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The contracted son in-law 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
The contracted son in-law 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
The contracted son in-law 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
The contracted son in-law 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
The contracted son in-law Goodbye Ryan
Alexander seem to stop breathing as her breath hitched, her bright white eyes suddenly turned pale, and all her blood seem to flow on one direction. She tried to move away from the spot she was standing but her legs suddenly went numb, she couldn't move them, everything seem to go wrong in her body system. Her brain was no longer functioning well, she seem to be losing it all of a sudden. She tries to repeat what she just heard, but it was too heavy for her. She just could not believe it that she has been with the enemy himself in the guise of a husband. How did she not see the signs?She hissed and smiles wearily , as she wants to believe she is dreaming, but then, if this is a dream, it is too long, she should be awake already. Or maybe this is one of those nightmares, that used to be very long, maybe she is on her sick bed, maybe she is still in the hospital, but why is she not hearing the voice of the one person she could rely on? But admist her doubt, reality still struck. What
The contracted son in-law You wish, she is dead
At the court, Ryan's lawyer made a positive effort, he plead that the case be adjourned, as other names have just been mentioned, those that may have one thing or another to do with the deceased before her passing and they all have intentions which also makes them a suspect. stressing that if the case is not properly investigated, the wrong person may end up hanged for sins he didn't commit, while the sinner runs freely on the street and ends up hurting more persons. He didn't want to develop any case with them saying he needed to investigate more, to help him come back with a clearer evidence. His plea was accepted by the judge.Ryan looked around the court room and the first person to tell the police that he was responsible for the death of Juliana was no where to be found. He wanted her to be around, not to see him lose or win, but just so he could know how she was fairing.The other day had been the worst day of his life, and when she left, a part of him left too, and though he kn
The contracted son in-law "I will take care of you
After hearing what conspired between Ryan and his wife Lindsay, Damien Brick was too angry with himself, he couldn't stop beating himself up about what he had done. Somehow,the didn't blame Ryan Scott, after all, the young man made it clear that he wasn't interested in the marriage, but he still forced him into it, because to him,the was the perfect candidate. He needs the money, while he needs a husband figure for his daughter. Everything he did was for his daughter, he never thought his good wish would backfire, now he is back to square one. He hates himself as he called his daughter, who had just recently being discharged from the same hospital he had been a few days ago. He needed to make peace with her and also console her, because he is aware that she fell in love with Ryan and finding out this hard truth, it would really hurt her. When Alexander received his call, she hissed, and shook her head, telling her friend that she was not going to see her father. She blames her father
The contracted son in-law The death of Mr Scott
When Damien Brick got back home, he was restless, there was never a time he thought things would come to this. He looked up at the picture of his first wife and he shook his head as tears stream down his cheek. She warned him many times of his promiscuous ways and yet he never paid any attention. She begged him to be a better father, by behaving well and not sleep around with little girls that have nothing to offer, and may be er understand all they had to go through to be where they are, but he never listened, and he didn't just stop at his crazy behaviour, he had to sleep with his wife's personal maid, Lindsay, who ruined his life. He had sent his guards to find out where she is, but all reports coming back to him says no one knows her whereabouts. "You can continue running, but you will be found and you will rot in hell along side your boy friend". He says angrily, stamping his feet on the ground. He continued to stare at the picture of his late wife, and touching her face as th
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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