It was the early hours of the morning and Alex was in a deep sleep. His phone on his bedside table started to ring. Alex thought it was part of his dream but after the third ring he woke up in a shock. Looking at his screen blinking brightlyin the dark,he now realised that it was the hospital number. He answered the call without hesitation.''Hello'', the nervousness in his voice was evident.''Hello, is this Alex?'', the sweet voice on the line spoke.''Y..Y...Yes'', Alex stuttered . He was now wide awake.''My name is Sister Vanessa Francis from the Midlands private hospital. I am calling about John. John Smith'', She said calmly.Alex stayed silent waiting.''Well, Mr Alex. The operation is completed. We have brought John to the Intensive care unit.He is currently stable but we will only know the results when he wakes up.The next twenty four hours are critical.We have him isolated to avoid any sort of infection. We won't allow any v
The morning came quicker than he expected. Alex felt as if he had never slept. He rubbed his eyes and yawned as he stepped out of his bed. Feeling around for his slippers, he looked at the empty bed across him and remembered John.He slipped on his slippers and walked into the bathroom. Taking a cold shower and dressing casually, he went down for breakfast. He ate half heartedly before rushing out. He needed to go to the car wash. He knew he would be picking up Adrianna today and he needed to get the blood stains out of his car., He knew that it will bring back memories and emotionally break her. Around the corner he stopped at the Easy bay car wash. He parked his car and gave them the keyes while he grabbed a cup of coffee and a bagel. The sky was clear blue. The sun was bright orange . It was a hot day and Alex sat under the umbrella attached to his table and chairs. As he watched his car being washed he dialled Adrianna making sure she would be ready.
Alex led Adrianna to the lift, where they now took the elevator to the 5th floor. Walking down the long corridor they finally reached the luxurious five star private suites. It was like a hotel on this wing of the hospital. The nurses were all so polite as if they were air hostesses.Alex walked to a door on the far end and knocked gently." Come in", a sweet voice answered.Alex walked in with Adrianna behind him,"what a surprise, and who have you brought with you? Your wife?"Alex grinned from ear to ear," this is Mrs Adrianna Smith".
After meeting her in-laws, Adrianna had now learned the truth about her husband. He was indeed a multibillionare but due to a family fued he had to be sent away for his own safety. She knew she had to be strong for John. He had sacrificed his life for hers.She woke up early the next morning and dressed in the most elegant pin striped business suit. It highlighted her curves and made her look like a sexy devil. She was the new CEO and she was going to own it. No more hiding.'' When John gets back ,he is going to own this plush,confident look as well!!!!'', Adrianna thought as she entered the kitchen.''Ooooh lala,Where are you off to?'', Martha asked as she handed her as mug of coffee.''Work,mom. Since John isn't able to, I will be taking his place!!!'', Adrianna answered.''You are a Walters, you don't need to work!!!, If ypu want to work,come with me to Walters industries!!!'', Peter said commandingly.''No. I will be taking my husbands place'',
Adrianna stood silently in the elevator beside Alex. "I will request Harry, our Human resources manager to send up these files", Alex said respectfully," you do know you can always ask me who are the bad ones". "I have other work for you to do" Adrianna replied, " John was a busy man and you knew what his plans were. Let us execute it cleanly like he would. I MEAN I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HE WAS THE CEO UNTIL YESTERDAY".
Adrianna picked up a stack of files, she opened the first one. "We will go through this together".Adrianna read out the details of the file"ADAM SEELANDBeen in the company for two years. No disciplinary action, no warnings".
Alex went out and returned with the old and vulnerable group, or so to say. They were the staff who were there in the company when it had just started and stayed. But they were not loyal. They were not loyal to the Smiths. But Adrianna knew that they had changed sides to keep their jobs. It was more like a forced decision. She knew these people had not much of a choice but she wanted to hear it from their mouths.
Adrianna watched as the "golden oldies" sighed with relief. The happiness on their faces were priceless.Alex also sighed in relief." We won't let you down", they replied in unison with appreciative smiles.Adrianna smiled in response as she watched them leave."Alex, lot four. This is going to be long and interesting".Alex walked out of the room and closed the door behind him.Adrianna took a deepbreath to calm her shaking nerves. She looked at the files on her desk. These were all new employees. Some were employed when S
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