" iced Americano please" Kevin dipped his hands into his wallet to get out cash for payment. It was on a hot afternoon. He came by the coffee shop to buy coffee before going to his apartment. He had plans of paying Jason a visit at his office." Here " The waiter handed the coffee over to him as he made his payment. He took the coffee and made his way to leave the coffee shop.Louisa who had covered herself with the menu list afar from where Kevin was, brought it down to watch him leave. She coincidentally came to get coffee after her shift from work. She had never heard of Kevin since that day. The moment she entered the coffee shop, she saw him ordering coffee, so she had to hide. She decided to stalk him to find out where he lived. She knew that if she had to ask him, he would never tell her. So stalking him was the best option. Once Kevin stepped out of the coffee shop. Louisa sneakily followed him. She couldn't get enough of their night they had together. She might have been
Jason and Ashley had been getting along well. She came back to the mansion and had been getting along with Reyes too. They learnt new things about each other and their daily lives. Of course, they were getting intimate most of the time. Ashley would no longer be surprised if she actually tested herself to see that she was pregnant. Ashley blinked her eyes open that morning to see her cute and handsome husband staring at her with his cute grey eyes. Her cheeks turned crimson red and she turned to the other side of the bed and buried her face in it.Jason smiled and turned her back to him, lifting her chin up as he said " Good morning wifey" He flashed his pearly whites, feeling energised and full of excitement. Ashley's face lit up in a smile as she reached out to cup Jason's cheeks in her hands. ''Good morning, handsome!'' she said, but before she could finish her sentence, Jason began showering her with kisses - on her cheeks, her neck, her lips. Ashley blushed and laughed softly
( We are friends, though he said he doesn't believe in love) Louisa was narrating her experience with Kevin to Ashley.( Are you guys sleeping together, friends with benefits?) Ashley texted back, already sensing the situation.She waited for a few minutes before she got a reply. More like Louisa intentionally hesitated to the question. ( Yes, sort of ) Louisa mustered the courage to tell her best friend. Although it may look embarrassing to be sleeping with someone who doesn't even have an ounce of feeling for you.( Babe, please be careful of Kevin, I don't want you to get heartbroken from him. There are so many other guys out there for you) Ashley advised because she wouldn't want to see Louisa hurt. At that moment, Jason shot his eyes open to see his wife typing busily on her phone. She was so engrossed that she didn't realise he had woken up." What are you doing? " Jason shifted closer to absorb his face into the phone. Ashley flinched, hearing his voice. "Hey, you are up, yo
Leah put back the remaining part of the substance into her pocket, about to carry the tray, Natasha entered the kitchen."Leah," she said, and Leah's heart skipped a beat. Leah tried to appear calm, so she kept her expression neutral as she responded, "Yes?"" I will take the juice to Maam Ashley, you can go and finish up the laundry. Natasha instructed and Leah nodded in response. Leah left hoping that Natasha didn't suspect anything, well she did everything before she could enter the kitchen so there was no way she would presume anything. Leah decided to shrug off the thought of Natasha suspecting her or noticing any strange movements. It wasn't minutes before Natasha came back to the living room with the juice. She handed it over to Ashley and she gulped it down in beats." Thanks, I was very thirsty " Ashley shot her a grateful smile, dropping the glass back on the tray on the table." You are welcome ma'am " Natasha answered back while Ashley leaned back to Jason's shoulders as
*A day before the incident *"Yes, I vividly heard her clearly and I have been monitoring her, I heard talk about a heart attack " Natasha reported back to Ashley. She overheard Leah making suspicious calls and she suspected that she was up to something not good so she pretented and kept an eye on her."But why does Leah want me dead?" Ashley pressed her hair backwards, trying to remain calm. Natasha was in their room and Jason was not available at the moment."I have no idea, I believe someone must have sent her, we just have to figure it out" Natasha uttered." I think we should give her the chance that she wants, '' Ashley said with a smirk forming at the corner of her lips.Natasha has always been in charge of everything regarding Ashley. She was always available, especially after she found out Leah had evil plans. She stayed in the kitchen 24/7 even with the cook. There was no way Leah could be careless otherwise she might poison everybody in the family. She needed a specific bev
"What!" exclaimed Jared in surprise. His normally Lovable and sweet wife, capable of killing someone? It seemed unbelievable."Excuse me," he said to the two detectives, "I think you have come to the wrong place, My wife would never do such a thing," Jared said, putting on a defence for Elena."Are you sure about that, Mr. Cooker?" the Lead detective asked, raising an eyebrow. "We have some pretty compelling evidence.""I'm telling you, you've got the wrong woman," Jared insisted. "My wife is kind and loving. She would never do anything like this.""Mr cooker, do I look like I'm here for chit-chat!" Jason couldn't help but raise his voice. Ashley gently touched him on his shoulders as a sign for him to calm down."Ashley! What the hell is going on " Jared asked, he still couldn't grasp what they were insinuating. " Your wife tried to poison me, Dad," Ashley said." Why would Elena do that?!, Ashley, are you trying to frame your stepmother because I chose her over your mother!" Jare
Chapter 47*Two months later*Two Months have passed and yet Alexis was nowhere to be found. Elena and Leah were sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. Jason made sure it was nothing less than that. Even though Jason didn't give up, her hiding made it obvious that she knew about her mother's evil plan."Congratulations ma'am, you are three weeks pregnant!" The physician said to Ashley.Ashley beamed a smile, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Her heart burst with happiness. This was the best news she could have hoped for! She couldn't contain her excitement, and she couldn't wait to break the news to Jason. Ashley had suspected that she was pregnant.She had been feeling a little off for the past month. She'd been experiencing fatigue, nausea, and tender breasts, and her period was late. She decided to take a day off and visit the hospital for confirmation.And as she suspected, it was positive. " Thanks doctor". Ashley replied with a hearty smile, she was overly enthusiastic and could
*The next morning* (Congratulations!, I'm so happy for you! you are going to be a mom. Gosh Ash, I wish I would just take in as well ) Ashley Smiled when she saw that text from Louisa, her phone was on the table but she could read the messages. They were peacefully having their breakfast before Jason broke the news to his father. The man who had waited for ages for a grandchild for only a reason known to him.A smile played at the corner of his lips, he couldn't contain his excitement."Daughter-in-law, you do know you don't have to perform any more tedious work, Jason will take good care of you," Reyes said, fixing his gaze on her. Just like the son, he was the same. "Mr Reyes, I… " Ashley tried to explain but was cut off immediately, " No buts, that is final," Reyes added.Ashley heaved a sigh, surely she didn't have a say in both father and son's decision. Gosh she is just three weeks old pregnant and they are not letting her lift a finger, probably when she gets to the Fourth
The bride’s waiting room was a hubbub of activity as people fled in and out with a blur of excitement. Congratulatory cheers filled the space. “ Congratulations, my best friend, so dreams do come through,” Ashley giggled, spreading her hands for a hug. A wide grin stretched across Louisa’s lips and she welcomed her embrace. They stayed for a while before Ashley pulled herself back. “ You are so pretty,” she exclaimed, maintaining a smile on her face. “ Thank you so much,” Louisa glanced around as if she was searching for something. “ Jay?? Where is he?” “Oh Jay,” Ashley said, wiggling her lips, “ I hired a nanny for him, he gives too much trouble” She answered plainly and Louisa smacked her lightly at the arm. “ Don't you think he is too little for a nanny yet?!” She fired back, abruptly raising her voice. “ Hey…. I can't come with him to the wedding” jerking her head around “ he would be such a nuisance” She concluded, taking a seat close to Louisa. “ Whatever, you shoul
“I would like to have dõnor kebab without sauce please “ A lady demanded while handing the menu back to Louisa. “ Sure, would you like any dessert? We have pretty something nice” With a grin plastered on her face, making sure to serve the customers nicely, she inquired. “ No, I think I will pass” The lady replied, waving her hands off to show she wasn't interested. “ Okay ma'am, I will be back in some minutes” Louisa stomped off to the counter. She dropped the menu and went into the kitchen to give the chef a heads-up. While talking to one of the advanced chefs,a light nudge came on her shoulders and she whipped around to catch a glimpse of who touched her.“ What's the matter?” Her voice is low and calm.The fellow waitress who touched her, passed a piece of paper and an envelope to her. “ Maybe a tip of something, a customer asked me to give this to you” She shrugged as Louisa stretched her hands to get hold of the envelope. “ Thanks” She answered, a gentle smile carved up on
73" Congratulations ma'am, you are two weeks pregnant!" The Doctor said as Ashley's lips carved into a wide, loving smile. " Thanks, doctor, I have been expecting it! " She exclaimed. " I can't see the gender right now, right?" She asked in a curious and anticipating tone. Not the gender mattered but the number. The curiosity was killing her. " I'm afraid, no, you can come back during the eight weeks for an ultrasound. " The doctor clarified firmly.Ashley frowned, she badly wanted to know if she had at least two or three babies in her tummy. "Okay, doctor. Thank you so much " She thanked the doctor as she heaved a sigh before leaving the hospital. Anticipation flowed through Ashley's soul and body as she marked her calendars till the day she could learn that they were twins or triplets. She felt days ticked slowly as the expectation was killing her. Jason noticed how tense she was, she would always stand in front of the calendar biting her fingers. " Sweetie, don't take i
*2 months later * Ashley had healed from the trauma of losing her twins, Jason took her out on so many dates and she eventually got over it. She resumed work too. And recently they have been working really hard for triplets! At least Jason promised her it would be triplets or quadruplets.Jason was making French toast for their breakfast that morning. His cooking skills had gotten better because he frequently enhanced his skills with Ashley. Jason had finished setting the tables with the French toast and whipped yoghurt as dessert. "You are done?" He asked Ashley who stepped out. " Yeah, this French toast looks yummy, you have gotten pretty much better. I pray it is the same with the taste" Ashley giggled as took a bite from one. "Hmmm, it tastes nice, " She nodded in approval to the taste. " Tastes like you, you mean? " Jason winked at her. Ashley rolled her eyes. " I'm not skipping work again today like the other day. You pervert, "she jokingly said. " I can make that possibl
Once they got to the hospital, Ashley was rushed in for an emergency. Jason kept praying that his wife and babies would be okay. After much examination and treatment from the doctor. Jason, Margeret and Louisa went into the ward to see Ashley. She was lying peacefully on the patient's bed. Jason gripped her hands and kissed them. He kept it warm with his both arms as she was fast asleep. " Do you think the twins will be okay?" Louisa questioned with a worried look. They were yet to hear the results from the Doctor. " We have to wait for the Doctor to give us the news. Hopefully, I pray the twins will be okay " Jason remarked. His gaze on Ashley was mixed with Love and sorrow. Just that moment the Doctor stepped in with a sad expression. " Doctor, Are the babies okay?" Jason demanded immediately. The Doctor went mute for a while. " What happened? Please tell us " Louisa had imagined the worst scenario. The room was hushed and all eyes were on the doctor excluding Ashley wh
Everything began to make sense, why he couldn't find her all those while. He persuaded him to go on the business trip as well. So all these was just his schemes to get the company. He has been the one hiding Alexis! That sly fox How could he?! He has been targeting the company right under his nose. "Carlos, your assistant?" asked Louisa as her gaze was focused on him. " Yes, I put him in charge of finding Alexis but instead he had been hiding her. He is nowhere to be found now too. I have called him countless times. " " Then what are you going to do now? Are you going to sign away the company?" Her heart ached for Jason as she watched him in despair. Jason paused, his head was reverberating in confusion. Will he sign away the company and save his dear wife or leave her to die? This was the hardest decision Jason had ever encountered. "We will find her, " He mumbled and pressed his lips in agony. A notification came into his phone and it was a video of Ashley tied up and a gun b
Ashley gradually shot her eyes open and her vision was blurry. She could faintly see a Lady. She tried hard to force her eyes open for the second time, only to realize that she had been tied up! The moment her eyes opened wide, she looked around to see that the area seemed like an abandoned warehouse. Glancing up, her gaze met with Alexis! She struggled and tried to break free, but all her attempts went to zero because she was tied tightly. " Trying to escape now?" Alexis questioned with a smirk. She was all dressed in black and also a black face cap. She also had a mask around her neck region. "Untie me, this instant! Have you no shame? " Ashley's eyes flashed red in fury. " Why should I do that? You are yet to pay for your sins!" Alexis scoffed as she took out a cigarette and a lighter. Lightning it up as she began smoking, she blew some of the smoke right in Ashley's face. Ashley let out a cough from the smoke while Alexis let out a sneer of mockery. " My Mom is in prison b
"What is that?" Ashley glanced over at her. Louisa showed her the phone, Lyla had a picture together with Kevin and she posted it on her page! They wore matching outfits as if they had been a couple. " Ahhh,? this" Said Ashley after she looked up to see Louisa already boiling up with anger. " Calm down, I didn't want to tell you because of how you would react " Ashley muttered, dragging Louisa to sit down as she had already sparked up. " He is cheating on me, I should have known better! How could I trust him?" Louisa groaned, her eyes filled with rage. "He is not, he didn't want to tell you " Ashley defended." Don't tell me, she is his ex! Or future wife?! Or divorcee.?"Louisa thought of the best way to clarify the situation. What could he be doing with Lyla! Ashley's face squirmed into a wide grin. " You have a wild imagination!" She snickered, unable to control her mirth. "Why are you laughing? Then what's the best phrase for this situation?" Louisa wasn't finding it funny. S
"What! " Ashley sprang up from the sofa. Jason turned to her immediately. She quickly nodded to the rest of the words coming from her mother and took her purse to rush out."Wait, what happened? " Jason halted her after seeing her reaction. " My dad collapsed. " She broke out. "Wait I will go with you " He said, turning off the gas and taking off the apron. He washed his hands and both of them scurried out. *" He has a heart disease, arrhythmia, it has gotten worse and he needs to be operated on immediately" the doctor reported to Ashley who stared at her intently. " What type of surgery does he need?" She questioned."Here on the X-ray image. You can see his heart. " the doctor explained, pointing towards the monitor. " We have to carry out a procedure called catheter ablation. It involves threading a catheter through the blood vessels and into the heart to destroy abnormal vessels that are causing it. " "Can the surgery be scheduled today and is it safe?" Ashley asked with a