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Asher's Legacy. Chapter Seventy Seven.
Roland was taken back home after the old man had told them he could not perform any healing on him. Odette on the hand was back to her shackles, back to crying everyday and wondering what happened to her husband all of a sudden.Odette was at her wit's end. She had literally tried everything she could, followed so many suggestions. Odette felt she had tried everything to help her husband get back to his feet, but nothing seemed to be working. She was Frustrating and desperate for new ideas even though Sofia had told her to take a rest while she make more enquires on the next step they can take.Odette at the living room perching from one chair to the next one. She thought of going back to the spiritualist by herself to see the old man again, as he could probably not be in the right frame of his mind the day they had gone to see him. "Oh come on, Odette" she muttered to herself then picked up her phone and was aimlessly scrolling throughe it.Searching for a fresh idea when the thought
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Seventy Eight.
In as much as Roxanne thought her mother Odette was just messing up with her head, Odette still didn't give up. Odette made Roxanne know how important it is that she sees her father before he dies. "I know this might sound surreal Roxanne. But you just have to believe it" Odette said and paused, trying to know if Roxanne would say something. But she didn't so she continued."Your father's condition is getting worse, Roxanne. He doesn't have much time left." Odette's eyes welled up with tears, and her voice cracked with emotion then ended the call afterwards.Roxanne who had stayed quiet and reminiscing on what her mother had said, she had thought it was one of her mother's stunts, but hearing the word sound over and over in her head gave her every reason to think it twice."Could it be true that father is really sick?" She asked herself as sat and thought about it for a while, a part of her was still doubting while the other seemed to be fully convinced with everything her mother had s
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Seventy Nine.
Roxanne made her way down to Atlanta, as she stepped into the Harper's premises, she was immediately met with Meredith, who was under the cool evening weather with her friend Jessica who had visited her. On seeing Roxanne, Meredith’s face twisted in disgust while her eyes blazed with anger. "Hey you stop right there" Meredith said, and stood up as she started walking towards Roxanne for confrontation. Roxanne had wanted to ignore her and walk into the building but the thought of her father being sick and Meredith sitting outside and smoking etched her concern.For a second, Roxanne concluded it was definitely a stunt her mother pulled just to get her back home, to continue living a life of misery. But she didn't flinch, she waited patiently for Meredith to approach her."You, So you actually have the nerve to show up here?" Meredith spat, her voice dripping with anger. "After the shame you brought to this family? You're a disappointment, Roxanne. A complete and utter failure"After R
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Eighty.
Roxanne's eyes widened in shock as she took in the picture of the human laying before her, her father. Once a strong and vibrant man, now laying like some log of woods on the bed?Roxanne could not bring herself believe what her eyes just saw. she found herself next on the floor, the tears was faster that she was unable to hold them back.While Roxanne sat on the floor. Her mind struggled to understand what she was seeing, it was just like she was in a nightmare, one that she could not wake up from and needed someone to wake her from it by all means.A moment later she stood and went back to confirm what she had seen was real, and for the second time. She was actually viewing the image of her father, Roland.Roxanne turned around, looking straight to Odette, her mother. After gazing through her face for a while she said. "Mom, what happened to him?" Roxanne asked, her voice shaking with emotion.The moment Odette was thinking she would never go back to, crying without tears. she sudde
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Eighty One.
Roxanne pressed further as she pleaded with her mother who seemed not so sure if allowing Asher into the house especially in her husband's situation would be a nice idea. For a moment, Roxanne paused trying to get her mother's attention as it seemed she was drifting away. "Mom, I just need you to give Asher this chance. I’m not saying anyone should accept him back into the family, I’m just more concerned about the state my father is into"Odette not being sure if the husband would be happy knowing Asher has a hand in his healing, considering how much he hates Asher but she was also having a doubt on the said old man. If the spiritualist could not do anything, was it Asher and his old man? Odette thought then said. "I have literally done everything Roxanne, is it not best we use the time to make researches on the next possible places we can go to instead of wasting it on Asher?" Odette asked, her voice skeptic.Roxanne took a step closer to her mother, her hands clasping together in
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Eighty Two.
Asher drove into the Harper's premises not minding what anyone would think about his car. He rushed down from the car and his eyes fixed on the front door. He rang the doorbell, and a moment later, the door swung open. Meredith standing right at the doorway.Without wasting a second or trying to exchange pleasantries, Asher tried to walk past her, but she quickly blocked his way. "Hey, where do you think you're going to?" she asked, her voice dripping with hostility.Asher took his eyes round Meredith and wondering what he could probably do to get her off his way. Off course he was there on invitation and not to deal with Meredith's attitude."Get off my way please" Asher said trying to sound polite. But Meredith stood still not moving an inch, as she got her eyes rolling on Asher.Meanwhile Roxanne had heard the doorbell rang from the kitchen, and she was certain it was Asher. Soon, Roxanne appeared at the doorway, just as it seemed like the situation was going to escalate.Asher was
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Eighty Three.
Asher could not believe his eyes stil as he moved even closer, brushing his fingers against Roland's temple. He took his eyes to Roxanne then to Roxanne's mother, his expression turned into curiosity. Asher had just much to ask regarding his inlaw’s state of health.Because to him, Mr Roland’s health was quite strange and was wondering how he got into it. Meanwhile Roxanne heart continued beating faster than it's usual, as she wandered in so many impossibility.Why was Asher looking at her father and not saying a word? Why does he look so speechless? Does it mean he could not do anything to help? If he failed her, what was her mother going to say to her? After putting in so much energy to convince her into letting Asher in, to see the father. Could that be a mistake she should have avoided? Maybe she should have gone by the mother's idea instead and not bringing an extra hate upon herself and Asher.Fiona thought as she got her eyes fixed on Asher's confused face. Unknown to her that
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Eighty Four.
Meredith's fingers drummed against the steering wheel as she drove down the highway. She still could not get the thought of Asher and Roxanne coming to the house, that alone made her feel like she was going to loose it. "Son of a bitch! I'm so pained right now, I wish I can just kill them with my bare hands already" Meredith’s anger continued to rage, she needed to be sure Jessica is home before going to her's. She quickly picked her phone that was seated next to her and dialed Jessica's number as she waited impatiently for Jessica to answer.Soon, Jessica's voice came on the line and Meredith could not spare her a second as she proceeded to say. "Hey, Jess, it's me, Meredith" she said but caught Jessica laughing from the other end. "Care to tell me what’s funny Jessica?" Meredith asked but Jessica still didn't stop, on the process she stopped and asked Meredith. "It's just funny how you have to remind me you are the one calling me, lately"Meredith completely ignores her and headed
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Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Seven.
After Asher found out it was really his absence that got Tian looking the way he met him. He quit with trying to persuade him on seeing a doctor for a medical attention. He believed it would all be a complete waste of time.Asher decided to stay back in Tian's hut long enough, so he won’t have to miss him and probably take the time out to talk with him.He could at least use the time to discuss with him and also tell him about his wife’s pregnancy, cause he was sure he had left her wife on a good note and believe nothing would happen to his unborn child at the time, no matter what.As the day ran middle. Asher and Tian, just like other days. Strolled down to the cowshed to check on the cows and also give them food.But as they got there. The cows environment was quite mess up with the left over from the previous day."These guys looks so big in my eyes already, or does it really mean that the constant tears affected my sight?"Asher laughed out, on his way going to fetch water from t
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Six.
It was with a great shock that Asher found Tian quite unconscious the moment he walked into his room.Tian could neither stand not sit. It was then Asher began to imagine how Tian survived in such condition with no one by his side.Tian was the type that no matter what, he would never make his sickness known to anyone. But seeing him in such helpless situation made Asher knew it was really that serious.It was no longer a job to Asher, as he would wake in the morning clean Tian up and then head to the cowshed to feed them each passing day.It wasn’t just a thing but a lot, as Asher came and found one of the cows dead. To think it was actually his favourite among all.He struggled to hold back the pain so Old Tian won’t find out, cause he believes it would definitely make Tian's recovery a hard one.That particular cow wasn’t just Asher's favourite but also Tian's.He continued it like that till a day came and he thought Old Tian might likely not agree to it but he knew he definitely n
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Five.
Ryder had been restless since his day out with Abigail. The picture got stuck in his brains, that was same Darious, Asher’s step brother.How small could the world be? Since the day he set his eye on the picture, he had been calling Asher's number to tell him what he found on his first date with Abigail. But Asher's number had not been connecting.Ryder gave it a rest, thinking Asher would either get busy wife the preparation of his baby that was on the way.But it continued, and Ryder felt it was something to be worried about. It had been days already but still, Asher’s number was not connecting and Ryder could not wait anymore."Something is definitely wrong" he said.When it seemed like Ryder was going to loose his sanity, trying to figure out what could keep Asher's phone unreachable.He grabbed his car keys and started walking out from his room. The moment Ryder got to his living room, he got a beep on his phone, hopefully it was Asher. He thought, then quickly moved his phone
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Four.
For days. Meredith have had problems laying hands on her phone. The morning sickness and the breakdown started quite fast, then smell from metals and gadgets related was the only thing she could not withstand.But on that faithful Saturday morning. She woke up from sleep feeling somehow, but Joan was the one right on the bed with her.Meredith had wanted to talk to Jessica instead, cause how the hell was she going to begin with Joan, when they weren’t all that close to the point? Even though Joan wanted her to tell her everything, especially how she felt at any point.But how would she, when the whole thing keep looking awkward to her?She thought as she stared at her phone from the distance where she had kept it on the drawer, wondering how she was going to deal with the disgust of a smell that comes from it.At the point. Joan woke up and noticed how moody Jessica looked, for someone who was just waking up from sleep. She laid still and observed her for a moment cause she had noti
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Three.
Jessica had taken Meredith to a friend place. Cause her mother who easily get irritated by things might not withstand Meredith’s present in the house.She took her to another friend of hers Joan. Joan was a distanced friend of Jessica, whom she barely get in touch with.From the first day Jessica began to speak to Joan about having a friend she would like to bring over. Joan had never approved of it.She was more concerned on why Jessica would take so long to connect back to her after abandoning her for another, and then the next thing was how she was going to bring over the same friend whom she had left her for.**Flashback**"I can’t do this girl. Like it’s not even possible" Joan spat, her tone dripping with fierce. "Who would even think after making me feel less cause of Meredith, you would still want me to take her in to stay with me? No, I’m not gonna do that, never Jessica"Joan felt needed to vent for all the time in the past when Jessica would stand her up just because Mered
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Two.
Meanwhile, Old Tian had gotten tired of constantly getting no response from the millions of calls and messages just to get to Asher.But still, no response. He fell sick and was just in his lonely world, wondering what he had done to deserve the treatment he was getting from Asher. After all the things he did to make him happy, was that the only way he felt he could pay him back?Tian thought while on his bed, in his pool of tears, thinking tears would at least solve a thing. But no, it only added to his weakness and that was clearly not good for his current situation, but what could he possibly do other than cry and wait for death to come and take him along?He thought, then tried reaching for his phone. It was a struggle as he tried using the last strength in him to reach for the phone.Finally, he laid his hand on it but fell from the bed while trying to gain his balance.Right on the floor while holding the phone close to his heart, he said. "It’s okay if I fall a million times,
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty One.
Ryder had his eyes fixed on Abigail. She was so unease and the constant rejection from an incoming call that seem like it would not stop any time soon.He held on for a moment still trying to understand what was going on why she was rejecting the call that had been coming into her phone.It continued, and that made him feel uncomfortable. What In God’s name would make his first day out with Abigail be that preoccupied? He thought then extended his hand in reach of Abigail’s phone, where she had kept it.An unsaved number? Ryder thought. Why would someone who wasn’t saved in the first place be so persistent?He dropped the phone and then waited a little while for the same number to call, so he could speak up.And yes. The number called back for the tenth time. "No way, this is not happening Abigail. Who the hell is that? And why in God’s name has he decided to call your soul off?"Abigail hesitated for a while. She wasn’t sure if it’s something she wants Ryder to know if, she was scar
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty.
Ryder woke up in the morning and reached out to his phone. He was going to call Abigail, as that had become his every morning routine since he got talking on the phone with her.But unfortunately Abigail seemed too far from her phone on that day after Ryder had called but they was no response.He tried for a few more time but still no response. Ryder reluctantly got up from the bed and headed to the bathroom for a fresh morning start.While in the bathroom. Ryder stood in front of the small shaped mirror kept in his bathroom, he was looking at his image on the mirror and imagining what it was he had did right to actually capture Abigail’s heart in such a short while.At first. It seemed like a joke but the rapid growth in their likeness was something he was still unable to figure out.Abigail was no doubt, the definition of all he had ever wanted in his woman, but because he wasn’t certain in his readiness to begin a relationship at the time he decided they left it on friendship zone
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Nine.
The room was filled with silence. Roxanne knew walking into her father’s house and telling him about Asher’s status would likely take her, her entire life to accomplish.So she took her time and took all the necessary pictures and others evidences she needed to backup her claims with.And with that? It was still not easy, but she made it. She was able to convince her family that was actually the opposite of what everyone thinks of him.Sofia who wasn’t as shocked at Roland and his wife finally broke the silence in the room. She had known since the first day she set her eyes on Asher, that there was something huge beneath the ground the young man stand on.There were the times she calls Odette aside to speak to her into changing her narrative on Asher, she had wanted Odette to give Asher a chance as she had believed he had just too many hidden potential but might not let it out, if not given the opportunity to.But Odette beseeched her not to ever think so low of her. "I love to say,
