Christian was really excited about the fact that the meeting was going to happen very soon.He decided to meet up with Raymond to have a good conversation.He was home that day and chilled in his home with a cup of coffee.Each sip from the coffee cup reminded him of the fact that Alice had something very important that could help him, but she didn't give any information.It took so much from Christian to stay quiet. It was a tactic to achieve his plan, especially after finding out the truth.Raymond finally made it.“Welcome man,” Christian uttered, welcoming him.“Try to make yourself comfortable,” he added.The only thing that went through his mind at that moment was how he was about to start telling him about not wanting to give me a job. It was something he planned on doing along the line after he realized that he had another game plan.“I know that I should not be bringing in such discussions here and I know that you were busy today. I'm really sorry for making your day really
The D-day came.After Christian found his way to attend the event, he started feeling paranoid about the entire situation.The mega companies present had a thing among them. Christian had a sudden low self esteem to find himself there.After he was warned by Emily, he had his fear taking a greater part of him.He stood by the window pane of his bedroom. He had a good view of the fields behind the mansion.His hands were buried inside the pockets of his pajamas. The only thing that came across his mind was how he was going to gather all the courage he had so he could find himself there.One chance, but a lot of risks. He knew that when he made a decision, it took the hardest reasons to fall out of it.Apart from Emily's conversation, he was aware that Stephanie's father was going to be there. He never wanted to find himself around his in-laws anymore.After pacing around the entire room, he made his choice. He was certain that was a good start to finding the solutions to his problem.H
Christian was not sure about what was going on, but as soon as he wanted to meet Alice's Father, Alice showed up.“Hey, you look like you were going somewhere,” she interrupted.“Ehmm,”Christian murmured as he wasn't sure about what to say.“It's fine. I wanted to discuss some things with you, do you mind?” she asked softly.It made it easier for Christian to agree with her.“Alright then, we can,”he allowed. They moved towards an empty space in the corner of the hall.Emily was worried sick about where Christian could be.“Where could he have gone to? I've been searctand I can't even get a glimpse of him,” she murmured to herself.After being tired, and she thought about resting, she realized it was about his own life.“No,” she uttered and continued.Alice knew about Harry's movement towards Christian. Christian pondered shortly about what Alice could want to talk about. “I sent the file to you earlier. What's the matter? Was there a mistake?” He asked nicely.Alice nodded.“No, no
Emily and Stephanie continued moving around each other as their plans failed. Christian was nowhere to be found.“Could you find him?” Emily uttered, panting.“No,no. I tried my best, but I couldn't even get a hint of where he could have gone,” she added.“I think we should actually try calling his number again,” Stephanie suggested.“I did that while walking around. I know that he won't pick up his phone, so while walking around, I continued calling hoping I'll hear the phone ring,” she explained.“I don't think something is wrong. Maybe he is somewhere,” Stephanie added, dusting herself.Emily took her reply seriously and she started suspecting her.“It's fine if you're tired. I can do the remaining myself. If I can't find him, I would let the security know, or meet him later,” she added, trying to let Stephanie go.“That's fine. You should be careful too,” Stephanie replied and left.Stephanie was fed up fighting for the same person who could not fight for him. On the other hand, t
Stephanie backs out from trying to help Emily. It felt weird, especially after knowing that it was her father's plan.“I'm sorry, I can't continue helping you.” She uttered, looking down at her feet.“What do you mean? I'm stranded. Why do you want me to regret asking for help?” She uttered.“I'm not making you regret it. I can't just help you out. I have my personal reasons for doing so,” she added and walked out of Emily.Emily could feel her heartbeat right inside her stomach. She decided to hold herself, and maintain composure.Saying anything more or trying to pressure her without knowing the reasons she backed out was another idea.After a while of trying to figure out how she'll help Christian, she remembered that it was Stephanie's father who was the first person to bring up the plan.He must have involved his wife too. Emily came to a conclusion that it must be the reason why she backed out.Emily stood while observing where each of the men were going. She tried as much as po
The day was a very long one. It was the global meeting of all the mega companies.That said, a lot of things were planned out to happen. People came to meet the owners of the mega company, and people also came to harm the owners of the Mega Company.Emily was disrupted a lot of times by people who were trying to hang around Christian, asking him about how he was able to save Alice's father. He became a man of great figures in the matter of minutes after he was done using his techniques which he was never able to find who taught him to save Alice's father.Emily tried to hit up Alice to tell her about what was happening as that was the only option that was left, but Alice. On the other hand, Alice was trying to talk to Christian at the same time.After a couple of minutes, Alice finally found time to talk to Christian.“Finally! It was so hard to get to you. I asked you about a method or a way that could actually appreciate you for actually saving my father's life, but you refused.Ho
Emily visited Christian at his place of work. Everywhere was so busy. She looked around for Stanley. He wasn't on his seat. She paused and asked a random person.“Hey, I don't mean to disturb you, but I'm looking for the owner of this restaurant. Did he perhaps come to work today?” She asked, looking around.The lady stared at her for a second without uttering a word.“I'm so sorry, ma'am. He has been absent for three days now. The assistant is not around too because of the errands he has to run on behalf of the owner of the restaurant,” she added.The lady was able to give Emily a handful of information, even more than she needed.“Thank you so much,” she added.She left the restaurant and took a taxi to Christian's house. On her way there, she was literally panicking. She hoped really hard that nothing was wrong with him.“I really hope everything is great and that nothing was wrong,” she whispered.The weather was sunny and everyone seemed active. The vibrant weather reminded her o
Harry stayed silent all along. He decided to give everyone he bothered a break.Everything was tiring on his end, as he tried to make everyone appreciate him.Demon Andrews noticed he was getting some files and moving along with them.“Are you going somewhere? You seem to be taking everything,” he uttered, and Harry startled.“Perhaps I wish I could take my entire life out of this place, but the memories are permanent,” Harry replied, putting the files in his hand inside a carton box.“Are you going on a leave? It's too early, I mean, you just returned from one. I'm concerned. ,” Demon Andrews asked.“It's obvious I'm not in the mood to be concerned. I don't want to get myself involved in any havoc anymore,” he replied harshly and Demon Andrews found it really hard to utter another word, or ask another question.After packing from the office, he moved into his car to go to his house. Demon Andrews realized that he had missed a lot the little moment he was gone.He took over from wher
CHAPTER 113Wedding bells "Hi, everyone. What's going on here?Did I interrupt anything? I can see y'all are having a good time, right?" Doctor Mario dashed inside Stephanie's ward with a document in his possession. Stephanie's conversation with her Mom was fruitful as they made peace and vowed to improve each other. Personally, Mrs. Rolando instructed everyone to join them inside the ward while she used the opportunity to apologize to Chris for treating him like a piece of trash while he was married to her daughter, Stephanie. The whole family is set to put the past behind them and embrace a new beginning that would be beneficial to everyone. Stephanie's near-death experience made them realize that there's more to life rather than beefing each other. "Not at all. Doctor Mario." Stephanie smiled. "I'm glad you're here with us.You came at the right time. We were just discussing my discharge date before you showed up. What's the update, doctor?" "Somewhat Positive if I must
Family ties."How do you feel now?" Chris asked Stephanie while she lay on her sick bed. She had her bandages wrapped around her head to enable a speedy recovery. It's not even 48 hours yet and Stephanie has lost much weight due to the excess bleeding from her head."I feel some type of way right now. I just can't explain. I can't wait to stand on my feet again." Stephanie responded in a faint voice as she held Chris's hands so passionately and stared directly into his eyes, "Thank You!""For? I can't recall doing anything," Chris responded to pretend he didn't know what she was talking about."Come on, Chris. Don't act like you don't know. Of course, you know what I meant. Thank you for everything. I wasn't expecting you to come through for me in my distress and trust me, I don't take your kindness for granted. I want you to know that I appreciate everything you do for me and more," Stephanie buttressed and displayed her heartfelt gratitude. She forgot to address the horrible texts s
Mrs. Rolando's venom.Heavy falls of snow in June are not uncommon, and only for a short time towards the end of July are the nights exempt from light frosts.The climate is hot and humid in the lowlands and along lower places, but in the uplands, it is dry with high temperatures and a cool atmosphere.Mrs. Rolando hasn't shown up yet and everyone's worried. Her hastiness would determine how fast Stephanie would get better."Have you figured out what to do? We don't have plenty of time to gamble around," Doctor Mario asked Chris. He was taking a stroll when he saw Chris and Emily standing at the reception. He expected Chris to have fetched Stephanie's family members previously discussed in his office."I know, Doctor. I'm working towards that I just called her mom and she'll be here pretty soon. Just buy us more time, please," Chris pleaded.Emily wasn't paying attention to their discussion. She concentrated her gaze on a woman approaching from a distance which she suspected was Mrs
CHAPTER 109The agony of Stephanie."Mr. Chris. Are you there?" Mario waved at the lost Chris to rejuvenate his lost soul. His mind went blank the moment Mario disclosed traces of narcotics found inside Stephanie's system."I'm fine! I am just trying to process everything. I'm still in shock.' Christian placed his head on Mario's desk to nurse his pain.Christian is quite aware that Mario is telling the truth but he's scared to admit it. He would rather pretend not to know to avoid Mario from suspecting that Stephanie is into drugs. He wishes he could visit Jayden at the station and strangle him with bare hands. He's the reason they're into this mess."I want to ask an important question and I'll need you to be honest with me. Can you do that?" Mario asked."Sure!" Chris nodded in a faint voice. His baritone voice has disappeared mysteriously without a trace due to the overwhelming situation.Narrowing his gaze around his office, Mario slowly whispered, "Is Stephanie a drug addict?"
Compound Woes"She's not even responding, Chris. Please assist me in taking her inside," Emily begged Chris. Stephanie is losing a lot of blood and Emily isn't about it. Just when she thought their problems were over, Stephanie's accident gave me another reason to trap them back inside the hospital's premises."Where are we taking her to? I know a nearby hospital where Stephanie would receive the best treatment. Let's get her inside my car," Christian said. He knew where Emily was driving but he just wanted her to spell it out."What sort of question is that? Why take her elsewhere when we are in the right place?Can't you see that we are in the hospital already? We should carry her inside where she would be treated inside." She responded with a harsh voice."Hell no! There's no way Stephanie would be treated in this same hospital. Have you forgotten what happened recently? To me, this hospital is bad news and must be avoided at all costs." Chris instructed at the expense of Stephani
Breaking free.Brandy gritted his teeth, remembering how confident he was a couple of minutes ago. He doesn't feel the same anymore and fears the worst that's about to him. His sense of loss was so deep, that he thought it'd kill him some nights.He paced around the cell for a couple of minutes in his prison uniform looking restless. He can't withstand the pressure anymore."Calm down, bro. It'll be fine. You've got nothing to worry about. You've been restless since we got here. We don't need that negative energy right now. We just need to stay positive." Jayden walked up to Brandy and calmed his nerves. It's crazy how you're calming the same person you're banking on for your freedom."Get your hands off me. You're in no position to say that to me. How dare you ask to stay calm when you know the situation already? You don't expect me to sit down and fold my arms right? I'm working towards my freedom unlike you with no plan. My Dad isn't picking up his calls or responding to his texts
Reconciliation Christian wasn't bothered about his potential arrest initially because he was quite confident of his innocence. He even made a declaration of becoming a Freeman who finally came to a manifestation.“I'll be going home at last. It's been a crazy adventure.” Chris smiled. He was so elated that he was going home. There's no greater joy than seeing Brandy and Jayden being arrested by the cops. If Chris was allowed to have his revenge on them, he doesn't mind shooting them in the head and watching them bleed to death. At least once in his life, he was able to do the right thing when it mattered.“Mark!” Chris halted Mark.“Where are you going? Please come back to me. There's something critical I need to discuss with you.We still have unfinished business.,” Christian called Mark when he noticed how scared Mark had become since he explained to everyone how Brandy destroyed everything. “Unfinished business? What are you talking about? Please make it make sense to me becau
The Escape route.“What's running through your mind now, Brandy? Doesn't it bother you that you might be spending the rest of your life in jail for committing a serious crime? You haven't spoken a word since we entered this vehicle. Are you planning on something I should know about?” Jayden whispered silently as the cops drove them to the station. He's noticed how unbothered Brandy has been lately.“Nothing special. I don't have Skeleton up my sleeves. I just have this peace of mind that can't be explained. I'm certain my Dad would come for me pretty soon. I've got absolutely nothing to worry about,” Brandy boasted. He isn't bothered by the arrest because he knows it's just a matter of time before his father comes through for him. When the cops got Brandy's declaration that Brandy would be arrested, he never argued or fought with them. Majestically, he smiled and walked his way into their vehicle, while Jayden kept arguing and pleading for a second chance at freedom again.Brandy's
Brandy's antics."Emily, is he telling the truth? I need you to be honest with me. You're the only one I could trust right now. Brandy is a jerk. No truth comes out of his mouth.I don't want to believe that Brandy erased all the data. What gave him the nerves to do that?" Chris focused his attention on Emily. She was the only person that wouldn't lie to him. He doesn't want to believe Mark's explanation even though it seems legit."I hate to admit this but it's nothing but the truth. Mark already said it all. If I wasn't there, I wouldn't have agreed to what he said. Everything happened right in front of me. You know what? I don't want to talk about this anymore. It saddens my heart each time I remember what happened out there.My head's spinning right now and I don't want to fall sick.," Emily narrated her ordeal in a soft tone. She's gradually losing her voice each time she opens her mouth to speak. She vowed never to speak until they reached the conclusion."Over to you Brandy. E