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Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Five.
Mrs. Odette's eyes never left Asher's body for a second, as she continued looking at him in confusion, and irritated at the same time. "Are you insane, Asher?" she asked, her voice trembling with rage. She looked him up and down, as if searching for a sign of sanity. "You know, I had thought the only problem you have is poverty" Odette said, her eyes never wavering. "Tell me Asher, are you mad as well?"Asher looked at her, a gentle smile plastered across his face. It was as if he was amused by everything she had just said. he took a step backward, changing his posture, his eyes locked on Mrs. Odette's face."Why am I doing this anyways?" Asher asked, his voice firm. "But that's okay, Roxanne can always have a new one, I will leave now but please don't make me set my foot in here with same complaint, ever again"Asher was about to turn around to leave when he noticed Meredith, who had been sitting beside her mother, suddenly stood up and moved to another couch. He stood and watched he
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Six.
Roxanne lay quietly on her bed, just like every other days, she had never had a happy day since she had the Darius encounter. Her mind wandering in some many thoughts of the future. She had taken her time to think it through, weighing her options carefully. And now, she knew it was time to share the news with Asher. She picked up her phone and dialed Asher's number, her heart pounding slightly faster with what is likely to come out of her decision.As the phone rang, Roxanne's thoughts drifted back to the day she found out she was pregnant. It was indeed a shocking revelation, but she was happy at the fact the she's going to be a mum soon. But her fear has always been her family and what they would say and how they would react to the news. But now, she has no reason to be keep the good news to just herself, as she thinks the phone continued to ring.Soon Asher picked up and his voice came on the line, warm and soothing, just like always. "Hey, Roxanne! How are you?" he asked, his tone
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Seven.
Asher's hands continued trembling in a excitement as he dialed Ryder's number. He could not get over the feeling, The news was just all over him as he walked from one point to the next one in joy. He could not wait for Ryder to hear this part of him, if Ryder is there whenever he needed him, why can't he share In his good moments? Asher thought yo himself as he continued walking around, his eyes glued on his phone screen.Ryder finally answered on the third ring, and Asher blurted out his invitation, not minding if Ryder had a busy schedule or not. "Hey Ryder. I need you to come to the hotel. I have some incredible news to share with you" Asher said, his voice filled excitement.Ryder was surprised, he had never heard or seen Asher that way since he knew him. "What's going on, Asher? You sound like you just won the lottery" Ryder asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Lottery is nothing compared to the way I feel right now Ryder, please be here soon?"Ryder doesn't know how to feel
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Eight.
Asher pushed their plates aside, while Ryder continued nodding his head in satisfaction with the delicious meal Old Tian had prepared for them. The warm aroma of cooking still lingered in the air, making the atmosphere feel cozy and soothing .Few minutes later. Asher was fully relaxed and felt it was time to pop the nuts, his eyes sparkling in excitement as he sat upright and turned his facing to Old Tian. "How have you been, Old Tian?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.Old Tian's face softened, as his mood suddenly went into sadness, hurt crept into his eyes. He looked down, his hands clasped together in his lap. "It's not been the same without you, Asher" he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Asher's heart swelled with emotion as he listened to Old Tian's words. He could feel the loneliness in the old man's voice, and it pained him to think that he could no longer stay back with him, but visit in his less schedule.Ryder noticed the emotional breakdown moment in
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Nine.
Roxanne's hands moved swiftly as she checked her surrounding, ensuring she had everything she needed before departing. Her driver, patiently waiting by the car, she nodded in satisfaction as she checked and everything was just as she wanted it. Just as she was about to step out of the doorway, she bumped into a familiar figure, Liam.His eyes, filled with a mix of desperation and urgency, locked onto hers. Roxanne's instincts told her that he knew about her plans to leave. How did he find out? She pushed the thought aside, as she tried focusing on the present moment. But as she moved on, she noticed Liam following her a step ahead. What is this Liam? Why are you gumming your self on my body?" She asked, her voice firm. "Tell me, what is it this time? You have someone, you'd like me to kill for you?"Roxanne asked and immediately Liam's hands reached out, as if to grab her, but Roxanne swiftly sidestepped him. "What are you doing here, Liam?" she asked gruffly, her eyes darting toward
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Fifty.
Roxanne's eyes blazed with defiance as she stood her ground , despite the gun pointed at her. while Liam's face twisted in anger, his eyes and every part of him was screaming danger but Roxanne didn’t let that change her mind. She was scared of dying but going back inside would definitely ruin everything she had planned out."Get back in the house, Roxanne" Liam spat, his voice low and dangerous .But Roxanne didn't flinch. She didn't move ,she didn't blink. She just kept calm and just staring at Liam, her eyes fixed on the gun as she prayed he doesn't as much as moving his hand near the trigger.The driver, who had been watching the whole scene unfold, seemed to have had enough. He quietly sneaked back into his car, pretending to drive off. But suddenly, he swung the car door open, and came out holding a gun in his hand.Liam's eyes widened in surprise as the driver pointed the gun at him. "Let her go, Mr" the driver growled, his voice firm and commanding. "Or I'll shoot you and righ
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Fifty One.
Roxanne's eyes were tightly closed as the driver struggled to pull the car away from Liam's graspe. She felt a rush of relief the moment she slightly opened her eyes and noticed they were no longer within Liam's reach, she was grateful to have escaped the danger that lurked behind. She couldn't think of a way to specially appreciate the driver for his impressive skill, how he was able to pull out despite the flat tires.Roxanne opened her eyes and saw the seriousness in his face and a determined expression, how his whole attention was fixed on the road ahead. Suddenly she noticed the tension in his shoulders begin to ease, and a small smile played on his lips."Thank you" Roxanne said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I think I owe you a lot right now, you really have no idea what you just did for me"The driver's eyes flickered towards her. as he smiled nodding his head in acknowledgment. "You owe me nothing" he said, his voice low and smooth. "I'm just glad we made it out alive"R
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Fifty Two.
As the car continued to move and no idea seem to be coming into her head. Roxanne continued to scan through the car's interior therough her head. The driver's eyes were fixed on the road ahead, his jaw clenching in concentration. She let out a quiet breath, as her head continued to move faster on the possible way out.Suddenly a memory flashed into her mind, the small penknife she had tucked away in her bag. A voice had early whispered into her head just as she was about to let ave the house, to put that tiny piece into her bag, she ignored at first but as the voice continued, she had to listen to it. little did she know it was the universe trying to protect the child she have growing in her womb, and it gave her the courage to fight.To be sure she was on the safer side, she opened a part of her eye as she slowly slipped her hand into her handbag, her fingers closing around the knife. She pulled it out slowly, her heart pounding in her chest.Roxanne tried to be as carefull as she co
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Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen.
Roland had looked all around him there was no Hope, he had called his friends, the ones he believed he had helped in their trying times as well but still, no hope from anywhere. Day seven about to go.And they was still not help from anywhere, he had prayed and fasted, hoping that God would intervene. How was he going to get out of the situation he found himself into? Has he been so cruel that the universe had chosen to deal with him in such a hard way?He thought, as he came out from the bathroom. While resting his back on the wall of the room and taking his eyes round the square of his room and wondering how he was going to leave it in the hands of another. "This is all your fault Roxanne" he muttered. "If you had accepted to be with that young man, things like this would probably not get an inch close to his heart"Slowly he pulled his back and headed to the his bed, he was almost close to his bed when he heard his phone buzz. He hurried and picked it up from the top of his draw
Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen.
The next day, as early as 5:00am. Roxanne opened her eyes but her head felt like a war zone, she tried to see if she could manage it and get up from the bed cause she was thirsty and needed water."I can't believe you had this much to drink, Roxanne" she said, her voice barely above a whisper. She struggled to suppress the pain for somewhile, so she could go get herself the water she needed. But minutes later, the aches became excruciating and she could not manage, cause it was hitting her directly in her eyes.She got up again and about to go grab herself water, but as she was about to take a walk, she slumped on the floor .And then, Asher felt a tap on his shoulder when he jumped up and switched on the light then took his eyes round the room but there was definitely no one else in the room with them."I know I dream a lot lately, but this is so real" he said, then extended his hand to switch off the light so he could go back to sleep, when he suddenly noticed that Roxanne was not
Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen.
Roxanne who was completely frustrated and out of idea on what to do, she had hurried home that same day. She could not believe her family were back to trenches just in a twinkle of an eye. Roxanne was all about how and what she was going to do, so she could help her family out of the situation they found themselves into.Asher knew she probably had found out the news of what he did to her family. He gave her a little space to avoid things that would likely escalate the whole thing.But when he noticed it was taking her too long to at least speak to him, cause he knew. He was definitely the reason why she was called home. But instead, she resorted to crying and staying all by herself.A day passed but it continued. Asher came back and as he entered the room, his eyes went straight to the bed, her usual spot. But Roxanne was obviously not there. He hummed then checked his wristwatch and found out it was 10pm already.It had never happened since he crossed path with Roxanne, that Roxann
Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen.
Julia got home. But still, the thought of Geraldine and everything she had played out back at the Kane’s kept flashing on her face. Or was it that Geraldine was looking for a possible way to kick her out of the way?She was more worried about what would become of her friend Geraldine, if Asher eventually shows up and she wouldn't want that for her cause the plan started a long time ago and she had been a part of it all.Shortly after she got down from the and was heading inside, she took her phone off from her handbag and put a call through to Geraldine. If she can't be there, no problem. But she wants to be sure Geraldine knows exactly what she was doing.But unfortunately Geraldine had left her phone in the living room before going over to see Darius in his room. She called severally and no response, she tried few more time but she still didn't pick up."Al..right" She muttered. "Maybe I'm disturbing actually, but I don't mind. I will definitely go back to the Kane's tomorrow, I jus
Chapter One Hundred and Twelve.
"I haven't set my eyes on Darious the whole day, why does he look different since he returned from his trip"Geraldine muttered to herself as she had her eyes scanning the environment, looking for a glimpse of Darius. But Julia her friend, was surprised to why Geraldine seemed drifted away in the midst of their conversation.She held it for some moment but could no longer when she noticed Geraldine was literally absent, which made her feel like she was talking all by her self."What exactly are you looking for Geraldine?" She asked. "Or is that you trying to tell me that i should leave already?"Julia asked but Geraldine paused for a moment, imagining how bad it was that Julia could notice. She concentrated her eyes on Julia and asked. "Why would you think of a thing like that, Julia? You are my friend, remember?"Geraldine asked but Julia shrugged her shoulder while darting her eyes around. "I don’t know, shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"Geraldine shook her head in displeasur
Chapter One Hundred and Eleven.
Since Amelia saw the property deed. She has never been at rest, she became a bug, as she constantly roam around Seth seeking to find out the reason he had to get a house.When she look around her, it's all houses. Why would Seth go as far as acquiring another house? She literally lost count of how many houses her father has in his name.When she noticed Seth was not ready to tell her a thing, she made up her mind to say the word out since she could not hold it back anymore. Seth was in the bathroom and Amelia felt lathering up together would get him spill. So she opened the door and walked straight up to join him in the shower taking of her lingerie as walked up to hold him from behind.Seth wasn't startled, just as if he was expecting her to join him in the shower. Amelia rubbed through Seth's chest, as she headed to his navel button she asked. "Have an idea the last time we did this together?" Seth reached for Amelia’s hands and gently pulled it down while turning to look at her i
Chapter One Hundred and Ten.
Roxanne was not over her last encounter. And that had made her even more wise than she could never imagine, paying attention to every details around her, whenever she found herself with a stranger she know nothing about.She was able to find her way out before it was too late. And when she got to the house, she rang the doorbell for a while but no response.“What is going on? She said and was about to take her phone from the pocket so, she could call inside to know what was happening, but then she heard the door cracked open."Jake, it's you. What is going? Why did it take you forever to get here?" She asked anxiously and for the first time, since they grew into adults. She saw what the tears in Jake's eyes looked like.She quickly grabbed his hand, then pulled him closer to check if any part of his body was paining him, as she traveled her hands round jake's body she said. "This has never happened in the past Jake, I feel so scared seeing you like this. What is it? Are you in trouble
Chapter One Hundred and Nine.
Roxanne was getting all fed up as she could not concentrate on her own life but constantly getting an impromptu call from family. She had discussed with Asher since she returned back to the hotel, that she would like to go out there in search of something she could do to enable them take care of the bills they had incurred staying in the hotel. Which she was not ready to see Asher to go through it alone.But Asher hesitated, pleading with her to give him a little more time to put things in place. And then Meredith's call came, sounding really urgent, Roxanne felt she was leaving a life outside the dreams she had for herself.But she just can't control the way things kept turning out for her, she got disheveled after receiving the heart wrecking call from Meredith. Immediately, she got busy preparing to go see Meredith and probably know what's up. Roxanne was done with everything, then extended her hand to the drawer so she could pick her purse up, when she heard Asher said something,
Chapter One Hundred and Eight.
Meredith hurried to the door to check who it was, but as she opened the door. She saw two men dressed in sleek suits, their faces stern and unyielding."Can I help you?" Meredith asked, her tone polite but firm. "You're not our guests, are you?"The man on her right flashed a brief smile as he dipped his hand into his pocket and pulled out an identity card. "Good evening, ma'am. My name is Ethan Thompson, and this is my colleague, Lucas Ross. We're from Hampton Realty"Meredith travelled her eyes round the two men, standing in her front. Then looked back to see if someone else was aware of what was happening at the door, then turned to look at the men again, then slowly gave them way to walk through.As they followed her into the living room, Ethan's eyes went round the space, taking in the elegant furnishings and the warm glow of the fireplace, while Lucas on the other hand, remained focused on Roland who was obviously wondering where he knew the the two from. Before he could bring h
