The soup wasn't spicy enough, but the chicken was exactly how she loved it. Julian clears up her plate in no time and then reaches out for the glass cup of wine, but Asher pulls it away from her reach before pouring her a glass cup of water. Julian pouted but drank anyway. They are all in the dining room, eating their early dinner. Mini felt it was an achievement to eat right at the same table with the triple treat genius and his wife, who is the only daughter of a state senator. " Asher? " Julian called quietly. " Can I get another bowl of soup? " To this question, Asher turned to Mini, who had made the dish. " Are there still leftovers in the pot? "" Yes sir " Asher finally gets up from where he sat. He headed towards the kitchen to refill Julian's bowl, and while he was at it, the young lady made to pour herself a glass of wine, but this time, Douglas stopped her with his announcement. " I am passing the night here " Julian stops midway, surprised when Asher reappears. He
" Her heartbeat is stable now. 78 beats per minute. Her swollen feet are still the same, weighing the 25 kg as earlier. Her temperature is normal. In Total, out of 100, she is sixty-nine per cent healthy, " Mini gives the report as she examines Julian's health. She turned gently to Asher, who was, as usual,, keeping note, and he nodded his agreement. " Inform Douglas to bring the syringes so we can renew the IV transfusion " Mini nodded and walked out of the bedroom, leaving the couple on their own. Asher stood still for many seconds after the departure of Mini. The words from his wife an hour ago still resound in his head. He couldn't believe she would say such words. He never knew how unhappy she had been until that very moment when she said she could be passed as the unluckiest lady. " Asher? " Julian suddenly called, her voice pulling the man right back to reality. " Yes? " He responded as he pulled towards her. " You want something? "" Mini " She replied. " Can you please
Asher Atticus has had a long day. Starting from the moment his wife passed out. He leans on the desk in his study to fold his arms on his chest. Mini came for the Pet Project report note but stood still to watch Douglas ask a question. " So now that we know where her illness comes from, Where do you suggest we begin to look for the cure? " Upon hearing this, Mini turns to Asher in surprise. " Dr Asher, you have found the cause? " " Just hours ago. It's a hunch, and I was right, " He replied hesitantly, but Mini didn't notice his disappointment. Instead, she grins happily. " I know it! You are a genius! " She exclaims happily before looking around. " So what is the cure? You taught me finding the cause of a rare disease is the hardest stage. Now that we have passed that, finding the cure to ... " " There is no cure ", Asher mutters, interrupting the lady who stands before him. He looks up to see Mini go pale, surprised written boldly on her face. " It's my genes and I have no cu
Julian felt tired after a very long sleep. When she fluttered her eyelids open, it was the dim light from the chandelier she saw. Slowly she turn her head to see Mini on the couch just ahead. The young Researcher was asleep with the Pet Project record note resting on her bosom. A smile curled up at the corner of Julian's lips at this, and she made to get up only to feel the sharp, unforgiving pain in her lower back. What came next was the feeling of discomfort in her tummy, forcing her to give a soft cry. Mini, who was asleep, suddenly flew her eyes open. She sits up and, for a heart-stopping second, stares at Julian in horror. The blood that was already dripping down her thighs made Mini rush out of the hall. " Dr Asher?! Dr Asher!! " Asher Atticus, who had spent the night searching for the cure in his study, heard the urgent call of his name. He quickly stands up to match towards the short hall where the rooms are located. Douglas had already emerged from his room, too, his ha
" Doctor Asher... How is ... " " She's fine now " Immediately after Asher's response to Kieran's question, They all heave a sigh of relief. " But what happened? She is ... She was healthy and full of determination the last day she came here, " It was Mave words and Asher nodded. Gently, he led the way towards the Pet Project lab, but he didn't get inside. He stood at the glass door to stare at the beeping from the monitor beside Julian's head. She has barely survived, and his children have also barely lived. Indigo's legs suddenly gave way when she saw the Defibrillator that was used. Kieran quickly caught her before she fell and gently, he sat her down on the space bench. There, silently, The thought of Julian dying for real crossed Indigo's heart, and she burst into tears. Julian has been her saviour, as well as a mentor. When she was making meagre sales as a waitress, thriving to pay the bills of her mother's unending illness, it was Julian who had come as a rescuer. She
The excruciating pain Julian had felt resulted in nightmares. The sound of the ambulance siren she had heard from her subconscious mind had instilled fear inside of her that when she began to regain consciousness, her heartbeat would begin to drop, allowing the ECG machine that showed her heart rate to begin beeping. Asher had just left the lab to answer the call from his father-in-law while Mini was about to leave the lab when she heard this sudden whimper.Indigo and Hannah quickly get up from the space bench to peer. " What is going on? " Hannah asked Mini who rushed forward to Julian. " Her heartbeat is dropping. Call upon Dr Asher. Now! " Hannah raced as though her life depended on it while Mini waited for Asher's return, but when he wasn't forthcoming, she bit her lower lips and decided to attend to Julian. She swiftly retrieved a syringe from the tray and skillfully inserted the needle into Julian's wrist vein. Next, she temporarily halted the drip therapy, adjusting the f
The interrogation room was a cubit long and tidy one with two guards guarding the place and a secretary doing the paperwork. The research team had arrived except for Asher and Douglas. Mini, Nicodemus and Stuart stood still, awaiting the Boss's arrival. Nico, who had just been returning from a short break, was confused about what was going on, while Stuart only kept a straight face. At last, the door opens, and Asher walks in with Douglas by his side. Mave and Kieran come next, standing aside to watch how the event will unfold. " Sir, you are here " The two security guards quickly stood up to pay their greetings, but Asher wasn't looking at them. His eyes were pinned on Stuart all through. " Uhm... Is it an official case? " One of the guards asked, making the secretary who stood at a corner to pick up the record book, but Asher shook his head in the negative before setting his jaw. " Not yet ", He mutters quietly as he walks ahead to stand before the Research team as their leade
Hattie soon finds herself in a bind. With her heart racing, she took a step back, wondering how to bail herself out of the new loophole she was in. " I ... I ... I didn't do it. Asher listen... I didn't ... " " How do you know it's Tra. IM fluid that nearly kills her? " He asked gently, but everyone knows it's only a matter of time before he flare up, especially now that Physical contact barriers have been broken. " Asher I ... I can tell. Didn't you say she is... Goodness, I am the best surgeon. Of course, I can tell by ... " " I am the best Doctor, the best scientist and the best Researcher. Yet, even after I saw her State, I couldn't tell what exactly was used on her until we made a check-up. And yet, you, a surgeon whose skills I could surpass in a mere day, claim to have an educated guess without even laying eyes on the patient? " Hattie's heart dropped. She realizes there is no way back. At that moment, when she sees the game is up, she sets her jaw and allows her mask to s
One year later" My God!, you are here today? Today of all day, Mrs Asher Atticus? " " Please. I need that Chi cakes before going to give my speech " Julian chuckled as she made her way to sit while wheeling her children in. Douglas had came earlier to take Asher Jr. With him and they have agreed to meet up at the award show event. Julian find herself way to lowered herself on the same seat she has occupied on the day Asher had brought her. When the memories flows, she smiled brightly. It was as though she could almost see him right there, staring at her while she wat her cake. After some minutes, she exchanged pleasantries with the Chi Cakes owner who had served her and then made her way into her car. " We will be there soon, Babies. Be a good girls and do not cry " She said to her baby girls with a smile as she drives away. A year had passed after The world lost it's best and most competent doctor. They mourn the good hearted man for a long time. The whole country shook at hi
The News has spreads like wildfire. Asher Atticus, also known as the triple threat genius has his quintuplets born a week ago. The Ashju mansion was then onward frequent. They had the support from friends and the few family that are honest. Salina haven't returned home ever since and Tiara has stayed behind too, this time, with a good intention. Julian's colleagues were there to rejoice with her and Douglas who had always wanted to stay at Ashju mansion finally saw his opportunity. Donny made a public post to announce his best friend's children and his fans went crazy with the post, rejoicing and asking if she is a love interest. A week has passed by buy Julian haven't recovered from the shock just yet. Yes, she is excited for the arrival of her children but the incoming doom won't let her mind be at complete rest. That night, she jerked awake with a start. It was as though she felt the bad omen. Quickly she look around the house but couldn't find the babies and Her husband. Thi
The Ambulance skidded to a stop before Ashju Facility and a stretcher was brought out immediately. In no time, Julian was wheeled in, her husband followed at once as he headed towards the labor room with her. " Douglas, Call upon my mother in law. Fast " Asher instructed his best friend who had received his sudden call. " Alright " The staff in Ashju facility that night were beside themselves with awe when Julian was wheeled into the labor room. It is not yet time for her to give birth but the trauma she had passed through for the past weeks and the sight of her husband she had seen a whole ago all triggered everything. Hannah and Mave who were on the night shift were quick to rushed towards the labor room as well, Asking questions, wondering what is going on. Quickly, Hannah give Indigo a call while Mave give Keiran a call. It wasn't long before They all came trooping into Ashju facility that night. " Where is she ? " Kieran was quick to ask. " Where is Dr Julian? " " In the l
Two weeks has passed by, Dragging after the horrifying death of Mr Atlas. His funeral was done a week after his death and everyone of their colleagues had attended. No one has ever recovered and no one will. Julian has cried but no one has cried harder or mourn the death of her father like Asher had done. He is after all his confidante, the one who had stood up for him for a very long time. That late evening, As Julian made his way into her husband's study, to tell him about the dinner she had made, her heart race in anticipation. She wonder what she'd meet him doing. It has been a well planned accident that had killed Moore and Ryker , Mr Atlas's men immediately and when He also has been dying away, He had called upon Donny who arrived as quickly as he can. Julian ease open the door to see no one in the lab but then, The secret door opens and Asher walk into his study, pulling off the mask as he hold unto a cylinderic bottle that has the normal TS gas in it. Julian was surpris
" I noticed you stop throwing up as normal, Julian. Does that mean you have passed that ? " " Probably so. I was thinking " She said, as she nuzzle closer to her husband. " When are we going for a new ultrasound scan that will tell us the gender of our babies? I mean, I am all healed now. All cured. Both from the TS syndrome and grief " It is a nice morning in the house of Julian Atticus. One that was filled with laughter. The couple sat in their dinning room, discussing, and taking their breakfast. They are also dressed for work. The previous day has been one to write home about. There has been no call from either of their parents but they had been understanding and much love between them. " We can make the Ultrasound scan today if you want. Your husband own the facility " He replied with a smile, making Julian to blush for a moment there. She lean over to kiss him and he gently slide his hand around her waist but Julian was quick to pull back when it is safe. " Not this mornin
Asher stare into the eyes of Julian, His wife. He could tell she is clearly shaken by the truth, the one she had always wanted to hear. He watch her gulped down the pill without any hesitation and then she look up at him again, this time in deep silence. Slowly, he saw her moving far away from him as though to prevent him from being affected to the TS syndrome, the parasite inside of her but he caught her wrist at that moment and slowly pulled her in for a kiss. Julian was momentarily stunned at first. She do not wish to implicate her husband. She wriggled free from his tender grip and quickly get up on her feet but she didn't last long before she felt dizzy and fell into the hands of Asher. " Shock? " He asked her quietly and got a moment there she couldn't speak. At last she nodded and he carried her up as though she weigh nothing less than zero pounds. He headed into the bathroom where he laid her down inside of her bathtub and then fill the tub with water. Julian laid back n
It was a deafening silence that spread through the entire bedroom. Julian who have been listening to the bitter story, who has been weeping quietly suddenly felt her heart skyrocketed at the twist in his words. Slowly, she looks down at her hands and back to his face as though to confirm if she have heard right. " TS syndrome? " She asked, with her heart racing and Asher nodded. " Yes. You are the host. Anyone who comes near you, a few feet is doom. They lost their youth. Your genes, your blood is dangerous to the humans. But to yourself it's not harmful " " I thought... I thought it was you who is harmful to humans " " Well, I am. I won't deny that i have committed murders as I grows up to understand some people are better left silence forever " " How come... No one around me grow old since these years? " She asked cautiously, her heart racing and he continues. " The men carries you immediately to Rally Lud who was excited to see Your dad has a weakness after all. His baby gir
The rain had already started falling and Julian was seated before her husband the bed. He have her rested her back on the bedstead, as he let out a long sigh before he began at last. " There are times I have decided to tell you all about this and I am glad today is the day. A day that I found the cure at last. " I was six, At that time when my parents noticed I am different. My genes... I got more than two genes. One that grant me intense knowledge and the other that makes me immune to all diseases. " My mere presence heals cuts and all. I am their golden boy and they used me to get what they have always wanted. At that time, my father wanted to step into the world of politics but whoever wanted to step into the party has to go through Rally Lud. " She is a great scientist of G. Medical care and my father had a meeting with her one cold morning like this one. That day, She saw me for the first time. Take interest, alright but didn't push her luck. " She said my dad is not ready ,
The car of Donny stop before the Ashju Facility, Mini behind the wheel. She turn to Julian who had kept quiet all the way and then gently placed a palm on her shoulder, making her jerk in somewhat fear. " We are here " She announce gently to her, making Julian to swallow hard. Gently, Julian alighted and Mini did too. Together, they headed into the Facility. Julian didn't go to her department, instead, she headed towards her husband's office but she only met Nico and Douglas there, also waiting. When they saw her, they quickly get up with a bright smile. " Oh, all the Projects are healthy now. Even Narasima and his wife are very vibrant. Where is Asher, Ju? He hasn't come in and he is unreachable since last night " Douglas was quick to say as he smiled at Julian who didn't move an inch from where she stood. " My husband... He hasn't come in today ? " Douglas and Nico shared a look of surprise before nodding. " Oh, yes. Why? Is he not coming? " At this question from Douglas, Ju