CHAPTER NINETY-TWO *This was not how they planned it*she was rushed to the nearest hospital in London, St. Anne's Hospital, and as a result, the party had to be cut short. The guests were notified and dismissed. Everyone was troubled about the incident and hoped that she recovered speedily. This was not how they planned it. But life can be so unpredictable that you never know what may happen next. It's like taking the staircase in the dark not having the faintest idea about which stairs will give way and send you tripping down the staircase. It is terrifying knowing that something unanticipated may happen to disrupt your plan. Well, Such is life. And now, the very big birthday bash the Jordans had been plotting for four-five good months had gone down the drain and their daughter is injured as a result. What an irony indeed! But it is what it is.The Hilux squealed to a halt in front of the huge hospital building located in the hub city life of London. One of the most presti
CHAPTER NINETY-THREE *Hang in there sweetie!*That woman had the nerve to insult the Jordans like this? The most feared and powerful family in London. Well, but that's the least of their worry now. Janice needs medical attention and he's here for sake of his daughter and nothing else. Not even to exert revenge on a random patient. Humph! The guts of her to utterly humiliate his family like that? she's lucky that it was not done in a public environment otherwise he would have demonstrated why they call them the most powerful and feared families in the whole of London. Talk about a trivial disturbance. He forced a smile and gestured for everyone to sit and get on with why they came rushing down here in the first place. The doctor was dumbfounded why his patient's attitude towards the Jordans. He was sacred for his career and family. The Jordans possessed the power to influence the course of his life with just a snap of his finger. And now he's simply smiling like nothing ever
CHAPTER NINETY-FOUR *My whole life is ruined because of a birthday gift!*"What?! what are you saying? That I can't walk?" Janice squealed in shock as tears glittered at the corners of her eyes. The Doctor waved a hand at her to calm her down. Her parents were around trying to comfort her as they attempted to pull her against them. "Don't get me wrong. It's not going to be for long. But for now, yes." He admitted quietly. "Is there anything else we can do doctor? I don't mind the medical expenses. Please spit it out." Mr Jordan turned imploring eyes to the doctor. Doctor Davies shook his head, ruefully. "I'm afraid not.""No way this is happening to me!" wailed Janice as she sobbed. "Oh no don't weep honey. We will take care of you. You will be fine." Mr Jordan muttered to her and stroked her cheek, using the pad of his thumb to wipe out the tears. "Shhhhhh..." crooned Isabella as she held her tight in her arms, kissing her hair. "But doctor... how long will she u
CHAPTER NINETY-FIVE*This is real and not a dream. *"This is certainly no time for argument. Instead, let's focus our energy on other important things like your speedy recuperation." Isabella continued as she gave them both a stern look. She heaved a deep sigh. Her eyes softened as they roam over her daughter. "Honey... I understand how torn apart you're feeling right now. We are grieving with you and trust me, we terribly regret having forced all this on you. We didn't anticipate any of what happened today, but as life would have it, it did happen independently of what any of us had wished for you. But that doesn't eliminate or reduce our love for you."She leaned down to plant a kiss on her forehead and then stroking her cheeks with her thumb she said calmly. "Do you trust us, Janice?" Janice's eyebrows rose diametrically. Why is her mother asking such a delicate question out of the blue? Her parents brought her to this world. they cared for her, nurtured her and gave her
CHAPTER NINETY-SIX *Is this the end for her? *It's been seven years since it happened. On her eighteenth birthday, everything changed and her life never remained the same. She never looked at the horse with that glitter in her eyes again. That sparkling delight and admiration in her eyes were suddenly replaced by fear and trauma darkening her eyes. After that incident that almost took her life but succeeded in rendering her immobile for six weeks. Initially, the doctor had predicted a month , which was four weeks, but sadly enough, four weeks gradually turned to six weeks. Hannah frequently visited her and kept her company in the house, rendering her warm comfort but it couldn't take her nagging pain in her chest, the trauma and terror of the day still maintained a hold in the dim recess in her head. Even till she became a full-fledged adult. Until Drake Hughen came into her life and everything changed. All the horse keepers that had come before him were all the same, incompete
CHAPTER NINETY-SEVEN*Darkness engulfed her*"Jane!!!!!" the voice drowned in her ears as she crawled into total darkness. She opened her eyes, it was all pitch black. Devoid of life. Devoid of emotion. Devoid of memories. Devoid of hope. Just stark darkness. Where is she? She was floating in the dark as if she was drowning underneath the deepest part of the ocean. She couldn't see a thing. As if she was staring into the dark space mirroring her consciousness. What is this weird feeling in her chest? She felt strange as if she was not herself. Oh no! Could it be she already died and was in the afterlife? In other words, is she already a ghost? Instinctively, she touched her face, part of her was expecting her hand to pass through her face, but it was cold. Like death. Her breath hitched in her throat. But she could feel her face, she could touch it. Which means, she's not a ghost. She swallowed hard. What the hell is happening to her? Where the fuck is she? Okay
CHAPTER NINETY-EIGHT *this is all her fault! *A chill spiked through her body when his endearing, husky voice registered in her head. She turned slowly and came face to face with him. He is alright! She breathed out in relief but it was short-lived when her eyes locked on the slung, supporting his arm, hung around his neck. Her hazel eyes dilated in shock and alarm she began to sputter. "W-What the hell happened to you!" she shrieked. She touched her throat. Oh, she can speak again. She would be more concerned as to what the actual fuck happened to her but Drake is hurt! And maybe she's the one to be blamed for it. But first, what really happened? His explanation should help clear the air and hopefully, bring her back to her senses. She swallowed thickly. He chuckled. Her spine bristled mildly. Is this supposed to be funny? She's going bunkers for fuck's sake! "He came right just in time to save you from the fall. As a result, his arm was injured. I'm glad you're a
CHAPTER NINETY-NINE *You got to be kidding me! *Like a hungry animal, I tore the flesh of meat from the bones in rapid seconds and gobbled them down. The oily seasoning smudged her cheeks but she didn't care. She was starving! Her father, noticing, the smear on her cheeks, brought out a neatly folded napkin and gently brush off the stain from her cheeks. "There you go. Eat up." he crooned with a wide grin on his face. He cocked his head to Drake and gestured for him to take his seat and join them. He did just that. Dusk was falling rapidly as the sky cast unremitting darkness. The stars sparkled in the dusky sky. "Thank you, sir," He said. He pulled the chair to his side and slumped into it, grimacing in pain as he did so. Janice did not fail to notice and she immediately felt a pang of guilt as she watched him from the corner of her eyes. The barbecue chicken was served to them. Muttering thanks to James, he used his free hand to take a chunk of chicken and began munchi