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LUKEI arrived early at the office mostly because I needed to get some work done. It wasn't like me to arrive before eight am but I wanted to get it over with so that I could leave early.I was about to enter my office when I saw a reflection of someone that looked like Henry and I wasn't surprised that it turned out to be Henry.He's probably trying to impress Avery and the rest by arriving early to work. I just shook my head and wanted to walk past my office until I heard something that sounded very suspicious.“Yes, I've tried looking for it but it's nowhere to be seen,” he complained.I immediately looked for where to hide so that he wouldn't notice that I had arrived or someone was nearby. What could he possibly be looking for? Maybe a file that he lost.What the fuck am I even doing? I'm creating excuses for him?I cringed at the idea but also couldn't deny that it could be true. I wanted to shrug off the idea and go back to my office rather than eavesdropping on him. I have a b
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As Luke walked to his office, his mind ran in different directions as to what could lead to the sudden question from Avery.What could have made Avery ask such a question? He must have been recalling his memories and this moment is ticking to set off soon. “I must inform Bella about this, so she gets prepared for the worst” he mutters lightly.Not seeing Henry who came out of his office to grab a coffee, he strolled briskly to his office and sat down. The cold sensation from the giant AC couldn't cool down the heat of thoughts burning through him at that moment.He took his phone and placed a call to Bella. She didn't pick up after two rings and he resolved she must be busy and will call back.He drifts away looking dazed at the screen of his TV when he jerks back as his phone ringing tone rings aloud. Looking at the phone, he sees Bella as the caller.“Hello, Henry, good day, sorry I was not close to my phone when you called but I called back as soon as I saw the missed calls. Did an
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The whole scene bubbled in the mind of Bella, as she felt all these never happened. She knew she couldn't hop out this time, and prayed for this to come to an end. She pondered on her life. As she never imagined this could be her, taking herself down to memory, before meeting Avey.She saw herself as a bait to Avey and wished this never happened. Knowing the game of Luke, she felt battered and empty. “Will I be the bait for his downfall”, she murmured to herself, as she kept her gaze at the mirror on the mirror. In the dilemma of two, as she wanted wealth, at least to have wealth but never wanted to be a partaker.Jessica, a friend of Bella, who couldn't condone the silence, as she walked into her room, unnoticed to Bella. “Hey girl, what bugs your mind”. This time, Bella knows she has spent longer than expected, she gives in to lying as a resort, “hey Jessie, I never knew when you came in”, not rising from her bed. “I do know and this makes me wonder what you could make you be in th
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She hurriedly walk into the office, as she felt she might be late, considering the time she was being delayed in the bid of getting a cab. She walked into the receptionist office and attested her signature for her presence. Knowing fully well how strict my boss could be when it comes to late coming and laziness at work.She walked down to her office as fast as she could. Remembering the files she was editing and submitting this morning. This heightened her movements. In fear of her boss, she got to her office and started doing the needful, she silently prays to meet up the time, “as time waits for no one”, she murmured out as she rushed up the work. Hearing the walking steps of her boss, as she speeds up the more, as the work seems impossible to finish. “Bella”, a voice called, but this time she did not respond, wanting to affirm that it was her name she was calling. “Bella!!!”, the voice called again but this time it was harsher than the first. Sensing this was the voice of her bos
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Bella POVWith a startle, “Nooo" Bella sat up with prickles of tears dripping. After hanging up on a call with Luke, she decided to take a nap to digest the full-blown information delivered to her.“What kind of dream is that? Or is it my thought playing with me?Will I break up with Avery that soon and become enemies? Who is Jessie, I haven't had any friends since I was a kid. Seems I had gotten a job to leverage the moment spent with Avery and take up something to keep me busy but I can't delude myself when I know I love Avery so much and I have fallen so deep. I might as well brace myself for the worst” she said with an air of determination.Getting up, she walks into the restroom to change into something more comfortable with the mindset of paying a visit to her Dad. She feels the danger signs lurking around the air and knows that whatever will happen between her and Avery will have to stand the faith of love.Grabbing her purse, she makes her way to the gate not without instruct
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“I had a strange dream this morning, and it was a heated argument between me and my girlfriend. You know that Bella is my girlfriend but it wasn't Bella I saw in her dream” Avery said with a pause.“Then who did you encounter or whose face did you see?" Dr. Green asked carefully.“I saw Ava's face and remembered the lady I spoke of. The lady who holds a strong claim that she is my girlfriend, not Bella. She claims Bella is an imposter and is out to bootlick me. I had never believed for once about her story but I found it strange that I could have such a dream and the closeness and impact weren't something that had strangeness attached to them. I don't know what to do or who to believe, that's why I decided to call and fix up an appointment. The earlier I understand or get back my memory, the better it will be for everyone. My actions lately might hurt the ones closest to me and don't wish for that” Avery fixed on his thoughts.“Why don't you come around on Friday, that's next tomorrow
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“ I will have to come clean then, so you found out about my affair with Jen. Then, I had nothing to hide, so I called to ask for a ransom from you. You'll have to pay me 10 thousand dollars if not I will expose to your darling boyfriend that you are a fraud” Mikel's laughter echoed through the phone.“Wha what do you mean by that?" Bella answered shakily."I know, you are the fake girlfriend, Jen found out after she had seen you. We went to your apartment and you weren't there, so we asked around and we were told that your poor father is in the hospital and we figured out everything. You will play along or we will have no option but to meet up with Ava, we know she is the ex-girlfriend of Avery, not you. You are hooking to him because he lost his memory and took him as his girlfriend. Bella my dear, don't feel so high. You will need to share the riches you have been enjoying. You don't work again and you are living off comfortably. It's your take on the matter right now. Call me when
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“Then that's trouble for us, Luke loves Avery so much and can't stand to see him hurt. It would be best to tackle his war tool that's Bella. He put her there, so he can hinder our plans with Ava. No, we take her out and Avery will know of their facade and distrust them" Victoria smirks.“That won't be a bad idea, when Luke is confronted with his betrayal. He won't be around to snoop his nose where he is not needed and I can do what I plan on doing. That will work , I need to give Dad a call”Henry rises from his chair and walks inside the exquisite decorated villa.“I'll need to watch her every move. Am sure she will give herself away at some point and it will be to my advantage" Victoria said, smirking as she raised the glass of champagne to drink.Mikel's POV“What did she say? Am sure she didn't see that coming” Jen laughed out.“Hm, you were about your instinct. She found out about us and left. Am sure one thing led to another and she became the girlfriend to that CEO. She thinks w
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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
