"Your smile is beautiful," Ric left a comment for Aaliyah and her cheeks heat up several degrees."Thank you," Aaliyah turned her face and stared outside the window avoiding Ric's eyes.The ride was quiet with each of them stealing glances at the other at different intervals. Ric always caught Aaliyah staring at him and she often averted her eyes when caught."I suppose it's a bit too early for you to go home, do you want to see something fascinating?" Ric asked wanting to spend a little more time with Aaliyah. "That would be great," Aaliyah avoided his eyes as she responded. She also wanted to get to know him a little before getting married to him.Their engagement had been fixed and her grandfather was on top of all the preparations, the date was going to be announced soon but Aaliyah barely knew who Ric was."Where is this?" Aaliyah asked when Ric pulled up the car in front of a building. She had expected he would take her to a small Cafe to have a drink or grab a bite but what w

The young officer suddenly paused as though controlled and his face paled.“Are you saying...” He didn't dare to complete the statement“Yes! We're all fired!” The captain screamed in sheer anger as he looked at the young officer.Ric was not a tad bit moved by the sudden news since he was in the least concerned about it.The tension was palpable as the onlookers wore shock on their faces.Mumurs went round."Who is he and who did he call?""He is either a rich man or he has the backing of a powerful man."The officers looked to themselves unable to decipher what had just transpired.To them they wondered if it was that easy for them to be dismissed on the spot.Everyone was staring at Ric, their mouths wide open and the silence was suddenly broken when a young officer stepped towards Ric, he joined his hands together and fell on his knees at Ric's feet but Ric took two steps back.“Please…” he pleaded, his eyes wide with regret“ What are you doing?” He asked feeling embarrassed. Ric

It was the evening at the birthday dinner celebration of Ric's grandfather - in - law to be, the venue was filled with sparkling chandeliers casting a warm glow over the elegant tables set with fine china and crystal glassware. The air was filled with the tantalizing aroma of gourmet dishes being prepared by top chefs in an open kitchen. Guests were dressed in their finest attire, mingling and savoring exquisite appetizers and signature cocktails. As the evening unfolds, a live band starts playing soft melodies, adding to the magical ambiance of the celebration. A black Benz stopped at the entrance of the venue. A gorgeous woman dressed in a black evening gown got down from the car. She had flawless skin and legs that went on for miles.Her intricate features complemented her graceful motions."What a beautiful woman! Is she a famous actress?""Her face and figure are out of this world!""Isn't she the incoming mayor's daughter?""I've heard about her but I didn't know that her be

Ric held her hands and brought them to his lips giving them a gentle peck.“Thank You” she replied in a very low voice that made Ric smile.Camille had stepped aside a bit and they were pretty much alone in the corner.“We should finish up and join the rest soon” she blushed under his watchful gaze."Grandfather will make public our alliance today," she studied Ric but his expression was blank as he applied ointment to where her skin was broken before covering it up with plaster and gauze."It's a small cut, I think you can leave it open and apply G.V or the powder to it to dry it up." Aaliyah told Ric.Aaliyah was a medical personnel skilled in basic medicine and pharmacy so she knew what to do but she had left Ric to do as he pleased so she could evaluate his prowess in the field."I know but this is a public place and the event has barely begun, I can't risk you walking about with an open open wound. What if it got infected?" Ric defended his course and finished up with the plaster.

The fun and every other thing had swung into full gear and grand dinner event was turned into a cocktail party as people relocated to the next hall for a brief meet and greet with the newly engaged couple.Melissa barely gave it a thought to go to the hall when a familiar voice addressed her.All Melissa wanted was to hide her face from the embarrassment and shame she had accrued for herself. "Are you leaving already?" Aaliyah asked in a cautious tone, her hand locked unto Ric's. Not like Aaliyah was a bully like Melissa or Roxanne but she disliked the way Melissa had belittled Ric simply because he was her ex husband and she was not going to let anyone make her feel like she was settling for second or hand me downs by Melissa. Hence, she felt the need to prove to Melissa that Ric was worth much more and Melissa had been making a mistake by divorcing him."Congratulations to the both of you." Melissa avoided eye contact with any of them and forced a smile."Thank you, you were say