The day came when Rodney was to see Sandra's Mum. Rodney felt a little bit nervous since that would be his first time meeting Mrs Jenkins, but he tried to comport himself. Sandra led him into the house, then she informed her Mum of his presence. "Mum, Rodney, my husband, is here," she announced, as she entered her mother's room. "Alright, I'll be with you both shortly," Mrs Jenkins replied as she tried to get herself ready to go to the sitting room. "Good evening, Ma," Rodney greeted as soon as he saw Mrs Jenkins. "Good day. So you're Sandra's husband?" Mrs Jenkins asked. "Yes, I am." "Have your seat," Mrs Jenkins told Rodney, staring at him. "I still find it difficult to understand why the both of you decided to get married without my consent. You didn't try to see me," Mrs Jenkins said, looking at Rodney very sternly. "I'm sorry, Ma. I made all efforts to see you, but Sandra kept on giving me reasons why it was not possible..." "Really? And why was she doing that?" Mrs Jenkin
Since the time Amelia became Dub's assistant at Kelfort Companies Inc., she had contributed so much to the growth and development of the company. She also covered up for Dub's weaknesses on several occasions, as his assistant. Because of Amelia's likeable personality, people seemed to get along with her. Since the time she visited Dub's parent's house for dinner, Mr William always looked forward to another occasion that would bring Dub and Amelia together again. He knew how difficult Dub was, but he was determined to make sure that Dub and Amelia became friends. "Dub, I'll need you to come over to the family house for dinner tonight," Mr William told Dub over the phone on a Thursday afternoon. "Dad, I'm sorry I won't be able to make it over there tonight. My day was so hectic and I have some work I intend to continue as soon as I arrive home to meet up with tomorrow's assignment," Dub told his father. "Dub, I understand you. You won't need to spend so much time here. I think it w
"Yes, Donald Jeff," Donald confirmed. As soon as Amelia heard that it was Donald, she screamed at the top of her voice. "Oh, Donald! I've missed you. I was told you were missing...? " "Yes, I was, but I've been found. Your friend, Melissa rescued me," Donald interrupted. "Really? Which Melissa are you talking about please?" Amelia asked in surprise. "Melissa Yale. I'm talking about Melissa Yale." Donald reiterated. "How did she get to know of your whereabouts, and...why didn't she tell me about it?" Amelia asked, still surprised at how Melissa was able to rescue Donald from the hands of kidnappers."Honestly, I don't know how she got to know where I was. All I know is that she rescued me," Donald said. "It's good to hear from you again, Amelia. I'm sorry for all I did to you back then, I should have known better," Donald continued. "No problem, Donald. I've gotten over it," Amelia replied. After the both of them had talked for a while, they ended the call. But Amelia was still surp
Rodney had begun a clothing business with the money he was able to realise from the loan, but he needed more money to establish the business, so he thought of where he could get more money. Since he had invested most of the money he realised from the loan into the business, and he had been servicing Sandra's financial demands over time, he had almost nothing left to spare. He thought of where he could get more money for the frequent running of his business and day-to-day expenses. So he began to think of getting across to Sandra's Mum. Sandra had once told him that her Mum had a great family inheritance which she would only transfer to her husband under the condition that he was rich and came from a very rich home also.As soon as Rodney heard the condition on which Mrs Jenkins planned to release her family inheritance, he secretly made up his mind to marry Sandra. His marriage to Sandra was not because he loved her but because of the inheritance he planned to get. Now that he nee
Dub and Amelia worked more closely than before. Being Dub's Assistant, Amelia was around Dub most of the time he spent in the office, and Dub was getting attracted to the way Amelia handled her work smartly and intelligently. Dub could not deny that Amelia was both hard-working and smart in her manner of approach so he liked to designate duties to her. On a Friday morning, Dub invited Amelia over to his office as usual and asked her to check and verify some files. Just while she was doing that, he began to admire her, unknown to her."I've never imagined that Amelia is this beautiful," Dub said to himself. He was carried away by Amelia's beauty for a few minutes before he got back to himself. "Oh, my. Why will I allow myself to be attracted to a mere subordinate? What nonsense?" Dub said to himself as he shifted his gaze from Amelia. When Amelia was done checking the files, she looked up at Dub and handed them over to him. "I'm done checking. I think this has to be looked into," Am
Now that Melissa had arrived at Parker city, she was so eager to see Donald. For some weeks now, they had only been conversing over the phone and had not seen themselves physically. It was a Friday evening when Melissa picked up her phone to call Donald. "Hi, Donald. How are you today? Have you returned from work?" Melissa asked. "Yes, I have. I came in not too long ago. How are you too?" Donald asked. "I'm good. I just thought of when you would be available for us to see since we haven't seen since you returned to Parker city. I feel being in the same place should make it easy for us to see each other," Melissa said. "We'll see. When will you like us to see?" Donald asked. "I'll be free tomorrow. What about you?" Melissa asked. "Tomorrow is fine. It's a Saturday, so I'll be at home," Donald said. "Alright, then. See you tomorrow," Melissa said as she hung up on the phone. The next day, Donald was well dressed awaiting Melissa's arrival. Not too long, he heard the doorbell ring. H
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
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