Robyn was trying to fall asleep but was failing miserably. She got up and got into the shower. She hoped the warm water would soothe her. She heard her phone beep as she got out.
*Can't sleep?* Beau texted her.
*Yes.*
*Open the door I'm outside.*
She chuckled to herself as she got dressed and went to open the door of hers and Ella's apartment.
"You know, I'm starting to think you don't really like your house." She said while hugging him.
"As long as I get to be next to you. I don't mind." He told her and she blushed. "So I brought a sleep better smoothie." He handed her a cup.
"Thank you."
"My pleasure. Now drink this and let's get you to bed."
"I'm not having the nightmares much. I just can't sleep."
"I know. I'm here. I wanna try something so stay here and I will be li
Colin did not know how to comfort his mother in this situation so he just sat beside her. Beau seemed to handle it better than he thought. He wanted to tell her how he told her so but he held himself.''When did you decide to at least check things out? After he told you there was a trial?''"I deserve that. But no, i decided to look things through after what you told me the other day."''Does he know that you know?''''Yes. I asked him to come clean about it. He could not even look at me.''''Sorry mother.''''I am the one who is sorry, i should have seen the signs but i did not want to believe it. I found the copies of cheques he wrote to that man, Eddie something.''''Eddie Saza.'' Beau said.''Yes him. i'm so sorry my sons. I should have been a better mother.'' she went back to sobbing and something in Colin
Robyn watched Ella's mother fiddle with her rings on her fingers. The poor woman must have been very nervous to why she had been called there for some coffee."Listen Aunt Margaret, I know you love Ells and you miss her but please just try to talk to her often. She misses you a lot.""And I miss her too Thomasine.....""Seriously my middle name?""Sorry,Robyn. I love my daughter but we have nothing in common so I do not know what to talk to her about..""How are you going to know if you keep avoiding each other.""I will do my best, I promise. She always has you though.""Yes. And I love her so much. But you are her mother. So are you ready to meet her right now?""Of course I am. When will she be here?""In a minute or so, I sent her a message a few minutes ago. Oh there she is."&nb
Beau was trying his best not to tell an annoyed Colin about his surprise party. He had taken him away from his new office to grab a quick drink and talk. Then told him that their father asked to meet them really quick."Beau this better be good because you just made me ditch my friends hours ago and you're making me miss a date with my new girlfriend!""I don't know what it is Colin. He just said he needed to see us and it sounded urgent. Alright ?""Fine. Then can you speed up a little?""No way. Remember we have been given a speeding ticket and a warning. Do you want a second one?""No. But a little speed won't hurt. Right now you're driving like an old man!""Fine I'm on it. Geez."Beau accelerated another twenty on the gauge then slowed again. As soon as he packed the car at his father's house, Colin jumped out and rushed to the the d
Robyn was updating details of new customers for the new insurance policy they had just introduced and advertised through Ella's TV network. She wanted to get things ready before her date with Beau later in the day.She heard the buzzer on the office intercom go off and answered."Hello Miss Hachi, there is a package out here for you.""Alright. I will be right out." She stepped out of the office and saw a delivery boy carried a bouquet of tulips. She smiled knowing they were from Beau."Wow Miss Robyn, you and Mr marks are getting pretty serious right." The secretary commented wiggling her eyebrows."Oh stop. What gave it away?""Your frequent dates
Beau did not know what was worse, the hurt look on his beloved Robyn's face or the disappointment on his brother's face.He followed her eyesight and saw the tears starting to glisten in her eyes. He walked towards her slowly hoping she would not reject him. He opened his arms and pulled her in. She did not push him away though. She just hugged him back. He sighed almost crying right there."I swear it's not what you think babe. I can explain." He whispered to her."Yeah. Not right now though, not here." She said and kissed him.He was about to say something but the doctor came out of a room and looked at them."You're Mrs Kasho's children right?""Yes! How is she?" Colin said getting up."She is better. She wants to see you two and a miss Robyn.""Thanks doctor."They walked into the room without even lookin
Robyn was very excited to get away to beach house with her family and her friends. It had been a while since she had been there. She saw that they had added another guest wing."So us the parents will take the guest wings and you all can take the main house." Her mother said."Fine. Dibs on mom's master room!" Robyn said."Fine.I will get dad's master room." Drew said."If you break anything in there Drew...." Peter warned."What I'm I? Five years old?""You better not be. August will be over soon with his fiancée and her sister. You can all get settled in. Oh Robyn you're in charge.""Awesome. Col, you and Tara have the room next to us.""Let me guess,it's your room.""Yes. Lay you and this little angel have Drew's room." Robyn told her making silly faces at Debbie who giggled.
The pounding on the door was what woke Beau up the next morning. It was at least five in the morning. Robyn slept beside him.He groggily got up and opened the door. Drew was right at the door in sports wear."You up for a basketball game with the old men?""Right now?""Yes. You're the one who suggested it at dinner last night.""Fine. Let me just change.""Hurry up. I will go get August and Colin."He went into the bathroom and brushed his teeth. He found his trunks and wore them. He placed a kiss on Robyn's cheek before leaving the room."I'm going to the court with the others.""Mmhh." She murmured sleepily.He went out to the court and found the senior and junior Hachis there. Colin was right behind him."So, what are you going to do about Kiara
Robyn was not sure if she had to laugh or be angry so she did the latter. The angry look on Kiara's face just made it even worse."You're laughing now but you will cry when he is bored with you and hunting down for my address.""So let me get this straight, you think threatening me and upsetting me will make me leave him?""I'm just telling you facts.""I doubt he will get bored with me, I'm super cool. And he proposed to me because he wants to not that I made him.""Daddy's money won't keep you safe forever..." Kiara said fuming."Oh put a sock in it Kiara. What the hell is your problem?" Kat said coming onto the balcony. "For your information,Robyn has a PhD in finance and a degree in chemistry. She did not become a chief CEO in her father's company because it is her father's. I'm really ashamed with your belittling her and bullying her. She is just b
The gang arrived at the lake house in the afternoon. It was sunny and a little windy but looked beautiful all the same."I'm so tired and hungry." Ella said as soon as they got into the house."Me too. Do we have cracker?" Tara asked."Hormones driving you crazy already?" Kat joked."Don't act innocent Kat, I saw you throwing up this morning.""Shhhh!" Kat shushed Ella.The guys were stuck dragging medium suitcases."What did you all put in these things, we will only be here for three days!" August shouted."Stop whining and carry it man!" Drew said."Everyone knows their rooms right?""Yeah sure! In this big place I already forgot." Layla said."Don't be so dramatic."After everyone had settled in and rested the went to the foyer to watch the sunset. The orange gl
Drew had woken up really early the day after Robyn's wedding. It had taken place at their grandfather's house and him, Ella, August, Kat, Layla and Lionel had stayed back because Ella had slept off. He decided to pick up the trash and was later joined by August and Lionel.The tables had already been moved luckily and it was not so bad."So what's the story between our sister and our cousin?" August suddenly said."RT and Tristan?""Obviously, which other sister dobwe have?""If you're going to be a wise ass I wont tell you." Drew threatened."Just tell us, it was clear some something had gone down between them.""Why do you say that?""Tristan had this look when he looked at her, like she was something he badly wanted but knows couldn't have." Lionel said."Yeah. Fool's gold." August
The many people going in and out of the room made Robyn dizzy. She was already nervous and the people just made it worse. She started thinking of how things would go. She prayed hard that it would all end well. But what of someone decides to hurt her or Beau? Or even any of the family and friends. They had invited close friends and families only but still, what if?She glanced to her right at Tara whose make up was being done. She looked excited and Robyn wondered if it was only from the wedding or something else. Her hands had started sweating."Ells, can you please call Ma." She whispered to her best friend."Sure thing." Ella said standing up. "Hey are you finished? Good, all of you out! Leave the brides alone.""Thanks Layla. Oh can you call my mother too please." Tara said.After a few minutes, Viv and Beatrice walked in with Leah and Mrs Hughes. They rushed in.
The new tables and chairs had been arranged beautifully. The place looked so extravagant with the new curtains and lighting all over it. Even the romantic VIP tables were separated from the rest. They were private and intimate. Additional staff had been hired to cater for a lot of people as the place had been made bigger with new classic uniforms. The kitchen was packed with new equipment and extra fire extinguishing measures.Chef Jacob and Lefa were so excited that they looked like children about to go on a joy ride or going to the ice cream parlor. Lefa was wearing a suit today which was uncanny. He did not like dressing up at all but for this day he looked like a movie star.Robyn saw Michael bring in a carton of olive oil bottles into the kitchen. He looked at her ashamed. She was sure he regretted what he did the time in the hospital and ransom thing. She had asked the police not to charge him and that his father not be told anything abo
Colin shifted in the front passenger seat where he sat in Beau's car. He was glad that Beau was driving because he was as nervous as a child on their firs day of school. He stretched his hand and grabbed the bottled water at the cupholder. He drank a little and then tapped his hand in quick movements at the the dashboard."Col, stop worrying, it will be fine." Beau said."Easy for you to say.""You're right, I don't know a thing but no matter what they test says, you're still my brother." Beau said sincerely."Thanks brother. When did Robyn and Mom say they will get there?""Maybe father than us. The traffic from Mom's place is better than our side.""Yeah you're right. I hope that douche does not start with RT or mom.""You're keen on calling her that huh?""What? It's cool. I can't call her baby, you already do that. Or Robbie, Roh, an
Beau watched the rain fall and form puddles on the ground. The grass was almost being drowned by the water. He turned around and watched Robyn sleeping. She always loved the rain, it brought her peace. To him many times too,but not tonight.Colin had told him that James was the one who was visiting Kiara and feeding her and Brett all the information. He had shown him the video of their visit. He did not know how to tell Robyn about that. For Colin it had fed the fire of dislike for his father. He had talked Colin down from confronting James. Colin was going through a lot at the moment.There was a loud thunder clap that startled him. He heard Robyn wimper and went to the bed.He cuddled her while running his circles in her hair. "Shhhh. It's okay. I'm here." He cooed at her.Then another thunderclap sounded, louder than the first and Robyn sat up opening her eyes.
The garden at the Grand Hachi's had been transformed into a fairlytale themed magical place. The pink and white lilies and roses in vases laid all over the tables. The orange and cream lanterns hung in the poles all over the garden giving off a wonderful glow.Robyn was getting lemon water for Ella and an apple for Kat. She had been trying to calm them down the whole day. Each of them had something to get all worked up about. If it was not the hair, it was the something else."Hey Roh, Aunt Viv is looking for you." Layla told her as she came towards her."Oh no. Please tell her I'm caught up.""She says it won't take long.""Fine. Here, take the warm lemon water to Ella and the apple to Kat.""You got it.""Oh and remind the makeup artist not to use anything with olive oil on Ella, she is terribly allergic.""Go. I go
Colin studied James' face as he read through the sales and rights agreement. He smiled more as he read on. He glanced at Tristan who was looking at them with amusement."Well. All seems in order here." James said signing it off. "Congratulations Mr Tristan. Good luck working with him son. I hear he is ruthless. You will be begging to sell it soon." He whispered the last part and watched Tristan and his lawyer leave. Colin was left with his father and his lawyer."Can't you even wish well for your son? I am your flesh and blood.""You are my son. But you don't really expect me to be on your side when you made it very clear you were against me.""You wanted me to stand by and let you hurt my brother?" Colin asked him."That bastard is not your brother!!!!" James yelled. "He is nothing just like his stupid father. That lame excuse of a......"Colin did not let him catch his
Ella had her head on Drew's chest while the latter rubbed slow circles in her hair. It was comforting but unlike this time she was not relaxed at all. Her mind soul was restless and she did not know who to talk to.Normally she would go to Robyn but she did not want her to worry more."Are you going to tell me what's bothering you?" Drew asked her."I'm fine love.""Mmmhh...." He lifted her chin up gently and kissed her. "Sweetheart you're not. Talk to me,please. You know I'm right here with you no matter what.""Promise?" She asked pleadingly."Cross my heart." He said giving her a peck on the forehead.She sighed heavily. "It's my fault Robyn got kidnapped again and almost died."Drew made a confused face. "Why do you think that?""If I had not dated Brett or listened to her sooner none if