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I adjusted my chair and settled well."Sir it's five already." Diana alerted and I woke up."It's five?" I yawned loudly."Yes sir." She answered."That means I slept for six hours. Why didn't you wake me? I've missed lots of appointments." I said."I cancelled them sir. You needed lots of rest." She said and I smiled at her."Thanks a lot Diana. Thank you." I said and she carried my brief case and the groceries she bought from the market and we went into the elevator. She pressed ground floor and the elevator closed."Your dad asked you to come for lunch tomorrow." She informed."Sure. I'll go." She said.The elevator door opened and we walked to the receiption and we were in the car park.One of my body guards opened the door and I hopped in with Diana. He closed the door and we drove off. After an hour we got to my mansion. I went in and changed into my casual clothes as usual. "Thanks for today." I said and Diana bowed."Take her home." I ordered my driver and they left.I took t
"Nothing mummy." Rosa answered.Her phone beeped and she took the call."What?" She rolled her eyes."Okay. Okay. Shit!"She cursed and dropped the call."I have to go now. I have some things to settle in the office. Mom please take care of him." She said and kissed her mother's cheeks then kissed my checks before she finally left.My mother in law made a disgusting face as if she has smelt something bad."Count yourself lucky. I found the money in my drawer." She said as she waved the dollar bills in front of me."Let's go home. There's no one to do the dishes." She faked a smile."Be considerate ma. I'm on the bed dying and all you can think of is who would do the dishes." I said."Do you want me to hit you before you brain resets again?" She asked while she removed her shoe.I raised my body from the bed gently and I sat upright."What are you doing?" A nurse in a blue scrub asked."He's fine now. We have to go." My mother in law laughed revealing her thirty two teeth."He's not rea
Laura threw a key at me and I caught it."Drop them at their school." She ordered as she painted her finger nails."Sure." I grumbled.I rubbed my stomach as I walked outside the house.I was hurting.I got into the driver's seat expecting the kids to go in but they didn't."Won't you open the door for us?" Bethany yelled.I got down and opened the door for them to get in. They got in and I closed the door then went back to the driver's seat and drove off.Bethany turned on the radio and increased the volume. I drove to their school as fast as I could,to get rid of them at least and resume at the office. I didn't want to miss a day so I had to go everyday. I didn't want my stepmother to use that against me neither do I want to be a dissappointed to my dad.I parked at the school packing lot and I alighted from the car and opened the door for them.Their friends came to them and they exchanged pleasantries."Hi Uncle. Good morning." They all greeted."Don't greet him. He is a loser." D
My dad slapped my stepmother. The sound her face made when my dad slapped her face echoed in the room. I was shocked and I stood up immediately."How dare you do that to my son?" My dad grunted. His eyes turned red,full of rage and anger. "How dare you slap me?" My step mother raised her hand to slap my father but I held her hand quickly. She released her hand and slapped me instead. My dad wanted to hit her again but I stopped in just in time. "It's not worth it dad." I said."She's spoilt. I need to teach her some lessons. Nobody lays hands on a Lionel." My dad said through gritted teeth. "You slapped me Ray. Just be because of this worthless boy." She cried. This time I felt she was pained throughly. Tears flowed down her eyes without caution. "He is my son." My dad yelled "And he is not worthless." "I promise you, no I swear with my life,you'd cry over him. I promise." She took a knife on the table and cut her finger. Blood spilled on the floor and she walked upstairs. Part o
He handed some tablets to me and I swallowed all of them. I slept off. I woke up and luckily for me it was few minutes past nine. I went back to the Parks mansion and Laura was still not at home and the kids were seated with their eyes glued to the television. I walked up to my room thinking of how I'd break the news to my mother in law that I won't be around. It was then I received a call from Diana."Hi. What's up?" I spoke casually. "I'm fine sir. How is your health now sir?" She asked."I'm okay,thanks." She said and I smiled."Sir can you snap your international passport and send to me?" She asked and I cleared my throat. "I'll send it to you but I'm not sure if I'll be able to come." I declared and it was silent for a while before she finally spoke. "Why sir? Is anything wrong? Hope it's not your health issue?" She asked."The doctor asked me to rest." I lied."I could go represent you if you want sir." She said and I was relieved. I sighed and my worries were over. "Yeah.
The banging stopped and I stood up slowly,wincing in pain and rubbing my rib cage. I opened the door slowly so it won't make a creaky sound. I tiptoed downstairs and the coast was clear. I was about to open the door leading outside the house when I felt a hand tap me."Where do you think you're going?" She asked.I turned and she almost screamed. I put my hand to cover her mouth."Calm down! Calm down!!" I whispered and she stopped wriggling to get out of my grip.I released her and she asked. "What happened to you? You look pale and your eyes are red." She wasn't concerned about me,she just wanted to know."I'm not feeling fine. I need to go to the hospital." I said,hoping she'd let me go now that she knew what was wrong with me."Go. Go treat yourself. Make sure you don't die because there's be no one to do the dishes." She said and I rolled my eyes."Yeah thanks." I said as I turned to leave. She hugged me from behind. I quickly pushed her away before anyone could see."Grachi! St
The guard came back in to inform us."She's waiting in the living room sir." He said and left.I tried to stand up but my dad gestured and I sat back."I'll attend to the person. Just rest well." He said and left."Something doesn't feel right." i said as my dad refused to come back in after ten minutes.I stood up and went to the living room. As I was about to step into the living room I saw my mother in law sitting and laughing,chatting with my dad. I ran back in,breathing heavily. She was dressed elegantly as usual but this was different. She wore an orange gown with a black hat. Her face was painted as usual and her red lipstick shone very well,making her face bright.She wore black high heels which she shouldn't be wearing considering her age and health."What is she doing here?" I asked myself. It was then I remembered she came here yesterday,inviting me for lunch."This annoying woman!" I clenched my fist.I turned back and leaned by the wall. I could have placed my ear agains
"I don't want to hear it." I sniffed.I didnt know why I was getting emotional. Maybe because I was tired,tired of it all. Tired of being pushed around and humiliated and mocked. It's has always been like that,even when I have become rich,I'm still pathetic. I've always thought whenever I become rich,all my problems would disappear but I was deceiving myself. I have office work to manage,I have to prove to my dad,board members and stepmother I was worthy of my position. Nevertheless I had to deal with my wife's family and all the bull shit they make me go through. "Just come out?" He begged."Should I go? Should I not go?" I wanted to hear his side of the story,a story I have heard before but I was too angry. All this wouldn't have happened if he had controlled himself or better still accepted me. "It's funny how my life has changed but I'm still pathetic." I stood up and unlocked the door. He came in and hugged me. I pushed him away gently and sat on the bed. He sat beside me and fa
***Rosa's pov***Getting to the hospital,mom was rushed into the ward and was attended to immediately. Dad was pacing to and fro scared of what the doctor would come and say. "Nothing much happen to her." I said."I know and I regret pushing her. It was a mistake." He bit his upper lip.Few minutes later,the doctor came to meet us."Are you her husband sir?" He asked and my dad nodded."Let's talk privately."I held my dad's hand."You talk here. I'm her daughter and he was the one who caused this in the first place." I glared at him."Shut it Rosa! It was a mistake." He corrected. "Well,she has stroke now. A side of her brain was affected so the left side of her body is paralyzed." He announced."What? Look at what you did to her?" I yelled. I wanted to hit him but we were in public."Will she be fine?" I asked."Maybe. It's a 50_50%. She could get better or worse." He said and I shaked my head."I hope she'll be alright. Even though I and my mom quarrel a lot,I wouldn't want her
***Roberto's pov***"What's my business with Roberto? What sort of madness is this?" Her screamed echoed in the room."You threatened you'd do something to Gabriel. Well we can't find him." I yelled back throwing my hands in the air dramatically."I was just joking. It was just a threat. Why would I kidnap Gabriel? What use would it be for me?" She dropped her spoon."Son! That accusation is just too much. Have you reported to the police?" I eyed him and he cleared his throat."I know you'll always support her. You've been blinded by her. I'll leave and I'm going straight to the station. If I find out she has a hand in this,I'll make sure she rots in jail." I said and was about to leave when my father held my arm."And if she's not guilty what would you do? I've told you to stop accusing her for whatever thing that happens to you. You're the one who's blinded by your ego and your sadistic thoughts. Why would Gabriel get missing and the first person you think of is your step mom?"I ya
***Rosa's pov***"Where? How? How did you find them? Tell me!" I demanded."Calm down. I only got to know the location. Besides we can't go get them. It would be too dangerous." She said and I hissed."Just give me the address and I'll do the rest myself." "Just be careful. Mr Roberto's security is always tight and if he finds out you're the one,you're a goner." She said and i laughed."If I'm a goner then you'll be what? Just send me the address and spare me the cock and bull story." I said and dropped the call.Minutes later,I got a message from Diana. The address of where Laura kids are is with me. I can finally get what I want from Laura.I can't wait to control all of these properties. I stood up and turned around,taking a view of my room.Can't wait to see the look on my father's face when I snatch all of his properties from him.The only problem I have now is to hire some men to help me get those children. What do I even need them for? All I need is a video of them,just to con
***Gabriel's pov***I sneaked out of the office knowing Mr Roberto wouldn't need me soon. I received t a call an unknown number asking me to come meet at the hospital where Alice's father has been hospitalized. I got there and it was Christian,Alice's younger brother. He raised his hand,signalling me to come in."Why would he call me here considering the fact that he hates me so much." I asked myself. We've even beaten each other once.He placed his hand on my shoulder."Hey bro." He said and started walking out of the hospital. "What's going on? Where are we headed?" I asked but he smiled.I should tell you but Alice would kill me if I utter a single word."I've told Alice I'm no longer interested in this relationship. Why would she try to surprise me?" I yelled."Just calm down. I know my family has hurt you in so many ways. Just take this as a sorry." He smiled and opened the car for me. The bodyguards standing outside cladded in all black suits were just so intimidating. I'm a bo
***Diana's pov***I get he wants to take his revenge but this is just evil. How could he separate those children from their mother? How could he do such a thing to them? I wonder how those kids would feel like now. I clenched my fist as I walked towards them."Diana! Where have you been? Couldn't go on lunch break because of you. We were supposed to work on this together." Olivia banged the file on the table. i could see the happiness in her eyes."Quit lying. You never asked me to work on any file with you. If you want Mr Roberto to like you,you're doing a great job." I folded my arms."What's wrong with you? Don't you know you're in the office? I told you I don't want any personal shit here?" He yelled at me.I wanted to defend myself but he spoke over me."I'm not interested in you. I don't like you. I'm only keeping you here because you've been of great help. This is the last straw Diana,the next one will be the end." He said and walked out of the office.I felt hurt. I felt a ver
***Rosa's pov***"Let's meet at Deemarks restaurant by two." I said."Sure. Please make it on time. I've got lots of work to do." She replied and i nodded as if she could see me.I dropped the call and raised my clenched fist up in the air. "Yes. Finally something to take Roberto down. I want him to beg at my feet. I want him to beg for mercy." I smiled as the thought of me ruining Roberto made me smile.I couldn't wait to hear what she has to say. I left all the things I was doing and rushed to the restaurant. I sat down and the waitress handed the menu over to me.I glanced at the menu as they had lots of good food and drinks but my mind kept pondering,thinking of the good news Diana has to give me. The restaurant looked every nice. Nice artworks hanging on the wall,comfy chairs which were arranged in rows,good lightening and great customer care.I kept tapping my left foot against the floor,anxious and nervous at the same time,checking the entrance to see if Diana was approaching
***Cynthia's pov***"The issue must have died down. I'm going out." I eyed Rosa."Mum? I'm telling you people don't forget things like this. Don't go out. It's dangerous and it can affect stocks and shares at the company. The corporation is at the verge of dying." She begged."What's your business? I need to go for shopping. It's very important." I yelled as i walked out on her. I got into the car and drove off to the mall. I got down and I saw the glances and murmuring. I waved it off thinking it wasn't that much. I locked the car and took a few steps and people started taking my pictures and laughing at me.Soon it became like a protest,they started calling me names like slut,pig etc and I was embarrassed.I ran back to my car with so much difficulty as some people decided to be violent and started hitting me.I got to my car and drove back home. I got into the compound and my body was red and swollen. They all hurt. Sone were itchy while some were burning."Didn't I warn you?" Ro
***Roberto's pov***After the clash with my dad,I've been keeping tabs on my stepmother. I just need to find something to use on her. Anything!Diana has been behaving strange especially with Olivia. I know she had told me countless times how much she loves me but I don't need a distraction and that doesn't mean she should hate on Olivia.If not for the friendship between us and how she stood by me when I had nobody I would have sacked her. I hate how unprofessional she's been."Sir! Meeting in five minutes. The members are here sir." Olivia informed. I searched around for Diana but she was no where to be found.This is what she's supposed to be doing but she's busy grumbling and acting jealous. Olivia has been the one doing all of the work.After the meeting,I went to my office to rest and Gabriel walked in."What is it again?" I asked them yawned."I just want to talk about Diana sir." He said and I turned to face him."If it's about her loving me please just forget about it. I'm so
***Rosa's pov***Watching mom try to make dad fall in with with her again was so annoying to watching. It made me cringe whenever she tried to seduce him. When I say seduce,I mean her using old stupid tricks like throwing the remote on the floor and bending to pick it while wearing a short seductive dress,I mean that's so disgusting considering they are your parent."Just get the fuck away from me. I'm trying to watch tv." My dad yelled as he left the living room."Wait up Daniel. I know you want this. Don't be shy." Mom said and she ran towards him.This is so embarrassing. I know she doesn't love him. She just wants him to change his mind against the divorce.All I want is for mom to steal shares or the company. That's all I want. I need to see Laura. She knows all of dad's password. If I can blackmail her with something or threaten her,she can tell me."What can I blackmail her with? She's in jail. Shes got nothing else to lose anymore." I bit my lower lip as I paced round the room