Susan rushes out of the bed and into the bathroom, looking frazzled and out of breath whilst Xander looks up from the bed filled with concern. "What's wrong?" He asks, staring at the swift movement in spilt seconds as she runs pulling the bedsheets with her."It's the bedsheet," Susan smirks with irritation, holding up a stained sheet. "It's my period. It's here unexpectedly, and I leaked on the bed." Xander's eyes widen in shock. "Oh no, I'm so sorry about this," He says. "Let me get this cleaned up right away. But I don't have any pads or tampons with me, and I don't think any stores are open at this hour." He adds."You know what? Don't worry." He jumps up from the bed. "I'll go out and get you some." Hoping a superstore might be open for him to buy it."No, don't!" Susan protests. "It's too late, and you don't have to do that. You, going out now is definitely on probability whether you will see a shop open." Leaning his shoulder on the wall, he looks at Susan. "I don't mind help
It's a new day, sunny and beautiful cool breezes brushing through people. Xander wakes up with a smile on his face wanting to yawn and stretch as usual when he feels Susan in his arms, sleeping soundly. He stares at her for a long time, admiring her beauty. She looks like morning light, as if her beauty glows every morning. He leans in and kisses her gently on the cheek. Just as he was about to close his eyes and fall back asleep, his phone rings loudly on the bedside table. "Hugh," he groans and reaches over to pick it up. Seeing Ava's as the caller ID flashing on the screen, he feels a surge of anger rise in him as he answers the call. "What do you want this early?" he barks, not even waiting to hear her out as he has made it known to Ava not to call during weekends as it's a no working day.Ava chuckles on the other end of the line. "Good morning boss, Mr Xander," she says, apologizing "I'm sorry to bother you on a weekend, but I need to inform you as it's important for you to trav
Susan glances out of the window, her heart racing with excitement as she sees John's car pull up outside. She feels a surge of joy as she realizes John is here to pick her up and take her to Ketty's house. It's been a busy week since she hasn't seen the time to talk with him, one on one as besties do. She quickly grabs her coat and runs outside, "bro!" She embraces John with a big smile and a warm hug."Can't believe you actually came. I'm glad you came this early. I was getting bored in this big mansion all alone by myself." She exclaims, feeling so much happy.John smiles back at her, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Of course it's me! Who else will it be?" he replies, a hint of pride in his tone.Susan laughs, feeling her heart skip a bit. "I don't know, maybe Ketty herself?" she teases, winking at him.John shakes his head, chuckling softly. "Noo, she's too busy these days and currently now arranging for your..." He sniffs in gently. "Er... Ermm. You seem too busy," he says, a
After much dials and no response, he calls Ketty as he dials her. She picks up in one ring. "Is Susan okay?""Hold your horses, bro. Not even a pleasantry? Seriously?" She sighs. "You love her this much and you still travelled. Why?" She sarcastically bounce at him."Really? This is not the time for this and you know it. But wait a minute. I told you to go get her from my apartment, right?""Yes?" "Don't tell me you didn't see her because I've been calling her line, but she is not picking up." He pants so obviously on the phone.Listening to Xander's panting voice turns out so funny to ketty's hearing. It's unlike him that doesn't care. Ketty holds her mouth for a while trying to stop herself from bursting into laugh and when she can't hold it anymore, she laughs out loud. "Hahahaha.""Really? Laughing? What's funny?" "Calm down. It's you that's funny." She clears her throat and stops laughing." Don't you trust your kid sis again? Susan is here and as for her phone, it's being charg
Another morning and the start of the week. Xander is eager to get going. Away from home in a hotel for a business trip. After getting ready for the day, he picks up his phone and dials Susan's number. Yelling to hear her sweet, calming voice for him to start his week. And also to know how she is faring over the cramps. In just one ring Susan picks the call as if she's being staring at her phone, expecting him to call."Good morning, Susan," he mutters when she picks up. "How are you feeling today?" Susan stretches and groans on the other end. "Ugh, it's still the same way you left me, but I'm okay though.""Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that," Xander replies sympathetically. "Is there anything I can do to help?" He inquires of her to ease him of the guilt not been with her at the moment.Susan pauses for a moment. "Actually, I took some painkillers and as long as am with a doctor, I could not feel pains. Thanks for asking Ketty to take care of me. I'm really grateful.""Of course, you wil
"Ring! Ring! Ring!" Ava's phone rings incessantly. She glances sideways to see who the caller is. It turns out that it's Mrs Tina. She picks up the phone, eager to hear what her boss lady has in plan while waiting for her breakfast to arrive."Good morning, Ava. I hope you're doing well," Mrs Tina greets her."Good morning, Mrs Tina. I'm doing great. How are you?" Ava responds."I'm doing well, thank you. Listen, I want to talk to you about the situation with Susan. I think it's time we take care of her once and for all," Mrs Tina says in a serious tone, knowing it's Ava's long heart desires to have him all to herself.Ava's eyes light up with excitement. "Yes, ma'am. I'm ready. What's the plan?"Mrs Tina explains the plan, and Ava listens attentively. Thrilled to be a part of it, and confident that they can make it happen."So, Ava, I need you to call Susan and ask her to meet a client at a certain location to pick up a document. Tell her you're not available to meet her in person, b
"Good morning, ma'am!" Mr Martin waves at Susan as she enters."Good morning Martin." She adjusts her dress with haste, trying to be more coordinated than the other days, then a phone call vibrates her bag, and she quickly grabs it. "Hello, Ava!" Her voice lit up with a small smile, pretending like she wasn't bothered earlier when she called. "Long time, no see. How are you doing over there?""I'm fine, thanks." Ava continues, "Oh, great! As you know, I'm on a business trip with the boss. We just finished up a meeting with some potential clients. Currently resting for the launch this afternoon. It was a great experience, but I miss you and the rest of the team."Susan smiles, finding it hard to believe, "I miss you too, Ava." She swallows hard a bitter taste to let go of Ava's words and not think much about it because she knows that Ava intentionally said those words to bitter her and nothing more. "Right? I can't relate. besides, I have never been on any business trip with the boss."
It's a few minutes past ten o'clock in the morning when Xander calls Ava's phone. "Hey Ava, how are you?""I'm good sir, thank you," Ava replies."I hope you're ready and getting dressed up because we'll be leaving early,""Leaving early? For what, sir?""The launch ceremony," Xander replies. "Remember? I told you about it last week. Going early to events is always to your own advantage. It's for the Empire construction and business establishment.""Oh, right? I remember the conversation. What time do we need to be there?""We should be there by noon," Xander replies. "So we'll be leaving in the next hour.""Okay, I'll start getting dressed up right away," Ava response. "Thanks for reminding me.""No problem," Xander mentions. "I'll see you soon."After hanging up the phone and Ava quickly gets dressed and heads out to the lobby, she sees Xander waiting there. As she draws close, Xander points to the exit door, getting out. As they step out, she orders a cab. Sitting in front, she giv
"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