At 7pm,the phone rang again and Luna answered the phone. It went silent for a long time until Aurora said “Ms Luna” she called. The voice was somewhat familiar and Luna was surprised. This is not her private detective. “Yes, who is on the line?” “This is Aurora Blake…” When Aurora finished her conversation with Luna Wesley, the latter said she was leaving to X-city the next weekend with her Mom. Luna Wesley shed tears of joy. She knew it,Ava Leon was not dead, how can she be dead? All those saga they made were just empty news. Now, she knows her freedom came courtesy of Ava Leon. But how did she become so great within the shortest time? Looks like there are many questions she'll have to ask her when they meet. This really made her happy. Had she known that her dear friend was going to call her,she would never have visited Adrian Lester. Anyways, she'll make herself unavailable to him henceforth. Next morning, Adrian woke up on the floor of his room wit
Elsie Blake was creating a fuss. She wants to go with her momma and Santiago said she could come along. Reluctantly, Charlotte let her go with them. The latter was too addicted to her niece. When they got to the company, Patrick Connor saw the president walk in with a little girl of about three years or older and another woman followed, wearing long curly hair. He was excited. He came back with his family, he guessed. He prayed silently that everything would work out well for him. As Santiago sat behind his swivel chair, he pushed the profile before Aurora “A young company with little assets. Perhaps that's why his file was removed in the first place. But I believe in fairness Aurora, especially new businesses who need our support…” he was saying. Suddenly, Aurora's face went pale when she saw the name. Patrick Connor? She looked further and saw his passport. He's Adrian's friend. This man stood by her momma when her Papa died. She heard that he got into a f
“No, baby. He's not your daddy” Aurora responded, cleaning her tears. When she turned to glance at Patrick, their eyes locked and she saw that Patrick had a lot of questions written all over his face. Aurora nodded and said “Yes” and then closed her eyes. She knows what he wanted to ask her. So Why not give an answer to him before asking. Patrick's eyes welled up and he turned towards Elsie and smiled broadly at her “Come honey” he said and when Elsie did,he squatted and hugged her warmly. She's like her great grandma. He'd known Adrian since childhood,he knows virtually everyone in his family and his grandmother wasn't an exception. The blond, the grey eyes, the pinkish lips were exactly like Grandma's. He held the little girl and kissed her temple. Did Adrian know he has a daughter? How can he know when he doesn't know that Ava was still alive. When he raised himself to full height his eyes had gone reddened and he said “You're alive Ava?” He asked again as
Patrick Connor smiled. The table has turned. Now,it's Aurora who doesn't want to know or hear a thing about Adrian. She doesn't even want him to mention his name. He hopes he won't be caught in the middle again? He'd learnt from Adrian and he wouldn't get in the middle again. Knowing that Ava Leon was still alive was enough compensation for his estranged friendship with Adrian. “As you wish, Aurora,” he replied. He would just go along with her. Her life with Adrian and how she wants to pilot it after now, is none of his business at all. “Tell me, why did you leave your former job?” Aurora asked. She knew about the fight between him and that friend of his, but she isn't expecting them to fall apart. “We all want to grow, right? I want to be able to stand on my feet. There isn't anything else besides that” Patrick lied. She doesn't have to know anything else. “Hmmm I believe you with a pinch of salt” Aurora teased. Since he doesn't want to say anything abo
Ray smiled and chuckled. Jimmy is angry and he might take it out on him for what he'd just said. “I meant to say, I'll eventually make her my woman and she'll be the only woman in my bed for the rest of my life” Jimmy glared at Ray with a frosty stare. He had paraphrased his words to suit his ears but that is not the real content of his words earlier. “Aurora is my sister and I don't joke with my family. If you nurture a filthy desire in your heart against my sister, then don't come anywhere close to her. I'm saying this because if I find out that you only want to get between my sister's legs and dump her like your numerous fleet of women, I will forget the rank differences between us and I will strangle you” Jimmy threatened. Aurora must have been through a lot to make her nurse this hatred in her heart against men who want a relationship with her. The feeling of the past still taunts her that she wouldn't say anything about Elsie's father. “You should kno
Adrian paused and sighed. Did he have something else to say to him? He turned to glance at Patrick and saw his eyes welled up with tears. They both stared at each other, eyes moist and cloudy. At that moment, they didn't say a word but their eyes did the talking. Two friends, lost their bond and were ready to mend it back “I missed you, Adrian” Patrick stuttered and took a long strides to him and they both hugged each other tightly. Adrian sniffled and muttered apologies to Patrick. Patrick just kept sniffling. He held his daughter in a hug and now,he was holding him in a hug. He wants to tell him that Ava is alive and that his daughter is a beautiful girl but he cannot. He had promised Aurora. He cannot go back on his words. But he has no grudge against Adrian anymore. The person for whom he was mad with him was still alive, beautiful and attractive. “I missed you more and I thought I would be alone again without you. I lost Ava and my unborn baby, I almos
Adrian got to his hotel room, freshened up and stood before the mirror clad in a blue tuxedo and a custom made shoes. His hair well treated, glitters as he styled it to heightened his looks. His V shaped jawline well chiselled out on a pink lips. He looked back at himself in the mirror, satisfied with his looks, he stepped out. He is a prominent figure in the business world. Many haven't really met him, only heard his name. He would meet a few people and possibly strike a business deal with them. What interests him the most is business deals and proposals. And he would like to meet this new business mogul in town. That would definitely foster easy business cooperation in the future. As his car drove into the five star hotel where the launching was taking place, he saw the parking lot was almost filled except that a place was reserved for him by Santiago. Adrian stepped out, looking all charming and cute. He was welcome by Santiago and when the latter saw him,
They sighted Adrian Lester and left the place where they stood. Luna wants them to inform Aurora that Adrian was there. But why? Aurora and Patrick are the most important dignitaries in this occasion and they are prepared. How can they destabilise them because Adrian was around. If this is the time for Adrian to know,then he should. They can't keep the hide and seek game forever. So whatever would happen, should happen. “Is Aurora ready to meet him? She doesn't want to hear his name,how can she be ready to see him?” Luna complained. Thank goodness they disappeared before he saw them. Adrian Lester was someone they least expected on that occasion. All the way from New Jersey? “She'll eventually meet him one day. The earlier it is,the better it is for her to put that hurdle behind her” Clara insisted. “I want you to meet my sister,” Santiago said and walked Adrian towards a woman who was standing with her back to them, dressed in a long fl
As they stared at each other, different thoughts crossed their minds. Adrian knows that he wants Aurora as his woman again, but does she want him too? He doesn't want to embarrass himself again by trying to make things work out between them. Anyways,he sighed softly and looked away. Aurora was waiting, eager for him to take a step towards her. He should take just that first step and she would take the remaining ninety nine steps to him. “How're you doing Aurora?” Richard chimed. Happy to see her but especially his son. He missed Adrian and seeing him with Aurora and their daughter, he was pleased. “I'm fine. How're you doing too, father?” Aurora replied, smiling. Except Anna Lester that is no more, they appear to be completed and she could say Elsie was taking her place already. “I'm fine my dear” Richard replied. He kissed Elsie and gave her his blessings before turning to glance at Adrian. The later mumbled words that sounded like he was greeting his
Aurora was quiet. That's it, he'd always thought she was having sex with Patrick hence he insisted on a DNA before accepting Elsie as his daughter. “I never slept with anyone while I was married to you and after. You were my first and last man. How can you think of me, sleeping with your best friend?” Aurora bellowed,now her eyes were filled with tears. Adrian sighed and looked away. If they continue talking, they'll get into a tougher fight. They're fighting already and he doesn't want it to get fiercer than it already is. “Fine, I believe you. I'm sorry. But I'm telling you the truth when I said I never slept with Lola, not even once. And okay, no DNA, are you alright now?” Adrian asked, now turning away from her to get into the bathroom. It was only when Aurora heard the noise of the shower that she stepped out. The baby shower was starting in less than a hour. She went to take a bath quickly to get dressed. How can he not have slept with Lola? Is he so di
Adrian sighed softly. He knew it, staying in the Blakes mansion was definitely going to be a mistake. But her family insisted that they want him to put up with them. And now,the first face to come before him was Aurora's. “Hi,” Aurora said, smiling. She was dressed in a brown designer suit and pants. Her hair is styled with a curly tip. She looked gorgeous and a bit taller than usual, thanks to the high heels. “Hi” Adrian replied in his cold but masculine tone. He glanced at her briefly and looked away, focusing his gaze on her face. Beautiful as always, he complimented her in his heart. Aurora stood, expecting him to step aside so she could come in but he remained rooted on the spot waiting for her to tell him exactly what brought her to the door of the guest room where he's spending the night. “Hmmm, can I come in?” Aurora asked, still wearing a broad smile. She watched as Adrian, with a poker face, nodded and stepped aside, letting her come in. “Mom told
He pulled his robe over his bare body and dragged himself to the sitting room only to meet Santiago and Jimmy. He squinted, yawned and mumbled words that sounded like greetings. “Sorry we had to wake you up from sleep. I insisted on seeing you” Santiago informed. They were standing and Adrian requested that they take a seat. “It's okay. Thanks for the condolences, and please extend my appreciation to your parents” He declared, taking the sofa opposite the brothers. “Just my parents, how about Aurora and your daughter?” Santiago demanded, watching Adrian as he poured himself a glass of water. Adrian paused, placed back the glass of water he was holding and chuckled softly. He didn't offer the brothers any drinks because he found them holding glasses of wine when he stepped out. “She didn't come to New Jersey because of me, she's here with Patrick and being present at the funeral was simply coincidental. As for having a daughter, I don't have any” Adrian was
When the Funeral ended, Adrian remained by his mother's tomb and sobbed. All he could say was “Mom, Mom…” he would definitely miss her. The last time he was with her was when his father took him to be a mistake and wished that he was never born. He remained by the tomb, Jess wouldn't leave but stayed with him. Richard stood aside and scooped Elsie in his arms. It's unfortunate that he has to introduce Elsie to Anna as their first grandchild. She definitely would long to hold her in her arms, but it was too late already. Elsie is the spitting image of his lady mother. Father would definitely be pleased that he'd got a great granddaughter that took after his late wife. He was so happy to have her. Aurora stood by, leaning her head against Richard's arms, sobbing silently. She wished that she returned to Anna Lester as her daughter again and not the poor tramp she used to call her. She dislikes Anna but she didn't wish that she died the way she did. Alone, away a
Jimmy has to plead with her and promises to keep her updated on Adrian's state before Aurora agrees to return home. There were cameras all over the place and the two men working with Ray were also apprehended and taken away. A hot headline was all over the place by morning. Adrian Lester, the owner of Penguin breweries, was on the verge of death as he went to rescue ex-wife. Aurora was in shock the entire night and she wouldn't sleep. She kept calling and Patrick informed her that Adrian needed an urgent blood transfusion and he was having the same blood type with him. It wasn't long, Adrian was being transfused with Patrick's blood. It was during that time that the bad news came, Anna Lester had another cardiac arrest and this time, she didn't survive it. Clem got the news first and Patrick next. Adrian was in a bad state and couldn't travel. They didn't inform him about his mother's death yet until he gets a bit relieved. He wasn't told who's blood he was transf
“How can I achieve that, when a scumbag like you whose conscience has been eaten up by dogs abducts women to harass them?” Adrian snarls at him. At this time, Adrian focused on Ray Grimard but was watching Aurora from his split vision. He couldn't forget it easily that Ray used to be in the military. Ray Grimard glared at Aurora and his heart was racing fast. He still hadn't fucked her and she'd wound him, he was feeling a burning sensation of pain and helplessness caused by this bitch. Turning to fix his gaze on Adrian, he wondered where those rascals were that this rich brat could walk in. But seeing his bloody clothes and deep cuts, he knew a battle had ensued between them and Adrian probably overpowered them. “Tell me why you risk your life to save this bitch who cheats on you with your best friend? Who readily judged you when the scandal broke out,who hurt your feelings and emotions and attempted to murder you in the past?” Ray Grimard ridiculed. “My li
At this moment, Adrian was searching for the control panel to help activate the opening. There were at least three of them. Despite holding a gun, more hands are needed to have proper rescue and save their lives too. He found the panel and just before reaching it, he got a terrible kick on his shoulder that sent his pistol flying off his hands. Then another kicking followed at his back and he went low on his knees. Now, he'd got no pistol in his hands. He had been attacked and he was there to rescue Aurora. In order not to end up being a captive himself, he needed to think fast and find a way about it. His hands felt weak and paralyzed from the vicious kick. He knew attacking them both might not be a wise decision, hence he focused on attacking one and getting the other to hands down. As swift as lightning, he turned himself and yanked his entire weight on one of the men. Together they rolled on the floor. The other,now stretching his dagger to stab Adrian at any t
How can she not recognise him when he brings his perverted body before her. Why did it not occur to her to think within that line that Ray Grimard could be responsible for her abduction? She glared at him. Despite the candle is the only source of lighting in the room, her vision was getting accustomed to her environment and she saw him clearly as he got closer. “I was already getting impatient with your unconsciousness. I had to suppress my desire and wait until you wake up” Ray declared, getting closer to stand by her side, his bulgy part so obviously visible. “You bastard,” Aurora cursed. She tried to fight him back by struggling to get free but she couldn't. She was so furious staring at him. “I'd advise you to reserve your energy for the activities ahead. I have so longed for you, little puny” Ray stuttered, came closer to her and forcefully kissed her. Aurora bit his lips so hard that Ray Grimard quickly raised himself with a deep cut on his lips. He w