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' I'm sorry to announce to you that he fell into a stroke again, and we discovered that one of his kidneys is not functioning properly." "That wouldn't have been an issue, but we discovered that the second one is perforated. Thus, he would be needing a transplant as soon as possible." He said as he wrote something on the chart. My eyes were filled with tears at the doctor's words. It was hard to believe that a day like this would come when my father would be unable to move his limbs at will.He who was very energetic, and never waited for anyone to help him in his life was suddenly bedridden, which means that he needed extra care. Also, with the issue of very vital organs failing him, I couldn't imagine how he would be feeling right now, the kind of pain he must be going through too. It would be so hard for him to see others walking while he couldn't. " I thought he was getting better..." I replied in a shaky voice and the doctor nodded." Me too. But I think it's good that we di
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" Yeah, I'll call you back." Luke said and hung up the phone call. I stared at him with a questioning look. My brows drew in confusion, " When did both of you become friends?" I asked him. They were never close so pardon my disbelief whenever I see them talking to each other as though they were paddies." I've told you before, we finally decided to put aside our differences and see how this goes, I thought you'd be happy about it." He said."To the extent of calling her?" I asked him. I was not enjoying their camaraderie." Yes, to the extent of calling her, do you have a problem with that?" He replied, and stared at me before bursting into laughter, " oh my God. Don't tell me that you are thinking that something might be going on between both of us, are you?" He replied. " Scratch that, don't answer the question. I am so shocked by your assumption." He said in a bewildered tone.I rolled my eyes at his theatrics, " There's no need for you to be too dramatic about it. I have the ri
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" Hey, have you left the house?" I asked Bella." Yeah." " Did you get the dress I sent to you?" I asked her and she chuckled." Yes, you have nothing to worry about, I'll try my best to look lovely for you...I mean for the investors, we don't want you losing such a huge contract." My brows jumped slightly, " How do you know that it's a huge contract." She chuckled again, her lovely voice tickling my ear. I had never met someone with such a melodious laughter, " You've been stressing about thing too much, I could almost turn back." She said.Was I making her scared?" So, what now? Are you no longer coming?" I inquired in my most nonchalant tone.She chuckled again, " I can't renege on my promise, moreover this is a big win for you, I should support you shouldn't I?" She asked me.Did she seriously expect me to answer that question. Of course, I wanted her to come support me. Infact, she was playing a major role in making sure that I land that contract."I'll be waiting for you dow
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Bella's POVI was shocked instantly as he announced me as his fiancee. I never had any idea when I suddenly became his fiancee. I guess he was probably doing all that just to feel along with the other men in the gathering."Come on Bella, you should order something. Don't you think so?" Avery asks and sends for the waiter. "Can I have the menu, please? My baby wants to order a very nice and tasty meal."Baby? Did he just call me that or was I obviously fantasizing in my head? I was still dealing with the shock of him calling me his fiancee and now he goes ahead to address me as his woman. Is this some sort of joke?I waved my hand dismissively to the waiter, indicating that I was not hungry, but before I knew it, the waiter had already left and returned with a plate of my favorite meal. "Here's your order madam." The waiter mumbled and walked away with the menu still in her hands.I threw a second glance at the meal and then at Avery who was still very busy doing justice to his meal.
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Avery's POV"Wasn't that what you have always wished for? Can you swear an oath that you didn't feel honored when you heard me refer to you as my fiancee? Come on, come off that crap! We both know you have been praying for this." I flared up, avoiding eye contact with her.I didn't know what else to say to her, instead I tried to cover up everything and try to make it look like she was the one at fault. She had been the same person pestering me all these while to make everything going on between us formal, which I tried to do in the meeting. Why then was she acting up all of a sudden, as if she was no longer interested to be referred to as my fiancee?Before she could say anything else, I walked out of her sight and went downstairs to phone my friend, Luke, because I could literally no longer bear the heat she had just ignited."Hey man, why have you called me this late? Is everything alright with you? How was your outing with your woman?" He fired questions endlessly from the other e
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Bella's POVI froze on the spot, he did not just hear me talking on the phone, I struggled to end the call. But the voice kept talking, Seeing the fact that I was trying to end the conversation, his eyes furrowed in suspicion.“Who's that on the phone?”I turned my gaze to see him, standing with fury in his eyes, great! Just great.“Who was_” he immediately cut me short,“Don't tell me this time that I was just hearing things because this time? I hear you loud and clear”.Avery stood by the door, his arms crossed over his chest. His face was red with anger, his eyes burning with a mixture of fear and rage. He had heard everything that had happened, which I hoped he did not. He looked furious with me but at the same time, I looked at him, I wondered how much he had heard. Did he hear the fear in my voice? I didn't know what to say, the words tangled in my mind. "I..." I began, but the words caught in my throat. I swallowed hard, trying to find the right thing to say. “You're stam
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Avery's POVThe sun streamed through the window, and my eyes fluttered open. I blinked, my mind still fuzzy from sleep. Then, I remembered the argument from the night before, and my stomach clenched with dread. I rolled over, looking for Bella, but the bed was empty. I sat up, feeling a pang of worry. Where was she? Had she left? I threw off the covers and stumbled out of bed, my heart pounding as I searched the house.My search was in vain, as I sank onto the couch, my head in my hands. My heart was racing, and I felt sick with worry. Did I push her too far? Or did I say something I couldn't take back? I closed my eyes, the scene from the night before playing out in my mind like a movie. The door suddenly opened and she walked in, we both shared a glance but I broke it off heading upstairs to prepare for work,I entered my bathroom, letting the water wash me over, her voice echoing in my ears,“You're insecure!”. I clenched my teeth, folding my fists,“You don't know what you'r
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Luke's PovI walked out of Avery's company building, I just couldn't shake off the feeling of uneasiness that had been nagging at me all day.I had tried to push it aside, to focus on my work. But no matter what I did, I took a deep breath, trying to calm down, as I walked down the street, I picked up my cell phone, it was noon already so she had no excuse not to pick up my call.I quickly dialed her number, but she didn't pick up at first,“Really now, Bella?” I scoffed dialing again and this time she picked.“We need to see now,” I said with much authority in my voice, she sighed and then “Fine. Will be there in Five.” She says as she hangs up the call. I wasn't going to let her mess up with everything because of her flimsy excuses and drama.I drove to the restaurant, it was quiet since it was still noon, and not many customers were there. I paid at the counter and then headed to the VIP section. If anyone spotted us, they could have misunderstood the scene. After hearing what
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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
