Rodney glanced at Sandra in shock. He wondered if he had done anything wrong for Mrs Jenkins to address him in such a manner. "Errm...I don't understand what's going on here. Did I do anything wrong?" Rodney asked as he stood up from his seat. "You ask me if you've done anything wrong. You haven't, but we don't want you around here. We don't want you to be a part of our family!" Mrs Jenkins said. "Sandra, what's going on? Is that true?" Rodney asked facing Sandra with a look of surprise on his face. As soon as Sandra saw him look at her, she looked away. "Oh, no. This is unbelievable," Rodney said as he walked towards the door to leave. "Go where you're needed! We don't need wretched fools like you in our family!" Mrs Jenkins spoke at the top of her voice before Rodney left the house. Sandra knew that she would be courting trouble if she followed Rodney to the house, so she decided to wait back at her mother's house for some days. She had anticipated earlier that Rodney's meetin
Mr and Mrs Jeff were relaxing in front of their house when they saw Donald drive into the compound. "Hey, Donald is here," Nina told her husband who was busy eating some fruits from his plate. "Oh..." Albert responded as he looked up at the car which drove into the compound. Not too long, Donald stepped out of the vehicle and walked towards them. "Hi, Dad. Hi, Mum." Donald greeted as he moved to sit beside them. "Hey, Donald. You're welcome," both of them responded. "How was work today?" Albert asked his son. It was Friday, so Donald decided to branch over to have dinner with his parents before going home. "Work was fine, Dad. Duluth Associates is doing much better. We've been able to recruit more experienced and dedicated staff, so we're getting better results," Donald told his Dad."Wow, that sounds interesting. The police are still on the lookout for those behind the fraudulent loan application. Investigations are still ongoing," Albert said. "Yes, Dad. The culprits must be foun
"I must do all in my power to get that inheritance. I have no money on me anymore. Everything I had is gone. My clothing business collapsed because we spent every money I gained from it. Now, I'm left to start all over from the scratch. I can't continue to fold my hands, instead, I must do something to bounce back very quickly," Rodney told his friend, Jones. Jones was one of Rodney's closest friends. He was very mature and supportive, so Rodney liked to confide in him. Since Sandra has decided to divorce you, I think you should prove to her and her family that you are not poor. Look for some means by which you can make money. Of course, when you're rich, she won't be able to resist you no matter how she tries," Jones told his friend. The challenge is that I don't know what to do to become rich within a short time," Rodney said. "Well, it doesn't have to be necessary within a short time frame. Whenever it happens; when she finds out that your status is changed, she may likely wa
It was Saturday and Sandra was so excited that she would be seeing Donald again. Since morning, she found it difficult to take her mind off what she had to gain if the old flame between them was rekindled. She made sure that she looked good and attractive to Donald, so she wore one of her very expensive dresses and made up her face. Since it had been a while she saw Donald, she wanted to look very attractive. When it was evening, she found her way to Donald's house. Donald was expecting Sandra as well. She pressed on the doorbell and was ushered in by one of his servants. As soon as she entered the sitting room, she shouted in excitement: "Donald, I'm here!" then she rushed to hug him. "Eh, Sandra. How have you been?" Donald asked as the both of them sat down on one of the sofas in the sitting room. "Ever since you were kidnapped, I've not been myself. I've had sleepless nights and several moments of depression. However, since your mother told me that you had been found, I've fel
In Kelfort Companies Inc., at Donlow city, Dub and Amelia had been a major force behind the growth and progress of the company. Every staff of the company knew that Amelia had a major role to play in the progress of the company. Over time, because Dub and Amelia had worked together, they became closer. Dub began to see Amelia from a different light and tried to resist getting attracted to her. It was a Friday afternoon after Dub and Amelia were about to close from work, Dub walked into Amelia's office. "Hey, Amelia. I'm sure you must be so famished. Can I take you out for dinner tonight?" Dub asked. Amelia was a bit surprised by Dub's request. It was obvious that Dub was becoming friendlier with her every passing day. "Hmmm...yes. That will be fine by me," Amelia responded. "Okay then. I'll come and pick you up at your house as soon as it's 5 pm," Dub promised. It was already 4 pm and the both of them were getting ready to leave the office. Amelia took a taxi to her house as usua
The moment Rodney got to know that Duluth Associates was the headquarter company of Ferex company, he became afraid and at the same time bitter against the Jeffs. He had built a wall of bitterness in his heart against the Jeff family. He was afraid because anytime he heard Jeff's name or anything related to it, he felt that he may one day be discovered for getting involved in 'Donald's killing'. "So, Duluth Associates is not the only investment that the Jeffs own?" Rodney thought to himself. Now that Rodney got to know that Ferex company also belonged to the Jeffs, and they were rich but his family struggled to survive, he felt more bitter against them because he felt that they could help his family to be rich, yet they refused to. So he was ready to do anything to hurt the Jeff family. If possible, he did not want to work in their company. Now that he happened to work in one of their companies, he was determined not to make things work in the company, before leaving to work with
Since Melissa returned to Parker city, she never visited Donald's parents' house, nor did Donald visit Melissa's parents' house. The both of them communicated over the phone most of the time. It was Saturday and Donald usually used his Saturdays to rest and hang out with friends. This fateful Saturday, he decided that he and Melissa would see each other. So he picked up his phone to dial her number. "Hello, Mel. What are your plans for today?" Donald asked. "Well, I'll be cleaning up the house and having some rest today," Melissa replied. "Alright then. I thought we could hang out with each other today," Donald said. "Why not? That's very fine with me. I think that will make my Saturday," Melissa responded. "Alright, then. So where should we meet?" Donald asked. "Why don't we meet at your house today? All this while, you come over to my house so it's time for me to know your house today," Donald said. Melissa still lived with her parents."Not yet, Donald. You can always come and v
"What?" Rick and Betty looked behind to see who had just spoken. "Donald?" Rick looked in shock. Melissa had tried everything possible for Donald to leave the house after Betty saw him. But he had driven halfway along the road when he suddenly changed his mind. "Melissa, why are you doing this? It's obvious your Mum knows me, peradventure through the news. She thinks I'm dead or something, so why don't you let me prove that it's me? Many people need to know that I'm still alive. It's painful when I think people believe that I am dead when I am alive," Donald said. He believed that many people in Parker city who knew that he was missing were yet to believe that he had been found and was still alive. And he believed that Melissa's parents were one of those in that category. "So, this...this...emmm...young man is still alive," Rick said. He wanted to call Donald an idiot, but he felt that it wasn't going to be wise to let Donald know their intentions. He could suspect them of the ki
In the dimly lit courtroom, the judge pronounced Frank's sentence with a solemn voice, "Frank Stevens, you have been found guilty of your involvement in the conspiracy to harm Donald. Your actions have caused immense pain and suffering. The court hereby sentences you to twenty-five years in prison for your crimes."As the gavel fell, Frank's world crumbled around him. He had been a willing participant in Albert's sinister plans, but now he faced the consequences of his choices. With his head bowed, he was led out of the courtroom, his freedom forever lost.Meanwhile, Rodney's fate hung in the balance as his trial unfolded. The evidence against him was overwhelming, from his confession to the damning testimony of his former associates.The weight of his crimes pressed heavily on him, and as the days turned into weeks, Rodney knew that the outcome of this trial could be his last.The day of Rodney's sentencing arrived with an air of anticipation. The courtroom was packed with spectators
One evening, as Amelia and Suzy sat in the Williams living room, sipping tea, Suzy opened up about her doubts regarding Scott, her suitor."Amelia," she began hesitantly, "I'm just not sure about Scott. He's so different from the guys I usually date. He's quiet and reserved... I don't know if he's the right fit for me."Amelia listened carefully, her heart going out to her sister. She could see the uncertainty in Suzy's eyes, but she also saw the love that shone through when Suzy spoke about Scott."Suzy," Amelia said gently, "sometimes, we have to look beyond the surface to see the beauty within. Scott may be quiet, but that doesn't mean he doesn't care deeply for you. Within the little time I've seen him here, I've noticed the way he looks at you when he thinks no one's watching. It's a look of pure adoration."Suzy sighed, torn between her feelings for Scott and her uncertainty. "I guess I just need some reassurance. I want to be sure that he's as committed to this relationship as
One sunny Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Williams and Suzy decided it was time to extend an olive branch to Amelia. They had been reflecting on their past judgments and treatment of her and felt a deep sense of remorse. They realized that Amelia had transformed into a remarkable woman and deserved their love and support. Suzy was the one who picked up the phone to make the call. She dialled Amelia's number, her fingers trembling with anticipation. After a few rings, Amelia's warm voice filled the line. "Hello?" "Amelia, it's Suzy," Suzy began hesitantly. "I was wondering if you and your baby would like to come over to our place today. Mom and I have something we'd like to talk to you about." Amelia, surprised by the invitation, agreed. She had hoped for reconciliation with her family and was eager to see if this was the beginning of a fresh start. "Sure, Suzy. We'd love to come over. What time should we be there?" Suzy quickly arranged a time, and they hung up. She then turned to her mo
On a crisp, early morning, the sun had just begun its ascent, casting a gentle golden hue across the city. Albert was preparing to leave for work. He meticulously straightened his tie, checked his reflection in the hallway mirror, and grabbed his briefcase.As he stepped out of his front door, the cool morning air greeted him. He started down the path toward his car, parked at the curb.The familiar routine of his daily commute was etched into his subconscious, and he moved with a sense of purpose. But as he reached the car door, a sudden, sharp voice cut through the calm morning air."Albert Dallas, freeze! Put your hands up!"Albert's heart skipped a beat as he turned to see several police officers, their badges glinting in the morning light, guns drawn and pointed at him. Panic surged through him as he raised his hands in compliance, his briefcase slipping from his grip and landing on the pavement with a thud.The neighbours, drawn by the commotion, peered through curtains and from
Amelia sat on her bed this morning, As the first rays of sunlight pierced through her living room window, she felt something she hadn't expected - sharp cramps in her tummy.At first, she dismissed the discomfort as nothing more than indigestion from last night's dinner. But as the minutes passed, the pain intensified, and she realized that this was something different. Something significant.Amelia tried to stand up, but the pain was too much. She knew she needed help. With trembling hands, she reached for her phone and dialled the number of her next-door neighbour, Mrs Johnson.Mrs. Johnson had always been a kind and caring woman, and Amelia hoped she would be able to assist her in this moment of need."Hello, Amelia?" Mrs. Johnson's voice came through the phone, filled with concern."Mrs. Johnson," Amelia managed to say between breaths, "I'm in a lot of pain. I need your help. Can you come over?"Without hesitation, Mrs. Johnson assured her that she'd be right there. In a matter of
The day was bright and sunny when Vera was scheduled to be discharged from the hospital. She had made significant progress in her recovery, both physically and emotionally, thanks to the unwavering support of Albert and the therapy she had undergone.Her heart still carried the memory of her late husband, Donald, and the strange encounter at their wedding, but she was determined to move forward.As Vera sat on the hospital bed, she became lost in thoughts as she remembered Donald and how much they loved each other before he suddenly passed away. Still lost in thoughts, the door to her hospital room swung open slowly.Vera's heart raced, thinking it was one of the nurses or therapists coming in for a routine check. But when she turned her head and her eyes met the figure standing in the doorway, her world seemed to stand still.It was Donald!Vera's eyes widened in shock, and she felt as though her heart was about to leap out of her chest. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Dona
One crisp, sunny weekend, Dub stood nervously in front of Amelia's house. He had spent countless nights rehearsing the words he wanted to say, but now that he was here, facing her, his heart was pounding like a drum. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door.Amelia, who had been in the living room reading a book, heard the knock and set her book aside. She opened the door and was taken aback to see Dub standing there. "Dub?" Amelia's voice wavered with surprise.Dub cleared his throat, his nerves getting the best of him. "Amelia, can we talk? Please."Amelia hesitated for a moment before stepping aside to let him in. She couldn't deny that she was surprised to see him at her house. This was his first time visiting her since he started working at Malipine Group.Seeing him at her house brought back a rush of memories, both good and bad. Dub entered, and the door closed behind him.They found themselves in the living room, facing each other. The silence hung heavy in the air as bo
On Albert and Vera's wedding day, the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle rustling of leaves provided a soothing backdrop.As they walked down the aisle, Albert and Vera moved in perfect harmony, their steps slow and deliberate, as if savouring every moment.Vera, resplendent in her elegant wedding gown, glided forward with grace and poise, her eyes locked onto Albert's.Her veil flowed behind her like a delicate cloud, adding an ethereal touch to her beauty.Albert, standing tall in his impeccably tailored suit, wore an expression of pure love and devotion.His eyes never left Vera, and his smile radiated warmth and happiness. With every step, he moved closer to the love of his life, and it felt like the world had faded away, leaving only the two of them.The aisle itself was adorned with petals of vibrant colours, creating a vibrant contrast against the lush greenery of the garden.The guests watched in awe as the couple made their way toward the
As Amelia and Dub worked together at Malipine Group, their professional relationship began to flourish. They were both dedicated to their roles and shared a common goal of contributing to the company's success.However, as time passed, Dub couldn't help but be reminded of their history together.One day, during a lunch break, Dub and Amelia found themselves sitting across from each other in the office cafeteria.They had become friends once again, sharing stories and laughter as they enjoyed their meal. But beneath the surface, something was stirring within Dub, something he hadn't felt in a long time.He remembered the first time he had met Amelia at Kelfort, and how they had worked closely together. He wasn't in any way attracted to Amelia at the initial stage, but as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her.They had crossed several hurdles before getting married to each other. He thought of how their marital bliss had been cut short when Linda came in between them.H