"Shannon!" She dared called her by her name. Her face gritted, "Well, you started awfully and..." Shannon awaited to hear the word.She blinked her eyes rapidly awaiting for her sister final review. " You started pretty awfully and just like I had expected, it became worst! You talked about irrelevant things that are far fetched from what you're to explain, I had to force you to speak up before you could talk!" Her sister said, that lopsided evil grin formed on her lips "It's a no from me!" Words firm and strong hurt Shannon so badly, she suddenly felt mad, she never wanted to feel as though she is in need of her sister's help. "Thank you!" Shannon muttered as she shot her a cold look, she'd was sure that if her eyes were arrow she wouldn't have wasted time to shoot. Shannon looked at the last Judge, her hope was depending on him this time, he winked at her, before he started speaking. "You look pretty amazing, and you have a skill right there, I appre you for that" His
With a red fitted gown like hers, her sister was drinking a shot from the glass of drink she was holding, she was openly flirting with a guy. Shannon stared at her as she tried to take a peep of who the guy was , her first instinct was her Ex, Raymond. She scoffed as see watched her laughing ecstatically wiggling her hair. she was the worst flirt ever. "Oh my gawd!" Shannon you're looking exceptionally beautiful" Alexis commented as she gasped. Shannon attention was diverted from her sister as she faced Alexis, the same moment her sister's eyes ran into her. "Thank you !" Shannon beamed, her cheeks flushed endlessly. " That's Sharon doings!" Alexis gasped as she heard Shannon spoke, " I can't believe you guys are already getting along! " " What exactly am I missing?" her sister annoying voice irritated her, without turning to look back Shannon scoffed. "Would you like excusing us!" Emily, Shannon sister spoke , she knew she was referring to Alexis to excus
Ryan was seated in a favorable spot, he'd was told by his personal Assistant that the intern party was that night and he decided to attend, he couldn't tell what prompted him to attend, but he just felt in his will power to attend. Seated on that spot, he was having some business conversation with his business associates, when his grand father body guard came to give him a news. He'd had been ignoring the old man call because he doesn't want him to pester him about getting married and having a child, "What is it?" He asked as the body guard greeted. "Grandpa Lancaster seeks for your undivided attention " he announced. Ryan inhaled, "You're dismissed if that's all you have to say!" He frowned as he told him. Tyson, his grandfather bodyguard still stood his ground to his dismay, "I'm sorry Sir, I need response from you, I need the detailed information" He dared to ask. A Stern look from Ryan had Tyson fleeing for his life, he knew he was doomed serving two hard masters at the
Shannon eyes widened when he lifted her up and place her instead on his laps comfortably. "You're owing me a favor!" She heard him said. Of course, she doesn't mind owing him a favor for as long as he could perfectly act with her. She quickly agreed, when his hands move freely on her laps caressing her seductively, Shannon felt different sparks of electricity jolting through her body. Her pu$$y clenched as she suddenly felt wet, she squeezed in the moan that was threatening to escape her lips. His touch was always having this effect on her, an effect that her Ex had never made her felt before. When she lifted her eyes up, she sighted Emily walking down to her, Shannon knew she had to play a trick in order to make it seems real. Without having a second thought, she placed her lips on his Jaw, "Your hair looks good!" She beamed at him as she ruffled his hair. She felt him stiffened for a moment, and then she feared for the worst because Emily was already close. Before she c
"I think the game should be over!" Shannon stuttered. He smirked, his eyes void of any emotion as he glanced at her. "What's your way of saying thank you?" He lifted his brow, her proud charade had him mortified. He could hardly believe that he'd had just saved her a$$ and she'd had just wanted to leave without muttering a word, it was her bravery for him! "Didn't you say I owe you a favor? Consider the favor as my way of saying thank you!" She spoke , winking at him as she stood up as though nothing had just happened. Why was she this complicated? He thought as he watched her left, one minute she was playing hard to get and gingering him to give her that chase, the next she was acting innocently and pathetic to his orders. The sudden ring of his phone jolted him from his thoughts as he made to pick the call. Staring at the caller, he sighed. "You're requested to come back home by tomorrow for the Lancasters meeting, you can choose not to come at your own lost!" The woman he
Raymond held her by the hand as he dragged her outside from the elevator to a corner , Shannon pulled her hands away from his as she scoffed, she'd was agitated that he had used such filthy hands to touch her. In her agitated state, she made to slap him but he caught her hands in the mid air and had her trapped to the wall, blocking practically her route of escape. "What are you doing here?" She spat at right at his face. She watched him blinked, "I know you hate me now, Shannon, but at least do hear me out!" He pleaded desperately. Shannon was done with him for real, she didn't want to open a fresh wound, he had the guts to appear right at her front and talk to her. He should be ashamed of himself! " Don't you dare say a word to me, it been years already Raymond, I would appreciate if you can let me go!" Shannon tried to speak politely. "I know that I've hurt you desperately, I was just blinded by your sister's seduction to notice I was loosing the true gem in my life. Pleas
With that voice, Shannon knew something was wrong, She quickly hurried to his office and got in. "You called for me" Shannon bowed. "You spent over thirty minutes just to deliver the files to the Vice ?" She doubted if he was questioning or was just stating as a matter of fact. Damn! She had never realized that she had wasted such time, Screw Raymond! She bit her lips angrily. "Answer me!" He made her flinched. "No, on my way I happened to bump into an old time friend, so we exchanged pleasantries" She said truthfully. Ryan scoffed as he stood up to his feet, this lady was always testing his patience! She is always daring him and how he managed to let her go after everything amazes him. He could hardly believe that she had just delayed his ordered just to exchange pleasantries, now if that wasn't a death wish he wondered what she was asking of. "Why are you digging your grave? " his voice was as cold as ices. If this wasn't a devilish look Shannon wondered what she'd wou
Shannon was coming back from work, she was walking along the tarred road hoping to see a cab, she'd had waited for minutes, but she haven't seen any, she wondered why they were that scare as she walked, she played a song listening to the rythmn and beat of the song. She was deep in the song as she hum the song along, there was just something about Essence by Wizkid, that she loves. When she got to the lyrics, "You Don't need no other body! Only you can hold my body" It plays, her thought drifted to Ryan. How she wants only him to hold her, touch her and wouldn't leave her. " Snap out of your thoughts, Shannon!" Her subconscious shunned her, he would never look at someone like her, she was never his spec, if a popular actress like Carrie Tyler an hottie at that could get rejected then who was she? Her subconscious shunned her. She had to get herself a boyfriend for real, he was occupying her thoughts too much and it was annoying, because she can't bear getting rejected, hurt and
"Do you take Ryan Lancaster to be your Lawful wedded husband?" The priest voice boomed through the room. Ryan hadn't been this nervous in his life, his eyes couldn't leave his soon to be wife for a second, dressed in an elegant wedding dress, the dress clung to her body revealing her hour glass curves. He couldn't wait for the wedding to be over and remind her that those curves are finally his, and his alone and he can have them in one spot right where he want it, in his bed."I do!" He heard her melodious voice spoke, his chest gave a leap as he heard his long awaited answer. Then the priest turned to him."Cupcake, from the moment we met, I knew my life would change forever. You are my guiding light, my constant source of joy, and the love of my life. Today, in front of our friends and family, I promise to stand by your side through all of life's ups and downs. I promise to be your partner, your confidant, and your biggest supporter. I love you more than words can express, and I ca
Days pass, Weeks did also... Shannon didn't get to hear from Ryan, she knew he needed time to process all that had just happened, she couldn't blame him for what had happened. His past made him what he was, but then again, she hope he forgives her and let go.She felt awful for hiding his son away from him, hiding several stage of Dennis life away from him. She missed him so much even though he was always calling her and getting to talk to her almost everyday. Still, that awkwardness was there, because he wasn't there with her. "Momma, someone is at the door!" Dennis walked in to her room jolting her from her thoughts.Dennis had been a happy kid ever since he got to knew Ryan was his father, she had thought he would have a problem absorbing it in, but then again, he seems to be cool with it. "Okay!" Shannon reluctantly stood up from her comfort zone as she dragged her feet to the door, scooping Dennis from the floor, then to the sitting room.Opening the door, her eyes took sight o
The room was suddenly filled with a heavy silence, as the weight of Shannon's words hung in the air between them. She had been right to be afraid, to worry about what he might do if he found out the truth. And yet, her deception had caused its own kind of damage, a wound that would be difficult to heal.Ryan had never made any secret of his feelings on the matter. He had said, time and time again, that he did not want children. He recalled when he had told her, threatening to destroy his child with his bare hands if he ever finds out he had one, And not to mention the fact that he had asked several ladies in his past who had gotten pregnant for him to get rid of it. He had never imagined a day like this would come, a day when he would be confronted with the reality of his past words. He had said things in anger, things he had never truly meant. And yet, those words had come back to haunt him, in the form of a beautiful child. A child who had done nothing wrong, who was blameless in a
As Ryan opened the door, she caught a glimpse of his eyes. He looked so saddened. It was as if the whole world had just crashed down at his feet.He just looked at her, devastated, and without a word, he walked straight inside the mansion, with Dennis walking alongside him. Shannon ran after them, she scooped Dennis from the floor staring at his body to see if he was hurt, and then she breathed out a sigh of relief when she didn't see any signs of injury in his body. She felt tears threatening to spill down her eyes as she blinked her eyes rapidly, she couldn't believe she was holding Dennis finally In her hands. If only she had told Ryan the truth back then, perhaps all this wouldn't have been happening. She stared from her son to Ryan, she couldn't even hold his gaze for hours, he looked broken, shattered beyond repair, and she was the main reason behind those looks. She owes him apologies, several explanations, and above all she needs him to forgive her.Her thought wandered
Ryan, without thinking, scribbled his signature on the contract."Is there anything else?" Ryan inquired."Yes!" With a gun aimed at his head, Ryan raised his hands in surrender."Do you think I'm going to be so stupid to let you go after signing the contract? I thought you were smart, but then again, you're nothing but a dummy," Reuben cocked his gun and pointed it at Ryan.Ryan gulped. He was more concerned about Dennis. He wouldn't want him to experience such a scene. It was too scary for a child of his age, and he was more concerned about the scene haunting him."You know what? I'll give you whatever you want. Let's get in and talk business!" Ryan tried to keep his voice steady."There is nothing to discuss, Ryan. The contract is already signed, and that's it!" Reuben smirked. His eyes sparkled with a glint of triumph, the smugness in his gaze unmistakable. He had finally won the game; he had always wished for a day like this to come when Ryan would be at his complete mercy."So,
As Ben's car pulled up to where they stood, Shannon found herself at a loss for words. She had so much to say, but all the words seemed to have evaporated, knowing he wasn't going to be the answer to her numerous questions. She felt like a deer in headlights, frozen and unsure of what to do next. Her heart was pounding in her chest, her palms sweating. The only thing she knew for sure was that everything had just gotten a lot more complicated.Different thought was running through her head as she thought of why Ryan had run in hasteHer mind was a whirl of thoughts as she tried to make sense of what had just happened. Why had Ryan come running in such a hurry? Was there something she was missing? Something she didn't know? Or maybe does it have anything related to Dennis? Her mind was racing, but she couldn't focus on any one thought for long. She was like a leaf in a storm, tossed about by the winds of confusion and suspense.Shannon's face was pulled into a frown as Ben took a tur
Seated inside the car, Shannon's heart raced, its rhythmic thump echoing in her ears. The leather seats cradled her, embracing her with a soft, supple warmth, while the dashboard lights illuminated her anxious expression. She was very restless, tossing from one side to another, and she was being much careful as she kept her gaze locked on the road avoiding to meet with Ryan hot scrutiny. Even with his undivided attention focused on the road, She could feel his eyes burning into her, his gaze intense and probing. She kept her eyes focused on the road ahead, unable to bear the weight of his scrutiny. Without being told, she could feel his anger radiating from the seat beside her, filling the car with an electric tension. The silence was suffocating, making it hard to breathe.The car's wheels bumped along the road, the landscape outside blurring past them. Somehow, her gaze directed to where he sat, his hands holding the steering , she needed no one to tell her that he was battlin
Shannon knew from there that it wasn't a joke, it was real, her son was missing. She had to find him, where did he entered, who was behind it? Did he get kidnapped? How? Many questions were running through her mind right there, but she couldn't seems to have an answer to any one. "Is everything alright? " Lifting up her face, Shannon met with Ryan gaze. "Our son is missing!" Shannon spilled out the words without thinking twice. "Our son?" She expected that reaction, as he creased his brow in confusion, his gaze looking lost. Ryan wasn't just stupefied, he was looking lost. Was she hallucinating? Did something goes wrong somewhere or was it just a slip of tongue? Too many questions were running through his mind right there, and he needed an accurate answers to his question. "Yes, our son, " Shannon repeated this time, her voice clear and sure, she had nothing too loose. She had intended to tell him after the whole incident, but now, it was better later than never.Ryan stood ther
Fluttering her eyes open, Shannon felt her heart freeze as her gaze met with the unexpected Shadow that stood at the doorway, hands crossed across the shoulder. "You startled me!" Shannon creased her brow as she drew in a rasp breath. She could finally breathe properly now. Once Shannon realized that the shadow was Ryan, her body seemed to release a breath it had been holding. Her shoulders sagged with relief, the tension leaving her body in a wave. Her heartbeat slowed, and her breathing became more even. His presence seemed to fill the room with warmth, dispelling the fear and confusion that had seized her just moments before. She felt herself relax, a sense of safety and comfort settling over her. "Look what we have here!" his husky tone send cold shivers down her spine, his eyes gaze hungrily as they roam through her naked body.Her skin felt tight, as if every nerve was standing on end, as his voice rumbled through the air. The goosebumps that had broken out across her skin ma