"Here it is sir." Alex's secretary placed a file on his study table silently waiting for him to respond, Alex stopped what he was doing on his laptop and carried the file in his hands."Thanks, you can leave now." His secretary bowed and immediately left the office, Alex intensely stared at the file reluctant to open it. He opened it finally but gasped when he saw what it entailed, he clenched his fists in fear.Are you okay?" Alex heard Ashley ask and jumped up in shock immediately looking up to see the big smile on her face, he quickly looked away still not knowing how to process what he had just seen."Yh…. Work." He replied awkwardly feeling a bitter taste in his mouth, he pretended to continue working on his laptop even though his mind was hazy and he couldn't think straight."I already booked an appointment with the doctor to get a scan, so we can go later today, what do you think babe?" Ashley asked placing a kiss on his lips."Um, could we schedule it for some other time? I'm
Ashley dropped the glass of juice she carried on the floor with her lips parted open in shock."What did you say?" She mumbled, Alex turned towards her with wide eyes unable to move as he was in shock as well so he had no idea she had eavesdropped on his conversation."Honey!" Those words suddenly felt like a torn in her flesh as it felt odd."What explanation do you have for this?" She asked, staring at him right in the eye. "I'm in an incest relationship?" She threw her hand in the air trying to curtail her discovery.."Be careful not to hurt your feet because there are broken pieces of glass."That's the least important thing to discuss right now, so tell me what the hell you just said on the phone." Ashley snapped at him angrily with her fists clenched in anger.Alex made his way towards her in a bid to calm her down but it didn't look like she wanted that."You need to remain calm honey, there's a big misunderstanding that can be resolved. Alex tried to calm her down but she w
Alex left her to attend to things in the office while she watched a Netflix film on her phone to kill time and boredom, she tried reaching to get water on the table when someone held her hands, she withdrew them in shock and looked up to see who it was and gasped."Surprise." George smiled at her with a bouquet in his hands which he had used to trick the bodyguards into pretending to have been sent by Alex to give it to Ashley."What…. What are you doing here?" Ashley stuttered still trying to find her voice as her hands were trembling, she felt like she couldn't move but she was just in shock."I came to pay a visit to you, it's been a while since we talked darling.""Don't call me that you monster!" She snapped at him."Still quick-mouthed are you huh?" He chuckled gently caressing her cheeks before she swat them away."I asked what you're doing here!" She asked confidently but deep down she was filled with fear and terror that he might do something to her. "If you try to harm me t
Susan and Tracy walked into the room making Ashley jerk in surprise thinking it was George again."Are you okay?" They asked in unison walking in and shutting the door behind them as they made their way towards her each one staying beside her, she had no idea she was visibly trembling and sweating at the same time."Yeah, I'm fine." She answered still remembering George's promise of coming back and that didn't sound well, she would be taken unaware if she didn't prepare for it. She faked a smile at them trying not to make them worry but they seemed to know she was lying and stared at her with worry."The look on your face says otherwise…. Come in and tell us what's wrong." Tracy implored trying to make Ashley speak up."I'm fine I promise, I was sad that I was left here alone and bored but thank goodness you're both here." Ashley cheered."I heard you've done the scan," Susan said, lighting up the mood as the two ladies stared at Ashley, her face got ready in excitement and she couldn
"Please spend the rest of your life with me and become the mother of my children." Alex went on his knee pulling out a ring from his pocket while trying to keep it cool as he was extremely nervous. "Let's grow old together and watch the sun go down." He joked, making them both laugh."Of course we would get married." Ashley smiled at him as hot tears flowed down her eyes, she was happy that her life was becoming what she had craved for. She felt butterflies in her stomach as he gently put the ring between her fingers and placed a gentle kiss on it, he stared at her for a few seconds adorning her beauty and eventually found the courage to smack his lips on hers. "You're the only man my heart truly belongs to." She whispered in his ear making him shiver due to the contact of her lips on his ear which was somewhat sensitive."You have no idea how much I love you Ashley." He leaned his face in her palm smiling as he stared into her eyes.*********"It's not a good idea going to see hi
Ashley stared around the hall like an excited kid who had been taken to a candy store hall filled with guests congratulating them on being engaged, She had told Alex that the party wasn't needed and they could get a grand one during their wedding but he insisted on it and she eventually agreed to it. "Congratulations babe." Susan smiled hugging her friend happily. "Make me an aunt soon." She teased. "Looks like I'm going to be one before you," Susan said and they all burst out in laughter. Other guests came along to congratulate the newlyweds as Ashley walked back to Alex. The hall was a beige color completed with white, although Ashley wanted a small wedding, her husband wanted otherwise and Susan supported them all along because she believed her friend deserved a grand wedding. "My feet hurt," Ashley whined while sitting on Alex's lap and gently adjusting his tie, his hair had been styled neatly making him look more majestic and making her fall in love with him all over. "I'm s
"What makes you believe that you can bribe your way out of this?" George smirked, taking out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter, he put one between his lips and lit it up taking a whiff and blowing it out. "We're both business men and you onwo quote well many things doesn't often go your way.""All this talk will lead nowhere, I can grant anything you desire except her.""Then you aren't ready to throw in a bargain." George"Then why call me here if you didn't want that, you should listen to your words you know.""I just wanted to ask nicely since I'm trying to stay low for now.""There is nothing you can do to her, she's carrying my child and she will be my wife pretty much soon.""Really?" George smiled walking towards ex in an Intimidating manner but he wasn't at all fazed by it and just stared at him head on. "Certainly I will ensure that isn't possible.""Does saying that make you feel so much satisfaction? Why is it you cling to something that was never made for you?""You ask
They both left the hospital and Alex had suggested she meets her true father who is also his adopted father, she got out of the car with his help and stared at the huge mansion before they walked into the house."I feel so nervous." Ashley muttered, although she had tried to put on a brave mask on her face but deep within her was shyness eating her away."It's alright, I'm here with you so there's absolutely nothing to worry about." He assured her which calmed her a little, he lightly squeezed her hand in his as they walked into the house. She looked around noticing how beautiful the mansion was, She wondered why he lived here all alone but no answer came to mind."He lives here all alone?" She looked up at Alex who nodded positively to her question, she noticed how much he loved art as there were lots of paintings hung on the wall which brought forgotten memories of when she was younger, she recalled her mom painting whenever she felt sad, could it be she was remembering her times wi
Alex stepped into the house, he took note of a strand lying on the floor, he looked around for an item with weight, he took a few steps backward and threw the item toward the strand and just like he thought, an explosion occurred. George was on his way to the ship when he heard the explosion. “Yes! “ He yelled, laughing boisterously, Ashley who looked half dead, too weak from her wailing, mourning Alex just stood there as he pulled her toward the ship. Hearing the explosion, she was startled, she wondered why he would blow off the abandoned guest house when he was about to get away. “It's finally the end, we can finally start a new life, with nothing to worry about, Don't worry I will take care of the child since it means a lot to you, All you need to do is love me, much more than you did Alex” He blurted out, caressing her cheek, she slowly pulled away from him. He clenched his teeth, as he watched her pull away, he pulled away as he was filled with ecstasy from the realizati
Alex lay on the hospital bed, watching as the fluids flowed through the line into his veins. “Buzz!” his phone buzzed, he tilted his head to pick up his phone, and he saw a message from an unknown sender. He yanked himself off the bed and he punched his phone to check the message. “If you want your wife and child in one piece, show yourself, and let’s end this once and for all” Alex read it out, he looked around but no one was there, at that moment another message came in “Involve the police and she gets it!” Alex looked around panicking, the thoughts of Ashley stuck with the monster again scared the shit out of him, He groaned, flipping his phone out of sight. He was not ready to dance to George’s tune, more so he wanted all this to end as soon as possible. He looked to make sure no one was watching him, he pulled out his car keys from the shelf next to his bed. He got up, walked toward the door, peeped through, and rolled back to his ward, pacing around the room as Cops w
Alex opened his eyes slowly, staring at the ceiling with his lashes constantly falling on each other, he titled his head to his left but there was no one next to him, he titled to his right, same emptiness, he rose off his bed, he looked around him, nothing felt familiar to him, stroking his hair, he walked through the walkway before him. ''Hey Alex, you’re up" Ashley hurled toward himHis jaw dropped, and puffed out a sigh of relief, seeing Ashley hale and hearty with their child still in her belly. He dashed toward her, pulling her into his arms, ''Oh baby, I was so worried, I thought something bad happened" He shivered as he held her hands. She pulled away gently with an awkward smile, “Something did happen but I'm glad you’re okay, let’s have breakfast” She urged as they walked together “Ashley, where is this?” Alex asked as he looked around the unfamiliar house, “What do you mean? We bought this house months after we got married” Ashley answered as she set out the table f
Ashley slowly opened her eyes as she had shut them when he was about to pull the trigger. She felt the worst might have happened and was scared to see the horrible sight before her, she slowly looked at Alex to see if he was okay and thankfully he was, she looked at George whose arm was bleeding at the moment, Ashley gazed up to see who had shot him and gasped."I told you I was going to kill you myself." Mika stood in the doorway panting and holding her stomach in pain, Ashley recalled her being shot and thought she had passed away but thankfully she had saved them. George scoffed at her, aiming the other gun at her."If you really intended to kill me then you would aim for my chest or head." He sounded cocky, not a single shred of fear in his voice. Alex used the opportunity to launch an attack on George and punch him in the head thereby making him stagger forward, Alex took the gun from his hand and hit his hand where the bullet had been fired, he groaned in pain as blood gushed ou
I would do it and that's a promise." Alex assured him staring him right in the eye. "All you have to do is let my wife be and live your life."George burst out laughing at him knowing quite well, what the proposal was going to be. "Do you really think I'm that frightened that I can't leave whenever I want?""You can't leave, isn't it obvious to you already? You would need my help and the only way you can leave is if I help you." Alex tried to bargain with him but George didn't seem to be interested in the offer and just burst out laughing at him."I wonder what you would do if people going out with you wanted to help a mafia out of the country just to keep his girl.""She's not yours you idiot!" Alex ranged in anger even though he felt like crap he couldn't stand the nonsense being spoken by George. One more kick in the stomach and he would literally cough out all his intestines if this carried on."Do you really think things are going to go your way because you feel so?" Alex laug
A week had passed and still no response or return call from George which had Alex really worried, he had tried to track the number which was used in calling him but to no avail, it was as though it was erased and never existed. He got a call from an unknown number instantly answering it knowing who it was."If you want to talk, meet me at the location sent to you, bring someone along with you and she's screwed." George said from the other line of the phone and ended the call. Before he could say anything, the call ended. Alex quickly grabbed his keys making his way down the stairs, Tracy stood up at the sight of him making his way down the stairs so quickly wondering why he was in a rush."Have you found anything yet?" She asked him."He asked me to meet him up somewhere.""Let me go with you, maybe I could be of help somehow." She offered seeming somewhat restless, hoping that her friend was alright."Stay with Susan and I'll handle this, besides it could be dangerous for you to be
Ashley silently sat on the cold floor staring in silence and not knowing what to do in her situation, She believed that Susan would be fine and by now they would have realized she was nowhere to be found, She felt sad that she didn't tell Alex about her plan but hoped he would understand her decision.Her train of thought was disturbed by the sound of the metal door opening, she looked up to see George approaching her with a big smile on his face as though he deserved it."What seems to be on your mind, my lady?" He grinned, placing a can of soda and some bread beside her."Predicting your death, what else?" She retorted sarcastically, he let out a light chuckle and paced around the room looking around as though finding if she had created some sort of escape route."Hmmm, dying by your hands doesn't seem like a bad idea you know? I won't make that possible because I don't want your hands to be stained with blood." He winked at her, and she rolled her eyes, staring at the junk beside h
Ashley looked around the place to see if anyone was coming and when she saw no one, she became more frightened, she had left the house under Alex's nose but this was the sacrifice she had to make to ensure the safety of Susan."Thought you weren't going to come."George snickered from behind, she jerked her head to look at him and her body followed, a frown shown on her face as she gazed at him in hatred."Have you set her free?" She asked and he nodded at her reassuringly but it was hard to believe his words but she had no other option. "So what are you going to do to me now?" "Continue from where we stopped." He smirked at her, dragging her by the hair and pulling her closer. She screamed in pain trying hard to release herself from his grip but to no avail. "Did you really think that I would let it slide you bitch?""I dont care if you're angry, you deserve to die.""Who is talking about dying? If at all anyone needs to die first it should be that baby in your belly." He smirked a
Ashley took out the tracker she had in her hair and handed it over to Tracy."I'm glad you're safe, I hope your didn't get hurt." Alex observed her body for any signs of injuries but she was okay."You don't have to worry too much darling, I'm doing just fine." She assured him."What happened to Mika?" He asked her and her face instantly turned to a frown."She betrayed us, she had intentionally exchanged the ring tracker to divert the attention of the cops but thankfully I had another which she had no idea about." ,shley explained."I'm sorry about that… for putting you and our baby in danger." He held her hand in his with a guilty face."It's alright but I didn't have trust for her from the onset and thankfully it paid off." She shrugged."The doctor would be here soon as you requested," Tracy told Alex who nodded frantically, Ashley looked at him in confusion wondering why he called the doctor."What's wrong?" She asked scrunching her brows and waiting for him to respond."I need t