Damien Brick generously bestowed upon them a mansion in one of the most exclusive government reserved areas.
He noticed the joy in Ryan Scott's face, and he was happy too, that at least, he was begining to Calm down.He had been so much on the edge, acting like he was in bondage, as though he was never going to gain anything from the signed deal. Though his choice was taken away from him, Damien still have a special likeness for him, and he was sure, deep down, that Ryan was going to give him what he really wants to see in his daughter.As he watched on him, he realized that Maybe he doesn't know there are loads of benefits that comes with Marrying the princess of the Brick family. He clears his throat, got a bit close to him, close enough to be able to touch his shoulder."Do you like it? He asked the couple, looking at his daughter with a broad smile, but his daughter who was already seated, gave him a strange, angry look, and after she had gotten him to look at her, she hissed and looked away, as she brings out her phone, and start to plays loud music, without actually responding to her father.In her mind, he should be asking the poor driver's son, who have not seen such luxury before, not her, she has seen and have owned wonderful things all her life. Ryan ignores her attitude, and nodded his head, in response to Mr Damien Bric's question, for he have never, had to live in a place so big, spacious and knowing that it is all his."I knew you would like it". He says; And not wanting to waste so much time, he added "You will have to report at my office, first thing tomorrow morning so you resume work as soon as possible, you have to earn, you cannot be my son in-law, and not know how the business is run". Ryan was short of words. It wasn't really part of the contract, he didn't say he was going to get him involved in family business, even Alexander seems to be taken aback, and she stared angrily at her father.This was supposed to be just about the marriage, why was he asking him to resume work, when she was going to resume work too? Is he trying to make her life unbearable? It is already too much, seeing him around her, now she will have to suffer his presence in the work place too? She shook her head, unable to understand it anymore, she walked away, while Damien was only made to watch. He had a smile on."She is coming back". He whispers.It was time for him to leave, It is the home for the couple, he should leave, so they get to know eachother, but before that, he pulled Ryan aside for a private conversation."I understand this isn't your ideal situation, and you are being pressured into it, but I need to make one thing very clear: never harm my daughter", Damien said solemnly.Ryan was taken aback. He had never considered himself capable of such violence. His expression alone conveyed his disbelief, promoting Damien to continue, with a smile."I know you are a good person. And you will never intentionally harm my daughter. I just want to see a positive change in my daughter. And I can already see it.I know She can be very difficult to handle, but if you get to know her, you will understand, that she isn't that bad, but as soon as my daughter can come out of her shell and take her rightful place as my heir, you can both go your separate ways. She will also be at the office tomorrow, You can come together, I will send my driver to come get you both, but whatever you do, never let her out of your sight.Five years, should suffice, I mean for this contract marriage, as stated in the contract you signed, to which everything given to you, during the course of this marriage, remains with you, and it's forever yours". After he was done talking, there was a long silence, and Ryan silently agreed, though he dreaded the wait.Five years was a long time, for him to contend with Alexander. She seem too difficult to work with, and he really wants to help, because just as Mr Damien Brick have clearly stared, she isn't that bad, she is just trying to fight back.As Damien left, Ryan found himself admiring the lavish surroundings of the house, realizing neither he nor his wife, had any say in it's design.He romanced the furniture, as he gently sat down. This was a dream come true, for him. He had dreamt of owning a house, buying a car, and running a multi billion company. However, he sensed someone observing him, and turned to face her, expecting another confrontation. She stared disgustedly at him, but his smile was that of a man who was ready to oppress her the more."Hey honey", he greeted with a smile, getting up from the sofa, and reaching for her hands. Surprised by his affectionate tone, she recoiled, expecting more hostility. After all, he had spoken angrily at her, Infront of aunt Meridian. She hissed and made to move, but He pulled her back gently, closing the distance between them, and caressing her shoulders, their eyes fixated on eachother's, feeling violated, she quickly pulled away, taking back her hands, her eyes, devoid of warmth. She slapped his chest, sending him far away from her."Don't ever touch me like that again", she snapped, retreating. Despite his urge to stop her, Ryan left her to go, allowing her space to cool off.After she left, Ryan's heart sank.He felt a pang of loneliness and frustration, knowing that the gap between them, was widening with each passing moment.Despite his effort to bridge the emotional distance, it seemed futile. He couldn't shake of the feeling of rejection. Wondering if they could ever find common ground. As he stood there, grappling with his emotions, he couldn't help but question the future of their relationship and whether they would ever overcome their differences. And if Five years was ever going to happen.He doesn't want her to love him, but he wants her to win, since that is what her father wants for her, which is not a bad thing, and so far, he had seen that her step mother, have an ulterior motive, a motive Damien Brick isn't aware of, so helping is what he should do.
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the enemy is the angel
Weeks later. Alexander was discharged.Emily never left her side since that day.She literally spent her days at the hospital with her mother.She didn't bother about going to school.She was tok happy taking care of the baby that telling her to go to school, was not working.When they got home, everything seem normal. Everything was in it's rightful place.The only difference is that, they now have a help, that is constantly live with them.She has a nurse that visit frequently.And the room she once shared with Ryan, is now shared with Emily.Ryan was missing.He was gone.Maybe he is dead.No one has seen nor heard from him since that day at the hospital.She thought of him everyday.The last time she had seen him, he didn't look so good.Yes he had just been released from prison, but he didn't just look like prison case. He looked more like hospital case. Many nights he has dreams of him. Calling her for help, but she always turns him down.She is still clouded by anger.Baby Go
Happiness is priceless
Mr Damien stared at the door with anger written all over his face.He had planned that he wouldn't speak to his daughter about Ryan initially.He didn't even want her to remember him. He wanted her to heal, wanted them to get home and feel relaxed, but with the way things were going. He is going to have to caution her.She shouldn't have anything to do with Ryan Scott.He is a traitor.He is a betrayal to their family.He is his mistake.Going to him and asking him to marry his daughter was his mistake and he is taking full responsibility for it.Which includes taking care of his daughter, and making sure, she is safe."We will go home soon, and everything that had happened, will be placed behind us, but for now, that we are still here, I will like you to make me a promise". Alexander looked up, she already knows what her father have to ask, but she inquired anyways."What is it father? he was about to speak, when Gold let out a tiny cry.Alexander forgot everything about what her f
I should be on my way
Ryan didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay with her and their daughter.He wanted to say so many things to her, but the way things were going, he did t need anyone to tell him that it wasn't the right time.He turned to Annie, and she was smiling.She is the last person that Ryan would have believed would allow her come to Alexander, but she had planned it all."Thank you Annie". She nodded knowingly.There was silence, and only the small snore of Gold can be heard."I think I should be on my way". Ryan says, and though Alexander wanted him gone, she still feels drawn to him somehow.She also stared at him with pity, wondering just what could have gone wrong."What happened to you Ryan?Why do you look so sick?Ryan wanted to tell him immediately.Maybe she would give him a chance to be a part of their lives again, but he shook his head against his own thought.Telling her, would put her in a tight condition and that was something he did t want."I am sick Alex."I am dying". He all
She will be called Gold
The sterile scent of the hospital faded beneath the soft lullaby of a new born's first cries. Alexander, lay still, her chest rising and falling gently, eyes fluttering open to meet the world with a calmness that only a woman who had survived the fire could possess.When she heard her baby crying non stop, it dawn on her that she has survived the fire for real. She was alive and her baby was alive too. She is officially a mom, she will be called Mummy. She couldn't help but allow tears spill from the corners of her eyes as the nurse gently laid the tiny bundle against her chest. The warmth of her daughter's body melted into her own, and a sob, escaped her lips. The sound came out with so much awe, pain, gratitude and surely happiness.Her body felt so soft, so fragile against hers, as she held her.She looked down at her daughter to view her properly and she noticed some qualities that was already stealing her heart. Pink cheeks. Wisps of dark hair, just like her Dad's, her eyes barel
suspicious instincts
Ryan was shocked at first, but he felt she hasn't heard anything, because if she has, she would not be confronting him with smiles, she would be confronting him with questions, that would put him on his toes."I am okay, it was just a cut I had. I was operated on, and I was not supposed to carry anything heavy, but I guess you know the rest". He was still lying, or was she the one wrong? Now that Alexander is no more fighting him, he should be able to say the truth, if he is the one, she should know and appreciate him more. "A cut huh? She asked rhetorically, taking her seat beside him."Anyways, I want to thank you for earlier.". Ryan was surprised that Annie was being nice to him, and even thanking him for doing something as small as carrying his wife or rather, his ex wife.Maybe she really should thank him, since they were no longer together, to her, he doesn't owe her anything, if that is how she feels, he doesn't feel that way. She carries a part of him now, she should feel him
The unknown saviour is known
Ryan struggled to find a nearby pharmacy, where he got a pill to help numb the pain, then the pharmacist help him bandage his wound, but told him he needed to be checked into a hospital, after he learned that he just had a major surgery. After the local dressing done on his wound, Ryan started off home gradually, but he didn't get to his house, he was just at the door, when he started bleeding again, and before he knew what was happening, he collapsed outside his house. He could see people rushing towards him, and loud voices of calling for help could be heard, but he could not open his eyes, no matter how much he wanted to keep it open, he couldn't.When he finally opened his eyes, he was in the same hospital he had worked so hard to run from. He had thought he could escape going to the hospital till after Alexander was discharged, but seeing how critical his case was, they must have panicked and that was why they sent him to the hospital. He looked around him, and saw no one. That
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