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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 contracted son in-law I've got nothing to lose
Lindsay was so angry and worried at the same time, she doesn't know how she is to go about what she just heard, but she was surely, going to deal with Juliana. She let her into her life and into her business, now she knows more than she should, which is why, she is threatening her with what she knows. Did Juliana really think she is never going to find out that she is the one behind the blackmail? She smiles upon the new discovery, she feels happy that she has a face to the enemy, yet she feels sad, because she knows the trouble she is going to have to go through.After a long thought, she squeezed her face, anger embracing every facet. There is no way, she is going to threaten her, and go free. Lindsay thought of inviting her and just getting it over with, but then again, she changed her mind. She needed to be smart about whatever it is she wanted to do. She has come to know Juliana as a greedy thief, she is willing to do anything for money, and if she is not stopped in a hard way, s
The contracted son in-law I want to know
Alexander didn't go home that night, she didn't feel like going home, and though she was worried about Emily, she still left for Annie's house that night. She just needed to see her urgently. She called Ryan to tell him she needed to meet up with Annie, so he should leave the hospital and go home, so that Emily doesn't stay alone. They have become parents, and they needed to take responsibility for her. Ryan was not comfortable that of all nights, she decided to see Annie, still he didn't raise a brow, she was still going to tell her, whatever it is they discuss. They have bitb promised each other never to hide anything anymore, and though he is hiding something from her, he was doing it because he is scared of hurting her, and also looking for the right moment to tell her the truth.Annie was already standing outside her house, waiting for Alexander's car to pull over at her house. She rushed to hug her, when she arrived. She knows something must be wrong for her to have come at such
The contracted son in-law It's just a dream
Ryan got home late, with swirling emotions of fear and anxiety, he walked into Emily's room and found her up, she looked terrified. She had her phone with her, as though she was about to dial a number. Maybe if he hadn't walked in when he did, she would have called Alexander, as she is closer to her, and tell her things."Are you okay? He asked calmly, trying hard to forget about Juliana and her threats and just be a happy father. If only Juliana could just die, or get missing, that would have made a lot of sense."I had a night mare". She started, with her head down, and her hands shaking. "It was so real". She added and about to start crying, but Ryan gathered her into his arms, and consoled her. "It is just a dream, and you don't have to worry about it". That should have done the trick, for that was all he could come up with. Whenever she has nightmares, she runs to Alexander , and they would talk for a long time, but now, he knows, not what to say. She was quiet, so he felt he
The contracted son in-law Nothing is hidden under the sun
Ryan was happy that by the time he and his wife was done for the day from work, everything seem normal, he had sent the money to Juliana, and he made sure Steve, didn't get any alone time with Alexander, who kept giving him the knowing look.Alexander confirmed that something was wrong, especially when Ryan kept following her around at work, it almost felt like he didn't want her to speak to anyone, not even her father's personal assistant.She wanted to give him benefit if doubt and the last chance to tell her the truth about what was going on with him. "Are you sure you are okay my love". She says with a sweet calm voice, giving a welcome atmosphere for anyone to feel free to speak, and Ryan knew this was his last chance, but he still didn't take it. "Sure, I am fine, I am just a little groggy about Dad and work, you know". He lied again. She didn't want to put the chips on his phone, but this final lie, was the zenith, she couldn't take it anymore, she also couldn't pretend like sh
The contracted son in-law Alexander is pregnant
Ryan wishes he had told her , what he had in mind, before she passed out, but then again, he was kind of happy that he hadn't said anything yet. He sat at the corridor waiting for the first person that would walk out from the door. His heart won't stop panting out of fear. He thought about so many things. Had she already know the truth, and she was just waiting for me to say something? He was so confused, that he didn't know what to expect next. If she is already in the know, then he should be ready for the next line of action.While he was still waiting for the doctor's to say something to him, his phone started ringing, he swallowed hard as he watched the screen for a while then he took the cl." If you are calling to threaten me, you can save it, because I am not playing this game with you. I am going to tell my wife everything that happened that day. If she is going to leave me, then fine, I will be proud of myself that I told her the truth". He says, expecting Julianna to be disa
The contracted son in-law I will tell your wife, you fucked her mother.
Juliana was getting impatient, she didn't know, asking Ryan for such an amount, will be too hard for him to provide, after all, he only needed to get his wife's black card, to withdraw the money she needs, but yet, he had to go through the company, and it is on loan, which he still needs to pay back, she just doesn't understand. After feeling all restless, as she hasn't been able to take drugs the way she was used to, she decided to call him again, maybe to give him the final warning. Ryan, by this time, have blocked her like from calling him, as she no longer have a timetable of when to call and when not to call. He made that decision to block her, after she called him in the night,when he should have been in bed with Alexander, but fortunately for him,she was out with Annie that night, he didn't even need to imagine what disaster that would have been, of she had been in bed with him that night.Since Juliana, couldn't call, and express her threat the way she so wants, she resorted
The contracted son in-law I cannot be kept in the dark anymore.
"Annie, I can swear with my life, that he is cheating on me. He is not as sweet and caring as he used to, he is just too distant". Alexander cries to her friend. "Call down, it may not be what you are thinking, and remember your health first, and that if this baby, if you hurt yourself, you will hurt your child too". Annie advised, even though she just couldn't help but agree with her friend that something was up with Ryan. More messages kept coming in, and Alexander was tempted to rush to it, but Annie stopped her."What are you doing? She inquires. "I don't think you should look into those messages, I feel we over stepped, by hacking his phone that way, and even if he has sinned and done something terrible, he may never forgive you, for manipulating him that way". Alexander released her hand from the phone, and though she kept hearing the beep of the phone, alerting her that messages were coming in, she tried as much as possible not to look. Nor that she was scared that Ryan wouldn'
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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