Heartbroken, scared and mad...These were the three feelings that could describe the emotions surging through my veins and entire body as I ran after Ayla immediately she ran out of the hospital, yelling her name while she ignored me and flagged down a taxi and drove off, I immediately entered my car and drive after her ignoring Lisa's screams and tantrums of going home.I was surprised when she didn't enter the club as usual and I saw her walking away from the club, I was about to follow her when Lisa held my hands and said, "if you leave me here on my own, I hope you won't be surprised when you see the news about my pregnancy for you on the news""I don't care and read my lips carefully, if the news about this pregnancy gets out before I am able to confirm if it's truly like like you claimed, then don't be surprised if you sleep one night and wake up to realize that you lost the child" I snickered angrily as I stormed out of the car and followed the path I saw Ayla going to earlie
"Mr Anthony, you came with..." One of my business partners asked as she eyed Lisa, probably thinking that she's my mistress."She's a long time friend who came around to visit me, my wife is actually feeling indisposed, so she told me to come with her just to keep me company" I muttered."I hope it's what we have all been waiting for? I can't wait to see your child with her" she said with a chuckle."Who knows? It might be or not" Lisa replied with a fake smile."I wasn't talking to you! I don't like you and I don't think that I ever will! You look so fake and..." She trailed off as she eyed her as if she's the worst thing in this world."It's so pathetic that some people don't just appreciate or tend to like good things," she retorted, flipping her hair with a proud smirk."Don't you think that you're not even in the right position to be the judge..." She replied with a cocky smile but I interrupted her."Lisa! Keep your words in check and apologize this instant" I said with a cold g
I was sitting at my desk working endlessly and tirelessly with a sheepish smile on my face thinking about Ayla but the smile suddenly turned into a deep frown when I remembered that Lisa girl that's here to cause a rift between Ayla and I. Even though I'm pretending to be alright with everything, I'm seriously scared, nervous and confused about everything happening. Something in my guts keeps on telling me that she's here for a bad cause but I wasn't ready to believe that, perhaps because a part of me still loves and cares for her even though I'm in denial."Boss!" Richard called barging into the office, his voice laced with urgency, uncertainty and fear."What's it again this time around, Richard? Don't tell me that something bad happened in the company" I groaned as I loosened my tie a bit, preparing myself for the news he's about to sprout out, probably good or bad but his body language showed that it's bad news."Boss, have you checked the news? " He asked, sitting down in fron
Richard and I stepped out of the company in the night, it was around 8. I was extremely tired even though I didn't do any work today. All I need right now is to soak myself in cold water for a very long time, and sleep after a full body massage."You look stressed out, I wonder how exhausted you would be right now if i didn't tell us to take a break, you really needed it" he remarked as he helped me unlock the door of my car."I'm just exhausted and sleepy at the moment, don't know why. I'll leave now" I said as I was about to enter my car when his words stopped me."You look like you need adequate rest, why don't you go for a vacation with Ayla even if it's just for one day. I'll take care of everything in this place while you're away and I'm sure that the workers would also be versatile in their duties" he said thoughtfully while I just held my chin like I was in a deep thought."Just accept it for old time sake, please. By now, you should know that I love this company like mine.
I want to forget about the past but it's really hard since...."Boss! We're home already" the driver said as he tapped me gently, pulling me out of my train of thoughts.I smiled at him and walked out of the door, I inhaled a deep breath and entered the house. I almost lost my cool when I saw Lisa yelling at Ayla, who was sipping wine so calmly and nonchalantly like someone who was being entertained by a boring fellow. That lazy, boring and nonchalant but calm look."And don't you dare look at me with that look in your eye!" Lisa yelled angrily as she was breathing heavily and erratically."And if I do?" Ayla asked with a chuckle and I almost laughed at how pained Lisa looked at that moment."Don't forget that he met and fell in love with me first and I can still bet it with you that he still loves me, after all it's said that it's really difficult to unlove your first love" she said with pride evident in her voice as she moved her hand in front of Ayla’s face like she wanted to put
Good riddance! Her audacity still baffles me, for real. I was almost at the edge of hurting her earlier. How dare she try to come into my home and break it with some story about her being pregnant for my husband. I threw my head backward and laughed wholeheartedly for a long time till my stomach aches and tears spilled out of my eyes.I don't want to admit it but I was scared that she'll steal Jaxon's attention away from me using her pregnancy as bait. The thought deeply bothered me to the extent that I was considering having a child for Jaxon also. I'm sure that he'll love my child more since he loves me but a part of me believes that he loves her.A tear rolled out of my eyes at that thought and I felt my heart squeeze and I choked on my breath, as I tried to breathe properly. It hurts that I love him so much to the extent that mere thoughts about him with another woman moved me to tears and it made me feel this hurt and bitter.I couldn't help but wonder how I'll feel if it reall
"You know, I never thought that I'll be in my private jet with the love of my life, going on a vacation this year. The way everything happened so fast between us still amuses me, I mean can't you remember the first time we met in my office, you literally walked into my office breathing out invisible fire! You were so angry that day" I said while laughing seriously, I stared at Ayla when I didn't hear a response from her."You look worried, mind sharing what's bothering you?" I asked as I held her hand and she jerked up immediately, I looked at her eyes with worry and concern laced in mine, "babe, what's going on? You know that you can tell me anything right?" I asked with my brows pulled together."I'm fine, I'm just thinking about everything that happened during the last few days. They're not my worst days and they ain't my best also" she said staring at the view outside the private jet through the window, " it's so beautiful and bright from up here" she gasped as she covered her mo
"Ohh, how about you catch me first?" She asked as she ran away from me laughing happily while I just jogged after her because I know that if I run, I'll catch her without even trying to do so."Geez! You're such a fast runner" I groaned playfully as I jogged after her while she kept on running around the place happily and I took my phone out of my jeans. I started snapping and making short videos of her to my heart's content."It's not my fault that you're such a slow poke!" She yelled, sticking out her tongue at me and I ran towards her. I caught her in my arms and we twirled around the place as she laughed out loud. It sounded so beautiful and full of life, I didn't want that laugh to stop. I wanted to listen to more of that melodious and heart soothing, calming laughter of hers."Stop it, you're tickling me!" She screamed as she laughed and tried to wiggle herself out of my arms but she was unable to and I tickled her even more.We played so much to the extent that my body was fil
One month later..."Careful baby, You don't want to hurt yourself." I said to the kids as they were playing under the ramp. I begin to reminisce back to everything that happened over the course of one month.I could still hear the words of the doctor to Ayla and myself. I had escaped the hands of death because the bullet missed my heart by an inch. Everything had changed since that moment, the company was back to fully functioning and I had dropped all shady deals that Alex had signed using the company's influence. The underworld had gone back to the way it used to be, with Levi being given a befitting tribute by every gang out there I suddenly felt arms wrapped around my torso and her cologne would always mesmerize me. She placed a kiss on my neck, as I squeezed her hands gently."You know something babe, I have been thinking we should move out of our comfort zone. This house would always bring the trauma of past events and we want to be happy right?" Ayla suggested and I agreed
Once the door to the elevator opened, we rushed outside the company to find Alex already surrounded by the police. "It's over Alex, just give it up. Your time has come to an end." I yelled out. "You had this all planned out didn't you?" He asked, his hands raised in the air. "You failed to prepare properly. I have been planning a raid on you for the past weeks, watching your every move constantly. I want you to know that when the time comes, the law will always catch up with you."One of the policemen with the cuffs stepped forward and held his hands. In a matter of seconds, I watched him pull out a gun from the police holster and I felt something hit me in the chest.My vision became blurry as I also watched Alex fall to his knees. I looked at my hand and realized he had shot me with the gun."Jaxon! You will be alright." Levi’s right hand man was beside me. I couldn't think of anything in the world other than staying in the arms of Ayla at that moment. As my eyes closed, I rea
I stepped into the company at the strike of midnight fully aware that it was going to be a tough confrontation with Jaxon . The moment I opened the door to my office, I found Jaxon sipping a cup of Hennessy with several documents on the table and a smile plastered across his face."You know I never thought you would have the balls to make a move, I will give it to you. I never expected you to go for Steve, our lawyer." I commented, standing by the door."Our lawyer? Oh so you now choose words to use now? Steve deserves death. He was the brain behind your action and I figured it was perfect I ended him." Jaxon said. I watch him hold a paper in his hand."Right here in my hand is the deed to the company. You asked for it, now I have brought it for you." I stared at him for a moment, wondering what he was up to."You must think I am a fool Jaxon . I know your tricks and I know you won't be willing to sacrifice your last hope to secure the company from me easily. So what do you have hidi
When I arrived at Steve's apartment, the weather had become warm once more and I helped Steve turn on the air conditioner, while heading to his room. Steve was an adept reader that hates being disturbed, but I needed his help, if I ever wanted to get the deeds.Upon stepping into his room, there was no sign of Steve . The tables were littered with books. Typical of him to always be unorganized.While I went down to get the pillows, I noticed something unfamiliar. I looked to see Steve slippers at the front of his bathroom. Steve never leaves these things in the bathroom before, so what was going on? I made my way slowly to the door of the bathroom, where I leaned closer to get a grasp of what was happening.The shower was running and it appeared that someone was having their bath. The moment I opened the door, I gasped in disbelief at the scene of horror displaying itself right before my eyes.I was staring at the lifeless body of Steve , who appeared to have been drowned in
"You must surely love him that much." I said after she had hung up."He is my husband and I can't let bad things happen to him." Her way of expressing her love reminded me of Alex and I hated that he had become so vile. Getting up from the couch, I made my way to the kitchen, hoping to make some juice for us, when I noticed something odd. A black van parked at the side of the gate and immediately I knew something was amiss.I rushed back into the living room, pulling the curtains apart and seeing several armed men making their way to the entrance of the door."Shit!" I exclaimed, drawing the curtain close."What's the matter?" Ayla asked."Police officers. I don't think they came without instructions from Alex . Here...." I handed over my car keys to her. "There is an exit by the far end of the apartment. Use the exit and get out of here once they pick me." "What? I cannot watch them take you?" Ayla replied."There is no time to argue Ayla! I know how to handle Alex , just go!" I
The moment the cab stopped, I looked at the agency and realized the plan to report Alex's dirty deeds to them could go either way, but all I could hope for was for it to go in my favor."Good morning" I greeted the receptionist, who was buried on her computer. The moment she looked up in my direction, she pointed up the stairs, taking me off guard. I whispered my gratitude and moved towards the direction, uncertain as to what to expect.I saw the tag at the door and realized this was the head of the agency office and after a series of knocks at the door, I would eventually be allowed to gain access into the office."Mr. Jaxon , nice to see you." The man behind the desk said, getting up to his feet and extending his hands for a handshake. "I have to say that we have been expecting you." He added with a smile on his face."I came to discuss something important with you." I said the moment I would make myself comfortable at the seat that I had been offered. "Before you say anything, I j
"I still have one last document that shows my claim over the company. We can use this as a bait to lure Alex into our trap and make sure that he takes it." I explained the plan in detail to Levi and the boys."I hope you are aware that Alex is smart, he would know that forfeiting the documents willingly is suspicious, we need to act ahead of him." "I know Alex more than any of you. He is my business partner. Since he is after signing the next big deal that would make the company become his own, he would be needing this document. His clients would ask for the deeds and that's when he would realize they are with me. He will come for it and we will take immediate actions against him." I looked at their faces and noticed a lot of them were buying into the plan and this gladdened my heart."So first, we already know he is going to meet up with the Chinese investors tomorrow, I need you to tell your spies to pay close attention to everything they say or do. If anything goes wrong, we wi
My father stared at me for a moment, apparently looking for the right words to explain his ordeal. I knew not to be harsh on him, but I could not help it, even after all these years and everything he had done to me."I know things have been rough in the past, between the both of us and that is why I beg you to just listen to what I have to say.""You know what, I cannot stand any of this again!" I got up on my feet despite the plea from his wife.I could not stand seeing his face, after all the horrible things he has ever done to me in the past. There was too much trauma involved.By the time I arrived at the house, I took a deep breath, not willing to step inside because I knew that Jaxon was in there.Summoning the last courage, I made my way into the room and found him on the couch watching the news."How did your trip go?" He asked, but I chose to keep quiet. "Come on Ayla, you don't have to be like this. There is a reason why we are called a couple and that is because we argue an
I drove down the street to my father's residence in tears as I remembered how it all started, the first time he raped him.He staggered into my bathroom heavily drunk that unfortunate day. I was actually taking my bath and he stood at the door staring at me with a lustful gaze while licking his lips.The little innocent me, I was just eight years old then, was calling out to him to come carry him like he always does whenever he comes back from work, "Daddy! You're back so late tonight, I miss you. Common, come carry me""You're so beautiful" he said as he walked towards me while I giggled happily as I stood under the running shower."You look so ripe, I'm sorry for this" he said while I stared at him with confusion wondering why he was apologizing when he suddenly started touching me in ways that didn't seem right. I tried to push him away to no avail.My nanny was the only one that knew about it, she took care of me for days while my dad bought me all sorts of stuff and everything I