'Congratulations!' Oscar Bobb congratulated his best friend, Jake, as he settled into the sofa. He had just returned and was visiting Jake.'Thanks, man.' Jake concurred, standing up from his office chair and heading towards the sofa.'I was certain you wouldn't allow your hatred for the old man to prevent you from passing on a good deal. You always know when to separate business from other things.' Oscar commented.Jake chuckled. 'You know me too well.''That's why I'm your best friend.' Oscar said as his hand stroked his beard proudly.Jake laughed out loud at his gesture.'A best friend who abandoned me for a piping trust fund. Who does that?' Jake said.Oscar laughed before speaking. 'Says the man who ignores his long-time feud for business.'Jake laughed as they teased themselves.'Is everything all sorted out with the trust fund now? Finished with all the paperwork?' Jake asked.'Oh yeah. All done and dusted. The dough is sitting pretty in my account now.' Oscar replied with sat
Sheena got dressed to step out of the house. She picked out a floral print knee-length flare dress that accentuated the flare of her hips. A black pair of kitten heels to go with a black purse. She wore a radiant smile and hummed as she dressed up.She had got some liberty as Mr Dominic was away. After congratulating and singing the praises of his son, her lover, during dinner the other night, he announced that he would be away for two months.The new project would be taking him abroad as the product was gaining recognizance in the market. Everyone was pretty excited about Mr Dominic's final announcement. And all for different reasons.Mr Dominic was happy with his growing business. He was expanding his Coast and being the greedy man that he was, he immensely loved it.The members of the family were happy the old nuisance as they considered him, was going to be away for quite some time. It would give them ample time to fully cement all the evil plans each of them was brewing.Sheena
'You hurt your sister a lot with your words.' Sheena said to Mary. They had just hailed a taxi and were climbing into the back seat.Mr Dominic forbade anyone to use any of his fleet of cars especially when he was away. One of his many strict rules and so they jumped taxis.Mary had been troubled by what Mirabel had said to her. Mirabel spoke with so much conviction, accusing Mary of betraying her family and promising to regret it when it was too late. Deep down Mary was certain Sheena wasn't like that. And Sheena's query, defending her evil sister, Mirabel, just proved it.'It's not right that they treat you the way they do. They've had a fair share of Dad's wrath. They should understand.' Mary said, her tone clear of the doubt Mirabel had awoken.'You shouldn't speak to her that way because of me.' Sheena insisted.'I can't believe you still care about her feelings after everything she does to you. It's because of your kindness they take advantage of you.' Mary pointed out, amazed a
Sheena turned to look at her sister as they exchanged apprehensive looks. They feared Aunt May's reaction to finding out Mary was Mr. Dominic's daughter.Sheena gave Elena a look and a nod that told Elena that she should go ahead to explain to their Aunt. Elena nodded her negative response and instead nudged Sheena to offer an introduction.'Why are you exchanging looks? Who is she?' Aunt May asked again, staring at them with suspicious eyes.'She is Sheena's friend.' Elena offered.Sheena shot Elena an angry look.'She's my friend.' Sheena agreed.'Okay. You're welcome, dear. It's good to have you here with us.' Aunt May greeted Mary with a smile.'This isn't the first time we are meeting, is it? You look very familiar but I can't recall where we've met.' Aunt May added.Mary, who was oblivious to the scared looks exchanged between the two sisters, innocently offered to help Aunt May clear the fog of her confusion.'At the wedding ma'am. Sheena's wedding. You didn't stay for long tha
Jake sat in the VIP section of the club with a glass of bourbon seated on the table before him. Dressed in casual Demi jeans and a blue Levi's polo that hugged every muscled inch of him, his head bent and focused, his hand pressed on the buttons of his phone like a programmed robot. He was trying to reach Oscar.Three days ago, Oscar had left his office in a rather abrupt manner and since that time, Jake had not heard from his best friend. He had lost count of the number of calls and texts he had sent, but still, he sent more. He was typing his nth text when a hand casually rested on his shoulders.Jake's eyes moved to the white Snickers that stood near him. His eyes raked the length of the intruder before settling on his face.'Oscar!' Jake stood up to stand face to face with his friend.Oscar wore a face cap and sunglasses that hid his face.'Where the hell did you go man? I've been trying to reach you!' Jake expressed his worry for his friend.Taking a seat on the comfy sofa Jake
Sheena struggled to keep her balance as she was tossed and pushed around by bodies moving to the rhythm blaring from the speakers in the club.She was regretting why she let Elena and Mary talk her into joining the dance floor. She had obliged, and now, they were nowhere to be found as they had blended smoothly into the dense haze of bodies. She had been happy being an observer from the position she occupied at the bar.She had never been a person inclined to loud noisy music and lots of booze. The circumstances of her wedding six months ago had made her go here that night. Now, this place only reminded her of the day her life took a complicated turn.It was the saddest day of her life, yet, marked the beginning of a love life for her. An alien kind of life, far from the norm of a normal relationship.The loud cheering from the arena jabbed Sheena out of the past and into the present. The DJ had just changed the music to a popular new jam that had everyone jumping and screaming.Sheen
'Elena?' Jake was wide-eyed.'Oops! Sorry Jake.' Elena spoke with a giggle and a slurring speech.Oscar was stunned, admiring Elena. He couldn't stop gazing at the length of her, particularly enticed by her well-endowed bust. 'How come you always get the good ones?' He spoke to Jake, but his eyes raked the length of Elena.Jake spared his friend a short irritated glance before turning back to Elena who seemed to be in an induced high spirit. Elena was drunk.'What are you doing here?' The words were out of Jake's lips before he realized it was a stupid question. This was a club, a pub that admitted anyone who wanted to have a good time.Elena hiccupped. 'I'm here to buy vegetables -she burst into laughter at her joke, laughter that shook her shoulders - what else would I be doing here? Shopping?' She erupted into another bout of laughter that had Oscar smiling too as her jerking made her chest bounce beautifully in his eyes.As Jake watched Elena laugh her heart out, Mary sauntered t
'Get the ladies in the car.' Jake whispered to Oscar.Oscar scurried off to help Elena and Mary sit in the car. Jake turned to the men again when Oscar had left. They had completely ignored him when he requested that they head out to settle the scores.'You scared?' He tried a different approach, riling them into going out where he was sure Oscar would be waiting and they would attack.'Don't pick a fight that isn't yours. Go home, little boy.' One of the men sneered at him.The man's statement piqued Jake's subconsciousness but he quickly dispelled it as the focus was getting Sheena away from them.'And this fight is of a helpless girl? You pick a fight with a girl?' His voice was weighty with sarcasm.The men didn't like his accusations. 'She's neither your girlfriend nor your sister. Get the hell out of here while you still can.' He threatened, his eyes filled with dangerous warnings.'She's more than that and I'd like to take her with me now! I've had enough of this shenanigan of