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"Stop, what are you doing?" Stacy backed away from him landing on her butt."You should be careful Stacy, you could hurt yourself," Ryan said going close to her to hold her but she shoved his hand away from her skin.She felt like if he touched her the area touched burned.Not in a bad way but she felt some tingles she shouldn't be feeling because even though she was mad at him he was still her best friend and she didn't think having that kind of relationship with him was a great idea.She couldn't focus on emotions it would be difficult for her to think and be rational because looking at Ryan he was ready to jump her bones right there."How long?" she finally asked him taking him off the bat."How long what?" he retorted creasing his brows together."How long have you nursed this evil of having to kiss me?" Stacy said pouting.Her protruding pink lips didn't help the matter as he walked close to her even more and held her close and placed his lips once again ok her lips and kissed he
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"WHAT?" Stacy asked and she pulled away from him still she couldn't believe he was saying this, they had not even stopped talking about her taking the position of Accountant they had just recommended after what happened at the restaurant and now she is being asked marriage by whom? Her best friend who was more like a church rat turned wealthy."Yes Stace, marry me, walk through this success path with me, you were there with me when I had nothing and when I was destabilized by my wife marry me please," he said in a pleading tone."Hold up, if you don't stop this madness ill have to tell you to leave my apartment, you not thinking right, the anger in you is messing your mind, hold up, are you trying to use me as a rebound to what you and Emilie are going through?" Stacy asked as the thought resonated in her mind."Oh no, that's not it," he said looking everywhere else but her and then she finally got her answer.Although she felt and knew that Ryan might be in love with her she was hurt
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Standing in front of an electronic shop which had televisions that were all on she had the heat attack of her life."CEO? When, how and what is going on?" a distraught Emilie asked as she looked around in confusion and all those who were seated around and passers-by thought she was crazy."I know that man, he is my husband" she explained to anyone who wanted to hear her state her happiness, confusion and greed."But why didn't he tell me, I have been with him all through our marital lives and he gets rich and tells me nothing?" she asked herself.For sure she looked like a mad woman as she continues talking and acting like one."Hey guys, maybe we should call some psychiatrist she seems to have lost it," one passerby said taking a video. "You say he is your husband yet you don't know he got rich and has money now sheesh you are delusional," another said and she desperately tried to call to explain when she found no one was interested in listening to her explain she turned to her phon
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"I can't go back to the Morel the receptionist would have the last laugh," she said to herself as she sobbed walking out of the company parking lot."Yes security, make sure that woman never returns to this building again," Ryan who was observing the CCTV said to the operator and everyone who cared to be by him and all nodded in affirmative.Emilie had to start walking back to his knows where she had nowhere to return to and as she was still trying to figure out something she checked her friend's WhatsApp status and eBay and that was when she got even more confused.Her friend was auctioning her things, the things from her apartment with her now ex-husband and at low prices too."Hello, Kitty, I just saw something on eBay and they look like my stuff why are they up for sale?" she tried to act as calm and collected as she. would be but she was enraged and her hands were shaking.She had thought she could sell some of their things and get herself a decent place before she began to think
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"But Stacy you haven't been having any luck with jobs why can't I do this for you after all the help you've rendered to me," Ryan asked Stacy who was still adamant about being the accountant at the office and also for making him a better version of himself even though he felt like shit while with Emilie."Ryan I don't want us going back and forth on this I would get myself a job" Stacy stated.During the week leading up to now, Ryan had made a motive, he had someone follow Stacy to every job she had applied for and told them to not let her get the job and some funding was given out too, just so Stacy could accept his offer.Yeah, he felt kike he was manipulative and was changing from the humble person he was but he needed this, he had to show everyone he was strong, confident and had the final say even when things weren't working his way."I come over to the house we need to talk," He said but when he was about to cut the call Stacy said something it tore him to shreds."No need Ryan,
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This news was shocking because he had not expected her to accept this almost immediately, without the fuss and thinking of what the world would say.Seems she had thrown dignity and cautiousness out the window and was ready to take on the world."What did you say?" Ryan wanted to hear her say it again, he wanted her to tell him when more, his heart couldn't take the cuteness and happiness he was feeling at the moment."Yes dummy, I said I would marry you and I would be your accountant" she repeated."Wait why did you just accept and why was this on impulse to what I read?" He asked and Stacy felt like when he had asked her to marry him he might have been bluffing and she felt like she was wrong to have accepted.Her face was somehow reddish from the embarrassment she felt she had just gotten from Ryan.But when he noticed her being bothered about what he was asking, he damned the consequence, she had accepted to do work and be with him so, of course, there was nothing else to say or d
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The make-up artist came in and did the magic, Emilie looked flawless under her bruised skin from the beatings she had received and she had been given a few painkillers for her boobs and clit and she felt a little better.If anyone would have warned her from the beginning of how evil Tesdy Gustave was she would have refused and had their head for it.Somehow deep within she wished this was all a dream and it would be taken back so she cod focus her love and attention on Ryan and then she would have gotten a share in what he had now.it always had to boil down to wealth and nothing else.She was eager and money tasty, she wanted that money so bad.Emilie thought of all the places she would travel to if she had to share that with Ryan, she wouldn't need to work at all, she was going to make all those who had laughed at her pay for laughing at her."Oh my, you look spotless" Teddy entered the room complimenting her.He sent his hand to touch her but she flinched, not that it was intentiona
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"So I have been thinking," Anita said with a wrinkled mile to her grandson."What could that be grandma?", Ashton asked not raising his head from the documents for the contract.It was a huge contract and it warranted lots of time and energy and thinking.It was moments like this that he wished Stacy had agreed to work with him so that she could help with the finances and accounting of everything." You seemed to have forgotten your birthday, bit was two days ago when you announced to be the new CEO of this empire," Anita said."And..?" Ashton asked trying to get the point of it."Well, you didn't say anything about the celebration" Anita replied."Because I don't want to celebrate grandma, I have other things in mind"." Other things like?""Like me remarrying and this contract"." You don't say, who is this lucky girl, who are her parents and what does she do for a living?" Anita asked schematically waiting for his response anxiously."Well it's the lady I used to work with and she
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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
