CHAPTER 21: YEAH, WE HAVE HISTORY" Patient Killen in ward 301 is nowhere to be found!!! " It kept repeating the same thing but the Doctor instructed them to ignore it and continued doing it until some Doctors appeared and inquired worriedly; " Patient Killen? What are you doing to these people? " They all stopped on hearing that.The Doctor instructing them, then, replied; " They are my visitors! " Lady Gilbert and his grandchildren eyes all widen in surprise on hearing that. They couldn’t help but to let their curiosity win over as they asked; " Is he patient Killen from 301? " The Doctors all gazed at them and they replied questioningly; " How come you don’t know who he is if you’re here to visit him? "" We do not even know him, we just met him and he came to us… I mean… We are not his visitors! " Abel tried to explain and before they could blink, they were surrounded by some nurses. They looked around and asked in confusion; " What’s going on? " the Doctors and Nurses all smile
CHAPTER 22: WHY AM I HERE?" Yeah, we had history! " He replied, with a light smile on his lips. Addams stood up right, then, asked; " History? Care to elaborate? " Jeremy snickered, heaved a sigh, then, inquired, staring at Addams; " You do know he’s gay, right? " Addams nodded and replied; " Yeah, just found out about that! " Jeremy nodded, then, added; " We were once in love but we couldn’t work out because of his sister. " " You’re gay, too? And you were once in love with Hudson? " Addams inquired, in surprise and Jeremy nodded with a smile. Addams lips slightly parted in alter shock as he kept staring at Jeremy. Jeremy noticed his quietness and had to face him to check on him only to find him staring at him. " What? Is it that shocking? " He asked and Addams chuckled dryly, then, implored, still surprised; " What more can be shocking than that? What now happened, what about his sister? " Jeremy heaved a sigh, then, diverted his attention to Florence, making Addams looked there
CHAPTER 1: UNEXPECTED BETRAYALThe wide muscular body stood at the age-old center of a mall, staring up at the billboard as it announced the early news in the morning. He was on his way to carry out the errands of his mother-in-law when the sudden news that’s gotten the whole city in an uproar made him stop. " We are live at the City Hall of the Gilbert where a lot of evidence was found for embezzlement and drug trafficking. News has it that the last child of the Gilbert, Mr. David Gilbert is the one handling the company where these evidence was found. billions of dollars, gold bars, drugs that are highly prohibited in the country and files supporting the indications of money laundering. " " What the fuck is this? Okay! I know he’s hungry for money but he can’t do this just for money? This is so stupid! " He finally uttered, shaking his head in disbelief as his eyes glued to the billboard. Then, his phone made a loud buzz from his pocket, startling those beside him who are also watch
CHAPTER 2: THE GOLDEN FAMILY HEIR" Mr. Giovanni Smith? " They called and Giovanni’s brows twitched into a frown. He raised his hand up for identification and two cops walked to him with a handcuffs." You are under arrest for drug trafficking, money laundering, embezzlement and abuse of authority. You have the right to remain silent or whatever you say or do will be used against you in the court of law. " Giovanni went dumbstruck immediately as he was cuffed, not understanding a thing that’s going on. He looked around and met his wife smiling face; " Bye-bye, husby! Enjoy the rest of your worthless life in jail. " It was as if Giovanni was having the worst nightmare of his life. His mouth went heavy that instant as he felt his heart burn. Sweats from nowhere covered him as he watch the wide smile on the family’s lips as they watch the cops drag him away like he’s some sort of an animal who’s going in for butchery.He kept looking back, his eyes glued at no one but his wife. He thoug
CHAPTER 3: THE THREATTWO WEEKS LATER« GILBERT MANSIONThe family are all seated at the dining hall, the long seats filled with the Gilbert. They were all eating quietly until their grandmother broke the silence." Come to think of it, Florence hasn’t divorce that worthless he-goat! " They all looked up as all eyes fell on Florence and David asked; " Sis! Are you still in love with that pauper? " Florence dropped her cutleries, using it to make loud noise and everyone cleared their throats." I’ll prepare the documents before noon and you’ll be the one taking it to him by yourself. " Mrs. Gilbert finalized and they all continued eating." Like.. for real! Don’t know how to appreciate y’all for this, especially Florence… you’re the best! " He smile widely, showing her his thumbs. " I’m always here and will forever be available to protect you, you know? " Florence replied, smiling widely." Is it y’all doing? " The voice they were least expecting asked and their attention all fell on t
CHAPTER 4: HIS VOWSGiovanni returned to his cell and when he shut the door behind him, he crouched down to the ground, crying really hard. Everything is so real to be true… it’s just unbelievable. If anyone had told him that this would happen to him last two weeks, he’d have just laughed at the person and ignore the person." Giovanni! " His father approached him and squatted right in from of him. He held his shoulder, making him look up with his teary face. " I haven’t even ask what I’m doing here? Is this how all the inmate cell are? Who are you guys? " He asked, still crying. He can’t even get his hand on what he did wrong or where it all went wrong. Looking back at things, he’s never done anything bad to deserve all that’s happening to him. " I didn’t do anything wrong to that family, yeah! I’m poor but I’ve never wronged any of them. You see Florence, she’s the love of my life, I’ve never for once stopped loving her. Even though I don’t have enough to provide for her but I’m a
CHAPTER 5: HUDSON GILBERTAfter Giovanni left Florence, she huffed, trying to calm her breath, then, pick up her bag and left. On her way out of the correctional center, she bumped into a man due to how she was fuming and was eager to go home. She wanted to raise her voice on the person when her eyes suddenly widen on seeing who it is. " There’s no way I’m dreaming, right? " She blurted out without thinking and the guy raised a brow at her." Are you Addams Golden? " He looked around and replied; " Yeah, I am. Do I not look like him? " He asked, helping her with her bag. A wide smile appeared on her lips and she bow a little." I’m sorry for bumping into you. " She apologized, tucking her hair behind her ear. Addams nodded and asked; " What’s your name? " Florence thought she was hearing things and asked; " Huh? "" Your name, what’s your na…?" He didn’t allow him to complete his question before she quickly replied; " It’s Florence, Florence Gilbert! " Her smile radiating elegantly.
CHAPTER 6: DID YOU SIGN THE DIVORCE AGREEMENT ?Giovanni’s eyes widen on seeing Hudson and he had to look around before allowing the stand-men to let him, on entering in, Hudson pulled Giovanni into a tight hug and Giovanni’s face went sour as he felt unexplainable pains all over him. He couldn’t even lift up his arms to push him away. Thinking of it now, Giovanni didn’t notice it before but after seeing how Hudson hug him, his whole body hurts too much." To be honest, I’m hurt! " Giovanni managed to say as he couldn’t endure the pain anymore. His band-aid are now already filled with blood like it’s just being wrapped around him to stop the bleeding. Hudson pulled out of the embrace and his eyes almost pip out of its socket. " Who… what.. ion think this is legal.. who did you offend? What happened? Who did this to you? " He asked, wiping his tears as he fixated his surprise gaze on Giovanni’s body. he sniffled and made to touch him but Giovanni was quick to assert. He moved back a l