He made an attempt to stand but his legs were wobbling. He held the window frame and stood firmly then walked to and fro the portion of the room that had nobody in it.
“See? I'm good to go.” He smiled then turned to look at all of them, only Isabella smiled back. “Where's my phone?” He demanded after looking around.“I don't think it was brought here. It should still be in the office.”“Then why are we still here? Let's head to the office, it's past 12pm.”“If we reach on time, you'll make it in time for the meeting.” Isabella replied.Maya and Margret refused to engage in the conversation, still upset about his decision which was inimical to his health but he was adamant. Isabella ignored them as well and helped her father with little things he couldn't do.“Are you coming or you're still angry?” Mr. Windsor asked, about to leave.“Maya, let's go.” Margret encouraged her by getting up.Maya reluctantly stood up“It's called perfect timing,” Mr. Windsor grated. “I was where she needed me to be and I was so naive not to notice I was being played.”“And so you sacked her immediately. You should have kept her a bit longer, then used her to get to her master.” Margret said, wishing she was in his shoes.“Her master is not a mystery to be revealed, we know him already.” Mr. Windsor tried to defend himself.“Davin? You think it's Davin?” Margret asked innocently.“You don't need to be told this, Davin is the only one who wants our downfall.” Me. Windsor said, turning away.“There's Derek, there's Mr. Will and whole lot of others.” Margret said, counting with her fingers“They're not as dangerous as Davin and more prominent as Davin. Davin can do anything he wants right now that's why I can't sit and do nothing.” Mr. Windsor explained.“I think you need to know something.” Margret after a momentary silence.“What? I knew you w
Mr Windsor smiled at his wife, their plan worked perfectly and now Margret was the one to apologize.“I told you that it had to be today. If I didn't rise from my pity bed, I would still be sulking at my bad state.”“I demand an apology for all those angry looks and sneering.” Isabella said, crossing her leg while standing and waiting for her response “I'm sorry, we don't know everything and that's why we make mistakes.” Margret said, trying her best no to smile.“Maya, come over! There's good news.” Margret said smiling.“Good news? What good news when all I can is our enemies.” She lowered her tone abruptly as he passed by, the almighty Lord Davin.Davin waved at her with a broad smile while she squeezed her face. “I hate the guy so much!”“Channel all your loathe to him and not me, I'm the good person here.” Isabella said, after he had gone away.“Excuse me, who hates you?” Maya asked.“You did hat
She blew him a kiss and waved at him as he dropped like a stick on his seat. “Mr. Chairman, are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost.”“This is no time for jokes, Davin!” Margret replied.So does this mean the allegations are true?” Davin persisted to asking annoying questions Margret ignored him and ensured he sat upright before she asked, “Are you okay?”“I'm okay, that's the secretary I told you about. She was helping me help Davin to succeed me.” Mr. Windsor said laughing at his foolishness.“It wasn't your fault, you couldn't have ever known, it's okay. Don't blame yourself for this.” Margret said, rubbing his back gently..“Okay, enough of all this, let's get this meeting started properly. If you've in support of a newly elected chairman, let me see your hands.” Asher stood up to moderate, having been quiet for so long.“There must be someone to second the motion or else it will be struck out.” Margret sa
He smiled as he walked from the audience and assumed the chairman's seat. He sat and then signalled them to do same.“I'm glad that you all are behind me solidly and I believe we will work together. I gave everyone here a chance to walk out if they were not ready to work with this administration but no one left. This means that everyone here is willing to work.”He paused and everyone nodded satisfactorily to his speech. He smiled and then continued, “ So let's celebrate my enthronement as the chairman of the billionaire's cartel.” Davin said smiling.“Everyone raise your glass and let's toast to Lord Davin's new reign and the accomplishment of his dream.” James said, taking over the stage.***Isabella was aghast. “Mom, this cannot happen! This cannot be happening. Please , tell me this is a joke! Please tell me this is a bad dream. Wake me up from this dream, please.” Isabella was hysterical. She grabbed Margret's lapels and clung to he
It was party after party for the members of Davin's camp. It was a well deserved victory as the odds played in his favor. He sat back at the mansion and life looked complete to him. His vengeance on the Windsors and Derek made him feel there was no more to life than to drink, eat and enjoy the wealth he had acquired. What more could he ask for, all he needed and ever wanted, he got by the snap of his finger. He looked through the window and the next question he needed to answer was that of his personal aide, “what's next?” James asked his hands behind his head and his legs wide spread.“I don't know James and right now, it feels like I don't have a purpose.” Davin said, pouring a wine into his glass.“I thought so too, all that just for the fun of it and now it's all over.” James said, almost in regret.“I wish we played with them a little longer, now look at us, we're bored.”“I took your fight personal that I put a lot of hold to whatever was go
Helen knew that if she followed him she would look like a child tagging along after him. She wanted to scream in anger but she couldn't. She wanted to cry but it would be too obvious. James was waiting for her reaction. She tried to smile and wave it off but her lips only trembled. “Have you had the opportunity to take a tour around Lord Davin's garden, Helen? They are quite beautiful and you could pass time while waiting for him to come around.” James said, trying to distract her from the present. I don't believe I have, James.” Helen replied with a bit of reluctance but accepted his kind gesture. James walked with her out to the garden, where she sat on a stone bench next to six-foot high stone urns filled with trees and vines. “Here.” James handed her his handkerchief. “I'm not crying.” She said, raising her face to meet his. “I know. See it as Grace's beautiful face, do with it to the extent your anger allows.” He said, turning to greet a passer-by. He propped his foot on the
“You seem angry, what's the matter?”“I think she's also in love with him.”“Who's in love with him?”“His secretary, the new one.” Grace said in an angry tone.“Helen?” The voice asked“Yeah, she refused to tell me anything I wanted to know.”“But asides that, there was nothing else that seemed like a hindrance, right?”“Yeah, everything seemed nice and going according to plan.” Grace said, trying to remember everything that happened.“So then it's progress, don't worry much about Helen. She's not a threat at all.”“He invited me for lunch tomorrow. He moves pretty fast.” Grace said, smiling to herself.“Wow, he's really a fast guy. This might be easier than what I expected.”“You were right, he doesn't really have a lot to do with women. Just his secretary and that's all.”“And because he's starved of a woman's love, he's very susceptible and that's where you strike.” The voice giggled in satisfaction.“I want her position already, am I too greedy?” Grace said thoughtfully.“No, it
She had just rolled sweet dough between two floured linen clothes. She was making night dessert for her cravings. She wasn't sure what she would love to eat in the night when she woke up so she had to do it personally. The kitchen staff had retired for the night, it was past nine pm.“Madam, please there's a call for you on the telephone.”“Okay,” She said and jumped out odd the kitchen. She met the telephone ringing in time and answered it. “Hello, who's on the line?”“Actually this number called my line a few hours ago but I wasn't available. I need to know who's speaking?”“Davin? She said smiling between her teeth.Davin was reluctant but he answered after all, “yes?” He stressed the question and waited for the next reply.“Davin you don't know your mother's voice. Should I be ashamed or worried that you've gone too far?”“Mom? Ahh, mom? I'm sorry mother. I've been so busy and there are so many voices in my