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“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
The next day, Bertie arrived before breakfast and was waiting in the lounge when Dana and Ben came down the stairs. Ben slowed his pace to match Dana. She had become quite heavy after being nurtured by everyone for a month and a half. “Why are you here?” Ben grumbled. “Didn’t I miss you?” Bertie smiled charmingly. Ben rolled his eyes and decided to ignore the light bulb as he walked with Dana to the dining room. “Did you have breakfast?” Dana asked as Ben pulled her to walk forward. “Nope.” Bertie shrugged with a pitiful face. “Come join us.” Dana served Ben as she sat next him. This had become their norm. She saw Bertie waiting patiently and stood up with a smile. She was about to go over to serve him when Ben spoke with a dark face “Can’t you get it yourself?” “Speak properly” Dana chided as she served Bertie “Ignore him.” “Okay” Bertie smiled happily. He was used to mom and Lynda spoiling him, now there was one more person. “Bro, Lisa has booked in for a Gynec appt at Good
Ben went up to his study to access his cryptic email account. This was the only location that this account could be accessed. Dana sat on his lap as he viewed all the information he wanted. Bryan car accident was planned by Lester and executed by Anthony’s network. The plan was to kill; Bryan’s fortune, he escaped. Pigle impersonated Aldis Stockwell, the trusted accountant for Adalase enterprise after killing him. He disappeared with the money he swindled before they put the second act into play, Adam’s accident. This time, they didn’t leave any stone unturned. Each of these incidents were videotaped. Perhaps a precautionary measure done by Anthony and Pigle to save their hide and threaten Lester if they ever had a fallout. But it was heart wrenching for Ben and Dana to watch. Dana sobbed uncontrollably as she laid in Ben’s embrace. It was horrific to watch the heavy-duty vehicle ram into Dad’s car… not once…. But till he was pulverized and then into each other destroying all eviden
The next day Dana thought of a problem as they were going through the preparations of Ed’s wedding. “Ben, who is Shadow’s plus one?” “Ask him.” Ben shrugged. “Shadow” Shadow rolled his eyes as he reluctantly stepped out of the dark. “Do you have anyone coming as your plus one?” “No madam.” “How about…” Dana wanted to play matchmaking, but Shadow interrupted “Madam, I am fine.” Dana nodded as if she agreed not to hassle him anymore. “Sarah, is Ruth free?” Dana ignored Shadow and asked Sarah. “She’s free.” Sarah nodded after checking with Frank. “Alright…” Dana clapped her hands excitedly “That’s settled then.” Dana smiled brightly. “What’s settled?” Shadow asked innocently. “Good.” Dana nodded “Steve needs a plus one.” Sarah lifted her eyebrows quizzically. Dana winked gesturing that they would talk later but her gaze never left Shadow’s face. His ears peaked as he heard Ruth’s name but frowned in displeasure as he heard that Dana was asking for Steve. Dana pursed her lip
Dana and Sarah arrived early at Lara’s place that was already bustling with activity. Lara had rented a place close to Ed’s ancestral chapel for the few days up to the wedding. “And here I thought I was early…” Dana sighed as she sat down feigning a miserable expression. Lara giggled as she hugged Dana and Sarah. Mrs Burton was rushing around flustered hurrying everyone; she rushed into Lara’s room to hurry her up when she saw Dana and Sarah. “Dana, my dear girl!” She hugged Dana affectionately and turned to attack Sarah “Sarah” Lara disappeared like a wisp of smoke while Abigail was busy with Dana and Sarah. She was waiting for someone else to be targeted by her mom so that she could escape. Abigail got the dresses for both of them. “Here, you two are going to look like angels” Abigail clapped her hands happily. “When did angels wear lilac?” Dana pouted while Sarah giggled. Soon Tarz’s team and Irene’s staff came to get Lara ready; Dana and Sarah went to the next room to get r
Everyone gathered in groups to socialize while the demon kings ran amok. The older ones, Chris, Rose, Jaz and Kim stood chatting in a circle close to their parents. Weldons and Adalases other than Frank and Ben pairs gathered in a circle. The Ethans were busy with the guests. Steve, Theo and Denis joined the circle of Ed’s military friends. “Hello handsome doctor.” Emery smiled as she lifted her flute in greeting. Steve smiled politely as he lifted his flute in response. “Oh no…no…no…” Bertie cried as he tried to hide behind Bryan. Everyone followed his gaze and saw Lizzie and Lisa walking towards the group, arm in arm smiling sweetly. “Didn’t you say she won’t come?” Jeff raised his eyebrows in a teasing manner. “I said she wasn’t invited.” Bertie retorted resentfully. “Hur… hur… hur…” Bryan, Fred and Jeff didn’t give him any face. Helena frowned as she saw the combo walking towards her, but she regained her calm, indifferent composure. She didn’t know what her sons were up t