[ASHMAN]Immediately I stepped out of my bedroom, Kimberly cornered me and asked to speak privately with me. Her eyes were somehow red but she tried to make it look a bit brighter, with her unkempt hair lying on her face. I sighed and followed her to the balcony.“What’s going on with you? You don’t look bright.” I attempted to touch her cheek but she shifted sideways, leaving my hand in the air. I smirked and recoiled.“Why did you call me out here?” I asked again.“Do you know that Andrea is dying? I don’t think she can continue living with us after the death of Amos.” she paused.“I mean, you just killed her lover.” she informed me curtly in pain staring into my eyes, at first i was shocked before getting my act back together.“Well.. I never forced him, you know.” It was so hard to admit that. Her gaze increased on me in disdain.“What do you think I do?” I raised a brow staring at her.“I don’t know. Maybe find a reason to send her away, else every memory she had shared with Amos
[ASHMAN]Storming out of the house without any headlight or reason was not because I detest my wife nor changed to become who I truly was; rather, I left for our own good.The rival pack has spotted our new warehouse where i stack contraband and other illegal materials that I sell to earn more and also use to bargain with counterparts - the information came late because Amos was no longer there to give me quick heads-up, I left in a hurry, with all my documents to save the situation before it turned into something unrecoverable.“When was this noticed?” I questioned with furrowed brows as my cybermen tried to hack into the enemies software.“Immediately we saw it, we called your attention.” the chief began.“But not to worry, we are working on it with immediate effect.” he assured me with a little grin.“Has this location been spotted?” I asked, rubbing my chin.“Team C are trying to confuse them with three similar locations, it will be difficult for them to break through.” as I heard
[ASHMAN]Immediately I finished the deal with Mr. Quinn, I brought out my phone from my pocket only to see thirty missed calls on my notification board.It was all from my woman, Kimberly.I exited the underground heading to the cyber room to give them my last instruction before leaving, then my phone started ringing.I thought it was from her but when I saw the name on it, I sighed before taking it.“Don’t be disappointed, you missed all her calls and she is super busy now.” Braxton has known me like the back of his palm, I smirked.“Whatever. I wasn’t really expecting her call…” I lied.“Oh, then good bye.” He would have ended the call if I hadn't stopped him.“What is it?” He asked over the phone.“How is she?” I asked nervously.“You better hurry, things won't turn out fine, Your mum and aunty are here with your Ex, Tanya.” He informed me and I almost gasped in shock.His words automatically sent an earthquake in my heart, making every flash remaining in the memories I was trying
[KIMBERLY]The house was filled with both invited and uninvited guests. The birthday party finished before midnight and everyone drifted back to their destination but you see those “uninvited ones?”, they didn’t leave.I sighed putting the last cabbage in the fridge as the words of Andrea lingered in my mind.FLASH BACK“Are you chasing me out because you feel guilty? Or you are tired of having me around?” she cried out when i did not respond to her question.My eyes were gradually closing as I tried not to fall for her pitiful actions. I wanted her to leave and be free.“I know you feel I need to leave, to forget about my awful experience here and not be over grief for my loss but I'm sorry to say this…” she swallowed hard. “I can’t leave.” she informed me vividly with her eyes on me.“After all Amos was here before I came and we both came separately. Dying is a part of life, I shouldn't make his death affect my future, right?” she raised a brow and i scoffed inwardly out of shock.S
[KIMBERLY]“Drake?” The name sounded familiar and painful to me as everything started rushing like adrenaline into my mind.Drake.It has been many years now and I haven’t heard from him or gotten any update about him. I really pushed him away from my life so he wouldn’t constantly become my vulnerability but how can a mother abandon her own child?The shame, the pain and the guilt covered my face like a mist as I controlled my gaze - keeping stern not to trigger any of Ashman’s sensibility.Why was he bringing up his matter after all these years?I chinned up and faced him. With my eyebrows frequently raising waiting for him to continue his statement.“Don’t you want to know what is happening around your son?” his husky voice came up resonating the atmosphere and I curled my lips.“And why should I care?” I asked as though I didn't care. Meanwhile, I wanted to know the full details, absolutely everything about him.Is he okay? Has he been eating? Where is he? Who is he with and who t
ANDREAI know others might call my feelings for Amos unfaithful and not stronger but I was the bearer and I know myself more than anyone can comprehend.I loved Amos so much. So much that I promised to leave the Ashman’s after Ashely’s two years' birthday and stay with him forever.But unfortunately, our promise ended up as a faint wish and was impossible to achieve. He died. He betrayed me. He left me.Do you expect me to continue clinging on to a past, on the dead that will never return to me? No.If anything, I have suffered so much in this life and seen so many messes at a tender age and I got the habit of encouraging myself if nobody does. And I have already convinced myself that there was more to life than being Amos' woman.I can live my life without getting married. Become the best servant of Lady Kim. And Ashley’s closest aunt.That was also my wish, so I can't leave here all because Amos was no longer here. I can't break down and cry like a lizard all because a man left - th
KIMBERLYThe wolf doctor, Francis, came over the next morning to check on Ashley’s health. This has been the normal routine every month but this time he came earlier because Ashley suddenly had midnight fever.Ashman left the mansion immediately to deal with Drake’s unending health issue while I faced mine. He promised that he was willing to keep him safe and most of all Drake was the guardian of his pack since he has been with him for years. I found this annoying but I had to go with the flow.After all, guiding Ashman’s pack was as well as protecting Ashley and I.“What is wrong with her?” I asked, caressing Ashley who was sleeping on the bed.“It’s nothing to be afraid of. Your child is growing faster than a normal child should and is developing new stages.” he explained to me as he started arranging the injections and medicines into his bag.“Stages like?” I raised a bow.“Growing teeth, having to connect with her mind and other attributes that are to come when she grows up.” He i
[KIMBERLY]“Mafia boss?” I scoffed, turning to the other side of my bed.He claimed to be a mafia boss who has a lot of nemesis. He thinks I would believe such blatant lies.Anyways, since he has agreed to my terms - he better get ready to see things right.The next morning, Ashman woke up very early - unlike usual - and I followed him.“Are you serious?” He looked at me in astonishment and couldn't believe his eyes, I smirked.“Yes, I’m” I shoved him aside to use the restroom since he was done with it.I rolled my eyes all over the man before me. Ashman asked that I wait for him in the parking lot but the person I saw there also got me curious.It was the same man I saw in his office the other day - looking charming and partially different from Amos.“Greetings to you, ma’am.” He bowed shortly when he couldn’t take in all of my stare, I smirked.“And you are?” I curled my lips walking closer to the car.“I’m Axel, Lord Ashman's new bodyguard and right hand man.” He informed me and my