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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 The choice, between marrying a stranger and loosing his father's love
Ryan Scott faced yet another disappointment, as he trudged home, from yet another fruitless job interview.Are things ever going to get better for him? he asked, as he kicked off a can on the road side. He had been living off his father's penny salary from being a driver to the wealthiest man in Atlanta. One would have thought that being a personal driver to Damien Brick, he would be wealthy himself, but he is still as broke as Ryan remembers. It was because of his frequent excuses about not having enough to provide for the excesses of his wife, that she had left, seeking for a better life. With a feeling of dejection, He pushed the door, to the cramped three-room apartment, he shared with his father. He was wearing a gloomy face, because of all his disappointments, and he was also expecting such gloom that accompanied their modest living, but to his surprise, his father who was supposed to be at work, driving Damien Brick around town was not only home, but appeared unusually content,
The contracted son in-law The heated argument between daughter and father
Alexander found herself in a tense confrontation with her father, vehemently objecting to the idea of marrying a complete stranger.Her father have always been particular about her coming out, but there have never been a time, he spoke of her getting married."I can't marry him, Father", she cried, her eyes brimming with tears. Her father, though not surprised by her reaction, had hoped she would understand his perspective before making a final decision."My dear Alex, I understand your fears, your reluctance to step out into the world. But you must see yourself as you truely are, You are beautiful inside and out", He began, his voice filled with emotion. The silence that followed, led him to continue, hoping his words were sinking in."Your mother, would want nothing more than to see you happy, settled. If you continue to deny yourself this chance, she will never rest in peace, and I will bear that burden. Please my child, reconsider", he implored, his heart breaking at the thought o
The contracted son in-law The night before the wedding
Ryan Scott, In his usual nature, had been unable to focus, since his last conversation with his father, His thought consumed him, he hates having a fight with his father, and though it's just been few hours since then, it seem like forever. After much deliberation, he devised a plan, he would confront Damien himself. Clearly talking with his father on the issue isn't working, his father is consumed by the thought of having a wealthy inlaw, therefore, nothing he says, sinks in, but he needed to confront Damien, to understand why he has been chosen to Marry his unwanted Daughter.Going back what the rumors say about her, no one would want to be with someone like that, which is also why, she herself have found it difficult to come out and face the world.Since his father isn't home, he, being determined, headed straight to the mansion, confident that both his father and Damien Brick would be there.When Mr Scott, saw his son approaching the mansion, he feared Ryan had come to reject the
The contracted son in-law Sex with a stranger at the club
As he left the Damien's Mansion, Ryan felt the weight of the situation settle on his shoulders like a heavy cloak, suffocating and inescapable. He realized with a sinking feeling that he was in deep trouble, caught in a dilemma, with no easy way out. No matter how much, he tried to rationalize or find a loophole, the reality remained stark and unforgiving. Now he had promised Mr Damien that he would come to the wedding, though he didn't tell him as what. The realization dawned on him slowly, like a dark cloud moving across the sky, casting a shadow over his thoughts and actions.He didn't bother taking a taxi, he wanted to walk, it feels better, walking on the road, clearing his head.He is going to be married in some hours time, to someone he doesn't know, someone perceived as a rejected soul.It was a moment of clarity, where he understood the gravity of his predicament and the harsh consequences that awaited him.Juliana his ex would laugh at him. She had left him because he didn
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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
