Lucas and Renee, his wife, were to attend Renee's father's 50th birthday that's to take place in a month's interval, and its preparation was ongoing. Now Lucas and Renee sat down to discuss it.
"It will be my dad's 50th birthday soon. What exactly do you have for him.?" She asked Lucas, expecting to hear from him.
Lucas scratched his cheek and answered.
"The little I can do is what I will present." He said to her,
Renee became so angry that she had to remind him of his situation.
"What have you ever contributed to the family and been appreciated for? Nothing, due to your poor state of life." She paused and continued.
"I regretted making you my husband, and so did the family regret making you their son-in-law." She scolded him.
Lucas shocked his head as he felt the pain. "Why, then, do you fall in love with me? You were so desperate to be my wife even when you knew that I was your parents' cook, and yet you found me worthy of being your husband." He replied to her.
"Listen, Lucas, I do not love you; rather, it is your handsomeness and your potential that are all that pushed me to do so. Remember, I am always moved by handsome men like you. So do not think I love you." "No," she nodded her head, and with a sexy look, she added. "Everyone knows that."
"I wasn't deceived; yes, I know that. I knew that you were just after being with a handsome guy, someone to grow the family business the more you intend going globally, to show the world how handsome your husband is; so also his potentials." He paused and breathed down. "Can I remind you that I love you?"
Renee stared at him and said, "I don't love you, and again, stick to my instructions; if you fail to do that, you won't find it nice with me." She reminded him.
"You have stopped me from eating the same food you eat, even when I am the one preparing it. I ate the meal without taste, while you ate the delicious food." Lucas complained.
" That's because you are valueless to me. Having you was a mistake." She added.
Lucas, with shame, left her present and got into his room, their matrimonial room. Then Renee met him.
"You are not spending the night in this room." Renee stood as she spoke to him respectfully.
"This is the second time you have denied me spending the night in your room. The first was that my body irritates you, yet it is the same body you have always loved to have sex with." He replied to her. "What then is your reason for saying so today, which marked our three months marriage.?" Lucas asked her curiously.
Renee drew closer to him and stood before him. With a reluctant mood, she answered him.
"I am expecting a handsome, classic young man—a man in my class who will be spending the night with me." Renee's words irritate him; he got to know the marriage was almost terminating.
"What do you mean by spending the night with...?"He was interrupted by her.
"You don't own me; I do." She said that and paused. "What do you contribute during the marriage? Nothing, more than directing the chef on the food to be cooked, of which you almost prepared it." She underestimated him, and he became angry.
"Don't insult me." He pointed at her.
"Did I hear you say that to me? Renee stressed the words.
Lucas calmed down; and replied Renee calmly "That's not what I mean." He said.
"Use the guess room." She said to him,
"Darling, you don't have to do that with me." Lucas lamented
"What do you mean?" She asked, smiling, knowing what he was about to say.
"You want to cheat on me." Lucas replied to her, knowing what she had planned.
"Hahahahaah!" Renee laughed and replied him. "I am sorry, my darling, but I have to wine with my class. You are not my class; not even in your 80s will you get there." She insulted him.
Lucas felt intimated; he stepped about leaving the room when Renee said to him.
"Consider divorce, if you fail to obey me." Renee promised him that as she smiled, watching Lucas leave her presence.
Lucas left the bedroom, getting to the sitting room, he said.
Lucas sat with his hands on his cheeks.
"I accepted being her husband because I love her and I wanted a better life for myself. But here, I am humiliated." Lucas was still concluding when the housekeeper met him.
"Renee has demanded you prepare her and her guest a continental meal, which must be done in a hurry according to her instructions." Joycelyn, the housekeeper, said it unrespectfully.
Lucas stared at the housekeeper and said, "What regard do you have for me as a son-in-law to the billionaire family.?"
Joycelyn replied to him.
"The last time I checked, you were introduced to the domestic workers and others as her chef." She reminded Lucas.
"I am her husband." He said it boldly.
Renee overheard it, and said from the upstairs.
"You are just a caretaker, not my husband; I am yet to have my husband. So get yourself occupied with the instructions given to you." Renee shouted at him.
Joycelyn quickly ran to her duty post, while Lucas reluctantly walked into the kitchen to get the meal prepared, which was for Renee and her guest.
"I won't regret loving her; this is the best time that has happened to me, but she called me her caretaker. Is that really who I am?" Lucas asked himself and shocked his head. "There must be a problem somewhere." He said this to himself while getting the ingredients ready. He wore his apro and lit the gas.
While Lucas started cooking, he heard a noise from the sitting room—a deep male voice that almost cut his heart.
"That must be her guest." He said that and walked down to check.
"I have for a long time missed you, Renee." Xavier is Renee's boyfriend and the son of her father's friend.
Xavier hugged Renee and kissed her on the lips.
" What!" Lucas spoke so slowly, with his hands in his mouth. He kept watching Xavier and Renee display their romantic moment in the sitting room, where she was just in her short skirt and a Polo.
"I would love to have your hands rub my body and keep kissing your lips." Renee said to Xavier, pointing at his lips with her thumb.
While Lucas was carried away with the action displayed in the sitting room by Renee and Xavier, he forgot that he was preparing a meal. And when it occurred to his memory, Lucas opened his mouth widely."My God!" Lucas alerts himself bitterly, with tears almost dropping from his eyes. Lucas ran into the kitchen upon getting the food opened."It is burnt food," Lucas said to himself as soon as he turned off the gas cooker."Did you let the food burn?" Joycelyn and co-workers who had smelled the burning meal told him. Meanwhile, Xavier and Renee had been taking away the romantic touch at Renee's private restroom, which was far from the main sitting room."What exactly were you thinking when you let the food get burned?" Lina Renee, the chief domestic worker, asked.Lucas remained silent and kept staring at the meal."You should think of what to offer the moment she demands it." Lina said to him, disrespectfully."You know what to do." She said that to him and left. Unfortunately, as Lin
Lucas waited aggressively until the end of the day."You were supposed at the restaurant cooking, what then are you doing here ?" You are relaxing, thinking that restaurant is for fashion."Renee scolded Lucas again as she combed her hair. Lucas, on the other hand, stood, and with his hands crossed on each other, he replied to her."My heart has been bleeding; I have been in pain all through the night." He replied."Then call for the family doctor, perhaps use the clinic, and make sure there are many records of sale today." Renee answered him disrespectfully."You actually cheated on me." He said this to her with tears in his eyes."Are you being serious? It hurts you.?" She asked him, smiling. Lucas focused on her, butting his lips."My darling, if you don't want the marriage, I will serve you divorce papers." She threatened Lucas with that."Is it a promise or threat.?" He asked her."When have I started threatening you? This is a promise. You aren't worth a beautiful and wealthy la
Mr. Liam, still in the car, kept murmuring."What a lazy son-in-law he is.? I will deal with him; I will make sure he gets to know where he belongs in the family." Mr. Liam concluded that he kept watching his cell phone, expecting Lucas to call.However, Mr. Liam got home in such a mood that, while entering the sitting room, Isabella, his beautiful wife, observed his mood."Not even a kiss." She said to him,"That son-in-law of yours has been a bone in my neck." He replied to Isabella, who drew closer to him.Mr. Liam demanded a glass of juice from the house keeper.which was served to him, he sipped and dropped it on the table."I decided to check on the newly renovated restaurant of ours, only to be told by the manager that Lucas hasn't resumed work due to a shortage of food." He complained."What exactly is wrong with that boy? Have you been told that he is not met or relaxed, not even once?" Isabella said. "He has to be cautious, and I will do that myself." She added."If he had k
After the business of the day, the weather started becoming dark, and the stars shines on the sky. It was Lucas time to return home."I am done with the business for the day." He said this to Sherman as he got his phone ready to leave. Sherman stared at him and said, "I have to leave before you.""You were supposed to leave before now, but you chose to stay; how does that concern me.?" Lucas asked so desperately."I have to leave before you; that's the rule." Sherman pointed at him.Lucas tried ignoring him, so he made a step to leave. "Consider yourself sacked from work if you dare leave before me." Sherman added.Lucas returned back, looking so sad, and said to him, "Really, you have decided to use this as a threat to me. This isn't the first time you made mention of "I will be fired." "What exactly do you gain from that.?"Sherman stood from his seat, and without saying much, he replied to Lucas. "Come along with my briefcase." Sherman, after this, wore his cot and had his hat on h
Lucas was still nursing his pain when Renee came out."You are still sitting here?" Renee asked him aggressively. "Get us two glasses of wine, and do that quickly." She instructed him. Lucas, lifting his eye on her, said:."You have turned me into a messenger.""You don't have a specific job in this house." She pointed at him. "You expect me to ask Lina to do so, or who, while I have you around. Do just as you have been instructed." She added, and she lifted even after hissing at him. She got to the room and leaned her head on Xavier's lap."Has he got to get it.?" He asked Renee."It will soon be served." She answered him.Five minutes later, Lucas knocked at the door."Come in, please; the door is open." Renee answered. Lucas has the glass of wine on the wine carrier. Renee said. "Bring it here."Lucas reluctantly brought it closer to them.Renee stretches her thumb as a lever and anchors the base to her folded index finger, as does Lucas, as they lift the glass each at once."You c
A week later, Norah bought herself a new apartment. She returns home on a faithful day and feels like eating the meal she once had in the Kingston office." I won't be eating the dinner you prepare today. I need something more special." She said to Lynn her Beautiful and hardworking chef."Why would you like to eat, ma.?" She asked Norah."Don't worry, it will soon be delivered." Norah answered her and picked up her phone. She dialed Sherman number that had been given to her by Kingston.Hello,""she said after Sherman had picked up the call."Am I speaking with Liam and her daughter, the best restaurant manager.?" She asked Sherman on the phone."Yes, and how can we help you.?" He replied to her. Norah introduced herself properly and made mention of what she wanted." That will be done soon." He answered her. After which they cut the call on each other. Sherman hearing the personality whom have called, he check around, about sending Lucas, he realized that Renee had sent for Lucas. "
After Norah had done eating, she felt so satisfied and had to relax with a glass of wine in her sitting room. She had Evelyn Beisde with her."You like the meal." Evelyn said to her, even as Evelyn took part in tasting the meal as requested by Norah in confirmation of its delicious taste."The chef has always tried to make the restaurant the best." Evelyn confirm."I was told the new deliveryman was the one who prepared the meal." Norah spoke."He prepares it and, at the same time, delivers it to you." Evelyn wondered, "What happened to the deliveryman? Isn't he around.?""He had gone for delivery before I called." Norah answered Evelyn." Alright." Evelyn replied to him."He looks handsome and smart," Norah said."Yes, he is." Evelyn answered, sitting and keeping Norah as a companion.Just as Norah had requested from Lynn, the first meal, rice and chicken, was prepared and served to Norah at her workplace as demanded."I need to eat while getting ready to clear my desk." Norah said t
While Lucas got ready for the business of the day, he was asked by Renee to make the bed and to arrange the bedroom."I'm almost late to work,"he told Renee, "be ready for work.Renee eyed him, she stared at him from his head down to his toe. "You have no right to turn down my request. All you need is to follow my instructions, otherwise you will pay for it with more denials of salary."She told him, warning Lucas so bitterly.Lucas replied to her. "What else have you and your family not done to me? You have deprived me of my salary, what else do you want me to take care of myself with? Or how do you want to be scared of your next move with your parents.? It is obvious dear that you don't love me "he said to her boldly."You have grown wings to speak back at me."Renee complained."I don't have my love, rather speaking from the bitterness in my heart, I haven't been treated right after the wedding, I have been a slave right under the roof that is supposed to be mine also. Am I not your
"Finally, we have won at last. I have made my revenge, and thus called for celebration," said Lucas as he looked at Norah and all he had achieved so far.The victory party was a grand affair. The hall was adorned with shimmering lights and vibrant decorations, reflecting the joy and triumph of the occasion. Friends and allies gathered, their faces beaming with pride and happiness. Music filled the air, a lively tune that had everyone tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm.Lucas stood at the center, receiving congratulations and heartfelt words from those who had supported him. Norah, by his side, couldn't help but smile, her eyes shining with admiration and love. The tables were laden with a feast fit for royalty, with dishes from every corner of the land, each more delicious than the last.As the night progressed, stories of bravery and camaraderie were shared, laughter echoed through the hall, and the bond between the celebrants grew stronger. Lucas raised a toast, his voice f
Roxanne felt a deep sense of dread as she discussed leaving the country with Rebecca. "Our husbands have been held, and our children too," Rebecca said, her voice trembling. "And you want to flee the country?"Roxanne sighed, her eyes filled with tears. "What do you expect from Lucas, whom you and I have treated badly?" she replied. "He has to do something about it."Rebecca shook her head. "Lucas is our only hope now. We need to trust him."Days passed, and the situation grew more dire. The streets were filled with chaos, and the sound of gunfire echoed through the night. Roxanne knew she had to make a decision. One night, under the cover of darkness, she packed her belongings and left a note for Lucas. She couldn't bear to say goodbye in person.As she crossed the border, her heart ached with the weight of leaving her family behind. She knew Lucas would search for her, but she hoped he would understand why she had to go.Lucas, upon finding the note, felt a mix of anger and determin
---Anna stood in the bustling airport, her heart pounding in her chest. She had come to pick up her friend Norah, but fate had other plans. As she scanned the crowd, her eyes locked onto a familiar face. It was him—James, the father of her child, the man who had left her years ago.James looked different, more mature, but there was no mistaking those eyes. He seemed equally stunned, his gaze fixed on Anna. She had changed too. She was no longer the young, uncertain girl he had left behind. She was a confident, beautiful woman, and he couldn't help but admire her.As they walked towards each other, the noise of the airport faded into the background. They stopped a few feet apart, the air thick with unspoken words. James was the first to break the silence."Anna," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "You look amazing.""James," she replied, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of feelings inside her. "It's been a long time."He nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. "Too long. I...
"I don't think it will be necessary if we keep going in this manner. This group of individuals has a high reputation and will do anything in their power to hold you down, Lucas. Meanwhile, the only thing to consider is your sincerity. You can't continue to be hurt daily. I suggest you look for a solution quickly," Xavier spoke to him."Whatever has made them regard me this way must have come from their collective idea and nothing more than that. I think that's where it should be considered necessary as well," Lucas replied."Yes, that's where we should focus more," Xavier agreed.Lucas met with his lawyer, Ms. Jessica, over the case against him. This time, she approached the courtroom with compelling reasons that proved Lucas's innocence. She presented new evidence and testimonies that dismantled the accusations against him. The judge and jury listened intently as Ms. Jessica laid out the facts, showing that Lucas had been wrongfully accused. Her arguments were clear and persuasive, l
"All I see in this is the act of jealousy," Lucas said to Ms. Jessica, his lawyer, as he sat with Xavier, speaking right in front of her. "I think what you need to know is that we are fighting multiple wars, and this could be the last. How they came to team up against you is something I can't really comprehend, but I think there's much more to this as well.""Yes, there is much more to this, as you have said, which is why I need to be careful. I have done that with everything in me. We need to confront one of the business partners," she said to him."Who on earth among them will give me the actual reason for fighting me? Is it the association or the IT head as well? I'm just confused, Ms. Jessica," Lucas breathed out.Ms. Jessica nodded thoughtfully. "We need to approach this strategically. Let's start by meeting with the association head. He might have some answers."Xavier, who had been listening quietly, finally spoke up. "I agree with Jessica. We need to get to the bottom of this.
"Deniel, who must have paid you to hurt me and cause me tears?" Lucas asked, catching the vibe of the situation."No one paid me, Lucas. The truth remains that we had a deal," Deniel replied."What deal is that? When on Earth did I know you? I have no business with you. Why must you go this far to blaspheme me?" Lucas added.Deniel laughed. "Hahahahaha. You think you are the most intelligent businessman. The same man who treated me, Liam, and the Dickson family like a mess. You think you won't have to share what you have done?" he asked Lucas.Lucas stood looking at him, even as the whole world started believing Deniel. Unknown to Deniel, Lucas had a little recorder in his pocket connected to the officer outside. The conversation was ongoing."Now listen to me. You can only be free from this if you release the one under your custody. That's the only way I will release you," Deniel said."Please, I am ready to do everything in my power to release them. I have seen that you are stronger
“I don’t really get it. Lucas involved in fraud. Do you know what that means? The great shock it has caused me as well,” Lucas said to Mr. Williams. “We need to do something fast about it, unless we lose it all. But I still don’t believe you, Lucas,” Mr. Williams replied.“I don’t understand you, Mr. Williams,” Lucas said as Norah walked in.“Lucas, what is going on? I thought you had inherited all that your father made for you. Why are you involved in fraud?” she asked him.“Norah, are you the one saying this to me? The same Norah that promised to fight the challenge with me?” Lucas asked her.“I have made deep research on this. There is no difference from this. It all contains your signature and name, even the date and time. Everything you did illegally,” she paused and began to sob. “I thought you were responsible. That was why I had kids with you. I didn’t know you were a pretender.”“Norah, what has gotten into you? Do you know that it is your husband, Lucas, you are talking to i
"The battle is over," Xavier said to Lucas."Not yet, not until I have seen both Dickson and Mr. Liam end up in prison," Lucas replied. Unknown to Lucas, Roxanne had gone on with the most dangerous fight in him. He was surprised to hear from his lawyer, Ms. Jessica."What am I hearing from you? This should have come to you before now, but there's a lot going on in my head that I'm about to sort out," she said to him."Please, I don't really understand you. Did you call me to your office to tell me how busy you are?" he asked her."Not really, Mr. Lucas. Please, what is this?" she asked him, handing over a file.Lucas looked into the file. "I don't understand," he said."This was brought to my table. I was able to snatch it from the accusers. This is your signature on an illegal business deal with Mr. Francis," she said.Lucas stood up. "I don't understand you. Where and how did I get to know Mr. Francis? I don't know a name like that. I think there is a mistake somewhere," he answered
Bianca still felt love for Mark. "There is a birthday I would like you to attend with me," Mark said to her. "Really?" she asked him. "Yes," he answered with a smile. Bianca accepted the offer. Meanwhile, it was a setup with Xavier to get her down. The plan commenced. Bianca, who had felt uneasy, left the child with his new nanny and went to dine with Mark. As she walked into the birthday event, there was the sound of music playing. She asked, "Are you sure this is the birthday event?" Mark smiled and answered her, "Yes, this is the birthday event, and soon the celebrant will be out to have a handshake with me as well.""How would the celebrant have a handshake with you here outside when there are so many people to attend to?" she asked him. "You don't need to worry," Mark replied. Before Bianca could say another word, she was already surrounded by a group of police officers. "What is going on here?" she asked, raising her head to the other side of her right hand. "What is the meaning