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Mikel's POV“ Are you saying, she hasn't called you nor texted since you last spoke with her?" Jen enquired.“ Yes, I haven't heard a word from her. I feel like she thinks I am playing and won't go through with it. She is daring with my patience. Or do you think something must have happened to her? Mikel said looking puzzled.Jen seats beside him with no word, silence rained at that moment.“ I don't know, but I know Bella and I know that she is the type to feel intimidated as she as always been bullied. She knows I know her secret and could expose her, so why is delaying trying to get back to me? She didn't even plead or reach out. I am lost. Is she not scared of what the truth might do or does she have a cover-up?” Mikel felt frustrated at the turn of events.“ Why don't you call her up? She must have forgotten or tried to get the complete amount. You don't know and you won't, if you don't pick up your phone and find out. I had thought you'd figure this out and make sure it goes as
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“You are still lying bluntly to my face” Avery looked astonished.“Avery, what has gotten into you?" Bella questioned." I know you ain't my girlfriend, you are an imposter who has been living under my roof and feeding me with lies. You made me fall for you, just so you could use me and succeed with your plans. Who sent you, tell me who sent you. Who are you working with and what do you want?”Avery asked looking menacingly at Bella.“Stop it, your words hurt. I'd never mean to hurt and I would certainly not start now. You need to be calm, let's talk things out”Bella said.“What did you do with my jewelry, where are they? If you claim you are real, where is my jewelry? You stole them after opening my heart to you and being good to you”Hearing the information from Avery, Bella knew the game was up but didn't expect it so soon, speaking to herself, “How did he find out so soon? I knew it was a setup but what would I tell Luke right now.. Bella said, whimpering silently.“How, how did y
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" Hm, what would you want to ask a fraudster? But if you can get any word from her, it will help the police in doing their work” Avery said.Bella raised her head to meet Avery's eyes and he immediately looked away, Bella knew that this man isn't Avery anymore. He looks at her with disdain and loathes. She can't recognize the man she hated at first and later fell in love with. The bond, dates, laughter,r, and teasing all felt good at the moment as whatever they shared was at a closed end hanging on a faint stick with no support.Luke nodded at Avery and walked up to Bella. He had come to acknowledge Bella as a close friend and knew he had put her to this. “Get up" he helped her up and supported her steps, he led her into the office leaving Avery behind while pretending to be engrossed in his device.As soon as the door to the office was locked by Luke, Bella turned to give him a tight hug and cried openly.“Bella, you need to calm down. I know how you feel right now. Please stop cryin
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“What do you suggest we do? I don't know where to start from?" Bella responded, still shocked at the twist of events“I'm really sorry about this, and just so you I will be with you. I put you to this and I won't let anything happen to you. Someone who wants you out did this, I strongly believe that the same person who had someone follow you is the person who gave you out” Luke stood firmly." Do you think it could be Victoria or Ava, I mean we know it's not Mikel and I don't think I have grudges with anyone as it has always been just me and dad” Bella replied.Thinking of her poor father who is still recovering, Bella knows that he would be highly disappointed when he knows of the situation. She murmured silently “ what will happen to my Dad, he is alone and has non one to take care of him. He will be greatly disappointed in me, I can't even confront him in this state.“ Nothing will happen your dad, I think to ease this problem, I will have to tell Avery of my involvement in this w
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“No, I'm fine, you don't know what you are saying. She needs to be punished rightfully.“ Avery, what is wrong with you?” Luke uttered.“Luke you need to go, I need to meet up with my psychiatrist in Texas. I really do need it at this moment with all this twist going on right now. My head feels heavy" Avery said.“Avery, you need to rest and think all this through. I Will be here and you don't need to worry about the office. I have it under control” Luke said.“Let me get my things, I appreciate all you do, I will be back Tomorrow. Avery nodded at Luke and made his way upstairs to get his bag fully packed the night before for his journey.Luke waited patiently, apprehending the whole scenario that just occurred. “ I can't believe this just happened, Avery will soon recover his memories and things will become complicated. Oh, God help your children out".Avery walked down with a small suitcase and turned to give the house a quick glance and turned to Luke, “please lock up and look afte
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Jen's POV“She hasn't called you till now, are you sure she is going to pay up?" Jen asked.“ You don't need to worry over petty things like this, she has no choice but to pay up. I mean she knows very well we know her secret, she would go miles to keep silence" Mikel replied determinedly."Call her up and know what's going on with her,” Jen said.Mikel, reasoning Jen's words,picked up his phone " Okay, let me do just that”.****At the station, Bella was whacked out from the vehicle and taken into the station.“What is the case of this young lady you just brought in?" a young lady who was seated at the counter required upon the arrival of Bella.“She is charged with theft and is she going to spend the night in the cell till her case is accessed", the corporal who brought Bella replied.The corporal took Bella into a cell who had just one inmate and locked up. Bella, who hasn't said a word since she was arrested, sat quietly on the bare ground which stinked badly and ignored the silen
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***Luke drove down to see Bella at the station after burying himself in a lot of office work. He drove speedily knowing visiting hour is over by this time . He needed to see Bella before visiting her dad. He didn't know what to say to the poor and knows how lonely Bella feels right now.Arriving at the station, he got down from the car and walked into the building .“Good evening Sir, please can I speak to your head of the officer" Luke enquired..“Sir it's late, why don't you come back tomorrow" the police man replied politely." No, tell him it's Mr. Luke , he will know who I am” Luke said out." Okay, you wait here and I will be back” the police man replied.“ Good evening Mr Luke, how may I be of help to you" the inspector replied on arriving to see Luke.“ Yes please, good evening sir. I am sorry to disturb at this hour, please I need a favor from you," Luke stated with ease.“ Okay please what's that, I could be of help if it's within my means. You know how I can't refuse you a
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"Oh, she should have informed us so we know how to handle the situation but it's alright since you are here" the nurse replied gladly.“Okay, I will wait here awhile, you can go about your activity. I would like to see him if he wakes up" Luke said .“ Okay Sir, would you want to wait here or wait in his room?”." Yes, I won't mind watching him a bit since he's asleep and do you know what worked him up to be asking for Bella”." Okay, I don't know what could have made him worry, he hasn't been that way before. I remember I think he had a strange dream and didn't say what it was. Just come along with me,” she said, leading the way to the room.Luke followed her patiently to Mr Anderson's room. On opening the door he sighted him lying still with no response. Luke looked at his face and could see the worries of a father who longs for his daughter. He nodded appreciatively at the nurse who left the room.“What did he see? That made him frantic and asking for his daughter. Oh God, all th
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“ Oh, welcome Avery" Ava called out, sounding all sweet and cozy.Avery paused to see Ava walk up to him. He hadn't been expecting to see her here and wondered what game they were trying to play right here.“What are you doing here? Who invited you over?" Avery asked sternly as she tried clocking her hands around his.Ava, hurt by these words, stepped back a bit, her face downcast on being rejected even before she could attempt.“ I did," Victoria's voice rang out as she replied.“ I thought it was only going to be a family meeting. Why then allow a stranger to reside in our condo?" Avery asked with a scorn etched on his. He knows well enough that his vicious stepmother will be looking for means to get him to be with Ava again.He ignores her and walks to the empty set aside for him. He sits beside Henry who kept his head down since he walked in. On his right is his father, Richard Tamer, who destroyed the family after he had taken a second wife and tried stealing the company from Ave
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“I am just going to see a friend's Dad since she is out of town. I hope you don't have any urgent work for me right now" Luke asked." No, I am fine. You can go on with what you have to do. Any work I have, can be handled when you are back”.Luke replied okay and left the office. He pondered on what had happened with Avery lately. He had forgotten about Bella and has fully recovered his memory which seems to be a good thing but bad for Bella. Bella is hopeful that the strings of fate will pull them together. He still sees the love vividly displayed in her eyes whenever he goes to visit her.He drove steadily to the hospital with no worries. Mr. Anderson had discovered what had happened and came to realize the pain his daughter was undergoing. At first, he was grieving at the discovery and had withdrawn to himself for days. He finally relieved himself of the pain when Luke took him to see Bella. He knew he had to be strong for his daughter and improved gradually and visited when he was
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" Are you saying that he will have to pay heavily for the termination? Why do you think I would want this?” Cove asked patiently, watching the expression of Henry." You want this as much as I do. I know of your experience with Avery in the past and it wasn't a pleasant one. Avery drowned your business and you tried to work with him but he bluntly rejected you. He mocked you and put you in the position you are in. You had to go underground to get support and investment to start again. I know you want this, so why not work with me and get what you ever desired? “.Cove Brown's eyes were fixed dazedly on Henry. Cove is a tall, refined man. His dark curly hair and thick eyebrows leave ladies drooling. With his broad shoulders, he stood firm and showed a successful gain from weightlifting. One could be said to be Avery's height and with a close look, one can mistake him to be Avery's brother.“ What's your take on this? I know you won't help me if you don't want something in return. I am
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***Avery had fulfilled his company task at hand and was genuinely content as the company was growing in height.“ Avery, I need you to go through the contract Cove Hub sent to us. It is against our terms and they are solely insisting that there would be no adjustments to it,” Luke announced, barging into Avery's office, his expression denoting the matter to be a serious one.Avery goes over the file, his expression changing to that of a stern one, “ What does this mean? Call them up and state clearly to them that if they don't make changes to the contract, we won't work with it. By the way, who arranged this contract with them? I have always known Cove Hub to be mean in their dealings and never wanted to work with them following what happened in the past '' Avery said.Luke paused for a minute, staring at Avery." It was Henry. He met up with him and they worked this out” Luke replied." You mean that Henry was the negotiator of this contract. Who made him the head of the company to
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Avery nodded, not noticing anything amiss.“Can I have the inventory in all departments? Prepare the invoices for the supplies and orders. Set up a board meeting and that will be all for now” Avery said.Luke nodded and stood to go about the order as instructed. He paused as he heard his name and turned to Avery.“ Luke", Avery called out. “ Thank you for everything", his eyes describing the sincerity of his words.Luke smiled and walked out of the office.Avery picked up the telephone and dialed his secretary's number.“ Please inform Henry I need to see him right now if he is in," Avery said, his voice loaded with authority.He scanned the file that he got from the PR department. A knock interrupted his session.“Come in," he said, looking at the figure who entered." Welcome Avery, I didn't know you were back till I got a call from your secretary. Hope the trip was productive. I heard you went on a business trip” Henry sounded cheerful with his fence of facade built high.Avery saw
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Luke hung up. He knew Bella's dad to be a jovial and easygoing person and loved his personality.“ I need to go to bed right now, as I have a working day ahead" he mutters under his breath. He stood up and walked to his room, getting into bed, his heavy eyes shut as he dozed off.***Days passed quickly and Tuesday arrived. Avery highlights from the plane. He looks around and knows he has stepped on the very place where his fate goes and wonders what next will play out. With Bella's discovery, his enemies will decide to use this time to cause damage. He enters the limousine that the airport had arranged to come to pick him up.“Welcome back, Sir" they all chorused at the sight of Avery. Avery with long strides and stoic expression that carries an air of affluence and distinction. His presence derived a collective greeting from his staff as a manner of respect and authority.Avery paused for a moment, looking at them, he nodded at them and walked into the VIP elevator that was used onl
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Mr. Anderson POV“Please, I need to speak to my daughter. can you put a call through to her”l Mr Anderson said to the nurse who had come to give him a daily dose of drugs for the night.“It's late already. We will call her friend tomorrow, so you get to speak to her” the nurse replied.“ No, I want to speak to her. Please, it won't take more than a minute, I just want to hear her voice and know how she's doing. please” With his eyes which seemed to dim at the inability to get his wish fulfilled, Mr Anderson cried out adamantly.The nurse seeing the worried look etched at every corner of his face, couldn't help but get moved.“We can't get hold of your daughter, why don't I check back with her friend, the one who came in last to visit you and reach you out to him, then let you know of what he said” she replied, agreeing to his fatherly concerns.She walked out of the room with her tools in hand. Mr Anderson's eyes seem to glow at the positive response and hope within his heart that he
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Luke picks up the menu looks at it and places orders for himself, Mia, and Loli.“I am sorry,” Mia said.“I want ice cream” lolly water.“You will get ice cream after the meal okay don't worry” Luke replied patting her head.The meal continued in absolute silence whereby conversation was injected lightly to create a friendly ambiance as they ate their food slowly.The main meal was over and dessert was brought in. Luke got a strawberry ice cream with cookies while Mia got a vanillaIce cream and Loli got a cone of ice cream mixed with vanilla and chocolate.After the desert, Luke nodded at the waiters, dropped a tip for them, and went out. He got some dessert for them in case they needed to have any time and also purchased some meals for himself in case he got hungry later.They stepped out and noticed that it had already become dark. Luke noticed it was just past seven and drove them home as he moved steadily on the road. As soon as he went to their front porch, he scooped the littl
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Mia looked speechless not knowing what to make of it. Sat down with tears drawing a straight line on her face. Luke takes a towel and slowly wipes the tears off.“ Please don't cry, Loli might show up and think I beat you and I will be heavily persecuted. Have mercy on this poor man please" Luke jokefully pleaded with his two hands clasped in the air to show the seriousness of his tone.Mia laughed out loudly, cracking up. She couldn't even mutter some words. Recovering herself, she said quietly, playing along “Please lower your hands, Loli might think I am punishing you and will get upset at me. Please”, she requested.They both cracked up, laughing hard, touching their ribs showing off the effect of the laughter.Luke, seeing that he had calmed her down and eased the memories, decided not to approach the topic again for now.“Come on, let's join Loli. I also want to sit on the swing too, I can't remember the last time I had fun. Hurry up” Luke urged her quickly, helping her to her f
