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Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty.
Without a word, she flung herself into his arms for the second time burying her face in his chest. Asher's instincts kicked in, and he wrapped his arms around her, holding her close as she sobbed.For what felt like an eternity, Roxanne clung to Asher, her tears soaking through his shirt. He stood there, frozen in place, as he tried to process what was happening. Finally, after what seemed like forever, he was able to gently pry Roxanne off him."What's the problem, Roxanne? Please talk to me" Asher urged, his voice soft and gentle.Roxanne's eyes were red and puffy, her face streaked with tears. She opened her mouth to speak, but all that came out was a strangled sob. Asher's heart went out to her as he realized that she was on the verge of a breakdown.He guided Roxanne to his car, opened the back sit and make her feel comfortable before joining to sit down beside her, as he wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders. "It's okay, Roxanne. You're safe now. Just take your time, and
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty One.
As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the quiet neighborhood, Asher and Roxanne were together in his car, parked by the road side. Asher's eyes sparkled with warmth as he tried his best to make sure Roxanne was happy and relaxed.Roxanne, who had been feeling down all day, couldn't help but laugh at Asher's silly jokes and antics. He was always good at making her smile, and today was no exception. As they sat together, Roxanne felt her heart begin to lighten, her worries slowly fading away.Suddenly, Roxanne was all happy and excited, her eyes shining with a newfound spark. Asher's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, happy to see her smiling again, it was another feeling of joy.Just then, Roxanne realized how much she had missed him. She had been so caught up with her parents incessant complain and hates that she hadn't realized how much she had missed him. But as she sat beside him, feeling his warmth body and his presence, she knew that she couldn't imagin
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Two.
Meredith walked down the hallway, her mind preoccupied with the thoughts of what dress she would use for carol's birthday party that was meant to take place the coming Friday. She was completely out of idea as she needed someome to help her out.Just as she was about to turn a corner, she heard her name being called. "Meredith, wait up!" Elizabeth, her best friend since freshman year, jogged up to her, a concerned look on her face."Hey Meredith. I've been searching for you" Elizabeth said, breathing heavily. "Looking for me?" Meredith asked, her eyes dimming in surprise. "I just left you some minutes ago, is there a problem?" Elizabeth took Meredith hand, taking her to a corner away from student interference. "Wait, are you okay? What's going on, Elizabeth?" Meredith asked, as she lurched forward following Elizabeth."I need to talk to you for a minute, Meredith?" Elizabeth said, her voice low and serious.Meredith's instincts started to whisper to her that something was definitely
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Three.
The house seemed like a war zone, as Mrs. Geraldine and Meredith made Roxanne's life a living hell. The tension was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words. As she hung her head low in tears. The couch became so discomforting , her eyes cast downward, her shoulders slumped in pain. She knew it has grown beyond what she could handle.Mrs Geraldine's voice was just like a sharp knife, cutting through the air. "How dare you Roxanne? After we warned you to stay away?" she spat. "You're so stubborn, so reckless. You deserve everything Meredith says to you."Meredith took a step forward, her eyes gleaming with malice. "You're so stupid, Roxanne. You think Asher cares about you? You think Asher will remember all this nonsense when luck shines on him? Listen, let me tell you. You are as good as dead to this family, you are so full of sh**t Roxanne and I'm so done with you"Roxanne's face crumpled, her body shaking with sobs. She couldn't take it anymore, the constant torment, the relentl
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Four.
It was another beautiful morning in the city of LA and it was beginning to look boring to Roxanne, she barely walk around since she moved into the city, She had wanted to take her time out and put things in place before she could take a walk round the vicinity.Get a job that can sustain her then try her best to wear a different look, get acquainted and then see what future holds.It was 7:15am as she got up and was feeling a different kind of way, she was completely tired of repeating the same routine for one good months, she needed a stroll or something, maybe site seeing.She wasn't sure what she wanted but she knew she was tired of maintaining a particular position on her bed, the television and every other comfort the house could give to her.She suddenly made up her mind to do something on that day. Whatever it is, as she got up from the bed sh tried cleaning up after which she got dressed into a very casual wear then ensured everything was in place before leaving the house.She
Asher's Legacy. Thirty Five.
No, that was too foreword of him She quickly took her hands from him, while still looking at him with the thought of so many things going right in her head."Really?" I asked."Yeah. Roxanne, I would like to know you more please don't say no" he said and Roxanne smelled he wanted something more but she was not ready. She had so many things to worry about at the time, and getting involved in some affairs that would demand much of her time was entirely not part of the plan."Really Liam?" I asked my voice barely above a whisper. "Yes please. And don't say no, I think I like you already"She tried her best to get hold of herself but she could not as she laughed uncontrollably. "You what Liam?" I asked after a few seconds of surprise."Yes Rose, wait can I call you that?" He asked "Off course you can, but here is the thing Liam"Liam quickly adjusted himself and made sure he was sitting comfortably while focusing his eyes on Roxanne. Roxanne was surprise to how Liam was ethic himself pre
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Six.
Roxanne was rushing to get her phone in the bedroom. From the kitchen where she was, doing dishes. And immediately she picked up her phone to check, it was Liam. "Hey liam, what's up?" She asked, concerned etched on her face."Very well Roxanne" he said, he's voice barely above a whisper.Roxanne's eye narrowed, she was sure not happy with his last move but She felt concerned to why he was sounding the way he does. "Are you okay Liam? you don't sound well" she asked."Yes I know. I actually want to apologise for the last time Rose, I know it's a bit forward of me please forgive me."Roxanne nodded her head as smile lighted up her face, feeling It was a good thing Liam realised himself and ready to keep his actions in check. Roxanne on the other hand decided not to make it a hard one on him, they were still friends after all."It's okay Liam, I also would love to apologise for taking it out on you the way I did, i think it's time I work on my anger level, I'm sorry ok.?" She said her v
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Seven.
"Liam help me please...!"Roxanne shouted on top of her voice, as Liam was the only one Roxanne could think of immediately she lay her hand on her phone. She was completely soaked with blood.The pains became severe that Roxanne could not move her legs. not too long after ended had ended the call on Liam, Liam called back."Where exactly are you Rose?"Just then Roxanne realised she had ended the call not telling him where she was or what was happening to her. Luckily Roxanne saw a guy passing and beckoned on him. He was kind enough to respond to her. "I'm sorry sir, please what is the description to this place.?"The young man ignoring Roxanne as he was rather interested to know why Roxanne was in the gutter, "Are you okay? Why are you in there?" he asked, his voice dripping with concern."Yeah I'm ok, please how do I give someone description to this place?" She asked, wincing in pain.The young man was eager to help but Roxanne insisted for the description, and yes she got it and ha
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Chapter Sixty One.
It was beginning to look like a forever thing as Roxanne had her eyes fixed on the clock. What was keeping Asher down there? Why was he taking so much time to come back to the room? Roxanne was worried, to the point she tried to distract herself by watching TV, but her mind kept wandering back to the thought of Asher being out there.Could it be that Asher had abandoned her in the room and ran away? "Oh come on Roxanne, how could you think so low of Asher? What happened to the trust and I love you?" Roxanne muttered to herself as she tried to sound cautious. It got too long that she could not take it anymore. She stood up and made her way to the door, she got to the door stood trying to decide on what to do. "Should i go ahead or sit back and wait? .She asked herself, as she bent her head still holding the doorknob trying to decide."No" She muttered, feeling she could not wait any more. She wanted to be sure Asher was not into in trouble, she trailed back to when Asher was called on
Chapter Sixty.
As Asher walked back in to Roxanne's room, he bent over and slide on her shoes then held her hand tightly as they walked out of the room. He had just settled the bill and just couldn't wait to take Roxanne to the hotel, where he calls home for the moment.All he ever wanted is Roxanne's comfort and to him, the hospital wasn't doing enough. He needed more as Roxanne deserves just more, as they stepped out of the hospital, a good bye change from the sterile hospital air.Asher making sure Roxanne's was fine as he continued to look around, to know when she's having any form of discomfort. As they made their way to the parking lot, a young man suddenly bumped into them. "Oh, I'm so sorry please, looks like I'm thinking much lately" He pleaded with Asher and Roxanne, but Asher was moving ahead still.Asher obviously wasn't interested in the young man's apology, all that ever mattered to him at that point was Roxanne and nothing else.But something struck the young man, the resemblance on A
Chapter Fifty Nine.
As Asher walked back in to Roxanne's room, he bent over and slide on her shoes then held her hand tightly as they walked out of the room. He had just settled the bill and just couldn't wait to take Roxanne to the hotel, where he calls home for the moment.All he ever wanted is Roxanne's comfort and to him, the hospital wasn't doing enough. He needed more as Roxanne deserves just more, as they stepped out of the hospital, a good bye change from the sterile hospital air.Asher making sure Roxanne's was fine as he continued to look around, to know when she's having any form of discomfort. As they made their way to the parking lot, a young man suddenly bumped into them. "Oh, I'm so sorry please, looks like I'm thinking much lately" He pleaded with Asher and Roxanne, but Asher was moving ahead still.Asher obviously wasn't interested in the young man's apology, all that ever mattered to him at that point was Roxanne and nothing else.But something struck the young man, the resemblance on A
Chapter Fifty Eight.
The doctor came back to check on Roxanne the second time, after he had checked earlier but she was still sleeping. Meanwhile Asher had told him not to speak to Roxanne directly, as he wouldn't want anything that would break her down but the doctor insisted.His reasons being that Roxanne has the right to know what happens in her life. He walked in and Roxanne's eyes were fixed on him, the look on the doctor's face was't so pleasant in Roxanne's eyes. Her heart beating faster than usual. She had been feeling off, the fear of losing her baby was heating hard on her. The doctor had promised her something can be done, but the look on his face was literally saying the opposite.As the doctor drew closer, Roxanne's balls grew wider like they were going to pull from her eyes "Hi Miss Harper, how are you feeling now?" doctor asked. His voice soothing, as he moved closer, gently placing his hand on Roxanne's forehead, his fingers brushing against her face as he checked if she was running temp
Chapter Fifty Seven.
Meanwhile Liam was seated on his couch his eyes were fixed on the floor right in his living room, his mind consumed by thoughts of Roxanne and every single time they shared together made Liam regret every bit of the step he had taken. He was a mess, He had so many regrets, so many questions going on in his head. Why had he sent her on that business? Why had he not been careful enough to understand that he was going rather too fast? Should they not have remained what they were? Liam shook his head, knowing everything happened because of his inability to draw lines. and they was definitely nothing he could think of that could possibly give him the chance of seeing her again. Still, Liam wished he had never sent her on that business, he wished he listened when Roxanne had told him she wasn't going to do it and not persuade her. He wished he had searched for someone else to do that instead.As Liam sat there, lost in thoughts, his phone continued buzzing with incoming calls from Jay, o
Chapter Fifty Six.
Roxanne at the waiting lounge, her eyes fixed on the floor. She was a mess, her dress stained, her hair rough and looking so messy. Every eye in the lounge seemed to be directed on her, she tried to blend in with the crowd but it was no use, she was completely different from everyone of them.Roxanne's eyes began to droop, her head nodding forward as she tried to hide behind her hair. "Why do I feel so uncomfortable in here? Well, it's fine I already know" Roxanne muttered to herself as she stood and changed her position to another seat from from where she was.But that was like a waste of time , it didn't work. People still had their eyes on her, she felt like she was going to lose her mind. She wished the crowd could just allow her some breathing space, to wait for Asher in peace, that is all that ever mattered to her.As some point she was wondering how long she would have to wait for Asher, what if Asher didn't show up? What if something had happened to him, on his way? Roxanne be
Chapter Fifty Five.
Meanwhile Liam was seated on his couch his eyes were fixed on the floor right in his living room, his mind consumed by thoughts of Roxanne and every single time they shared together made Liam regret every bit of the step he had taken. He was a mess, He had so many regrets, so many questions going on in his head. Why had he sent her on that business? Why had he not been careful enough to understand that he was going rather too fast? Should they not have remained what they were? Liam shook his head, knowing everything happened because of his inability to draw lines. and they was definitely nothing he could think of that could possibly give him the chance of seeing her again. Still, Liam wished he had never sent her on that business, he wished he listened when Roxanne had told him she wasn't going to do it and not persuade her. He wished he had searched for someone else to do that instead.As Liam sat there, lost in thoughts, his phone continued buzzing with incoming calls from Jay, o
Chapter Fifty Four.
Roxanne at the waiting lounge, her eyes fixed on the floor. She was a mess, her dress stained, her hair rough and looking so messy. Every eye in the lounge seemed to be directed on her, she tried to blend in with the crowd but it was no use, she was completely different from everyone of them.Roxanne's eyes began to droop, her head nodding forward as she tried to hide behind her hair. "Why do I feel so uncomfortable in here? Well, it's fine I already know" Roxanne muttered to herself as she stood and changed her position to another seat from from where she was.But that was like a waste of time , it didn't work. People still had their eyes on her, she felt like she was going to lose her mind. She wished the crowd could just allow her some breathing space, to wait for Asher in peace, that is all that ever mattered to her.As some point she was wondering how long she would have to wait for Asher, what if Asher didn't show up? What if something had happened to him, on his way? Roxanne be
Chapter Fifty Three.
It was a struggle between Roxanne and the two young men who has been trying everything they could to make her have a change of mind, but she stood her ground. "You could have internal bruises but would never know unless the doctors run they check on you" the skinny tall one who had gone searching for her bag said said and turned to leave, he was tired of trying to convince an adult to see the danger that comes with what she's about to do.He walked a little distance and heard Roxanne shouted on top of her voice. "Thank you very much... but I’m fine" she said, her voice firm. "I just need to see my husband""Do you know danger ahead of what you are doing?" The one who had earlier asked for her bag said giving it a last shot. "Perfectly sir, but I will do all that once I get to Georgia, I just need to see Asher and tell him I am fine" Roxanne kept insisting.It was never his intention to allow her go like that, he was in to help her, he had earlier wanted to keep her bag so she won't st
