They spent the whole of the following week making arrangements for the party, while she recovered from what had happened to Rochelle. She wished there was a way to help her sister out of jail and help her out by bringing her back to her senses. But she knew there was nothing that could be done now. It was too late. So she just let it die, and stopped thinking about it since Cage wasn't wasn't when he saw her looking so moody and staring into space. As they were making final preparations for the upcoming party, he got a call from Zo. He was happy because he knew something good must have happened. Zo never called unless there was something he wanted to let Cage know or if there was good news. Somehow he felt it was the latter, and his suspicions were confirmed not longer after that. He put the phone in his ears and suspended what he was doing. "Hey Zo, how is it going?" His tone was an expectant one as he answered. Zo replied with a racy tone. "Great, Master Cage. I've got some ex
After the prayers had been said and everyone was settled to dine together, Cage stood up from his seat and took Chloe's hand. She stood up as well and flashed him a bright smile. Proud and determined, he took a deep breath and started to announce the good news about his latest accomplishment. That was the only thing good to talk about tonight, he thought. Everyone looked over at them as he got ready to speak. Chloe was equally happy. "Everyone, I have something important to share with you all." Cage announced. His racy voice carried across the room, and from the smile on his face, everyone knew it was going to be something good. "I'm glad to announce to you people that I'm now the CEO of Marine and Shares, the largest company in our city and in the world right now." Chloe wrapped her hand around his and chuckled, leaning in. The announcement, meanwhile, elicited gasps of surprise and admiration from the assembled guests. "Wow!" Grandpa Richland exclaimed and clapped his hands jus
The look on the old man's face immediately and the fact that he wasn't doing anything to resist the arrest said so much. The detective, however, was very alert in case he tried to do anything funny.He couldn't trust anybody no matter their age. He could look old and unsuspecting, but the fact that he had done something that grievous was a sign that he could do anything. Cage observed his grandfather's distress as he walked towards Chloe and held her hand gently. She was still enraged and it seemed to take everything within her not to lash out at Cage right now and push him away. Holding her in place, he gently let her rest her head on his shoulder, hoping she wouldn't lash out at him. He could feel her anger and didn't want anything that would aggravate her any further. "Listen to me, shouting won't change anything. I'll do something about this, ok? There is no way we're going to fight the detective." He said to her, even though she didn't look any convinced. She still looked enra
The man shook his head as soon as he uttered the words and it took some time before it settled. The detective, together with everyone inside the room, gasped in pure shock. Chloe, who was sobbing, stopped immediately and didn't say a damn word. The whole thing was too much for her to believe. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Her own grandfather whom she had trusted so much, the one person she never expected to do something like that, had done and had in fact, confessed that he was the one. She prayed that it was all a joke and he wasn't serious, but considering the situation and the dangers involved right now, she knew he wasn't joking. Her worst fears had been realised. It could actually be true. She was shaking with fear after he had said that, she took a step back, feeling her heart break into a million pieces. It was too much for her to accept. Dizzy with emotion, Cage staggered backward as well when he heard the news. In that moment, everything he knew about the fami
"Get the fuck out before I deal with you!" Cage yelled before he attacked Grandpa Richland who was defenceless because of the cuffs around his wrist. But the police officers who were nearby quickly intervened and separated them before he could do more harm. "Please calm down." The detective said to him, before walking between Cage and Grandpa Richland to prevent any further altercation or attack. "I mean... leave him alone. The law will take care of this." The detective corrected himself, knowing that asking him to calm down was the most unrealistic and worst thing he could ask Cage to do right there. Cage didn't say anything, he just stood there, breathing heavily as he stared at the old man whose face was bowed in shame and sadness. Chloe didn't know what to say, her heart was beating so fast in her chest. She was going through a wide range of conflicting emotions and it wasn't helping matters at all. "Cage..." She whispered, sounding so anguished. The rest of her words stuck
Cage nodded, grateful and angry. "Thank you so much for everything detective, I'm happy that you were the only person who listened to me while everyone else doubted what i was saying. I am so grateful. And I also appreciate what you are still doing." He said, before a ghost of a smile flashed across his face. As soon as he hung up the phone, he turned to Chloe who was staring at him. He put down the phone and kissed her. "I'm surprised we aren't even talking about your cousin who was also arrested. She shouldn't have done that." He said, shaking his head. Chloe nodded. "It's still a shock. I had no idea my family was this fucked up." She shrugged, looking so uncomfortable. It is still too much for her to come to terms with. "I couldn't couldn't believe she would do something like that, even though... There has always been trouble between her and Micheal. It feels like she always hated him. They were always quarrelling and fighting whenever there was a get-together." She said, sigh
The moment Cage walked into the bedroom sulking, she knew she had to get out of her shell and talk to him. It no longer mattered that she was the one who was pregnant, his emotions were still very fragile now and he had to be treated carefully, or they would end up making him do something they would regret in the long run. Cage walked over to the edge of the bed after chugging down a glass of water and sat. His hands were clenched into fists as he thought of what had just transpired between her father and him. He had the guts to say that to him after what had just happened. What was he even thinking?! Cage wondered, shaking his head before turning to face her. She edged closer to him and put an arm around his shoulder. He was brimming with tension, and it took everything within him not to explode and go about ranting angrily. "Who called and why are you looking so annoyed. What's wrong?" She asked softly, swallowing her own anger. He took a deep breath, not knowing how to tell he
In the evening that day, Cage took her to see the doctor. And they were asked to wait at the ultrasound room while the doctor was informed. The room was filled with a soft, warm light, which was just the perfect ambience for him. They sat side by side on the examination table and he put his fingers around hers and stroked it while they waited. Her eyes were filled with excitement and her cheeks flushed with anticipation. Each time she came to see her baby here, it made her so happy. She was usually filled with this particular warmth that nothing could dampen, not even the recent rotten events that had preceded this moment. Soon the doctor walked into the room with a very bright smile on his face, as if to mirror the happiness of the prospective parents. It was Cage's first time and he was full of anticipation also. "Good morning, are you ready to see your little one?" The doctor chuckled, before he dropped a brown file and walked back to then. They both nodded eagerly, and Cage co