The dinner went sour, just as the whole day. Julian sat on her bed to go through every other notification she had. Multiple emails from her clients and colleagues wishing her safe returns from her holiday trip. At first, she is surprised that they are all wishing her well on a holiday trip, but then she realizes Asher must have informed them all about it. A holiday trip that has never existed in the first place. He had tried so hard to make them keep their differences out of the limelight, and he had succeeded. The time says 11:46 pm already, and she ought to be asleep, but she couldn't. There has been no call from Donny, and she hasn't given him one as well. At last, she decided to force herself into slumber. She took away her cell phone and laid back with the bed duvet covering her when the sound of incoming footsteps was heard. Julian stood abruptly to listen. On the first floor of the A Villa, only three rooms were there, and she occupied the first one. The other two are empt
Salina was preparing for breakfast after her husband had left for a business trip when she overheard the sound of a car cruising into the Villa's garage. At first, she was surprised that her husband had returned home. Hurriedly she gets to the entrance only to see Asher alighting from his luxurious car. The latter stopped immediately after he saw his mother-in-law, who didn't even bother to hide her hatred for him. She waited for him to walk forward and then bow a bit. " Good morning, Mother ", Asher greeted,, but Salina regarded him with another glare. " And what is good about the morning? " She questioned. " Why are you here? What have you come to do? " Asher paused for some seconds, and then he tried again. " I have come to... " " You are not taking Julian away from this house today. My husband, who has always taken your side, has left for a business trip. You can as well start going back home or wherever you come from " " Mother ... " " Will you stop calling me mother? Yo
It's a pleasant sunny day and as expected, the car of Asher was luxuriously comfortable. Julian has her legs stretched out on her husband while he drives. They have barely had another conversation after the first one. He had seen the colour on her face drain out the moment he complimented her. At first, he regretted it, but then he relaxed and told himself inwardly he was only telling the truth. Finally, they pull into the main exclusive street where the Ashju Facility can be seen upfront. Julian began to feel antsy. She tried to pull down her feet, but Asher had already placed his left palm on them while he focused on the way. Just then, the pleasant aroma of cupcakes from the restaurant a block away from Ashju Facility came through the small slit in the car window. Absentmindedly, Julian finds herself licking her lower lip at the thought of those very cupcakes. She has always been the regular consumers who branch for the cakes whenever she goes to work. Now, after four months
Ever in her life, Julian has never felt so stunned. It all seems weird yet lovely in a strange way. As the car of Asher eased out of the Chi Cake restaurant garage, she couldn't help but steal a glance at him. The fact that he acted all normal about it all makes her feel so much miserable. At last, she decided to give in to her curiosity. She glanced at her husband again and then asked quietly. " What else did you do? " Asher briefly looks at her as though he doesn't know what she's talking about before refocusing on the way. " What? " " You know exactly what I am talking about Asher. Aside from paying for my cupcakes instalment, what else did you do? " This time, her voice was firm. She couldn't wrap her head around it. She hated the fact that he was generous. Asher kept mute for some seconds and then he shrugged his shoulder gently. " I increased the salary of all health consultants " " What? The auditor said it was because we always meet up with the facility scheduled an
" Why is she here? Asher, why is your mistress in this facility? " Asher and his wife busted into his tidy, spacious office, and he walked towards the stand where his lab coat was hung. " Asher I asked you a question. Why is ... " " She is here to work, Ju ", He cut in tiredly as he looked at her to see her already sweating. " Will you calm down? " " Do not tell me to calm down. I am never going to be in the same building as that woman. One of us will have to leave " " Julian ... " " I'm leaving ", She abruptly said and headed towards the exit, only for her wrist to be taken by her husband. Julian, however, shoved him off fiercely and then punched him in the chest. " Let me go, Asher. I am leaving this facility right now " Another fight ensues between them. Julian tried to resist but Asher's grip was too powerful and tensed at the same time. " Julian, calm Down, please. You are pregnant, " She heard her husband whisper softly to her, as he wrapped his hands around her waist
In the career of Asher Atticus, it is widely known he never physically laid hands on any patients or projects. He'd rather have his personal assistant do the task while he supervised or take it up by himself when he has no choice at all. But that particular day, on the new patient ' Pet project ' he has, he takes the job more seriously than ever. Asher drew the blood from his wife's vein and extended it to Mini, who inserted them in a tube. He is caring as well. When Julian gives a low wince, Asher quickly gives her hand a squeeze. " Are you okay? Bear with me a little, " He pleaded softly, and Julian nodded. She couldn't help it. His soft attitude makes her feel reassured. At that moment, Julian was helped to sit up. The researchers prepared to collect a saliva sample but stepped aside as Asher handed her the pills. Knowing her deep-seated fear of medical pills, Asher sat down beside her on the bed, offering a reassuring presence." Why are the pills so much, Asher? " The panic q
Waiting for the results of all tests to come out seems to be the hardest task for both Asher and Julian. The beautiful wife of Asher Atticus sat quietly on the couch in her husband's grand office while The CEO of the Ashju facility was seated behind his desk, busy with his computer. Julian glances at him once and wonders what he has been doing so diligently. At last, when she couldn't endure the wait and loneliness, she got up from the couch she sat on and headed towards the exit. " Where are you off to? " The question came from Asher, who was seated ahead, and Julian stopped to mutter without looking at him. " I am going to the health Consultant Department " " No. You stay here " " Sorry, but I disagree to be confined in a place like this while my husband pretends I am not here ", She replied, her voice a bit raised. She is mad at him. She is so furious that he had treated her like another staff of his immediately after they left Project B Block. She felt since he had gotten al
The sight of Hattie at the entrance of Asher's door makes Julian suddenly freeze. Slowly, she turns to stare at Asher as though accusing him of infidelity and the man who knows his wife so well quickly steps forward. " Why are you here, Hattie? " He asked her, making it known to Julian he knew nothing about her visit. " Dr Asher, I am here to make a report Concerning the Surgical team to you " Hattie's candid face seemed to mock Julian, but she did keep her cool. Quietly, she looks over at her husband again and then walks out, bypassing Hattie. As she headed towards the Department of Health Consultant, the thought of what Hattie and Asher would be doing in his office clouded her thoughts. Dark imagination began to surface, making me set her jaw absentmindedly. When she takes a turn towards The Health Consultant department, the whimper of surprise drags her back to reality and she looks up to see her team. Each department has five members in total. Julian, being the leader, pause
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
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
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
" 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
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
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
" 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
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
Upon hearing this, Asher stiffens. " You are kidding " " Never will I joke with anything that has to do with your wife or unborn... Children " Asher suddenly takes a step backwards in shock at the last statement of Douglas. " What did you just say? How do you mean, children? " Douglas takes his time. He swallowed hard before extending another report file to Asher. " The world didn't call you Triple Treat genius for no reason, Asher. Congratulations. You just find the reason behind Pet Project illness " Upon hearing this, Asher swallowed hard. He didn't go through the file, for fear that he would confirm something terrifying. " Reason about which illness? The reason why she passed out this morning? " " No. The reason why she passed out this morning was because she took a death pill. It must have been among the ones our researcher diagnosed for her " " No. I diagnosed the pills myself. Stuart was the one who brought them from the pharmacy department " He said thoughtfully. All