CHAPTER FOURTEEN:I rushed upstairs the moment we got home,my whole body felt sticky I took off my clothes and tied a towel round my chest.I turned and was shocked to see Xander standing there,from the look of things he might have got in when I was undressing."What..what are you doing here?" I asked battling my eye lashes."I wanted to check up on..you ran upstairs like something was wrong?" He responded with a smirk and started walking towards me but I stepped backwards."Why are you worried I saw you" He smirked naughtily"Um..I didn't know that you were following me,I....am..fine" I stuttered miserably."You seem to lose your confidence,where the bold and daring you?" He teased "I am not bold,since when did you start caring about how I feel?" I asked and he stopped on his tracks,his demeanor changed."I came to give you this and also no going out with out my permission" He said sternly and drop my sweatshirt before walking out of the room.I exhale hard and scoff, maybe I should
CHAPTER FIFTEEN:I walk down the stairs in a hurry and saw that the maids had already set the table,I also made dinner so I can formally apologize for what I said last night.The servants as usual stood in front of the house in a straight line,I sighed deeply as he got down from the car and started heading towards the house.He ignored the maids and climb up the stairs acting like I wasn't even there."What a cocky jerk" I huffed but still am at fault, knowing what happened to his parents he's not to be blamed for his cold attitude.I climb upstairs heading towards his room when I saw him standing in front of my room,I cleared my throat then he look up I summoned some more courage on how to start a conversation with him."About what I said last night, I'm sorry I wasn't in my right senses..."Get dressed we're attending a mask ball party," He said and left me standing."Did he just ignore my apologies?, What a arrogant jerk" I scoffed.I took my bath and got dressed in a long sparklin
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: I froze in shock then I turned around to see him walking towards me,he stop right in front of me."What why do you look so shocked?" He asked then a step closer.I just stood there speechless then I turn to walk away but he held my hand."You haven't answered my question,why are you always avoiding me?" He asked staring back at me.Did he just say I was avoiding him,he is always ignoring me like i never existed until now."I don't know what you're talking about,let go of me" I said trying to release my hand from his grasp."We've a important meeting tomorrow so get ready, and also stop cooking for me you're in no position to do that" He said and kissed my hand then he left me stunned.Gosh what was I thinking when I sighed up for this now am the one who's being seduced instead,I just wanted a peaceful life with my brother and now I got myself entangled in this mess.I went back to my room deep in thoughts,why is he suddenly interested in talking to me, what's that su
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN:Debris sat opposite her therapist with a blank expression on her face."You need to let go of your past and face your future" the therapist said and she scoffs."I can't cause am in love with him" She remarked sarcastically."Xander Knox is your past,you need to face your life you've a career..."Just shut it if you don't know what to say,now you listen to me tell my dad the only way I can be fixed is when I have Xander by my side" She snapped and dashed out of the office.The therapist sighed and pick up her cell phone."Yea Mr Fallon she left already" She reported."No sir I think you should take her to rehab,yes cause she's in stage one of depression if it's grows beyond that she might go crazy,trust me she'll come around after three months or four" The therapist assured and hung up.***I woke up and started my daily routine but this time I felt like jogging.Then I dressed up in a joggers and sweat shirt then pack my hair in a ponytail.As I walk down the stair
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN:The maids bowed their heads as they saw Xander."Welcome Master" they said in unison and He nodded then stopped."Dinner isn't ready yet?" He asked and the maids shook their heads."Who is in charge of cooking dinner today?" He asked with his hands on his pocket." Miss told the chef not to,she said she'll take care of it" one of the maid said."Where is she?""In the kitchen sir" The maid replied and Xander head towards the kitchen,the maids watched him till he was out of sight."What am I seeing?" the first maid asked."Master has never been to the kitchen before" the second replied."Goodness,a lot of things has been happening lately, come to think of it don't you think Miss Marianne is different from the others?" The third asked."Yes she is decent and she has manners, imagine her doing the cooking and cleaning she even have conversations with us the chefs also said she's nice and easy going" the first maid said and the others nodded in agreement."Gosh if I were
CHAPTER NINETEEN:I kept pacing around the living room as I waited for Xander, we have to talk about him going to his so-called office.He even skipped breakfast to have time with his whor*s, is he kidding me? Wait, why do I recall all this?Either way, I deserve an explanation because I lied to grandpa and Tiana on his behalf. I walked closer to the window and took a peep."Dinner is ready Miss," Zuna informed me and I glanced at her, dinner is the last thing on my mind.I feel this anger burning deeply in me, I am so mad at him but I don't understand why. This is a contract relationship I don't have the right to feel all this."Master is back," Zuna announced and I turned in the direction of the door, waiting for him to walk in."Good evening Master," I heard some maids greet him as the door opened and he stepped in.Xander ignored them and headed upstairs as usual but he stopped when he noticed something, he turned in my direction."Why are you standing there? It's late," he uttere
CHAPTER TWENTY:I raised my head to look at his blazing eyes and responded, trying to stare away."Uhh."But he's got some sort of magnet in his eyes that draws me back."Who's calling you?" Xander repeated the question and I was forced to bite myself.His eyes were cold and I could sense anger, why is he angry? Is it because I kept him waiting? I promised myself not to be scared of him but I am.I have to pull myself together, or he is going to keep treating me this way."I believe your tongue is still working," he mocked and pulled me closer, my phone stopped ringing and I felt a sense of relief but I am yet to be free.What if he requests to see my phone? He can't do that, it is my phone, my property."Yeah, why do you ask?" I questioned him back before he could give a reply my phone rang again.Why is Pedro bothering me today? Why now? I rolled my eyes mentally as I wished I could slap some senses into his head wherever he is. "Aren't you going to answer the phone or do you want
Chapter Twenty one "I am not cruel, you are the one with the problem," Xander replied after taking a sip from his coffee.I raised my teary eyes to question him, how can I be the one with the problem when he is born with a stoned heart?"What do you mean?" I managed to question him without breaking down in tears. "You dream big," he replied staring coldly at me, I felt the urge to pick up the fork and stab his eyes. What does he mean by I dream big? Is he saying he is unapproachable? I can't reach his heart? Why is he being impossible? I groaned with my eyes closed, and his sexy voice which I wished would sound annoying rang in my ear. "If I were you, I would know my place."I scoffed lowly, why is he making it about me when he is at fault too? I didn't give a reply but simply sat in silence and waited for my food to be served, I would have rushed to my room on a norm but I realize I don't have to do that. Since I am the problem he should learn to deal with me. I pulled my pla
Chapter hundreds Meanwhile, Marianne felt a sense of closure after meeting with Greg. She had always wondered what could have been if things had turned out differently between them, but now she knew that she had made the right decision in choosing Xander.Xander noticed a change in Marianne after her meeting with Greg, and he couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He knew that Marianne loved him, but the thought of someone else having a place in her heart made him uneasy. However, he decided not to dwell on it and focused on making Marianne happy.As time passed, Marianne and Xander's relationship only grew stronger. They supported each other through thick and thin and were always there for each other. They built a life together and started a family, and Marianne couldn't be happier.One day, Marianne received a call from Greg. She was surprised to hear from him after all these years, but at the same time, she felt a sense of curiosity. Greg told her that he had moved on and was no
Chapter ninety nine As time passed, Diana focused on her career and personal growth. She traveled to new places and met new people, but she still longed for someone who would love and cherish her for who she was.One day, she met a man named Thomas, who was kind, funny, and shared her passion for adventure. They hit it off instantly and started dating. Diana was surprised at how easy it was to talk to Thomas, and how comfortable she felt around him.Soon, Diana realized that Thomas was the one she had been waiting for. He was everything she had ever wanted in a partner and more. They fell deeply in love and started building a life together.Looking back, Diana was glad that she had followed her heart and trusted her instincts. She knew that finding true love was worth the wait, and she was grateful for every experience that had led her to Thomas.Debris nervously walked into the room where the get-together was being held. It had been years since she had seen any of the Knox family, a
Chapter ninety eight Debris plans to pursue her master's degree was met with excitement and support from the family. Pedro and Brad were especially happy for her and promised to be there for her throughout the journey. Marianne offered to help her with anything she needed while Dwayne jokingly asked her to pass him some of her study notes.Debris was grateful for their support and promised to make them all proud. She had always wanted to continue her education and it felt like the right time now that she was married and had settled down. She started her classes soon after and quickly realized that it was going to be a challenge to balance school, work, and her family life.Brad and Pedro helped her with taking care of their daughter and even cooked dinner on some nights to give her more time to study. Marianne was always there to listen to her when she needed to vent and Dwayne continued to tease her about being a bookworm.Despite the challenges, Debris managed to excel in her class
Chapter ninety-seven Marianne breathed a sigh of relief as soon as she heard Cherry's voice on the other end of the line. She had been worried sick about her best friend, unable to shake the feeling that something terrible had happened to her on her flight. Cherry had been traveling out of the country with her new husband, and the thought of a plane crash had kept Marianne up all night."I'm so sorry for not calling sooner," Cherry said. "We had a bit of a scare, but we're both okay."Marianne was flooded with relief. "Thank goodness. What happened?""Well, we hit some turbulence," Cherry said. "It was really bad, but the pilots managed to regain control. It was pretty scary, though."Marianne shuddered at the thought of her friend going through such a harrowing experience. "I'm just so glad you're okay," she said.Cherry went on to explain that they had been stuck in a foreign country for a few days while the airline sorted out a replacement plane, which was why she hadn't been able
Chapter ninety six Maxwell had been struggling with the debt his company had incurred for years. He had tried everything he could think of to get out of it, but it seemed like the more he tried, the deeper he sank into it. Finally, he had to make a tough decision and sell half of his company in order to pay off the debt. It was a difficult choice, but it was one that he had to make in order to keep the rest of his company afloat.As he signed the papers and handed over control of half of his company, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. It was a huge weight off his shoulders to finally be debt-free. However, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss as well. He had worked so hard to build his company up from nothing, and now he was giving up half of it.Brad had been there for Maxwell throughout the whole ordeal, offering him support and advice whenever he needed it. It was during one of their conversations that Brad had mentioned his own plans to start a family with Debris. Maxw
Chapter ninety five But college life was full of temptations, and Dwayne soon found himself struggling to balance his academic pursuits with the distractions of campus life. There were parties to attend, new friends to make, and endless opportunities for fun and adventure. It was easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about his responsibilities.Dwayne knew he had to stay focused if he wanted to succeed in college. He reminded himself of the sacrifices his family had made to get him here, and he thought about the future he wanted for himself. He knew that he couldn't let temporary pleasures distract him from his long-term goals. And so, despite the temptations of college life, Dwayne remained committed to his studies. He worked hard, stayed focused, and did his best to stay true to himself. He missed home, but he knew that this was where he needed to be to achieve his dreams. And with the love and support of his family behind him, he was determined to make the most of hi
Chapter Ninety Four As the wedding day approached, Xander and Marianne's love for each other continued to grow stronger. They spent every moment they could together, cherishing the time they had before they became husband and wife.Finally, the big day arrived, and Xander stood nervously at the altar as he waited for his bride to appear. As Marianne walked down the aisle, all eyes were on her, but Xander could only see her. She was beautiful, and he couldn't believe that he was lucky enough to be marrying her.The ceremony was perfect, and as they exchanged their vows, Xander knew that he was making the best decision of his life. Marianne was his soulmate, and he was excited to spend the rest of his life with her.After the ceremony, they celebrated with a reception that was filled with laughter, dancing, and joy. Grandpa Joe had done an excellent job of planning the wedding, and everyone agreed that it was a beautiful event.As the night drew to a close, Xander and Marianne shared t
Chapter Ninety- ThreeJulio and Tiana's relationship continued to blossom in the months that followed their first date. They became inseparable, spending all their free time together and growing more in love with each passing day.After a year of dating, Julio proposed to Tiana on a beautiful beach in Hawaii. She said yes, and they began planning their dream wedding.On a sunny day in June, Julio and Tiana tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends. It was a day they would never forget, full of love, laughter, and joy.After the wedding, Julio and Tiana moved into a cozy apartment in the city. They continued to build their lives together, supporting each other's dreams and goals.A few months later, they received the exciting news that they were expecting their first child. They were over the moon with happiness and excitement, imagining what their future family would look like.As Tiana's pregnancy progressed, Julio became more and more protective
Chapter Ninety-TwoAs the days passed, Tiana and Julio spent more time together, catching up on old times and exploring the city. Julio seemed to be feeling better, and Tiana was glad to see him smiling again. However, as they parted ways, Tiana couldn't help but wonder about the person Jason had been texting.Meanwhile, Tiana's curiosity about Julio online connection grew, and she couldn't help but do some investigating. She eventually discovered that the person Julio had been texting was an old friend of hers. She reached out to them, and they met up to catch up on old times As Tiana and her friend talked, they realized that they both had feelings for each other. They decided to take things slow, but they were excited to see where their connection would take them.Julio and Tiana had been friends for a long time, but as they spent more time together, they both began to realize that their feelings for each other had grown deeper. One night, as they were hanging out at Julio's place,