CIARAWhen I arrived back home, I broke the news to herzl, telling him that he will be going over to live with his daddy, at first he was pretty excited and looking forward to it until he asked. “Mummy, Will the three of us be going to lots of vacation?” His eyes was beaming with so much excitement. “No Son, it will just be you and your father, I am sorry but I won't be coming with you guys.” Although I try to hide the tears, but his innocent eyes made stream of tears flow through my eyes. “Why is it mom? I thought you have finally forgiven daddy.”“It is not as easy as it seems but when you grow further, I believe that you will understand” I replied and carefully stroke the strain of his hair. “Now son, you have to help me pack up your things including your favorite toys, that way you can have lots of fun when you miss me”“No Mom, I don't want to go without you, Please come with us”“I am sorry Son, but it is not in my power” He cried and his tears shattered my heart into tiny p
RYANAfter I took Herzl back home with all of his things, the poor child could not stop missing his mother. The thought of how sad she was kept him awake all night. He was a young child still a toddler and yet he was so smart and intelligent that he could see through most situations, no doubt he took after his mother. I could no longer bear it seeing him like this, so I decided to take him to her office, hoping that it was going to cheer him up, but as we arrived there, Ciara had her tongue curled up against another man's, She no longer looked sad, as a matter of fact, she was having a good time and that shattered my heart. Seeing my wife in the arms of another man broke my heart and yet there was nothing that I could do rather than take my poor son away from there. “Daddy, has Mother found someone else, does it mean that she no longer wants us.“Not at all son, your mother loves you, it is me that she does not want to be with, come let go because you have me now, and I promise to
CIARA When I felt pretty much better, I wiped off my tears before striking back to the office with my head held up high, but the rest of the day at work was not easy for me, there was so much work piled up for me and yet I could not do anything properly, I had cried myself to the extent that my head was spinning hard. Even when I arrived back home late that night, I had to take quite a lot of pills in other to fall asleep, and when I woke up the day hoping to feel better, I did not, nothing had changed, I was still as miserable as the previous day, but irrespective of it all, I had to push through. I compelled myself to the bathroom where I stayed in the tub for a while, soaking myself off everything that had happened the previous day and when I finally stepped out, my hair and entire body wet, I felt much more relief. Glammed up in a red jumpsuit made of silky material that seemed to shimmer in the light, the neckline were high and elegant with a scoop back, it hung around my cur
RYAN We both had lots of fun, Herl was so excited running around and playing with other kids, he had ice cream, and candy and when it was getting late, we decided to leave there so we can have lunch. Arriving at the restaurant, although I could not boost of a lot of money, but I wanted to give my son nothing but the absolute best, so I took him to five star restaurant, one of the best in town. The waiter dressed in a polite and casual uniform of white shirt which was properly ironed and plain black trouser, the lines could be seen clearly. “Good day Sir, here is our menu please go ahead and order whatever meal of your choice”. A polite smile on his face as he placed the menu on the table before according us some privacy. “Son, what would you like to have, I hear the steak here is very nice and tender, suitable for your milk teeth, how about we try it out”“Yes Daddy, and I also want some orange juice, Mommy usually make them for me and store it in the refrigerator but now I can n
RYAN As I watched her stormed out of there, I was furious at first, but then it crossed my mind that Ciara wanted to play again and since it takes two to play, I am going to take the lead. We settled the bill because I had lost my appetite when she left and then I took Herzl home, but as soon as we were home, I called my lawyer and informed him of the impending case that I wanted to file against Ciara. I wasn't going to let her take the lead on any longer. CIARAThe entire day was extremely hectic for me with several meetings that I needed to attend, and when I finally got back home, I took my bathe and fell on my bed. I was woken by a loud banging on the door the next that I jerked out of bed, slipped on my gown and hurried downstairs. “Good day ma'am” A male voice came through as soon as I swung the door open. “Yes, what can I do for you at this early hour of the day?”“I am from the state court and was sent to deliver a letter to you”“The court?” I accepted the letter, altho
CIARAThe entire court verdict seemed like a real sham to be handing out a company I had fully purchased to Ryan. I wanted to challenge the verdict if not for anything, but for the sake of my son, but my lawyer kicked against it, saying it was just going to be the same result unless we had new evidence, so I was determined in finding one. I arrived at work the next day and the news had spread like wild fire, surprisingly, he was already at work but what stunned me the most was the same girl called Mary that he was with the other day at the restaurant. “Look who decided to show up for work, very unprofessional coming to work so late! ” He was obviously teasing me and I could see it in his eyes that he was enjoying it. “Hi dear, I hope you remember me, I am Mary and is so excited to be working with you” Mary exclaimed with a sly smirk on her face, and obviously she wasn't excited about anything relating to me. “Ryan! What is going on… Why is she here?” I asked with my gaze scanning
RYANI was almost dismissed from the office when a knock came through and Mary stepped in, a bright smile on her face. “Ryan Hi, don't you think that you should get going now, it pretty late?”“I know, I will just round up a few more things and get going, can you help me check up on Ciara and see if she still has a lot of work to do”“You are not aware?”“Aware of what?” I narrowed my gaze curiously at her. “Ciara went on a date with her Gerald” The words made my heart boil in rage, I got on my feet and my fist unintentionally stamped the desk hard. “Calm down Ryan, she is now your ex-wife and is free to go out on a date the same way you can." Mary blurted out but I wasn't interested in anything else that she had to say, I packed up the files on the desk, tuck it in the drawer and stormed out of the office. I tracked her cell phone down to a luxurious restaurant and as soon as I saw from the glass laughing and chatting happily with Gerald, it made my heart boil so hard that I rus
CIARAAs soon as Mrs. Smith stepped in, I hurriedly pulled away from him, my face fluttering red with a flush of embarrassment. Ryan also lowered his face, I could also feel him burning with embarrassment, we were like two teenage kids caught in the act and could not help but shy away. Mrs. Smith chuckled at our childish attitude. “Look at the both of you feeling so shy, I am so glad to finally see the both of you together again.” A wide smile spread across her lips as she spoke. “Ciara dear, how are you feeling?”“I am fine ma, sorry you met us like this.”“You have nothing to apologize about, this is your home, you are welcome anytime and free to do whatever you wish.”Ryan immediately drifted away seeing that it was women’s talk and Mrs Smith occupied the empty space next to me, she held my hands and squeezed them softly. “Look Ciara, I am so sorry for everything that you had to go through in the past and not standing by you through those hard period.”“It alright ma'am, like y
"There she is..." Jamel whispered but audible enough to Alex's hearing, who only nodded with out a reply as he strode towards Ms. Carter. They both exchanged pleasantries before he had his seat opposite her."It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Carter." Alex said as he sat down. Ms. Carter looked at him with an inscrutable expression, her green eyes glittering."The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Alex." she replied, her voice smooth and calm. "I understand you're the CEO of The Williams cooperation. It's quite an impressive company, I've heard lots about it."Alex smiled slightly but it was enough to brighten the atmosphere. "Thank you, but I'm hardly the only one responsible for its success. I'm lucky to have a great team." He uttered, still maintaining his slight smile. "A great team, and a great leader." Ms. Carter vocalized with a few head nod. With out much further ado, she cleared her throat, deciding to go straight to the point. "I supposed you are yet to find a shareholder yet, or ha
The long ride was slow and as well as a quiet one too. Alex sighed for the umpteenth times, unable to fathom the reason behind his sigh that seems not to be coming to an end — of course, he has many reasons for his continuous sigh, but he could not pinpoint which one of it was gnawing at him.Though his mind and thoughts seems to be in fuzzy, he managed to forced his focus on the wheels —he can't repeat the same mistakes twice and this time, he might not be lucky enough and might lose his life. Alex did not want that to happen to me once again, he dreaded the thought of it. He had almost seen death once —he won't face it this time.He's currently facing a lot but losing his life shouldn't be the thought on his mind. His mother —he had stressed her enough with his continuous and never seems to end escapades lately, should he add more to it? No, right? And his daughter too, what would happen to her if she's left behind? Times like this, Alex wished he could turn the hand of time and go
When Lisa walked into her office, she was surprised to find that Judas was not there. On a normal day, Judas would be the first one to greet her upon her arrival. But today, he was nowhere to be found. Lisa was confused and concerned, so she decided to call him to find out what was going on.When she pulled out her phone, she quickly dialed Judas's number. The phone rang and rang, but there was no answer after two try. She had wanted to dial the number for the third time but shrug it off, and decided to keep her phone.Just when she was about to do as thought, the phone rang, vibrating softly in her grip. She checked the caller — it was Judas. With a deep frown settling on her face, she reluctantly picked the call. "Hey..." Judas hailed dryly from the other end. "Sorry, I screened your call. I was about parking when you called so I couldn't answer the phone." "Where are you?" Lisa questioned instead, ignoring his excuses. "I just entered my office and find it empty — you aren't her
"I know what I'm saying is true, Lisa." Andy insisted, seeing the doubt in Lisa's eyes. "Since you left for Los Angeles and made me the acting chairman, my father has been pressuring me to take over the company." Andy went as far as explaining every little detail to Lisa not leaving one out of it. He went as far as telling her how Xavier left home since he refuse to dance to his tunes and even him going to apologize to his father thinking maybe he had change. Lisa was dumbfounded after listening to all what Andy had said, even though she had expected those cunning men not to back away easily. The one she mostly find hard to believe was Xavier cutting ties with his son over his petty greed but since it's coming out from Andy's mouth, she has no other choice than to believe it. "— I shouldn't be saying this, but I can't let them hurt you. I've watched you grown up and I see how kind and considerate you've been..." Andy muttered slowly in conclusion. "I won't possibly be at peace if I
As Andy stood there, staring at his father, he knew that their relationship was irreparably broken. No matter what he said or did, he would never be able to repair the damage that had been done.The man standing in front of him was not the father he had once known and loved. He was a stranger, a man consumed by greed and ambition. He was lost to him forever.Slowly, he turned and began to walk away. He didn't look back, didn't say another word. He simply left, and never looked back.Andy couldn't help but wondered how his father had turned this way — at this stage, he's beyond repair and no matter the amount of words said could bring back his old self which seems to be lost forever.‘Am I really doing the right thing?’ He asked himself, giving his actions a second thought. ‘Leaving him and walking out of his life the moment he's alone and needed someone by his side, is it really okay to desert him like this?’He's not alone, he has his brother who are always supporting him, no matter
"Whether it's sinful or not doesn't matter to me." Xavier cut his son off, matching his angry tone. "Did you think I wish to remain hidden while that bitch enjoy all the luxury to herself and her illegitimate kids?"Andy would have calmed down a bit but his father was only adding more fuel to his anger. "How dare you, father..." He uttered repulsively, trying to defend Lisa. "Why would you speak such ill words of her and her kids who had done nothing wrong against you?""Nothing wrong, eh?" Xavier muttered with a scoff. "Her existence alone has wronged me greatly. Now that I'm into it already, I won't back down until I see her got ruined completely."Andy shook his head sideways, the look of disgust that was on his his face deepen. "You aren't worth living with, Mr. Xavier. It's a good thing you left me on your own." He said with scoff. "I see why mom left you two decades, taking Stephanie along with her.""You..." Xavier yelled with anger written all over him, pointing his index fing
Ever since Andy could remember, he has never been anxious as he is at the moment. He wasn't even sure of the best words to say to his father when he see him. It was at that moment it all dawned on him that he has not planned all of these well enough which made him let out a low but tiring sigh.The moment Andy stepped in and as though his father had been expecting him to come, Andy was welcomed by his father's blazing gaze — if only looks were capable of ending one's life, Andy was sure to have dropped death on spot."What is this ungrateful brat doing here?" Xavier's thundered in anger, his voice laced with hatred and he did not hesitate to give his son that same look as well —hatred, anger, frustration and fury! He turned towards his brother's direction. "Fred, why did you allow this boy in?""I think he has something to say to you." Fred muttered, though audibly to Xavier's hearing with a slight shoulder shrug, collapsing on the nearest couch. "Let's listen to what he has to say. H
It was barely past noon when Andy had returned home from work that afternoon, he couldn't come back home the previous day because it was already late in the night when he finished from the theatre room so he took his rest at the hospital instead. Andy sat on his favorite couch with a heavy sigh of relief but his relief did not last more than a few moment, because his relief was swallowed with his gnawing feeling of emptiness. Everything seems empty to him — and he felt as though he's alone in the whole big world. He knew something was amiss somewhere and tried figuring it out. Alas! He figured out that it was the absence of his father. He had missed his father's presence in the house, his nagging and miss seeing his scowling face as well —all of these had made the past five years bearable for him but for the past one week, he has no one else to do all of these to him. Andy couldn't help but blamed himself for the emptiness he was feeling, he was the one who had sent his own biolog
Once they were gone, Lisa let out a sigh of relief. She was glad to have a moment to herself, and she was looking forward to the peace and quiet. Although she couldn't help but feel a bit guilty about sending the kids away but she had things to discuss about with Judas.Judas moved closer and sat down on the seat opposite Lisa's desk. Lisa, as well, sat down in her usual position, her eyes fixed on the man before her. His facial expression says it all, of course he has a lot o say to Lisa and could not wait to be permitted so he could relay his words. "It seems you have something to say, Judas." Lisa finally voiced out after observing Judas for a while. She's not too blind not to have noticed —she knows Judas too well. "What have you come up with this time around?" "Uh, yeah." He nodded his head in agreement, adjusting slightly on his seat. "You can guess..." his voice was drawling and far from usual.Lisa raised her left brow slightly. "Beats me. What are you up to this time, Jude