Diane was so happy when she was discharged from the hospital, she really hated staying at the hospital. It is always torture to her.
She knew the doctor wanted to keep her there till the following day but Jeremy told him to let her go home.
"What are the things you need to pick at your place?" Jeremy asked as they pulled out of the hospital.
"Some personal items" Diane wondered why he was suddenly interested in what she needed.
"Personal items, like what?"
Diane groaned as she realized he was not letting the topic go yet.
"Like my skincare products and undies" Diane replied glaring at him for making her say them out loud.
The party was almost like a new experience for Rhea, she had never witnessed anything like it before. But that is wealthy people for you. One thing that stuck with her was how cute the little boy was, he was happy about everything. He wanted to go home with Benjamin but his parents refused. Rhea marveled at how Benjamin calmly explained to him why he won't be going with him. Everyone knew each other which made her realize it was a party between a close circle of friends and family. Benjamin bid them a goodbye and they exit the place. Rhea felt happy and dreamy, she didn't want the night to end but unfortunately she has no power to stop time. "What are you thinking about?" Benjamin asked as he waited for her to enter the car. "I'm just thinking about you" she blurted out to both of them amusement. "Really?" He sounded surprised and Rhea wished she could swallow her tongue. "I'm here and all yours no need to think". " Do you have a brother?" Rhea asked suddenly as she rememb
Jeremy's house came as a surprise to Diane, apart from how huge the house was, what shocked her was the interior. Every decoration or piece of furniture was in dark colour. She remembers that Rhea complained about her apartment but it was nothing close to this. "What is it?" Jeremy asked, concerned as she stood in the same position in the middle of the living room. "Why is everything dark in colour?" She managed to ask after overcoming the shock. He chuckled at the question. "It was designed and furnished by one crazy friend of mine, don't worry you will get used to it in no time". She shudders at his
Rhea felt the day pass by in a rush,she hadn't been feeling like herself since Mark showed up two days ago. She was scared he would come last night but was relieved when he did not. It's not like she did not have money to give to him but the cycle will continue to repeat itself and he will always be a thorn in her flesh. What she is very scared of right now is him meeting Benjamin, she can't handle him ruining what was between them.She was finally getting the happiness she had been longing for but it was about to get snatched from her.Life isn't fair. She thought bitterly."Rhea what is going on with you?. You have been distracted the whole day and barely focusing on what you are doing. What is wrong?" Rapheal asked beside her.Raphael has been one
"Follow me" Jeremy had endured his brother's presence till they finished eating and he knew something was wrong. Hence he won't show up unexpectedly. He stood up and went to his study, his brother followed quietly behind. He knew his brother wasn't happy to have him here but he expected as much from someone who doesn't joke with his privacy. "Why are you here?, "Were you asked to deliver a message to me?" Jeremy asked directly once they were inside. He doesn't want his brother around longer than necessary, he does not like the way he kept staring at Diane. It was like he wanted to swallow her whole, he know he won't dare but he want to be on the safe side. This brother of his can't be trusted. "I'm not here to deliver any message brother, but I just want to see for myself because Mom and Dad said you have a woman here. It was hard to believe so I am here to confirm it for myself. And I have seen that what they said was true." He said grinning at his brother to annoy him. Jer
Rhea was relieved when Benjamin agreed to let her go home with him, she knew he suspected something was not right but she can't afford to tell him what was happening in her life right now, her life is in a heap of a mess.He was quiet while driving, which isn't like him and that shows he was lost in thoughts. Maybe she might tell him a fraction of it if he asks.Benjamin was taken aback by her request to go home with him, he was not happy because he knew she was running from something. That's why he ended up doing the opposite of what she asked. He drove her to her home, she would have to explain what was going on to him before he could take such a huge step like bringing her to his home."Why are we here?" Rhea asked, her voice quivering a little when she realized they were outside her hom
Benjamin felt remorseful letting her go but he had only done that with the hope she would open up to him.He watched her walk slowly to her doorstep, he wanted to go after her. Maybe he should do as she asked.While he was still thinking, he saw a man approach her doorstep step.He seems to know her very well.He thought after the man went inside after her.Who was that?Why was he here?Who is he to her?He felt troubled knowing she is with another man in her home, after contemplating for a while he exits the car and walks through the gate to her front porch
Benjamin sat by the bedside watching Rhea sleep, the doctor left just a while ago. He could not take her to the hospital and instead asked the doctor to come and treat her at home. Taking her to the hospital might result in unnecessary questions and suspicions from people that knew nothing about what happened.He still has things to figure out hence he wants to be very careful.Closing the door gently behind him, he left the room to meet Daniel who had been waiting for him since the doctor arrived."What happened?" Daniel asked, looking concerned."I don't know how to explain because I still have some things to sort out and that's why I need your help" Benjamin combs his back with his fingers, he still feels himself burning with anger again by just re
Diane sat behind the table that had the CEO name on it. She has been doing so for almost a week now.She loves the seat because it is bigger than hers.Jeremy is out of the country on a business trip, she had been handling things on her own for a week now.It's almost a month since that incident, he had made her stay home doing nothing for more than two weeks.Now she misses him so much she feels like she would go crazy in the next moment.She calls Rhea again after getting no response from the last attempt.Maybe she is busy. She thought as she continued to surf through hundreds of documents before her.She n
The initially planned lunch that was supposed to happen among a few people ended up being a small party. Adding to the fact that it was the weekend, unexpected guests came filling up the large dining room of the large villa.The house belongs to Jeremy's parents, he also lived there when he was little before he left after high school."I thought you said your parent invited us over why then are these people here?" Diane whispered into Jeremy's ear as she looked skeptically at the pot-bellied man that just sat down not far from her."Listen everyone"Jeremy's Dad's voice rang out and was clear getting everyone's attention.The lunch was just about to start and they all seemed as confused as everyone present."I have invited everyone here because I have an important announcement to make. Once the last person arrives I will do so. Meanwhile, enjoy your meal". He concluded with a rarely-seen smile.If Jeremy hadn't known his father very well he would believe he might be forcing the smile b
At the opening of the door, Rhea brought down the iron chair on the head of the man while shaking with fear. A wave of relief passed over her as he went down in a heap. Bolting through the door, a long shrill of terror escaped her mouth as she bump into someone. It was dark and hard for her to see. The person held her in a strong grip before whispering hurriedly. "Shush!, it's me". Not believing her ears Rhea went into a phase of shock from disbelief. The bodyguard that had followed Benjamin turned on a flashlight putting some light into the darkness. "Rhea, can you hear me?". Benjamin shook her. Realizing she wasn't dreaming Rhea's lower lips shook slightly as she fought back tears. Hugging him tightly like he was going to disappear in the next second. "We don't have enough time, let's get out of here," Benjamin said lifting Rhea in his arms. "Bring him along," Benjamin said referring to Mark who was out cold on the floor. "How did you find me?" Rhea asked in a choked voi
Benjamin held his head in pain, debris from the bottle falling off.His lips tightened in annoyance.Before he could react fully to the attack, Mark rushed at him, toppling him over.They take turns turning each other over, at the sound of snapping bones Benjamin had overpowered Mark."You have made the worst mistake you could ever think of," Benjamin declared breathlessly in a coarse voice.Picking up his phone he hurriedly dialed a number."I need you to come somewhere right now, I will send the address". Benjamin said into the phone.Mark remained on the floor like he was lifeless.His breath comes in shallow intake.Yes, he has officially screwed up."I told you I won't leave until I get what I want, you should have remained in prison. Why have you come out?".Benjamin asked while rubbing the spot the bottle had hit him. His fingertips become stained with blood.'Shit!'.Benjamin continues to pace around the room where they currently are, looking around the room. He picked up a lo
Diane wasn't expecting the arms that went around her in an affectionate hug the moment she stepped out of her car."What are you doing here?" Diane asked while chuckling."I asked you to call but you never did, and I told you that I can't spend a day without you. Have you forgotten that?"."I'm sorry, I forgot to call. I wanted you to miss me a bit". Diane replied leading the way into the house."I intended to call once I have rested"."Well, I'm here now". "And you can see that I am fine, can you go back now?". Not believing his ears, Jeremy asked."Are you chasing me away?""Actually my curiosity brought me here, what was your mom's reaction?"Amongst many things she wasn't surprised, just worried"."That's nice but there is a problem"."What problem?""My parents want to see the two of us this weekend, on Saturday precisely". Jeremy's face reflects his thoughts matching that of Diane."Why had they invited us over?" Diane asked worrying her lower lip."Dan left early today, or d
"Is it Micheal?" Diane's mom asked in a voice filled with apprehension.Diane could feel her mom's fear as she stare down at the ring that occupy her middle finger."No, it's someone else". She replied, smiling as her face relaxed in relief."Who is it then? What is his name?What does he do?".Rosalind could not help the curiosity that overcame her.The last time she had set her eyes on her daughter she had been broken, she will not be happy to witness that again but God knows she is happy for her."His name is Jeremy, I work for him.You will know all you want to know when you meet him". "Sweetheart, are you sure about him?" Rosalind's voice shook slightly as she asked the question.Diane release a shaky breathe, she knew what her mom is scared of. She is also scared but the trust she has in Jeremy made her smile reassuringly at her."I'm very sure"."Congratulations dear, I'm so happy for you". "Thank you, Rosalind". Diane replied, getting a burst of loud laughter out of her.~
Diane chuckled as she listened to Jeremy's grumpy voice from the phone. He sounded like a mistreated kid."Why don't you want me to go with you? don't you want me to meet her?" His voice shows how unhappy he is."Of course, you will meet her very soon. I just have some things to discuss with her" Diane continued in a reassuring voice."When will you be back?"."if I leave early I should be back before night"."Are you sure you will be fine?".Diane almost belts out in laughter at his question, she knows he is concerned but she just finds it excessive."Are you worried about me because you will miss me?"."I'm more worried about you sending someone to the hospital over there".His words rendered Diane short of a few seconds before she found her voice again."Jeremy!""I'm sorry, are you okay by the way?"."I'm good, you promised to let me know how Micheal was doing after checking on him"."How is he now?"."He is doing okay, I checked on him last night"."Enough about him, I am about t
"Can you read me one more story, mommy?" Lawrence's voice snap Rose back to reality. She could smell the soft fragrance that was coming off him.Even if she was not his biological mother she couldn't still love him less."This is enough for the night, I promise to read you as many as you want tomorrow". She said, persuasively closing the book."Good night, sweetheart". She said tucking him in."Goodnight mommy" he mumbles in reply as sleep slowly claim him.Rose left the room lost in thought, she was now starting to grow scared. Michael had called her some moment ago that It seems like Jeremy was suspecting him too.If that happens and judging by Jeremy's personality he definitely would not go easy on any of them but that is if he was able to get evidence."What is the matter?", she asked in anger as one of her men rushed into the house.It's late already and she hates to have them around or else she demands they stay."I'm sorry Ma'am, I was asked to deliver a message to you"."What
Jeremy's POV "Are you threatening me?" She asked, somewhat scared. I laugh inwardly. I have to admit that watching her walk into the restaurant to meet Michael without stopping her was a hard fit for me. But seeing how things proceeded I am quite relieved. He deserves all he had coming his way. The main issue now is how to make sure Dad and mom doesn't find out about this. Uncle Miles is a shrewd man and he might have informed Dad already. "Jeremy, am I going to be jailed for this?" She asked bringing me out of my thoughts. "You are too smart for the question you just asked, what do you think will happen?" My question threw her into a deep thought. She is a smart woman, that I am very sure. I am just surprised she showed this side of her this night, it only means Michael still hold a place in her heart. "I do not know much about the law but I am also aware that I can be pardoned on some conditions". She replied turning towards me with sad eyes. "What really happe
Diane's POV "You said you would tell me what happened but you haven't said a single word since you embarked on this mission to kill the both of us" Rhea said while I quickly parked the car.I don't even bother to park the vehicle properly. "Wait for me here, I will be out in a few minutes" I replied before she could undo her seat belt."Are you sure?"" Yes""Please don't do anything crazy"She said nervously.I prepare myself before going into the restaurant, I wish I can claw his eyes out.That asshole will smell his ass tonight."I'm over here" I followed the voice that called out to me from a few tables away. He is seated at a corner, well that's a good spot."Diane, I have to say I'm glad you decided to see me tonight" He said, and I feel my stomach turn uncontrollably. "So what would you like to eat?" He asked, gesturing towards the menu."I'm not here to eat" I said, trying not to let my anger out yet."Then…..Do you miss me?. Is that why you are here?" He asked,