As the sun rose on a new day, Tony wandered into the kitchen, his thoughts still consumed by the events of the previous day. He felt a deep sense of remorse for the way he had treated Maria, and his conscience was heavy with guilt. He knew he was not a cruel person by nature, but something about the situation had changed him. He had acted out of character, and it troubled him deeply.As he sat down at the kitchen table with a cup of strong black coffee in his hands, he wondered how he could make amends for his behavior. He heard the door creak open. He turned, expecting to see one of the Grandma Nicole since he was sure she would be worried about him but instead, it was Maria. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her face was drawn and pale. It was clear that she had not slept well the night before, and Tony's heart ached for her.The tension in the room was palpable, and neither of them knew what to say. Maria froze in her tracks as soon as she saw Tony. The memory what
As the hours passed, Maria's excitement and anticipation grew. She couldn't wait to see the movie and spend time with Tony. The thought of it made her heart flutter with happiness.When the time came, they drove to the cinema, which was located at the heart of the city. It was easy to find, and they arrived in no time. They parked the car and walked into the lobby, where they bought their tickets and snacks."Ready for this?" Tony asked, a playful grin on his face.Tony and Maria sat at the far end of the hall,the movie was about starting and the whole place was dark. Nurse maria was so excited while they saw the movie and Tony couldn't help but wondered if this was her first time in a cinema.As the lights dimmed and the movie began, Tony couldn't help but notice how excited Maria was. She sat up straight in her seat, her eyes glued to the screen. It was as if she had never been to a movie theater before. He wondered if that was indeed the case.From her reaction, it was obvious that
Helen stepped into her family's home, a sense of contentment washing over her. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of activity as she and her fiancé prepared for their upcoming wedding. She had been so busy with planning and preparations. "Hello, Mother," Helen said, giving her mother a warm embrace and a peck on each cheek. She turned and waved to her sister, Cecilia, who was sitting on the couch with a book in her hand."How are you, Helen?" Mrs. Lugard asked, smiling warmly at her daughter."I'm doing well, Mother," Helen replied, settling into a chair and beginning to unpack the items she had brought with her. "I have so much to show you!"Cecilia, for her part, sat with her hands folded in her lap, watching Helen with a curious expression."This is quite the haul, Helen," she said, gesturing towards the items Helen had laid out on the table. "I've been planning everything down to the smallest detail," Helen explained, her face alight with excitement. "I don't want to leave
As the sun rose, Tony stirred from his slumber. The night had been full of restless dreams and uneasy thoughts, but now, he felt a new sense of resolve. It was time to come forward, to claim his birthright, and to let everyone know who he was."Where are you going so early, son?" Grandma Nicole asked.Tony turned to her, a determined look in his eyes. "I'm going to give our lives a new meaning," he said, leaning down to kiss her on the cheek.Grandma Nicole looked at him curiously. "What do you mean by that?" she asked.Tony smiled. "You'll see," he said, and with that, he left the house, his mind racing with plans and possibilities. He was determined to make his family proud and to finally prove himself to Helen and her family. He knew that there would be those who would oppose him, who would try to prevent him from taking his place as the head of the company. For years, Helen had made him feel like a nobody, unworthy of her family's approval. Now that she was gone, he wanted to sh
Weeks had passed since Tony had stormed out of his uncle's office. He'd gone back later, reluctantly, to sign the document. And he'd even apologized for the way he'd behaved, though he'd found it hard to mean the words since he was happy he had treated Henry the way he did. Now, he lay in bed late at night, restless and unable to sleep. As he tossed and turned, his phone beeped, startling him. He glanced at the screen, and saw who was calling: Uncle Robert."Hello, Uncle Robert," Tony said, his voice heavy with sleep."I'm sorry to bother you, Tony," Uncle Robert replied in a calm tone. "Not a problem," Tony answered, though he knew there must be a reason for his uncle to be calling so late. "Is there something I can help you with?"There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Tony could hear his uncle take a deep breath. "Everything is all right, Tony," Uncle Robert assured him, but there was a note of hesitation in his voice. "I'm calling because your mother wants to see
"I won't let them win this time," Tony resolved, reflecting on the lengths to which Henry and his father would go to get what they wanted. He knew that they were not above using dirty tactics, and he was determined to outsmart them. After his meeting with his mother, Tony realised that it was in his best interests to take a step back from the company and let someone else run it for a while. He knew that Henry and his father were powerful figures, and he didn't want to reveal himself as the CEO yet.They would do anything to get control of the company, and he didn't want to put those around him in danger. "When will these nightmares end?" Tony asked himself as he woke up, sweating and disoriented. For the past few days, he had been plagued by nightmares of the day Henry's father had forced him to leave years ago. He would see himself as a young boy again, being torn away from his family and everything he knew. He would wake up in a cold sweat, heart pounding and body trembling. A
It had been a week since the Lugards had met with their board of directors. After some consideration, they decided to meet with Mariam, the new CEO of JK Group, in hopes of finding a solution to their problem. So, on a Monday morning, they made their way to the company's headquarters. Helen and her mother, Mrs. Lugard, entered the JK Group of Companies building with a mix of trepidation and anticipation in their hearts. After much deliberation, Mrs. Lugard had decided to join her daughter in the meeting, determined to fight for the company she had built from the ground up. As they approached the receptionist's desk, they were stopped in their tracks by the sight of Tony, standing by the security guard."Is that not your ex-husband Tony," Mrs. Lugard asked Helen, looking at Tony with curiosity."Wow, I am shocked Mother," Helen voiced out with surprise. They moved closer to Tony with inquisitiveness."Who do we have here? Mrs. Lugard asked with a condescending tone, she looked at T
Tony padded down the living room to his mother's room, the early morning light streaming through the windows. He had just woken up from a blissful night's sleep and wanted to check on his mother, who had been unwell for some time.He knocked on the door, but there was no answer. Instead, he heard the sound of someone moving about inside. He opened the door, only to find the maid, busy tidying up the room."Good morning, sir," the maid said with a smile. "I'm sorry, but your mother is not here right now.""You might find her in the swimming pool area, sir," the maid replied a hint of realization in her eyes. "She usually goes there to get some fresh air in the morning."Tony nodded, grateful for the information. "Thank you," he said, before heading off in the direction of the pool.As he approached, he could hear the sound of splashing water and laughter. A smile crossed his face as he rounded the corner, only to be greeted by the sight of Hannah, swimming happily in the pool.When she