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
Two weeks later. Victoria returned from a date with Williams. She looked exhausted and depressed. The date had gone all wrong. She had informed Williams that she was married, she had to. And William got angry saying he could not marry an already married woman. She tried to convince him that it was only a contract marriage but he would not listen. A tear drops down from her eyes. What would the family say after all the hope they placed on this marriage? She would return to be the loveless granddaughter and David and Charles would become grandma's favorite again. Then, a thought struck her. Was she doing this for herself, to get rid of Richard or she was placing the selfish needs of the family above hers? Either way, the family made her what she is today and she was always answerable to them. Meanwhile, Richard sat in the visiting room of the Villa with Joshua beside him. He held a glass of acholic slovi wine with his left hand and placed the other hand on the table."No, she can't
It was Saturday morning, Victoria sat on the Sofa while Richard went around the house chores, humming his favourite high Life song as usual in such a way that irritated Victoria. "Will you please keep quiet," Victoria yelled at him. Immediately, Richard hmming died down. Then, the doorbell rang. "Richard please check who is at the door," Victoria yelled. "Okay," Richard replied. He left the dishes he was washing and opened the door. Richard opened the door and his lips parted into a warm smile as his eyes met with Else's. She was one of the handfuls of people that still talked to him like a human being. "Good morning Elsa," Richard greeted. "Good morning Richard, how are you doing today?" "I am doing great," Richard replied. "Richard, who is there," Victoria screamed. "It's your friend, Elsa," Richard. Elsa walked over to Victoria and the two friends ended in a warm embrace. "Such a lovely visit at the best time, great to see you. And you look amazing," Victoria
Finally, Williams Armstrong and Victoria Weldom got engaged and their wedding ceremony was fixed two weeks after the engagement. The Weldoms wanted the wedding to be done as soon as possible, and surprisingly, Williams did not object. Eventually, the news of the wedding was officially released to the public. Though the public raised some questions about Victoria's hidden husband, the Weldoms, coupled with Williams's influence were able to deceive the public into believing that the marriage of Richard and Victoria was actually a contract marriage. To celebrate this great achievement, Lady Tashia organized a family get-together at Twin-city hotel, a five-star hotel, and fortunately, Williams also organized a party at the Armstrong Villa for all his friends, and any other person Victoria wished to invite. On the other hand, while Williams and the Weldoms got ready for their celebration, Richard lay in his new room dressed in dark jeans and a black jacket. He got a pen from his breast