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The contracted son in-law "Ryan!
Before the close of day, Annie had arrived and was waiting for her outside. She sounded urgent when she called. As soon as Alexander heard Annie was already in the parking lot, she decided to sneak out, before anyone would approach her, but then, she was stopped by her father, who just walked into the office, at the same time, she was about to leave."Alex my daughter, you have been on your own all day, I hope you are fine? He asked, sounding concerned."I had a lot of files to attend to, that is why I couldn't come out to see you". She says, and was still trying to gather a few more things, when her father tries to strike a conversation with her, but she cut him short."Annie is waiting for me outside, I have to run". She says, and rushed passed him. Damien was not sure, if he was seeing right, but he was confused about her attitude, that he thought it must have something to do with Ryan Scott again, so he planned to approach him. If his daughter wouldn't speak to him, he is sure,
The contracted son in-law The crash
The world spun around Alexander, as she bolted out, her mind racing faster than her legs. She had seen them kissing. The kiss-oh, that kiss had changed her mind and everything she thought she was begining to feel for him. She have heard about Juliana in the passing. She had even asked him about her, but he never speaks much about her. It was as though he didn't feel anything for her, but what she had seen tonight, had answered all her unasked questions.One moment she was trying to escape the hunting memories of Ryan, and the next, she is caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Her heart pounded like a drum, as she fumbled with her car keys, her hands trembling.Ryan turned to look at Juliana, wondering why she had all of a sudden, forcefully kiss him, when they were just having a discussion on his father's progress, but upon seeing Alexander, he knew what happened and why Juliana had done that. He was angry with her, but he needed to explain to Alexander first, before showing Juliana, j
The contracted son in-law " I regret hiring you".
Ryan arrived at the hospital, and with feasibly shaky hands, he managed to call her parents, bracing himself for the inevitable blame. He already blames himself for the accident, so there really isn't anything anyone can say again that would add or reduce the way he was feeling at the moment. biting himself up was the only ideal thing he could do. He watched as Alexander was rushed to the emergency room.In the emergency room, doctors and nurses were working tirelessly to stabilize Alexander. The beeping of monitors, the rush of medical staff and the urgent voices giving orders to get one thing or another, created an atmosphere of controlled chaos. They were administering IV fluids, checking viral signs, and preparing for possible surgery, if there should be any. Their aim was to stabilize her condition and prevent any further complications.Ryan sat on the floor with his hands on his head.He kept looking at the entrance, but the moment he looked away, burying his head in between h
The contracted son in-law " I regret hiring you".
Ryan arrived at the hospital, and with feasibly shaky hands, he managed to call her parents, bracing himself for the inevitable blame. He already blames himself for the accident, so there really isn't anything anyone can say again that would add or reduce the way he was feeling at the moment. biting himself up was the only ideal thing he could do. He watched as Alexander was rushed to the emergency room.In the emergency room, doctors and nurses were working tirelessly to stabilize Alexander. The beeping of monitors, the rush of medical staff and the urgent voices giving orders to get one thing or another, created an atmosphere of controlled chaos. They were administering IV fluids, checking viral signs, and preparing for possible surgery, if there should be any. Their aim was to stabilize her condition and prevent any further complications.Ryan sat on the floor with his hands on his head.He kept looking at the entrance, but the moment he looked away, burying his head in between h
The contracted son in-law The resolution
The hospital refused to allow anyone stay in the room with Alexander overnight. Therefore, as Visiting hours ended, everyone had to leave. However, Ryan was adamant about staying. Not like he told anyone, he just went to the parking lot and his himself behind one of the cars.He couldn't beat the thought of not being there, when she woke up. Once he was certain that everyone had left, he discreetly snuck back into her room, taking the back door, dressed like one of the janitors. The nurses were too tired to take a second look at anyone. Ryan was discreet, quietly taking a seat beside her bed. He watched her as she slept peacefully, her eyes closed, her breathing steady."I'm sorry", he whispered, his voice barely audible in the dim room. I'm sorry you had to see that. Juliana, she did it to hurt you. She knows I have nothing to do with her and never will, and that's why she did it". He sniffed, wiping away a tear that had escaped down his cheek. "But you surprised me, and you also
The contracted son in-law i need a second chance
Ryan spent the night in the parking lot, unaware that dawn had broken until a bright light shone on him. He winced, opening his eyes to see Lindsay and Damien Brick. Startled, he quickly stood up. "Sir, good morning, he stammered. Damien stared at him for a long while, not sure what he was looking at."Did you sleep here? Damien asked. Ryan wiped his eyes and nodded. "I told you to get lost. Sleeping here won't change anything, and it won't make me change my mind", Damien said firmly. As they walked away, Lindsay spoke to Ryan."You came to finish what you have started, right? She asked rhetorically. Ryan wasn't surprised by her words; he knew she had brought Damien early to see if her plan had worked. He had his own plans waiting for her to realize the truth."What are you talking about ma'am? He asked, but she had already hurried after Damien, eager to witness the doctors and nurses confusion. Inside, everyone greeted them warmly. Lindsay, confused, assumed they hadn't checked on t
The contracted son in-law "I am not sorry for kissing you".
After Ryan checked on Alexander and he found her still sleeping, he began to fear. wondering , if she, by any means, took the substance given to her. He left and came back the next day and he kept visiting like that until exactly two weeks after the accident.Ryan carefully eased open the door to the room, his heart pounding with a mix of hope and dread. "I hope I don't worsen her situation". He prays. The nurse had called him that she woke up earlier, but he wasn't there. He wants to be there when she opens her eyes. Inside, he found Alexander, who was propped up in bed, and a nurse, standing by. The nurse's eye narrowed as she noticed Ryan's entrance. It was way past the visiting hours, and though Ryan had been coming often, she still needed to tell him."You can't be in here", she said firmly.Alexander, however was already awake and gave a soft reassuring gesture. "Allow him in", she said, her voice carrying a faint trace of relief. Ryan took a deep breath and stepped into the r
The contracted son in-law Together, no matter what!
"You need to go home and freshen up", Alexander managed to whisper, her voice barely audible before fatigue pulled her back into a deep sleep. Ryan's heart aches with Concern; he couldn't beat to leave her side. He stayed, watching her breathe, hoping she would wake up. Though he didn't want to disturb her, he still finds himself kissing her, hoping his kiss will wake her up. Hours passed and night fell. The dim hospital lights cast a soft glow over the room, highlighting the serene expression on Alexander's face.When the nurse came in to ask him to leave, she found them entwined sharing the narrow hospital bed. Alexander seemed to find peace in his presence, her body relaxing against his. The nurse couldn't bring herself to disturb the scene and left quietly, allowing them this stolen moment.Annie finished her late shift, and rushed to the hospital to check on her friend. She needs to see how she is fairing. She haven't visited since the last time she lunged at Ryan in front of
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There is something in her mind
Alexander stayed back in the taxi, she didn't want to come out, she had already called Steven, and told him to prolong every transaction that has to do with money, and he seem to be doing exactly that, for she could see Ryan moving around the office restlessly.I should just go in. She thought to herself. She would confront him and they could end everything, she won't even bother to listen to his story, because she has asked him severally, what the issue is, and he refused to open up. Since he isn't talking, she has found out herself, and she is not taking it lightly, but then on a second thought, she decided against it, she wanted to see how far he was willing to go. She wanted to see what he would do next, if he didn't get the money from Steven. She didn't know what they were saying, but she could see that Steve. walked out on him, and Ryan walked out too, getting into his car, and zooming off like a mad man. He was even muttering something while he was leaving, He looked like a di
I cannot be kept in the dark anymore.
"Annie, I can swear with my life, that he is cheating on me. He is not as sweet and caring as he used to, he is just too distant". Alexander cries to her friend. "Call down, it may not be what you are thinking, and remember your health first, and that if this baby, if you hurt yourself, you will hurt your child too". Annie advised, even though she just couldn't help but agree with her friend that something was up with Ryan. More messages kept coming in, and Alexander was tempted to rush to it, but Annie stopped her."What are you doing? She inquires. "I don't think you should look into those messages, I feel we over stepped, by hacking his phone that way, and even if he has sinned and done something terrible, he may never forgive you, for manipulating him that way". Alexander released her hand from the phone, and though she kept hearing the beep of the phone, alerting her that messages were coming in, she tried as much as possible not to look. Nor that she was scared that Ryan wouldn'
I will tell your wife, you fucked her mother.
Juliana was getting impatient, she didn't know, asking Ryan for such an amount, will be too hard for him to provide, after all, he only needed to get his wife's black card, to withdraw the money she needs, but yet, he had to go through the company, and it is on loan, which he still needs to pay back, she just doesn't understand. After feeling all restless, as she hasn't been able to take drugs the way she was used to, she decided to call him again, maybe to give him the final warning. Ryan, by this time, have blocked her like from calling him, as she no longer have a timetable of when to call and when not to call. He made that decision to block her, after she called him in the night,when he should have been in bed with Alexander, but fortunately for him,she was out with Annie that night, he didn't even need to imagine what disaster that would have been, of she had been in bed with him that night.Since Juliana, couldn't call, and express her threat the way she so wants, she resorted
Alexander is pregnant
Ryan wishes he had told her , what he had in mind, before she passed out, but then again, he was kind of happy that he hadn't said anything yet. He sat at the corridor waiting for the first person that would walk out from the door. His heart won't stop panting out of fear. He thought about so many things. Had she already know the truth, and she was just waiting for me to say something? He was so confused, that he didn't know what to expect next. If she is already in the know, then he should be ready for the next line of action.While he was still waiting for the doctor's to say something to him, his phone started ringing, he swallowed hard as he watched the screen for a while then he took the cl." If you are calling to threaten me, you can save it, because I am not playing this game with you. I am going to tell my wife everything that happened that day. If she is going to leave me, then fine, I will be proud of myself that I told her the truth". He says, expecting Julianna to be disa
Nothing is hidden under the sun
Ryan was happy that by the time he and his wife was done for the day from work, everything seem normal, he had sent the money to Juliana, and he made sure Steve, didn't get any alone time with Alexander, who kept giving him the knowing look.Alexander confirmed that something was wrong, especially when Ryan kept following her around at work, it almost felt like he didn't want her to speak to anyone, not even her father's personal assistant.She wanted to give him benefit if doubt and the last chance to tell her the truth about what was going on with him. "Are you sure you are okay my love". She says with a sweet calm voice, giving a welcome atmosphere for anyone to feel free to speak, and Ryan knew this was his last chance, but he still didn't take it. "Sure, I am fine, I am just a little groggy about Dad and work, you know". He lied again. She didn't want to put the chips on his phone, but this final lie, was the zenith, she couldn't take it anymore, she also couldn't pretend like sh
It's just a dream
Ryan got home late, with swirling emotions of fear and anxiety, he walked into Emily's room and found her up, she looked terrified. She had her phone with her, as though she was about to dial a number. Maybe if he hadn't walked in when he did, she would have called Alexander, as she is closer to her, and tell her things."Are you okay? He asked calmly, trying hard to forget about Juliana and her threats and just be a happy father. If only Juliana could just die, or get missing, that would have made a lot of sense."I had a night mare". She started, with her head down, and her hands shaking. "It was so real". She added and about to start crying, but Ryan gathered her into his arms, and consoled her. "It is just a dream, and you don't have to worry about it". That should have done the trick, for that was all he could come up with. Whenever she has nightmares, she runs to Alexander , and they would talk for a long time, but now, he knows, not what to say. She was quiet, so he felt he
I want to know
Alexander didn't go home that night, she didn't feel like going home, and though she was worried about Emily, she still left for Annie's house that night. She just needed to see her urgently. She called Ryan to tell him she needed to meet up with Annie, so he should leave the hospital and go home, so that Emily doesn't stay alone. They have become parents, and they needed to take responsibility for her. Ryan was not comfortable that of all nights, she decided to see Annie, still he didn't raise a brow, she was still going to tell her, whatever it is they discuss. They have bitb promised each other never to hide anything anymore, and though he is hiding something from her, he was doing it because he is scared of hurting her, and also looking for the right moment to tell her the truth.Annie was already standing outside her house, waiting for Alexander's car to pull over at her house. She rushed to hug her, when she arrived. She knows something must be wrong for her to have come at such
I've got nothing to lose
Lindsay was so angry and worried at the same time, she doesn't know how she is to go about what she just heard, but she was surely, going to deal with Juliana. She let her into her life and into her business, now she knows more than she should, which is why, she is threatening her with what she knows. Did Juliana really think she is never going to find out that she is the one behind the blackmail? She smiles upon the new discovery, she feels happy that she has a face to the enemy, yet she feels sad, because she knows the trouble she is going to have to go through.After a long thought, she squeezed her face, anger embracing every facet. There is no way, she is going to threaten her, and go free. Lindsay thought of inviting her and just getting it over with, but then again, she changed her mind. She needed to be smart about whatever it is she wanted to do. She has come to know Juliana as a greedy thief, she is willing to do anything for money, and if she is not stopped in a hard way, s
The blackmailer
Ryan turned back in fear, that his phone fell off his hand. Alexander rushed to get it up for him, in shock. "What is going on, you look gravely shaken, are you okay? She touched his shoulders tenderly, to soothe him, he had to think fast, else she would suspect that what bothers him have something to do with Juliana."I don't know, I had a terrible night mare about Emily, I wanted to check up on her, before you showed up". he lies, thinking that would immediately make her rush to Emily's room, but she was no dummy, one of the reasons he loves her so much, she always have this detective instincts."But you didn't look like you were going to check up on her, when I walked in, you were looking at your phone, and it seem like the problem was more like a message sent to you, are you sure you had a night mare or you got a message? she asked, causing her to open her eyes wide in surprise, but he still couldn't tell her immediately."You know you could always tell me anything. Remember we pr
