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RUBBY'S POV With trembling hands, I dialled Nolan's number again, yet I couldn't hear him clearly. The line kept breaking, making it even harder to understand a word he was saying.I didn't know why I Suddenly was interested in whatever Nolan had to say, maybe it was because he had mentioned the hospital.I dialled Alexander's number again, yet he wasn't taking his calls.I called again, again and again, until Josh held my hand."He won't take the call; he's with someone that matters the most; he never told you, did he?"I stared at Josh wide-eyed, wondering what to make of the situation."What exactly is Nolan saying?" Josh asked; he was standing very close to me now, though I wasn't worried; I had far better things to be worried about."I don't know, I couldn't hear him clearly."I dialled the number again; he took it immediately. "J...osh, I....n..I....hospital.""Send a text message," I shouted, "I can't hear you."The line went dead, and that was it.The only thing I could hear
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RUBBY'S POV I swallowed hard, before taking those quiet, heartbreaking steps to the doctor's office.The moment I stepped in, I was greeted by Mom's red, puffed eyes. "Why didn't you tell me?" Her voice broke. "When will you learn to not handle things on your own? Rubby....""Mom, I'm sorry," I interrupted, "I didn't handle it on my own, Alex was there, so...""Has Alex taken my place? Is he not my husband?" She was clearly hurt.What made it even worse was that if the reverse had been the case, I would have told my dad; I don't know why, but I felt more at peace telling stuff like this to my dad than to my mom. Maybe it's because I think she's fragile or because girls love their dad more."Hey," I greeted the doctor, nodding my head slightly.I dragged the empty seat close to Mom and sat down, facing the doctor squarely."Did you come with somebody?" He asked, looking past me, as though he was expecting someone else at the door.I know he was referring to Alex's driver. "No, he did
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RUBBY'S POV "I think you need to also hear the other news, it would at least cheer you up."I raised my tear-stained face and gave my mom the "Are you sure?" look."Mmm", she muttered and nodded her head."This way," a nurse appeared in the doorway and ushered us to another room.There Dad lay peacefully asleep, my breath hitched as I took in his fragile figure. He's been such a strong sweet boy."Come," Mom half dragged me to the bed."Mom, he's asleep; let's come in some other time," I whispered, trying my best not to wake him up, but Mom wouldn't let me be."Tell him you are here, he can hear you.""No, Mom, let him...."I had not ended my sentence when a soft, tired voice interrupted me."Rubby?"What! I opened my ears and waited for him to call me the second time to be sure, has he suddenly remembered me?"Rubby," he called again and placed his hand on mine."Daddy," I cried. "How are you feeling?"Rubby it's you," he exhaled shakily.Turning to my mom, I asked, "When did you no
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RUBBY'S POV I swallowed hard and nodded my head slowly."Could you wait in the car? I will be with you shortly; I want to have a word with the doctor." "Alright," he said and walked away.I made sure he had left before heading back to Dad's room."What happened?" My mom asked. Immediately, I stepped in."Nolan was right, someone had tried to kill him. Undoubtedly, it's him; he tried to kill the mannequin in the room; he didn't know Dad had been moved."Mom's hand flew to her mouth, as she tried to muffle the sound of her screams."Hey, shush," I placed my finger on my lips. "Nolan was right after all? What's going on, was there any other thing you heard?""Mom, I'm also asking the same question; I don't have answers."The door opened and the doctor walked in. "Thank you so much, sir; I don't think he would come back.""I don't think so, too; even if he does, the place is tight now; he might come back without disguise, but I want you all to always be on alert. Make sure he drives yo
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RUBBY'S POV I woke up to a throbbing headache, my mouth felt dry and my body ached as though I had been hit by a truck.Groaning, I shifted under the thick yet unfamiliar duvet."What? Where am I?" I muttered.My head kept banging; it even had to involve my eyes; for some minutes, I shut my eyes, allowing the pain to subside before I spoke again.Panic surged through me when I opened my eyes and still noticed that I was in an unfamiliar building. The ceiling had no Rapunzel drawing on it, and the open balcony leading to the breathtaking view of the city wasn't mine, either.I struggled to sit up, but the heavy pounding in my head and eyes forced me to lean back against the pillow."You are finally awake," My eyes moved to the doorway where Josh stood, in his hand was a cup of steaming hot coffee.He had no shirt on, and his hair was a complete mess. To crown it all, a smug smile played on his lips."Good morning.""What am I doing here?" I shot "You don't remember anything do you?"
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RUBBY'S POV Daddy, how are you doing?" My heart felt as though it was floating and sinking inside water at the same time, I just didn't know how to feel."Sweetheart," his voice was weak, though steady."I just wanted to be sure you are okay, it's past your visiting time."Tears burned my eyes. "I'm fine dad, it's just a hangover. How are you feeling?""I'm strong darling," he said with a chuckle. "Really strong.""Thank goodness," A wave of relief washed over me, I had never been so grateful my entire life."Rubby," Mom's rough voice rang out. Here she goes again."The stuff?" I knew what she meant, and I couldn't afford to talk about it in Josh's presence.It was about Alex's driver."Yes, Mom, sure." With that, she hung up."I will drive you to the hospital if you want," Josh offered."No, you've done a lot already; I would prefer you drive me home. I need a change of clothes, for my mom too. After which I would prepare lunch, so don't worry, I can sort it out.""If you insist,"
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RUBBY'S POV I dropped the call immediately, but he called back almost immediately."Good riddance!" I muttered."What's going on Rubby?" Mom asked, and gently dragged me outside."Mom! You're hurting me.""That's good," mom said, and pinched me."Oouch! Mom!""What's going on with you and Alex? Why did you inform him like that?"I scoffed. "Is that why you dragged me out? Have you forgotten that Dad shouldn't be left alone?" "He isn't, the doctor and police are there, and.....""Mrs Cavillton?" The doctor called from inside.I shrugged my shoulders. "You see, go stay with your husband."She made to go, but came back and dragged me alongside her. "Mom, you are embarrassing me.""We will watch him for a few more days, after which he will be discharged. For now, still, keep a close eye on him."I nodded in response, while mom muttered a half hearted thank you, she was just interested in spanking my ass and dragging me by my ears.As soon as they were out of earshot, Mom made me sit dow
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ALEXANDER'S POV My legs trembled. No, not just my leg, my whole body. What had I done? How had I been so careless? How had she found out! "Oh fuck!" I ran my hand through my hair.At first, I thought, do I run after her?No, what do I say? After I had lied."No!" I slammed my hand on the wall, over and over and over again."Nooo!"I quickly composed myself before entering the hospital, careful to avoid Rubby's parent seeing me.I quietly knocked on the doctor's door but got no response.Just when I turned to leave, he walked in."Hey, Mr Alexander, I was asking about you earlier. What happened."I swallowed hard. "Good morning, doctor. I had quite a rough day yesterday; I'm so sorry.""Come in, please sit."I didn't have time to sit, but I couldn't allow the doctor to see how terrified I was."Rubby briefed me just now, what really happened? What division was he taken to?""Four. Someone sent him. He kept on apologising, and willingly surrendered to the police."I kissed my teeth. "
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ALEXANDER'S POV "What? I should marry Annie?" She came closer. "He's got months to live, another family needs to succeed him, that's how it's been for generations. Josh found out about the illness and showed up; Annie is more than willing and able to settle down with you if Rubby isn't ready. Since you've won the first stage already, getting married shouldn't be an issue. He needs to be alive to see you wed and sign the complete transfer of ownership."I looked around to be sure she was speaking to me, and yes she was."How did you get Kevin to back out?" "I didn't," she whispered. "He chose to after I spoke to him about Josh.""And how did Josh find out?" "I honestly don't know, someone inside might be working for him."I smiled. "Is this it? Is this you mom? All this for what?""For your good," she replied and made to touch me but I moved backwards a bit."Stay right there, I don't even know who you are."She looked hurt, rather I would say I hurt her with those words."Do you n
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ALEXANDER'S POV "Mom, I'm not here for your games, so please answer me. I've got a lot to handle.""Here," she placed the plate before me. "Best served with pineapple."My hands were visibly shaking now. I forced myself to stand still, yet all my mind screamed was to turn both the table and the food upside down."If you don't answer me, Mom, I would walk out of this door, and you might not see me again."The fake smile on her face vanished as she sat down slowly."And don't bother lying to me. I've even seen Josh's mother, the same one you said was dead."I expected a heavy reaction, it's been fifteen years or more, she should at least look shocked, but I didn't get any reaction."Really, Mom? You knew all these while? Is there something else I don't know?"She sat upright now and faced me. "Alex you can go.""What?" My jaw dropped."You threatened to walk out minutes ago right? Please do. I will talk to you when it's convenient. Just know whatever I'm doing is for your good.""Good,
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ALEXANDER'S POV "Now that you've seen me, you can leave," the Lady hissed and walked away.I stared after her with my mouth wide open.Now, I was confused about what had happened. I swear I had no gun on me. Whatever weapon injured Josh came from him, not me. Funny enough, the weapon was nowhere to be found after Rubby drove off. I exhaled deeply, why was I even surprised? I'm sure It was Josh's plan, to paint me as a horrible person in front of Rubby, and I must confess, he did quite a good job. Just see how he injured himself to get into her good books, it was a game well played.Now that wasn't the most shocking thing. The most shocking thing was seeing Josh's mother, whom we all believed was dead, worse still, in that maid attire. Who could have believed that after fifteen years she wasn't dead after all, and to think that she had been in the same city as us gave me the creeps."Was mom lying? Or was she the one that lied?" I muttered.The rain had stopped completely now, so I
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RUBBY'S POV It seemed as though the world had stopped.At first, I didn't know who it was; they both froze, shock written on their faces and then slowly, Josh fell to the ground."Josh!" The maid screamed and rushed out. Suddenly, Alex's face changed; he was no longer staring at Josh; he was now staring at the woman as though he had seen a ghost."You, you've been here?" He asked the lady.She didn't give him any response; rather, she fell on Josh's body, screaming for help."You monster!" I screamed while hitting Alex all over his body."What have you done? I hate you so much!""Help me," the maid screamed, jolting me back to reality.I rushed to Josh, who was now bleeding profusely; the bullet had hit him in his stomach. We painstakingly dragged him to the car, while I got ready to leave."Aren't you coming with me?" I asked when the maid stepped backwards.She shook her head in response, and I drove off; I had no time to waste.The moment I pulled out of the driveway, I noticed a
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RUBBY'S POV The words rolled out of my mouth. "Yes kiss me."Slowly Josh lowered his face, but just before his lips met mine, the maid rushed in.Quickly, we disengaged, acting like nothing had happened or was about to happen.Josh gave her a questioning stare, and she blurted, "he is here and he is coming upstairs.""Who?" I asked. I suspected Alex, and of course, my suspicion was confirmed.Josh left hurriedly, and I went after him."Josh! Josh!" Alex screamed. He was still downstairs, he was still smart enough to know he had no right whatsoever to barge into someone's house."Josh! Bring your fucking self out here."Josh stood on the porch shaking his head. "If you got the balls, come down you swine."The word swine triggered Josh, and he rushed downstairs while I followed."Why are you here? Get out, or I will release the dogs on you!""Rubby," Alex's eyes darted to me."You can't trust him, baby I swear on my life it's not what you think. Let's talk please."I turned my face.
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RUBBY'S POV Josh had offered to drive me to Alex's house to return the car key. According to him, it was for safety purposes.Now as I walked back to his car, I was grateful that he had come with me.I had been such a big fool to think Alex was different. Even after confronting him a few minutes ago, he still had the guts to make out with her in his house. Absolutely no regard for me.My heart throbbed violently against my chest as though it was about to explode. My eyes, on the other hand, burned as though I hadn't slept a wink for weeks.I held my tears so tight that Josh shouldn't see me cry. But the more I tried to ignore it for the time being, the more the tears clouded my vision."Let it out," Josh whisperedAs though the words were a remote, I broke down in tears that instant. How could he? How could he toy with my heart like that? Why didn't he come out clean? Isn't he worse than Nolan? Why am I so unlucky with relationships? These questions and more caused my head to spin.
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ALEXANDER'S POV "Shit! That sly snake."I looked around for any weapon, but couldn't find any. I heaved a deep sigh and returned to my car. I had a pistol there.After I had retrieved the gun from my car, I walked in slowly, careful not to make any sound.I froze when I got to the sitting room. Annie again, unclad!Slowly I dropped my gun and ran my hand through my hair."The little drama was you?" "Yes, you haven't changed, still lousy."I gritted my teeth."Why are you here? And where are your clothes?""We didn't reach an agreement last night, so I came to see if we could rub minds." She stood up and started walking towards me."Stop right there, or I will be forced to hit you."She smiled, one that didn't reach her eyes."Why did you suddenly show up? What else do you want? What other conclusion are you talking about?""Common, drop the act already. After everything last night, you should want me now; at least Mirabelle isn't a barrier any more.""Respect the dead, and get out!
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ALEXANDER'S POV His hands suddenly started shaking. "Hey calm down. You don't need to be afraid. Let me know who it is; I will fly Maggie out, and we can tackle the rest from here, can't we?"He shook his head in response, and I let out a frustrated groan."Is he watching you now? Can he hear you as we speak? Does he have eyes here in the prison?"He stayed emotionless this time, without blinking even."I've got less than forty seconds; talk to me. You want somewhere private?" In response, he blinked his eyes. My eyes darted to the prison warden by the left. "Ok, him?"He blinked in response again."Mr Wolfe, your time is up." I didn't resist; I stood up gently and reached for his hand."I will come back okay."I watched the warden escort him back to his cell."Shit!" I adjusted my tie and headed for the chief's office. He better be calling me for a tangible reason."Alex, been a minute," he stretched his hand for a handshake, which I reluctantly collected."Please sit.""He is y
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ALEXANDER'S POV My legs trembled. No, not just my leg, my whole body. What had I done? How had I been so careless? How had she found out! "Oh fuck!" I ran my hand through my hair.At first, I thought, do I run after her?No, what do I say? After I had lied."No!" I slammed my hand on the wall, over and over and over again."Nooo!"I quickly composed myself before entering the hospital, careful to avoid Rubby's parent seeing me.I quietly knocked on the doctor's door but got no response.Just when I turned to leave, he walked in."Hey, Mr Alexander, I was asking about you earlier. What happened."I swallowed hard. "Good morning, doctor. I had quite a rough day yesterday; I'm so sorry.""Come in, please sit."I didn't have time to sit, but I couldn't allow the doctor to see how terrified I was."Rubby briefed me just now, what really happened? What division was he taken to?""Four. Someone sent him. He kept on apologising, and willingly surrendered to the police."I kissed my teeth. "
