LOGINGreetings, brave readers, curious wanderers, those who absolutely meant to be productive today but somehow ended up here instead 😄, and steadfast companions of this long and winding tale 🥰 We are nearing the final days- the ink is still drying, the characters are running out of excuses, and the end is no longer a distant rumour but a rapidly approaching reality. Truly… we are almost there. It’s been a journey of questionable decisions, dramatic turns, and the occasional chaos (some intentional, some… less so), and you’ve made it this far with me- which is both impressive and mildly concerning. Before we step closer to the finale, a small and entirely selfless request from your ever-grateful author: if this story has entertained you along the way, a like 👍, gem 💎, or rating ⭐ is always appreciated.
Grandpa Holston woke up the next morning to the good news of Daniel regaining consciousness. He rushed over to find Daniel to check on his precious grandson, only to find him with a vacant gaze.“Son, how are you feeling?” Grandpa Holston asked anxiously as he sat near his bed, holding his hand, in an attempt to bring his soul back from wherever it wandered off to.Daniel turned his gaze to look at Grandpa Holston; he tried to steady his gaze on Grandpa Holston’s face, as though searching for recognition before muttering in a low, despondent voice “I lost…. I lost so miserably… I lost my wife and kids… I have nothing left!”“Not all is lost… not all…” Grandpa Holston choked as he patted Daniel’s hand affectionately “You are still breathing….and that’s all that matters. You have the rest of your life, live it well.”“Don’t stay stuck in the past…” Grandpa Holston’s voice seemed to have aged considerably in the last 4 weeks “The past has left our grasp, trying to hold on to it, is as fo
Grandpa Holston’s body couldn’t hold on any longer, no matter how he argued that he could go, insisting on guarding his precious grandson by himself; Ron, who had grown up alongside Daniel could see through the farce and knew that was his body could not hold any longer; he was holding on with nothing more than sheer willpower. Hence insisted on booking an additional room and sending Grandpa Holston to rest, with a promise to wake him up as soon as Daniel regained consciousness.The last 4 weeks hadn’t been peaceful for the Holston’s; Both Burkes and Walters meant what they said, neither showed any mercy or consideration for old friendships when they attacked. Only relief was that Chris didn’t join the mix; it wasn’t because he was magnanimous to forgive but his genuine consideration and respect for his kids’ heritage. But either way both Grandpa Holston and Chris knew that it wouldn’t matter if he joined the fray or not, Holston’s would be history.As he laid to rest, sighing at the f
“Were you any better?” Ron countered without backing and added “Worse, you even attacked her folks back home…”“No… I didn’t…” Daniel shook his head in denial at first before pausing as he remembered something and mumbled faintly “I only sent someone to warn them for raising such a vicious daughter.”“Warn??? Heh!” Ron scoffed “How far did the warning go? Do you not know?”“I just made them lose their jobs…” Daniel’s eyes darted guiltily as he lowered his head; he didn’t think it was too much to give them a lesson.“Do you know that the bullying you incited or paid for, didn’t just stop them from being able to work…. But also followed them all the way to their hometown, making it impossible for them to live…” Ron paused as he took a sip with a bitter expression “They eventually committed suicide.”“What???” Daniel’s eyes widened in shock before shaking his head “Does Michelle know?”“Why do think she willingly agreed to take part in Christopher’s scheme?” Ron hooked his eyebrows at Da
The drive and the journey were unbearable for Daniel and yet none of his companions offered him any analgesics. The heartless man and woman even stopped the airhostess giving him anything to numb his pain, saying that he was allergic to those meds. ‘Hell…’ he felt like screaming that ‘he was not allergic to anything but pain’…however, the pain was so unbearable that he couldn’t utter a single word but whimper in pain.His consciousness floated in and out, tormented by pain; he had no idea how or when the journey ended, as when his consciousness returned next, long enough for him to remain sane, he was already back at his office in Holston holdings. But worse than the pain was the memory, the memory he regained…. Of his failed attempt and how he made a grand fool of himself.He stood up from his chair in a daze… confused as to why Christopher would let him walk scot-free after having him under his foot, reduced to an ant, waiting to be trampled. He looked around, his eyes still clouded
Daniel slowly gained consciousness, but his head still hurt; it hurt so much that he couldn’t even see what was in front of him, even his mind was playing tricks on him as his memories became jumbled, making it impossible for him to make sense of it.He tried to sit up, holding his temples that were throbbing uncontrollably before gritting his teeth and ordering Michelle who seemed to be standing indifferently by the side “Get me some meds for the pain.”Michelle didn’t respond to Daniel’s order but instead turned her head to look at Night Slade and Night Song. Daniel followed her gaze and saw the two people sitting leisurely on the sofa; he remembered that his headache seemed to have started following the consumption of the tea that was delivered by the man and became agitated.He gritted his teeth and questioned “What did you put in the tea? Are you planning to poison me to death along with your partner?”“I didn’t think Mr Holston had any scruples with poisoning considering he used
At Daniel’s end, morning came, just the same as every other day for the last 4 weeks, however it was destined to be the day that bought forth Daniel’s worst nightmare.Daniel and Michelle were having breakfast when the doorbell rang. Daniel raised his head, turning his gaze towards Michelle, he lifted his eyebrows enquiringly. They had been here for close to a month and had never had any visitors call on them; they had hardly met anyone even when they went on their evening walks. It was like walking through a ghost town.He had no idea where the groceryman delivered all their daily necessities from, but he never saw any shops when they went out in close proximity to where they were staying; the guests at diner they visited on the weekends could be counted on one hand. Even the registry to collect their marriage certificate was an hour and a half drive away. He didn’t know whether to praise or curse his brilliance for coming up with such a plan for getting married without his grandfathe
Christopher’s recovery speed was astonishing to the medical team even though they put it down to Dr Barr’s exceptional skills. Although Dr Barr staying back to treat Christopher did surprise everyone, they were genuinely happy to bask in his glory and learn from him.“Son, you are good as gold as lon
Emile had just turned to face Daniel and didn’t expect the kick; She fell backwards onto the shards as she tried to balance herself.“Ahhhaaa…” Emile cried out in pain. Blood seeped out through the cuts onto her dress, but Daniel didn’t seem to have noticed th
Emile knitted her brows and as she raised her head to look at Christopher in confusion.“What if Daniel comes back? What if he wants to be together with you?”Her affection for Daniel was no secret. Everyone who knew them knew about it; he also knew about the price she paid for it.“I take my life very
Christopher was discharged from hospital after a week following a thorough examination. Other than the wound that was yet to be healed, his recovery speed was considered astonishing with no aftereffects. He was glad to be out of hospital after been admitted for close to 2 weeks.2 days later, Emile a







