"You are one lucky chap aren't you?" Ricky asked rhetorically "Who knows why John asked for you? Well, we'll just be there in time to find out." Ricky smirked and sped offDerrick was hurting from the blows to his mouth and hits on his leg. He lay motionless on the car seat. He wasn't going to fight back anymore he was tired of being accused of things he did not do.In John's mansion, his family sat confused and puzzled seeing the way their father behaved on his return from the hotel. Without a word said, John rushed into the house and asked for Derrick. He was told that Ricky took Derrick with him and he was going to settle everything once and for all.With a broad smile on her face and a feeling of achievement, Mrs. John patted her husband on his shoulder assuring him that her daughter's ill-treatment would finally be avenged but the look on John's face drew a confused look on her face. Marvin was confused by his father's reaction. They had spoken times without number on how the
Unsure about what was going on, the maids did as they were told.They swept the large compound and made sure that nothing littered the ground.The maids made a delicious meal, arranged the dining area and carefully placed everything in an orderly manner.John's children Marvin, Loretta and Sandra all got ready to welcome Derrick from the hospital.Mrs. John made sure that the clothes Derrick would change into were properly washed and ironed.“Don't you think something is wrong?" One of the maids asked her colleagues.“Something like what?" The second replied“Like the way the boss and his family are preparing for Derrick's return." She replied."Yeah, I noticed that too, didn't you hear the boss calling him his son-in-law? Even madam now refers to him as her son.” The third lady affirmed.“This is the same Derrick that the boss and his family spoke badly about. I wonder what changed.” The first maid spoke as if in thought.“Well I think something is going on but we are the only ones w
John set out to look for the culprits, he swore to catch them and make them pay for everything they did.Meanwhile, his business was not booming as before, after the breakup of Ricky and Sandra his daughter, the fame that came with the relationship also died with it.Ricky also told his rich friends that patronized John because of the relationship to stop their patronage. They were people who were loyal to him, people who got to where they were now through the help of Ricky.On the other hand, Ricky lost a lot of deals due to the testimonies against him. A lot of firms canceled their contract with him.His publicity grew for the bad things that he had done, all he got was hate words and curses.His brand deteriorated drastically.Derrick looked forward to moving out of John's mansion soonest. He didn't mind not having a family, he didn't mind not having a home, he didn't mind not having any valuables or assets, all he cared about was his freedom.All he wanted was his freedom.The ser
Derrick was heading down the street, minding his own business, when he saw John's car pull out of the driveway. He froze in his tracks, not sure what to do. Before he could decide, the car had driven up next to him and stopped. John rolled down the window and stared at Derrick with a steely gaze. "You can't run away from me, you know," John said, his voice cold and threatening. "I'm always going to be there, watching you, no matter how far you go.”Derrick's heart was racing, and he felt flustered.John's words were like daggers, piercing through Derrick's heart. But then, something unexpected happened. John got out of his car and knelt before Derrick, his eyes filled with tears. "I'm sorry," he apologized, his voice breaking. "I was wrong. I shouldn't have put you through all of this. I know I can't undo the past, but I want to try to make things right. Please, just give me a chance." Derrick was stunned. He had never expected an apology, let alone one so heartfelt. He hesitated,
As Derrick climbed into the car, he felt a sense of vulnerability. He was reliant on John for help, and he felt like he was at his mercy. But he also felt a sense of relief, knowing that he could rely on someone else to help him. It was a strange mix of emotions, and he wasn't sure how to process it all. He just tried to focus on the task at hand - getting to John's house.When Sandra saw Derrick enter the house, she rushed over to greet him. "Derrick!" she exclaimed, embracing him warmly. "I'm so happy you're back! We are glad you are here!" Derrick slightly pushed her away, surprised by her enthusiasm. He had expected her to be cold or resentful, but instead she seemed genuinely glad to see him. He found himself feeling a little more hopeful about the situation.“You are glad I'm here or glad that I will help save your father's business.” Derrick muttered to himself.“I'm so glad you had a change of mind, you made the right decision.”“Mind your business, I'm not in for your small
Derrick settled into his new life with John's family for a few hours after his return, and he found that they were very accommodating. They never asked him to do any chores, and they made sure that he was comfortable at all times. They would bring him food and drinks, and they would sit and chat with him in the evenings. They made him feel like a part of the family, and he began to feel a sense of belonging. It was a strange feeling, after so many years of being alone, but he was grateful for their kindness.A few hours into his stay, Derrick began to notice something odd. John's wife seemed to be acting strangely around him. She would look at him with a strange intensity. Derrick wasn't sure what to make of it, and he began to feel a little uneasy. He tried to brush it off, but it kept nagging at him. Was John's wife attracted to him? Or was he just imagining things?On the day that Derrick was supposed to go to the firm with John, he prepared for the journey.Emphasis on thisDerric
“Derrick, I can't thank you enough for what you did today," John said, his voice filled with emotion. "You really went above and beyond for me, and I'm forever grateful." Derrick felt a bit embarrassed by the praise, but he was happy to have been able to help. "It's no problem, John," he said, giving him a small smile. "I was happy to do it." John shook his head. "No, it's not just that," he said, his eyes shining. "You showed incredible courage, and I'll never forget it."John decided to stop at a boutique, he wanted to buy clothes for Derrick to show his appreciation, since Derrick did not want to accept any money.When they got to the boutique, John ushered Derrick inside, and the sales associate greeted them with a friendly smile. John turned to Derrick. "Please, let me buy you some new clothes," he said, his voice pleading. "I want to show my gratitude for what you did for me today." Derrick hesitated, but John's expression was so sincere, he couldn't say no. "Alright," he sai
When Derrick got back with Sandra and John, he asked John if he would move out of the house, since he had successfully signed some documents with the firm. "I appreciate your eagerness to leave, Derrick," John said, a small smile playing on his lips. "But I think you should wait a bit longer. The CEO has a few more things he wants to discuss with us, and he might want to invite us to tea. It would be rude to decline, and it could put our deal in jeopardy." Derrick felt deflated, and he knew that John was right. But he was so eager to put this all behind him, and he wanted to get on with his life. He knew that he had to be patient, but it was hard.“You need to visit the hospital for a checkup.” John said to Derrick the next day.Ever since Derrick had been in their house, he has never gone to the hospital for a checkup. They had cared less about him but now, they cared for him. “Derrick," John said, his voice serious. "I know that you've not been to the hospital for a while, but I