"You wanted to see me?" Samantha asked.
"Yes, Sam please sit." Karl said. And Samantha took a seat opposite him. "What's wrong uncle?" She asked. "Did you have a run in with some fellow yesterday on your way home?" Karl decided to ask about that first. "Yes but..." "Did you slap him?" Karl asked. "Yes I did , but... Uncle why does all of that matter?" Samantha asked. She also wondered how he knew about it "Samantha do you know how much shit you're in?" Karl asked. "What are you talking about uncle?" "Do you know he is?" Karl asked. "No I don't, and I don't care." Samantha replied. "Samantha I don't think you understand what I mean. He wants you to stop working here." Karl said. "What?" "Why would he say that who is he?" Samantha asked. "Alexander McCallion." Karl answered and Samantha widened her eyes in shock. "Exactly I knew you didn't know who he was before you slapped him." Karl sighed. "Uncle I wanted to keep my cool but he insulted me saying he wanted to spend a night with me and..." "Samantha, I know what kind of man he is. I'm going to have to tell you to stop working." Karl said. "What? Uncle you're firing me?" Samantha asked. "Yes, I am. I'm sorry Samantha but if I decide to protect you, my girls would lose their jobs and I would lose the club as well. I hope you understand dear?" Karl said. "But uncle you know I need the cash now more than ever right?" Samantha asked and Karl felt more guilty. "I know, but there's nothing I can do. You need to leave." Karl said and Samantha stood up. She walked out of Karl's office and headed out the club. She ignored guys that kept flashing dirty looks her way. She couldn't believe Karl fired her but then again that was her luck she walked out of the club a tear rolling down her eyes when a luxurious car pulled over in front of her. Samantha immediately wiped the tears from her eyes. And of course Alexander walked out of the car. Seeing it was him Samantha wanted to take another route but his men blocked her path. Where they going to kidnap her? "What do you want?" Samantha asked coldly. Even though deep down she was scared. "Why aren't you working tonight?" Alexander asked like he didn't know he was the one behind it. "Because a bastard like you went to threaten Karl." Samantha retorted. "Pity." Alexander shrugged. "What do you want from me Mr McCallion?" Samantha asked. "I see you finally know who I am." Alexander said with a smile. And Samantha rolled her eyes. "A night with you and I would solve all your problems." Alexander said. "In your dreams. It's a good thing you brought your lap dogs this time, or I might have given you another bitter slap. Thanks for getting me fired by the way." Samantha said walking away. Alexander was actually stunned she said all those things to him. But the more she declined his offer, the more he wanted her. He wasn't going to give up. Samantha arrived home sad and dejected. "Are you okay Sam?" Emma asked. "Yeah." "You know you can talk to me right?" Emma asked. "Of course." Samantha smiled. "It doesn't feel that way anymore." Emma said and Samantha sighed. "Ever since mom and dad died you've been distant." Emma uttered. Samantha wouldn't call it being distant she'd call it taking charge. "Emma, I know you're a bit upset right now..." "No, you've just been I don't know. You've been keeping to yourself lately. I might be fifteen but... I know we might lose the house that's the reason you took a job at uncle Karl's club." Emma said. "You know you shouldn't go through files in my room. And you're still fourteen." Samantha said. "See you're keeping things from me. And I'm turning fifteen soon." Emma retorted. "Emma I don't want you to worry." "I don't even know why you're doing all of this." Emma said. "Because I made a promise to mom and dad to protect you. And that includes us not losing the house." Samantha said forcing a smile. "Come on get some rest you have school tomorrow." Samantha added and Emma decided to go to her room. Samantha went into her room and closed the door behind her. She ruffled her and groaned in frustration. Now she has to look for a new job. But where was she going to get one? And what does Alexander mean by he could solve all her problems? Did he do a background check on her? She took a shower and decided to get some rest. Tomorrow was another day. The next morning Samantha woke up and was making breakfast for herself and Emma. Emma walked down the stairs already dressed in her uniform. "Good morning." Emma greeted. "Morning Emma I hope you slept well?" Samantha asked. "I did." Emma nodded. "Come let's have breakfast so you can go to school." Samantha said and Emma nodded they both had breakfast in silence. "I'm done." Emma said. "Okay, let's get you to school." Samantha said getting up. Emma was about to grab her backpack when she passed out. Samantha changed her clothes and hurried back down the stairs only to find Emma lying on the floor. "Emma! Emma!" She called out. She immediately called 911 her hands were shaking and Emma was hardly breathing. Soon Emma was rushed to the hospital. Samantha was really anxious she didn't want Emma to die she was all she had left. "Are you her family?" The doctor asked. "Yes, doctor I'm her sister how is she?" Samantha asked. "She's fine for now but with her condition she needs immediate surgery." He replied. "Condition? Surgery? What's wrong with her?" Samantha asked in one go. "She has leukemia." The doctor replied and Samantha could feel her head spin. Getting money for such a surgery wouldn't be easy and not in her current situation. She had to tell Karl about it he might help.Samantha walked into the club and headed towards Karl's office.Karl wasn't really her uncle he was a good friend of her father. She and Emma were used to calling him 'Uncle'. "Sam? I wasn't expecting you." Karl said. "Uncle I need your help." Samantha said not caring about formalities. "With?" "It's Emma she was diagnosed with leukemia. Uncle she's going to die if she doesn't get surgery." Samantha said. Karl ruffled his hair this was a though choice. Emma was the real daughter of the household while Samantha was adopted. He couldn't let his friend's daughter die right that was too much what was the point of being friends when you couldn't help when you have the means to. "I'm sorry Samantha." Karl said."Uncle why are you doing this?" Samantha asked. "I have to go." Samantha said leaving. And Karl didn't stop her even though he felt really guilty and he wanted to help. Alexander made himself really clear. He shouldn't get involved or help her. Karl sighed, he doomed his go
"Of course I'll look after Emma for you." "Thanks Penelope I know I can always count on you." Samantha said "Of course I'm your best friend." Penelope smiled. "It's almost time I have to go the person I'm meeting is a little bit overbearing." Samantha said and Penelope nodded she took her purse and headed out after hailing a taxi. It was an exquisite restaurant and Samantha was really impressed by the interior designs. "Are you Miss Pierce by any chance?" An attendant asked breaking Samantha from her admiration. "Yes." Samantha replied. "He is waiting for you upstairs." The attendant replied and Samantha began going up the stairs. She was surprised he got here before her but who cares she needs to get this over with. She saw two bodyguards waiting outside a private booth"Miss Pierce Mr McCallion is expecting you." Jordan said and Samantha walked in. "Welcome." Alexander said a grin on his face. This was the second encounter he was talking about, and like he said she was go
Samantha returned to Emma's ward. "What happened who was that?" Penelope asked. "Well they called about the house. The bank owns the house now." Samantha replied. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry Samantha." Penelope said hugging her."That's okay really." Samantha sighed."You can go home now." Samantha said. "Are you sure you'll be okay all by yourself?" Penelope asked."I'll be fine I promise. Good night." Samantha reassured."Get some rest Samantha." Penelope said and Samantha hugged her. "Be safe." Samantha said and Penelope left. Samantha sighed and looked at the sleeping figure of Emma. "I'm sorry Emma." Samantha whispered. Samantha slept holding Emma's hand with her head on Emma's bed. Emma woke up and found Samantha fast asleep. She wondered why she slept like that wouldn't her body hurt?"Sam." Emma called out softly. "Hmm." Samantha mumbled as she finally opened her eyes. "Why didn't you go home and get some rest?" Emma asked. "Well Emma we lost the house." Samantha sai
Samantha was surprised Emma said she wasn't going to a different hospital. "Emma don't you want to get better?" Samantha asked. "I do, I just don't want to make things difficult for you." Emma replied with a determined look. "Well saying you don't want to go to another hospital is making things difficult for me, do you understand that?" Samantha half yelled."I..." "Emma listen to me, you have to go to that hospital else all my efforts would be for nothing do you understand me?" Samantha explained as best as she could. What was the point of signing a deal with the devil if Emma doesn't want a better hospital to treat her? "Yes." Emma nodded. "Good. She's ready." Samantha said. Samantha accompanied Emma to the new hospital. She was surprised Alexander made preparations for Emma to be brought to the best hospital in the city. Blue Moon was one of the best hospitals in town and it was owned by the powerful Moon family. She guess he wasn't such a dickhead after all. When everyo
Alexander walked into his room and after taking a shower sat in front of his dressing mirror. He waited for Samantha but she wasn't coming. 'Was she trying to avoid their first night together?' He thought. His patience was at it's limit when he heard a knock on his door. A smile appeared on his face. "Come in." He said.And Samantha walked in. "Sorry I'm late." She said. "Here's the contract." Alexander said and Samantha walked towards him taking the document from him and going through it again. Well he was true to his words and added her terms. Samantha signed the contract and Alexander also place his signature on the papers. "I guess this is official then. Partner." Alexander smiled and Samantha nodded. "I guess we should get down to business." "Strip." Alexander ordered.Samantha wondered why she was feeling shy in front of him. She worked as a stripper in Karl's club. She took deep breaths and began taking off her clothes. Alexander kept watching her, he couldn't believ
"Sorry am late." Alexander apologized. "Hmm, apology accepted." Ken said. "So Lucian said you got some truth to tell?" Ken asked. "Well the recent assassination scheme, I caught the lead guy and he confessed what his unknown boss wanted to do." Alexander said calmly. "Which was?" Joelle asked. "Using a woman to kill me." "A woman?" Lucian asked. "Geez, that's unfair." Ken said shaking his head. "So what are you going to do now?" Joelle asked. "I took some insurance." Alexander said. "Insurance?" They all asked. "Yes, with the girl from the club?" "You mean the stripper?" Ken asked."Yes." "Whoa, god I can't imagine your nights." Ken said with a smug look. "Wipe that smirk off your face." Alexander glared. "Fine, you're no fun at all." Ken said with a frown. "I want a drink." Joelle said. "That's right." Lucian and Ken agreed. "Drinks on me." Alexander uttered. "Of course, this is your treat." Lucian glared. "Ah that's right." Ken mumbled remembering something. "G
When it was almost noon a young woman walked in with a few assistants. Samantha wondered if they were here for a clothing audition. Because of the numerous clothes they brought in. "Good morning Miss Pierce.""Morning." Samantha forced a smile."Come Miss Pierce we need to find a fitting dress for the party tonight. Mr McCallion would not be pleased if I didn't do a perfect job." She said and Samantha nodded. "Can you excuse me for a second." Samantha asked. "Of course." Mia said going through her collection especially after seeing Samantha's figure for herself. Samantha knocked on the door to Alexander's study. "Come in." He said and Samantha opened the door to his study and walked in. "What is it Samantha?" He asked. "Actually there are people downstairs and..." "Oh I see the designer has arrived, hurry go pick a dress for the party." Alexander said working on his computer. "Why didn't you just...?" Samantha tried asking. "Actually everything she brought now belongs to yo
"Oh hey Violet how have you been?" Ken asked so she wouldn't feel embarrassed. He was sure no one else would answer her greetings."I've been good, it's good to see you again Alexander." Violet smiled. "I don't think we're so close as to using our first names now are we Miss Donald?" Alexander asked and Lucian held in his laughter. Violet felt a bit embarrassed but she wasn't giving up just yet. "I thought we were friends?" Violet asked. "God!" Lucian groaned at that word. "Guys if you'll please excuse me the party would be starting soon." Lucian said walking away. "I guess we'll call that an evening Miss Donald." Alexander said leaving with Samantha by his side. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our annual award ceremony." The host said and everyone applauded. "Please enjoy the party till it's time for the awards to be presented." He said exiting the stage. "Would you like a drink?" Alexander asked. "No." Samantha replied. "Are you sure?" "Positive." Samant
"Sophie Weston, have you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to him in marriage?" The priest asked Samantha. "Yes." Samantha replied. "Alexander McCallion, have you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to her in marriage?" "Yes." Alexander replied. "Will you honour him as your husband for the rest of your life?" "I will." Samantha answered. "Will you honour her as your wife, for the rest of your life?" "I will." Alexander replied. "Will you accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ?" The priest asked. "Yes." The duo replied. "It's time to exchange the vows." Rita and Christopher gave Alexander, and Samantha the rings and the duo began to recite the vows."I Sophie Weston take you, Alexander McCallion to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad times, in sickness and in health. I will love and honour you till death do us part." Samantha said sliding the ring into his
Alexander walked into the house and Samantha smiled at him. She immediately got on her feet and went to hug him. "Hey beautiful." Alexander said pecking her cheeks. "Hey.""I came to give you this." Alexander said. "What's this?" Samantha asked taking the file from him. "Actually I would have given this to you a year back but... Well now that I remembered I just thought to give it to you." Alexander said and Samantha went through the papers."Wait... These are the documents of our house." Samantha said, "Yeah, I'm giving your foster parents home back to you. I purchased it from the bank you see. I just forgot to give it back.""Emma would be so happy, thank you." Samantha said hugging him. "You're welcome, my love. I have to go." Alexander said. "Hey, you're not leaving. Help me make a pick between this two colors." Samantha said. "Why don't you just pick anyone?" Alexander asked. "I want you to pick.""The purple one." Alexander said. "See that wasn't so bad, and that was m
"I probably would have preferred Kate to her.""This is about something else isn't it?" Lionel asked."This is about something else isn't it?" Lionel asked again. He knew his wife a lot. "I don't want to talk about it." She said. They continued the dinner in silence till it was over. "Thank you for having me Mr and Mrs Moon." Penelope said. "Of course, and thank you for coming." Lionel said. "Tell me something did you get employed at the hospital because you got yourself into my son's bed?" Stella asked. "Mom! That's enough." Lucian said. "I'm just curious.""Mom, you're being mean." Mildred said. "Why are you all taking her side?" Stella asked. "Because she did nothing wrong, I know why you don't really like her." Lucian said. "Because your ex girlfriend is better." She said. "I'd rather die single than go back to Kate. I love Penelope and nothing you do will change that." Lucian said."Penelope let's go, I guess mom has too much alcohol so she isn't thinking straight." Lu
"I'm not saying you are. I'm just saying...""That's what you're trying to imply." Sebastian frowned. "Keep your money Sebastian, I know you're trying to impress your girlfriend but don't." Mr Grayson said. "So, Emma tell me how you two got into a relationship." Mrs Grayson asked. "Oh, it's kind of embarrassing." Emma said. "How so dear?" She asked. "Sebastian was a weird guy. I don't know the first time he walked into class I have to admit I hated him. He might have good looks but his manners were poor." Emma said. "You're right about that." Mr Grayson said and Sebastian glared at him. "We bumped into each other on the streets and... He asked if I'd love to go on a walk again with him since we live close to each other.""We've became close since then after I found out he wasn't a total idiot." Emma said. "I like you Emma, you're very outspoken." Mr Grayson said. "Thank you sir."Lucian arrived home only to hear voices he was surprised to see his parents and Mildred laughing.
"Samantha a lot had happened since... I thought I lost you." Emma said. "I know, it wouldn't have been easy thinking you lost me too." Samantha said. "It wasn't, losing dad, mom, aunt, you. I felt so empty. But Sebastian, Mildred, Carlos, Scarlett and Linda kinda made it a bit bearable." Emma said. "I'm glad they were there for you, come park your things." Samantha said and Emma nodded. "Guys thank you all for coming. Thank you all for supporting me." Samantha said. "Of course Samantha, you're a part of the group." Ken said. "But more than that. You guys helped me regardless of the fact that I pretended not to know you guys." Samantha said. "Samantha you chose to trust us, we owe you our support. You've been through a lot with us, you almost got killed I wouldn't blame you if you choose not to come to us for help." Lucian said."Still thank you all I wouldn't have been able to pull that off without your help.""We're glad we could help." They said. "Oh Joelle sorry I sent a mo
When Samantha heard this she nearly lost her footing. "Well get dressed first." Raphael said."Penelope you have to get the hell out of there." Samantha said. "There's still a few percent to go." Penelope said. "Ditch it they would kill you." Samantha said. "It's done.""Get out now." Samantha said and Penelope arranged her dress before walking out of the room. Samantha knew that the father and son pair would surely see Penelope coming from the study so she decided to stage a little drama. "Play along." Samantha said. "I don't want you calling me Samantha how many times do I have to tell you and your friends that I want nothing to do with any of you?" Samantha asked. "Samantha..." Penelope called out. "Penelope what are you doing up here?" Raphael asked. "Oh she came upstairs after she saw me and you heading up here and then she's telling me some weird crap about our childhood." Samantha said. "Penelope you know you should stop talking about Samantha." Raphael said. "And yo
Alexander was preparing for the man walking towards him with a smile. He couldn't understand why people would waste their votes on someone as vile as him. Well they were going to make sure he doesn't have a career in the political race anymore. "Alexander McCallion." Gael smiled. "Mr governor." Alexander said with a straight face, well he wasn't known for smiling much so his looks weren't weird. "Long time no see.""Indeed.""I'm glad you could make it tonight." Gael said"Yeah, me too." Alexander smiled. "I hope Mr Weston and your father makes it tonight." Gael said. "Oh, I'm sure they would turn up." Alexander said. "Yeah, because I have a very nice surprise for everyone here." Gael smiled. "I'm sure you do." Alexander smiled reading more meanings to his words. "Guys I think there's a problem." Alexander said. "What is it Alexander?" Lucian asked. "Joelle I need you to text Mr Weston not to come tonight I think Gael is up to something." Alexander said. "Too late Mr West
The next day Samantha went to Karl's club. She hadn't been here since she was kicked out and Alexander forced her into his little deal and since then her life had been a drama.Well she wanted to fix everything and that includes facing her past. "Boss Miss Weston is here to see you." Johnson his manager said. "Let her in." He said immediately. He wondered why he saw the name Weston in his schedule, he knew Ethan lost his wife for more than seventeen years but he had never gotten himself drunk or gotten laid. So he wondered what the sudden visit was for. A bulky man walked into his office he knew that wasn't Ethan Weston and that definitely wasn't a woman. He heard the sound of clicking shoes and he was surprised to see who it was. "Samantha?" Karl asks surprised. "How..." He stuttered. "I see you're still not a good fan of news are you uncle?" Samantha asked."Samantha." Karl called out again as he hugged her. "Hi uncle Karl it's been almost three years." Samantha said. "Sa
Alexander was surprised to see Ken there. Well it's not like they all haven't had a common enemy that they've had to deal with. "Why are you here?" Alexander asked. "To make it hurt." Ken replied."Are you saying I can't make it hurt?" Alexander asked. "Maybe not. Let's do this together, I have a little score to settle as well." Ken said walking on ahead of Alexander. Alexander walked into the room and found Preston tied up. Alexander asked his blind folds be taken off."Ah Alexander McCallion, I wasn't expecting you'd be the one to bring me to such a place." Preston said. "Well you've gotten old, so old in fact that you're disgusting." Alexander said."I might totally deserve that." He said with a slight chuckle. "So what are you going to do? Kill me?" Preston asked."You don't think I can?" Alexander asked. "You and I both know you can't." Preston Cruz challenged."Should I kill you and make your son in law take the fall?" Alexander asked. "You live my daughter and her famil