Malia's P.O.V...
"We meet again miss Smith, aren't you excited to see me?" the man said in a husky voice that sent chills down my spine.
I regained my footing and he let me go but I stumbled backwards and he was swift enough in getting a hold of me then he slid me closer, leaning over me. He touched me again and that single stroke on my cheek made my body tingle from his teases. I clamped my jaws together while taking in a deep breath and silently counted to ten before I responded.
"Thank you for saving me from being righteoused to death but what are you doing here? hold on don't tell me you're stalking me? I pray to the heaven's I should be proved wrong otherwise I won't spare you I'll make sure you regret ever knowing me" I snapped at him
"You should always keep your cool, it isn't good for a woman to be so hot blooded. I actually thought you wanted to commit suicide and do you think I wake up everyday and decide to waste my time by stalking you, you aren't that important to me" the man said, looking at me with his silently emotionless face then I found myself staring into his dull blue eyes which was by far the most attractive feature in his smooth white face.
"You aren't of any use and I'm not that weak that I'll result to ending my life. You're the least of my worries right now so you had better get out of my sight and never show your face to me" I pointed a finger at him but the man scoffed and put his hands in his pockets while staring intensely at me.
"Didn't you hear what I said? get out of my sight" I repeated my words but his blank expression told me more than if he had said anything at all.
"The last time I checked you didn't buy this beach which means you don't own it so I have as much right as you have to be here miss Smith so if anyone is to leave then it has to be you" he replied obstinately then he rummaged his hair.
I was taken aback by his silly actions and I knew he was just trying to get a reaction from me by stepping on my toes because I crashed into his car and I didn't want to accept the fact I did so but when I offered to pay for the damages he refused my money and that was his loss, not mine. Without saying anything to the stranger I turned to find my way then he pulled my hand and I landed into his arms once more.
I struggled to break free from his firm grip but he wrapped his arms around me in a hold I couldn't break.
"Struggling won't do you any good, it will only make matters worst" he warned "I hope you're okay but I don't really mind if you're not still I deserve to know why there is a hint of sadness and worry in your eyes, you aren't as fiesty as the first time we crossed paths" he muttered in response.
"How can you be of help to me?" my gaze met his for a split second. His face was hot then I pushed him away from me, avoiding his intense gaze.
"My life revolves around you and I will do anything for you" I chuckled at his forthrightness.
"By the way I didn't get your name?"
"Larson Reynold"
"Well Mr Reynold can I ask for a favor and promise you won't back out?"
"Shoot"
"I want you to become the next president of the Ray Smith group of industries, can you do that for me?" I blurted out and to my utter bewilderment his thin lips curled into a half smile and his eyes sparkled as he let out a voiceless laugh and a slight rush of air coursed through my veins.
"I'm talking business Mr Reynold. I need you to give your consent and I will prepare the contract papers and I'll make sure you don't feel used, I promise you'll have your insurance, healthcare, pension and many others. Can't you see you'll benefit a lot if you accept my offer but if you refuse it's your loss and not mine" I said sounding annoyed.
"I didn't expect a woman like you to have a blind faith in some random stranger. I'm sure you're aware this is a huge responsibility and have you bothered to find out if I know anything about the business world?"
"Judging from your first impression I believe you can be the best person for the seat of a president and trust me when I say I'll teach you everything you need to know"
"All I want from you is to accept my offer once everything is in my control I'll sort out this mess. This is going to be a golden opportunity for you, you will have a new life and all you ever desired"
The news of my failed marriage spread like wildfire. The entire world had found out about the collapse of my marriage which got them talki6 and the stocks in the business market had taken a huge drop out blow. I told the board of directors an election will take place in order to choose the next president of the Ray Smith group of industries but all that was just a facade to distract them so I could buy more time for myself.
The media didn't spare me as I became the center of attraction on the cover of every newspaper and business magazines, they all claimed I didn't understand the value of marriage but despite everything I made sure to remain composed. True to my words I had told the board of directors to get ready for an election but deep down I knew I wanted to choose a president based on my own views and accord and I couldn't afford to mess things up.
I was scared to face my father, I didn't stop thinking about his reaction to the scandal but I could always blame him for the calamity which has befallen on us.
"You got what you wanted right? It still doesn't make any sense if he apologized why didn't you forgive him. You're aware cheating has become a normal dose of medicine for everyone in a relationship but no my daughter does as it pleases her soul, I'm sure the world has seen how much of an ego you have so suffer the consequences" a familiar voice had me turning and a smile escaped my lips.
Despite his taunts I closed the gap between us and enveloped him in a tight hug. No matter what happened he was still my father and I felt protected around him.
"My apologies dad, you had to find out about your daughter's life from the media. A lot has been going on lately which has gotten me stressed out"
"Fileing for a divorce wasn't an escape to your problems instead it's the other way round, because of this your personal and professional life has been mixed" he retorted, gazing at me intensely.
"No dad I'm sorry to say but I totally disagree with you, I haven't felt so sure in my life when I filed for a divorce. He cheated on me and there's no way I could let him get away with it, he needs to be taught a befiting lesson" I said greeting him with small kisses.
"What about the influence he has in the society and the business world? you can't just overlook all that, he was an amazing president"
"Amazing my foot! he wasn't who he portrayed himself as. He was using my money to give his mistress a luxurious life and all you can say is I should forgive him, sometimes you make me feel you aren't my father but my enemy. Whose father wants his child to settle for less?"
"Don't try and play the victim card or pull up any emotional stunt" he warned
"I'm not doing that, I'm just stating facts and what's so hard for you all to understand I'm the victim here but everyone is siding with the man who hurt me, to heck with that bastard I hate him" I screamed as I grabbed a vase and threw it at the television which shattered into pieces.
"Control yourself and think like a business woman. Screaming won't change the fact he has been the pillar of strength in the company, he might not have been the best husband but you can work things out I didn't have a failed marriage so why should you?" he questioned
"Today you've made me question the love you have for me. For years you've been both my mother and my father so why can't you feel my pain?"
"Please don't stress about anything and take care of yourself. I might be mad at you but it doesn't mean I love you any less, I'm fully aware the traitors of our empire will try to take over everything from right under our nose but trust me when I say I won't let them accomplish their mission because the decision I'm about to make will be the best, I'll appreciate it if you don't ask me anymore questions and let me handle this unforseen mess" I said pleadingly looking into his eyes.
MALIA…Five months later..My bump had grown bigger and we finally went to the doctor for an ultra scan to know the baby's gender.I was beyond suprised when I found out I was going to give birth to triplets, a boy and two girls. Kyla's wish finally came to pass.Larson was the happiest and I was more scared than ever, carrying my first baby was so chaotic and I wondered how I was going to give birth to triplets.We decided not to disclose the information we got from the gynaecologist and if any one asked us we would just say we didn't want to find out anymore.Larson wanted the birth of the triplets to come as a shock to everyone. It was Kyla's birthday and we had already cut the cake and shared it among her friends from school.I was feeling very restless since I woke up but I didn't want to disappoint Kyla so I had to force myself to work.Larson and Frances insisted I sat still and they would do the work but I insisted on doing them otherwise I would feel bored.The love, care, an
MALIA…The universe inscribed love in every one's fate but it was left to us humans to find that love and I found mine which is Larson.There were barriers in our relationship but it blossomed into love, making us a compatable couple.Tears of joy burned in my eyes as I reapplied some lip gloss and eye liner, staring at my reflection in the mirror and I suddenly felt as if I was watching myself from a great distance.Looking at my wedding dress filled me with amusement and curiosity of how my life will take another turn after marriage.I was drapped in a long gorgeous flowing white gown which flowed like a river in the wind.Indeed it was the most beautiful gown I had ever seen in a mysterious shade of white, sprinkled with silver sequins as it clung to my curves with a slit on one side, clear up to my hip.Frances stood beside me, stroking my hair with one hand as she gestured me to close my eyes and relax.No matter how hard I tried to calm down, my nervousness showed on my face.I
MALIA… The happiness I felt from within was so pure and genuine, I couldn't help but keep screaming and cheering Frances up. She was one woman who had stood by me in both good and difficult times and she deserved the best life could ever offer to her. "I know it's happening soon but I can't bear the thought of seeing you with someone else, I didn't realise my closeness with you and the bond I shared with you will blossom into love, I want to make you mine forever" Logan said as I clapped my hands then Frances began to sob as a tear coursed down my cheek, it was such a beautiful moment that needed to be captured so we would always look at it and reminisce the memories. I realised my phone wasn't with me but when I turned Larson handed it over to me as questions rose in my mind but it wasn't the right time to ask him all that. I grabbed my phone from his hold and captured the moment and I placed it on video mode. "Baby can you please record everything going on here?" I asked polit
MALIA…I felt bad lieing to Larson but I had to do that in order to hide my pregnancy from him otherwise he might begin to suspect and that wouldn't be a great idea.From the way he spoke to me and when he walked out of the room I knew he was upset and it was all my fault, I made him believe I was being careless about my health but that wasn't the case not when I wanted to birth my unborn baby hale and hearty.My eyes glanced at his phone which was on the bed, he must have forgotten it! I thought as I carried it to hand it over to him and probably I could use that opportunity to cheer him up and lighten his mood.I was about to move towards the door when a thought jolted into my head and I unlocked his phone, luckily for me there wasn't any password as I scrolled through his contact list to find doctor Tyson's number.I could recall Larson saying doctor Tyson and him have been old friends so I had a slight chance of getting his number from his phone.My eyes liited up when I saw the n
LARSON…Logan and I only escaped because we managed to fool the ladies and absconded but I knew going back home we would never hear the end of it.Frances was going to deal with Logan while Malia wouldn't have any mercy on me but whatever the case was, I was more than delighted.Logan brought out the stuffs we shopped at the mall out of the car as he handed me the dress which I bought for malia, it was wrapped perfectly in a gift box as he shoved the ring into his pocket also holding onto his own gift box.We entered into the house as I gave him a thumbs up and he left me alone in the living room to go pacify his woman.All of a sudden I began to feel nervous as beads of sweat starting forming on my forehead.It was meant to be a surprise but I didn't know how I should approach malia, telling her I got a gift for her and when she bombards me with questions of any special event happening, I wouldn't have an answer for her because I promised Logan his secret was safe between us and no o
LARSON…I raced behind Logan who was being mischievous as he mislead me, we kept throwing cushions at each other making the whole mansion messy.I must admit despite he came at me first I was feeling every bit of the fun, we had been so engrossed in our business and personal lives that we barely spent some brotherly time together."It's okay, I have had enough Larson and I accept defeat" Logan said, panting hard as he squatted down holding his two ears, just exactly how we would apologise to each other during our childhood.I laughed out loudly and I moved towards him, leaning down to him and smacking his head lightly with my elbow then I yanked him up and gave him a warm hug."You might feel I was chasing you to get you under my control but I was just having fun, like in our childhood days" I said, my eyes darting around and I picked up the jug of water and a glass then I poured the water into the glass before handing it over to Logan who gulped down everything in one go and I also d