Damien laughed and asked me the most unlikely question. “How old are you again?”. For a moment I forgot my age. It was like I was under a spell. “Hello”, he waved his hand in front of me. I cleared my throat softly and responded “Twenty four years”. He was pleased by my response and walked out of his seat. “In Cabin, when you are sixteen years old you are legally allowed to have a baby, drive a car and work. When you are eighteen, you are legally an adult. Mr Swift, how old are you?” He asked, sitting on the desk in front of me. I was shaking, my hands were sweaty and my whole body was almost letting me out. I was more intimidated by Mr Damien than his goons. “I am twenty four”, I replied, again. “Very good! That means you are supposed to be an adult. At twenty four, you are still under the influence of your mom. Chole is five and she is doing better than this” he spat, harshly. His words were like sharp arrows thrown at me. I felt every pain it caused to my heart. “ I
Mr Damien laughed and teased his daughter. “You are too forward, Chole. He is grandpa’s son” he informed her. She walked towards me and touched my face. “Grandpa has a son? Does that mean that he is mom’s brother?” She asked, turning to her dad. Mr Damien noded and tuned the Tv to business news. It felt awkward for me as I sat there like a statue. “How are you doing Chole?” I asked with a smile. She smiled back and nodded. “I am fine. What is your name?” She asked, boldly. I was amazed at how smart and beautiful she was. “My name is Cole. Cole Swift “ I replied with a chuckle. She sat next to me and adjusted herself before she talked. She was totally adorable. “Nice meeting you Uncle Cole” she said, looking at her dad and returning her gaze to the Tv. She sighed like an adult and looked at me. “We are going to die of boredom. He won’t switch the channel till an hour “ she whispered to me. I was tempted to laugh. I smiled broadly and whispered back. “What would you like to do
Irene’s POV. I woke up with a slight headache. I gently got out of bed and noticed the cannula fixed in my hand. I walked to the bathroom and emptied my bladder. I looked at how pale and slim I had become in a few days. I walked out of the bathroom and noticed I had been sleeping for five hours. I lazily called for Damien but there was no response. I checked the closet and noticed he might have walked out. As I walked down the stairs, I perceived the smell of a bakery. It felt like butter, coconut and cinnamon in the air. “Good evening ma’am “ Albert greeted as he walked past me. “Where is my husband?” I responded. Albert made room for me to pass and said, “Probably outside the mansion with Chole ''. I nodded and finally made it through to the end of the stairs. The smell of baked food was more stronger as I stepped inside the living room. I followed the aroma and it led me to the kitchen. I stood at the entrance of the kitchen and at first sight, I fell totally in
It was the first time in days I slept with a crisis. I slept like a lad. I woke up the next day before my husband. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom. After brushing my teeth, I reluctantly took my bath and applied my skincare routine. I felt fresh and energetic all of a sudden. As I got out of the bathroom, my husband was already awake. He was so into his computer that he barely noticed me till I locked the door. “Mama, how are you doing?” He asked, keeping his laptop away. He opened his hands and signaled for me to come. I leaned on the bed with one leg and hugged his head that rested gently on my breasts. He rested with his eyes closed on my chest and hugged my waist. “You smell so good “ he complimented with his eyes closed. I blushed and kissed his forehead. Damien snuggled more on my breasts till my towel almost fell off. “That’s enough big baby” I gently pushed him away, as I wrapped my towel again. Damien acted like a toddler, he didn’t let go of my waist an
The knock on the door distracted us. It was her doctor, he greeted me with a smile as he saw me. I took him downstairs for tea to buy time for my wife to get dressed. “ Mr Damien, thank you”, he smiled as he collected the cup from the maid. I also asked the maid to fix a breakfast tray for Irene. After his tea, I waited for the tray before walking upstairs to meet my wife. Watching Irene sleep was like staring at the rainbow after a stormy cloud. She looked so beautiful, calm,innocent and too soft for all these dramas. I changed out of my loungewear and changed into a navy blue suit. I had asked Raymond to fix an interview with the most prominent broadcast station in Cabin city. As I wore my tie, my eyes met the customized watch my wife had got for me on my last birthday. A small smile formed on my face as I picked it up and wore it around my wrist. I kissed her forehead before I walked out of the room. Raymond drove me to the broadcast station in forty
Interviewer: Awwww. It is almost impossible for anyone to think you two aren’t a match made in heaven. You compliment each other. And I am sorry for your wife’s health. I will also like the whole of Cabin to respect her privacy during these times. I cannot but imagine how she might be feeling. Me: My wife is a fragile baby girl. She is very sensitive although stubborn. All those trolls and comments weren’t necessary. Bashing a woman who is passionate about hard work is wrong.Interviewer: Exactly sir. There are questions sir. It might sound insensitive but we would want clarity on that. It’s about The relationship between your wife and her brother. And how has their relationship affected her relationship with Madison?Me: Irene had always believed she was the only child of Mr Dave. It was eight months ago she learnt that he had a son. It was not easy for her to accept the reality. Especially when he showed up and started laying claims on the company she had worked for. Irene is huma
Madison’s POV As the doorbell rang, my first instinct was to peep from the window. At first glance, my heart skipped. It was Damien. I became nervous all of a sudden. It was uncalled for but it happened. I took three deep breaths before I walked towards the door. I held the knob and pulled it. “Good morning sir, good morning Ray”, I greeted them as they walked in with shopping bags. “Good morning Maddie, I missed you'' Raymond smiled as he dropped the bags on the dining table. I smiled back weakly, as I tried to feel comfortable in my own home. Mr Damien sat down on the couch without a word. It felt like I was the guest in my home. ‘Welcome sir, what do I owe this grace?'' I asked, folding my hands. “ Sit” he commanded and I found myself obeying. As soon as I sat down, the lecture began. “ I had a meeting with your boyfriend yesterday and today it is your turn. You are a smart lady and it is no news that a lot has been happening in the past week” he paused and looked at
“What do you mean?” I asked back, totally surprised at his odd and weird question. Cole looked at me and shook his head. “ Maddie, he said so many things, I want to know if he meant all of what he said'', he repeated the same question. “Mr Damien does not lie. He is known for always saying things the way they are. Which of his words is making you doubt all he had said?” I asked yawning. “ He said irene ate from the cake i made, did he mean that?” He looked at me with keen attention. “ Is that what is getting you this worked up?” I asked with a smile. “ I know Mr Damien doesn't lie and Irene can’t stay away from cakes and cookies. So, it might be true”. I replied. Cole had a calm smile as I told him Mr Damien was telling the truth. “I really want to make cakes for Irene, I have always wanted to give her more of what makes her happy, right from when she was a kid” Cole blushed. I rolled my eyes at how he gushed over taking care of irene. The thought of letting
Two years later: Two years later and I still couldn’t stop gushing over my woman. Irene was perfect in her wedding dress. I stood at the altar with Raymond behind me and watched her walk down the aisle with her dad. Her wedding dress enhanced all her curves and complimented her beauty. She was my own monalisa. The music stopped as soon as she got to the altar. She stood in front of me and I could tell that she was blushing. I took her hands as directed by the officiating priest and it was time to exchange our wedding vows. I took a deep breath and looked at all the guests present. I looked at Madison who held her baby, Cole who was wearing the brightest smile in the room, her dad who was really emotional and my daughter amongst other guests. Chole sat down in the first roll with her phone, ready to capture as many moments as possible. She gave me a thumbs up and a smile. Chole was extremely gorgeous in her pink lace dress. I turned my attention to the epitome of beau
It has been five days and a case has already been filed. Cole had given his testimony and Raymond had submitted the cctv footage to my lawyer as evidence. Chole had been discharged and she was staying at Irene's father's house with Cole and Madison. I was still at the hospital with my wife, watching up every morning expecting her to breathe and call my name. I looked outside the window and sighed heavily. My life was going through circles. I feared Irene would leave me the same way Sylvia did. I was confused and scared. The doctor has been assuring me since day one that she would be fine. It was almost a week, five working days and she has been the same. “Good morning Mr Damien '' , I heard Cole’s voice. He walked in with a simple smile and a food flask. “You didn’t have to bro” I responded weakly. He dropped the flask by the drawer and sat next to Irene. “You didn’t eat last night. You need strength to take care of Irene, Chole and me” he smiled. My stomach grumbled
Damien went berserk when the police informed him about the accident. He yelled “my wife and my baby!”. Damien moved past the police and I followed him. We got to the scene and it was Irene’s car. My hands were shaking, my whole body was covered with goosebumps. Damien rushed through the police and got to the car. He banged the car and cried in frustration. I walked to him and held his hand. The paramedics helped in bringing out chole. She had a few cuts from the glass but she passed out. They carried her to the other ambulance. The other team brought out my sister and it was bad. Very bad. She was bleeding everywhere and it was very obvious that she had broken bones. Damien squeezed my hand as he saw his wife. We were restricted by the police from coming closer to her. Damien got back to the car and drove in a rush to the hospital. As we waited in the waiting room, Madison and Dad rushed in. they were more panicked than we were. I hugged Madison and assured her all was going
ANNABEL’S POV. “Good morning baby”, Joses kissed my cheeks with a warm smile on his face. I stretched my hands and yawned tiredly. “Good morning “ I responded. I was living my best three days after Damien almost ruined my life. I noticed he had brought me breakfast and I smiled warmly as I took it from him. Joses left to get my vitamins. After trying all I could to get Jose back, I finally got the idea. All he wanted was money to get a yacht. I called in my lawyer and made a few of my properties up for sale. In two days, I got a buyer and signed the necessary documents. I called Joses. He eventually agreed to meet me. As soon as he walked in, I handed him the check he needed for his yacht. He hugged me spinned me around and kissed me. Since that day,he has worshiped me. I started getting back my life together. I had all the pleasure I needed, money and beauty. He got back with the vitamins and handed them to me. “How did it go last night?” he asked curiously. I
Tears ran down my face as I watched the final session of the interview. I couldn’t understand how the universe found me fortunate enough to have a god for a husband. Damien is a dream come through for me. “Mommy, I am done” Chole’s voice was a prompt for me to wipe my face. I cleaned my face and went through what she had written. “Good girl” I applauded. That evening, we ate dinner alone without Damien. At 10pm, Damien got back stressed and tired. He skipped dinner and went straight to bed. The next morning, I was up and popping. I was getting back to work after a long time and I had planned to make my husband breakfast. I got to the kitchen and started cooking. In no time, I was done. I served it on the best tray in the mansion and carried it upstairs myself. I gently pushed the door and placed the tray on the bed. I hung the curtains and leaned over to kiss him. I gave him a warm passionate french kiss. Damien moaned softly from his sleep as he woke up. “Good mor
“Hey!! Why are you two fighting over my best friend’s baby?” I joined their argument. “You should give a grand kid too” my dad fired back. With just one statement, I was off track. I laughed and listened to them argue over and over. After a while, my dad turned his attention to me. “ Irene, how is your husband? I still remembered how I fought tirelessly with him when I learnt about your marriage to him” he laughed. “Cole, i almost shot Damien on the head” he laughed harder. “I am glad Madison was able to make me see reasons. He takes care of you and the company too. I couldn’t have wished for a more competent inlaw” he bragged. Cole nodded and agreed immediately. “Dad, he is a great husband to my sister, '' Cole added and said many things that I couldn't pay much attention to. As soon as the word ‘sister’ left his mouth, I felt goosebumps. I felt emotional immediately and felt like hugging him. I didn’t know what was coming over me, so I got up from my seat and h
Damien laughed and cuddled me tightly. He held me close to himself like I was going to sneak off as soon as he left me. “You didn’t answer me baby” he whispered to my ears. “How are you feeling? Are you cramping?” He asked with all concern in his voice. I adjusted myself in his arms till I felt comfortable. “No daddy! I barely feel anything “. Damien gently touched my abdomen and caressed as his hands were in direct contact with my skin. I slept off earlier than our bed time and it made waking up early easier. At 3:49 am the next day, I woke up. I gently took my husband’s hand off my breast and walked to the bathroom. I got back from the bathroom and stared at how peaceful my husband was sleeping. He looked totally harmless and cute. I turned on the lights and tried to click a picture when he moved his eyelids. Damien smiled from his sleep without opening his eyes. I took a picture regardless but as I was about to click the next picture, he made a pose with his fingers.
Irene’s POV. I woke up to the warm kisses of my darling husband. As I opened my eyes, he kissed my lips again with a sweet smile on his face. “Hey mama”, he leaned away and took off his cufflinks. “You went out? Why all dressed?” I yawned lazily as I sat up. Damien smiled without words and walked into the closet to get changed. I got out of bed and noticed I had messed up the sheets. My period had been delayed for almost a week and the situations around the company and my family totally took my mind off it. As I tried changing the sheets, Damien’s voice startled me. “What’s that?” He asked with his hands folded behind his back. He looked like a mean grandpa with his golf outfit. I stuttered in speech before I finally found the right words. “Nothing, I am changing the sheets' ' I responded. Damien smirked and walked to me and held my waist. “Not that, The stain on your outfit. I know what it is now” he leaned and whispered to my ears. I was embarrassed but it didn’t s
As soon as she hung up my phone fell from my hand. What did she mean by I am being sued by Damien?. I was still in confusion when Joses barged in with so much anger in his eyes. “What is going on? Why is everything turning off? What the hell!! You promised me this was going to work!” He yelled. I was too shocked and confused to understand all that was happening. “Baby boy, you need to calm down and explain it slowly. What are you talking about? Why are the legal team withdrawing?” I asked, trying to touch him. He pulled himself away gently and paced around the room. The tension in the room was so high that I started feeling my stomach rumbling. “Haven’t you seen the news?” He blasted out of nowhere. I nodded my head as his question sounded familiar with what Barr. Glow asked over the phone. “What the hell!! “ he hissed. “Calm down Baby J, I just woke up” I whined. He stared at me with disgust and it offended me. I didn’t know how and what I was supposed to do. “ It's