'Come on, George, we have been through this already. You know that I am not sure I'll be able to love you without having doubts. I was hurt and heartbroken to pieces by someone that I trusted than own self. Let alone you. We have only known each other for almost a year now. We are good friends, and I wish I could be more than that, but I am really not ready." Steph said, holding George's hands tightly. Though she tried to not show her feelings for George. She liked him but was scared he would leave her when he met someone from his own class.
"I understand what you went through, but I promise you that I will not hurt you at any point. All I want is to love you with all my heart and be there for you every step of the way in your life Steph. You make me feel like no other has done before. I dream of you each time you touch my hand or shoulders. I want more than just the touch. Am really crazy about you, Steph. Please give me a chance to be with you."
"It's not like I don't want you; it is just that I am scared. Scared that you will also leave me when you meet someone from your own class. I like you, yes, but I don't want to be heartbroken. So before it gets there, I prefer not to try. I hate the pain the hearts have, the feeling of ending one's life or doing something extremely stupid. Please give me time. "
Upon hearing that Steph liked him as well, he was so happy and hoped that things would probably work between them.
"Thank you. Take all the time in the world, dear. But you have to know that I love you with all my heart, and I would never do anything to hurt you at any cost." George says as he leans to hug her. The rest of the day was so great that they just spent at the office talking about so many different things about life, themselves, and their families.
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It was around six when they got away from the office. As they walked away, Steph felt like she was being watched by someone looking in that direction; she saw one female staff looking at her wickedly. She turned and asked George who she was and said he had dated for a while but broke up.
It was really going to be challenging to deal with the ladies around George.
George dropped her off at her place before getting ready for their dinner plans, then he will have to come back and fetch her.
On his way home, he was just happy to think maybe she would accept him as her beloved and love him completely without any restrictions. He doesn't want to force her on to anything, but he does not have that long either to wait, but if it means he has to wait for her, then he will gladly do.
Going into his apartment, he showered and dressed, then he went to wait for Steph before going out on their date. As he waited at his car, the door to the apartment opened, and out walked the lady of the hour. She was so beautiful. He couldn't hold it anymore; he just stood there looking in a gaze as she walked towards him. She cleared her throat for him to realize he was looking too much.
He moved closer to her and leaned forward, and kissed her. She did not respond first, but she allowed him to do it again, and this time, she responded passionately.
"Hey, sorry for that, Steph, I couldn't hold it anymore. You are so beautiful."
"Let's go now. It's getting cold out here," Steph said as she walked ahead before the door was opened for her. He then walked to the driver's side and drove off.
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They walked into the Haltom Hotel and went straight to their reserved table at the end of a corner where they could have the privacy they needed.
They talked about everything they could about their life. Steph took a step further and explained everything about how her dad doubted her and slandered her without listening and believing her side of the story. She is thinking of moving to an apartment of her own and living with her sister without interference with an overbearing family, and how she wants to open her own web designing and advertising company. She even explained about her boyfriend, whom she found sleeping with her sister in their home.
"It's pretty embarrassing to talk about it. But I guess when I speak about it, I might get over it with time.
His name is Sam, and we have been friends since we were kids. When we got to high school, we became even closer, and before I knew it, we were together as a couple. We dated for like four years. When my Mum died, he was there for me, but I don't know what happened. He started to change after I introduced him to my sister Sheila. We were so close when they moved in with us, and I was happy to have someone apart from my sister Mercy to talk to. Things changed one day when I came back early home and saw Sam's motorbike outside and could not find him anywhere in the house, including my room. When I called his number, it rang in my sister's room, which is not far from mine. I walked to the room and could not help but hear them moaning in the room. I was so confused and pained I couldn't hold it anymore and budged in the room and found him on top of her, thrusting into her like a hungry lion.
I asked what was happening when he moved away from her and covered himself confused on somehow confused and how to explain himself. I left the room, went to my room, climbed my bed, and cried my eyes out.
I heard a knock at my door and dint even respond when he came in to explain himself. I could not even look at him; I kicked him out of my room and told him never to see him before me again. That was the last time I saw him. Though he has tried so many times to be in touch, he has not been paying attention to him.
My sister tried to explain that it was him that forced her to do it, but I could not believe her. Tell me one thing, could someone force you to sleep with them in your home and worse, in your bedroom?
That's what I thought, and my thinking was maybe she seduced him to do it. In fact, he sent me a text to explain what happened that day, but I just erased it and blocked his contacts.
Now, do you understand why I don't want to have another heartbreak? What I felt at that time was something I don't wish to repeat again."
"Wow. That is quite a story. Steph, I know that you are still hurt by what that jerk did to you, but I promise not to put you on the same experience. I love you with all of my heart and would like to spend the rest of my days with you. This I know for sure that it is you that I love. I know you might feel uncomfortable being with me and having so many rivals since they all throw themselves at me, but I want you to know that I love you. I have never felt this way before with anyone, not even my former girlfriend.
Please give me a chance to love you, dear." They were interrupted when the food they ordered arrived. The waiter served them and left to attend to the other table.
"I like you too, George. I have been feeling this way for long but am just afraid."
"Then let's give this relationship a chance."
'Promise me that you will not hurt me, George; I want to be with you too because I can't stand staying away from you. Each time am near you, I feel so fulfilled, and when you are not with me, I feel like something is missing, and it's not a good feeling at all. Sometimes I just want to be with me all the time."
"Oh, Steph, thank you. Thank you for giving me this chance, and I promise you do not regret it for the rest of your life.' George said, and he stood from his chair and hugged tightly before kissing her passionately. He didn't care about all those stares from the people around them as he shouted that he loved her.
After they were done with their meal, he took her to a private place and celebrated their coming together as a couple.
“I can’t buy that, he has to live. He has to live” She stood holding her husband struggling carrying him to the nearest car. John saw her determination and did not stop her. He ran to open the door for her. He then went to the driver’s seat. He drove out of the compound. The gate was open from the moment the men attacked them.Steph was covered in blood. She held dearly to her husband calling on to his name over and over“Please sweetheart. Don’t do this to me. You know I can’t live without you. I need you. Our son needs you.” She kept on talking to him over and over. The police cars passed them heading to the direction they were just coming from. Steph did not even notice it. John didn’t need to ask. He knew they were heading at the sceneIn ten minutes, he pulled at the hospital.He helped Steph get George out of the car. Steph kept on calling to George. John shouted for the nurse“Help. Doctor, doctor, help” Two nursed came out of the hall with stretchers and took George from them
Leo looked at her understanding her thirst for fights. He had tried so many times before to curb her formed behavior but he could not. He could only join in the fun to make it enjoyable for her and to make sure she was safe“Its indeed great but you have to consider your safety. I can’t be a widower.” Leo replied to her peeping at the people fighting on the other end. Their vehicle was hit severally. Mercy held her two gun in anticipation for what to come next.From George’s side, he could see three men shooting“Three of them. 5 meters from here. Take the one on the right I will take the two from the left.” Leo said to him wife pointing behind the care“Sure baby.” Mercy said standing almost immediately pointing her gun towards the direction her husband gave her shouting. She walked taking steps a head shouting and shooting nonstop. She was like a mania. Her smile was evil, her laughter were crazy. Leo shook his head and shot towards the men on the left.Mercy didn’t give him the pri
John walked her to the alter and handed her over to Leo before giving him few words. He pecked Mercy on her forehead and backed away two steps and sat down. She hugged him and stood before priest “We are gathered here today to witness the union of …….” It went on for a while before it finally came to “you may now kiss the bride...” they kissed. Everyone stood on their feet and applauded The Bride and the groom walked dancing out of the venue. The crowd followed right behind them celebrating. Just as they were about to reach for their car to go for photo-shoot, they were gun shots in air. Few people came right in to the compound and started shooting in air. Everybody fell down on the ground. It became really chaotic. No one understood what was going on. Steph for once got panicked. She didn’t see that coming. The security outside the gate were her best men from the organization. How did they enter the premises, she laid down and tried to reach for her gun. “Hey, hey young lady. No
George was stunned. She was so confident to walk naked right in front of him going to the bathroom. He had an evil smirk on his lips. He stood to remove his shorts and shirt before creeping in on her. She was standing right under the running water when he entered the bathroom. Steph turned around and rolled her eyes at him. "What are you doing here?" she asked, turning again to face the wall. "Why can't I be here? I want to shower as well." He said, turning her around. He then went ahead and kissed her. She did not resist him. She kissed him back. Though she was sore, she ached for him again. She was scared of her own thoughts. She didn't know what tomorrow would hold for them, but she wanted what he offered her at that moment. She knew he loved her to the core, and she was the same. He bent her over to the wall and entered her from behind. He wanted to be one with her. He was immersed in their pleasure. Since it was still early in the morning, they went back to sleep. They were ti
George caught up to her She leaned on the car and tears could be seen threatening to fall. He knew he will have her back to normal. That’s was the first sign that she will overcome her trauma. “Your parents are involved.” She said at the end. He didn’t know what to say. Was she crying because she was healing or because she was sorry for me? George thought to himself as he approached her closely. They were so close that their bodies touched. “Don’t worry. I will not let you down. I will settle this for you.” George wiped few drops of tears that had started to flow down her cheek. “I don’t want to put you in a difficult situation.” She said as she detached herself from him. She walked and entered to the driver’s seat and closed the door. George went round trying to get to the passenger seat but she did not give him the satisfaction. She stepped on the brakes and sped off. George tried to call her but she did not hear him He threw his hands in air in anger. He was upset The men who
She did not waste a minute and hit his left knee hard. He didn’t hold back his voice and screamed in pain. Steph did not even shift her eyes. She was calm as if it was normal for her to do it. She was indifferent George like her courage but he was scared for her. She was hurting so much. There was nothing he could do to help except his unwavering support. “Aaaaaahah. Lease kill me” Mr. Smith said. He was pained all over the body. With few hits on both his knees, scream could be heard echoing in the whole room. The one on the holding cell were shaking in fear “What should we do?” two of the men in the holding cell could not help but shudder in fear. They were working with Mr. Smith before they were kidnapped. They were the one who organized for the driver and the whole accident under Mr. Smith instruction. “We will tell the truth and everyone involved with the Jackson family. I don’t to be dragged down on their fights anymore. I want out of this business. I have never seen such ru