Then he saw pictures of her, from the days she became a part of the Blake family and when she had her induction as a medical doctor,a few months back. So she's alive? He has sobbed, regretted, did charity all for her soul to find rest and in return, she forgives him. But alas, her soul still exists with this mortal body. As Adrian was still searching more about Ava, Elsie Blake came over and sat next to him “you see uncle, that's why I don't like Ray Grimard. He takes my mommy away from everyone and keeps her to himself…” she complained. Adrian Lester turned and was going to hold the little girl in his arms when a feminine foot approached them. He raised his head and found Ava staring at her daughter with a frown. Actually, she was stealing glances at Adrian. She only fixed her gaze on Elsie when she perceived that Adrian was going to look up in her direction. This is the man who reminds her over and over where she belongs, in society; a low class tramp
For the next few seconds, Adrian Lester stared at Clara Leon calmly. He held his temper in check. This woman refused to forgive him, she wouldn't accept his apologies because of her daughter, and yet, that daughter didn't really die. He wanted to go past her when the latter said “Adrian,” she called and paused. Now, she's the guilty one. She's the one staring at Adrian with her lips sealed, having no idea of how to begin. “It's not what you think, Adrian” Clara Leon blurted without thinking through. She really doesn't know what to say. Now, Adrian has seen Ava and knows she's alive. How can she explain things to him now? “You mean you know what I'm thinking, Mrs Leon? Then tell me what it is” Adrian snapped at her. Not what he thinks, does she know what he is thinking? “About Ava. I'm sorry that you're just getting to know that she's…” Clara Leon began but Adrian interrupted first, with a chuckle. “I'm glad that your daughter didn't die, Mrs Leon. I'm also ha
Clara's eyes welled up with tears. Ava and Adrian’s life together was such that it was filled with complexities. Until this moment, she wondered why the both of them were told the reason why they should be married back then, besides using Adrian's grandfather as an only explanation for it. “Adrian and Ava shared a relationship in the past,an unpleasant one to be precise. But looking at it intently, I blamed myself and my late husband why we didn't explain things to Ava and why their marriage should go that way. My family once helped Adrian when he was a little boy….” Clara explained things to everyone that when she finished, she was sobbing silently. There was a long quietness that followed. Everyone was lost in their thoughts and having many questions to ask, a lot of “why” and “what” “If I get you correctly, Adrian and Aurora were married?” Santiago asked, dazed and surprised at this revelation. Adrian told him his wife was dead and she died with his bab
As Adrian sat on the edge of his bed, his head supported by both of his hands, he desired nothing at that moment than having Aurora and Elsie in his life. His mind was filled with a mixture of excitement and yet, fear of what the future holds for him. Even if her pure heart decided to let the past slip away in forgiveness, will she be willing to be his wife again? And all the same, he is excited that she's alive. And Patrick, he doesn't know what to say about him. He was supposed to help him but from the looks of things he might not be expecting any help from him, but betrayal. How can he not tell him about her, how can he hide that aspect from him? If he hadn't come, based on Santiago's insistence, he would have still remained in the dark, completely ignorant. How can Patrick do that to him? They've made up with each other and yet, he kept something so important from him? Something as important as Ava Leon being alive? Can he still call him a friend?
He doesn't know anything about his parents anymore. He is lost in silent regret and yet, he wouldn't say it out. His dad was right, he'd become a stranger to them. “It's alright Adrian. I understand what you are going through. I know that one day, you'll have that peace and pardon again…” Richard encouraged. “I have the peace now, what I've always blamed myself for, is not really so. But the pardon seems like an insurmountable mountain, for me…” Adrian responded, speaking in unclear terms. It would be great news to his dad,as much as it is to him, that Ava is in X-city as Aurora Blake. Isn't that what peace meant, absence of worries? “Everything is eventually going to be alright son. We'll survive and overcome this phase of our lives. But reach out to your Mom, she misses you a lot” Richard advised. “It's alright dad, I'll do so. If there are no improvements, let me know” Adrian concluded. When he hung up, he sighed softly. What is wrong with Mom? The last thin
Santiago was dazed and left speechless. He remained calm, not saying a word and not in a hurry to push his friend off. “Adrian, this has got nothing to do with me,” he confessed. Honestly,he owned all the explanation and apologises to Aurora, not him. “I know this has got nothing to do with you. But I need to face her, I need to talk to her and you can help me make it possible. I need to talk to her and my daughter. I want to apologise to her and tell her how I feel about her. I swear Santiago I love her now…” Adrian pleaded. Santiago gently moved him away and stared at his face, his eyes were red and he saw remorse in them. He really loves Aurora now? “Alright, I'll do that” Santiago assured. In the Lester family, everyone was seated for breakfast except Santiago. Charlotte gave an excuse that he went to the gym so early. Midway through the meal, Jimmy said “Someone is head over heels for you, Aurora. Ray Grimard wants to start a relation
Adrian's complexion paled. His signature, was the divorce coming so fast? Santiago told him earlier that his sister was ending the marriage with him. He called it a miserable marriage and as a matter of fact, that's what it truly was. Aurora's stare was firm, her eyes not blinking and the resentment is too glaring to be mistaken. He should append his signature and that would be over. Patrick arrived at the address. Not knowing that Adrian was there, he pushed the door open and stepped in. The sight of Adrian and Ava made him hault in his walk, but it was too late, Adrian already saw him. Why is Ava finding ways to put him through hard situation? She was meeting with Adrian and invited him over, what for? His life with Adrian is different from her life with him. He doesn't want both to cross. “Ava, why did you invite me over, when you are meeting with Adrian?” Patrick demanded. This is unfair to Adrian, he would get things tangled up in his mind. “I will be
The two of them stood, facing each other. One was calm, remorseful and apologetic in his gaze but the other was fierce, furious and hate filled. “The last thing I will be doing in this life is getting divorced with you Ava. I want you back and I will not give you this desire of yours” Adrian reaffirmed. “You must be joking, you swine. You think you decide the shot here? No, you don't and would never have that chance to have things in your own way anymore. You will sign this paper, even if I have to pull the trigger on your head and blow that skull of yours into several pieces, I'll do it and use your blood as the signature” Aurora threatened. “Calm down Aurora” Patrick stepped in. He had witnessed how remorseful Adrian was back then. And seeing him kneel down before her, his respect for Adrian just doubled. “Stay out of this, Patrick. This dramatic man never showed me anything except cold heartedness and hatred. I can't start counting what he'd done
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