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
John drove home. His thoughts still fixed on his wife not talking to him.He entered into the house, full of silence.At the dining room table sat Patrick,Felicia,Martha,Peter and Adrianna.''Come in boy, We have been waiting for you!!!'' , Patrick said calmly.John came in, talking his place at the table but not sitting.'' Let me wash my hands before I sit down'', John replied.''No need'',a servant walked in with a bowl of warm lemon water and a towel.'' John thought something was wrong, by the way they were acting'', John thought as he washed his hands and dried them.''We will have dinner first before we discuss your decision about yesterday's incident'', Patrick spoke,''Ihad given you two extra time to thibk about it''.Dinner was served but John's hunger had disappeared. He had lost his appetite thinking about the last words Patrick said yesterday before he retired to bed.'' What ever decision you make, they will
John stood on the empty road,still dumbstruck, kicking stones. His fists clenched and unclenched as the anger seered through his body. John pulled out his phone making a call.''Hi boss,What can I do for you at this part of the night?''John had lost track of time, pulling away his phone from his ear he looked at the phone. 10h00pm.John sighed,''I need a lift''.''Sure, I can send a driver,where are you?''''I don't want a driver, You come personally''.''Oh!!!! Kay!!!!, Where are you?'' Alex asked, slightly puzzled that his boss asked him to come personally.''I don't know where I am!!!'', John spoke , he was now annoyed being deserted for over fifteen minutes,'' A freeway, with lots of greenery and no cars''.''Jeez, that helps!'', Alex spoke sarcastically,'' Just ping me your location''.''How in the world do I do that?'',John asked. This new technology phones , he was still no used to.''Jesus Christ!!! Boss,
''Why would you leave him on the side of the road father? It is late !!!!'',Adrianna cried out loud,''Why?''.''Why? Why? Why do you even care what happens to him?'', Peter asked looking in his rear view mirror.''Father, It is late, it is dangerous. Anything could happen to him. He is my husband!!!''.''Husband? You call that useless b****** a husband?. He is nothing but a low life cheat!!!''.''What do you know of him?'' Adrianna shrieked.'' Nothing except that there is no place in my home for dogs!!!''.''Why are you so cruel? why?''Peter just looked in the rear view mirror at her red face. He did not want to entertain this drama. He was already far too annoyed.''Peter, Lets go back. He is a young boy'', Martha spoke.Remembering Martha's earlier outburst at the mansion a wave of anger now surfaced,''Martha, Know your place!!!''.''Father, everyone makes mistakes. John had agreed to rectify his mistake'', Ad
Alex walked up to the front porch with John in tow. ''Wow, this is so homely, the perfect family home'', John said in admiration of his assistants family home. It was an old double story house with a small wooden porch. The lights were antique. The walls were a light grey colour with a lemon yellow trim around the large stain glass windows. It was a beautiful sight for the era it was from. It gave off a sense of antique style with the comforts of a loving family that dwelled within. On either side was a one metre stretch of dark green lawn and a white picket fences seperating their yard from their neighbours. On the edge where small flower beds, John could not see properly in the yellow light but he assumed the gardens had beautiful roses. ''Welcome to my humble abode, my friend'', Alex spoke, his words were so humble and kind. ''Friend?'',John questioned, raising his eyebrows. ''Well,I can't exactly tell my mom you are my boss, now ca
Adrianna went straight to her room, slamming the door behind her. ''Who does he think he is? '',Adrianna screamed as she broke out in a rage slamming a vase against the door. Martha ran into her room to check. ''Adrianna , dear are you okay?'', Martha checked her hands to see she was uninjured. ''I am fine , mom. The vase just slipped'', Adrianna whispered as she put her head down in shame. This wasn't her. She never acted so rash before. Taking a few deep breaths, counting from one to ten she finally spoke calmly,'' Mom, I am fine. I will be fine''. Martha hugged her,'' Get some sleep''. Martha walked to the door and picked up the glass peices, disposing of them. Adrianna could not sleep, she kept on staring at the floor next to the bed. She did not know how having John in her life had impacted on her heart. Just as his name was engraved on the necklace nect to hers, so to was his name engraved in her heart. ''
''I thought as much'' Peters last words to his daughter. ''Well, if she wants to have a damn roof over her head, she will abide by my rules'',Peter thought to himself as he walked into his study and slammed the door. ''Bang''. The noise echoed through the house. Martha down the passage almost jumped out of her skin. She knew Peter was upset, but slamming the door confirmed he was getting out of control. Peter was once again reaching the deep, dark place once again. The hate and the loathing of his daughter had begun once again. Martha knew it. She had hoped all these years that love would blossom and replace all the coldness in his heart. That ray of hope she held onto for all these years was now slipping away. The light was dimming. All Martha could do was hold onto the words, blood is thicker than water. One day she knew he would come to his senses. She prayed that the oneday she prayed for would not be too late. Pete
* Ping*John opens his eyes slowly. Reaching for his phone he thinks,''Who could be messaging me at this time?''.He was tired and was going to put his phone away when his mind flashed with Adrianna's worried face.''It probably is her, she would want to know if I am safe!!!''.John looked at the screen.*One message received**Adrianna Smith*He smiled to himself,''She really does love me''.John opened the message,to his surprise it was the total opposite.''Go our separate ways?'', John mouthed those words, trying to be as silent as possible, so Alex doesn't wake up.Too late.Alex is a light sleeper and the bright light of John's phone wakes him up.''Whats happening?'', Alex whispers.''Nothing, go back to sleep!!!'', John mumbles , still staring at his phone.''By the look of your face, it doesn't seem like nothing to me John. Quit the act. You already spilled all your beans. Spit it out'
John sat in Alex car peering through the tinted windows,''I wish we had sound!''.''Why didn't you say so'',Alex said reaching for the volume on his car stereo.''Not music you dodo, of whats happening in the restuarant!!'', John said rolling his eyes.Alex turned the knob anyway and out boomed Andrews voice,'' I want to make a toast''.John smiled ,'' But how?''.''New technology, had it fitted in recently when you sent the order for the hotel issue, had a feeling we needed some new amo'', Alex chuckled,''I am a technology and secret operations freak''.''A toast to getting rid of John and Adrianna'', Andrews voice was as clear as a summers day.''This really is of high quality'', John said as he looked at the four people at the table.Sierra,Jefferson,Bradley,Micheal,Lady Francesca and Andrew.Just looking at them made John sick to the stomach.''Well, atleast we know that Adrianna will not be gaining the
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