Chapter Fourty five
Drake's POV
"what are you doing here?"
"Why are your phones off?? The world could be burning down whereas you two are here having the time of your life..." He breathed out.I held him at shoulder length and shook him vigorously, "What has happened with this burning world of yours?"
"You are trending Drake . You are all over the news . It's really bad." He snapped.
"How bad?What bad? Which bad?"
"Ella has uploaded a video on her IGTV claiming you took advantage of her. I thought you took care of that bro..."When I thought I would finally be happy in my life, something explodes on my face. I am finally the king of bad luck. But why now? I paid her a hugesome of money for her silence after I realised she was a minor.To top it up, I didn't take advantage o
Chapter Fourty SixDrake's POVAfter draining all the energy from her, we spent the whole afternoon in bed planning the wedding. I know we sound insanely crazy but who caresSo practically Jemima thinks the gown I want her to wear on that special day is Hella expensive. I seriously never understand women. You don't treat then they complain, you shower your money on them it's still a problem We are going to have our wedding ceremony in the Lavista Beach house and then leave for one month honeymoon after the season. She is gonna bake a ten-layer cake which is to me is unnecessary since it's a simple private wedding but let me let her do her thing.Everything is in order apart from her wedding gown.She doesn't want me going with her to shop for her wedding gown something about bad luck when I see the gown. But that's bullshit and a crazy superstition.l.About the proposal, I am still narrowing down the million ideas running marathon in my he
Chapter fourty sevenDrake's POVAfter an endless session of pacing up and down in Erastus my manager living room, my lawyer Kimono arrived."Finally you remembered I pay you..." I sneered, shaking his hand."I had a court hearing Drake..."" So how bad is it?" I sat heavily on the sofa beside Wayne that it seemed I almost fell into it."Good news, she can't trap you legally..." He beamed and sat next to Erastus."Care to elaborate?" I asked, grabbing a can of beer from Wayne's hand."That's was mine..." He cried out."Shut up and let's listen...""Since you two had s*x nine months ago, it will be hard to secure forensic evidence such as semen, bruises or scratches..." Kimono explained."But why would there be bruises and scratches, I didn't f*cking rape her.She wanted it as much as I did. Which I know regret wanti
Chapter Forty eightJemima's POVI was worried about Drake and he wasn't answering his phone calls ,neither was Wayne. After chatting up with Vee and told her I will be back home the next day. Switched on the television to the greatest shock of my life.'The Star basketball players Drake and Wayne were met with an accident. Wayne is conscious under medical report while there is still no word about Drake, stay tuned to this channel and we will bring you more information..."I couldn't comprehend it. This wasn't my voice shouting.Arrghhh!! Not my Drake!, God no!.I ran to the room and picked my purse in a bolt speed."Taxi!! , Taxi!" I kept shouting outside Drakes apartment when a car pull up.It wasn't a Taxi but I couldn't care less, I wish I had let Drake but that darn car. "Where to miss" the elderly lookin
Chapter OneDrake's POVIf only people knew behind that mask, I wore grief and an urge to be understood.Sadness drained through me as I walked through the gate.Any other son would have been happy to be home but this one here is not.My name hasn't left people's mouth since scored that bicycle kick goal.They are proud of me.I made my country andthe basketball team proud but when it came to Master.Harrison being a basket baller was the worst decision I ever made.He would never stop taunting me about it.I am sure when he dies, he will still turn in his grave in rage.If he only understood that basketball is my only addiction. "Hey sir, you are here..." The guard asked the moment I got out ot my car."Is my mother in?""No sir."I threw him the car keys and begun walking towards the mansion,don't know if my grandmother who we call granny will love my little surprise.It was her birthday and wouldn't miss it fo
Chapter TwoJemima's POV"Jemima calm down or else you will get a heart attack!" My bestfriend Vee warned me."How I am supposed to be calm?It's 8 o'clock already and Kane is not here.What if he stands me up?" I stammered trying to calm my nerves which seemed close to impossible.Bee had to deliver a classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting to a certain college party and I didn't want her to be late."Vee, just go I will close up the shop. You know we need to save up as much as we can. I begun with my lectures which she hated. "Don't start with your lectures or I am going to get a migraine.I have like two hours before the party begins.Calm down short woman."
Chapter ThreeDrake's POVI was drinking in silence by the counter when the girl from earlier came and sat beside me.She folded one leg over the other dangling her high heels.She ordered the first tequila shot and downed it the moment the bartender placed it Infront of her.He refilled it right away and she proceeded to down that as well. She had downed almost seven glasses when I held her hand."That's enough!" I told the bartender who just nodded."I am the one paying right?So I will drink as much as I want." She yelled and pulled her hand from my grip."If you drink this much, how are you going to get home?"I asked
Chapter FourJemima's POVI felt like I was lying on top of something warm and cossy which for sure wasn't my tiny bed.I opened my eyes only to find myself in a beautiful room.I felt like l could lie on that queen size bed forever but how did I get here?Only drug dealers, cult, royalty and of course rich kids afford such a place. But I am surrounded with broke people, none of my friends are ballers.Then what am I doing here?I could my heart racing so fast.I peeped inside the duvet and I had on a white to shirt.But I wasn't in pain, in fact I have never slept so peaceful."Did they take my kidney?" I begun talking to myself.I touched my abdomen and there was no stitches."Do they want to ofter me as a sacrifice?"I said a simple prayer as tears streamed down my face."God I am a good girl, let me not die like this. know I shouldn't have trusted tha
Chapter FiveJemima's POVI got back to sleep after he left only to wake up with the sound of the doorbell. "Stop ringing the doorbell..." I pleading before shoving a pillow over my face hope it would stop.But it seemed the person on the door was persistent. I staggered trom the bed, cursing the person on the door beneath my nose. When I walked in into the living room, I begun to look around and forgot Someone was at the door.There was a huge photo of a soaring eagle, glamorous chandelier, coffered ceiling, classy black sofas was busy looking around when I heard the doorbell again. Sweet Lord, I forgot.I face-palmed myself."Who is it?" I asked, my hand already on the door knob"It's the pizza yoU ordered." I twisted the door knob and opened it."Here is your pizza!" He offered me a half smile."Thank you...""My tip?"