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CHAPTER 3

Author: Isreal davies

Last Updated: 2022-11-21 05:01:13

ADRIAN POV

After our first night together, things started falling in place for both of us as we spent our two weeks honeymoon together.

I and Edna started developing great bonds for each other.

It felt like we were doing the courtship we weren't opportuned to do before our marriage.

We got to know each other more better, the things we love and the things we do not. It was a whole new feeling for both of us.

I felt a ray of hope in our marraige. Probably I could love her more deeply than I had loved Lissa.

We opened up our hearts to each other and we promised not to keep any secret from each other, we promised to be there for each other, in the good times and in the bad times.

I surprised Edna by taking on her a boat cruise.

l also rented us a yacht for 3 days. It was such a beautiful experience.

I also took Edna on a shopping spree.At this point I was beginning a new phase of my life with Edna.

I started moving past Lissa with the help of my beloved new wife Edna. Isuddenly stopped have nightmares about Lissa, and the accident episode was fading off pretty fast.

The two weeks of our honeymoon was amazing to say the least. I grew a fervently strong bond with Edna and our love for each other depeened.After our honeymoon was over, we moved into my new apartment which was located in the urban area of Lagos.

I had to resume back to work today given the break I had taken. Honestly right now, I just wanted to spend every day with Edna in my arms.

A broad smile walked its way to my lips as I meandered into the building.

"Good morning sir"

"Good to see you back sir"

"Congrats on your marriage sir" was all that kept resonating in my ears as I sauntered towards the board room of the company.

My dad was having a meeting and I needed to be present. I pushed open the doors and spotted my father in his usual chair. Everyone greeted me and I flashed them all beaming smiles

My dad began the meeting with a speech. Clearing his throat, he began speaking.

"20 years ago when I started the company, all I wanted was to make the world a better place to live in and also build a legacy for myself and my family. And to an extent, we as a company has achieved this fate together, growing to become the best and the most reliable real estate company in the country. This

is no small feat and also this isn't a feat I would have achieved without all of you. Which is why I will love to say a big thank

you to you all for your constant support and backing to push the face of this company to it's real potential.Well after dawn is dusk.Now I'm getting old and this is telling on my health. It's time to focus my attention to my health, which is why I have decided to step down and vacate the seat of the CEO of this company". Immediately after his stepping down announcement, the entire board members were in shock and murmurings flew in the air. My dad let them all clamour before seizing the air with another announcement.

"Trust me when I say that this was the most difficult decision of my life. I had never for once thought that a day like this will come where I will have no choice and to announce my retirement from my company, the company I built for many

years, with pain , struggles and sweat.But at the same time, we also have to face the reality. Age has caught up with me, I don't have the strength I had 10 years ago. For a fast and smooth

running of the company , I have decided it's best I stepped down and hand over the responsibility of this company into

another hand, so henceforth my son Adrian Mickelson will become the new CEO, president and director of the Elson

groups. And from today the company become his responsibility and his priorities, the vision and mission I started years ago

should not die but instead make the flag of the company fly even more higher, and I want to beseech you all, every single

surport you gave me, please give him, whatever he says, just know I approve of it.I want you all to stand by his side in the bad and good times" my father rounded up his speech

and then stood up.

"Adrian come take the seat" He called to me with a satisfied smile.

The sound of hands clapping resonated through the air as i stood up went to the seat. I embraced my father tightly and thanked him immensely for this opportunity.

Later after the meeting I was taken tomy dad's office, which was now officiallymy office while my dad left for home. I walked around the whole day while his personal assistants filled me into the whole system; all the deals on the table, the partnership agreement and the incoming ones. I officially began work as the CEO immediately today. I can't wait to let Edna know.

* * * * *

The day had flown by so quickly. Either my work was too much or was I so engrossed in setting things in the office that I lost count of time.

As my eyes scanned through the various files placed on my desk, my phone rang. I swiped it up and my eyes noticed the caller. it was our housekeeper.

"Hello Joyce, how may I help you?"I asked with a sigh.

"Sir some thing is wrong" She replied in a very tensed tone and her voice was quivering over the phone.

Her countenance infused worry in me and brows deeply knitted.

"What is the problem, Joyce?" I asked, trying to maintain my composure.

"It's your wife sir, she fainted" She replied in a more agitated tone.

"What! What happened to her?" I asked, urgency ringing in my voice.

"I don't know sir. She just came in from work and she told me to make her something to eat. I was in the kitchen preparing the food. And when I came to the sitting room, I saw her on the

floor sir" Joyce began sobbing over the phone.What the hell! Trepidation seized me and my worries and fears soared higher.

"I am on my way home right now" I quickly announced.

'She's at the hospital right now sir. Your family hospital"she informed me with shaky breath.

I dropped the call and I quickly rounded up my work. Dashing out of the office, I drove straight to the hospital with such an extreme speed. I was so afraid of losing her now, after I'm beginning to get over Lissa's death.Nothing can happen to Edna. This was just a new beginning for our relationship.

I drove frantically like a mad man, honking on cars to leave my way.

On arriving at the hospital, I quickly rushed in to ask about my wife.

The hospital had this aura of blood, medicine and injections soaring in the air which almost got me nauseus.

One of the nurses in the reception told me the doctor was attending to her at the moment and directed me towards her ward.I immediately rushed straight to the ward where she was being treated.On getting in, I saw my wife laid on the hospital

bed,with a doctor and a nurse by her side.But what amazed was that she looked fine, she didn't even seem ill.Our gaze locked and she smiled at me. I moved into the ward with anxiety hitting my chest.

"Doctor please what's going on, please tell me everything is fine" I frantically urged the doctor.

"Yes everything is fine , infact it's a good news Mr Mickelson. Your wife is expecting a baby which automatically means you're going to be a father soon Mr Mickelson". The doctor announced with a glint in his eyes.

At that point, I felt this happiness surge within me."Really?!" I exclaimed, my face as happy as a lark. The doctor nodded. I was so overwhelmed with happiness. It was saturated across my face. I embraced Edna so deeply.Finally everything is falling in place after a series of rough and tough months filled with sorrow and pain.I never believed I would grow a family after loosing Lissa but now everything has just turned around for me in the blink of an eye. From getting married to a beautiful and sensible woman to taking over my father's company, and now to becoming a father. Truly Edna is a blessing to me.

"I will leave you two to talk", the doctor said as he left the wardroom for I and my wife. Immediately he left I went straight to Edna and embraced her again before plummeting my lips on hers in a passionate kiss.

"You're going to become a fatherAdrian" Edna said in a joyful tone.

"Yes I am going to become a father, and you are going to be a mother. Thank you for coming into my life and lighting it up with your presence.You make my world feel brand new and

refreshed, you are truly my guardian angel" I said to her as she stared at me wistfully.

"And guess what , Edna" I added joyously.

"What? " she replied.

"You're now looking at the newest , president, CEO and director of The Elson group of company" I informed her with great joy

and happines radiating off me.

"Wow! Oh my God! When did that happen!?" Ednaasked, excitement webbed over my face.

"Today, it happened today, after my dad announce me as the new head of the company. He wanted to retire and take

good care of his remaining days on earth" I replied.

"I'm really so happy for you my love ", Edna squeaked.

"And you made me the happiest man on earth with this new life you're adding tothis family" I kissed her once more. This was exactly what I had been searching for.

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THIS THING CALLED LOVE CHAPTER 30
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THIS THING CALLED LOVE CHAPTER 29
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