Barbara Hampton sneezed loudly while lying down, she was thinking of what had happened between her and the strange man. Ah chu! She sneezed again wiping her nose with a tissue. She was in a long flowered night gown and was wrapped in a very thick coverlet, sitting up on her bed and soft pillow behind her back to support her. Her long blonde hair had been blown dried yet she still felt cold. Her nose and ears red from cold, even though the heater was in good condition. "Let me check your temperature" her mother muttered as she raised Barbara’s arm and placed the thermometer under her arm. The thermometer dinged as the red digital number on the small screen read Thirty-eight point six. She felt disturbed at the figure. "Here, drink this", Natalie Hampton fed her some tea. Barbara sipped gently, she was very weak. "Now Lie down and get some rest” she helped her daughter lye carefully on the bed. “I will be back with medicine" Barbara nodded while she stroked her hair before walking out.
Ah chu! She sneezed again, took another tissue from the bed stand to wipe her nose. She was pulling the comforter to her neck, about to lie down when her father walked into the room with a tray of food. "Have some porridge” he smiled at his daughter."No!" Barbara whined. Pulling the blanket to her head. "Dad you know I don't like porridge" she said weakly. "You haven't eaten anything all night, you have to eat something before taking your drug" he dropped the tray close to her and stroked her hair. Me. Hilary Hampton loved his daughter dearly and was not happy that she was sick. Just have a little, he tried to persuade her while bringing the spoon close to her mouth."I have taken some tea." She muttered while pulling the blanket to cover her head completely. That should do, she tried to convince her father.." "No, it won't. You have to take something that will hold your tummy" Hilary uttered, trying to remove the coverlet from her head. She held onto the bedcover tightly refusing to let it go. "I am not hungry.""See how she has become so pale; she cannot even eat anything" Her mother sobbed as she walked into the room. Turning to face her husband with a piercing look, "And this is all your fault. How could you send our daughter out so late at night? You sent your only child to jump in front of the young Alpha of the Nightwalker pack on a freeway just because you wanted to prove a point, in such heavy downpour!" She exclaimed. "What if she was hit by the car"? What would we have done, what?...."How was I supposed to know it was going to rain cat and dog." He interrupted her. "Do you think I wanted this to happen? Do you really think I would deliberately send out my only daughter out in such heavy rain”? He continued.Barbara quickly peeped out of the blanket, she didn't want her parents to quarrel. She quietly murmured to distract them, "I have no idea if the Young Alpha seemed to believe me or not. He is kind of hard to read." She saw that she had her parent's attention. "He really does not have a bad temper like people say, rumour has it that he is mute but he's not dad, he is not mute”. Mr. Hampton's eyes popped out in surprise, almost falling out while Mrs. Hampton became so quiet. “Yes”, Barbara contained. “He spoke to me today”, I was surprised as well but did not want him to notice I was. She smiled, remembering how handsome he looked mostly when he smiled.What really amazed her was how he managed to remain calm when she had talked bad about him earlier. Not only had he remained calm, He even mentioned his disabilities nonchalantly. How could a boy be so unbothered? “Wait, he is not a boy, he is a young man” she smiled again but this time she was already sitting down. Seemed thinking abou
"What did you just say!" The Adolf alpha roared, aiming the tea cup in his hand at the third Alpha. He was fast and within the blink of an eye, he was taking cover under the table, the teacup missing his head. It fell down on the hard wood floor shattering violently, the noise echoing in the now silent room. The eldest and second alpha grinned silently. What a fool! They thought. He should know better than to mention the disability of the son of the Adolf's most beloved woman. It was a taboo and they knew better than to mention it in the presence of their Alpha. The Adolf might be old with age but he was still strict and he was feared by his sons, maybe except Steve. They could only whisper those kinds of cruel words amidst themselves in the four walls of their rooms. "I'm so sorry, sir." The third Alpha muttered slowly. "But..." He started to say but was cut off by hard look on the old man.The Atmosphere in the room was tense, everyone in the room was scared and silent at the sa
Natalie Hampton was not only worried about her daughter's wellbeing but feared she may be rejected by the young alpha. Even though she wanted the fame and everything that came with it, she was also concerned about her only daughter, “I just hope this decision would not affect my little girl for life”. She looked at Barbara again, sleeping peacefully. She was looking so pretty and innocent.“Oh my little princess”, she drew close to her and kissed her slightly on her forehead. Mrs. Hampton stared at Barbara, “I am sure you will be fine my baby, you will soon be the heiress of the Gillian family”, she stroked her hair. “ There will be a separation and you will have your life back and lots of money too” Mrs. Hampton smiled again. Barbara's father was not left out, he had already planned how he will own a part of the Gillian's family business, he could not wait to give out his only daughter in return for what he wants. “I just hope he will accept our daughter”. Mr. Hilary went close to his
Mr. Hilary got to the Gillians apartment very early in the morning and stopped his car right in front of it. “This house looks so good and the finishing is top notch, I am sure they spent a lot to erect it. Let me go inside and meet the old man”. He stepped out of his car and knocked on the door. “Hold on”, he heard a male voice from inside. “The door opened and a middle aged man stood in front of him. “Good day sir, how can I help you”? He said. “Hello, I am here to see the Adolf”, Mr. Hilary uttered. “What is your name sir”? Hilary Hampton from the Moonstone pack. “Aah, come right in sir, the alpha is expecting you”. Mr. Hilary followed him and was ushered to a seat. “Please sit down, ”, Mr. Dowen requested, that was the name of the middle aged man, he served as a housekeeper in the Gillian's mansion. Mr. Hampton looked around and saw that the house was exquisitely built, it had a lot embedded in it. “Very soon, I will own half of this and all the properties too” he mumbled. I k
The Hampton’s were having a quality family time when they heard the sound of a car outside their house. Who could that be? Mr. Hampton thought while his wife listened again to be sure the sound came from outside their house. She did not hear the sound again and concluded it was coming from somewhere else.After about five minutes, they heard a knock on the door. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton glanced at each other in surprise. Barbara had just stepped out to get something, so it couldn’t be her. “Are you expecting anyone”? Mr. Hilary inquired from his wife because he was not expecting anyone. “Anyway I will get it” Mr. Hampton mumbled while going towards the door. He unlocked the door and opened his mouth, it was a huge shock. He saw a big car and it was inscribed on it, “Nightwalker pack”. Who.. Who, he stammered trying to ask the young man standing in front if him, “the Adolf Alpha wants to see you, the young man cut in. Mr. Hampton was shocked, he wondered why the old man came to his house
The highly anticipated day finally came, the day the Hampton's family would meet with the Gillian‘s to finalize every plans concerning the joining of their children and the union of both families. The meeting was slated for 5pm, it was an evening family party. Alpha Steve sat at the back seat of his luxurious car, he was lost in thoughts. How would he look her in the eyes and ask her to marry him? How would she react knowing that the same guy that she kissed in San Francisco is the same guy she bumped into that rainy night and the same guy she is going to marry. On the other hand, He could not forget the passionate kiss with this lady who seem to have a spot in his heart. He could not forget how he pulled her close and kissed her lips with a compelling hunger he had never experienced in his entire life, how He pried her beautiful full lips open with his tongue, plunging into her mouth without any hesitation. The sweet vanilla flavour of her velvety tongue made him want her more, her
THE WEDDING DATEMr. Hillary Hampton sat in his garden and could remember every conversation he had with the old man at the party the previous night. The two men had left everyone inside and had gone outside to have a private talk. “What do you think about the children? Do you think they are getting along?” He brought out a cigarette from the pocket of his velvet jacket and lit it. “Well, I noticed they were constantly stealing glances even though they pretended not to notice each other”, Mr. Hilary chuckled. “Aah aah, that is a good development, I think we should make the wedding next weekend. We need an heir to cement the relationship, so their bond will be stronger”, Mr. Gillian muttered.Mr. Hampton looked at him with so much resentment, though he tried to cover it up with a fake smile. “Oh, that. Sure, I think the date is fantastic”, he uttered. “Okay, let us go inside and tell everyone, I'll announce it”, the old man rushed inside to inform everyone while Mr. Hampton followed
DOThe day for the wedding was fast approaching and preparations were ongoing. Maya and Mrs. Hampton had done all the shopping required. They literally went to the market together to shop for everything that will be needed for the wedding, it was going to be a very enormous one and they were expecting people from other packs within and outside the country. They got expensive wine, food, redecorated the hall that will be used for the wedding reception. There were beautiful curtains hanging on the wall and they also got flowers to decorate the tables, it was a beautiful sight to behold. Mr. Gillian also got someone to do a minor renovation and change the wall paper, change the furniture and do a major fixing in the compound. They also did a lot of work on the garden.He was expecting delegates and quintessential people all over the world, so he did not want to make any mistakes. Everything had to be perfect, he knew Maya was classy so he employed her to take care of some very important
PEACE IN THE ENDThe old alpha Gillian laid on his bed and wept for his son, he actually felt Dan had learn’t his lesson and believed he would turn a new leave when he finally got out but he was wrong. The old alpha Gillian was so heartbroken when he found out that his own son wants him dead. Maya tried to console him but she could not do much. “Calm down honey, let us thank God that you are still alive. Its just so unfortunate that he had to end up this way” Maya Gillian comforted him as she held him close..The old man was discharged the next day but he was still pained, he just could not believe Daniel was no more. Steven helped him into the car and he sat at the back seat, he looked sad and did’t speak to anyone. Maya sat close to him and placed his head on her chest, she was glad he is safe no matter what could have happened.TWO MONTHS LATEREveryone laughed and talked in the garden, there was joy and peace at last. The old Alpha was surrounded by his children, their wives and
CAUGHT IN THE ACTThe plan was properly hatched and everyone waited to catch the perpetrator, the hired security guards would put on a medical attire, they would be the only extra doctors in the hospital. Maya and Steve already knew the doctors attending to the old man so it would be easily detected if a strange person comes in. The plan was properly plotted and they waited for what would happen. Jack and Jonas were already in the hospital but did not go inside, they stayed quite far from the hospital and could see everyone going in and out of the hospital.“Honey” a calm voice called out to Maya. She rested her head on the bed close to the old man, she was fast asleep and didn’t hear when the old man called. Maya Gillian was very tired and didn’t sleep the previous night, Steve was not there, he stepped out to see the doctor. The old Alpha Gillian caressed her blonde hair and smiled slightly, she woke up shockingly when she felt someone touch her hair.Maya Gillian pressed her eyes
THE BIRTHDAY PARTYThe long anticipated day had finally come and all the old alpha’s children and their families were there. All his sons were there except Dan, he was probably still in jail. Jack was there with his wife and children, as well as Jonas and of course Steve and his family. They all came the previous day and had spent quality time together; eating, feasting and familiarizing with each other. Jack’s wife-Masha, Jonas’ wife-Betty and Steve’s wife-Barbara got to meet for the first time as well as their children. It was a happy family reunion and the old man was glad to be surrounded with his children and grandchildren.Tony Brian and James Brian were also present at the party. They had flown down from their various locations; the birthday party would surely be a grand one, Jack would be the master of ceremony for the occasion. The party has started already and there was mild music on the background, Mr. and Mrs. Hampton were present too.“Let us welcome the celebrant” Jack
THE BIRTHDAY PREPARATIONThe old alpha John Gillian laid on his bed as he thought about his achievements so far. How he has lived his life, built his company and raised his sons well even though one of them turned out to be a Judas. The old alpha became sad when he thought of Dan still in jail but cheered up when he remembered Steve and his other sons and how they have reconciled with their various families. He smiled more when he thought of Arianna, his heiress and how she was growing fast. He was also overwhelmed when he thought of his favorite daughter-in-law and how she had taken the Gillian’s oil company into a whole new level.“I am glad that I have lived a good and satisfactory life, everything I have ever wanted have fallen into place except of course for Dan. I hope he learns his lessons when he gets out of jail” the old man mumbled and shook his head. He was still thinking when the door to his room opened, it was his wife Maya and his pretty little daughter Sophia.The li
BEING SUSPICIOUSSteve Gillian hired a detective to follow Francis everywhere, Francis Earl lived freely and didn’t suspect or find out anything since the young detective Clark Jones was very smart about the investigation. He took pictures and gathered a lot of evidence to buttress his claims. Clark Jones found out that Francis Earl was the son of a famous billionaire business man, Jack Earl was well known in the oil field and his name rang a bell whenever it was mentioned.“But, why would he work for the Gillian’s family?” the young alpha thought. He decided to probe more to find out why such a young and handsome rich man would work for the Gillian oil company. The young alpha decided to be a part of the company so as to be close to his wife and not give the billionaire’s son a chance to take his wife from him. He was scared to lose Barbara, the love of his life and the mother of his beautiful daughter.The young alpha started by dropping and picking his wife from work everyday, h
MR. FRANCIS EARLIts been six months already and Barbara and her assistant has closed a lot of deals, they have earned the company more contracts and more clients which made the old man delighted, he was sure his company was in good hands. “Even if I join die today, I would not be scared for the oil company” he said as he smiled. Barbara had closed the deal with Doctor Colby’s company and others, and because of how she handled her clients, a lot of people wanted to do business with her company.Mr. Francis Earl has been a great help too, he has distinctly guided Barbara and advised her in different areas. He was truly a professional when it comes to such business, even thought it took Barbara a few months to realise that and to trust him. He still cared for her as normal and treated her kindly but Steve Gillian being a jealous man, would not have it. He did not like the way the young Mr. Francis cared for his wife or stayed around her, he believed he is the only one that should ha
GOING HOMEIt was 5:00pm already and the young Mrs. Gillian was not through with work ,she and her assistant had so much to do but she had to go home to meet her family. “Mr. Francis?” she called her assistant who was still busy putting some data in place. “Yes ma’am” he replied as he looked up. “Its getting late already, you can go” Barbara Gillian said to the young man as she arranged her stuff. “But ma’am, I am still”…….”We will continue tomorrow” Barbara Gillian interrupted him. “And please send a memo, I would like to meet with everyone tomorrow morning by exactly 7:30pm” she added as she got up to go.“Alright ma’am” the young assistant said as he closed the system and got ready to leave. Barbara walked out and he followed her, he would use the elevator to get out also. “Allow me ma’am” he said as he pushed the button on the elevator. It swung open and he allowed Mrs. Barbara Gillian enter first while he followed. “Thank you Francis” she smiled. She was pleased that he was act
THE PERSONAL ASSISTANTBarbara Gillian had barely settled in her office when she heard a knock on the door. She was not expecting anyone so she wondered who could be knocking on the door. “Come in” Barbara Gillian said as she waited to see who it was. A wonder of a man walked in, he looked so gorgeous. “Good afternoon ma’am” the Baritone voice came in a rush. Barbara looked at the man and couldn’t help but notice how pretty he was, his face was comely and his nose pointed. Barbara could not help but notice his small, cute lips as he spoke. He was a fine man but not finer than her husband of course, Steve Gillian was the finest man she had ever seen. She smiled at the thought of the young alpha.“Yes, good day. How may I help you?’ Barbara asked the young man, still surprised as to why he was in her office at that time. “Well, I am Francis ma'am, Francis Earl, your new personal assistant" the man said and smiled. His smile was so cute as it came and his eyes smiled as well. “Persona
Barbara Gillian drove out of the Gillian’s mansion and swerved into the next street A’s avenue, she then drove straight until she got to a huge edifice. On it was written “Gillian’s Oil”, she looked at the inscription again and smiled as she parked at the car park. There were a lot of cars there, she recognized some of them and some she could not recognize them. She heaved a sigh as she turned off her car and stepped out.Another lady was also stepping out from her car; it was Stephanie, the company’s secretary and administrator. Stephanie was retained when she came into the company as a 21 year old intern, she was very fresh from college when she came. Due to her hard work and diligence, the old Adolf and his board of directors had no choice but to retain her. It has been 5 years since then and the young woman has been hardworking and diligent as ever. She took care of the company’s affairs well and represented them well whenever she went for outdoor activities or official duties.