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 " I said to Maureen and she stood up to follow me.
I lead the way to the my room and I am grateful it was very tidy.
I smile grateful, one of the advantages of having a great father who prefer to do the cleaning by himself and refuses a maid.
My pictures hung on every wall of the room.
" This is your room and not a guest room " Maureen said and I nodded.
" You're free to stay here for the time being. Before you concluded to go back home. " I said to her reassuringly.
" where will you sleep then ? " Maureen asked innocently.
I smile.
" I had to go back, I got a shooting Early tomorrow. " I replied her and she nodded.
" you can get yourself cleaned up. My clothes will fit you right because we are just as slim as a twin " I said and she laughs.
" thanks God you're a model Jillian because you won't do any good if you have been a professor " She said jokingly.
I stare at her for sometime before laughing happily.
" You know me ?" I asked her surprised.
She look at me as though I'm crazy.
" Of course, Who wouldn't know the super model of claw foot club ? " She replied and I smile once again.
I'm excited and surprised but I shouldn't have been.
I know I'm famous too but being recognized by one of the Mayor's family makes me proud.
" Make yourself comfortable. I will go in to the kitchen to explain things to my dad " I said and she smiles in response.
She's a beautiful lady. I stepped out leaving her alone to clean up.
I walk to the kitchen to meet my dad.
" You're thinner than the last time we met " he says as he saw me comes in.
" I'm not. " I said defensively
He stop what he was doing and look at me.
" what's going on baby ? " he asked.
I sighed deeply and lean against the counter.
" That's Maureen Mayor " I told him.
" I'm not blind. I Know who she is. " he replied looking at me waiting for an explanation.
" Dad it's about Zach wanting to kill Maureen " I said tiredly.
I don't have the strength to explain so I go straight to the point.
My father's Expression was the one of confusion.
" Zachary Mike ? " he asked confused.
" Yes, Zach and I had been seeing each other for sometime. He ask me out and we have been to lunch and dinner once. I visited him this evening wanting to surprise him with my acceptance of agreeing to be his woman but when I get there I saw him strangling Maureen " I narrated to my father whose face shows great surprise.
" He must have a lot of nerve for strangling Maureen Mayor. Isn't he scared of the aftermath of the outcome ?. Her brother won't let him alone if he has succeeded in killing her " my dad replied thoughtfully.
" but why's she here ? " He asked me.
" She doesn't want to go home now. I'm sure there's more to the story but all I want is for her to be safe and I'm sure she will be safe here " I replied tiredly.
My dad nodded thoughtfully.
He pull me into his embrace once again and I smile.
I have miss him a lot, I have anticipated on our meeting but meeting under this ugly circumstance isn't what I had wish for.
" The first aid kit please " I said as he releases me.
" For your chauffeur ? How did he get ...? " he asked but I interrupted.
" Zach and him get into a fight as Maureen and I fled his home. He saved us from him " I explained.
I saw my father sigh in relief.
" I wouldn't Know what I would have done if anything had happen to you " He said caressing my cheek.
I smile and nodded, of course he would have been devastated if anything happens to his only child.
He handed me the first aid kit and smile.
" Go ahead " He said and I received the kit from him and walk into the living room where han was sitting.
I sat beside him and open up the kit.
I turn to look at him but he bow his head.
I stare at him longer and for the first time I realized he was very handsome.
His brown brilliant eyes stare at me uneasily before he look away.
" I will help myself Miss Jillian " He said quietly.
I reach out to him and held his hand looking into his eyes.
" Thanks a lot for helping me out. " I said to him.
He nodded and look away.
" I will help you clean your wound. So don't stress me further by refusing my help " I said smiling tiredly.
My phone buzz from my bag and I stare at it in surprise.
I even remember to bring my bag from the car after a ugly
I brought out my cellphone and saw Larry's name on the screen.I wonder why he's calling, probably because I'm taking too long to return.
" Hi " I mumbled.
" Jilly where are you? Mr Zach is here waiting for you and only God knows why he's very determined to wait for you even if you return twenty years later " he said urgently.
" Waiting ? " I asked in surprise and han look at me as if getting the idea of what's going on.
" Yes, please come back home before he kill someone because he appears very mad " Larry says urgently.
I figured he has call me secretly.
" I'm on my way " I Said to Larry and hung up.
I look at han and he waited for me to say something.
" We have to go han " I said to him and he stood up immediately
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
Jillian's PovI watch with teary eyes as Jack flopped heavily on the couch and buried his face in his hand.I sat down beside him but didn't say anything.I know it must be so hard for him when he realized he has unjustly judge his sister." But who could it be Jack ? " I asked him wearily.He turn to me with steady eyes and the happiness and humor from his face some minutes ago before we arrive has left his face." I will leave now, You should stay away from my sister and I. It is dangerous as you can see " he said and stood up.I stood up as well immediately." There's no way i can do that, i won't run away cowardly just because... " I started to say stubbornly but he cut me off ." Are you not even listening? " He asked angrily and i gulped." When did she arrive here ? " He asked me coolly." Yesterday night " i answered and i saw him laugh bitterly as though something occurs to him." I'm sure you do not know anything about the conflict between the Mikes and Mayors so just stay o
Han alighted from the car without saying any word as we arrive at the hospital. I followed him immediately not minding the risk of my sponsor knowing. I could hear people gasping as they saw me. " Isn't that jilly ? " I heard a young lady say. " She sure look very beautiful " another commented but i ignore them all and follow han towards Maureen's room. He flipped open the door urgently and he saw a doctor, or should i someone who poses as a doctor in the process of injecting Maureen. " Stop " He yell at the man who wore a lab coat and has his nose covered up. The man stop immediately and turn toward us. His eyes got wide open as he saw han. He revealed his face and i gasp in shock. " He is the one i saw " i said to han shakily as i stood behind him. The man walk toward han in surprise. " What are you doing here buddy ? " He asked. Han look at him squarely in response. " I should be the one asking when you become a doctor " he said smirking. " Huh.. oh you mean this ?
Han pull into Jack's house and i let out a gasp as i look up at the building.I alighted from my car and so did han.I watched as Jack carried his sister inside and Laura following him." He didn't invite us inside " i heard han says and i smile wanly." We have to go in nevertheless " i said and walk towards the house as han followed behind.He catch up with me and i smile.I think he is getting more comfortable with me.We walk inside and into the large living room which scream of wealth and tidiness.I suddenly feel clumsy as i took in the neatness of the room.Jack and Laura are not in sight and as i am very tired to stand i sat down tiredly on the couch and han did the same.I bet he is very tired as well and hungry.Wait a second !!! We haven't eaten anything today.I scoff slightly and turn to han who look lost as he stare blankly ahead.Before i could have the opportunity to say anything i saw jack descending the stairs slowly.Han and I quickly stood up to meet him." She's s
I watch Jack as he focus on eating his food.I smile inwardly.Is he trying to feign ignorance?.I turn towards han and i saw him eating as well.Good, looks like everyone is hungry.I focus on mine as well and finally jack stood up and walk away He didn't say any words after announcing to me that the dinner is ready." How is Maureen doing ? " I asked han and he look up at me and smile.That caught me off guard. " She's doing fine. " He said.Good, now that he is in good mood i should ask him what has been bothering me." So i think you should be able to keep your end of the bargain and tell me about Mr Mike " i told him and he dropped the cutlery and swallow uneasily." Can i tell you on our way back tomorrow? " He asked me almost pleading."No problem "i nodded quickly and i saw him stood up and leave.Great! I am alone in this great dinning room.I ate my food and i smile to myself as i realized Jack is not only a good swimmer but also a good cook.After satisfying myself i cle