Novels by Ruth Jonah

Mr. Troy didn't best around the bush. He went straight to the point, stating why he needed me. He explained how he'd struggled to have a child of his for a long time, since he had low sperm count. He had done all he could, left with no choice, he came to me."So you think my seeds are best suited?" I asked him, noting the glances his wife shot at us while she served us iced tea."I have watched you. You have such a strong charisma, you're hardworking and you do not indulge in frivolous activities _""Why me?" I interrupted, griping the iced tea which I was served. I was in no need to hear flimsy reasons why he needed my seeds."I've discussed it with my wife. Infact, Kelsey is pleased with this. We would meet your demands of course if ever there are any." Mr Tory laid out some papers, going over each section of the paper.Even as small as he was, he held a reputation that screamed 'if you don't do my biddings, you may suffer for it.' That was what he had done to Brian, the most famous

Let me take you back to the beginning where it all started. Mr. Troy, the magistrate who happened to live next door brought back his estranged wife. The reason they'd been estranged for six years was definitely the least of my worries. I hadn't seen her, various descriptions from passerbys had me already picturing an image of her.Behind my house was my already structured farm where it had an overview of Troy's massive mansion. Most times, when I skirt my gaze to the windows of the mansion, I would catch a woman's silhouette. She was always massaging her chest _ I could tell it was a woman from the way her breasts were formed. Trying not to be bothered by what became a constant show, I didn't realize that my nonchalant attitude drove her to the edge. I believed Troy's wife sent her Butler over to me. Throwing a vest over my head, I stepped behind the Butler as he led me to the mansion. "Do you know why you're here?" A sweet melodic voice spoke, breaking through my trance as I obser

Ryder had his eyes fixated on me as he ran over the story of who he was. He was a cardiologist who had been working in Louis' hospital for the past decade. He was thirty years old when his colleague, and his closest friend poisoned him. When the case was investigated, the reason for Ryder's near death was stealthy ridiculous.Rudolph had been arrested. Though he'd denied all accusations thrown at him. Raye had been supportive in helping Ryder's lawyer, she was the only one who had been able to see Ryder after all. It was warm to see that my parents loved Ryder O'Connell. Even Raye and Darlene hit it off after we all had dinner. Mum would never ceased to acknowledge the fact that I brought home the best suitor."Suitor?" The word laughed at me. She was already placing him at that level already? Wasn't she hilarious?I was forced to take Ryder to my previous room where I stayed before I moved out. Everyone wanted to eavesdrop on our conversation, and I desperately needed to be alone wi

Friday came.True to Ryder's words, his driver, Holt, came to pick me up in a Maybach. The interior had polished seats to suit its taste, stealing the pressing thought of how Ryder had relayed to his driver to pick me up. As the car neared my family's familiar residence, I could spot Darlene from where she stood, craning her neck. Holt stepped out from behind the steering wheel, circled the car halfway and opened the car.Darlene raced back into the house into the house when she'd noticed who alighted. And the room was cramped up as I entered. "Where's he?" Mum cocked a brow once I was inside. Inhaling sharply, I tried a smile. This would be the most preposterous thing I had ever done. Maybe, I should just come out with the truth. Spill the beans about Ryder, my boyfriend being in the hospital and how very much our love would wake him up.Despite my polished dress and exquite made-up face, I visibly tried to hide my growing fear that Ryder obviously wasn't going to wake up from tha

I couldn't even bring myself to make love to Ryder on my return home. The memory of how his his body was stuck to machines for life support had me weakend.His parents would not believe it when I explained to them how I had met Ryder. Only his younger sister, Raye, who was 18 believed my tale. Raye had me going over each detail of my story over again. Then she explained to me how Rudolph, Ryder's best friend had poisoned Ryder, same way Ryder had told me the story. And how Rudolph stood trail, placed behind bars losing both the woman and Ryder who was still in his sickbed.Mum called, disrupting my thoughts, hollering that she wanted me home - away from my maddened house. I supposed Travis must had given her the story behind such a comment."My apartment is not cursed, mother," I slapped a hand to my temples as I began to undress before my mirror.I needed to see Ryder, this time, I didn't want to see him stuck to a bed. But smiling at me with those dark eyes of his. "Are you undres

A knock racked on the door as I was getting ready to leave the house to the hospital where Ryder described where his body was. I glanced at the wall clock, it was almost noon, and I certainly wasn't expecting any visitor.One quick peep through the peephole, my stomach churned violently. Reluctantly, I forced my hand to pull the door open. Travis, my ex boyfriend stared wide eyed at me. Although his feet shuffled, his eyes remained fixated on me."What are you doing here?" My lips blurted out before he was given a chance to utter a word."Your mum said you were on holiday. So I decided to drop by," he raised a package in his hand. I figured it was red wine, my favorite."My mum?" I wrinkled my brows. Maybe, I wasn't following. I knew how my mum adored Travis. She even believed my best friend, Rylee had placed a charm on him to swirl his heart from me. Though, she never indulged me with how much Travis had hurt me, she still believed Travis might return to me 'when his eyes opened'. Th

*******{FLASHBACK}******Mariana walked into the elevator, she was going to the 10th where her stepfather, Bernard was. He had had an accident while working at the construction site, and he had been rushed to the hospital by his colleagues.Just exactly at the 6th floor, the door ding open and a fine man walked in. He looked quite tall that when he walked in and stood beside her, she felt so small.And he had the eyes of the stars, they twinkled with a certain disappointment.His hair was roughened by his hands, and when he'd caught her eyes studying him, she abruptly looked away.The elevator beeped. Someone was about to enter.Mariana hadn't even caught sight of the lady's face before the man beside her reached for her, cupped her face and pressed his lips on her.No prior warning and he was a total stranger!At the touch of his lips on her lips, her hands shoved at his chest.What in the world!Who was he?Was he crazy?Instead, his lips pressed harder, parting her lips to signify

Mariana's POV Something clicked within Mariana when she heard her name. She knew who exactly was calling her, and her mind swirled with a thousand thoughts of what her bestfriend was doing here. "Zendaya?" The two friends stared momentarily at each other, stunned by their high taste gowns and donning hairstyles. Mariana felt a slow twist in her stomach, Zenny had been around since her encounter with Devon and never for once had Zendaya ever sought her out. She had wanted to hear all about what had come out of it. She had wanted a shoulder to cry on when her father was making hell on earth for her. She had wanted...... She swallowed the rest of her thoughts. It doesn't matter anymore. She would try to listen to her bestfriend, and possibly get to understand her. But she would only try. "What are you doing here?" Zendaya came closer. "I would ask the same of you." Mariana tried a painful smile. Her lips were painted in the exact colour of her dress. Zendaya scoffed, t

Suzzie's POV "Isabella?" Tyler interrupted. I breathed a sigh of relief when all eyes tear away from me and rested on Tyler. Isabella feigned a bright smile while she extricated her arm from Mrs Skyler's arm. "What are you doing here?" Tyler narrowed his brows. Isabella had high cheekbones when she smiled, and how hard her lips were curled upwards, it didn't seem to move Tyler. "My father is one of the lucky awardees. I had to come in place of him," she replied. "Really?" Tyler eyed his mother, from the corner of his eyes. "I had to string her along, Tyler. She wouldn't want to come here after all. It's been so long, and she's glad you're doing quite well." Mrs Skyler chipped. Tyler's gaze fell on me, "I suppose you've met Miss Suzzie Meyer," Tyler stretched one hand towards me as he smiled at me. I put my drink away as I took his hand, stepping forward with an exposed dentition. "I was just telling her who she was," Mrs Skyler scoffed, trying hard to wave off th

Suzzie's POV "Where was he taking me to?" He wouldn't let me in on that. He wheeled out afterwards while I walked by his side. "What's happening, where are you going?" His mother looked at Tyler with worried eyes when she noticed his change of clothes. "I'm taking Suzzie out," Tyler passed me his sweetest smile, and I smiled back. Wayne smirked, shaking his head. "There's enough time for that, bro. Why the hurry?" "Didn't you remind me of the Gala party taking place this evening?" Tyler's brow arched. "Oh, yeah, yeah." Wayne shot a smile. "But....," "No buts, Wayne. You people should stop treating me like I was almost at a death point." Tyler said. "But you almost died. We need to get you a new cook, she could have killed you," Mrs Skyler's eyes darted back at me. "Mother, will you stop with that nonsense? She had no idea that I had an allergy to nuts or whatever. You should stop blaming her for a mistake." Tyler warned. "A mistake that could have caused you you

Suzzie's POV Shouldn't I be pleased that something was finally happening to Tyler? He was close to death at my hands, and that would have made my father proud. But I had no idea what had caused his skin to turn blue, whilst he choked and convulsed? Tell me, he was not gonna die - atleast not yet. My hands clammed tightly as it jerked, wouldn't my identity be traced after this? Should I call for my father? Mrs Skyler walked towards me while Tyler was being attended to in one of the wards in Xytenarian's hospital. The hospital was a hospital owned by the mother of Tyler's ex girlfriend. Adrea had driven us straightway to the hospital and Tyler was being attended to. Mrs Skyler moved closer and struck my face with her hand. "I knew there was something about you, you despicable, farmer's girl," her eyes blazed. The words stung at me, and my cheek also stung from the hit. I held unto my cheek while my eyes blurred. Now, her full hatred was revealed to me. She had never lik

Suzzie's POV Dad was right, I was gradually clouded by emotions! How could I get stricken by the moment and let myself......my eyes stared down at my scarred hand. It reminded me of what I'd just touched, his.... please, let's not say the word. I thought his legs don't work, then why would his third leg come alive? But, it had really happened. Tyler had kissed me, and I had let him kiss me. And I had truly enjoyed it. "Suzzie, is something wrong?" Tyler repeated, pushing his feet off the bed. He managed to land his feet to the floor wincing in pain as he did that. Then he forced himself to his feet. My eyes bulged slightly, that was new. He was trying to make his legs move because of me. And just as if he was making progress, he pitched forward. My hands automatically stretched out to catch him but he sank back into the bed - landing on his butt. Silence. His eyes searched me, yet I still couldn't bring myself to comprehend what had just happened. "I'm sorry, T