John woke up early , having a hot shower, he dressed in a black formal pants and a crisp white shirt. Adrianna was up already. She walked up to him with a red tie. you will look dashing today as she set his collar.
''Just don't make any girlfriends'', she teased.
John laughed heartily.
Adrianna took her car keys and placed it in John's hand. ''There are plenty of cars and drivers if I need to go anywhere, use mine'', Adrianna smiled. She stood on her tip toes and pecked his cheek.
His heart thudded in his chest. This was a special moment. He smiled at her blushing face. She didn't know what came over her.
They felt a little awkwardness in the air and John made the first move,''I best be on my way,I will see you after work''.
Adrianna could not help but feel rejected. ''She had made an effort to show him a small bit of affection but instead of returning the gesture, he left''.
He fluttering heart now plummeted to the depths of the
John went home promptly at five. Adrianna waited for him at the door. '' Waiting for me?'', John mused. Adrianna smiled shyly as they walked into the dining hall. Dinner was being laid. ''Let me freshen up and I will be right down''. John left to their room. Soon as he reached the bathroom, he slipped out his phone and dialed Alex. ''Do you have what I asked for? will I receive it first thing in the morning,so there is enough time?'' ''Yes boss, I have just fetched the parcel. It is exacty the same''. Smiling, John disconnected and freshened up before attending dinner. He did not expect that the entire Walters family will be present. ''John, I believe that you are an office assistant at Smiths corporation?'' , Patrick spoke questioningly. ''Grandpa, he is a junior office administrator'', Adrianna corrected. ''Ya, Ya, same thing'',Andrew butted in. ''Yes, Mr walters , I
John reached the office promptly at 8.He was ready to begin his plan of revenge. He needed to find his parents. He needed to make those egotistical sons of a gun pay. Slowly but surely he will get it don.Alex walked cheerfully in the office, but was greeted with a cold and distant look.He then remembered ''Damn, You hate me, I forgot''.He knew Sky was in the adjoining office, and would be eavesdropping as usual.Although the doors were closed he knew she would be straining her ears against it.Alex sat across the table from John. He had a stack of files in his hand blocking the clone phone.He left the files with the phone hidden on the table in front of John,''these are your files to review''.''Is everything in order?''''Yes,B......Mr Smith, all is in order'', Alex said in the most professional voice he could muster up.John shot him a glance, he needed Alex in his role.He slid the phone into his pocket and op
'' Family meeting.ASAP.My place!!!'', Andrew sent out the message to his family and Jeffersons. ''Ding,Dong'' The door bell rang. Andrew opened the door letting everyone in. They all huddled around the big, round dining room table. Lady Francesca brought iced lemon tea, sliced fruit and blueberry muffins while they waited for Sierra. Sierra was out shooting a commercial. As soon as she got the text she told her mnager she has a family crisis and left immediately. She knew it would be something benificial. They all waited in anticipation, silently. ''Ding,Dong''. The doorbell rang and they all jumped eagerly awaiting Sierra's entrance. Andrew let her in and guided her to the table. '' We are here today to discuss John and Adrianna. They are a bigger threat than we thought''. ''And who do we blame for that,Andrew'' Jefferson asked a ritorical question,'' were you not the one who brought him?''
''bzzzzz,bzzzzz,bzzzzzz'' The clone phone vibrated in Johns pocket.He took it out of his pants pocket and layed it on the table in front of him. ''Mmmm, the same number from her calls received list. The call was not answered. ''bzzzzzz,bzzzzzz,bzzzzzz'', again . incoming call. Still ignored. John was curious but he could not answer the call. 6 missed calls. he looked at the screen. ''Bzzzzzz,bzzzzzzz,bzzzzzzz.call rejected''. This was getting interesting. ''Ping'' 1 message. sent. John swiped the screen and opened the message. '' Cannot talk at the moment, meet me tonight , I will text you the location later''. John stared at the screen,''So who are you Mr money?'' John pulled out his phone and messaged Alex. ''Any news on the call report for Sky's phone, and the number?'' ''Sorry boss, not yet''. John put away both the phones and sat at the
*Click* *Click* At the far corner stood a Journalist, lurking behind the cars and pillars, clicking his camera away. The two were obloivious to him. John squirmed in her embrace as she hugged him tighter. ''There ,there now son. A simple hug can make you feel better. Whatever it is, a mothers hug would make it right'', Sky spoke in a whisper. John smiled weakly as he looked into her eyes. ''A mothers hug? You are not my mother!!!'', he felt like screaming into her face. She literally squeezed the life out of him. He felt numb by her actions. Turning around, he quickly walked to his car and drove home. John walked through the door . There was much commotion. From the corner of his eye he sees a sobbing Adrianna. Rushing to her side only to be pulled back by Peter. ''How dare you ridicule my daughter?'' John looked puzzled. ''Now what drama have I walked into?''John thought.
Patrick excused himself and got up abruptly from his seat,the screeching of the chair against the white porceline tiles made his teeth hurt and his ears ache. Steading himself on his wifes arm they both ascended the staircase and disappeared down the passage. John sighed.''At last this false shaming drama has ended'', he thought, sliding his chair back gently. ''Wait , where do you think you are going'', Sierra spoke like the wicked witch from the east. John felt something sinister was brewing. This was indeed far from over. ''Look at our poor Adrianna, You are the cause of this whole mess!!!'' ''How could you cheat on her like this...... in broad daylight?, Have you no shame?'' ''Ofcourse not, he was picked off the streets, just a little orphan boy'' ''Using our Adrianna'' Both the ladys , Sierra and Francesca took turns pointing fingers and spewing out foul things, adding salt to Adrianna's exposed wounds. They took j
John stood outside their room door. He twisted the door nob gently. It was opened. He smiled.There is some hope. The door creeked open and he stepped inside. Adrianna layed face down , her head buried in the pillows.Her every sob breking his heart. ''Adrianna'',John called gently as he closed the door and locked it behind him. ''Adrianna'' She slowly lifted her head. Her bloodshot eyes meeting his gaze. The tears were still rolling down her red cheeks. Her eyes puffy and the the teardrops matted her eyelashes. His heart was breaking looking at his shattered wife. ''Adrianna, let me explain'' ''What is there to explain ,John?'' ''It is not true, I have never been unfaithful to you'', John spoke, truely from his heart. ''Am I just supposed to believe the words from your mouth, just because you say so?'', Adrianna spoke, the grief in her voice evident. ''Yes, I am your husband. I wou
John went to work as usual the next day.Stepping into his office, he was in an irritable mood.Adrianna did not talk to him this morning.He did not expect a 360 degree turn for the worst after their first kiss last night.His heart was shattered into a thousand peices. And it was all because of those evil in-laws.''They need to pay,they need to suffer.I thought that , I would have less drama after that contract submission, but they find new ways to trouble my life!!!'' John thought balling his hands into fists.John sat behind his desk, staring blankly at the files. He wanted to tear those sons of b****'s contracts but he knew that wouldn't help him in any way. Michael's contract would raise suspicion, Sky kept pressing him to sign on it. What was the real deal with that one,He needs to find out every detail. All he knew was they met in the most luxurious hotel,Sky and Andrew. An extra mrital affair.Alex came whalsing in, w
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