CHAPTER THIRTY.The rest of the week went by with Adele not seeing Jamal like she had requested. She stayed in the hospital to be monitored, while Jamal continued with his work. He only came to see her when she was fast asleep so she wouldn't see him and get upset. One day, when he had gone to see her, the doctor called into his office and told him about Adele's situation. He had said that Adele had injured her uterus as a result of the miscarriage and it was almost impossible for her to conceive again. When Jamal got home that night, he didn't sleep. He kept thinking about Adele and how much she would hate him even more when she heard the news herself.He felt guilty for the things he had done to her and he wanted to take responsibility by making things right between them, but he knew Adele also needed time to heal from what she was going through, so he was going to give her time.He told his parents and sister about the miscarriage. His father expressed his sympathy and even visi
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE.The same calm atmosphere was maintained between Adele and Jamal for the rest of the week. Adele did not want to see Jamal most of the time and Jamal made sure to make himself less available in her presence. Grandma tried her best to talk to them, but Adele had already made up her mind. Her friend Linda, successfully found the house and paid the rent. Adele had also found a way to furnish the house, all without Jamal's knowledge. Everything was set and now, all she had to do was think of a way to escape his claws. She knew Jamal had always wanted to keep their marriage a secret from the world, so she intended to use that fact to blackmail him once she escaped and he tried to forcefully bring her back home. She knew she cared about his reputation more than anything else in the world and was not going to sacrifice it for anything, not even her.Ever since she got back home from the hospital, Jamal had assigned more guards for her protection. There were guards guardin
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO.Jamal kept thinking about Adele throughout his meeting. Nothing the directors were saying made any sense to him. All he wanted was for them to finish talking so he would end the meeting and go meet Adele at Monteplaza.He had made a special reservation at the lounge so they could eat and spend some time together. Adele had been very quiet and reserved ever since she got back from the hospital and he hated it, but he understood her that's why he made sure he gave her the space she needed.He loved his wife and he wanted them to be close again. That's why he was starting to invent ways to have them spend time together.The sound of his phone ringing snapped him out of his thoughts and everyone stopped talking and turned to look at him. When he checked the caller ID and saw Danielle's name, he instantly ended the call."I'm sorry about that …please ride on wi…" his words were cut short from his mouth by the sound of his blasting ringtone. He angrily picked up the phon
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE.The next thing on Adele's to do list was to apply for a job. She had gone shopping for new clothes, a new phone and some groceries and now she was home in her apartment. Before going shopping, she had met up with Linda, who gave her the keys to her house.She was very proud of all that she had managed to do and prayed to God to give her the strength to move on from Jamal and their failed marriage. She knew Jamal would never take her request for a divorce seriously if she kept living under his roof, but he would when she moved out and started living on her own because she was convinced that he did not like her one bit.During her pregnancy, she fell in love with Jamal and that was one reason why she craved his attention and almost died every time she saw him flirting with Danielle. She was madly in love with him, but at that point in time, after all that had happened, the only thing she felt in her heart for him was hatred.She was, however, guilty of the fact tha
CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR.Jamal was dressing for work that morning when he heard a knock on his room door. He stepped out of the closet to open it and he was flabbergasted to see his father standing outside.He could not remember the last time his father came over to his room. If he was there that morning, it meant there was something very important he needed them to discuss."Dad?" He called in surprised."You must be shocked to see me here." Said his dad with a smile which didn't last two seconds."I am, I really am surprised. What brings you to my bedroom at this time?" He asked."Can I come in?""Of course, come in." He said, stepping away from the door to make way for his father even though he didn't want to. He led him over to the sitting area where they both sat down to discuss."I returned from Italy last night and that's when I got the news of Adele's disappearance from your mother.""Oh… I see." Was all Jamal could say."We will talk about that later. Let's talk about business fi
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE.One week later."I'm sorry Mr. King, I tried to stop her, but she wouldn't listen." Jamal's secretary apologized as she rushed into Jamal's office and shortly after, Danielle waltzed in looking all furious. Jamal groaned in frustration and heaved out a heavy sigh of exasperation before turning to the secretary who now looked like she had seen a ghost.She was scared for her job, her future and her life as a whole.Jamal King Dominick was not a man whose orders were to be disobeyed. Grave consequences always accompanied disobedience."It's okay Gloria, you can leave." He dismissed the young girl and she hastily walked out of the office, leaving the two to settle whatever problems they had."Seriously Jamal? You instructed that lowlife to not let me into your office whenever I come? Do you know how embarrassing that is?" Danielle asked, raising her voice."Danielle, you can't just come into my office anytime you wish. I am a busy man and I am not always available to
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX.Jamal drove straight home from Adele's apartment. He was still greatly shaken by the divorce papers she had sent to him. His heart was still palpating hard in his chest.He had known she would think of filing for a divorce, but he didn't know it would be so soon. The fact that Adele was so mad at him to the extent that she wanted to divorce him left him completely devastated.He loved Adele and he wanted to be with her. He knew he had made a lot of fatal errors, but he was ready to change his ways and do all he could to amend things between them. All he needed from Adele was a second chance and he was going to make sure she did not regret it.When he stepped out of his car, he handed over his keys to the parking caker and walked into the house. He was exhausted after that very intense argument with Adele. That was the second time they were raising their voices at each other and he didn't like it, but he couldn't help it."Jamal!" He heard his mother call the moment
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN.Adele had her last hospital appointment at the hospital that morning. The doctor told her she was totally healed and could go on with her physical activities. She was very happy to get the news. She was already sick and tired of coming to that hospital especially as Jamal was the one responsible for paying her medical bills. After her check up sessions, they never asked her for any money, the total bills were always forwarded to Jamal who would pay without any hesitation.As she exited the hospital lobby, her cell phone rang in her bag and she quickly fished it out to see who it was. A smile flashed on her face when she saw Linda's name on the caller ID and she instantly answered the call."Hello girl." She greeted as age pressed the phone over her ear."Adele, hello, hope you are doing alright." Linda's joyous voice sounded over the phone, making her smile even more."I'm doing just fine and you?""I'm alright. I just called to inform you that Wendy and I will b