After tossing up for the tenth time, she was finding it difficult to put herself to sleep. "Urgh". She groaned, her throat was dry, and her body was weak already.She stood up, left her bedroom and went off to the kitchen to grab a bottle of water. Looking at her she looked like the shadow of herself in these terrific two days. She sighs, having not been able to get her head wrapped up around things, she deemed it fit to finally resume work and not keep everyone at work hanging.She sighed again for the 100th time, as she opened up the fridge and grabbed a cold bottled water, then went to get a clean glass of water, after which she carefully poured it into the glass to stop her thirst. The entire house gave a frivolous mood, it's been a while since she felt alive."The first step to moving on is to begin to move on''. Her voice stuck in her head says to her, with the glass in her hand, she went off to the living room, and then sat down, grabbing the remote but her eyes caught a glim
Adriel was shocked as his meeting got interrupted by the large kick on the door."Who the hell?" His eyes met with Lola's and from what he saw, she was not in that way happy."What's the meaning of this?" She raised the sack letter he had sent to her residence yesterday through a mail person."What's going on here?" The client was utterly shocked to see the friendly and always smiley secretary to Adriel in such a manner."Mr. Kowalski, I'm sorry about this, how about we reschedule this meeting till tomorrow, I need to settle something really important, real quick." He said, stealing angry glances at Lola."Sure. I hope you deal with this?" The client says, disappointed, stood up, and left the office.Adriel fired his angry look at Lola, she was different today."I demand an explanation for this madness." She walked to his table, hitting it, as she threw the letter on it."Why? Can't you read in-between lines or letters again? It said you are fired." He replied coldly, taking his seat.
"I'm sorry, Chad but this is goodbye. The final one at that" and with that she walked in, closing the gate behind her before he runs after her."Lola!" He banged in the gate, like a kid whose mother locked up."Lola, please open up. We can talk about this." His trailed voice got to her on the other side of the gate, she leaned on the wall, hearing him call out her name, she felt bad but this was for the best.Tears filled up her eyes, but they came with a protuberance in the form of a headache, she had been crying excessively for the past week, and she walked in to grab a rest, if not for anything but for herself. Still outside the gate, Chad sat there with his hand on his head, just across the road, Camille watched the episode between them, and hot tears streamed down her cheeks. She gave a light bittersweet laugh, is she supposed to be happy that Lola herself broke off their ties and recommended her to him as a lover?Sh
"You like what you see?" She teased turning to him.He lets out a smile, exposing his perfect dentition," you wish."Shortly, she was done with the pancakes, she brought out the honey, then turned to him."You want some honey?" He nods in agreement, she poured a moderate amount on him and a little on hers.They both are silent, glancing at each other every chance they got, soon they were done, and Camille stood up to clear the dishes, when Chad held her wrist."Let's talk before things get awkward between us." He stated, she looked at him, then slowly sat down.He cleared his throat, then began" I saw the blood stain when I woke up this morning, Camille." she raised her hand immediately shutting him up."If you're about to apologize" Chad then there's no need.Because I don't need it. I did it because I wanted to." She stood up to leave but he held her back."I didn't want to apologize. I want us to start on
"Adriel?" She stood in awe and shock..he was the last person she'd ever expect to see on her porch this early morning."What are you doing here?" She asked looking at him, he looked all dressed up for work, his countenance not as cool as she had always known it to be."Can I come in?" He said curtly, with his left hand fixed in his pocket."Why? What do you have to say to me that you had to cut your journey to the office short to come to meet with me?" She told him, with her hands in akimbo. He looked at her intently, for a while more like a stare, then sighs, looking down then up at him."Fine, if that is what you want then I'll just tell you." "Sure." She replied."I want you to stop the nonsense you are pulling. I don't know what strings you're trying to pull but I was you to know that we're not getting married. Not now, not ever." He stated, she scoffed, was he joking? Everything to him seemed like a joke anyways."
Back in Alvarez residence….Mrs. Alvarez sat in the living room with a plate of chips and nuts while she enjoyed her family documentary show, she was a Middle aged woman, and she looked her than most of her mates who were her age or even older.She was barely sixty but she looked to be in her late thirties. She was the wife of the renowned businessman, Mr. Alvarez and the mother to the loving son, most people had adored, Adriel. But despite having all these, her son was still careless after the hard breakup with Sasha.Adriel and his mother used to be close and told each other stuff, until Sasha came into the picture, having been introduced to him by her.She still feels guilty to date, seeing she was a major contributor to her son's heartbreak. She decides not to meddle with his choice of women, but the more she gives him the chance, the more he messes up.On this particular day, they were not on talking terms after the Laura situat
"Mrs. Alvarez, what a pleasant surprise! " Director Evans rushed to her before she made serious jeopardy for the company."Director Evans, move." She told him sternly, looking at her in utter surprise, he immediately moved."As I said before, Ms. Garcia here was treated unfairly and I want my son to be most apologetic to her that is why they would be announcing their wedding plans with you all soonest." She dropped the bombshell, and both Adriel and Lola's eyes popped out."What!?" Both chorus with flabbergasted expressions on their faces, even though Lola initiated this in the first place it was still shocking to hear this from his very own mother. Everyone was not left out with this bomb of news."They're getting married?" Everyone murmured to themselves, Adriel couldn't breathe anymore, great! Just great! His mother had officially announced to the whole world he was getting married to this freak of a secretary."Yes they are, this
Adriel stood in front of Omar's front door, about to turn the doorknob when the door opened, It was Omar, he was all dressed up."Bro? Are you heading out?" Adriel asked in disappointment, he really needed someone to talk to.Surprised at his visit, " I was just about to come to see you. I saw the video. What's up?" Omar shook his hand."C'mon come in, man." He said to Adriel, opening the door wide open.Adriel walked in and crashed on the couch knocked out with frustration and exhaustion. Omar closed the door behind him, turning to see how miserable his friend had turned to in just a twinkle of an eye."Hey man, you don't have to get all work up about your mom, I guess she was just concerned about you that's all." He says calmly."Concerned? Did I hear you say concerned, Omar?My mother's mind was all made up even before she came over to ruin things In Front of the media and I'm pretty sure Lola is overly amused r
One month later………Lola and her mom sat under a flower tree in an open-spaced garden at the back of their mansion taking some natural air, this has been a daily routine for Mrs Fredrick and Lola after their daily exercise since she came back.Lola's delivery date is already around the corner, and with the help of her mother, Lola was able to shop for the necessary things for her baby. The family doctor is always coming to check on Lola's health to know how fit she is for delivery since she came to stay with them.As they sat under the flower tree discussing and talking about so many things and cracking jokes. Lola felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, at first she didn't take it as an important thing but as the pain continued she had to open up to her Mom."Mom I don't know how my body is reacting, my abdomen is …….ahhhh" "What's it Lola," Mrs Fredrick said, rushing to hold her from falling."Mom, please call the doctor, I think we need to go to the hospital now," Lola said, placing her
The next day…….."Hey Mom good morning" Lola greeted Mrs Fredrick bringing her out of her reverie."Hey Lola good morning" Mrs Fredrick greeted back."Hope you had a good night's rest," she asked Lola."Yes Mom, who sleeps in a beautiful mansion like this and will deny having a good night rest" Lola teased her Mom."Ha ha ha ha" Lola you're funny."Mom, what about Dad and my sister?" Lola asked."Dad has gone to work and same with your sister" Mrs Fredrick replied."Oh so we will be staying at home alone," Lola asked her mom."Not really we will be visiting the doctor after your breakfast," Mrs Fredrick said smiling."Okay Mom, so what are you cooking that is smelling so delicious," Lola asked sniffing around."Smiles, Lola you won't stop being funny always the same attitude when you are tender," Mrs Fredrick said remembering how noisy the whole building was when Lola was a child, you can only stop hearing her noisy sound whenever she feels like sleeping or asleep. Gentle but very fun
Lola's Dilemma…...Lola was confused at first about how to settle down in a city she knew nothing about, together with the issue of her missing her pictures, video, and information about her all over the internet. She was scared people will notice she is the one even though her looks have changed a little because of her pregnancy she still wants to disguise herself so she can escape and live with her baby, but to survive in that city she has to work or sort for refuge under a good Samaritan.Firstly she has to go barb her hair making her look younger than her age and a different Lola everyone is looking for, she removed her expensive clothes and started wearing rags but her suffering increased every day by day she wanders around the city disguising herself as a beggar so she can be pitted by passerby, who give her alms and with what she was able to get from her savings she decided to go look for a suitable accommodation to lay her head and probably look for a part-time work.She was w
At around 3:30 pm she was still taking a nap when the sound of her phone alarm rang waking her from sleep, she picked up the phone and looked at the time. It's 3:30 pm and it's time for her to start preparing for her meeting with Adriel.She went inside her room and quickly took her bath, settling on a simple pink short gown revealing almost half of her lap with a black low heel and a black bag. With no makeup, she lined her lips with red lipstick and arranged her hair in a ponytail style using the mirror in her room. She looked at herself once more and she was good to go.Coming out of her room she met her mom busy watching her favorite TV show, she didn't want her disturbance, if there is a way she can walk past her without her mom asking her questions about her whereabouts it could have been better, but she knew that such questions must certainly come whenever she wants to go out. "Hi Mom, I'm stepping out" Sasha greeted."Where on earth do you think you're going without my consent
Continuation “Lola is Diane’s elder sister” Omar released the bomb.“That’s unbelievable Omar, you know how strange people claim to have a connection with someone they have nothing in common with once they see that the person has risen to fame,” Adriel said, disregarding the information.“But that’s not the case here Adriel, she has proved what she showed me and I think that might be true, maybe we should try finding out” Omar suggested.“I don’t believe that’s true Omar and we have an important issue to solve instead of going to find the truth in such information,” Adriel said resting his head on the sofa.“Well if you say so, but I think getting more information about Lola’s Origin will help us find her instead of going about searching for her.” Omar mouthed.“Omar you talk as if you don’t know that time is running behind and she is pregnant and might give birth any time soon, we need to act fast so we can secure Lola and the baby, what if something happens to them while we are busy
Adriel woke up in the morning sitting down at the edge of his bed, he ran his fingers through the hair on his head. He couldn't believe that Lola was no longer by his side.The past four months of his life have been a life lived on everyday regret, without knowing what else to do. He has always regretted losing the kind Lola who always cared and loved him, but still, he couldn't appreciate but rather overlook it.Now he knows what exactly Lola means to him, he has missed waking up to see a woman who loves him bring in a cup of coffee with beams of a smile on her face saying good morning.It was as if his whole life was starting afresh, he was still in deep thoughts as he didn't know when tears started falling down his cheeks. He raised his head just to see a picture frame of himself and Lola in their wedding dress. The picture reminds him of the day he accepted to be with Lola till death departed them, yet he couldn't fulfill the promise he once made in the presence of his family memb
Lola's POV "True, but he'll never get to see that thing in your womb, I'll make sure of that. Don't worry I won't hurt your baby, it's innocent but I'll father the child and you'll be my wife and we'll live happily ever after, no Adriel to disturb our lives" those words bang on Lola's head leaving her to wonder what kind of man Ben is.Fear took over her body, when wasn't thinking about herself and the baby anymore rather about the plans of Ben to eliminate Adriel.She regretted ever coming close to Ben, she didn't know that Ben is this evil not to talk of killing an innocent soul in her presence so she is now clear that Ben can do whatever he has decided to do.He wants to reach Adriel and ask him not to come for her, she can escape from Ben's trap by all means, but how is she going to escape when she is heavily pregnant."Ben I beg of you don't harm Adriel he didn't do you any bad, rather kill me" Lola said looking at Ben who isn't looking at her but was determined to follow his h
"I can't imagine life without her, Omar," Adriel confessed, his voice filled with both vulnerability and determination. "I need to find her and make things right. I've realized how much she means to me."Omar nodded, a supportive smile gracing his face. "I believe you, Adriel. If anyone can make things right, it's you. But remember, winning her back won't be easy. You have to show her that you've changed, that you're willing to fight for her.""But I have tried my best Omar, we just finished searching for her where she was kidnapped, but we couldn't find her" Adriel said looking at Omar."Where do you think we can find now? She is nowhere to be found, where on earth do you think she is going to be right now." Adriel asked, looking at Omar."But guy, do you know anything about Lola's family or any of his members?" Omar asked, looking at Adriel who was still busy with his phone."Family???" Adriel asked"Yes, I mean do you know more about her or did you just get married without knowing
After a few months had passed since the kidnapping of Lola, he was slowly losing his mind, he couldn't concentrate on anything at that spot.Adriel found himself unable to shake off the thoughts of Lola from his mind. The memories of their time together lingered like an invisible thread, constantly tugging at his heart. He couldn't deny it any longer— he was in love with Lola and couldn't imagine his life without her.Adriel had spent countless nights reflecting on his actions, replaying their last moments together in his mind. He realized that he had taken Lola for granted, not fully appreciating her presence until she was no longer by his side. The realization hit him like a wave of regret, and he knew he had to do something to win her back."Shit so love hurts like while, why is it hard when someone wants to change and live a life he has already desired to live, while will karma deal with me so badly that it's taking my joy away"The big picture frame of Adriel and Lola on their we