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:I tossed on the bed and finally forced my eyes open.Gosh! I felt so dizzy. But what to do? I needed to get ready for school.I sat up on the bed and itched my eyes and was about getting off when the door of the bathroom opened and Ryan walked in, fully dressed.I looked at him and gulped nervously."Good morning" I greeted him as he walked over to the table and grabbed his phones."Good morning" he replied simply and left the room.I jumped out of the bed immediately and gasped, facing the door.Did he just...walk out?He forgot to wish me a happy valentine!**I sat absent mindedly in the car and didn't even realize when my driver got to the school building and pulled over in front of it."Ma'am Bethel, we're here" he called my attention when I didn't make a move to get out of c
Bethel's Pov:Nicole and I got off the cab and walked into the busy street. What the heck? It was so full and busy.She had given me a face cap to wear so I don't get recognized - just incase."Wow! I knew this concert would be a lit. It seems the entire city is in attendance",Nicole said as we walked through the crowd.Gosh! If the street is this populated, then how would the inside be?The whole place was just glowing as majority of the people there were putting on red.Most of them were standing in pairs - boy and girl - and were romancing.Gross."Hm. I'm sure all these people are here because of Ryan" Nicole said along the way and I rolled my eyes.We finally got to the entrance of the hall where the concert was taking place and Nicole paid for our tickets and gained us access into the hall.It seems someone was performing on st
Bethel's Pov:"I have a car! I have a car!" I heard myself scream and opened my eyes to discover I was saying it in my dream.I sat up on the bed and cupped my chin in my hands.Remembering last night's incidence almost made me scream out loud.Oh, God! I have a car! A brand new Bugatti!The thought of it alone played jingle bells in my heart.I covered my face with my palm and giggled. He even pecked me!Seriously, I dreamt of it. Yes, the whole image returned to me in the dream. I was so overjoyed last night and didn't even know I'd be able to sleep.Shortly, the door opened and as expected, Ryan came in.Huh? He wasn't alone. He was with three people."Good morning, ma'am Bethel" the three strange faces greeted with a little bow.They were two women and one man
Nicky's Pov:Nicole left just before Ryan returned.When he returned, he took off the red suit he was putting on and changed into something else.Hm. I wonder if he's going to repeat it in the morning - like I demanded.We left for the marriage classes afterwards and when we arrived, the lessons had already commenced.Urgh! We were always going late.This time around, it was a different counselor, but she still acknowledged our presence when we settled down."Its an honor to have you here with us" she concluded."Thank you ma'am" I replied and Ryan, of course, didn't respond.Then, she resumed teaching."So, like I was saying, avoid a third party in your relationship. Stop the habit of always telling your families or friends each time you're having conflicts with your partner. Learn to solve your problems yourselves w
Bethel's Pov:I cupped my chin in my hands and tried to stop myself from screaming.Oh my God!!!Ryan actually passed the first test!Is this a dream?He passed the test swiftly. Oh, my gee!Now, it's two more to go. I can't believe this sh*t really works. Ryan's Pov:I stood at the balcony with the phone over my ear."Yes, McCarthy, I know" I said, tiredly, touching my forehead."And why the hell aren't you here, yet? Lady K is already waiting"."Yeah, I'll be there shortly. I lost track of time"."Really? Well, hurry up Ryan. You know how important this meeting is. You always joke around with everything" he grouse."Hey, I'm not joking, okay? I just miscalculated the time. I thought the meeting was scheduled for 8:30. I had no idea it was 8 a.m
Bethel's Pov:I opened the box and my eyes met with a dazzling necklace flashing sparkles into my eyes.Oh, God!It was silver!I sighed heavily and plonked myself on the bed.My eye drooped.I stared keenly at it to be sure, but it wasn't changing into any other color. It was real.He got me a silver colored necklace, instead of a gold.Oh, geez!I kept the necklace on my laps and buried my face in my palm.This was meant to be the last test. It was so close. What then happened?Oh, God!Does that mean we're not meant for each other? But he passed the first two. Why did he have to fail the last one?Why a silver necklace instead of a gold?**I woke up the next morning, feeling kinda weak.Ryan left home very ea
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