Jane smiled sheepishly as the call ended. She was falling deeply for Jeff and she knew it. "l should speak to dad too, it's been a while," she said to herself and dialed her father's number. Clinton Cole picked up immediately. "Ann! It's butter bread!" Jane heard her father calling out to her mother from the other end and chuckled. "Hello dad!" she giggled. "My butter bread! It's been a while. The whole mansion misses their queen. How have you been?" Cole asked."Up and well dad, how is mother? Is she still not going to talk to me? It's almost a decade already!" Jane said. "She missed you dearly, she wants you to come home." "I am actually thinking of coming over soon..." "Are you really coming over this time around?" Her father cut in. "Yes father... I need to talk to investigator Patrick. I have a case I want him to dig into," Jane responded."Investigator Patrick? Why? Did you get into trouble? Are you hurt ? You should come home if things are difficult," Cole advised worr
"Is that it?! Is that why you refused to let me see my husband?!" Lisa blurted out. "What do you mean ma'am? It was clearly an order?" Benny responded. He was clearly confused. He did not realize that he had spilled the beans. Lisa laughed bitterly. "An order? Whose order?! Who gave such an order? An unconscious man?" She yelled and walked progressively closer to Benny. She took the last step and suddenly grappled his collar roughly. "Did you not hear yourself? You were waiting for my husband to regain consciousness! Where the hell is my husband?!" Lisa yelled. Realization dawned on Benny. He became frantic and did not know what to do. "Take me to my husband now!" Lisa yelled and walked out of the company. She was in shock. She settled into her car and picked up her phone. She searched out Jane's number but stopped before dialing it. She brought the car to ignition and zoomed off angrily. "Fuck!" Benny beat up himself and took his car keys. He got into his car and dialed Jane's
Lisa entered her husband's room and screamed out loud. "Oh my God! Alex!" She tumbled backwards and Jane held her tight. Lisa fidgeted. Fear and shock were clearly written over her. She wiggled out of Jane's hold and and breathed unevenly as she walked back to Alex's bedside.She soon realized she was alone in the room. Benny had left while Jane stood just outside by the door.Lisa walked closer and bent over her husband, she wept bitterly. In her hysteria she kept muttering, "I am sorry Alex, l am so sorry. I am sure you can hear me right?" There is a lot for you to fix, you need to shake off your shackles and come back to us. Your kids want to see you...I…I want to see you too... l am so sorry". She continued in her hysteria until she felt Jane's hand pressed into her middle from behind.Lisa quietened and whispered, "I should clean him up." "Yeah it is necessary. I will wait outside," Jane said and walked out. She waited at the reception but suddenly remembered she had unfinish
Cole had informed all that was concerned. It was like a preparation for a king's visit. The mansion bubbled with activities. The compound was well decorated. Mrs Clinton Ann wasn't left out. She had refused to talk to her daughter not because she hated her but because she missed her. She understood her daughter better than she thought. During the early days of her marriage, she nursed the idea of running off on several occasions. She felt trapped and useless despite having all she wanted. The Clintons' mansion was as beautiful as ever. The view became clearer as Jane drove closer. She could not believe she left almost ten years ago, it was like yesterday. As she drove closer, two guards standing at the gates came into view. She supposed they were meant to open the gates but as against her thought, one of them moved closer, he bowed and told her to get off politely."Just open the gates and let me drive in," Jane said. "Sorry ma'am, the grand master has given instructions, you don't
It was the dawn of a new day. The Clinton's residence bustled with preparation for the day's party. Jane searched out the mansion for her father, she still had not seen her. She needed to give him the piece of her mind. She searched everywhere in the mansion but he wasn't seen anywhere. Her mother was busy chatting away with her friends, she couldn't approach her. She turned back and made her way to her room."Ma'am," one of the maids called out to her. "l said Janet! Janet, not ma'am!" Jane screamed out loud. The maid shivered and moved behind her with her head bowed. "I just want to inform you that your package has arrived," The maid rolled out the message and took to her heels.Jane marched forward angrily, she entered her room and shut the door loudly behind her. There on her lush sofa was a medium sized box. She grabbed it and tore it open without enthusiasm. Her eyes lit up, "wow!" She exclaimed without meaning to do so. The package contained a rose gold gown, a pair of golde
It was late in the evening. Jane waved at Jeff as he was driven out of the premises. Jeff waved back and Jane walked towards the gates. She waited and watched until the car was out of sight. She smiled and turned around only to realize that investigator Patrick was standing behind her."Oh my bad! I was thrown off my feet. Ihave forgotten all about you. I sincerely apologize," Jane said. "Apology accepted. Let's get down to business, the day is long gone," investigator Patrick responded and both walked back in. They took their seat in one of the bars within the compound and resumed discussion. "It is no news that Evans Mechanics was recently involved in a fire accident," Jane began. "Yes, it made the headlines".. Pat responded thoughtfully. "The CEO was badly burnt and presently in a coma. His wife happens to be my friend." "Aww.. Sorry about that." "The fire wasn't accidental, it was an arson." Jane said. "Arson? Wow! Any suspect in the picture?" Pat asked. "Yeah, it's kinda do
It was past 11pm. The girls who entertained Jeff held him on either side and helped him out of the bar. They led him into his car and got him a designated driver. One of the call girls described Jimmy Johnson's residence to the driver who got the description right away. The other lady dipped her hands into Jeff's pockets in search of cash. She got his wallet which was filled with rows of dollars. They paid the driver and took some for themselves. After about a 20 minute drive, the driver halted right in front of Jimmy Johnson's residence. He walked out of the car and was struggling to move Jeff into the compound when two guards walked up to him. The driver left Jeff in their care and went his way.******It was dawn. Jeff woke up and held his head. "Yesterday was a mess," he muttered as he got off the bed and made his way into the living room. He went to the fridge and got himself a bottle of chilled water and a glass cup."Are you sober now?" His father's voice boomed from behind.
Jane pulled out of the Clinton's mansion. She breathed in fresh air and heaved a sigh of relief. "Finally," she muttered. She could not wait to embrace her independence again. Of course she would miss the attention and all but she had made a choice long ago. She knew she couldn't be in her parents' care and enjoy her Independence.She drove back to the metropolis and down to Lisa's.Lisa screamed when Jane finished her tale. "This is unbelievable! Jeff was the suitor? You don't mean it! This is the most beautiful coincidence I have ever heard! Congratulations to you.. wedding bells on the way," Lisa teased. "Yeah, wedding bells.. but you know what? The betrothal and all hasn't changed my misgivings towards Jeff," Jane said. "There you go again!" Lisa reprimanded. "Yeah, I sounded crazy, right? Well, after the high spirits, merriments and all, I realized the gut feeling I do have against Jeff still persists and you know... Investigator Patrick even said the same, he warned me to be c