“Oh…” Dana covered her neck and stood up to run for cover. Ben pulled her back into arms “Baby, you really think that such a silly lie would suffice?” He narrowed his eyes as he stared into her eyes. Dana blushed and pushed him out of embarrassment “You broke your promise.” She pouted childishly. “I didn’t… Hur… hur…. hur…” Ben laughed “Let’s talk later.” “Hymph!” Dana turned her head but winced with pain. “Baby…” Ben frowned “Shall we go to the hospital?” “No” “But this seems to be bleeding.” Lara got up and checked to see what the status was … “That’s it. Let’s go.” She pulled Dana with a frown. “No.” Dana childishly held on to Ben. “Mr Adalase, you better get your sorry ass up or I will kick you out.” Lara spoke furiously. Her voice wavered as she was scared. Ben pursed his lips; He didn’t want to contradict Dana; he was also taken back by Lara’s words. No one had ever spoken to him in that tone. He looked down at Dana’s neck and realized the reason behind Lara’s reckles
“Do you want to talk about it?” Dana raised her head to look at Ben and added “Later” as she saw his taut expression. “I don’t have any secrets from these guys… it’s just that I don’t know much.” “Tell me what you know.” “Nothing much. Just that she seems to have a problem with people from different ethnicity.” Ben’s frown deepened. “That’s a relief.” Dana sighed. “Huh?” Lara and Sarah looked at Dana with confusion. “At least it’s just not me.” Dana smiled mischievously. “Actually, other than this one flaw, she is a very sweet person.” Frank added “It is sometimes hard to believe it’s the same person.” “What do you mean?” Dana sat forward in interest. Ben scowled as he pulled her back into his embrace “I will tell you.” “Hur… hur…hur…” Ed and Frank laughed. Dana glared at Ben before turning back to Frank “I am really curious.” But she stayed nestled in Ben embrace. It was a picturesque scene; the three most powerful men in the country sat like ordinary men with their woman
Samantha walked out of the store and her face contorted into an ugly expression. She hated having to lower her head to that bitch. But there was nothing she could do. They were warned not to attract to much attention with the big event nearing after the incident at the luncheon. Luckily it didn’t create any news. This was of course credit to Irene’s involvement. Samantha walked towards the café where she had organized to meet with Amber lost in thought. She couldn’t understand why anyone would choose Dana over her. Amber waved towards Samantha as walked in. “Auntie Stacey” Samantha smiled stiffly as she walked towards Amber. Ever since Gail told her about Amber’s true intentions she felt revolted every time she was called ‘Auntie’. She wondered if this was Amber’s way of telling her that she was too old to compete with her for a man. “What’s wrong?” Amber asked in concern. “I just met an eyesore.” Samantha pursed her lips as she sat down. She called Amber to clarify whether Gail m
“Baby, I might have to travel overseas again tomorrow.” Ben announced. He was thinking of accompanying Jefferson back. “If it’s to B country, then no. Unless” Dana paused; Lara looked nervously at Ed, but he seemed to be concentrating wholeheartedly on the steak. “Unless??” Ben knew he wouldn’t like this option either. “I can come along.” Dana pursed her lips “and follow you like a second skin.” “Me too… me too...” Lara’s eyes twinkled as she looked at Ed. “I am not going.” Ben sat back. ‘This was her intention.’ Dana giggled however her face changed serious as she turned to Ed “When are you planning to retire?” “Never” Ed spoke without thinking but soon realized his folly. “That’s fine. We can go together on all your missions. I have done spy movies in the past, so I am up to speed on my homework.” Lara smirked. Ed’s face was black as a pot, he turned to scowl at Dana. “I am scared.” Dana blinked pitifully at Ben before hiding behind him. She poked her tongue mischievously a
Dana, Lara and Sarah dressed sexily as per their plan and went to Rocter, a slightly shady gambling den. Once Ben briefed Frank on their plan, he and Sarah wanted to play along as well. Ben, Ed and Frank disguised themselves as vagabonds and occupied a table next to the one that Prof. Neville Thosa, usually occupied.. Neville arrived at Den at 6pm like clockwork. He went to his regular chair and sat in fowl mood. ‘That bitch. She dared to mock him?’ He was furious. His mood slowly brightened as he saw 3 beautiful goddesses throwing him flirtatious looks. He waved to beckon them. Lara smiled seductively as she walked closer to Neville with Dana and Sarah. Ed watched with a frown. He regretted agreeing to this plan. He wanted to strangle someone as he saw his woman smile seductively at another man. “Hey there.” Lara greeted as she sat across from Neville throwing him a flirtatious smile. Neville nodded to acknowledge. Dana sized the man in front of her. It was hard to believe he was
Shadow drove Frank at the fastest speed possible back to the Weldon estate. Frank rushed to his study while Shadow followed close behind. Chris and Rose were watching a movie in the lounge; They looked blankly at each other for a minute after they watched their dad rush like a madman but shrugged and decided to ignore and went back to watching the movie. Frank messaged Ed on his watch; he didn’t have to wait long before Ed came online. “What the hell is going on?” Ed asked in an agitated voice. He was getting anxious as the heart rate alert for Ben on his watch began to pulse. Frank’s message to call couldn’t come a minute sooner! “I need you to sign this using your voice activator privilege.” Frank urged as he displayed the document on the screen. He simultaneously opened the government portal and started completing the required formalities. There was an open license they had requested three months ago. Luckily this was still valid. Frank signed and sealed the original document a
Ben opened his eyes with the first rays of morning light. He lowered his head to look with eyes filled with love at the woman lying in his embrace. She was now his wife. A dream that he had dared to pursue with his all but never hoped to have fruition ... it would be a lie if he said he wasn’t apprehensive about what would happen when she woke up...because she wasn’t yet aware that she was his wife. He had tricked her into marrying him. Looking her sleeping soundly, he kissed her forehead lightly before getting up. He knew she wouldn’t get up any time soon, he was a beast last night... only letting her go once she fainted from exhaustion... his face curled up into a smile as thought of it... Ben turned off the alarm as he left the room closing the door behind him. He went downstairs and opened the front door. There was a suitcase packed with his necessities and the marriage certificate, thanks to Shadow. He must have left it here last night. He left the marriage certificate on the tab
“You have swelling and bleeding in your private area. It is most likely due to the abrasion caused by the intense combat last night” Amy sneered. Dana wanted to find a hole to hide and never come out. Even though Ben’s expression was ugly, he asked “How do we treat this?” “I will give you an ointment to apply. It needs to be applied three times a day for at least two days. However, if she needs to use the toilet between these application times, then re-apply after cleaning thoroughly” She paused and looked at Ben seriously “It’s best to restrain your sexual activities until it heals completely. But if you have to, don’t use any tools like yesterday” ‘Tools?? When did he get time to bring them? When did he use it?’ Dana was staring wide eyed…However, Amy did not notice as she was looking at Ben. She took out an ointment in a red tube and opened in “Here, I will show you how to apply…” “No need.” Ben snatched the tube and interrupted Amy “you can show me on your hand, and I will appl
“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.