CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT*I never wanted to be here....*A grey Mercedez Benz pulled over in Janice's car park, and from the porch, Janice could see Matthew's face. She had a lot to deal with right now, and Matthew Castle was far from her list. She wore a grimace on her face, clearly irritated by the mere sight of him. She had been avoiding him for the past few days like a plague - he just had to show up unannounced in her house. She examined his frame as he trudged away from the park. His long brown hair fell over his shoulders, and his amber eyes, she couldn't make out what they looked like beneath his sunglasses, and his tall muscular frame showed his intentional with his workouts, she took in all his features and despite this dazzling frame in his expensive clothes, he looked nothing like him. Her mind briefly drifted to Drake, her housekeeper. Matthew would probably find it ridiculous that she was madly in love with a simpleton like Drake. As he was coming closer, Jan

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY*Remember, play along*She laughed nervously, waving him off. "I wouldn't be here if your presence disgusted me that much. I would have turned your offer down without a second thought!" she countered his claims, hoping he buys it and not delve further otherwise she might be screwed before she finds out the truth. His dubious amber eyes skimmed her features closely and then he puffed out a deep sigh in resignation. "Okay, you got a point. I'm still surprised that you finally accepted to see me. I thought I disgust you so much. Anyway, I'm so glad you are here and I hope that we can at least have a fruitful conversation. Right?" He urged, with a grin tugging at the corner of his lips. She nodded and forced a smile at him. Just play along, Janice. She chided herself internally. "Sure." She said gently, all the while masking a face of delight. Let's get things straight, She never wanted to be here. At all! But she had to. Something seemed off lat

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO *"If You keep doubting, you may never have the chance to live the life that you want, Janice."*"Did my father tell you anything concerning me?" She asked pointedly, her hazel eyes piercing through his amber eyes unwaveringly. There's no use beating around the bush. He chuckled and shook his head, dismissing her with a wave of his hand as if she had completely gone nuts. Resolved, she asked again. "Well, did he or did he not?" His jaw moved a fraction and then he smiled at her. "Well, we discuss so many things to catch up. And if I say we didn't talk about you, then I must be gravely mistaken. Of course, you will definitely be the focal point of the two men that loves you so much." Janice frowned at his latter statement. Most certainly father would never cease to talk about her but she wants to know what. "I know that for a fact. My father loves me so deeply and wants the best for me. But you know what I'm asking about, Matt. "He shrugged,

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR*"I have no other choice do I?" *"You haven't told her yet? What are you waiting for old friend? Time is not on your side you know." George wailed through the phone pinned to Mr Jordan's ear as he faced the window of his bedroom. He puffed out a deep breath and twirled the glass of whisky in his other hand. His hazel eyes were gleaming with sadness. "It's not that easy, George. How do you expect me to just casually tell her everything like that? I don't know if she would take it and I can say for a fact that she wouldn't take it likely. Plus, she got her big fashion runway show to prepare for. I don't want to ruin that for her. I know how much she had laboured for that day.""I understand old friend. I do sincerely but you have to consider the gravity of the situation at hand. There's no use to keep on delaying it. Sooner or later, the truth will escape and by then, she would not be very happy at all with you. You should tell the situation of t

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX *It's now or never!*It was as if luck was on her side. Maybe her Mother's spirit is fighting for her after all... Everything went so smoothly; Her models were cat walked through the stage with an air of confidence that earned hearty cheers from the audience. She was intrigued at how everything played out. Her vision was actualized on this very day. the dress came out exactly how she envisioned it in her head and she couldn't thank her designer enough. She did the job very well! Other models from other companies also showcase their own clothing. At the end of the show, all the owners came on the stage including Janice. "We are going to call on all the designers and owners of the companies who showcase their designers today. Please kindly come to the stage as we are about to announce the winner of this fashion runaway 2019 edition!!!" The enthusiastic MC lady announced through the microphone. Mr. Lorenzo was sitting beside her and gave her hand a