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The contracted son in-law A duty to his father in-law
Ryan Scott came prepared to uncover so many things on this special day. He had taken too much rest, with his wife, and now he was ready to work.He had barely settled into his office, when the first file he had to face was that of discrepancies. The other day he came into the office, he was supposed to have seen that file, but his mind was filled with the thought of Alexander, but knowing that she is okay, and she is happy with him, was enough to make him focus on work.At first, they were small, a missing receipt here, a duplicate invoice there. But as he checked on, the anomalies grew glaring. Ryan's diligence and attention to detail had always been his strong suit, and he was determined to uncover the truth.He needed to do some findings, but as the days went on by, he kept noticing from one anomaly to another.One afternoon, as he pored over the latest batch of financial reports, Ryan's eye narrowed at yet another suspicious transaction. The amount was significant, and the recipi
The contracted son in-law "What happened to you".
Over the next few days, Ryan continued his investigation, gathering more evidence of Lindsay's fraudulent activities. He worked late into the night, meticulously documenting every irregularity and cross referencing them with official records. He discovered that the Louis and Luisa enterprise was a shell company, created to siphon funds from the business.Ryan's findings painted a damning picture of Lindsay's deception. She had been funneling money into personal accounts, using it to fund a lavish lifestyle, that included expensive vacations, luxury cars and designer clothes. Not for herself alone, but for her son and his girlfriend, and also her boy friend. Her husband was oblivious to her schemes, trusting her implicitly with the company's finances.It was about to come to an end.One evening, as Ryan was compiling his final report, he received an unexpected visitor. It was Joseph, the head of the company's legal department and a close friend of the CEO. He had heard about Ryan's in
The contracted son in-law Lindsay is exposed
Lindsay kept turning and tossing, holding on to her stomach, acting like she was going to die any moment, but the truth was that, she didn't want Damien to have any reason to leave the hospital. She wanted him to stay with her, she wanted to buy more time. Thinking that after what happened to her,at the office, there was no way Ryan and Joseph would want to still show him the evidences against her, just yet. She was going to buy the time, and while they are planning to get at her, she would strike them both, but she was wrong. Her scream was becoming too much that the doctor had to give her a sedative."What is wrong with her doctor? Damien asked, looking at his wife that had finally fallen asleep, after the sedative injection was given to her. She had been screaming like someone who had lost it. "From every test carried out on her, I cannot see anything that should cause her to keep acting that way, but I believe, by time she wakes up from this sleep i just put her to, she will
The contracted son in-law The date
Weeks after Lindsay had been automatically removed from their lives. Everything seemed okay, and Ryan was begining to really enjoy himself with his wife. It felt so good to be in love. They were showing off their love everywhere they went to, and it felt like the right thing to do. Though they are yet to announce their relationship to the world, they were content in just hiding, the feeling was wild.As Alexander sat at her desk, her eyes fixated on the computer screen, but her mind wandering far from the spreadsheet in front of her. She had a restless night, her thought consumed by Ryan. Their relationship had started as a contract, but somewhere along the line, it had become something much more.And though they had established the fact that they feel something strong for eachother, Ryan had refused to take her to bed, which was somehow disturbing. They have shared so many things together, but the bed still remained sacred, it was as though he doesn't feel she is the right person fo
The contracted son in-law Media speculations
Still under the moonlight sky, Ryan kept adjusting himself and trying to look better, as though she hadn't seen him on his short and shirtless before. Their date was really an official one, and he was making it as such.She could see what he was doing and she smiles, for it feels good to know that he wants to keep looking dashing for her."You know". He says, and she looks up at him, raising her head a little from his chest."Tonight, is that night that will put an end to the rumors and speculations swirling around our relationship". He tells her and she nodded. He said that because, he had seen the camera flash on them as they had walked into the restaurant, and he even heard the whispers."Tonight is like a dream for me, I never knew this would happen, but I am glad it did, and I hope, that nothing changes". She was pleading with her eyes, and the moment he heard that, he was positive in his heart that nothing would change. To him, as long as Lindsay have been put away, and since
The contracted son in-law The unexpected visitor
The Sun was setting, casting a warm glow over Ryan and Alexander's home. They had spent the day in blissful harmony, enjoying each other's company and were now relaxing on the porch, sipping on iced tea. Alexander leaned into Ryan's side, their hands intertwined, feeling the comfort of his presence. It was a serene moment, the kind they cherish amidst the chaos of their busy lives.But the peace was shattered, when a car pulled up abruptly in their drive way. Ryan tensed, recognizing the familiar vehicle. It belonged to Juliana his ex girlfriend. The same girl that had caused the accident that almost took Alexander's life. Alexander sat up, as she seem to also recognize the face of the driver. Ryan noticed curiosity and a hint of unease evident on her face.Juliana stepped out, her expression a mix of determination and malevolence. In her arms was a small blonde haired girl, her innocence blue eyes wide with curiosity. Ryan's heart sank, he had read the articles about him and Alexande
The contracted son in-law Little Emily is an Angel
Ryan and Alexander stepped out, and watched Emily sit alone on the couch, playing with the hemp of her dress. Alexander's heart went for her, she looked so innocent and scared, she looked up and noticed they were watching her, she got up, and moved towards them, before she looked down again.Alexander rushed down, and met her half way, she stood staring at Alexander unsure of what to do, no one had said a word to her, since Juliana brought her, and no one seem to be willing to say anything to her."Hello dear, I am Alexander". She introduced , stretching her hand towards her.Ryan stood behind watching the drama before him and he could only fall deeper in love with his wife."I am Emily". Her tiny Innocent voice went out and it sounded like music in their ears."How old are you? Alexander asked, getting down to be on the same level with her."I am going to be four years in four month's time". She says and she looked down, she wasn't expecting the sort of scream she heard."Wow, so y
The contracted son in-law The feeling of unworthiness
Juliana was so angry when she noticed that, What was expected isn't what she was seeing, she was so angry when she noticed that their love only grew stronger, and they even came up, showing off the little Emily to the world, and even the media she had thought was going to have something to say to her favour, only insulted her, calling her a home wrecker. she became so angry, that she thought hard about visiting them again, especially since she haven't gotten the money she wanted.She managed to get to the house when the both of them are just returning from work, and seeing her again, this time, Alexander was ready for her. "You can go in with Emily, I can handle this". She tells Ryan and he gladly left her, walking inside the house, but he wasn't surely planning to leave them entirely to themselves, for he would never forgive himself, if anything is to happen to Alexander."You didn't say hello to your mother, is there a reason you did that? He asked Emily, who didn't seem to care if
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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
