“You have been crying a lot lately, I am baffled,” Sean said looking surprised but Alan ignored him.“Bro, what's the problem?” “I accused Ashley of removing her birth control because she wanted to get pregnant to tie me down, now the doctor called telling me that she needs to come and remove it so it doesn't affect the baby” He paused, shaking his head.“So you mean she hasn't removed it?” Sean asked while Alan nodded.“Bro I messed up” He dragged his hair, looking frustrated. “Alan calm down” “Calm down?, do you know what I have done to Ashley, I starved her, and gave her strenuous work because I felt she betrayed me. I even called her many nasty names” Alan declared almost in tears.Sean rubbed his head, Alan walked closer to him “Sean please I need to find my woman and make things right. I can't breathe anymore this whole thing is choking me” He cried out.Patting him lightly “Alan I think Ashley needs time, she can't run forever. She will come back eventually, let's not rush h
“Drake” Ashley called out again standing from her seat and hugging the man figure who engulfed her too.“It's been long, you just disappeared” Ashley broke from the hug scanning him.“Well life happened, you look as beautiful as ever” He complimented.“Ohh please” Ashley waved at him.“Felix, this is my childhood best friend Drake and Drake this is my friend Felix” Ashley introduced the both of them.Shaking hands with Drake “It's good that Ashley finally saw someone she knows here, so I will be a little free” Felix chuckled while Ashley smacked his hands feigning annoyance.“I will leave you to continue your lunch, let me have your number so we can meet one of these days,” He said to Ashley who passed her phone to him.“Here, I will call you” He smiled, waving goodbye.“I didn't expect to see someone I know here” Ashley mumbled.“It's a small world” Felix chipped in.“True” They had their lunch peacefully after which Felix dropped Ashley at home because she was tired and needed to r
Walking close to him “Hi” she smiled softly at him.“Look at you, looking gorgeous,” He said, all smiles.“Thank you, you don't look bad,” She replied.“Let's go” He held the door open for her as she entered the car.The drive to the restaurant was silent and a bit awkward, Ashley was expecting him to ask about the pregnancy which he didn't while Drake was stealing glances at Ashley’s stomach wondering if she was pregnant or if it was a protruding stomach.“We are here,” He said which made Ashley snap out of her thoughts glancing at the very classy restaurant in front of them.“This place is beautiful” She glanced in awe.“I know right, let's get in” He stepped out and held the door for her to come out after which they headed to the entrance of the restaurant.“Welcome to our restaurant, please did you make any reservations?” The waiter smiled pleasantly at them.“Thank you, reservation for Mr.Drake” He replied.“Okay, please this way sir” The waiter led them to the table by the windo
“It might not be easy,” Ashley’s mother warned.“I know but I am ready to face the consequences of my actions” Alan looked determined.“I cooked, come and join me” Her mother led him to the dining table.************“Welcome,” Ashley smiled at Drake leading him to the sitting room.“Your place is nice” He scanned around, settling on the sofa.“Yes it is” “Hope you weren't busy when I called?” Ashley asked, clasping her hands together.“Not at all, is everything okay?” He asked, holding her gaze.“Yes everything is fine, I thought about your offer and I think I will come and stay over at your place, at least till I give birth,” She said, fiddling her fingers.“Really?, Ohh that's nice I will prepare for your arrival. When do you intend to come?” He probed.“I will wrap up a few things here and I will inform you” Ashley smiled, resting her back on the sofa.“Okay, I will wait then” He smiled.“Since you are here, let me make lunch for us” She stood up heading to the kitchen.“You don'
Ashley woke up that morning glancing at the unfamiliar room “Where am I?” She scanned around and everything played on how she was now living with Drake.“Ohh,” She groaned, rubbing her forehead, she stood up and headed to the bathroom.Knock knockAshley sat on the dressing table drying her hair. “ I am coming.” She stood up and opened the door.“Hey,” Drake smiled, glancing down at her.“Hi, good morning. come in” She entered inside leading him in. “Did you sleep well?” He asked, placing his hands in his pocket.“Yes I did, although I woke up feeling lost because I was in a new place” She chuckled while he laughed lightly.“Should I get your breakfast up here or do you want to eat downstairs?” He asked.“I will eat downstairs, it is advisable that I exercise my body,” She said, glancing at the mirror and packing her hair into a messy bun while Drake admired her features.“Let's go!” She smiled, tugging at his hands.“You look stunning” He complimented staring at Ashley who wore a sh
Ashley woke up to the ringing tone of her phone while she stretched her hands to answer them. A particular scent lingered in her room but she shrugged it off and picked up her phone.“Hello” Her groggy voice sounded in the room.“Sleepy head” The male voice sounded jolting her fully awake.Chuckling “Felix,” She called out.“Yes, you forgot my whole existence” He whined.Rolling her eyes “I bet you wanted to get rid of me” She laughed.Laughing “Not possible, how are you?” He asked.“I am doing great, how have you been?” She asked back.“Been good, your place seems locked. Did you travel?” “Ohh, I forgot to tell you. You remember my friend from that day?” She asked.“Mmm, Drake?”“Yes him, he thought it wasn't wise to live alone due to my condition so I stay with him at his place. I totally forgot to inform you, I am sorry” She said softly.“It's no worries, are you sure you can trust him to look after you?” He asked, sounding concerned.“Well he hasn't given me a reason not to trust
The following morning, Ashley got up pretty earlyand went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Drake and herself.“Good morning ma, you are not supposed to be here” The employee bowed a little."Good morning, I am aware, but it is okay, I just want to make food." She stirs her pancake batter with a whisk."In what way may I assist you?" The employee inquired in an effort to assist her."It is okay, I can handle this." She glanced back at the batter and smiled.Ashley did not bulge after much convincing, so she chose to leave her alone.After cooking for a while, she decided to set the dining room table, and a few minutes later, Drake came downstairs."Hi, good morning." He gave her a side hug.“Good morning, did you sleep well?” Ashley smiled happily.“You look very excited, you made this?” He pointed at the mouth-watering breakfast in front of him."Yes, I did. I decided to try something because I felt like I was losing my culinary talent since coming here," she squealed as she
Alan was the one who was meant to go to the airport and talk to them about finding Ashley, but he was a powerful man, and if things went wrong, his reputation might be damaged, so he waited patiently in his office for Rex."Stop eating your fingers and tapping your legs; I am trying to concentrate," Sean grumbled to Alan, who looked at him instead."Do you realize how bothered I am?" He asked, narrowing his gaze at him.He hissed, scowling, "I can not relate."“Alan, calm down I am sure your accomplice knows how to get the job done” He spoke in a mocking tone."What is it about Rex that makes you hate him?" He inquired.“I am not sure,” He replied, shrugging.After what seemed like hours, Alan heard a tap on his door, which opened shortly thereafter."Good afternoon, Sir," Rex said, bowing to Alan and nodding his head in acknowledgment to Sean."He cannot greet," Sean thought, casting a wary glance at him."Is there any good news?" Alan looked at him with anticipation.Exhaling "I am