The moment Clarrisa entered the house, her father and Dylan were still having a heated argument and unable to control her emotions, she just made her way to her room. Being alone was the only thing she wanted at this point. Every single time, Alex always chose Bianca instead of her and it was annoying. Yes her father hurt Bianca but was this the way Alex was supposed to go about it?A lot was going on in her mind as Clarissa slumped on her bed and closed her eyes. She didn’t know for how long she laid on the bed but the moment her phone began to ring, she sat up and her eyes lit up when she saw the caller ID.“Hey girl” her lips curled into a smile as she placed the phone against her ears, “see who decided to call me today”“Oh common” the voice from the other end replied, “you know I have been busy Risa, i just got a few days off and I flew into New York this morning. We should link up”Clarrisa’s eyes opened wide, “you are in town, Becky?”“Yes, we should meet up tomorrow okay?”“Su
After he got home, Alex went straight to the wine rack and poured himself a glass of whisky before going over to his balcony. The thoughts of his fight with Clarrisa was still lingering on his mind but he didn’t want to care, she was the one who felt insecure about things her father did and he was not even supposed to feel bad in the first place, she was not worth it.The sky was filled with so much stars and his lips unknowingly curled into a smile when he realized that his two sisters loved to seat on this same balcony to enjoy the night sky. How their chatters and giggles would filter into his ears but right now, he had no one by his side. All the people around him was by his side because of Alex and by the time he was done, they were no longer going to be my his side and that’s the biggest reality of all.His thoughts were interrupted when the phone inside his pocket began to buzz and he picked it up without bothering to look at the caller ID.“Hello”“Boss” Bruno’s voice filtered
Gerald was still seated in his study going through some documents, after having a squabble with his kids he didn’t feel like doing anything in particular but ti thought of Bianca still walking the face of the earth annoyed him. Now he was no longer worried about Clarrisa or Dylan finding out but about that woman going to tell on him. The fact that she has not said anything for the past weeks made it even more disturbing, she was planning something and he was sure of it.“Dad” someone called from the door and he turned to see Dylan by the door.“I thought you were already asleep, come on in” Gerald beckoned and his son made his way into the room before lowering himself on one of the chairs.“Why are you still awake though?” Gerald asked again.“Nothing” Dylan responded as his eyes traveled to the wall clock, “I don’t think Risa may come home tonight”“Are you here about her or because you are still not clear on what we discussed?” Gerald inquired, he knew his kids more than they could
Clarrisa was surprised to see Alex in the shower with her, not in a million years would she ever think that Alex would do something like this. It was overwhelming for her and the look on her face said it all.“Alex?” She wanted to be sure he was the one, she wanted to make sure he was in the right state of mind or something because this was bizarre yet intriguing “Shocked?” He asked with a sly smile on his face, “why do you look like you just saw a ghost?”“I…I….” Her voice trailed off when he snaked his hand around her naked body.“I just want to have a shower with you, what’s wrong with that?” This time, his finger was trailing the outline of her body and Clarrisa was loving the feeling of it, the way he gently touched her body made her heart leap for joy the most.Without saying anything, Alex yanked her closer and captured her lips while his hands worked magic on her body, the way she reacted in his embrace made the smile on his lips intensify.The kiss was slow and intense at fi
“Good morning boss” Bruno greeted as Alex sauntered into the office, his white suit stood out impeccably on his body and the ladies around him couldn’t help but ogle at this creature, he was just like a fantasy.“Have everyone in the conference room by nine” Alex ordered as he sauntered into his own office, “until then don’t disturb me”“Yes boss”The moment Alex entered his office, he threw his laptop open and began to work. It was just a few days to his wedding and he needed to finish every necessary thing he needed before that day. It was not like he was looking forward to it but he had to be prepared at least, Alexander chase was a name that everyone in the country and beyond knew.An email popped up on his computer and he immediately went through it which made his lips curl into a smile. So this was what Gerald was planning? He was more of a scornful man than he thought.Picking up his intercom, he immediately put a call across to Bruno who came rushing into the office immediatel
The car immediately drove towards the alrafia tower immediately after Alex landed in the Arab Emirates. He didn’t want to waste a single second and luckily the road was not too crowded. His car came to a halt in front of the big conglomerate and he alighted alongside Bruno. The building was so big and the extravagance was top notch. People were going in and out of the building and no one seemed to have noticed them. This was the biggest automobile conglomerate in the whole of the Arab Emirates and securing a partnership with the owner was one big of a deal, even Gerald would not want to miss it.“This place is really beautiful” Bruno snickered and alex shot him a deadly glance before making his way to the reception.“Good morning” he greeted the receptionist who returned his greeting with a smile.“Welcome to Alrafia sir, how may we help you?” her thick accent hung in the air but at least she was polite and well dressed. Not like those American kids that would not keep their belly in
Alex was taken aback for a split second, Amira was not an ordinary woman and he was beginning to see it. The smirk on her face said it all, she came prepared but she also underestimated him. A wounded man would do anything to get his revenge and that was what Alex had planned, anything that belonged to Gerald, he planned to snatch it from him.Amira dropped her MacBook on the glass table and turned her full attention to him, the smirk on her face was still lingering. It was like she could see right through his facade.“For a man of your caliber, I don’t think you would stoop so low to use such cheap methods to meet my father, tell me. What exactly is your plan? Until a few hours ago, Mr Gerald was showing up on the appointment list because I made that list myself and suddenly, you are hers? Tell me something better mr chase”“You are very particular, I see. A keen one”Amira scoffed lightly, “you already have the deal so let me in on your game, Gerald will be here soon and we have to
Gerald just sauntered into his office when his assistant walked over to him with an envelope in hand and a grim look on his face. He looked like the whole world was on his shoulders and when Gerald saw him, he had to crease his forehead into a frown and stop walking.“Why do you look so dead?”“Sir, this was sent to the company’s official email address and I had to bring it out for you” he stretched out his hand and Gerald collected the envelope from him.“What is it about?”His assistant hesitated for a while, he didn’t know if he was allowed to spill the beans. The information inside the envelope was sure to shatter the big boss,“I think it will be best if you read it sir”After talking, he gave a slight bow and hastily made his way out of the office, anticipating Gerald’s reaction to the mail.After watching him walk out of the office, the old man lowered himself on his reclining chair before tearing the envelope open.“Mr Gerald, CEO of Gerald automobile. It is with deep regre
Clarrisa’s eyes opened wide in surprise, she thought Alex and here he was, she didn’t even know what to say or do. The emotions were overwhelming for her and she just kept smiling, it was the only thing she could do at the moment.“I will give you two love birds some alone time” after talking, Esperanza kissed Risa gently on her head and patted Alexander’s back before walking out of the room leaving the two of them.“You thought I had left?” Alex asked when he set cake on the bedside table.“I woke up and didn’t see you” she shrugged, “that was the first thing that came to my mind, I don’t……..” her voice trailed off when he pulled her closer and snaked his hand around her waist.“I am sorry I left last night, okay? I just had something to take care of and it couldn’t wait but for the whole weekend I am yours okay?”“For real?” Her expression was priceless, “like are you being serious?”“Of course baby, you should get dressed okay?”“Why?” Her forehead creased into a slight frown, “are
It was already past midnight when Alex sauntered into the house, Clarrisa was still awake and the moment she heard the door open, she immediately sat up.“You are still awake?” Alex asked while removing his shirt, “it is so late and you haven’t gone to bed”“Where did you go, Alex?” Clarrisa purposely ignored his question, “tonight is supposed to be our wedding night but you left me, why? What exactly was so important that you had to leave just a few hours after our wedding?”“I told you it was something important” he hissed, “don’t you get it?” Alex was struggling to contain his anger, he didn’t want to make it look like she was irritating but her questions were annoying.Clarrisa dragged her body out of bed and made her way to where he was standing and encircled his waist.“I know you have a lot of business going on and I am not trying to stop you, I just thought it would be appropriate for us to spend the day together. We got married today and we have not even had the time to ce
“How are you related to Baxter, Alex?” Gerald had to ask, “you have been mentioning my friend for a while now, I am not sure if I quite understand you at this point. Do you have something on me?”With a smirk hovering across his lips, Alexander walked back to the chair and lowered himself on it,“What do you think Gerald! I may be someone related to him. I may be someone who knows all of your evil deeds, wanna try me?”Gerald’s mind wandered off, he was trying to remember if Baxter had any son that was somewhere. The Baxter he knew didn’t have any other family members aside from the ones he massacred years ago and now….“Look Gerald” he leaned forward, “I don’t want to hurt your precious daughter so you will do as I say”Gerald balled his hand into a fist as the look in his eyes intensified, he felt like strangulating Alex with his bare hands.“Fine” he finally answered, “I will let them go but on one condition”Alex’s forehead creased into a frown, “for a man who’s daughters life is
It was already past ten when the black Bentley made a stop in front of the house and the newly wedded couple alighted. The smile on Clarissa’s face continued to widen as she saw how decorated the house was and how all his workers from the old house decided to welcome her with flowers and gifts. It was a sweet gesture and she couldn’t help but enjoy it, even Alex had a huge smile on his face.“Congratulations on your wedding” some of them began to say.“Congratulations on your wedding” Esperanza walked up to them and pulled Clarrisa into her embrace, “I am so happy for you, my princess”“Thank you so much aunt” the now married Clarrisa answered with an excited glee on her face“Why don’t we go in?” Alex suggested as he threw his hand over her shoulder and Clarrisa couldn’t help but blush, “you have been in those heels for hours now, your leg must hurt a lot”Before she could even answer him, Alex picked her up princess style and made his way into the house which made her blush even har
“Why do you look so restless, babe?” Clarrisa asked when she saw the expressionless look on his face, “are you okay?”“I am fine” Alex answered as she stood up, “I will make a call and come back” with that he sauntered out of the reception hall and made his way towards the garage while greeting some people on the way.The phone kept ringing and ringing but no one was answering which was already making Alex all hyper. He wasn’t aware of when Gerald left the reception venue and now Bianca nor Aiden was not answering their call. The phone in his hand began to ring again and Alex quickly pressed the receive button before pressing the phone against his ears.“Hey, you haven’t been picking my calls. What happened?” His voice was laced with a lot of concern, “are you okay?”“So you are the brain behind this?” A familiar voice filtered through his ear and Alex froze, he understood that voice perfectly and he knew who it belonged to.“Gerald?” Alex allowed the name to roll out of his lips, “w
With a huge smile on her face, Clarissa turned in front of the mirror for the umpteenth time. The white gown looked so marvelous on her body, even her mum could not hold back her tears.“You look so beautiful, my dear” Mrs Gwendolyn couldn’t help but say, “I didn’t know I was going to see you get married, risa”“This is the happiest day of my life mum, “you don’t have to cry, okay?”The old woman gently pulled Clarrisa into her arms,“I am so proud of you, my love”The door gently pushed open and Dylan entered looking handsome and alluring In his black tailored suit. The moment his eyes met his sister’s, his jaw dropped.“Who the hell is this?” He lips curled into a smile, “you look so good risa”“Are you sure?” she was suddenly feeling nervous.“You are the most beautiful woman on earth today sis” Dylan added with a smile as her lips curled into a smile.“I am actually very nervous,” Clarissa muttered under her breath as she turned to the mirror again, a smile still lingering on her
Aiden was already on his porch when Alex’s car drove into the driveway and in no time, he was already seated with Aiden who had a glass of whisky ready for him.“You came so fast”“You actually saved me from the clutches of Clarrisa. I was already losing my mind actually being there”“You know” Aiden gulped a mouthful of whiskey, “for a man who is hell bent on revenge, I wonder how you manage to pull this pretense off. Like how do you pretend around Clarrisa and her family? You are a bad man”His outburst made Alex to chuckle lightly, if only Aiden knew what and what he had planned to do with Gerald and his family.“Well, that’s by the way” he got serious, “what way did you come up with?”“Yes” Aiden leaned forward, “rather than going into Gerald’s house during the wedding when most of his security guards will be patrolling the place. I suggest you have your reception in his compound. That will make everyone less attentive to the fact that someone is trying to break into the house and
Her phone beeped with a message and Clarrisa picked it up and it was a message from Alex asking her out to dinner.Rolling her eyes, she flung the phone on the bed and continued looking at the documents she was reading. Alex made her so pissed this time around and just a mere dinner was not going to suffice.Her phone continued to beep and she had no option than to answer the call and press the phone against her ear.“Hello”“Are you ignoring my calls?” Alexander’s flirty voice filtered through her ear.“Why did you call Alex?” Clarrisa asked, “I am very busy”“You sound mad”“Did you call me to tell me that?” She rolled her eyes to the back of her head, “I am not in the mood for your sweet talks…” her voice trailed off when her door creaked open and a familiar figure entered, having an expressionless smile on his face.“You actually don’t want to see me?” Alex asked from the door as he removed the phone from his ear.Clarrisa was stunned, she actually didn’t expect Alex to show up at
After leaving her father, Clarissa made her way to her mother’s room and was not suprised to see her checking out her wedding dress alongside her brother who had the happiest look on his face.“You are here already”Dylan called out to her, “we were waiting for you, your dress arrived”“Can I speak to you alone?” Clarissa asked her brother before turning to her mum, “it’s just for a few minutes mum”“Of course” she replied, “I will just put the finishing touches to this”“Okay”After that, she grabbed his hand and led him out of the room until they were both on the porch.As soon as they were both on the porch, the look on her face changed and tears welled up in her eyes.“Hey” Dylan held onto her hand gently. “What happened?”“I don’t know what to say, Dylan” her voice was quivering, “I am getting married in a few days and I don’t know if I am making the right decision, with every passing day, I feel like I am making a wrong decision”“Why?” His voice was laced with a lot of concern