“Hahaha! Hahaha! This guy has finally gone crazy”
Even though Carla’s family was laughing at him, it was an evil laughter as they mocked him. His grandmother in-law looked like she was about to pop a vein on her forehead.“You must be mad. Do you think you think I’m joking with you here? Or you’re trying to take advantage of the house that we have you and swindle someone with it?”His wife’s grandmother was obviously very irritated at him and she looked like she was about to explode.“After everything we’ve done for you ingrate, this is how you choose to reward our benevolence towards you? We provided a house for you to live in, gave you a job and now you think of it as a perfect time to show your true colours?”In her mind she had always disapproved of Carla getting married to Darius but her granddaughter was just to stubborn. Despite knowing Darius’ financial state, she still stayed with him. Her grandmother never knew what was going through her mind and she had always failed to get them separated.One would think that it was because she didn’t want Carla to regret her life choices but it was just a facade. Deep down the real reason she hated Darius was because he was poor and abandoned by his father. Him marrying into their family would only spoil their reputation and make them the scorn of the society.That was why she had tried to make him look alright by giving him a house and a job. Well, it wasn’t like he really gained much because the money he manages to earn from his job would be spent on his house rent.However, now that the opportunity to carry out her plan to get rid of him had presented itself, there was no way she was going to pass it up. This was just the perfect opportunity for her to put some of her plans to action.She spoke to her son, Carla’s Father. “Johnson, call Galliard the butler for me.”Johnson picked his phone and called Galliard then gave the phone to his mother. She cleared her throat and when Galliard picked the call she began to give him orders.“Galliard. This is Felicia Morris, your employer. I want you to do some things for me. Call the company and tell the boss there to fire Darius Featherington from the company. There’s no longer a job for him there. Also send some guys to the house we have Darius and move out all his personal belongings out of the housea and also confiscate the keys of the car we have the bastard.”Darius just stood there as he frowned a little because they would mishandle his stuff. But well, his life was about to change so he just smiled again. Felicia seeing this finally turned to her granddaughter Carla and tried to convince her again.“Carla can you see what I’ve been warning you about? This guy has nothing to offer you. He was cast out his father’s house with his decrepit mother and he has been trying to use our family as his stepping stone to rise again in society. He doesn’t have anything to offer you. Now that he’s on the streets can you see how useless he is?”Carla was starting to get annoyed as her grandmother insulted her husband and basically ruined his life. She was fuming from deep inside and feeling sad. But she was also feeling confused and uncertain at the same time.Darius was a good man who never lied to her, and she knew that he couldn’t just say something like that without any basis. Why would Darius suddenly say something like that? Was there a secret she didn’t know about? Thinking about it she never really knew much about Darius’ mother and even he had said several times that he doesn’t know about his mother’s family because she always refused to tell him, always saying she will tell him everything when the time was right.So there was a slim possibility that he was saying the truth but it was just to ridiculous to believe. Plus she didn’t really care about his present financial state.But her grandmother continued to speak.“Carla, Darius is no good for you. I’ve been trying to link you up with Philip but you won’t just listen. Why do you keep clinging to this man. Philip is everything he is and more. He is rich, he has a rich family and even his own company. He would be able to provide for every single thing that you need.”“His family has always been close to our Morris family from ages. There’s really no one better for your dear. Divorce this man and marry Philip.”Seeing that Carla was still ignoring her words she switched to using emotional blackmail.“Carla, if you care about your family you’ll do what is right. Have you considered that you continually make I and your parents sad as you going to this pauper. Look now, he has even gone crazy. Think about your family dear. You’ll make your entire family proud of you. Just come marry Philip, he’s a little rough around the edges but he’s a million times better than this Darius.Carla couldn’t keep quiet anymore, she was sick of her family trying to convince her to marry Philip. He was a playboy that slept with different women everywhere and everyone knew about it. Added to the fact that he was ugly and the only thing he had going for him was his money, family and big belly. There was no way she would marry that punk. So she finally decided to tell her family what she could not say all this while.“I don’t care about Phillip! I don’t care if he has money or not! For crying out loud, I don’t even like the guy! Tell him to keep whatever fucking thing he has to himself!” She yelled out.The whole room was silent for a moment. Everyone was stunned. Though grandmother had known that Carla did not want to marry Philip, she never Carla expected to speak of Phillip like that.Darius who had been listening to how Felicia was telling his wife to divorce him and marry another guy had. Frown on his face.Though he was a bit relieved that Carla was very determined to disobey Felicia’s wishes, it was still annoying that Felicia would say something like that in his presence. It just meant he was nothing in her eyes.But after that call this morning, he knew that things were bound to change. He wouldn’t be subject to such disrespect if he was rich in the first place. Though it would be a headache, he had to convince them somehow.“Madam Felicia, you don’t have to worry about my financial situation anymore. I received a call just on my way here and it’s good news. I can handle all the problems now.Darius tried to sound convincing but they just didn’t believe him.Carla’s mother,
Darius felt much better with himself as he watched other cars pass by the ones he was in. A little while later he heard a loud growl from his stomach. It was protesting that he had not eaten since the previous day. ‘Calm down, almost there. Things are going to be so much better now.’He picked up his phone and called the hospital. He wanted to check up on his mother and see if she was faring well. A nurse picked the call and assured him that the surgery had been completed successfully and that his mother was resting. He told the nurse he wanted to speak with his mother so the nurse took the directed the call to his mother’s bed.“Hello mum, how are you doing?” There was a tone of worry in his voice. He heard a low chuckle as his mother replied him weakly.“I’m doing well Darry, you don’t have to keep calling me everytime.” *cough* She paused and swallowed. She sounded weak and tired.“The doctors have performed the surgery on me. I’m feeling much better but I need to rest. I hope you’
Darius was relieved but also angry at those men for humiliating him that way. Thanks to this lady he had been saved from further embarrassment and they apologized. Darius just shook his head, there were a lot of dumb people around these days.Then he was wondering why the beautiful lady had decided to help him despite how he looked and the fact that they had never met before.He was unsure of how to address her so he kind of stuttered. “Uhm... Thank you miss...”“You don’t have to.” She cut him short without smiling.Darius looked at her face and was a bit mesmerized by how beautiful she looked. He hadn’t got a chance to take a good look at her yet and now that he did, she was nothing short of awesome. However, he brought his thoughts back to the moment and spoke again.“Why did you help me? Have we met somewhere before?” He asked curiously and a little uneasy. But she just glanced at him as she sighed softly.“Do I need to know you to help you? Not everyone is heartless you know? Bes
Darius was quite surprised that his wife called him. They hadn’t spoken since the argument the previous day, but he picked up nonetheless.“Hello, Good morning dear.” He greeted in a full tone.“Hey Darius, I had a discussion with Grandma after you left yesterday.”‘Wow, no greeting..’ Darius thoughtShe continued. “She still wants to you sign the divorce papers but after I spoke to her she agreed to let you stay on one condition. I’m trying to get a 10 Million Dollars deal from the Charlton group of companies. She said we must seal the deal before she’ll allow us to stay together.”‘Charlton Company? Isn’t that my company now?’ Darius thought.“That’s great news, Carla. Why don’t you go on ahead. I’ll come meet you there. We’ll work it out together.” Darius said with a little relief and excitement. Perhaps this was his opportunity to show who he was now and make them respect him. He’ll surely gat his wife back.“Okay, I’ll be there in 30 mins. You don’t really need to do anything. Dr
The butler had come to receive Darius himself so people didn’t really know who he was because he didn’t often show his face.After leading Darius into the office. They both sat down and the secretary served Darius a hot cup of coffee and some biscuits.Darius got himself to relax and then he began to explain to Maxwell about the 10 Million Dollars deal his wife wanted to get.Meanwhile, Darius’ wife, Carla arrived at the company and was at the receptionists desk. She was asking for an audience with the CEO of the company.She had been Chasing the deal for a long time but she handy been able to get it because it took a long time to book an appointment with the CEO. She couldn’t wait any longer and was asking to see the CEO to make things faster.The receptionist kept trying to delay her and was telling her that the CEO wasn’t available. Combined with the fact that an appointment hadn’t been booked beforehand. Carla began to plead with the receptionist.“Please, I need to see him urgent
Immediately Carla left the office. She approached Philip.“Thank you very much Philip. I really couldn’t have done it without your help.”“This is a small thing Carla. It didn’t even take much to convince the CEO. My dad had everything handled. I can do much more than I'd ever need. You just need to ask.” He said smugly.She opened her mouth to talk but was abruptly cut off again, “I have influence all over the companies here. Just let me know anyone, I won’t hesitate to destroy them for you. When it comes to my woman, I’ll do anything.” He added arrogantly, a cocky grin on his face.“Alright Philip, I’ll take you by your word. I won’t hesitate to call you when I need a favour.” Carla replied, managing to throw him a smile before walking away.Suddenly, he grabbed her hand and pulled her back towards him, catching Carla in surprise as she widened her eyes.“Let me drop you at home. It won’t be nice after signing a deal that was granted because of me and taking a cab home. I’ll drop yo
Darius sighed deeply inwardly. He then proceeded to sit down and relax for a bit. He had come with the intention to celebrate his accomplishments with his wife but another man was taking the glory.He saw some drinks on the table and began to drink while watching everyone else. He saw Carla sitting at another table silently while Philip was trying to talk to her but she just gave him short responses and smiled a little from time to time. Darius wanted to stand up and get her somewhere to talk privately but she didn’t even give him the opportunity by looking away from him. Even her grandmother Felicia was looking at Darius like he was a pest that she couldn’t wait to get rid of.Darius knew that he wouldn’t be able to talk with Carla here and sighed inwardly again. Maybe he should just leave because It was a little embarrassing for him to remain there.He stood up and left the house. No one even saw him off like it was a relief to see him go. He boarded a taxi and headed back to the co
Darius had been very sneaky in asking Alicia out. He just hoped it wouldn’t have sounded to awkward to her. Meanwhile Alicia who had been caught off-guard recovered herself. She was even getting a bit excited. “Oh yeah, I don’t mind.” She said with a smile. This was her opportunity to know more about this guy so she definitely wasn’t going to let it pass.Darius was relieved internally, he had plans that would involve her help so it was good that she agreed. They then exchanged numbers and then Darius went back to the car. He then started to discuss with Maxwell about what he wanted to do.“Maxwell, I came up with an idea. Since no one believes that I’m the grandson of the McArthur patriarch, I’ll continue that way. I want to fully observe and test some people.” There was a dangerous glint in Darius’ eyes as he continued. “I’ll start with my wife first. To do that I want you to find out more details about who this Alicia is. I’ll fake a relationship with Alicia and make Carla jealous
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