The three men walked into the station and into the interrogation room. The light of hope in Patrick's eyes dimmed. The couple were still bickering. The stopped when they saw the three men at the corner of the room. Jefferson looked like a rat compared to his wife.He cowered in front of her. Patrick felt sorry for him. It was indeed his fault for raising them to make their every decision rebvolve around business. Even their own private lives they have sacrificed unknowingly. He really regretted his decisions he had made with them, for them and the ones he supported them in, especially their wives. He wished that they had fallen in love like Peter, but even then Peter had revolved his head around having a son to be a heir. He had treated the woman as if they were mere objects and therefore he had driven his own son to hate his daughter. But it was never too late. Wht little time he had, he would atone for his sins.
Patrick cleared his throat,''Have you two come to a decision?''
Patrick smiled as the most marvelous idea flooded his brain. He knew that he had bestowed the duty of happiness,togetherness and peace of his family to his only grandson-in-law. For a young man,John had a good head on his shoulders. A man with genuine wit, a good heart and a gentleman. He may have gotten into the family by some disgusting means, which he had thought so until Sierra said something that was a cause to prick his suspicion. Patrick knew they had less than an hour before he needed to get back to address Andrews and Lady Francesca's problems. His family was getting more sinister by the day!.''Shall we get back? I have to get back to the mansion soon.There are other maters to attend!'', Patrick said calmly.John looked at Patricks face, he was amused at how the old man could be so calm. Had he made a decision to release his son and his unruly wife? Had he decided to release only his son?Is he going to press charges? Is he going to keep them there ano
After a lengthy discussion with the head of the police, John returned to the room,''Peter,Mr Walters, shall we leave now?''.Both men looked at him bewildered but woke up with no question. They bid Jefferson and Sierra good bye and left with John.''You pressed charges,John?'', Patrick asked with concern. His wrinkled face even more wrinkly as his eyebrows were tightly knitted.''Well you see Mr Walters, I have done what is best for the family. We don't really know how long it will take for them to realise their mistakes and atone for it.But when that day comes, they will be grateful. And as per my predictions, that day will come very soon, Trust me!!!'', John said confidently.Peter and Patrick both nodded in agreement. As they left to the mansion, they knew Andrew will be arriving shortly.They both wanted to make themselves scarce.''Say, Peter, will you be passing Smiths Corporations? I really need to get to work. I have some filing that needs a
John walked into his pretend mothers office like a volvano about to errupt. ''Mother, Where is Adrianna and when will she return?'', John shouted ,his hans balled into fists. ''My son, calm down. Absence makes the heart fonder,I am merely making her pine for you'', Shy chuckled. ''I don't have time for your games. I will sign those damn papers, just give me my wife back!!!'', John said as his anger spread through him like a rivers of hot lava. ''Tomorrow, I will text you the time and place. We will meet!!!'', She said smiling,''then you can have your precious wife''. ''Why not now?'', John asked, his patience growing thinner by the second. He felt at any moment he would close the distance between them and snap her neck like a twig. ''It is rather late'', Sky replied coolly looking at her watch,''I need to get her here in order to seal the deal with you,don't you think?''. John stomped out of her office slamming the
At midnight Alex laptop blinked. Sky was on the move. Both John and Alex jumoed out of bed and scurried to the desk takinf a seat and watching with utmost attantion to every detail provided.''This must be a very far trip if she is on the move so late at night'',John said trying to figure out where she was going.''Looks like she is at the port.Atleast the tracker would still omit the signal even when she is out of range from any cellphone towers.'', Alex said gloating . He was the one after all that had gotten such hi-tec equipment. His training really paid off. Although the Smiths didn't think it useful at that time, they would definitely want to hug this boy to death for pushing them on.''Now we just wait'', John yawned.''Go back to bed, I got this!'', Alex insisted but John stayed up.Five hours later and She was still travelling. At 6am the tracker finally beeped signalling a stop. Sky was in the Cayman islands in the carribean sea. John who
Alex teamed up with the twenty best bodyguards of the Smith family,briefing them on the task ahead. They all made their way onto the private jet,suiing up with the best equipment and parachutes.The jet would not be landing.Alex took out a hand gun from the box,he hoped he would not have to use it. He carefully put the safety on and slid it into his pocket. Each man had an AK47,two hand guns and a strip of granades across their chests. Alex hoped that no one would use any of this and that all would go peacefully.''We are reaching the target , on three Alex open the door and jump'', the pilot now spoke clearly through the microphone.''One,Two,Three!''.Alex released the door and one by one all twenty men had jumped through the door. Alex wasn't prepared,it was something he had never done before.He said a quick prayer and jumped.The air was cold but crisp, whizzing in his hair. He watched below him, some hundreed feet below, black parachutes decorated the sky. He
As Rick Smiths laugh echoed through the passage,he motioned his goons to take over. Alex needed to get Mr and Mrs Smith to safety. When his phone beeped,it was the pilot.He had landed 2 metres outside the gate. The twenty bodyguards now stood between Alex and the goons.Alex motioned for two bodyguards to carry Mr and Mrs Smith. They were big enough to take on that weight. The commanding bodyguard now turned to Alex,''Take the boss and his wife to safety, we will stay back and handle this. No matter what happens, just go, don't look back. We will call you when the Job is done''.''I will wait for your call'', Alex thanked him before turning to the two bodyguards.The commander now started to attack the enemy, all six men fell like flies and the bodyguards now laughed.''You laugh at my men,wait and see, there are more'', RIck said angrily as he ran down the passage. More men filed in.There where now more than fifty men with knives,swor
John was in the museums art gallary alone as a corpse. He had arranged for all the staff to be off a few hours while he completed his business. His phone buzzed in his pocket.It was Sky. After a brief conversation with her, he disconnected the call angrily. Sh had changed the venue altogether.A few minutes later Alex called. He received the pleasant news that his parents were safe. A bit out of shape but they were okay. He felt like strangling Sky after hearing they were kept in the dungeon.He walked out of the museum and jumped into the car driving to the South side of New York.Alex would meet him there after admitting his parents to the best hospital. If his parents were kept so poorly, he hoped and prayed Adrianna was well or he would kill Sky with his own bare hands.He needed his people with him today. He sent Alex a text message . He knew Alex would understand what he needed.He drove into the deserted bus station. zit
Alex received a text from John about his where abouts. The exact location and the situation. ALex found it odd,his gut telling him Sky was up to no good.He made a few calls , gathering over a dozen Smith bodyguards he now travelled to the location. From afar he could see the table like a little dot in the empty bus yard. He pulled out a pair of binoculars from his pocket and looked through them.John and Sky sat opposite each other,a goon held Adrianna near a black SUV. A chill ran up his spine as he looked at the scene below. He motioned for them to get closer. They needed to be closer but out of sight. They would use the buses as cover.The day was bright and sunny,not a cloud in the sky. Everything seemed so perfect.Alex motioned for the area to be surrounded. Slowly creeping in one by one each bodyguard took his place around John and Sky unnoticed. All shielded by the yellow and black broken down buses.They were now in earshot and bird eyes view. Al
One year later.Patrick Walters had left this world. Adrianna and John had stuck to their word and did not divulge his secret. And in return Patrick Walters had stuck to his.He eventually broke the news to them a week before he could pass away.He had traveled the world with Felicia. He finally took the holiday. He finally spent timw with his wife. He did all the things he wanted to before he closed his eyes. Everyone was heart broken but they now knew that he was safe in the arms of the lord. He had one last and final request and they had honored it.He asked to be buried next to Annie. He knew he could not make amends in this lifetime. But he maybe after death he could.
The lights in the hall went out and everyone gasped. As a blue spot light shone on Adrianna only.The bright light now caught her by surprise. She was startled but held her composure.Although......She felt nervous standing all alone, she looked down and John was no longer in his wheelchair. Alex had also disappeared.She felt scared, her breathing was now frantic and her heart was pounding.Her mind was racing, all the thoughts of losing John flooded her imagination, her hands trembled.She felt she was going to have a nervous breakdown when a song started to play.She was taken out of her frantic mind torture. The song started to soothe her. It was a s
Alex, John and Adrianna now entered the art gallery in the museum. It was huge. Paintings were hung all over the walls. Adrianna absorbed its beauty. Taking it all in. She reached a sunset painting on the wall and froze.She could not help but stare at the name engraved in the bottom right corner.ANNIE WALTERS.Adrianna looked at John mouthing the words thank you. As a tear slipped from her eye she gently dabbed her cheek.This was something to be happyabout. Her mothers painting was in one of the worlds famous museums.She walked around a bit more until the MC took the stage and welcomed them.Adrianna walked to the front of the room where a high table was set up.She did not know what was going on, but she stood listenin
John and Alex arrived at the museum. It was just before 5pm. They place was full of people. He could already see Sierra enjoying the spotlight before she entered. John's parents where already at the venue. They had called to let him know.John looked at the reporters, every journalist is New York was here. He smiled. Today they would get a good story.He lookes at the spotlights highlighting the old museum. It made it look like it was an ancient relic. He knew Adrianna would love it. He loves it. "Alex, thank you. Everything is to the tea. It is better than I imaginedit"." If you think this is fly, wait till you see the inside", Alex chuckled.Alex got of the limousine and waited for the chauffeur to bring John's wheel chair, " do you really have to use this? I mean can't you just walk? You can say u miraculously recovered!!!".
Patrick adorned himself in the finest suit. Black with navy trimmings, a navy tie and a white shirt. He looked handsome for his age. For a dying man he looked happy and healthy. He smiled at himself in the mirror. Felicia was brushing his thinning hair. Today he knew that he would sign over his company to Adrianna. He knew that she was the most suited. She had earned it. Felicia had worn a navy blue dress. It was long sleeved and draped the floor as she walked. Her hair was curled and pinned to one side. And around her neck she wore her wedding jewelry set. A bright blue gem set onto a white gold choker. " You look ravishing my darling", Patrick said as he turned around to look at her. He hated lying to her about his illness but he didn't want anyone's pity. He knew he had just few weeks and after tod
Adrianna reached home after her spa treatment and hair appointment.Her skin glowed like a new born baby. It was soft and supple. Her hair had been put up loosely with curls. A few tendrils of hair fell lightly on her face,framing it. She looked gorgeous. Her make up was done plain but simple.Her eyes had a gold evening glow eye shadow with a hint of glitter.Her rosy red cheeks were powdered and blended. And her lips had a blood red lipstick which brought out her beautiful features.She looked at her nails, they were french tipped with red roses on them.She sat on her bed and applied rose scented lotion on her body. Adrianna changed into the lacey undergarments. They were a white lacey bra with neted tassels and a matching thong. She put on her ba
The doorbell rang and Adrianna answered it,it was the delivery guy. He had a big box and a boquet of roses and a card, all for her. Adrianna signed and took it excitedly, she knew it could only be from John. She opened the card. It was an invitation for a ball in honour o her. She took the box to the room and opened it. Inside was a white silk gown with red roses on the one sleeve, it was gorgeous, Adrianna held it against her and twirled. Her husband had great taste indeed. It had matching glass slippers and matching under garments. Adrianna's face flushed with embarrasment. She picked up the phone and called John,''Thank you, I simply love it''. John smiled to himself at her response, ''You are most welcome''. There was silence before they bid each other good bye. This ball was at 5pm. Adrianna looked the time , it was 10am. She needed to get to a salon and have her hair and make up professionally done. She wa
Two weeks were up and Lady Francesca and Andrew had returned. They arrived at the Walters mansion like a newly wed couple. ''Good morning Father, Good morning mother'', They greeted as they walked through the door. Patrick stood in shock,they were different. They had learned manners. Adrianna was there to welcome them.They hugged her tightly thanking her. Adrianna smiled, they had really changed. Jefferson and Sierra had also arrived and Andrew and his wife embraced them in warm hugs. They all thanked Adrianna. ''The person you need to thank is John. He had done all this to bring us all together as one big happy family'', Adrianna said. ''Let us all surprise him with a visit'', Sierra said. They all agreed and left to the hospital. As they all went into John's room they brought him gifts and were roudy. John looked at them confused. He wondered why they had all come. They dropped gift
Adrianna knew that that this week was going to be the toughest for some of her family members. Jefferson was gone to rehab, Sierra started acting again and Bradley was at work. Lady Francesca and Andrew had gone off to their couples retreat, leaving Michael at the Walters Mansion. Adrianna decided that she would start spending more time with her grandfather. She went to the kitchen and cut fruit slices. She walked out into the garden where she found Patrick sitting on the bench. Adrianna sat down next to him and offered hima fruit slice. Taking a slice of apple he started to talk,'' I don't know why I just could not accept her. She was so innocent and so pure. Humble and kind. Everything we were not,everything my children were not. Everything I had taught them were wrong. I don't know why I denied her space in the family burial plot''. At that moment Adrianna knew he was talking aboy her mother. ''I deeply regret everything,her