Chapter 55: Come with me for the night"That happened in New South Wales, not New York, silly!" he pulled her cheeks."Touch my face again, and I will break your fingers," she threatened with gnashed teeth.Sean quickly took his hand away from her face and said, "We are already here; you will come in with me, right?""What other choice do I have?" she replied back with a question as she made her way in, and he quickly went after her.She was welcomed with the smell of smoke and alcohol, accompanying the deafening sounds of music coming from the speakers that were capable of damaging one's ear."I shouldn't have brought you here." Sean felt sorry as he noticed she was struggling to breathe from the stench.They were about to take the elevator when Andrea saw Sonny walking towards the other elevator."Sonny!" Before Sean could stop her, she had already called out to him. Sonny smiled and walked over to them with his hands jammed in his front pocket. "Let me guess, he brought you here?"
She was putting on a wine red satin dress with medium high waist and a v-neck, her cinnamon coloured hair was styled in a waterfall braids that fell on her back freely with a matching silver purse and heels. Her diamond earrings looked dazzling, and from a glance, Sean could vividly recognize them after all; they came from their store.Carmen was giving off a combination of fashion and sexiness; even Sean couldn't go against his conscience that she didn't look gorgeous tonight."Should we?" she said bashfully as she placed the lock of her hair behind her ear.Sean nodded, and they walked towards the hall. She kept stealing glances at him, notable to contain her inner joy. Immediately after they got to the entrance, Carmen quickly interlocked her arm with Sean's.They went into the thoroughly decorated hall, filled with guests from prominent families and people from the business domain. Carmen could hear the whispers of the onlookers under their envious gazes. She let out a charming s
Andrea stared at him as if trying to read his thoughts. Seeing this, Sean became nervous for fear that she might not believe his words.His lips parted slightly, and before he could come up with his words, she leaned in and gave him a soft kiss on the lips. "Have you gotten your answer?" She whispered into his ear.Her cheeks flushed red as she withdrew from him.Sean's lips curled up into a smile. They stared at each other for a while longer before realising they had been sitting in the car.Sean cleared his throat slightly "It's late; we should get home," Andrea nodded and put on her baseball cap before getting out of the car. She turned to the passenger seat and opened the door, gesturing for Sean to come out.He made his way out with a puzzled look. "What happened? Is something wrong with the car? I told that fool Drew to check it properly. I guess I will be deducting from his salary," Sean said furiously as he brought out his phone to arrange for a car."No, no, that's not it,"
Hearing this, Carmen's eyes sparkled with joy. "Really? You will do this for me? Thank you so much, Drew. This means a lot to me," she beamed as she wiped her tears from the corner of her eyes.A loud sigh escaped his lips. "I'm only doing this because you are a good person. Well, it's a long story. I think you need to sit down to listen to this."They both settled down in the car, and Drew narrated the whole story to Carmen, and her eyes enlarged from shock.She was lost for words for a moment before composing herself. "Drew, can you help me with the lady's address?" Carmen pleaded in a pitiful tone."I can't; what if the boss finds out and I end up losing my job?" Drew said, standing firmly on his ground. He didn't have the audacity to taste Sean's abilities; with just a snap of his finger, he could even get him killed without anyone finding out."I understand. Thank you for this information." She smiled faintly before getting out of the car.******"Thinking about me?" Sean said im
Andrea stared at her reflection in the mirror, and her little mouth formed a sad pout.The image of Carmen flashed through her mind, even though she tried very hard not to let her thoughts wander there."She's good-looking, and her figure looks good too. I wonder why Sean doesn't like her." A sigh escaped her lips as she slumped on the couch languidly.She relaxed her back on the couch with her head tilted to the side, and just then she heard Sean's voice and the sounds of footsteps approaching closer.She quickly laid on the bed and buried her face in the quilt, her back facing the direction of the door.Sean knocked on the door gently before coming in. "Aren't you ready yet?" He questioned her as he made his way over to the bed.The lady in the sheets didn't move or say a word. Sean pulled the sheets from her face. "Are you sick?" He placed his hand on her forehead.She remained silent with her eyes closed, trying to give him the impression she was fast asleep.His lips curled into a
"What is it?" Sean followed her gaze with a puzzled look, only to notice she was looking in the direction of the large crowd of people." I'll be right back," she said as she got out of the car quickly and ran towards there.” Andrea! Where are you going?" Sean yelled and went after her.Andrea pushed the onlookers and got a clearer view of what was going on. She thought it was just her imagination a while ago, but seeing Jace lying on the ground with bruises all over his body made her heart ache.”Are you alright?" She crouched down as she queried with a worried look on her face.Jace groaned loudly. "I'm definitely not okay," he said back while clutching his stomach.Andrea and Sean helped him up and took him in the direction of the car. "How did you end up there? Who did this to you?" She asked agitatedly."Don't worry about me; I will be fine, sis," Jace mumbled as Andrea helped him get into the backseat."Sis?" Sean thought inwardly as he scrutinised the young-looking guy with br
Andrea let out a small laugh. "Ah! What a coward! Say it again when you're fully awake," she muttered, escaping his embrace.Sean gently snorted, rubbed his face into the pillow, a smile curled the corner of his lips.Andrea clicked her tongue"Tsk! He's a completely different person when he's sleepy," she whispered as she rested her head back on his chest. Andrea slowly raised her lowered eyes. The rays of sunlight streaming through the windows didn't help either. Her eyelashes slowly raised as she blinked. She touched the empty space next to her and noticed Sean's absence. “Sean!” she cried out weakly while rubbing her eyes lazily.Receiving no response from him, she slowly sat up, and before she could reach for her phone on the nightstand, she saw a small piece of paper right next to her phone.“What is it doing here?” She muttered, looking around before picking it up.She read the content and frowned. Without hesitation, she dialed Sean's number with a fierce expression. “How could
"Oh no!" She exclaimed, placing her hand on her heart, which was thumping wildly.His forehead puckered as he looked at her with a puzzled look. "What is wrong? You mean her? Is not what you are thinking. I called the hotel administration since my shower wasn't working, and they dispatched somebody to investigate."Sean quickly clarified that although he wasn't sure whether his explanation had made sense to her, it was actually the situation.Andrea let out a bitter laugh. "Why aren't you putting on a shirt? Please tell me you are wearing shorts down there," she demanded sarcastically."I told you I was about to take a shower, or do I have to put on my shirt too while I take a bath?"She itched her scalp, realising he was right. " Oh. Darling, you were asking me why I called out of the blue. The thing is, your first daughter Ruby wants to speak to you," she yelled, making sure the blonde-haired lady who was about to head out of the room could hear her voice.Jace clamped his hands ov
At the crescent wood residence, the garden was dashingly decorated for the sip and see party of Sean and Andrea's son, where friends and family gathered to welcome the baby. Andrea was dressed in matching blue outfits with her son, while the twins matched with Sean. The smiles on their faces were evident and blissful. Andrea climbed the stage with her son in her arms; he was the exact replica of herself, with black hair and green emerald eyes, just like hers.Sean was jealous at first, but thought it was fair since the twins looked exactly like him. Andrea stepped up to the microphone, her hands trembling slightly as she adjusted it to her height. The air was thick with anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves, and began to speak."Good day, everyone," she said, her voice steady but laced with emotion. "First and foremost, I'd like to thank each and every one of you present for standing by me, Sean, and the kids during our hard times. It means a lot to us that
The doctor transferred Andrea to the VIP ward as per Sean's instructions, where she lay motionless on the bed, her porcelain skin looking like alabaster and her chapped lips a faint reminder of her struggles. The soft hum of machines and the gentle beeps of monitors surrounded her, a stark contrast to the chaos that had erupted just days ago.Sean sat beside her, his eyes fixed on her face as he held her hand tightly. It had been two long days since she'd last opened her eyes, and the uncertainty was eating away at him. "It's a brand new day, baby," he whispered, his voice low and husky. "Won't you open your eyes for me?"As he spoke, his phone vibrated in his pocket, breaking the silence. He reluctantly released Andrea's hand and rose from the stool, his gaze lingering on her pale face, before he stepped out into the hospital corridor."Boss, I've arrived at the hospital," his assistant, Drew, said over the phone. "But I can't seem to find you—did I misremember your instructions?"Se
"Actually, I don't think that's a really good idea?" " Are you scared that I might make a move on you? Come on, I won't touch you without your consent Lena, I promise" That was the last thing Jacob would ever do after discovering that she was a victim of assault, although the culprit have been jailed. He had planned to tell her, but he knew it would make her uncomfortable and might make her feel unworthy of him, so he decided to keep it a secret." Really?" " Yeah" Jacob came forward and carried her in a bridal style to his bedroom upstairs, he placed her gently on the bed and squat down in front of her. " This room belongs to the both of us and what is mine is yours too." he then fetched out a small blue box from his pocket, revealing a heart shaped blue diamond ring. " Lena, don't panic. I'm not asking you to marry me just yet. I just want to make you feel rest assured so I got this promise ring for you" he took Elena's hand and slide the ring into her finger which looked good
As Sean and Andrea arrived at Jacob's residence, they found Elena busy cooking dinner in the kitchen. The aroma of roasting vegetables wafted through the air, mingling with the sound of sizzling meat on the stovetop.Elena turned to greet them, a warm smile on her face. "Hey, guys! Come on in."Andrea followed Elena into the kitchen, taking in the cozy atmosphere as she began to help with dinner preparations."Sean," Jacob said, his eyes locked on his friend, "do you think Carmen will defend her cousin in court?""I don't think so," Sean replied thoughtfully. "But Carmen, I know, is smart and calculative. I'm sure she wouldn't do anything stupid to spoil her career."As they continued their conversation, Sean glanced around the kitchen, his eyes lingering on Elena, before returning to Jacob. "So did you tell her how you feel?"Jacob nodded sheepishly. "Yeah, I did after the accident. And I even asked her to marry me."Sean's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What did she say?"Jacob's fa
As Megan sat in the garden, her legs crossed and a cigarette dangling from her mouth, she dialed a number on her phone. The receiver picked up immediately, and she demanded, "What did I tell you earlier? Didn't I tell you to always keep me updated on what's going on?"The man on the other end groaned in frustration. "What am I supposed to update you on, woman? Can't you just let me do my job in peace?"Megan's eyes narrowed as she took a long drag on her cigarette. "Watch how you speak to me," she said coldly. "I'm paying you, and I expect results."The man sighed. "Fine. You told me Elena usually leaves work by 6 p.m. It's already 6. She's out."Megan's eyes flickered with excitement. "Great," she said, her voice dripping with malice.As Elena walked out of her workplace, oblivious to the danger lurking nearby, Megan spoke into her phone again. "Go get her."The truck driver started his engine slowly, careful not to alarm Elena as he moved in closer. When the time was right, he stepp
The next morning, Elena woke up as early as possible and got dressed to leave for work. She had no idea where Jacob went inin the early hours of the day, as she didn't meet him in the room when she woke up.She fixed her hair in the mirror and grabbed her bag, then immediately unlocked the door to leave. Just as she did, Jacob walked in with a tray carrying sandwiches, tea, and sliced apples. "Have breakfast before you leave," he said, placing it on the center table and sitting down on the bed, gesturing for her to take a seat beside him.Elena looked at him in surprise and sat down without touching the food. "Should I feed you myself,myself, or did you get it?" he asked, arching his brows at her."I got it," she quickly replied before he could do something strange again. Jacob watched her finish every piece of her breakfast before finally seeming satisfied."Let me drive you to work," he said."I thought you had important things to do today, which is why you got up so early," Elena s
Elena's words got stuck in her throat like a lump; she swallowed hard and proceeded into the room. She looked around, unsure of what to do next, and her gaze fell on the couch beside the glass door leading to the balcony.She sat down, her palms on her thighs, and shortly after, she heard a knock on the door. The maid greeted her, and Elena stepped aside for her to come in; she dropped all sorts of products onto the bed before leaving.After making sure she was gone, Elena went through the stuff the maid had brought. They were a pair of pink lingerie pajamas, a camisole sleeveless top, and matching shorts made of thin fabric. There was also a bottle of body wash, shampoo, a brand-new toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpaste, and lastly, a pack of condoms.Elena's ear turned red, and she couldn't believe her eyes. What did Mrs. Jones think of her relationship with Jacob? That they might have reached that stage? She picked up the condom and wondered where to keep it; she didn't know how she wo
Andrea was later discharged, and by the time Sean found out, he arrived at the hospital only to be told that she had been discharged and her family had taken her away.Sean drove straight to the Jones residence with the twins. He hadn't been able to get home earlier when the nanny informed him through Ruby's iPad."Daddy, why did we come to see Grandpa and Granny? Aren't we going home to Mommy?" Ruby asked."Because Mommy is here with Grandpa and Granny," Sean explained as they walked into the house, where the maids bowed slightly in respect.Jacob came out of his room downstairs and walked up to Sean. "So where were you when my sister was in pain? You left her all by herself because your company is more important than her health? Don't forget you're the one who put her in this condition!"Mr. and Mrs. Jones came downstairs, having heard Jacob raising his voice, and already assumed Sean was there."Uncle, why are you shouting at Daddy?" Pearl chimed in."Daddy didn't do anything wrong
Elena's eyes snapped open as if someone had shaken her awake. She pushed him so harshly that his elbow collided with the door. Quickly, she got down and hurried into the building, disappearing from Jacob's sight before he could react.Jacob winced in pain as he rubbed his elbow, a look of annoyance crossing his face. "Geez! What's wrong with her?" He shook his head and drove off, still smiling foolishly.Elena rummaged through her bag for her keys, her fingers trembling as she unlocked the door and double-checked it was secure. She buried her face in her hair, overwhelmed by the events downstairs. Goodness gracious!As she threw her bag onto the couch, she touched her lips, her mind racing with questions. Why did Jacob kiss her? What was wrong with him?She grabbed her phone and began searching for answers online. But as she scrolled through the search results, her darkening eyes only added to her frustration.After a quick shower, Elena emerged from the bathroom to find a series of u