Extravagant decorations beautified the Graham family mansion with crystal chandeliers illuminating its features and giving it that warm and classy look.The wedding anniversary of Eric and Claire Graham, the parents of Melissa Graham was today and the family had gone all out to throw a party for them, inviting guests from only the top echelon of the city.Tonight was the party and they were the center of attraction seated on the sizable stage that had been mounted in the living room.There was a ton of dancing and eating and then it was time to gift the couple, so all the family members gathered around them."Mom, I see the way you watch the game of tennis keenly. I couldn't find a better gift for you except this crystal tennis bracelet worth $50,000, and it is one out of only 5 in the world." Melissa said with a look of endearment as she handed her the gift."..and dad, because of your love for playing dart games, I bought you this dart made of solid gold worth $70,000." Eric grinned
Ethan pushed the door slightly and he could hear Melissa's sobs coming from inside the room.He walked into the room to where Melissa was sitting and tried wiping her tears off but she flinched. He tried again and she said, "Why did you let everyone taunt you like that?" "Why didn't you allow me to put them in their place?""How dare they speak to you like that in my presence and who does Jason think he is?"Melissa babbled amidst tears and Ethan sat beside her."I couldn't allow you to get in trouble with your parents on their special day. I don't want to be the reason for a squabble among you, that's why I stopped you from defending me", Ethan said as she leaned into his chest.Melissa suddenly shifted from him and started checking his body frantically for injuries or any trauma as she remembered that Ethan had been forced to stand in front of the dartboard."Are you okay?"She questioned as she creased her brows in worry."I'm perfectly fine. Dad is good at darts, hopefully, we'll g
AT THE GRAHAM'S MANSIONEric Graham watched as Ethan drove out through the gate before he reached for his safe and brought out his burner phone making an anonymous call. The only thing being said was, “Do it now” and he disconnected the call. Turning in his chair with a cynical smirk, he reached for the drawer where he kept the contract signed by Ethan. He dropped the contract and removed the carbon paper that covered the actual document he needed Ethan's signature for, divorce papers.He packaged the divorce papers with Ethan's signature in a big brown envelope and used Ethan's phone to send a text message to Melissa that read, “Mel, I'm sorry it has to happen this way. I couldn't bear to see you crying, that's why I have to do it this way. We've been together for 5 years, married for three, and in all these years, I've always felt like I'm pulling you back and bringing shame to you. I love you too much to let it continue. You deserve more than I have to offer and it's a terrible f
WATSON SPECIALTY HOSPITAL “Hello Doctor, is he up yet?” Tony asked expectantly.“Mr. Tony, the patient that was brought in is conscious and we're about to run some tests to be sure he's fine”. The doctor informed Tony and proceeded into Ethan's ward.It had been a week since Ethan got into the accident. Passers-by rushed to his aid whilst calling the emergency line so he could be given immediate medical attention.Soon enough, journalists were at the scene to report the incident live whilst the people from the emergency department were trying to stabilize Ethan before rushing him to the nearest hospital.Upon arrival at Beryl General Hospital, he received treatment and was placed in an induced coma so he could have proper rest while his body healed. While unconscious, he was moved from Beryl General Hospital to the best hospital in Beryl City, Watson Specialty Hospital, and was admitted into the VIP ward by Mr. Tony. He had regained consciousness but his head felt like it had been b
The moment the doctor discharged Ethan, he ordered, "Let's go break the amazing news to Melissa and her family. I can't wait to see the look on their faces." He sounded delighted.On the way to Graham's mansion, Ethan had a taste of wealth as he saw Beryl City in a new light from the Ferrari Monza SP1 he sat in. This was the first time that he sat in a luxurious car with the likelihood of it being his.He had more appreciation for everything he saw and contemplated if this was a dream or if this would be his new life. He fantasized about vacations with Melissa and the respect he'll get from his in-laws whom he'll prove wrong for advising against his marriage with Melissa.“We're here sir,” Tony said, interrupting Ethan's fantasies. Ethan looked through the car window to see a lineup of cars that he only ever saw when the Grahams hosted events in the mansion. Puzzled and wondering what they could be celebrating, he asked Tony to find the nearest space to park as there was no way to dr
"Divorce papers?” Ethan echoed with bulging eyes while frantically trying to grab the papers that were flying around to confirm if they were divorce papers.“Yes, divorce papers with your signatures on them," Melissa yelled with hatred evident in her tone."That can't be possible. I never got divorce papers prepared, not to talk of signing them, so how are my signatures on this?" Ethan tried to defend himself while raising his eyebrows in confusion."Don't play dumb with me. You're only upset because I'm not in my room crying into a pillow like a 14-year-old." Melissa paused and started laughing maniacally."You thought you could live without my family's money and now that you've been proven wrong, you want back in and you think I'll jump right into your arms?'' Melissa tutted in disbelief.“Babe, this is a misunderstanding. I didn't sign these divorce papers. Someone must've forged my signatures on them. You've got to believe me." Ethan said, trying to hold Melissa's hands to make he
After the drama that ensued in the Graham's mansion, Ethan and Tony went to Paradise Valley, the city where Ethan's biological family resides.Upon Ethan's arrival, he gaped as this Mansion could comfortably contain 3 different buildings and there would still be space. It was 3 times bigger than what he had ever seen in his life.The drive-through had fields on each side with the grasses leveled, giving the scenery a feel of nature's touch. Ethan had some flashes of the times he spent playing with his sister, mother, and father here and noticed the gardens which still had red and white roses planted and this added color and beauty to the classy nature of the surroundings.Tony pushed the imposing mahogany doors to the mansion open, revealing Ethan's grandfather, Mr. Ben Watson, and Ethan's mother, Brianna Watson. Ethan had vague flashes revealing some memories from his childhood.Brianna rushed towards Ethan, holding his cheeks like she was holding her lost gold, "It's him. It's reall
After signing the papers, Ethan discussed with his family to keep his identity secret for now and that he had some business in Beryl City so he returned to Beryl City leaving Tony as the frontline of the business while he made the important decisions in the background.Ethan decided to visit his friend from college, Jack Greene whom he hadn't seen since he got married, with plans of catching up on everything that had been going on in both their lives.“Ethan! It's been a while, man. The last time I saw you was when you got married to that witch, Melissa. Seems you've not been able to take your share of their family money yet ”. Jack said with a chuckle as he shook hands with Ethan and led the way into his home. "You and Melissa never got along. You still haven't told me why though" Ethan chuckled as they walked into the house.Jack's house was a decent modern bungalow with 5 rooms. Jack and Ethan walked into the living room and Jack offered Ethan a seat while he went in and brought o