As Kenneth sat at the back of his limousine which was conveying him and his wife to the airport, he received a call from a subordinate.
"Sir, the security team had found out about the CCTV footage you gave them last month" As he said this, Kenneth quickly the brothel where he met Tanya, the drink spike hasn't been clarified. "Oh yes, what have you find out about it?" The subordinate was silent for a moment before he responded, "We have found the original CCTV footage which means the one you found was manipulated. I have sent the original footage to your email" Kenneth ended the call and quickly checked his email and saw the video sent to him. His hair stood at one end immediately he saw how the drink was spiked. The person who spiked the drink was Frank Harper and it wasn't Tanya's drink that he had spiked. It was the drink he had ordered. In the video, the waiter had served the drink in the cup and was answering other people before bringing it to where Kenneth was when Frank spiked it and before the waiter could take it, Tanya stumbled to the corner and grabbed it and drank it. He called the subordinate back, "Have you find out about who called the reporters to the office earlier?" "Sir, there's some kind of problem. We are actually having hard time finding a lead. All were executed anonymously and things were well cleaned up. This was well planned. The security team are still working on it anyway" Kenneth's face darkened. His brain was spinning with diffrent possibilities why Frank would spike his drink. He cleared his throat and continued, "Have the finance team to settle the loan sharks from my personal account and also make sure that the news of what happened today is never published" "Yes sir" He was about to hang up when he remembered something and said again, "Oh yes, don't tell anyone about my movements, not even my brother, I'll call you when I land" Kenneth stared at Tanya who hasn't woken up since she had woken up earlier and hung up. After leaving the company earlier because she fainted, he headed home immediately and pack their bags, without asking her, he knows she can't handle so much stress and decided to take her on vacation for sometime. She had woken up while he was still packing the bags but fell asleep again. He had a mansion in Madrid which he brought the previous year from his personal income. That was intended to be a vacation house for him if he wanted some seclusion and to be alone with no one could disturb him even his family because no one knew that he had such a property. Tanya woke up to find herself on Kenneth's lap at the first class section of an airplane or probably a private jet. When they boarded the jet, Kenneth never left her side, encircling his arm on her waist wiping the sweats tickling down her face as if she was having a bad dream. "Where are we going Ken?" She asked with a confused tone. Kenneth wiped the last drop of sweat of sweat on her face before replying, "We're going to Madrid" Tanya was more confused, "Madrid? Why are we going to Madrid? What about the office? Are we here on a bussines trip?" Kenneth sighed, "We're going for vacation" She looked at his handsome face and smiled with narrow eyes to hide her almost tearing eyes. Without telling her, she knows he has taken of the loan sharks and everything. "But why are we going on vacation? I'm very fine" Kenneth patted her back, "You're not fine, I know you need a break from all these mental stress these days. So as your boss, I decide to give you vacation" She felt emotional hearing his talk. This man who wasn't even her real husband cares so much about her welfare and even mental health. To hide her tears, that will fall anytime soon, she quickly put her arms on his neck and hugged him tightly. "Let's just stay like this for a while. I am still sleepy." She murmured. Kenneth was taken aback by her sudden hug but hugged her back with a simple smile. In the next minute, she was asleep again on his laps. After sometime, the jet landed and she woke up almost thesame time. She pulled herself out from him and smiled sweetly. "Let's go now." She said and stood up. When they left the airport, Kenneth offered to give her a tour of what Madrid looks like. They went inside the biggest shopping mall in the city holding hands. Tanya was enjoying looking around as she swayed their holding hands. How nice it is to feel free like this thinking of nothing else, no Ryan Griffin to interrupt, no bussines calls to carry him away, no remembrance of the contract between them, just this once she wanted to enjoy every moment. She will make the most of it with Kenneth until this one week ended. She picked up all things she will need for a week including swim wears. This is her chance to learn how to swim. Without asking, she knows Kenneth will definitely know how to swim. She looked at him and she can't help but laugh hard when she saw him picking up various ladies clothes to his liking that will fit her. He even selected and got more clothes than her. "Ken you're buying too much, this has exceded my monthly salary" She said jokingly still laughing. "Who says everything is from your salary?" he commented as he winked at her. They were already done with buying when a man suddenly appeared and approached Kenneth. "Sir, I am sorry but your elder brother was calling, persistently" The man said as he was gasping for breath as he gave the phone to Kenneth who took it and walked away from them. This man is Roland, the manager of Kenneth's mansion in Madrid. Roland looked at Tanya and smiled, "Hi Mrs Griffin, I'm Roland, Kenneth's manager. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you will need anything." He handed her his calling card. Tanya smiled, she was a little surprised and taken aback by the sudden title he gave her but still replied with courtesy, "Thank you so much for your hard work when Kenneth is not around Mr Roland. My name is Tanya Lewiston, so just call me Tanya." Then she offered her hand for a hand shake and Roland took it smiling. As Kenneth picked the call, it was Ryan's yell that came first, "What have you done to Tanya you idiotic fellow?" "What does it seems like I did to her?" He asked with a calm tone. Ryan continued, "Did you think I won't know that Loan sharks came to the office today in search of her? Just to what extent have you tortured her to the extent of going to get a loan?" "If you're the one that plotted this to get something in return then I'll advise you that you have failed because Tanya didn't take a loan!" Then Kenneth hung up before he could say anything more. After the shopping they went directly at the harbor where Kenneth's yacht was docked. Tanya felt refresh because of the sea breeze while they travel to the island where Kenneth's mansion is located. She remembered the movie Titanic since she was at the center tip of the yacht so she raised her arms sideward imitating the actress from the movie. Then she smiled naughtily. Then she heard Kenneth's voice from her behind. She smiled at him and expressed her feelings, "I never thought I'll travel this much, it's so fun. Thank you Ken" Kenneth stoked her cheeks, "Always remember that you are safe with me and all you need to do was to trust me." He said in a jest. Kenneth's word refreshed her soul. As if propelled by something, she hugged him tightly.Tanya jaunts happily towards hers and her fiancé's room with a cute gift box in her hand. She stopped at the door so she could plan her entrance surprise when she heard indistinct chatters from the room. She opened the door and met the sitting room filled with women accessories that are not hers. Ranging from High heels, lingerie, and finally a pink gown that was never hers. She was flabbergasted again as she tiptoed to the bedroom only to hear moans and screams of pleasure. Two lips clasped together in passionate kiss. Her heart trembled. She strained her neck and listened. Frank Harper, her to-be husband was about to remove the lady, Bianca her stepsister's bra but she put a hand on his lips. "Not now baby" she said in a soft be gentle voice. Tanya gulped. She waited, nothing came the a moment later, Franks voice sounded, "Why? I'm in mood" Bianca shifted on the bed, "Frank, I'm pregnant!" "What?!" Frank asked, shock evident in his voice. Tanya was also shocked, feeli
Tanya stumbled out of the Hotel gate with hot tears streaming down her face. She couldn't deny the fact that she loved him a bit as she walked on the street that cold and windy night like a desolate soul searching for a bar to drink away her sorrow. She stumbled into a night club with a stagger and bumped into a man on her way inside. Tanya bowed feverishly as she apologized, "I'm sorry". Her blouse opened slightly as her hand hit his chest, he looked at her shoulder, the scars there were familiar and so eye catching. Tanya noticed his gaze on her skin, she quickly covered her shoulder and walked past him and joined the party. Kenneth Griffin stared at the lady on the dance floor, he can't help but wonder where he has met her before. Her dancing steps, elegant but still not perfect as her leg is not steady and sharp. Tanya stumbled out of the dance floor to the counter and sat in front of the bar man himself and drank several cups alone until someone walked by. She looked
Tanya shouted as Bianca dragged her hair. "What are you doing?" A domineering voice asked from behind making Bianca and Tanya very shocked.At first, Bianca's was thrilled by the man but for Tanya, she was shocked that he had followed her.She left Bianca's grip and rushed to him. "Why did you follow me?"Kenneth looked at her with a questioning gaze, "To return your money of course. I don't need it"Tanya gulped. She was about to say another thing when Bianca walked over with a malicious smirk on her face, "So this is it? You left your dear Frank to go and sleep with a male prostitute aren't you shameless for a while?" This word stabbed Tanya. Shameless? That word rang a bell in her ears as she shot Bianca a angry gaze. "Aren't you also shameless for sleeping with your stepsister's husband to be?" Kenneth kept quiet as he listened to this words exchange between the two sisters. He now understood why she got drunk the previous night. He thought in his mind, if this lady is cheated
At his house, Kenneth Griffin paced up abs and down as he watched the CCTV footage that has just been forwarded to him by his subordinate. He had requested for the CCTV footage earlier and as he watched or, he couldn't see how the substance got into her drink just people dancing around."Who drugged her then?" He thought throughout the night until he fell asleep.The next morning, Tanya sleep walked into the dinning room to take early morning water and prepare for her new job as she glanced at the news her stepfather was watching. The newscaster began, "The renowned CEO of Immortal International firm of Springfield City, Kenneth Griffin was confirmed to be a male prostitute" Tanya was shocked as Kenneth 's picture pooped up on the screen.The news continued, "As the witness said, he had slept with a mysterious woman at a brothel in Fairfield and now set to employ the woman. Due to this news, the market price of the company has plummeted as all investors demanded an explanation"She
After work, Tanya was set to go home and sat down at the subway station when a car pulled up before her. The window wounded down and Kenneth's face came into view. "Are you leaving without me?" He asked as he rolled down the window. Tanya rolled her eyes, "We're just acting to be married, don't take it very real!" "Let me send you home"She hopped into the car and they drove away In silent. There was a still silence in the car for a long while before she broke the silence, "This is not the way to my house, it's the other way"Without sparing her a glance, Kenneth replied, "it's the way to our family house, since we appeared on the TV together, you should meet my family. So we're going back together for dinner" Tanya was shocked at his words."Meet your parents? So soon?" He nodded as the car turned into a rich and wealthy environment which made Tanya gawk in awe. "Ken, how should I behave when we arrive? You didn't tell me this before, don't you think I should prepare some gif
Kenneth and Tanya stopped the car at the bar beach. "I am sorry for making you see such a scene in my family" he said as he slipped some bear.Tanya thought he was done and was about to say one more word, but he continued, "Actually, there's never been peace in my family. Just like when I was still in high school, we always quarrelled among each other" Tanya sighed, she doesn't know why he was telling her all these. But she choose to listen him as they both sat by the beach."You know Tanya,I never hold any grudge with Ryan,I considered him my brother even though we're not from the same mother. But since we're Young, Ryan always wanted to get what I have. He has been competing with me since we're younger" He stopped. Tanya looked at him and imagined how hurtful and painful it was to have such a brother. She never has a sibling, but Tanya could imagine how Kenneth must be trying to make him and his brother be on the same page. She remembered him of course, Ryan Griffin. Always co
The next day, as the evening approached, Celine sent a text message to Tanya inviting her to the Griffin's house. After sometime, an expensive Rolls Royce was sent to pick Tanya. On getting there, Celine was not waiting for her at the doorstep, like she had promised, So Tanya stood there after pressing the doorbell. Just as she was still waiting for the door to be answered, a contemptuous voice suddenly came from the house as the door opened. "Is this Young Master Kenneth's wife?" It was it was a maid who spoke out. "Yes, I'm his wife, I'm here for Sister-in-law Celine" Tanya replied courteously trying to use the best of her voice. Be it maid or not, she shouldn't be on anyone's black book.The maid bowed slightly gesturing her to enter. Timidly and panic stricken, Tanya stepped into the house. She met Mrs Linda there sipping tea while reading news paper. She bowed slightly as greeted her. "Hello Aunt?"She wondered where Celine could be at that moment, as she picked her pho
In the study room of Kenneth's house, Tanya vamoosed into the study room with a lump in her throat. Since they both came back from the Griffin's house, Kenneth has been unexpectedly cold to her.As she sat down on the chair opposite her husband, she silently prayed that he change is mind later.The study room was silent save for the flipping of the books left by the window side. The long silence made her more nervous. After some time she began, "Em... Ken you see, I....." "I don't blame you for anything, you dont have to feel remorseful" he said and paused again. "it's just that Ryan Griffin is not a person that can be with someone for a long time"Tanya tightened her grip on her wrists. What is she going to say? She could feel her heart shaking in her chest. She could feel that Kenneth was really angry without knowing, tears ran down her face. "I'm sorry Ken, I'm so sorry. I don't know that your brother will be there. It's my fault, that I entered the wrong room" Sighing, Kenne