Valerie had stormed out of Star Lounge in rage. How could he? She had wondered. He came to ruin her bridal shower and even brought his side chick. She was confused by his behavior, why couldn't he just let her be? When she was finally getting over him? When she had finally found peace and tried to accept this arranged marriage planned out for her?  She took Tyler's car and drove to a bar on the other side of town. It was more like a modern barbeque restaurant with strong alcohol run by Koreans. They had a dance floor too at another part and played different genres and languages of music for those who wanted to dance. It was a very big place where they had a bar, a dance floor, a bar, and even a few rooms for those who pass out with no one to come and pick them. Just the kind of place Valerie needed. A place that had a unique set of things and people that won't care what she'll do. "One serving of pork cutlet and one serving of meat with

"I'm not twenty-one anymore, you can't hit me," Justin said and pushed his hands away.   "If only you had been more of a husband to your wife, then she wouldn't be in the hospital there with a brain tumor that is going to kill her in few months," Justin yelled and walked out.    Valerie was not far from the hallway so she heard and saw all that transpired between them both although Justin who was storming out didn't see her. She had been curious so she had gone to eavesdrop on their conversation. She quickly returned to her seat and while they waited for Justin and Mr. Smith to get back, she wondered if that was what Mr. Smith meant by they were not fond of each other.   Mr. Smith came back soon afterward without Justin so he made an excuse that Justin had an urgent meeting to attend to.   But Valerie knew he was lying about it.   When Mr. Smith left and Mr. Houston had retu

Scott was sleeping when he heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?" He asked and went to open the door. "Open the door Scott," Martin said and Scott opened the door. "What is this rubbish, Scott?" Ronnie asked immediately he entered inside. Martin punched him on his chin and Scott started bleeding. "Come on guys, I'm fine," Scott said. "Fine?, who cares If you are not fine," Martin roared. "How could you come back to Central City in this state?" Ronnie asked. "I needed to do something," Scott said. "What?" Martin asked. "You could have told us and we'll do it for you," Ronnie said. "Valerie sold my apartment," Scott said landing the bombshell. "Is this about that Valerie girl?" Martin said and scoffed. "Don't tell u

"Valerie, what's going on?" Tyler asked as Valerie crumpled her face. "Nothing, it is just a prank call," Valerie said with a fake smile. "This doesn't look like a prank call to me, you look pale," Tyler said. "It is okay. Let's just get back to the hotel," Valerie said. "Okay sure," Tyler said and helped her get up. *** Justin tossed and tossed on the bed where he slept. Sweats trickled down his face and tears down his eyes. He was having a nightmare and he gripped the sheets which were already tangled. His breath was stiffened and he jolted from his sleep. "No!" He screamed in fright like he had just witnessed someone die in front of him.  Well, he had witnessed someone die but only that it was long ago and not tonight. He got up from the bed and went to the bathroom to

The news of Valerie in the hospital got to Scott somehow and he ran to the hospital and asked for the ward she was and he was directed there. He met Tyler outside sitting, Valerie's parents had returned home since she had passed the critical stage and Justin went back to work as well. Tyler tried to stop Scott from entering but he didn't listen and barged in. "Scott" Valerie screamed in fright. "Calm down," Scott said. "What are you doing here?" Valerie yelled. Tyler was inside the room already. "Leave, Mr. Scott," Xavier said trying not to disrespect him. "You cheater! You had the audacity to come in here to see her after all you have done?" Tyler yelled dragging Scott by his shirt. "I want you, to leave," Valerie said calmly. "I just wanted to check on you," Scott said tryin