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Bertie and Helena won. But that was no surprise. Half of Bryan catch went to Bertie’s basket. Cathy also tossed a few when no one was looking. Everyone packed up and swaggered off to the old house. Dana looked at the time and twisted her lips ‘If they left in 10 mins, she could make it in time for the last sermon for the day.’ What Dana didn’t know was that there was a quaint chapel 20 mins away and this was the Adalase family chapel. “Are you in a hurry?” Cathy asked as she saw Dana’s conflicted expression. Usually, the get together would wind up with the afternoon activities. But today since they had a new member joining, everyone wanted to stay back and mingle. “I… No… It’s just that I attend Sunday mass and I ….” Dana didn’t know how to say what she wanted without sounding like she wanted to leave. “That’s cool. Everyone usually attends mass at 5pm before leaving for the city with Ben being the only exception.” Kathy smiled “Will you come? Or do you want to attend your church.
Ben was awfully quiet on the way back to the city. Shadow wondered what happened. But he didn’t want to intrude on the couple’s privacy, so he kept to himself. “What are you thinking about?” Dana tilted her head to look at Ben as she felt his heart beats becoming irregular. “Curious about what Father Clement and mom said?” Dana asked when she didn’t get an answer. “Um” “Then go and see.” Dana shrugged. “What if I find out something I don’t want to know or am not proud of.” Ben knitted his brows in worry. For some reason he couldn’t brush it off. He knew the resistance he felt towards the church was very strong. He even surprised himself when he entered today. “We will deal with it together.” She intertwined her hands with his. “You won’t run?” Ben raised his eyebrows. “Hymph!” Dana turned and lifted her chin resentfully with a pout “Why should I run?”. “Hur… hur… hur.” Ben laughed as he turned her to face him “Alright. Let’s make a trip down there. But remember you promised.”
“I have truly become your fan.” Laurie clapped “That was a very insightful message. It’s not just woman who are victims. There are instances when the prey becomes the predator and is more vicious.” She added a punch line before turning to face Lara again “Lara, I can’t thank you enough for giving me such a powerful and insightful show to host and I didn’t even have to open my mouth.” “My pleasure.” Lara flashed her signature smile. “I have time for one last question and would like to ask this one to the Major General who has been awfully quiet this evening.” “He is always quiet.” Lara’s face bloomed with an adorable smile “Gives me the opportunity to talk uninterrupted.” “AAAAWWWWHHHHH!!!!” The audience sighed. “I wasn’t picking on your man.” Laurie laughed “Major general, when can we expect to hear the news of the bells?” “As soon as she accepts this.” Ed flashed a cunning smile. He was hoping someone would ask. He got down on his knees and produced a 4ct pink diamond ring in fr
The day went by normally until Phoebe ran out screaming from Dana’s office around midafternoon. She had gone in to take a folder that Dana forgot for the meeting. Everyone rushed out of the meeting room towards Dana’s office. “There… moving … bin……...” Phoebe pointed towards the room in fear. Dana had a face full of black lines, she didn’t need to think to figure out what was going on. “Alright… Alright… go back to the office. I will be there shortly.” She stepped into her office and looked at moving bin. Richard and Paul peered in through the slightly open space. They didn’t want to leave Dana alone. Phoebe stood froze in her spot. Henry knelt down and looked from lower space that was not covered by Richard and Paul. Dana lifted the bin and spoke in a doting gentle voice “Now what was that about you behaving?” Snowflake and Snowbell blinked innocently at Dana. “Oh my god! Boss.” Henry couldn’t help himself. He loved dogs and cats…. And these were two abnormally cute little thin
Days passed by, soon it was Friday. Dana and Ben were driving towards Frank’s place as agreed when Ben’s phone rang. The display screen lit up with ‘Adalase Manor’ “Hello” Ben picked up quickly. Mrs Bentley would never call unless it was an emergency. She usually called Shadow. “Young master, the old Madam is …” “Come home.” Helena snatched the phone from Mrs Bentley, interrupting her from warning him and hung up. “Shadow, head to the manor first.” Ben messaged Frank to tell him there was a slight hold up. Ben’s face filled with black lines as he entered the gates and saw the five caravans neatly lined up all the way to the entrance. “What’s wrong?” Dana tugged Ben’s hand as she saw the dark clouds gathering on his face. Ben looked into her clear eyes and felt his mood lighten and joked with a serious face “I have something to confess my dear wife.” Dana looked at him with interest. “Privacy and personal boundaries are not concepts that my family understands. I beg your forgiv
The trip to the Abbey was uneventful and loads of fun. Dana became better acquainted with the Adalase lot; Ben was a lot more relaxed with everyone keeping him company. Everyone had their quirks; Most important to Dana, she seemed to have stumbled on an explanation for Irene’s prejudice. They reached outside the outer wall of the Abbey at sundown and decided to camp there till morning. Ben was restless at night. Dana hugged him “It’s all going to be fine.” She lifted her head to stare into his eyes, resting her chin on his chest “This will all end up being a tale we can laugh about. Don’t stress.” She traced her fingers on his face “I feel sad seeing you like this.” She took the initiative to kiss him. Ben responded happily and she successfully took his mind off the thing that was troubling him. Moonlight enchanted the scene; the van was filled with romantic atmosphere while the two bodies merged; their hearts beating as one. The next morning, Ben woke up in high spirits while Dan
Back in Emerstone castle, Aldrich argued endlessly with his father with no effect. “He either marries Lady Hendrich or I will disown him. He can marry any farmhand and be a lowly peasant.” The old duke insisted stubbornly. “He is the knight of the order of St Michael the Archangel. The whole Abbey of St Michael the Archangel is his to rule. Do you think you disowning him would make a difference?” Aldrich sneered as he stormed out. Christopher had just come back when he saw his usually calm brother storming off. He raised an eyebrow towards his valet, Max Pike. The young valet followed Christopher to his room and told all the gossip he had heard from the parlor maids. The next morning Christopher set off to Viscount Clifford’s house. He asked for the Viscount for his daughter’s hand in marriage. The Viscount was a tactful man of court. He didn’t want to make powerful enemies. He politely declined Christopher and send him off. Beatrice sneaked away from her house and intercepted hi
William and Louis clenched their fists as they heard Christopher’s last words. They didn’t know who he was talking to… but they were determined to meet again! Ben and team floated above watching the people who were standing frozen in place, they regained their sense and rushed in all directions gathering pails of water and pouring them over the burning cottage. William and Louis walked over to the man who was standing in shock staring at the burning house. “You Samuel Der?” The man looked regretfully at William. He shouldn’t have brought Christopher here. At least he could have saved one life. He didn’t think the stupid woman would burn herself. He only thought that she would move away from home. Samuel hesitated and then nodded. “You will be under my protection, follow me.” William nodded as he walked forward. Samuel followed two steps and stopped; he shook his head “I am responsible for that man’s death. I … I … can’t come. I will pay penance by tending to his fields.” “No nee
“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.