About five minutes later, Mr Clark, Ethan’s lawyer came with the divorce papers as agreed on.
“Here, Miss Ferguson, sign here” Mr Clark handed her a pen to sign the divorce papers.
With shaky hands but a mind made up, Khloe signed the papers, breaking the bound that kept herself and Ethan Forster glued.
“Here,” Khloe said, handing Mr Clark the divorce papers back.
Khole was shocked at something.
She had not received her stakes from Mr. Clariton, the Senior account manager of the FOSTER Co-operation.
Two months ago when her Father-in-law passed away, he stopped sending her stakes to her.
“Mr Clark, please wait,” she called. “What happened to my stakes, I have not received them for two months now?” her face tinted pale.
The lawyer pinched his hawkish nose slightly before saying, “I'm afraid Miss Ferguson but Mr Clariton is acting based on the instructions of Mrs Foster” he narrowed his gaze away from Khloe. It was clear that he was acting under Mrs Foster's will too.
“I am hearing this for the first time. I’ll just call Ethan and confirm this information” Khloe took her phone to dial Ethan's contact but she got interrupted by Mr. Clark.
“No need Miss Ferguson. MrvEthan is right at the altar getting married to Miss Katrina” He blows Khloe’s heart with the alarming news and like rainfall, Tears immediately begin to tickle her face down.
“Are you okay, Miss Ferguson?” He asked her but she momentarily stood up and stomped back to her room to grab her bags and leave for somewhere unplanned
Immediately a cab stopped by her, she put her luggage in the booth.
“Take me to Mount Calvary Cemetery.” Her voice shivered.
“$200” the cab driver replied in a husky slipping the money into his hands.
Mount Calvary Cemetery was all serene when the cab halted but momentarily Khloe came out of the cab, a furious gale unleashed its fury, trying forcefully to pull her off her feet but was resilient like a warrior, walking purposefully with a mind made up to her father-in-law’s grave.
That day, it almost felt like Khloe’s father-in-law was present in spirit with a bated breath awaiting her arrival.
Today, she made a decision. Yes, a decision that has kept her guilty all this while but today she’s going to be free.
It was a secret no one knew about and for these four years, Khloe had kept the enigma between herself and her father-in-law before he passed away some months ago.
Four years ago, something transpired between Khloe and her father-in-law. It was something she couldn't spew out.
Never!
But, Today, she craved something, something she had long wished for. Something that would guarantee her fate after now
That was freedom.
Standing before the grave, Khloe abruptly fell onto her knees.
A little dirt lingered on the shiny marble of the grave and Khloe wiped them out before glancing at the headstone, a gleaming monument bearing the name of the one who just passed on and the ones left to mourn him.
Tears trickled down Khloe’s face.
There were just three lives left to mourn Williams Fosters; herself, Ethan, and Mrs. Foster.
“Father” she called, shutting her eyes in a pool of tears to bring her jeremiad.
“I know you love me and I love you too. Yes, we loved each other and were the very best of friends while you lived. I'm sorry I have never visited since you passed on two months ago. I could not just accept you were gone after fighting to survive on the sick bed.
However, I have come here for something. Something we both shared before you left me to be with your creator.
The Key to your secret safe that no one knows about is still secured with me.
You asked me to keep it saved for your grandchildren because it contained all your time-saving. And up till now, Dad, I have never mentioned to Ethan that Mrs. Hannah is not his real mother and that Mr. Clark is not his family lawyer but his stepbrother, Mrs. Hannah’s first son.
And this is why you handed the key to your entire savings, the key that would secure Ethan and his children a better future when tomorrow’s tempest surfaces, to me.
But Dad, I lied to you all along “Khloe sobbed, burying her head in the sparkled marble of the grave.
“Yes, I lied to you when you asked me how your son was treating me and why I was not getting pregnant” She bellowed, waking all the sleeping spirits from their sweet rest to come to listen to her sad story.
“Dad, Ethan was cheating on him with the daughter of Mr Eliot, your friend, the one you warned him about.
He…he refused to make me pregnant because he doesn't want a poor woman to bear his unborn children and just as we speak now, he is right before the altar getting married to her, “Khloe wailed again, pouring out all her pains of four years on the grave of her father-in-law.
But this time around, the earth darkens with thick-dark clouds hanging from the firmament down the horizon.
It almost felt like all the spirits became angry at once, fighting for justice for the innocent woman who had been battered with hate, injustice, and anguish.
“I tried, I tried to be a good wife to Ethan like you ask me to. I tried to love him like you loved him but all my efforts proved nothingness. “But today,” she stood up to her feet and wiped away her tears before dipping her hands in the purse to bring out the key to the lifetime safe
“Today I have not just come for freedom but for vendetta. I am so sorry to betray you, Dad.
From today I break every covenant I have with you whether it be to love and protect your son. Like he ripped me of my joy, so will I make him drink his tears.
This key belongs to me now as I cease being your daughter-in-law too but will visit you back in two years,” Khloe uttered painfully.
With this, Khloe kissed the headstone and immediately, it began to pour heavily from the sky.
Khloe could feel the strong presence of an immortal standing in front of her like he was bleeding with tears of betrayal.
“I'm sorry Dad I have to do this, ” Khloe screamed as a fierce blast of wind encircled her, unleashing its fury on her until she was completely soaked in the rain.
Now, Khloe has all that the Fosters do not know about. The Key.
Khloe tucked it back into her purse and walked out of the Cemetery to begin her new journey.
The morning was crisp and fresh with the scent of blooming flowers filling the air.At the airport that morning, Khloe Ferguson stood with a handful of two big boxes that contained all her belongings from four years of being married to Ethan Foster.Returning to Washington will determine her fate. She rebelled with her Father four years ago by giving up on her inheritance and career to marry Ethan.Neither of Khloe's parents knew she was coming back to Washington that day except for her sister whom she informed yesterday. “I'm gonna miss you when you're gone, Khloe,” Elena hugged her. She had been the only friend who loved Khloe since she got married to the rich Billionaire, Ethan Foster.“I will miss you too. Please don't make me cry'' A tear trickled down Khloe's eyes to her face.As they remained in each other's hands shedding tears of sweet moments, a thought tailed Elena’s mind.“I saw the news yesterday, is it true that Ethan and Katrina are now married?” Elena asked as she pul
Arthur Cassius kept wondering who the lady inside the house was. She surpassed his definition of being audacious, fierce and brave. In addition, she is beauty personified.He doesn't think he has ever seen her in the empire since four months he got employed as Sir Ferguson’s driver.Something looks strange with the young woman. Something that he cannot just fathom and he must find it out.The night flew off the earth so quickly calling in dawn at a snap.That morning when Author was preparing Sir Ferguson’s car, his phone rang. It was Kelly, the woman he loved dearly. He smiled but did not take the calls.Kelly would be pissed off right now but he would explain himself to her later. Their conversation was always very lengthy, full of emotion and love. It was not what he could handle at the moment. One thought of the young woman he saw yesterday kept mesmerizing his mind. Just one glance at her, she already has a powerful dominance over him. Immediately Arthur was done with Mr. Fe
Few minutes later, Arthur and Khloe arrived at the company. Arthur stared at the gigantic skyscraper and stood majestically, its steel glass and steel facade gleaming in the sunlight. Arthur poked his head out the windows, getting more of the building before stepping down to get Khole's door.“Here you go ma'am” he said, opening the door and holding it for her to step out.As soon as Khole stepped out of the vehicle, she had a nostalgic feeling. This was her father's company and she had visited so many times. A happy memory flooded her memory but it all faded away when Arthur spoke.“Aren't you going in ma'am? You've been standing for a while” he said, concerned. His face was contorted, his eyebrows hung low which was the cause of the sun beam.“I will. I'll be needing you by 5pm. Don't delay” she said sternly and proceeded to walk in. On her way to the main building, she met a lot of unfamiliar faces and people strolling in and out of the building. Some people began murmuring.“Isn
Khloe Ferguson kept her eyes fixated on the files piled in front of her. “This wasn't what I was expecting when I agreed to take over as CEO," Khloe thought to herself, her mind filled with a mix of frustration and disappointment. “All I thought was that, I'll be taking over my inheritance and continue my father's legacy not cleaning up some mess. This is really frustrating" she groaned. Immediately she thought of this, Rachel,the secretary, knocked on the door and entered with a confused expression. “Uh.. good morning” she said “Yeah?” “I was hoping to see Mr. Lucas. There's been some miscalculation” she announced, closing the door behind her. “Ah yes. Tell me. I'm taking over from him. So see me as your new boss” Khloe said, straightening herself. Rachel asked no further and continued with why she came. “Okay, if you say so. I have some updates on the Johnson account. It's not looking very good." “Who the hell is Johnson?” Khloe thought to herself but not givin
“Arthur?” Kelly repeated, as her eyes widened in genuine curiosity. “I've never heard of him. What's his story?” Khloe bit her lips as she stared into her sisters eyes. Scanning them in order to see if she's genuine or playing dumb. “I'm not very sure. I met him at a restaurant and now he's my driver. It doesn't makes sense and… there's something about him. I can't seem to verily put my finger on it, I'm sure.” Kelly took Khloe's hand gently and gave her a warm smile. “He's just a driver, don't stress about it. You just got out of a tight marriage, you should be free and not worrying over nothing. Have some rest, will you?” still wearing a smile on her face. With a sigh Khloe said,“you're right.” Just then, Rachel walked into the office interrupting their conversation. “Sorry ma'am for disturbing you. I have another file waiting for you and there's someone here to see you,” she announced. Khloe blinked severally as her mind raced. She collected the files, which are m
Arthur studied her feature through the rearview mirror, her eyes too on him. The silence stretched between them and what was heard was only the humming of the vehicle and honking of other cars. Her eyes held curiosity alongside a malicious grin. She thought she had him but unfortunately didn't. He smirked internally before saying “I'm sorry ma'am, but you've got the wrong person.” “Mair Hotel, 9 pm” Khloe said confidently. “I don't know what you're talking about ma’am” Arthur denied. “The man I saw had a striking resemblance. I must have been mistaken then” Khloe said. Arthur glanced at her from the rearview mirror, he let out a small smile then thought to himself. “She's cute when she does that.” Moments later, they arrived at the Fergusons residence. They parked at the parking lot and came down, immediately Khloe went straight to the main house. Upon entering, she met Emily in the living room watching her favorite soap opera. She was so engrossed in it that we didn't
Khloe Ferguson woke up to a buzzing sound from her phone that was vibrating at the study desk. Grumpily she turned on the message and found something she didn't want to see, something that'll ruin her morning. Apparently, Ethan and Katrina are going to have a baby. Khloe's eyes widened in shock!! “Didn't they just get married? How come she is pregnant?” Khloe said. Her eyes were now wild open. Ethan and Katrina were internet sensations so it was easy to dig up the history of those two, and to spread news about them easily. “You're done with him. He didn't deserve you anyway.” Khloe chided herself. “You're better than him and you'll prove it,” she said determinedly. She got out of bed and got dressed, ready to head for the office. Her stomach let out a loud growl, indicating she was hungry. “I can't go to work on an empty stomach. Just a little breakfast would do” She descended the stairs only to find Kelly and Arthur discussing. “Oh there you are,” Kelly said, acknowledging
Arthur's face became very pale as he stared at the woman coming close to him. Although she was totally oblivious of him, he still had a shocked expression laced on his face. “Kelly?” Arthur whispered unbelievably. The lady in red hair, scanned the place as if she was searching for something until her eyes darted at Arthur. Her face curled up in a smile. “Arthur” Kelly said in a melodic tone, waving her hands to him and walking up to him. “What are you doing here?” Arthur asked. “What? Can't I come and see you?” Kelly sat beside him and Sam adjusted himself to give them privacy. “It's not that. I'm… I wasn't really expecting you. Besides, you didn't tell me that you were coming down here. I could have prepared something. Or arrange a better place” Arthur said, with his voice and tone returning back to normal. “I wanted to surprise you,” she said. Kelly scanned Arthur's collects and made a disgusted face. “Why the hell are you wearing that?” She asked irritatedly. “What? These?