Olivia paid deaf ears to the knocks and pounds that fell on her door, she was in no mood to talk or see anyone right now.. All her heart desired now was some peace and quietness to wrap her mind around her next move to play.. Her door made a click sound before it opened, she barely took a glance at it already knowing who it might be.. Bianca stepped in with her hands crossed on her chest, her eyes fell on the figure who was seated on her bed with her head in between her thighs... She casually strolled to the closed window and opened it for proper ventilation.. "I think we need to talk" Olivia casted a glance at Bianca who was now standing before her. How was she supposed to tell her friend what she had overheard over at Damien's house? Her mind suddenly drifted back to the day at the restroom where Rihanna had openly told her about Damien being impotent.. She had thought the latter was only bluffing because she was hurt or something.. But his case couldn't be conside
Sandy flashed Anita an apologetic look, Olivia wasn't willing to speak to her and Bianca who was able to go in a while ago couldn't get anything out from her except the hickeys she saw.. She wondered if it was okay to relay it to Anita given the situation at hand.. "I'm very sorry..I have no idea what has gotten into her all of a sudden" Anita itched the nape of her neck nervously, how was she going to break this to Sandy? if she did, then their friendship might suffer a side effect too... "Uh...something happened between them and they are the only ones who can sought it out themselves..I just needed a few minutes with her" Olivia's plight was quite understandable, Damien acted selfish at first but now he had realized his mistakes.. "But what could have happened? I know Olivia must have done or said something awful to him, poor Damien" Sandy murmured which didn't help Anita feel better, instead it made her feel worse and guilty.. This was for the best, Damien and Olivi
Anita placed a palm over her mouth while tears streamed down her face, she was suddenly enveloped into a hug by Aldrin who just came in.. "I'm scared Aldrin..what if something happens to my poor son?" "Nothing will happen to him honey" He tried to console her but deep down he was scared, scared of losing his son.. Damien was brought in few minutes ago in a very bad state, it's been quite sometime and the doctors has refused to say much on his condition except that he wasn't responding to treatment.. The sound of hurried steps diverted their attention.. "Mum! Dad!.." Anita pulled away from Aldrin and faced Alexa who embraced her warmly, she couldn't recall the last time she had shared an embrace with Alexa in the past.. "What happened to big bro?" She questioned no one in particular.. Aldrin's eyes averted from his wife and daughter who were sharing an emotional moment to the lady standing at the background.. She finally showed up after all these while... "I have
Damien's lashes fluttered open after a loud gasp escaped from his mouth, Olivia who had been sitting by his side in the last hours turned to him in surprise with a panick streaked face.. "Damien..you're awake" she cried out in surprise.. He tried to figure out who the figure next to him was, but he couldn't make anything out of his blurry vision.. "Just relax.. I'll go get the doctor" She left the ward and returned shortly with the doctor and a nurse.. She stood aside as they checked up on him after they were done checking up on him, the doctor turned to her with a small smile.. "He's stable now.." Her legs moved closer to the bed where she took a peek at him, his eyes were still shut, could he have fallen unconscious again? "Stay back and keep him company since you're his only family around" The doctor turned around and exited the ward along with the nurse.. She pulled out a stool and took a seat on it staring at his calm face.. "Damien.." She called out soft
Tracy pulled her eyes away from Asher who lay on the bed in an unconscious state with a white bandage wrapped around his head.. Her once warm eyes darkened by the mere sight of Rihanna who just came entered the room.. "Why are you here?!" "I don't want to be here either but then I couldn't help but feel the need to talk to you" Tracy faced the other way, whenever she sets her eyes on Rihanna, her blood boils so much. Deep down she knew that Asher's fall wasn't really an accident like she had claimed it to be.. Asher would have clarified this himself except that he hasn't woken up after the fall.. There was more that she wasn't aware of and whatever it was certainly won't be good for everyone.. Rihanna still loved Damien a lot and she was willing to do anything except that this wasn't just love, it was turning into an obsession.. "Look..I know you probably still think that I pushed Asher on purpose, but sadly that's not the case, I'm not devious to family, but I can
Xander corked a brow at Charles hoping to get a reasonable explanation from him, he couldn't help but feel his cousin's intension weren't pure at all.. "Don't get her involved in your shitty lifestyle.. she's my friend" Charles snorted shoving Xander aside, he casually strode past Becky heading to the exit.. "Umm.. I'd have loved to hang out with you both but I kinda made my own plans" Becky murmured and walked into Xander's open arms.. He whispered a few words next to her ear which made her chuckle.. "Shelly are you coming or not?" Charles impatient tone made her step back from Xander, she mouthed a goodbye to the two and followed Charles moving back.. "So..we have the whole house to ourselves, where do you suggest we watch the movie? right here or up in my room?" Bianca stood up looking around the living room, her eyes settled on the large flat screen TV which sat on a media console.. She cleared her throat feeling an underlying meaning to Xander's words.. "Uh
Kelvin walked up to Sandy who stood by the window overlooking the streets, it was almost bedtime and neither of the girls were back yet.. Whenever she saw a car's flashing headlight, she hoped it was at least one of them, what were they thinking leaving the kids all to her? They've been causing one chaos or the other around the apartment just because Bianca wasn't here to scold them.. It appeared they were always composed whenever she was around.. "Grandma, can you come read bedtime stories for Kiara and I? mummy isn't back yet" He pouted blinking his eyes at her.. "Okay, why don't you go pick out the one you want me to read to you" He gave her a nod and left her side leaving Sandy to her thoughts again, it was a good thing the girls were already fitting in somewhere, and a part of her was saddened at the thought of them being separated in the near future.. Olivia, Bianca and Cassie would eventually have to move out of here at some point, this little family they created
Scott took a glance at his men who were standing behind him, he could tell that they also had similar thoughts.. The kids they brought in a while ago were acting unusually weird and too calm for their likeness, the fact that he hated kids and their annoying yells and wails still made him wish that they cry at least once.. He leaned forward to the little boy who looked just like his father, Damien Sterling, and surprisingly he possessed the same proud aura his dad parades himself with... "Are you both mute?.. can't you speak?" he questioned only to receive silence in return.. Scott straightened up feeling slightly embarrassed by their silent treatment, he hoped Rihanna gets here as soon as possible otherwise he might go mad having to endure their awful quietness.. He turned his back against them walking over to his men who stood aside.. "He looks like an ugly clown" Kiara murmured to Kelvin for the two to share a hearty chuckle.. Scott's back froze as their little laughs r
Despite all that had happened to Tracy in the last few weeks, she was smart enough to understand that revenge wouldn't help her out at all. She pulled her gaze off the large screen showing the live footage of Damien and Olivia's wedding. That should have been her daughter smiling so brightly on the screen, but the latter messed up her chances. If only Olivia hadn't come into the picture, maybe everything would still be intact and in place. The Brown's wouldn't have been broken apart like it had. Taking a huge deep breath, she gripped the handle of the wheelchair where a dazed looking Asher sat. The doctor said he was still in shock of whatever had happened around him but it's been days since he woke up and the only word he uttered was "Olivia" Tracy wasn't oblivious to the fact that Asher had something for Olivia. "Your dad and Rihanna has chosen their own path, I think it's time we get going and start our lives afresh" They had to catch the fastest flight to Florida w
Few days later.. The most awaited day in the city came by so fast. The day were the two souls were finally going to be joined together by the sacred bonds of marriage. A majestic church was transformed into a breathtakingly opulent wedding wonderland. The stained glass windows adorned with intricate stone carvings filtered the sunlight casting kaleidoscopic patterns across the polished marbled floor covered with a plush white carpet runner embroidered with gold thread. Garlands of lush greenery and exotic white flowers which included, roses, orchids, and gardenias entwined the wooden pews leading up to the altar. The air was sweet with the scent of blooming flowers. All these extravagant decor had everything to do with Anita Sterling, the most joyous soul on earth. She had been anticipating this day so much if not more than the couple and finally it was here. As the orchestra's strings swelled, the congregation rose. Their faces turned toward the back of the church. Th
Alexa took a glance at Hardin seated next to her in the car when he didn't make any attempt to step out of the car. Today, her older brother had summoned her to the Sterling's ancestral home for an urgent meeting, and she had taken advantage of that opportunity to introduce Hardin to her family. Except that the latter was feeling nervous about this meeting. Hardin knew that he had to face his girl's family sooner than later. He wasn't scared of meeting them but rather be was scared that they might look down on him because of the huge gap between their status. Or worse they might shoo him away from Alexa which he wouldn't be able to bear. Alexa's hand fell on his palm fisted on his lap. She gave it a soft reassuring squeeze. "Trust me. Everything will be fine. My brother might seem tough but he is actually soft hearted on the inside and my dad isn't much of a trouble either" Hardin released a deep breath, he casted her a glance. "And your mum? There's still enough time
Tracy's hand shakily reached for the door's knob leading to Asher's ward. Her heart raced wildly as the door creaked open. She took a step in and almost immediately, a surprised squeal left her lips. Her legs almost gave way, but luckily, she regained her composure and hurried to the bed where the lean figure lay with his eyes wide open. "Asher" She cried out softly caressing his hair. He was awake. Meanwhile, Asher's face was as still as a statue, he hardly blinked or changed his line of focus. Tracy rained multiple kisses on his face but that still didn't generate any reaction from him. There were several questions running wild in her head that needed to be answered. "Asher..can you hear me? it's me your mum" She reminded him taking his hand in hers. She brought his hand to her lips and began sobbing. Now she had a new ray of hope. He was awake and that was all that mattered to her. *** Olivia sat on her bed reading a book in the peace and quietness of Damien's r
Bianca flashed a smile at the kind receptionist who led her to the door leading to Xander's office... Her hubby must have been working his ass off and had probably forgotten to have breakfast before coming to the office and it was certain that he might skip lunch too. But not on her watch. She had decided to pay a surprise visit to him today by coming over to his company with his lunch. She pushed the door open and stepped in with all smiles.. "Hey, Mr Gray I see you're busy." Xander was startled at her sudden familiar and chirpy voice, he snapped his head up from his PC to her. She plunged to the chair in front of his large desk with a broad grin on her face placing two takeouts on his desk. From her facial expression he got that she was excited to see him. "Wow! I wasn't expecting you to show up. You startled me for a second there" She sprang up to her feet and walked around the desk heading to him, once she drew close enough she stood behind him and leaned dow
All throughout the ride back home Damien's hand never left Olivia's tummy no matter how many times she made jest of him. He just couldn't contain his happiness and the same goes to Olivia. "Don't you think you are overreacting?" Olivia inquired arching a brow. She wasn't complaining or anything, it was just it felt weird for him to caress her flat tummy. "Come on. I wasn't there for you when you were pregnant with Kelvin. The least I could do is to make sure that I'm always by your side from now henceforth" Olivia sighed in defeat, she tilted her head by the side till it fell on his shoulder. "As you wish Mr Sterling" *** Hardin wiped off small food crumbs by the corner of Alexa's lips using his thumb. He took the dirty dishes along with him to the kitchen. "You don't have to do the dishes. I can manage on my own" Alexa lazily offered running her palm on her stomach. "Nah. it's nothing much" It's been a while since she last ate a really nourishing homemade foo
Damien and Olivia waited patiently for the results of the test carried out. The result was said to be ready in the next thirty minutes. "Are you sure you aren't feeling any discomfort?" He asked worriedly. Olivia's face fell for the umpteenth time in a row, Damien had been bugging her with that same question over and over again. "Yes. My ears are about to be blown off by you. I told you already right? I'm fine quit worrying yourself for nothing" Damien chuckled at her response, he brought his hand to her blonde hair stroking it lovingly. "I can't help but worry about you honey" Olivia flashed him a look of surprise, he just addressed her as 'Honey' and surprisingly it sounded right to her ears. Luckily for Olivia who was gradually burning in red color, the door opened and a doctor stepped into his office while a nurse followed behind him. He took his seat behind his large brown desk filled with some papers clipped together and his name tag. "Mr Sterling. I'm deepl
Hardin pulled away from Alexa after a few seconds of their lips locking. He cupped her face in his hands while his eyes never left hers for a second. Her face was expressionless and he noticed that she didn't reciprocate to his advances. Or furthermore, she wasn't interested in him like he was in her. The thought of that shattered his heart into a million tiny pieces. Maybe this had something to do with the huge gap in their status. But at this point, nothing mattered to him any longer except the lady standing close to him. Whether she accepted him or not, he had decided to pour out his feelings. She hadn't said a word neither had she blinked or make the slightest of movement. Perhaps, she was still in a state of shock, which was very true. Although this wasn't the first time Hardin had kissed her, but this kiss which lasted for a few seconds felt entirely different. Her heart thumped wildly wondering why he did that. Different questions and assumptions filled her mind leavin
The once messy apartment which belonged to Alexa was made spotless and neat after a few hours of cleaning by Hardin.. He picked up the trashcan and proceeded to the living room where some of her dresses and socks were littered. A few empty packs from various snacks covered the table in the midst of the mini living room. "How come I never noticed any of this whenever I come in here?" He questioned no one in particular.. After taking out the thrash from the table, his eyes caught sight of a thin strip paper like object lying lazily on the table.. Hardin's brows furrowed, from the two clear red lines flashing before his eyes, he already knew what this was. He picked it up examining it closely, this was a pregnancy strip. And worse of it all, it was showing two lines which meant that it was positive. Was Alexa pregnant? if not what was it doing in her apartment? Meanwhile.. A smile carved on Alexa's sleeping face when a mouth watering aroma filled her nostrils. She stir