PRESENT DAY… Life sure has a way of keeping someone in check, this time around Laura had been less and less of herself lately. With Dave opening up about his battling cancer, it felt as though everything about her life was falling apart. She along with her elder sister— Storm— grew up with Dave and Maddie here in New York City, for years before Storm passed away tragically when they were still in high school after a scandalous event. As years passed, Laura becsme less of herself and just lived for each day. She seemed to be okay with her boring lifestyle. But until recently—when she started working for King— Laura began to crave for a change. Still very much confused on the next step to take, now it feels as though her life isn’t hers. Laura would do anything to make the people around her feel okay. Even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. It had been three whole days since the event at the hospital and she’s yet to hear from King. Her mind kept repaying all the things
The previous night ended quite surprisingly for Laura. Narrating her ordeal to Maddie and Dave she got to find out that they knew all what he had to say since he had already been to the house earlier on. And what got her pondering right now as she stood in front of King's gigantic gate was the fact that her uncle seemed to be in the know of whatever he wanted to discuss with her.When she had probed further all Dave could offer was a laugh and a shrug saying he was not in the position to reveal.Checking her phone to see the time is just two minutes past 4pm. Laura breathed out a huge sigh. She knew what his days were like and she decided to come at a time when she guessed he would be back home resting.With a pounding heart and her short yellow stripped sunflower dress she pressed the buzzer. Announcing her arrival.After passing through the gate and nervously greeting Alex and Andre by the way, she got to the front door. And before she could say jack, King opened the door for her to
King sat on his kingsized bed with his hands clutching his head after he picked up his phone to answer a call from his sister-Anne- who had been calling all morning to tell him she was waiting for him at his office. Why won't she just come over to the mansion? He hated when she acted like this. Although all their lives she always had a closer relationship with him than their elder brother Greg. King had always indulged her out of the fondness he will continue to have for her.He had intentionally kept his phone on silent before going to sleep after returning from the club knocked out, as he had planned to sleep throughout the morning. Knowing he would be waking up with banging migraines. Right now he wasn't thinking properly as all he could think of was hearing from Laura concerning the proposal.After she left he worriedly decided to go to the club-to clear his head- and ended up 'accidentally' hooking up with this blonde girl, in his defense she had mesmerizing features like Laura
Yes, Dave was in support of the marriage idea but he wasn’t sure if that what was Laura would want for herself. She was still having a hard time discovering her self, and at this age with not much exposure? Could she handle such commitment?. The clouds are barely out. With Laura lying on her bed and Dave sitting by her side they have a mind rapport over her new reality.“Are you really going to go through with it? I know you to be a lover girl, would you really forfeit the prospect of ever being loved? Just because you got pregnant for your boss?” Dave worried.“ I could always leave after having the baby. It’s no big deal Dad, we can make this work.” Taking his hands and offering him a cheeky smile she replied reassuringly for the zillionth time that morning.Call me delusional but I’m going to make him fall for me! “I’m not in support of you leaving! Don’t talk about that. Can’t you see how my marriage ended with Maddie’s mum? She left me for someone else in the most shocking way.
“I can’t see properly!!! Turn the phone to the right.. yes.. no, higher!” Maddie screamed over the phone as she admired Laura’s look for the night. “I think this is too much Madds. I look so different. I love it though.. but..” Laura frowned, taking in her long embroidered emerald green silk gown having an alter neck cut, cupping her full breasts perfectly. With it’s high split showing off her thighs. Star had worked wonders on her hair, kept in a luxury looking messy bun and a short scanty fringe to compliment. “Lu my sugar honey pot ant, you will do well to behave yourself the whole night and keep me updated all through!” “I need to live voraciously through you.” Maddie replied. Laura stood and walked over to her window like she had been doing for the past one hour to check for any signs of King “I don’t know about that. It’s past 6pm already and he’s still not here.” She sighed. Well he did say he’ll be a little late. “Do you want to try calling him?” Maddie asked flatly. “I’
King was appalled by his sister’s frigid behavior towards Laura. He was ready to have her dealt with immediately but it was her event.“Anne do you have a problem with the fact that she was my housekeeper?” Seething, he questioned.“Or the fact that she’s carrying my child.” He added, knowing that information alone would get his sister sobered up.On hearing that, Anne’s jaw dropped as recognition dawned on her face. Everyone in the family was well aware of Kings predicament after he lost his girlfriend years ago. Anne immediately lost all veins of anger and stared at Laura with apologetic eyes.“I had no idea.” Anne mumbled.Stacey on the other end wasn’t liking the shift. She stood beside Anne, outraged as she cleared her throat trying to get them back on track. But Anne wasn’t bulging.“Once again, meet my girlfriend and the mother to my unborn child. Laura Ferguson. In case you were wondering, yes we are very much in love ” King stated, addressing both Stacey and his sister. Holdi
The night was going perfectly fine to some extent until King laid his eyes on Karl. The damn twat!Laura still pretty much confused on what was happening she followed King’s trail of sight and saw Karl talking intimately with Anne, his sister. She wondered what on hate the dislike towards him might be about. King excused himself from Laura and walked over to confront Karl and his sister. But he didn’t quite just confront, king took long strides and immediately he was at a close distance he threw a punch to Karl’s smirking face. Surprising everyone. Including Anne who was too stunned. Although she knew her brother’s indifferent stance on Karl, she didn’t just expect him to go that far. Mean while, Laura rushed to where the incident had happened but before could do anything, Lana pulled her aside.“Don’t bother. Just let him be.” Lana warned softly.King didn’t even wait for Karl to recover from the first punch, he threw another one which had him stumbling over the chairs around.“Wh
I cannot loose her. Not again.The mixed feelings going through King at the moment took him back to the night five years ago when the love of his love had died in a car accident. It left him shattered and he most certainly doesn’t want to go down that path ever.She was immediately rushed to the hospital and fortunately it wasn’t too late. He had stayed by her side all night. And right now she was sleeping, he decided to step out to smoke. He made a pact with himself long time ago never to smoke or drink again but with event of things these days he was screwed up mentally.Initially he didn’t want to pick up the smoke, but after getting a call from Starry early hours of that morning telling him that his had had gone beserk again in jail and was asking for him. If he did not go to see his father any time soon, the old man might be sending another ‘message’. King’s was skeptical getting Laura involved in the darkness of his life.But she was carrying his child! He contended with himself
“Mrs McGorrith, would you like for us to stop at the cafe before heading to St. Clement’s hospital?” The new driver—David— asked softly as Laura settled st the hack of the car.“Oh..erhhh no not at all. And we aren’t going to Dr. Manuel today. Please take me to see Dr. Liam.” Laura replied with courtesy.The young British man who was about 27 years of age was always so polite with her. He never spoke unnecessarily or made unethical comments. Laura felt comfortable around him. She was sure King had given him an earful of warnings.David drove out of the mansion, tuning the radio toan old country music station. Getting to the hospital, Laura checked her watch and saw it was already past 2pm. And she knew Dr. Liam would soon step out for his lunch break. She hoped he was still in.“Hello. Dr. Liam around? I’m here to see him.” Laura politely asked the nurse on the front desk in a rush.“Hi Miss Ferguson! So nice to see you again. Yes yes Dr. Kentucky is in but I think there’s someone wi
Laura was in the toilet urinating when she heard her phone ringing. This was the third time the person was calling already. But Laura couldn’t rush out because of how she would have to be careful with her baby bump. She made a mental note to call the person once she got out.These days she consumed more water and was frequenting the toilet often. Either to urinate or to throw up. But she was glad her constant dizziness and weakness had stopped. Ever since she changed her drugs.After the court marriage, Laura and King had become inseparable. It was just a week. She loved the feeling. I meannnShe knew she was his fiancé. He called her his wife often. But it being official was another ball game entirely. King never failed to use the title on her. He loved it just as much. She had even changed her socials to ‘Mrs McGorrith’ many people who shamed her when they had gotten engaged began to praise her and hush over her.But there were still others who dragged her by her nipples. Many were
Karl's gaze lingered on Chase for a brief moment. "Remember, our alliance relies on mutual benefit. Don't forget your loyalty lies with me. Babe." Chase mind swirled uneasily. He didn’t want to get in Karl’s bad side and he also didn’t want King to suspect anything from the call so he decided to send an ‘I’m busy at the moment’ message and then put the phone on silent.Chase was about drop turning off the phone when Brian’s call came in.Where they on to him now or what?! “Who is that?” Karl asked.“Who else? The puppy ducking Brian! I can’t even stand him.” Chase replied before turning off his phone. His anger was beginning to boil over again.“I can understand King’s hate but why Brian?!” Karl inquired with a contorted look.“He's always been the favorite. Brian's always sucking up to him." Chase bellowed our his reply. His eyes blazing with jealousy.“Really? You're still hung up on that boy over the fact that King confides in him more?" Chase's jaw clenched. Refusing to let his
The news about King’s decision to bring in Laura to the company has spread like wild fire in just two days. Almost everyone in the company were ecstatic to hear about it. Brian was the happiest in fact. He loved that his best friend—King— was now a responsible family man. The board members were still finalizing the decision. King didn’t just want to invite Laura into the building so she could be aware of her new position. He wanted to make it a surprise. Brian was on the same page as him. But when Chase was asked about his opinion he couldn’t mask his disgust.King knew Chase had always been a double sword human. But right now? He was beginning to relate with him with caution. He had his eyes on him. He also had Detective Marshal on him.The two people who were livid and went bunkers on the news were Karl and Chase. They hated that King could make such a bold step and among that, other investigations and decisions that put both men at risk.Karl's car pulled into a secluded alley, t
Andre had been watching King from the moment they left the office.“Sir, do you think Maddie hadn’t spilled over to Laura yet? You know how close those two are.” Andre spoke with a light laugh as he pulled the car to park in front of the cafe.“We were able to pull off the gender reveal surprise. I’m sure we can do this too. I can’t wait to start calling her my wife every minute.” King responded, arranging his tie and smoothing his hair as he prepared to step out of the vehicle.“And after today you better start referring to Laura as Mrs. McGorrith or I’m going to have you fired and jailed. Infact I’m going to start threatening everyone who doesn’t refer to her as Mrs. McGorrith.” King added with a smirk.“Including Dave?!” Andre gasped with a loud laugh.“Yes! Including Dave.” King got out of the car laughing in unison.He had already informed few family members and friends to come stand as witness st the court. The plan was for Maddie to leave the cafe earlier before he arrived with
“I want to hear you say that again.” King smiled into the phone talking to Laura, as he leaned forward on his office table biting on the head of his pen like some puppy lover.“King! I have to return to work. Uhhh have a nice day.” Laura replied with another round of giggles.“Don’t you dare hang up on me babe! I paused an important meeting just so I could pick you call. You’ve got to give me what I want.” He spoke firmly. Looking around at the table to lock eyes with the different men in suit listening to his conversation.“I’ve got to go bye..” Laura whispered slowly.“Laura!” King warned. His voice commanding.“Okay fine. I love you Mr McGorrith. I love you. I love you. I’m terribly in love with you and I couldn’t stop thinking about you all day. There! I said it. Can I go now?” Laura’s voice filled with happy smiles.King blushed so hard, the men in the room were chuckling and embarsssed on his behalf. They couldn’t believe the almighty Kingston McGorrith was head over heels in lo
2:45amLaura and King laid on the bed cuddling into each other, both unable to sleep.“You’ve been quiet.” King whispered into Laura’s hair.“I.. i don’t know how to feel about al this.” Laura confessed.“Tell me what’s on your mind my love. Please, don’t keep anything from me.”“I don’t want to share you with anyone. I’m already sharing your attention with this baby of yours. And now Stephanie?” She replied shyly, nestling into him.King couldn’t help the chuckle that escaped him. He smiled into her hair the more to resssure her “You’re not sharing me. I’m all yours Baby. All yours.” “And the company? Do you really plan on giving her a share? You know, I actually don’t think she’s all that evil. She just feels unfortunate.” Laura voiced out“The Stephanie I know is very manipulative. No. I don’t plan on giving into any of that woman’s demand.”“But she’s carrying your baby too..and..she said she wanted you..”King brought up her face and kissed her immediately shutting her up, while
King didn’t expect that Stephanie was going to be back any time soon. And more so, not to be back with this type of stunt. The deal was for her to leave Laura out of their business.Why wouldn’t she just listen!His thoughts were all over the place as he followed the tracker that he put on Laura’s ring. Fortunately, the location on the tracker and the one that Stephanie has sent were matching. He just needed to be there on time before she does any harm.The first time he called, Laura’s phone rang but she didn’t pick. Surprisingly, the next time he called the phone was out of reach.Unknown to him, Stephanie has seized the phone from Laura.King pulled up to the deserted warehouse, his heart raced with immense anticipation. He had always dreaded this confrontation with Stephanie. He hated that she had to put him in a spot like this!If Laura wasn’t involved he could handle her perfectly, but now he has to be extremely careful. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what's to com
Laura was back at the cafe doing what she knew how to do best. Bake. But this time around, Dave had entrusted the cafe’s financial activities to her. So she was extra busy.Dave’s exacts word’s were “You need to put your economic degree to use. You can start with me honey, for the next one year you will have to upscale the economic activities of this cafe.”Maddie was already making plans of turning the space at the back—Dr. Hakeem’s restaurant which King confiscated and bought in Dave’s name— to a fashion studio. Maddie was already setting it up for photo shoots, make up arts, modeling and even for art work exhibitions where Lucia could put up her works and sell.They were growing. The baby in Laura’s womb was also growing big. Almost seven months gone into the pregnancy. King had instructed that when Laura entered her third trimester then she would have to stop work at the cafe. But could be working remotely.Laura did not object. She also did not object when King decided that s