Philip began marching through the hall.He didn't even realize that he had drawn the gazes of a few people as he was marching towards Carla and Darius. These were some of the those who had seen the video about him and Darius. The video had widely spread so it made both of them quite popular.As he drifted closer, he now noticed that Carla was almost crying for some reason. He assumed it was Darius but he dismissed it immediately, Darius wouldn't be the one to do such and still be seated next to her while obviously comforting her.Carla looked up and saw Philip heading towards her and she sniffled with a brief sigh of relief. Philip saw the hope and expectation she had in him as their eyes met and he began to smile nervously. He knew he wasn't a reliable person but he had to smile to lift Carla's mood. But Darius said nothing and was just looking with a bit of mischief in his eyes. Philip looked at the face that was still a bit swollen and scoffed internallyHe stopped in in front of C
Philip started hearing different whispers as he picked up his phone and was scrolling through his contacts while thinking of whom to call."Isn't that Philip from the Churchill family?" A voice asked in a low tone among the crowd."Yeah, his Family owns the Ladrak Company. His Father is one of the richest men in the city." Another low voice added."So he's a rich kid... Can he back up his boastful claim with results? He looked so confident but now he's shaking.." A young man replied in an attempt to keep his voice low but failed to do so.Philip heard all the whispers being spoken around him but cut them off and steeled his mind. He couldn't afford to lose the confidence he had summoned up and made call.Obviously his bluff did not pay off and he kept making calls one after the other. Alicia and Darius had mocking expressions on their faces while Carla was starting to get anxious as the seconds and the minutes ticked by. She was confused by what was happening at the moment.'Why is h
Darius stared absentmindedly at the three people with no form of happiness or excitement at their arrival."Hello, son." His Father greeted with a smile. And his stepmother took him by the arm and pulled him into a tight hug. "Darius dear. How have you been? I and your Father misses you." She looked fiercely into Darius' face up close which made Darius uncomfortable."See, even your stepbrother James misses your company. You two haven't related for a very long time. You should visit us once in a while Darius. No one leaves family alone." His stepmother said to him with the face of a concerned mother.Anyone witnessing this scene would think Darius ran away from home and had been avoiding his family... Well, it was close to that but it wasn't out of rebellion that Darius stayed away. No, it was because these people made life miserable for him.As they were all trying to get mushy and all with Darius he suddenly had a reminder of everything he had faced from this people.His father, Rob
'What is it with these beggarly people to keep attracting crowds?!' Philip was incensed.Just the other day, this was the same thing that solicited the slap that he delivered to Darius, and now his family was here to do the same damn thing!Because of the crowds that were showing signs of gathering, Philip knew that he had to be careful of how he behaved or responded to Darius's father. He took a deep breath to release some of the anger boiling inside him."Wow, there's more of you Darius." Was the first thing Philip could say as he sneered at Darius openly. Darius only smiled back. Frustrated, Philip turned to Darius's parents. "I am always ready to provide help to the less privileged such as yourself but right now I have better things to do with my time. So why don't we arrange this for later?"Philip had subtly mocked Robert and Rachel to see if they would act incensed. Surprisingly, they just frowned and gave him looks of discomfort at the slight degradation. Even though he was tr
Darius dropped took the device in his hand and threw it against the wall, smashing it.He then stood up and with a sweep of his hand, he pushed everything on the kitchen counter that he sat at and they felt to the ground with sounds of breaking, splashing and clanging of different things. Darius turned and pulled his hair with a frustrated roar escaping from his mouth. His eyes were bloodshot and full of unrestrained fury.The attendant that was managing the house and cleaning it up in his absence was shocked and terrified, he had never expected something like this from Darius. So he just stood outside the door with a nervous feeling in the stomach.It had been a long while since the last time Darius let loose and released his frustration into the air. He had been doing a lot of closing it in and covering it up for his revenge so he wouldn't be found out. But he felt like he had to let loose so he wouldn't lose his mind.Yes, the video had been very annoying. But that's not what hot D
Carla had an absentminded expression on her face as she sat down in the office of the company manager.Somehow, when she got to his office she had been told to wait by the manager's secretary since the manager himself wasn't on seat. Philip also bid Carla goodbye as he left the company, he was the one who had brought her to the company this morning and he had no reason to stay... Especially since after the incident with Darius.Philip and Carla had the angry gaze of Darius installed in their memory. It was a bit terrifying and they didn't know why. It was what Carla was thinking bout even as she sat in the office and waited for the manager.About thirty minutes later, the door finally opened and Maxwell came in. He got himself comfortable on his chair and flashed a smile at Carla who had stood up to greet him."You may have your seat, Ms Morris." Somehow Carla felt on edge because Maxwell's smile seemed creepy. But she obeyed and sat back down."We just reviewed your contract applicat
Earlier today, at the Featherington house.Robert was watching a football game in his living room. He had his plate of favourite oyster dish beside him and a bottle of beer to go along as he enjoyed the game.He was sucking the seasoned piece of oyster in ecstasy when James barged into the room."Dad! You won't believe what just happened!" He shouted in joy. Robert almost choked on the oyster in his hand and it spilled unto his lap, burning him a bit."Ouch!" He exclaimed. He coughed up a bit and cleaned up his mouth in a hurry. "What's the matter?" He was a bit annoyed that he had spilled his prescious oyster by James's ruckus.James seemed to not even notice the subtle frown on his dad's face. "You won't believe what Mr Philip has done dad!." He exclaimed.Robert's face changed from one of annoyance to an expression of interest be anticipation. "Yes, yes. Out with it. What did he do?""He transferred my job from his company to the Charlton Company!" He said with a small bump of his
A couple of minutes ago, when Robert had excused himself to receive his call, Rachel's phone also rang. She simply sat down and accepted the call. It was a similar call to the call that her husband Robert had received. The caller was informing her that a big beauty care shop had been purchased in her name. That all she had to do was to come the next day to sign the documents and claim the rights of ownership. Rachel thought she didn't hear clearly and told James to turn off the music. Unlike Robert, she didn't really think this to be a prank call. But it was still unbelievable. Was this her pure imagination?But when the call was ended she received images and even videos of the shop and the documents she needed to sign. It was then that Robert walked back in with a dazed look on his face as well. They were both quiet at first. Then a few minutes later, another call came in to Robert's phone. He accepted immediately. This time it was a man that spoke. "Good afternoon Mr Robert, I
Jasmine was finally in college. She had been accepted to her dream school, and she was excited to start her new life.She moved into her dorm room with her roommate, a girl named Sarah. Sarah was outgoing and friendly, and she quickly helped Jasmine to make friends.Jasmine started classes, and she was immediately overwhelmed. The workload was much more than she had expected, and she was struggling to keep up.She also started to feel homesick. She missed her family and friends, and she started to wonder if she had made a mistake by coming to college.One day, Jasmine was walking to class when she saw a group of students gathered around a table. They were playing a game of cards, and they looked like they were having fun.Jasmine stopped to watch, and she was soon invited to join in. She had never played cards before, but she quickly learned the rules.She had a lot of fun playing with the group, and she started to feel more relaxed. She realized that she could make friends here, and
It had been a few weeks since Darius and his family had been reunited. They were still trying to adjust to their new normal, but they were all doing well.One night, Darius and Carla were sitting in the living room, talking. Darius decided to tell Carla about Alicia."I've been meaning to tell you about her," he said. "She was my last lover."Carla was surprised. She had never heard Darius talk about Alicia before."What happened?" she asked.Darius sighed. "It's a long story," he said. "But I'll try to make it short."He told Carla about how he and Alicia had met. They had been working together at a law firm, and they had quickly fallen in love. They had been together for two years, and they had even talked about getting married.But then, one day, Alicia had disappeared. She had left her job without saying goodbye, and she had never contacted Darius again.Darius had been devastated. He had tried to find her, but he had never been able to track her down."I never knew why she left,"
In the midst of their busy lives, Darius and Carla always made time for the simple pleasures that brought them joy. They relished in the everyday moments that kept their love vibrant and their bond strong.On weekends, they would take leisurely walks through the city's parks, hand in hand. The gentle breeze ruffling Carla's hair and the warmth of Darius's presence made every step feel like a cherished memory in the making. They would stop to admire blooming flowers, sit on park benches to people-watch, and share heartfelt conversations about their dreams and aspirations.One summer afternoon, Darius surprised Carla with a picnic by the riverside. They spread out a cozy blanket on the grass, their laughter harmonizing with the gentle sounds of the flowing water. They indulged in their favorite foods, stealing bites from each other's plates and playfully feeding each other."I used to think that my life was all about power and wealth," Darius confessed, his eyes locked on Carla's. "But
Darius and Carla stood on the platform, waving goodbye to Jasmine as she boarded the train. Darius was holding Jasmine's purse, which he had given her as a graduation gift. It was a beautiful leather purse, with a gold clasp and Jasmine's initials on it.Darius watched as Jasmine settled into her seat and the train pulled away. He felt a pang of sadness as he realized that she was leaving home for the first time."She'll be fine," Carla said, putting her arm around Darius and squeezing his hand. "She's a strong girl."Darius nodded. "I know," he said. "But it's still hard to see her go."They watched the train until it disappeared into the distance, and then they turned and walked back to their car.As they were walking, Darius noticed a group of men lurking nearby. They were all wearing dark clothes and sunglasses, and they looked out of place in the busy train station.Darius had a bad feeling about these men, but he didn't say anything to Carla. He didn't want to worry her.They go
Darius and Carla had been married for two years, and they were living the dream. They had traveled the world, and they were madly in love.One day, Carla came home from the doctor with a big smile on her face."Guess what?" she said. "I'm pregnant!"Darius was over the moon. He had always wanted to be a dad, and he knew that Carla would be an amazing mom.They spent the next few months getting ready for the baby. They painted the nursery, bought a crib, and read books about parenting.Finally, the day came when Carla went into labor. Darius was by her side the whole time, and he held her hand as she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.They named her Jasmine, and she was the light of their lives. Darius and Carla loved her more than anything in the world, and they would do anything for her.One day, when Jasmine was about a year old, Darius and Carla were taking her to the park. They were sitting on a bench, enjoying the sunshine, when they saw a group of kids playing nearby.One of t
Darius and Carla's love story had left an indelible mark on the city, inspiring others to believe in the transformative power of love and redemption. Their journey had become a beacon of hope for those who had lost their way, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there was a chance for renewal.As the years passed, Darius and Carla's commitment to each other deepened. They faced challenges and hardships with grace, drawing strength from their shared experiences. Together, they ventured into philanthropy, using their resources to support causes close to their hearts.Carla's passion for art evolved into a platform for social change. She used her art to raise awareness about important issues, shedding light on topics that were often overlooked. Her exhibitions became not only a celebration of creativity but also a call to action, inspiring others to make a difference.Darius, too, was committed to making a positive impact. He channeled his business acumen and resources into init
As Darius and Carla embarked on this new chapter of their lives, they did so with a sense of adventure and a willingness to embrace the unknown. They had learned that life was unpredictable, and their experiences had taught them the importance of living in the present.One of their shared dreams was to travel the world together. They began by exploring the beauty of their own city, visiting landmarks, museums, and cafes. Holding hands as they walked through the bustling streets, they discovered hidden gems and created memories that would last a lifetime.Their travels extended beyond their city, taking them to distant lands with unfamiliar cultures and languages. They navigated bustling markets, indulged in local cuisines, and marveled at the diversity of the world around them. Each destination brought its own set of challenges and delights, strengthening their bond even further.One particular trip led them to a small coastal village. The sound of crashing waves and the salty breeze
The city let out a collective sigh of relief as the shadows of the past finally faded away. The dark clouds that had hovered over its inhabitants seemed to disperse, making way for a renewed sense of hope and optimism. Lives were transformed, and the city began to mend its wounds, rebuilding what had been broken.Amidst this atmosphere of change, one particular story captured the hearts of the people—Darius and Carla's tale of rekindled love. Carla, who had once suffered under the oppressive grip of Philip, her misguided husband, found herself rescued by the unwavering determination of Darius, her true partner. Their love, tested by trials, had not only survived but flourished, proving that even the strongest storms couldn't extinguish its flame.The streets, once filled with hushed whispers and fearful glances, now witnessed something entirely different. Darius and Carla walked hand in hand, their smiles radiant enough to light up the darkest corners of the city. The past no longer h
Mr Churchill refused to show his face anywhere. He only involved himself with his lawyer and tried to get rid of all the evidence that Darius had dug out on him or try to disprove them.The only places he visited was his company and then he would secretly meet with his lawyer.Mr Churchill searched for his son Philip but thsre was no sign of him anywhere he searched. He only knew that Philip had gone to meet Darius on his own and that Darius had gotten him arrested.Mr Churchill wailed for his son in his heart. Didn't he know what Darius did to his family when they crossed him?As much as Mr Churchill was angry and pissed off, he didn't go looking for Darius to ask him about the whereabouts of his son. He stayed hidden and nursed his grudges. Waiting for the opportunity bti strike.But such a situation didn't play out. Darius only got stronger and more powerful in the city. His background was also not one to be trifled with.But Darius's influence was unrelenting, his knowledge of Mr