After her party, I made sure Justin came home with me, and with everything Ellen has told me? I won't be calm, knowing fully well the type of relationship they both share."yulan , are you feeling okay?".Justin asked the moments we came back to the apartment. I should tell me everything; though, I wanted too, it would be disastrous if the truth of my knowledge about his relationship with Theresa comes in the open, there might be unfinished questions.."I'm good, don't worry" .I smiled and went up to the room.I got the bed dressed before Justin came in, he changed into his night dress and asked me to lay beside him; I was yet to change to my night gown and so I declined, saying I had to go to the bathroom to change..I finished Changing and then came back to the room, I grabbed my phone on the table. Justin's already fast asleep, I thought he was going to wait for me to finish changing and then we can cuddle in bed . But the following day, I woke up Justin because he had an impor
Justin POVMy girlfriend has been acting strange, she has always been trying to cover me up especially whenever Theresa is alone with me.I am in the office and the only thing registered in my hand Is the fact that my girlfriend might be suspicious about Theresa and myself, I turned my eyes to the door when Mona walked in..She wants me downstairs for an important meeting, and advised me not to talk anything that might cause a misunderstanding there...At the meeting, Mona took up different cases and she wanted someone would be willing to see to it that they are settled; I raised my hand above my hand and I agreed to take one of the case_ one of the case but Mona thought that it will be less annoying and had to be give me two instead.."I also need one". Jackson shepherd, my ach nemesis raised his hand , he has always been trying to compete with me and it is no matter how much he tries, I'll always be a step forward and the best agent..Mona gave two cases to him, and he leaves with
Sophia POV"Baby, Do you think everything is alright?"..I asked Luciano because last night, Justin called him on the phone to inform us about Yulan being at the hospital."I don't Know but we will go and see them this evening " .He replied to my question, smiled and went to the bathroom to change.He is busy changing while I dressed the bed, I arranged the pillow and during that Daniella knock on the door as she informed me about my son's arrival back home."Ethan, why are you back home so early?"I hugged him as we sat on the couch together." Nothing, I was missing you and my dad ". He looked at my stomach, " Damn! My nephew is growing". He placed his hand there and looked up and smiled. Luciano came and he was happy to finally be with his son, Ethan has been off for months and it seemed like the happiness was alone taken away from him.."Good morning , dad"...Ethan stands up and hugged hie dad."How are you, I've missed you"..He hugged Ethan and they both shared a mutual smil
We came to Justin's apartment later on; Luciano and his friend are busy watching a game, while Yulan and myself took our conversation outside, we were talking when she shared with me the truth behind her encounter with Justin, it was really a twist of fate and as for Justin, he has been nothing but good and understanding towards her.."So, how's Ethan?". She drank her tea sitting opposite from me at the table.."His good, he's out with his friend".I ogled nervously, that look was evident that something was wrong and so she asked."Is everything okay? Did something happen?". She wanted to know the truth.." Yeah! My son is busy dating a Muslim girl". I opened up to her, she's shocked but didn't quite want to show it on her face..."Wow! Maybe it's love". She stated the obvious situation. It can't be love; or can't it?.."Really, because Ethan's still a child?". I responded to her question..And she gave me such a obvious look on her face. "A child? He's about leaving for coll
Since I was responsible for my son getting into argument with me, I thought it will be a good chance to speak with Megan alone, this is without Ethan knowing about it_ we met at the coffee shop and she was also happy to see me; her boyfriend's mother seated across From her.."Ma'am, Good afternoon, did you want go speak with me?"...She stopped me from talking and immediately asked that question...And it should be obvious why I had called her right? So why the question?."Yes, let's talk about Ethan" .I want straight to the point.She gives me the look, like she was aware of the fact that I had called her here to talk about my son.."What about Ethan, ma'am.... I do love him, a lot, despite we have different religion" ..She spoke and softly got the conversation off to an understandable start.."I see,". I grinned, " what do you know about love?". The question continued.."I don't know ma'am, because we love everyday" Her response was short but definite. Indeed we love everyday
Ethan's grandma apologised for not being able to come to her grandsons birthday celebration and promises to send him something later on; she sounded exhausted, like she hasn't been able to sleep since she travelled to India.. one one actually knows the reason why she's there and that includes her son..Every preparation finished, Luciano came back from the office early, we all got changed and the last person to come home was Ethan and his girlfriend ..He was surprised when we all came out and suprised him, Megan came give him a long kiss and if that wasn't enough, she grabbed his hands and took him to her friends _ Muslims friends she had invited to her boyfriends Party..Luciano had to take me away because he knew that the more I kept a watch on them, the angrier I became and tonight will end in a sour note.." Have a drink and don't do anything stupid!". He forced a champagne glass on me and then left.I had to stay at the bar and drink.I couldn't even turn my head back and watc
We could not get a hold of Ethan on the Phone, I even attempted to make a call to Megan, but it was like causing a huger rift between the two children, Luciano however decided that we should wait for gir return which might take almost the entire day.I wonder what he is doing over there?.Luciano went to the office but he made me promise to phone him immediately Ethan comes back and like he said; Ethan came back home, a few minutes to nine in the evening..There was no need to phone Luciano anymore because he already was back from the office..." Good evening Mom and dad"Ethan appeared in front of us sad; the saddened expression on his face was evident that something happened at Megan's parents house..."Hey! You good?"His dad approached him as he asked. I could not say anything because I wouldn't be responsible what my mouth might say the next time it opens ."Oh! Megan's parents house". She said and then explained to us what happened..Megan's parents has blantanly refused them f
She was surprisingly nice to me and as much as I didn't want to trust her, I was sure that she didn't have any ulterior motives. "I want you to help me"..She continued in her conversation..." Help; you do know that your husband hates me and my family?" .I made it clear to her that, what was happening, wasn't any of our fault but her husband..." Yes, but please!". She insisted.." Why, I thought the best person who would speak to her husband, would be you?"..I turned the tables, asking her to speak to her husband instead.And she replied.."Yes! But I cannot, Abdul is so stubborn and he won't listen to me"..?She somehow made it seem my problem alone.Mrs. Fatima invites my family and I to her and her husband's wedding anniversary, and then find a way to talk to him ..She left afterward and I came back to the family..Ethan and his dad were both playing at the living room at the time I came back, they had no idea of who had come to visit. Ethan had a phonecall from his friend a
The entire day ran by with Richard demoting every of my comments, especially the one when Mrs Mathilda had asked me about how it feels getting engaged to a man like her nephew At first I did think of crushing Every ideal that had about Richard being a good husband material, however before I could even get a chance to speak, Richard rushed and diverted the conversation over to himself. Seated at the couch and after having dinners, I could literally count the times I heard Richard praising himself in the midst of both his uncle and aunt..Some few hours later, by nine in the evening, Mrs Mathilda walked both Richard and myself into the our bedroom_ I should have suspected that since we were about getting married, we'd literally be sharing a room together. We walked into one of the big rooms next to another with our bags."So, this is where you'd be sleeping, do you like it,?" Asked Mrs. Mathilda.."Yes ma'am, it's a lovely bedroom," I answered.When Richard walks behind, I turned a
I bearly got close whene he takes out a hand back and stopped me from approaching another step closer to his bench."What are you doing here, go away Beatrice,!" He spoke moving gestures at me.."No! I won't," I stepped a feet forward, " what do you think you're doing, why are you drinking,?". I asked when he turned back and latched out on my face.."Are you seriously asking me,!" He yelled getting up from the bench, he takes a feet forward my way but tripped over his other feet, he falls down hitting his hands on the ground."Hey, please be careful," I said as I tried to assist."Don't touch me Beatrice,!" He pulled his hands away from touching me..He leaned the other on the benches hand and got back up to his two feet."It's all your fault, you caused this,". He admits to my face, moving forward with his hands out to get me..I leaned back."What do you mean, because trust me I do not think I am the cause of everything, you're the entire reasons why your dad is hell bent on di
When we got down to from the car after reaching the office, I went first to meet Mr Smith, he turns and gave me an alluring smile as we both approached the door to the elevator that led to his office..Richard tells he had to pick up some documents by the finance department and so was the first person to leave_ Mr Smith and I went up and as we reached the second floor, he and I stepped out together_ I look while walking further to his office, Mr Smith had his hands tied on to the other, there was something definitely strange happening..We got to his office."Thank you, Beatrice," he tells going inside."You're welcome sir," I said moving past his office door, I was just some few steps closer to my office when I remembered I was still holding unto the documents he had asked me to bring along_ I turned going back to give him the document, I knock on the door and as I walked Inside, I met Mr Smith on the ground, shaking_ the way epileptic patients does ..Fear gripped me_ I throw away
We both reached home after the Photoshoot, I went to the kitchen to get a glass of water while Richard went up to his bedroom instead, I brought out a bottle water from its can and emptied it in a go, I turned back to Leave, I wasn't expecting to see anyone but I caught Mr Smith by the kitchen table, resting his hand to his head, and was looking right at me."Good day Beatrice, I see you're back,?" He puts his hand away but drops it on the table.."Good day sir, and yes I'm back,". I walked some few steps away from the fridge_ Mr Smith Shakes his head at me.."That's good and yes," he takes a look by the door checking to see if anyone was approaching before finishing his statement."I've been hoping to speak with you alone, Beatrice" he tells Me.."What exactly sir hope everything is okay,?" I said thinking out loud.."Yes ," he affirms, "however I've been wanting to say thank you for everything," he walks away from the kitchen table coming to me."Thanks for what sir,?". I asked."T
I went to my bedroom to change, a dress was already at my bed waiting for me, later I got downstairs on Mr Smiths behest, I walked down and went straight to the couch reserved specially for Richard and myself.I was the first to seat down, when Richard was forcedly pushed to the couch by his dad, Mr Smith gently careessed my cheeks before leaving."You're at fault for Everything happening," Said Richard as he blamed me for everything "I'm sorry, so I look.like I am enjoying everything that's happening,?" I slowly moved my mouth to his ears who he could hear me properly."Oh please," Richard grunt and pulls away from getting close to me, "you're mostly enjoying this,". He tells latching his eyes away..."You must be a Lunatic," I said and faced away from himAt the couch, Mr Smith later comes over, he held my hand and that is his son and walked both of us to the center of the party.He made us face the guests there and announced once again about the engagement.The rings was brough
After searching for Richard , and not a sign of him coming anywhere, it was getting late, like so late, I couldn't fit further to search for him again, I decided to go back home and maybe try to call him..I can count the time I phoned him,yet his number kept on sending me to voicemail.I wonder where he could have been?...The next morning, I slept sleeping at the center of my bed, just then , I overheard Mr Smith screaming, I didn't get to think two times about going down to see what was happening, I came downstairs and found him scolding his son..His grown up son_ Richard, who's head was bent down from his dad's angry gaze..."How can you be this stupid, have you lost your goddam mind,,?". Said Mr Smith as he approached his son, whacking his head_ Richard didn't take the chance to retaliate or even speak back to his father..He stood there allowing his dad to hit him countless times, what's happening?.. Mr Smith saw me approaching to his direction, he again slapped his son and f
I buried myself with work untill the entire day ended and it was time to head back home, Mr Smiths mansion..I left the office riding back with a cab, I came down walking inside, when I noticed the ongoing decorations around the entire mansion.I walked ahead, bumping into Richard. As usual he had this resentful look at me, but didn't quite say anything rude; even when I asked too know what was going on with the decorations.."There's going to be a party, dad wants you too attend also,".. he said and left going outside of the mansion Walls..Alone, I walked to my bedroom, I came inside and on my bed, there was a dress lying on it_ I approached and picked it up , when a tiny bite fell off from the dress_ I bent down and picked it up, having to see that Mr Smith had sent me the dress, at the note, he wanted me to attend the party dressed in the royal blue gown...Later that day, at the party, I came downstairs joining the others, I wore Mr Smith dress and as I approached him talking to
New pov Like my name , I'm regarded to be a flower, the colour of my family, my dad and mom, dad passed on some few months ago and it's left only mom and myself_ I see her longing to be with dad at every given opportunity, she almost had herself killed, accidentally falling down the stairs_ alone, I made up my mind to employ a maid that was going to take care of her, while I tackle my work_ Mr Richard's company, Richard is dad's godson, he is the definition of a rude and abrupt man, least I forget totally demanding.I still remember the day I went for an interview at his dad's company, Mr Smith had no complain in working with me and as his assistant_ definitely not his son, bit Richard held such a defense against it and almost made me loose the job, a Job I bearly started on.But Mr Smith being his calm and understanding self, he decided to over look his sons, nasty and childish behavior, he went further and handed the job of being his assistant to him_ PA. Personal assistant.I wa
My mom and I were given the visitors room to stay in, she thanked Mrs Sophia before letting her leave the room.."Are you sure about this?"..I had to let Mrs sophia leave the room before asking my mom..She keeps quiet and that occurs then there are no more ideas in her mind, she keeps calm and watch things happen..." Let's just get settled in" She doesn't say much and just went to bathroom to freshen up. I changed into something more comfortable and then went to the living room, Ethan and his parents were seated on one of the couches, Mrs Sophia saw me coming and invited me to sit with them. "Hey! You good"..Ethan came over after sometime and asked me the question. "Yeah! What do you mean!". I faced him and asked that question. He slowly shook head and intentionally changed the subject; there wasn't any else to say, I stood up and went upstairs to the bedroom..I was there when Mrs Sophia came.."Megan, are you alright?".She asked me questions I do not have answers too _ wa