Jack's Pov.
I alighted from the car that wet night and walk inside.
There's no one in sight so i just ascend the stair to my room. I was halfway to my room when i heard whispers.I creases my face and stop walking.The whispers was coming from the kitchen.I retraced my step and walk down the stair to stood in front of the french door of the kitchen.I heard the whispers again and i shrug, Laura and Maureen are both female so they're probably catching up for the lost time.
I was about to go into my bedroom when the urgency in Maureen voice halted me." No way, you can't tell him. Jack's going to kill me if he ever finds out. " My eyes wide in surprise.
What's must she hiding from me? I ask myself with confused mind.Laura voice interrupted my thoughts.
" No Maureen, you're living in his house now. One way or the other he's going to find out " i couldn't wait at all to know what's going on.I pushed open the door and walk in, i stood at the entrance my face held surprise." What's going on ? What shouldn't i Know about ? " I asked Laura.My voice quiet.Maureen face was white with shock and I'm worried she would pass out.She has become the shell of herself.Maureen has been an elegant, graceful lady but now she's just..." Jack... " Maureen answer instead interrupting my thought.
I look at her for the first time since i walk into the kitchen and I'm kind of confused in her mode of dressing. I have known her to be an elegant lady who prefer a Short revealing dressing even in the cold weather but now i couldn't understand why she was wearing a dress that covers all her body. i lean against the wall and cross my arms on my chest waiting for her to continue." Jack i..." She stammered.
I fist up my hands and lost my cool." Will you say something for God's sake ?" I yell at her and she step back.
Laura was about to intervene when i held up my hand towards her." Stay out of it laura " i said to her quietly and turn to Maureen with a fury expression. " I'm listening " i told her in a dead calm voice." I'm ... Pregnant " She mutters.
My face turn white in shock, i stare hard at her and eventually look away.Did the man use her and sent her packing?.I ask myself.No way, this isn't happening. It's probably a bad dream or something.She can't possibly be pregnant for a man whose father killed our father.I turn to her and noticed she was shaking.
" Who owns it ?" I asked calmly." It's ... It's Zach's "
I look at her for a long time trying to understand what she just said.
" What ? " I asked tilting my head in surprise.
" You have the nerve to get pregnant for that ... " I couldn't finish my sentence before signing to calm down.
I turn to Laura." Please call Dr sally to come over and check on her. She doesn't look well. " I said and walk out slamming the door behind me.If for anything, Maureen made a terrible mistake by getting involved with that evil man's son in the first place.
I walk into my room and sat down on the bed, taking off my tie.I stare into space for a long time before signing deeply.I stood up after a long while and strip myself off my clothes dropping them on the marble floor before stepping into the bathroom.I turn on the shower and allow the cold water to splash on my face.When I'm through i get dressed up in a black T-shirt and a baggy short that fell just above his knee. I was busy drying my hair with a towel when i heard sally, the doctor's voice.
I laid down the towel and walk out to meet the doctor." Good evening Sally " i greeted her from behind and she turn around to look at me.
She wore a smart crisp beige linen suit.She had her dark hair made in a ponytail.She smile at me and i smiled back.She stare at me lustfully and i got the answer that she's still under my charm.Not that i care, i have made it known to her a long ago when she was taking care of my sick father that i feel nothing for her and she has smile wanly and walk out on me that day.The last day we met was at my dad's funeral. Four years ago such a long time.I wouldn't have call upon her if she wasn't the family doctor for some years now and if anything, i want to keep my sister pregnancy a secret for now." You're still as handsome as before, if not more " She said smiling.
I nodded once but she laughs." Still that cold attitude, i wonder who will have your heart with that attitude of yours " she said before smiling politely.She look pass me and her face creases, i turn to see Maureen.
" What's going on ? " Sally asked me.I understand she definitely doesn't know fully well what's going on and i don't want to expose anything... For now." Something comes up, i would like you to attend to her " i said to Sally.
I walk away to the kitchen to meet Laura and i stop shortly and turn to Sally." Don't ask her any questions, just do your job. If you got any questions i will be in the kitchen to answer it " i said and walk away.
I open the kitchen door and saw Laura cooking.She stop what she was doing and look up at me." Tell me what you Know " i said to her silently.
She look at me and sighed.
" You have been hard on her jack. This isn't how you behave to her four years ago " She said and i stare at her for some seconds before looking away." She should have known better than running off with Zach Mike. He's the son of my father's enemy... Remember? . You , yourself Know who he is. Mayor's family and Mike's family are literally enemies. He's the prime suspect of the murderer of my dad " I replied her with a clenched teeth.
" We are not sure jack . " I gaze at Laura for sometime before titling my head in confusion.
" Sure of what? " I asked wanting to understand.
" That Mike is the killer "
I Know but i ignore it.She continues interrupting my thoughts." Speak to her jack, be nice to her. There are things she finds out from the Mike's son. "I creases my face in surprise. Worried lines appear on my forehead.
" You mean, Zachary. The heir of Claw foot club ? " I asked shock." Yes, she said his dad isn't the murderer "
" Well if he isn't, then who ? " I asked her confused.
She sighed deeply and stare into my eyes.
" I think that remains a mystery for now "Jillian's Pov Zach drove me back home and smile at me when I was about to alight. I smiled back and said " Thanks for the drink and also for the necklace " he smiles in answer and watch me get inside. I wave at him as I stood at the door and he waved back before driving off. I walk inside to meet larry, my hair stylist Diana ,Lorie my fashionista and also my chauffeur han. We are like a family. They stare at me as i flop on the couch and sign. " You haven't been eating too much ... right ? " Larry asked and i smile shooking my head in negative. " So what's going on between you and Zach? , Common jilly he's a Playboy " Lorie said creasing her Face in sadness and I stare surprisingly at her. That's so much of a concern. " is that why you look so sad? Almost crying ? " Diana said hissing and I laugh. Those two are always on each other's throat. They quarrel all the time that I can't believe they haven't kill each other. " I'm thinking of accepting him " I said looking at the
Jack's PovThe sun shone brightly through my window and i rise from the bed sluggishly.It was a fine morning and a good weather for swimming. I would have go straight to the pool for swimming if i wasn't in a bad mood.This isn't the time for swimming i said to myself.I have even call my manager to inform him i wouldn't be coming over for training for a while and I'm very sure Donald my personal assistant will manage my company well in my absence.I have to figure out what has been going on with Maureen.I stood up from my bed and entered the bathroom to take my bath and clean up.I emerges moment later and got dress in a black T-shirt and a baggy short.I love dressing that way when I'm at home.Being a famous swimmer and a successful billionaire business man, i had my own taste of fashion.I walk out of my room to Maureen's.I stood at the door for a while before giving it a knock but no answer so i open the door and step in but no one is in sight.I called her name figuring she
I held my breath for some seconds as i heard her name. Oh no! It can't be. " You mean Maureen mayor the sister of the billionaire famous swimmer Jack mayor ? " i asked her horrified and she nodded tiredly. I gasped in surprise. Should I be excited that i just hit a jackpot by saving the famous jack mayor's sister ? I push down the thought away and look at han. " Are you okay han ? " i asked him worriedly. He has a cut on his lips but he's driving okay ... that's important. I wouldn't like it if he drive us three to our death. He nodded. " I'm fine " he replied glancing briefly at me through the visor. I smile at him in response before turning to Maureen. " What's your address? I will accompany you home myself. " I told her but she shook her head. I stare at her and I notice faint bruises on her neck. Is she been going through some pains?. She isn't like the graceful lady I always stare at in the news. Maureen mayor has been an elegant beautiful lady. She has been famou
Han finally pull into my father's garage after a long drive and I turn to Maureen." We are here " I said and she smiles tiredly.We both get out from the car han following us.I hit the doorbell and after some minutes my father wearing an apron opens the door.He was so surprised but yet excited to see me, as he look pass me to Maureen and han he creases his face in confusion.He however open the door wider to let us in.I hug him tightly after stepping into the warm living room." I miss you so much " I said as I hug him.He patted me on my back and releases his hold on me.One thing I love about my dad, he always did what he has to and ask questions later.He exchange greetings with both han and Maureen and offer them a seat.He smile politely to them." You arrive at the right time, i was about to make dinner. I will surely make meal for all of us. " he said smiling . He excuse himself and walk towards the small hall leading to the kitchen." Come, let me show you the guest room "
Maureen walk into the living room wearing one of my comfy long dress.I smile up at her and she smile back." We have to go Maureen , i mean han and I " I said.She nodded in response. My father comes in a moment later announcing that the dinner will be ready in a moment." I can't wait for dinner dad, i had to go back. " i said to him.He regard me with sad face and i look away guilty." I had to go back, my manager just call that Zach's waiting for me. " i explained wishing that could ease his pain of seeing me leave sooner." More reason for you to stay Jillian. You can't go to that evil man , he must want to shut you up Because you caught him in his evil act. Don't you think it's dangerous to face him while he's still mad. " He replied helplessly.I smile at him reassuringly." I will be fine , I will be back sooner as I can. " I said giving him a hug." Be free with my dad. He isn't a bad person " I said to Maureen smiling.She gave me a hug and thank both me and han for our help
Jack's PovI couldn't sleep throughout last night, my thoughts were all about my sister and I wonder where she might be with her present state.I have informed my personal security guard, Logan to make a through search for my sister and I strictly warn him he will loose his job if he fail to give me a positive response soon.My wall clock says 8:32am and i was on bed.I couldn't help but worry about Maureen and her unborn child.I didn't make any move of getting out of bed as I await Logan's call.***Jillian's povDespite not having a good night rest I was forced to wake up early for my rehearsal.It's a Bright day and the weather is nice.Perfect day for driving I thought to myself as I get into the car.It is nearly noon and I haven't call my dad.I was on my way to yet another schedule. I brought out my cellphone and call my dad.He answered almost immediately." Hello baby " He said and I laugh.Calling me baby is sweet until I got a man of my own.I wonder how he will react if
Jillian's Pov Han pulled into my dad's house and i step out almost immediately and ran into the house panting han behind me. I dashed into my room and stopped at the entrance as i saw Maureen laying on bed What's going on " Dad, what's going on ? " I asked him , glancing at him and joan. He looks at me and smile. Doctor Joan stood up and walk towards me. " I will be on my way now, Please can i have a word with you jilly and you sir? " He asked as he walk towards the living room. I stare at my dad and we both follow joan.Han was at the living room standing beside the window. Joan turn to us and sighed. " Don't you know who she is? " He asked seriously. " She's Maureen mayor " i told him , gazing at him to tell me what's going on with her. He cleared his throat and said slowly. " She tried to abort her pregnancy " he announced. I stared at him blankly in great shock. " Which pregnancy ? " I asked joan to be Sure whether what i heard is right. I laugh slowly and hit
I stole a glance at jack as he focus on driving to the direction i told him. I have expected him to ask questions but he didn't which has surprise me.If he is very scared about loosing his sister and the baby he didn't show it. I cough slightly to gain his attention." Are you not eager to hear how i met her ? " I asked him as i stare ahead. " That would be later " He replied calmly and he remain silent. It was not a long drive and we finally arrived at the hospital. He quickly unbuckle his seat belt and was about to step out , I wanted to follow when he turn towards me. " No, you don't need to come " he said urgently that i stop getting up and gaze at him blankly. " Excuse me? " I said not sure if i heard him right. " Stay in the car " He order without Expression. " And why would i? You can't order me around just because you are a professional swimmer and a business tycoon... " " Don't make this anymore harder than it has to be " he half yell. I shudder as he turn to me