Stepping into the passage, she bumped into Ryan who was approaching the stairs. “Sam,” he called anxiously and tried to grab hold of her hands.She tried to run away but he pulled her back forcefully.“Don't do this, I'm sorry for last night,” he whispered into her face.“Hmph!” She fumed in exasperation and pulled away from him. She heard footsteps from the stairs and she ran away immediately. Ryan stood, looking baffled with his hand running through his hair. He saw Ryker appearing on the passage and he gasped with relief.“You're back, brother,” he said with excitement and walked over to him.Ryker kept a straight face and walked past him.“How are you feeling right now? I wanted to come over to the hospital to see you,” he said, walking after him.Ryker didn't respond, and he continued to walk away.“Danny and the boys were behind it. I confronted them last night, and we had a good fight,” he said and Ryker stopped. “Do not meddle in my affairs next time,” he warned, turning to
Overwhelmed by the news, he stood up spontaneously and looked at his mother. “You don't mean this, mom,” he panicked. “We shall see,” Mrs Clyde said with a smile. He rushed out of the dining room immediately and proceeded to the stairs. Walking into the bedroom, he could see Ryan and Sophia beside the bed, attending to Samantha whose body was lying under the duvet. He stopped frantically and didn't know what to do at the moment. He looked at Ryan with strong contempt and voiced out, “ Your time here is over, get out.” “I was only helping,” Ryan fired back. “And your help isn't needed anymore,” Ryker said angrily. Sophia whispered a word to Ryan and she took his hand and led him out of the room. Mrs Clyde walked in as soon as they left and she smiled and sat on the bed beside Samantha. “How are you feeling now? Still weak?” She asked, touching her forehead. “Yes, mother,” Samantha spoke softly. “We should send for the doctor,” Ryker said at once. “He'll be here tomorrow. It'
With her slender hands holding up her green cotton dress, she stepped out of the elevator and walked into the garage.Ryan was taken aback, seeing her in the garage. He took off his safety glasses and ran away from the car where he had been welding. “Sam,” he called anxiously and tried to touch her.“Don't,” she motioned with her hands and walked away from him.He could see the serious look on her face and he wondered what the problem was.“I was worried about your health. I tried to break into your room but the men won't let me,” he said as he walked to the table. “I've got no time. You just have to stop fighting to get me,” she said with her arms akimbo and her bum resting partially on the table. “I can't, you know how much I care about you, and I'm not stopping anytime soon,” he threatened.She scoffed and shook her head in disbelief. “You took advantage of me the other night..,” she tried to speak.“I'm sorry about that, I'm terribly sorry. I've been trying to get to you so
The family seated around the table for breakfast and Samantha could be seen, walking towards the table with her maids behind her. She was beautifully dressed in a long peach satin dress that flowed down her toes. “Here comes my beautiful daughter in-law. I'm so glad to see you at the table today,” Mrs Clyde remarked with a smile as she welcomed Samantha to the table.“Thank you, mother,” Samantha acknowledged as she took her seat beside Ryker who was fully donned in a black suit and tie.She took a quick glance at Ryan whose eyes were fixed on her and she looked away quickly. “You're looking great,” Ryker whispered into her ears and helped adjust the sleeves of her dress. “Thank you,” she muttered with a forced smile as she looked up at his face.Ryan couldn't stop watching them. He wondered what changed between them and his heart began to pound. “I heard something beautiful took place in the bedroom last night,” Mrs Clyde said with a smile as she pinned a slice of cucumber with
She walked to the window, her heart racing fast as she imagined Ryan's reactions towards her pregnancy. “He doesn't need to hear this, it won't turn out good,” she lamented with a sigh. She placed her palm on her forehead as he kept on appearing in her head. He had not been seen since the past weeks and she hoped he was fine. Just then, she heard a knock on the door. “Who's there?” She asked, walking to the door. “It's Anna,” Anna answered. “Come in,” she urged. Anna walked into the room with anxiety written all over her small round face. “Ma'am, you need to see this,” she said as she handed a small piece of paper over to Samantha. “From who?” Samantha asked anxiously. “Sir Ryan,” Anna replied. Samantha felt her stomach churn at the mention of his name. She walked away from Anna and opened the piece of paper which read thus; ‘ If this note finds you, know that I'm halfway gone through death's lane. Your absence in my life has left nothing but a deep void. Sam, you broug
"Quick, alert them!” Hailey whispered to Anna as they saw Ryker approaching. Anna fled out, racing towards the other side of the garden where Samantha and Ryan sat, curled in each other's arms. Samantha lifted her head, seeing Anna running into the garden. “Sir Ryker is in the garden!” Anna alerted as she stopped abruptly in front of them, trying to catch her breath. “Oh, no!” Samantha cried in trepidation and stood up from the grass alongside Ryan. “You've got to hide, go now!” She yelled as she propelled him to the darker side of the garden. “Will I see you outside the mansion walls as planned?” He asked, looking behind as he walked away. “Yes, I'll see you out there,” she assured him with a nod and motioned him to leave. As soon as he was out of sight, she adjusted her dress and sat on the wooden bench under a tree. Not long, Ryker showed up. He took a few steps towards her and stood in front of her. “Oh, you're here,” she said, feigning surprise. “Yes, you might ge
The whole house was thrown into chaos. The bodyguards were alerted and they all ran into the scene. “Get him!!” Ryker ordered, pointing his finger at Ryan who had taken Samantha hostage. “One step and she's dead,” Ryan chuckled while tightening his arm around Samantha's neck. She began to wriggle, trying to break free from his grips but he was stronger. “Stay back, stay back!!” Mrs Clyde ordered the men who wanted to attack. “Mother, we can't let him get away with her!!” Claris cried. “He'll hurt her, can't you see?!” Mrs Clyde observed, her voice was laced with fear. “Ryan, stop this madness right now!!” Sophia yelled at him. “I'm calling security, he mustn't hurt my wife or my baby,” Ryker said as he brought out his phone. “Ryan, please stop! We can talk about this, just let her go, son,” Mrs Clyde pleaded as she tried to walk towards him slowly. “Stay back!!” Ryan yelled, placing the knife underneath Samantha's chin again. “Ryan, you're taking this whole thing too far,
She sat on the bed, gazing at the ceiling. It's been three days now, and she has refused every meal. The whole family believes she was traumatized, but deep down, she felt a deep sense of guilt that was blowing her mind away. Madam Kate walked into the room, holding a tray of food. She's been appointed to serve Samantha as she was the most matured amongst the maids. “Still don't want to eat?” The middle-aged lady asked as she dropped the tray on the table. “I'm not hungry,” Samantha replied. Madam Kate stood up right and heaved a deep sigh. “Why did you do it?” She asked. “Do what?” Samantha asked, shooting her a confused look. “Why did you betray the man who loved you?” She asked again. “What's your business with my personal affair?!” She thundered. Madam Kate chuckled and shook her head slowly. “You don't have to cry after the head is chopped off. Pick yourself together and have your baby for your beloved husband,” she said angrily. “Do you still realize I'm lording over
The baby naming ceremony was conducted soon after Samantha was laid to rest. The next day, the whole family was seated for the reading of Mr Clyde's Will. Ryan was still absent, but the reading commenced anyway.In the large living room was Sophia, seated beside her fiance Ken. Ryker and Sasha were also spotted sitting together on the next couch. Opposite them was Mrs Clyde and Claris, while Aunt Susan sat on a single sofa with her legs crossed elegantly. The lawyer, a middle aged man in his fifties, was sitting on the middle couch, preparing his files.Everyone listened attentively as the lawyer read out the will diligently.“The landed properties, beach club, and real estate both in Zurich and in the United States will be inherited by my only surviving sister, Susan,” the lawyer read out. A warm smile appeared on Aunt Susan's lips and she could see Sophia smiling at her. Mrs Clyde forced a smile on her lips as her eyes met with Aunt Susan. Ryker's face hardened and he took a dee
The cloud was gloomy and there was a rumbling sound of thunder as people gathered by the graveside of Samantha Houston.It was all shades of black as the priest delivered the graveside talk. Resting beside the grave was Samantha’s casket and her beautiful portrait resting on the table beside the casket. Sasha was seen with Samantha's baby as she stood beside Ryker whose face was hardened. Mrs Clyde stood beside Ryker with her hand resting on his shoulder. Sophia and Ken were standing a few meters apart, with Sophia's head resting on Ken's shoulder as she sobbed silently. Other members of the family and friends were also seen, standing closely as the priest delivered the graveside talk. The rain began to drop slowly as members of the family came forward to pay their tribute. It was all tears and mourning as the casket was finally laid to rest in the grave. Mrs Clyde and Aunt Susan held onto Ryker tightly as Samantha's body was laid to rest. He wiped off the tears that trickled dow
“Any news from her family?” Aunt Susan asked, with her eyes on Mrs Clyde who was sitting on the couch opposite her. They were all seated in the small private living room. “No, as a matter of fact, we don't know her family. Sasha is the only friend we knew she had,” she replied. Aunt Susan turned to Sasha who was sitting beside Ryker. “Um..,” Sasha stammered. “Samantha is an orphan from what I know. Her only aunt who raised her is also late. We grew up together in the countryside before I left for the city. Samantha definitely has no family,” Sasha explained. “Hmm,” Aunt Susan mumbled. “So then, we'll begin to make plans for the funeral,” she said to Mrs Clyde. “Yes, as fast as possible,” Mrs Clyde said with a nod. Aunt Susan turned to Ryker whose face was gloomy. “Be strong, all these shall pass,” she consoled him. “Thank you, Aunt,” he managed to speak. “Cute son she gave you,” she added with a smile. He nodded with a wry smile. “I'll check up on him before I leave,
In the spacious foyer, the servants and all staff working in the mansion were seen, lined up in two different lines. Walking in the middle of the lines was Mrs Clyde, dressed in a black fur jacket reaching down her knees. She stopped on getting to the other end and everyone paid attention as she cleared her throat to speak. “We were having a bad day yesterday, that's why everyone was ordered to remain in their quarters. With a heavy heart, I want to announce the passing away of Mrs Samantha Clyde, wife of my son, Ryker Clyde,” she announced with a somber voice. “No!!” Anna screamed tremendously. The girls began to weep and Hailey alongside Betty held Anna closely to themselves. “Samantha can't die, she can't die..no..,” Madam Kate chuckled in disbelief. “Order!” Mrs Clyde bellowed. There were murmurs, alongside sniffing and weeping. “She died as a result of postpartum hemorrhage and it was too late before the doctor could do anything,” Mrs Clyde continued. “She had no co
Samantha became dumbfounded, looking at the faces of the men and women who were sneering as they walked closer to her. “Sas.. you're sorry for what?” She asked, looking lost. Sasha gulped and her gaze returned to the floor. “Sas, you made the calls, didn't you?” Samantha asked in dismay. “Unfortunately, no calls were made. This whole meeting is a sham, Samantha,” Mrs Clyde smirked. “Sas..,” Samantha tried to call. “I'm sorry, Sam, I fell deeply in love with Ryker. I..I couldn't do what you asked. How could you, Sam? Ryker did nothing to you! He is a good man!!” Sasha cried. “You betrayed me?!!” Samantha cried in disbelief. Ryker grabbed hold of her wrists and pulled her forcefully to himself. “To think that you made a fool out of me, you were fucking my brother under my roof, and you sent Sasha to divert my attention away from your schemes,” he laughed while looking deep into her eyes. Samantha wriggled, trying to break free from him but his grips were firm. He sent a h
What the hell do you mean your son is not the father of my baby?” Samantha scoffed, taking off her sunglasses as she stood up from her seat. “Samantha, can you explain this?” The lady who welcomed her earlier, asked in dismay. “Oh, yeah, her son fathered my child,” Samantha accused, pointing at Mrs Clyde. “Ryker didn't father the baby, Samantha!!” Doctor Jean fired. “Oh, yes, he didn't. Ryker isn't the only son she's got. Okay, I get it. Her favorite son didn't father the baby,” she mocked, turning to Ryker and Mrs Clyde. “Samantha, what did you do?” Mrs Clyde asked with disappointment as the glass fell off her hands. Ryker remained glued to his seat, unable to utter a word. “I beat you to your game, bitch!” Samantha fired. “How dare you?!” Mrs Clyde cried, shaking her head in disbelief. Samantha smiled and adjusted her suit jacket. She took a deep breath and grabbed an armchair which she sat on stylishly. “Members of the Clyde's family,” she addressed with a smile
Samantha's face lit up with a smile as she watched Anna and Hailey scrambling their way to meet the baby at the cradle. “Easy, girls,” she urged. The girls awed as they looked at the baby whose blue eyes were wide open. They both gave awkward stares at each other before returning their gaze to the baby. “He's indeed so cute,” Anna awed. “Yes, just like his daddy,” Hailey put in. Anna's eyes bulged as she looked up at Hailey. “Those blue eyes, brown hair..,” Hailey continued. “Hailey, um..I guess Madam Kate needs our attention,” Anna said, getting up swiftly. Samantha watched with a smile as the girls waved her goodbye and left the room. “The result of the match played on the night of Aunt Susan's party is out,” Hailey whispered to Anna as they both walked along the passageway. “Shh, Hailey,” Anna whispered. “It's undeniable,” Hailey scoffed. Anna sighed and stood for a moment. “Samantha is in trouble if our guess is right,” she said. “We need to stay cool to see wha
There was chaos in the building as Mrs Clyde and the maids all ran into Samantha's room. “Out of my way!” She snapped, pushing Kate aside as she made her way to the bed where Samantha was lying in pain. “Mother,” Samantha cried, grabbing her arms tightly. “Hold on, Sam. Doctor Jean and his team are on their way here,” she assured, patting her forehead. “I can't, mother, it's excruciating..,” Samantha cried out like a baby. “It's just for a few moments. When the baby is out, you'll eventually be free. Hold on, Sam, be strong for mama,” Mrs Clyde said with a smile. “Mother, don't leave me,” Samantha cried painfully, still clinging to her arms. “I'm here, okay? I'm here,” Mrs Clyde assured again. “The bowl and the towel,” she said to the maids who were watching anxiously. Anna handed the items over to Madam Kate who soaked the towel in a bowl and wiped off the perspiration surrounding Samantha's face. “I need a waist massage, a foot massage, I need everything!!” Samantha th
She stood up from the bed as she caught sight of Ryker and Mrs Clyde walking into the room. She could see Ryker's hardened face but she didn't say a word to him. “Sam,” Mrs Clyde called, walking to meet her. “Yes, mother,” she answered sharply. “Ryker is going on an urgent business trip,” she informed. Samantha became puzzled as she looked at Ryker who was walking over to the closet. “Is it that urgent that I wasn't informed beforehand?” She asked, still looking at him. “Yes, daughter. I'm so sorry,” Mrs Clyde said with pity, placing a hand on her shoulder. “I'm almost due for birth, mother,” she lamented. “He'll be back just in time for your delivery. Don't be scared, I'm here, and you sister in-laws are here with you too. You've got nothing to worry about,” Mrs Clyde said with a smile. She nodded and watched Ryker taking his luggage box out of the closet. “Ryker, you won't say goodbye to your wife?” Mrs Clyde asked with a smile. He stopped and swallowed hard before