When Richard had bought enough snacks to fill the Weldoms, he turned to leave but he was interrupted by two ladies in the restaurant. "Isn't that Son-in-law of the Weldom family," one of the ladies inquired. "Na, I don't think so," the other replied. "Why don't we ask him ourselves." Richard heard them discussing about him and he didn't want to get involved. He was a humiliation to the Weldoms already and exposure to the public would cause further trouble for him. Lady Tashia had successfully fooled the public into believing that Richard was a rich man through their grand wedding and that should end there. As he attempted to leave the restaurant, one of the ladies stoped him. "Hey," she screamed after him. Richard wished she had not shouted. Now everybody would think he was avoiding her if he continued walking. He turned around in a tired manner and shot a withering glance at the lady but she refused to be withered. "Hi," Richard spat out. "Hi," she replied. "Aren't
Richard was able to struggle his way out of the restaurant. When he got outside, he met a shocking sight. The bicycle David bought for him laid on the floor crushed beyond repair. "Oh my God," he exclaimed. "Who did this.' Now he couldn't restrain the tears that had formed in his eyes. What explanation would he give to satisfy David. Even If he could buy David a million of that same bicycle, he knew that would not change anything. David would insist that he wants him bicycle back. Besides, where will he tell them he got to he money from. He was stranded. Though David said it was a gift, Richard knew it was not. "Or David actually got him the bicycle to make fool of him?" Richard thought. "No that can't be true, if it was, what would be his gain for doing it," the stream of his thought continued. But he was not satisfied not his self assumed answer. What about the meal? he knew it was perfect when he prepared it. Or thought it was perfect for until Lady Tashia said took a ta
Ken searched his head for the right words to begin this conversation. He was scared beyond every hint of doubt. What would his young master say, how will he take the news o his carelessness? But he had to spill it out. Sooner or later, his young master will find out and it was better to say it now and find the solution than keep it to himself until things were beyond repair. "Why are you mute," Richard inquired. "You gave me a phone call." "I did? I meant I did young master," Ken stammered. "I want to speak with you about something very important." "I am listening Ken," Richard said. "Well young master, there is..." Ken stammered again. "Ken, what is going on? You aren't yourself today, is anything wrong?" Richard inquired. "Nothing, just a little headache," Ken replied. "Okay, I think we should have this conversation tomorrow, please take care of yourself." "No young master, please don't hang up." "What is it Ken, this is certainly not a headache, what's going on,"
Meanwhile, Lawrence stopped his car beside a bush path and headed for the beemer University executive hostel. He intended to drop a few things for his sister and cars were not allowed into the hostel for security purposes so he had to go on foot. Unlike Williams and Joshua he was from a poor background, an orphan precisely. He was able to secure a scholarship to study at the most prestigious college in the city. It was in college that he met Joshua and Williams. After college, he got a job and he was reunited with his college friends. That was the past now. He was well to do but he would not squander his money like the rest of his friends, rather, he would give it out to the less privileged and go hungry. As he returned from the executive hostel, he felt another presence around him. It was a tall with lean fat. There was nothing particularly strange about him but he had seen him somewhere earlier. "Where and when precisely," he thought. Richard searched his head for any poss
When Henry saw that his extended hand was not accepted he returned it to its initial position. "I can see you are not in the mood for formalities," Henry said. "Who are you and what do you want from me? I know Williams sent you! So don't you just blow up my head and leave me alone. Why are you antagonizing me." "Well, we could strike a deal," Henry said. "I am not striking any deal with those evil men. Not with you, neither With Williams nor Joshua." "Start the car," Henry ordered, we are going somewhere. "I won't start any car. Why don't you just kill me. I know your type. After getting what you need from your captures, you breach the dictates of the deal." Henry sighed. "This gonna be harder than I thought. But I want to make this clear, I am not making any deal in your favor. Besides, failure to comply will also put Laura at potential risk," Henry threatened. A cold shiver ran down Lawrence spine and he shivered absently. Henry noticed and smiled. He had touched Lawr
Richard opened the door of the dining table clumsily. He decided not to say anything about the bicycle. He will wait for David to bring it up. If he did, it meant it was all a setup. "He is back," Rachael hissed. "Here is the snacks grandma," Richard said ignoring Rachael's comment. Lady Tashia stared at Richard before uttering a word. She expected Richard to come back stranded, begging for the money to buy the snack. But here he was with enough snack, smiling sheepishly at her. "He must have stolen the money," Lady Tashia thought. Cause there was no way he could have gotten that money from another source. "Where did you get that from," Lady Tashia inquired. "I don't get you," Richard replied. "He stole it obviously," David said. "From you right?" Richard replied crossly. "You won't even dare. That would be the end of your miserable life." "Do you really think so?" "Enough! All of you," Lady Tashia yelled. "Tell him to watch his tongue or he won't have them to us
"It's either he pays me back the money I wasted to purchase it; which I know he will never be able to or he will work for me as a servant for a month," David announced. "So which of these options are you choosing," Lady Tashia inquired. "But it is obvious that you will pick the second since you will never be able to refund the money. So, you will follow David home immediately after the meeting and start your work there." "How much did you purchase the bicycle," Richard inquired. "Will you ever be able to pay back even If I split the amount into two?" David laughed. "That isn't the question I asked you," Richard returned. "If I state the amount and you are not able to refund the money, your stay in my house will be extended by a month." "Are you going to spill it out or not," Richard returned irritated. "Okay if you can pay half of it, we will forget about the punishment since it was a gift which I know you can't. Let's just say it's five thousand dollars." "Just five th
When the family meeting was over, Rachael stayed behind. She decided to stay with Victoria for the night since Ken was not around and Victoria didn't object. "Hey sis, your husband is so funny and disgraceful. He doesn't even have a hint of shame in him," Rachael was saying but Victoria wasn't listening, she was on her phone. "Sis are you hearing what am saying," Rachael inquired but there was still no answer. Angrily Rachael tapped Victoria on her leg. "What is wrong with you," she yelled didn't you hear me talking to you? Or are you taking sides with that bitch you call a husband? Oh! Now I get it. You pretend to hate him when you are before everyone but indoors, you still love him." "I give my heart to whoever I dime fit, it is out of your business. At least I don't frame others for what they know nothing about. Making them go through what they know nothing about. That is more disgraceful than being poor and wretched," Victoria returned angrily. "I have never framed anyone