Mr. Alcantara had been trying to reach his daughter, Melanie, but she had adamantly refused to pick up his calls.He was sincerely worried about her, so he called Clara to ask for Melanie's well-being, but even Clara's response didn't seem to relieve him of his worries.He tried again and after many calls, Melanie finally answered the call.“My dear, how have you been, I have been trying to reach you all day, are you okay?” Mr. Alcantara asked.His worries were growing each second and he could not contain it.“I am fine Dad, how are you?” Melanie sounded exhausted.She was trying to sound normal so that he would not worry about her so much.“Why haven't you been picking up my calls?” Mr. Alcantara asked again.He ignored her previous question, all that mattered to him was that she was doing well.“Dad, I said I'm fine, how are you coping?” Melanie asked.She diverted the question, she didn't want to look weak so her father could be strong.“I am coping but I don't think I can do that f
Jamal's business was finally sinking and he could not let that happen. At first he was happy that he found the culprit behind all his misfortune but since Dennis could not find any other information on Mr. Graham Louis.Dennis came in slowly and approached Jamal quietly.“I hope it is good news only,” Jamal stated hopefully.His eyes were seeing the truth that it was bad news but his heart refused to succumb to whatever his mind was saying.“I'm sorry sir, it is the same response as the last time, it is extremely difficult to track down this man,” Dennis confessed.Jamal felt vulnerable and couldn't take the feeling anymore, so he decided to be real with Dennis.“My company is sinking, Dennis,” Jamal admitted.He could confide in Dennis because he was one of his trusted persons.“I am truly sorry sir, it seemed as if Mr. Graham Louis knew that he was being followed,” Dennis reported.“Does this mean there is no way to get more information about his secret movements?” Jamal asked.Mr. G
Melanie was fed up with the new development and how Jamal's businesses were crumbling.She did not know what to do and she did not want to suffer. Now she understood all that her father was telling her about Jamal.She waited for Jamal to get back home before pouring out her mind.Jamal got back feeling somewhat depressed but decided not to show it.“I need a divorce,” Melanie spilled.Jamal thought it was a joke because it sounded like a rehearsed line.“Babe, what are you saying?” He laughed heartily.He had such a dramatic wife, he said to himself.“I want to put an end to this marriage,” Melanie said specifically.“I'm sure you feel tired and frustrated, I am too but after a good night's rest, everything will be back to normal,” Jamal said.He was trying to be calm so he doesn't get a panic attack “I am serious, I will be leaving this house by tomorrow morning,” Melanie continued.“What are you talking about, did I do something wrong?” Jamal asked, confused.“Jamal please I will b
Jamal was grateful that his wife hatched such great plans before now, to keep a close watch on his stepfamily.Although he was not concerned about the atrocities his stepfamily committed, it was somewhat helpful that his wife brought this idea.Now Clara gave me information that could help him with catching his enemy.Amidst the chaos at work and even in his home, Jamal decided to resolve the issue, one at a time.He needed to resolve the impending doom, awaiting his business, his unpaid taxes were increasing and no one wanted to do business with him.“There is a way to weaken Mr. Graham's stronghold on your business associates and even on you,” Clara announced.Jamal was more than interested in saving his business. “What is that?” Jamal asked.“Have you ever thought of that thing or person that could make Mr. Graham lose his cool?” Clara stated.“He doesn't seem like one who has anything or anyone that is his weak point,” Jamal said.“Everyone has strengths and weaknesses Jamal, I fe
Dennis and Jamal have been busy for a few days, trying to orchestrate a plan to learn more about Mr. Graham. Jamal would never give up on his quest to get answers from Mr. Graham and to bring him down too.“Sir, I am really curious,” Dennis expressed.“Of what?” Jamal asked absent-mindedly.“Of your informant,” Dennis said.Jamal smiled and acted as if he was not the person the question was referred.“How did this person get precise information about Mr. Graham?” Dennis continued.Still no response from Jamal.“I have searched the internet, met people, asked questions, tried tailing him directly but it was a dead end, how did this person do it?” Dennis asked further.“Maybe when you see her, you can ask her yourself,” Jamal responded.Amusement was written all over his face, he felt Dennis and Clara made a cute couple, making him think of his wife, Melanie.“It is even a she?” Dennis was wowed.“Absolutely,” Jamal replied.He was on the verge of laughter but decided to hold it in.Just
Madam Felicia and everyone in the house were happy that things were working in their favor. They got enough cash and also sabotaged Mr. Graham's plan. “We have to act fast about this plan, we need something unexpected that would surprise everyone,” Martins suggested.“You know that in the process of dwelling in your imagination, you should be more realistic?” Madam Felicia said.“Whatever is imagined can be brought to telling,” Martins responded.“We have to pause on our plans,” Nathan said.“Why?” Madam Theresa asked.Nathan was pissed and he did not want someone spoiling his day, so he instead turned to Madam Felicia and answered.“Mr. Graham is suspicious about me, so making any move now would be a dumb idea” Nathan replied.“How do you know he is suspicious, or are you also imagining things?” Madam Felicia asked.“He promised to end my life if I tried to double-cross him,” Nathan confessed.“How cruel! He should be thankful that we even gave him the information he needed about Ja
After the party, Mr. Graham specially invited Melanie for a private chat at his place.She was the first person he was ever brought into his home. He had never allowed anyone into his house, except his boys and his private doctor.Melanie was nervous but she was also curious. She loved to explore her adventurous side, once in a while.“Nice to meet you again, Mr. Graham Louis,” Melanie said formally.“Oh please come in,” he said excitedly.“What a grand, yet cozy place you have here,” Melanie complimented.“Thank you, please sit,” Mr. Graham said.“You stay alone?” Melanie asked.It would be difficult to avoid him if he did not.“I have a wife, so no I do not stay alone,” Mr. Graham said.“Okay?” Melanie replied skeptically.“Yeah,” he simply said.“I don't see her anywhere, does she work?” Melanie inquired.“No, she is sick, seriously sick” Mr. Graham opened up.“She has been sick for a few years now,” he continued.“My sincere apologies, how do you cope?” Melanie asked.“I do not co
“Sir, it's Mr. Graham,” Dennis said urgently.“What does he want this time?” Jamal asked.Jamal could not predict Mr. Graham, he was one of the toughest rivals he had encountered and it would be hard for Jamal to shake off Mr. Graham's hold on him.“He wants to meet with you,” Dennis informed Jamal.Mr. Graham's request came in this morning and it sounded suspicious too.“Okay, set a meeting with him then, I would free up my schedule to see him,” Jamal replied.“He wants you to meet him at his choice of place,” Dennis spilled.“What?!” Jamal exclaimed in surprise.“That was his request, sir, although he did not give a full description of where the meet-up would be,” Dennis answered.“What a coward!” Jamal thought aloud.Jamal felt that because of the last time Mr. Graham was shamefully asked to leave his office, he did not want that to repeat itself.“He feels like he owes you a favor and I hate his guts,” Dennis said.Jamal was not only pissed, he also wanted to confront Mr. Graham i
They finished packaging everything in the car.“ Can I talk to you for a while?” Paula asked, as she flipped her hair to her back. “ Sure,” Melanie answered. They walked inside the house. “ I wanted to properly apologize to you about what happened between Jamal and me, I know you still resent me but I am here now to say I am sorry for the pain I caused you and your family”Melanie was not expecting that to come out in that manner. They had stayed quiet while packaging the things they needed for vacation. No words or laughter were exchanged. They minded their business. “ It is fine, apology accepted” She smiled at her, it was genuine. “ Can I get a hug?” Paula askedMelanie pulled her into a hug. “ We are going to go late, ladies,” Jamal shouted from the window. He had been watching them. He wanted to let them be but they were running out of time. They got into the car. He drove them to a resort. He got down and opened the car door for them. “ Such a beautiful place to be in” M
Jamal had to sit close to her to see it. “ I had my suspicions about this,” he said.“ I was on it and this just confirmed it, I will send this to the police” It was a video that contained the things he did to little girls that were brought to him. “ He can't escape this” Mitchell smiled at the laptop in front of her as she forwarded it to the police. “ Hey dude, thanks for this” Mitchell got herself a glass of wine. She was happy because that was the only thing left to find out. She figured that Reuben would be able to get it for her. He had kept that for the last fight against Sam. The flash that Paula had taken just had little of what he was doing. “ Glad I kept that safe,” Reuben smiled broadly. The door opened and Dave walked in. He went to Mitchell and kissed her passionately.“ Didn't see that coming” Reuben was shocked to see them that way. “ Get used to it dude” Dave replied to him.“ Getting a toast? We've worked so hard to save everyone from that disaster” Paula go
When the door opened, Richard was trying to suffocate Dave. He was immediately handed over to the police. He was taken away from the hospital. The doctors had to urgently attend to Dave and make sure he was okay. They all went back to their houses. Paula could not afford to stay alone so she joined Mitchell at her place. After a while, Reuben came by. “ What was that about? The thing between you and Melanie” Mitchell asked Paula. “ Melanie and Dave had something in the past. We are just here because Sam took my daughter, and I knew how dangerous it was that my daughter was with him” “ Excuse me, you have a daughter?” Mitchell's mouth dropped open, she had never seen her or heard her talk about her daughter.“ Yes, my daughter, Jamal's daughter, Rose. Rose is my daughter, I was not ready to handle a baby so I left her at the playing ground, luckily for me, Jamal and Melanie took her” Mitchell was surprised to hear that. She wondered how Paula must have felt seeing her daughter a
She got downstairs and could not see Paula. She looked around the place. “ Where is she?” She asked Sam who stood there looking shocked as well. “ She was right here when I left this place” Michelle was not having any of it. She charged at him. “ Where did you keep her?” “ This was all planned by the both of you, you saying you wanted to pee, and then I left her here, you two planned this” He left Mitchell there and went upstairs. Mitchell ran to the door that the maid had pointed. She got to the door and saw that it was locked. She tried to hit it open but it was not working. ” Who is there?” Mitchell heard a faint voice coming from the room. She leaned in on it. “ Anyone there?” She asked. “ Mitchell” That was Reuben calling faintly. He had woken up and could not recognize where he was. He tried to stand up but could not do so. He was weak.He crawled to the door and tried to open it but it would not open. He struggled with the door but could not open it. He stayed ther
Reuben got to the address and quickly sent it to Mitchell. He walked closer to it. It was a massive building. “ How possible!” He exclaimed as he saw the house. He walked into it. Sam Anderson went to the door to get him. He had seen Reuben outside. He got there and opened the door for Reuben. Reuben walked in and could not believe how well-decorated the house was. “ You own this?” He asked “ No, I do not,” he answered as he sat down.Richard was upstairs looking at them. Sam raised his face and looked up. Richard nodded at him. He was still talking with Reuben when the maid brought a drink. “ You should have this,” he said to him.Reuben took it from the maid and drank it. He continued to talk with Sam till he began to feel dizzy. He stood up. “ Where can I get some rest, I am so tired,” he said to Sam. “ Take him to the room,” he said to the maid. Richard came downstairs when Reuben had been taken to the room. “ He will be there for a long time,” Sam said to Richard. I
She quickly told Dave about the man that had met her at the pack. It sounded surprising to him at first but was no longer funny when he remembered that someone was following Mitchell as well. “ Maybe it is just some coincidence,” he told Paula. Paula was not satisfied with it. She went to her bag and brought out the card he had given her. She called him up. When Richard saw her call, he smiled. “ Such an easy catch,” he said as he picked it up and answered. She wanted him to meet her up in a place, that same place. He teased her about missing him already. He got dressed and drove out of the house. He got to the place and saw that she had already gotten there, and even had a drink on the table. He walked to her. “ Wanna give me a hug?” He spread his hands at her. “ Not today” She waved at him to sit down. He had a disappointed look on his face. “ So you missed me?” He ordered his drinks as well. “ You wish, far from that” She took a sip. “ Did you follow me home t
He smiled as he sent the last apology message to her. He had been pleading with her to forgive him. He sent flowers and gifts as well. He stayed on his bed, looking at his phone and waiting for a reply from her. It came, she had forgiven him. He immediately asked her to fix a place for them to meet. He told her how badly he wanted to see her. She accepted and sent him a location. She stood in front of the mirror as she dressed. “ You look great,” Dave said to her as she stepped out of her bedroom. “ Thank you” “ Why did you put so much effort into looking this good, going on a date?” He had fear in his heart that she was going to see a lover. “ Is that so? I do not want to appear like that, I will go change” She rushed into the room and had to change the way she styled her hair and had to also change her clothes. She came out in front of Dave. “ Is this okay?” She asked him. “ Yes, where to go?” “ To see someone” was all she said before she left the house. She entered her
He had everything set. He looked so flashy and smelt of wealth. He smells good as well. He got into his car and drove to the expensive restaurant that was in town. He parked his car and got out. The ladies there blushed as they flashed his smiles. He waved at one of the girls, she could not believe that he was waving at her. She smiled broadly as she held her chest. He walked into the restaurant. He looked so good, his hair and the way his lips looked, soft and inviting. He entered and the attention he got was beautiful. He looked around like he was searching for someone. He walked to a table and pulled the chair. “ I wish I was the one he sat with,” one of the ladies at the opposite table said, she was loud enough to be heard. He kept his hands on the table, with his fingers making a tapping sound on the table.Mitchell raised her face and looked at him. He smiled at her. “ Thought you would never look at me or notice that I have been sitting down here” he smiled again. Mitch
He drove back to the house feeling down and dejected. He could not explain why everything was beginning to turn against him. He got home and noticed that the domestic staff were not there. He called out to them but did not hear anyone answer. He went around his house and saw that no one was around. He called the security man at his gate and asked where his domestic staff had all gone. “ When I asked them, they answered that you asked them to leave, I had to let them go” He was angry, he slapped the gatekeeper. He went back inside the house and had to go to their rooms. He got there and saw that their belongings were no longer there.“ I never gave any order,” he screamed. He went inside and for the first time in a long while, he entered into his kitchen to get a drink. He sat down, he was scared to open his phone, he was also scared to turn on the television as well. The door opened and Reuben walked in. He saw the bottle of drink with Sam, he rushed to Sam and took the drink a