"What nonsense is that?" Carla fired at her mother. Was it some kind of a lame joke to get her to come out of her room? It didn't sound amusing to Carla at all. "Nonsense?" Her mother queried in a disappointed tone. "Do you think I'm lying?" She asked again. "Why don't you get out of that bed and come and see for yourself." "..." Carla was dumbfounded. She didn't know if her mother was saying the truth of it was all to just get her out of the bed and her peaceful sleep. But she thought about it again. Her mother wasn't the kind of person to joke around with such things. And also, when Carla imagined such a scenario, it didn't really seem impossible to think about. It wasn't like the two men hadn't met in her house in bad terms. "You better be saying the truth." Carla warned through gritted teeth as she found her way out of the bed to check out the situation. Her mother simply replied with an annoying gaze and said "hmph, the at least wait until you get there first before you s
"It's not for you to decide what I can or cannot do." Darius said to madam Felicia with an unrivalled confidence. "Of course." Madam Felicia replied back. Though Darius' reply had left her a bit gobsmacked at his audacity, she recovered fast and went along with the flow. "... you're a grown man of your own after all, and I have no right to determine your actions. However, you don't have to keep pretending that you really can back up your words with the money you claim you have." She said, confident that she was right. Truth be told, when Philip had accused Philip of being a deceiver with the amount of money he was said to have, Madam Felicia had started thinking about it seriously and her mind had found it hard to come to terms with the reality that Darius really had that amount of money that he was throwing about. She felt that whoever it was that was giving him money might actually come eventually to ask for the money back and they wouldn't be able to do anything about it. In an
The money he referred to as unreliable was actually Darius' money. And then he had gone ahead to propose a mouth watering deal for them. At this point in time, they were already aware of the fact that the Charlton Company had an ongoing contract with the Ladrak Company. It was expected that it wouldn't be a small deal at all. Even Carla's family knew that the Ladrak Company was about to rise in ranks of the biggest companies in the city. Being promised a business deal with one such company was unprecedented. "How will we refuse your goodwill to us Mr Churchill?" Madam Felicia replied with a happy smile on her face. She had decided right then and there that they were going to pick Philip and his father over Darius. In her mind, there was no way Darius would be able to do such a thing. "You just have to think about it well." Mr Churchill replied. "As long as you can give my son Philip what he wants then you'll have double of that measly money that he gave you and also an exclusive
'I've not seen Darius since that day...' Carla was lost in thought as she kept looking outside the window of her office. She had resumed at work for some days now and hadn't so much as seen Darius' shadow. It was like that since the day that he came to her house and was rejected by her family despite all he had done to get her back. Carla had been occupied with various thoughts about everything that was currently happening around her. She knew that Darius was really pissed and angry at her family and at Philip's family such that it felt like he was going to rip out their throats anytime, but even though she knew this, she didn't know his next course of action. Truth be told, a major part of her wanted punishment to rain down on all those people that saw her as merchandise. She harboured thoughts of how Darius could do it, but she still couldn't picture him doing it as she had yet to see Darius carry out any of his threats. But she hoped that if Darius hadn't been bluffing, then he
~SLAP!~It was a shocking scene. The young lady who had come to announce Philip's presence to Carla felt her head spinning in circles. It was like she felt the slap on behalf on Philip. It took some seconds to calm her wildly beating heart."Darius...?" She muttered. "Who is he?" She asked herself in a hushed tone without no one nearby to give her an answer. She didn't know who Darius was yet. It was normal as she was a new intern in the Company and was yet to be acquainted with a lot of people. She only knew Carla because she was working under her as some kind of secretary. Looking at Darius who had just hit Philip on the cheek, she wondered what kind of a person he was to have the guts to slap Philip. He definitely couldn't be a normal person given the status that Philip had. "How dare you?!" Philip thundered back in anger even as he clutched his throbbing cheek. It was only after he took some seconds to recover himself from the slap a bi so his angry question was quite late. He
The young lady hadn't been able to concentrate on her office work for the rest of the day, she just couldn't get her mind off what had happened. "Alex!" A voice shouted beside her. "Hmmm, what is it?" Alex, the young lady replied absentmindedly. "You've been spacing out all day!" Her colleague protested with a displeased expression. Alex pretended to glare at her colleague with an offended glare. "What do you mean, "pacing out"? I've been putting my mind to good use on this job." She said in her defence. "Really?" The other lady asked Alex with a curious gaze. "You started working here about two days ago but I already know that you don't give a shit about this job." She stated. "What?!" Alex exclaimed in a very subdued voice. "Can you stop saying that? Anyone who hears that get the wrong idea!" Alex said as her eyes darted around hoping that no one heard what her colleague said. "Don't put me in trouble, Sam." Alex pleaded eventually. "That depends.""Depends on what?" Alex as
But Philip didn't leave it up to his Dad. The very next morning, he showed up at his father's house, not even at the office this time. "I told you to leave it to me." Mr Churchill said in an annoyed tone. "I want to see how you're going to handle it." Philip insisted stubbornly. Mr Churchill looked at him in annoyance, a part of him wanted to send Philip back home but he thought about it differently again. 'I should show him how to command respect from people and how to make them do as he wishes. The future heir of my company can't be a dullard.' Mr Churchill inwardly thought. "Fine." He said with an exasperated sigh. "I'll let this pass since you have a personal grudge with Darius after everything he has done to besmirch your reputation." Like Mr Churchill always thought, any thing that was done to his family or Company was not to be taken lightly. He considered his company as a great one and wouldn't tolerate nonsense. "Let's go." He said and went into the car with Philip. *
'Who exactly is Darius?'This was a question that quite a number of people had about Darius. From his immediate family; his father, step mother and step brother James to even Carla and the entire Morris family, then the Churchills. They all had their reasons for asking this questions since they had known him to be a nobody and just a guy that was below average who couldn't take care of his own family. It was also known how he had looked for money to treat his mother's illness. But now, he suddenly became rich and powerful and his demeanor changed. Everyone was yet to understand the source of this new development and those who treated him wrongly and behaved wickedly towards him were starting to face the consequences and regret it one after the other.Mr Churchill was now beginning to get real wary of Darius. He felt like there was something important that he was ignorant about of concerning Darius.He trotted over to his car with different thoughts lingering in his head, he didn't e
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