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
Susan looks at Ava with a pain in her heart. Yes, she knows that Ava without telling her is into the boss, but that has nothing to do with her. Now that she is aware how Ava sees her although she refused Mr Xander their boss severally because of her.She turns around, standing right at the door as she replies to Ava's claims. "No, I don't. I dress professionally and I dress for myself, not for anyone else." She angrily says out. Just then, before Susan steps out of the office, "I don't want to hear it. Get out of my office. We can never be the same." Ava says to her as she tries to cover up for what she said without thinking."Okay, Ava. But just remember that I'm only trying to help you. I'll see you around." Susan fastly walks out of the office, heading to her office very close.Their discussion was heated. Though Susan's intentions were genuine. She was only trying to make Ava see that dressing like that would not attract a good man, but Ava was too angry to listen....It's the s
Sighting Mr Xander and Susan in such a scenario was a matter of adding salt to an injury. As Ava sees them, she clenches her fist so hard that she feels pains so much. And immediately she leaves. As Mr Xander goes back to his sit after helping Susan get back to herself. They both continue to catch up over their meal and conversation continues."From all you've said, that sounds tough. Have you tried talking to her about it?" He says, asking further.Dropping her spoon, she mentions. "I have, but she just gets even more upset. I think she's going through some stuff right now, and I don't want to make things worse by pushing her too hard. She can decide when she is calm, I guess." She somberly says.Mr Xander trying to calm her down. "I see. Well, it's good that you're willing to be patient and wait for her to come around. It sounds like you really value your friendship with her."She keeps quiet for a while, then smiles. "I do, Mr Xander. Ava has been there for me through so much, and
Ava is happy that she's seen an opportunity to please the Xander. Just as she gets off the phone, she tries to put her desk in order, smiling and humming when she stumbles on the contract documents, which its presentation is due until tomorrow afternoon. She recalls she has a great deal at hand tomorrow and her sole saviour is Susan, who she fought with. Standing on the line, she is forced to decide. Befriending Susan back, while she thinks of it, she also sees no harm as the party on Saturday will need her to be close to the boss but that wouldn't happen if Susan doesn't go as she knows Susan will always be close to the boss on the party night. So she will be close too to him seems like the perfect plan.So worried about tomorrow, she soliloquizes. "You can do this, Ava alright?" She flips through the presentation documents and finds it interesting. She steps out to Susan's office to apologize for her own desires, not because she should apologize. With a smile on her face as she leav
Friday morning. Sunset to a great day for the company. Xander is happy and eager to seal out the contract after the presentation. As Xander wakes up, he jumps out of bed with a sense of urgency, knowing that he has an important presentation to give at his company today. He quickly brushes his teeth, takes a shower, and dresses up nicely in his favorite suit, which is a blend of his favourite colour blue and black.As he enters his car and drives off, he receives a call and there it is Susan, calling him. As normal, he is joyful to see her call. Without a moment of delay, he puts on his EarPods. The melody of her voice made his morning, there he was analysing when and how he fell in love with her and all about her. She is now a very significant part of his life. The joy coming from her voice cannot be that of last night; he thinks."Good morning sir, how was your night? From your voice composition, you are on your way to work. Do you know what's happening today?""What's happening toda
Xander Hesitates no time and then, in a part of escorting the investors out, he drives home at once, while leaving the company premises. He wishes to inform Susan that he is leaving, but the time is tight. The hotel arrangements for the birthday party have put a call across to him, so he has to run to the venue. Leaving everything to his kid sister is a no no. Stressing Ketty is not an option at all for him.Looking around for Mr Xander but can't sight him, Susan walks to her office, picks her bag up and off she set for home. Getting to the elevator, Ava intercepts her, who stops her. "Where to already?" Ava asks her.She looks at Ava and while her thought wonders. What is she thinking now, or is she up to something? Snapping out of her thoughts, she answers. "Ummm. Just going straight home, anything?" She tosses a braid over her shoulders.."Yesterday I had a lot going on so I turned out your invitation, but today, no worries, and to top it, I want to celebrate. A treat out to a good
He was left to worry why she picks up, but there was no one speaking. He hopes all is good. Waiting up for a while, staring at his phone as if she will call again to assure him she is okay. Just while he is about to give up hope, his phone rings and boom, there she is, calling back. Happy as normal, but the feeling he gets whenever he sees her, hears her voice, is indescribable in words and he doesn't know what to do but just be there.As the phone rings even before she could say a word out, he answers without hesitation. "Hi Susan, how are you doing?" He quickly and worriedly say.Smiling at how he answered the call even before she could greet or say a word. "I'm doing okay. Thanks for asking, sir. What's up? You were calling me. I'm sorry for the break in transmission. Network, I guess."Xander quietly replies, now in a calm state. "Well, I need to hear your voice so and remind you about my birthday party tomorrow. I really hope you can make it." He sweetly says, hoping it will get
"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