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As I watched Jen from Aunt May’s front porch, a smile crept up on my face. My life, as she had predicted, was slowly falling back into place and I had her to thank. It was beautiful to think that my little sister had grown to be such a wise woman, my source of hope when my own was failing.She was on her phone, standing miles away from Aunt May and me, her body swaying while her face flushed with different emotions that were somewhat familiar but still, I could not place.“Oh, look at that young girl. She thinks we can’t tell that she is on a love call with her boyfriend,” Aunt May spoke, breaking my stare at the not-so-little-girl at the corner.Aha! Yes. A call with her boyfriend. That explains it.“Wait, how do you –“ I interjected my own thoughts, amusement vivid on my face as I turned to look at Aunt May. A rainbow of colored yarn sat on her thighs as she skillfully crocheted another colorful blanket, her eyes never leaving the needle as she spoke.“Oh, honey! I might be old but
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I was preparing myself to travel to South Africa for the grand ceremony to mark the coronation of the merger between Benjamin Company and Jo’Sidzwe Petroleums when Vivian called. It had been over a month since I last heard from her, and this took me by surprise as I was not well prepared for what she said.“If not for you, I would not have given her a chance,” she spoke, her face filled with a blend of disgust and pride.“Vivian, I do not care what you do with your company. But I do care that you are wasting the time for mine,” I was not paying attention to her video call as my pilot had scheduled the flight to depart in less than twenty minutes. I still had to pass by the office to pick up Luce as we were traveling together to Johannesburg, and Vivian was really trying her best to take up the little time I had left.“You don’t care? Ha!” she chuckled, “I thought your ass cared about everything to do with Charlotte. The lady I just hired happens to be her best friend,” she added, gett
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The weather in Atlanta was sunny and warm, giving them the perfect background for their date this afternoon. Rita had promised to pick her up after work, which gave Charlotte a break from public transport back home.The bus had always been packed during the rush hours, leaving her exhausted in the morning as she struggled to get to work on time. Her apartment was the last pick-up stop in the mornings, which meant she rarely ever got an open spot to sit and was left holding onto the handrail above her head all the way to her office.Charlotte had just moved into a new apartment not far from Rita’s loft. She had insisted on living independently as a way to turn over a new leaf, and as much as Rita was against her moving out, it just had to be. Her boxes were still not opened as she was unpacking gradually, beginning with the things she needed most.Her office was finally in order, leaving her to only worry about settling down in her new space. Her dreams of owning a new car were still f
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The loud celebrations could not help quiet down the thoughts of Charlotte in my mind. Absent-mindedly, I cut the ribbon at Jo’Sidzwe Petroleum company, marking the official merger between two of the greatest petroleum companies in the world.It was pretty much like any other merger I had ever done and the media was here to capture every second of it. It had been months since the camera flashes followed my every move, and the blinding of the lights reminded me why I had not missed having people watch me.I escaped back to the hotel, declining the numerous offers by the company’s board to celebrate with them. I was feeling light-headed and feeble which only meant that the effects of my poor eating habits were finally catching up with me.The last proper meal I had taken was back home on the night before my flight, and every attempt to eat well was fruitless. Tension knots in my stomach had failed to allow it to hold much food, leaving me surviving on gummy bears and whiskey.The driver
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Her house was finally coming together, thanks to her best friend’s and her sister’s efforts. Jen had come for a sleepover at her house after work, enlivened to share the news of her engagement with her sister.She had accepted the engagement to the district attorney, and her sparkling engagement ring was proof of her excitement. They had shared a bottle of Sauvignon in celebration as Jen told the tale of her love to Anthony till late.“I remember once reading your journal,” Charlotte confessed, earning a playful hit on her arm which caused her to wince loudly before she continued, “you had written down the man you wanted as your husband. It was not a fairy tale description at all, but so vivid. Is that Anthony for you?”“He is. And much more. Intelligent but witty, gentle, so caring, and very, very handsome,” Jen’s eyes sparkled as she spoke, her cheeks blushing to a punch hue.“Even his height?” Charlotte asked, hugging the pillow closer to her chest as her gaze remained glued on her
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“Sir, you need to see something!” Luce approached me looking flabbergasted. She handed her tablet to me as soon as I put my phone away, surprised by her look.I was still in my comfortable sweats, choosing to stay in as I prepared to take off in the evening back to New York. Luce was dressed in a flowery romper and sandals as she was taking a drive down to Cape Town to tour the city.“What is it?” I asked as I stared at the screen, reading the headline of the newest article on E-News.New York’s Most Desired Bachelor has finally Settled Down.“Heartbreaking news this morning as Lucas Benjamin, one of the most loved bachelors in the world, was spotted last evening romancing with a woman in a hotel room in Johannesburg. The rich and handsome CEO of Benjamin Company had just concluded his joint venture sign-off with South Africa’s Oil monopoly before he disappeared into his hotel room with a woman who is rumored to be his secretary although the photo is not very clear to prove it. It’s a
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Jen was already home by the time Terrence and I arrived as her car was parked inside the compound. Terrence carried the bag of groceries as I held onto the bouquet that he had requested for my mother.She too had a love for flowers, and her soft spot for Terrence had been created by his frequent bouquets. We walked into the house together, and I was happy to have met him today as he made me shelve all the worries that Lucas created in my head.Dad was sitting with Jen in the living room when we got in. I walked to his side and pecked his bald forehead, happy to see him better. He greeted Terrence with the same respect he usually accorded him, welcoming him to sit with him. Jen rose up from the seat, a questioning look on her face as she followed me into the kitchen.“Uhm- what’s up with you and Terrence? Dating again?” she asked as she helped me unload the groceries from the bag.“Can’t exes be friends?” I spoke in a hushed tone, afraid of my words being heard. I had not told my paren
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“So, the assistant, huh? Never thought she was your type.” Vivian spoke as she sauntered inside Lucas’s mansion. Jacque was helping Lucas unload his luggage from the car into his room, leaving the two Instagram love birds bickering loudly at each other at the entryway.“Vivian, I do not have time for this. And even if I did, I certainly do not want to do this with you!” Lucas spat out as he walked past her, leaving her at the door as he walked inside.Vivian let out a devilish laugh as she followed him, her eerie voice taking over the air in the mansion. “But you do have time to fuck around with everyone during your free time, huh? Did you for a minute think about the effect your horniness would have on me? Did you, Lucas? I am talking to you for hell’s sake!”No one had seen it coming, but a few of the servants had imagined the slap that fell on Vivian’s face when Lucas turned to her. The force of Lucas’s backhand sent her sprawling on the floor, the echo of its thunderous sound wall
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“Did you all think that I was going to let you off so easily, huh?” Vivian shouted from behind. The crowd gaped in surprise as they watched her stagger to the front, knocking down some of the arrangements that had been placed symmetrically on the ground. She was clearly drunk. “You and your family came to ruin my life and you think you can escape that easily!” Vivian laughed out loud, devilishly. “No, honey! You got it all wrong! Vivian Kent never accepts defeat.” Lucas stomped over to meet her in the middle of the aisle and with all his strength, he pulled her back all the way to the end. She was screaming and wincing in pain, demanding him to get his hands off her. Lucas was not about to do that. “Let me go, Lucas! I will not tell you again!” she shouted loudly. Before she could utter another word, a louder roar was heard from the left side of the audience. It was Terrence. Jenny had invited him for the wedding, and as a form of respect, he had taken the first plane to Atlanta to
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The wedding setup looked as beautiful as the Heavens were imagined to look. The aisle divided the white seats into half, leading up to the altar that overlooked the Chattahoochee River. The sun had just risen, covering the surface of the water with its orange rays, as if contributing to the wedding theme.At the front, the couple’s family had designated seats and the planner had even left a seat for Aunt May as per Jenny’s wishes. The peach and white flower arrangements were placed along the sides of the aisle creating a romantic and lush aisleway from the entrance all the way to the altar.White florals and pampas grass had been used to create a modern eclectic boho feeling that was highlighted by the rustic wedding arch at the altar. From the sight of the venue, it was clear to see Aunt May’s presence around them, and their influence on their lives. Rita had gone out to inspect the venue for the umpteenth time in a bid to calm Jenny’s anxiety down which left her running around and
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Lucas had bottled up all his wrath until the moment he heard Charlotte’s voice, calling out for Noah. He turned his head swiftly towards her, stunned by her interference in their direct family matters. This was a thing that Lucas felt he had to do alone, and now that the control was off his hands, he was unsure of what to expect.“What is wrong with you, Charlotte?” Lucas asked her, pulling her down to her seat. She was reluctant to go back down.“Noah, wait, this can’t end like this,” Charlotte said, her focus directed entirely on Noah and not the man who was currently tugging at her arm. The guard was about to walk him back to the seat but Noah resisted. He remained rooted to the floor.“Noah! We came here to tell you that you didn’t have to die sad and guilty anymore. Lucas came here to let you know that as much as you hurt him, he did not want you to carry the weight of your sins to the grave. It’s the first reunion in decades, it was definitely meant to be difficult. But it was n
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The two doors opened simultaneously and Noah Benjamin limped out into the hall. The orange jumpsuit he wore was baggy around his frame and his face was time-worn, cutting him out to be a man of the age. His grey-white hair was wizened and straw-like, and his beard was patched up around his face, almost covering his entire skin. From afar, his eyes appeared sad and worn, but I could tell they lit up when he saw eyes as he neared. He tried fastening his pace towards Lucas, but his unsteady feet could not let him hurry.“Lu- cas,” he called out as the guard behind him helped him to his chair. I was rooted to my seat, still holding Lucas’s hand for support. His eyes were lasered on Lucas whose face seemed totally disinterested in whatever the old man had to say.“Lucas, my son. Is that you?” he called out again. His voice was weak and rough, and he seemed to be using the remaining energy in his bones to call out for his son. Lucas still did not respond.“I never thought I would ever see
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The prison area was fenced six feet high with electric barbed wire all around the huge parcel of land. There was pin drop silence all around the neighborhood which made me feel like we were entering the devil’s study room. My eyes were focused on the front gate which was past the field where many men stood outside, staring at us while murmuring to each other. I drove to the front gate where manned guards stood with huge firearms around their torsos, their fingers ready on the trigger. A tall slender man approached me on the driver’s side, requesting for our identification and purpose of visit. After a long process of security checks and document verification, we were let inside.The field was bigger from the inside than it seemed outside. We parked next to the main block. I had taken three days to assure myself that I needed to do this now, but as we parked outside, all I wanted was to turn around and go back home. I sat there silently; my mind froze from the world outside my body.
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The dress that Rita had designed for Jenny fit her like a glove. Clearly, it had been tailored just for her. She stood in front of the mirror for a while, her eyes filling up with tears as she stared at her reflection in utter disbelief. It was still taking a while for her to come to terms with the fact that she was about to become Anthony’s wife.“You… you are so beautiful, my baby,” her mother cried out from her bed. Jenny watched her reflection in the mirror, forcing a smile on her face as she nodded. The beauty before her had left her dumbfounded. Jenny had never fancied a big white wedding like her sister Charlotte did when they were young, but she always hoped to find a good man to settle down for as long as life allowed. And here she was, getting what she prayed for and more.Charlotte stood up from the seat in the corner and walked over to her sister, standing bedazzled by her side. She put her arms on her shoulder and looked into the mirror. Her face was wet with tears of joy
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But I just need to make sure that as we move forward, we won’t end up regretting anything from the past…Charlotte’s words kept ringing in my ears as I sat through a meeting with Korean investors in the afternoon. The three men all dressed in matte black suits were interested in investing in the petroleum company that Mark and I ran. As they discussed business and partnership matters, my mind revolved around my past which seemed to follow me everywhere I went.I knew Charlotte did not mean to force me to meet Noah, but deep down, I knew I needed to shed off the skin, and that meant meeting him even if it was for the last time.“Thank you, Mr. Benjamin. We look forward to our next meeting,” one of the investors said as he stretched out his hand to shake mine. They were all standing up, which stopped my train of thought and brought me back to the four-cornered office.“Yes, thank you all too. Let me show you out,” I said to them as I walked around my table and opened the door for them.
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One week laterJenny, Rita, and I were all together in my apartment, surfing through the internet to find the best event planners for her upcoming wedding. Jenny seemed calmer than I imagined she would be. However, as her support system, we still insisted on being by her side just in case that changed abruptly. The anxiety of being both married and a mother was bound to spill out from her soon, and we did not want her to go through it all alone.“Do you think I should invite Terrence?” Jenny asked. I looked up stunned, noticing how all the eyes were fixated on me in wait for my response.“I don’t know, do you want to invite him?” I turned the focus around.“I don’t know. He was once a part of this family at some point, so I just thought it might be cordial to have him around,” Jenny said.“Mh,” I sighed and immediately returned my attention to the tablet screen in front of me. I did not want to dictate her audience, but I knew agreeing to her question meant that I was the one inviting
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The rest of the time on the island went by smoothly, and before we could create enough memories to last us a lifetime, it was time for each one of us to go back to the real world. “Did you have a great time?” I asked Charlotte while we were still in bed. It was half past eight in the morning, and the ship captain was scheduled to come to pick us all up at noon. “I had the best time of my life, Lucas. Thank you for everything,” she responded. “You don’t need to keep thanking me for doing the minimal things for you. you deserve so much more,” I told her. I kissed her forehead and hugged her tightly under the sheets, not willing to let go of her anytime soon. She smiled warmly. “We did not discuss how this works from now on. Kerrington Publishers had just launched earlier this year, and hence we don’t have any branches in New York, or anywhere else for that matter. And it would be selfish of me to ask you to live with me in Atlanta since you are mostly based in New York. I don’t want
