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Asher's Legacy. Chapter Twenty Seven.
As they walked into the luxurious restaurant, hand in hand, Darius couldn't help but notice Annabelle's tight grip on his hand. It was as if she was holding on for her dear life, and he found himself wondering what was going on as their drew closer.They were led to their table, Annabelle's eyes sparkled with excitement and she looked just as Darius wanted it, and that made unable to take his eyes off her. Darius was totally drawn to her. They sat down, and Darius picked up the menu to place their order. But before he could even open it, Annabelle spoke up."Hey, I think we should take our time" she said, her smile radiant. "It would be nice to get to know each other first, then food afterwards. We haven't properly introduced ourselves, remember"Darius was taken aback by Annabelle's suggestion, and he didn't hesitate. He put down the menu and leaned in, his eyes locking onto hers."I'm Darius Kane," he said, his voice low and smooth. "I'm the heir to the Kane clan, and I own a castl
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Twenty Eight.
Darius stormed into the Kane's mansion, his face twisted in a scowl. The butler accustomed to his outbursts, watched him but wasn't so surprised to see him act that way. While others stood by the staircase, their eyes fixed on him as he paced back and forth in front of the blazing fireplace.They had grown used to his temper tantrums, but some could not help but wonder what had triggered that particular outburst, while some stood waiting for him to get calm as they already know it his usual self.Just yesterday, he was in a remarkable good mood, and they all speculated about it and the reason behind it.Meanwhile, Annabelle in her room. Lay flat on her bed, engrossed in a phone conversation with the mystery man, her voice was low and conspiratorial as she talked about her successful meeting with Darius."I told you it's my job and I know just exactly how to get it done" Annabelle said, her tone dripping with smugness. "Off course you did Annabelle, now I think you deserve all the cre
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Twenty Nine.
Asher walked into the dimly lit cafe, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee enveloping him. He spotted Ryder in the corner, sipping on a cup of coffee, and made his way over. The soft hum of conversation and the gentle clinking of cups created a soothing background noise, a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing in Asher's mind."Hey, man" Asher said, dropping into the chair across from Ryder. "Thanks for making out time for me, I thought you would never come.Ryder looked up, his eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What's going on, Asher? You need to slow it down, you be been here and there acting all strange? I told you to give it a rest and trust me, we are gonna figure a way into this"Asher leaned in, a grin spreading across his face. "I've got some good news for you man. I think Annabelle did it"Ryder's eyes narrowed in doubt. "You are joking right?" He asked, his voice above a whisper. "I told you she would right?"Asher chuckled. "You never go wrong when it comes to recommendations,
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty.
Without a word, she flung herself into his arms for the second time burying her face in his chest. Asher's instincts kicked in, and he wrapped his arms around her, holding her close as she sobbed.For what felt like an eternity, Roxanne clung to Asher, her tears soaking through his shirt. He stood there, frozen in place, as he tried to process what was happening. Finally, after what seemed like forever, he was able to gently pry Roxanne off him."What's the problem, Roxanne? Please talk to me" Asher urged, his voice soft and gentle.Roxanne's eyes were red and puffy, her face streaked with tears. She opened her mouth to speak, but all that came out was a strangled sob. Asher's heart went out to her as he realized that she was on the verge of a breakdown.He guided Roxanne to his car, opened the back sit and make her feel comfortable before joining to sit down beside her, as he wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders. "It's okay, Roxanne. You're safe now. Just take your time, and
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty One.
As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the quiet neighborhood, Asher and Roxanne were together in his car, parked by the road side. Asher's eyes sparkled with warmth as he tried his best to make sure Roxanne was happy and relaxed.Roxanne, who had been feeling down all day, couldn't help but laugh at Asher's silly jokes and antics. He was always good at making her smile, and today was no exception. As they sat together, Roxanne felt her heart begin to lighten, her worries slowly fading away.Suddenly, Roxanne was all happy and excited, her eyes shining with a newfound spark. Asher's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, happy to see her smiling again, it was another feeling of joy.Just then, Roxanne realized how much she had missed him. She had been so caught up with her parents incessant complain and hates that she hadn't realized how much she had missed him. But as she sat beside him, feeling his warmth body and his presence, she knew that she couldn't imagin
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Two.
Meredith walked down the hallway, her mind preoccupied with the thoughts of what dress she would use for carol's birthday party that was meant to take place the coming Friday. She was completely out of idea as she needed someome to help her out.Just as she was about to turn a corner, she heard her name being called. "Meredith, wait up!" Elizabeth, her best friend since freshman year, jogged up to her, a concerned look on her face."Hey Meredith. I've been searching for you" Elizabeth said, breathing heavily. "Looking for me?" Meredith asked, her eyes dimming in surprise. "I just left you some minutes ago, is there a problem?" Elizabeth took Meredith hand, taking her to a corner away from student interference. "Wait, are you okay? What's going on, Elizabeth?" Meredith asked, as she lurched forward following Elizabeth."I need to talk to you for a minute, Meredith?" Elizabeth said, her voice low and serious.Meredith's instincts started to whisper to her that something was definitely
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Three.
The house seemed like a war zone, as Mrs. Geraldine and Meredith made Roxanne's life a living hell. The tension was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words. As she hung her head low in tears. The couch became so discomforting , her eyes cast downward, her shoulders slumped in pain. She knew it has grown beyond what she could handle.Mrs Geraldine's voice was just like a sharp knife, cutting through the air. "How dare you Roxanne? After we warned you to stay away?" she spat. "You're so stubborn, so reckless. You deserve everything Meredith says to you."Meredith took a step forward, her eyes gleaming with malice. "You're so stupid, Roxanne. You think Asher cares about you? You think Asher will remember all this nonsense when luck shines on him? Listen, let me tell you. You are as good as dead to this family, you are so full of sh**t Roxanne and I'm so done with you"Roxanne's face crumpled, her body shaking with sobs. She couldn't take it anymore, the constant torment, the relentl
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirty Four.
It was another beautiful morning in the city of LA and it was beginning to look boring to Roxanne, she barely walk around since she moved into the city, She had wanted to take her time out and put things in place before she could take a walk round the vicinity.Get a job that can sustain her then try her best to wear a different look, get acquainted and then see what future holds.It was 7:15am as she got up and was feeling a different kind of way, she was completely tired of repeating the same routine for one good months, she needed a stroll or something, maybe site seeing.She wasn't sure what she wanted but she knew she was tired of maintaining a particular position on her bed, the television and every other comfort the house could give to her.She suddenly made up her mind to do something on that day. Whatever it is, as she got up from the bed sh tried cleaning up after which she got dressed into a very casual wear then ensured everything was in place before leaving the house.She
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Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Five.
Robert could not hold the shock the moment Emma told him, that her father Mason had died and left her.He had fainted and after taking him to various hospitals. He was confirmed dead and that was a load of lost on the family that they do not know how to get over it.Father and son’s funeral was held on the same day, friends and family paid their condolences to Sarah and her children, while some of Sarah’s and Kate’s close friends stayed close to help them get strong and heal if that was possible at the time. But impossible was the word. Sarah grieved on, always believing that her husband, Robert would return to her someday.Ava and lily had spoken to her to get a grip of herself, at least for Kate who just lost her husband at such an early stage of her marriage.But it was still hard to believe, that her husband was never going to return to her, ever again.Meanwhile. Asher who had planned to celebrate his son Tanai once he clocks two and let his friends and family share in his journ
Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Four.
Mason did actually died in his sleep, and Sarah his mother was scared of how they were going to get the sad news across to her husband Robert, who was also Mason's father.She had thought about it, and off course she’s aware how much Mason meant to her husband. Which was the reason he went the length of granting his request. Even though she did actually put in her own effort, to see it was feasible.Sarah had called everyone down in the living room. Cause Robert was supposed to return the day after, so she felt it would be nice, if herself, the girls and off course their daughter inlaw think of a proper way to relate Mason’s death to her husband, Mason’s father.Every other person was in the living room seated but Ava was absent. Sarah waited few minutes more, but she still didn’t join the meeting."You were with Ava few minutes ago lily. Why exactly is she not here yet?” Sarah asked but lily who obviously had no idea, shrugged her shoulder. That left Sarah with no other option but t
Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Three.
Kai didn’t let what he had witnessed back at the mall, go down the drain.He made sure to find out what Amelia had with the young man he met back at the mall. And when Amelia realised keeping it still undercover would definitely bring distrust between herself and Kai.And that, she was very scared of. Cause Hugo, her father had promised to deal with her effortlessly if she dares bring home, the likes of Seth ever again.Amelia was a little careful at the time, not to be the reason. And because of that she made up her mind to tell Kai, literally everything that had went down between herself and Seth. Not leaving the part that Seth was her ex husband.Kai on the other hand, was scared. The only only picture that kept playing on his head was how deep Seth’s stare was, back at the scene he had witnessed. What if he folds his arms and then suddenly finds himself out of the picture? Kai’s thought and he could not get hold of the thought coming over and over into his head.Amelia was surpr
Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Two.
Chapter 192Just like every other morning. Kate had woken up and was getting read to get off the bed so she could go begin with the day.But before that. She had this habit of dropping a peck on Mason's face, a good morning kiss rather, to make him aware she was awake before him.And Mason on the other hand would then open up his eyes gently, even if they were still droopy, just to behold the beauty of his wife early morning face.And so she did, but Mason neither reacted to it nor moved his body. That was unusual, she thought and then got down from the bed and headed to the bathroom to clean up.Kate came out of the bathroom but still found Mason maintaining the same actual position she had left him at.“He had a moderate meal last night. How could he sleep this deep to the point of not moving his body at all?"She muttered to herself as she was trying to change into something more comfortable for the daily chore. And after that she went over to check on the baby in her room.Emma wa
Chapter One Hundred and Ninety One.
Seth had lost the game. His only hope of getting up from the ashes was gone, and he does not have a plan on what next do.He had cried, and if tears was the solution he would’ve felt a little eased. But no, it still felt like hell and Seth was considering suicide at the point, cause nothing makes sense anymore.Days went by and Seth was gradually loosing his sanity. Street had suddenly become his place of refuge.Another day had come and Seth was definitely going to continue his nonstop movement from one junction to the next one.As he strolled past Cumberland Mall, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure. Seth stopped moving, trying to be sure what his eyes had just seen,And off curse. It was actually his ex wife, Amelia. She was literally walking into the mall with another man by her side, walking next to each other, laughing and holding hands.That was fast he thought. How could she have moved with another man so fast? When he was still back there thinking she would eventually ch
Chapter One Hundred and Ninety.
Just like yesterday. Jessica had spent three months already in the United States. Richard her father, is a life of a party and so she queued in, just to meet up to her father’s kind of life style and not feel left out.She had gone to make another purchase of the dress she was supposed to use for the party her father had talked about at night, in the middle of their conversations.While at the mall, feeding her eyes round the boutique section with the beautiful dresses on the hanger. Weighing which of the dresses would compliment the occasion.She noticed a guy beside her, who seemed to have his eyes on her. She didn’t want to make a fuss out out it, cause she had promised herself, from the day her friend Meredith got disappointed that nothing would ever make her consider any man in her life, to the point she had to break up with her boyfriend Alex.She had developed that stereotype about men and wasn’t ready to get rid of it. So the moment she noticed the handsome beard young man ke
Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Nine.
As much as Seth wasn’t confident with his guts. He still didn’t sit on the thought of going closer to Asher and make friends with him, and possibly get back on his feet through Asher’s help.Somehow, he got to find out Roxanne put to birth. And that seemed like a good time to show up and then a step at a time, so he thought.Before he decided to leave his house. He was a bit confused on where exactly to go looking for Asher, but because at the hotel was the last encounter he had with Asher, he decided to go back there and look for him.Very early as 7:00am in the morning. He got himself ready, but before he stepped out, there was this hundred dollars he had found in one of his wallet.He didn’t expect it, and because of the things his past had thought him. He decided not to spend that money, but rather stake it in a gambling game since he had always been lucky in his games.Seth took that money and headed out of his house. He spent just few minutes in the gamble shop, then went ahead
Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Eight.
Jessica was set and ready to be with her father in the United States. That was the previous arrangement between the parents before they separated.And then, it was time and Jessica was wondering how she was going to leave Meredith behind even though she had reunited with her family.She was still dear to Jessica and feel her absence might really weigh Meredith down cause they had really came from a long distance especially, in the journey of her pregnancy.So after thinking about it and haven constructed her words on how she was going to talk to Meredith about it, so she doesn’t feel all that badShe picked up her phone. But no, it wasn’t something to talk over the phone, she thought then grab her car keys and drove her self down to see Meredith.At Roland’s, Meredith was happy to see Jessica once again. Days without beholding each other’s faces mostly feel like years to the two friends.It was dinner time and everyone else was at the dining. Jessica had joined, cause apparently, she
Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Seven.
For once in his lifetime, Roland was proud of his children and the sudden turnarounds in his family. He was happy to the point he woke up in the morning and was set to go off to work. He made his way down to Jake’s room. It was that early and Jake was still sleeping.Roland’s knocks was constant that Jake began to wonder who that was. He hurried out immediately in his sleepy eyes to know what was going on. And there was his father Roland standing right on the entrance.“Dad...?" He blurted. "What’s up? What’s going on with you?"He asked, his eyes moving round Roland’s face in surprise. But Roland shoved Jake off the road and started walking into the room.Jake stood for a while at the door, looking at how happy his father seemed and what could actually make him come to his room that early. Something he had never done all his life, why then?After a short while. He closed the door and joined his father who was standing rather. But Jake sat on his bed cause his legs were still weak an
