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The contracted son in-law Shadows of doubt
The sun had dipped below the horizon, casting a soft, golden glow over the house. Ryan placed the length of his room, a nervous energy bubbling within him."What is really going on? Is this some sort of a prank?Tonight was supposed to be special. He had meticulously planned every detail, from the candles that flickered in the bedside table to the music that hummed softly in the background. His heart raced with anticipation, yet there was a nagging feeling he couldn't shake. Something was off.Alexander had been distant all evening. Her laughter, usually so bright and infectious, had been subdued. She had barely touched her dinner, and when their eyes met, there was a shadow in her gaze that Ryan couldn't quite decipher. She would have winked at him or licked her lips to show him that she admires humans the moment they had shared together, but she looked away, like he was some virus.He had brushed it all off, telling himself that she was just tired, that perhaps the weight of the d
The contracted son in-law Silent treatment
With the hope that the next day would be better, Ryan finally gave in to sleep, but then, it was a really short sleep, because he had spent a good number of his time, looking up at the ceiling and wondering what he had done, to deserve all the silent treatment Alexander was giving him, but little did he know, that the morning will bring even more.The first rays of dawn seeped through the curtains, casting a golden hue across the room. Ryan stirred his internal clock waking him as usual. He glanced at the figure beside him, and he was shocked that Alexander lay curled up, her back turned to him, her breathing soft and steady. He was so happy, but he didn't want to disturb her. There was a time, when he would gently brush a stray lock of hair from her face and kiss her awake, but today, a strange tension in the air held him back. she had told him she was sleeping in Emily's room, but she ended up in his bed, how it happened, is still a surprise. He decided to use this opportunity to ki
The contracted son in-law REASONS TO DOUBT HIM
As soon as Alexander walked into the cafe where she is supposed to meet with Annie, she noticed that Annie had changed from their usual spot, where they could see people and laugh at silly things they do to a more private inn, called the VIP. She had sensed that the discussion would be intense, from what Ryan had told her, so she wanted to have some time with her friend.Alexander sat across from Annie in the dimly lit cafe, her fingers wrapped tightly around steaming cup of coffee in front of her. She had been restless all day, unable to focus on work, her mind replaying the message she had received. Annie was patiently waiting for her to start the conversation on what was bothering her.Alexander started to tell, and tears started to rush down her cheek. She doesn't like the fight, but she is just scared of playing the fool again.Annie sensing her friend's distress, spoke up with assurance."Alex, you have to believe me", Annie pleads, her voice laced with concern. What you just
The contracted son in-law What if it was already too late?
Ryan sat on the couch, his eyes fixed on the clock, the soft tickling sound the only thing breaking the silence of the night. Hours had passed since Alexander said she needed to see Annie, and with each minute that dragged by, his anxiety grew. The once comforting warmth of their home felt cold and empty.The shadows cast by the dim light seemed to stretch across the walls, echoing the dark thoughts that plagued his mind.He replayed the day's event, over and over again, trying to make sense, of Alexander's sudden change in behavior. The quiet drive to work, her refusal to have breakfast, her avoidance of him when it was time to go home, and even when she had spent the night at home, she preferred to spend it with Emily. It was unlike her to be so distant, so closed off. Ryan could feel something was deeply wrong, but he could not place his hands on what it could be.Unable to bear the silence any longer, he reached for his phone and called Annie. If anyone knew where Alexander was o
The contracted son in-law The wrong move
He could see the walls of his life crumbling before him, piece by piece.The feeling that Juliana have something to die with his present situation was something he could not rule out. The more he thought of it, the more he became desperate to learn the truth.Without a second thought, he grabbed his keys and stormed out of the house, leaving the door ajar in his haste. The night air was cool, It was a sharp contrast to the storm of emotions raging within him. His mind race with every step he took, the tension in his muscles building as he made his way to Juliana's house.When he finally reached the door, he hesitated for a moment, his fist hovering just above the wood. Was this really the right thing to do? He needed answers, and she was the only likely enemy that could give them to him. Taking a deep breath, he knocked firmly on the door.Juliana who seem to have seen him through the window, knew why he had come so late in the night, and she opened the door after the first knock, wit
The contracted son in-law The smile of victory
The poison she had slipped into his drink would keep him unconscious for hours, That is plenty of time, for her to set her plan into motion. She would lay with him naked, and then take pictures of the both of them in bed, she will then send the pictures to Lindsay first, so she could give her more money, then she will send the pictures to Alexander and that will destroy whatever remaining trust Alexander had in him.It was not easy for her taking Ryan to her room, he felt too heavy, but she needed to do it before the position wears off. When she got to her room, she pushed him in the bed, and undressed him, just taking off his shirts, then she covered his legs with duvet. She also undressed, she set her phone, to take the pictures after few minutes. She lay there with him, holding him tight as the flash illuminated his pale face, his expression peaceful and unaware of the chaos about to unfold.After she was sure, she had taken enough oppressing pictures, she sent them to Lindsay, who
The contracted son in-law "Something is not right".
"What am I doing here? Ryan asked, shocked to be in a strange room and Alexander in tears, standing Infront of him."What do you mean by that Ryan? You don't have to lie, because she is here. You said it yourself last night,that she isn't giving you what you want, that it is me you want". Ryan was lost, for he doesn't even understand a thing he was hearing. He pushed her aside, and tried to move but he had a spinning head ache, but he needed to fight it, just to be with Alexander."I swear Alexander, it is not what you think. I don't even know how I ended up in the room". He tries to explain."You don't know how you ended up in the room in the bed with her? Oh dear, I will help you remember. You came here to celebrate hurting me, you both had a few drinks and you ended up in bed". Alexander says, as she allowed her tears flow freely. she had initially promised herself that she wouldn't cry, but she just couldn't help it."I am not supposed to be here, but I still want you to say it to
The contracted son in-law "Things are usually not how they seem".
By the time they got to Alexander's aunt's house, she was already outside waiting for her."Your father called already, he says you didn't show up at work, and you are not at home. he says he met your child at home, that she was all alone, all by herself, you weren't there, neither was Ryan. What is going on? She asked.Alexander sat on the couch as she stared blankly at the cup of tea placed before her.She thought of Emily and her father. He already went to the house to check on her. She doesn't know how to tell him, that Ryan isn't the man he thought he was."Things are really crazy right now". She says.Her aunt Mercy sat across from her in an armchair. She had watched Alexander grow up, had seen her go through the ups and downs of life, and now, seeing her in such turmoil, her heart ached. She waited for her to speak up. only then can she advise her, after all, she is still a teenager."I thought I have finally found that one person that would make me very happy for the rest of
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She found out the mask woman was Lindsay
Everyone around turned to face them, it was supposed to be embarrassing for Alexander, she hates third party interference, but she didn't mind, her voice only went higher. "I don't have to judge you, the ground judges you,the world judges you and your conscience will judge you till you breath your last". She says and is about to leave him standing to avoid him screaming again, when Ryan spoke quietly."You are right". Alexander paused and turned back, taking the same number steps backwards, she wanted to get him right. "You are right about Juliana finding out things that I was doing that I didn't want you to know". He says, this was the moment of truth and it is about to come out, and though Alexander had wanted him to tell her the truth, now that he just confirmed that she was right, her heart started beating fast. She fears she might not be able to handle the truth, she touched her stomach, as if alerting her baby that they are about to get their heart broken. Is he saying she is ri
Stop Judging me!
Alexander turned back and met his eyes, before she looked down at the hand holding her. The lawyer, already knew he isn't welcomed to stay with them, so he excused himself. Alexander seem to wait for the lawyer to leave, before speaking up. "Leave me the hell alone". She says, collecting her hand from his hold by force, but his eyes still held concern that she couldn't explain. She has told herself that he is after her money and he doesn't love her, but what she sees in his eyes seem to hold something different from what she have come to make herself believe."I can't do that". He says, blocking her way. Alexander looked at him and met his teary eyes, she didn't want to fall for them so she spoke harshly to him."You are really good at this you know? Now you wanna start crying, after playing me and making me a fool in front of everyone that knows me, you want to cry? She asked, demanding answers to her hidden questions from him, but he seem to be more concerned about her well-being, h
He pulls her back gently
Ryan got up immediately, he was shocked, surprised and happy to see her. He couldn't explain what he was feeling, it was a mixed emotion, one which was quite overwhelming.He had never expected that would show up, it's been weeks, and weeks have turned into month, since the lawyer have been seeking an audience with her, to which she always turned him down, but today, she had come,whatever changed her mind, he could only hope, it's for good.Alexander sat down and stared into the eye of the man she once loved, and though she had never stopped loving him, she just cannot go back to whatever it is, that drew her close.Her lawyer had served him divorce papers months ago, when he was just arrested, that day had been more like the worse day of his life, but he only have himself to blame, for the wrong choices he made, if anyone had told me about five months ago, that he would be behind bars and the first person to point a finger at him and call him a murderer, would be Alexander, he would
seeing Alexander again
Ryan was shocked to see Lindsay, but when he thought about it again, he didn't have to be so surprised seeing her, she was the one that he spoke to last about Juliana, and she had told him too that Juliana was blackmailing her. If he tells them everything as to what Juliana had against him, her name will surely come out, she is probably here to talk him against saying everything. She would want him to do everything and say everything, but never to mention her name, because that will destroy her chances of ever getting Damien Brick back. Unless, if she is the one that killed Juliana."Why are you here? Ryan asked her, looking around to see if anyone was watching or filming them, because Alexander seem to have eye every where, she had followed him everywhere, and have known all his moves, but still kept quiet about it.She seem to be more dangerous than Juliana, especially now that she is pregnant, but he could still see just how heartbroken she was, when she shrugged him off, and told
Ryan the suspect
Ryan was thrown behind bars, with an inmate, that looks like a monster. Ryan tries to smile at him, but he couldn't find his face, before he could find his words, he receives a harsh punch on the face, and his nose was immediately broken, he touched his nose, only to realize that he was already bleeding."What did you do that for? He cries."Why were you laughing at me? The inmate asked, coming closer to give him yet another punch, but Ryan was quick to stop him."I wasn't Laughing at you silly, I was laughing with you". "You are the silly one, how can you say you are laughing with me, when I wasn't even laughing?"Alright, I was laughing to you, the least you could do was to at least smile back, but no, you had to break my nose". Ryan explaines, almost in tears."I don't smile, so don't ever smile with me, at me or to me. Understood! Ryan nodded and looked away, he wasn't ready to receive yet another punch. "What are you in for? He asked, and Ryan ignored him. He didn't want to smil
Juliana is murdered
Annie woke up to the news, while Alexander watch with smiles. Juliana was found dead, by the pool side."This is impossible, I saw her just yesterday". Annie says, hoping to get a response from her friend, but she was just smiling, as though she was the one that drew the life out of her. Cause of death, yet unknown, as investigation is still going on, anyone who has any news should come to the police. Annie turned to Alexander to see if she has any change in her demeanor, but she remained quiet and nonchalant about it all, her looks seem to mock the dead, and if Annie hadn't been with her all through, she would have suspected that she was the one that killed her, "Alexander, why are you not saying anything? she finally summoned courage to ask. "That is because I don't have anything to say, accidents happen always, my mother died in an accident, she just had an accident and that is life". she responded, while smiling at the television screen."But it was not said, that she was involv
Bottling it up in
Juliana was not comfortable with the fact, that she didn't get the sort of money she needed, after the sale. She even had to argue with the pawn shop owner, thinking if she threatens to take her goods back, he would increase what he was offering, but to her surprise, he stuck to the initial agreement. Her boyfriend kept calling her, those she owe money, were also calling her, she needed more money, but she has seen how hard it was for Ryan to bring the things he brought out, she needed someone else, someone that would feel threatened and submit to her threats immediately. She remembered Lindsay, and started calling her again."I am on my way". Was what she said, before getting into her car again.Annie was also not comfortable about not doing anything about what she just saw, so she went back to meet the shop owner, she had expected the shop owner to ask Juliana some questions, but surprisingly, he had just collected everything without asking any questions and had paid her peanut,
The pawn shop
Ryan went back home, unknown to him, Alexander had seen him at the office and have also watched him leave in anger. as much as he would have loved to go back to the hospital to be with her, he wasn't just in the right frame of mind to do so. He should take care of things, settle his mind, before going to really be with her, for in her present condition, she needs no stress.When he got home, he started ransacking everything, he got some of his own things, most of them were things Alexander got him, he felt bad when he had to bring out a gold bracelet she got for him on one of their trips, and the ring she got him as a reconciliation gift, he would part with them, and act like he knows nothing of it, but then again, what if she finds out? he thought for a second, then shook his head. He cannot go back now, he was in too deep, after now, he is going to find a way to break the news to Alexander, and he is sure, she will forgive him, even if she doesn't, she won't be in danger. He pac
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
