" Come on, Asher. Don't be like this. I need a place to sleep " " Not in my house, Douglas. You have a room at the Ashju Facility. Pass the night there or, better still, in your office. We already have a lot on our plate, " Asher replied as he sipped his white wine from the glass cup. He is alone in the spacious living room that night while having a conversation with Douglas. The day had folded and went through on a good note. He had succeeded in turning the false belief of Julian. Now, she seems to be more comfortable, more in love and more protective of him. She didn't mention it ever since understanding that it must be a wound that still needs a lot of time to heal. Asher had left her after bathing her to answer the call from Douglas, and now the latter is complaining about his ex-fiancee, who wouldn't stop coming to ask for forgiveness. " I guess I will be working overnight then ", Douglas's voice came through sadly, hoping the sad tone he had used would make Asher change hi
The doorbell came ringing for the fourth time before Asher stirred in his sleep, bringing Julian with him. A frown etched his feature for some seconds as the doorbell came again for the fifth time, this time, succeeding in waking up Julian too. It is a Sunday and a Sunny day. The luxurious, spacious bedroom of Asher Atticus was bathed in the warm bright sunlight. There, on the bed, Julian lay completely naked in her husband's arms, but when the doorbell came ringing again, she fluttered her eyes open and then sat up to reach for her cell phone. There she saw the calls she had missed from Kieran. " Oh no! " She exclaimed quietly before dressing up in her nightgown. Quietly, she rushed out to the living room, down the hall and finally opened the door for her team members who had arrived to discuss her comeback and how they would be overpowering the surgical departments. Julian opens the door and steps aside, her ruffled hair swirling around her while they all walk in gently and quie
" Are you sure you don't want any of that Chi cake? " Asher asked the beautiful lady beside him. " No. I'm fine with the light breakfast you made for me " He nodded his head and drove past the restaurant, emerging towards the Ashju Facility that Monday morning. The order had arrived earlier that day. Julian's new suits which fit her now slightly plump body. That morning, she is dressed in a smart suit skirt and a fine-pressed jacket. Her long hair was pulled up in a ponytail, leaving out a few strands to frame her face, and that morning, she was putting on her wedding ring. All and sundry should know. She is making a statement with it. The groomer should keep off her husband now. She wanted it to be known Asher won't be going anywhere. The car finally stopped before Ashju Facility, and Julian saw her husband pull off the seatbelt before turning to her. His grey eyes scanned her face carefully before stopping at her belly, then slowly, back to her face. " You look beautiful. The
" Yes, Father. I saw your text last night saying you won't be available for dinner. Are you still on your trip? " " I am, Asher. There is a little delay with the code Party. The previous president will be leaving soon and a new one will be elected... Son, I think they are debating on whether I should be the next president " Asher pauses for a long time. He was in his office already, and his team members were there; even the emergency team assistant, Cìan, stood aside to give a report while they all waited for Asher to finish talking to his father-in-law. " I will give you all my support, Father, if truly you will be going for the contest ", Asher finally said after finding his lost voice, and a sigh came through from Mr Atlas. " I don't want anything more from you Asher. You have done more than I can even repay. How is your wife? " " She is fine. She is back to work now " " That's the good news I will always want from you. Now I have to go but I promise to be back in a day or tw
After the agreement from Asher Atticus, The surgical team leaves the conference hall first, and all the shareholders follow, leaving behind the Health Consultant team and Asher, who still stood, his eyes now rested on his wife. At last, The team of Julian walk out to give them privacy, knowing fully well they need to talk things out. " What's going on, Ju? " Asher asked once they were alone. He walks gently to his wife and then tenderly takes her hand " Hmm? Will you talk to me? " Julian didn't give any response. Instead, she has her head bowed, unable to look up to her husband's eyes, but Asher's finger comes through, his forefinger and thumb caresses her chin. He exerted enough pressure to make eye contact and when he saw that familiar expression on her face, he let out a frustrated sigh. Julian remained silent, her head bowed in submission, unable to meet her husband's gaze. But Asher's fingers gently intervened, his forefinger and thumb cradling her chin. With a gentle yet fir
The pleasant, Sunny morning which has been going on blissfully suddenly turns sour. Julian finds herself going to Mrs Cici's rescue when her team members rush in. Mave stopped abruptly in the doorway when he saw the horrific sight while Kieran quickly swung into action. He closes in on Julian and pulls her gently away from Mrs Cici. " Get away from her. It might be Contagious. Mave, Please call upon Dr Asher " He quickly said. Mave rushes quickly to obey the order while the whole room is in shock. Julian's eyes were fixed on the woman before her, wondering if she was even still alive because each passing second made her age even more. At last, the sound of running footsteps came through before Asher and Douglas came dashing into the Consultation room. However, Julian's husband stops abruptly in the doorway, his eyes on Mrs Cici for a heart-stopping second before shifting right to his wife. " Julian, Come out now. Now! Be fast! " Asher urgently says, his palm extended to her. The
" I can't believe we attend to a lot of clients in the space of two hours ", Indigo mutters while reviewing the records. " So how far off are we to meet the facility threshold? " Julian asked while sitting right beside Keiran. They are all gathered around the round meeting table with Chi cakes and tea before them all. That will be their lunch right at three pm. With the lack of time, they have decided not to go to the cafeteria and instead eat the chi cakes and review the day's activities. " Should we add Mrs Cici to our today's... " " Of course, Indigo. When I sign her out to the research team, it has already been recorded, " Keiran replied, and Julian nodded. " I guess it will " She mutters, still wondering what has gone wrong. Everyone paused to glance at her briefly before Indigo decided to bring her back to reality by giving out the details. " The facility threshold is to meet up with two thousand clients a month. Today, we attended to thirty-three. Last week, before you r
The face of Asher suddenly went pale when he saw the results being presented to him, and he gently leaned back to keep himself in control. The morning had started right off with his desk filled with loads of complaints. The file report that has been submitted now increases as the seconds pass by. He had left the file report at eight rates, but now it has skyrocketed overnight, leading to thirty-nine plus Mrs Cici, making it fourth. He had been confused at first. Still worried and curious, still finding out the root of why they were all ageing quickly, but now, as usual, the Triple Treat Genius had prevailed. He has the results ready, and to his awe, it is TS Syndrome. Asher sat in his chair for what seemed like an eternity, his eyes fixed on blank space, and then finally, gently, he looked up to Douglas, who had presented him the report file. " Bring me all the file reports concerning the TS syndrome, and instruct the other researchers to step away from the case. I will handle it
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