117.Nadia smiled as she approached Roland and stood in front of him. “Hi, Rolly. Has it been like 6 years?” She asked.“Nadia, I can't believe—”“Yeah, I know, I know. I didn't tell you I was coming because you never bothered to call and check on me, which got me wondering if I have offended you or maybe someone or something is trying to come in between us.” She looked back at Annabel, said nothing, and averted her gaze to Roland.“No, that's not it. It's just that—”“Save your explanation and hug me already,” She chuckled and embraced him. Roland hugged her back, the shock still evident in his features as he stared at her. She had grown so much and he couldn't believe this was the girl he derived joy in teasing about how tiny she was when they were growing up.“I missed you so much, Rolly.” She sighed.“Rolly?” Annabel muttered as she looked at the girl, hugging Roland like she didn't give a care in the world.Nadia pulled away from the hug and looked at Ashton.“Welcome back, Nadi
118.It was night, she walked around the street, her head hung low as she reminisced over how her life had been for the past 5 years.After her mother's death, she didn't really know life would give her hope again, only for it to come shattering to pieces when her best friend traveled out.She lost her freedom and all of a sudden, everything changed and here she was. She knew if her mother was alive, she wouldn't have been subjected to such a cruel fate; she would have fought her battles head on, but this… this was becoming too much, and she wanted to forget about it all.She looked up ahead and caught a glimpse of a bar. With a satisfied nod, she headed that way and entered. “Two bottles of alcohol please.” She requested.The bartender nodded with a smile and gave her what she ordered and a glass cup. She didn't bother to use the glass cup and just downed it all down from the cup.When she was done with the second bottle, she ordered for three more. The bartender shook his head and
119.The next morning, Sasha woke up and was greeted with a throbbing headache.“Ah!” She exclaimed and placed her hands on her head.When the headache subsided, she looked and saw that she was in her room. “How did I get here?” She wondered, looking around. She tried to remember all that happened, but she couldn't. She realized she must have drank a lot.The door to her room opened and Annabel walked in with a tray of soup. “You're awake.” Annabel smiled.“Yeah,” She answered as Annabel dropped the tray on the bed and gestured for her to take it.“It's hangover soup. You'll need it.” Annabel smiled.Sasha sighed. “How did I get home?” She asked, taking a spoon of the soup.“Ashton brought you home.” Annabel answered and Sasha gasped, spewing the soup.“What!” She exclaimed. “Ashton? Tell me you're joking?”Annabel folded her hands. “Do I look like I'm joking?” Annabel frowned. “How could you go to a bar and get yourself drunk to the extent of not remembering anything? And you even wen
120.“What do we do?” Sasha asked.Annabel pressed her lips into a thin line and sighed. “We can still use Roland. We can beg him to help us.” “How are we going to do that when he and my father are at loggerheads? They don't get along at all, Anna. Once they see each other, it's from one argument to another. It's funny at times but…” Sasha trailed off.“Roland will agree to come with us if I'm the one who asks him. I'm sure he won't turn me down.” Annabel was confident.“Please do talk to him. Since he loves you, he might make an exception.” Annabel smiled. “Don't worry, he wouldn't even have the guts to say no.” She beat her chest proudly, confident that he wasn't going to say no to her.***D. VILLE COMPANY “No.” Roland answered after Annabel told him everything and asked him to help them.“No?” Her eyes widened. She couldn't believe he said no to her. “Why?” She asked.Roland sighed and closed his laptop. “Because he's annoying, and I can't put up with him.” He answered.“Come on
121.Annabel sighed as she finished what she was working on and stood up, so she could take it to the technical department. It was lunchtime as well, and she wanted to use that opportunity to see Brian.“Hey, I'll ask them to help you take it. Don't stress yourself.” He smirked.Annabel knew what he meant and rolled her eyes. “No, thanks. I can take the files there by myself.” “Are you sure you'd be able to walk there? Your legs might get tired because it just did an activity a few minutes ago.” Annabel's face reddened as she remembered what happened between them. “You pervert!” She exclaimed and threw a paper at him.Roland chuckled. “What? I'm not lying. I'm actually saying the truth.” He cleared his throat.“This is one of the reasons why I'm not staying here for now. I'll drop the files, have lunch and will be back after that.” She huffed.“Wait! Aren't you going to the private cafeteria with me?” He asked.Annabel shook her head. “No, sir. I do not want something more private t
122.The air became too thick for Roland, and he cleared his throat numerous times. He glanced at Nadia to see if she was joking, but she had a serious expression on her face. In fact, she looked too serious.Nadia just watched his reaction. She wished it would happen immediately, but since Annabel was now in the picture, she had to take things slowly.She suddenly burst into a fit of laughter, and Roland stared at her, confused.“I got you!” She laughed. “I can't believe I got you!” She laughed again.“Huh?” Roland stared at her.“Come on, dude, do you think I'd hit on you when you have a girlfriend? I was only joking.” She revealed and Roland didn't know when he released a breath he had no idea he had been holding.He had thought she was serious and couldn't think of any answers to give her. “Oh my! You got me really good.” He laughed too.“Just take that as a reunion prank.” She smiled.“Sure.” He smiled back as they continued to eat and talk about other matters.****“How has your
123.At school, it was lunch break and the kids were busy eating their food. Olivia walked into the cafeteria with Winter and was about to take a seat when she saw Sebastian sitting all alone.“Sebastian is all alone. Let's go and keep him company.” She smiled at Winter, but Winter frowned.“Why? Isn't he the kid everyone is calling dull?” Winter asked.“He's not dull, Winter. He's just shy.” She answered.“How are you sure he is just shy? Look at him.” She pointed at him. He was busy scribbling in a book instead of touching his food.Olivia shook her head. “My mummy told me that no child is dull, and I shouldn't look down on anyone.”“My mummy asked me to stay away from people I feel are not in the same class with me and that Sebastian is not in the same level with me. I can't make friends with him.” Winter scoffed.“But that's not right. Everyone is equal and should be treated equally. Because you're smart doesn't make him dull,” Olivia was disappointed at Winter. She had no idea Win
124.Mr. Davis blinked as he watched Roland. He wanted to say no to any form of deal, but his greedy nature will not let him.“What deal?” He asked.“I'm glad you asked,” Roland smiled and rested his hand on the desk, staring straight into Mr. Davis' eyes. He knew how scared of him the man was, even though he loved to hide behind the toughness and all that. And he was going to use that fear against him. “You and I know that you're still owing me a lot of million dollars, am I right?” He asked, referring to what Mr. Davis did to him in the past.Mr. Davis cleared his throat and went mute.“Am I right?” Roland asked again.“Y… Y… Yes.” He stuttered.“Good. If you let Sasha go, and she comes to work for me instead, I'll forget about your debts and won't call the police on you. You'll be a freeman.” He led down the conditions, knowing that the older man won't be able to resist it.Mr. Davis couldn't believe Roland was about to give up such a huge amount of money because of Sasha. He wante