Alphonse took an excuse to go and take the call that had come through his phone, he would have sat to hear the results of the elections but this was the private investigator that he had hired secretly to look for Charlotte. The elections had happened yesterday and everyone came out en masse to vote for their respective candidates and right now he had people who gathered in his house to watch the local news with him and hear the results of the elections. But as he sat with his people, Olivia on edge, drinking wine and eating a lot of popcorn and chocolates, Peter warning her about eating junks and eating real food, Paul assuring Jillian he would get the takeouts for their night together and Cake for his mother as she requested, his mother checking in on him every second, he wished he had someone who cared for him like Charlotte did and sat with him now to calm his raging nerves. Soon the call came in and he stood up quickly to go his study and take it as he did not want anyone to kn
“Congratulations” a voice said from front of Alphonse and he raised his head from his phone. Since Peter was not around and the house was empty, his security detail outside were under strict orders to not let some certain people inside his house, he had forgotten to add her name. He was in his study in a meeting when his security called him to inform him that he had a visitor, the way Alphonse had arranged his list of wanted visitors, whoever was important was who was let inside his house. So he deemed the visitor very important since he knew it was not any of his family members, so he excused himself out of the meeting to go to his living room only to meet Carla Harris. She sat smoking with a smile, her leg swinging on top of the other as she crossed it. Alphonse paused and put his phone in his pocket before sighing and folding his arms in disappointment. “Not now Carla” that was his greeting to her and little did she know that it was for her own good also. "Why? I'm not here
"Christ!" Carla yelled as she was almost thrown over the seat but her seat belt held her back.she pushed her scattered hair out of her face and her pants increased when she saw the reason for the accident she was about to have."Ma'm? Are you okay? It was not my fault, they came out of nowhere" the driver explained as he tried to regain his composure and check on Carla's well being."I told you to drive fast you dumb fuck, you almost killed me so shut the fuck up. I will fire you after this" she yelled at her driver as she unhooked her seatbelt.As soon as she raises her head up, her eyes caught the reason for her mishap coming out of his car, his security holding the door open."That fool, he is going to get it from me" she huffed in grave anger as she unlocked her door and went outside the car, slamming the door shut as hard as she could, her driver flinched and Everest braced himself for what was about to happen."Carla, I..." Everest did not get to finish his apology before Carla
“I came as fast as I could, had to pick up your clothes from the laundry man and pick up your new shoes from Chanel. Although Cartier said your jewelries would come in later the week. I have your schedule arranged for today already all you have to do is show up and smile” Carina went on as soon as Carla opened the door to her penthouse.Where she had been stowed away for the weekend- with Everest, of course.“Good morning to you too, Carina” Carla said, with a small smile as she collected her dress and reduced the weight from the younger woman’s hand.Being the keen person like she was and like her father, Carina quickly noticed something different with Carla.She was not welcomed with the usual scowl and orders, Carla Harris greeted her a “good morning”.She slowly raised her head from her MacBook to meet a smiling Carla.“That’s a first, what’s going on?” Carina asked“What?” Carla asked feigning purposeful ignorance.“You said good morning, the last time you told me that was four y
TWO YEARS LATER"I want the mistletoe to be placed at the top of the stairs, a little bit higher and behind the chandelier there. It is to be well hidden and very conspicuous. Couples who will end up there won't see it but we will. And when we do, they kiss. Case closed. what's my schedule for today?" Alphonse asked Peter as he arranged his tie.He was getting ready for work and as usual Peter was there to fill him in on his schedule for the day and right now they were making plans for the Christmas party Alphonse was expected to host.He has started to hate plenty of gatherings of late and they tire him out quickly, mostly because he saw too much of affection and romance between couples and every single time it reminded him of what he had two years ago.Two years ago she left without a trace and he called off his search for her, two years since he had moved on.It was winter now and everyone wanted an invite to the Christmas party the senator was hosting. He had chosen the Christmas
“I warned him not to bring that bitch home”, John Clinton, the president of the United States of America said to his wife Joanna as he smoked his pipe and poured himself a drink.Joanna Clinton, sat in front of her mirror trying to get herself ready for the arrival of her son.She sighed and fiddled with the foundation brush in her hand, wondering how well she would do in covering up her bruises today.Their age and status did not stop John from hitting her whenever he could.“John, it’s time to let go of the past. Her father was your enemy and he is dead” Joanna said in a very soft voice from where she sat.John kissed his teeth and scoffed. "I hope he's rotting in his grave." He said remembering his old foe."John, let the dead Rest In Peace you..." John spoke over Joanna, continuing his own talk and ignoring hers.“She is his child and she is making my son hate me because I kept him away from the bastard she gave birth to. That girl can never be my grandchild neither will her mothe
"Everest Clinton, the son of disgraced ex-president John Clinton '' the vote counting was ongoing and the news reporter said that in the news. "I will always have him as a stain on my name," Everest said, chuckling. "You should hear the stories about me being a gold digging pauper, they never stop" Alphonse said and the two men laughed. It's been three months since John was impeached and his Vice assumed power as acting president but the parliament decided on hosting the elections sooner than supposed. John's Vice, Terry Simmons, was blinded with anger when his best friend was stowed away in an asylum and vowed to take over seat to punish Everest since he was also contesting. Everest had wanted to opt out of the race but Carla had sat him down and let him rethink the decision. Everest chose to run the race not for his father but to show him he could do whatever he wanted without his help. So there they were with Olivia as the assistant in charge of the election campaigns and wh
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride" The priest said and Everest planted his lips on Carla's while the whole crowd cheered in the church. While they were full of love, Everest's best man and Carla's Brides maid Carina were busy scowling at each other. The hatw they both gave each other was obvious even after two years.It took Everest and Carla twenty five years to finally have one another and when they finally did it came with many blessings.And so when they moved to the reception, every kind of dancing and partying was allowed."Champagne?" Carina showed up behind Alphonse and when he turned she was looking as beautiful as ever with two champagne flutes filled to the brim, her eyes looked glazed and he knew she had been drinking since it was getting dark outside.It was her parents' wedding after all and she was free to do whatever she wanted."What did you put inside?" Alphonse asked her as he eyed the glasses."Taste and see for yourself" She gave him t