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The Saturday family dinner with Ryan and his wife Stacy and their kids Aria and Asher was a much-anticipated event. They decided to go for a Saturday brunch at Ryan's mother's house since it had been a long time since they had visited.As they arrived at Ryan's mother's house, Aria and Asher couldn't contain their excitement. They ran into the house and hugged their grandmother tightly. Ryan and Stacy followed closely, greeting Ryan's mother with hugs and kisses.As they sat down for brunch, they chatted about what's been going on in their lives. Stacy caught up with Ryan's mother about how her job was going and how the kids were doing in school. Ryan talked about how his business was going and the new projects he was working on.Arianna, Ryan's mother, brought out some gifts she had gotten from her trip to Paris. Aria and Asher's eyes widened with excitement as they saw the beautifully wrapped gifts. Arianna handed them to the kids, who opened them with glee.Stacy and Arianna started
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Asher sat on his bed, his fingers tracing the mark on his neck. It was a hickey, no doubt about it. But how did it get there? He had no memory of hooking up with anyone recently. His mind raced as he tried to piece together the events of the past few days.Aria's voice interrupted his thoughts. "You know, Ash, you don't have to be embarrassed. We're adults now. It's okay to have some fun." Asher groaned. His twin sister loved to tease him about his lack of a love life.But Asher couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. He had never been the type to hook up with a stranger at a party. He prided himself on being responsible and cautious. So how did he end up with a hickey on his neck?He replayed the events of the weekend in his mind. There was a party on Friday night, but he didn't drink much. Then on Saturday, he went to the gym and hung out with his friends. And on Sunday, he studied for his upcoming exams.Nothing stood out as a likely scenario for him to have ended
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"Lily schedule a meeting with the G&G modelling agency, " Ryan said as he entered his office.The Ryan, the CEO of Ashton's Empire, had an exciting new project in the works. He had recently designed a stunning piece of architecture, and he needed a modelling agency to showcase it to the world.After considering various options, Ryan decided to approach G&G modelling agency, a new but promising agency in town, to handle the modelling gig. He scheduled a meeting with the agency's representatives to discuss the proposal. During the meeting, Ryan presented his design and explained the vision behind it.The representatives were impressed with Ryan's work and were eager to collaborate with Ashton's Empire on the project. They discussed the details of the gig, including the models needed, the location, and the budget.After much deliberation, they agreed on a plan and set a timeline for the shoot. Ashton's Empire would fund the entire project, including the models' fees and expenses.Over
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"I was thinking we could talk business over dinner," Emily said."My wife ain't like that, maybe we could have an early morning meeting but not me coming over to your house" Ryan responded."Okay okay why don't you bring Stacy with you?" she asked looking hopefully at Ryan."Nope, the rescheduled meeting is better so let us stick to it okay?"Ryan firmly said.Emily Ryan's ex-wife had always held a grudge against Stacy ever since their divorce. Even though it had been years since the divorce, the ex-wife still harboured a hint of anger towards Stacy. She had always believed that Stacy was the reason for the divorce, even though it was her infidelity that had caused the split.Despite her lingering anger towards Stacy, the ex-wife saw an opportunity to lure Ryan in for a dinner date under the guise of business. She knew that Ryan was still using her modelling agency, and thought that it would be the perfect way to get closer to him. However, Ryan refused the offer, not wanting to gi
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Ryan woke up early on a Monday morning, eager to get to work and start the week off right. Stacy had made him. breakfast with the help of the maid of course."Thank you, baby," he said after a few bites and a sip of his coffee.He quickly got dressed, grabbed his briefcase, and headed out the door. Ryan's office was located in the heart of the city, and he had to his SUV to get there. He arrived at the red light waiting for every pedestrian to cross, and he hopped on board and drive straight. As Ryan rode in his car, he went over his to-do list in his head. He had a lot of meetings scheduled for the day, and he wanted to make sure he was fully prepared for each one.When Ryan arrived at his office building, he took the elevator up to the 20th floor where his office was located. As he walked down the hallway towards his office, he saw his assistant Lily waiting for him. "Good morning, Ryan," Lily said with a smile. "I have some great news for you. We have some investors waiting f
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The Fourth of July was around the corner and it would do good to know that Ethan had big plans got himself and Aria.Ethan had been looking forward to the Fourth of July for weeks. He had planned to spend the day at home with his family, grilling burgers and hotdogs and playing games in the backyard. But there was one thing missing from his plans - Aria, his new girlfriend.Ethan and Aria had been dating for a few months, and things were going well. They had both talked about how much they loved fireworks, and Ethan had an idea. He decided to invite Aria to spend the day with his family and then watch the fireworks together that night.As the day approached, Ethan made sure to clear his schedule so that he could spend as much time as possible with Aria. He also made sure to ask his parents if it would be okay for her to come over, and they were more than happy to have her.On the day of the Fourth, Ethan woke up early to start preparing for the day ahead. He made sure the grill was cl
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Ryan arrived at G&G modelling agency the next day feeling frustrated and angry. He had been unable to sleep the previous night after Emilie, his work colleague, had called him at an ungodly hour. His wife Stacy had become upset and her insecurities about Emilie, Ryan’s ex-wife, had been heightened. As he walked into the agency, Ryan could feel his temper rising. He walked straight to Emilie’s office and slammed the door shut behind him. “What the hell was that all about last night?” he demanded, his voice shaking with anger.Emilie looked up from her computer, visibly surprised by Ryan’s outburst. “I’m sorry, Ryan,” she said quickly. “I didn’t mean to upset you or Stacy. I just thought it was important to let you know about the new project.”Ryan shook his head, his frustration mounting. “That’s not the point, Emilie. You can’t just call me out of work hours like that. You’re nothing but a work colleague to me, and I expect you to respect my time.”Emilie nodded, looking chastened. “
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Asher woke up with a throbbing headache and a vague memory of the night before. He slowly sat up and saw a girl he had never seen before lying next to him. It took him a moment to remember that they had hooked up at a party. He couldn't remember her name.Asher got up and started getting dressed, hoping to sneak out without waking her up. But just as he was about to leave, she stirred and opened her eyes. "Hey," she said with a smile. "Morning."Asher awkwardly mumbled a reply and quickly left the room. As he walked down the hallway, he realized that he had no idea where he was or how to get back to his dorm. He felt like an idiot.As the weeks went on, Asher couldn't shake the feeling that he was being punished by the universe. Everywhere he turned, he saw the girl he had hooked up with. She was always smiling, even though everyone treated her like trash and a nerd. He couldn't understand why he had never noticed her before.On that Tuesday morning at school, Asher was walking down t
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The End"She has been apprehended and the court hearing would happen sooner than you think," Ryan's lawyer told him.Emilie had been caught trying to sign fraudulent documents under the guise of having a partnership with Ryan.The terms of the contract didn't make sense to him hence the reason why Ryan had alerted the security and when She was arrested she kept saying what he owned was supposed to be hers too.Turns out that on Aria's wedding day, Emilie had followed the kids right up to their honeymoon suite but the security was super tight she couldn't harm anyone so she left and came back when it was time for Asher's private wedding and stj no entrance was given to her so she tried to go through his assistant at work she had insisted Ruan signed fhs papers because they were important for some partnership since Ryan was using her company models for his products.Fortunately, Ruan was one to be meticulous and precise with the documents he went through and discovered some loopholes whi
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Ethan and Aria's small beachside wedding was a dream come true. The couple had always been enamoured with the idea of exchanging vows with the ocean as their witness. They chose a resort that was known for its classy and esthetical decorations, which added to the overall ambience of the wedding.The resort was decorated with beautiful white and blue flowers, which blended in perfectly with the oceanic backdrop. The chairs were draped with white satin covers, and the aisle was fashioned with a white runner carpet. The stage where the couple exchanged their vows was adorned with a floral arch that matched the rest of the decor.The couple's guests were treated to a beautiful view of the beach and ocean while they enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The catering was provided by the resort's top chef, who prepared a delicious menu of seafood and fusion dishes that left everyone wanting more.The wedding planner ensured that everything went smoothly, from the music to the lighting. The D
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As Aria walked into the dimly lit restaurant, she spotted Ethan sitting at a table near the window. He stood up as she approached and pulled out her chair. As they sat down, they couldn't help but admire the view of the city skyline.The waiter came over to take their order, and Aria noticed Ethan's eyes light up as he saw the menu. She knew he was a foodie and loved trying new things. They ordered a bottle of red wine to accompany their meal, and the conversation flowed easily.As they ate, Ethan entertained Aria with stories of his travels and adventures. She loved listening to him talk, and his enthusiasm was infectious. They talked about their shared love of music and even sang a few lines of their favourite songs together.After dinner, they decided to take a walk down by the river. The moon was shining brightly, and the stars were twinkling in the sky. They walked hand in hand, enjoying the peacefulness of the night.As they strolled along, they came across a street musician pla
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After their college years, they had done lots of things already so it didn't mean anything anymore as Aria took her father's car to go see her boyfriend Ethan at his hotel.They had been together for all three years although long distance and having missed each other it was time for some loving."Mama I will be back in the evening going to see Ethan he just returned from Italy" Aria said as she took her car keys from the table and went out the door before Harmon could respond.When she got to the hotel room door she knocked and the moment he opened it up he pulled her in with a hot kiss and she knew he had missed her as much as she had missed him, she wanted to pull away but she didn't want to spoil the moment with questions so she continued with the kiss forgetting everything around them.Aria didn't even know when he had locked the door but she knew her legs were wrapped around his waist and he had her against the wall.Thank God she didn't put on a bra it was easy for him to find h
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Eden's heart raced as Asher's words echoed in her mind. She couldn't believe that he loved her, and her emotions were overwhelming. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she tried to process what had just happened. She had never felt so loved and cherished before, and it was a feeling that she never wanted to let go of.As she looked into Asher's eyes, she knew that he was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She took a deep breath and told him that she loved him too and that she never wanted him to let her go. The words felt so right coming out of her mouth, and she knew that she meant every single one of them.Asher pulled her close, and Wden could feel his strong arms wrapped around her. She felt safe and secure in his embrace, and she knew that she never wanted to let go. They stayed like that for what felt like an eternity, just holding each other and feeling the love that they had for each other.As they finally pulled apart, Eden could see the tears in Asher's eye
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Since Teddy had requested for the couple to come down home and had exactly had time to go meet up with him. because of their busy schedules.Seeing that he had been diagnosed and might just end up dying without having to apologise Teddy resolved to write a letter to the Ashtons.He had been treated badly as he was in the prison cell.He had been raped and molested by his fellow inmates who knew him to be a drug lord and also whom he had annoyed at a point.Teddy had developed Pile and now he was diagnosed with colon cancer and was about to die but his conscience wouldn't let him he had to apologise to those his actions had hurt.Emilie had listed him and made him understand that she was out to make his life a miserable hell even though she was pardoned.Emilie had also not forgotten to let him know that she had plans of ruining Ryans's life still as she still had more of a grudge and had him in mind.Teddy wanted to do what was right when it meant doing it for the last time before his
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Three years later The time after his university graduation his parents had urged him to go further in his education with a master's degree but he took the money and brought fraudulent documents home making his parents happy he had gotten admission into the university to get a master's certificate but after all semesters passed and he didn't bring any results to attest that he was going to school after much follow up he came clean and told his parents he wasn't going to school and everything that was happening was all a lie.Asher's parents were mad at him for days but later they forgave him and that's when he brought up the idea of joining his friend in graphic design Asher had his condo but recently he kept talking about moving in with Ruby instead of the other way round and his mother was not liking it seems Ruby was not who she claimed to be she was manipulative and everyone but Asher was seeing beyond her ploy. Ruby was Asher's girlfriend they had dated the entire time he was in
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It was a week to Prom and Eden had not been asked to the prom yet and neither had Asher.Well, his case was different he had been asked but just he didn't feel like going with the rude and obnoxious females who asked him.It was kike some sorry of competition amongst them to see who he would choose to go with."Man Lerish asked you to prom and you refused? Men something has got to be wrong with you" his friends scolded as the popular cheerleader asked him to the dance but he rejected her proposal."Because I have someone in mind already and y'all would see her" he replied and continued with his lunch.Asher had always been close to his mother, and her advice had never steered him wrong. So when she suggested he do something special for Eden, he knew he had to follow through. With the dance before their graduation just around the corner, Asher started planning how he could make it a night to remember for Eden.Despite the teasing and bullying she had endured from other kids at school,
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Louis Ryan's stepfather had been working hard on a project for the past few months, and it was finally paying off. He had landed a big deal that was going to bring in a lot of money for the family. To celebrate this achievement, he invited the entire family over to his house for a celebration. The weekend was chosen for the party, and everyone was excited to get together and enjoy the festivities. The family had not seen each other in a while, so this was a great opportunity to catch up and spend some quality time together.On the day of the party, the family gathered at the park for a family picnic. The weather was perfect, and there was a lot of food and drinks to go around. The kids were playing games, while the adults chatted and enjoyed the sunshine.As the day progressed, Louis Ryan's stepfather announced the big news to the family. He had landed a deal that was going to bring in a lot of money for the family, and everyone was thrilled. They raised a toast to his success and sp
