Ramona promised herself she would never get involved with any man talkless of down the aisle again to marry.
"Ramona," Belle called.
"I'm sorry, I would pretend I never heard those words" Ramona stated.
Sebastian just stared at her, watching her movement closely with his eyes never leaving her body for a second.
"Don't you want to pay money for the flower vase?," Sebastian questioned, and Ramona looked him in the eyes, trying hard to get intimidated by his intimidating, and dominating look.
"I said it before, I will work hard to pay," Ramona said.
"And how do you intend to do that, you are an orphan with no one to help you. You are divorced and I doubt if Harry Walker would ever help you "
Ramona held her suitcase tightly as her fingers began to fiddle with the handle of the suitcase.
She can't believe he's rubbing her horrible life on her face directly with no bit of emotion on his face.
Is it her fault she's poor??, or is it her fault she has no parents??. She never intended or planned to be an orphan but fate has a great way of making things.
She has wished to have home but no one is ready to accept that she now believes that she has ill luck following her behind.
No one cares about her, they only want to take advantage of her, and discard her later like a tissue.
She wished there would be at least one person that showers love and attention, and not hatred and insincere love towards her.
"Ramona," Belle called, bringing her soul back to reality. Ramona looked at Belle before giving Sebastian a look then finally settled her eyes on Belle.
"You are mistreating me because I'm poor. Who am I to complain?You control the world so I have no say but I will work hard to pay for the flower vase, and impress you" Ramona stated, and Sebastian suddenly chuckled at her words.
Belle gave him a glance before taking a step forward towards Ramona who took a step backward immediately.
"I would like to leave," Ramona uttered, and tried to leave when Belle stopped her by standing in front of the door.
"Let's talk before you leave. After this discussion, I will let you decide whatever, and free you " Belle said, hoping to convince as she gave Ramona an innocent look.
Belle Sinclair, a wealthy billionaire, and the only daughter of the Sinclair family. She has wealth by her side, power in her hands, and nous in her but she just prefers to be a gentle average lady.
Luckily for her, no one knows anything about the Sinclair family, all that the media knows is that, Sebastian is an illegitimate ugly son of the Sinclair family, and the Sinclair are stinkingly rich with no one beating their net worth.
Belle held Ramona's hand softly and took her inside a room. As soon they got inside the room, Belle made Ramona sit on the bed then sat next to her.
"That he used to behave, he doesn't know how to beg or plead with someone and believes everything can be done with a command" Belle started first.
"But he's scary with those scars on his face, his attitude is more scary to me" Ramona confessed.
"He desperately needs a child, and I want to plead with you to help him, help us"
"Am I stupid?? Is being weak, and unprivileged now a sin?" Ramona asked no one in particular as liquid dropped off my eyes.
She has always been a pry, and object of ridicule to the people.
"No, Ramona, don't say that. You are not stupid, and not weak too. You are a strong woman with a good heart and I believe you will help us. Just marry for a year or so, and bear him a child, he needs a child to make himself proud."
"His name?" Ramona repeated.
"Sebastian Sinclair, he just needs someone to continue that name. Bare him a child, and afterward you divorce him, please help him"
"I'm sorry to ask, why can't you bear him a child?" Ramona asked, and Belle looked at the other side thinking of the lie to drop. She can't bare him a child because in her family, there's nothing like incest, there's nothing like sexual love in her family.
"He doesn't want me to help him even when I intend to help him. I'm surprised he wants you to help him. Ramona marry him, help him, he desperately needs a child " Belle appealed, and Ramona looked away.
"What happened to his face, the scars on his face?" Ramona asked.
"An accident, a terrible accident happened to him."
Should she help him??, She's going to that altar she intends to avoid. Ramona stood up, and walked towards the door.
She opened it and was startled when she saw Sebastian at the door staring at her with amusement.
"Marry me based on contract, I won't pry into your private life because we will both mind each other's business, I need a child, and about your payment, I will hustle for it"
Ramona nodded negatively. He truly needs a child, he's going to hustle to pay her that means he's poor too and yet he feels he needs a child.
She stared at him then nodded.
"I will help you, I will give you a child then divorce you afterward" Ramona said.
Belle smiled out.
"I'm poor, and ugly and yet you want to help me. Am I not scaring you?"
"It's not your fault you are poor, and ugly..I don't need any money, I just want to help because it looks like you are desperate for a child. Sir Sebastian, you are not scaring me at all but at first I was scared" Ramona stated then laughed amidst her last words.
Sebastian stared at her in amusement.
"We are getting married tomorrow"
Ramona's eyes widened. She never expected it to be so fast, she just made a decision but at least he should have given her some time to settle well.
"So fast"
"I know you are going to accept the offer" Sebastian stated, and went away.
Ramona bites her lower lip, she hates it when people read her easily.
"Sorry, wife, let's
go, pardon my manners" Ramona's eyes widened, as he dragged her out of the room.
Who's he exactly?
Sebastian took Ramona outside the room, and her eyes never stopped widening at his last statement. Did he just call her wife or was it a slip of the tongue. "The wedding is tomorrow, Belle will do the necessary preparation" "I will buy you a wedding gown," Belle said, and Ramona declined almost immediately with her hands waving in the air negatively. "No, don't. I will just rent the wedding gown. It's just a one day wedding, he's still hustling and same with me, and I don't want to burden you so we don't need to buy a wedding dress " Ramona said, and Belle smiled. "Thank you for understanding, I was even thinking of where I will lend money for the wedding gown" Belle stated, and Ramona smiled. "You don't need to," "When do you intend to rent the gown?" Sebastian asked, as he stared at Ramona with amusement. He still finds it hard to believe that Ramona will do surrogacy for him without nothing in return. She's fine with his ugliness unlike other women that avoid him as soon as
Ramona watched the man leave, and still wondered who he was. Ramona kept glancing at Sebastian and the man as they went upstairs to the third floor.They opened a door, went in and shut the door abruptly. Ramona looked away, and continued to climb down the stairs as she gave herself a little tour round the house.Ramona headed to a door, she opened it to see two elderly people inside the room which looked like a kitchen."Mrs Sinclair," The elderly woman called, and Ramona glanced back almost immediately to be sure the elderly woman was really talking to her.The elderly man chuckled, "I'm talking to you, Mrs Sinclair. Do you need anything?" She asked, smiling brightly at Ramona.Ramona smiled back as she wondered who they were."I'm Old lady Mary, and this elderly man here is Butcher Alberto" Mary stated, just as if they were reading her mind."Oh, Lady Mary, and Butcher Alberto. I'm happy to meet you. I'm Ramona Lang, Sebastian's wife" Ramona introduced, and Lady Mary, and Butcher A
The next day, the ray of light reflected on on Ramona's face as she forcefully opened her eyes. She removed the duvet from her body, and rolled off the bed as her feet strike the ground.She yawned, stretching her hands out, as she stood up. Ramona went inside the washroom, she flinched when she saw tiles.She could not still accept the fact that washroom looking luxurious, with an artificial fish tiles that looks real.Yesterday, after Sebastian left her in the room, Ramona cleaned herself up as she gave herself a little tour round her room.Her room is indeed big, spacious and beautiful. When she was with Harry, she once lived in a spaceous room too which was within two years but after two years, she started living in a guest room for a year before she was ordered by Harry's mom to stay in the storage room.Her fourth and fifth year was spent in the storage room. In the fifth year, she tush the storage home as she provided herself with her hard earned money.Claire, Harry's mother,
Ramona left the house as she headed to the cafe where she works part time. She arrived there, and entered the cafe shop, Nunami cafe.She met the owner of the cafe which is a young man who should between in his late twenties.Terry Adam.Ramona saw him, and greeted him as she bowed her head slightly."Good morning boss," Ramona greeted, and he smiled brightly at her."Morning,"The cafe door opened, and Ramona turned around as she face the door, she bowed slightly and greeted four people that entered the cafe."Welcome sir and ma, what will you like to order. Please kindly take a seat" She stated, and heard Sam chuckling."They are not customers, they will be working here" He said, and her eyes widened as she glanced at Terry then settled her eyes back on them."I'm Cindy," The girl in blonde hair said, waving her right hand slightly at Ramona."Tyla is my name""I'm Keith, your co-worker""And, I'm Chad "They introduced themselves, and Ramona nodded. From their look, and dressing, s
Terry interfered as he urged Ramona to leave the cafe, to go on a break, and come back in the evening.Ramona nodded, and sluggishly left the cafe with a lost mind as Tyla followed her behind."Hey, Ramona," Tyla called, as she caught up with Ramona, smiling at her. Ramona stopped walking and gave Tyla a glance, and tried facing front with her face covered with palm when Tyla stopped."Do you seduce him?"Ramona nodded negatively as she whimpered silently on her palm, and Tyla hugged her, stroking her back gently."You did not seduce him so stop crying, that bastard should have been the one crying his eyes out and not you that barely understand what happened" Tyla stated, and Ramona nodded.Tyla broke the hug, and cleaned Ramona's eyes as she smiled at her."C'mon, smile at me" Ramona chuckled, and Tyla smiled, hugging her one more time before disengaging from the hug."Let's go for lunch"Ramona nodded, and followed Tyla as they trekked to a local restaurant. Ramona got her mind occ
Ramona, and Tyla went back to the cafe after their lunch with Tyla's mind fully occupied.She wished Ramona never left the washroom early, she had a lot of plans for Ramona but the plans got ruined.Tyla envied the fact that Ramona is entangled with the Sinclair family, though Sebastian is an illegitimate child of the Sinclair family but one being associated with him,if she is in Ramona's shoes, truthfully she will use his family name to paint the town red.She never befriended anyone below her league but got closer with Ramona with just one aim which is to get closer to her in order to have access to Sinclair's wealth.Tyla is a young woman who has dreamt to have a wonderful life, and to be filled with traveling, fun, love, and ecstasy.Her and Ramona got back to the cafe as Terry welcomed them with a smile. He beckoned at Ramona to see him as Tyla watched her leave with curiosity clearly shown in her eyes."Look away, staring at someone for long can make an eyeball fall, and I'm sur
Ramona kept running, and suddenly tripled as she fell on the ground. The men started approaching her, and she started screaming, as she held onto the cat who kept crying.The men were about to hit her when a hand stopped their actions in the air."Don't tell me you want to rob a woman" Ramona heard an unfamiliar voice as she glanced up to see an unfamiliar face staring at her.A man in his thirties staring at Ramona as he stopped the men from robbing Ramona. She stood up with her kitten as she went to stand behind the man.The men tried to hit the unfamiliar man when some men dressed in black suits stopped them.The unfamiliar man faces Ramona as he smiles at her, then glances at the kitten in her arms, and smiles again."Thank you for saving""Be careful, this street is very crazy at night, and by the way, I'm Deacon Jones" He introduced himself, stretching out his hand for a handshake, and Ramona responded to his handshake smiling."Thank you,once again" Ramona appreciated, and he s
"No, I'd rather eat with my new no born baby" Ramona said, and he realized the baby she's talking about is the new kitten she just brought in today.“Are you referring to the kitten as a baby?” Ramona ignored him as she went upstairs to her room, and shut the door.She got inside the room, and placed the kitten on the rug then placed the pizza on the bed as she went straight to the washroom to wash her hand.Ramona stood in front of the mirror in the washroom as she turned on the faucet, and washed her hand thoroughly then pour soap on her hands, and washed her hands again thoroughly before turning off the faucet.She rinsed her face then stared at her reflection in front of the mirror. Her face is getting smooth, and fresh, and why won't it be fresh when there's peace of mind, and comfort.Ramona stepped out of the washroom as she went to sit on the bed. She switched on the TV that's in her room, and the tv displayed a Korean drama, ”Castaway Diva” , a new Korean drama that was relea
As the day drew near to dusk, the earth cast a dark cloud in the sky, telling the little foxes to go for a rest.At HILILi Estate that night, the whispers of two adults could be heard from a corner of the garden. The whispers were accompanied by sweet kisses and giggling of two lovers, who hid themselves in their warmth inhaling the breath, from each other’s nostrils as they stood gazing uninterruptedly at each other's eyes.However, the aura inside the house was pretty tense as the voice of a woman screaming her life out, and of children jumping in merriment could be heard from the large living room of the opulent home.Amidst the ruckus from inside the building, Ramona and Sebastian wrapped up themselves disregarding the distraction from the kid. They trusted Lady Mary and Dianna to handle the situation. The moment was blissful as the family came to understand why they must forgive each other and allow love to lead.The reconciliation between Ramona and Sebastian affected everythi
Despite the hurt in Belle’s heart from a broken friendship, she still gave Ramona a hug when they got home.In her confusion, Ramona didn't know that her new boss was a friend of Deacon. According to Deacon, Scott told him about the feelings he had grown for Ramona but only got to know the truth after he showed Deacon a picture of Ramona he took while she wasn't aware.That day as Romona stepped her foot to the home she once found comfort and solace, a drop of tears tickled her eyes. Belle’s home still bore the love and warmth she knew even after five years.Belle, after a warm treat, poured out all her grievances at what happened five years ago. In a heated conversation, Belle asked Romana if she had been pregnant with Sebastian before she left the house.The air still as a question that would clear the doubt of everyone was thrown at Ramona. With hands clenched to each other, Ramona let out her answers shocking everyone and confirming Sebastian’s words earlier. For days now, Seba
That day, the sky cast bright lights on the roofs of the city, calling it a quiet day from dusk to dawn.It's been a week since Ramona and her family moved from Australia to New York City. Having made enough money to sustain their livelihood, they rented a cozy apartment far from every tiny thing that had to do with Sebastian and the Sinclairs.Having spurred herself to cater for her kids without exposing them to Sebastian and his family, Romona decided to work harder for her money, while Lady Mary took care of the kids.Luck played its way around herself and Dianna as they got picked by Quib Technology, one of the most popular companies in New York City after the N.C. group. The company’s pay was mouth watery too so Ramona didn't have to worry. That morning while it was day's break, Romona got up from bed to the kitchen, trying to get a lot fixed before going off to work. She loved her new job but it was a bit strenuous yet, she had no will.For days after the encounter with Sebasti
Standing dumbfounded by the hallucinating scenery that was yet to unfold before Sebastian, he lifted his numbed cold feet, increasing his pace to meet up with the woman who just walked past him a while ago.In an attempt to re-identify with the woman, Sebastian called,” Ramona” His breath longing for clarity and confirmation at the people he just saw. Sebastian’s voice echoed deep into Ramona’s soul sending an impassive sensation into her once-broken heart. With eyes filled with tears in an overcome battle of forgiveness from the past, Ramona made a slow turn, avoiding the interruption from the busy airport. Having Kain, one of Sebastian’s heirs in her hand, Ramona with her head buried on the floor, stood face-to-face with Sebastian, her body longing for his warm hug.The noise from the busy airport and the trailing sound of luggage struck yet, a certain acute silence swept both Sebastian and Romona's feet as they stood to face the reality that now seemed clear before Sebastian’s e
The morning sun rose down the earth that morning, calling it a Monday morning in New York City.Being the only one left in the grand house at HILLI Estate, Sebastian has learned by compulsion how to go shopping and make his food without the help of anyone. Five years of Ramona's departure taught him a lot about life. Since he had wiped off all his enemies, his life has been peaceful without him having to be bothered about foes threatening his life anymore.He has been conceiving the thought about getting a child lately seeing that he was childless and needed an heir over all he has. Having resolved to go back to his formal way of life, Sebastian had decided never to get married again but to adopt a child for himself. That morning as he was preparing to go out, he got a text from Elon telling him about the business meeting he was having the next day in Los Angeles and his flight had been scheduled to leave that day.Vaguely unaware of these plans, Sebastian angrily calls Elon back to
The day became brighter as Romona's babies began to increase in height and so Romona began to feel the need to introduce them to their father. The winter season was over and Romana could not believe it was five years already. Lady Mary has been pestering Ramona on the need to go back to her husband and makeup with him but Romona has been adamant claiming she could raise her kids alone.As the family sat in the living room, Kayla, the one female amongst the boys came crying to Ramona, reporting Kain and Kelvin, her older brothers to her Mom.“ Mom, Kain takes to and doesn't want to give it to me” Kayla cried more, her eyes seeking comfort and justice.Lady Mary being a grandmother figure to the little children, carried Kayla and consoled and wiped off her tears. Soon, the two boys, Kain and Kelvin came running toward Ramona and Lady Mary.“ You boys, don't make your sister cry next time again, okay?” Lady Mary warned, putting Kayal down to have a word with Romona.Chuckling, the boys
In Australia, the buildings and roofs were covered with the first drop of snow reminding the residents that Winter was here. The previous season, Autumn, was favorable to Ramona and Her newfound family. Ramona glanced at her protruding baby bump and smiled. She was in her EDD. She couldn't believe that it was nine months already and she was expecting the arrival of her newborn.She rubbed her stomach with extra happiness ringing in her heart. That morning, Ramona sat on the bed of their three-bedroom apartment, heavy from the weight of her pregnancy. Australia has been a home of safety and protection for Ramona and her unborn. Life in New York City tore her to the bone but she was shielded from All of that tempest immediately she arrived in Australia. Ramona could still remember the one man she had ever loved. The scars and tumult were imprinted in her memory forever but the joy of his seed, ready to be born gave her a new hope. Her pregnancy was the only remains of Sebastian in
That morning, Brett, without any expectations, did come earlier to the company like everyone else. Engulfed by a serene environment with no tempest, Brett resumed his duty but was taken aback when Elon burst into the office with two policemen by his side and under a cold breath, he muttered”, What is happening here? What are you doing here with these men, Mr. Elon?” his eyes sparkled, fear written in them.“ You are under arrest, Mr Brett. You are advised to remain silent because whatever you say shall be used against you in the court of law” One of the Policemen said.Perplexed at the situation, Brett with up with yes fixated on Elon while his hands were handcuffed. “ This had been your plan all along, right? “ Brett with wide eyes glared at Elon, his breath, thrusting up and down like he would swallow up anyone who came to him.“Please take this man away. He had caused the CEO and the company too much havoc” Elon beacon on the policemen and walked away. Cold, shaken, and broken, Br
That day as Sebastian left Belle’s, he returned to the company to reflect on how foolish he was to have conceded with Kendra’s presence around him. The snake showed up at a challenging time to wreck what he suffered to build for years. After the day’s work, Sebastian stumbled into Brett taking a stroll outside the company to get a cab. He guessed his car developed a fault seeing Brett had never taken a cab home before. Without uttering a word to him, Sebastian zoomed past.Brett, for a second, stood gazing at the rate at which Sebastian’s car sped before retiring back to his phone. Belle’s phone conversation with Sebastian earlier was the reason he permitted Brett and Kendra another chance to breathe sterile air before he took his last revenge on them.For the wound in his heart, he planned to slaughter Brett and Kendra but at the mercy of Belle and Deacon, he spared them to take a night to tour the city otherwise, they might not get the chance to ever catch a glimpse of nature fo