Scott took the train back to Central City and tried to gather info from the news and gossips on what had happened between the rich Houston's and Smith's since he left. He couldn't gather much so he went to his house and found out that it was empty. All his things weren't inside.
"Are you Mr. Scott?" Someone asked and he turned to look at a man in his late 40s standing behind him.
"Yes, that's me," Scott said.
"I'm the owner of this building, I can show you where your things were stored," the man said.
"You mean you own this place?" Scott asked.
"Well, technically it was sold to me a few weeks back but I forgot to change the lock that's why you are still able to enter it," the man explained.
"No that's not my point, why are my things not here?" Scott asked.
"I just told you that I was sold this place," the man repeated.
<Valerie had stormed out of Star Lounge in rage. How could he? She had wondered. He came to ruin her bridal shower and even brought his side chick. She was confused by his behavior, why couldn't he just let her be? When she was finally getting over him? When she had finally found peace and tried to accept this arranged marriage planned out for her?She took Tyler's car and drove to a bar on the other side of town. It was more like a modern barbeque restaurant with strong alcohol run by Koreans. They had a dance floor too at another part and played different genres and languages of music for those who wanted to dance. It was a very big place where they had a bar, a dance floor, a bar, and even a few rooms for those who pass out with no one to come and pick them. Just the kind of place Valerie needed. A place that had a unique set of things and people that won't care what she'll do."One serving of pork cutlet and one serving of meat with
Justin woke up as early as he could, they were still at another side of town so he had to get to work as fast as he could. He left a note for Valerie and paid for the room and left.He had already left before he remembered that the day was Sunday and he was free to stay longer but he felt it was a good call that he left because he wondered how Valerie would feel when she wakes up and find him there with her.He drove to the hospital to stay with his mom and he met his father there."Good morning," he said coldly."Good morning son," Mr. Smith said."How are you doing mother," Justin asked ignoring his father."I'm better than I was before," Mrs. Smith answered."Well, that's great," Justin said."So, how was it?" His mother asked."Noisy and uncomfortable," Justin said."That
"I'm not twenty-one anymore, you can't hit me," Justin said and pushed his hands away. "If only you had been more of a husband to your wife, then she wouldn't be in the hospital there with a brain tumor that is going to kill her in few months," Justin yelled and walked out. Valerie was not far from the hallway so she heard and saw all that transpired between them both although Justin who was storming out didn't see her. She had been curious so she had gone to eavesdrop on their conversation. She quickly returned to her seat and while they waited for Justin and Mr. Smith to get back, she wondered if that was what Mr. Smith meant by they were not fond of each other. Mr. Smith came back soon afterward without Justin so he made an excuse that Justin had an urgent meeting to attend to. But Valerie knew he was lying about it. When Mr. Smith left and Mr. Houston had retu
Chapter 24Monday was supposed to be a hectic day but it wasn't as Justin sat by his mother's bed all night waiting for her to wake up and Valerie had dreams about Justin all night long.Valerie woke up and went to have a bath. She cursed herself for caring so much for someone who wouldn't even spare her a glance when they were together but yet would save her from going with a stranger when she's drunk.Her phone rang and she picked it."Xavier!" she exclaimed."How are you, Valerie?" Xavier said."I'm fine, why are you suddenly calling me?" Valerie asked."What's the occasion?" Valerie asked."Oh it's nothing, I just realized that I have never asked you about your wedding preparations," Xavier said."After you disappeared from Central City with JoJo and the kids, you are suddenly asking me about
Scott was sleeping when he heard a knock on the door."Who is it?" He asked and went to open the door."Open the door Scott," Martin said and Scott opened the door."What is this rubbish, Scott?" Ronnie asked immediately he entered inside.Martin punched him on his chin and Scott started bleeding."Come on guys, I'm fine," Scott said."Fine?, who cares If you are not fine," Martin roared."How could you come back to Central City in this state?" Ronnie asked."I needed to do something," Scott said."What?" Martin asked."You could have told us and we'll do it for you," Ronnie said."Valerie sold my apartment," Scott said landing the bombshell."Is this about that Valerie girl?" Martin said and scoffed."Don't tell u
Chapter 26Valerie and Tyler had picked out a few things in the mall, they picked out a few pieces of jewelry, hats they could wear to the beach, matching boots, a lot of chocolates to munch on while on the plane, a few flowers printed tops for Valerie and a pack of gummy bears too.Valerie was still picking out a few things when Tyler tapped her to look at whom they had in their front."If it isn't the side chick of our beloved Scott," Tyler said."And the mouthpiece of our wife to be," Samantha said."Shut your trap," Tyler rasped."Let her, She'll just ruin your mood," Valerie said.Samantha was stunned, how could she shut her up before she had a chance to say anything at all."You must think you are all it because you are getting married to a billionaire," Samantha said."You must think you ar
"Valerie, what's going on?" Tyler asked as Valerie crumpled her face."Nothing, it is just a prank call," Valerie said with a fake smile."This doesn't look like a prank call to me, you look pale," Tyler said."It is okay. Let's just get back to the hotel," Valerie said."Okay sure," Tyler said and helped her get up.***Justin tossed and tossed on the bed where he slept. Sweats trickled down his face and tears down his eyes. He was having a nightmare and he gripped the sheets which were already tangled.His breath was stiffened and he jolted from his sleep."No!" He screamed in fright like he had just witnessed someone die in front of him.Well, he had witnessed someone die but only that it was long ago and not tonight.He got up from the bed and went to the bathroom to
The morning was as bright as light, it was like the heavens knew they were leaving South Korea today. Tyler and Valerie already packed their stuff and were downstairs in the lobby ready to check out when they heard their names."Lee young Joon," they chorused."Good morning," Lee young join said as he got to where they stood breathing fast since he ran there."Why are you here?" Tyler asked."How are you here?" Valerie corrected."Tyler gave me your address," he said.Valerie looked at Tyler and scoffed."When is your flight?" He said ignoring Tyler's question."By noon" Tyler answered."Can we go for a meal together? One last time, we might never meet again," he said."Okay..." Tyler jumped for joy.Valerie wanted to get to Central City in time, she felt
The news for the next few weeks was filled with all sorts of things and the tabloid wasn't left out in it."The real owner of STE enterprises reclaimed his company"."The undertakers were caught by the CCPD, the president commends them a job well done"."Fake or plastic surgery man who pretended to be Mr smith the late owner of STE enterprises commit suicide"." Turns out the tyrant who died 5 years ago wasn't a tyrant at all"."The undertakers' group were all sentenced to life imprisonment while the lots who were arrested at Nirvana were given verdicts of their own based on the number of their Crimes""Tyrant who identifies as Jaden was actually a good student of Central City university, the press offers its apology to his family"All sorts of news were on the television, on the internet, and even in the newspapers.The news could really kill a man, Justin thought as he got ready for their day out.They wanted to go out
While Justin tried each door trying to look for his wife, he thought if what Scott had said was true, he wondered if all the people he loved actually died because he wasn't a good person or maybe he was a killer in his past life and this was a way to make up for the deaths of the people he had caused.He wasn't one to pray but he mumbled a prayer as he opened the door trying to find the love of his life. He really didn't want to lose her before he could appreciate her.He opened the last door and he saw someone by the door.He recognized the clothes she had put on before she left before."Valerie" he mumbled."Justin," she said softly and began to cry. He couldn't comfort her there so he scooped her up and carried her in bridal style down the stairs. She was cold and weak, he hoped she was okay more so he hoped their baby was okay as well.He carried her downstairs to see detective Joe had caught Scott."You didn't think I'll let you
Justin started asking them questions and immediately Martin agreed to answer them."How much do you know, Scott?" Justin asked just to be sure they were not wasting their time."I know him well enough. He's my homey," Martin said.Okay, where is his secret hideout? Justin asked immediately."Secret hideout?" Martin asked."Besides the undertakers' home, I don't think he got any," Martin said."You think?" Justin scoffed angrily."I'm serious," Martin said."Y'all already searched the hideout and he wasn't there," Martin asked."If we didn't, we wouldn't be asking you," Xavier scoffed."So much for friendship," Justin mumbled.Martin was taken back to his cell since he had nothing to offer and Ronnie was brought in."He claims they are friends, yet he knows nothing about his homey, shit!" Justin cussed.Martin came in minutes later and they cuffed him to the table as they did to Ronnie.
The whole room was cold. It wasn't where a human should be. One would freeze to death if left here for long.Valerie woke up in this room with chains around her hands, but she was on the bed. Valerie couldn't tell what it was because she couldn't see the label on the stacks of unopened cans.She tried to sit up, but she couldn't, as her hands were tied, so were her legs. She struggled to free her legs, which were tied with ropes instead of chains, but it only hurt her more.She looked around from the position she was in and turned her head around."What happened?" She thought.
Chapter 96The scandal involving celebrity James was still being discussed in the media. His trial was scheduled for today, and he was expected to be sentenced to a lengthy prison term due to the overwhelming evidence against him.
Justin and detective Joe drove to the hospital, where Tyler was already up and doing that. She wasn't even in her ward, but in the ward where Valerie had been taken to.Justin asked to meet the doctor in charge while he listened to what happened to her from Tyler."She had been vomiting after every meal that we ate today," Tyler explained."What do you mean?" Justin asked."We bought her favorite things because, according to her, she was craving them, but after one bite or two, she goes to throw them up," Tyler explained."Then she hadn't come out of the bathroom the last time she went to throw up, and I went to check up on her, but I found her there and she was unconscious," Tyler explained."So, I called for the doctor," Tyler said."What did the doctor say?" Justin asked.The door opened, revealing the doctor in his white coat with two nurses at his back."You must be Mr. Smith," the doctor said, and that reminded Jus
The celebrity who tried to force his way with his ex-girlfriend was still making headlines.Many other people have called to inform the police about how he attempted to have his with other ladies as well. So far, he's had 11 priors to Tyler's own.His career was really over, big time!His agency wasn't taking it well as there was a troop of protesters outside doing what protesters do. Vandalism!It destroys the agency's property for raising such a bad celebrity and hiding his flaws as well.Anyways, Public sentiment had increased; everyone was angry with James
Justin, detective Joe, and the backup from the police force had found their way to the Nirvana building.Justin would be their bait, and he would enter the building with Detective Joe while the rest of the police force surrounded the building to prevent anyone from escaping.Then some men are standing guard in that underground tunnel in Justin's house.Justin and detective Joe changed their mode of dressing and dressed up as gangsters and dyed their hair so they would look different and unrecognizable. They both entered the building and a lot of people waiting to be coronated were already there."Yo Manny!" Some greeted Justin and detective Joe as they entered the interior.The girls quickly surrounded Justin and detective Joe."I love your blonde hair," one said to detective Joe."Thank you," detective Joe said with a wink."Your wine hair is definitely off the hook. I'm mesmerized. Why don't we go to the corner over there for
The news the next day was filled with different kinds of things that the most loved celebrity in the central city had done.It was definitely the end of his career life. Not only was I caught doing it in the act, but there was also a witness as well. How did the reporters hear about this story?It was no other person than Justin who had the connection that told them all that had happened.Reporters were lining up in the hospital to talk to Tyler, who was the victim, but they couldn't, so they just kept saying all sorts of things, whether they were true or not.Valerie sat with Tyler and they were eating French fries with ketchup as they watched the news right there in the hospital."Is Joe not coming here?" Tyler asked Valerie."He's a busy guy, plus the fact that all of this just happened, gives him a break," Valerie said."What about Justin?" Tyler asked."He's busy too. Just because he's been around all this time doesn't mea