Dear Readers We are coming to the end of Henry and Ashley's love story. What are your thoughts so far?
Henry rolled his eyes when he saw Adrian walk in. “What are you doing here?” “Olivia told me you’d be working late...” He checked his watch, “But this late...Henry...” “Adrian, why are you here?” Henry asked sternly. Adrian pulled out a chair and sat across from him, “I cracked the case, Henry” He furrowed his brows in confusion. “What case?” “The Mason case and what Eric and Angela are up to" Henry got to his feet and began packing his bag. “Adrian, I am not in the mood...” Adrian stood to his feet. “I promise you, this isn’t like other times, I finally have all the evidence I need against them.” “Frankly, I don’t care” Henry retorted. “None of this matters and Adrian please just leave me out of it...” “Henry, I promise you, you’re gonna want to hear it. They were lying! They were all bloody lying...” Henry rolled his eyes. “About what part exactly?” Adrian sighed. “That’s not important. Henry, forget whatever problems are there between us. This is beyond us! Mason is alive
Adrian peeked into the rear seat of the police car. A look of triumph on his face. He held their gaze. “You should know this is only the beginning. I have more in store for you” The grin on his face was wide. He straightened up and walked up to Henry. “You did it!” “Man, it was too easy. How did you know they were going to show up?” Henry asked with a look of bewilderment on his face. Adrian shrugged, he was beaming with pride. “Common psychology I guess. I was sending subtle signals to them, to unsettle them. It was only a matter of time before they showed up. I predicted sooner but that was the time for uncertainties...” He noticed Henry’s shocked expression still. He explained. “The other day at the restaurant, I spotted the paparazzi and although Ashley was terrified I told her to smile and laugh for the cameras...” “What purpose would that serve?” “It was just the day after Ashley was attacked, of course, I knew it would set them off. The pictures of us played a role too, the
A FEW WEEKS AGO... Leonard stared at Ashley. She was on the couch staring out the window lost in thought, he had only just managed to calm her down. The altercation with Henry had upset her more than he imagined it would. He wanted to help so bad, he wanted to make her forget everything about Henry, and then a thought occurred to him. “Hey Ash,” He walked up to her and sat beside her on the couch. She flashed him a wide smile. “Hey, Leonard.” “How are you feeling?” He asked. She shrugged. “I think I might have an idea of how to make you feel better.” Her eyes lit up and it caused his heart to swell in excitement. “It is going to be Christmas very soon and I will be going home for a family vacation. We do this thing where every member of the family comes back home and spends time together. It would be a lot of fun, I want you to come back home with me.” He explained. “Leonard...” “Don’t say anything.” He cut in. “You are going to love it there, my family is amazing and they ar
Henry Allen was having one hell of a time, and the continuous wails from his wife did nothing to ease it. On the contrary, it increased the wave of panic in him, bringing him almost to tears.He crouched in front of her, grabbing her sweaty hands in his trembling ones. "Look at me, babe, look at me." He moved her face so their eyes would meet. "You have to push, please, you need to listen to the doctor, our child’s life and yours are solely dependent on it." He pleaded in a panicky tone, he was fidgety.Her eyes rolled back. "Just go away, Henry!" Her screams resonated past the ward she was in, and she bit her lower lip until it bled. "I want this thing pulled out of me at once, I don’t care if it lives or not. This pain is unbearable." Her breathing was laboured, and sweat trickled down her forehead as she clenched against the sheets, trying to cushion the immense pain she was feeling. Listening to her broke his heart to bits. Asking him to go away hurts. He would never leave her sid
Angela’s hospital room looked more like a gift shop and less like a hospital. The room smelled of fresh flowers. Teddies of different colours and sizes were positioned everywhere. The small bedside table was occupied with different well-wishing cards. Gift boxes were littered around the room, beautiful coloured balloons were strapped together, and there was hardly room. "Congratulations, Angie!" "Congratulations, my friend. Your baby is a cutie” a lady said excitedly. “You are one lucky girl, my friend!" The next few days after her delivery, friends and family came trooping in to visit her and the baby in the hospital after the news of her baby’s arrival circulated. She was taken to a private room well situated and up to par with her expensive taste. It was visiting hours and as usual, they had visitors. Angela’s mother had come to see the child every day since the day of her delivery. Today, a couple of her friends from back home came to see her. However, Angela didn’t seem to sha
"I earnestly regret the day you came into my life," he said with a tone of finality. His voice was calm but the anger in his eyes and the way his jaw ticked told a different story. Her voice faltered for a bit. "What...did you say, Henry?” he had dealt with her patiently up until now, it seemed like his patience was thinning. She was shocked to hear those words from him. “I was as clear as day Angie. You are a terrible person, you always have been...” he shook his head. “No...you are way beyond terrible. I have tried my best to treat you right, I have given you everything you ever wanted. You have never lacked. I am married to you because I am in love with you...” "And what does that matter?” she asked. He shook his head, “It doesn’t, does it?” “Yes because you’re not making any sense...” “What is not making sense is you!” he interjected, “It is us!” He pointed between them, “This! Whatever it is we have.” “I am asking you to get me a new phone to replace the one you smashed on
Ashley Olden?" "Yes ma'am!" she stood up abruptly. "You may go in now, the boss will see you immediately." She nodded. "Thank you, ma'am" She inhaled deeply and ran her clammy hands over her plaid skirt. The receptionist stared at her “Ma'am you can go in.” “Ye...yes" her lips quivered. She walked up to the door and knocked on it, she opened it and walked in. A fairly large man sat behind the desk, he peered at her briefly from above his glasses “Good morning sir." He merely hummed his response “Have a seat" he gestured towards the chair. She pulled it out and sat on it. “Can I see your documents?” She nodded and handed it over to him. He opened it and began to flip through it “Name?” “Ashley Olden.” “How old are you?” he inquired. “23” she simply stated and looked away, there was something about the way he looked at her. It was slightly uncomfortable. She brushed the thought away. “You do not live in the city?” he questioned. “No sir, I live in town, on the outskirts o
She bowed her head as she walked through the doors of the hospital. She mumbled her greetings. She was a regular here so most of the workers called out to her and waved at her. She brought out her phone and dialled a number, it rang for a moment. “Hello Ash, how are you?” “Leo, I am fine" she answered in a small voice. “Good time?” she asked. “Yes,” he answered. “Rooftop.” “Meet you there." She entered the escalator and thankfully it was empty. She let out the air she has no idea she was holding. She shut her eyes and leaned backwards, she noticed she was still visibly shaken by what had happened. She inhaled deeply. She arrived at the rooftop not long after Leonard arrived. “My best girl" he opened his arms to welcome her. She embraced him relishing in the feeling of his strong protective arms around her, she sighed audibly. “My favourite person". He smoothed her hair with his hands, and when she pulled away, he held her shoulder staring at her, “Are you okay?” he held her han