Bethel's Pov:
I scoffed in disbelieve.
Hold on; did I just hear her correctly?
She wants me to...
"Do I have to repeat myself, Bethel?" She asked and I sprang on my feet.
"And what do you want to do?" I asked.
"I mean, do you really think I'm lying to you?"
"I never said you were, Bethel, I just wanna make sure".
"Well, I'm sorry but I can't let you do that. First, you forced me into getting married. Yet, after everything, you still doubt me? I'm sorry mum, but I can't let you do that to me. I'm telling you the truth" I said indelicately and slowly, she stood up as well.
"So, you wanna play stubborn with me, huh?" She asked with a hard stare but I kept mute.
"Well," she said calmly and dropped her glass of wine on the table.
"I don't really have time to play around with kids. So, for your sake, I hope y
Bethel's Pov:I checked and discovered it was Jackson.Huh?Jackson? Why's he calling me?I cleared my throat a bit before picking the call."Hey, Bethel" he called. immediately."Hi" I replied, perfunctorily.We haven't spoken on phone after the day I met him at the marriage school."Where are you? Are you at home?" He asked."Yeah" I replied, tucking my hair behind my ear."Okay. Um...could you step out for a minute? I'm outside the gate".I furrowed my brows in surprise and looked at the gate."You're...outside the mansion?" I asked."Yeah".Immediately, I hurried to the gate and the securities let me out. And immediately i got outside, I found him in a black car.Really? So, he was serious?I ended the call and scuttled to w
Bethel's Pov:My jaws dropped as I stared at him in shockRyan?What...What's he doing here? With Lady K?I felt my whole systems become weak as I became nervous.Jackson...He definitely saw Jackson and I kissing.Oh,God!No."Ry...Ryan?" I stuttered his name, helplessly.There was a stunned expression in his eyes. His gaze couldn't leave my face.How did this happen?I stared pathetically at me and slowly, just as if he hadn't seen a thing, he turned around and walked away."Bethel" Jackson called and I looked at him. I was so confused.Immediately, I started running after Ryan."Ryan! Ryan!" I called from behind, but he didn't stop or turn to look at me."Hey, listen to me" I ca
Bethel's Pov:I walked into the classroom with the Shirley girl and as usual, Nicole was already waiting for me on my seat."Hey B" she waved at me as I got to where she was."Hi" I replied weakly and took my seat.Shirley stood and stared at both of us and that was when I understood she needed a place to sit."Oh! Sorry, but there's no vacant seat around here" I told her and she nods."Alright then. I'll just take a vacant seat from the back" she replied and went to the back."Okay; and who's that?" Nicole asked as soon as she left."She's just a newbie who lost her way to class" I replied and stared at the floor."Are you alright? You look kind of...""I'm fine" I cut her off with a sigh."O...kay. Although, you don't look fine to me".We remained quiet for a while
Bethel's Pov:"Ryan" I called tenderly, still standing behind him.He kept mute and next, I went to stand in front of him."Fine! I'm sorry, okay? I promise you, I'll stay away from Jackson. I'll never see him or talk to him ever again. I'll avoid him like you asked me to. And...I promise, I'll never do anything to make you mad again. Just forgive me this once" I rushed my words, not thinking twice.Did I just say I'll never do anything to make him mad again?He kept silent for a while and finally stood up with his laptop and surprisingly, he started towards the door.What? Is he really walking away?I rushed to him immediately and held him by the wrist, making him stop."Come on, Ryan; I said I'm sorry" I said with a sting of conscience and he slowly took his eyes to my hand on his wrist.
Bethel's Pov:The rays of the sun glinting on the window reflected on my face as I fluttered my eyes open.At first, my vision was blur, but I could tell I was staring at the ceiling.I yawned and tried recalling what had happened the previous night. I could remember getting drunk - yes. Then, I dozed off.Hold on...So, how did I end up in the bed?I turned my neck and saw Ryan sleeping beside me.Whaaaaat?I gasped and sat up immediately.Ryan! Sleeping on the bed beside me?How...How did it happen?I mean,First, I thought he was avoiding me?And second, this was the first time I was waking up to see him sleeping beside me since we got married. Each time I woke up, he was always out of bed already - making me think he didn't even sl
Bethel's Pov:The black limo drove through the gate with Ryan and I sitting at the backseat.Immediately the driver pulled to a stop, guards from the cars that followed us behind rushed out and opened the door for me and Ryan.We came out of the car together and met some men in front of the building who were already waiting for us."Mr Ryan" one of the men called and exchanged a handshake with him."We were informed of your coming and are very pleased to have you here with us."Welcome ma'am Bethel" he turned and said to me."Thanks" I smiled perfunctorily."Please, come in with us" the other man said and Ryan and I walked in with them.We entered the first floor of the building which was more of a reception and took the elevator which took us up to the third floor."What's the scheduled time for this meeting?" Ryan asked as we walked out of the elevator."Oh! That'd be about an hour time or so" one of the
Bonnie's Pov:"Damn it! What do you mean you couldn't shoot him?" I asked angrily on the phone."I'm sorry, ma'am; but I couldn't get clear shot at him. He was with his wife and if I had pulled the trigger, there's a great possibility she'd have been hit" the animal replied on the phone."Well, and so f**king what? You should've done away with her as well. I don't give a damn. The most important thing was killing Ryan!" I retorted."I'm sorry, ma'am...""Well, you should be sorry for your worthless self. I heard you guys were professionals, but you turned out to be completely useless" I growled and he kept mute."Listen to me; you better find a way to fix this. I paid you awesomely for this and I want it done. Get Ryan killed!""Yes ma'am" he replied and i ended the call.Gosh! Annoying things.Just a simple task - a simple task, yet they couldn't accomplish it.I want Ryan dead at all cost. I need to take that pride away f
Bethel's Pov:School was kinda of boring that morning until lunch time when me and Nicole and the newbie - Shirley - decided to go to the cafe together.We ordered for some foods and sat on a table to eat."So Bethel, what's the valentine gonna look like?" Shirley asked, making me surprised.Huh?"I...don't know. why asking?" I replied and asked and she chuckled."Nothing really; just thinking. It must be really fun with Mr Popular around, right?" She asked and I scoffed."Are you also a crusher?" Nicole asked, nibbling on a plantain.Shirley laughed."Well, of course. No offense - tho - but every lady is crushing on Ryan right? And I happen to be a lady as well."You just have to be careful, Bethel. There are lots of girls out there who wanna be with him and who will stop at nothing till they get him" she enthuse
Bethel's Pov:"How long does it have to take, Ryan?" I asked impatiently as he kept driving for what seemed like forever to me."Chill, Bethel. Come on" he grouse and I rolled my eyes.Well, I couldn't wait to see the surprise.I sighed and brought out my phone, going through the net.Hm."This stuff is really trending online, Ryan: Gentle Aura caught hugging a strange lady in front of an hotel" I read out the headline to him.I couldn't believe Nicole's picture was all over the net."When will you be going to see your dad?" He suddenly asked and my countenance changed."I don't know" I muttered."I don't think I even wanna see him"."Bethel...""I'm just scared, Ryan" I cut him off, calmly tho."That man tried to kill me! He'd have consciously cut off
Bethel's Pov:I looked in amazement as they walked in. I hadn't seen her since we graduated from High School.And oh! There was someone else with her - a young charming boy."What're you doing here?" Ryan asked her immediately he turned and saw her."Please, I'm not here for trouble. I...I just came to see Bethel - to say hi to her". She replied instantly, raising her both hands in the air.They walked in fully into the room, her son beside her."Come on Matilda, let's talk outside"Ryan's mum said to my mum and they left the room together."Um...hi Bethel" Shirley cleared her throat and said."Hi aunt Bethel" her son said in a sweet tone."Mummy told me about you".Huh? She did?'Hi" I tried to smile back at him."How're you feeling now?" He asked and I was amused at the smartness in hi
Ryan's Pov:I furrowed my brows as I looked at him. What's he talking about? What's wrong with the baby?I was scared to ask but just needed him to spill it out right away.He looked at the paper again before handing it to me.I collected it hesitantly and looked into it. What's this?"Actually sir" he continued."it's not just a baby...but babies".My eyes beamed immediately as my lips dropped open.What??I flinched as I looked into the paper again. Then, I understood what the diagram meant. It was a scan revealing two curled up babies.Oh my God!"Although, we can't tell their genders for now because the pregnancy is still in the early stage of it's first trimester. But the most important thing is, she's carrying a set of twins" he added.I smiled as a happy tear almost escape
Nicole's Pov:I stood beside Bethel's bed in the hospital as the doctor checked her with his stethoscope.She was still sleeping but according to the doctor, she'll be fine.Ryan was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding her hand. while his mum and Bethel's mum were also standing - hopefully."Double the dosage" the doctor said to the nurse on the other side of the bed and she nodded and did something to the drip."Doctor, how's she?" Ryan's mum asked immediately and the doctor sighed and brought down the stethoscope from his ear."Like I earlier said, she's fine. You don't have a thing to worry about. And the baby's fine as well" he replied and I took in a deep breath, the same time with Ryan."So...she was really pregnant?" Bethel's Mum asked and the doctor just nodded to that."She'll be awake soon and will be very hungry. So, I'd
Bethel's Pov:I couldn't tell why the boys tied me up after bringing me back to the room. I thought the so called boss said he didn't want me to get hurt?I was so restless and scared - and confused. What did Jackson father mean by saying I was his daughter? Was that a lie or what?Of course, it was a lie! There was no way that could be true. He can't possibly be my father. I mean, I wouldn't be here in the first place - tied up like a slave.I breathed out deeply. What could his reasons be for bringing me here? Whatever they are, they're definitely not good. How do I get out of here?Oh God! My baby.Thank goodness there was no bleeding yet. At least, it meant the baby was still safe. I just hope I get out of this alive. I hope Ryan gets to meet complete with his baby. I hope nothing goes wrong.Suddenly, the door opened and two boys came in, on
Jackson's Pov:"She's my daughter" his words resounded in my head.I scoffed and looked at him. No; I probably didn't hear him correctly.Of course.I looked at Bethel and she was holding her tummy, her eyes filled with the expected shock.Then, I took my eyes back to dad."What're you talking about?" I asked, my voice coming out faintly.He looked at the floor and clapped his hands and immediately, two boys came into the room."Take her back to her room" he told them and they went for Bethel on the bed."No!" She muttered as she stood on her feet with the boys holding her by both hands."What're you talking about?" She asked weakly, looking at dad.Dad signalled at the boys and they took her out of the room. Then, I was left with just him.&n
Lucas' Pov: (Jackson's dad)Everything is set. It's a good thing Jackson was able to take care of it. He's made me proud indeed.Now, its time to take what that bitch took from me.I smirked as I brought out my phone and dialed her line.** Matilda's Pov:Oh my God! Where could Bethel be?I panicked as I hurriedly packed my things from the table and stuffed them into my bag. I wasn't thinking straight anymore. How can Bethel be kidnapped? For what reason?I grabbed my bag and scuttled out of the office and almost fell on my way out."Cancel all my appointments for the rest of the day" I told my secretary as I got out of the office."Yes, ma'am" she replied and I hurried off.On my way to the elevator, my phone started ringing.I got into the elevator b
Bethel's Pov:I felt myself lying on a cold floor. I felt so dizzy.I opened my eyes blearily and tried to adjust to the dimness in the room.My head kinda ached.I stared upwards and my eyes ran into the ceiling.That was when I confirmed I was really on the floor.Hold on; where am I?Jackson!!I quickly sat up and looked around. I was in an empty room. What the hell? And I noticed my hands were tied.What the hell?I stood on my feet but couldn't move as a result of the rope.I felt so scared. How can Jackson do a thing like this?"Jackson?" I called, my voice echoing in the empty room."Is anyone there?" I called again, fearfully.Suddenly, the door opened and he walked in - Jackson. He walked in with one other boy who stood by the door with a gun
Bethel's Pov:The sun rays glinted on my face as I opened my eyes slowly and yawned.Gosh! I still felt so dizzy.I looked at Ryan who was still fast asleep, his hand wrapped around my waist.I smiled and planted a kiss on his forehead.Suddenly, the ugly feeling came again. Oh, GodI jumped out of bed and and ran into the toilet, throwing up immediately.It made my stomach rumble and I felt like passing out. What the hell is this?Oh, goodness. What could be wrong? Am I really falling sick?I washed my mouth and face before returning to the bedroom. I felt so weak.Ryan was already awake but was still lying on the bed."Hey love, are you okay? I saw you...rush into the toilet" he said and I panted and moved my hair backwards."I'm fine...just needed to do something" I repl