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“Wife, are you finished for the day?” Ben picked up the call and started chatting. “Nope. Just a few little things; I should be done by 5.” Dana replied with a smile. “Ben, what was that call for?” Dana couldn’t help asking since Ben had no intention of explaining. “Wife, I wanted you to know the grief I am suffering because you won’t let me publicize that I am married.” Ben spoke in a pained voice. “Puchi…” Dana giggled. “Wife, I also wanted you to know the type of person Lisa is. This is one of my secretaries and probably more difficult to deal with.” Ben pursed his lips “I have made your life difficult.” “Don’t worry about useless things. They are what they are… the past has already happened. Neither I nor you have a time machine. So, we just have to move forward.” Dana shrugged. “But wife, what if….” Ben was truly worried that Lisa would instigate Dana. “What if we make one?” Dana smiled mischievously as she typed her last document “Then let’s go back to the beginning and l
Ben saw Lisa coming up to him from the corner of his eyes and nodded to Ed. He had promised Dana that he wouldn’t interfere, but he didn’t say his friends would behave. Ed stretched his legs lazily even though he had Lara in his arms as Lisa reached him, he was standing a few feet away from Dana and Ben. Dana was standing nestled in Ben’s embrace and Lisa landed face forward a few inches away from Dana. “Are you alright?” Arora rushed forward to help her up and turned to yell at Ed. She had no idea who Ed was, but she knew Lara. They were competitors and the bitch who got the Peli contract. “You don’t have to fall at her feet to beg forgiveness.” Lara snickered before Arora got her chance. She felt Ed was too handsome. “I…. Major General…” Lisa lowered her head, her eyes brimmed with tears as she lifted her eyes to look at Ed with grievance. Arora paused as she saw Lisa’s attitude towards Ed; She was a smart woman; she knew how to read people. “Ben…” Lisa turned her pitiful perf
Irene paced anxiously around her little workshop; Amber was meant to be here last week; She agreed to be the model for her clothing line for lumier's 'designer of the year' competition collection, but she was not reachable. In a panic she dialed Gail- “Hello” Gail’s lazy voice came from the other end. “Gail, it’s Irene.” “How’s everything?” “Not good… not good…” Irene shook her head even though she knew Gail couldn’t see her. “Do you know where Amber is?” “No. Why?” Gail’s face bloomed with a smile confident that Irene couldn’t see her. “I can’t reach her … she’s meant to be here to try the clothes and make adjustments.” “Sorry dear…” Gail paused “Tell you what…. I will ask her to call you if she calls me and I will also try calling her.” “Don’t worry, Amber might have gone for a break and should be back by the end of the week.” Gail comforted with feigned concern, her lips curling up in ridicule. “How is the jewelry coming along?” Irene asked anxiously. “They are coming al
Dana shook her head with a smile seeing Esmond’s eagerness. She drew a rose and gave it him “Cut this design from this stone.” She handed him the rhodochrosite crystal she picked up “The bigger the better. Also leave two drill holes on the petals at the back “Bigger means?” Esmond was good with his hands, but he needed exact dimensions. “Would you be able to get a 5-8 cm one from this?” Dana pursed her lips. “Sure” “Alright then, make it 8” “Er…” Esmond pulled his ears “When do you need it by?” “Would day after tomorrow be too soon?” Dana wrinkled her brows. “Nope.” Esmond shrugged and muttered as he walked away “Who needs to sleep anyway?” Dana giggled as she handed the stones she had selected. “Is that everything madam?” “Please… call me Dana.” Dana frowned “I wanted a deep pink-brown round stone, but it wasn’t here.” Marcen scratched the back of his head as he took inventory in his head. “I have one, but it is slightly large, about this big.” He made a circle with his ha
Dana worked without stopping. She started with the resin molds for the moon pendant; she filled the molds with all the individual components, a kissing couple mold about 2- 3 cms was filled with a light-yellow resin and deep yellow resin for small flower petal molds. She made the outline for the half-moon with yellow gold; She mixed the deep blue with a drop of black to make the moon. A little bit of gold leaf bits and white dried flower were sprinkled on the lower half of the half moon. After one hour a beautiful half-moon pendant was finished; a flame yellow flower blooming from the lower tip of the halfmoon, from the flower emerged a couple kissing, deep in love. The earring accompanying the set was a simple one, each earring had four small stars hanging one below the other connected by alternating fine white and yellow gold rings. The stars were made from clear resin with gold leaf to add magic. Dana stretched for a bit before starting on the earrings for the peacock set. The ear
Ben pressed Dana on the bed to sleep before sending a message to Tael saying Dana was not coming to work. He turned off Dana’s alarm before falling asleep with her in his arms. Ben woke up 3 hours later by a knock on the door. He left the room silently. Mrs Bentley was waiting outside. “Ben, Madam’s friend is here.” “I will come.” Ben went back to the room quietly and bought the package Dana had packed. Lara was waiting with Ed in the living area. “I regret giving you this painting.” Ed sighed as he saw Ben coming down the stairs. “Too late.” Ben smirked as he sat down. He pushed the sets towards Lara “She just went to sleep at 6 in the morning. They are all there.” Lara took the set happily. “Can I see?” Ed stretched his neck to see inside. “She has arranged it with the dress design. Why don’t you look at the pictures?” Ben passed his phone. “Oh my god!” Lara shrieked in excitement “I am going to be wearing all these.” “Can you bid this set for me?” Lara pointed at the pea
The next topic was announced “2 rounds of Casual in spring” As their numbers were called models walked in with floral designs and bold prints. The accessories were brighter and bolder as well. Lara came forward wearing a lavender jumpsuit. It was plain with a splatter of lavender flowers from the knee downwards. The clear pendant with its borders outlined by a pale lavender color with a dried flower and its buds in the center soon caught everyone’s attention. The whole look had a freshness, somehow gave the illusion of the smell of lavender. The bidding for this set of design and Jewelry didn’t disappoint either. It kept up with the previous trend. Amber came wearing the same model, the look suited her aura; The chain was long, reaching to the belt of the jumpsuit made of large square shaped hollow beads. It was a trendy look. Both sold at the bidding but didn’t reach anywhere near the price of Irene’s set. “Round 2” The models came wearing similar themes as round 1. Some won bid
“Is plagiarism rewarded with first place these days?” A discordant voice broke from the far end of the room. Although the source of the voice was not evident, the topic soon caught on like wildfire. The host had no option other than addressing the elephant in the room. He couldn’t offend the king of hell and continue to live unscathed. So, he tactfully opened his mouth “The scores were based on a lot of factors. If there is a dispute with the design, we will have to take it off the floor.” “Take the award back then.” Someone else shouted “Cheaters don’t deserve to be winners.” Lara spoke into the microphone attached to Irene’s coat “We don’t need to go off the floor. My designer is talented, and I have no concerns about the design I am representing. However, the persons who slandered my designer, I will press charges. Don’t think I can’t find you.” Lara pursed her lips into an arrogant smile “My fiancée is the chief of military intelligence, a minor surveillance at an event like th
“That is not up to you.” Marken, one of the high counsellors disdained. Adalases was not Ben’s to stake at will; There were other Adalases who could refute this stake.Sherman knew Marken’s ambition was no less than Herten, but he also knew that unlike Herten, Marken would never betray his country and was in a good mood for watching a show although he knew what decision he would ultimately make.“That is a fair point.” Sherman nodded thoughtfully before saying “If the entire Adalase can be staked on this man, then I agree.” Sherman chuckled “With resources greater than the reserve bank, it won’t be hard to rebuild our facilities even if we are compromised.”No one could refute this point.“The Weldons won’t shy away from responsibility either.” Frank didn’t know why the commander had changed his colors, but he stood shoulder to shoulder with his brother.Shadow didn’t have anything to offer, but he stood beside Ben. His expression unwavering.Tyrell slowly got up from his chair and wal
Lara delivered a baby girl as her heart’s desire. She only saw her bundle of joy for a minute before her vision blurred. She also saw the joy in her man’s eyes. These were the two things she remembered before she fainted. She didn’t know if she would wake up again or whether this was eternal sleep, but she was gratified.The Evans and Burton elders had just returned when Amy came out holding the bundle of joy. They didn’t have time to process everything before they were handed the little bundle.“She is so sweet.” Megan smiled as looked over Marjorie shoulders.“My daughter-in-law is indeed pretty.” Dana laughed. She knew the minds of the elders were not calm. She was trying to lighten their moods.No one knew when Ben, Frank and Shadow appeared behind their women.“How can it be so easy to snatch my granddaughter?” Marjorie retorted proudly.“Yes…. yes…yes...” Abigail laughed happily as she let the little one hold her finger tightly. Dana’s retort had pulled the elders mind back to th
Ben and Dana’s days were filled with love and tranquility. Ben felt like he was in a dream; his life was everything he dreamed of; his beloved woman was his wife; she would cook and wait for him; his house was filled with the laughter of the precious treasures his wife had given him. He was truly grateful to the heavens.Ed’s days were getting hectic. Between the challenges of his official duty and a pregnant wife, he was almost ready to retire. He wanted to spend more time with his wife and child. Seeing Ben’s cute little babies, he couldn’t wait to have his own little treasure.Frank and Sarah didn’t know whether to laugh or cry; their little Lu would run almost every day to see his little wife, especially now that she was becoming prettier. The babies were becoming chubbier with fair skin and rosy cheeks. Their features were becoming more prominent and dashing, melting the hearts of everyone around them.Dan and Don were like a mother hen defending their younger siblings from everyo
The next day, the Williamses landed and rushed to the hospital. Dana had rested well and regained most of her vigor.Ben was changing nappies while Dana was sleeping peacefully when they arrived.“She can still sleep?” Dana’s younger sister asked in surprise as Ben gestured for them to lower their volume. He handed one baby each to the stunned Mr and Mrs Williams and led all of them to the adjacent room.“Sorry… Dana has just rested.” Ben apologized sincerely for his rudeness.Mrs Williams shook head, her eyes were misty. She was truly grateful to the heavens for her daughter’s fortune to have met such a man. Even though he was rich and powerful, he loved and doted on her without bounds…. This was truly her fortune. It would be a lie to say that they were not worried. On the way back after the wedding they had met a lady who was crying pitifully. Mrs Williams didn’t feel comfortable and lend her a shoulder to lean on; She didn’t know who they were and told them that she was fleeing fro
Ben sat next to Dana urging her to wake up. He was scared out of his wits as he had seen the amount of blood that she lost during the delivery… he feared that she wouldn’t wake up and all his happiness would disappear in the blink of an eye even though Steve repeatedly reassured him that she was fine and just sleeping from exhaustion. He sat next to her telling her how much he missed her.He told her how he felt that a portion of him was missing without her by his side; He told her how much he loved her…. He begged her to wake up… He sat by her side never taking his eyes of her pale face… holding her hand … and begging her to wake up….He started to tell her their story from his perspective. He told her how she disturbed him from their first encounter. How he thought that she had approached him with a purpose, He told her how he shamelessly wanted to see her even if he knew that she had approached him with a purpose.He told her how he used to follow her like a shadow just to feel her
Ben was on edge now that Dana was full term. He kept following her nervously like a shadow. One evening just as they finished dinner and were heading upstairs to retire, Dana stood still on the stairs and called weakly “Ben….”“What is it?” Ben looked affectionately at his wife who had stopped walking and became stiff.“I…. my …. I think my water broke.” Dana barely managed to mumble as she held on tightly to Ben.“You…. you….” Ben froze.Alexa was the first to react. She ran downstairs to alert Shadow and Mrs Bentley before running back upstairs to get the baby bag that Dana had prepared beforehand.“CEO” Alexa called out helplessly as she saw a frozen Ben.“Huh?” Ben looked at the panic-stricken Dana and came to his senses. He carried her and ran downstairs carefully. Alexa informed him that Shadow was waiting downstairs with the car. Shadow had informed Steve as soon as Alexa came running downstairs. Everything at the hospital would be set by Steve.Shadow sped towards the hospital;
Shadow had been getting along fabulously with Ruth and decided that he wanted to get married watching Ben’s bliss. He had decided on Ruth, then what was the point in delaying… but the problem was he had no idea how to…. he was also worried if Ruth didn’t have the same intention… then wouldn’t he be making a fool of himself?Shadow walked around with a constipated expression. He would have asked Dana’s help if his boss wasn’t so petty…. But what could he do… his boss was!“What’s wrong?” Dana finally asked as she couldn’t bear to watch his miserable face.“I …” Shadow suddenly felt tongue tied. He was waiting for Dana to ask…. But when she did, he didn’t know how to vocalize his problem. He lowered his head with a frown on his lips.“He wants to propose to Ruth but doesn’t know how to.” Ben didn’t give Shadow any face when he mercilessly pierced through his wall.“Oh….” Dana nodded perceptively “You are worried that she doesn’t have that intention and she will reject?”Shadow nodded alt
The ladies went shopping happily without realizing that none of their actions were missed by their men.Dana wanted to see how Ruth was going so she decided to stop by her shop. However, she changed her mind when she got to Ruth’s shop and pulled the others and ran. Granger was at the store pestering Ruth. It was most certainly a crime to stop someone’s fortune and she didn’t want her husband to have another enemy…..hehe…hehe… she was quite clever!“What are you laughing like a fool for?” Lara asked looking at Dana’s silly smile.Dana shrugged keeping her silly smile but didn’t enlighten the two.“Sister-in-law...” A sweet sound called from behind as the ladies were immersed in their world of freedom.The three turned in unison but Dana’s face darkened as she saw Lizzie walking towards her smiling like a flower. She had almost forgotten her promise to Bertie.“When did I become your sister-in-law?” Dana folded her hands looking arrogantly at Lizzie.“Soon… soon we will be family.” Lizz
In a condemned cell in B country, Pigle read the news of embezzlement of 10 million in public funds from Pigle enterprises. He begged the prison guards to let him see his son one last time.Jefferson indulged him considering he had inadvertently helped Ben get closure to the mystery that was haunting him for more than 15 years.Pigle junior arrived promptly to see his father once he was granted visitation rights.“Son, this is all Mr Adalase’s doing. You have to become strong and hit him hard.” Charles eyes were red with anger.“Dad, I know all about the cause and effect of this incident.” Pigle junior lowered his head in shame. His father was his pride. He looked up to his father but now…. looking at all the shameful things his father had done, he didn’t want any part in it. He wanted to take his mother and run far from all this shame.“Son…” Charles called; his eyes widened as he lifted in eyebrows.Pigle junior showed the video that was sent to him soon after the incident broke out.