Uncertain about what to do, her mind wandered around deep in thoughts. She had been quiet ever since and Hazel had to snap her fingers repeated before she realized how far she had gone. “ Girl, you been lost in thoughts. You didn't even hear the last thing I said or did you?” Hazel asked with a hand on her shoulder protectively. “ Pardon me, I didn't know I had gone that far. Did you ask a question?” “ Of course I did. I asked about Vince. How's it going? When is he coming to see you?” Hazel asked with her eyes off the road for a second as she threw a glance at Caryn who seemed like she had a lot on her plate. Of course she did, her family's company was one step away from crumbling and even though his dad had been able to get a loan, it wouldn't last long. They needed to find a solution and quite fast too. “ Yes, he's coming over this weekend.” Her friend smiled and playfully punched her. “ Finally, someone's all excited to meet her baby. Am I lying?” She asked raising a brow at C
“ No. You don't own me, Oliver. You can't use me whenever you want to and then apologize for your insane behavior later on. You're sick, Oliver. You're sick.” He smiled, twisting the belt he held. He would make sure she regretted all what she said. “ No sweetheart, you are the sick one here. You must be sick in the head if you think you can spend my money recklessly and still not submit to me.” With every word said comes a whip on her back. Her groans could be heard in the neighborhood but none of them bothered to intervene. They were used to this already. Everyone in the hood knew about the Roberts ,the couple who always had arguments everyday. They knew Oliver, the alcoholic brute who physically assaulted his wife. Neighbors would troop in and out of their house to plead with Oliver and he would promise to change but things got worst and the neighbors decided to leave the couple to sort their differences on their own. It was midday and her cries could be heard few mile
Late in the evening, Nathan's residence. He was working on his laptop in the living room when the security personnel came in to announce the august's visitor's presence. “ There's someone at the gate Sir and she's requesting to see you.” “She? Who's that?” As he asked he, checked the time. It was 7pm and quite late for a lady to visit him. Besides he couldn't remember asking anyone to visit him. “ I don't know Sir. She refused telling me her name.” “ Alright, send her in.” He went back to work and Dean descended the stairs with a bottle of water. He had been upstairs ever since he got back from work, he was tired and needed rest. The meeting had gone smoothly and they were able to agree on something. Dean had his ways around and he always succeeded in convincing his clients. Nathan on the other hand was not really as good as Dean but he is quite good in paperwork and making sure the money rolls in. He had no time to talk for hours trying to convince a bunc
“ I do. I'm serious Megan, this old chap here found someone” Dean replied grinning from ear to ear while Nathan facepalmed. It's barely been minutes together and they're already doing this. “ No fucking way. Nathan? Other things I can believe but this? I can't buy this story please.” They were both talking about him like he wasn't even there with them. “ Yes way. Believe or not, your brother is off the single hood. He's old anyways, he should get married.” “ Why do you people derive joy from picking on me? It's barely minutes since Megan stepped into this house but I'm loosing it already.” He complained and they laughed at it. “ Congrats Lewis. Mom would be so proud, I still can't believe you moved on. What's that girl's name again? The one who he was so in love with?” She was snapping her fingers and trying to recall. “ Caryn.” Dean said and she screamed, “ Yesss, that's the one, Caryn. I'm glad you finally got over her. I thought you were going to give u
Megan woke up at 7am and quickly brush her teeth, did her bed and ran down the stairs. She was famished and she was also eager to spoil someone's day. As she dashed down the stairs, she hummed softly and inhaled deeply. Whatever that was, she needed a bite. The aroma alone was appetizing and she followed the scent all the way to the dining table which had already been set for one. “ Good morning ma'am. Hope you slept well?” Gemma asked as she dropped the pack of juice on the table. “ Oh, Hi there. Good morning, I slept quite well. How about you?” “ I slept well ma'am. Please have a seat..”She drew out the chair for Megan and Megan smiled at her. Took her seat and Gemma served her meal, there were so many dishes to choose from. She knew this was Nathan's doing, considering the fact that she had slept without eating yesterday. “ Do you want anything else ma'am? Sir Nathan asked us to prepare this, I hope you like it?” A warm smile brightened up her
“ What is it? We are adults right? I will like to hear what you think,” Said Carolina who was not in the least kidding, “ Why's there a red flush on your face? Don't tell me you are embarrassed.”Of course she was. She had never had such conversation with anyone but hearing her mom bring it up now, was just something she couldn't deal with. They spent hours talking and Ava's face grew red with every word said. How could these women talk about it so shamelessly? “ Well, that's all for today. Hope you learnt a thing or two?” Carolina questioned rolling her eyes at Ava who was dumbfounded, “ What is it? You learn stuffs like this in the classroom, Ava. I'm shocked you didn't...” There was a pause before Ava answered for it recalled an episode she did not care to remember. “ Well, that's because I skipped such classes.” With a shocking expression, Carolina yelled, “ Young lady, you did what?” Ava who was very relaxed, shrugged and muttered, “ I skipped those classes. I
“ What's the worst that could happen?”Other than being disowned, she thought. Yes, that's the highest they could do to her. “ It's such a shame to see how isolent you have become. I'm not surprised, Alex's blood runs through your veins. I'm lucky I could save Ava. She's not a bad blood as you are,” Carolina who was angry, lost her cool and glared up at Avery. “ You disgust me, Avery. I feel so ashamed to be referred to as your mother.” “ Lina, calm down. It has not gotten to this..” Grandma held her hand trying to soothe her angry nerves but Carolina yanked her hand off, “ Don't tell me to calm down, Mother. I have lost it totally, I really cannot deal with this brat any longer. I wish you died during delivery, Avery Alexander!” There was pin-drop silence as Avery stood rooted to the floor. Mouth agape and tears beginning to form. This hurt far more than getting disowned. She had gotten much more than she bargained for. With chest heaving up and down and the rapid b
Megan was done with cooking. She had made it specially for Nathan who had gone to work without eating. There was no way she was going to stay in this house and watch him go to work on an empty stomach. She packed it into a blue food flask and went upstairs to freshen up again for the umpteenth time. “ The food looks so good and tastes good too.” Gemma complimented and the rest girls shook their heads in agreement. They were in the kitchen with her while she cooked but she did not allow them to do nothing. When she was done, she had Ashley serve each worker in the house. She had made enough for everyone. They were quite shocked at first. No one had expected her to be a good cook. Her meal tasted so nice that they believed she had once attended a culinary school. “ I'm still surprise a rich kid can cook this well.” Ashley said while eating. “ So you didn't know? They had not always been rich, Ashley. In fact if you heard their story, you would weep. They wer