“What you are doing is more than enough”
“I don’t feel that way”
“Ace” I call.
“Can I ask you a question?”
“Yeah go on” He says as he drives into the compound and parks in the driveway.
“Don’t you think you are getting too attached to us?” I ask quietly and he looks at me long but gentle and then smiles.
“Don’t move, I’ll get the door for you” Then he unstraps his seatbelt, walks over to my side of the car and opens the door for me. He helps me step down from the car.
“Thank you” I say with a shy smile.
“Anytime”
“You have still not answered my question”
“Luna” He calls softly as he gently strokes my hair and before I know it, he is on his knees.
“What are you doing?” I ask shocked.
“I’m doing what I’m supposed to be
“I’ll just serve lunch then, Ace you are welcome to join us”“Seven I want you to leave”“That is not going to happen”“You heard the Lady!”“She doesn’t mean it” He says as he walks over the cooker and starts dishing out the food in a bowl.“I’m calling the cops” Ace threatens and I turn to face him as Seven exits the kitchen, clearly unbothered by the threat.“Please don’t” I plead.“Do you want him here?” He asks quietly.“I swear I don’t but I know he means we’ll, Seven will never hurt me”“So you are going to let him stay the night?”“No, no, I will go over to Asher’s place”“Seriously? You think he will let you leave? Besides, I don’t want you spending the night at that guy’s place either. He is love with you, he
“Come on, let’s get you out of here” He takes my hand and urges me to get up from the chair.My food!“Dude, what do you think you are doing?” Seven asks as he furiously seizes my hand from Asher’s. “She’s about to eat her lunch”“ I’ll make her lunch at my place, come on wifey” He tries to take my hand but Seven pulls it away and steps in front of me.“Seven step away” He says with his eyes closed. He’s about to loose it.“ I won’t, she’s going no where with you” Seven says giving him a deadly stare and I wonder where he got such confidence from. Just one phone call and that will be the end for him, Asher has the power to make that happen.Asher doesn’t flinch at his stare, he shoves one hand in his right pocket and takes one step forward.“In case I’m not making myself clear, this is a threat!” He
He is not doing all of this because he loves me, he just doesn’t want to loose me to Ace like his other girls. I glance at Asher with my eyes and mouth wide open in shock.“Do you think…”“I don’t think honey, that is what is there. He is doing this because of his undying love for you, he just doesn’t want to loose you to Ace”“I hate him!”“And it will interested you to know that Sophia is his cousin”“Yeah” He says nodding.“Wow”“So now there’s two ways to look at this. It’s either his cousin begged him to get you back so that you don’t stand a chance with Ace or he doesn’t want to loose you to Ace”“I know Seven, he’s a selfish strut. There is no way he’d be doing this cousin. He just doesn’t want to loose to Ace. It’s all about his ego”“I&rsqu
“Thanks bro”“Tell me all about it”“About what exactly?”“How you got Luna Ramora Angelis pregnant”“You talk as if you know her so well”“As a matter of fact, I do and we have a little romantic history together”“Please don’t tell me the two of have been intimate”“Oh, no. It was just a kiss. I actually stole her first kiss and she hit me hard in the face. That stunk!”“Serves you right”“So how did you two meet?”“Remember that high school reunion party we had to attend before you got that emergency?”“Of course I do. We had used an entire week just pick outfits for that party”“Yeah, that’s where we met, had a few shots, one thing let to another and the rest is history.“I see… and where was Sophia?”&ldq
LUNA’S POV I grudgingly try to open my eyes when I feel a gentle tap on my shoulder. Who dares try to interrupt a pregnant woman’s sleep? “Wake up sleepy head, it’s almost noon” That voice, it’s a female voice and it sounds very familiar. I shoot my eyes open and let out a scream when I see Alora seated by my side. “ Oh my God!” I exclaim in joy as I hug her tight. I have missed her like crazy! “Easy girl, you’re pregnant” “Alora, are you for real?” “It’s your girl, damn! Pregnancy looks good on you babe. You are glowing!” “I’m getting fat!” I say rolling my eyes. “You still look hot!” Asher chips in as he walks into the bedroom. He is already dressed up for work and I do not need to tell you that he looks breathtaking…you know. The tuxedo he has on fits him perfectly and the I like the way a chunk of his hair falls down his face almost concealing his left eye. The hottest Attorney in the country.
The TV goes black.“The hell!” I exclaim in dismay.“You shouldn’t be watching that, that woman is pure evil” She says as she gives me warm hug and without warning, I burst into tears. This is way messed up than I thought it was. I can’t even begin to image the number of people watching that news right now. If I dare step out of the house right now, paparazzi will molest me big time.This is the end of me!Alora’s phone rings and when she checks the caller ID, She looks at me.“It’s Asher” She says as she picks up the call and puts on loudspeaker.“Hello Ash”“Where is Luna?”“She is right here”“Did she watch the news?”“Yeah, all of it”“Do not let her get out and do not let anybody in, most especially Ace”“I won’t”“Good, give her
The moment Kyle and I walk into the living room, I almost turn around and run away. Mum is sitting on a sofa completely lost in thought and dad is pacing about the living room restlessly like he just lost a big business contract. Whenever they are both in this state, Kyle and I are sure to get the scolding of our lives.“Mum, dad, here we are” Kyle announces.“Sweetie, are you okay?” Mum asks worriedly as she rushes to me and engulfs me in a warm hug.“Yes mum, I’m fine”“Thank you for bringing her safely” She says as she kisses Kyle’s cheeks.“It’s my duty”“Luna!” My father calls firmly and I jump in fright.“Yes Daddy” I answer in almost a whisper.“What do you see on the table” He asks and I slowly walk over to the table and I am not surprised at all to see my passport and a few other papers on it. I knew he was
I don’t regret saying those mean things to my mum. In a way, she deserved it. It was high time someone told her the truth. Ever since we were kids, she never defended us against our father’s harsh rules like a mother should.Any ways, now is not the time for me to lament about my mother’s lack of defense over us. I have less than twenty four hours to clear this mess else my sister will be a victim of my father’s dictatorial behavior again and there’s only one way for me to do that.I take out my cell phone and dial Ace’s number as I hop into my Maserati. I stole his contact from Luna’s cell phone when Alora handed it to me virtue of the fact that Luna always let’s me know her password. Thank God she didn’t notice. She would never let me meet with Ace one on one because she thinks I will get into a fight with him.Yes, I kind of dislike Ace for what he did to me in college but I don’t want to get i