Sixteen. "The planning was nonsense." Courtney aggravated in anger. "Total nonsense and total waste," I remarked."Waste of time, waste of cum, and waste of energy," I said, throwing my hands up in disappointment. Courtney paused and turned around to look at me.She looked shocked. "Wait! Did I hear you well? You said "Waste of time, waste of cum?" She asked in shock. "Er mm…. Yeah. I mean yeah, we had sex." I stammered. "Krystal! Why?" She asked disappointedly."You said it, Courtney, you said I should make him fall for me," I yelled. "Yeah, I said so. But I didn't fucking ask you to have sex with him. What I meant was sweet talk him into telling you what he knows. That's what I meant." She explained my foolishness. "I never knew what you meant," I replied sulkily and foolishly. "That's another baby coming." She joked but it was not funny. I have been really stupid to have misunderstood her plans. Now I have submitted myself freely to Luca
Seventeen.17."Mr. Lucas, Mr. Chris Dalton is here to see you." My secretary spoke through the intercom. "Let him in," I replied in bewilderment. Chris Dalton. Senator Dalton's son. What does he want? I had returned to New York and the first person I would attend to was a bloody fucker. I kissed my teeth. He came in, walking around blithely before sitting down majestically like he owned the chair. How rude! He didn't even wait to be offered one. Indeed he is a motherfucker. I tried to repress my anger and forcefully let out a plain expression followed by an insincere smile. "Hey, Chris!" I called."Hey! Lucas vanowen. CEO of Vanowen Groups." He replied in a mockery tone. "Yeah, it's me." I gave a lopsided grin. I couldn't help but feel exalted and sycophantic.His nostril flared up in anger but he said nothing.We both fell into a staring contest, looking straight into each other's eyes like we were searching for something. He scrutinized my office, gazing around.
Eighteen.18.I kept thinking, picking out dresses, secretly stealing glances at Krystal. My main objective was to watch Krystal closely. Maybe I could get information from her about her mother's motives. "Hey darl, how's your mom?" I asked."She's good ma'am." She replied casually. Damn! How do I start asking her questions without looking suspicious? Besides Krystal looks more like a daft, maybe asking her is just the wrong idea. From her reply, I don't think she knows anything about her mom's malice. I have to know what it is with Anne and Dalton. I have to know what those two are up to or else, I and my son are doomed. What baffles me most is Dalton's involvement. Getting his son hooked up with the enemy's daughter.I know Dalton and late Wallace were a little bit close before their graving misunderstanding ruined the little closeness. Dalton told me that Wallace had told a lie about him to gain the senatorial seat and that made him cut ties off with the Wallac
Nineteen.19.It's been a tiring day all along. Today is one of the worst days. Coping with the pregnancy stress and hormonal disturbance and my fucking boss. I've been eating and craving food like a pig. Courtney has kicked and laughed her ass out and wouldn't stop singing 'soon-to-be-mother' in my ears. The crazy girl downloaded some lullabies for me to learn. Courtney is stupid. With all this hectic work, I still have to put up at Lucas's place for dinner. His overdotting mother wouldn't stop asking after me. She wants me to move in as early as yesterday but that won't be possible.I have to find out some answers before moving in to stay with my one-year husband and his mother.The thought of meeting Mrs Beverly tonight made me restless. She's too comforting and accepting that you won't even want to make a mistake around her for fear that she might change. I pondered on what I was going to wear and how to approach her.Speaking of what to wear, I don't know. I would have a
Twenty.20.I stood at my reflection in the mirror. I'm pretty, no doubt. I just hope I look perfect for Lucas. I put on the dress Yolanda had bought for me. I took the silver purse matching the shoe and clicked my way out of the room. "Trying to escape? Huh? Have you forgotten that today is your engagement?" She asked, catching me off guard. "Um! Mom, I'm going to the Sullivans okay? Chris is waiting for me outside." I lied. "Oh! Wow! Have both of you made up already? That's lovely! Besides, your dress looks beautiful." She smiled, engulfing me in a tight hug. "Erm… thanks mom. As for the dress, all thanks to Yolanda." I said hurriedly. "Yeah. I never told you she was a fashion goddess." She giggled. "Mom, if you don't mind, I have to go now. Lucas.. errm… Chris is waiting for me outside." "It's okay. Make sure you both get there in time, okay?" She said with a small smile that vanished immediately after I left. I didn't wait to respond before fleeing ou
Twenty-one. 21."Ma'am I haven't seen Krystal anywhere," Chris whispered in my ears. "What do you mean? I saw her leave the house with you." I said and he stared in disbelief. "I haven't seen Krystal ma'am. I haven't even been to the house…." He was talking when one of his guys on black interrupted. "Sir, we've dear he'd everywhere, we can't find her." He said in a hush. "Krystal's nowhere to be found." Chris completed, affirming my thoughts and confirming my fears.Krystal would have gone to Lucas. That daft! I boiled in rage. "I know where Krystal is, Chris. Just let me handle it." I said calmly. "No. Anne, you'll handle nothing. You should have done better by making sure she didn't escape." He screamed at my face, hissed, and left.Anger filled my veins. My jaw hurts from the too much pressure I applied in clenching my teeth. Lucas! I'll make sure you pay dearly. I turned to leave but was stopped by Yolanda. "Hey Anne, where's Krystal? It's time for the prope
Twenty- two.22.The loud brawling coming from outside the gate drew my attention. I stepped out to see who it was. Krystal was already asleep. I was taken aback when I saw who it was and burst out laughing.Mom looks confused but this is not time for explaining. "Let him come." I ordered the guards that were holding him back.He marched his way forward, full of confidence like a militant. "Where is she?" He fumes."Who?" I asked, chuckling.Chris must have been obsessed with Krystal or his share in the agreement deal and he's afraid to lose one of each. The audacity he has to come to my house to ask about Krystal baffles me less but makes me laugh. "What makes you think she's here?" I asked him with a stern expression this time. "I know you've abducted her, Lucas and you better bring her out now before I do something you'd regret." He brawled. "You're capable of nothing, Chris. Krystal is with me and she goes nowhere." I replied. "You bastard!" He screamed, running towards me b
Twenty- Three. 23.Mom was already out of her skin by the time we got home. Lucas wanted me to stay back but after their heated argument, I had to leave with mom. I know Lucas was furious and so was mom. We both got to our rooms when we got home, silently not uttering a word to each other. I've expected her to nag and abuse and curse but rather she was unusually quiet, which feared me. Mom can be a crook but sometimes, I don't just understand her. Her silence can be worse than the growling of a hungry tiger. It looks like she's going to strike me soon with bad news. I have to act fastGoing into mom's room and finding out what was inside the drawer is going to be the only way out. It is going to be my weapon for defeat. But how I will penetrate through her doors will be the problem. Ever since she caught me sneaking out of her room, the security has become tighter. She doesn't trust me as much as I don't trust her, but I will find a way. The next day, I tiptoed towards mom