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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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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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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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CHAPTER -1“Come clean this area you slob, why are you staring into space?” The restaurant manager asked as he had found Ryan looking into thin air while on duty.“I am sorry sir, I’ll get on it” he scurried off but his other male colleague put his leg on the way and Ryan fell on his face with the glass of water he had been asked to give a customer.“See sir, I told you he was a clumsy one” His colleagues all laughed as he got up and tried cleaning the area where he had spilt the water and broken glass.“Ouch, he yelped in pain realizing he had a piece of the broken glass embedded in his hand.“Here, let me help you with that” Stacy his friend at the restaurant, butted in and tried to help him with his bruised hand.“I can do this Stace please go focus on the duty you have been given” He urged her but Stacy was a stubborn brunette.“I am done with my work for now, and please Ryan don’t let these douchebags treat you this way,” she said frowning.“But…” Ryan tried to say but Stacy stop
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Quiet! The flowers still on the floor but no sight of the money.After coming home from his quiet moment he noticed his wife had packed her things and had not even had the courtesy of leaving a note as they always did back then when he was still in love with each other.He tried calling her but there was no response.He took a bath and went to his work place and he was not fine, his wounded hand still hurt but then again he had to work to make a living. His thirty first birthday was around the corner.“Hey Buddy, what’s wrong with you?” Stacy asked .“I think my wife is cheating on me Stace and I can’t seem to take it because it is very much hurtful” He lamented to his friend who was feeling sorry for him.“Why would you say so?” Stacy asked and that was when he explained all that had happened and how when he even when she had been confronted she didn’t deny of accept anything but it was obvious what he had found out.“Whose boss gives those many gifts to an employee without havin
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Just when he had thought he would be the food for those preying at night a car light was pointed towards him and Ryan stood there waiting for death to take his life because of cause he just wanted to die at that very moment but God had sent him a Good Samaritan.“What are you do in this kind of secluded area by yourself, you are alone and its dangerous get into the car” the man said.“How do I trust you?” Ryan asked the man as he made to leave the place where he was standing.“If you leave this place you would get into the hands of the bad men” the man persuaded and that was when Ryan gave up and entered the car, there was no way he could deny death anymore he had already been killed a million times the moment his wife had rejected him in front of everyone.This was one of the men sent by his grandmother to come make sure her grandson was okay, seeing that they had been watching his every move and given that his thirty first birthday was around the corner the age for him to take over
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Ryan was shocked at what had happened and seeing the riches which lay in front of him was something which made him so emotional, he knew he was from a rich family but he didn’t “Am I expected this to be so on seat impromptu?” Ryan asked as he looked around.“Of course, you’ve got to be on your seat there is a lot to take over but first. (she did a double take at his dressing and he rolled his eyes) we need to take care of your appearance” his grandmother completed.It didn’t take long for a female worker to come into the room where they stood and she was given instructions.“This is my grandson, and I would want for you to make sure he has a total makeover, he has to be classy and has to look chic for the kind of lifestyle he now has, am I clear on that?” she said in a calm yet firm voice which screamed authority.“Yes ma’am, sir, please this way,” the female said as she showed Ryan the way to the room he was expected to go to for his makeover.It was all surreal and everything was mo
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After contemplating what Emilie had said in the phone he decided to leave and went to the house he had an irk he didn’t want to go back to the house but he had to take his uncle because he was the one who had accepted him when he had decided to live a simple life.“I have to go somewhere grandma, I’ll be right back” Ryan excused himself after they had finished all the introductions and entered one of the cars as the valet at the company parking lot gave to him.In the highest speed imaginable he drive the car and within minutes he was at the front of the house he once shared with Emilie.“Why are you outside Uncle?” Ryan rushed towards his uncle as the man was seated at the porch and shivering he seemed to be sick.Taking him inside Emilie had not noticed the new accessories her husband now had she was bent on being bitter.“Stop right there, I just wouldn’t allow you bring that man in her no more” she barked.“He is my Uncle the one who once helped us when we had nothing Emilie” Ryan