Chapter 66: I know you are back.
Cylene was left by Royce in amazement, it was as if her heart was squeezed into a fold. "Presch! Let's go". She stood up leaving her behind.
Presch quickly followed after her, she never believed Royce would really act on his last statement. Was it that easy for him to abandon his own family? She thought.
Cylened drove absentminded, she was drown in confusion. Everything she was doing was for them, her children, so why was she getting paid back like this? So rhetoric!
"I'll be dropping you at the gate of your home, make sure you take good care of yourself". Cylene forced a smile at Presch. "Yes mum, thanks so much".
After 10 minutes more, with the swift speed of the car, Presch alighted the car, waving happily to her mother. "Take care mum". She said and walked towards the Robbin's mansion gate.
Cylene drove back to her hotel where she stays, lost in her own world of imagination. Seems depression is kicking in, she wanted to cry but held in.
Who would she rely on since her children wanted to show up pattern of betraying her. Even the stranger, related to the Silver family had stopped communicating her.
"Well, he is not to be trusted". Cylene soliloquzed for a while, until she received a pop up message on her mobile phone.
"I know you are back".
She got perplexed immediately reading the five words. These enemies never seems to depart from her, looking for a way to ambush her and her family. No! She wouldn't agree, she would make sure she fought to the end.
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Evening....
"Oh, come in". Joan welcome Maxson into their home. She wasn't expecting him to come visit. "What of Grandpa? How's he doing?". He went in to sit.
"He is fine. I think he is upstairs sleeping". She replied him.
"Alright, I went to the market to get this for you and him. The nutrients you need for the baby are also included". He stood up and carry the polythenes bags into the kitchen.
"Oh, thanks so much". She appreciated.
"Alright, my regards to Grandpa when he wakes. I'll be on my way now, I have somethings to do. Take care of yourself and the child". He said, forcing a little smile before trying to leave.
Joan clenched her fingers together looking pitiful. She immediately ran to him to beg for his apology. "Maxson please, don't leave me like this. I know I was the one who purposely initiated the sex, and this same me left you gaslighted. I am so sorry please". She held unto his shirt as she begged.
"I'm sorry Maxson, please find it in your heart to forgive me. Not because of the child, but because I also love you, but I was scared falling in love with a man from a very powerful and wealthy home. I was scared because of my family, I only have Grandpa left in my world, please". Tears streamed down her face, she looked weak in appearance.
Maxson couldn't take it in anymore, he drew her closer to him and hugged her. "It's okay Joan, please stop crying".
Unknown to them, Grandpa Liam was prying at them, he heard every conversation between them. He felt bad hearing his granddaughter's predicament. So sad he wasn't rich to cater for her.
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At Firefold Entertainment Company....
Flora's close colleagues came visiting her at their leisure time, she was done with her work for the day but waiting for Scott t,o come pick her up.
Fiona came into her office immediately after the other colleagues had left. "Dear". Flora called her. "Why is your face a little sad?".
She asked concerned about her. "Dear, it's Gad. I am confused".
"Really? You guys had met during my absence at work?". She asked surprisingly.
"Yes, he came here during that time to see our manager. Like I think it was something very important that made him come that particular day". She stopped talking.
"Continue baby, I am with you".
"Hmm, his secretary is making me so worried. I don't feel secure seeing or knowing that he has a female secretary. Though, we went out for a date, and he treated me well. But, I felt it was too fast for him to ask me out, morever, his younger sister never likes me, she looks at me horribly like a witch". Fiona explained patiently.
"So you are worried about his younger sister and females surrounding him? Is that it?".
"Yes Flora, I just don't know him well too".
"Darling, try him. You can't tell a book by it's cover. You need to move closer to him, either by starting as friends or dating him. For his sister, talk to him about it. Anything you find uncomfortable, tell it to him". Flora gave her a splendid advice.
Hearing her, Fiona felt so relieved, anticipating her next meeting with Gad. "Thanks dear, I really appreciate you". She blushed as she said.
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Scott came to pick his wife up at the darkest time of the night, he imagined their first intercourse with each other, how it was going to be. Flora also knew she had been denying him of it for a long time, she was grateful for his patience and endurance.
"I'll be taking you out on a date tomorrow, please be available for me my queen". He gestured to her as he drives home.
Flora laughed. "Your request granted my king". They both laughed together, happily. They knew this new phase of their life needs to be cherished and spent wisely.
"Don't you think it's time I check you out, afterall, you are mine forever". He said as if a little child was pleading.
Flora blushed unaware, her sweaty hands clenched her cloth desperately. "Alright, I want you too". She quickly buried her face in her palm.
"I promise you, you will never regret me handling you with caution". He smirked seductively at her.
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Next day....morning.
The Silver family and the Dyce family had planned to hold their meeting today. Everyone was present in the living room except the couples involved in the issue.
"So sorry for the delay, my granddaughter had told me she would meet up with me, I never knew she do come late like this". His rod laid near his feet.
"It fine Liam, we are also waiting for that spoilt grandson". Grandpa Sky smiled as he speaks.
Scott held Flora hand, they smiled at each other from time to time, their date would be done today after the family's meeting. "Where could he had gone? Aria, have you called your brother?". Charlotte asked her desperately.
"Yes mum, he isn't picking up". Aria panicked.
Her panic face was shown vividly, everyone paused to look at her, understanding the situation. "Calm down honey, stop getting negative ideas, he would be here soon". Mark rebuked her.
"Who told you I am having negative thoughts, nothing bad will never happened to any of my children, please". She silent him back quietly with an angry look.
Mia and Arthur watched their worried face, the duo had cold face as if everything going on in the room had nothing to do with them. Matthew had traveled for an important event, on behalf of the family.
Arthur sees how Scott and his wife where exchanging their love signals, he got so jealous but had to keep them in.
"Sighs! Seems we would have to postpone this then?". Grandpa Sky said.
As everyone was about to agree, they lifted up their face as a shadow walks into the living room where they had sitted. Something they had never imagined.