The reception was lively; Sandy was dancing with her best friend Cathy. Her father and her brother, Luke, approached them. Her father reached out his hand beaming. Sandy took her father's hand, and they started dancing.Cathy was about to leave the stage when Luke took her hand. He smiled broadly and said, "Beautiful, may I have this dance please?"Cathy smiled at him and replied, "Luke, when are you going to introduce my sister-in-law to me?" Luke's smile faded and said, "Cathy, I haven't found someone who has touched my heart deeply yet." Then they started dancing.When Edwin came back from the bathroom, he looked around to locate his wife. He was so jealous when he saw his wife in Luke's arms.On their wedding day, Luke didn't hide that he had feelings for Cathy. He looked at him in his eyes and said, "If you ever make Cathy unhappy, I will snatch her away from you."Edwin laughed out loud because he never thought that that day would ever come. However, when he saw his beloved wife
Pastor Andrews looked at Edwin with confusion in his eyes and asked, "Mr Parker, I don't understand, why did you bring your wife here?"Edwin scratched his head and replied, "Pastor Andrews, at the wedding I thought I could be able to put my wife as my first priority but deep down in my heart my sister comes first.Elizabeth is the only family I have, and it is impossible for me to ignore her. My wife can leave me anytime but not my family. I am sorry I wasted your time, Pastor."Then he stood up, he was about to leave when he heard Pastor Andrews' words then he stopped."Son, your wife told me that she was raised by the Prince family. How would you feel if every time Luke calls her, she drops everything and rushes to him to repay them for raising her?"Edwin looked at Pastor Andrew and replied, "I will be very upset because they are not blood related. Also, Luke has feelings for my wife."Pastor Andrews laughed and said, "Did you tell your sister about the wedding trip? Is it a coinc
Last Saturday, Avery was playing in the flower garden alone. She fell in love with Blue Iris flowers. They were rare and delicate. Since she was sitting down on the ground, the helpers didn't see her.She overhead the helpers talking, "I don't understand Mrs Martins; she is so cruel to her daughter. If Mr Martins wasn't with her when she was giving birth to their daughter, I would swear that Avery wasn't her daughter."Then the other helper replied, "I heard that she conceived Avery by mistake. She had asked the hospital to block her fallopian tubes, but she fell pregnant again. I am so sad for little Avery. She doesn't deserve a mother like that."The first helper indicated that even though Avery was conceived by mistake, her mother was supposed to love her because she was already in her womb. She was so disappointed in her Madam.Then they walked to the house. Avery had tears in her eyes when she heard the helpers' words. Half an hour later, she walked to her bedroom, and she didn't
Edwin couldn't sleep because he had a lot on his mind. He walked to his bathroom to take a shower. When he was done washing up, he couldn't find towels in the bathroom. His wife washed the towels and she forgot to replace them.He called his wife to bring the towel but there was no response. It dawned on him that his wife was in Australia. His heart sank, and then he decided to walk out of the bathroom naked since he was alone in the house.He changed into a T-shirt and jeans. He missed his wife so much. He took his phone and called his wife. It was ringing for a long time, but his wife didn't pick it up. He tried several times to no avail. He decided to send a text message.His stomach started rumbling, he went to the kitchen to make food. He quickly made a sandwich and a cup of coffee. He went to the living room with his food and opened the news channel.He nearly fainted when he saw the news headlines. It was written in bold, 'Boeing 600 flight from OR Tambo International airport t
He looked at his sister with sadness and said, "Elizabeth, your sister-in-law visited her friend, Mia, in Australia without my permission. I don't know what to do. Should I go to Australia to fetch her, or should I divorce her? What do you think?"Elizabeth was so happy to hear that and replied smiling, "Why did you marry her in the first place, since I was against you marrying her? She doesn't deserve you. I think it would be great if you divorced her and fought for my niece's custody."Edwin couldn't hide the shock in his eyes. He looked at his sister with questioning eyes and said, "Elizabeth, did you hurt your daughter on purpose because you wanted to stop us from attending the wedding?"Elizabeth looked at her brother and replied, "My brother is so smart. Of course, do you think I will allow you to waste our money with her? Do you think I married August for love? I wanted us to have a comfortable life.I warned you against marrying Cathy, but you didn't listen. I don't even see w
After his sister left, Edwin took his phone and dialed his brother in law's number and said smiling, "Brother-in-law, I hope all is well with you and your family.I promised my wife that we would visit her friend in Australia three months ago, but the trip was postponed because of my sister's behaviour. Is it possible for me to take a vacation leave to spend time with my wife?"His brother-in-law smiled and replied, "We are all well and your niece was discharged from hospital today. Brother-in-law, I am sorry for causing trouble between you and your wife.Also, I apologize for calling you on Friday knowing full well that you were on your way to your wife's friend's wedding. My mind went blank when my wife hurt my daughter."He took a sip of his tea and said, "Please accompany your wife, brother-in-law. I will arrange for someone to act in your place. Send my regards to your lovely wife and my niece."Edwin thanked his brother-in-law and replied, "Brother-in-law, I will bring my sister
After breakfast, Edwin told his brother-in-law that he wasn't going back to Richards Bay. He indicated that he would catch a flight from King Shaka International airport.His brother-in-law excused himself and went to his son's bedroom. Aiden was still sleeping. His father smiled and said, "Wake up sleepy head." Aiden looked at his father with sleepy eyes and said, "Good morning, Daddy."His father smiled brightly at him, then he picked him up and said, "Good morning, Son. Did you sleep well?"Aiden wasn't a morning person. He just nodded his head. His father walked to his son's bathroom with him in his arms. He put him down, and then he filled up the bathtub.He looked at his sleepy son who was standing with his eyes closed and asked, "Don't you want to pee before you wash up?"Aiden shook his head, then his father undressed him and started washing him up. He wrapped the bath towel around his son and walked out of the bathroom. A few minutes later, Aiden was dressed neatly in his sch
Bridgette was surprised to see Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Edwin. She greeted them with a smile and said, "Uncle Parker, is your family well?" Edwin told her that his wife and daughter had visited their friends in Australia.Then Bridgette greeted Mr Martins who was already in the living room waiting for his daughter. Then Bridgette went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Avery.Uncle Edwin was so happy to see his niece. When he looked at his niece, he was reminded of his late mother. His eyes brimmed with tears; he hugged his stunning niece and asked, "How are you feeling, my beautiful niece?"Avery smiled sweetly at him and replied, "I am much better, Uncle Edwin. Thank you for asking. How are you, my handsome uncle?"He told his niece that he was well. Avery didn't even look at her mother. Edwin looked at his sister coldly and asked, "Elizabeth, don't you want to say something to my niece?"Elizabeth looked at her brother aggrieved, and she shook her head. Why should she apologiz
In the blink of an eye, Sage was two years old. The Moore family never set foot at the Taylor mansion. In their hearts, baby Sage didn't exist. They built the second-biggest shopping mall in the country. They don't need the Taylor family anymore.They were tired of people gossiping behind their backs, indicating that they were rich because of the Taylor family. They were not aware that their youngest daughter, Valeria, was visiting the Restoration Group every week.Xavier had given Cole the instruction that he didn't want to see anyone from the Moore family. Their behaviour after the passing of their daughter didn't sit well with him.The first time Valeria visited the Restoration Group, she introduced herself as Xavier Taylor's future wife. The receptionists treated her with respect.However, Xavier's Executive Secretary, Cole Knight, was looking at her with disgust and disdain in his eyes.He chased her away all the time when he saw her. Valeria vowed that as soon as she became Xavi
In the blink of an eye, the year was up, and the Martins Group called back its Construction workers. CEO Martins gave them a month's vacation leave to recharge their batteries.Since the Bennet Group Construction workers were not aware that their colleagues belonged to the Martins Group, President Bennet decided to give them a month's vacation leave as well.Jordan went to the university to look for Avery. She was doing her third and fourth years. He asked the security guard to call Avery for him.Avery last saw Jordan when she gave him the mansion and the Penthouse set of keys. He had ignored her text messages and her calls.The security guard came back and said, "Miss Martins doesn't want to see you, Sir. She indicated that she didn't know you."Jordan walked to his car dejectedly. He bumped into Gabriella. She was going to see Avery. Jordan smiled at her and said, "Hi Gabriella, are you well?" Gabriella looked at Jordan and asked coldly, "What do you want, Mr Bennet?"Jordan smiled
Jordan started typing the text message and replied, "Baby, I missed you so much. I wanted to see your face. Unfortunately, you were in the exam hall already.I will pick you up at 1 pm and I will take you to watch a movie just to distress. Love you more."At 12 pm, Jordan told Henry that he was going out and that he might not be able to come back. Then he took his car keys and left.He parked his car and then dialed Avery's number. When it was connected, he said, "I am parking opposite your dormitory."A few minutes later, Avery walked to Jordan's car. She walked to the passenger door, but Jordan opened the back seat door. Avery looked at him with questioning eyes.Jordan smiled broadly and replied, "Please sit here, my love. Today I will be your chauffeur." Jordan sneered in his heart. Who did she think she was? The front seat was reserved for his future wife.Avery was reluctant, but she sat in the back seat. Jordan smiled and asked, "I heard that you are doing both first and secon
A month later on Friday, Avery took Gabriella to His Mercy restaurant for lunch. They were holding each other's hands chatting and laughing. When they went to their private room, they bumped into Jordan walking out of the private room with a lady.Their eyes met and the smile on Avery's face froze. Avery quickened her pace. Jordan excused himself then he followed Avery to their private room. He greeted them and said, "Avery, may I have a word?"Avery looked at Gabriella and said, "I will be back after five minutes." Then she followed Jordan. She closed the door then she stopped outside the door. She looked at Jordan and said, "Mr Bennet, you have four minutes."Jordan smiled and replied, "Baby, I missed you. Please forgive me for everything I've done. Please unblock my number." Avery looked at him and asked, "Are you done?"Jordan nodded his head then Avery replied coldly, "I forgive you, Mr Bennet. Please stop pestering me." She was about to open the door when Jordan suddenly hugged
Jordan didn't sleep a wink, he was tossing and turning. What would happen to his company should he lose Avery? Who was going to finish the airport since he didn't have enough workforce?What if she told her father to call back the Martins Group Construction workers? He started panicking.At the Bennet Group, Henry Gibbs was giving President Bennet feedback regarding the progress on the Construction site, but he didn't hear a word. He was absent-minded thinking about ways of winning back Avery.At 12 pm, he took his car keys and drove to the university to coax his girlfriend. When he was parking his car, he saw Avery getting in the car of an old man.He was fuming with anger; Avery was avoiding him because she was having an affair with an old man.He wanted to rush to them and pull Avery out of the car, but he restrained himself. He decided to follow their car. Dr Lambert looked in his rearview mirror and said, "Avery, there is a red Mercedes-Benz following us. Do you know this car?"Av
Two weeks later, the HR Manager, Cordelia Townsend invited Director Evans and his Team Leaders to be part of the interview process. They had shortlisted seven thousand candidates to fill five thousand positions.Miss Townsend arranged eleven panels with two panelists each. Director Evans brought the Martins Group HR team to assist. The interviews took the whole two weeks.The panelists recommended six thousand candidates for appointment. Unbeknownst to them, President Bennet was willing to hire only two hundred Construction workers.On the 1st of April, two hundred employees reported to the Construction site. Director Evans took his phone and dialed the HR Manager and asked, "Hello Miss Townsend, what happened to the five thousand eight hundred candidates we recommended?"Miss Townsend indicated that she prepared a submission with the names of the recommended candidates to President Bennet for approval. However, he only approved two hundred candidates. Also, he didn't give her any expl
In the blink of an eye, the Martins Group Construction workers went back to work. Director Evans invited his Team Leaders to the meeting at the Construction site.Director Evans looked at his Team Leaders and said, "CEO Martins has given the Airport tender to a newly established company, the Bennet Group.The CEO indicated that he promised President Bennet that we would help him for one year while we were training the Bennet Group Construction workers. Our salaries will be paid by the Martins Group."At that moment, President Bennet and Executive Secretary Gibbs walked into the meeting room. Director Evans looked at the young men and asked, "May I help you?"President Bennet smiled and replied, "Apologies for gate-crushing your meeting. My name is President Bennet, and this is my Executive Secretary, Henry Gibbs. Director Evans, do you mind if we join you?"Director Evans smiled and shook their hands, "Nice to meet you, President Bennet." Then he introduced his Team Leaders to Presiden
After work, Bridgette asked Levi to drop her at the Martins residence. Aunt Elizabeth was in the living room with Lily watching a movie. She greeted Aunt Elizabeth, and then she walked to the lift.Aunt Elizabeth scoffed and sneered, "What are you doing back here? Was the Penthouse my husband has given you not enough? So, you are back to win my husband's heart?"Bridgette smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. She didn't want to waste her breath talking to someone like Elizabeth. She looked at her coldly and replied, "It is true that love is blind.I fail to understand what Uncle Martins saw in you. You are just a beauty without brains. I thank the Lord that my sweet Avery didn't take after you. Please get this in your thick skull.Uncle Martins is like a father to me. Please don't tarnish his reputation with your dirty thoughts. He is a man of integrity." Then she pressed the third-floor button and left Aunt Elizabeth fuming with anger.Elizabeth hated Bridgette with every fibre
Finally, it was time for Avery and Aiden to move to the university residence. Avery was in Aunt Bridgette's bedroom. Her eyes were puffy and red. It was clear that she was crying.She looked at Aunt Bridgette and said, "Aunt Bridge, thank you so much for everything that you have done for me since I was born. I am grateful to God for sending someone like you to help my father in his time of need.I will never forget you for the rest of my life. May the good Lord bless you richly, Aunt Bridge. Also, may He bless you with a handsome husband and a baby boy."Aunt Bridgette giggled with tears in her eyes and replied, "Sweetheart, I enjoyed being with you. You are such a blessing. In my heart, you are my daughter. You are so precious to me."At that time, Aiden was in the living room with his mother and Lily. He hugged his mother and said, "Mom, don't you want to drop me off at the university? I want to show you my room?"His mother shook her head and replied, "I don't want to be in the same