Chapter 30: Hidden cave.
Presch went silent, lost in thought about Flora's marriage achievement. Yeah, she would call it achievement since she just clipped onto the wealthiest man in City B.
"Baby, you should go back to your room to rest". Cylene urged her daughter.
"Okay mum, take care of yourself also". She replied. As she walked away, Cylene suspected her daughter's mood was unusual, she decided to go see her privately in her room to discuss with her.
"Mum, so what's the plan?". Royce asked. He knew that his mother and sister hated Flora to the core, though he was reluctant to join hands with them, but with the information he got from his driver regarding the man who had beated him up at the shopping mall, he realized he had links with Flora's husband.
"What do you mean?". Cylene purposely asked.
"Mum, yesterday was hectic for me. Could you believe I was beaten up at Farinto mall yesterday morning?". He told her.
On hearing that her son was beaten, she sat down back on his bed. "Who dared do that to you in this City?" She asked curiously.
"One stupid staff I employed, she stole my money and resigned on her own. That wasn't enough, she had to invite a mad guy to beat me up when I was questioning her about the money she stole".
"Huh? Who is she? And who is the man she had called?". She asked curiously.
"I am still investigating but it seems the man is related to Flora". He said wondering.
"Huh? Could it be one of her promiscuous men she plays around with?". Cylene couldn't figure it out, she guessed, trying to say something.
"I don't know but the man seems more wealthier". Royce remarked.
"Okay then, give it more time to find out about him. Take care of yourself, no one will do that for you at this stage". She said and left his room.
Going back to her daughter's room to check on her, Cylene had suspected her to be acting weird. She wondered why she wasn't fully happy rather worried, she wanted to appease to her so she could open up to her.
"Baby, how are you feeling now?". She asked Presch as if she was a child. "Been good, thanks for the soup mum". She said appreciatively.
"You don't need to thank me, remember I am your mother. Dear, talk to me, is there something bothering you and you aren't telling me?". Cylene persuaded her daughter.
"Mum, I know you have been trying to help us, I know you want us to never lack anything in life, but why do you have to ruin my life". Presch broke out in tears.
"What do you mean my daughter". She asked confusingly. "The pill you gave me as destroyed my reproductive organs, the doctor said I can't have another pregnancy again, this is the first and last pregnancy I would have". Her tears flowed more than before.
Cylene wasn't able to defend herself, she was left dumbfounded when her daughter broke the bad news to her. Why would she intentionally ruin her daughter's life? She was trying to pave a greater way for them but it seems nemesis has called unto her.
After a long time, she regained words in her mouth. "Darling, I wouldn't do anything to harm you, you could remember I warned you not to take the pills too much".
"So you are trying to shift the blame to me?". Presch shouted aggressively. "What made you think this pregnancy would be a male child, you of all people should know that Broe and his mother would never want a female child, they need a male child to bequest the company and other inheritance". She explained in anger to her mother.
"Darling, please wipe your tears, I have plans for you. There's something we can do about it, so please calm down. This isn't time to blame anyone but to employ a solution to the matter on ground". She insisted.
Cylene moved closer to her, she hugged her and pleaded to her not to cry anymore. "I will never do anything to harm you, I gave birth to you. I never knew the pill could harm". She tried appealing to Presch.
"Now, clean up your tears, tidy your room and dress up, Broe would be here anytime". She assisted her in standing up from the bed.
Few minutes later, as Presch finished dressing up, Broe walked into the house to pick her up.
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Scott and his wife had been doing things separately, the couple were still on the issue of disclosing their past to each other. No one wanted to force it, they believe when they are ready they would talk it out with each other.
Maxson was in his room that morning, about leaving for the office, Grandpa Sky called him via phone, he wondered what his grandpa had to say to him so early in the morning.
"Grandpa, how have you been?". He asked after his health.
"I have been really good, what about you?" Grandpa Sky asked.
"I am good too Grandpa". He replied, almost immediately.
"That is good to hear. Maxson, you aren't getting any younger also". Grandpa sighed as he spoke. "Your elder brother had gotten himself a wife, sooner or later he would be giving me my grandchildren, what about you? Do you think time is at your side?". He asked purposefully.
Maxson had pondered on why grandpa had called him so early in the morning, so this is why he had called him. He released a deep breath before he could respond. "Grandpa, I will work on it".
"Hmmm, you better do, I and your parents have talked about it. We want you to act fast and bring someone to us or else, we would set you up on a blind date". He said and cut the call. Maxson sighed and left for Joan's room, he knocked her door to call unto her.
"Good morning Maxson, thanks for letting me stay". She thanked him. "It nothing. When are you resuming work?".
"Next week, there are some things I need to sort out first, I'll need you to give me time". She explained.
"Alright then, I'll be leaving for work now. If there is anything you need, you can call on the servants. Take care of yourself". He held his suitcase on his right hand, his clothes were well ironed and styled.
"Bye". Joan bided arewell to him, she knew he knows she would be leaving this morning. She also knew Maxson liked her more than being friends with her, she just decided to feign ignorance.
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Today, the four friends planned to hangout together at their usual place, Farinto Cafe and bar. They had a separate booked VIP anytime they visit there. Micheal, Roy, Gad and Scott were seen sitting in a semi-circle sofa chair. They were regarded as princes in City B, their family were the most influential, wealthiest and most famous families in City B.
They discussed about their businesses and private life. Albeit, Scott didn't say much, at least he joined them in few discussions. Micheal was always known to have the same personality with Scott, but he is said to be more compassionate than him.
"How are you and your ex girlfriend". Gad brought up Roy's relationship". Everyone except Michael gazed at Roy, Scott smirked before speaking. "Someone who couldn't handle a lady when they were together, do you think he would be able to handle her after their break-up?". A laugh broke out from Gad as Scott uttered the statement.
"Hmmm, don't judge a book by its cover. Coming from someone who couldn't handle his own lady". After a long silence from Micheal, he said to everyone.
Everyone knew he was referring to Scott, Micheal sipped the drink in his hands and rested his back on the chair.
A deadly aura emanated from Scott, he smiled and didn't respond to him. The other two men kept shut, they couldn't say anything nor laugh out, they changed the conversation into something pertaining to the business world.
Even as they were together, Micheal never made mention of the strange call he had gotten. He planned to investigate on his own.
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It was a little cold in the afternoon, Flora was inside her office, she was preparing to leave for home because she had no shoot to go for. Her boss had informed her she could leave whenever she wants.
She wasn't that happy, she and Scott had not been conversing so well. She had her own painful past she wasn't ready to share with anyone, likewise him. In spite of everything, she wanted to have a peaceful and happy life with him. She didn't know when she had been aiming for this kind of life, but she guessed it had started since when she had entered into his life.
Her phone rang as she was clearing her table and parking some important documents into her bag. She picked her phone and hissed as she saw the caller.
The call ended, but the caller called her again. She pondered on what Cylene wanted to talk about with her. She had seen this woman for a very long time, even hearing from her was since she last stayed in their house.
A message popped on her screen. "Won't you like to know more about your parent's death?". Cylene sent to her.
Flora panicked, does she have a hand in my her parent's death?". As she was about to pick her phone, the caller called one more time, this time Flora picked the call.
"What can I help you with?". Flora voiced out. "Nothing much, I have some documents here that would lead you to your mother's paternal and maternal family. Also, a document that shows the person who instigated your parent's accident. Don't tell me you are such a coward and a wicked daughter who won't like to know all these important information". Cylene laughed hystericallly as she spoke.
"Okay, what do I have to do to get them, because I knew you well, you would never give me all these for free". Flora responded.