“Who told you that and how legit is it?” Madam Felicia raised a brow, staring at Martins.“I heard from my lawyer. He also gave me directives.” Martins informed her with certainty.“I haven’t heard that.” Madam Theresa rubbed her chin.“But if it’s legit, then, we have to do something about it.” Madam Felicia nodded her head cryptically.“I can assure everyone that I can get documents, files, and evidence to prove my eligibility towards this family’s wealth but as for causing trouble for Jamal and ruining his image, it would be a little difficult.” Martins sighed.“Leave that to us.” Madam Felicia and Madam Theresa exchanged knowing stares.“As long as it has to do with staining his reputation, we are good at it. Just make sure you have good evidence and file showing how worthy you are of his position.” Madam Felicia said, smiling mischievously.“Talking about our children, where is Nathan? I haven’t been seeing him around.” Madam Felicia faced Madam Theresa.“He traveled, I also have
"I never thought we would be doing this again." Clara sighed as they strolled into the wedding shop."Right? But I can't keep bantering over this with him." She sighed. "Let's get married again." She smiled."You know, you are so lucky to have someone as understanding and nice like Jamal," Clara confessed. "Like, which man would do this? I know he is trying to protect his reputation or whatever but when you have given him a chance to leave, he stayed." Clara almost gasped. "I really love this man for you." Clara nodded her head."Hello, do you love it as I blush like a rabbit?" She said with sarcasm lingering in her voice. "Of course, I'm glad to have him with me. It feels like a dream." She sighed happily."But- -" Clara suddenly turned nervous. "But-" Clara made a comeback but couldn't continue."But what?" She raised a brow."I don't mean to sound interested or something but I'm just anxious." Clara sounded so shy and giddy, it was obvious that she was hiding something that Melanie
“Who are you? What are you trying to do?” Clara and Melanie struggled, trying to pull the bind they used in binding their hands and their eyes.“Help! Help!” Melanie yelled at the top of her voice but the strange man on a black nose mask laughed in mockery.“Save your strength for later, ladies. The window is tinted, no one can see or hear you.” His husky disgusting voice irritated them.“What do you want from us? If you keep doing this, I assure you, my father will never let you go scot-free.” She scoffed, trying to threaten him but he laughed.“So, should I start crying?” He smirked. “Just keep quiet if you don’t want to get hurt!” He warned them coldly before looking at the road. He was driving at high speed and the area he was curbing the car towards was far from the mainstream of government. It seemed he was taking them to the abandoned part of the city or like a village?“Sister, what does he want from us?” Clara mumbled, with her teeth gritting as she was already feeling scared
"Keep the money in the car and step down." The strange man instructed him seriously.Gradually, he stepped down with his hand in the air."I will leave only if you give me the girls." He bidded."Do you think your voice counts in this case?" The strange man scoffed. "If you don't want me to harm them, do as I say!" The man threatened him."This is a deal, you know? How can I trust you when you don't even trust me?" He rolled his eyes. "The sum of $500,000 billion is in the car, give me the girls and it's all yours." He informed him abruptly."$500,000 billion? That's too much, Jamal." Melanie retorted and the man hit her.He was angered. "Don't you dare touch her!" He warned him seriously."What can you do, weak man?" The man laughed. "I have my men stationed at every corner, if you don't play cool, you might not return home." The man scorned him."And did you think I came unprepared?" He curled his lips and the man became anxious. The man's eyes rolled around the isolated area."Are
He watched as the strange man entered his car and drove off with money in it.“Babe!” Melanie rushed up to him and they embraced tightly.“I’m really sorry for this mess.” He mumbled, kissing her hair. “Are you okay?” They pulled from the hug with his eyes all over her face.“I’m fine. He didn’t hurt us.” She shook her head as Clara approached them.“Thanks for saving us, Mr. Jamal,” Clara said and he shook his head.“It’s my fault. I would have placed guards with you after the last thing that happened.” He scolded himself.“But- -” Clara's eyes wandered into the quiet area before returning to them.They looked at her. “But, what?” They questioned, almost in unison.“He has left with the only car we have. What do we do?” Clara raised a brow and then it dawned on them that they had nothing to return with, not even a phone.“Oh!” He roughly scratched his hair then something came into his mind, and he smiled. “Don’t worry, Dennis will be here soon.” He assured them and unconsciously, on
“Sir- -” Dennis was still shocked to see them as they exchanged relieved stares.“How come you are here?” He gave him a long look.“I was looking for petrol since the car broke down. It seems I can’t go back.” Dennis frowned.“I guess you have cash on you because we are stranded.” He commented sadly.“Stranded?” Dennis looked at him cryptically before his eyes wandered around the area. “Where is your car?” Dennis' statement followed.“The criminal took it. He went with the money and car.” He explained abruptly.“That’s bad.” Dennis groaned.“Are you people getting the room or you are here to chit-chat? I doubt if the room will be enough for the four of you.” The old man hissed, breaking their conversation rudely and they faced him.“How much for the room?” Dennis asked.“$10,000” The old man spilled.“$10,000!” They gasped, taking a second look at the old-broken hotel that if it wasn’t for the hour and isolated area, they would never stay in it.The man knew they were in a dire situati
“We have to leave, I mean, right now.” She stood up and immediately, he grabbed her hand.“To where? It’s already late, babe. Let’s leave here first thing tomorrow morning.” He tried to talk her out but she remained adamant.“It’s my father’s health we are talking about here, Jamal.” She looked at him seriously. “He must be worried especially since he hasn’t had any news from us.” She frowned.“I know how you feel but what can we possibly do? Everywhere is dark, and we don’t have a car or petrol. We have to be patient.” He urged her calmly.“Yeah, I tried earlier to connect but I was out of service. It seems there is a problem with this village.” Dennis added.She sighed heavily before sitting roughly on the wooden chair.“Sis, don’t be worried. I know how you and Uncle care about each other, he will be fine.” Clara tried to console her.“Please, let’s try to leave first thing tomorrow morning.” She stood up and left, entering the room.“Melanie.” He stood up and followed her, leaving
The following morning, Oliver got a car from his neighbor and dropped them where the van had stopped.“Thank you very much, Mr. Oliver.” He said as they stepped down.“It’s nothing. I’m glad something like this happened.” Oliver paused and they gave him a long weird look. “I know it’s bad news on your end but for me, I have made money that would keep me going until another time,” Oliver explained to them and they sighed, after understanding where he was coming from.“It’s all good.” They waved as Oliver entered the car and curbed the car into the street.They exhaled heavily.“People are really suffering in this part, don’t you think?” Clara murmured.“No doubt.” They said almost in unison.“Well, you should consider filling the car let’s get out of here!” The authoritative voice of one of the officers brought them back to reality.“I’m really sorry for the mess that happened. Yesterday was really a long day for everyone.” He apologized calmly.“Oh, it’s nothing. Mr. Jamal. It’s our ri