** The Blair's home ** Mrs Blair sat at the edge of the seat facing her dressing mirror, she is preparing for a beach date when Keturah walked in wearing a frown on her round face . Her lips were properly moisturized and her hair was perfectly secured in a black hair bonnet. “ look at my princess , successor of Blair's empire. ” “ mom ....... There is no time for such flatters . ” “ Why ? ” Mrs asked her daughter while her fingers professionally primed the foundation powder on her face . She takes a moment taking a look at her daughter's demeanor. “ Mom, Isabella will be getting married soon and Harry says doesn't know when we will be getting married either. ” “ You mentioned next four months during the family lunch. ” “ Yes mom but with the way things are going , there is no light at the end of the tunnel . ” “ we can't let Isabella get married before you else she will be made successor of the company , that will amount to double wealth because of her own bran
“ Puaaaaaahhhh ” Isabella spat rinsing her mouth for the third time . She wondered why she threw up in quick successions , her head literally felt heavy . She could not feel her taste buds also . Everything tasted bitter and even her perfume smelt awful .Untying her robe , she slips into a teal green pant trouser and white silk stylish shirt. She tuck in her shirts putting the pants in place . She grabbed her brown six inch block heels and brown bag . She removed her hair bonnet revealing her already styled hair . She already had her make-up done, she only re-applied her favourite red lipstick smacking both lips together to get her perfect look . “ Ding ding ” The door bell rings .“ Who ? ” Isabella ask clipping her earrings gently. “ Hilda my lady , breakfast is ready . ” Hilda answers from the door .“ What time am I supposed to be served breakfast ? ”“ Seven in the morning. ” Hilda answers dreading Isabella's next reply or reaction . “ Come in . ” Isabella orders taking
Isabella's mind bubbles with unending thoughts , her best friend had left her to herself to attend to some patient's file on her desk . The door squeak open after a knock which Karen responded with a come in . It was the intern Doctor who had just left thirty minutes ago.“ Doctor Karen , here is the result of the test . ” The intern says as he bows slightly before walking out of the office after a nod if approval from Karen . She heaves a sigh before opening the white envelope which contains the test result from the laboratory .“ Be fast with that .” Isabella snaps coldly “ Keep that hot blood to yourself Isa ,you are carrying a child already ” Karen replies that makes her best friend Isabella scoff hard and loud at the same time .“ Quit that silly talk ” Isabella snorts flatly while Karen chuckles giving her a ‘ see I told you ’ look .“ What ? ” Isabella asks narrowing her eyes “ You are pregnant Isabella .” Karen drops the bombast .“ No , no no ! ” Isabella exclaims im
“ No! Not again . ” Joseph mumbles incoherently running out of the kitchen with is bag hanging around his neck . He leaves forgetting to pick up the pay slip from the saucy secretary .Joseph boards a bike to the new city's hospital located at the eastern side of the city, he urged the cyclist to increase his speed for he is in a hurry . He arrived the hospital and pays the cyclist walking hastily when he sight the caution sign of no running in the lobby. Joseph turned left to the emergency unit there he meets Mark who paces around with a sweat filled .“ How is she doing Mark ? ” Joseph asks startling the worried looking Mark“ She has been in there for over forty-five minutes and I am really afraid Joe . I hope she makes it . ” Mark answers sighing dejectedly while Joseph slips on the floor tears clouding his eyes . He lets them slides down freely on his face without making any attempt to dry them . “ Mark, how long will I continue ? Just how long cause I am damn tired
“ Isabella ? ” Mr Blair calls his eyes bulging out .“ phewww ..... So sorry .” she rushed her words running out of the dining room. Luther goes after her .She runs all the way into her room , she slams the door hard and locks it after so Luther doesn't come in . She hated pity attention and what happened down stairs was an exact example of one . She closes the faucet after rinsing her mouth for the umpteenth time . She comes out of the toilet wearing a frown on her face . Why won't he just let her be ? Why ? Isabella mutters inaudibly to herself ignoring Luther who stood at the door Inquiring if she was doing fine .“ Isabella , I just want to know if you are good .” Luther's voice boomed from the door again “ I want to be left alone Luther . Leave . ” Isabella orders coldly. She settles onto the Queen sized bed completely drained pulling the duvet over herself , she slowly drifts into sleep .**** The soft breeze blows Harry's hair, he picks the elastic band on the lamp
“ what ? ” Harry shouted angrily “seized the package ” Bart replied hastily .“ How the fuck did he know I have got some package coming in for me ? Bart what the hell ? ” Harry rasps furiously agitated by the news she just heard .“ Where are you ? ” Harry asks sitting up from the bed with the duvet covering his lower waist .“ At the base Boss. ” Bart responds calmly “ Should we —” “ No do not track him , He can be very very dangerous . ” Harry interrupts his right hand man .“ Noted boss . ” Bart replies before Harry hang the call .“ Why are you getting off the bed ? ” Anne asks frowning her face immediately “ Something came up Anne and it's really important . ” Harry said picking his briefs from the couch which lay beside the bed .“ More important than I am ? ” she pressed further getting off the bed also . Her breasts dangled dangerously as she moved towards him . “ Do not come any closer Anne. ” Harry warns to Anne's disbelief “ Why should I not ? ” Anne inquires mo
“ You again ? ” Isabella asks letting out a very loud scoff wearing a huge scowl on her face . Memories of how he splashed mud on her dress came rushing in.“ So you're actually out of job , I thought you were a billionaire. ” Isabella remarks sarcastically staring at Joseph with huge disdain written on her face .“ Do you know him ? ” Karen asks chirping in the duo's conversation .“ No , I do not know jobless people . ” Isabella spat rudely getting up from her seat “ You said he was your sp—” “ A poor man can not be my speck Karen , his belts are not even expensive to suite my taste and he seems like one who came from a long line of beggars . ” Isabella replies shutting her friend rudely .“ Bella ! ” Karen cautioned her best friend who is unbelievably rude at the moment .“ You can talk down on me Isabella Blair but not talk or refer to my family as long line of beggars . I may not be your speck but tell me off with respect .” Joseph said in a cold voice completely pissed off
## chapter seven Isabella ignites the vehicle whose engine roars back to life in response . She sped out of the garage in full speed .In no time , she arrives Karen's . Isabella inputs the passcode before walking into the home. Unlike Isabella whose home was filled with domestic and security staffs Karen choose to stay alone. As much as Karen was a sex freak , she virtually cherished her privacy . Isabella stroll in slamming the door hard against the hinges , she walks straight to the mini bar and picks a bottle of tequila front the rows of liquor calling out to her .Just as she pops the bottle open , Karen's voice stops her .“ So you sneak into my home to steal my drink . ” Karen spoke curtly , she walked in from the not too narrow walkway . Her body is clad in a robe , her black hair was wet . Isabella knew she had her usual swim . Without saying anything in response she proceeded to pick the small tumbler to pour for herself a sip when Karen slams the table giving