By the next morning, Henry was barking orders at Clara. He figured out that she had been talking to Derek last night, and it annoyed him to the bone. Who knew what they had been discussing? It was no secret that Derek didn't regard him as someone important.He didn't rub it in his face, but he alway made it obvious that he wasn't his worker. That man had an unhealthy dose of problem in his veins, and he was afraid that one way or the other it was going to rub off on her. He saw the way her lips quirked when he was talking to her. With the way he shouted at her, she maintained a joyful expression, and he wanted to shake her and at the same time throttle her for answers. He knew that he was acting weird, but he couldn't help himself, and before he knew what was happening, he had to ask her to excuse him.He needed some fresh air, his mind was clouded with her thoughts which were against his will. He didn't want to think about her, but that seemed impossible.He sighed, and called Grin
He was tired of being confined in the hospital and itched to go home, the doctor who tried to persuade him to remain in the hospital was forced to let him go. Henry was feeling caged, he wanted to leave, but Caine was still trying to put things in order. He and Clara's relationship had returned to the normal boss and employee, and she was more efficient than normal. Even now that he was arguing with the doctor that he needed to leave, she didn't say anything when the doctor looked at her. He probably thought that she was his girlfriend.He refused to allow her to carry his bag as they exited the hospital.Caine removed his glasses from his face and opened the door of the car for them to enter.Pops was already inside waiting for them," Oh, hey, Pops.” He said when he noticed the tension between both people, and he and Caine shared a glance before staring ahead.When they arrived at the place where they were supposed to stay, Caine broke the silence, “Welcome to your new apartment. T
Henry was shocked at her response, of all the things he expected her to say, saying that he was a problem was the least of them.“ Oh, really? What did I do?” He asked her.Clara bit her lips, reconsidering her action, he didn't want it to seem like she was talking to him however she pleased because of what she did for him. Her intentions could be misunderstood.“ I'd rather not say, sir. Please forget I said anything.” she said and tried to run away, but he held her hand, preventing her from running away. “ Sir, please let go of my hand.” she said, but he refused to leave her hand, he wanted to know what he did to make her angry and moody.“ You need to start talking.” Henry demanded.“ Not, I don't have to say anything, sir. I have a right not to speak when I don't want to, sir.” She said.Henry dropped her hand, lest he be accused of holding her against her will. “ You can leave.” He said. Clara fled out of the room immediately, and sighed as she rested her back behind the door,
“You did it out of what?” Henry asked and Clara suddenly discovered that they were standing much too close, so she moved back.“ Out of gratitude…" she forced the words out. She wasn't going to confess her feelings to a man who was probably going to laugh in her face, moreover, he had the beautiful and wealthy Aubrey in his life. She was still recovering, once she was certified healed, they would resume their relationship while she would be left to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart.“ That's not what you wanted to say. I didn't peg you for a liar.” Henry said. He didn't know what demon possessed him tonight, but he was going to drag out answers from her mouth. Clara wet her lower lip once again, and Henry almost went mad with desire. “ I don't know what you are talking about, sir.” She said with pleading eyes, she didn't want to continue with this line of conversation, but it seemed as though she had no choice. Well, that was she being hypocritical, if she asked him to unha
The next morning, Pops was whistling at the dining table as the maid set the table. “ Am I missing something? Are we having a feast?” Henry inquired as he walked down the stairs. With one hand in his pocket, he perused the table. It was set like a banquet and this was just breakfast.“ Are we having guests?” He asked again because it was quite surprising to see.Pops stopped whistling," Oh, I'm just celebrating the fact that you are alive and well, last night was a bit rushed.” He said. Henry stared at him suspiciously as he took a seat. Caine was pressing his phone, so he didn't know what to think.A few minutes later, they heard a pair of footsteps and everyone looked up.Clara stood at the top of the stairs.One word came to Henry's mind, Beautiful! He noticed that she took care with her look this morning, her hair was tied in a ponytail, while a small earring adorned her ears. Her perfume wafted into the room, and he just stared.He made a mental note to buy her more earrings,
Clara skipped downstairs immediately, and saw Derek in the living room with Pops, was he here all the time? Pops was sitting at the next table reading a newspaper.“ Derek.” Derek rose and hugged her tight, lifted her up and spun her around," oh my goodness, what are you doing?” She asked.“ Greeting, to the love of my life.” He said and pecked her on the forehead.Clara slapped his hands away, and stared at Pops, who merely raised a knowing brow," Leave the poor girl alone, she's not fair game.” He said.“He's stressing me out.” Clara said.They were laughing and joking when she heard footsteps, and she looked up, it was Henry descending.She disengaged from Derek's immediately as she moved away from him. The action didn't go unnoticed by Henry as he watched them hold each other's hands.“ Mr. Henry.” She said, call it a plea or whatnot, she didn't want him having poor ideas about her.“ Hey, bud. It's good to see you well. I am so happy for you.” Derek said and Henry looked at him,
Derek was busy having the time of his life in the house. He was purposely doing those things to anger Henry. If not for the fact that jealousy had blinded his eyes, why didn't he see it obvious before him, instead he was going about looking for what wasn't missing.Pops felt sorry for poor Henry who sulked throughout dinner, but he decided to give a subtle push, he and Derek had connived during the break to continue frustrating his grandson until he saw what was in front of him, and he was happy that everything was falling into plan. The puppets were only following the script,“ I was thinking that we would gather at the garden tonight. Is that safe, Caine?” He turned to Caine, who was also in on the plan.“ Yes, sir.” He replied. He had made sure that everything was ready, all they needed right now was to make sure that Henry agreed. “ The garden it is, then.” Henry said, and they all gathered there. One thought raged in Henry's mind. How does one kill a man without holding a gun?
Henry's lips lifted in smirk, so you are speaking to me now? I see.” He said and watched her like a hawk. Seeing that she had made a mistake, she tried to apologize, “ I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean it that way, sir.”“Okay, how did you mean it then?” he asked her playfully. He wanted to hear her thoughts since afternoon they spoke, he missed her voice. He could feel himself falling, but he couldn't help it.“ I'm waiting.” Henry urged. He knew that she was going to be reluctant talking about it, but he was here for her. “I shouldn't have said anything.” She muttered under her breath, now he would think that she was having these guts because of what happened between both of them, which was absolutely untrue. She wore a forlorn expression," Sir, I think…. He was planning to tell Pops about it soon, but now that you did, you made him feel bad. Sorry if you feel offended, sir.” She quickly added, she needed this job. Venice had nothing to offer her“ Oh, really?” Henry replied and she
A year After."What is going on?" He inquired worriedly when he saw Clara bent over a toilet seat, heaving her lungs out. Panic settled inside him and he patted her back softly. What can I get you?" He asked her and she sat on the tiles."I feel queasy." She said and before she could finish talking, she puked again inside the toilet. "Please get me a tissue." She croaked and stretched her hand backward. That was what she needed.Henry sighed softly as he wiped her mouth for her. "You need to see a doctor, this cannot be ordinary flu." He said and she rinsed her mouth."I think so too. I don't know what is happening to me but I don't feel well inside of me." Like a lightbulb, an idea flashed into his head and he stared at her with wide eyes, and she stared at him strangely." what?" "Are you pregnant?" "What?" She repeated and Henry placed a hand on her shoulders. " Have you been feeling weak? Tenderness in the boobs? Diarrhea and constant headache?" He inquired." Yeah?""I think..
The flight back to Italy was very quick, maybe it was due to the fact that they didn't have anything bothering them anymore, no need to look over their shoulder for every little matter. Henry was very elated to see the soils of Italy.It made him appreciate freedom. He never knew that he was living like a king even when he was poor but with the small taste of money and the problems that accompanied it, he was able to appreciate being free.Clara rested her head on his shoulder as she stared at the soil. It was good to go home. " How do you feel?" She inquired from him and he smiled at her."I feel good, great, even. Who would have thought that I would miss this place? There was a time I was crazy about leaving the country, now that I know better I know that I was foolish at that time. What the hell was I even thinking at that period? He wondered aloud.Clara giggled beside him, it was amazing how he was able to see things from a grander scope. "I think there are several reasons that w
Henry sank to his feet instantly and Clara rushed to hug him. She cried into his shoulders, until his clothes began to get wet. " I'm sorry,I shouldn't be doing this. I don't know what is wrong with me." She chuckled while trying to wipe the tears off her face.Henry rose slowly and held her up. It wasn't so great of an event. She was bawling her eyes out. " Hey, it's okay, I'm free now. You don't need to cry." He said, trying to pacify her and she nodded softly.She moved away so that she could allow the grandfather and son to bond comfortably. Stopping them was not the best thing that she could do because she was feeling a certain type of way. His gaze fell upon his grandfather and he didn't know when he began to weep gently. It was almost as though he was feeling weak and at the same time unable to breathe. "I'm so happy to see you son." He said and held him very close to himself. "Me too, Pops." He said and held him close. His pops had been there for him for a very long time an
The court room went silent and Henry stared at the man who just came to lie without a tangible reason. His eyes rested on him and he tried to figure out where he knew him from to no avail . It was as though the man had harbored grievances against him and sought the perfect time to unleash his vengeance. He was stupefied." I take objection to that statement. If there's CCTV footage, produce it so that we can all watch it." Henry's lawyer said and he stared at the wicked man who was standing before him. it was obvious that he was just trying to ruin Henry's life."I came with proof if that's what you are asking for." He said confidently and Henry was pissed beyond measure. He didn't know this man from Adam but he was hell bent on tarnishing his image. " Lets have it." The judge called again and it was given to him. The assistant slotted it in and connected it to the projector and they all watched the scene."Pause it there." The judge said and adjusted his glasses." A hush fell ove
After spending a great deal of time trying to make sure that there was no need to continue staying in the hospital, they went to court. Pops pulled some strings on some of his old people who knew what was going on, he was probably thinking about what would have happened if he didn't have such a strong backbone. He didn't even want to imagine it because it would be so brutal. Anyway, it was going to be great if he could actually do without the court order Alas, there was no one above the law. He stood before the judge at the supreme court with his lawyer in front of him. The complainant also stood at the opposite dock. It was a woman, she was claiming that her husband was killed."Mr. Henry, What do you have to say concerning the defendant's claim?" Henry looked at the judge and the sobbing woman. As much as he pitied her, he couldn't help but feel that she was doing a tad bit too much. "I didn't kill her husband, my honor. It was out of self defense. He tried to kill me, whoever has
*******Chapter 187Clara didn't wait for him to finish his sentence before placing a hand over her mouth, this was not the news that she wanted to hear. It was heartbreaking and at the same time she had to maintain a good front because Pops was in the room, staring at her. "That's great to hear. I thought that he was actually harmed. It's good to hear that he's well. Thank you Caine." She mustered a fake smile and Caine stared at his phone as if there was an alien living in it. Wasn't she the person who was angry a few minutes ago that things were hidden away from her? Yet she was telling him thank you. "Good. I'll talk to you later." He said and she nodded before hanging up abruptly and turned to see Pops staring at her. He wasn't talking at the moment but his eyes spoke volumes. He was probably thinking about what was happening to his grandson."Pops, what would you like to eat?" She asked him as she moved closer to his bed to stroke his hands.He shook his head slightly and she
Chapter 186George agreed without arguing one bit as he was drooped at the end of the road, he didn't waste any more time in making sure that there was anything holding him back as he bundled down the pavement and flagged down a cab. He was sure that they would take him to his doorstep. All he needed was to take a bath first then right after he could now start thinking about other things but for now, he would have preferred just staying away and waiting till there was nothing else to do. "That man is scarred. I don't think we should have let him go just like that. We know that he needed the money. He was just acting so that it didn't seem that way." Fred spoke from the rearview mirror.Caine nodded in agreement. He had other plans for the man but from experience he had known better than to allow anyone to come close to the family because it could be very frustrating if the person didn't know what was going on. It was more of a preservation. No one wanted to be involved with people th
Chapter 185Caine and Fred came bursting through the door. " Everyone raise your hands above your heads." Caine ordered as he and Fred came bursting into the living room.Everyone stared at them as if they were aliens speaking gibberish. "Who is he?" Liam asked as his eyes casually strolled from the intruders to Henry.Henry sighed and balled his fists which were already losing sensitivity due to the excessive amount of blood. "Don't go all macho on him. You can call him my brother from another mother, he's been there even from the beginning of this issue." Liam's eyes narrowed in suspicion as he stared at the man in front of him. He couldn't remember where he knew him from but from the way he was behaving he knew that he was someone of great importance.Caine glanced at Fred before his eyes swung toward Liam and Ryan. This was somewhat a complicated issue because if it was left to him, he would have locked this man up. But with the situation at hand. It sounded unwise because this ma
Chapter 184Henry didn't waste time in locating the person who fired the shots. It was no one but Jess and he was shocked to his bone that she could even attempt to save them."I love you baby!" Liam jumped up immediately and pulled the trigger at Ryan causing him to stumble and almost hit the ground.George, sensing potential freedom, rose from his position and bundled towards Ryan who was rubbing his sore legs. It was a double bullet. He didn't wait till he recovered before falling atop him. Ryan was utterly shocked when he saw that the tables had turned. "Get off me, you oaf." He grunted from beneath George and tried to shake him off but found it hard to do that so he bit him.George, who was stubborn, persisted in making sure that he didn't leave.Henry also joined the party by knocking the gun out of his hands. Ryan was pretty helpless at this point, he bit George on the hand again, this time almost removing the chunk of flesh that surrounded his hand but George made sure that h