Chapter Jude walked out of the company with secretary Jin who had offered to drop him off at the hospital. Jude politely rejected his offer saying he could go on his own. Hailing a cab, Jude got in and went off leaving secretary Jin behind who walked back into the company. Getting to the hospital, Jude got down, paid the driver and stood at the entrance of the hospital. He walked into the hospital and on getting inside, a lady with snacks and tea who was in a hurry bumped into Jude, the contents in her hand flying into the air. The tea spilled all over her clothes and a little on Jude's clothes. She turned towards Jude immediately, her face red. "How dare you, what's wrong with you? Can't you see? Didn't you see me coming?” She asked, her voice echoing in the room. She had drawn the attention of others who were also at the hospital, blaming Jude for bumping into her and asking him to apologize to her, that she could have fallen and hurt herself badly. The noise distracted a lot o
She called her boyfriend, who she believed would not let Jude go without dealing with him. Jude stood there with the thought of finding a way to leave and go see his siblings and parents. After a while of silence with the lady staring at Jude angrily, a group of gangsters walked into the hospital noisily putting everyone in fear, the crowd began to lessen leaving the place where the scene had been taking place. The lady seeing the group smiled, she knew that the group belonged to her so-called boyfriend whom she had called a while ago to come deal with Jude. Though she didn't expect her boyfriend to come with his group of gangsters to scare staff and patients away, but she ignored seeing it wasn't in her control anymore. After causing a ruckus and making so much scene, they walked to the direction which the lady was standing and she pointed towards Jude. “He is the one who misbehaved with me and he is still so reluctant to apologize, he is so arrogant and stubborn.” She spoke in an
Chapter 16 Looking shocked from the shout, they all looked ahead. Jude was so surprised when he saw who it was. It was Brady. Jude was so shocked, he wondered what Brady was doing there. If it was good or bad for him, he didn't have a conclusive judgment yet. Brady walked towards Jude’s direction hastily, "Good day sir, how are you doing?" Brady added. “You must be kidding me; does it look like I am having a good day? Can't you see what's going on man or are you short sighted that you can't see or understand the situation? What are you doing here, Brady?” Jude asked curiously. "Oh well, I came to see someone, a friend of mine, who's admitted in this hospital, I saw the commotion and was shocked to see you. That was why I shouted." Brady replied. Gang leader frowned, he immediately tried to fawn when he saw it was Brady, he knew Brady well and knew well of his capabilities and all the illegal activities he had been involved in, and also what he does to his enemies. Brady turn
Chapter 17 Jude left Brady to take care of the situation and went inside the hospital. He forgot that he didn't know the exact ward number his parents were placed in. Going deep inside the hospital, he searched and searched but he didn't find the ward, he became confused and stood like someone who got lost in a big supermarket. Although the hospital was one of the biggest around so it was normal to get lost without proper direction and assistance. "I should have gotten the exact ward number from secretary Jin before leaving, now it looks like I'm going to have to look for it by myself." Jude said to himself. Just then a nurse walked by. Jude hurriedly ran and held the nurse by her hand. "Sorry for the inconveniences," Jude spoke calmly. "What can I do for you sir?" the nurse replied. "Well, I'm looking for some patients, a couple patients, currently together with their kids. Two girls to be precise?” Jude asked in a low tone. "Well, I don't know about that and I haven't seen a
Chapter 18 Three days later Jude had settled everything at home. He was so focused on attending to the company files and documents from home. He knew he needed to finish up with them before going to take over officially as the new head of the company. The doorbell rang and Jude’s family steward, who was in his late forties went to answer the door. There he received a parcel; the steward opened it and it was an invitation card for the Armida’s family. The steward rushed to Jude's room, climbing the stairs as he made his way to the man who was still working. On getting there, he saw Jude searching through some documents that were on the table. “Young master, young master!” the steward called out to Jude. “Yes, what is it? Can't you see I'm working and I asked not to be disturbed." Jude spoke tiredly, his hands moving one document from one side of the table to the other. “Sorry, but there is an invitation card for the family sir. '' the steward replied. He walked in and gave it to
Chapter 19 Everyone knew Alicia was Jude's wife but as they saw her with Linus, they all thought otherwise. “Wow she actually ditched him for someone better and more reliable that could meet her needs." Some said. “Well, what did I expect coming back to this school, I thought as much. How foolish they are clinging to each other, but then again they say birds of the same feather flock together." Jude said spitefully. Jude knew how embarrassing it was for him to just sit there, as the crowd and whole audience looked in his direction but he had expected to be insulted. How arrogant they were. He felt like giving them a beating just looking at Alicia standing with Linus. I never thought they were this shameless. Jude thought as he stared at the both of them standing on the stage holding each other's hands. The audience began to gossip amongst themselves, saying all kinds of words, indirectly pointing towards Jude. “What kind of man would be himself seeing his woman with another ma
Chapter 20 “I'm delighted you made the right choice; it would have been a shame if you hadn't left him at the right time.” Donald said to Alicia. “You did excellent, such a damsel like you was only meant for one like Linus.” Hearing it Linus smiled and held Alicia's hands as they climbed down the stage. They were so proud of themselves as they walked back and sat down back arrogantly. They smiled. Thereafter Linus asked Donald to continue so that all will be out of the way once and for all and everyone could go back to their various homes. “Well with that out of the way, without any further discussion, let's continue with the main reason for the event.” Donald was quiet for a moment. He didn't know how to bring the news to everyone because he knew how it would affect the teachers and students. Waiting to hear what Donald had to say, the whole atmosphere became silent, the audience was just watching in silence. “There's been an issue which has been going on for quite some time no
Chapter 21 Everyone turned with Donald looking into the crowd. Just as they looked, it was Jude who had made the sound. “Did you say something?” Donald asked curiously. Jude laughed. “Yes, I did, it would be such a shame to see the school closed down. Moreover, I have worked here for quite a few years." Jude said with a smile on his face. “Do you think this is something to joke about? What is wrong with you?” A man from the audience spoke. “Speak up Jude, what did you say? Is this a joke to you?” Linus spoke, looking at Jude monstrously. “Are you all surprised? I asked a simple question. Will he do as he said if someone were to buy the school?” Jude replied smiling. Mutterings came from the audience as they whispered among themselves, wondering if Jude was just making a fool out of them because they all knew he couldn't even afford to get new clothes for himself or his ex-wife. “Aren't you ashamed of yourself, speaking up without thinking? Even Linus who donated a sum of am