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Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty.
Roxanne stood in front of the mirror checking out her reflection for the tenth time. She believes is very important she make a good impression today. To Roxanne no man would be a able to resist her pretty.It somehow felt like she was getting overwhelmed with the feelings. The meeting and everything about it, she took a deep breath and tried to calm her nerves a little bit. "Roxanne you have been preparing and rehearsing your magic words for two days now, so you got this, I'm rooting for you girl" Roxanne said, her voice dripping in confidence.She extended her hand in reach of her heels and slipped on it then grab her purse. She looked around her to be sure she was with everything she needed, Phone. Check, wallet. Check, her identification card. Check check.Roxanne came out from the house and could feel her heart beating in anticipation. The meeting seemed like a big deal for her. She needed to see what she could do with her strength. Plus she feels she was running low on cash and L
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty One.
Roxanne wished there's a possible way she could actually drop the parcel and leave without having to start a conversation with the client. She was scared already and unable to get a grip on herself. Her client who noticed her uneasiness nodded his head in amaze and begged her to sit.Roxanne slowly moved to one of the couch in his room and quietly perched on it. The client eyes still glued on Roxanne's funny body movement, he shook his head, smiles plastering on his face."Roxanne, it's a pleasure to meet you," he said, his voice low and smooth. "My name is Darius Kane, the heir to the Kane clan"Roxanne's eyes met Darius, but she swiftly move it away, she was confused and doesn't have the balls to go on a conversation with Darious. Roxanne wished she said no as she was sure Liam won't take her life if she had. Something looked really off about Darius that no matter h
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Two.
Asher's mind had been restless since Roxanne’s number became unreachable. He made his phone his closest pal as her stared at it each passing second of the day, thinking he could get lucky.Being out of reach with Roxanne made him loose his mind at some point. because his calls and messages had gone unanswered, something kept whispering to him that everything is not alright with Roxanne.His room became quite uncomfortable for him as he perched from bed to the couch, his fears and worries grew by the day. He just could not concentrate on anything, his mind consumed by the thoughts of Roxanne. Where was she? Was she okay? Why wasn't she answering her calls?Ryder, who had been watching asher's situation escalate from bad to worse, couldn't keep his distance. He ensured his eyes were rightly fixed on Asher. "Asher you need to take it easy okay" he said, his voice low and soothing. "Roxanne's probably just busy with work or her family, you know how this thing is"Asher tried to get a grip
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Three.
Roxanne on the couch thinking out aloud, after stylishly making her way out of Darius hotel room, her phone still glued in her hand. She had just finished talking to Asher, and now she was left with a mix of emotions going on inside her. She felt happy that she had finally spoken to Asher after a long period of time, her heart feeling all fulfilled and satisfied.But at the same time she was wondering why she had to keep the news of being pregnant from Asher, her mood suddenly went sour. To her, it was just like the journey just began.Roxanne seemed to have a lot of things troubling her heart, so many questions going through her head. Why had she indulged Liam to an extent? Why had she let things go so far? Roxanne feeling Liam had made her almost start living the life she had never imagined. And this made Roxanne regret every bit of knowing Liam.As she sat there, lost in thought, Roxanne's eyes wandered around her apartment. It was a small, cozy space, but it felt empty and hollow
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Four.
Meanwhile Asher could not think straight Roxanne told him what transpired between herself and her family that led to her sudden decision.He waited patiently that night till the next day, he stood up immediately he checked the time and saw it was 6:00 am, he made sure he was dressing in his usual rag wear.Asher stepped out of his hotel room and headed to where he had his car parked and drove off aimlessly. His heart blazing in anger as he headed to the Harper's family home. Asher had waited patiently and finally the day he could no longer cry silently had finally come, as the anticipation was eating away at him. Soon he arrived the Harper’s, he took a deep breath, and stepped out of his car.As he walked towards the house, his heart kept pounding in his chest. He had endured literally everything the Harper's family had done to him, all because of the love he had for Roxanne. But he felt it had certainly reached it's limit as he could no longer hold it back any more. He can no longer
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
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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
