Perhaps, Janis had found Jax again, afterall.
_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
JAX My legs moved briskly on their own accord towards the huge gates of Janis' mansion. Yes. I was back here again, I was back to the place it all happened more than seven months ago. To the place where my reckless nightstand birthed a child nine months later. I hadn't forgotten this place. Even though months had passed since I came here, this place ed fresh in my head. The memory stood clear like it all happened yesterday. But my motive for coming here had been altered. The last time I dropped by, I was bringing back a drunk Janis from one of her frivolous escapades in the night club and we ended up having such passionate and heated sex. Just looking at this house from the iron gates that protected it brought back memories. Now I was back again, not to have sex, but to claim what was rightfully mine-- My child. I didn't know our careless act would lead to a baby but it did and now I wanted to claim that baby. I didn't want to be like my father who ran away from his res
JAX I glared at the Janis' younger sister as she ambled her way back into the car and banged the door so loudly. Gearing up her engines, she drove off leaving a trail of dust behind. Anger was an understatement of what I felt at the moment.This woman had utterly disgraced me all because of her wealth. My rage seared words in my heart and it tightened around my chest, almost making me forgetting to breathe. I will never forgive the Walters for this humiliation and I promise to pay them back. The only way I could make them pay was to become rich and come back for my son.With determination in my heart and a sternly resolve across my face, I vowed to come back to come claim my son but the only difference was that this time, I won't come back as a poor and wretched man. I will come back as a billionaire and I'll get my son back.Whether Janis liked it or she didn't. My eyes drifted down to the dollar notes the woman threw at me and my fist clenched in anger, my eyes seethin
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