Chapter Forty Tiana barged into the room and met her grandpa having a conversation with Max."Welcome my dear," Lincoln smiled at her. "Grandpa," she faked smile."My love," Max stood up and went to peck her cheek. "What are you doing here?" She whispered the question into his ear."Come, my dear," Lincoln gestured before she could get a reply from Max.She forced a smile at Lincoln and gave Max a sharp glare, which had no effect on him as he walked back to his seat with a smile."You walked in just at the right time," Lincoln said and she furrowed her brows."We were just talking about us," Max added and Tiana turned in his direction."US?" She repeated as that was not something Max would ever use to qualify them. She would even dream of it, but it is happening right in reality."Yes," Lincoln said and now Tiana was staring at him. "My heart is filled with joy."With that Tiana guessed what they talked about in her absence."My two grandchildren grown up to find love," he took her h
CHAPTER FORTHY ONE"I do not know the excuse to give as I was out of words, he already gave me warning not to go out, would he fire all his security guards?" That thought came to me, as I made up my mind to give him a reply."I went to see a friend of mine, and I slept over there"He was glaring at me, as I was about taking step to go to my room then I heard him say “Stop”I stopped and I turned back to look at him"I asked you a question about where you went to, and I needed a sincere answer""I am coming from my friend's place, Cherry" I said looking at him.He doesn't seem to believe me, but I was so tired to even convince him, I just want to take my shower and rest."Go in and when you are done, I need to see you"As if I have known what was in his mind, I went in immediately, changed to my towel. I was feeling tired, that I didn't spend much minutes in the bathroom, I didn't use up to fifteen minutes, my brother health has been a concern.I went to the bed and just slept off, fo
CHAPTER FORTY TWOIt was all over the media that we would be celebrating our wedding on August 24th.HmmCherry called to be sure of what she saw on the internet."It's true, what you saw was true as we will be celebrating it on the 24th of August""Are you sure you can cope with all these" I can feel her concerned through the phone."I am trying to cope, but the truth is he has fallen for me, and I have fallen in love with him""Whoa, I am certain that Pedro devil will soon give a call through""I have been expecting his call because I know he would call soon" She said."Be smart as you have always been" "Alright" We concluded the conversation***"So did he actually fall in love with that bitch, what has that lady done that I wouldn't have done? What does she have that I am lacking? Pedro walked into her daughter's room and heard her talking to herself"Who is getting married" Pedro asked with a serious face."Daddy, don't tell me you haven't heard the news, Xander is getting marr
CHAPTER FORTY THREEI heard a bell rang"oh, oh" I shouted "so it's 8am already" I checked the time"Ma'am, come and eat, you and Master are going somewhere" Zuma said.I checked the calendar on my phone and I remembered it is Marcus wedding party day"I felt hungry, I need to eat first.I got to the dining and I found out that Xander was eating and smiling.Why was he smiling? He was starting at me and smilingI checked the part of my body he's smiling at, and I noticed he's smiling at my nipple, oh! I went out only putting on a crop singlet, and a short trouser.I turned back after noticing what he was staring at, he asked me to come and eat."I need to change first" I replied sharply"Okay your wish"I knew he wasn't satisfied with me going inside to change, I turned back to join him in the dining.After all, what was I covering? He has seen it, and only ladies are inside the living room and dining, guys are the security guard, and they out, outside.I joined him, but I do not feel
CHAPTER FOURTH FOURWe gifted the bride groom a gift, and we snapped pictures, we really do enjoy one another, we actually left home.Now, we are preparing for our wedding.Grandpa said he would be joining us in Xander's Mansion to help prepare for the wedding arrangements.I was happy when I heard the news, but what would happen after I had disappeared."I need to see you now" Xander said, and I followed him to his room."I have ordered the suit and gown we will use for our wedding" He said."I hope you are preparing too because people from other countries will be coming, and I know you are bole enough not to disappoint me, it's all going to be on the media," He said."I know you are good at what you do, do this well and please keep in mind to not fall in love with me, so I won't contaminate the appointment""Fall? I have been in this house for some time, do you think I will now fall for you now?"What type of being are you?"I didn't bother to reply him as I went to the door side t
CHAPTER FORTY FIVE"You said something over there like disappointing me? In what way""I just said that""So you do lie? You shouldn't lie to my parents though"I smiled"I understand it's not easy being an orphan from a kid, but your case is different, you have money""In what way is that different? All because I have money?"I nodded my head and said, "You have a nice grandfather""What about your extended family?" He asked feeling concerned."They all left, this world I have gotten to know that you are for yourself and no one is for you""You must have been facing many challenges""Yes, but it's all fine""Sorry about that too""I need to request something from you please" I said"What is that?" He said, looking at me."Let me be your fake parents, so I can scold you whenever you are wrong" I said.He smiled and nodded his head in affirmative, “No problem”We drove to his mansion to rest.***Knox Mansion"If he's not willing to marry her real, I love the lady, he should pass her t
CHAPTER FORTY SIX"Please how can I see her now, I need to see her""For now, you can't see her when you just wish to, where you are is dangerous for her to come, and you can't go and visit her""What?""You just have to be patient, dear brother, everything will be fine soon""Yes I know""I brought this for you, take" She gave her the food and some things she brought."Alright, thank you very much"She left and Dwayne was in a deep thought."My sister has always loved me and be by my side ever since kid before even loosing our parents, how can I pay her with everything she has done?Well, I would do all I can do in my power to bring my sister back to me, and run away with me.***"Anytime I ask of you, they said you ain't around, is it that you are going around to give people invitation letter or what" Xander Teased me.“Whatever” I said and looked at his face"I want you to follow Me and Marcus out tomorrow, we are going to a company to make them sign a contract with us, we are goin
CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN“You should already know what's happening around you” Debris said to Dwayne."Things like what? He asked""You can only be with your sister if she complied with her being absence in her wedding""I don't know anything about that" Dwayne said."Stop playing dumb, your sister snatched my boyfriend, and she thought they can wed and have a happy marriage""I know my sister for long, and I know she can't do such, please don't lie on her" Dwayne said siding her sister.She slapped him."Do you just say I am lying" She said.He touched his cheek."I am just getting fine and how dare you slap me"" Are you okay? Do you realize my dad, paid for your treatment, you this poor brat" She said.He was muted, he didn't outer any word..."Next time when I talk, just keep shut"He didn't give a reply, and she left..."I need to see my sister, I wonder what she might have gone through, she got into this messy situation because of me" He screamed out.**"I need to go and see grandpa