Feeling heartbroken and betrayed by his wife, Dave felt all elements were against him as the lightning struck across the skies and the rain fell down heavily, he didn't even bother to shield himself.
"How could she have done this to me?" He muttered to himself. "What did I do wrong?" "I did everything I could to make her and her family happy but they still saw me as useless." His mind flashes back to when he and Lily were standing happily at the altar, exchanging vows and pledging their undying love in front of her family. "I promise to love and cherish you, always and forever," Dave said, holding her hands with love and admiration in her eyes. "I love you, Dave and I promise never to leave you." That was all a lie! Lily still left him! She didn't even think about all her promises she had made to him, she had only used him for her own benefit. He had done so many odd jobs to make sure both she and her family were satisfied and he doesn't seem like a burden to them even when Lily opposed him working because she was adamant that she was already earning enough for them all. "Dave, you can't do anything right!" Lily yelled out. "You're embarrassing both me and my family. Everyday, grandma looks down on us and doesn't give us any profits. We have been sidelined all because of you." "You're never satisfied, aren't you?" Dave replied in a sad tone. "I'm doing everything I can so I don't become a burden to any of you." "I told you he was a jinx!" Lily's mom cried out. "I don't know why grandpa was so adamant on you getting married to him. He has brought nothing but bad luck to all of us." "He needs to leave," Lily's father added. "Lily, divorce him." … "Dave, you're not just good for me no matter what you do," Lily said, shaking her head. Her words had broken Dave into pieces. He had grown to love and adore her even though she had never let him touch her but today she let another man have his way with her just because he was better than him but what Lily didn't know was that Dave wasn't just a normal man even he, (Dave) wasn't aware of this fact. "I was a fool to have thought it would have gotten better," He said, sighing in the rain. As Dave sits in the rain, soliquizing about his life. A fleet of black luxurious cars drove towards him. Their lights shone against the tarred road. Dave was oblivious of the happenings around him, until an old man stepped out of the car and covered him with an umbrella. "Young master Dave, what are you doing here all alone?" Dave looked up alert. "Who are you? And how did you know my name?" "Young master Dave, I've been sent to find you. Your family's legacy is at stake and only you can save it," The old man said with urgency in his voice. Dave's eyes narrowed with confusion. "What legacy? I don't even know what you're talking about. I don't have any family." The man smiled again. "Ah, that's where you've got it all wrong and I hope you don't hold any grudge against your grandfather because this was his plan along to save your life from those who wanted to harm you. " "You must have found the wrong person," Dave said, standing up. "No, please," The man said, holding him back. "I'm not mistaken. You're the long lost heir of the Wellington. Your family needs now more than ever." "You were so young when your parents were killed and your grandfather had to send you off to an orphanage to protect you and when you were off age he arranged a marriage between you and Miss Lily alongside her grandfather." "I and Lily are divorced." The man nodded. "Your grandfather was well aware that this would happen." "Why have you decided to come find me after all these years? Aren't there any other capable persons there to lead and protect the legacy you speak of? Why me?" The old man's face turned solemn. "Your grandfather has passed away and he left a will stating that only you are the heir to the Wellington legacy and no one else can claim it." Dave felt a shiver run down his spine. It seems his life was taking a new turn. First, his divorce with Lily and now he found out that he was actually the long lost heir to a wealthy family he hadn't even heard of before. It all seemed unreal. "What does this legacy entail?" Dave asked with a raised brow in curiosity. "The Wellington legacy is a very large empire. It includes businesses, properties and wealth. But it also comes with a price," His voice was more like an audible whisper. "A price on your head. Your family's enemies have been waiting for a time to strike and now that your grandfather is dead, this gives them the opening they had long awaited to strike and they'll stop at nothing to claim the legacy for themselves." Dave listened quietly to him as he spoke. Seeing that Dave had nothing to say, he added, " That's why you need to come back home young master and save your family's legacy from dying out."
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At that point, Dave entered the office and everyone turned towards him with expectant gazes.Seeing him with nothing, the clerk couldn't help but sneer. "Seems you didn't bring anything just like I had predicted," She said with a smug smile.Sophia looked at Dave with disappointment. "You couldn't get a ring? I told you to let Charlotte buy a ring for us but you refused."The other couples who were waiting in line to get married couldn't help but witness amongst themselves."What kind of a man is this? He couldn't even bring a ring for his wife!""He even had the audacity to come back empty handed.""Don't y'all see how poorly dressed he is, how can he possibly afford a ring?""And his wife is really beautiful. I pity her.""Don't pity her, she isn't blind to know how poor her husband is. If I were her, I would have left here a long time ago but she's still here."Dave looked at them and said, "I have a ring ready for my wife. It's just taking time for it to get here.""You still have
Tying The Knot
The funeral service of Xander Brett was conducted smoothly and soon all the Bretts gathered in the living room.Xander's wife, Diana had taken over the seat and became the family head in his place as that was what he wanted before he died."Grandpa said he knew that we would be bullied by uncle and grandma, why then did he make grandma the family head? All this so confusing," Charlotte muttered into her sister's ears."Shssh, Grandmother is about to make an announcement," Mia warned.Diana stared at her family with a stern face and she glanced at Brandon and looked away."Mother, preparations for your birthday are going smoothly and it will be the talk of the town," Gerald said with a big smile.Sophia was confused. Her grandfather had just been buried today and all they could think of was to celebrate a birthday? "But grandma, grandfather has just been buried. Can't you celebrate your birthday next year?"Diana shot her a sharp gaze and Sophia instantly regretted her words. "Xander
Riddles and Secrets
Sophia stared at her sister. "You're too young to understand how the world works. It's unfair to everyone, and if getting married to that man would make the family as useful then I would gladly give up myself.""You're sick!" Clementine spat out angrily and ran up the stairs. Mia walked up to her daughter. "You can still walk out of this madness.""I have made up my mind, mother. I can't change it or we both know what will happen. I can't let us go live on the streets when there is an alternative."Mia bursted into tears. "Xander just wants to destroy my daughter's life," she cried, rubbing her fingers on Sophia's delicate skin."Mom, stop crying. All this won't solve any of our problems. We have to look for a way to go through all these and still come out strong," Sophia said, wiping her tears."Unfortunately, I am not as strong as you as my dear.""You are stronger than you think mother," Sophia said, holding her shoulder in a comforting manner. Taking one glance at her father, Sop
Family’s Dynamics
Lily scoffed loudly. "Woman, this man here would never impersonate any one. Whatever you say doesn't count.""Yes!" Jayden responded, with a nod. "You're only jealous that you are not with me!""Clementine, why don't we teach these two a lesson. Call the police. "A layer of sweat appeared on Jayden's face and wiped it off, swallowing hard.Lily stared at him, nudging him on his arm. "Jayden, prove to them that they are wrong. You are the scion of the Smith's family! You wouldn't lie to me right?""Don't be stupid, woman!" Jayden yelled, pushing her away forcefully that she fell to the ground, red with embarrassment.This!Jayden fell on his knees. "I'm sorry. Please don't report me to the police or the Smiths. I met this woman in the bar and she was too beautiful to resist, knowing how materialistic she was, I decided to decieve her with this identity."Clementine clicked her tongue over her teeth. "Tsk, tsk. The clothes on your body are a fake. Sister, they are not even designers an
Beneath The Surface
Dave turned his head and was met with the Lily who had a shocked expression on her face on seeing him. He narrowed his eyes. This woman seemed to be everywhere after his divorce, he glanced at the man beside her who was holding her like they were some couple and he couldn’t help but shake his head.The man beside her exuded an air of pride. He was dressed in rather expensive wears. His eyes had dark circles beneath them with a lustful gaze as he stared at Sophia. He must be a frequent drunk and womanizer.Was this the woman he had married?Jumping into the arms of any man who was rich and would want to have her? Who knows, while he had kept late nights waiting for his wife? She had been out, warming the beds of rich men.Lisa glanced at the ladies beside Dave and she found one to be particularly beautiful. Even more beautiful than her, she looked like a very rich lady because she had the pose of a noble. Jealously crept into her bones and she glanced at Dave with disdain.“So after ou
Marriage Of Convenience
Sophia kept glancing at her wristwatch. "What's taking Clementine so long to get back here? I hope she didn't get into trouble."Standing up, she decided to go check up on her sister. Her so called fiance hasn't showed up yet and she was getting impatient already. He has kept waiting for three hours!Seeing the crowd, she raised a brow when she heard her sister's loud pitched voice."Clementine, what's going on here?""Thank goodness you are here, Sophia. This trash bumped into me without looking at where he was going. He smashed my expensive phone to the ground, he didn't even apologize."Dave was surprised. "Ma'am, I apologized to you and even asked to buy you a new phone and now you're saying I didn't apologize to you?"He was already getting fed up with her tantrums. She clearly wanted to embarrass him.Sophia looked up at Dave and couldn't help but smile. He didn't look like someone who could afford such a luxury, perhaps he was only saying this to get Clementine off his back."I
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