Rohan walked inside the office with his hands pocketed inside his trousers. He had been listening to the discussion between Sam and his team members from the entrance and he couldn't help but to giggle at the discussion."Mr. Rohan, you are welcome" Sam immediately faked a smile and welcomed him. He took his seat beside his master, Adam."As a team leader, isn't it your duty to carry all the team members along with your discussion? How dare you make the decision all by yourself? Moreso, you have no right to talk about their family background. Since you are all working here, you suppose to be one, irrespective of your background" he cautioned and Sam understood what he meant.Sam immediately apologized to Adam and Karina. He knew not doing that might earn him a demotion.After the meeting ended, they all went back to their offices, including Rohan.It was almost closing time when they returned back to their office. Adam was arranging his backpack when Sam called him."You need to deliv
Inside Clara's office. She was busy checking some documents when the door opened, revealing Felix.Clara raised her head up and immediately stopped what she was checking. That was the first time she saw Felix after the incident."What are you doing here?" She fired angrily at him.Felix smirked, neglected her question and walked towards her. He took the free seat that was opposite where she was sitting."I asked you a question, Felix. What the hell are you doing here?" She asked again."Has it gotten to that extent? Can't I pay my girlfriend a visit?" Felix retorted."Excuse me, I'm no longer your girlfriend. Have that in your mind" Clara scoffed at him."I don't recall us breaking up. Why are you doing this? Because of Adam right? Jeez, how many times do I need to tell you that I'll take good care of you, more than Adam would. Whereas, you are already his ex wife, the one that humiliated him to be precise. Have that in .." Felix was trying to explain but Clara cut him off."I apolog
Felix woke up with blurry vision. He rose from his bed and grabbed his head in pain. He was having a hangover as a result of the alcohol that he took the previous night.Suddenly, his eyes widened and his mouth opened in agape."What the heck happened last night?" He screamed, noticing he was naked and Aria was sleeping beside him.His screams was the one that woke Aria up from her peaceful sleep."Good morning, Felix" she greeted, using the duvet to cover her bare chest."Aria, what happened between us? What the heck happened? Don't tell me we had sex last night. Tell me what I don't know please" he was panicking, not wanting to believe the information that his brain was passing to him."Is that why you shouted? Gosh! It's not a big deal. I noticed you were drunk last night and wouldn't stop muttering my sister's name. I brought you to your house and in the process of getting you to sleep, I fell on top of you and we kissed. From there, we made love" Aria explained nonchalantly. She
Some minutes to five pm of the same day, Clara dressed Elegantly to the hotel. She Kept checking the time and didn't want to keep Adam waiting.Initially, she wouldn't have minded if Adam would wait for two hours or more but since the table has turned around, she didn't want to do anything to annoy him, not when she was trying to make things better and work out between them.On getting to the reception, she met a lady there."This was where Aria always stayed and welcomed guests but unfortunately, she has been replaced" she thought as the receptionist welcomed her with a broad smile."I'm Clara Jones and …" she was trying to introduce herself and state her purpose for coming there but the receptionist immediately cut her off."Welcome ma'am. I've been informed about your arrival. Kindly follow me" The lady said and led the way.There were two other receptionists to attend to other guests.Clara followed and was marveled with the interior decoration. It was her first time entering the
Clara couldn't stop rejoicing after she left the hotel room. The alert she received was still giving her goosebumps. Had it been that she knew Adam would give her the money without any hesitation, she would have mentioned ten million dollars instead of the five million dollars.She arrived home to meet her mom watching her favorite tv show."Hi mom" she greeted, waving her bag at her and the cat walking to her room."Clara, come back here and tell me what happened" Her mom said."What happened? I don't get you" Clara pretended not to have any idea about what her mother just said."Clara, stop playing numbs with me. I know something good happened because it's all written on your face. Now, tell me whatever is making you happy and allow me to rejoice with you" her mother explained while she giggled."It's a secret," she replied, running into her room.Immediately she entered her room, she closed the door and walked to the huge mirror, staring at her reddish face. She was blushing!" For
"Oh no! I can't believe this! I'm actually going crazy right now!" Rohan kept murmuring till he dropped Adam at a stone thrown to the office.Adam maintained his cool posture. He stood in front of the office for a while, expecting Karina to show up like she did the previous day but nothing related to get was in sight."Maybe she came early today," he concluded before entering the office building.He was the second to arrive in his department. He exchanged them with his co-worker that he met there.Shortly after, the office was filled with the workers but Karina was nowhere in sight."What's delaying her?" He asked no one in particular.He was about to call Rohan to request her phone number when Karina showed up.Her hair was right and her face swollen coupled with black thin lines under her eyes."Good morning" she murmured as she entered her office.Adam was shocked. It was obvious that Karina wasn't in a good state of mind. Her mood, dressing and expression shows everything.***Ins
Adam was shocked and stunned by her request. It wasn't like Kayla was too young to stay alone since there were a majority of teenagers, living alone."Are you scared that she might start staying up late at night when you ain't around?" Adam asked."Adam, I know my sister and she is always afraid of staying outside at night but she needs help, we both need help. Fine, I know you are confused but let me explain. I'm entering the palace on Monday to contest for the prince's bride and I can't leave her alone because she will be in danger. I want to be at peace while inside the palace.I don't know why I'm telling you this but she needs someone that I can entrust her safety with, pending the time that I'll leave the palace. It's just for a month" she explained to the best of her knowledge, not wanting Adam to know what was happening.With the way she was speaking, Adam could only see the worries of a big sister to her younger sister and from her conversation, she was desperate.The Karina th
Monday morning, Adam has forwarded all the documents that Kayla might need, along with her flight ticket.Karina helped her with her loads and made sure to stop a cab for her, that will take her to the airport.Immediately she left, Karina started feeling void. She was raised along with her sister and the only time they both departed was when she went to college but it's now Kayla's turn and there was no hope of seeing her soon since it wasn't in the same country."Maybe when I win the money, I'll also go to Canada to start a new life" she murmured and left to work.She made it early to work, almost immediately when her team member arrived."Good morning guys, hope you all enjoyed your weekend?" She asked when she entered and they all chorused "yes!", Along with Adam."She seems to be happy this morning," one of the team uttered."What I see is confusion. I think she is in a state of confusion and pretending to be fine, "another said.Adam stood up and went to her office"How are you
Five years laterAt an amusement park, Kids were playing, rejoicing and having fun."Aunty" , a little girl of three years called Kayla , arrived at the place."Oh my little pumpkin" Kayla rushed to meet her and bowed to her level."I have been looking for the but I was told that you went to your hospital" she said in her tiny tone "Yes, I had an emergency to attend to buy right now, I'm back to you. Let's have fun" Kayla uttered as she tickled the little girl while they both laughed.As they were walking hand in hand to another section of the park, the girl mistakenly collided with another girl of her age and she fell down."Oh no" Aria, the little girl rushed to carry the girl up, despite that she couldn't.Checking her body, she had a wound on her leg.Like a drama, princess Aria started crying"Are you okay? Please forgive me. I had no idea that you were going to fall down. I was only following my auntie without focusing on the road" she said, amidst her tears.Kayla was stunned.
Tears couldn't stop flowing as Aria and Nanny bodies were being buried under the ground.Ava and Clara felt like following her. Truly, life has not been unfair to them for the past few months but that doesn't mean that Aria should leave the world ultimately.Pastor Abel finished his sermon and the graves were cemented.Adam gave whoever wanted to witness the burial a chance to come there.They were all in black with Adam carrying Nanny's picture closer to his chest while Karina was the one carrying Aria's picture.They also made sure to bury them with expensive caskets.After the burial, They all left the cemetery and went back home.In the evening of the same day, the cry died down.Karina sent for Clara and Ava. They were no longer the disobedient type since they have lost Aria and moreso, They have been stopped from working since it was a grieving time for them.They entered the living room and bowed to greet her "Have your seat" she instructed.They glared at each other before fi
Nanny was rushed outside the hall , Drake was already waiting inside the driver seat. "Nanny, please hold it there. You will be fine, I promise" Adam Kept uttering as he carried the nanny to the back seat of the car. Drake started driving and zoomed off immediately. It was five minutes to get to the hospital when Nanny started coughing."Sorry nanny, just a few minutes more" Adam pledged and felt Nanny's Hand on his cheek."I'm proud to be called your nanny. I didn't have a chance to give birth to my own children but raising you and your sister is the best gift I've ever had. You made me feel the joy of a mother and I can't be more happier to die In your hands, knowing you are going to give me a befitting burial. I love you, Adam, "she said."It's okay, I've heard you. just keep quiet, we will soon arrive at the hospital '' Adam Assured and pecked her cheek.Nanny felt happy . She smiled then took her last breath..Her hands dropped from Adam's cheek and her eyes were closed."Are y
"Karina?" He screamed as his eyes were shooting daggers. He found it hard to believe that his lovely wife, aware of how much he loves kids, will terminate her pregnancy for her memory recovery.Fortunately for Karina, Sofia was the only person with her.They were both shocked and immediately rose on their feets."How dare you? How dare you terminate my pregnancy? Is there anything that you are not telling me? I asked this same question earlier after reading the letter that was left to you by Aria but you chose to keep mute. Why on earth would you flush out the baby without my knowledge?" He Shouted again"What?" Sofia also screamed.She was amazed and was heartbroken by what Karina did.Karina was embarrassed, she started glaring at the ground.She didn't know what to say because the glares on Adam were enough to deal with her. She became scared."Why would you do that?" Sofia asked.Karina tried to open her mouth to talk but none was coming. She was scared to the extent of now knowin
He kept walking faster , not bothered to answer his father that was calling him until he realized that he had no single penny on him.Visiting Sofia will eventually cost him transportation fare and he had none."Fuck!" He cursed as he paused walking.Eyes were on him but he didn't care. His white shirt was already dirty, likewise his trouser and his shoes."What the heck is wrong with you? Do you want to watch me die? Don't you know that you are going to give me a heart attack at this rate and I might end up dying" Francis shouted at him"I'm sorry father, thinking of going to Africa suddenly annoys me and I couldn't help but to get angry but do you have cash with you? I need to visit Sofia for the last time" Felix answered and requested."Have you gone nuts? Why would you want to pay her a visit? Ain't you ashamed of yourself? Do you think that she is going to spare you again! She is no longer the princess that you know. She became more powerful last night after getting married to Pr
Everywhere was deadly silent as Aria took her last breath. Fortunately, the party was already coming to the end when it happened, else it would have affected the whole ceremony.The moment she drank the drinks and when she took her last breath was not more than Two minutes, meaning if Karina had taken the drinks, then she would have also died instantly.Adam signaled to Rohan to carry her corpses to the hospital for autopsy, which was done almost immediately.Karina was sweating. Tears were flowing on her cheeks but she couldn't open her mouth to cry out."Did someone just die on her behalf? What would have happened to her if she took the drinks? Does Aria know about the poison? If at all she is aware about the poison, why didn't she take it away instead of drinking it? By doing that, it would have saved their lives and she would have believed whatever explanation that was made".Due to what happened, Adam has to make an announcement that the wedding party is over but a welcome party
Inside his room, staring at the neatly ironed suit. Andrew Kept smirking, thinking of a way to execute his next plan. "Sir, we have been waiting for your approval regarding the kidnapping of the groom. Should we go ahead with it?" A man entered and asked. "No, not again. I might think Rohan has my back but he might end up disappointing me. Thinking of it, I would like to kill two birds with one stone. I have got another back up plan which remains a secret for now. Rohan's loyalty will be tested, before I will be able to put my trust in him. Not only would I ruin Adam, I'll also use his wife to hunt Lucas then throw Sofia into forever agony. Let's wait and see" he replied, then chuckled. The man bowed slightly before he finally exited the room. "I'm the bride's uncle. She needs to get one of the best gifts from me, doesn't it?" He talked to himself then suddenly bursted into a devilish laughter. ★★★ At the court, very early that morning. Putting on normal house dress and without a
"Ain't you gonna say something? You have been quiet since prince Adam left here" Pearl voiced out after noticing the silence in the room after her husband had a dialogue with the prince."Will you leave the country for a while? Pending when I'll be able to sort out this problem?" Rohan asked.For the first time, he was a bit afraid. Why wouldn't he be afraid when he was concerned about the safety of his wife and unborn kid."Wait, are you telling me this cos Andrew threatened you, using me? Is that why you are scared? I knew you to be a courageous man, with your life attached to Prince Adam. Look at how far we have gone with his help but you are now thinking of betraying him for his uncle that didn't know of our existence till he needed your help! Don't forget that you told me how king Anderson picked you up from the slum, raised you and also provided a befitting education for you! If you are going to be an ingrate, then I'll be left with no other option than to divorce you, so that y
Waiting outside the house, walking to and fro with black eyelids and swollen face.She supposed to be sleeping at that time but couldn't take a wink of sleep since she sent Aria an an delegate errand She picked her phone, wanting to call but stopped on a second thought."What if the phone call gets her distracted? What if a passer-by heard the sound of her phone ringing?" She thought then stopped the intention of calling her Checking her time, it was some minutes to five In the morning and Adam would wake up anytime soon.What will happen to her if he finds out that the key to the secret room is missing? Won't it be an issue ?She yawned loudly but wouldn't dare to sleep After another few minutes, Aria rushed inside, painting heavily."My princess," she called in a faint voice."Come inside" Karina was glad to see her back and took her into her personal room, not the one she was sharing with Adam.She gave Aria a bottle of water, and she gulped them all at once."It wasn't easy but