Laura had woken up high spirited the next day. Knowing that King never wore his emotions on his sleeves, at first she never gave the idea of meeting Allen much thought but seeing how zoned out he got most nights—after they’ve had the sex of their lives— she became worried as well. Her uncle Dave wasn’t very much in support of the idea. He had asked her to not bother herself so much for she might just ended up uncovering things she never would have wanted. He objected strongly “Lu, this isn’t wise. Everyone in the whole of New York knows Allen McGorrith. He was a nightmare to everyone around him. The guy was mentally sick on a whole new level. Trust me when I say he’s not someone you want to be around.”She had dismissed his concerns and tried to make him understand that it was only out of the care she had for King. Maybe— just maybe Allen would stop with the threats.It felt like she was walking around egg shells with King. He didn’t break a smile, neither did he have anything for
The silence was deafening. Laura slowly turned to look at King for answers.“Or shall I rephrase it then? How does it feel knocking up your father’s long lost daughter?” Allen was enjoying the trouble he was causing.King didn’t believe a word his father had said. They were utter bullshit to me. There was no iota of truth in whatever came out from that man’s mouth. If he wanted to play games he could do it alone with King, he did not appreciate his dad bringing Laura into his fucked up head space.It was definitely time to leave.“Enough Allen. Like I said before, I don’t care whatever it is you have to say. Best believe this would be the last time we’ll be meeting. Unless of course I’m called to come identify your corpse.” Laura’s hands were gently slipping away from his, he held them firmly to himself be quickly turning to reassure her. “Don’t pay attention to him, don’t worry we are leaving already.” He whispered barely audible.She wanted to so badly believe that Allen was spewi
Never ever ask yourself— what’s the worse that could happen. Laura made a mental note to stay away from asking the universe for answers. She’s certainly had enough twists to last her for the next two decades of her life.It was day three since the traumatizing event at the prison with King’s father. Laura had refused to speak with anyone ever since King took her back home. One could say she was still in shock. Dave and Maddie were extremely worried about her change of attitude, they tried finding out what was wrong but all she offered was that she wanted to be left alone. After the first night at home, knowing that King would come looking her she decided to go stay at Lucia’s place where she knew he wouldn’t be able to reach her. Dave wasn’t aware until later when she called and told him not to disclose her location to anyone—King.She needed space, she wasn’t thinking properly. Laura did not know the next step to take or not to take. The tears just kept coming.Glad that Lucia had
“Where is she?” King demanded as her uncle opened the door. The surprise on Dave’s face was apparent. Of course he had not given King the location, how did he find her.“Hello Mr McGoritth.” Dave wasn’t sure of how to handle this at the moment. ”Where is Laura? I really do need to speak with her” king demanded again, out of breath.It had been tough for him these past few days being away from her knowing she didn’t want anything to do with him again. Not like he couldn’t have found her at Lucia’s place in a blink, King was convinced she needed time to process a bit. But he could not give her that time any longer. He needed her.Whether she liked it or not. Still holding the door open, Dave began “I know I said I was going to talk to her and get her to hear you out. But now isn’t such a great time King. I doubt she wants to see you.” “Too bad, I’m not leaving here without seeing her.” King shoved both hands into his track pants and started cracking his knuckles.“Just let her know
The traffic that morning was one that could have someone frustrated to the point of death.“Get the hell out of my way! Fuckkkkkk!”His shirt was halfway worn. The loads of sweat that dropped from his body couldn’t be explained.King angrily maneuvered his way on the high way as he rushed to the hospital. Honking and shouting at everyone who got in his way.He had woken up to dozens of missed calls from Andre, only to find out that Laura collapsed on her way to the airport with Dave and was rushed to the hospital. She had been on oxygen the whole night.While he was in another woman’s arms. The whole night. He drove like a mad criminal on the loose. Breaking several traffic rules. King’s mind went back to him having different types of marathon sex with his former secretary! King has never slept with any woman twice! Remembering he never for once that night had nutted in Stephanie had him slightly worried—was he back to being impotent?— but he sighed in relief instead.Would Laura
“I guess probably because you were a Virgin?” He added with a nervous laugh.Laura’s walls had crumbled.Was that why Lana and Starry kept rejoicing over the pregnancy? And him. His first reaction had thrown her off balance. Like he was repulsed by her. He just admitted to her being his miracle. How was she to react to all what he just said? His ex? And him not wanting a baby? They probably felt exactly the same way about parenting a child. She did not want to end up being her mother. Well, a mother she barely knew, but a mother she had despised all her life.Can they just start afresh? Without any secret webs barricading them.But was she ready to talk about Storm?“Say something..” he leaned forward and touched his forehead on hers.“I’m so sorry.. I had.. I had no idea..” she managed to voice out.King took her lips in hers immediately, grinning into the kiss. “So you forgive me? And you’ll come back home with me tonight?” She agreed hastily, lord knows her head was screaming a
Their breathing in sync as they both stared at each other, expressing what they couldn’t with words.“Do you know how fucking beautiful you are?” King whispered.“If you keep telling me it’s going to get into my head.” She chuckled.“You’re going to have to get used to me telling you because you are, so pretty.”“King?”“Yeah.”“Kiss me already.”He slammed his lips down on hers. At the start, she was tense in his arms. He explored her mouth, running his tongue across the full lips, and she opened up. Diving in, he let out a growl as she moaned.They touched tongues and he tasted her. He wanted more. Sinking his fingers into her hair, he deepened the kiss, ravishing her mouth.Her body melted to his almost immediately. As She grabbed on to his biceps, they flex under her touch, his tongue swooping across her lips. A growl comes from his throat as they devoured each other.Laura’s body arched into him when the hand on my back pulled her in tighter, and he swallowed her moan. He was rel
Laura woke up that morning to the notification on her phone.It was Storms remembrance. The day her sister died. The only person who has reminded her of having an original family—not the way she felt like a tag along with Maddie and Dave— Storm was her only family. No mum. No dad. And then Storm died. It had crushed her. Crushed her in every sense. Knowing that there was a high probability of Storm being killed. It wasn’t a natural death. No! Her sister was poisoned! And the killer might still be out there.The killer was indeed still out there.Every year, Laura goes to visit her grace. Just once a year. She never did go on any other occasion. She didn’t want to remind herself of the cirmustances around the death of Storm and her current living. It was like living in oblivion.Laura would go, sit there the whole day on her grave. Talk to her and give Storm a breakdown of what had happened in the last year. It was Maddie who took time to always visit the grave, sweep away the dead fl
“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