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“Steve, can you step close to the door?” Dana’s voice wavered although she had a serious expression. Steve didn’t know what she wanted but complied. Dana turned to face Ben “When did we get engaged?” This was something only their gang knew. “Spring festival, in the caravan.” Ben answered seriously “Wife.” “What did I write in my dairy about you?” “That you knew I was dangerous and not someone you should get to know but you didn’t hate my advances.” Ben’s lips curled up as he leaned closer and whispered, “You loved my kisses and ….” “Stop…. Enough.” Dana’s face was red as a cherry. “Wife, you asked” Ben feigned grievance. Steve watched Ben acting shamelessly in amusement. He had no idea what they were talking about, but it was fun to watch. “Another word and I won’t talk to you.” Dana threatened shamelessly. What else can you do? To live with shameless people, you have to be shameless. Dana turned her head arrogantly. She didn’t feel like she had done anything wrong. She gestu
“Boss” Shadow called out with a pained expression. “You’re back.” Ben asked with a silly smile. He wasn’t surprised to see Frank and Ed. He was surprised they didn’t kill their way in yesterday. “Boss” Shadow tried to restrain the emotions in his voice “Let’s contest to take Madam out of Steve’s care. I will take responsibility.” “Why?” “Boss, Let’s get Madam the best care money can buy.” Shadow clenched his fist. “But I am happy with this care.” Ben lowered his head to hide his happiness. He had just realized the reason behind their expression. He thought of teasing to see how long before they catch up. Ed and Frank narrowed their eyes. They were not idiots; they had been with this bastard all the way from diapers to pants. “What were you up to yesterday?” Ed decided to find answers for what was bothering him the most rather than let Ben lead them by the nose. “I have something to say.” Ben raised his head “But I will only speak, if you promise not to mention yesterday ever ag
Helena and Bertie arrived first. Scar didn’t know what was happening, so he seated them in the front room. In his excitement, Ben forgot to mention the small detail about the meeting. Scar had also heard the disgruntled murmurs and felt worried for his Madam. Steve and Kim arrived next. Kim kept pestering Steve all afternoon without any luck. Slowly, the Adalases came one after the other, followed by Frank who come with Sarah and his kids. Sarah stood nervously as she saw that everyone was here. Her mind started to imagine the worst and started to tremble. Frank hugged her reassuringly but didn’t have much effect. Ed dragged Lara into the room that was filled with people. Lara looked around at the worried faces and had a bad premonition. “If you agree with them, we are done.” Lara whispered in a menacing tone. Ed frowned. ‘Why did this woman always hang him first before even asking questions?’ “Bring everyone in fast or I will have to die a bachelor.” Ed typed on his watch. Frank l
Soon everyone wanted a hi-5 from the fetuses. Lu’s innocence become a catch phrase. Ed and Frank introduced themselves only to be ignored. Only Bryan got the little one’s acknowledgement. Of course, none of them were brave enough to touch Dana, Ben was the one who kept his hand and relayed the kicks. Helena felt anxious as she placed her hand “Baby, it’s grandma.” She felt disappointed to be ignored but her mood was lightened by Dan “Grandma, you just slapped her dad, how can she hi-5 you now? You have to wait to be in her good books.” He smiled as he thought of the magical feeling of the little feet touching his hands. He had to be strong to protect all his siblings. He looked around at his little brothers and sisters. Now he had one more to protect. “Mom, they must be tired from all the excitement.” Dana found a plausible excuse. Kim and Irene were the only two to get acknowledgement. Dana was a bit tired; she leaned on Ben while the others chatted. While everyone was busy with
“There is one thing I am curious about.” Dana spoke again once everyone left. “Um??” Ben hugged Dana and sat leaning on the head rest. “What made Maine feel he has a chance?” Ben narrowed his eyes, he waited for Dana to continue. “Think about it, the last time we met he had clearly given up. His eyes were desolate. What happened in those three months before the accident?” Ben frowned; she did have a point. “Don’t they say you become stupid when you get pregnant? How come my wife became smarter?” Ben smiled as he took his phone to dial. Dana rolled her eyes “I was always smart.” “Why aren’t you snuggling in with your wife?” Ed smirked as he came on without realizing that the rest of the Adalase clan was on. “Mind your language, there’s kids on the call.” Bertie countered smugly. “Ben??” Bryan called enquiring to shift the focus and stop the banter. “There’s a link we missed to address.” Ben paused “Maine.” “Aren’t we taking care of Saturn?” Fred didn’t understand why fuss abo
“Do you think Mr. Adalase will really agree to turn the life support off?” Kim asked as she scratched the palm of Lara’s hand that she was holding. “I don’t know… but it is not up to him anymore. Bertie makes the decisions for Adalase’s, and the hospital management has been pressuring him.” Lara spoke with a pitiful expression. “What will happen to Mr Adalase?” Kim blinked innocently. “Ed and Frank are worried about him…” Lara’s voice trailed off. Shadow rolled his eyes inwardly, Bertie pressured… Heh! What a joke? The kid had no sense of fear… Shadow turned to look at Kim and was confused by the gesture with her eyes which seemed like rolling... ‘No, she was pointing to something on his right…or…behind?’ Shadow scanned his surrounding in a casual manner. He realized Kim was referring to the person in black behind them who was keenly listening to their conversation although he was 2 people away from them. Shadow spoke in a whisper “Retro, 6 o’clock.” He knew the dark guards follow
The newspapers and televisions had a field day. Every page was covered with explosive news. Topics ranging from adultery to treason were reported in detail. Gloom and doom were not all that was reported. Mrs Adalase’s miraculous recovery and Major General’s low-key marriage to his fiancée, international model and heiress of Burton empire, Ms. Lara Burton were reported with equal vigor. Dorsen also woke up the next day to the high sensational news and video footage of the colorful and decadent life of the once successful and highly sought-after Ms. Witherby. Luckily for the Witherby’s they had long severed relationships and this was also a widely known fact. The papers were filled with Maine’s indiscretions including his liaisons with criminals. His capture by the young military commandoes was splashed all over the papers and news. Stock prices of Saturn fell to the lowest bottom. Shareholders sold their shares for peanuts. Ben bought it all and sealed it without any hesitation. Ever
Abigail was furious, she didn’t pay attention to the way Jas addressed Steve. She had made up her mind that this was the savage man who kidnapped her daughter. She stormed behind him into the backyard and yelled “Stop right there. I don’t care if you are the head of military or the king of the underworld… if you don’t hand my daughter over right now, I sure as hell will make you meet your maker.” Steve froze; no matter how good tempered he was, he couldn’t take any more of this disillusioned woman’s antics. Not just Steve, everyone in the backyard froze hearing Abigail. “Lady did you forget your medicine?” “Mom” Steve and Lara spoke in unison. Abigail turned to look at the owner of the voice that sounded like her daughter. Abigail looked in horror at the lady who was covered in multi-colored paint. She sure sounded like her daughter… but looked like a pig. Abigail pursed her lips and wrinkled her noise before turning back at Steve “What did you do to my daughter?” “Abi” Jarvis t