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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
“What’s the cost?” Frank charmed his way along with Sarah and Dana. No one realized that Ben was no longer with the group, not even Dana. “I want a pendant similar to Helena.” Marjorie smiled slyly. “Pendant… sure.” Frank chuckled. “No, I don’t want any pendant, I want a similar design.” Marjorie shook her head and turned to Dana “Helena said you gave it to her. So, I need the promise from you.” Marjorie tried to chuckle in an evil style but that only choked Abigail who was holding back her laughter. She couldn’t believe that Marjorie who had two grandchildren still hadn’t grown up and was still up to her old tricks. “Why would my wife promise?” Ben chuckled as he reappeared behind them. He nodded towards Frank. “Alright Auntie Marjorie, then we won’t keep you any longer. Tell Ed we tried.” Frank chuckled again. Ed would be long gone now. Steve and Kim were ready with the car at the back door. Marjorie frowned but before she could say anything, Ben and Frank carried their wives a
“Not so fast” He pulled her back into his embrace and kissed her passionately before letting go. “I couldn’t do anything much.” Dana pouted. “Having you in my arms is all I want.” Ben whispered in her ears as he hugged her tightly "All the treasures in the world couldn't compare.... The two months where she laid still as death was still haunting him like a nightmare. “Smooth talker.” Dana mumbled although her heart felt sweet, and she snuggled in his embrace while Ben opened his gift with one hand. It was a cuff-link tie set in white gold. The cuff links was a lavender flower head with the letter CB on one and BD on the other. The flower was engraved for detailing and complete with lilac glass color. The tie clip was lavender flowers arranged in an infinity symbol shape with CB on one end and BD on the other. Similar to the cuff links the lavender flowers were detailed with lilac glass color. “Wife, this…” Ben really liked it. It was exquisite just like all her jewelry work. “Whe
“I know this because he kept badgering me on several occasions to recollect my movements on that day and the incident like a bee in a bonnet.” Bryan chuckled to lighten the mood. He didn’t want the others to think that Ben confided in him and didn’t trust them. “Bro, what do you want to do?” Bertie spoke breaking the gloomy silence. “I…” Ben clenched his fists, his eyes red with fury but he didn’t continue what he wanted to say. Dana placed her hands on his clenched fists and nodded reassuringly when he turned to look at her. She knew her reservations were his restraint. No one noticed this small exchange between husband and wife. “I want him to know what pain is.” Ben gritted his teeth “I will pay him back every single grievance with interest.” “Your wife agrees??” Bryan chuckled; He knew Dana would be uncomfortable, he was even surprised that the trio had their woman in the discussion. “Why would I let my husband suffer in silence?” Dana’s voice was neither servile nor overbear