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RUBBY'S POV I laid up, curled in Alex's arm, as he stroked my hair continuously.As I would always say, this was what I wanted and more, for the past three years, I had begged to be loved, to be seen, to be understood, but here it was in abundance, everything I had wished for and more. Nature really had its way of blessing its own; my good had somehow returned to me."Thank you," I whispered.He lifted his brow, obviously wondering why I Suddenly said thank you."Thank you for what?""For everything. For protecting me, for standing with me, for loving me, for making me feel heard and seen, for filling the gap, for...."Before I could finish, he drew me closer and cupped my chin in his hand."Rubby," he murmured. "I should be the one saying all of these things. Thank you for loving me the way I do not deserve, the....""Shush," I whispered. "Don't say that, you deserve everything, the whole of me.""What can I say?" He shifted a strand of stray hair from my face."If I had known, we w
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RUBBY'S POV I sat up and curled up on the couch as I kept replaying the video. My life and that of those around me had been quite chaotic for some time. The Trisha I had once called best friend thought of murdering me. I felt hurt, even more than the woman whose wrist she slit, but then, hearing the raw terror in her voice made me feel what I wasn't supposed to feel.I felt so heartbroken seeing her at Nolan's mercy. She deserved better.I should have felt satisfied and pleased. Yes! After everything she did to me, After all the Pains she had caused, all the tears I shed because of her, I should have felt some sense of justice, but instead, all I felt was pity and an unbearable ache in my chest.I pressed my hands to my lips, hoping and trying so hard to process everything. Where had I really gone wrong? I had loved her like the sister I never had."Is it something to think about?" Alexander's deep voice broke the silence.I turned my head and found him standing near the fireplace.
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RUBBY'S POV The next few days were filled with activities. It seemed as though I was finally experiencing peace. Another team of police officers had been assigned Mirabelle's case, so Alex was free to an extent, Nolan no longer stalked me, he was probably missing Trisha, though he wouldn't admit it, and Josh was making underground moves, I knew for sure he wouldn't just be quiet.But I was happy; I had experienced peace, and I wished it lasted longer.Mom had been so thrilled when I informed her of the grand opening, she had even promised to bring some of her friends to show off.Like every other day, the D-day arrived. Alex chose a dress for me, and all I could say was that it was breathtaking and expensive.I had also made sure he looked super hot and classy, what I didn't know was that the enemy was about to strike again.That morning, the atmosphere was filled with energy and laughter. I had invited the matron from the other orphanage, and she had brought the kids with her. I w
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RUBBY'S POV I sat close to my Dad on his hospital bed, staring closely at him as if my eyes could bring back his memory.Though he was awake, he wasn't with me. He kept staring past me, as though nothing had ever connected us before.How had I been so careless not to have noticed?I swallowed a lump that had formed in my throat and reached for his hand again."It's me, dad. Rubby, your daughter, your only daughter," I whispered with a trembling voice."How can you not remember me?"In response, he painstakingly tilted his head in the opposite direction.A fresh wave of pain flooded me. This wasn't happening. Today was meant to be one of the happiest days of my year, yet it had turned into the worst.I gently squeezed his hand, forcing a smile through my tears. "Did you remember the first journal I sent you on your birthday? I drew you; you laughed so hard because you thought it was..." I paused hoping he would complete the statement, but I didn't get any response.I bit my lips so ha
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ALEXANDER'S POV After my driver had dropped Rubby at the hospital, I called my mother to inform her of the recent developments.I stood by the window with my phone pressed to my ear as my mother spoke."You've got nothing to fear, even if the board is already divided, I'm sure there are still good board members with with conscience. "Your father's hands are tied, or so it seems, but I trust you would do well."I exhaled deeply, rubbing the bridge of my nose, while my heart pounded violently inside my chest."Mom, faith won't count votes; Josh has been pulling strings I didn't even know existed; he's been working behind the scenes for God knows how long; I don't even know what I'm up against; I don't even know what battle I'm fighting. I wouldn't even be surprised if half the board was in his hands already,""Then focus and fight for the half that isn't in his hands. Just don't let him win.""But why am I fighting for this mother?" "That's the only thing to your name, fight for it. T
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ALEXANDER'S POV "Cheap!" I muttered to myself.Boarding a taxi to trail me?That's cowardice!I switched lanes again; it did, too. Without thinking, I did a sudden swerve and cut across two lanes, then slammed my brakes, thereby bringing my car to an abrupt stop right in front of the taxi.Other drivers yelled in frustration, and horns blared around me, but I ignored them; I needed to deal with the coward in that taxi.The taxi came to a halt, barely avoiding a collision. As expected, Adrenaline surged through my veins as I stepped out.I rushed towards the taxi with my fist folded, ready for confrontation of any kind. I kept wondering who it was? Josh? One of his men? A journalist? Or who?Finally, the driver's door creaked open, and an elderly man stepped out. He was the opposite of what I had expected. No suit, no polished shoes, nothing. It was just his frail figure in a simple coat. He looked familiar, I could swear that I had seen him a few times."Is this some sort of joke? W
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RUBBY'S POV The drive to the hospital was somewhat quiet. I sat beside Alex's driver, humming my favourite song while thinking of the best way to strike up a conversation. The driver had been quiet, which was so unusual of him."How is your sister?" I asked. It was the only way to strike up a conversation with him, though I had asked him that question a thousand times."You are really concerned," he replied, so focused on the road before him. "Yeah, I know what it means to have someone close to you that sick," I muttered a response."Mhmm," he muttered something meaningless as though my question irritated him.Moments later we got to the hospital and headed for my father's ward. Mom was still asleep; I looked at my wristwatch; it was minutes past twelve, afternoon already. I had wasted so much time at home, and Mom, I'm sure she had laid close to him all night in case he needed something."Time to go home, Mom", I whispered, tapping her gently.She stretched dreamily, dragging her f
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RUBBY'S POV "What's happening?" I repeated, staring at the two cups of ice cream in his hands."Where were you?" I asked, my voice shaking with both confusion and suspicion. "You were here before I stepped out with the nurse.""I am so confused please," he said, his eyes darting from me to Alex, then to my father, and back to me."I told you I needed some fresh air; you probably didn't hear me; you did, didn't you?" He said to the nurse who nodded in response."I heard him, thought you did too," she answered."And suddenly you are back with ice cream?" Alex asked."I figured she needed something sweet after all the stress, I....""It's okay," I cut him short. "He started convulsing the moment you stepped out, but he is fine now," I added."What! Why?" His jaw dropped. "I'm so sorry, I had no idea..." "It's okay," I interrupted him again. "He is fine now.""We need to watch Mr Cavillton closely for the next twenty-four hours. Whatever triggered this shouldn't happen again; it might t
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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. "
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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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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 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?"
