The sharp sting of Ariel's slap reverberates through Luther's senses, a sudden eruption of pain and disbelief. His cheek throbs, the sting mirroring the shock that ripples through him. Luther's mind races with a cascade of thoughts. Why did she slap him? What could she have found out that made her react in such a way? Austin comes to mind. He is the only reason that she could have to slap him."How could you do this to me?" Ariel's voice rises.Luther blinks in confusion, "What are you talking about, Ariel?"Don't play dumb with me." Ariel's voice trembles with a mix of hurt and pain, "Luther, I saw you! Don't lie to me. Who is she?"Luther's expression shifts from shock to denial as he tries to make sense of Ariel's accusation."Ariel, you have got it all wrong. I have no idea what you're talking about."Frustration grows in Ariel as she fists her palms, "You have been making suspicious calls. What have they been about?"Luther thins his lips. He cannot let Ariel know he has been try
Ariel feels the night tense with anticipation and worry as she waits for the ambulance to come. Someone who was passing by earlier had called the ambulance. Ariel was too shocked to even get out her phone and call for help. Luther was all she could concentrate on. He was bleeding from his head so she had gently tied her necktie around the bleeding area. Suddenly, the distant wailing of sirens grow louder and an ambulance emerges on the scene. The ambulance doors swing open, revealing a team of paramedics. Ariel stands up, takes a step away."We're here to help, ma'am. We are going to take him to hospital." A paramedic calms Ariel."Thank you. Please, he is bleeding from his head." Ariel points out.Luther is gently carried onto the stretcher."Can I come with you?" Ariel asks, worry etches on her face."Yes, ma'am." The paramedic replies.Ariel climbs on board and sits beside Luther, holding his hand firm. The paramedics close the door firmly. The ambulance starts moving. Ariel
Ariel slides the hospital room door open and walks in, closing it behind her. The hospital room was sterile and quiet unlike the turmoil that happened last night. She has a small bag filled with clothes, fruits and snacks. Luther is still in bed, unconscious. Ariel, determined to provide comfort to Luther, approaches with a warm smile. She sits beside him and grazes his face with her fingers."I'm sorry, Luther. If only I stopped then this would not have happened to you. Please wake up. I miss you." Ariel whispers softly.Ariel does not steer. She gets up and suddenly, Luther grabs Ariel's wrist startling her. The bag in her hand falls to the floor."Oh my God, Luther, you're awake." Ariel shouts in happiness. Luther takes some time to recollect his thoughts. He cannot remember how he got here."What happened? Why am I in the hospital?" Luther slowly sits up, feels pain shoot up in his head. He groans in pain, heading the side of his head."Take it easy. You had an accident. Lie down
Rose gently pushes the door open. Mikel quickly ends the call, pockets his phone."You're back so quickly." Mikel smiles.Rose sits down and crosses her chest. She seductively slides down her gown to show more of her bosom. Mikel's eyes glisten in anticipation."Do you think we could go somewhere more private?" Rose picks up a bottle of red wine. She twists it open and pours the red alcohol into a glass."I would like that." Mikel smiles.Rose fills the glass to the brim. She drops the bottle and picks up the glass. She swirls it gently.Rose corks an eyebrow. She pours the alcohol at Mikel, wetting his face down to his shirt. Mikel gasps in shock, looks up at Rose."Are you insane? What did you do that for?" Mikel yells."Do you think I'm that easy? Do you think I'm one of those sluts you pick up on the roads?""You're crazy. You have lost your damn mind." Mikel picks up a serviette and dabs his face dry."You were going to take pictures of me?" Rose's voice rises."Yeah, so? You wer
Christian blinks in surprise, "What are you talking about, Rose?""I asked what are you doing here? I don't like you. I'm sure father is doing all this just because he feels pity for you, not just because of a sense of love." Rose says."You're my family. My only family. Of course, I would like to spend some time with you all."Rose scoffs, "Only a fool would believe that lie."Rose returns upstairs to her room. Christian's smile vanishes from his face. He slowly sits down and crosses his legs, leaning into the sofa.Of course only a fool will believe he is here because he misses his family. He is here to spy on his family some more to find out how his father is coping with Rose's disorder and it seems like it is not going too well. When Christian had finished high school, he had to choose a course in the university that would make him valuable to his family. Obviously, he could not study any course relating to the company because his father would not let him. It would seem like a thr
Vincent hurries into the car waiting for him at the entrance of the company. Ben speeds up immediately."You have gotten Austin's address?" Vincent inquires."Yes, sir." Ben replies."How did you get it?""I made a few calls to some of my friends in the public security sectors. They owe me a few favors."Vincent nods, "Nice one, Ben."The car maneuvers through unfamiliar streets as Vincent believes lead to Austin's house. The uneven pavements paint a picture of an area where development has been somehow neglected."Does Austin live here?" Vincent asks, getting worried they might be heading to the wrong location."Yes, sir. This road leads to the address given to me." Ben reassures.Vincent wonders how Austin could thrive in such a
Austin paces around the living room thinking of what to do with Vincent's behavior. Vincent already knows where he lives so he needs to act fast. He sits down and takes his phone out of his pocket and calls Ramsey. It rings but Ramsey does not pick up the call. He tries again and just when Austin feels like giving up, Ramsey answers."Hello, can I call you back? I'm in a meeting." Ramsey says in a low voice."No! Ramsey, this is important. We need to talk now." Austin raises his voice."Give me a minute." Ramsey says. Austin hears Ramsey asking for some minutes to answer the call. He hears a door open and close."What happened, Austin?" Ramsey asks."Austin came to my house." Austin says.Ramsey widens his eyes in surprise, "How is that possible? How could he have found where you live?""I don't know. Now, I don't know what to do. You have got to help me out, Ramsey." Austin fists his hair."Calm down, Austin. Just calm down. What did Vincent tell you?""He said something like he want
Austin can not believe he is tearing up. He is a grown man and discussions about his father have made him start weeping like a boy."I made your father a promise to look out for you whenever you needed help. Nobody knows about how Mr. Rufus helped my company. The account the investment money came from was unknown. Mr. Rufus opened to me about his company just in case something happened."Austin nods, feeling sad how he completely misunderstood Vincent. Vincent was just trying to help him and he was shut down."I'm really sorry, Vincent." Austin apologizes, "I had no idea about any of this if not I would not have behaved so rudely with you.""It's okay. I perfectly understand. I'm just glad we are able to clear up this misunderstanding." Vincent smiles.Austin crosses his arms, "You must be wondering why I am not involved with the company.""Yes, please explain to me what's happening. Are the shareholders against you being the CEO? If it's anything, tell me and I will help you.""It's