2024-05-02 09:57:56Damien Brick observed Ryan Scott storming out of his house In anger. He hurried to intercept him, unsure of what could have tripped him off. He has set everything in place for him to marry his daughter, he couldn't let anything go wrong or out of place now.
He was eager to present their new home as a wedding gift, convinced that it would make Ryan very happy."Ryan, my boy", he called out, aiming for an intimate tone amidst the presence of others. Ryan stopped, while waiting for him to get to him."We should get going, Brick. Congratulations once again", someone chimed in, leaving Damien to address his worn out son in-law."Where's the rush? Damien inquired, oblivious to any discord between the bride and groom."I'm out. I married her for you, in front of everyone, and now I'm done. I cannot take the way she speaks to me, or the way she reacts to the situation of things. She didn't want to be married, I don't know why you so badly want her to get married?". Ryan declared bluntly, hinting at the discord.Suspecting a rift, Damien urged Ryan to stay, while he tended to other guests, offering to present their gift later. Fearing Ryan's volatile mood, he enlisted Sandra, his wife, to keep him company.Ryan frowned."Sandra will keep you company until I'm finished", Damien assures before departing abruptly. As Sandra approached Ryan, a familiar fragrance triggered memories of a recent encounter. It dawned on his, as he opened his mouth agape, that she was the mysterious woman from the previous night. She was the masked woman.Though she had a mask on, he was able to smell her, and see her, when she was trying to undress him. As the memories from the previous night flashed back, he could see her face clearly without the mask."It is you", Ryan asserted, catching Sandra off guard."What do you mean? She feigned innocence.Ryan pieced together the puzzle, realizing Sandra's deceitful intentions."You targeted me. Why pretend? Ryan questioned, confronting Sandra, with her ulterior motives. With her wicked facade crumbling, she could no longer hide, Sandra smirked wickedly."Fine, you caught me. I wanted to test the waters before she did. I tried to delay you at the hotel, hoping you would miss the wedding. you know, I really don't want her getting married. I was Hoping that if you waste time, my husband will cancel and seek someone else, and I know, no other person would want her, except for the son of a chauffeur, but since you showed up before he made a decision, you will play by my rules". Sandra admitted, revealing her sinister plan, with a sinister smile, as to the confusion on Ryan's face.Ryan's anxiety intensified, as he grappled with the surreal sequence of events: Marrying a stranger at his father's behest, discovering an unsettling connection between his wife and a woman he unknowingly slept with, and now facing veiled threats from his new family.Ryan tries not to sound too shocked, he winced his eyes, in anger."What exactly do you mean by terms? He questioned, his mind reeling from the implications.Sandra's cryptic response did little to ease his concerns "You will find out in due time, there is no need to rush, after all, you are now part of the family, so I will see you often. By the way, last night was awesome". She replied, a disconcerting smile playing on her lips as she patted his shoulders.Feeling cornered, Ryan asserted his agency. "You cannot manipulate me like this. I never wanted any of this. I can leave if I choose to, I am not interested in the Brick's wealth. I am not obligated to stay in this marriage. As a matter of fact, you should be the one that faces manipulation from me, you are a married woman, who slept with a stranger, that shows just how loose of a wife and a mother you are. you should be very scared". He declared, his frustration palpable. Sandra expected it from him, and she only smiles. He was hoping to scare her, But Sandra's dismissive laughter only fueled his resolve.she countered with a chilling ultimatum, revealing the power dynamics at play. "Your father wanted this union, and he's done a lot to make it happen, he's promised a lot too. and I know you love him so much, and he loves you too. You don't know just how much he wanted this union, so I will fill you in on it.If you leave, he leaves too, and trust me, it won't be pretty. He will go down in a very bad way, all his sins, will suddenly resurface, and it will be counted one by one", she threatened, knowing full well the implications of her words.Ryan blinked severally for he was surely caught in-between loyalty to his father and his own sense of self preservation, Ryan found himself at a cross roads. As Damien Brick intervened, pulling him away with a facade of congeniality, Ryan couldn't shake the feeling of being ensnared in a web of deceit and manipulation. Damien showed him to the waiting car, where he was made to watch yet another angry face. Alexander, But despite the tension radiating from Damien's Bricks daughter, Ryan's internal struggle remained his primary focus He knew, that to unravel the truth, behind this twisted narrative, he would have to delve deeper into the complexities of his new found marriage, regardless of the risks involved.He was prepared, to be the son inlaw of the Damien Brick family.
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The contracted son in-law "Five years, should suffice".
Damien Brick generously bestowed upon them a mansion in one of the most exclusive government reserved areas. He noticed the joy in Ryan Scott's face, and he was happy too, that at least, he was begining to Calm down. He had been so much on the edge, acting like he was in bondage, as though he was never going to gain anything from the signed deal. Though his choice was taken away from him, Damien still have a special likeness for him, and he was sure, deep down, that Ryan was going to give him what he really wants to see in his daughter.As he watched on him, he realized that Maybe he doesn't know there are loads of benefits that comes with Marrying the princess of the Brick family. He clears his throat, got a bit close to him, close enough to be able to touch his shoulder."Do you like it? He asked the couple, looking at his daughter with a broad smile, but his daughter who was already seated, gave him a strange, angry look, and after she had gotten him to look at her, she hissed
The contracted son in-law "You signed a contract, been nice isn't part of the deal".
Ryan woke early and made breakfast, for the both of them, after he was fine eating, he took it to her in bed, but she was still sleeping, and her makeup was off, he could see the scar that have scared her so much, but she still looks pretty, even prettier without the makeup. He stood, admiring her for a while, trying to imagine all she had been through, to make her think so low of herself. He was still admiring her, when she moved in her sleep and her nighty moved to the side, revealing a part of her body, she seem to sense that someone was staring intently at her, and she tries opening her eyes, but in Ryan's quest to act normal, he made to move quickly, but he hits his head against the drawer, and that was when her eyes flung open, and seeing the accident, she almost smiles, but she was also not going to let him go so easily, after staring at her while she sleeps."What are you doing in my room? She questioned, after ensuring that she had covered her body, and was holding tigh
The contracted son in-law "This is not a reunion Dad, just cut to the chase".
After Alexander finished her bath, she found herself unable to return to the room, because Ryan was still there, cleaning. Frustrated, she settled in the living room to watch TV, knowing Ryan was intentionally lingering to keep her out of her room. He sure knows what he is doing, because of she is given the chance to be alone, she would shut the door, and would not let anyone in, neither will she open the door to anyone.He wanted her to start getting out more and visiting the company was part of his plan.He stared long at her, before deciding to engage her in a discussion, even though he is sure, it will always end up with her, calling him names and shading him."Are you going to your father's company in your nightgown? He asked, descending the stairs to join her in the living room, while expecting lashes from her.She looked disgustedly at him. "I never said I was going with you, so why call me? She raised a brow, before adding. You are the one looking for a job, not me". She retor
The contracted son in-law "Don't threaten me. I don't like it!
Lindsay continued walking along side Ryan, pretending not to notice him, and she remained silent until she was sure, they were far away from everyone else."I thought I told you to leave that girl alone. I don't know how hard it is to get it, I want the company and it's position for my son", she snapped, turning to face him. He winced, trying to remember having any such conversation. As far as he could recall, she had never mentioned anything."Okay, maybe I wasn't clear enough before. I remember telling you that you would work for me from now on. Now that you are here, you have to do exactly as I say". She smiles, moving closer to Ryan and backing the entrance, which will make her not know if anyone was coming from that side. "She is a woman with low self esteem, and now that she is married, she should be with her husband, trying to make babies and all that, but no, my husband thinks she should run the company instead of my son, can you just imagine that. But even you have seen her,
The contracted son in-law Locked out of his own house
Ryan got home and noticed the door was locked from the inside. At first, he was worried, that she was probably not home yet, but then, if she wasn't home, he should be able to get in, but the door was locked from the inside, indicating that someone was inside. He had to stand outside for a while, trying to figure out what was wrong, and if Alexander had purposely just shut him out. He looked around the area, realizing that he hadn't spent enough time in the house to know if there was a back door. He soon hissed, getting angry that he was being treated like a common criminal, when the person the family should be worried about, Is actually roaming the house freely, all in the name of wife of the house. If not for his determination to help the family and his suspicion that Lindsay is up to something mischievous, and it has been confirmed today, he would have walked out on this union already. They could keep their job and their money for all he cares, at least he would walk away with hi
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Ryan got no response from him, but he was not going to give up trying so he asked again, only that this time, it was with a calmer voice. "Dad, did something happen? " Nothing son, I am just worried". He started."Worried about what? Ryan inquired."That you will never speak to me again and that you will hate me forever for forcing you into the marriage. Please forgive me". Ryan shook his head in amazement as though he could see him act. But he was at least calm, that it isn't something to worry so much about. After hearing him out, he was amused, he couldn't believe his father is sobbing because of that. he hadn't heard him sob since after his mother left, He wish he could be close to him, to tell him it was okay, that he didn't need to worry, and that it was only a matter of time. Ryan had seen his father cry when his walked away, but He doesn't want a repeat of that, which was why, he agreed to the marriage in the first place. But now, he is still Sad, even after Ryan had done
The contracted son in-law "The last time i checked, this is my room".
Alexander looked around her to be sure she was well dressed, and her make up still intact, before looking back at Ryan who had a sinister smile on. He winked at her. "Not expecting me in so soon right? You expected me to stay outside much longer, knocking and waiting, right? Ryan asked, with a mischievous smile, before stepping out of the room, but then paused at the door. he is supposed to be angry with her, and if he doesn't show her any sign, she might do it again, but he has no plans of scaring her, so he made his threat mild "Next time you try that, I will come in and kiss all your make up off". Alexander opened her eyes in shock, but when he looked away, she almost laughed. Ryan moved to the room next door, which is actually his room. Alexander, puzzled by his sudden appearance, went downstairs to check if he had broken the door again. To her surprise, the door was still locked. Baffled, she returned to confront him, but by the time she got to his door, she thought of knocking
The contracted son in-law We need to get to work now!
The next day dawned with a hint of promise. A bright day, and though Ryan was too tired to get off his bed, he knew he still needs to get off the bed.When he managed to open his eyes, Ryan was pleasantly surprised, when Alexander woke up earlier than usual and prepared breakfast- Though only for herself. While he was mesmerized by the aroma and was hoping that their playful banter the previous day, is already bringing out a better side of her. She ate alone, and as if that was not enough, She was about to leave the house, without calling him, and he quickly intercepted her at the door. racing through the stairs, as though he needed to get something important from her."Are you going to leave for work, without your husband? He asked. Alexander winced, taken aback by his assumption. She glanced down at her finger, and held it up to him, Incase he doesn't get the reason she was looking down at her finger in the first place. "You almost had me there, but I don't recall wearing a ring t
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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
The black mail
Three days after, Lindsay received a mail from an anonymous sender, telling her, what she did. at the hospital when her step daughter was sick is about to go viral, unless she pays a certain amount into a certain account. Lindsay thought this must be a prank from Ryan to scare her away again, but she also knows that Ryan wouldn't dare threaten her like that, and also, he wouldn't be asking her for money. She decided to ignore the message and continue what she was doing, but then another message was sent."I also know that you have cheated on your husband, with your son in-law, this is really going to be a juicy news for the world. Send the money now, or I take this news to bloggers, that would pay me a lot to ruin your image". Lindsay was so scared now, this is definitely not Ryan, but who could it be? She couldn't reply to the message, she could only read, and wait for instructions, she had the money they were requesting for, so she decided to send it to the person. She hopes that af
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"I was so close to getting him back, there is no way I would let that little brat, get in my way". She screamed, throwing things around, but little did she know, that she wasn't alone, that she had company, a company she probably wouldn't want to have."He fucked me, and he just thought he would send me away like that? She asked rhetorically, getting even angrier, while pacing round the room, she looked around the house, thinking of what to pick, that would ease her, but non seem to work. she soon sat on the floor, with her phone in hand, contemplating if she should call Damien or call someone else, but who else would she call, and what would the person do for her? Juliana hud behind the door, she didn't want her to know that she had broken into her house, she needed money badly that breaking into Lindsay's house was the only thought that came to her mind. She had heard her say she was going to have a great time with Damien Brick, and she was hoping they come back together, so that s
beauty bath
Lindsay was so sure that by the time Damien wakes up, they would surely have to go another round. she prided herself of being so beautiful, as she took another look at herself in the mirror. She was in smile all through as she kept checking herself out, and she finally convinced herself that, she has won. She noticed wrinkles on her face and she blamed it on the stress of last night, so she decided that she should have a beauty bath, in his personal bathroom, where all the cosmetics are, before he wakes up.She had barely started bathing, when Damien awoke, and he could have sworn that everything that happened the previous night was a dream, but as he looked around, and her things litter the area, he hit his head in anger, he had been so depressed and high that he let his guard down. Truely his son had been begging that he takes her back, but he didn't want to, and now,the had done the unpardonable. He regretted it and was ready to pay her off, so she never shows her face again. While
"You taste different".
She thought she would have a little time to do a little ladies thing, but surprisingly, as he sucked on her breast, while fondling at the same time with it, reminded her of the night she drugged Ryan. He had been so angry about getting married to Alexander and had been so fierce with her. Damien also looks very angry, and is also acting strangely. Though she was married to him for years, she never saw him, so fierce and needy before, she tries to blame it on the substance, but then it isn't also the first time, she was using a substance on him. Her marriage with him have been more like a child's play, that she always tries to spice their sex life up in one way or another, which never really gave her the vibe and energy she so long for. Which is also why she meets withen outside her marriage."You are different". She confessed, with the way he was fondling with her, and moving his hands all around her, it felt like he had been hungry for too long."Yes I know, and you taste differen
He grabbed her breast and started sucking on it.
Lindsay visited Damien Brick again, she has been visiting him a lot since he became partially ill, but he has been acting like he isn't attracted to her anymore, she decided to add a little aphrodisiac, into his medicines, she needed to get him to break by all means. When she got to the house, she noticed he looked stronger than what her son had told her."What are you doing here? He asked, as soon as he saw her entering, and he would have continued, but their son walked in, he looked happy to see his mother, and after exchanged pleasantries, she asked him to excuse them."I came to see you Damien, you are my husband, we just separated because of misunderstanding, but I am here now, and I am here to make everything right, that is if you are going to give me a chance". She looked determined, and Damien looked like he is about to give in, but not without a force."We don't have anything to discuss, we are divorced, wether you signed the papers or not". He tells her, but she knows better
Instincts never fails
Juliana feigned a smile, then walked in slowly, as though she had come into the wrong house to steal, but they were all giving her a shocking look, that she sensed to already know the reason for their looks. But she still needs to confirm."Hello everyone". She greeted, but they didn't respond to her greeting, they kept looking at her, like she is some kind of a burglar. The other younger sisters, that probably didn't know her, even clinched to their purses, and phones."I know I didn't visit when I said I would and I have been away for too long, but it's been a really long journey for me, as the man I thought was going to be a father to our daughter is misbehaving. He abandoned me to be with a billionaire's daughter, and they took Emily away from me by force". She thought of playing the pity card, but the stories that the head sister have heard was enough for her, not to believe any act she puts up. When they didn't respond still, she looked around her, and seeing so much gifts a
The visit to the home of the motherless
Alexander noticed how worried Ryan was all through, she knows she has to get all documents ready for them to visit the court, Ryan may have been worried that she spends times with Emily more, but the truth is that the girl is full of wisdom, and she has given her more informations than she expect to get from her, she used the gotten informations, to take the first step of visiting the mother less home, where Emily grew up. Ryan was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even notice when she left, he was trying to bring himself as to how to tell Alexander what happened between him and Lindsay, he lay on the bed, looking up at the ceiling, when Alexander stepped out unnoticed, but that was also because she didn't want him to know when she left. She had already called the sisters in charge, so they were expecting her. She initially didn't tell them her aim, she just told them, she wanted to come visit the kids there with something, and they were happy to have her visit.When she got t
How much does she know?
Ryan was glued to his phone at the house, as he lay on the couch with Alexander whom had been with him, cuddling him and not paying attention to everything Juliana was saying, she even laughed at her, at some point, especially those times she let out tears.She tries to kiss him, to get him back to a mood of wildness, and not a mood of worry, but Ryan seem lost.He could barely believe his eyes as Juliana twisted every event, painting herself as the victim, a woman scorned and reply hurt by his actions. "She left me for money and she was never pregnant, what the hell is she saying? he asked out loud, angry at the way the world seem to believe her.He clenched his fists, feeling the rage boil beneath the surface. If she were to be with him at the time, she would have forgotten the rules against hitting women and get violent with her. How could she do this to him, his thoughts raced, torn between the betrayal and the sinking realization of the public fallout. He hadn't told the world
