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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
The contracted son in-law discovering the secret passage
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
The contracted son in-law I AM JUST DOING KY JOB, THIS IS THE REASON YOUR FATHER CONTRACTED ME
They both got to work almost at the same time, and though Alexander wanted to rush down, and walk in straight, she didn't want to have to discuss with Ryan about what just happened at the mall, but she couldn't do that because there were camera lights flashes everywhere, and she fidgeted for that little while, sitting in the car, she refused coming down, while Ryan got down, he too would have wanted to work in, but he stopped himself, this is the reason he was contracted, he should be able to show her support, publicly, until she is able to get herself back. Ryan went to the other side of her car, and opened the door for her, and the camera followed him all the way to see Alexander's face.Alexander bent down, acting as though she was working on her shoe, but Ryan knew all that, from the way she was shaking, he could tell she was afraid of the camera, so he also bent down to help her, with the same shoe, while whispering to her."You can do this, you don't have to be scared of takin
The contracted son in-law Promise me you will never lock me out like that again!
Through out the day, Alexander was just too quiet, she was too reserved, she wouldn't get angry at anyone, not even at those that she would usually get angry at, especially those that always tries to make her feel flattered, and ready to serve her, she feels, they are only like that, because she is the daughter of the boss. She tries very much to stay calm, not because she wants to, or she doesn't have anything to say, but she was thinking about all that happened earlier that day, and though she had posed to be very blunt and free minded, she couldn't help, but wonder just who sent the paparazzi to the company, when there is no special occasion. She was still lost in thought, when her father showed up behind her. towards closure of work."Are you okay, sweetie? He asked, hoping she would look back at him, but she didn't, and she immediately, snapped out of her thought, acting as though she had been working since. If she is to share her problems with anyone at the moment, her fathe
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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
