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10 mins later, Frank and Ed sneaked into Ben’s room with Sarah and Lara in tow. Ben gestured to them to be quiet with a finger to his lips as he activated the vacuum around the bed. He gestured them to huddle on the bed, “What’s going on?” Ed asked once they were seated on the bed and the vacuum activated. “I think we have company.” “Duh! You do…” Lara rolled her eyes “Us”. Dana giggled; she couldn’t help it. Lara wasn’t wrong. Giggling is infectious. It caught on with the ladies. “Hur…hur…hur…” Ed and Frank couldn’t help joining in as they saw Ben massaging his forehead. “No more wandering on the ship without us.” Ben spoke in a flat tone as he sat back defeatedly. “No way.” Sarah frowned “I haven’t had this much fun in ages. Tomorrow we were going to go to have an exclusive, ladies only splurge.” Frank had a guilty look. In all fairness, in the last 15 years all of Sarah’s fun activities revolved around them. She didn’t have any friends who were women; She missed out on a lo
Alexa frowned as she realized Dana was unprotected and a few rooms away. She quickly withdrew into the shadows. Dana sat rocking her legs back and forth in annoyance. “You seemed to be agitated.” Dana jolted inwardly but still maintained an arrogant appearance as she turned her head muttering “How much longer do I have to wait? I have other activities booked.” “You … you…” Dana was shocked to see Desmond; she trembled inwardly as she saw him walking closer and closer to her. “What?? Scared???” Desmond raised his eyebrows in a charming manner. “Scared of the masseur?” Dana laughed maintaining a fearless expression. “I am not the masseur. I own this place.” Desmond’s tone had a hint of arrogance. “Yes, and I am the queen of the seven seas.” Dana rolled her eyes. “Where is the lad who is meant to be your masseur?” Desmond’s eyes carried a threatening aura. Dana rolled her eyes and asked in a bored tone “How should I know? He asked me about my husband and literally ran away.” De
The ladies decided to host the dinner on the balcony. It was a safer bet to avoid attracting unnecessary attention. “How did you know he’s Anthony?” Daniel asked as they sat for dinner. “That’s my superpower.” Dana giggled. Tyrell made an ‘o’ shape with his lips while the others joined in the humor. “Every one of his men I have met so far had some sort of a tattoo on their left arm except this one. I made a gamble.” Dana shrugged. The men nodded ‘Pretty good guess work.’ Daniel and team left taking the catch from the afternoon after dinner. The rest of the cruise was uneventful and enjoyable. Days went back on track for the ladies while Ben and the men got busy following leads and launching attacks either covert or open on every source of Anthony Tyson’s financial backers. Irene’s boutique opened shortly after becoming the talk of the town. No one expected the pampered young heiress to be so talented and driven. She was an Adalase after all! The only person who wasn’t having a
Dana tried every trick in the book to make Helena spill without any success. She couldn’t wait for Helena to leave and call Sarah and Lara. The ladies huddled in the huddle room racking their brains but couldn’t come up with anything and could only wait for Ben and the rest to get home. That was however a dead end as well and they could only leave it aside for now. The next day was exciting for Dana as the trap she set-up for the person using her signature finally caught the prey. Ben and Ed were in a heated discussion with the members of the task force regarding their next move. “Dring …dring….” Ben phone interrupted the meeting. Tyrell looked at Ben in annoyance. Ben ignored him and picked up the call with a charming smile “Um” “Ben” Dana called Ben excitedly. “I have something you want.” Dana shrieked excitedly over the phone. “Wife you have everything I want.” Ben flirted ignoring the annoyed glances of his teammates. “Ben seriously.” Dana was practically jumping up and dow
“Lara and Sarah are coming. Tyrell’s the culprit.” Ed tapped on his watch. He was not going to let the bastard off lightly. Ben pursed his lips into a lopsided frown as he received the message. He was going to have to come clean with Dana. He updated Dana on the events till they arrived at A&E on the way back from Steve’s room to the car after turning off his earpiece. Dana listened without any change in expression, she knew they were hot on trail so she felt it was only natural. Her expression soon changed into embarrassment. Ben was curiously watching her reaction and raised his eyebrows when he saw her embarrassment. “Did they then hear what we ….” Dana scrunched her lips into a funny shape. Ben chuckled as he pulled her into his embrace; His wife was really cute. “What’s there to be embarrassed about? If anything, they should be embarrassed to eavesdrop on a conversation between husband and wife.” Ben retorted righteously. If Tyrell heard this, he would be blowing steam through
“Dring…. dring…” Dana looked at the caller id that had a string of unknown numbers with a frown before accepting the call. “Hello” “Dana??” a charming slightly hesitant and excited male voice came from the other end. “May I ask who is speaking?” Dana spoke in a stern voice. She never had the patience for small talk with strangers. “Dana, have you forgotten me?” The voice carried a hint of injury but soon regained vigor “It is most certainly my fault. We have lost touch for more than 15 years.” Dana was still racking her brain for who the lunatic on the other end was when the voice on the other end solved the mystery. “Dana, it’s Ericson, Dr Ericson Mayfair.” “Oh…” Dana had a sheepish smile. ‘No wonder the voice sounded familiar.’ “I am so sorry.” Dana apologized sincerely before starting to chat in her usual tone “What’s up?” “Nothing. Just the usual.” Ericson smiled. “What made you call? I haven’t heard from you in a very long time.” Dana smiled. “I am in town and thought w
“Hello” Dana’s voice and eyes had an undisguised affection. Ericson stared longingly at her face, ‘How nice would it be if it was for him?’ He stared unreservedly remembering the first time he met her on campus. Her innocent smile as she was introduced to him by the dean. He hated taking classes, he was a surgeon meant to be in the theatre. But for the sake of interacting with her, he agreed to take basic cardiology lessons and become a part-time lecturer. He never had the courage to confess his feelings. He was scared of losing the superficial friendship they had. He was happy to bask in happiness of the warmth of her friendship, silently watching her from the distance thinking he had time to move her heart, but he was wrong. As he stood watching she became another man’s. This was his second chance. Dana had no idea what was going on in Ericson’s head nor did she notice his gaze. She was engrossed in the warmth of Ben’s voice and care. “Wife, I know it will be difficult for you. So
The next day, as promised Dana sent a car to pick Ericson from the hotel. He was surprised to see the driver waiting as promised. He expected her to come up with another excuse to cancel. Ben and Dana were sitting in the lounge chatting with Ed, Lara, Frank and Sarah when Mrs Bentley announced Dr Mayfair’s arrival. How could Ed and Frank not run to the manor once they heard who was coming for dinner? Ericson followed Mrs Bentley in shock. He didn’t expect Dana to be telling the truth nor did he expect her to have found such a good home. He pacified himself inwardly that it was probably a pot-bellied old man. Fate gave him another cruel surprise as Dana introduced Ben as her husband. Throughout the dinner he watched the two interacting, the feelings between the two couldn’t be faked. He cursed inwardly at being late yet another time. Seeing her happiness, he couldn’t wish for a third chance. He blessed her happiness and hid his feelings deep within him. The dinner was enjoyable once