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His Ascension The Graduation party!
Two years later!Ken didn't even wait for his alarm clock to give the signal. He sprung out of the bed with a bright smile that could illuminate a dark valley.It was graduation day.The day he had been looking forward to. Today, his years of study will come to an end at Harvard. He came to the institution as an inexperienced boy who had no formal knowledge of medicine but now, he'll be heading for his internship program once he clears all his papers.He dashed to the bathroom and turned on the shower. His excitement was so evident that he sang in the shower and even after coming out with a towel tied across his waist, he was still chanting his victory song.Ken stood before his dressing mirror and blinked at his reflection. He had asked his barber to give him a clean cut the previous day and the man did a good job. Ken rubbed his jaw repeatedly and ran his hands through his hair. He looked handsome.While maintaining the bright smile, he charged toward his closet and pulled out a gas
His Ascension The hate
The last time Ken and Cassie's dad crossed paths was about four years ago when Ken was still in Boston. He had always known that the man never liked him. It's been four years now so maybe some things must have changed or maybe not wondered Ken.Cassie and her dad walked up to him. She let go of her dad and immersed Ken in a hug.She whispered into his left ear. "Congratulations bro. I'm so proud of you. I can't wait for you to complete your internship program and be decorated as a medical doctor."Ken pulled away from the hug with a bright smile. "Thank you so much, Cassie." He handed the hat to her and turned to her father.The man flashed a quick smile at Ken and instantly put on a serious face. Ken swallowed. He could tell that the man's dislike for him was still a fact.Ken extended a hand to the man. "Welcome to Cambridge sir."The man gave Ken's hand a cold stare and smiled.Ken slowly withdrew his hand while Cassie watched with hopelessness in her eyes. She turned to Ken with a
His Ascension Surprise visit!!
"Why don't we all get inside? The event is starting soon." Mr. Carter hinted."After you Sir," Ken replied and pointed to the entrance.He was holding onto Jane's right arm and was about to take a step after the CEO when his phone began to ring.He released Jane and motioned to her to lead Mr. Carter into the hall. "Why don't you take him inside the hall? I'll be with you shortly."She agreed with a nod and led Mr. Carter into the hall.Ken pulled out his cell phone from his breast pocket. He arched a brow at the phone screen. It was a private number calling him.The host was already on stage and was urging all the people outside to get into the hall because the event will kick off. Ken abandoned the call and was about to slide his phone into his breast pocket when it began to ring.He decided to pick up the call."Hello, who am I onto?"Ken almost froze when a familiar voice responded."Turn to your left." The caller said.Like a robot that was controlled by a machine, Ken slowly tur
His Ascension Something dark
Cassie walked into the after-party hand in hand with her father. A graduation after-party was organized by the faculty to celebrate the graduating students. The event was slated for a few days after the graduation ceremony.Cassie was dressed in a beautiful red floral gown. The school's conference hall was filled with the graduating students and their dates. They were all looking glamorous.Immediately after the graduation ceremony ended, Cassie's dad insisted that they fly back to Boston and return a few days later for the after-party. Cassie had argued. She wanted to stay back in Boston till the days roll out but her father wouldn't let her out of his sight especially since he was bent on keeping her from reaching out to Ken.Cassie and her dad walked into the hall. The colorful disco lights fell on them and everyone else in the room. There were waitresses and bartenders smartly dressed and they were up and doing.Bar stands stood at every corner of the conference room while a few st
His Ascension Her escape
Cassie didn't get up from the floor. She continued crying and then it dawned on her that her father was going to get suspicious if she spends a longer time than expected in the restroom.She wiped her eyes with the edge of her left palm and got off the white tiled floor. She decided to call Ken one more time.She dialed his number but Ken wasn't responding. She began to ponder. Should she send him a text message? If he didn't pick up her calls, was there a guarantee that the mere buzzing of a text message making its way into his phone would get his attention?Cassie was out of both time and options so she decided to send him a text message.With trembling hands, she punched in the keys.'Meet me in the lady's room right now. It's urgent._ Cassie."She knew it would be difficult for Ken to get through to her especially since her father had attached a bodyguard to her and she was sure that the man was still standing outside the door.She had no choice but try. She knew that Ken was a se
His Ascension Karma
Cassie didn't get up from the floor. She continued crying and then it dawned on her that her father was going to get suspicious if she spends a longer time than expected in the restroom.She wiped her eyes with the edge of her left palm and got off the white tiled floor. She decided to call Ken one more time.She dialed his number but Ken wasn't responding. She began to ponder. Should she send him a text message? If he didn't pick up her calls, was there a guarantee that the mere buzzing of a text message making its way into his phone would get his attention?Cassie was out of both time and options so she decided to send him a text message.With trembling hands, she punched in the keys.'Meet me in the lady's room right now. It's urgent._ Cassie."She knew it would be difficult for Ken to get through to her especially since her father had attached a bodyguard to her and she was sure that the man was still standing outside the door.She had no choice but try. She knew that Ken was a se
His Ascension Bursted?
Cassie didn't know that Miranda had seen her with the tail of her eye through the mirror. She moved to the sink, turned on the tap, and began washing her face without paying attention to the girl beside her.Miranda watched Cassie with astounding eyes. Who would have thought that the rich and pompous Cassie could have problems and end up venting her frustrations in the lady's room?Cassie washed her face thoroughly, ensuring that the soreness in her eyes was gone. She pulled out some napkins and wiped her face. After being satisfied with her look, she turned around and charged toward the door.She was about to take another step toward the door when Miranda hurried after her and seized her by the right arm.In a fit of rage, she turned around to see who it was that dared grab her by the arm. Her eyes widened in horror when she realized that it was Miranda. She let out a gasp and flashed a fake smile with dozens of questions going through her mind.When did Miranda get into the lady's r
His Ascension Grab a date
The graduating students were still hitting the dance floor and soon, the disc jockey swapped the disco music to a ballroom song.Everyone was expected to grab his date and move his body according to the rhythm. Some of the students in the hall who were hanging by the corners rose to their feet and were soon dancing with their dates.Ken held Jane by the right arm and led her to the center of the stage. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist and was soon lost in her eyes.Jane was dressed in purple silk that had an opening on the bag. The dress was a long one. It stretched to the soles of her feet and looked tight in her but didn't after her motion in any way.They danced for a few minutes before the disc jockey changed it to jazz music. Some of the exhausted couples left the stage to catch their breaths but there was no stopping for Ken and Jane. They were dancing their hearts out and were bent on making every moment count.They remained on the dancefloor and danced for about fi