⟩⟩ Two years later ⟩⟩"...Happy birthday to you." They sang, rounding up the birthday chorus.Lilian was all smiles as she hugged each member of her family and friends.All her loved ones were present and she couldn't have been happier."Thank you all for celebrating this joyous occasion with me. I'm grateful to have you all as my family." She said, holding her glass of juice.Byron wrapped his arm around her waist as he lifted his wine glass. "Let's toast to Lilian. Thanks for being an amazing wife, amazing sister, amazing friend, amazing boss and last but not least, an amazing mother. We are all lucky to have you in our lives. Cheers to a long life filled with happiness."Everyone raised their glasses as they cheered Lilian on."Hey sis, the girls are awake. Can I feed them?" Christie shouted from up the stairs."Bring them downstairs, Nina wants to play with her grandkids." Lilian replied. A few minutes later, she and Rose came down the stairs, carrying my girls.Byron walked towar
Lilian JacksonNo matter how much I prepare my mind I am still terrified every night. I gave myself a long hard look in the mirror, “Remember why you are doing this, Lilian Jackson. You are fine. Everything will be fine” I whispered the words of inspiration to myself. I proceeded to cover the dark circles under my eyes with powder and apply a pale pink lipstick on my lips. I gave my skirt a tug downwards but of course it didn’t budge. The body hugging uniform – an all black, off-shoulder top with a matching skirt that stopped at my thigh. It pushed me past my comfort zone but I had to put up with it.“Let’s do this.” I said aloud making it out of the changing room.I had been jostling around, trying to serve everyone. My partner had suddenly come down with the flu and left me all alone on this busy night. The manager was trying to see if anyone was available.** It was a little after twelve midnight and the bar was almost empty. I stared at the man in front of me, trying to keep the
BYRON BLADELLI hung up on Irene, my secretary, after telling her to pay off the victim’s family. The elevator came to an halt and I stepped out. I held Abel’s hot chocolate far away from my favorite suit. It was a gift from my younger sister, Rose when we – Abel and I- launched the company. I looked up in time to see a young lady making a beeline for the elevator. She looked so familiar. Like someone I’ve spent my entire life searching for.I stared at her in shock. Her red hair framed her face perfectly. “Could it be her?” I wondered aloud. The green eyes were the same as I remembered.The girl ran blindly towards me and almost fell. I caught her in my arms but she had already spilled the hot chocolate on my white suit. She was very different from her though. She never ran anywhere even when I begged her to run with me. She always walked like she owned the world even at such a young age. “Hey!!” I yelled, annoyed. Rose would surely have my head now. “Could you be anymore careles
After I was discharged on Sunday, my best friend, Kayla came to pick the twins and I – they were here throughout the weekend- up. We stopped at the bar to get my phone and purse.“Good morning Mr Timothy.” I said, knocking on the manager’s door. “Come in.” He called out. After two minutes, he finally looked up from his phone.“Lilian.” His face contorted into an angry look. “How dare you show up here again? We were almost sued, all thanks to you. Why on earth did you break a bottle on a customer’s head?” He shouted.“I’m..I’m so.. sorry sir.” I stuttered out. “It won’t happen again.”“Of course it won’t.” He said, a sneer on his face. “You are fired.”“Please sir, I need the money to cater for my family.” I pleaded with him. “I don’t think you need the money, afterall, you have a rich boyfriend.”I was confused. What’s he talking about?“Why do you look so confused, you thought we wouldn’t know? It’s all over social media. Anyway, just leave. I don’t want to see you again.” He said
"Marry me." She stared at me like I had suddenly grew horns. I stared at her back."What?!" She exclaimed. "I said, let's get married." I repeated. She looked more beautiful and relaxed than when we met at the hospital. She downed the glass of water that was placed in front of her. "Why should I do that?""Because you need it. You need me." I replied." Mr Bladell or whatever it is you're called, I do not need you for any reason whatsoever.""Are you sure, miss Lilian?" I smirked, picking up my cutlery to eat. I motioned for her to eat but she ignored me."I'm quite sure. I'm well aware of my needs.""Can we talk after dinner? I'm famished." I requested. "And please, eat. I'm certain you've not had dinner."She mumbled but picked up her cutlery anyway. On taking the first bite, she moaned softly, then flushed brightly as if she had been caught doing something wrong. I chuckled.After eating, our plates were cleared and I decided to not waste anymore time."Miss Lilian," I called ou
Kayla was already waiting outside when I was done."Hey. How'd it go? I was seconds away from coming to look for you." "I'm getting married." I blurted out."What?" She spat out. "You don't spring news like that on someone without prior warning, Lili.""I'm sorry. I don't know what happened back there but I'd like to go home and rest."I sighed, quietly hinting at the fact that I didn't want to say anything."Okay. Talk to me when you're well rested." She said, giving me a hug. "Thanks Kay. You're the best." She squeezed my arm and ignited the car.**A billionaire heir telling me to come over for dinner is what I woke up to this morning. My state of mind was unsettled. How could any of this be real?If anything was sure, it was the relief I felt from finding a solution to the matters that have been plaguing me. I didn't have to worry about our expenses or money for that matter. I had nothing to worry about and I couldn't remember the last time I felt this unburdened.I dug through
"It's you!" Dad exclaimed. I watched Lilian's face scrunch up in confusion."You're so much more beautiful than the pictures." He said, extending a hand towards her.She blushed and shook his hand. "Thank you, Mr Bladell.""Call me Kane. Please, feel at home.""Thank you for having me."She replied. I could see how excited everyone was and it made me happy. They could never find out that all this was fake.My mum led her towards the dining room while gushing over her, closely followed by my sister."She's really beautiful. I can see why you're so eager to get married." Abel said, patting my shoulder.I shushed him. "Don't ruin the surprise! I've not told any other person yet. I'm planning to tell them over dinner.""Okay." He made a mouth zipping motion. "Can we go eat? Hospital food sucks.""Why don't you go ahead? I'll join you."He nodded and walked away.I went to my room and brought out the diamond ring I had made for her this morning. Proposing in their presence will cancel any
I let out a sigh of relief as I relaxed on my bed. Christie was working on an assignment when I got back while James was already asleep. "You're back sis. How'd it go?" She asked, looking up from her assignment. "It was good. Went pretty well." I said, hiding my hands in my coat's pocket. "You must be tired. Why don't you go sleep? I'm about to round up here." "Did he come here?" "Dad?" She asked. I nodded in reply. "He did. A few hours after we were back from school. He probably just got off work because he seemed sober." "I wonder why his boss is so lenient with him." I hissed in dissatisfaction. He spent all his income on alcohol. If he was left with anything, it could only afford us a week's groceries. "He asked about you. I said you went to work." "Okay. I'm going to bed now." I said, my mood dampened. "Lili," Christiana called out to me. "I know you are angry at yourself and dad. But, I'm pleading with you to let go of your grudges. Mum didn't die because of you. Ple