I had to leave, you were making it so unbearable for me and our unborn baby. I love you, but your lack of trust and hatred for me has made it difficult for me. I know I breached the contract and I am ready to take the consequences for it but please do not hurt my mother for it.I hope you will feel so much better now that I left because I know how much you hate my presence.Don't bother looking for me because you won't find me.Take care. Ashley.Alan was already squeezing the paper by the time he was done reading his heart was slashing into pieces and a single tear fell from his face.“Why am I crying?” He asked, wiping his tears and summoning all his workers to the living room.The atmosphere of the living room was so deadly and quiet that if a pin dropped the world would hear the sound.Alan sat on one of the sofas scanning everyone, their head bowed and a lot of them were trembling from his ga
After Alan left Andrea’s place he drove home dejectedly, it was as if karma was playing a dirty game on him. No one seems to know where Ashley has gone or maybe they didn't want to tell him.Clicking the door open, the emptiness of the house welcomed him, he walked to his wine cellar to drown himself with Alcohol.Swirling the glass of whisky, he picked up his phone and dialed a number “I need to know if Mrs Ashley Anderson flew out of the international airport yesterday and where she had gone to” He said clumsily to the person over the phone.“I will get on it and inform you soon” The person replied and the call beeped.Sipping his glass, she glanced at the pictures of Ashley he managed to save in his phone.“Where are you?” He asked in pain.Thirty minutes later, his phone rang.“Yes”“I am sorry Sir, no one with that name boarded the plane yesterday” He informed him.“Mmm” He hummed and ended the call. He got up and staggered to his room.***********Andrea stopped by Ashley’s moth
“Did you drop the letter with my mom?” Ashley asked Drea over the phone.“Yes I did,” She replied.“What was her reaction?” She probed“Ash, I didn't wait for her reaction. I couldn't stand the look of your mother when she read the letter” Drea groaned.“Mmm”“How was your trip?” Drea tried to change the topic.“It was a good one and this place is nice” Ashley replied.“Okay, Alan was at my place” She informed her.“It was expected, what did he say?”“He asked where you were, I obviously didn't tell him but he looked kind of miserable,” Drea added.“Okay,” Ashley breathed.“You are not bothered?”“Why would I be? He has hurt me beyond measure. I only want to give birth to my baby safe and sound” Ashley replied with a frown on her face.“You should do that”“I need my Identity back, please speak to Sean as soon as possible,” She said, pacing around the room.“I will baby, please take care of yourself, and don't forget to have fun. Bye,” Drea chirped and ended the call.**********“Plea
“You have been crying a lot lately, I am baffled,” Sean said looking surprised but Alan ignored him.“Bro, what's the problem?” “I accused Ashley of removing her birth control because she wanted to get pregnant to tie me down, now the doctor called telling me that she needs to come and remove it so it doesn't affect the baby” He paused, shaking his head.“So you mean she hasn't removed it?” Sean asked while Alan nodded.“Bro I messed up” He dragged his hair, looking frustrated. “Alan calm down” “Calm down?, do you know what I have done to Ashley, I starved her, and gave her strenuous work because I felt she betrayed me. I even called her many nasty names” Alan declared almost in tears.Sean rubbed his head, Alan walked closer to him “Sean please I need to find my woman and make things right. I can't breathe anymore this whole thing is choking me” He cried out.Patting him lightly “Alan I think Ashley needs time, she can't run forever. She will come back eventually, let's not rush h
“Drake” Ashley called out again standing from her seat and hugging the man figure who engulfed her too.“It's been long, you just disappeared” Ashley broke from the hug scanning him.“Well life happened, you look as beautiful as ever” He complimented.“Ohh please” Ashley waved at him.“Felix, this is my childhood best friend Drake and Drake this is my friend Felix” Ashley introduced the both of them.Shaking hands with Drake “It's good that Ashley finally saw someone she knows here, so I will be a little free” Felix chuckled while Ashley smacked his hands feigning annoyance.“I will leave you to continue your lunch, let me have your number so we can meet one of these days,” He said to Ashley who passed her phone to him.“Here, I will call you” He smiled, waving goodbye.“I didn't expect to see someone I know here” Ashley mumbled.“It's a small world” Felix chipped in.“True” They had their lunch peacefully after which Felix dropped Ashley at home because she was tired and needed to r
Walking close to him “Hi” she smiled softly at him.“Look at you, looking gorgeous,” He said, all smiles.“Thank you, you don't look bad,” She replied.“Let's go” He held the door open for her as she entered the car.The drive to the restaurant was silent and a bit awkward, Ashley was expecting him to ask about the pregnancy which he didn't while Drake was stealing glances at Ashley’s stomach wondering if she was pregnant or if it was a protruding stomach.“We are here,” He said which made Ashley snap out of her thoughts glancing at the very classy restaurant in front of them.“This place is beautiful” She glanced in awe.“I know right, let's get in” He stepped out and held the door for her to come out after which they headed to the entrance of the restaurant.“Welcome to our restaurant, please did you make any reservations?” The waiter smiled pleasantly at them.“Thank you, reservation for Mr.Drake” He replied.“Okay, please this way sir” The waiter led them to the table by the windo
“It might not be easy,” Ashley’s mother warned.“I know but I am ready to face the consequences of my actions” Alan looked determined.“I cooked, come and join me” Her mother led him to the dining table.************“Welcome,” Ashley smiled at Drake leading him to the sitting room.“Your place is nice” He scanned around, settling on the sofa.“Yes it is” “Hope you weren't busy when I called?” Ashley asked, clasping her hands together.“Not at all, is everything okay?” He asked, holding her gaze.“Yes everything is fine, I thought about your offer and I think I will come and stay over at your place, at least till I give birth,” She said, fiddling her fingers.“Really?, Ohh that's nice I will prepare for your arrival. When do you intend to come?” He probed.“I will wrap up a few things here and I will inform you” Ashley smiled, resting her back on the sofa.“Okay, I will wait then” He smiled.“Since you are here, let me make lunch for us” She stood up heading to the kitchen.“You don'
Ashley woke up that morning glancing at the unfamiliar room “Where am I?” She scanned around and everything played on how she was now living with Drake.“Ohh,” She groaned, rubbing her forehead, she stood up and headed to the bathroom.Knock knockAshley sat on the dressing table drying her hair. “ I am coming.” She stood up and opened the door.“Hey,” Drake smiled, glancing down at her.“Hi, good morning. come in” She entered inside leading him in. “Did you sleep well?” He asked, placing his hands in his pocket.“Yes I did, although I woke up feeling lost because I was in a new place” She chuckled while he laughed lightly.“Should I get your breakfast up here or do you want to eat downstairs?” He asked.“I will eat downstairs, it is advisable that I exercise my body,” She said, glancing at the mirror and packing her hair into a messy bun while Drake admired her features.“Let's go!” She smiled, tugging at his hands.“You look stunning” He complimented staring at Ashley who wore a sh