Derek POV
"I walked out of the mr Abraham's apartment the case seems more complicated
hmm I sigh I have to know all fact Mr Abraham still doesn't trust me I can tell he's lying," "young master" Daniel called "uhmm" I answered "madam said to....."
I cut him off "deal with it ," "but master" I..... I gave a cold stare ,he shut up immediately
"I need rest have been working none stop on this case,the cool breeze helps I'm sleepy,we will soon get to the car,I thought of something looking at that direction,the direction we bump into each other I shake my head why am I ....
But I saw someone it her she seems in thought again why does she always daydream well now she's coming to my direction maybe she might bump into me.Hoodie again she's in hoodie but her hair wow the ponytail fit her it made her eye stand out even more,she is so oo concentrated her ice cream and whatever she's thinking and ouch...."
"I know but I don't avoid it,what do we have here I said are you sure you are not stalking me?" I asked she raised her head and gasp she seems surprise she widen her eye which makes her more cute,her lips...what am I thinking ,you....you you... " Hoodie girl I'm starting to....."but she cut me off "shut up,why do I have to meet you of all people"hmm she sigh gave me one last look and left just like that,wow she seems she don't have my time
nobody I mean no lady have ever walk out on me like that,I like her gut ,"Daniel let go,we got into the car,gosh I need rest"
Tilly POVAt home
" hmmm why do i keep running into him it good i ignore him dinner should be ready,papa isn't home and i can't stand eating with sara and her mom ,let skip dinner."
"Shoe check,sanitary check, brushes check,done I'm done packing I thoughtwe should be going next week right? Well we can move anything who cares ,am done packing after all "
"this practical needs concentration no distraction,as long as they don't get in my way,I will let them be" "Where's papa" I asked my step mom as I came down this morning"He's on a business trip" she replied
"hmm I sigh ,did he call ? " "Noo" "I hope nothing is wrong." "Sara let get going " I said and left,leaving Sara to catch up at schoolMiss katie is in the class"due to some reasons you are leaving today so you are to join the firm tommorow.""Mr ben must have grouped you right," "yes " we all answered "so we are good you are all going to pack your luggages after school and meet at the school bus stop"
"well you are all going to different law firm
Group A Always law firm Group BThe just law firm
Group C
Raw law firm
Group D
Wrights law firm,Group E
Dynamic law firm and that all ,all the best "Miss Katie said and went out,I'm hungry,I have to get something at the canteen. Sara POV"Sara are you done?" mother ask,"noo mother almost ," "then am coming in ",she entered my room and help with the packing, "Sara about Tilly"" ....mother can we not talk about her ehn ?" " Doesn't she seems strange ?" she asked "of course she is she's been getting on my nerve this days,am not able to control her again."
"Gosh! that winch we have to do something,I have an idea " mother said with a smile,"what is it" I ask with excitement"use Felix to control her,don't she love him? "She asked,"of course she does" I replied "then that our only card" "mother come to think of it I never thought about that but mother Felix never saw her without makeup I'm afraid seeing her might make me lose him""Sara come on Felix can't do that he loves you" mother replied "if you say so,Tilly wait and see" I said with a smile
"time to go mother I said as I drag my luggage out of my room,mother is papa no yet back???""Yes but he called so don't worry,ok" "mother byeee I will miss you " "miss you too make sure you call me," "ok mother,"on getting outside
I saw Tilly gosh that annoying face,does her face have to be this cute even without makeup,"hey" I wave at her and she ignore me,hmm I sigh and get on the car and off we go.
At the bus stop,they are all here,perfect,I got down from the car,"hey baby Felix" waved I smiled and hugged him,Tilly got out of the car
Felix attention shift to her,he was staring at her,"Felix" I called "yes sweetie," "you.." but he cut me off "you have another sister???"
"Noo it Tilly," "what?"he half yell ,"yes Tilly without makeup," I replied "!!wow" "she's....beautiful right?" I cut in ,"yes I mean no" he repliedI shake my head and moved away from him,"Sara" he try touching me but I ignore him,I will deal with him later soon a big bus stopped in front of us I guess that out ride ,we all get in.Tilly POV
"Gosh!! I'm sooo excited" Stephanie said with exticment she's my new friend though we just meet we are in the same group so I don't mind been friends with her,she nudge me"aren't you happy about this?" she ask "of course I am ,I'm more excited than you",I replied smiling,"gasp she touch her chest,my heart " she said "what wrong ?" I asked "don't smile like that to me my heart beat"
I laughed she's so oo funny,"hey don't smile",I laughed ,I enjoy her company,we continue gisting ,being friends with her is not bad.This is it,our apartment,we girls will share the same room,the two guys will share the other room,one apartment for each group
"Gosh! am so tired" Stephanie said stretching,"let go in","Gosh what a tiny apartment how am I suppose to live here" Sara complained,"you know the way out ,you can get out "Stephanie replied"you...." "shush" Stephanie shush her,arrrgh I can tell sara is really frustrated I like this girl,I smiled and start unpackingMr Patrick POV
Just law firm
I hang up ,"I don't know they are coming tomorrow,well I have to inform them during the briefing," "CEO it time""well I have to inform the others about them",I walked into the hall it our meeting hall I sat at the seat and the others too sat
"Good evening sir" they all greeted but derek as usual he kept mute that attitude but no choice who dare to offend the johns and moreover he's very good ,he's our starthere's no case he takes he doesn't win ,and they don't even know is the johns heir only I know"Good evening to you all",let get started I saidMr Alex stood up,"it about the case I took recently a divorce case but it giving me hard time" he said "gosh! Alex cases usually give him hard time" I thought he never get anything right,I kept talking but my attention is else where and "that's all" he concluded
" next" I called all I heard was silence I was forced to look up "who's next? "I asked everybody eye went to derek direction,"Derek do your briefing" I said.
"Hmm there's something I'm trying to resolve when am through I will inform you" he said without emotion, emotionless lad "hmm it time I have to inform them,ok then there's is something you all need to know" I said they all give me go-ahead " there's a high school law student coming tomorrow from the school I graduated,they are here to learn from you they are about fiveDerek I will assign one to you ,you really need help f....."
"No need I can deal with it,"I know he would refuse ,"am assigning one to you no but..... you can't refuse it and that's all I kind we are through I said and went out,gosh am so tired " Derek POV "That annoying CEO I told him I don't need a secretary.He so annoying let's see those coming tomorrow I will still refuse,time to get off workI went out of our firm and saw a lady in pink hoodie but I don't see her face what if it hoodie girl I moved closer then she turned not her
I sigh why do I even care,I need a cold shower I went into my car Daniel is not here today he's on his dayoffMany thought pass through my mind as i drive home,i entered my house cold as always,it was large and contain more than 300 families but it empty just the way i am""Evening master" Max my butler greeted
"Evening Max ," Max has been with me since i left home to pursue my career,"the madam came earlier," "mom? What for" i asked
" she just brought you some side dishes," "ohhh i see ," i said walking to my room,tommorow is another day i thought The next day.Matilda POV
"Today is the d day i can tell everyone is excited ,this is more like a test and i know we will learn alot i wonder what i was thinking in my past life to miss this opportunity
done "i thought after packing my hair in a simple bun " the drive is here!!" Stephenie shouted i grab my bag i look nice in my office suit no doubt
the five of us were ready and we got into the car ignored Sara i don't want to have a fight on a day like this Felix keep staring at me ,ignore him i thought and put on my ear piece i was lost in my worldwhen Stephanie's voice brought me back "we are here" she screamed she seems so happy who wouldn't be i thought The building is a 4storey building with their signboard We entered the law firm it ok i thought we met a man in the elevator,"are you the law students coming here to train??""Yes" we replied he smiled "I am CEO Patrick the CEO of this law firm" he introduced " nice to meet you" Stephanie replied like an elementary kid."I'm Stephanie Jackson"
she introducedi'm *Sara Frances"
"I'm Felix Grande"
"I'm Henry Leon""Matilda Frances" i introduced
"Sisters? "Mr Patrick asked ," yes" Sara replied "we...."i cut her off "stepsisters actually" i said Sara looked at me with annoyance,i see beep the elevator open and "here this way" Mr Patrick lead the way "let me introduce you to the rest ,we met the receptionist first here this is Mrs laila the receptionist""nice to meet you we greeted" and introduce ourselves they are our intern ,"ohhh i see " Mrs laila replied i love how she smiled
"let go" Mr Patrick continued "Haaaa!!!" i heard some one shouted in the first office we enteredMr Patrick shake is head "Mr Alex what again" he asked ,"i just lost a client," "i see that happens often"
Mr Patrick walks to the telephone and called"I want everyone in my office now including you Derek" he commanded ,"and who are they Mr Patrick,"Mr Alex asked finally aware of our presence,"our intern "
"ohhhh i forget they are coming," "let go" Mr Patrick urged us we entered a big office i guess this is his office and few moment later five people entered including Mr Alex
"and where the hell is Derek" Mr Patrick shouted "!!!wow he really can shout" i thought "he said he's busy" one of them answered that .....
Mr Patrick grab his telephone "Derek get here right now
whatever i don't care just get here now" he hit the telephone so hard and look at us "sorry for that" he apologise "let me introduce our attorney,they are the pillars of our firm here Mr Alex as you already know.
Miss Catherine ," "she so young" Stephenie said "yes young but not the youngest Mr Patrick continue here Mr james.
Mr john and Mrs Angelica" "i prefer angel" the woman in her mid thirties said,Catherine should be in her late twenties i thought,"here:
Matilda Frances Sara FrancesHenry Leon
Felix grandeStephanie Jackson"he introduce us "nice to meet you all" i said Stephenie giggle childish i thought Sara as well put on her act she keeps smiling
"tkkk white locus" i thought,"am i late??" a cold voice interrupted,"it sound familiar though
I heard it somewhere" i thought "and here he is meet Mr derek John our law firm star,youngest and most competent lawyer" i can tell Mr Patrick is fond of him well let see who is this "gasp ......"A gasp pass through my mouth "you...you" I point at him surprise,he look in my direction and his eye widden "hoodie girl it you again....""
Chapter 6 Derek POV"Get here right now," Mr Patrick shouted ,why is he overreacting over this matter maybe i should go and see i walk towards his office,he's introducing them to the other i entered and " here is Derek our law firm starstar" "blabbering nonsense again i thought,then someone gasp i looked in the direction and it her the hoodie girl ," "you.....you" "Hoodie girl" i cut her off ,this is the first time am seeing her without a hoodie ,she looks nice in the office suit her hair in a simple bun beautiful as i remember "You bastard" her voice brought me back i can hear gasps from my colleague they were surprise she swear at me nobody ever dares me not even the CEO she got gutts,gutts"i know you are stalking me i smirk though i know it a lie i just want to talk to her" "me?? she said pointing to her self why will i stalk an arrogant idiot like you " she said "hey i said and came close to her i can now smell her perfume maybe shampoo ,you keeps turning up isn
Matilda POV "You...you ...gosh am so annoyed he said you misplace an important file and without that file i might lose my case " he fumed, "I'm so sorry Mr Derek it not intentional I will...." "You are sorry does sorry cuts,will it bring the file back God you annoying little thing," "Mr Derek i will find it ," "better find and let me warn don't you ever touch my desk i hate when people touch my things now find it," "ok i understand" I started searching i remembered i pour some papers in the wastebin,maybe is part of it,i went to the waste bin it empty it must have been poured with the general one i thought and ran outside when all the company waste is kept i have to find it ,it my fault ,"Tilly" i heard someone call me i turn and see it steph "What are you looking for?" "some files i misplaced yesterday," "but you don't have to search the waste bin ," "nooo it should be here " "Tilly just apologise to Mr Derek am sure he will understand," "nooo it important without it he's in t
By sultana Derek POV "We......"thud my head spin,I almost pass out,"Mr Derek!!!" Matilda scream,"I'm...." I was hit again,Matilda scream and point to my back and I bend down dodging the next hit I stand and caught the iron,the person struggle to collect the iron I kicked him,he yell and drop the iron he ran out before I could confirm what happen i followed him immediately,even though my head is banging,he might know something so I kept chasing him,his leg struck and he fell,"thanks goodness" I thought and near him,"please don't....don't h...u.....hurt me" he kept sturring "what a crazy bastard after hitting me he's now begging not to get hurt ,I almost punch him but stop when i hear the police siren,that better ," "Mr Derek" I heard Matilda scream "Mr Derek are you ok?,"she ask as I turn to her,"yess I nod,you..??" "Gasp!! your head blood ,you are bleeding,"she said frowning,"I'm ok ,I'm really ok " "I called the police," she s
By sultanaChapter 9Matilda POV "I did it ,I killed him," she kept shouting she did it,now am confused if she really did it,Mr Derek smirk "who are you covering for? The murder must be someone important for you to risk your life for him""Believe me I did it,"she kept chanting"Let say you killed him,how did you do it? where did you stab him?how many times did you stab him?""in the chest two times I think" she replied "two times you think,not stab,this is getting interesting,now am wondering who the murder might be" Mr Derek said Am confuse it seems am the only that doesn't understand what going on,"well you are right about stabbing him in the chest,there also a stab in the stomach,I wonder why you don't know about that," Mr Derek said looking at Mrs Felicia with attention,"that...it..just that I....""Let make it easy ,just tell me who murdered your brother?" Mr Derek ask cutting her off," i don't know,I was unconscious I was hit in the head by someone,"she answered"Did you the
By sultanaChapter 10Matilda POV "Cheers" we click our bottles as we cheered,"maybe you are not sooo bad " Mr Derek said,I smiled" you too It was fun working with you and I hope we get along well,and I know I will learn alot from you," I said,"you know maybe you don't need me you prove you will be a great barrister one day" he said,I laugh" am flattered.""Goshhhhhhhh! am tired,let just go to bed I thought ,tomorrow is another day" Arghhhhh the alarm woke me up,wish I could rest some more but work I have to get to work,the house is soo quiet maybe they all left ,let get goingJust Law Firm"Strange,the look they are giving me is strange even Mrs Laila is not smiling,whatever""Good morning "Mr Derek I greeted as I entered the office, "morning Tilly" he replied at least there's one person normal here,I thought,"how was your night???" "great yours....?" the telephone rang and interrupt Mr DerekI picked it,"this is just...." "it me Mr Patrick come to my office now" Mr Patrick said
By Sultana Chapter 11 Sara POV "What are you trying to do?everyone know you took the gold bar ,why try to deny it?" I asked feeling anxious I don't know what she have but am sure she has something,but there's nothing to prove her innocence why am I this anxious,am sure I avoid all cameras am sure,"why do you seems so anxious sis? " Tilly ask pulling me out of my thought,"am not am just...." "never mind sis" she cut me off,she said why am I having a bad feeling about this,she click the enter bar on the computer and...."gasp !! how did she...how come ..am sure I avoid all cameras,I'm sure of it....." " Bullshit" Mr Patrick said banging the table,"gosh!! am in trouble am sure my plan was perfect," "how could you?how could you do this to your sister ??" Mr Patrick said ,i can feel all eyes on me "I....I...it a misunderstanding....I....gosh!! it all Tilly's fault" she cause all this disgrace,it Tilly ,damn I h
By sultanaChapter 12 Matilda POV She sigh and continue "i think he's stalking me,am bluffed" "well change your password" Mr Derek said "I change it every time but I don't know how he managed to open my door every time" she replied "that strange I think you should be very very careful" Mr Derek said "well we will meet in court" "Thank you sooo much Mr Derek" "don't thank me am only doing my job"she turn to leave but stop and look at me "can you please accompany me home?"she asked "I..." "Please I get kinda scared am afraid of him" she plead "hmm mm ok since am less busy let go" I said and followed her "Tilly you don't have to" Mr Derek tried to stop me but I ignored him "let go" I said to hershe smiled and we left together.We were silent though it comfortable,not like we know each other that much "she's cute though" I thought I wonder how a normal man will assault her am sure he's not normal "you seems deep in thought" she said bringing m
By sultanaChapter 13 Derek POVThe office seems more dull without her,i sigh guess am starting to get comfortable with her presence I looked at her table,"gosh enough of this I gat some paper work,let get this done" my cellphone rang and I picked it? "Grandson don't you want your grandma to have great grandchildren??" Here she goes again,"you have grandchildren it enough" "Derek you are 25 for Christ sake,you need to get married," "grandma I would when the time is right," "now is the right time" she replied " grandma byeee am hanging up got lots of work to do" I said and hang up "shit it not like I will just propose to any woman on street,it takes years to plan marriage,"I nod my head I got lots of works to do. Matilda POV "What!! papa is back I have to act fast,but I can't tell him now he will feel too betrayed ,I have to let him know little by little so he won't be too disappointed" hmm he's coming in,"papa" I shouted and hugged him as soon as he
By sultana Chapter 31 Last chapter Matilda POV Am engaged now ,our wedding is to take place when I graduate, Derek never stop loving me our love bloom every day and his mother and grandma Those women always fight over me I love it though I feel motherly love from them As for papa he continued to build his business,and Derek the love of my life "we've gat a date today" I quickly dress and smile as I saw his call "he's here" i thought with a smile Two years later "Matilda Frances," my name was called I stood up and move to the stage it my graduation day Ms Katie pass me my certificate, "I will miss you dear" she said close to tears I nod "me too,but we will meet again" i said almost a whisper,I was applauded and we took pictures "Hey" someone called, Derek wave from distance I smiled and moved closer ,he brought his mom grandma and someone I never expected his father My papa is also here so I was happy, we snap pictures and they threw a party for me ,I look around every one w
By sultanaChapter 30Derek POVI watch as Tilly cut the vegetables,I smiled I never thought she can cook after all she's a pampered princessShe turn the pancake in the pan and ask me to set the tables,the maids stood in confusionWondering why she refuse their help,Mr Frances entered the dinning and was suprise to see me"Good morning sir" I greeted,he nod in respond and his eyes went to Tilly she smiled at him and hug him"Why is he here?" He ask pointing to me,"well...he" Tilly stutter but i interrupted "I slept here " I said with confidenceHis look harden and he turn to Tilly "I thought you said he's just your mentor,soo what going on?" he askI smiled,"sir she became my girlfriend last night" I said,and he look at me then ask "do you love her?" "Yes" I repliedHis look harden, "proof it" he said i open my mouth to respond but Tilly beat me to it"Papa let have breakfast,we will catch up later" she said and pull him to his seat I also sat downAnd we had breakfast,the most peace
By sultanaChapter 29Matilda POV "Anything wrong?" I ask and he replied "nooo just some urgent business" he saidHe laugh "don't worry am yours now, don't be too sad," I scoff "who is sad? let go" I saidI was drop off at home and watch as the car leftDerek POVI wonder why the Casper's want me,they are Elena's parent, I can't ignore her father's call he's like my fatherI entered their mansion and met them preparing for dinner, "you are here" Mr Casper said"Yes" I replied,"ohhhh!! it Derek" i heard Mrs Casper from the kitchen, "join us for dinner" she saidI refuse but she insisted sooo I agreed, Mr Casper said we will discuss after dinnerElena came down for dinner she smile at me as if nothing happened,I nod and she sat downI notice her clothe,it odd she's almost naked,we ate though am full so I did not eat much but the smile Mrs Casper was giving me was strangeSoon I felt my lower part stirr "what wrong??" the room became hot,I was restless,I loose my tieThis is strange
By sultanaChapter 28Matilda POVI scoff I like the look on her face, "ohhhh Elena you are here" Derek saidShe move closer to us,and sigh "Derek I have something to say"He nod to her to go on, "well it about me and you" she said, "what about us?" Derek ask"I love you Derek and am sure you do the same," Derek look at her for a while, "well you are mistaking I don't see you as a woman"Derek replied and she frown "I know you are saying this because of her" she said pointing to me"But I know you love me I can feel it,you love me,I know she seduced you but...." Elena stop taking after noticing Derek's moodThe temperature dropped I can tell he's really angry very very angryElena kept quiet for a while then continue "Derek you love me admit it you do""Elena let me make this clear,i don't love you I took you as a friend a good friendDon't spoil our friendship," Derek replied,tears fell from Elena's eyes"But you love me before,you once love me right??" Elena said, am suprised of he
Chapter 27Matilda POVI sigh as I was ask to change into another dress,this grandma I thought"Wow!!" she muttered "prefect" she said with a smile,"now you just need a prefect shoe and bag" she saidAnother session of shoe and bag selection take place,the old lady look at me with satisfaction "now we are good to go" she said dragging me out after paying the billsWe get into the car,she look at me and chuckle,"you look so good" she commented and I smile "thank you Grandma""No need to thank me pay me by putting off a good performance" she said and I frown in confusionI wonder what she meant,we are here she said and claim out of the car i followedI noticed we are in front of a five star hotel I wonder why we are here,she held my hands and we went inWe entered the elevator and she press the 44th floor which is the last floor soon we are in an open spaceWe walked for a while and entered a garden behold there's was a party going onThe chatter and clinking of glasses sounded I can te
Chapter 26By sultanaMatilda POV "I swear it wasn't intentional,I never intended to kill her she stab herself to be precise but it still my fault"Belle teared up, "but wait" I interrupted, "madam windy said not get pictures not to kill her how did she react when she found out Benita is dead?"I asked,she sigh "she thanked me for killing her and made me part of the club I was guilty at first but soon overcome my guilt"She replied,I look at Derek and shurg,"I have to stop her" he said,"I have to stop madam windy from leavingWhen is her flight leaving?"He ask Belle, "tonight" she replied "I know what to do" Derek smirk "and the assassin leave her to me it will make it easier to stop madam windy" he added"And mind you,you will also pay for what you did" Derek said coldlyBelle nod "I know am ready to face my punishment" she added"Tilly let go we have something to do" Derek saidBack at the hospital,"Tilly for how long will you keep ignoring me?"Derek askedI pretend not to hear h
Chapter 25By sultanaShopping with the old lady was tiring,she keeps buying and buying and it turns out she's buying everything for meAt first it was awkward but I soon get use to her presence,"here Tilly how about this?" She asked showing me an evening ball gown"It beautiful" I replied, "we are taking it" she said and I smiled arguing with her won't workThe shopping worn me out I decided to rest now that we are back to the hospitalI went to Derek's ward to check up on him but the scene I saw broke my heartI saw a lady in Derek's arm and they separated as soon as they saw me "Tilly it not as you think' Derek said and I smiled "it fine" i look at them one last time and left "Matilda" I heard someone called,it Derek but I decided to ignore him,"Tilly please listen to me" he saidHe pushed his wheelchair faster and I turn to leave but he soon caught up with me"Tilly I called you" he said but I ignored him, "listen Tilly it not what you think" he said"What am I thinking??"
Chapter 24 By sultana Belle POV My screaming attract many attention,the guards quickly came to my aid One of them ask if anything was wrong and I point to the assassin "She's here for me" I replied with fear,the guard look at her and said "She did look familiar though" he said and I nod,"yes she's been here before She killed Akira" I replied,he look at her and gasp "you are right she was here when Akira died" He move in and cuff her,I sigh with relief "guess it time to confess" I thought Matilda POV I move into the ward only to see Derek still unconscious and muttering The doctor is trying his possible best to stabilize his condition I moved closer to him,and held his hands,cold I thought he continued muttering I place my ear to his lips,"Tilly" he muttered I stood in shock, he's muttering my name "But he's cold" I thought,I held him tighter,"am here Derek so please wake up Derek can you hear me,am fine am right here please for my sake you have to be alright" "It workin
Chapter 23Pimpimpim I opened my eyes to the sound of the machine then suddenly I remember Derek I screamed as I stood upThe nurse tried to stop me,but failed to I ran in direction of the receptionist"Please, is there a patient named Derek John?" I asked panting"Yes he's in the operation room right now,"the nurse replied, "which ward?" I asked"Ward 28," "thanks I thank her" and move in the direction she gave"Please you can't get in right now an operation is going on"The nurse stopped me,I sigh and sat by the door, 'Derek you have to wake up please you have to" I kept murmuringBelle POVI kept pacing, "gosh this can't be, madam windy is not keeping her promise,am suppose to be out by now""I need to make a call" I said to the guard,"this way" he said leading me to cellphoneI dialed madam windy digit it rang for a while then she pick up"It me madam," "ohhhh Belle" she replied, "madam am suppose to be out by now" I said"Sweetheart am sorry but you have to take a while, let the