Chapter 26: Maxson's rage.
Joan left home to shop some essential items she needed at home. She was strolling around the shopping mall, checking for what she would buy.
The Silver family had their breakfast together before Scott and his wife left. Flora was so happy for the time spent in the Silver mansion, she felt the family love she hasn't feel in a very long time. On their way home, she got lost in her past memories with her parents, Scott could sense her sadness, he thought of talking to her about her parent's death.
"I have something important to talk to you about". He said to her.
"Huh? You can go on". She replied him.
"Remind me when we get home". Scott took her left hand and held it, he continued driving with his other hand.
Flora nodded her head, she was calmed as he held her hand. She was unconsciously falling for him, she wanted to distance herself from him, but she kept on accepting him and his attitude.
She never wanted to fall in love again, with what Broe had done to her, she had found it so difficult to trust people. Though Scott's case is different, he had come to her rescue several times, he had always being there to guide and protect her. She never knew he could be such a loving and caring husband.
Truly, she had believed the rumours about him, though he might be cold to other people, but to her and his family, she could see he was different. He never jokes with her or his family.
Eventually, Scott and Flora got home. She reminded him of what he wanted to tell her.
"Actually, I also want to remind you of something". She said sitting on the bed in their room.
"Okay, I am listening". He answered her.
"I'll be resuming work tomorrow". She reminded him.
"No problem, but are you sure you are fine now? If you don't want to go or work there anymore you can talk to me". Scott told her.
He drew her to himself as he also sat on the bed. She hugged him and said...."I really want to appreciate you for all your care so far, thank you for your support and protection all the time". She smiled as she spoke.
Scott also smiled, he began to confess his love to her. "Can I tell you I love you? And it my duty and pleasure to do everything that I have done. There's no reason you should thank me". He explained as he kissed her on her forehead.
Blush filled Flora's cheek as she pecked his lips in a quick way. "Okay, what is it you want to tell me?".
"I know of your effort in investigating your parent's death". Her expression suddenly changed, she lifted her head and looked at him surprisingly.
"I have wanted to tell you about it, but you know our relationship wasn't good like this then. I didn't know how to inform you that I would love to help".
"I want you to stop worrying about it and I'll take over. Prum is actually one of my men, leave it for me to handle, I don't want anything to hurt you". He said with much love.
"Okay, but you know it my parent's, making me stay away from their case is something that isn't possible". She explained with uneasiness.
"I am not telling you to stay away completely, let me handle the case, the investigation, and I'll be giving you feedback on it. That should be okay right?". He asked with worriness, he was always trying to avoid something that would trigger her sad memories.
"Trust me, I will never hide anything from you". He took her hands and placed on his chest.
"Sighs, I am sorry". Scott's world went down shattering like a crumbled world with her statement. He looked at her with a mixed feelings. Flora removed her hand from his chest, she bowed her head feeling guilty of what she had done, she knew he already trust and love her, but she was yet to reciprocate them.
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It was still in the morning, the heavy breeze blew across the four corners of the earth. City B was buzzing with people, cars and their activities.
Presch decided to come home today, she was so weak and exhausted, she haven't been picking Broe's call since she had left home.
She wanted a private time alone. On getting home, she didn't meet anyone at home, she wondered where her mother had gone. She is used to being home, especially whenever her daughter isn't home.
She wanted to call her but changed her mind. She went upstairs to get some rest, the few servants they had had seen her as she came in.
Her room was tidy, but as she went in, she threw her bag on the floor, she pulled her cloth off and flinged it away. She fell on the bed and gave a long sigh!
Every items in her bag fell out on the ground, she didn't notice nor bother, as she slept on the bed, she slept off.
She had gone for a pregnancy test yesterday, the paper test laid on the ground, including the pills her mum had given her. To her, the test was a good news and a bad news.
Broe had gone to work earlier today, he had been so worried about his fiancée, calling her line since yesterday's morning. He had a lot of work in the company to do today, he thought of visiting her and checking up on her.
Though, he had called her mother, Cylene. He asked after Presch and the response he got was not something he had expected. She had left home since two days ago without anyone knowing where she had went to.
This made his worriness increased and he decided to check up on her today.
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Maxson called Joan so he could ask after her. "Hello, how have you been?". He asked her calmly. "I am doing good and you?". She replied immediately.
"I am so sorry I didn't reply your message. I would love us to see today so we could talk better. Where are you now?".
"At Farinto Shopping mall". Joan continued to check out the goods she held in her hand.
"Okay, I'll be there shortly about thirty minutes". He said.
Joan was still shopping when she remembered she had forgotten her payment card at home. She searched her purse well but couldn't find it.
While she was thinking of what to do, she walked down to the payment desk to explain her situation, so she could quickly go home to pick her card.
As she walked closely to the exit door, she met someone who she never thought she would see, the first person she never wants to see today.
"Who am I seeing? Joan?". Royce laughed maniacally, he was so happy to see her so he could torture and embarrass her.
Joan ignored him and passed by him. This made Royce upset, he dragged her back with his hand and pushed her to the floor. "Where do you think you are going? As far as you haven't submit a resignation letter to me, then I am still your boss and you are still under me". He said fiercely.
Little drop of blood had stained the tiled floor, she groaned in pain. Her left nose was bleeding, she looked up at him, she wondered why someone can be so inhumane.
"Why are you looking at me like that?". He asked in annoyance. People in the store came watching them, Royce didn't care, he kept on displaying his troublesome manner.
"You didn't even leave in peace, you stole my money. I wondered how you could muster up courage to disobey my order and voluntarily quit your job, I didn't know it was because of the money you had stolen". He pressed on.
"See woman, I am going to deal with you today". Joan wanted to try explaining to him, she wanted to stand up for herself.
Joan was about standing up when he pushed her down back heavily and grabbed her purse from her hands. "Ouchhh". She cried out in pain.
"Where have you kept my money you slut?" He asked raging in anger, he approached her on the floor and was about hitting her.
"If you dare hit her, I swear to god, you will end up in mess". Maxson's voice rang out in the store. Royce looked at the man who spoke, he laughed hysterically. "Ohh, you didn't tell me you came with some of the useless men you do sleep with. A good show indeed!". He said, bringing out his hand in a fist, ready to fight.
"You would regret messing with her, I promise you". He smiled and rushed to Royce, he thought Royce was good in boxing, but he was just a weak man.
Maxson hit him badly in the eye and on his chest. He kicked him hardly, pouring out his rage on Royce. Joan couldn't watch the sight, she stood up begging Maxson to stop.