_JANIS' POV_
The air was tensed and heated up as my sister and I stared daggers at each other, our bloodshot glares scaring the wits out of all the other employees that would have dared to interfere.What the fuck is wrong with Stravis?I mean... who the hell gave her the authority to fire my workers without my fucking consent!?"Well, I am the owner of this company, the CEO!" I yelled at her, reminding her of the status I held in this company with a fiery blaze of indignation burning in my eyes.I am the CEO and Stravis has no fucking right to fire my workers without my knowledge, sister or no sister, I made her the manager of this company, so I have the supreme power here!"And I'm the one who runs things here! You don't even know half of what goes on here!!" Stravis yelled back at me, matching my enraged tone.Is Stravis nuts or something?!I matched up to her, my chest heaving with anger. The air became too tight to breathe in and silence like wildfire spread throughout the office as everyone fed their eyes on the scenery unfolding between me and my rude younger sister."How dare you speak to me in such a manner? Or have you forgotten that I am your older sister, Miss Stravis Walter!?" My acrimonious and bitter tone spat at her.Stravis gave off a shallow chortle and a maniac smile curled up on her lips."Oh, I haven't forgotten, sister. Who would forget an elder sister that's too incompetent to handle her own company? Instead, she passes the responsibilities to others, sits at home, and pampers herself whilst waiting for her employees and everyone around her to kiss her ass!" Stravis scoffed at me.My jaws dropped to the ground on hearing her vile words and my chest heaved rapidly, my blood toppling."Stravis!" I raised my hands to hit her but stopped mid-air.Gulping down the bitter gal that had formed in my throat, I pointed my forefinger to Stravis who had her hands folded across her chest."I swear, if not that you were my younger sister, I would have beaten you up to a pulp right in front of everyone here." I stopped talking for a brief second, trying to calm the torrents and wreckage that my nerves had become but it was futile."You should be grateful to me that I was merciful enough to let you work in this company as the manager. I mean, look at you. There are millions of people out there better than you; People that would give this company millions in an hour, yet I chose to put you here and still you stand here with your filthy mouth to insult me? You must be sick in the head." I let out all my rage on my younger sister who just stood like a statue, taking in all my spiteful words."Janis you are so..." I didn't let her complete whatever she wanted to say before interjecting."Shut the fuck up and let me finish!" I ordered, shaking the air around us."You should be grateful to me. If not for my help, kindness, and guidance, I can bet my entire fortune that you wouldn't be able to manage this company. Dad gave the company to me and not you for a reason, so read my lips..." I seethed in anger, wagging my index finger at her."Don't ever cross the lane because you are stepping on my toes, and if you overstep your lane, I promise I will cut down your wings, hence putting a stop to your growth." I threatened cryptically."And what do you mean by that?" Stravis inquired with a puzzled look plastered on her face."I will fire you... And I mean every fucking word." I dropped, and immediately, Stravis had her eyes widened at me like a doe caught in headlights with her jaws ajar at my statement.Masking her shock with a stoic expression, she turned to leave but I could still hear faint murmurings coming from her lips as she walked away.A lopsided smirk played on my lips and I veered my eyes to face the stunned perplexed facial features of my PA, Luke."Don't worry you are not fired. You can go continue with your job." I assured the young man."Thank you so much, ma'am." He said, sounding cheerful.I nodded and was about to turn to go when a stinging pain hit my head causing me to groan."Is anything the matter?" The young man asked, rushing over to my side."I'm just feeling weak. Drive me to the hospital, please." I requested him to do and placed a hand on my temples in a bid to massage them.He nodded and came to my aid, walking me towards the entrance doors of the company.I noticed the many stares I kept getting and it all irked me."Get back to work all of you and stop staring!" I ordered which got all of them shuffling their feet back to their duties in an instant.Luke led me through the glass doors of the company, our feet making their way into the broad parking lot that held my car.I quickly threw him my keys and he used them to open the doors of my car.Getting inside, I flipped my head back on the seat of my car and Luke geared the engine back to life.I felt something crawl into my nose and I suddenly felt so nauseous. Calming my now restive profile, I shut my eyes close, wanting to be awakened only when we reached our destination.* * * * * *The drive to the hospital was about twenty-something minutes and I quickly pushed open the door of my car immediately we got there and Luke informed me without waiting for him to do it.I needed to find out what was going on with me. I had my fears but I pushed them aside. I had never been careless with my sexual business and always used protection so it was probably something else."Stay right here and wait for me," I said to Luke and rushed inside without sparing him as much as another glance.The pungent smell of drugs and injections hit my nostrils upononponn getting into the hospital, and I swear that it took everything in me not to throw up.As expected, everyone quickly recognized who I was as all eyes had turned in my direction but I wasn't in the mood for all that."Get me the doctor. I need to see the doctor now" I said to one of the nurses who sat at the reception desk."Miss Walter, you are welcome." Another said to me with a bright smile immediately I talked with the other nurse, which I knew very well was fake."Thanks. I need the doctor." I abruptly told her."Right this way" The first nurse motioned for me to follow her and I hastily walked behind her, my mind racing on so many thoughts as to what could be wrong with me."Doctor Ivan, Miss Walter would like to see you." The nurse announced before proceeding to open the wooden doors of the Doctor's office after receiving permission"Miss Janis. What a surprise, come in please." The young doctor spoke to me with a hearty smile, and the nurse left, shutting the door behind her at once.I sighed and walked towards him and without waiting to be told, I propped myself up in a chair opposite the doctor, the only thing separating us was the huge mahogany table between us. "What brings you here, Miss Janis? Are you experiencing any discomfort of some sort?" The doctor inquired while adjusting his glasses which sat on the bridge of his nose.", or. I've been feeling weak, dizzy, and nauseous too. I honestly don't know what's going on with me." I lamented with a frustrated look on my face.The doctor hummed and nodded his head to my complaints. "Have you ever thrown up after feeling nauseous?" He inquired as he picked up a pen and began writing down some things into a file."Yes. I even threw up this morning." I almost exclaimed."And when did all these start?" The doctor threw another question at me without glancing up from his file to look at me."Uhm..." I raked my brain for the answer to that question."Since this morning. I've been having all these recurring symptoms since I woke up today, although the frequent headaches started a week before." I confessed.The doctor didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he got up from his chair and dropped his glasses on the table."We have to conduct a blood and pregnancy test on you"I feared he would say that. I wasn't pregnant. I couldn't be pregnant."No, Doctor. I don't think I'm pregnant." I objected to it."At least, we have to run the test on you to know if that isn't what's wrong with you so we can cancel it out before looking into other causes." He advised and I realized that he was right.I sighed and cleaved to his words."We are settled then. Right this way please..." He motioned for me to go into a separate ward in his office and I followed him with shaky breaths and an erratic heartbeat.I pray it isn't what I think it is......It's been two hours since my urine sample was sent to the lab for a pregnancy test and the doctor was yet to give me the result. My tremor rose with each nanosecond and I found myself almost forgetting to breathe now and then."Miss Janis..." A nurse called my attention as I sat on one of the numerous steel chairs in the hospital."Yes." I quickly stood up."The doctor would like to see you now." She informed and without wasting time, I rushed in, anxious to see what the result of the test taken was."Doctor, so what's the result? It is negative right??" I rambled before even sitting down.He was silent however and passed me an envelope instead.I tore the envelope open with shaky hands almost immediately and its contents had me almost passing out. I am fucking pregnant..!_JANIS' POV_I am fvcking pregnant, but how??!Who did I even sleep with!? How did this happen!?This was too confusing. My entire world was crumbling and I couldn't do anything."But how can I be pregnant? I always use protection and I don't remember having sex with anybody" my voice came as a whisper. "You are pregnant. The result is accurate" The doctor replied like he couldn't be questioned."Doctor, I can't be pregnant, please. I don't even know who the father is! I want an abortion. I can't keep this baby" I spoke almost crumbling into tears.The doctor accessed my features for a while before speaking. "You are too tense, okay? Go home, rest, and ponder over this with a clearer mind ok. If you still want the abortion then come back""Alright. Thank you" I heaved a heavy sigh before bolting up and hastily walking outside.I scurried towards my car and quickly pulled open the door, launching myself in."Take me home now" I instructed my assistant who ignited the engine in an insta
_Janis' POV_A redhead walked in with my assistant trailing beside him. His clothing was shabby and his red locks dangled carelessly over the crook of his neck. His brown eyes shone on seeing me as I matched his orbs with my formidable stare.Fuck, no!He isn't the one.The man who fucked me wasn't even red-haired!"Ma'am meet..." I didn't let my assistant complete the sentence as I hoisted my hand at him which cut him short."He isn't the one." I abruptly stated.My assistant got tongue-tied."B-but ma'am at least...""I said he isn't the one! Get me another!" I shot back at him rudely."Alright. Let's go, Micheal." He said to the red-haired who did nothing but nod and flash me a smile.My God! I know who I slept with and that redhead was not him.Though I have no vital information about him, the only thing I could only remember was his facial features and the fact that he had been the driver who drove me back from the club that night. These two weeks had turned out out a roller coa
_JANIS' POV_Suspense raided the air and a brief silence interluded the atmosphere. "Wow! Are you serious? That's good news. So, we are expecting a grandchild very soon?" A smile drew its initials on the lips of my mother as she stood up to embrace me, killing the silence with a bright look on her face. "Congratulations! I know he must be a well-to-do young man!!" Dad exclaimed, a beam saturated all over his face.Wow! What just happened?They didn't yell at me??!I stared at them in blank amazement, completely mortified by their cheerfulness.I was almost doubting if I was in the right house or at the wrong dining hall with people who aren't my parents. I expected more scolding and questioning from them.In my confused state, I forced out a smile and accepted every positive remark given to me by my parents, although I could sense that my sister was quite disconnected from the cheerful atmosphere. Luckily, they didn't ask me who the father of my child was, because if they mistakenly
_JANIS' POV_Sunlight crept into my room through the flailing curtains that draped down my windows.My eyes gradually fluttered open to the parallel rays of sunlight and I yawned, stretching my body before sitting upright. My vision was hazily blurry, and my throat felt very acidic.It took a while for my vision to adjust and I quickly reached for the jug of water placed on my bed stand.Gulping down a glass of water, a heavy sigh escaped my lips.Today is the day I announce at my company's board meeting this lingering decision that's causing restlessness in my body.I would be announcing my temporary leave for a year as a result of my pregnancy, and at the same time, handling the position of CEO to my younger sister, Stravis, temporarily.Can Stravis handle such responsibility? I know her capabilities and I know she did quite a good job as the manager of my company, but being a CEO was a completely different and higher responsibility altogether I entrust Stravis with such a huge and a
_JANIS' POV_Sunlight crept into my room through the flailing curtains that draped down my windows.My eyes gradually fluttered open to the parallel rays of sunlight and I yawned, stretching my body before sitting upright. My vision was hazily blurry, and my throat felt very acidic.It took a while for my vision to adjust and I quickly reached for the jug of water placed on my bed stand.Gulping down a glass of water, a heavy sigh escaped my lips.Today is the day I announce at my company's board meeting this lingering decision that's causing restlessness in my body.I would be announcing my temporary leave for a year as a result of my pregnancy, and at the same time, handling the position of CEO to my younger sister, Stravis, temporarily.Can Stravis handle such responsibility? I know her capabilities and I know she did quite a good job as the manager of my company, but being a CEO was a completely different and higher responsibility altogether.Can I entrust Stravis with such a huge
✓JANIS's POV✓ "Janis, I know we didn't ask before, but who's the father of your child?" My Dad asked, and I almost choked upon hearing that question from him. This is what I've been fearing so greatly... this damned question, because I don't know the right answer to that either. I got tongue-tied and just averted my gaze from my father. "Yes, Janis and is he wealthy? Will you both get married soon?" My mum added with a note of urgency in her tone, making me gulp and I faced them both. "He is well-to-do, but not as rich as us, and we aren't getting married. As for his identity, please don't ask me about that ever again." I deadpanned, and the response I received was... well, depicted that I took things to a slightly harsh height. My parents were taken aback by my response and they stared at me with widened orbs including Stravis. "I think I've had enough for dinner." I quickly added that I hadn't touched any food and stood up, walking out on them, or followed closely behind, trail
JAX The sun's rays illuminated brightly through the curtains and into the room. Its brightness pulled me out of my unconsciousness. I struggled to open my eyes and when I was fully conscious, my head began to bang heavily, it was heavy and uneasy. This was a result of the amount of alcohol I had sculled down in the bar last night. I had drank so much that I became intoxicated as a result of the excessive intake of alcohol. I woke up very weak and tired, I didn't regret last night's drinking though because it was fun and I needed it to relieve myself from work. I stood up feeling lightheaded but I managed to walk over to the table where I kept my aspirin, took two pills, and gulped it down after taking the water from the glass cup at the table. ***** The atmosphere was cool and frigid, the cold breeze swept through the city as the moon shuns on the earth. The night was bright and chilled, however, my body was back to being strong and energetic. Loud music and chattering from insi
Nine months later... JANIS I faced up with my back lying on the hospital bed. I was worn, my weak eyes were fixed on the ceiling that seemed to spin in my orbs. I was weak from pushing the baby from my womb, the pain was so excruciating, I almost gave up the ghost. My body and soul were engrossed with so much agony. Perhaps I wasn't fit to bare a child yet but at last, I give birth to my child safe and sound. I can't lift a muscle or blink an eyelid because every part of my body was in pain. Multiple sweat beads coated my forehead and heat radiated off my body. My chest heaved frantically with each breath I took and I tried so hard not to pass out as a result of exhaustion. "How are you feeling now?" the nurse who assisted the doctor during labor walked up to me and placed her hands on my head. "That baby almost claimed her life, she was almost about to give up" another nurse murmured to her colleague in the ward. "I'm so glad she birthed the child successfully, the doctor had
Sounds of plates and trays dropping at different tables filled the atmosphere of the busy restaurant, classy men and women ate mildly. The restaurant was quiet but also a little noisy.Janis and Jax continued to eat their lunch calmly, there was grave silence at the table although Jax could perceive that Janis had a thousand unspoken words. She had her eyes more stationed on Jax than the lunch in front of her. Her eyes kept examining him again and again, when she notices his eyes slowly boring into hers, she withdraws and throws her gaze down to her food.She was famished to see Jax all decked up in wealth, the question of how he became so big and rich continued to hurl up inside her. Janis couldn't help but admire him at every chance she gets. Jax on the other hand was still very focused on his lunch but he also caught her eyes fixed on him a few times. He could see through her self control, the self control that held her from asking the questions she had on the inside. Jax paused
JAXI was so excited to put all plans into action this month, every suggestion made was valuable. This business deal will definitely be in our favour.My secretary held up the briefcase and escorted me back to my office. "Make sure you submit the suggestions to email this evening, I need them. And get me a cup of coffee; Cappuccino" I said."Ok sir" my secretary uttered before leaving the office. Within few minutes he returned with a hot cup of coffee in a small plate.Cappuccino has always been my favourite type of coffee, I'm usually not picky with things but I'm definitely picky when it comes to coffee. I picked up my phone mindlessly and began to scroll through the net, not for any reason particularly. I just wanted to ease myself from all the stress.My subconscious quickly reminded me of my meeting with Janis and my son, everytime I sit alone I begin to remember those moments, for some reason that I can't explain. I also collected her number and promised to give her call, I co
JAXI couldn't stop my mind from drifting back to the moments I saw my son; Jerome. His smile was beaming and his giggles were soft.All features about him were perfect, he was as handsome as I pictured him to be. I'll be back for him someday but for now I just have to focus on my father's health.I lost mum but I can't loose him too, he just came into my life I can't let him leave after few years. We still have so much to do together. Last year my father; Leo was diagnosed for Diabetes, I was frightened and devasted to hear the doctor's reports about him, how on earth did he get diabetes? Ever since I saw the reports I promised to always stand by him and help him get through it. This wasn't how I pictured loosing my father the second time. It's way too sudden and unexpected.Asides Jerome, he is my only family right now and I'll do everything in my power to see that he is healthy again."Come in" the doctor obliged from behind the door of his office. I held my father by the hand and
JANISThe car tires ceased it's rational movement as the car halted to a stop inside the hospital's vicinity. My son's wellbeing is everything to me, his health is important to me therefore I must bring him to the hospital every month for a checkup.As Jerome's mother I must make sure that he is fit on all aspects of his life. I made a promise to be his mother and also his father, I said I wasn't going to let him lack anything and that includes stable health. Although his father is no longer a mysterious Uber driver, he is now a rich populous business tycoon who will stop at nothing to take his child away from me. I'll always stand by Jerome, guide him and protect him.Come to think of it, Jax's character has completely changed. Does money really change people?He was so calm and sweet when he was an Uber driver but ever since he gained so much wealth he has become very arrogant, rude and stubborn.I really hope Jax listens to mum and mellows down for the sake of Jerome. Things will
JAXI sat on my heavy duty office chair behind the huge brown mahogany table, reminiscing about my conversation with Janis last night. Even after so many years her eyes still sparkled and her orbs were beautifully structured.I couldn't hold back the thoughts of how beautiful Janis was. Her lips parted in such a very elegant manner as she opened them to speak. Little observations about Janis Walter clouded my mind as I sat in my office, this observations weren't initiated last night at the party so why now?Irrespective of the fact that she looked so stunning, I wasn't interested in all that at the party, my concerns were focused on my son. Getting custody for my son was my main agenda not reuniting with Janis.I was stern and strict to Janis particularly because i needed information about my son, the disrespect and degrading attitude of the Walters was another reason why I was so strict and rude to Janis at the party.After everything Janis and Stravis had done to me, been friendly t
JANIS' POV I straddled Jerome in my hands, planting kisses all over his face whilst he giggled and tittered repeatedly. I didn't know how long I had been in here with him but I was too scared to walk out of the room. I just want Jerome to be by my side at all times like this. I wanted to hold him in my hands and kiss him daily whilst assuring him of my protection and desire to keep him. I wanted Jerome to know how much I loved him. I can't let Jax have his way and separate me from my son. The fear of loosing Jerome to Jax was so terrifying that I could not even drop Jerome down for a nano-second . I was too mortified whenever I recounted Jax's threat. He wasn't bluffing and neither was he going to back down. I can't afford to loose this battle.Never. A rapid knock on the door startled me and had the hairs on my body standing. My breathing hitched in my throat and my heart skipped a beat. Could it be Jax.No..absolutely not. I waved the thought off. He wouldn't come
JANIS' POV The moment the screeching tires of our car came to a halt, I didn't even wait for a nano-second to pass by before lurching out through the doors of the car.I slammed the doors shut behind me causing Stravis to flinch as she was fixing up the loose buttons of her blazer."Sheesh Janis, the house isn't running away you know!?" I heard Stravis yell at me for my rough demeanour. I shut all her wordings out. The only thing I could hear right now was the heavy pounding of my heart in my rib cages.It felt like my heart could jump out of my body any minute. My tremor was at its summit and my breathing would frequently clog in my chest.I swiftly pushed open the huge doors of the mansion and dashed upstairs with my trepadised feet. Jax's words still echoed and resonated within the walls of my ears. He wanted to take Jerome away from me and he was damn serious.His entire physique and aura spoke of a deadly and threatening wealth. It was evident in him. He wasn't dressed as a
"Thank you so much Mr Benson" Stravis appreciated, her eyes glinting cheerfully. "Thank you too, we look forward to working with you Miss Stravis" Mr Benson gave a warm smile."We will come to a conclusion about the deal once it's approved, for now you can reach us on our mail" he added whilst handing over a business card to Stravis.Delightfully they shook hands and walked away,a victorious smile played on the lips of Stravis as she raised her head up and congratulated herself for a job well done.Securing a meeting and a partnership deal with Mr Benson was a huge step for the Walter corporation, this particular partnership deal will elevate the company and bring great value.In Stravis moment of self praises her eye stumbles upon a very familiar person, she strained her eyes to see this familiar figure clearly as the young man walked towards her. Recognition dawned on his facials as he got closer."Isn't this that poor man that came asking for his son years ago?" Stravis said to he
JANIS' POV "Cut the charade Janis. We aren't on friendly terms and we've never been on friendly terms. Don't act like you care about me because you never did. I just came here so I can get to know the whereabouts of my son. Where is my son Janis?" Jax spat at me, his tone bitter and irked. I was confused. Time stood still in an instant for me and it seemed like the universe and all in it had come to a halt. What did Jax just say? Did I fucking hear him right?"Excuse me?" I asked with raised brows, my confusion written all over my face."You heard me right Miss Walter. I believe I didn't speak French or Latin. I came here for my son so cut the charade and give me my son! Where did you keep him?!" he snapped scowfully at me. I was dumbstruck, robbed off my speech and at lost for words. What the hell!Who the fuck does Jax thinks he is to just barge into my life and demand for our son like he isn't my son too!?He said it like as if I forcefully kept the child away from him. I wou