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The contracted son in-law Alexander's Misadventure
With the thought of what she had seen in mind, Alexander finally went to sleep. It wasn't easy falling asleep, because she kept turning and tossing and wondering if she had misunderstood Ryan, and accused him wrongly. And if the paparazzi guy had been lying or telling the truth? As she finally gave in to sleep, she noticed.The sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow. Alexander stirred, a contented smile playing on her lips as fragments of her vivid dream lingered in her mind. She stressed lazily, feeling an unusual sensation of warmth and satisfaction. She finds herself smiling and not ready to get up from bed, but then, with a start, she bolted upright in bed."Oh no". She gasped, glancing at the clock. The red digits flared back at her: 8:45 Am. "I'm late! But didn't I just fall asleep? She asked rhetorically.Alexander tumbled out of bed, her limbs entangled in the sheets. She stumbled towards the bathroom, her mind racing. It had
The contracted son in-law A disheveled mess
She bolted up again, and sat up. Trying to wrap her arms around what she just read. She read it again, and this time, she could hear him laughing at her, while writing the note. Her door is still not fixed, and she wondered. What if he had watched her all through while she screams and calls his name in tamed excitement. She had been acting all strong and mean, but only a dream, a wet dream have exposed her. And what does he mean by "Interesting? Alexander repeated, her cheeks flushing. "Oh God, I must have done something embarrassing? She replayed every possible scenario in her mind, cringing at each one. Could it be possible that she was touching herself and calling on him? She was getting even more confused, and knowing that she was going to see him at work, she contemplated going. After pausing to think for what seem like forever, she made up her mind.And In a whirlwind of motion, she grabbed her bag and keys and dashed out the door. Her phone buzzed with notifications, as she st
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
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She will be called Gold
The sterile scent of the hospital faded beneath the soft lullaby of a new born's first cries. Alexander, lay still, her chest rising and falling gently, eyes fluttering open to meet the world with a calmness that only a woman who had survived the fire could possess.When she heard her baby crying non stop, it dawn on her that she has survived the fire for real. She was alive and her baby was alive too. She is officially a mom, she will be called Mummy. She couldn't help but allow tears spill from the corners of her eyes as the nurse gently laid the tiny bundle against her chest. The warmth of her daughter's body melted into her own, and a sob, escaped her lips. The sound came out with so much awe, pain, gratitude and surely happiness.Her body felt so soft, so fragile against hers, as she held her.She looked down at her daughter to view her properly and she noticed some qualities that was already stealing her heart. Pink cheeks. Wisps of dark hair, just like her Dad's, her eyes barel
suspicious instincts
Ryan was shocked at first, but he felt she hasn't heard anything, because if she has, she would not be confronting him with smiles, she would be confronting him with questions, that would put him on his toes."I am okay, it was just a cut I had. I was operated on, and I was not supposed to carry anything heavy, but I guess you know the rest". He was still lying, or was she the one wrong? Now that Alexander is no more fighting him, he should be able to say the truth, if he is the one, she should know and appreciate him more. "A cut huh? She asked rhetorically, taking her seat beside him."Anyways, I want to thank you for earlier.". Ryan was surprised that Annie was being nice to him, and even thanking him for doing something as small as carrying his wife or rather, his ex wife.Maybe she really should thank him, since they were no longer together, to her, he doesn't owe her anything, if that is how she feels, he doesn't feel that way. She carries a part of him now, she should feel him
The unknown saviour is known
Ryan struggled to find a nearby pharmacy, where he got a pill to help numb the pain, then the pharmacist help him bandage his wound, but told him he needed to be checked into a hospital, after he learned that he just had a major surgery. After the local dressing done on his wound, Ryan started off home gradually, but he didn't get to his house, he was just at the door, when he started bleeding again, and before he knew what was happening, he collapsed outside his house. He could see people rushing towards him, and loud voices of calling for help could be heard, but he could not open his eyes, no matter how much he wanted to keep it open, he couldn't.When he finally opened his eyes, he was in the same hospital he had worked so hard to run from. He had thought he could escape going to the hospital till after Alexander was discharged, but seeing how critical his case was, they must have panicked and that was why they sent him to the hospital. He looked around him, and saw no one. That
A close one
Annie was too happy about the order to notice that her friend was feeling a little uncomfortable. She wouldn't suspect it is labour, since she hasn't been in that situation before, and the hospital had told them the expected date, so they are not expecting the baby in any way to come out."Are you sure you are ready to face Ryan? Annie asked, trying to strike a conversation and make sure she is ready and knows what to say and how everything will turn out."Yes I am". Was all her response. She was not giving Annie that joy of hearing her explain what she was going to do, so Annie decided not to speak anymore nor ask her anymore questions, until they arrive at the store.Annie wanted to pack far away from the entrance, the same place she had packed the other day, but Alexander needed her to pack close to the entrance, it will be easier for her, and it will prevent her from walking long, an exercise, she isn't ready to embark on.Annie held up the door for Alexander and helped her out.
Alexander meets Ryan
Lindsay took a long look at the ladies before her, it is not everyday she gets a visitor, and who knows, they might actually be of help to her someday, or to her son, who is gonna live, so she urged them to take their seat, because it is going to be a really long talk."First of, I am going to start by apologizing". "No one wants to hear your silly apologies, so just answer the question or you don't". Annie cut in, getting angry at the silly idea of talking to her before meeting with Ryan, she thinks it is a bad idea, and from all indication, it is posing to be."Let her speak". Alexander interrupted, she also gave Annie the look that she would t want such interruption from her again."Like I was trying to say earlier. I'm really sorry for what happened. I have done wrong by you and I have never done anything right. As a matter of fact, I wanted you out of the way, the same way your mother left this world, I wanted you to leave too". Though she was speaking the truth and something A
A helpful hand from the prison
Lindsay, since being imprisoned, had never been called out that she has got a visitor waiting for her, therefore, her feelings on this special day was expected, because when she heard her voice being called that she has got a visitor, she asked again, if they are sure, they have got the right name.Her son wants nothing with her. Else, he might have been the only person coming to visit her, but he wants nothing with her, and she understands him perfectly, especially after what he heard happened, and how it must have made his dad feel and maybe act towards him.Damien Brick was never going to come visit her. They were already separated and she had been trying to get back with him, before this incident, which clears poses as a permanent scar, never to go away from his heart. The way he stared at her, she didn't need anyone telling her that he could never forgive her again, no matter how much she begs for it."I think this is a bad idea, we really should go". Annie states, getting up."S
Take me to Lindsay, I have something to say to her
Alexander looked too lost, through out the ride home. Annie felt she was probably angry that she had waited so much time in the store, but she knows that when she finally tell her, what caused her to waste time, she would not feel so angry anymore, but she also thought she would get over it, but surprisingly, when they got home, Alexander didn't seem to want to speak with anyone, she was keeping to herself. she had done it severally before, it wasn't her first time, and Annie always blames it on mood swing as regards to pregnancy, but this day was different, she seem to be keeping something from her, something she was worried of speaking out."Are you alright Alex? Annie asked, not able to keep it to herself anymore."I saw him? she says. Annie turned briskly, thinking she was saying she had seen the both of them talking, she wanted to start explaining how they met, but Alexander continued."I saw him and I hid. I don't know why I hid but I did and I watched him, till he was out of s
Ryan meets Annie
Ryan recovered real quick, he didn't believe he would survive, but weeks had passed since then, and each day feels like he would live. He found a small apartment in the suburbs where he rented, and then he started working with some locals of the area, to be able to put food in his table. The doctor had told him, the sort of food, he should eat henceforth, and he was trying too hard to live like that. Things were getting harder for him, it was almost hard for him to feed properly, but there was no turning back, he was paying the price for his sins. He knows that no matter how much he tries to avoid Alexander, Annie or her father Damien, it was impossible, since they are all still in the same state, all he changed was the area, but in no time, he would be seen by one of them. He needed to get glasses, to help his eye function well, the surgery was really telling on him, but he did it for love, and his only consolation is that, Alexander is fine, and is even discharged from the hospita
i believe you
The person she was looking at look exactly like Ryan, how is it possible that Ryan was at the hospital and she didn't know about it. she refused to believe that Ryan would be so selfless, so she approached the doctor, this time,she has facts to back up her claim. The door was already opened, so she let herself in."miss Annie, how is everything going". the doctor greeted, while getting back to what he was doing."Why did Ryan come here? she asked, not wanting to beat around the bush."what do you mean? he asked, unsure of what to answer just yet. He wondered if she had been able to uncover the truth behind the person who donated to Alexander. If she has, he would feel less guilty, since he was sure, he didn't say anything, but he needed to hear from her first."Ryan was here yesterday, why was he here? she asked again, not mincing words in anyway."He was involved in a local robbery. I mean, he was robbed, not like he was the robber". he corrected himself, but she smiles."he is reall