"Hmmmmm, let me think about it and get back to you on this note." She says as she chuckles into laughter. She feels wow at her acting skill, though she didn't last long and gave out herself by laughing.She then says to him. "Okay, you can come pick me up from work. About that, you are coming from your studio outside town. Will you make it on time? Or you plan to close earlier than scheduled?" She asks John out of concern as to how he will get to her work place before she close as he works far.John smiles and comments, "someone is caring about me." He says in a sweet voice, making a cute face."But not to worry, I had a long day already, so I plan to close early today. I will use this opportunity to come pick you up and we catch-up. Like I said, I have something to discuss with you." He explains to her to relief her of the feeling of security and guilt that he might close early because of her.Susan comments after listening to him. "Alright, you always got things figured out before s
Susan is stunned at how he stares at her. She slowly walks towards his desk, looking all composed with her unstable eye contact. Regardless of how close they've conversed so far, she still fears and respects him while he is in his office cause he is the boss after all. She stands, looking at him and then speaks out, keeping her face downwards. She can never speak while staring at him in the face. She is a shy girl, by the way.Stammering, she says. " Sir, I want to speak with you about something. Are you free now?" She inquires to him to be sure before she can start spilling whatever she is here for.Mr Xander smiles then sets back in his chair as he speaks. "You still feel this way, despite being close to me. Your respect is sure and strong despite anything I love. Before you continue to speak, why don't you sit? I don't like you standing as you are now a dear one to me." He points to the sit.She quietly sits as requested by him. She sits upright on the chair to give her an edge to
Staring at Ava for some seconds, Xander smiles with his heart filled with joy because Susan thinks highly of him in all things. At least for letting him know she will be okay and won't be following him home. He is not in the dark as Ava speaks. However, he looks at her and smile, leaving the corridor where Ava has been standing to fill in words into his head. Seeing him walk out with such a smile on his face must have made her look like a fool, and whatever she said had made no impact on him or his thoughts.Walking back into his office, he listens to side whispers as everyone is busy looking out and those who aren't looking are obviously talking about it right from when John entered the company's reception to inquire about Susan. She is known facially, but not everyone knows her name. As John sat whilst waiting for her, other workers saw him while passing, "Damm... He's cute." One whisper. "You don't say... I wonder who he could be waiting for? If it's she, then she's definitely luck
Still amazed at the fact that Miss Ketty is a problem to John, she thinks at onces that Mr Xander is also a topic she would like to talk about.. She will hear John out not to miss out on any details. She smiles sarcastically. "Lets order something first. While we eat, we talk better." She chuckles and scoffs."Excuse me." John calls out to the server around, demanding for the menu. When she gets a hold of the menu list, her eyes move from top to bottom. The more she looked, the more she seems confused as they all seemed appetizing. After much moping, she isn't sure of what she wants. He places the order to her favourites - five dishes, which four are her favourite. Having plenty dish on the table, as they dive into the eating, John smiles and starts discussing with her how his day went."Hmmmmm," he exclaims, picking a glass of water to drink. "it was pretty hectic. I had many people come to see me at the studio. I know I usually have a busy day but today was literally on another le
John always knew that Mr Xander loves Susan but to his best of knowledge of how he acts towards Susan makes him realize that Mr Xander is yet to understand his feelings towards Susan though, he sees her as a great friend and a good person. But given that circumstance they're in, John is curious to know what occurred after this whole accidental kiss. He breathes down lightly and asks. "So what happened after the incident? What did Xander say to you?" He asks in curiosity in order to extract the whole details.Susan's eyes turn sideways. She is shy regardless that John is her bestie, such hasn't been said between both of them before. She draws near to him, dropping her ice cream. She gives him a rundown of how she ran out of the office, leaving her boss and Ava there and afterwards, her boss came looking for her to apologize that it wasn't intentional, and no one will gossip about it.Just then, before she could conclude, John cuts her off. "You mean to say he just apologised, and that'
It's a new day. As the sun sets out late. It was a great long night. Mr Xander has a great smile on his face. waking up to stare at the sun for a long time, still on the bed. The joy of the text message received last night was great. He is an important person to Susan for her to send in a good night message to him also saying that her dinner with John was good. Not everyone gets to be texted to explain things to them. He hasn't been this happy before about getting a text from someone. As a rich billionaire CEO, he gets it always but now he confirms that when it's concerning Susan it's a whole different feeling.Mr Xander dashes up, looking smart to work. As he heads into the company from the gate keeper Mr Martin down to all employees sees that the last few days have recently differed from Mr Xander. Just as he crosses, the workers gossip about how his dressings and composition have changed. Not that it wasn't great, but that it has a whole different vibe added to it.Just then, as he
Ava knows so well that indecent dressing is a no-no in the office, but her boss has left her with no choice. She didn't even think twice about losing her job. All she thinks right now is how to get Mr Xander her boss, to love her. Walking into the office with confidence was a stand for her not to care what her colleagues will say. In her God dam mind, indecent dressing, or as she sees it, is sexy dressing is a great reason the fling that occurred with her boss in the past happened in the first place, so this dressing will arise the same feelings.There Mr Xander fums as Ava walks closer in her short skirt and a revealing top. He can't believe that she is dressed so indecently. And to add to it, she is his secretary. Dressing this way, what lesson is the junior staff to learn from her when she addresses them? Xander in a fuming state without holding back, stands up from his chair, walks away from his desk, moving to the front of the desk and stops her half way as he vents out. "Ava, wh
"Mtcheww... What gods!" Xander sighs in anger that Ava would dress like that in the office. He sits back lost in his own thought while Ava was determined to get his attention. Everything is settled, but seeing Susan as Ava opens the door makes Ava so angry. She stands in the way, obstructing Mr Xander from seeing who was on the door.She stood for a while. Xander still noticing light reflections in his direction, looks up. "What's the problem, Ava? Why are you still standing at the door? Any issues?" So concerned why she is still at the door.She takes a while to respond. He stands up from his seat and stretching his head; he sees Susan. Seeing Susan, he's now aware why Ava hasn't answered him. To redeem the moment and see his joy giver. "Ava, who is there? Let him or her in. You can go to your office, I will send for you when next time I need you. Okay?" He alters out loud Ava walks out of the way for Susan to enter to the office of Mr Xander. She is suddenly disturbed as Susan smil
"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