Cephas was in the middle of a busy day at the office when his phone rang, interrupting the flurry of emails and meetings that had consumed his attention. Glancing at the caller ID, he felt a surge of anxiety wash over him as he recognized the number belonging to the hospital where his father was being treated. With a quick glance around the room to ensure he wouldn't be overheard, he stepped out into the hallway to take the call."Hello?" Cephas answered, his voice tight with apprehension."Mr. Walters, this is Nurse Thompson calling from St. Luke's Hospital," came the voice on the other end of the line. "I'm calling to inform you that your father's condition has taken a turn for the worse. We believe it would be best if you came to visit him as soon as possible."Cephas felt his heart sink at the news, his mind racing with worry and concern for his father's well-being. "Of course, I'll be there right away," he replied, his voice steady despite the turmoil raging within him. "Thank y
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the picturesque wedding venue, Cephas and Tyla stood hand in hand, surrounded by their closest friends and family members. The air was filled with laughter and music, and the scent of flowers wafted through the air as they gathered to celebrate the union of two people they held dear to their hearts.Anta and Jose, radiant with happiness and love, stood at the front of the crowd, their eyes sparkling with excitement as they prepared to exchange their vows and begin their journey as husband and wife. Cephas and Tyla watched with joy as the ceremony unfolded, their hearts filled with warmth and affection for the couple standing before them.As the newlyweds exchanged their vows and sealed their love with a kiss, cheers erupted from the gathered guests, filling the air with a sense of jubilation and merriment. Cephas and Tyla smiled as they applauded the happy couple, their hearts brimming with happiness for their fri
Cephas parked his car outside the correctional facility, his heart heavy with mixed emotions as he prepared to pick up his stepmom, Ruth. He couldn't shake off the sense of betrayal he felt from her involvement in the embezzlement scandal that had rocked their family. Yet, there was also a glimmer of compassion, knowing that Ruth had served her time and was now paying the price for her mistakes.As Ruth stepped out of the facility, her shoulders slumped with exhaustion and regret. Her eyes met Cephas's gaze, and she could see the disappointment etched in his features. She approached him tentatively, unsure of how he would react to her presence."Cephas," she murmured, her voice trembling with emotion. "I... I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry for everything that has happened. I never meant to cause you any pain."Cephas remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable as he took in Ruth's appearance. She looked worn and frail, a far cry from the strong, confident woman he h
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the rolling hills of the countryside, the sprawling estate of Cephas and Tyla stood resplendent, adorned with twinkling lights and fragrant blooms. It was a scene straight out of a fairytale, a breathtaking backdrop for the most elaborate wedding of the century.Guests from far and wide had gathered to celebrate the union of Cephas and Tyla, their hearts filled with joy and anticipation for the magical evening that lay ahead. The air was alive with excitement and anticipation as friends and family mingled, sharing laughter and heartfelt embraces.As the clock struck six, the soft strains of music filled the air, signaling the start of the ceremony. All eyes turned to the grand archway at the end of the aisle, where Cephas stood waiting, his heart pounding with anticipation.Then, to the strains of a haunting melody, Tyla made her grand entrance, her gown shimmering in the soft light as she made her way down the
After serving their time in jail, Violet and her family found themselves at a crossroads. With their past mistakes behind them, they were determined to turn over a new leaf and start afresh. For Violet, this meant embracing humility and accepting the consequences of her actions.As they returned to society, the Marcus family faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding their lives from the ground up. With no wealth or influence to fall back on, they were forced to seek employment in whatever capacity they could find. Despite their previous status as affluent business owners, they were now just ordinary citizens, seeking redemption and a second chance at life.Violet, once accustomed to a life of luxury and privilege, now found herself working long hours in a factory alongside her family. Gone were the days of opulence and extravagance; instead, she toiled away on the factory floor, performing menial tasks to earn a living wage. It was a humbling experience, but one that she embraced with
Chapter 1 - Biggest ShockCephas was delivering cakes on a snowy afternoon. He struggled, driving his scooter on the slippery highway, as chilly air threw itself at his face.This was the last delivery he had to make before he returned to the warmth of his house and to his beautiful wife.He was trying to earn the last cash to complete the money he had been saving up to buy her a designer bag.His wife, Violet loved handbags so much but he could not buy designer bags for her. Because of the types of friends she had, she hated the idea of buying a knockoff bag. Besides the fact that he had to ride a long way to the hotel, he was happy that the next day was his birthday.He would turn 25 years old, his struggles and hardship he was facing was finally coming to an end.The thought of that made him more enthusiastic to work without thinking of the stress he was passing through.He parked his scooter on the driveway of the hotel. The place was closed, it seemed like very wealthy people ha
Chapter 2 - Let’s get a Divorce.Anger, sadness and Devastation, those were the three things Cephas was feeling when his eyes fell on them.Everything in his head stopped moving, he stared into space, losing consciousness.A strange man, he didn’t know, was kissing his wife, kneading her backside like it was a dough. She also responded to his kisses passionately, digging her fingers into his hair. “What are you doing here?” Violet’s voice brought him back to reality.She had pulled away from the man she was kissing when they noticed Cephas’s presence.The man she was kissing remained where he was, Violet was now in front of him. She gestured to hold his hand but he refused, taking a few steps backward. “Violet, who is he?” He held himself from losing his temper.The woman that mattered so much to him. The woman he had to bear that humiliation for was hooking up with another man.“That’s Kade, Hannah’s brother. He is just a friend to me,” She tried explaining herself with obvious li
Chapter 3 - LoserCephas and Violet walk out of the divorce court after finalizing their divorce case. He was so sad to let Violet go but she didn’t want him anymore. There was nothing he could do about it.He had been begging her but she fell on deaf ears.He had even explained that he was expecting some money. She told him to move on with his life.She was done with him!“I hope women are wise enough to stay away from a broke man like you so their lives won’t be miserable.” She said scornfully to him.“Are you saying your life with me was miserable? When I gave you all you asked for?”“Getting me bags and shoes that were out of season isn’t living miserably? See why you don’t deserve to have any woman in your life,”She sized him from head to toe. “I made a terrible mistake marrying you. Hopefully no one else does the same. Take a look at all I wore today, kade bought them for me.”“I have bought more things for you, would it kill you if you tried to be satisfied with what I got