Chapter 27: Nemesis colliding (i)
Maxson was so overwhelmed with anger, he couldn't hear Joan's pleading on time. Joan shouted at him again and his senses came knowing she was calling unto him.
Maxson released his fist and let go Royce, his mouth bled, he laid down weak on the floor. "Maxson please just leave him, I don't want you to commit any grievous crime, please let him be". She said almost crying.
She pulled him out of the mall. "Get inside, let us go". He pointed to his car and signaled her to go in. They both entered the car and he drove off.
Nobody helped Royce up, he stood up by himself, he groaned in pain and went outside into his car, he took a cloth resting on the armchair to clean the blood on his face, he then drove off also.
Maxson took Joan to his own mansion, he gave her a white cotton and medication to stop her nose bleeding. "Thank you". She said shyly. "It nothing". That guy was the same director you talked about right?". He asked wanting to confirm .
"Yes he is, do you know him?". She asked curiously, she knew Maxson was from a wealthy family, but she still know little about him.
"Yes, he is my sister's in law step brother, if not, I knew what I am supposed to do with him". He said pouring her water to drink. "Have it". She received the water and drank.
"You've got a scratch on your arm, let me help you with it". She took the first aid kit beside him and brought out the things she needed for treating him.
"Thank you, let me get you something to eat". He stood up to go into the kitchen. "No, don't bother. I'll get home and eat". Just as she was speaking, her stomach rumbled with the sound of hunger, she bowed her faced in embarrassment. "Hmmm, let me go get the food uhn!". He smiled and left.
Joan looked at him as he walked into the kitchen. "He isn't bad as a man, he is good-looking, talented, wealthy and caring. Why can't you just give in to him?". Her brain told her.
She held her head and sighed. "Brain, kept shut, you won't tell me what to do, okay?". She talked back.
With the heavily push she had gotten from Royce, her body was still weak. She decided to lay on the chair before Maxson comes back.
After some minutes, Maxson brought out the dish he had just prepared, he dropped it on the dinning table. "Joan! Joan!". He called on unto her, but there was no response. "Joan!". He walked to where he had left her, he saw her sleeping soundly on the chair.
He sat beside her, the feelings he had for her was sincere, yes he knew it. The girls he had been meeting were never able to peneterate into his heart, only Joan could do it. But why? He asked himself.
He smiled as he viewed her round face, her flat button nose aligned with her lips. She wore a pink lip gloss with no make-up. Her natural beauty called him into an epitome of realization. It is rare for him to act this way, maybe it just time to act a bit mature, such is life!
Joan woke up when she felt a touch on her face. "Huh?". What are you doing?". She asked as she tried sitting up. "The food is ready, come and eat".
"Ohhh, okay". Maxson led her to the dinning, she sat down and began to eat. "When I am done eating, I'll leave. You don't need to bother about me". She opened up.
"No, I can't allow you go home tonight, he might come back looking for you to payback. Just stay here for tonight, then you can leave tomorrow". He said, his face filled with concern.
"Eat so you could regain your energy. I'll be right back". Maxson left for his room immediately he responded to her.
He thought of informing his brother to update him, since he already knew about Royce and Joan's case. "Hello bro". He said as Scott picked his call. "Anything?". Scott asked.
He knew he wanted to tell him about something concerning Joan. He could see his brother's love for the young lady and he is willingly to support and help him to any extent.
"Can you believe I caught Royce hitting Joan, my woman". He said panting as he made a flashback to the scene.
Scott smirked before responding. "He is playing with his life. Hope she is fine now?".
"Yes bro, I couldn't help it but beat him up. If not for her pleading to let him be, I would have beaten him into stupor". He laughed suddenly.
"Smiles....come over to the cave this evening. We would discuss better on it". He said. "I am proud of you, it's good to always protect what is yours". He said and hung up.
Maxson smiled after he heard what his brother told him. He was proud of himself indeed.
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It was so sunny in the afternoon, Cylene came into the house, she called out to one of the servants. "Vienna!".
"Yes ma'am". Vienna rushed out from the guest room, she was cleaning the room when she came in.
"Have you seen my daughter home?". She looked disgustingly at her and asked. "Yes ma'am, she is upstairs in her room".
"Okay, you can leave". Cylene went upstairs to Presch room, she met the door unlocked, she opened it and went in. She sighted her daughter on the bed sleeping, she smiled in satisfaction that she was okay. She had been so worried about her, so she decided to leave her to rest well and talk to her later when she wakes up.
With few steps taken, she saw Presch's bag on the floor, she picked it up and began to pack everything that has fallen to the ground into the bag. The pregnancy test opened, staring vividly at her. Cylene wondered what it was, so she picked it up and read.
"Two weeks gone,". She was so happy and excited, she knew that pill would work, what a good news!. She left the room with the paper in her hands, dancing into her own room.
Broe had had a long day at his company, he attended a board meeting, including a staff meeting. He called his PA, Frank, to inform him he had to reach somewhere immediately.
"I need to be at somewhere, I'll be back soon. Make sure you take care of the needful and submit the files to be attended to on my table before I'll be back. Alright?". He explained broadly.
"Yes sir". Broe left after hearing his PA's remark. He drove down to Presch's house, it was a 25 minutes drive to and fro.
"My dear son in law, what brought you here this afternoon?". Cylene who was in the room cutting fruits stood up and said to Broe who just came in.
"Mother, have you been able to contact Presch? Or is she home already?". He asked in a go. "My dear, calm down. Your wife is fine, she's upstairs sitting. You can go check on her". She sat down back, gesturing to Broe to go to her room.
"Ohh, thank you mother". He said and went upstairs. Broe went beside Presch, he touched her body, she was a little bit hot, her temperature wasn't okay.
"Uhn? Broe? When did you came in?". Presch had woke up not quite long, she was just too lazy to get up from the bed. "Just a second ago, are you sure you are fine? Let me call the doctor for you".
"No baby. I am really fine. Aren't you at the company, why do you rush over here while you're working?". He could see she was thoughtful about him.
"I needed to see you, when I am done at work today, I'll come see you again. Please be fine". He pleaded.
"I am okay! I need you to be okay too. I'll take medications, but on your way coming back to see me tonight, please get me that my favorite ice cream". She hugged him affectionately, she was planning to surprise him with the news of the pregnancy.
"I'll definitely get it for you, take care of yourself my love". He kissed her lips sweetly and waved goodbye to her.
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One of Flora's colleague called to check up on her, she also sent the regards of other colleagues at work. "I just wanted to check up on you. Prime, Tesly and Evie sends their regards also". Fiona said with a sincere heart.
"Awnnn, thanks so much, I really appreciate you guys". Flora replied enthusiastically.
"Hey, you must bring us something, it a must". She demanded.
"Sure I will. I did see you guys messages on my chat, I really appreciate for your care". She smiled.
"Okay then, we would be expecting you tomorrow, bye". Fiona said excitedly.
"Bye dear". Few minutes later, Mr William call came in on Flora's phone, she took the phone and picked his call.
"Hello Mrs Flora, how have you been?". The man said formally. "I am good Mr William". She replied.
"There is a work I'll love you to handle, though I knew you would be resuming work tomorrow. I don't know if Mr Silver will agree". He said calmly.
"Why not? He would, I will talk to him. I'll head over to the company right now, you will see me soon sir". She stood up from the sofa in the living room.
"That is why I trust you, you are so hardworking and diligent. I'll be expecting you".
"Alright sir". She smiled hearing his praises.
She went upstairs to dress up, Scott had bought a car for her so she could be taking around. She hopped in and drove to Firefold Entertainment Company. On her way driving, she received Beauty's message for them to hangout today.