**FLASHBACK**"Austin, Cecilia wants to talk to you" Bruce came to his cell."I don't want to. You can tell her to go to hell" Austin faced the other way."Well, she insists. Even if you don't want to, she'll come to you because she's arrested. So what's it going to be?""Fine, I'll come." He rose to his feet. His body felt numb from sitting in one position for a long time. Reaching the interrogation room, they were left alone."I didn't think you'd come…nice to see you little Martin or do you prefer I call you Verlice." Cecilia scoffed. She looked haggard with just a few hours in a cell."If you're to mock me then I should leave""Come on, sit down. You and I have a lot to catch up on" she gestured for him to sit."What do you want, Cecilia Poverly?""I never wanted anything from you. But your mother, she's the reason I did all this. Do you know the pain of being betrayed by your best friend and sister?" Austin narrowed his eyes."You won't know because you think you've got everythin
"My love, I'm sorry. I… I really didn't just believe me. My body… was out of control. I don't know what was happening to me. Austin, you can't divorce me. I'll die if you leave." She kneeled down and touched his shoes. Her tears dripped down like a waterfall. She couldn't even breathe properly. Austin was her life, her anchor. She can't afford to lose him."Look how pathetic you're, I bet you were this pathetic when you begged him to f*ck you. You're a disgusting wh*re I want nothing to do with you. Don't you dare show your face in front of me again. Sign the damn papers. And leave me alone." He said through gritted teeth. He didn't believe that she was still denying everything. He would be a fool to get back with her."You say I'm a wh*re, I'd never cheat you…I wish I could explain but you don't want to hear me. And you think I'd give birth to another man's children. I thought you were the man I loved. You can't even understand me.""You want me to understand you? What more should I
Austin was busy eating his meal when he got a text message from the woman who started all this mess."What do you want now Kate?" He gave her a call instead."Mr Martin, I'm just calling in to check you" she said cautiously over the phone."How nice of you Ms Jones, may I ask why you'd want to meet me?" He was sure she wasn't texting for fun."I just want us to meet. It has been a long time" gosh he could hear her heavy breathing. How pathetic. Either way he still agreed to meet her.The sun was scorching hot, the atmosphere in the restaurant was calm too. Everything seemed to be in its place, except that he felt a void in his heart. He felt empty, like a lifeless person. He could still see how the couple stuck close to each other, not one of them letting go."Do you need anything sir?" His thoughts were interrupted by the waiter. He shook his head and stood to leave when Treyton appeared in the restaurant."Hey, can we talk?" He asked, settling in an empty seat in front of Austin."
The day was busy, and hot. Everything seemed to be on the right track especially now that he was back at the office. Austin decided to make a few changes when he arrived, from the management to the staff. Leon was now the President of the company and Lisa was the Vice President.He needed people who can be trusted and are hard working, that's why he saw fit for Leon and his fianceé to run the company with him. He thought that wasn't enough, so he prepared them a little surprise."Sir, you called me" it was Lisa who said when he entered the office. He found Leon and Austin, they were probably discussing business."Yes I did. Please take a seat." Austin said. Lisa sat beside Leon, wondering if they did anything wrong."I saw how remarkable you both are when coming to work. So, I decided to give you a present" Leon and Lisa both looked at each other then at Austin who was smiling."Um what kind of a present sir?" It was Leon who asked. "Why don't you read the document that I gave you.
"Mom, I hope you're not taking that woman's side" Austin narrowed his eyes. Everyone seemed to be on Blessing's side. No matter what that woman did, it'd never erase that she's a cheater."Austin, I'm just saying things may not be the way they seem. Anyway, I think we should be one family, we have been waiting for you to come." She shrugged and continued saying. What his mother said sounded impossible that he didn't take it into consideration. He was hurt and everyone didn't care about that."Is Treyton staying with you?""Yes. We decided to take things slowly until we see where they lead us." She said with a smile. Austin nodded, this was probably the first time he saw his mother so happy and relaxed."After all these years you still love him?" He shifted comfortably."Yes! And you'll never understand the concept of love until you fight for it" she smiled and took her purse and prepared to leave."You should really see the twins, they want to see you Austin. Even if you hate your wif
The past weeks have been hectic for everyone. All hands were on deck, as the wedding preparations were underway. The venue had been chosen, the type of cake and everything needed for the wedding was ready.Austin made sure to add some more quality to the paintings that Martin Arts and Gallery provided and the clients were more than happy. And Kamala Architectural Designs was booming. He had got the good news from Juan Perkins that the resort in Thailand was going on well. Although he was not there to supervise anything, he had made sure to send the best team he had in the field.He was grateful that amidst all the show he had put to get the deal, Juan still gave him a chance."So, when do you think it's the opening of the resort?" Austin asked while sipping on his latté."Maybe next year, I'm not sure," Kamala shrugged."I see. You know I have a feeling that I am being tailed" "Are you sure you're not being paranoid?" Kamala raised his eyebrows."Why would a man like me be paranoid?
There was a pearly glow in the sky. The first rays of sunlight lit up the room. The dawn chorus of melodic birdsong drifted in. The rising sun cast a rosy hue across the morning sky. Even the way the orange light glowed on the sleeping beauty, it showed it was the new beginning of the new journey; a married life.Nevena twisted and turned, trying to get off whoever tried to wake her up."Just let me sleep, will you" she groaned irritatingly."If I let you sleep, wouldn't you miss your wedding?" She abruptly stood up. "Oh my word, I'm getting married" she literally ran to the bathroom, nearly tripping."Nevena calm down, you'll fall" Blessing shouted after her."How can I calm down…I'm freaking getting married?" She shouted."Lucky for you it's still early. Your hubby prepared lots of stylists to make you beautiful. Now get ready to be pampered before your wedding" the stylists came in to help her.Some ladies were to help her get ready. She felt relaxed as they washed her aching body
Austin was pacing back and forth in frustration. It has been almost two hours since the doctors were in the emergency room. He was panicking inside, as much as he hated the idea of her carrying another man's child, he wouldn't want her to lose it.It was all his fault."Austin, what the hell happened here?!" Anastasia came rushing, with Ellis, Thomas and Treyton following suit."Mom!" He went to his mom and hugged her tightly."What happened, Austin?" This time it was Thomas who asked."It was all my fault. I pushed her. I swear I didn't mean to. I was just so angry and…""And what?! Answer me you bastard!" Thomas growled, nearly hitting him but the door to the emergency room opened."Doctor what's going on?" They asked in unison."I have good news and bad news" the doctor exhaled, shoving his hands deep in his pockets."What's the good news?" Anastasia asked."The patient is okay and stable. She needs a lot of rest and she'll later be moved to the normal room.. And the bad news is tha