ANDREW “Whose child is dead?” Andrew threw numerous questions at Manny, not understanding the issue. “What the fuck is going on Manny? Who's dead?” He yelled and she began to get scared. Holding the curtains for balance, she whispered, “Andrew…” Manny's breathing quickened as tears rushed out as she faced him. The doctor quickly took measures to calm her down and Andrew helped her lie down after she was relaxed. “Harry, what is it?” Andrew demanded, not minding the age gap between them. Doctor Harry bowed his head, sorry. “Your baby is dead. It's why she couldn't feel any movement.” “What do you mean dead?” Andrew looked to the doctor and then to Manny, he needed an explanation. “Your wife had informed me that she had ingested a poison and that had greatly affected the unborn child…” “And?” Andrew was getting impatient, “The previous doctor had mentioned that but they also said there was a possibility that the child would survive.” “Yes. There's a one percent
MANNY“Have you heard from Kate recently?”“No. Still nothing.” Andrew answered coldly as he tried away on his laptop.“Are you hungry?”“I'm good.” Manny sighed and laid on the bed.It's been a month and they've heard nothing from Kate. Not threat messages, no attacks. Even Avery was keeping a low profile these days.It was like she'd disappeared all of a sudden. If only that were true.But Andrew was still on high alert, he knew she was waiting for a perfect time to strike and that was one of the many reasons he was still at Manny's house.“Won't you say something?” “What is there to say? It's not like you'll listen anyway.” Andrew snickered. He had decided to let Manny do as she pleased, still a part of him thought it would be wise to stay with her just in case—another one of the many reasons.“That's not fair. You can't possibly understand, you're not the one carrying a dead child!” Manny yelled. If Andrew was going to be a dick, it would be better if he'd left.“So you admit th
ANDREW “She's gathering men.” Tristan rushed into Andrew's office shouting, his eyes fixated on his phone. “Who is?” “Kate. She met with three men yesterday in a small town but what they were talking about, I haven't found out yet.” Tristan tattled, curiosity evident in his voice. Kate had been quiet since last month. He was almost sure that she had given up on her quest. The sudden visitation of those mysterious men made him think otherwise. “Why?” Andrew paused and turned to him distrustful. “How did you know that?” “I have someone on the inside.” He revealed, his shoulders up in pride for doing such a good job. “Hmmm.” He sniggered and returned to his work. He chose to trust Tristan blindly, but if he was anything like Jason, he wouldn't hesitate to kill him off, not minding other factors. “So what do we do now?” “We?” Andrew raised an eyebrow at his statement. He was nothing but a tool. “You think I'll just sit down and let you have all the fun? I want in
MANNYManny has been working as early as 7 in the morning preparing the models for the upcoming fashion show.Looking at the clock, she discovered that it was already late into the afternoon and she hadn't even had breakfast yet. With sweat running down her face and a bunch of pins in her mouth, Manny felt tired. All she wanted was to go back to her office, relax, and have a good lunch. Good thing she was dressing the last model for the day.“Allen Cooper and his father will be coming by the office today to sort out the contract for the marriage and I want you to remember that this marriage benefits the both of us and you must sign the contract. ” her mum said in a serious tone, coming out of the large dressing room.Manny felt irritated and fed up. Her mum has been pestering her about the contract for the last two weeks, why couldn't she just accept that she's not ready to marry? “No Mother, I want to marry someone who loves me for me and not just what he can get out of me.” “I d
ANDREWAndrew tried getting up from bed but the headache won't let him. Good thing he kept a pack of aspirin and a bottle of water by his side.After taking it, he laid for a bit allowing the drug to take effect a little. He had flashbacks of the party yesterday.He still remembers how the lady he grinded at the club smelt and how her body felt in his hands as she rocked her body against his, especially her bum. Everything fitted so perfectly. His thoughts were interrupted by a phone call. As he picked up his phone, he saw that it was Jason. What could he want early this morning?Jason and Andrew have been friends since they were little although Andrew's father always thought that Jason was a bad influence on Andrew. Eventually the bond grew stronger as Jason started working at the company just like Andrew. “Dude, I've been calling you for the past five minutes. Where are you? The board meeting is about to start and your dad is furious.““Don’t tell me you still went to that party
MANNY Avery hated Manny on the spot. She made up her mind to keep the fashion house now that it had fallen in her hands on a platter of gold. After all, her dear cousin might never find someone to marry her. Manny tried to avoid Avery all through the night till the morning. She couldn't bear being with someone who was taking something that was hers. Meanwhile, her mother seemed to be avoiding her. She was either busy designing or staying in her office doing who knows what all day. Manny had so many questions. She felt mistreated, how could her mother give something that's rightfully hers to an outsider– although Avery was a long-distance cousin? As Manny was in her office stuffing her face with food, Avery walked in like she owned the place. “See Manny this is why no one will ever want you. Look at all these junk food” Avery said, her face contorted with disgust. “What do you want Avery? Aren't you supposed to be overseeing the models?” A twain of a frown appeared on Ave
MANNY Early the next morning, Josie was parked outside of the house waiting for Manny. Manny had also woken up a bit too early preparing every document she thought would be of use to the doctor. The door opened ajar and standing there was Avery looking mad. “You think just because your mum wants you to have a baby you'll be able to take over this fashion house?” “I'll just be taking back what was rightfully mine. My mother just brought you here to help out or did you really think she'll hand over the business to you? Someone, she barely knows?” Manny returned mockingly. Manny chuckled lightly and went down to meet Josie as the look on Avery's face gave her some satisfaction. “Where have you been? Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting?” Josie screamed, stomping her foot furiously as she leaned on her car. “You will be lucky if you get there in time for your appointment.” “Sorry, I had a little problem that needed sorting.” “You always have something that ne
ANDREWAfter seeing Kate's call, he couldn't bring himself to answer it. He hated how she made him feel vulnerable.As he drove home he thought of all the possible reasons that she would call. Maybe there was a chance that she was coming back.Getting home, he noticed a tiny figure waiting for him by the door. As he got closer, he saw his mother's large brown eyes staring at him.Overcome with so many emotions, his mother leaned into him crying. There were so many unsaid words at that moment.“It’s alright mum, everything will be fine." Andrew said, holding his mother tightly.He wished there was a way to ease the pain that she felt. He might have to stumble to the wish of his after. They stayed that way a little longer until she was tired of crying.Leading her by the hand, Andrew carried her to her room. “Andrew, come in here.” Mr Allen called from his study across the hallway.Andrew stiffened as he heard his father call out to him. He hoped it was not another one of his father's