A MAN IN THOUGHTSThe more Ethan thought about what was happening, the more confused he got, but something struck him.The last words of Emily when he was leaving the restaurant replayed back in his mind, and that got him thinking.“If I decide to keep the pregnancy, is there any chance of us being together?”The question replayed in his mind, again and again.The question Emily had asked him meant that Emily was keen on them coming back together.She wanted to know if Ethan was going to be with him if she was to keep the pregnancy.That would mean she was definitely going to make the decision to keep the pregnancy just so she could come back to him, maybe for a romantic relationship.Ethan took a deep breath.But then, something occurred to him at that very moment.If Emily was hoping to be in a relationship with him for the sake of the pregnancy, could that mean Emily intentionally decided not to protect herself after the affair, just so they could end up together again because of t

A MAN WITH NO LOVETHE NEXT MORNINGEthan stood in his living room with a smile on his face.He had just gotten off the phone with Keziah.It was very early in the morning, and he was heading for the Cley Islands that morning to go pick up Keziah so they could go together to the Dome for the court proceedings.He was going by land, and he had hired a police escort so he could drive faster without having to be in the traffic.He walked outside with his Lamborghini keys in his hand.It was still very early in the morning and the sun had not yet risen from the east.Ethan got to the compound, exchanged pleasantries with the military men who were going to be his escort, and got into his car.The military men were the same men who were the escorts of Mr Reginald Frost, the same escorts he had used when he was headed towards NashVille City to go for his mother.He started his car engine and drove out.One of the escort led the way, while the other rode behind him.Ethan set off on his journ

NO COURT PROCEEDINGS“I have two motions on my table here today. But unfortunately, in accordance with the law, we can not proceed with this hearing.” Judge Grant said and paused Ethan looked up at the judge in confusion.Even Keziah did the same without knowing.Everyone was looking at the judge“The defendants have no legal counselling, and in accordance with the law, the hearing commotion continue when they have not been given the chance to get a legal representative…” Judge Grant began, explaining why the hearing could not continue“Because of that, we will pause this hearing, and I will give the defendants seventy-two hours to get a legal representative for themselves.If after the seventy-two hours they still fail to show up with a legal representative, the court will take that to mean the defendants are willing to represent themselves. In that case we have no option but to continue with the procedures.However for now the proceedings will have to be put on hold for seventy-tw

A GENUINE SMILENow, he was supposed to be sad when he remembered this, but for some reason, he was smiling.He remembered how hard he had tried persuading Ava to reconsider her decision and give another chance at their love.He remembered how he had to force himself not to shed a tear.He remembered all the regret that washed over his soul that very moment, and how he wished he had never taken the fault for his wife.Ethan's eyes widened in shock as his wife's words hit him like a tonne of bricks. “Divorce? How could she even think of that after all they had been through?” He felt like he had been punched in the gut, and his mind raced with questions."What...what are you talking about?" he stammered, trying to process what he had just heard.His wife sighed. "I've moved on, Ethan. I've found someone else. Someone who can provide for me, someone who is successful, someone who isn't a prisoner!"Ethan felt a wave of anger wash over him, but he pushed it down, trying to remain calm.

TROUBLE ABOUNDThe estate was already open, as it was almost morning.The moment Ethan entered the estate, his phone rang.He checked it; it was a call from Jay.Ethan answered the call as he sped down the estate road.“Hello Jay,” Ethan said.“Hello, sir. I missed your call a few minutes ago,” Jay said.“Yes. Julius escaped from police custody on his way to jail,” Ethan said.“What?!” Jay exclaimed from the other end of the line“ yes you heard me right. Julius has escaped from police custody. I also just got the news a few minutes ago and I have to start securing everything. I need to get more gas for my houses and the companies. Try as much as you can to engage more people and get me more guards and share them to go and guard the companies and the houses,” Ethan said.“Okay, sir. I will handle that right away.Can I do anything else?” Jay asked.“Yes. Also get me the vests and an extra pistol; I need to have personal protection myself in case he comes for me directly,” Ethan add