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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. Chapter 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 prep
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 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
