He concluded and began to check on the kind of gaming facilities in the hotel that he can engage himself in to keep his head afloat. He had been an indoor man all his life, today, he had to find a hobby that would make him happy. Likewise, he dressed up and walked around the hotel. To his excitement, there were many activities going and everyone seemed to be happy. He gave Eric a call.“Hello boss. Is there anything you want me to do for you?”“Eric, nothing for now. I just want to inform you that I am at the Gaming Center of the hotel. Inform the other team members. You can join me if you wish.”“That is good. We are joining you.”After a few minutes, the team members joined him, and they walked around to discover the kind of games that they could fit in. Now, they got to the football court and discovered that there was a match going on, and the players were also visitors who came for the exhibition like them too. And some faces were familiar. They had met them at the Exhibition Aren
Freya brought her son, Daniel, who would be the page boy, earlier and returned to her house.“Mom and Olivia, we will meet at the registry. Daniel, see you later.”“All right, Auntie Freya. Later,” Olivia declared.“Thank you, Freya, for bringing Daniel earlier. I hope to see you and your husband later.”“Yes Mom. He is getting ready. Daniel, bye.”“Bye mom.”The affable Daniel became withdrawn that day when he saw many strange faces at his grandmother's place. He became clingy and would not leave his grandmother's side. When Olivia noticed that, he called his attention.“Daniel, meet my niece and my cousin.”He looked at her questioningly and ignored her. He felt that she was sharing her love between him and her niece, who was the same age as he was. Olivia, who could not get up from her seat because the hair stylist was working on her head, had to persuade him.“Daniel, my Page Boy, come and give me a hug quickly, so we can join Uncle Denise at the registry. He will be cross with us
They had enjoyed peace and harmony as a family, and any wrong move could affect the children and grandchildren adversely. So, she never bothered giving him the honor of replying to his message, but she carefully organized the bride and her train to the registry.At Arthur Bailey's Apartment.“Father.”“Yes, Julie.”“Look at the time. We should be on our way.”“Oh! Let's go.”Arthur and his beautifully dressed daughter got into his car and he turned on his car ignition. Before they drove off, he looked at Nichole's apartment and discovered that she had gone, and he asked with a concealed disappointment, "so, your Mom had gone?”Mom, is the way everyone addressed Nichole after she took up the task of mothering them after the death of their mother.“Yes father. You don't expect that they should still be at home by now.”“Yes, she is an excellent organizer.”The handsomely dressed fifty-eight years old man was disappointed when he noticed that Nichole had left for the registry without res
The doctor walked out with the speed of a cheetah, like a man who was about to lose a precious son. The problem on ground had bonded him with Louis beyond the staff and boss relationship. However, he gave him a call, but to his chagrin, his phone was off.“Mr. Bailey, please, don't do what all of us would regret,” he mumbled, and rested on the door of his car at the registry car park.Currently, the couple, who was smiling happily, was ready for photographs with relatives and friends.“Congratulations. I'm so happy for you, Denise and Olivia,” Mr. And Mrs. McGregor complimented and gave the couple a hug.“Thank you, Mom and Dad.”Thereafter, other family members followed suit in the congratulatory wishes. When they began to pose for photographs, his father inquired, “Where is the best man?”The other family members who sighted him when he walked into the registry began to look around and testified, “I saw him when he walked in.”“He was here. I saw him.”“Yes, though he walked in late
At that time, her husband collected the phone from her and interrogated John further, “John. It is me. Phil. What kind of car did he drive?”“He did not leave with any car. He parked my boss' car, picked up his belongings and left.”“Okay. Thank you, John. Bye.”At that instance, the lunch was over, and the guests were gone. Olivia's parents, siblings, cousins, and nieces had returned to their hotel, hoping to return to Sevenoaks the next day. Phil had to take over the search for Louis from his wife, who was distressed already.“Baby, you have to be strong because of Mom and Dad. You know they had lost people close to their hearts in the past. Don't bring this until we get to the Native Home. Okay?”“Okay dear.”“Father, we should be on our way,” Julie declared.“It is all right.”Responded Arthur, who had sat with Nichole in the registry and at the treat. He was happy in his propinquity and wished that it should continue was carefully searching for Nichole. When he could not find he
“We have called Denise house, and his security man said he came around, changed his wears, picked his belongings and left.”“Left for where, please?” Nichole asked amidst tears.“Mom, calm down, please,” Julie, who just heard that Freya had contacted Denise, staff members advised. Then, Arthur looked at his distressed daughters and lover with empathy and advised as he stood up.“It had been a hectic day for all of you. I think you all should rest. Phil, kindly come with me.”Then, Nichole anxiously inquired, “Where are you going?”Nevertheless, he gave her a perfunctory response, “To look for our son.”He walked to his study while Phil followed him. After they took their seats, Arthur gave Dr. Quain a call. He suspected that Louis could have been involved in an accident, and the shock made his phone to fall off his hand. When the call connected, the doctor greeted.“Hello, boss. Good to hear from you.”He ignored the formalities and went straight to the point, “Dr. Quain, is there any
“All, right. You can go on, I will join you soon.”She announced, and smiled as she tried to walk back to the kitchen.“We will wait,” came the incongruous voice of Mr. Bailey. She walked to the kitchen, walked back immediately and against her wish, she took her seat on the only available seat. They had their meal silently on the surface but under the table, Mr. Bailey's legs would not allow her legs to rest. She maintained her cool and ate cheerfully while Mr. Bailey rubbed her legs with his. All the same, he kept his promise and fed Daniel alongside his mother. Before now, Nichole would have been elated with Mr. Bailey's love advances when she was desperately flirting around him. Now, she had lost interest and replaced the love she had for him with detestation.At Sevenoaks, Bailey International Conglomerates ClinicDr. Quain returned to Sevenoaks Clinic after he excused himself from the marriage ceremony. He could not concentrate on anything apart from how to get Mr. Louis, either
“Did you remember those days when I was courting you?”“Oh! Yes, I remember. What about it?”“That is how father feels about Mom right now.”“Phil, Are you real?”“Just watch out. Otherwise, why does he wish to have lunch at her place? Does he not have food at his house?”“I'm not seeing it that way.”They got off the car, Phil picked Daniel from the back seat, and they headed for the house.At Louis Bailey's Suite. Cairo.It was 8:35 pm, six and half hours after he boarded the flight from London to Cairo and about nine hours after he left the registry. He got to his suite after he let his team members know that he had returned with mixed feelings. Guilt because he gave room for Olivia to leave his life and curiosity – how did she end up as Denise's wife and decided to give him his baby?At that moment, his team members got in to welcome him back. He was delighted to have them because he did not wish to be alone. Then, ushered them in with a plastic smile.“Kindly come in,” he said af
Wednesday – At the Government Hospital, The Superior could not reach out to Evelyn after trying her number several times the previous day. Lorene, who would have furnished him with the information of her whereabouts, was still in danger. So, he had fewer hands as three of his staff members were off-duty. That day, he had to adjust his roaster to be able to have more hands. Then, Zoey had resumed for the day and was shuttling between her office and Nichole’s. The janitor, who believed that she was assisting Nichole, was of great assistance. “Thank you. What is your name?”Zoey asked the janitor, whom she had taken delight in after working with her for two days.“My name is Rachael Justin, Mrs. Bailey.”“What a nice name? You have been very helpful. Thank you.”“That is the least I can do to cover up for Mrs. Bailey.”“Oh! That is good. I will visit the emergency later to see Lorene.”Rachael, the twenty-year-old janitor, pushed her bottom lip forward in disdain and asked, “Do you rea
He may not be able to resolve other issues in his life, but Cassandra would not add to his problem. Then, he called the Personnel Manager at once. He picked and greeted.“Good day, boss. How may I help you?”“Good day. Transfer Eric to my office and send Cassandra to take over from Eric with immediate effect.”“It is noted, boss.”(Cut)At Stephen’s ApartmentAfter the meeting with the Patriarch and the family heads, he boarded a taxi to Lorene’s house, which was at the Barrack’s Road. To his chagrin, she was not at home. He looked at the time, it was 1:30 pm.“Where could she be? I know that she is on AM Shift.”Now, he rested his head on her door for a few seconds before he gave her a call again, but as usual, she did not pick. With a heavy heart, he left for his house. Then, he sent a message to the barrister requesting that he would make the check for the compensation available.“You are free. I will be in my office by 3 pm.”“All right. See you.”At 2:30 pm, he boarded a taxi to
He may not be able to resolve other issues in his life, but Cassandra would not add to his problem. Then, he called the Personnel Manager at once. He picked and greeted.“Good day, boss. How may I help you?”“Good day. Transfer Eric to my office and send Cassandra to take over from Eric with immediate effect.”“It is noted, boss.”(Cut)At Stephen’s ApartmentAfter the meeting with the Patriarch and the family heads, he boarded a taxi to Lorene’s house, which was at the Barrack’s Road. To his chagrin, she was not at home. He looked at the time, it was 1:30 pm.“Where could she be? I know that she is on AM Shift.”Now, he rested his head on her door for a few seconds before he gave her a call again, but as usual, she did not pick. With a heavy heart, he left for his house. Then, he sent a message to the barrister requesting that he would make the check for the compensation available.“You are free. I will be in my office by 3 pm.”“All right. See you.”At 2:30 pm, he boarded a taxi to
He asked anxiously. Zoey, who was breathing heavily, could only summarize her complaint with a sentence.“She attacked me, I pushed her away to defend myself, and she slumped.”Dr. Caesar, who was about settling down for the day’s job, was as confused as a chameleon. He gave her a perplexed look while she stood in front of his desk waiting for his response. Then he managed to ask.“Who is ‘she’?”Then, it occurred to Zoey that the Superior was not aware of the incident before she gave a detailed explanation of the incident. Dr. Caesar gave her a cursory response as though nothing happened while he concentrated on his work.“Go back to your office and continue with your work.”When Nichole addressed Lorene and Evelyn as hawks and poachers, she had her reasons. They have attempted ceaselessly to poach the superior away from his wife, but failed. When he dismissed Zoey and concentrated on his work, he felt that Lorene deserved what she got. She returned to Nichole’s office and met a tidy
The facinorous and pretentious Stephen paused and looked at the lawyer to read his countenance, but it was unreadable. Then he proceeded and feigned a sob.“Please, I am pleading, join me to plead with Arthur not to exact vengeance on me. You can see my dilemma. I know I have erred, but, let him spare me this time. I promise I will not be incautious again.”Now, some family heads believed him and had compassion on him, while some refused to take his apology that was not good enough for them, as they turned up their noses at him. Then, the family head of Oscar, who was not happy with how he abducted Zoey, felt it was time to strike, and spoke.“Stephen, you promised you will not be incautious again; incautious over what? Is it the kidnapping of our wives or attempting to sow seeds of discordance in our families?”Such an incisive speech dug up Stephen's iniquities, which the family heads were about to forget. They became infuriated and shouted on top of their voices.“We will not plead
Now, Brown was at the barracks at 7 am because of the meeting. As the head of his family, he knew what to expect from the other family heads, but he was prepared for them.“Good morning to you, our Patriarch.”“Good morning, Brown. How are you?”“As you can see, I am good. What about you?”“I could not catch a sleep last night because of today’s meeting.”“It is expected. We cannot run away from our responsibilities.”“You are right. If those ahead of us had run away from theirs, who knows where we would have been by now.”“You are right.”Then, the scumbag, Stephen, walked in and greeted, “Good morning, our Patriarch. Good morning, my family head.”The two elders looked at him searchingly. They did not bother to respond to his greeting nor glimpse at him. The Patriarch ordered without looking at his face.“Wait in the hall.”“Thank you, our Patriarch,” The momentarily repentant Stephen said, and walked to the hall in the courtyard and took his seat. He watched the family heads trickl
Denise paused and looked at her innocent face without responding, but she continued, “Are you still mad at me?”“Eat your food first.” Denise responded and kept feeding her. She took two more spoons and stopped and said in between sobs, “I am okay. Thank you.”Unfortunately, Denise lacked how to respond to the situation; he was angry with the woman that he must save her life.‘I have to concentrate on saving her life first. I can get angry later.’ He advised himself and smiled. He scooped the food and then urged her.“Sweetheart, I don’t think you are okay. Just take more spoons, and you will be okay.” Olivia saw it as an opportunity to strike a bargain with her husband, and she quickly asked, “Answer me. Are you still mad at me?”Denise smiled and asked her too, “Can I ever be mad at my beautiful Angel?”(Peck)She gave a dampened smile as she wiped the teardrops that tickled down her cheeks with the back of her hand. Denise, who was emotional at that point, dropped the plate and th
“I hope she is not angry with me for taking long in contacting her?”Now, he gave her a call for the second time. The phone rang several times, but she refused to pick.“She must have gone to sleep,” he concluded, and slept off too.At the Tourist Center.The Security Officer was happy with the changes he saw in Jude’s composure. His youthfulness radiated as he was constantly happy. The moist that usually gathered in his eyes whenever he wanted to speak was no longer there. He enjoyed making music with his piano than watching the television. When the Security Officer got to his room that afternoon for his lunch, he observed that he spoke freely with him; more like a relation than a stranger.“How is your day going, Jude?”He smiled and paused from the keyboard before responding.“My day is going on well, Sir. And you?”“Fine. Your lunch is here.”“Okay, thank you, Sir. How about the boss?”“The boss is good. He sent his love.”“Oh! I wish I will meet him soon.”“Yea! You will meet him
Mrs. Felix said when Lorene walked out of the Chairman’s office. To her surprise, she did not respond rather, she walked on like a disappointed child. The clerks noticed the same attitude. She got to the car park, got into the car and drove to the gate. She got off the car, picked her phone and drove away. The Security men were surprised to see a woman who was raging a few minutes ago walking solemnly to their office to pick her phone.‘What must have happened? Who is actually the Chairman of the Bailey International Conglomerates?’ She mulled over, and drove. Howbeit, she never considered putting a call across to Stephen, neither was she aware that she narrowly escaped the police arrest. Now, Denise had sent for the Security Officer who drove to the Admin Block after Lorene drove off.“You called me, boss.”“Yes. Why did you call the cop on that woman?”“I did not call the cop, they just came.”“How? What do you mean by they just came?" Denise asked, and furrowed his brow. Incidental