With her sunglasses on, she sat on the swing as her green floral dress flowed down the green grass. There was a serene and beautiful atmosphere in the garden, and only the chirps of birds were heard. The smell of fresh colorful flowers permeated the air as the trees produced refreshing breeze which swept all over the atmosphere. She felt a familiar hand on her shoulder and she turned and smiled wryly as she saw Ryan standing behind her. He was wearing a blue short sleeve vintage shirt over a black pair of jeans trousers. He stood for a moment, running his eyes over her body. “You look great in this dress,” he complimented. “Thanks, Ryan. What are you doing here? We're not supposed to be seen together,” she said. “Oh, stop giving me that crap,” he said and sat on the wooden chair a few meters away from the swing. “You don't wanna put me in a more complex situation, do you?” She asked, trying to avoid his captivating blue eyes which were pinned on her face. “You don't wanna
Ryan paced around the garage, wondering why Samantha hadn't shown up. The garage was their meeting point, and ever since they spent more time together, he was finding it easy to break free from his addiction. He looked at his time and it was past 2pm. “What's keeping her?” He asked anxiously, running his hand into his hair. After a couple of hours, he left the garage in frustration. Stepping into the building, he was intercepted by Anna the maid. “Sir, I was asked to give you this,” she whispered and pressed a piece of paper into his palm. He looked around carefully and proceeded to his room. Unfolding the piece of paper, he perused curiously, knowing the note was from Samantha. 'Sorry, I couldn't meet up. I'm under surveillance. We'll lay low for now. No one should know about our meeting' the note read. He heaved out a heavy breath and licked his lips. She had proven so smart and intelligent to his amazement. “Who is she?” He whispered to himself. ** Ryker's eyes fixed o
It was a beautiful evening and Samantha looked at the mirror, admiring her exquisitely made dress which suited her hourglass shape perfectly. The light brown satin dress which stopped a little below her ankles was made in a ruched style, with spaghetti straps and low back cut. Her lips, shining with light nude lipgloss, broke into a smile as she watched Anna walking to the mirror shelf with silver pointed ankle straps heels. After slipping her feet into her heels, she stood up and looked into the mirror with satisfaction. “I'm good for the party,” she said with self appraisal as she adjusted her hair which was styled in a bob. “Oh, yes, you're looking elegant, glamorous, breathtaking!!” Hailey screamed with excitement. Samantha laughed and picked her silver clutch on the shelf. “Can't wait to see the look on sir Ryker's face when he sees the most prettiest woman on earth today,” Hailey continued. “Or, should I say, sir Ryan?” Anna whispered to Samantha's ears. “Stop it,”
Ryan felt a tap on his shoulder and he turned to see the brown skin man in black suit standing behind him. “Danny!!” He called with excitement and they both embraced. “It's been a while, man!” Danny said aloud, adjusting his short gold tinted locks. “Yeah, I just got back in town. I'm sorry for not reaching out, I've got a lot on my hands lately,” Ryan said with a smile. “It's fine, Olgy and Henry are here too. They're upstairs, come on, let's go catch some fun. We really missed you, Ryan,” Danny urged with his hand on Ryan's shoulder. “I've missed you guys too, come on,” he said with excitement. He was about to walk away with Danny when a pretty girl in pink dress tapped him on his shoulder. He turned and the girl whispered a word in his ears and quickly pressed a small note into his palm. He stood still and watched the girl walk away. “Come on, man,” Danny urged from where he stood. “Um, I've got a call, I'll be with you shortly,” Ryan said and excused himself immediatel
"Ryker!!” Mrs Clyde alongside Ryan screamed in unison as they both rushed to the table. It became chaotic as Ryker bounced back from the floor. He flung his suit jacket away and unbuttoned his long sleeve shirt. “Ryker, what are you doing?!” Ryan cried, trying to get close to him. “Stay back or get ready to die!!” Ryker laughed like a maniac as he pointed a small cutlery knife at Ryan. “My son!! My son!!” Mrs Clyde panicked, trying to approach him. “Everybody, stay back!!” One of the men motioned with his hands for everyone to stay back. Sophia and Claris rushed towards their mother and pulled her back. Ryker began to dance and undress himself while pointing the knife at everyone's faces. “What's going on? What's happening to my husband?!” Samantha cried, breaking past the crowd that had gathered around Ryker. “He's gone crazy, I can't let him do this!” Ryan exclaimed as Ryker tried to take off his suit pants. He surged towards him and swung him to the floor. They both fell
"Your wound needs attention,” she said as they both walked into the living room. No one was home yet, and the whole place was quiet. “I'll be fine,” he grunted and tried to walk away.“I'll help you,” she muttered and he looked up at her face without saying a word.They both stepped into his bedroom and he sat on the couch as she grabbed some first aid kits from the drawer.She sat on the couch handle and tended to his bruised lips, using a cotton wool ball and surgical spirit. He let out a whimper as she tended to his bruises tenderly. “I'm sorry,” she whispered with one hand holding up his forehead. “Hmm,” he mumbled.“You were amazing out there today,” she said softly.He kept silent and she looked into his eyes and let out a chuckle.“You know, your family may not see the good in you, but I do. You're an amazing person, Ryan. No matter how bad your family treated you, you still stand up for them, you stood up for Ryker and you covered his shame. You're so selfless,” she comme
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'
“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,” she said.
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 complicati
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
She snuggled up in his sturdy, muscular body, with his huge arms wrapped around her tenderly. Their bodies were shielded by the duvet, and there was complete silence in the room. He stroked her hair tenderly and her face turned towards him slowly. “Ryker,” she whispered softly. “Sas,” he called, looking up at her face. “I've missed you,” she whispered again, looking deep into his eyes as their heads rubbed against each other. “Sas, I've missed you too. I missed you more than I imagined,” he uttered softly with his hand stroking her hair from behind. She kept silent as they both stared deep into each other's eyes. “You don't have to go home,” she pleaded with a calm, endearing voice. “Samantha would be mad at me for sleeping out. I need to go home to appease her,” he replied. “Ryker, please. The nights have been cold without you. I can't hold on any longer,” she cried. “Sas, we promised not to do this. No emotions, just sex,” he reminded her. “And it's my fault for wan
It was an exciting atmosphere at the Clyde's mansion, as friends and family were seen, moving in with gifts for the baby shower. Samantha, dressed up in her beautiful maternity dress, was looking so stunning as she sat on the king sized bed which was decorated with balloons, ribbons, and banners. Friends and family troop in to take pictures with her and also present their gifts and well wishes. “Mother didn't agree to a gender reveal, so we're snapping that out,” Sophia said while typing on her phone. “What's the big deal in a gender reveal, anyway?” Claris sighed while chewing her bubble gum. “It's okay not to reveal the gender. I'm okay with it,” Samantha replied. “Hello,” came a charming male voice. They all turned and saw Ken, charmingly dressed in a white turtleneck long sleeve dress and black chinos pants. On his eyes were round clear glasses and his hair, styled neatly in a high fade cut. “My man is here!!” Sophia exclaimed, running to meet him. Samantha smiled b