Kate entered the house feeling pissed. She was on the phone with her father some moments ago. She tried complaining about her marriage and how she would like to get a divorce, but he kept reminding her of how life is about sacrifices and responsibilities. He also told her not to ever think or mention 'divorce' again, so as not to bring shame to their family's name.She climbed the stairs and went to their room. This room reminds her of everything that she's trying to escape from. She delcided to pack her stuffs and move to another. She was still packing when the door creaked open and Mason came in, shirtless."What are you doing?" he asked looking confused."Packing.""You are leaving?""I think I should consider that," she blurted out angrily.He watched on as she shoved some of her clothes into a box and zipped it up when it was full. She took the box by the handle and began to drag it to the door, but Mason blocked her path.She eyed him. "Get out of my way Mason. I'm not in the mo
Calvin gently pushed the door to his room open. He found Allison sitting at the edge of the bed, staring down at the little piece of cloth she was holding; a baby onesie, and it seemed like she was lost in thoughts. She didn't even notice his presence at all. He sighed.He stalked over to her and placed his hand on her hair and she jumped. She looked and saw that it was him."Calvin, you startled me.""What were you thinking so deeply about?" he asked, while stroking her hair."Not something really serious," she said."Allison you didn't even notice that I was in the room until I touched you," he sighed and crouched down to her level, "Give me that... please.""This?" she asked, gesturing at the cloth, "I just like staring at it." She smiled at him, but it didn't reach her eyes. "When I told Delia that I was pregnant, even though it was just two weeks, she took me shopping, saying that the baby needs clothes," she said and chuckled lightly."That was thoughtful of her... Are you alrig
The aroma of the food Leo was cooking in the kitchen wafted into Delia's nose and she decided to go and have a taste. She was about entering the kitchen when she caught sight of Leo's back, so she just leaned on the door watching him. He was so focused on what he was doing that she couldn't help but smile. He had his shirt off and it was draped over his shoulder. She found it surprising that she could be this tempted just staring at his bare back, she had the urge to go over and run her hands through it, to know how strong it will feel against her palm. He ran one hand through his hair and she caught her lower lip between her teeth. There is nothing sexier than a hot shirtless man cooking.As if noticing her presence, he turned around."Delia, I told you not to come here. You are going to ruin the surprise," he complained."Well, it isn't much of a surprise anyway. I already know that you are cooking.""But you don't know what it is."She smiled and shook her head comically. "You are
Mason thought he heard her wrong, so he decided to ask; "What did you say?""I said that I am tired of this hell hole of a marriage and I want us to get a divorce!" Kate yelled."And what made you think that I will let you divorce me?""Aren't you tired of this Mason? Are you that selfish? I'm not happy here, but you don't fucking care. All you care about is yourself and your stupid company. I don't want to be with you, you don't want to be with me, there is nothing to hold on to." she yelled."You are going nowhere Kate." Mason calmly stated."Why, tell me the reason.""You already said it.""Because of our alliance?""Yes.""So you would choose your company over your own happiness?" she asked in disbelief."My company is my happiness.""I can't believe you Mason, I just can't." She went to sit on the bed in frustration, then covered her face with her palms."Why did you agree to marry me in the first place if I disgust you this much?" Mason asked after some moment of uncomfortable
Delia felt like cold water was poured over her when she heard Leo say the words she had been longing to hear. She felt her heart leap out of her chest and did a little dance, the butterflies in her stomach growing wild.The way he said it, as though she meant the world to him. And she could see it in his eyes, he meant it, he loved her. She thought she knew how love felt with Mason, but now she could clearly see the difference. As she thought of it, she realized that she had been so blinded by her feelings for him that that she would read deep meanings into every little thing he does for her. The signs were clear. She dated him for two years and he never introduced her to his family or even said anything about it. He never introduced her to his friends or took her somewhere public. He doted on her, but he was never there when she needed him. He wasn't a good listener. The signs were plenty, but she overlooked it.She broke their kiss and stared down at him lovingly."I love you too L
Allison followed Calvin out of their room. He was fully dressed for work, and they both seem to be in a good mood."You guys are acting... weird." Naomi who typing on her phone said when they entered the living room. She looked them up and down with a suspicious gaze."How are we acting?" Calvin asked seriously."For people who had barely smiled for two weeks, you guys seem to be too happy." She pointed, still staring suspiciously at them."Well, we are not going to be depressed forever. Good morning." Allison said with a bright smile, which only gave Naomi to suspect them more."I think they were rolling in the sheets last night, that's why."Calvin and Allison looked behind them only to find Kylie walking towards them."Kylie!" Allison called, trying to sound stern, but it only made Kylie chuckle."What? you can't deny it." she said teasingly"I agree."They turned around again only to find Naomi blinking cutely at them."You two..." Allison didn't know what to say to them."They ar
Calvin stared at the men dumbstruck for a moment. Hannah is dead? How? when?"How are you sure?" he asked."We found her body in an old abandoned cabin in the woods. She seemed to be hiding there.""Did you know what or who killed her?""She was shot in the head. We couldn't find the killer."*******~Three days earlier.Lisa relaxed lazily on a small sofa inside a small cabin, her legs resting on one of the armrest and her back resting on the other, allowing her long brunette hair to fall back. A stunning red dress hugged her body from her bust stopping at her mid thigh, accentuating her curves. She had a pair of six inches pencil heel on her feet. She looked like she was going to grace a very important occasion. She was twirling a small gun in her hand, and her gaze was fixed at the door.The intense hatred in heart was eating her up and was overwhelming her. All her mind could think of was Hannah and how she had betrayed her. This thought has been the sole occupant of her mind for
~Back in Calvin's mansion"Kylie it seems your doctor is here." Naomi announced as she entered the living room."Oh, okay. I guess I should go downstairs now," Kylie said."Do you want me to go with you?" Naomi asked.Kylie chuckled a little. "You don't have to. It's here.""Alright, suit yourself." Naomi said playfully. "I will go inform Allison.""Alright." Kylie said and made her way downstairs.Naomi went to the balcony where Allison was seated with Delia, discussing something and laughing. "Ally, Kylie's doctor is here." She informed."Oh, we will be there in minute." Allison said. Naomi turned around to leave when Allison called her back. "Uhm Naomi, when exactly are you leaving?""I am not sure. I think Tuesday or Wednesday though."Allison eyes fell on the ring on her finger, and she fiddled with it. "You know, I'd really wished you would attend my wedding. With the kidnapping stuff and the loss of... with everything that happened, Calvin and I really didn't talk about our we
Calvin stared at Jerry, trying his best to appear friendly. He kept reminding himself that his grandmother was there. Allison didn't look alright, and he could already guess Jerry had something to do with it. Even though his gaze at Jerry wasn't hostile, there was clear warning in his eyes. He quickly led Allison away. "Oh I didn't tell you how much my grandsons are in love with their wives. You need to see Calvin when the Allison is experiencing the slightest discomfort. Love is indeed a beautiful thing." Grandma said to the uncomfortable Jerry. Jerry smiled and nodded his head. "It hasn't been up to a month since Delia and Leo got married. I wish we had met you earlier, you would have attended the wedding. It was beautiful." "We really would have wanted you there." Delia said, and grandma beamed, failing to see the sarcasm. "Jerry the whole family loves you already. It's really going to be a wonderful week." Grandma exclaimed. A week? A whole week of staying together with them?
Four days later, the members of the Bruce family began to arrive the mansion. Aunt Margaret and her new boyfriend were the first to come.All the while, Jerry had been dying in nervousness. Grandma had begged him to stay in the mansion with her, and he was forced to oblige. During their stay, he had learnt more about the family than he knew.He had asked to know what happened between Calvin and their father. The woman was reluctant to tell him at first, but when she became very comfortable with him, it slipped. He was beyond shocked and disappointed to find out that his father had killed Calvin's mother. He felt so betrayed and angry, but one couldn't release their anger on the dead.Aunt Margaret introduced her boyfriend to Jerry. She also told him that she has a son and a daughter, and that they would also be coming.They chatted, whiling away time before Naomi and Sasha came. Both girls slumped on one of the living room's couches. By then, grandma had gone to her room to have her n
Calvin brought a doctor to the house to check if Allison is pregnant as he promised her the previous day. The both of them were on their toes the whole time as the doctor took her blood. After a while, he asked them to leave so as to run some tests on the blood.Calvin took his wife to the living room. They sat down on the couch in silence, doing nothing in particular. Just waiting impatiently. Time seemed to move slowly, and the couple didn't have the zeal to do any other thing.Finally, the doctor came out, and they didn't know when they rose to their feet."Am I...?" Allison began anxiously."Congratulations Mr and Mrs Bruce." The doctor said with a smile, then he turned to Allison. "You are three weeks gone."Allison turned to Calvin, and she saw that his hands were already wide open, inviting her for an embrace. She hugged him tightly, her hands went around his neck, holding him with a firm grip. She suddenly began to laugh, but not long after, her laughter turned into sobs. "It
Calvin instantly regretted saying that. What if that was not the case? He would just raise her hope only to leave her disappointed in the end. But he just couldn't help himself, as the thought of her getting pregnant excited him.Allison's lips parted and closed, before parting again. "We... we should see a doctor." She suggested."I was only guessing. I am not certain." Calvin said, not wanting her to get too hopeful."But it could be true. I have been feeling a little sick for a while now. Maybe I am really pregnant Calvin. We should check." Now she looked so anxious to know. "I had previously thought about that, but I always pushed it away, not wanting to get my hopes high. But now that you noticed and mentioned it, I want to check. It is better I just know, even if I get a negative answer."Calvin walked up to her and kissed her forehead, letting his lips linger there for a few seconds. "We will be seeing a doctor tomorrow.""Thank you baby.""Anything for you princess." He smile
Delia's gown hugged her body from her breasts to her waist, before it flowed freely downwards. She had wanted it to be tight and take her whole figure, but Charlotte discouraged her as she was pregnant, and grandma made sure to give her her own set of instructions. Delia wondered if they were exaggerating as she was only a few weeks pregnant. She had to remind them from time to time that she wasn't a piece of glass.The front of the dress was opened in a heart shaped pattern, and two royal blue straps attached to it was tied at the back, around her neck, as the dress was completely handless, leaving her back open. The upper part of the dress, close to her breasts to her back was blue, embedded with white designs. While the free end was also blue. The gown flowed voluptuously behind her, and she wondered if she would be able to walk freely.She stared at herself in the mirror, heart full with so much happiness, and a sense of fulfillment. She knew that she was not making a mistake by
Calvin woke up one morning. He searched the bed for Allison as he usually does, but she wasn't there. He got up to go close the open curtains as the light rays were shining brightly in the room, and his eyes were yet to adjust to it. From the way everywhere looked bright, he knew he had woken up very late. He and Allison had a very wild night last night. He still expected her to be in bed, knowing he tired her out.He quickly went to search for her, worried that he might have tired her out too much. Their bathroom was the first place he searched, but he didn't find her there.Coming out of the room, he met Ellie. "Good morning Ellie. Do you know where Ally is?""She's in the kitchen. She said she wanted to make you breakfast." Ellie answered with a shrug, and Calvin's feet took him to the kitchen wasting another second.He smiled when he saw her from the door. She was singing a song and also dancing to it. Somehow, she looked more radiant."What are you doing standing there?" Alliso
It had only been two days since Calvin, Allison and Naomi returned home from the ancestral home when they had an unexpected visitor, Jerry. Calvin had ordered that he shouldn't be let in, as he did not want Allison to see him and remember her traumatizing experience with him. Jerry stayed for a long while, causing a fuss at the gates. But after a while, he left.Calvin was thankful that he left, only that he did not expect him to come the next day. Just like the previous day he ordered that he shouldn't be let in, but Jerry stayed at the gates disturbing the peace of his home, accusing him of killing his parents.After a while, Calvin finally decided to come down to let him in. But only because Allison wasn't home, as she had began to spend all her time with Delia since she heard she was pregnant. Naomi wasn't home as well.Jerry rushed towards Calvin the moment he came down, ready to throw a punch or two at him, but he was quickly held by one of Calvin's men."I presume you came here
Allison stared at Calvin, completely taken aback by the information. Did he say that Jerry was his half-brother? "H... How?" "I am as surprised as you are princess. I think he is the older brother, and he is bitter, as he is the one supposed to get the company." Calvin explained, making Allison crease her brows in worry. "This is not good. He is a threat to you." Calvin shook his head. "He is an illegitimate son, and I guess no one in the family knows about him. Not even grandma." "He can easily prove that he is your father's son." He chuckled. "Even if he does that princess, the company will still belong to me. It is not written anywhere that it belongs to the first born. I am the rightful owner legitimately, plus everyone in the family apart from my late father..." he paused shortly, as if the word didn't sound right on his tongue. "... and his wife supports me. Jerry or whatsoever he is called have no claim." He shrugged. Allison lay her head on his chest, as she made hersel
Naomi lowered her head as she couldn't bear to look Calvin in the eyes. Her body shivered violently, and her teeth chattered against each other. The temperature around her suddenly felt so chill, and her heart hammered in her chest like it was going to pull out.Everything happened just so fast. When she saw her father pointing a gun at Calvin, and she realized that he was going to shoot him, she quickly picked up the gun on the floor and shot him instead. It was an instinctual reaction."Na... Naomi?"She heard Calvin call her. The shock in his voice was evident, even though his tone was low. Was he disappointed?Calvin walked up to his shivering sister, and wrapped her in a tight hug."Why? Oh God! why did you do that?"He knew that she was going to live with the guilt forever. She was the last person he expected to do that. She had always been so soft-hearted, and she did care about their father. "I... I... am... I..." She stuttered, unable to make a coherent statement. She hersel