The door to the ward was pushed open after a brief knock, the two men stepped inside to see their young master still asleep..
They exchanged worried gazes, it's past ten in the morning and he wasn't still up yet.. His eyelids moved a bit before it fluttered open to reveal a grey deep set of eyes.. "Boss you're awake!" One of the guards exclaimed in relief.. His thick brows furrowed as his hand went to the back of his head in pain, he tried to recall what happened the previous night but received a headache in return.. "What happened?" he said which sounded more like a groan. "You were drugged at the party last night boss and we had no other choice than to bring you here" His gaze fell on the little bloodstain next to him on the bed, memories from last night suddenly started replaying in his mind.. He closed his eyes briefly with a sigh "Where is she?" "Boss she's gone" "Find her!" He ordered and came down from the bed.. *** Meanwhile in a large living room a middle aged man and woman sat on one of the fine leather cushions going through a magazine.. "Wow..this dress is so pretty" Anita sterling exclaimed tugging her husband's shirt.. Aldrin sterling yawned and flipped the page to the next item however the magazine was snatched out of their grip by a young girl of about eighteen years of age.. "Alexa!" Alexa rolled her eyes hard at them, she threw the magazine to the opposite cushion and turned back to them with a glare.. "That's right! it's me! your precious little son didn't come back home all throughout last night.. what are you going to do about that? huh?!" The two exchanged brief glances, how was that possible? Damien wasn't one who sleeps out.. And just in time a firm footstep was heard and a young lad stepped in with his leather jacket over his shoulder.. "You're just returning from the party? we thought that.. "I'll be in my room and I don't want anyone to bug me" He murmured and left their questions hanging. *** A week later... Bianca narrowed her eyes at Olivia who just opened up about her ordeal a week ago. "You're kidding right?" Olivia sighed and stood up from Bianca's pink princess bed and picked up her backpack.. She pulled out a white sheet of paper and handed it over to her friend who hesitated for a while before she accepted it.. Bianca went through the sheet and her eyeballs nearly popped out of its sockets when she read the contents of the piece of paper. "Tell me this is not true Olivia" Olivia pulled her gaze away from Bianca's intense gaze, she was so ashamed of herself. "It's true Olivia" Bianca sprang up to her feet in a hurry, she just couldn't digest the new information she just got.. "How can you be pregnant when you haven't.. you know?" Olivia snatched the sheet from Bianca and folded it before placing it into her backpack.. "I told you about what happened at the hospital, do you think I'll joke about this? I'm freaking out right now because my mum will literally kill me once she finds out that I'm pregnant for a stranger" Honestly she was fed up with the little dramas that kept playing around her after her father's uncalled death. Tears welled up in her amber eyes recalling that awful day, she lost two things precious to her on that same day.. "I'm so scared Bianca, what am I going to do? I have no idea of who it was, I went back to the hospital to make inquiries about him but there was not a single trace of him" Bianca engulfed Olivia into an embrace, this was just too bad Olivia was only eighteen and will be nineteen in a few months time.. And what about her education? Bianca planted a kiss on Olivia's blonde hair.. "I know a friend Olivia.. tomorrow come over I'll take you somewhere with me" Olivia sniffed back and nodded in approval, she was willing to do anything if it meant to save her mother's name from disgrace.. *** The next day as agreed the two friends met and headed out, it was a great difficulty trying to convince their mums to let them hang out of town this weekend.. Bianca squeezed Olivia's palm, she noticed how nervous her friend was and she was willing to support with whatever she can.. Olivia who by now already knew why she was here, swallowed hard, she has heard multiple stories of girls who tried to have an abortion only to lose their life in the process.. "Next!" An irritated voice of a lady came through pulling Olivia out of her thoughts.. "That's you Olivia..trust me you can do this" Olivia nodded and walked into the shabby looking room, she glanced around the poor apparatus laying around.. She instantly knew this was an illegal operation being operated over here.. "Get on the table and spread your legs wide open!" The plump lady barked out at her.. She wore a blue hand gloves over her hands and picked up a long thin metal.. Her gaze fell on Olivia who was still standing still looking at her surroundings.. "Hey missy! will you get on it or not?! I have a lot of things to do!" Olivia was jolted out of her thoughts, she nervously climbed and laid down on the cold metal table.. "Spread your legs wide open!" The lady lashed out at her once more. "Excuse me?" Olivia blurted out of the blue which earned a smug smile on the lady's lips.. "Oh! inexperienced I see, you decided to have a taste and look at where it has gotten you to! I'm sure your little boyfriend didn't ask you more than once to open up your legs for him.. now be a good little girl and do so!" Olivia shut her eyes and did just as the lady had instructed her.. "Good girl!" "Is this gonna hurt?" Olivia asked nervously, this was the first time she was taking such a step and she was too scared and afraid.. "Are you kidding me?" The lady mocked and to her surprise Olivia sat up and climbed down from the table.. "I'm sorry ma'am but I'm not doing this anymore" she exclaimed and ran out of the room leaving the lady who was cussing behind her.. Bianca who was sitting patiently in front of the door waiting for her friend to come out was startled when Olivia suddenly ran past her.. "Olivia" "Such a coward! next!" Bianca stood up to her feet and ran out of the old building in search of her friend, she spotted Olivia walking down the street in a hurry.. "Olivia!" Olivia stopped on her tracks and waited patiently for Bianca to meet up with her.. "What was that about Olivia? you left in a hurry, did you get rid of it?" Olivia narrowed her eyes at Bianca "Did you just address this child as it?" Bianca rolled her eyes at Olivia's naiveness, there was no other choice left than to do this.. "You don't know the father and you're still so young to be a mother, what about school? you still have a long way ahead for you.. come on let's go back" Bianca said softly and took Olivia's hands.. "I don't want to do that Bianca.. I'm very scared.. I can't risk it" She touched her flat tummy, she couldn't believe that there was a living thing growing inside of her, it still felt surreal to her.. "Maybe it's my ill fate" Bianca sighed and placed a hand over Olivia's shoulder.. "Fine! just know whatever you do.. I will always have your back" "Thanks for always being there for me" *** Olivia closed the door behind her, she walked into the oddly quiet room and was startled to see her mum glaring at her.. Her gaze fell on her opened pink backpack resting on the chair beside her mum and a white sheet dangled on her mum's hand.. "Mum you.. "You're pregnant Olivia.. what more do you have to say?" Olivia gulped down nervously, she fondled with the hem of her cream colored gown, tears formed at the corner of her eyes, she could also see the tears brimming from her mum's eyes. "It's just been a week since your father left us for good and you've changed so much! do you realize what you've done?!" Olivia's cries intensified, she failed, she was a bad daughter but who would hear her out and believe her when she narrates her ordeal with the strange man a week ago.. "I'm sorry mum..I made a mistake" Sandy stood up and crushed the white sheet in between her palm.. "A mistake huh? go up to your room and get your luggage down you're leaving the city to stay with your aunt and that's final!" Olivia's brows knotted, was her mum throwing her out? if her mum could say this to her what will the rest of the world say then?Despite all that had happened to Tracy in the last few weeks, she was smart enough to understand that revenge wouldn't help her out at all. She pulled her gaze off the large screen showing the live footage of Damien and Olivia's wedding. That should have been her daughter smiling so brightly on the screen, but the latter messed up her chances. If only Olivia hadn't come into the picture, maybe everything would still be intact and in place. The Brown's wouldn't have been broken apart like it had. Taking a huge deep breath, she gripped the handle of the wheelchair where a dazed looking Asher sat. The doctor said he was still in shock of whatever had happened around him but it's been days since he woke up and the only word he uttered was "Olivia" Tracy wasn't oblivious to the fact that Asher had something for Olivia. "Your dad and Rihanna has chosen their own path, I think it's time we get going and start our lives afresh" They had to catch the fastest flight to Florida w
Few days later.. The most awaited day in the city came by so fast. The day were the two souls were finally going to be joined together by the sacred bonds of marriage. A majestic church was transformed into a breathtakingly opulent wedding wonderland. The stained glass windows adorned with intricate stone carvings filtered the sunlight casting kaleidoscopic patterns across the polished marbled floor covered with a plush white carpet runner embroidered with gold thread. Garlands of lush greenery and exotic white flowers which included, roses, orchids, and gardenias entwined the wooden pews leading up to the altar. The air was sweet with the scent of blooming flowers. All these extravagant decor had everything to do with Anita Sterling, the most joyous soul on earth. She had been anticipating this day so much if not more than the couple and finally it was here. As the orchestra's strings swelled, the congregation rose. Their faces turned toward the back of the church. Th
Alexa took a glance at Hardin seated next to her in the car when he didn't make any attempt to step out of the car. Today, her older brother had summoned her to the Sterling's ancestral home for an urgent meeting, and she had taken advantage of that opportunity to introduce Hardin to her family. Except that the latter was feeling nervous about this meeting. Hardin knew that he had to face his girl's family sooner than later. He wasn't scared of meeting them but rather be was scared that they might look down on him because of the huge gap between their status. Or worse they might shoo him away from Alexa which he wouldn't be able to bear. Alexa's hand fell on his palm fisted on his lap. She gave it a soft reassuring squeeze. "Trust me. Everything will be fine. My brother might seem tough but he is actually soft hearted on the inside and my dad isn't much of a trouble either" Hardin released a deep breath, he casted her a glance. "And your mum? There's still enough time
Tracy's hand shakily reached for the door's knob leading to Asher's ward. Her heart raced wildly as the door creaked open. She took a step in and almost immediately, a surprised squeal left her lips. Her legs almost gave way, but luckily, she regained her composure and hurried to the bed where the lean figure lay with his eyes wide open. "Asher" She cried out softly caressing his hair. He was awake. Meanwhile, Asher's face was as still as a statue, he hardly blinked or changed his line of focus. Tracy rained multiple kisses on his face but that still didn't generate any reaction from him. There were several questions running wild in her head that needed to be answered. "Asher..can you hear me? it's me your mum" She reminded him taking his hand in hers. She brought his hand to her lips and began sobbing. Now she had a new ray of hope. He was awake and that was all that mattered to her. *** Olivia sat on her bed reading a book in the peace and quietness of Damien's r
Bianca flashed a smile at the kind receptionist who led her to the door leading to Xander's office... Her hubby must have been working his ass off and had probably forgotten to have breakfast before coming to the office and it was certain that he might skip lunch too. But not on her watch. She had decided to pay a surprise visit to him today by coming over to his company with his lunch. She pushed the door open and stepped in with all smiles.. "Hey, Mr Gray I see you're busy." Xander was startled at her sudden familiar and chirpy voice, he snapped his head up from his PC to her. She plunged to the chair in front of his large desk with a broad grin on her face placing two takeouts on his desk. From her facial expression he got that she was excited to see him. "Wow! I wasn't expecting you to show up. You startled me for a second there" She sprang up to her feet and walked around the desk heading to him, once she drew close enough she stood behind him and leaned dow
All throughout the ride back home Damien's hand never left Olivia's tummy no matter how many times she made jest of him. He just couldn't contain his happiness and the same goes to Olivia. "Don't you think you are overreacting?" Olivia inquired arching a brow. She wasn't complaining or anything, it was just it felt weird for him to caress her flat tummy. "Come on. I wasn't there for you when you were pregnant with Kelvin. The least I could do is to make sure that I'm always by your side from now henceforth" Olivia sighed in defeat, she tilted her head by the side till it fell on his shoulder. "As you wish Mr Sterling" *** Hardin wiped off small food crumbs by the corner of Alexa's lips using his thumb. He took the dirty dishes along with him to the kitchen. "You don't have to do the dishes. I can manage on my own" Alexa lazily offered running her palm on her stomach. "Nah. it's nothing much" It's been a while since she last ate a really nourishing homemade foo
Damien and Olivia waited patiently for the results of the test carried out. The result was said to be ready in the next thirty minutes. "Are you sure you aren't feeling any discomfort?" He asked worriedly. Olivia's face fell for the umpteenth time in a row, Damien had been bugging her with that same question over and over again. "Yes. My ears are about to be blown off by you. I told you already right? I'm fine quit worrying yourself for nothing" Damien chuckled at her response, he brought his hand to her blonde hair stroking it lovingly. "I can't help but worry about you honey" Olivia flashed him a look of surprise, he just addressed her as 'Honey' and surprisingly it sounded right to her ears. Luckily for Olivia who was gradually burning in red color, the door opened and a doctor stepped into his office while a nurse followed behind him. He took his seat behind his large brown desk filled with some papers clipped together and his name tag. "Mr Sterling. I'm deepl
Hardin pulled away from Alexa after a few seconds of their lips locking. He cupped her face in his hands while his eyes never left hers for a second. Her face was expressionless and he noticed that she didn't reciprocate to his advances. Or furthermore, she wasn't interested in him like he was in her. The thought of that shattered his heart into a million tiny pieces. Maybe this had something to do with the huge gap in their status. But at this point, nothing mattered to him any longer except the lady standing close to him. Whether she accepted him or not, he had decided to pour out his feelings. She hadn't said a word neither had she blinked or make the slightest of movement. Perhaps, she was still in a state of shock, which was very true. Although this wasn't the first time Hardin had kissed her, but this kiss which lasted for a few seconds felt entirely different. Her heart thumped wildly wondering why he did that. Different questions and assumptions filled her mind leavin
The once messy apartment which belonged to Alexa was made spotless and neat after a few hours of cleaning by Hardin.. He picked up the trashcan and proceeded to the living room where some of her dresses and socks were littered. A few empty packs from various snacks covered the table in the midst of the mini living room. "How come I never noticed any of this whenever I come in here?" He questioned no one in particular.. After taking out the thrash from the table, his eyes caught sight of a thin strip paper like object lying lazily on the table.. Hardin's brows furrowed, from the two clear red lines flashing before his eyes, he already knew what this was. He picked it up examining it closely, this was a pregnancy strip. And worse of it all, it was showing two lines which meant that it was positive. Was Alexa pregnant? if not what was it doing in her apartment? Meanwhile.. A smile carved on Alexa's sleeping face when a mouth watering aroma filled her nostrils. She stir