opportunity, a chance to change my Life and become the lady I am today..I was sent by Mr Kent to keep an eye on Lucas and his family, most especially I needed to Inform him when his mother returns from her trips, I don't wanna judge but there's a strange obsession Mr Kent has for Lucas Mom, and that someday will be the death of him..And right now, I've been sent to spy on Lucas and his family. Find out a thing or two and most especially the reason why his request was being rejected by Mrs Gena.." Mariam, what are you doing in my house?". On my way inside the house, Anna stoped me..She wanted to know what I was doing here and why I had come..Anna and I have never
Anna POV I'm a few months due in my pregnancy, and even though I feel like that child might belong to Adam, my ex boyfriend; I still want to be hopeful that it belongs to my husband. Till now Lucas still feels like he can't get a woman pregnant, he has been living with that guilt to an extent he pays a man to have sex with his wife on his behalf, I should be upset but he who is without sin should cast the first stone.." Good morning, Anna". I was just arriving at the hospital for my monthly check up when I bumped into Lucia, she and I attended the same college and hasn't seen each other for a long time. " How are you doing, Lucia... It's been a while". We hugged each other and approached the front desks together. She came to visit her grandmother but we ended up going to see my doctor and I had my ultrasound with her standing beside me...Someone who came to see her grandmother has easily forgotten the reason why she came. She decided to continue our Conversation by going to t
The following morning, Adam called me on the phone and said that he wanted us to meet at the towns coffee shop for a brief conversation, while he was talking me I didn't want to go but then again, it was mandatory or curiousity that caused me to accept his invitation. I wanted to know what happened to dating someone aside from school ex girlfriend and annoying ex's. Lucas had gone to the office when I left the house, I reached the coffee shop after driving for an hour, the traffic was horrendous and everyone in town seem to be leaving their House still early in the morning.." Thanks for coming to see me, Anna?"..Adam offered me the chair opposite his own..He smiled and it was starting to feel like things were being complicated and strange..." What happened, why did you ask me to come?". After sitting down on the chair, I asked him n " Oh! It's something important but.... I'd like to speak to you about the child in your womb". He shifted his chair forward, placing his hands
Luckily, Mom came and she was successful enough to change the topic and Mr Kent from searching my cellphone.. I was back to my bedroom and Lucas was there trying to button his t-shirt, looking at the way he was dressed, it was so evident that he was heading out..." Good day to you". I smiled and then assisted him with his buttons...He thanked me, but before leaving the Room, he kinda saw the ciunetaj on my face and then was generous enough to ask me questions about it..." What happened, Why do you look sad?" He stopped and then turned his attention on me..I never wanted to share with him about my encounter in Mr Kent's house, however, it was evident that I tell him; so he could be able to prepare for what's coming...I told him everything but all he could say was." What! I don't think that's a big deal". He spoke and then left me misunderstanding myself. Anyone in his shoes would become upset and hateful about what I had just told them, my husband thought that it wasn't a bi
It came as a great shock when Lucas explained everything to me. He wasn't just kidnapped by Mr Kent, he was told several things that has caused him to behave in such a disruptive manner. " Hey, don't worry, everything will be fine". I consoled him as we laid on the bed..After that, I went downstairs for a glass of water, that was what I came to do until I caught Chris having an intimate conversation with his mother at the kitchen.." Son, I think we should leave Lucas and his family alone". Mrs Gena told her son.She has never been in good terms with my mother and this has been their normal routine.."No! I cannot leave my friend and his family alone with Mr Kent". Chris made his stance clear to her. Anyone in her shoes wouldn't instigate any further, but she continued and even promised to do whatever Chris wanted if her request was being accepted..." Hmm! What do you think?". She asked him, " she continued. I listened to their conversation and almost forgot that I came to grab
I paid a visit to my mother-in-law and told her about the plan, at first she didn't want to agree to have anything to do with Mr Kent, but it was a matter of clearing her name and also finding a chance to bring her son and Rue 's husband back home..She then asked me to set a date with him, but I thought to myself,; why wait when they can meet eachother right now. So with Mr woods assistance, I was able to set a date with Mr Kent. He came and I was rather compelled to leave them alone so they could have a conversation and talk...Rue met me at the police station and was immediately upset when I told her what was happening. If anyone would've been upset, it should be her mother-in-law, she never liked the fact that my mother-in-law caused everything and now has been accused for a crime she never committed...However, nothing really mattered to Rue when I explained to her the reason behind mom's behaviour and why she had to accept Mr Kent...In less than two hours, the chargers of mu
Back home, it was time for dinner and I was just the only one at home. Rue and her daughter had important business to attend too, but her mom seemed to be occupied in her room. She didn't want to come downstairs even after the maids had pleaded with her..After eating, I went to my mother in-laws bedroom. Something tells me that I was going to find something inside of her room. I came there at the only thing I saw was her expensive cloths, Makeups and a few of Luca's baby outfits... There was nothing that could lead me to the truth, and while I was struggling to find something in her room, I received a phonecall from Mr Kent. He wanted me to come to his house and talk, I never wanted to go m, however he didn't give me any choice..I had to leave everything behind and met with him..Kent was happy to find me at his house and calmly ushered me in and also asked his maids to get me a glass of water while the other a cup of tea. I was still seated on the sofa, the maids came back an
After Rue and I came back home, it was a quiet place to begin with. Rue had always advised me not to take matters into my own hands but did I listen to her? No, I was so determined to find out the truth and also clear my mother-in-laws name. Because no matter how annoying she can be sometimes, it's usually annoying to think that she'd be willing to murder a human being.." Anna, what brings you here?". I came to the police station to have a serious conversation with my mother-in-law. I asked him if I could see her, but it didn't matter what I say, woods refused to let me meet my mother-in-law saying it wasn't the right time..Since he wasn't willing to let me see my mother, I chose to stop at Mariam's house..The only reason why I came here was to actually know what was happening. I even met with a few neighbours and not one person saw what happened that night. I want to believe them but deep down I had doubt..So, there I was thinking that I won't be able to find out the truth
Thankfully, Rue had a tracker on her daughter's phone and we were able to know where they were. The tracking device took us to some frat party and it was full of college kids. Was this the friend party Lillian was talking about, and when did alcohol become a means or snacks? Before getting inside the house, I begged Rue not to cause a scene, I know her and know what she's capable of doing. She promised me but for colse references, I held her hands and then made sure that we looked for our daughter's at the same time .." I don't see them". She spoke to me. "I don't either... Are we sure that they're here?". I questioned the untentistity of the tracking device on her cellphone. "Yes, my device doesn't lie". Rue refused to believe that she might be wrong...We went upstairs because that was where the device led us, it did take sometime to know where the kid's were untill we saw them talking to some boys at a secluded corner...Knowing Rue, she'd never approach the children withi
After their unruling confrontation, My mother-in-law finally told us the reason why she had to come to the police station and have an intimate conversation with Mr woods.. And one of the reasons was the fact that, she blames herself for what happened to both Lucas and Chris. She came to the police station to speak with the police officer and share with him the details she knew about Kent and how to stop him.We had to believe her because it didn't seem like she'd be lying to us. Rue went upstairs to her bedroom and I was left behind to continue in the conversation, despite the fact that I didn't have anything to say..."So! Did woods say he'd help?". I turned back by head and faced her. " Yeah, don't worry, Your husband and Chris Will be back". She came forward and placed her head on top of my forehead. I don't usually like this kind of affection, maybes because I am not used to it and definitely when it's coming from her...She later went upstairs to her bedroom and then I ha
Rue and I came back home after the bar, we had thought everyone must've gone to bed, but we were stunned to find out that neither our mother in-laws were sleeping and they were wide awake, waiting to pound on rue and myself. We might not say it but both our mother-in-law's acts the same way and it was starting to feel like things aren't what it seems to be. " Where are you both coming from?". Rue's mother-in-law was the first person to start talking. She talked and gave a chance to my mother. It was like they were taking turns and we were unjustly getting reprimanded by them instead of looking for the opportunity to find out where their sons, our husband might be . " Anna, I am disappointed in you". My mother-in-law left Rue's and personally faced me.It's really uncanny that she'd talk about disappointment when she might've been responsible for what happened to Adam's mother. " Ma'am, it's not Anna's fault" Rue stepped into the conversation..She attempted to speak further
After the preparation, Rue and I went to get ready for her wedding anniversary. The kids too also got their dresses sent to their rooms on time. Lucas phoned me and then Informed that he was coming back home with Chris, we only had an hour to get ready and then come downstairs with a full crowd of guests that were supposed to arrive. The kid's, Rue and I came downstairs and approached the main door. We stood there and patiently waited for Lucas to drive in with Chris. An hour had gone and they were yet to come back home, Rue was starting to get scared and I would honestly say that, I was also becoming scared as well .." Should we call them?" Rue anxiously grabbed her phone. I didn't say anything because I was in agreement but before she could dial the number, Lucas came drove Inside the house. Everyone was at peace and we all assumed they might've arrived, but what shocked us was the fact that their car was being driven by a stranger who thought of sending the car back home...