Just after the bump accident, Xander suddenly feels a huge impact on his body. He is thrown off his feet. Too scared to open his door and see what had just happened. All he could hear was the sound of a motorcycle revving up and then fading away."My love, are you okay?" Susan's voice calls out to him. Xander slowly opens his eyes to see her sitting beside him. A kind face and a calming presence that helps him relax a little."I don't know," he replies shakily, still in shock at the accident. "What happened?" He asks her, wanting to know if the shock got him anywhere."A man on a motorcycle ran into you." Susan helps him raise his head up. "Are you feeling hurt anywhere?" Still worried for him.Xander checks himself over and realizes no hurt at all. Just the shock and fear. "Thanks Susan." "Should we call an ambulance?" Susan asks."Yes, please," he says, feeling a wave of panic wash over him. "I don't know what to do.""Don't worry, I'll take care of it," Susan pulls out her phone a
"Hello?" Xander answers, trying to catch his breath from the past minutes of chaos."Mr. Xander, it's Ava. I'm sorry to bother you, but there are some men here. They say they're prosecutors and they want to speak to the CEO of the company. According to the lead prosecutor, they say we're involved in some kind of fraud," Ava explains, her voice shaking and nervous.Xander's heart sink. He has heard of companies being investigated for fraud before, but he never thought it would ever happen to his own company. "Why all this today?" He soliloquizes to Susan's hearing. "I'll be there as soon as I can," Xander promises Ava, before hanging up the phone.Whilst he drives even faster to the office, desperate to see what was happening and to fix the situation. As soon as they arrive at the company, while heading to their office, they see a group of men in suits standing outside, looking stern and official. Xander and Susan approaches them, trying to appear calm and collected."Mr. Xander right?
Ava barges into Xander's office in a hurry without knocking. As soon as she enters the office, she bumps into Xander sitting down with his arms wrapped around Susan, intimately. "Sorry, sir. I didn't know you were busy." Ava's eyes blink in reflex action, feeling embarrassed and angry, as this is against the office rules. Shocked as hell. She turns sideways back to the door, trying to hide her anger."It's alright, Ava," Xander says, looking at Susan. "We were just discussing something." Susan smiles at Ava, adjusting her body from Xander's warm wrap. "But It's okay, Ava. You can talk to him now."Feeling a bit relieved, the sight of Xander and Susan together made her uncomfortable. "Mr. Xander, I need your approval for the new project proposal. We have a deadline to meet, and I need your signature as soon as possible." Ava hands over the proposal to Xander with a rumpled face, one that she can't hide or pretend to be okay with what she saw. "Sorry sir, can I also have the financial
As Ava leaves the office, Xander breathes with a sigh of relief and stands up from his chair. "Susan, lock the door behind you." He walks over to the safe where he keeps the important documents of the company. He places the financial records there for safety. As he returns to his chair, he notices Susan's face is not as bright as supposed. "Is everything okay?" Xander asks in curiosity.Susan hesitates for a moment. "I think Ava might think about what she saw earlier," she says, referring to when they were kissing.Xander's heart drops at the thought. He knows Ava is an intelligent and perceptive lady, and worried about what she might think of his and Susan's relationship. He takes another deep breath and for a while, thinking her obsession with him is already dead.He moves closer to Susan. "Well, I think Ava is matured enough to understand that sometimes people make mistakes," he says. "I will talk to her and explain everything to her, and I'm sure she will be understanding." He say
"Was she born this beautiful?" Susan teases Xander. He rubs off the face of his suite and clears his throat in pride, accompanied with an adage. "A lion doesn't give birth to an elephant." "Ooh... I see what you're doing.""Yeah... You're right. It runs in the blood. Girl." He rubs his beards in self admiration. "Or are you, by chance, saying I don't look handsome?""Not at all, you silly head." "Off course you saw that in me too." John's face lights up as he sees them approaching. "Hey! Over here, guys." He waves at Xander as he stands up, and the four of them exchange hugs and greetings to themselves. The atmosphere is lively, with the sound of laughter and chatter filling the air."Hey, Xander! Hey Susan! You guys look amazing," John exclaims as he gives them both a hug.Ketty chimes in, "Yes, you both look fantastic. I love your dress, Susan.""Same here too. Though you always look absolutely amazing all the time." Susan throws invisible kisses to ketty, leaving her with blushe
Susan hurriedly approaches John, Ketty and Xander, who were just about to enter their cars for the night, as if there was an issue."Susan, what's the matter?" John asks, noticing the urgency in her tone."We need to have a press conference," Susan replies, catching her breath. "We need to let our customers and clients know everything is under control, and that we're investigating the cause of the recent attack on our company.""Hmm" he place his hand on his jaw and thinks through her idea in a flash, Ketty nods in agreement. "Yes, that's a good idea. We need to reassure them we're taking this seriously."Xander still trying to process what Susan just said, looks skeptical. "But why a press conference? Can't we just send out a statement?"Susan shakes her head, goes closer to him. "We need to be transparent. We need to show our customers and clients that we're not hiding anything. Plus, a press conference will allow us to answer questions they may have, than letting them create any as
"Whuurr... It's already morning. Another day to chase the bag." Xander yawns and stretches as he struggles to move out of the bedsheets. It's Friday morning, and he feels so pumped. He knows that this is the last day of work before the weekend, and he can already feel the excitement building up inside him. As he gets ready for work, he puts on his best suit and tie, ready for the press conference that he has planned for the day. As he heads out the door for work as usual, he drops off at Susan's place to pick her up, after which they head for the office. "Cutie!" she greets him with a wide smile. "You're looking all set already for the press conference today... Hmm, I like."Xander nods, his heart pounding with anticipation. "Yes, I am. And I have you to thank for that. You came up with the idea, and it's going to be a great success." He says. "Ooh, stop it." Susan blushes red at her chick at his compliment. "You're the one who's going to make it happen. Just as you always do. Rememb
"Alright everyone, please come in,"–Martin walks in–"and make your way to the big hall. Mr Xander will join us shortly.""Mm-hmm." The first reporter exclaims to his co-workers, "Thank you. We're excited and expecting to hear what he has to say.""Yes. This is a big announcement for the company. I wonder what it could be about." The second reporter adds.The first reporter chimes in again. "I heard rumors they're releasing a new product. I can't wait to find out if it's true.""I just hope this isn't a waste of time. I have other stories to cover today."Mr Martin smiles at them all as they gossip about themselves. "Trust me, this will be worth your time. Mr Xander has some important news to share." As the reporters make their way into the big hall, they notice the elaborate decorations and the large stage set up in the center.One reporter chuckles. "Wow... They really went all out for this press conference.""Look at all these cameras!" Another gestured in surprise. "This is going
"Meehhn... That was hectic but cool, though." John bounces on the couch. They just got back from the hospital. The two elbow bodied lover men, sits across from each other, excitement radiating from their faces with Susan in the living room. They already decided to get married on the same date, a year ago, as a symbol of their love and commitment. While ketty hastens her way upstairs to clean up Susan's room up as to make it conducive for her. As a patient coming back from the hospital doing this isn't right. Coming down stairs, Susan stands up to join Ketty go upstairs to her room but Ketty stops her. "Susi, you just have to pick up a few important things you'll needing because you're not staying here alone.""Er...–""No, no, no." Ketty waves her finger. "It's not an option and if I remember vividly, I didn't ask for your opinion."Susan's jaw drops."Then where do I go? If I don't stay here." "You're staying with your man in his apartment."Susan shakes her head in disagreement. "No
An hour since the blood transfusion and the machines read loudly. Susan slowly opens her eyes, her vision blurry at first. As her surroundings come into focus, her first sight gazes at Xander, sleeping on a small couch nearby. She tries to sit up, feeling groggy and disoriented, but she still holds up persistent to wake up but she falls back asleep. As soon as ketty hears some sounds, she stands to observe Susan. Just then, Xander wakes up, feeling so tired. He rubs his eyes, looking around the room, seeing John Ketty, who appears to be staring. "What..." He chuckles, surprised. "What happened? Why is everyone staring at me and is she okay?" He takes a fast glance at Susan.John relieved, smiles back at Xander's facial expression. "Bro, you're awake. Susan had a moment of distress after the blood transfusion, but she's stable now. We're still trying to figure out what caused it. There is surely nothing to worry about.""She is showing signs of waking up. Let's stay by her side and mon
With the insistence in his tone, ketty asks the nurse to stand behind her. "We need immediate medical help here! She has lost consciousness, and we need to examine her condition thoroughly. Please call for another doctor to stand by."Both Xander and John exchange worried glances and quickly leave the room to find another doctor while Ketty focuses on examining Susan. As they step out, they sight a doctor coming out from the ward near to that of Susans. He stops him, explaining the matter. "Ooh, that's what the scream earlier on was about?" "Yes, doctor." "Let's get going then." He follows them."Come on, Susan, wake up." Ketty keeps muttering to herself. "I shouldn't have let you walk out on your own, regardless of your insistence. What have I done?" She pats her forehead, blaming herself.---Several moments pass as Ketty carefully checks Susan's vital signs, monitors her breathing, and performs various neurological tests. When the other doctor steps in again after a while, he loo
"Hmmm. Susan, I need to tell you something, something that will be hard to say and even harder to believe. But I need you to listen, please. Growing up living with my aunt, whom I loved so much. She was like a second mother to me. But little did I know that the woman I adore is," he breathes heavily. "In fact, the devil herself." Susan, knowing nothing is wowed, "What do you mean, Xander? How could your aunt be...?"Interrupting her, Xander continues. "Just listen, Susan. It's important you understand as it might help you remember some things alright. My aunt recently confessed everything to me. This week, she finally got to pay for her crimes and is now in prison. She is charged with murder, kidnapping, and manipulation. It's unimaginable what she has done." He hisses.With an unbelievable look on her face, she adjusts to ask him. "Murder? kidnapping? I can't believe it. Who did she...?" "She killed her only sister because she was obsessed with a man. That man was my father. My aun
A bustling morning outside the courthouse as Xander and his sister, Ketty, strides purposefully towards the entrance, leaving John to watch over Susan until their return with good news. While walking down to the courtroom, Xander whispers, "finally sis, we're here. The day we've all wished and worked for and those responsible will finally face the consequences.""Absolutely, bro. Susan deserves closure, and we owe it to her to fight for the truth. After what has happened to our family, the separation and the ordeals, things like this should be put out as an example to warn evil people of what the consequence of their actions will be," Ketty replies in an angry tone.Inside the courtroom, the session begins. The police inspector presents the evidence, meticulously laying out the case against the suspects, which are Miss Ava, Mrs. Tina Godfred, and her husband, Mr. Godfred. The instigator and her accomplices."Your Honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we have substantial evidence th
"How are you feeling?" John gives her a warm hug. "We rushed here as soon as we received Xander's call." Seeing John, Susan's eyes light up with recognition and relief."I was wondering when you'd come. I'm so glad to see you." She looks at Ketty, her expression confuses. She drags John much closer to whisper into his ears. "But who are these two people with you?" John and Ketty exchanges puzzle glances, their minds racing to understand the situation.John is so lost. What is happening here?" He questions in his mind. "Susan, don't you remember? This is Ketty, your sister-in-law to be, and my sweetheart. And the man beside her is Xander, your boyfriend.""Boyfriend?!" She chuckles for a while and breathes down when she sees it wasn't funny and no one else was laughing, obviously herself. "Wait a minute, you're serious?" "Of course. I am,"Her brows furrow with confusion clear in her eyes. "Miss Ketty? Mr. Xander? I'm sorry, but I don't remember any of you. According to the doctor, I
"Doc... Doctor! Doctor! Please come quickly!" Xander howls out of the door and the Doctor on duty for the night shift rushes into the room, noticing the urgency in the voice. "Oh, it's you, Mr Xander when did you step in?" The Doctor asks him out of curiosity. "She's awake!" Xander cuts in, pointing to Susan's bed, paying dumb ears to how he entered the hospital premises without a sight.The doctor hastens to Susan. "Wow. Just stay aside. Let me pay attention to her." "But why is she asking me who am I? And why is she in the hospital? Doctor, what's happening?"The Doctor examines her while trying to calm both Xander and Susan. "ma'am, how are you feeling and can you recall the last incident before the hospital?" He observes her expression and lamentations."Am feeling okay, but sore on my body, it's feels like I rolled from a hill down. For the last thing that happened, I can't recall anything, and why am I at the hospital?"The doctor, after listening to her, turns to Xander his s
"Wait... Wait a minute." Xander stops for a second, stunned and shocked. "You were the doctor who delivered me and ketty at the hospital?" "Wow... Ketty? Is that her name?""Yeah. Dr Godfred or whatever you bear, but you sold my sister under my aunt's influence? Is that what you want to tell me?" Fast running tears run down Xander's eyes as he rethinks everything.Mr. Godfred with a heavy sigh, "Yes, Xander, it pains me to admit it. I was weak, and under the influence of your aunt, I made a terrible decision. I sold your sister to ensure her safety, or so I thought at that time. So did your aunty think, but I couldn't sell her as my heart will not sleep. I gave her away to my elder sister, who was married and didn't have a child back then. So instead of selling, I gave her over. I know that nothing I say here can make you forgive me and my act, and I take full responsibilities for my actions."Xander's emotions surge with anger and sadness coursing through him. "How could you do such
"Whoops." Xander exhales lightly, standing outside the police station, his heart pounding in his chest. The air feels heavy, suffocating almost, as he contemplates the upcoming divulgence. He knows he has to embrace the truth, no matter how painful it might be. If Susan's parents were responsible for the death of his own parents, fine. But he can't hold it against Susan. He's already undoubtfully in love with her and she is the one for him and he can't let vengeance cloud his judgment. As he steps in, the heavy oak doors swung open, revealing the bustling police station within. Detectives hurriedly moving from one room to another, their voices muffles by the thick walls. He takes another deep breath, steeling himself for what lay ahead while he closes on a distance to the front desk. "Excuse me," he calls out to the officer behind the counter. "I'm here to see Detective Reynolds. Is he in?""Yeah.""And do you mind pointing in the direction where he is?"Just as he conversed with the