Lucas and Scarlett had wanted a small wedding and they had worked towards that. Though he was a public figure, Lucas would not let his private business public. Scarlett had agreed with him on it, and they had anticipated their union.The weather seemed to tally with their arrangement as the sun was high up in the sky on a beautiful Sunday morning. Scarlett was still getting on her wedding dress when Daphne walked in, fully dressed for the occasion. She squealed when she saw Scarlett and engaged her in a tight embrace afterward. "Lucas is going to drool when he sees you today," she said. "Oh come on, I think he has gotten used to seeing me fully dressed up," Scarlett said."He's always smitten by you every single time," Daphne said quietly. "You make him so happy," she added.The kids strolled in then. Claire was dressed up in a beautiful small gown that had flowered patterns that matched the colors of the flowers that were in the small basket in her hands. Callan had on a tux and Sca
As Scarlett alighted from the plane, she took in the beautiful city, and she breathed it all in as she was giddy with excitement.Lucas had finally sent for her to come over to Paris for their honeymoon. It had been her wish, and he wanted to fulfill it for her, but he had a business meeting to attend and would not have any time on his hands.When she had received his message two days ago about their honeymoon, she was elated, not because they were going to Paris, but because she had missed Lucas. He was a workaholic, but she still loved every bit of him. He would seize any opportunity he got to speak to her and the kids. If there was one thing she liked about him, it was his kindness that never seemed to run out. He had so much love to give. He was still in a meeting when she arrived at where he was. She watched her handsome husband as he spoke to the room filled with his over fifty business associates, his aura exuding so much authority, just the way he was domineering with her in
Scarlett was excited to kick off her culinary school program. Lucas had advised against it giving her pregnant state, but she would not hear of it."I'm pregnant, not sick," she would try to reassure him, but he would not heed anything she said. He wanted her to be catered for every minute of the day.He had gotten her a new car to congratulate her for conceiving, even if she had told him that she never learned how to drive. Daphne had come visiting when she heard the news and the most excited of them all were the twins."Are we going to have a boy or a girl?" Claire would ask. It always made her laugh. They were happy nonetheless that they would have a younger brother or sister.When she suggested that she wanted to go to culinary school, Lucas was not too happy about it."You can always go when you are delivered of the baby," he said to her as she sat across him in the study."So much time would have passed," she replied to him. "I can use my first and second trimester to learn, and
Scarlett exited her car immediately and dashed into the mall where she had found the children the other day. Even though she was not sure why they would be there, she prayed in her heart that by some kind of miracle, the kids would be in there.There was no sign of them and she got out feeling very downcast. She had startled Danielle with the way she had dashed out of class and deep within her, she wished that the children were safe.Her phone beeped again and it was a message from Lucas.Come home immediately. The kids are here.She jumped for joy as she read his message. She entered her car immediately and headed home. She dashed into the house and there were her children, seated in the dining with lunch before them."Mummy!" They said in unison as they rushed to hug her. They seemed oddly terrified and she could not help but notice."What happened?" She asked them as she released them from her tight embrace. "An aunty came to pick us up from school today," Claire answered."And do
Scarlett woke up and touched Lucas' side of the bed, but it was empty. She needed help getting out of bed. It had been such a rollercoaster of emotions for her since Clara came back, and Lucas seemed to be entertaining her excesses.She finally managed to get out of bed and slid a jacket over her slim frame. It barely covered her already bulging tummy. She knew that the kids were already off to school, and she had told Danielle that she would not make it to the culinary school because she had a doctor's appointment later in the day.As she approached Lucas' study, she could hear muffled voices as though he was speaking to someone. She waited by the door and eavesdropped so she would know who it was. She could not believe her ears at the sudden realization. She looked at her phone. It was barely 8 am, and Clara was already at the house.She pressed her ears to the door. "I just want to be close to the kids," she heard Clara say. Lucas did not say anything for a while, and there was a b
"I don't think you are in the right condition for this trip," Lucas said to Scarlett as she arranged some clothes in a suitcase. She let go of the piece of clothing she had in her hand and moved towards him."I'm just six months pregnant, and I am doing fine," she said to him reassuringly. Even though she had told him multiple times about the food tour with George and other members of her class at the culinary school, he had insisted that he did not want her going on the trip."It's just two weeks and I will be back before you know it," she said to him and resumed packing her clothes. He made a sad face and it only made her laugh.Lucas knew that she could not afford to miss out on the food tour. It was one of her final programs in culinary school before she could finally graduate as a professional chef. He had seen tremendous progress in her culinary skills. They barely ate out as she cooked all their dishes. He had gotten used to them already."What are you going to do about Clara w
Scarlett dialed Lucas for the umpteenth time but he would not respond to her. He had promised to come get her from the airport, and she had been there for over an hour and her feet were burning.Unluckily for her, Danielle and George did not join the crew back home. She had wanted to spend time with them on their little holiday, but the news Lucas broke to her three nights ago still rang a bell in her ear."Lucas, please, come get me from the airport," she said as the call went straight to voicemail again. She huffed in exasperation and went to take a seat.When she did not receive any luck after an hour, she resolved to take a cab back home. She could not help but feel like Lucas had been a bit distant. Before Clara's return, he would be at the airport an hour before her plane touched the ground. Thoughts about what he could be doing with Clara at the moment flooded her mind.The house was quiet when she got inside. "Lucas," she called out, but there was no answer. She looked at her
Lucas pressed his ears to the bathroom door as he tried to make out what Clara was saying. He had seen her enter the bathroom and turn on the tap before she answered her phone. She thought he was asleep, but he was waiting for the opportunity to know what she was hiding from him."I said I just need a little more time," she whispered over the phone. There was a brief pause."I said you do not need to handle this yourself. Soon, the money would be sent to you," she whispered again.Lucas tried to put the dots together. It was probably the man that had texted her the other night, and he knew that something was amiss.He just had to find out about it."Do not say such things to me again, until I am sure that I am in a safe place," she said again before he heard her end the call and turn off the tap.He rushed to the bed immediately and pretended to be asleep. He felt her side of the bed sink as she climbed and came up to where he was, resting her head on his chest. He did not budge.When
Scarlett decided that it would be a good option for the entire crew to return to Santorini. She had cut short their trip the last time, and when she suggested it this time, Alex was in full support. They sent out invitations and made arrangements. Scarlett added George and Daniella to the list and after the entire planning, it looked so promising.Daphne and Nick arrived the night before the trip."Left for me, I would have suggested that you both went on your honeymoon alone but since you want us in it as well, I can't decline," Daphne said as she settled in Scarlett's room.They had agreed that Daphne would spend the night with Scarlett while Nick and his brother would share a room as well. "Let's just say I wanted to do it as compensation for cutting short the trip the other time, and we all deserve a break from the cruel life we have gotten over," Scarlett said. "That reminds me," Daphne said as she took out her makeup from the dresser with some wipes. "What did Lucas say to yo
"If it's not the bride," Daphne began excitedly as she opened up the door and barged into the room where Scarlett was ready to get into her wedding dress."Daphne!" Scarlett called out as she went ahead to hug her best friend. "I thought you were not going to come anymore," she added. "Of course, you know that I will not miss your big day for anything," Daphne said. She had been a bit incapacitated the whole time of the preparations, because of the pregnancy and Nick had insisted that she stayed back and allowed the doctor to attend to her. Daniella had managed to squeeze out time out of her busy schedule and away from George who seemed obsessed with her every day. She saw the way they had their pictures all over social media, and they were equally successful chefs."Is Lucas coming?" Scarlett asked."I tried to talk to him, but he said he does not want to be here," Daphne replied."But he has signed the divorce papers already, right?" Scarlett asked. "I don't like the way he is ma
Scarlett stopped by Alex's house on her way back from a contract job. The hospital incident had taken a toll on everyone, especially Alex. He had gone into hiding, away from his house and away from his office.When his parents finally decided to give him space, they went back to Singapore along with Nick and Daphne. They all had no idea that the incident would take a toll on him that much, and Scarlett seemed to think that he was overreacting, but she could not help but think that it was all her fault.She had finally gone to Africa for the contract, but every day, she kept thinking about Alex. Raymond had urged her to enjoy herself and do her job well, but she could not help it. She called him and sent him messages every day, but he would not answer or reply. She had made a call to his housekeeper who told her the exact time he usually came back to the house. She had told him that Alex now had empty beer and whiskey bottles in his study. Scarlett knew that he was not a drunk. He ba
"What do you mean you would not carry out the procedure anymore?" Alex raged as he followed the doctor out of the surgical ward, alerting his family members.They rushed out immediately to see what was going on."Doctor Ezra, you have to give me a good explanation for all of these," he continued. The doctor stopped and turned around to face him."I think Scarlett and your mother would have a better explanation for this," he said. "I think that my work here is done," he added and walked away.Alex turned to his mother, not knowing what to expect."What is he talking about?" He asked her. His mother fidgeted a little before she finally looked up at him. "Scarlett would be in a better position to explain things to you," she said. "Can you all just stop pointing fingers and tell me what is going on?" He asked. His mother was silent. His father and Nick were as lost as he was as they were still trying to fathom what was going on, but grateful in their hearts that Alex was still alive.
Alex stepped out of the ward and his father stood up immediately after he saw him. They stood and looked at each other for a while. There was no disappointed scowl on his face to suggest that he was angry. Instead, a beautiful smile was plastered to his face. He stretched out his hands just like he would do every day after work when they were little boys. Alex rushed at his father and engaged him in a big embrace. His father patted his back gently and Alex relaxed slowly. They soon sat down at a corner and his mother came to join them."Would you want anything to eat?" She asked her husband who looked up at her with a smile."Alex teaches us every day how to love," he said to her. "Our boy is so brave," he added as he smiled at her. "I don't want to be reminded further that my son is about to have his heart out and given to someone else," she said. "Where is Nick and Daphne?" Alex asked. He had not seen them since he came out. Just Lucas sat there with his face buried in his hand
"Time for what exactly?" Lucas asked when he saw that he was the only person that did not know what was being discussed. Doctor Ezra looked back at him, but did not say anything to him, but turned around and left. Lady Abbott looked at her son Alex and tears welled up in her eyes. She went ahead to engage him in a long embrace. "Can someone tell me what is going on here?" Lucas asked again, spreading out his hands and looking around. "In case you have not noticed, Alex has decided to donate the heart for Scarlett's transplant," Daphne said to him. Lucas has become such a pain in the ass and she was equally getting irritated."What is that supposed to mean?" Alex asked with an amused expression. Daphne looked at him unbelievably. He ignored her and moved to where Alex was standing."You think that you are the hero, right?" He asked Alex. "You went behind my back to see the doctor and agree to the transplant?" He continued. "I simply did what had to be done," Alex said."But you d
Alex rushed at her immediately while Nick picked up his phone immediately to call for help. Lucas turned on his phone too so he could make a quick call to Doctor Ezra about her current situation.If there was a right time to put aside their differences and work together, it had to be now. Nick looked at Daphne as he spoke to the pilot on the phone. He saw how she was visibly trembling and he knew she was highly terrified.He went over to where she was and put a hand around her in a comforting manner, rubbing her back gently in circles so she would calm down.Once she was calm, he held her close to him. "I am sorry about this but remember the doctor said panicking will increase your blood pressure, and it's not good for the baby," he said to her. She nodded and turned around to hug him.The medical team soon arrived with a travel bus and they collected an unconscious Scarlett immediately."I called Doctor Ezra and he said we need to bring her in immediately," Lucas said as they all fi
Scarlett stretched out her hand and touched him lightly. She watched him try to put himself together properly before he turned around with a big feigned smile on his face."What are you doing out here?" He asked her calmly. "You know it's cold out here," he added.She rolled her eyes. She was tired of everyone knowing what was good for her and what was not. It was all driving her nuts and she wished that they would all just give her a break. It irritated her more because he seemed to be having his struggles but was still looking out for her like she was a priority."Why were you crying?" She asked him. He looked up at her sharply."I was not crying. I just have a cold and it has given me a runny nose, but—""Oh don't lie to me," Scarlett cautioned him. "I know what I heard."He was silent for a while as he avoided her eyes. Thoughts of what he would say to her rummaged through his mind. An idea soon occurred to him."It's about my company," he finally said. "I think we might be runni
"What did you say to her in there?" Nick asked as he took Daphne back to where they were seated initially. "Maybe if you had not rushed in there like we were planning your murder, I would have had the chance to have even a normal conversation with her," Daphne said, sounding agitated."At the end of the day, Scarlett might probably start to request answers from you guys," she continued. "You are all doing a bad job at keeping a secret," she added. Just then, Scarlett passed by and went to take her seat. "Is everything okay?" She asked Lucas. "You all came to the restroom," she added in case they had not understood why she asked."We just wanted to make sure that you were doing great," Alex was the one that answered. He stood up afterward and headed out. If he had to lie to Scarlett one more time, he might as well end up spilling the beans.He had to walk away to prevent himself from saying anything. Nick excused himself and followed after his brother. They got into another compartm