Jeremy sat in his seat quite comfortably. No, very comfortably, and swings his swivel chair around with a wide smile spread across his face. A very mischievous smile. Zeke had called him earlier, about an hour ago, and had told him he was coming over. “Call Ryan to come too.” He had said. He needed not to be told that Zeke and Ryan had fought because those two were so inseparable that they would come together whenever they were visiting him. “Why can’t you call him or come together?” He had asked. “I have a poor reception over here. And we need to talk about the recent news we have gotten.” “Ah… the reception is kind enough to let you call me but not Ryan?” “Mind your business.” “The reception is so bigoted, I must say,” he snickered. “Just call him and stop pulling my legs!” After he dropped the call with his brother, he called Ryan to come over and then the man agreed without much question. Guess it was time for him to play the role of a big brother for the first time in
The laugh went on and on for a while before Jeremy stopped and then waved his hands at them. “So sorry for the laugh.” “I guess it’s a mistake coming to you,” Chloe shook her head. “No, wait. Hold on… you and Ryan?” The couple turned to look at each other and then locked hands together. “Woah,” Jeremy tilted his head. “Wait, they are really together?!” He turned to look at Zeke whose face was as cold as ice. “Let go of her hand right now,” Zeke growled. “Why should I?” “Why should you?” Zeke drew his brows together. Jeremy crossed his arms across his chest, pressed his lips together, and then smiled gently in excitement. It has been so long since he witnessed fights firsthand. “Someone answer me, are they truly dating?!” “Yes!” Chloe snapped. “We are dating and we are in love!” She added. “With your brother’s best friend?!” Jeremy burst into laughter. “Exactly!” Zeke yelled. “With my best friend! Does that make any sense at all?!” Jeremy shook his head in disbelief
The two men locked their collars together for many minutes, whispering words that seemed like it was forbidden for the others to hear before they pushed each other away and breathed heavily. “Ryan,” Chloe moved closer to her boyfriend while Jeremy remained seated in his seat. The men looked at each other for a while before Zeke turned to look at Chloe and then dashed out of the office without sparing anyone a glance. They all looked through the space he had exited before Jeremy clasped his hands together and then breathed out. “He will come around.” Ryan returned to settle back on the couch with Chloe and then nodded his head. He knew that much too. “You think so?” She asked with raised brows. “Do you not know your brother by now? He’s probably pissed only because Ryan is his best friend… which I could too if I were in his shoes, because…” he exhaled, drew his brows together, and then stared at the couple. “The two of you? That is so unexpected!” “So, you have to give him a
Zeke had reached halfway to his company before he realized that he had not left his brother’s office with his phone. Hissing in frustration, he had turned back the car in anger and then made his way back to the company while he hoped inwardly that Ryan and Chloe had left too because he really had no interest in running into them again. ~~~ Barging inside the office and sighting his brother stiffened in the chair, Zeke’s eyes widened as she watched his brother, Jeremy, clutch his chest and gasp for air. "What is happening?" Zeke asked, his voice trembling. Jeremy’s face contorted in fear, his eyes pleading for help even though he was trying to mask it with a smile. "I...can't...breathe," he finally stammered. Zeke’s mind raced as he tried to understand what was happening. He had never seen his brother like this before. His brother was the most unserious person he had ever known so this was the last thing he was expecting from the man. Panic virtually set in as he realized that
“Style?” Zeke snapped his brows together and took a step back. “Yes. My cool fucking style.” “You are insane!” Jeremy chuckled and shook his head. “I know.” “How could you keep something like this from us?” Jeremy smacked his tongue together and hissed, “Are you worried? You would not even give a damn if I passed away from it, would you?” Zeke covered the space between them and grabbed his collar gently. “What?” “Did I lie?” “That I would love to see you dead?” “Something like that,” Jeremy chuckled. Zeke leaned closer to him and said. “No. You don’t get to die at all. No one… of nothing dares to kill you.” “But can?” Jeremy chuckled. Zeke released his grip and adjusted his shirt. “Yes. You will not die, or I will never forgive you.” “It’s not even like you plan on doing so,” Jeremy hissed and adjusted in his seat. Zeke exhaled, palmed his forehead, and then settled on the chair away from his brother. “God, I hate you,” Zeke shook his head. A long silence ensued betwe
“Really?” Elena raised her brows. “Yes, ma’am. I just confirmed it,” her assistant, Marvella answered over the phone. “Alright, thank you.” “Any problem?” She raised her head to look at her mother who settled in front of her. “My assistant said I have been nominated.” “Nominated? For?” Her eyes lit up. “One of the projects I created has been nominated as the best project of the year, and I have been nominated as the fast-rising CEO of the year… if that is a thing,” she chuckled. “Wait, really?!” She widened her eyes and she nodded her head. “God! Congratulations, my dear!” She exclaimed and pulled her up into a hug. “Come on, Mum. It’s just a nomination. It’s not like I’ve won and been awarded,” she chuckled as she pulled away gently. “Don’t say that,” Karina slapped her arm gently. “I am so proud of you my dear. It’s not up to six months since you came to the limelight and you are getting the recognition you deserve already!” Karina said in nothing but excitement which ru
“Daddy!” Natalie screamed the moment Zeke’s face popped up on the screen and Nathan turned to cover her mouth with his hand. “Let go of me!” Natalie screamed and pushed his hand away. “Don’t shout!” He snapped back at her. “You just did too!” “I was trying to tell you not to!” Zeke smiled in amusement as the kids bickered and then cleared his throat. He had not talked to them or seen them in almost two weeks. He had not seen Elena either. Most times he visited her company, she was not on seat, so he could not meet her. “Hi, guys!” “Daddy,” they both chorused this time, their voices lowered. He smiled and then watched the excitement plastered across their faces. “Is something going on? You look more hyper than usual.” “Did you not miss us? We’ve not talked since forever. Mum has been guarding her phone the past few days so we could not talk to you,” Nathan pouted. “What are you saying? I have missed you terribly!” “Then… will you come over?” “To your house? Natalie, you k
“Elena, I am sorry,” Zeke exhaled, already stressed. He was hoping the woman would not scold the children in his stead and this alone was stressing him. “We just wanna talk to Daddy,” Nathan mumbled and her brows drew together again. Had they started talking to him because she told them he was their father? Hold on… Her mind traveled back to the time she was looking for her phone and found it in their room. They had been talking to the man way before she even confirmed it to them. Did Zeke tell them? It was possible, after all. Her children were so adamant that he was their father even before she told them and it dawned on her now. He must have told them which made them so unconvinced that he was not. “Zeke?” Ray snatched the phone from his daughter and then looked at the screen. Elena breathed out and shook her head. She didn’t want this to happen… not when her father was around especially. The man and her just ended their silent treatment a day ago and she did not doub
“THIS IS OUR NEW HOUSE?!!!” Natalie’s scream encircled the whole house and Elena and Zeke turned to look at her, smiling. It was the second day after the wedding and they had spent the night at the hotel before coming here. “God, God, God! This is so crazy!” Nathan yelled. “Language, boy,” Elena smacked her tongue. “Daddy, mommy, this house is so…! Huge! It is freaking huge!” Natalie cried out. She rushed to the couple and then hugged them tightly together. The excitement on their faces was everything. Zeke wouldn’t stop grinning from ear to ear as he watched his children look around the living room. “Before we take a full tour, do you both wanna see your room?” He asked and then jumped in in excitement. “Yes!” “Follow me,” he took Elena’s hand and then walked to the stairs gently while they both trailed after them, holding hands too. Their room was on the third floor, the same floor as theirs and when they got there, Zeke curled his fist into a ball and then sm
FINALE.“Everyone, my name is Natalie!”Came the tiny, adorable voice of the girl which made everyone murmur in excitement.“Hello everyone, I am Natalie, the older twin of my mommy and daddy,” she introduced again and the couple laughed where they sat.“Today, I stand before you… to read my heartfelt letter to my mommy and daddy,” she said again.“It’s all written here,” she brought out a paper, “But, I would not be reading it. As I have something else to say to them… from the depth of my heart.”“So…” she sniffed and then looked around at the pairs of eyes that were bored on her.Her palms were sweaty and her breath was getting heavier.Would it have been better if her aunt had read the letter instead of her?“Erm…” she stammered and looked around again.When her eyes landed on her brother, Nathan who gave her a thumbs up, she smiled gently and then nodded her head.“Today is a dream come true, everyone. Today… I am very happy to have been a part of our parents' ceremony. It has bee
“Oh, my!”Chloe gasped as she stared at Elena and shook her head through teary eyes.“Don’t be dramatic,” Elena rolled her eyes.“Only that I am not!”Chloe breathed in as she took in every detail of the dress that she had made.This might actually be the best wedding dress that she had ever made.Elena, the bride stood radiantly, her grand white wedding dress shimmering around her like a celestial aura. The dress hugs her curves in all the right places, spotlighting her slender waist and toned physique.The fitted, mermaid silhouette showcases her feminine sculpture, while the sweetheart neckline frames her heart-shaped face and highlights her dazzling smile. Her long, flowing white sleeves cascade down her arms like a river of snow, with delicate, sparkling beads and detailed lace trim that catch the light.Elena makes a very beautiful bride, and she was glad she had the honor to make her beautiful on this day, her day.Elena and her brother were tying the knot today and she had bee
“You really should not be doing this, Chloe, trust me,” Elena sighed as she stood in front of the woman who looked around for what to get, to begin with the measurements.“No, no. I am doing this. I will do this. I must make your wedding dress, what are you saying?” She frowned and then grabbed the measuring tape.Chloe had remained adamant and no matter how much she had tried to stop her from worrying about making her wedding dress, she didn't listen.It’s been two weeks already since she had gotten engaged to Zeke, and then in a month, they would be getting married.If it were up to Zeke and his mother alone, the marriage would be taking place the following week after she got engaged, but she insisted on going slow.In fact, to her, getting married a month and two weeks after she got engaged to him was slow too but they were going to pull it through anyway.Of course, she wanted to be married again.In fact, she could not wait to be married to the man who had brought so much joy to
Waking up the next morning, Zeke had the widest grin on his face.The kids were sleeping heavily in their middle with their arms and legs crossed around he and Elena’s bodies.They snored so gently and he found that cute.Now that he was looking at them, the kids had the same sleeping style as Elena.Their legs spread wide, dropping on each other, their arms wide, and while one was dropped on their heads, the other was spread widely beside them.Their mouths were parted very gently.He chuckled, leaned closer to the drawer beside the bed, and then picked up his phone.He took a picture of them together while he carefully ensured that he didn’t wake any of them.After that, he took a personal one of Elena and zoomed in closer in order to capture her face.When Elena suddenly stirred in her sleep, he returned his phone and then dropped his head like he was sleeping.But that was all, the woman was still enjoying herself as she didn’t open her eyes.He chuckled, got out of the bed gently
She finally raised her head to see the people around them.Her mother, her father, and her sister.Zeke's family was not excluded. Including the couples who had been out of the country for their honeymoon, Chloe and Ryan.Unable to hold back her tears, she burst into tears and sniffed back hurriedly.“W… what are you… doing?” her voice broke as she asked no one in particular.The twins said nothing and made way for Zeke who covered the space between them and then picked up her hands in his.He kissed the back of her hand and then went on a kneel gently.“Zeke,” Elena mumbled.“So, I thought hard and thoroughly about how to do this properly. To give you the proposal that you deserve, but, this is all that I could settle with. You deserve way more than this and I would do anything in the world to prove to you how amazing and precious you are. We… We have had our ups and downs. I have fuck— messed up many times…” “And you do not deserve the things that I have done to you. You have no id
It has been nearly two weeks since Elena and Zeke had become so open with their relationship. Over a couple of times, the paparazzi had caught them during dates and had released numerous articles about them.Although people were happy for them, there were still some people who wondered why they had divorced in the first place and if it was right that they returned together.But, she knew what she was getting back to. Elena had told Ariana that.“Not everyone will be happy with the choice that I have made and a lot might hate me for that, in fact. But, everything that I am doing is for me and my babies alone. Everything that I do is for my happiness and I am ready to deal with anything that comes with it,” She had said to Ariana that day after dinner in her room.The woman had shown concern on how the netizens were trolling her but it still would not change the fact that a larger netizen was rooting for her and Zeke.“Do you think he wants to propose?” Elena asked Ariana who helped he
Zeke turned to look at the woman who sat beside him in the car, humming as gently she could, happiness written all over her.His mind went to the box that was in his car’s dashboard and how she had rejected it this morning, telling him, “I will not accept this… at least, not like this.”And then, it occurred to him that he needed to propose grandly to her.That was his original plan, but, all of a sudden, he could not wait and just wanted to tell her everything.“Are you sure you don’t want to go home first?” Zeke asked her, and then dropped his hand on her thigh.“I have totally forgotten that there was a meeting this morning. I could just dismiss it but I have done that too much this year.”“It does not matter.”“It does, so, step on it. The meeting will start soon.”“Yes, ma’am!” He exclaimed, moved his hand away, and then stepped on the pedal.•••“Should I pick you up when you’re done with work?” He asked her as he pulled in front of the company.“No, no, I’ll just call my chauff
“Babe…”He kissed her lips gently and bore his eyes on her.She yawned and stirred in her sleep before she squinted her eyes open.“Why?”“Are you hungry? I want to order food for us,” he said, while he kissed her neck.“God, did you wake me up for that?” She frowned, stretched lazily, stretched her arms and wrapped them around his neck, and then locked her legs around his waist.“Babe…”“What is the time?” She groaned.“It’s past nine.”She widened her eyes, sat upright, and then shook her head, “We should get going!”“Shall we?” He tilted his head, wrapped his arm around her stomach, and then pulled her back to the bed.“What are you doing? Everyone will be waiting for me!” She laughed as he tickled her.“I have called Ariana that you’re not coming home tonight. So, no one will wait for you,” he kissed her.“Oh, Zeke.”“What do you want to eat?” He asked again and then kissed her ear.“What do I want to eat…” she drawled gently in an accent.===THE NEXT MORNING.Waking up next to h