Shannon had just came back from work, as it was her first day at work, it had been very tiring for her and she needed to rest. Nana had prepared Pasta and she was already digging into her food when she heard her phone rang. Staring at the caller , her heart gave a loud beat, " Ryan?" She was petrified "Hello!" She greeted. "Girlfriend?" She heard him say. "Damn! She had left his company, so why was he calling again? She was beyond shocked. " What do you want?" She was strict and plain. "That Is not a friendly way of greeting your boyfriend!" He taunted her. Shannon was speechless, " I quit working for you , Ryan. Why are you disturbing me?" She called him Ryan for the first time. "You quitted your job as my Secretary not as my girlfriend!" He reminded her. "I quit from both then!" She said . " Why don't you come out and say that to my face?" He spoke. Shannon became apprehensive as she stood up and then walked to her window, peering through it, she found his
Shannon creased her eyebrow, she was on pill, and beside why was he suddenly asking for a baby, he'd had told her that he never wanted a baby. She was still for some minutes and the he stood up from her body as he arranged his clothes then he helped her in fixing her bra and clothes too. " Discard what I said earlier about having a baby" Ryan said, he'd was secretly hoping that she would be the one to carry his heir. " Are you alright?" He asked her after some time, "Yeah, I'm fine!" Shannon replied, the atmosphere had become so awkward that Shannon was fearing, should she tell him that he have a son already? How would he fell? Many thoughts keep ringing in her head. "My grand father is about to die !" He stated after some time. Shannon could not help but feel sad, " I'm so sorry !" SHe replied him. . " There is nothing to be sorry about, he is going to die anyway " He spoke coldly as though death isn't much of a big deal. " He requested for an heir, that's why
Shannon packed her few things as she left the house, she'd was doing it for her son, she had to protect him at all cost. Nana had promised her as usual that everything was going to be fine, she transferred enough money to Nana since she would be away for a week. "Just one week and I would be back!" She said affirming with him and he nodded his head. Ryan collected her bag from her as he dropped it inside his car and then drove her home. When they got to the mansion, it was late and dinner was already served, a servant was sent to call them "Let's go down for dinner" she told him immediately they got inside. He scrunched up his face as he look at her, "sure why not he replied her" Where they got downstairs everyone was seated already, Shannon noticed Reuben was looking at her all the time, she blessed the food and then everyone began to eat in silence. " The food is quite delicious" Elizabeth tried making a conversation, Ryan short her a glare as everyone continued eat
Shannon hadn't expected to bump into Ryan at the door step, her heart froze momentarily as she panicked. She thought he was asleep, he was supposed to be sleeping, why was he up? Had he heard her conversation? What would happen now? How would she explain who Dennis was? Damn! Everything is just too complicated for her. "I .. I " she stuttered, she saw his brow creased. " I figured you'd be in there, when I woke up you weren't right beside me, I was S..." Ryan snapped his mouth shut, he'd had just realized that he had wanted to tell her how scared he was when he woke up and couldn't find her beside him. His first thought was maybe she'd went to the restroom, but still his thoughts wasn't at rest; with her he can't just predict the future, he was very good at calculating and giving a perfect details about the future, but with her things don't work the way he assumed it to go, she had been kidnapped right beside his nose before. So, once bitten twice shy, he had to be very car
His eyes directed to the system, he had wanted to turn it off then took her to the bed, as he existed the current page she was working on, he saved the files and then his eyes was directed to the other file she had saved. "Plan To Achieve In The Next Two Months!" It read, his curiosity got better of him as he clicked on it.. His eyes widened as he read what she had typed. His brow furrowed as he frowned, he clenched his fist as he gnashed his teeth in anger. She wanted to leave in two months when they had just had sex few hours, Damn! She was just as cunny as a sly fox. It was usual, everybody wants to beat him to the top one, he was used to that already, but her bravery on beating her Contracted boyfriend was what amazes him. His every other Girlfriends had always seen it as an opportunity to rig money from him, he'd had always send them weekly allowance, clothings and all just to put them in place. He noticed Shannon wasn't like that , she had never asked him money
Shannon eyes widened as she heard him spoke, she felt her breath froze for a moment. "Are you suprised that it isn't Dennis?" The word resounded in her ear again. She smiled trying to wave her flabbergasted expression away, "W- what A- Are Y- You T- Talking A- About?" She stuttered. "Shush!" His voice came as a whisper, as his lips came down on hers. Shannon wasn't dazed this time, she was simultaneously flustered at the same time. Her eyes widened as she felt his soft lips brushing against hers, she closed her eyes as her lips moulded softly against his, the warmth of his breath mixed tentatively with hers. His tongue sneaked inside her mouth as it sorts hers, drawing hers into a dance of ballet; slow, steady and rhymatically. Shannon gently pulled him closed running her hand across his body. She moaned softly in his mouth as he kissed her gently, but intense and seductively arousing every muscle in her, her body was awakened by his, she was craving for his touc
It was breakfast time, Ryan had told her that he'd would be skipping breakfast because he wanted to get to work on time. Shannon had wanted to skip breakfast alongside with him, but his Grandfather insisted they had breakfast. Shannon couldn't deny the old man demand, "Ryan, I don't think we should deny your Grandfather's order" Shannon spoke gently to Ryan. That was her first time she'd was calling him by his name, and it sounded weird coming out from her lips, she pursed her lips as she saw him casted her a glare. She watched as he sigh, then he shrugged as he walked down to the dining table. Shannon trailed after him, pulling out a chair as she sat down. Their breakfast of bread, egg sauce and hot cup of coffee. Shannon grabbed her portion, spreading mayonnaise on her bread as she topped her egg sauce. As she munched quietly, She noticed Reuben eyes was on her, she narrowed her gaze back to her food. " You should eat this also , it strengthen ones body "
When Shannon got to work that morning, she ordered for a meeting because she had to start working in order to achieve her goal for the project she was coming up with. Bryan had already fixed an actual time and there he was waiting for her, "It's time , boss!" He bowed, Shannon was still new to all the formalities. "Shannon! Bryan, it is Shannon!" She corrected as she stood up. Bryan nodded, he knew it was effortless arguing with her over her name, he had to pay respect to her, but she wouldn't agree on the name. He led her to the meeting board room, their staffs were already assemblied. Shannon walked ahead of Bryan as she took the head of the chair, all staffs stood on their feet to pay greeting to her. "Get seated everyone!" She muttered. " The reason for this sudden meeting is to reveal the upcoming projects out firm is going to be embarking on " She announced, she'd expect a clap , but rather everyone stared at her stupendously. " We just finished a project
"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