《HER BABY’S DADDY》 A Bad Bitch and More In a faraway hall in a hotel, two lovers were quarrelling. ¡°How dare you do that to me?¡± The female yelled at her love partner. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t mean to, but I needed the money.¡± The male pleaded. ¡°Can¡¯t you please understand me?¡± ¡°Understand you?¡± The female huffed. ¡°You just cheated on me.¡± Unable to take it any longer, he yelled back at her. ¡°Because you kept asking for things I couldn¡¯t afford, I had no other choice but to do this to earn money.¡± His female counterpart took a step backwards. ¡°So you¡¯re trying to me me?¡± ¡°If you weren¡¯t too materialistic, even after knowing I lost my job and had no stable job at the moment, and had understood me¡­ Maybe, just maybe I wouldn¡¯t have retorted to this.¡± Her male lover yelled back at her. At the other end, the door to one of the hotel rooms opened smoothly and a graceful figure walked out of it. Wearing an expensive ck cashmere coat over a Chanel tank top and Gi camo pants, with a beautiful silver YSL purse adorning her outfit, you could easily tell she was an expensivedy with ss. Not only was her outfit on a rich level, but her jewellery also stood out too. Her ears looked like they held white rubies with them, and her neck was more defined after a white diamond ne sat on it like it was made to sit there. Her eyes caught sight of the two figures at the other end fighting over something and she smiled. She walked towards the duo. As her 10 inches heels moved on the tiled floor with every click, she got closer until she was just about a metre from them. She walked closer. As she got to them, the two had to stop fighting to adore the way thisdy looked. The other female in particr couldn¡¯t help but feast her eyes on the expensive-lookingdy. Calcting how much everything she wore cost, the fighting female couldn¡¯t help but wish in her mind that everything she wore was hers. Thedy walked to the man and kissed him romantically, not minding his girlfriend was with him. Too shocked, the male couldn¡¯t move. Thedy broke the kiss after some time and then spoke up. ¡°You were awesome on the bedst night. Though, one piece of advice¡­ Improve a little on your size. Your 5 inches wasn¡¯t that satisfying.¡± Then she smiled at him and nced at his girlfriend who had her mouth wide open and smiled at her too. Feeling like her work here was done, she turned her back on them and walked on, her smile quickly disappearing. ¡°You¡¯re so unbelievable. We¡¯re done here.¡± That was thest word Janis heard from the duo arguing. And it was the voice of the female. She was so good at stuff like this¡­ Breaking up couples whom she had trapped with her money. She enjoyed things like this. She had more than enough, andbined with her parent¡¯s wealth, spending money on unnecessary things was not strange to her. Rather, it had be a habit¡­ Something she had to do daily. Stepping out of the hotel¡¯s main space and into the driveway, she beeped her Ferrari open, got into it and drove off¡­ ¡­ To her next destination. Her name was not something new. It was well known. Sessful youngdies were not rare, but she was extraordinarily Sessful. Very sessful, she had everyone at her beck and call. She was¡­ Janis Walter! Janis¡¯s Ferrari pulled into a club almost on the outskirts of the city. It was a very popr club, and Janis was a regr there. but got out of her car,, as usual, the security left their posts by the doors of the club and rushed to her side. Janis handed her purse to ady who ran to her out of habit, and she walked behind the bodyguards as they headed inside the clubhouse. Janis picked out the VIP seat as she had always done every time she came here and a bodyguard pulled out the chair for her to sit on, and only after she was seated did thedy earlier ce Janis¡¯s purse on the table she was seated on and left together with the bodyguards. Janis smirked as she watched them leave and return to their posts. She was no stranger to these gestures, but they amused her all the time. Imagine being ves for money¡­ I mean, there was nothing Money couldn¡¯t do in this world! It gave her happiness. It was her everything. And she loved every bit of it! Suddenly, like she was in a movie, her countenance changed and she snapped her neck to the side and turned all serious. ¡°Hey.¡± The bartender left his ce behind the bar desk, tending to the drinks and hurried to go answer her. ¡°The regr, right?¡± ¡°Yes, get me the regr.¡± She replied without hesitation. Only when the bartender turned his back to go get her order did she change her mind. ¡°Hey, wait.¡± The bartender slowly turned to her. ¡°Yes, miss?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get something different this time, but I don¡¯t know what. Give me a suggestion.¡± Janis stared at the man. ¡°We have warm drinks, we have alcohol-free drinks, we have drinks with very high alcohol percentage, we¡­¡± Janis interrupted him. ¡°Get me a drink with very high alcohol. I¡¯m so happy, I want to get tipsy.¡± ¡°But miss, you drove here¡­¡± Janis waved her hand in the air like she was clearing off the man¡¯s words. ¡°I¡¯ll just call a substitute driver.¡± The bartender knew it better to agree than argue with her, so he just dropped it. ¡°Okay, if you say so.¡± ¡°Get me some snacks that¡¯d go well with it as well,¡± Janis ordered. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do just that.¡± The bartender replied and left. Janis opened her purse zipper to bring out her phone. She made a quick phone call and texted quite a few times.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. In this club, she never danced. She only visited here often to throw her weight around and boss the people around here. She never felt bad for it at all. After all, it was all her money¡¯s magic. She couldn¡¯t care less. So, all she could do here was use her phone as apany. In less than three minutes, the bartender showed up again with her order. Paying respect to the drink, she dropped her phone back into her purse and started drinking and munching on the snack. Soon enough, she was tipsy as hell and felt drunk. So, she just dropped the bottle in her hand down and put her head on the table. She’s Janis Walter! ¡°She¡¯s wasted.¡± ¡°Truly wasted. I told you, didn¡¯t I?¡± ¡°Indeed, you did. But, how did you know she¡¯d be here?¡± ¡°You forgot I visit this bar frequently? I spotted her one time here and decided to keep tabs on her.¡± ¡°You did well, more so calling me at the right time.¡± ¡°Shall we seize this opportunity? There¡¯s no one watching us right now.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± He picked up Janis¡¯s purse. ¡°This purse should cost quite a lot, why don¡¯t we take it?¡± ¡°Or we could take the diamond ne instead. It definitely would cost more than the purse and everything in it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good idea too, But why not take the two? What¡¯s stopping us?¡± The man smirked. ¡°I agree. It¡¯s not like she¡¯d remember anything since she¡¯s so drunk. And no one is likely to stop us, because out of habit¡­ Our dear miss Janis has chosen a rather dark spot like the other times.¡± ¡°Yes, and the music is loud too. Everything¡¯s favourable.¡± The conversation ended as abruptly as it had started. Just as Janis was about to be robbed, a heavy handnded on that of the guy who alreadyid his hands on Janis¡¯s neck and had his fingers on the ne sp. ¡°You¡¯re wrong. Not everything¡¯s favourable.¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°A designated driver. Probably hers.¡± He answered simply. ¡°How dare an ordinary driver like youe to stop us?¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m here to stop you both from robbing my client.¡± ¡°What?!¡± ¡°Rob?¡± The two thieves asked simultaneously. ¡°Yes. Rob.¡± The stranger repeated. ¡°Is he trying to joke with us?¡± The second guy huffed and whispered into the first guy¡¯s ear. ¡°I¡¯m not trying to joke here, but if you want to take it that way it¡¯s fine by me as well.¡± ¡°Is he drunk as well?¡± ¡°All I know is you¡¯re notying a hand on my client¡¯s belonging, she has to pay me after I drive her to her destination.¡± ¡°Oh, he finally spoke up. He needs money.¡± The second guy giggled. ¡°If it¡¯s money you want, we¡¯ll split the profit on a 90 ¨C 10 percentage scale.¡± The first guy bargained. ¡°I think you don¡¯t understand what I¡¯m saying at all!¡± The guy who imed to be a driver yelled over the loud music. In the shadows, The bartender saw three figures moving, and they were around Janis¡¯s table. This was exactly what he always feared. She always dressed too well, so well, she always stood out in the crowd, so it was no news if those people were trying to rob her. He could do nothing himself, so he went out for a bit and came back with security. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± The bartender asked immediately he got to Janis¡¯s table with the security men.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. ¡°These two¡­ They were trying to rob her.¡± Hearing the strange man use both of them, the two had no choice but to turn on their heels to flee, but fortunately, the security men were faster. ¡°Who are your tender asked facing the other guy. ¡°Oh me? I¡¯m just a designated driver. My client here called for a driver.¡± The guy exined. ¡°So Janis ordered a driver before getting drunk. That exins why she threw all caution to the wind today.¡± The bartender muttered to himself. He looked at Janis, and then at the guy whose face he couldn¡¯t see clearly because of the dim light. ¡°Alright. Take her home, I need to go hand over those thieves to the police.¡± ¡°I sure will.¡± The guy answered and bent to pick Janis up. He couldn¡¯t carry her because she had quite some weight, so he just slung her hand around his neck and held her waist, walking her out. When they got outside, the security men stopped him. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Jax Storms.¡± ¡°Where are you taking the miss?¡± ¡°Home.¡± ¡°Who are you to her?¡± ¡°Her designated driver.¡± ¡°Show me your ID.¡± ¡°What? ID? So I need an ID to take someone home?¡± He scoffed. ¡°Correction, she¡¯s not just ¡®someone¡¯, so you need an ID before taking her.¡± ¡°If you all were so concerned about her safety, why on earth did you leave such expensive items on her with no one by her side to look out for her?¡± Jax scoffed angrily. ¡°Because the miss doesn¡¯t get so drunk that she can¡¯t understand what¡¯s going on around her.¡± ¡°I see. But, she¡¯s still female, okay?¡± A security man stepped forward and hit Jax on his cheek. ¡°Never let the miss hear you saying that. No. You must never say such a thing, ever, you understand?¡± ¡°Why? It¡¯s not like she¡¯s Janis Walter, Okay?¡± Jax rolled his eyes at them. At that moment, Janis pushed her eyes open. ¡°I¡¯m Janis Walter.¡± She muttered sleepily, before drifting off to sleep again. Jax looked at her and sneered. ¡°You wish.¡± Jax looked up at the security men and saw them boring holes into his body. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me¡­ She¡¯s really¡­¡± The security men nodded and Jax opened his mouth in surprise. No wonder why those men tried to steal from her. She had quite a lot. If he had known beforehand he¡¯d have just allowed them to steal a little from her since they were poor and probably needed the money more than she did. He was no righteous person. He didn¡¯t believe in religious stuff so it¡¯d have been a fair deal to have allowed those two to steal from thisdy. ¡°But, they didn¡¯t look as poor as I¡¯m imagining it in my mind right now. Well, whatever! It¡¯s not my business.¡± He mumbled. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I mentioned it earlier.¡± Jax snorted. ¡°I¡¯m here to do my job.¡± ¡°And what¡¯s your job?¡± The security man asked, and Jax could swear he was doing it on purpose just to frustrate him. ¡°To drive cars, cars that belong to others for money, in hope that someday, I¡¯ll buy mine.¡± ¡°Good. Now go do your job.¡± Although Jax had convinced himself not to get involved in Janis¡¯s business, he couldn¡¯t help but think some more. From the way those men nned to rob Janis, it meant they had monitored her movements in the bar, and that meant she was a regr there. The security men confirmed it without even knowing as they spoke with him. ¡®JANIS WALTER CONFIRMED TO BE A REGULAR AT POPULAR OUTSKIRT CLUBHOUSE.¡¯ If this got out, it¡¯d be a hot topic for about a week or two. Just the title was interesting and would capture the eye of anyone. It was very tempting¡­ ¡­ The urge to be the first to leak that! A Driver for A Night Stand Jax looked over at thedy once more as he got into her Ferrari. Janis woke up again. ¡°How did you get my keys? Are you a thief?¡± She questioned, still drunk as hell. ¡°You told me it was in your purse and gave me permission to take it out so I could drive you home earlier, don¡¯t you remember?¡± Jax exined to her, but she had slept off again. He could only sigh and start the engine. As he drove, he took care not to drive too fast or too rough as the person who turned out to be his client tonight was an important person and could have him thrown into jail without bail or even killed with just a snap of her fingers. There was another reason behind why he was driving with such care though. The car was so expensive, and of course, he had no money to pay for the repairs if it got scratched by mistake or something. His entire life savings didn¡¯t amount to even a quarter of the money the cost of this car which he had so mightily evaluated in his head. ¡°I heard some noises earlier.¡± Janis was awake again and her sudden speech took Jax by surprise. ¡°Did some people try to rob me?¡± ¡°Yes, Two guys,¡± Jax replied. ¡°Funny enough, their debate on whether your ne cost more than your purse and its contents caused them to not be able to steal anything.¡± ¡°They¡¯re so wrong, dumb and foolish too.¡± ¡°What? Why do you say so?¡± Jax asked, a little curious. ¡°My car keys were in the purse. Of course, the purse would cost more.¡± Janis muttered sleepily before drifting off to sleep again. Jax looked up at the car roof. ¡°It makes sense. I can¡¯t believe I was so stupid as to think what those people thought too..¡± He stopped beating himself over it as soon as he started, and concentrated more on driving, afraid of getting into an ident. ¡°Hey.¡±Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Miss.¡± Jax called out severally to the miss who was drunk and red all over as soon as he drove into the gate of the house Janis ed his agency. He expected her to at least sit up even if she wouldn¡¯t wake up fully, but she didn¡¯t even stir. He had to resort to thest thing in mind. He got out of the driver seat and opened the door to the passenger seat and gave her a little push, but the only thing that earned him was a few grunts and groans from Janis. He had no other choice but to do thest thing left in his head. He reached over to the driver¡¯s side, removed the car key from its keyhole, turned back to the miss and picked her up, carrying her in his arms bridal style, and carrying her purse along as well before kicking close the car doors. Enter the car which was probably Janis¡¯s, Jax leaned towards the bed and dropped her drunk self before sighing in relief. Damn! She was so heavy. He made to stand up from the bed, but she suddenly held him tight and his heart jumped into his throat in fright. ¡°Hey, what are you doing?¡± He asked, panic slowly setting in. ¡°What are you doing here, Jackson?¡± She asked suddenly, her eyes pushed open and staring into his with such fiery. He didn¡¯t understand something though. Who the hell was Jackson?! ¡°What are you doing here, Jackson?¡± She asked, her eyes open but her tone showed she was still asleep and drunk. ¡°Jack.. Jackson? Who¡¯s Jackson?¡± Jax muttered in his head. Did she mix up my name because Jax sounds like Jack? Then where did the ¡®on¡¯e from? ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me you wereing over? I wouldn¡¯t have drank so much then.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Huh? Are you frustrated because you won¡¯t get to satisfy me sexually tonight?¡± She gave a smallugh. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not Jackson!¡± Jax yelled. He just couldn¡¯t believe his ears. How could ady speak such brazen words? ¡°You¡¯re not?¡± Janis¡¯s eyes flew open. ¡°I¡¯m not.¡± ¡°Then that¡¯s fine. I was about to dump him anyway.¡± ¡°Is he your boyfriend or something?¡± Jax couldn¡¯t help being curious. ¡°One of my countless. Who are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the driver you had ordered on the cab app.¡± ¡°That¡¯s better. I have had so much sexual tension built up for hours. A stranger with no connections whatsoever to me seems like the perfect guy for a one-night stand.¡± ¡°What did you just say? I didn¡¯t hear you correctly, did I?¡± A stunned Jax asked. Janis slipped her arms around his neck. ¡°You did.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°You¡¯re mine for tonight,¡± Janis replied effortlessly and connected their lips. ¡°Hey, no. I can¡¯t do this.¡± Jax protested as he pulled away, but Janis gathered so much strength and pushed him under her while hovering on top. For a moment, Jax doubted if he was the one who was drawn back and flipped underneath her body by that fragile frame. The rumours weren¡¯t just rumours after all. She had the strength he never believed a female could. Or was it that he was the one as weak as a vegetable? Still, she shouldn¡¯t be flipping him anyhow. He was a man! ¡°Why?¡± Janis asked as her hand found the way to his pants¡­ To his manhood. ¡°You have a girlfriend?¡± She rubbed on it from outside its cotton prison. Jax put a hand on hers to stop her. ¡°No, but..¡± Janis didn¡¯t let his hand stop her. She continued to arouse him and looked in amusement as he groaned, trying not to give in. ¡°A wife then?¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t have any rtionshipmitments at the moment, but¡­¡± ¡°But what?¡± Janis rolled down her armless tank top, revealing her lush b*obs and took hold of his hand. Just when he tried to yank his hand back, Janis gripped it tighter and rougher before cing it on her chest. ¡°We can¡¯t do this.¡± Jax groaned as he tried to hold in the pressure of the sexuality he hadn¡¯t explored in a long, long time. ¡°Who says we can¡¯t?¡± Janis smirked, still drunk as hell and started a gentle upward and downward movement of her bum over his covered manhood. ¡°Me. Me. I said so!¡± Jax yelled with what he had left in him. ¡°You know what?¡± Janis spoke up and stopped all movements for a moment, looking at Jax with all seriousness. He in return sighed and breathed out, thankful she had stopped the torture on him. ¡°What?¡± ¡°You should stop struggling and trying so hard not to give in, ¡¯cause you know what?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not going to help you.¡± ¡°Wow. You¡¯re so unbelievable.¡± Janis leaned closer to him. ¡°I get the damn thing I want.¡± Jax pushed her away. ¡°I¡¯m not a thing.¡± ¡°Fine. Think whatever you want.¡± Janis patted him gently and continued her torture again. The pressure and pleasure had reached their peak, he almost couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. He flipped her over with everything inside of him and was now on top. ¡°You were saying??¡± Janis smirked evilly. He brought his lips to her neck, and then her b**bs, but after a few licks and bites, he stopped to look at her. ¡°Don¡¯t you know this is equally rape?¡± He asked, obviously frustrated and still trying not to give in. ¡°I don¡¯t care. I¡¯ll pay you. Besides, you look sexually starved as well. It¡¯s a win-win situation for you.¡± Janis shrugged. Jax thought about it in split seconds and agreed unconsciously. After all, she was right. This night could earn him a fortune and a future as well. ¡°Forget everything I said earlier. You can¡¯t back out now. Not in the middle of this, okay?¡± ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s see your size¡­¡± Janis smiled. Sisters in Discord ?~Two weekster~? ?JANIS? I flung my eyes open and got out of my bed in a hurry and into the bathroom as fast as I could. I bent over the sink and ced my mouth over it before releasing the liquid from my mouth into the sink. Turning the tap on, I watched as the clear almost see through liquid poured out of the faucet, and washed away the disgusting one that came out from my body. I stared deeply in confusion at the water pooling in the sink and going out through the drain at the same time. I raised my head and immediately felt pain sh through my head. I felt a slight headache. Staring into the mirror that faced me, I realized soon what had just happened. I vomited. Wait¡­ I vomited??! It wasn¡¯t like I was sick or anything. Thinking of the possible reasons that could have made me throw up so early in the morning, I found only one that seemed to match my recent activities. I became scared immediately. It couldn¡¯t be. It shouldn¡¯t be. My days of a carefree life woulde to an abrupt end if that happened to be the reason for my throwing up. Iughed a bit to ease the tension I felt and shrugged off the fear that had slowly started building in me. ¡°It¡¯s not possible, I¡¯ve never made a mistake while doing that.¡± I mumbled to myself inaudibly,forting myself. I bent over the sink once more, putting my hand under the open tap, and scooped some water into my mouth to rinse it. While washing my mouth clean, I took it as a chance to brush my mouth as well. After finishing my business, I walked towards the door and back into my bedroom, straight to where I kept my stash of drugs and found one for headaches. I didn¡¯t think twice before opening up the medicine and popped out two pills to put it in my mouth to chew. I went to my bed, plopped down on it and smiled thinking about all the fun I was going to have throughout the day. I might seem like a really carefree person, but in reality, I have apany under my care, which I rarely bothered with since I had ced my younger sister, Stravis, who is a more serious and hardworking person than I am to watch over it in my stead until I was ready enough to handle it the way a proper CEO would. Having my parents still alive was a perk for me as well since they granted my wish to stay off thepany for a while and allowed me live my life to the fullest as a Twenty Three year old. To me, I was still extremely young, healthy and beautiful to live life in a stuffy office, so I¡¯d rather enjoy my life, only overseeing some matters in thepany that Stravis couldn¡¯t handle. I still got paid all the moneying from mypany by Stravis anyway, so I¡¯m not really bothered. However, I¡¯ve decided that today, I¡¯ll drag my legs to mypanyter in the day. I got off bed and into another door at the side of my room did I walk into. It was a walk in closet that was verily big enough to hold all I had ever wanted, and even the ones I¡¯ll want in future. If you ever want to sum up how I spend my money, all you need is a peek at my closet. Pulling myself out of my own thoughts, I suddenly recalled the reason I had walked in here in the first ce; It was to pick out the outfit I am to wear for today, but choosing an outfit was beginning to prove too hard for me. After deliberating severally though, rummaging through my clothes, section after section, I finally decided to go for a wine and cream checkered jumpsuit. Walking between different cubicles which held different shoes from different designers, I finally picked out a multicoloured trainer under the ¡®Nike¡¯ brand and smiled to myself in satisfaction. There was a reason behind me putting this much consideration into what I am going to wear today. I liked to impress and influence Stravis with my rich lifestyle, because unlike me, she didn¡¯t dress too elegantly and it annoyed and disgusted me every time I think about it. Thinking about my sister¡¯s sense of fashion made me squeeze my face in anger as I walked into the bathroom, took off my clothes and got into the bathtub to take a shower. ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­ ¡ã Few minutester¡­ ¡ã ¡°Good morning, miss.¡± ¡°Yeah, whatever.¡±This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. ¡°Wee, miss.¡± ¡°Yeah, thanks.¡± Was all that wafted into my ears as soon as I had walked through the ss entrance door of mypany and I sighed inwardly after every single boring reply that I had given to every boring greeting. The employees were simply just greeting as employees, but why was I so pissed and irritated by it? Why on earth did it irk me so much?? It wasn¡¯t the employees that were irking me, it was the fact that as I walked down the corridors, all I saw were people working and the smell of freshly printed paper was enough to make me go crazy. ¡°Where on earth is Stravis?!¡± I finally let out, not hiding my frustration anymore. ¡°She¡¯s probably in her office, miss.¡± My PA replied, appearing suddenly from the corner and walked behind me, trying to keep up with my brisk pace. I paused walking and turned to look at him. ¡°How dare she note out to greet me?!¡± ¡°She¡¯s probably busy with some office work, Miss Walter.¡± I huffed. ¡°Office work? Then what am I?? The irresponsible andzy one??!¡± ¡± Obviously.¡± He muttered under his breath, but I overheard him well enough. ¡°What? How dare y¡­¡± I started and raised my hand to hit him in anger, only stopping midway when I heard an annoyingly familiar voice. ¡°Don¡¯t take out your anger on him, he¡¯s just a poor Personal Assistant, he isn¡¯t God and isn¡¯t the one who made you withziness as an element.¡± My hand dropped to my side and I turned around abruptly to take a look at Stravis. ¡± Hey! You¡¯ve grown to be more rude and disrespectful than Ist remembered you to be.¡± I said, my index finger wagging at my sister for a few seconds. ¡°It¡¯s been such a long time since west saw you here, what¡¯s the asion?¡± She asked, ignoring my remark on purpose. ¡°Wait, did you just ignore my statement about you?¡± I asked, my eyes bulging like they were going to fall off my eye sockets anytime soon. ¡°Do I even need to reply to that? It¡¯s honestly not worth the fifty two muscles I need to move to speak. Just answer my question.¡± Stravis bashed me rudely, making me raise my head to stare at the ceiling. If not for the fact that beatings were now seen as abuse, I swear, I¡¯d have beaten Stravis to a pulp by now. ¡± I don¡¯t even remember. Perhaps since two weeks ago?¡± I decided to answer, keeping my cool while at it. ¡± I wasn¡¯t asking about whenst you came here, I was asking about why you¡¯re here¡­ Besides, you¡¯ve been absent longer than that.¡± She dragged, maybe her main purpose being the end of my mental health. ¡± Hey!!!¡± I screamed at her, but perhaps, too loudly, because now, everyone close by was feasting their eyes on the both of us as we discussed. ¡°Y¡¯all are watching, right? This is the way she treats me, like aplete fool expected to bow down every damn time!¡± Stravis yelled unexpectedly like a maniac. ¡°Miss Stravis, please keep it a little low. This doesn¡¯t look too good.¡± My PA spoke up and after rolling her eyes at him, Stravis looked directly at him, boring a hole into him. ¡°Who are you to give me advice?¡± She spat, her tongue holding fire like a volcano about to erupt. ¡°Ummm¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re fired.¡± Stravis dropped and immediately, I turned to look at my sister, then peeling my eyes away from her before turning to side eye my PA. ¡°What?¡± ¡°What??!¡± The two of us yelled simultaneously and as I watched, a victorious smirk crossed Stravis¡¯ face. ¡°You heard me.¡± ¡°And who exactly are you to fire my PA?¡± ¡°The manager of thispany.¡± ¡°Well, I am the owner of thispany, the CEO!¡± I yelled, deciding on not tolerating Stravis¡¯ again. ¡°And I¡¯m the one who runs things here! You don¡¯t know even half of what goes on in here!!¡± Pregnant. _JANIS¡¯ POV_ The air was tensed and heated up as I and my sister stared daggers at each other, our bloodshot res scaring the wits out of all the other employees that would have dared to interfere. What the fuck is wrong with Stravis? I mean who the hell gave her the authority to fire my workers without my fucking consent!? ¡°Well, I am the owner of thispany, the CEO!¡± I yelled at her, reminding her of the status I held in thispany with a fiery ze of indignation burning in my eyes. I am the CEO and Stravis has no fucking right to fire my workers without my knowledge! I made her the manager of thispany. ¡°And I¡¯m the one who runs things here! You don¡¯t even know half of what goes on here!!¡± Stravis yelled back at me, matching my enraged tone. Are Stravis nuts or something?! I marched up to Stravis my chest heaving with anger. The air became too tight to breathe in and silence like wildfire spread throughout the office as everyone fed their eyes on the scenery unfolding between me and my rude younger sister. ¡°How dare you speak to me in such a manner? Or have you forgotten that I am your older sister huh Miss Stravis Walter!?¡± My acrimonious and bitter tone spat at her. Stravis gave off a shallow chortle and a maniac smile curled up on her lips.¡±Oh, I haven¡¯t forgotten dear sister. My older sister that¡¯s too ipetent to even handle her ownpany. Instead, she passes the responsibilities to others, sits at home and pampers herself whilst waiting for her employees and everyone around her to kiss her ass¡± Stravis scoffed at me. My jaws dropped to the ground on hearing her vile words. My chest heaved rapidly and my blood toppled. ¡°Stravis!¡± I raised my hands to hit her but stopped mid-air. Gulping down the bitter gal that had formed in my throat, I pointed my forefinger to Stravis who had her hands folded across her chest. ¡°I swear if not that you were my younger sister, I would have beaten you up to a pulp right in front of everyone here Stravis¡± I stopped talking for a brief second, trying to calm the torrents and wreckage that my nerves had be but it was futile. ¡°You should be grateful to me that I was merciful enough to let you work in thispany as the manager. I mean look at you. There are millions of people out there better than you. People that will give thispany millions in an hour yet I choose to put you as the manager of mypany and yet you stand here with your filthy mouth and insult me? You must be sick in the head Stravis¡± I let out all my rage on my younger sister who just stood like a statue, taking in all my spiteful words. ¡°Janis you are so¡­¡± I didn¡¯t let Stravisplete that statement as I quickly interrupted her. ¡°Shut the fuck up and let me finish!¡± I ordered, shaking the air around us. ¡°You should be grateful to me. If not for my help, kindness and guidance, I can bet my entire fortune that you wouldn¡¯t be able to manage thispany. Read my lips, Stravis¡­¡± I seethed in anger, wagging my forefinger at Stravis. ¡°Don¡¯t cross thene because you are stepping on my toes. If you overstep yourne, I promise I will cut down your wings and put a stop to your growth¡± I balefully threatened cryptically. ¡°And what do you mean by that?¡± Stravisinquired with a puzzled look stered on her face. ¡°I will fire you. And I mean every fucking word¡± I dropped the bomb. Stravis had her eyes widened at me as a doe caught in headlights. She almost staggered backwards and her jaws were ajar at my statement. Masking her shock with a stoic expression, Stravis turned to leave but I could still hear faint murmuringsing from her lips. ¡°Fuck. CEO my foot. I mean who does this¡­¡± Stravis murmured inaudibly as she walked away. A lopsided smirk yed on my lips and I veered my eyes to face the stunned perplexed facial features of my PA. ¡°Don¡¯t worry you are not fired. You can go continue with your job¡± I assured the young man. ¡°Thank you so much ma¡± he sounded cheerful. I nodded and was about to turn to go when a stinging pain hit my head causing me to groan. ¡°Is anything the matter?¡± The young man asked, rushing over to my side. ¡°I¡¯m just feeling so weak. Drive me to the hospital¡± I ordered him, cing a hand on my temples in a bid to massage them. He nodded and came to my aid, walking me towards the doors of thepany. I noticed the many stares I kept getting and it all irked me. ¡°Get back to work all of you and stop staring!¡± I ordered which got all of them shuffling their feet back to their duties in an instant. He led me through the ss doors of thepany, our feets making their way into the broad parking lot that held my car. I quickly threw him my keys and he used them to open the doors of my car. Getting inside, I flopped my head back on the seat of my car with the engine gearing to life. I felt something crawl into my senses and I suddenly felt so nauseous. Calming my now restive profile, I shut my eyes close, wanting to be awakened when we reached our destination. * * * * * * The drive to the hospital was about twenty minutes. I quickly pushed open the door of my car on getting there without waiting for my assistant to do it. I needed to find out what was going on with me. I had my fears but I pushed them aside. I was never careless and I always used protection so it was probably something else. ¡°Stay right here and wait for me,¡± I told my assistant and rushed inside without sparing him a nce.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. The pungent smell of drugs and injections hit my nostrils on getting into the hospital. As expected, everyone quickly recognised who I was as all eyes had turned in my direction but I wasn¡¯t in the mood for all that. ¡°Get me the doctor. I need to see the doctor now¡± I told the nurses who sat at the counter. ¡°Miss Janis Walter, you are wee,¡± one said to me with a bright smile which I knew very well was fake. ¡°Yeah yeah. I need the doctor¡± I abruptly told her. ¡°Right this way¡± another motioned for me to follow her. I hastily walked behind her, my mind racing on what could be making me feel so nauseous. ¡°Doctor Ivan, Miss Janis Walter would love to see you¡± the nurse announced as she opened the wooden doors of the doctor¡¯s office. ¡°Miss Janis. What a surprise. Come in please¡± the young doctor told me with a hearty smile, the nurse shutting the door at once. I sighed and walked towards him. Without waiting to be told, I propped myself up in a chair opposite the doctor. The only thing separating us was the huge mahogany table. ¡°What brings you here Miss Janis?¡± The doctor inquired once again adjusting his sses which sat on the bridge of his nose. ¡°I came because I¡¯ve been feeling weak, dizzy and nauseous too. I honestly don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on with me¡± Imented with a frustrated look on my face. The doctor hummed and nodded his head to myints. ¡°Have you ever thrown up?¡± He inquired as he picked up a pen and began writing down some things into a file. ¡°Yes. I even threw up this morning¡± I almost eximed. ¡°And when did all these start?¡± the doctor threw another question at me without ncing up to face me. ¡°Uhm¡­¡± I raked my brain for the answer to that question. ¡°For like two weeks now. I¡¯ve been having all these recurring symptoms.¡± I confessed. The doctor didn¡¯t ask any more questions. He instead got up and dropped his sses on the table. ¡°We have to conduct a blood and pregnancy test on you¡± I feared he would say that. I wasn¡¯t pregnant. I couldn¡¯t be pregnant. ¡°No doctor. I don¡¯t think I¡¯m pregnant¡± I objected to it. ¡°At least we have to run the test on you to know what¡¯s wrong with you¡± the doctor advised. He was right. I sighed and cleaned to his words. ¡°We are settled then. Right this way please..¡± he motioned for me to go into a separate ward in his office. I followed him with shaky breaths and an erratic heartbeat. I pray it isn¡¯t what I think it is. * * * * * * * * It¡¯s been two hours since I took the pregnancy test and the doctor is yet to give me the result. My tremor rose with each nanosecond and I found myself almost forgetting to breathe now and then. ¡°Miss Janis¡± a nurse who walked out of the doctor¡¯s office called me as I sat on one of the numerous iron chairs in the hospital. ¡°Yes..¡± I quickly stood up. ¡°The doctor would like to see you¡± she informed. I rushed in with mortified feet, eager to see the result of the test taken. ¡°Doctor so what¡¯s the result? It is negative right?¡± I rambled as I sat. The doctor was silent and passed me an envelope which I opened with shaky hands and its contents had me almost passing out. I am fucking pregnant..! Find that Designated Driver! _JANIS¡¯ POV_ I am fvcking pregnant, but how??! Who did I even sleep with!? How did this happen!? This was too confusing. My entire world was crumbling and I couldn¡¯t do anything. ¡°But how can I be pregnant? I always use protection and I don¡¯t remember having sex with anybody¡± my voice came as a whisper. ¡°You are pregnant. The result is urate¡± The doctor replie like he couldn¡¯t be questioned. ¡°Doctor, I can¡¯t be pregnant, please. I don¡¯t even know who the father is! I want an abortion. I can¡¯t keep this baby¡± I spoke almost crumbling into tears.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. The doctor essed my features for a while before speaking. ¡°You are too tense, okay? Go home, rest and ponder over this with a clearer mind ok. If you still want the abortion thene back¡± ¡°Alright. Thank you¡± I heaved a heavy sigh before bolting up and hastily walking outside. I scurried towards my car and quickly pulled open the door,unching myself in. ¡°Take me home now¡± I instructed my assistant who ignited the engine in an instant. On reaching my house, I walked out of the car without even sparing a second nce at my assistant. I ran towards my room and shut the door tight on getting in. My entire mind was in disarray and I just couldn¡¯t wrap my head around it all. I quickly got into the bathtub and turned on the faucet, the warm water hitting my skin as I sat in it. How could I get pregnant when I can¡¯t even remember having sex and who the hell the father is? I was never careless so how did I be so careless!? Nothing was adding up and I just wanted to scream out because my world was crumbling. Iy in the bathtub for hours, drowning myself in my sorrow as my thoughts ran wild and untamed. How? That single word could not leave my mind. This wasn¡¯t my first time having sex, I wasn¡¯t an amateur when it came to useful protections to prevent pregnancy. I had always been so careful whenever I had sex so how the fuck did I get pregnant? And who is the father? Who did I have sex with it? Why can¡¯t I just remember him!? I wasn¡¯t the type of girl to sleep with so many guys within a short period. I spaced out my sexual escapades and yet now I can¡¯t fathom who the father of my unborn baby is. ¡°Dang it!¡± I yelled out, hitting my fist on the metallic body of the bathtub and not caring about the pain I would feelter on. ¡°Why can¡¯t I just remember who I did this with!? How can I have sex with somebody unprotected, get pregnant and yet I can¡¯t seem to recollect a single detail?!¡± I yelled my frustration to no one in particr. ¡°Who the hell is the father of this baby!? C¡¯mon Janis when did you be this loose and dumb?¡± I cursed myself in pure vexation. Suddenly like aet, the realisation hit me and my mind wandered back to memoryne. Two weeks ago I had slept with an obnoxious dude I met in the hotel. Yes. The realisation was like a silver lining in my quest of finding out how I got pregnant. I vividly remember offering him money to have sex with me. He needed the money to please his overbearing and greedy girlfriend and I just needed the sexual intimacy. He looked so good-looking and sexy. I could not keep my eyes off him and whatever I wanted, I made sure to get it. I approached him with my offer and although he didn¡¯t seem to want it at first, the sight of money got him drooling at my feet and he hearken to my request. A smile washed up my face. I felt I had gotten to the end of the tunnel now. But as quickly as the smile came, it vanished as another realisation struck me. I had to make sure he used protection. He was made to wear a condom when we got intimate. Or did the condom break? No, it didn¡¯t. I shook my head, biting my lower lip. There wasn¡¯t any way he could have gotten me pregnant. Certainly, he wasn¡¯t the one responsible for this pregnancy. But if he wasn¡¯t, then who is? ¡°Great! When I thought I had gotten the answer to it all! Another mystery rears its ugly head out!¡± I grumbled. I decided to ease my stress by briefly shutting my eyes close for a brief second. The moment my eyes closed, hazy images began appearing in my mind and I tried recollecting them all. cing the missing pieces of the puzzle together, my eyes flew open in a sh. I now recollected it all. The memory came shing back like lightning bolts. That same day, after gettingid with the young fellow in the hotel, I had driven down to the club and I got so tipsy and high. I had ordered an Uber driver to take me home and that same night¨C I seduced him into having sex with me. ¡°What the fuck!¡± I eximed. Every fucking incident that transpired that fateful night came rushing down to my mind. Strangely and suddenly, I could still feel his warm body pressed and perfectly aligned against mine as his lips devoured my body with bites and kisses. The feeling of his hard rock dick thrusting into me, his lipstched onto my nipples and sucking my engorged breasts filled me. I clenched my thighs together as a wet pool began forming around my vulva, my mind conjuring the steamy, hot and unprotected sex I had experienced with this stranger. It was a one-night stand and an unprotected one. How did I let down my guard so easily that an ordinary driver fucked me? Men of high calibre would pay to see me yet I easily let this unknown fellow have his way with me without a fucking protection and now I¡¯m pregnant with his child and I have no clue who he is or where he is. What sort of an issue is this? Would I keep this baby or not? I weighed the advantages I had in keeping the baby. This baby would bring a lot of disadvantages to me and as it stands now, if my pregnancy does get revealed now, what is more, pissing is the fact that my annoying sister would be controlling thepany. To worsen it all, how could I face my friends and family by announcing this shameful news to them? What will the media say about me? Everybody knew my taste in men and how I only paroled myself with men of high calibre for the camera and media. My various trips to the club and sexual escapades withmon and middle ssed men were private and unknown to the media. If it got leaked, my reputation would be ruined and nobody would treat me with respect anymore. And now the arrival of this baby was on the verge of destroying everything I had worked to build over the years. Should I be a baby? be losses were then my gains if I had any. How could I possibly face my parents and drop this news to them? How will they react on hearing that I let my guard down for a driver whom I don¡¯t even know anything about? How could I be that foolish!? ¡°Oh fuck!¡± I groaned out. I ran my hands through my hair and pondered over everything for a while. Keeping this baby would damage my reputation and the paparazzi would not keep me off their tongues for weeks toe. Yet how can I also abort this baby? I am financially buoyant and well-to-do. My fortune can take care of as many kids as I wanted so how can I possibly abort this innocent baby that had done me nothing? I kept on pondering whether to abort the baby or not. Honestly, this baby had done me no harm and I would not be able to live with myself if I did abort this baby. I sighed heavily, shaking my head. I guess I should keep this baby then. I can¡¯t abort this baby and I won¡¯t leave with myself if I did it. After making up my mind, another thought crossed me. I needed to find that uber man and tell him about this sudden discovery. He would e to keep his child. And if he didn¡¯t, I¡¯ll raise the child myself. I gradually stood up from the bathtub and ced my cold feet on the tiles of the bathroom. My body felt like a dumbbell on the ground. A sudden dizzy sensation washed over me but I managed to hold on to the iron railings which carried the towels. I grabbed a robe quickly and slipped into it. Satisfied, I ambled outside and sat on the bed. My eyes essed everywhere in search of my bag. I found it in a corner of my room. I must have flung it there in my room sometime. I stood and walked over to it. Grabbing it, I brought out my phone and dialled my personal assistant¡¯s number. ¡°Hello, ma¡¯am hope you are doing well now?¡± He asked in a formal tone. I nodded and gulped. ¡°I am but I need you to do something for me now¡± ¡°And what¡¯s that?¡± ¡°Find me the identities of all the uber drivers in the city. I need them asap¡± I requested. ¡°But ma¡¯am that is difficult and it is such a strange order¡± my assistant objected. ¡°I need it. I don¡¯t care how you carry out the order. I¡¯ll pay you for it. Just do it¡± I sharply ordered before hanging up. Now, I would find the mystery uber driver. A smile appeared on my face and I rubbed my hands in anticipation of it. Although I was heavily drunk when I had sex with him but I can still remember his facial features clearly. And that was all I needed to recognise who the father of my child was. * * * * * * * ~Two weekster¡­ It¡¯s been two long weeks since Iunched my n on finding the father of my child. And it had turned out to be the man my assistant had brought to me was not the uber driver who drove me back home that fateful night. I had seen and interviewed more than twenty men and none of them was the father of my child. I¡¯ve gotten nowhere in my search, not even his contact or house address to show for all my relentless efforts in finding him. The only thing I¡¯m stuck with is his facial image which is stuck in my head. ¡°Ma¡¯am the other man is here¡± my assistant informed me. I had taken the day off work to check out the uber drivers my d found ¡°Bring him in,¡± I said. A red-haired walked in after a few seconds with my assistant trailing beside him. His clothing was shabby and his red locks dangled carelessly over the crook of his neck. His brown eyes shone on seeing me as I matched his orbs with my formidable stare. Oh no!! Telling the Family… _Janis¡¯ POV_ A red head walked in with my assistant trailing beside him. His clothing was shabby and his red locks dangled carelessly over the crook of his neck. His brown eyes shone on seeing me as I matched his orbs with my formidable stare. Fuck, no! He isn¡¯t the one. The man who fucked me wasn¡¯t even red-haired! ¡°Ma¡¯am meet¡­¡± I didn¡¯t let my assistantplete the sentence as I hoisted my hand at him which cut him short. ¡°He isn¡¯t the one.¡± I abruptly stated. My assistant got tongue tied. ¡°B-but ma¡¯am at least¡­¡± ¡°I said he isn¡¯t the one! Get me another!¡± I shot back at him rudely. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go Micheal.¡± He said to the red-haired who did nothing but nod and sh me a smile. My God! I know who I slept with and that red head was not him. Though I have no vital information about him, the only thing I could only remember was his facial features and the fact that he had been the driver who drove me back from the club that night. These two weeks had turned out out a roller coaster, but I have to do this for my child. My child needs a father and I can¡¯t let the fear of ruining my reputation cloud my mind and judgment. I can¡¯t relent on this. I need to find that mystery uber man and I¡¯ll make sure I do. I sat on my couch, bewildered by disturbing thoughts on how to solve this pressing issue. This was way beyond me but I won¡¯t give up just yet, I have to find out who the father of my unborn child is. Doubtful thoughts about his facial features began to sink in but I quickly shrugged it off because my eyes were open enough to detect who he was. Yes, our movements and talks were a bit hazy in my memory, but not his face. I picked up the iPad beside me and began to carefully search more on the identities of all uber drivers in the city; there must have been someone who isn¡¯t on the list that my PA brought for me to go through here. This whole search would have been a lot easier for me if I know his name- I would have tracked him in an instant, but unfortunately, he never voiced out his name to me and my drunk self never bothered to question him about that. After hours of endless scrolling through a database of uber drivers and their identities, my search was to no avail. I fell to the couch, frustrated and drained. This wasn¡¯t my n, this was never how I nned to have a child. I just wanted to explore my sexuality and make effective use of my youthfulness but my youthful exuberance has crumbled to the floor all because of this unborn child. Abortion is equivalent to killing and I won¡¯t be able to sleep well at night knowing fully well I murdered an innocent child regardless of the fact that I never met it. I had great expectations for this interview, I imagined this mysterious uber driver stepping into the room like an angel. All I met werepletely unrecognizable strangers, I couldn¡¯t hold my feelings of disappointment when I finally realized that I interviewed every uber driver in the city and I still couldn¡¯t find the father of my child. My hands grew weak and my body sticky, probably as a result of the several hours I spent on the interview. I took off my Italian-designed dress and rushed over to the shower to take a warm bath. My naked self reminded me of how I had been caught off guard and allowed an uber driver has his way with me. Frustrated, I let my body and hair get soaked with water. I couldn¡¯t stop my thoughts from interfering with my peaceful moment of the shower. Imaginary scenes yed in my head like a movie, I could see my child bullied and neglected by older kids in school because of the absence of a father figure. I felt very bad and that med my determination to find him. And what if I don¡¯t find him? what then would I do?? If I don¡¯t find him, I¡¯ll make sure to give my child all the emotional, educational and financial support required of both the father and me. Well of course finances were never an issue, I have wealth beyond just feeding and clothing children. I¡¯ll make sure to be a father figure and a mother figure to my child. I stepped out of the shower, slid into my robe and went off to bed. Sitting on the bed, an idea shed through my brain and I could see a positive impact if I choose to carry out the idea. ¡°I¡¯d act more on this idea as soon as I am up tomorrow¡± I assured myself before drowsing into a deep sleep. ****** Various paintings surrounded me, beautifying the walls where I sat. I feasted my eyes on different paintings of different popr faces and convinced myself that I was at the right ce. I was very intent to find a very skilled artiste who could draw a person¡¯s face through mere descriptions. I was going to describe this Uber driver¡¯s face and have it followed up. ¡°Good day, Miss Janis¡± A young man in an overall white came out of a door in the store. It was quite easy to detect that he was the painter behind all these attractive paintings. I really ain¡¯t in the mood for greetings and chit-chats; I just want the father of my child found out as soon as possible. ¡°Yeah¡­ you are the artist, right?¡± ¡°Yes I am¡± ¡°I need you to carefully sketch out the face of a man¡­ can you do that?¡± ¡°Of course, ma¡¯am¡± ¡°I¡¯d just give you descriptions and you draw it, don¡¯t worry about the pay I¡¯ll give you any amount you want¡± ¡°Alright¡­ shall we begin?¡± ¡°Yes¡± I sat for hours describing the mystery uber driver¡¯s facial features whilst the artiste sketched carefully on his drawing board. After he was done, he handed over what was sketched and I was left in awe. Although it wasn¡¯t a hundred percent representation of what I could recall about his face, I can proudly say it¡¯s roughly eighty percent.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. ¡°This is amazing¡­ here you go¡± I handed over a bundle of money as payment to him and exited the shop immediately. I¡¯m not going to waste much time, if perhaps that Uber driver is nowhere to be found, I¡¯ll have to take full responsibility for my child. Just onest effort to find him wouldn¡¯t hurt, if all these several ns fail, I¡¯ll have toe clean to my parents and unveil this unexpected oue of my carelessness. I stepped into my car, picked up my phone and dialled my PA¡¯s number. After a few rings, he picked up. ¡°Hello, Miss Janis I hope you¡¯re doing fine?¡± ¡°I¡¯m alright. Come over I need you to do something for me¡± ¡°Alright ma I¡¯ll be on my way¡± ¡°Good¡± I ended the call and ignited my car¡¯s engine before hitting the road home. A message popped up and I curiously rushed to my phone trying to find out who had sent me a message. It was a message from my mum. ¡°Hey, Janis how are you doing? We are having a family dinner tonight¡­ Come by Eight, and don¡¯t you give any excuses, you must be there.¡± I sighed and rolled my eyes partly in disgust. Of course, it had to be a family dinner now of all times! Family drama is something I avoid all the time, but once my mum sends such a disturbing message, most times, I have no choice but to adhere to it. While manoeuvring the steering wheel, it dawned on me that I needed to inform my parents and everyone that I was pregnant and what easier way would that be done through if not a family dinner? I muste up with a clever way to break the news to them, and although I know Stravis will take it upon herself to mock me about this, it¡¯s just a price I¡¯ll have to pay. I¡¯ll handle all that tonight¡­ in my own way. I killed the car engine once I got home before swiftly pushing open the door of the car and briskly walking over to the huge doors of my mansion. I munched on a quick lunch and went over to the sitting room. Minutes after my arrival, my PA arrived, eager and ready to fulfil her duties. Of course, she should be, afterall, I pay her massively for every task I give her. ¡°I need you to take this painting to an agency where they track people. If they can scan this and give me a match for it, I¡¯d love that¡± ¡°Ok ma¡¯am.¡± ¡°Don¡¯te backte¡­ be here before evening¡± I instructed her right before she rushed out of the house, on her way to help me solve this disturbing issue. After so much anticipation, my PA finally arrived with the devasting news that they found no match. I was broken, exhausted, frustrated and angry at the oue of my ns to find this mystery uber driver. Unfortunately, I have no other choice but to take care of this child by myself. ¡°Go.¡± I ordered with half teary ears. She exited the house just immediately, not wanting to stay around and incur my wrath. **** Amongst other fine luxurious cars of my parents and one that belonged to Stravis, I parked mine just beside theirs. It was already 8 pm, time to face my parents about the pregnancy alongside the family drama I have avoided for a while. ¡°Janis!¡± my mum approached me cheerfully. She was a jovial, energetic woman, the life of every party, unlike my dad who was quite discrete and strict. He only gave humorous gestures asionally, once in a blue moon. She gave me two mild kisses on my cheeks before releasing me from her embrace. I walked further to my dad and gave him a warm hug. I waved at my sister at the table as my sign of greeting. Just beside my mum was an empty seat, which was the only empty seat at the table so I relieved myself and sat down. ¡°You are all wee, now that we are all together, let¡¯s talk and have dinner together as a family.¡± Mum addressed. ¡°Yes. We don¡¯t get to spend much time together, so let¡¯s make this night meaningful and memorable¡± Dad added. Soon the family¡¯s workers stepped into the dining hall with trays containing different delicacies like fried lobsters, grilled chicken, fajitas, pasta and other varieties of food before quietly exiting the dining hall. ¡°So Stravis, how¡¯s thepanying up? I hope we haven¡¯t recorded any massive loss these past few months??¡± Dad questioned further. He seemed to have his eyes glued to Stravis whilst he dug into his dinner. ¡°You should be asking Janis this question, not me, but I guess I¡¯ll have to be the responsible one here¡± ¡°Stravis, don¡¯t tempt me to unleash my wrath on you. Just answer Dad¡¯s question straightforwardly without trying to keep staring holes into my head.¡± Antagonized by her impertinent remark, I boiled with rage. ¡°That¡¯s your elder sister, so speak to her with respect, everyone calms down okay?¡± Mum eximed. The atmosphere softened and as a result of this, my growing anger was subdued beforepletely diminishing. ¡°We have recorded more profit than losses, so I think we are doing well¡± Stravis uttered before taking a bite out of her chicken. I wasn¡¯t sure when it would be suitable for me to break out the news about the pregnancy, it might ruin the dinner and it might seem very awkward to air it out right now but I don¡¯t have much of a choice. ¡°Janis what about you? how are you coping?¡± Dad uttered. It¡¯s now or never. I can¡¯t run from this, whatever happens will never kill me, so I¡¯ll endure it. ¡°I¡¯m alright, I just have something I¡¯d like to share with the family¡­¡± I let out a deep sigh. ¡°And what¡¯s that Janis?¡± Mum asked. In the spur of the moment all eyes were stationed on me, curiously waiting for me to spill the beans. ¡°I¡¯m pregnant.¡± The words forced their way out of my lips, leaving me in fear of a bad response from everyone at the table, and indeed, it did. The chicken rolled out of Stravis¡¯ mouth. ¡°What??!¡± Unreal thoughts… _JANIS¡¯ POV_ Suspense raided the air and a brief silence interluded the atmosphere. ¡°Wow! are you serious? That¡¯s good news. So, we are expecting a grandchild very soon?¡± A smile drew its initials on the lips of my mother as she stood up to embrace me, killing the silence with a bright look on her face. ¡°Congrattions! I know he must be a well-to-do young man!!¡± Dad eximed, a beam saturated all over his face. Wow! What just happened? They didn¡¯t yell at me??! I stared at them in nk amazement,pletely mortified by their cheerfulness. I was almost doubting if I was in the right house or at a wrong dining hall with people who aren¡¯t my parents. I expected more scolding and questioning from them. In my confused state, I forced out a smile and epted every positive remark given to me by my parents, although I could sense that my sister was quite disconnected from the cheerful atmosphere. Luckily, they didn¡¯t ask me who the father of my child was, because if they mistakenly do, I¡¯d stammer my way to the answer. Stravis quietly ate her dinner, which waspletely unlike her. On a normal day, she¡¯d have thrown shades at me and mocked me in the presence of mom and Dad, but she was rather quiet. ¡°How many months are you into the pregnancy?¡± Mum suddenly stopped and inquired more. ¡°Not up to a month.¡± I stuttered with my head down. ¡°Oh! that¡¯s very nice.¡± she added. ¡°You were pregnant this whole time and you chose not to inform your parents first?¡± Dad suddenly threw a baffling question at me. ¡°Not that, father. I was just so¡­ you know, happy. I was overwhelmed with happiness and I wondered how you both would handle the news.¡± I beseeched him with reddened cheeks. ¡°We are happy for you, dear. A child is a good thing. This finally means our baby girl is going to settle down!¡¯ My mum eximed. Stravis coughed and adjusted herself in her seat. Veering my eyes from hers, I chortled nervously at my mum. ¡°Of course. Very soon, I will. I¡¯ll now be known as Mrs Janis and you would no longer have to remind me of the fact that I need to get married¡± I teased my mother. Dinner went very smoothly to my utmost surprise. Everyone talked andughed apart from Stravis who didn¡¯t say much but still, the atmosphere was very lighthearted. A few hours after dinner, I stepped out to relieve myself and think more. My back was aching and I felt like throwing up, but I held it back. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say so since you are pregnant?¡± Stravis asked as she walked up to me with her hands folded across her chest. ¡°And what is that supposed to mean?¡± I shot back rudely at her nosy attitude. Stravis shrugged her shoulders at me. ¡°I don¡¯t know. C¡¯mon.¡± she sighed and stopped herself from speaking for a brief moment before continuing. ¡°I know how much you love kids, Janis. I know you so well. If you got pregnant in the right circumstances, you would have made sure to alert everybody¡± Stravis replied with a lopsided grin forming on her face. ¡°What the fuck is wrong with you? How is it a crime that I chose to keep my pregnancy confidential and why is it important to let you know?? Besides, I just found out too.¡± I raised an eyebrow and looked away. ¡°Okay, then. Whatever you say¡± She heaved a sigh. ¡°Stravis, things have changed now, I won¡¯t be able to fully supervise and maintain the affairs of thepany, especially in this condition¡± I switched the conversation. ¡°So what are you suggesting?¡± Stravis asked with eagerness ying in her tone. ¡°I want you to take up the role of an acting CEO. Remember I said acting CEO, so keep it in mind that you¡¯re not fully the CEO yet, but until I resume work, you¡¯re the CEO and general manager of thepany.¡± I hadn¡¯t finished speaking, but from the corner of my eyes, I could see Stravis smiling widely already. ¡°Are you serious?¡± bbergasted by my offer she smiled and embraced me, taking me by surprise. ¡°Yes, you can take care of everything while I¡¯m gone, I¡¯m sure of that¡± I assured her, returning a smile. ¡°Yes, I can Janis, trust me. I¡¯ve always wanted to be something more than a manager, and although it¡¯s temporary, it¡¯s a step of elevation for me¡± Stravis mentioned, as happy as ark. I smiled at her and attempted to amble towards my car when Stravis pulled me back by the arm and threw the one question that nobody had asked at me. ¡°And if I may ask, who is responsible? I mean who is the father of your unborn child?¡± Of course. I knew she had been dying to ask me this, but just stalling. I rolled my eyes at her. If no one else was going to interrogate me about my careless deeds, my younger sister will always take it upon herself to do so. ¡°And why is that important to you? Just do your job¡± I frowned at her before walking back into my car. I switched on the engine and drove towards the gate, hitting the road and headed towards my home. ***** Jax¡¯s Pov ¡°That¡¯s right!!¡± I pped her bubble ass, making it wiggle on my hard dick. ¡°Ahh,¡± she moaned. Her legs vibrated and her body became very unstable making her fall to the bed. ¡°Stand up!¡± Imanded. She forced her vibrating body to release itself from the bed, but she failed. I was too hungry, too heated, and too impatient to wait for her body to recover from my intense thrusting, so I dragged her waist up and forcefully prated her wet folds, making her scream and moan so loudly. Her loud moans were splitting my eardrums but I loved it. I was drunk, unable to control my senses, the effect of the alcohol I took at the club emptied my brain and reced it with lust. ¡°You¡¯re too rough Jax, please¡­¡± she cried out, trying so hard to escape from me but I held her and pinned her against the bed. ¡°You can take it; you¡¯ve survived this shit before, Janis, so do it again¡± ¡°What?¡± she turned back and stared at me. ¡°Shut up and take it!¡± I yelled, giving her more ps on her ass which made her vibrate. ¡°Please!¡± she pleaded. ¡°No!¡± I quickened my thrusts, her entire body bing jelly. My hands sank deep into her skin. ¡°Arrrrgh¡± I groaned whilst pulling out of her. My cum shot on her body, leaving my sperm all over her bare ass. ¡°Damn! Janis, you¡¯re so fucking good!¡± I fell to the bed and began to catch my breath. ¡°Who¡¯s Janis?¡± she stared at me mortified, still unable to control her shaky body she adjusted. ¡°What do you mean? Aren¡¯t you Janis?¡± ¡°No. We met at the club earlier this morning remember? And you brought me here¡± Shit! so I hadn¡¯t fucked Janis? Where did I pick this woman from? Damn it! I¡¯m losing my mind to Janis. ¡°Oh! so who the fuck are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Ste¡± she uttered. ¡°I don¡¯t care, so get out!¡± I yelled. ¡°But..¡± ¡°Now!¡± I shouted. She stood up, picked up her dress and scrambled her way out of the room, inaudible murmurings leaving her lips as she walked away. It¡¯s been weeks since the incident but I just can¡¯t erase the images of me and Janis getting intimate out of my head. The whips, the moans, the stroking, and her grip on me were all ying over and over again in my head like a recorded video. I attempted to abnegate such a heavy temptation but I failed and gave in, to think that I would have sex with such a wealthy person like Janis Walter again was more of a dream than a reality. I couldn¡¯t help but ept the deal to get intimate with her, afterall, she paid me so much money that exceeded my sry as an Uber driver. My two years of savings wouldn¡¯t add up to such a huge amount of money. I¡¯ve had it in mind to quit my Uber job, but unfortunately for me, I would end up stranded andpletely broke if I d that. I was also offered a more suitable job which was my additional reason for abandoning the uber job. But the money I earned from Janis that night had settled all my debts and allowed me to finally quit my job and find something better to do. I have to admit to the fact that I enjoyed every single moment that night, but I¡¯m not sure if I did the right thing. She¡¯s so influential and powerful that if she found out that moment that she got intimate with a total stranger, someone who wasn¡¯t up to her ss or status, she might have just called the police on me, have me sued for rape or sexual harassment. I had no choice, she had such a strong grip on me, it was difficult to free myself from her stronghold. However I begged and pleaded with her severally for her to let me go, she was determined to get intimate with a stranger like me in her drunk state. And I doubt she¡¯ll remember anything about me, my face, my stature or any information about me because she was drunk and wasted that night; She kept sleeping and waking up then, barely conscious of her surroundings and those around her. With a heavy sigh, I wore back my clothes quickly and headed outside. My shift was going to start soon and I just wanted to be there on time. So far so good, my job as a bartender was going so well; I got tips, my boss liked me and I got numerous stares from thedies who frequented the bar. I wanted to keep it that way. I quickly slipped on my shirt and swiped my car keys from the table ity on before sauntering outside and towards my car. I had gotten a fairly used car to aid me in my day-to-day activities as a bartender. Gearing the engine to life, I drove towards the bar I worked in; the drive to the bar wasn¡¯t far from my apartment. Dim wisteria and Burundi lights created the ambience in the club with music ying from the loudspeakers that were situated at all corners of the club. ¡°Finally you are back!¡± My colleague smiled at me. ¡°Yes, Dan. How has your shift been?¡± I asked him as I retired to my position as a bartender. ¡°Stressful. I¡¯m leaving now. It is already time and I need to get myself some pussy¡± Daniel mischievously said to me which got meughing. His speech brought back memories that I badly wanted to forget but I couldn¡¯t. Why can¡¯t I get Janis off my head!? ¡°Two cocktails please¡± A strange voice pulled me out of my reverie. ¡°Alright¡± I picked up the bottle and poured the cocktail into the tall ss cup. Working at the bar every day was a very suitable job that didn¡¯t require so much of my time and energy. It would bepletely unreal to see Janis walk into this bar to have a drink and get drunk just likest time.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Hopefully, such a day shalle to pass¡­ I’ll keep my baby. _JANIS¡¯ POV_ Sunlight crept into my room through the iling curtains that draped down my windows. My eyes gradually fluttered open to the parallel rays of sunlight and I yawned, stretching my body before sitting upright. My vision was hazily blurry, and my throat felt very acidic. It took a while for my vision to adjust and I quickly reached for the jug of water ced on my bed stand. Gulping down a ss of water, a heavy sigh escaped my lips. Today is the day I announce at mypany¡¯s board meeting this lingering decision that¡¯s causing restlessness in my body. I would be announcing my temporary leave for a year as a result of my pregnancy, and at the same time, handling the position of CEO to my younger sister, Stravis, temporarily. Can Stravis handle such responsibility? I know her capabilities and I know she did quite a good job as the manager of mypany, but being a CEO was apletely different and higher responsibility all together. Can I entrust Stravis with such a huge and arduous position? Knowing very well how angry she can get sometimes, I don¡¯t want her misusing her rights as a CEO during one of her several mood swings. I know Stravis too well. We vary very differently in character and I didn¡¯t want her subjugating my employees. Probably I shouldn¡¯t hand this position over to her, yet. Suddenly I began to feel nauseous and in a flick, I felt a substance hauling up to my throat which got me on my toes. I bolted up from my bed in a sh, racing against the clock for the bathroom, and opening up the door just in time, I emptied the mixed food particles inside the toilet, not able to contain it any longer. The sight got me more nauseous and I kept on vomiting till I hadpletely emptied my insides. With a heavy chest and rapid breath, I flushed the toilet and went over to the sink, washing my face clean.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Morning sickness, I guess. My pregnancy is bound toe into the limelight with help from the media any moment from now, considering the frequent morning illness that I had been experiencing. There is no hiding this and also, I didn¡¯t get enough time to pick a substitute that I could trust to handle mypany. The only avable person was Stravis and even though I don¡¯t want to give it to her, I just have to. Having made up my mind, I walked into the bathtub to freshen up. In no less than twenty minutes was done. I quickly ambled out and picked out my outfit for the day before slipping into it. Before stepping outside, I squirted on myself my favourite vani-scented perfume and smeared red lipstick on my lips. At least, I need to look good even though my life wasn¡¯t looking all rosy for now. The doors bade me out and I trailed downstairs, towards the double huge doors of my house. Igniting the engines of my car, I drove out of the huge iron gates and hit the highway. Everything that has happened so far still feels like a dream. Getting into a very careless one-night stand with an unknown uber driver, and then weekster, finding out that he left a child deep inside of me. I havebed the entire city in search of him, but it seems like he just disappeared into thin air. I have seen all uber drivers, essed their database, but none of them matched the facial features of the handsome driver that had fucked me so roughly that fateful night. He could not have just vanished into thin air, though. He is probably still around somewhere. Or perhaps could he have gotten a new job? Or relocated to a new city?? Worried lines appeared on my forehead as I pondered over my dishevelling thoughts. The possibilities of him getting a new job or leaving the city were endless. There are thousands of jobs and cities out there, how on earth am I going to find him? The realisation that my baby will probably grow up without a father struck me hard once more and my lips twitched, apanied by a sad look. My mind was in disarray as I drove on the highway. I just need to get the temporary transfer of power mantle to Stravis over and done with. On arrival at mypany, I was osted by various employees who scurried at my feet. I really don¡¯t need all this now. ¡°Good morning Miss Janis¡± ¡°Good morning ma¡¯am¡± Was all that resonated in my ears the moment I stepped into the premises of mypany. I walked hastily towards the board room as a result of the meeting I had called forst night through mail. I had directed my PA to alert all members of my board about this meeting before retiring to bed and by the looks of it, I guess I¡¯m the e to the meeting. ¡°Wee, ma¡¯am. Would you like a cup of coffee?¡± My secretary asked as he quickly came to my side, trying to catch up with my strides. ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary¡± I turned down his offer before pushing apart the double wooden doors of the board room, and all eyes turned to me as I walked in elegantly. Stravis was already seated and the look on her face showed how ecstatic she was for me to announce the news of my temporary leave. Taking my spot in my chair,I cleared my throat to address everyone seated. ¡°Good morning everyone. Sorry for the dy¡± I greeted with a calm demeanour. Silence swept the atmosphere for a while with my eyes raking the facial expressions of all who were seated. Of course, nobody would have the guts to query me for myteness, but I guess I owe them an apology at least, to set a proper example for them. ¡°I called this meeting because of a very important decision I am about to make. It involves the future of this great establishment of ours.¡± I began. My eyes darted to Stravis and a lopsided grin yed on her face as she waited for me to spill the beans. Taking in a deep breath, I dropped the bomb. ¡°I¡¯ll no longer be working as the CEO of thispany instead my sister Stravis will be the new acting CEO.¡± I announced, and gasps and murmurings filled the air. I could hear tongues wagging at my sudden decision to transfer the power mantle to Stravis, knowing that we barely got along; Stravis and I were pretty much like Oil and water, basically. ¡°It will be just for a year, though.¡± I added. ¡°But why, Miss Janis?¡± A question was thrown at me by one of the board members. ¡°I mean you run thepany so well, so why are you stepping down for a year?¡± Another asked. I sighed and smiled at them. ¡°It¡¯s due to personal reasons best known to me, and no, before you ask, I can¡¯t disclose it either.¡± ¡°We are about to bag a million-dor contract very soon. You can¡¯t leave during this period, Miss Janis¡± another reminded me. Whatever they said wasn¡¯t going to change my mind about my decision. I had made up my mind already and it was the best for now. ¡°I understand you all and your concerns, but I¡¯ve made this decision already before even stepping into this board room and nothing will change my mind so please, you all will need to ept that fact.¡± I said with a stern resolve. Bolting from my seat, I sped my hands together. ¡°Stravis Walter will be the acting CEO from on, and I trust that she will be able to take thispany to greater heights¡± Stravis stood with a beam on her face. ¡°I won¡¯t let you down, Miss Janis, thank you for bestowing this huge responsibility on me. The growth of thispany shall surpass your expectations¡± I gave her a warm smile, ¡°I trust you can take it over from here. I will leave you all now¡± I spoke, and with that, I exited the board room. I felt like a part of my burden had been taken off me. Now, all I just want to do is head to the hospital to inquire about my baby¡¯s health and mine. * * * * * * * * ¡°Wee back, miss Janis¡± The male doctor greeted me heartily as I sat on one of the chairs opposite him. ¡°It¡¯s good to be back doctor, but at the same time, not really.¡± I smiled gratefully at him. ¡°How are you doing? You look better than before¡± He remarked, taking off his sses and settling them on the mahogany office table that separated me and him. ¡°I feel better. Well, I don¡¯t want to beat around the bush, doctor. I just wanted you to know that I¡¯ve decided to keep this baby¡± I confessed. The doctor seemed very happy to hear my final resolve. ¡°Well, that¡¯s great news. I knew time was what you needed to get yourself together¡± ¡°Of course¡± I nodded. ¡°I just want to do some checkups on mine and my baby¡¯s health.¡± I requested. The doctor stood with a slow nod and motioned with his hands for me to follow him. ¡°Right this way then¡± I followed the doctor to be sure that I and my baby were perfectly fine overall, at least as it seemed. My stay in the hospital wasn¡¯t too long. Once done, I sauntered towards my car and geared the engine to life before hitting the road. On my way home, I pondered over the duties of an expectant mother to her unborn baby and a creeping fear overwhelmed me. I honestly hope I am making the right decision because I would have to limit the rate of my activities like going to the club and getting drunk. I¡¯ve even had to give into my little sister all for my baby, so I hope I really won¡¯t regret keeping this baby. * * * * * * * * I got out of the car and locked the door before walking towards the huge metallic doors of my parent¡¯s mansion. I had actually been driving back home from the hospital when I received a call from my parents requesting for me to join them for another dinner. I didn¡¯t want to go initially, but reluctantly, I had to go. I had an inkling that it had to do with my pregnancy. My mum embraced me the moment she spotted me, her face bright. ¡°Janis, I¡¯m d you could make it.¡± she said. My dad and Stravis were already seated and a banquet of dinner had been served already. ¡°Hello, daddy.¡± I greeted my Dad upon seeing him. before turning to my sister. ¡°Stravis, how was your first day as CEO?¡± I teased her whilst I sat down. ¡°Very stressful, but trust me to handle it¡± she winked at me, causing me to chuckle before turning my attention to my dad. ¡°Janis, I know we didn¡¯t ask before, but who¡¯s the father of your child?¡± My Dad asked, and I almost choked upon hearing that question from him. This is what I¡¯ve been fearing so greatly¡­ this damned question, because I don¡¯t know the right answer to that either. Ten ?JANIS¡¯s POV? ¡°Janis, I know we didn¡¯t ask before, but who¡¯s the father of your child?¡± My Dad asked, and I almost choked upon hearing that question from him. This is what I¡¯ve been fearing so greatly¡­ this damned question, because I don¡¯t know the right answer to that either. I got tongue tied and just averted my gaze from my father. ¡°Yes, Janis and is he wealthy? Will you both get married soon?¡± My mum added with a note of urgency in her tone, making me gulp and I faced them both. ¡°He is well-to-do, but not as rich as us, and we aren¡¯t getting married. As for his identity, please don¡¯t ask me about that ever again.¡± I deadpanned, and the response I received was¡­ well, despicted that I took things to a slightly harsh height. My parents were taken aback by my response and they stared at me with widened orbs including Stravis. ¡°I think I¡¯ve had enough for dinner.¡± I quickly added though I hadn¡¯t touched any food and stood up, walking out on them, but my mom followed closely behind, trailing after me until she caught up with me. ¡°What the hell is wrong with you, Janis?¡± ¡°Nothing, mom. I¡¯m just¡­ I¡¯m frustrated.¡± I revealed, almost breaking down in front of her. ****** _JAX_ The wind whipped my hair across my face as I drove on the road with my mum sitting next to me in the car. She had asked me to take her out for lunch, but I know it¡¯s just an excuse to use our family tradition for the both of us every month to get me to reveal whatever was bothering me to her. I took cursory nces of my mum¡¯s profile. Her once brown hair which was tied to a bun now had ounces of grey in them but still her hazel eyes always sparkled with life in them. I hardly ever got to spend time with my mum frequently, I was always too busy with work and taking care of our bills that at times, I did neglect our together time; including our once in a month lunch tradition. It was for this reason I made sure from few months ago that I at least spent quality time with her during our alone time together at that time of the month¨C go out together, have lunch and just enjoy herpany. Being a single mother is not easy, especially when the man that you thought loved you, abandoned you to the cold hands of fate. My mother never told me who my father was; she never shed light on his real identity. All I know is that my father abandoned her when she took in and left her without giving it a second thought and ever since then, my mum had single handedly brought me up without getting into a rtionship with any other man. Speaking about him was a secret, but well known taboo in the house, and although I was a bit curious as to his identity, I couldn¡¯t ask. I mean, what does he look like? Is he dead or alive?? Does he still think of my mum and I??? Why did he abandon us? Do I possess his features or my mum¡¯s?? Did he get married to another woman after leaving my mum in the hands of perilous times to perish?? I honestly wanted to find out the answers to all these unending questions but then, if he was bold enough to leave my mother and I before I was even born, then he doesn¡¯t deserve to meet us ever again. Nevertheless, whenever I thought of him, mixed emotions clouded my mind; I wanted to see him, but at the same time, I found him repulsive. I just hope to give my mum the life she truly deserves. I inhaled for a brief second and my thoughts raced back to Janis. It¡¯s been two days since I had fucked a woman imagining her to be Janis and honestly, it wasn¡¯t easy for me. I don¡¯t even know why Janis won¡¯t leave my head. Now suddenly, having sex with another woman seems like a crime. What exactly is going on in my life?! ¡°Jax, you seem so lost in thoughts. What¡¯s wrong??¡± My mum¡¯s voice intruded into my thoughts. I took a quick nce at her and shed her a smile. ¡°It is nothing, mum. I¡¯m just thinking about work.¡± I lied. ¡°You work too much. Today is our fun day, so please keep work aside¡± my mum sighed. ¡°Yes ma. As my queen wishes¡± I teased her which got herughing. ¡°We are actually here mum¡± I announced to her before driving into the parking lot of the restaurant. Killing the engines, I stepped down and proceeded to open the door for her too. Walking hand in hand, we sauntered into the dainty restaurant. The interior was just like I thought it would be. It wasn¡¯t overly fancy to feel out of ce. The decor was enough to make someone feelfortable. With wooden chairs and rounded tables decorating the interior and a rectangr ss case that was ced next to the counter of the restaurant which showcased samples of the various delectables and tasty edibles that the restaurant could provide, it left my mouth drooling. The sweet aroma of varous pastries filled the entire air, mild chatterings of the people creating the cid ambience. The moment we took a seat, a waiter swiftly came over to my side. A wide smile was fastened on to his face. With a pen and booklet on one hand, he proceeded to ask, ¡°Hello what would you both like to eat?¡± I thought a while before responding. ¡°Pasta and chicken breast for both of us¡± The man took my order and swiftly left. ¡°When did you start liking pasta?¡± My mum asked with a lopsided grin. I chuckled. ¡°Ever since thest time I tasted your pasta. It got me craving for it¡± I replied back. ¡°Work has so taken away from me that you hardly even visit me anymore¡± my mum said with a sad look on her face. I exhaled and massaged my temples. ¡°Mum I¡¯m here now aren¡¯t I? I¡¯ll always be here for you ok. I do love you and I¡¯m working so hard to secure a better life for both of us¡± I caressed her hands. My mum smiled and held on to my hand. ¡°Now tell me how is your new job going on? I know thedies are definitely staring at my handsome son¡± My mum pinched my cheeks softly which got me chortling. ¡°I am no longer a baby. You have to stop doing that in public¡± I told her. She huffed and shook her head at me. ¡°You will always be my baby darling. Soe on tell me? How is work?¡± ¡°Well work is actaully great. I love it. Better than my uber job as a driver¡± ¡°And thedies? I know you are definitely swaying them off their feet¡± my mum teased me, a grin ying on her lips. ¡°I am definitely not doing that mum¡± Iughed and shook my head at her. ¡°Lies. All lies. I know the son I gave birth to. He is handsome, tall, adies man, a heartthrob, caring¡­¡± my mum went on and on about my qualities that I couldn¡¯t stop the fits ofughter erupting within me. ¡°Mum someone would think you are describing the man of your dreams¡± I grinned. ¡°Well you are the man of my dreams my little boy¡± she trailed her hands to softly pinch my cheeks again. Just then the waiter arrived with our food in arge spherical tray. The delicious aroma of both cuisines mixing filled my nostrils and I just couldn¡¯t wait to start eating. ¡°You must have such arge appetite Jax. Have you been starving yourself?¡± My mum asked. ¡°You will be so amazed mother. Probably yes¡± I replied in between stuffing the food in my mouth. Lunch went smoothly from there on and it was just a beautiful moment between I and my mother. I really hope to give her all the happiness in the world because she deserves it. * * * * * * * ¡°You will visit me soon right?¡± My mum prodded as she stepped out of my car. Lunch was memorable. We had lot of mother to son bonding time and it just got me feeling nolstagic as my mind took a walk down memoryne to when I was just a young kid and my mum would take me out every week to spend time with me as a result of her busy work schedule.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. I had drove her back home after lunch and the smile on her face was worth all the millions in the world. ¡°I will mum. I promise¡± I assured her. She gave me a bright smile and nodded. ¡°Take care son. Avoid trouble and please always stop by to see me ok¡± I geared up the engines of the car and waved at her. ¡°Sure mum. Take care ok¡± Not wasting any more time, I reversed my car wheels and hit the road. Today was my off day and I wanted to make good use of it. Now atleast, I had spent time with my mum and the day was still young so probably the bar would be a good ce to just go and have my own rxation time and just drink away my worries. I drove into a nearby bar and ambled inside. Loud music yed from the speakers and nudely dressed women danced around men, giving the club a stench of sex. I walked towards a free table, void of people making out and sat on it, flopping my head backwards. I watched everything in the club and decided to call my best friend, Micheal. Probably he coulde around and keep mepany. Swiping my phone from my pocket, I quickly dailed his number and gave him a quick call. ¡°Hey man. You around?¡± I asked once he picked. ¡°Sure. What¡¯s up?¡± He replied. ¡°I¡¯m at D¨¨ja Club. Can youe over?¡± I asked. ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll be there in five minutes¡± he quickly replied before hanging up. I ordered for tequ shots as I waited for Micheal and drowned myself in it, gulping down ss upon ss. In about five minutes, he arrived and sighted me. ¡°Hey bro! Long time no see¡± Micheal sniggered as he came over to sit by my side. ¡°How have you been man? Work has been pulling me apart from everyone¡± I said with a sigh. ¡°You care for some tequ?¡± I inquired. ¡°Ofcourse. A drink a day keeps the dick awake¡± Michealughed before taking a scull out of the drink ced before him. ¡°How is work going? You quit your other job which was something I thought you would never do. Man you must have gotten millions by now.¡± Micheal gave a snide smile. Iughed at his teasing remarks. ¡°Bro the work was eating me up and it was too stressful. I couldn¡¯t keep up with it anymore so I saved enough money and made sure to settle some bills, get myself a car and went for a more amodating job¡± ¡°You must have really saved a lot then to be able to do all these¡± I straightened my spine and nodded, not wanting to reveal the true source of my ie. ¡°So how about Daphne? How¡¯s things between you both?¡± I inquired changing the topic. ¡°She is even on her way here, bro.¡± He gave me a sly smirk. ¡°C¡¯mon! I asked you toe meet me and you then called a woman over?¡± I asked in disbelief. Michaelughed and at that moment, a distinct female voice called his name. A young beautiful woman walked towards us and on reaching us, she caressed Michael¡¯s shoulders. ¡°You are here already baby. See youter, Jax.¡± Micheal gave a devilish smile before leaving with her. As soon as he left, a differentdy walked up to my table and sat down, giving me amorous nces. ¡°You needpany here, sweetheart?¡± She asked, fluttering hershes at me. ¡°I can keep youpany, you know?¡± she added. I ignored her statement as I wasn¡¯t in the mood and offered her a drink. She took it with a glint in her eyes and kept on trying to touch me unnecessarily. Irritated by her advances, I stood up but she at once held my hand and caressed it. ¡°Where are you going darling? Come stay with me. Let¡¯s spend time with each other. I can pleasure you as well as you want.¡± ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯m not interested¡± I turned down her offer and walked out on her. I wasn¡¯t interested in her and I didn¡¯t want anything sexual between us. She wasn¡¯t the woman I wanted. Eleven JAX The sun¡¯s rays illuminated brightly through the curtains and into the room. It¡¯s brightness pulled me out of my unconsciousness. I struggled to open my eyes and when I was fully conscious, my head began to bang heavily, it was heavy and uneasy. This was a result of the amount of alcohol I had sculled down in the barst night. I had drank so much that I became intoxicated as a result of the excessive intake of alcohol. I woke up very weak and tired, I didn¡¯t regretst nights drinking though because it was fun and I needed it to relieve myself from work. I stood up feeling lightheaded but I managed to walk over to the table where I kept my aspirin, took two pills and gulped it down after taking the water from the ss cup at the table. ***** The atmosphere was cool and frigid, the cold breeze swept through the city as the moon shun on the earth. The night was bright and chilled, however my body was back to been strong and energetic. Loud music and chattering from inside escaped the walls of the bar, I stepped down from my car, locked it and advanced my way towards the bar. ¡°Yo! bro, you¡¯re back¡± my co worker said as he walked to give me a handshake. ¡°Yeah bro¡± I exchanged a handshake and we both walked back to the bar counter. ¡°You look fucked, you must have pounded so hard into that pussy¡± he smirked and we both chortled loudly. ¡°You fuck too much¡± I stared at him and we both let loose another round ofughter. ¡°So you take up from here, my time is up¡± he said to me with a sp on my shoulder. ¡°Alright bro¡± I took a sit behind the counter and sat quietly. He walked through the loud crowd and soon he was out of the bar. ¡°Two tequ¡¯s for me and that finedy over there¡± a voice called out and veered my eyes to gaze at who spoke. ¡°Alright¡± I picked up a bottle of tequ and two ss cups, poured the tequ into the ss cups and handed them over to him. ¡°She¡¯s hot isn¡¯t she?¡± he smirked and took little nces at her. ¡°Thatdy over there¡± he pointed towards a youngdy in red dress, sitting alone with her legs crossed. I couldn¡¯t lie she was very beautiful and she had good curves. ¡°Ofcourse she¡¯s definitely hot¡± I gazed at her one more time, she had simr facial features with Janis. I couldn¡¯t help but notice the similitude between her and Janis Walter. Memories of that night began to creep in again and my eyes became immobile. ¡°Hey man?¡± he snapped me out of my reverie.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. ¡°Yeah yeah¡± ¡°You good? Because you¡¯ve been staring at mydy for some minutes now¡± he raised an eyebrow and stared at me. ¡°Yeah I¡¯m good, sorry¡± I wiped my face with my hands. ¡°You need to get yourself ady bro, you look like you don¡¯t got no girl. Incase you needdies you can look round this bar. Ladies are many here don¡¯t think too much about it, they¡¯ll ept you. You are a fine young man¡± he uttered with a charming smile at me. ¡°I don¡¯t want these girls¡± I ced both of my elbows on the counter with a shake of my head. ¡°Oh that means you have ady¡± he grinned and simpered. ¡°Well¡­¡± I nkly stared at him. ¡°Don¡¯t stress, I understand¡± He cut me off immediately. ¡°You have ady and you feel she doesn¡¯t like you or she doesn¡¯t want you. This is the deal bro, women are like that. They might want you as much as you want them but they¡¯ll try to act up and act cold to see you get attached to them. They want to test you, if you do love them¡± he added ¡°Here you go, keep the change¡± he ced the money on the table before rushing over to his woman. I couldn¡¯t exactly tell if what he said rted to me or not, I don¡¯t have a woman but there was this particrdy who wouldn¡¯t leave my head. I¡¯ve fucked so manydies but memories of this particr woman lived rent free in my head. She wasn¡¯t ying hard to get or anything, she probably doesn¡¯t even know who I am. I outrightly doubt she would want to associate with someone like me. ¡°Hey handsome¡± ady walked up to me and sat at the other end of the counter. ¡°What may I get you?¡± I put up a cheerfull profile, returning the friendliness she showed. ¡°Get me two cocktails and a hot man¡± she gave a crooked smile, at once I got the message but I chose to ignore herst request. I served the cocktails to her. ¡°The second one is yours¡± her eyes twinkled, giving amorous gestures she moved closer to me. ¡°Thank you¡± I picked up the cocktail and sipped it slowly. ¡°So do you have ns tonight?¡± she questioned. ¡°Where do you stay? I cane over and keep youpany¡± she rubbed her hands on mine and winked. ¡°I¡¯m good, I have ns tonight¡± I withdrew my hands underneath hers. Why do thisdies keeping at me? I don¡¯t want them, I don¡¯t find any interest in fucking thisdies they just keep approaching me. And it is beginning to really get on a nerves. Sometimes I just want my peace and quiet. ¡°I¡¯m not interested ok. Thanks for cocktail but I¡¯m not interested in whatever you want from me¡± I uttered. She furrowed her brows at me, pissed and upset that I rejected her offer. In a sh she stood up and left. ¡°Hey man¡± a young man whose face I was farmir with in the bar approached the counter and sat down ¡°Hi, the usual?¡± ¡°Yeah sure¡± he said in a bored tone. I served him his usual chilled hennessy and sat opposite him. ¡°Man! I just fucking hate this world¡± ¡°Can you just imagine, my boss threatened to fire me if I don¡¯t submit my fianc¨¨e to him¡± ¡°Why are humans so wicked, I¡¯ve been working with him for long and If I forfeit this work to keep my woman, I¡¯ll go back to been broke and I won¡¯t have enough money to fund our marriage¡± He sipped his tequ and ced his head down, his countenance was gloomy and sorrowful. I sat quietly without uttering a word. I wasn¡¯t really sure of what to say however I didn¡¯t really want to converse with anyone but it seems as though people were fond of conversing with me. I barely give a reply to all the chattering, all I gave were nods and straight replies. ¡°You know what? Maybe if I found a better job I wouldn¡¯t have to do it, I¡¯ll just dy my boss until I find a better job and when I do I¡¯ll just leave thepany¡± ¡°Thanks for listening man¡± his features saturated with happiness. As usual he dropped his money with a tip too and walked out of the bar. **** It¡¯s been four hours since I walked into this bar, time was far spent and it was time to close the bar. The bar was empty, messed up and deserted. It was past midnight so I stood up, took care of the bar and made sure the whole ce clean. Just then a man in ck suit walked into the bar and took a sit. He watched me carefully as I continued to wipe the bar clean. ¡°Hello sir, the bar is closed you cane back tomorrow¡± I uttered before attempting to go back to my cleaning. ¡°I¡¯m not here for drinks, I am here for you¡± he said. I stood bbergasted and confused. ¡°What? me? what the hell?¡± Some of this customers just don¡¯t know when to quit all this bullshit they put up in this bar. ¡°I said we are closed, don¡¯t make me call the security on you sir. Kindly leave this bar or you¡¯ll be thrown out¡± I picked up the bar¡¯s telephone that was hung on the wall and reached out to one of the security guards outside. Just then, two hefty guards rushed into the building and attempted to lift the man off the chair. ¡°Jax calm down¡± he chuckled and my jaw dropped at the mention of my name. How does he know my name? How does he know me? Has he met me from somewhere? ¡°Wait wait!¡± I yelled at the guards making them release their hold on the man. ¡°And how do you know my name?¡± He smiled and walked up to me majestically. ¡°I know you so well Jax but it¡¯s unfortunate you don¡¯t know who I am¡± ¡°Oh let me guess, you read the name on my tag right? Please leave this is thest warning, I¡¯m not in the mood for jokes and chit chats¡± I turned again to go back to work. ¡°Your mum is a single mother, your father left you when your mum was pregnant, you were an Uber driver but now you¡¯re a bar tender¡± he dug his hands in his pocket crossed the distance between us. Once again, I was astounded to hear him describe me so well, that means he didn¡¯t just read my name off the tag on my pocket, he personally knows me from somewhere and I need to find out how. I was still in so much shock. ¡°Who are you? How do you know so much about me? I¡¯ve never met you before¡± I questioned in curiosity. He reached out to his back pocket, retrieved an identity card and handed it over to me. I went through it and discovered that he was a detective, I was still very much perplexed and puzzled at whatever was going on. ¡°As you can see in the ID card, I¡¯m a private investigator and I¡¯ve been on your case for a while now, I¡¯ve been watching your moves and your day to day affairs¡± he eximed. ¡°You were investigating on me? Why? What do you want from me?¡± I questioned. ¡°You are a very special person but you aren¡¯t aware of it¡± ¡°Go straight to the point man! What the fuck do you want from me?¡± on loosing my temper I shot him an icy re. I folded my hands and my expression darkened, I find that quite irritating that someone was secretly invading on my privacy. What was his reason for constantly investigating on me? ¡°Jax calm down, I¡¯m not here to fight or harm you, my reason ofing here was to spill the beans, I have very important information to tell you and I know you will find it interesting¡± ¡°And what¡¯s that?¡± I shrugged my shoulders at him, not the bit interested in what ever he wanted to tell me. The man gave me an uncanny smile. ¡°I know who your father is¡± he stated out of the blue. Twelve Nine monthster¡­ JANIS I faced up with my back lying on the hospital bed. I was wear, my weak eyes were fixed on the ceiling that seemed to spin in my orbs. I was weak from pushing the baby from my womb, the pain was so excruciating, I almost gave up the ghost. My body and soul were engrossed with so much agony. Perhaps I wasn¡¯t fit to bare a child yet but atst I give birth to my child safe and sound. I can¡¯t lift a muscle or blink an eyelid because every part of my body was in pains. Multiple sweat beads coated my forehead and heat radiated off my body. My chest heaved frantically with each breath I took and I tried so hard not to pass out as a result of exhaustion. ¡°How are you feeling now?¡± the nurse who assisted the who doctor duringbour walked up to me and ced her hands on my head. ¡°That baby almost imed her life, she was almost about to give up¡± another nurse murmured to her colleague in the ward. ¡°I¡¯m so d she birthed the child sessfully, the doctor had to call alot of nurses to assist because her case was very severe¡± she added with a warm smile. ¡°You grew weak by the second and your screams were faint, if the baby wasted another minute in your womb, we would have lost you both¡± the first nurse said to me, caressing my already ruffled up hair. ¡°Where¡¯s my baby?¡± I whimpered, struggling to get up to. As if on cue, the doctor walked in and everybody at the ward tried to calm me down. ¡°Ma¡¯am you need to rest¡± ¡°Please calm down¡± ¡°You still need energy to rise ma¡¯am¡± ¡°The baby is under our care, we¡¯ll bring him to you¡± Hearing those words from everyone calm me down, I took a deep breath and loosed my body to the bed. ¡°It¡¯s a boy?¡± I questioned whilst holding the doctors hand. ¡°Yes it¡¯s a boy¡± his cheeks plumped a smile. I let out a sigh and closed my eyes for a brief moment. ¡°Janis¡± Stravis uttered whilst walking towards me, she smiled and attempted to embrace me whilst Iid exhausted on the bed. ¡°I hope you¡¯re feeling better¡± she added, caressing my cheek. ¡°Yes I am thank you¡± I gave a weary smile and rested my back. ¡°I hopebour wasn¡¯t too painful?¡± She inquired with a glint in her eyes. ¡°You will get to experience it soon and find out for yourself¡± I teased her with a shallow chortle escaping my parched lungs. ¡°Please bring my son I want to see him¡± I drafted my attention towards the medical practitioners. The minute I gave birth to him, I fell to the bed. Almost unconscious, it seemed as though all my energy dried up with an unexinable level of pain saturated over my body. ¡°Get him¡± the doctor ordered one of the nurses. Quickly she rushed out and in a few minutes she was back with my baby in her arms, covered with a nket. I raised my hands to grab hold of my baby, thereafter the nurses helped me to sit upright. I looked at my handsome son, he was clean and fine. His hazel eyes twinkled, they were small and perfect, his nose and ears were small too. What would I name him? I want to give him a unique and a beautiful name that would make him stand out. I looked into his eyes and the name; Jerome echoed in my thoughts. I loved it the minute it came to my mind. ¡°I¡¯ll name you¡­. Jerome¡± at the mention of the name he giggled so cutely in my arms. Staring at him made me feel so nostalgic, I smiled and kissed his forehead. I still can¡¯t believe I gave birth to this child at the end of the day. If I was told that I would bear a child whose father was unidentifiable, I wouldn¡¯t believe it. I made sure to be careful when I slept with men but this was the first time I became careless. I don¡¯t regret giving birth to this child, I already love him so much and I¡¯m going to groom him and train him to be a great person in years toe. With or without his father I would make sure to give him a good future. ¡°Let me get you some provisions so you could use them¡± Janis said before walking out of the ward and probably out of the hospital. ¡°Here let me take the child¡± a nurse offered, reaching out to me with outstretched arms and I handed the child over to her. ¡°Please take care of Jerome¡± I reminded her. ¡°Ok ma¡¯am¡± ¡°In the meantime take this ok, it¡¯ll give you energy and make you feel alot better. I know you are tired and still weary so you need to take this¡± the doctor handed a cup to me. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± I questioned. ¡°This is modafinil, it would give you energy and make you feel better¡± he answered. ¡°Just take it first while your sister goes home to bring things for you to eat¡± he added with a nod. I took the cup from his hands and gulped down the medicine. It had a sweet taste but the aftermath taste was the opposite although it wasn¡¯t excessive. After taking it, Iid back on the bed and in two heartbeats I was already fast asleep. ****** Jax Pov It was still difficult topletely assimte what that young private investigator had said to me months ago, I pondered about it everyday. Not a day passed without his words crossing into my mind. I still can¡¯t believe that my father is the Leo Storms. Really Leo Storms! Leo Storms was one of the richest business tycoons in the city, his name spreads across the country. He was a well known business man. I fucking can¡¯t believe I and my mother fed from hand to mouth meanwhile I was the son of a freaking billionaire! All that still felt so unreal to me. I remembered the days mother struggled to feed me when I was just little. She would starve herself for me to eat and yet my father was a freaking billionaire enjoying his life elsewhere. But that didn¡¯t change the fact that I hated him so much. It was quite unbelievable to think that my father was a rich man, making so much money and enjoying his wealth alone while my mother and I suffered and go through perilous circumstances to make earns meet. I would have driven down to see him and atleast get to know him. But the fact that he left us was enough to know that he was a selfish and heartless man nevertheless I was still a little eager to meet my father. I was pleased to know who my father was but at the same time I wasn¡¯t pleased to know he was alive enjoying so much wealth. If he hadn¡¯t gone we wouldn¡¯t suffer so much to feed to live a good life. I¡¯ve begged my mother severally. I begged her to let me go and visit him but she refused each and everytime I begged her. I couldn¡¯t help but hide my curiosity, it was almost tempting to go against my mother¡¯s wishes but I¡¯ll have to obey her. If she says no, then she has a good reason for saying so. Perhaps he wasn¡¯t a good person and that¡¯s something I know of him. My excitement and enthusiasm to see my father faded away as a result of the fact that I hated him so much and my mother¡¯s disapproval of him. It¡¯s time I do away with the news and continue my life the way it is. If my father really cared he would have stayed. Why should I care if he doesn¡¯t care? He isn¡¯t as honourable as they say he is. If only the media knew what he did, they would immediately have him on their tongues for month and people would dislike him. Only an irresponsible person would abandon their wife and child. It was another cold evening. I sat at the bar sipping an orange juice, it was almost time to get to work so I stood up and attempted to walk out of the bar when my ears weed amon name; Janis. I found interest in the conversation so I took a sit around the corner and began to eavesdrop on their conversation. ¡°Yes I heard the same thing too. The eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter has just put to bed¡± ¡°She was rushed to the hospital at six am this morning. You need to see the crowd that rushed to her beck and call. Well the perks of the rich am I right Dan¡± the second man said. ¡°Wow. I heard she is still at the hospital now Jeff. I was told that she almost died today but she is still alive. Imagine if she did die. All the fucking wealth the Walter¡¯s had would go to Stravis¡± the one named Dan replied.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. ¡°But you¡¯re aware that she¡¯s a single mother right? The press hasn¡¯t said anything about the father of her child so everyone is still waiting to hear from him or atleast see him¡± Jeff said. Janis is really a strong woman if you ask me and very different from her sister, she managed to give birth to that baby after nine hours in thebour room¡± Dan praised her. ¡°Yeah she really is a strong woman¡± Jeff concurred with a roll of his eyes. ¡°Is the child a boy or a girl?¡± ¡°ording to what I heard she gave birth to a boy¡± Jeff replied. ¡°And what¡¯s his name?¡± Dan inquired. ¡°His name hasn¡¯t been disclosed yet but they are been taken care of at the hospital as we speak¡± What if the child is mine? What if Janis got pregnant for me? ¡°I was also told that miss Janis Walter doesn¡¯t know who the father of her child is¡± Jeff added dropping the bomb. ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯m surprised, she sleeps with numerous men she must have given herself to one of those lowlife men on the street who had nothing else to offer than sex in exchange for money. So I wouldn¡¯t be surprised to hear that the father is one of those men¡± Dan unapologetically said. Those words hit me so hard, my blood boiled in rage. I was on the verge of walking over to them to bruise their mouths. What the fuck! How dare they speak so bad about someone they don¡¯t know?! I couldn¡¯t contain my anger so I stormed out of the bar and into my car. Thirteen JAX My legs moved briskly on their own ord towards the huge gates of Janis¡¯ mansion. Yes. I was back here again, I was back to the ce it all happened more than seven months ago. To the ce were my recklesss one night stand birthed a child nine monthster. I hadn¡¯t forgotten this ce. Even though months had past since I came here, this ce still remained fresh in my head. The memory stood clear, like it all happened yesterday. But my motive foring here had been altered. Thest time I dropped by, I was bringing back a drunk Janis from one of her frivolous escapades in the night club and we ended up having such a passionate and heated sex. Just looking at this house from the iron gates that proctected it brought back memories. Now I was back again, not to have sex, but to im what was rightfully mine¨C My child. I didn¡¯t know our careless act would lead to a baby but it did and now I wanted to im that baby. I didn¡¯t want to be like my father who ran away from his responsibilities in raising me and catering for both I and my mother. I wanted to own up to my duties. Heaven knows that if I knew from the onset that Janis was pregnant, I would rush to her aid and stand by her throughout. But Janis kept it a secret from the entire world? Why did she do that? Was she trying to keep me away from my baby? Or she felt embarrassed with the fact she slept with amon uber driver like me? Well what ever the reason was, I wasn¡¯t letting her or anyone keep me away from my baby. I trudged along the road that led to the gates and essed myself for a while. I was putting on a faded jeans and a ck round neck shirt. My hair was ruffled and messy and tiny beads of perspiration covered my forehead. Well I wouldn¡¯t me myself. I wasing back from the bar. Upon my arrival at the gate, I tipped the heavily guarded men before they granted me ess toe in to Janis mansion. But they thoroughly searched me, making sure I had no weapon. They must have thought I was a thief at first nce. I rushed here the moment I heard about the news and I did not even want to go home to change because the news I got was not one to be pushed aside. I needed to see my child. Bracing myself up, I pushed open the gates and stepped inside. Ambling further, my gaze fell upon a young woman in the parking area of the mansion, whose facial features seemed so much like Janis¡¯. The only difference between them was that she looked a lot younger and her hair colour and dressing was totally different from the way Janis would dress. The woman was packing some stuffs into a bag, about to open the doors of a car but upon my arrival into the house, she veered her eyes to face me and gave a snoot. ¡°Who you are mister and what do you want in here?¡± She arrogantly asked, dropping the bag she carried on to the car¡¯s roof. Wow. Was this how they all behaved here? I hadn¡¯t even stayed here up to ten minutes and the hospitality was nothing to write home about. ¡°Hello? Can¡¯t you fucking talk? Who the fuck are you and what are you doing in this mansion?¡± She rudely queried me once more, snapping me out of my thoughts. ¡°I am Mr Jax Storms¡­¡± I began speaking but she cut me short at once. ¡°And how may I help you?¡± She raked my appearance with her baleful stares and had her arms folded at me. I was forced to look at what I put on before drifting my eyes back at her. No doubt, just a nce at her orbs showed this intense disgust she felt just by my arrival into the house. ¡°I came looking for Janis Walter¡± I abruptly stated with a mild smile. I was trying to be as polite as I could even though I knew her attitude towards me wasn¡¯t weing for one moment. ¡°And why? Did she say she is expecting you? Mister what exactly do you want or do you want me to call security on you before you speak?!¡± Stravis scowled.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. I took in a deep breath and sighed. ¡°I¡¯ll like to see Janis Walter. I want to talk to her not you¡± The woman gave me a puzzled look and sped her hands together with a mirthfulughter. ¡°Imagine the audacity of a stranger from God knows where¡± she spat. She ambled towards me and stared at me intently. ¡°I am Janis Walter¡¯s sister. Speak to me or get out!¡± She ordered in a dire tone. I wanted to speak to Janis instead not this vain woman here. Janis was the one in a better position to understand me not her rude and mannerless sister but the matter at hand couldn¡¯t be pushed aside so I just decided to let it out. ¡°I came looking for Janis Walter because of the child she just gave birth to. I am the father¡± I bodly said ignoring her stares. She stared at me dumbfounded for a while before erupting into fits ofughter. ¡°Very funny you know. You should be a stand upedian. You would y the role excellently. Now I advise you quit the joke and go home else I might have you arrested for impersonation¡± What the hell! ¡°I am not lying! I am the father to that baby!¡± I raised my voice, bbergasted by her remarks. She stoppedughing and gave me dagger res, detested by my appearance. ¡°How the fuck did you even get in here? Who allowed you in here! You filthy, lying church rat¡± she cursed me. Anger infused itself in me and exasperation coated my features. I felt so insulted by the way she addressed me. This woman was so fucking proud of herself. ¡°Watch how you address me as¡­¡± I spoke with my jaws clenching and unclenching but she quickly interrupted me. ¡°Or else what? What will you do? Can you do more than a dead rat? You came in here and made ims all because you know Janis Walter is rich as hell. You didn¡¯te all along and now you showed up out of the blue upon hearing that she had put to birth and she is a single mother¡± You are just a fucking gold digger. Trying to seek for a way to rob people of their wealth. Do you think my sister is that desperate to get a father for her son? Huh? My sister isn¡¯t in your ss. We are not in your league. You better get out!¡± I felt so humiliated by her ranting. These people were so heartless. She totally insulted me because her financial status was greater than mine. ¡°If not for your parents wealth, you wouldn¡¯t even be close to a church rat¡± I put her in a ce. ¡°You are boasting about your self acimed wealth and trampling on people you view as not in your league yet I¡¯m so sure that without your parents wealth, you would not be able to even have a nickle to your name¡± I added, enjoying the angry look on her face. Herugh was reced by a devilish re. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare insult me in my abode you thief¡± she growled, her chest heaving repeatedly at me. I¡¯m sure what I said must have got to her and pierced her. It was not a lie. It was the absolute truth. She was unting her parent¡¯s wealth. The only reason this young woman stood here and badmouthed me and my financial status was because she was part of the privileged few who benefited from their parents wealth. And I am absolutely sure without her parent¡¯s name, she would be nothing but a wrench in the street. ¡°I am not a thief! I am the father to your sister¡¯s child! I came here to im my child¡± ¡°Or you came here to get money out of us because you found out that one of America¡¯s most youngest, richest and eligible spinster had put to the bed and the identity of the father was unknown¡± The woman taunted me. Fuck. I felt like strangling this woman. If this was how all rich people like her behaved, then I didn¡¯t want to have any thing again to do with any rich person. ¡°Why don¡¯t you believe me? Aren¡¯t I a human being too? Is it so impossible for Janis and I to have sex?¡± I asked, frustrated at her. She gave a shallow chortle and smiled maniacally. ¡°I don¡¯t believe you because I know my sister. I know her taste in men and you are definitely not one of the men she would hang around it¡± ¡°All because I don¡¯t give off a wealthy appearance or what?¡± I inquired once more, my anger beginning to rise to greater heights. ¡°Yes you do not!¡± She shot back rudely. ¡°You dare think of grabbing some thing you can¡¯t even smell. Give up your act because it ain¡¯t fooling anyone. Janis would never even think of sleeping with someone so lowly like you. I mean look at you. You wreak of poverty. Even your clothes are unkempt. You wreak of poverty and dirt. I wouldn¡¯t even wish for my rival to sleep with you talk more of my sister Janis. You must be dreaming!¡± She added in a scornful manner. I was forced to scrutinise my dressing once more, humiliation and embarrassment painting my entire features. ¡°Who even let you in here? I don¡¯t ever want to see your poverty, wretched self ever again in this mansion else I¡¯ll have you arrested I swear¡± she wagged her tongue and finger at me. I stood transfixed and speechless, too bewildered to even react at the heap of insults rained on me. I watched her walk back into the car and in no time did she saunter back outside with dor notes in her slender fingers. ¡°Here!¡± She yelled at me. Swiftly, she threw me the notes in my face andughed mockingly at me. ¡°Use it and get yourself a change of cloth thene back and try impersonate the father of my sister¡¯s child. Maybe then I might believe you¡± she mocked me before sauntering back and grabbing the bag on the roof of the car. I watched her get into the car and ignite the engine before zooming off, leaving a trail of dust behind. I have never been more humiliated in my entire life. Fourteen JAX I red at the Janis¡¯ younger sister as she ambled her way back into the car and banged the door so loudly. Gearing up her engines, she drove off leaving a trail of dust behind. Anger was an understatement of what I felt at the moment. This woman had utterly disgraced me all because of her wealth. My rage seared words in my heart and it tightened around my chest, almost making me forgetting to breathe. I will never forgive the Walters for this humiliation and I promise to pay them back. The only way I could make them pay was to be rich ande back for my son. With determination in my heart and a sternly resolve across my face, I vowed toe back toe im my son but the only difference was that this time, I won¡¯te back as a poor and wretched man. I wille back as a billionaire and I¡¯ll get my son back. Whether Janis liked it or she didn¡¯t. My eyes drifted down to the dor notes the woman threw at me and my fist clenched in anger, my eyes seething in rage. Who did she think I was? Amon beggar that would ept all her insults and rude remarks all because of a few dor notes? Certainly not! I¡¯ll make sure to humiliate the Walters the same way this mannerless brat of a woman did to me today. The jaw dropping expression on their faces will be priceless when I, Jax Storms,es back to im what is rightfully mine. I wouldn¡¯t be dressed in tattered and worn out clothes anymore. Instead I¡¯ll be dressed as a man of authority and this puny and stupid sister of Janis will definitely get to know what I¡¯m capable off. My eyes narrowed into slits of fury and my mounting rage tightened my throat. My fist balled tightly and my anger had my body demanding. Angrily, I stormed out of the mansion, ignoring the res the security guards threw at me. ¡°Miss Stravis definitely got him mad. He looks like an angry bull¡± I heard one whisper behind my back as I angrily stormed out of the vicinity. This was the height of it all. All because I came back for my baby, I got heaps upon heaps of insult being thrown and hurled at me by that mannerless brat. A pained chuckle left my lips and I was so hot under my cor. I notice Janis sister making a reverse as she attempted to drive back towards the mansion. On getting to where I was, she lowered down the tinted windows of her car. Her wrath became so apparent as she shot me an icy stare and wrinkled her nose in disgust. ¡°You didn¡¯t pack up the money? I suggest you go pack up that money. You need it. You should be grateful I even gave you money instead of calling the police on a low life thief like you. When you are done packing up the money, Get out of my house because if I should ever see you anywhere near the vicinity or premises of this house, I promise you, you will regret ever knowing me¡± the woman snarled in fury, her bloodshot orbs on me. With frustration ripping me apart, I walked out of her sight as she drove out of mine. Did I look that bad that Stravis, ording to what the guard had called her, could smell that I wasn¡¯t financially buoyant? Was I dressed that bad that my aura wreaked of poverty and it was bodly written across my face that I was living from hand to mouth? I came here just to meet Janis and talk to her about our baby. I had millions of question to ask her. I wanted to know why she kept the baby. I was just an ordinary Uber driver when we met and I got her pregnant. Why did she now keep the child of an uber driver? A child whose father¡¯s identity was a mystery even to her? I needed to find the answer to that question. And also why she didn¡¯t bother to find me and tell me about our baby. My mind was in turmoil. I just wanted to see my baby but instead this snoobish and vain woman hurled insults at me and made me feel like I wasn¡¯t worth to even have a child all because I wasn¡¯t in the same league with them. I walked down the street, zoning everyone and everything out while I just filled my mind with my own issues. I will defintely get my revenge on this family. And they will regret ever looking down on poor people. I have never seen anyone as conceited and rude as these two sisters. Both of the girls were rude, proud, conceited and snobby. Janis had unted her money in front of me when she first met me. She had used her money to shut me up even when I tried to object to the sex she wanted from me. Janis was so drunk and she just wanted to use me to forget her sorrows. She wanted to use me as a one night stand and she was ready to do that. She even paid a hefty amount to me, she gave me an offer I couldn¡¯t resist because she knew a poor man wouldn¡¯t be able to say no and I foolishly didn¡¯t say no.Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. I needed that money badly. I had been looking for a way to quit my uber job and her pay was more than what I needed to quit and start up a new phase in my life. I took the money and I let her have me that night. Women weren¡¯t the only ones whose body could be used. Janis used mine and tossed me out when she had gotten me enough to her fill. She even made sure to keep the news of her being pregnant a secret and when I came for my baby and to see her, her arrogant sister, Stravis, humiliated me and treated me like a lowlife pig. Sleeping with Janis might have been the biggest mistake of my life. She and her sister trampled over me and treated me like a piece of trash. But it wasn¡¯t their faults, It was mine instead. It was my fault for giving these girls a chance to insult and use me. Well not anymore. I¡¯ll be back soon. And this time, I¡¯lle back as a stinking billionaire. I¡¯ll have my revenge and have my son even if it was thest thing I do. Halting a taxi, I called my destination for the driver and slipped inside with my anger still boiling. * * * * * Bringing the ss of liquor to my lips, I sculled it down immediately and poured my self another ss without hesitation. I had drove down to the bar to just scull down my sorrows and hang out with my friend. My brain kept on creating shbacks of the humiliating events that took ce today. Stravis hateful and toxic words to me always hit me deep whenever I recollect them. She was so brutal and savagery. She loathed my entire being and even felt repulsed by breathing the same air I breathed. She rained heavy insulting words at me that were targeted at degrading me and my status. I¡¯ve never felt more ashamed and humiliated. Stravis words and my ordeal with the Walter sisters really made me sit and think about my entire life. I could not go on living like this. I needed to be rich. I needed to be financially stable and buoyant. Looking back at my achievements so far, I realised the highest achievement I had gotten was in getting myself a used car and quiting my uber job. I couldn¡¯t boast of a single property apart from that neither could I say that I had a good job which was earning me enough in a month. I was a bartender, working shifts in the night and afternoon to make ends meet. My job was to serve people and tolerate whatever words they said to me. My life seemed like a total mess. I didn¡¯t have a father. I was raised by a single mother after my own father abandoned her to her fate. My childhood wasn¡¯t rosy like that of wealthy kids neither was it an easy going one. I had always suffered when growing up and now I still am. Fuck! I banged my fist on the table causing my friend to stare at me in shock. ¡°Hey why are you so angry man?¡± He inquired with a puzzled look. ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡± I mumbled. ¡°You told me about a mystery woman you had a one night stand with. Have you been able to find her?¡± ¡°No¡± I sighed taking another scull of my alcohol. ¡°Jax who is this woman that you can¡¯t find for so many months and why can¡¯t you just let her go instead of searching for her? I mean there are other fishes in the sea. Why are you so bent on getting her? Is she rich?¡± He nudged at my shoulder with a grin and mischief in his eyes. I shrugged my shoulders and shook my head at him, not wanting to give a reply. I was honestly tired to the bones. I was tired of allowing the rich trample over me like I had no say in my life. I wanted to be rich, filthy rich and treat snobbish girls like the Walter sisters big lessons of their lives. I wanted to humte them the same way they did to me. ¡°Jax?¡±the worried voice of my friend cut into my thoughts. I drifted my eyes to gaze at him. ¡°You seem awfully quiet today? What¡¯s the matter? Is it because of that chick? Forget her. She¡¯s not worth it. She¡¯s probably with another nigga, kissing his ass and riding him like she did with you. Stop thinking about her. When you called me to have a drink with you, I thought we would have a good time and chill. I didn¡¯te here to meet you sulking like a child¡± He huffed at me. I gave a dark chuckle and shook my head. He couldn¡¯t understand my predicament. I was just insulted today because of my financial status. Revenge, hatred for the Walter sisters and desire to be rich had clouded my thoughts. ¡°I don¡¯t want to drink Micheal. I want to be so filthy rich¡± I gazed at him. Micheal was taken aback by my sudden statement. ¡°I want to have it all. The money, fame, the contracts, the houses. I want it all to my name. I don¡¯t want to be this lowly poor dude that every one tramples upon. I want to be so rich that even the rich tremor when they hear of my name being spoken. Only then will I be able to get what I truly want in life¡± I huskily said as my eyes had a faraway look in them. I meant every single word I said and I¡¯ll make sure I be wealthy ande back for my son even if it¡¯s thest thing I do. Fifteen Stravis walked into the ward of her sister, her face contorted in rage and disgust written all over it whenever the image of Jax crossed her mind. Fuming with anger, she pivoted to speak to her sister but stopped noticing Stravis was in slumber with the baby lying next to her. She didn¡¯t want to wake them up. Left to her thoughts, Stravis sumbed to grumbling to ease herself of her rising vexation. ¡°Fuck she is asleep. I would have told her about the idiot that paraded himself as the father of her child¡± Stravis mumbled underneath her breath. She dropped her bag and the extra bag which contained baby things onto a table in the ward. Still feeling irritated, Stravis ransacked her bag in a bid to get her perfume. A smile formed on her face once she had gotten the perfume and without wasting any more time, Stravis began spraying the perfume all over her self. ¡°God he stinks so much of poverty. I hope I didn¡¯t contact any disease¡± Stravis shrieked, her face morphing into a scowl. Spraying the perfume all over body, Stravis continued to mumble to herself in frustration. ¡°Who knows what all these poor people go about carrying in their body? I mean he did not even look like he had showered¡± Stravis ranted to herself. It was at that moment, the door to the ward pushed open again and Mrs Walter walked in, startled by Stravis who was soliloquizing to herself and not sparing any part of her body from the sprays of the perfume. A heavy fragrance of perfume was bathed onto her like a second skin. Confused, she tapped Stravis who didn¡¯t notice her arrival. ¡°What is wrong? Why are you talking to yourself and spraying perfume all over your body?¡± She inquired. Stravis sighed and rolled her eyes, dropping her perfume back inside her bag. ¡°Nothing is really wrong. Don¡¯t worry about me too much mum¡± ¡°Then what¡¯s with the mumbling of lips and spraying of perfume?¡± Mrs Walter pushed further. ¡°I just met one of those men that wreaked of poverty and wretchedness¡± Stravis gave a reply, leaving the part out where Jax imed to be the father of Janis¡¯ son. A gasp pushed past the lips of Mrs Walter and her hands folded across her chest. ¡°Listen Stravis, don¡¯t refer to people in such a rude manner. Just because he is not of your social ss doesn¡¯t mean you should call him such¡± She scolded. Stravis chuckled at her mum¡¯s reply. ¡°So what should I address him as? Look mum I just don¡¯t want his dirty aura lingering around me. Who knows the kind of diseases or bad luck he carries?¡± Mrs Walter shook her head scornfully at Stravis¡¯ words. ¡°We are all humans. Rich or poor, we will all sumb to death one day and in the grave our wealth won¡¯t matter. You better stop addressing people you are wealthier than in such a rude manner. None of our riches will matter when we are dead¡± ¡°Mum you give the worst lectures. Atleast I have the wealth now and I¡¯ll make sure I enjoy it until I die. Money is power and I won¡¯t mingle myself with people whocked both money and power¡± Stravis scoffed. Mrs Walter took a deep sigh. ¡°Suit yourself. I just came here to make sure you were back. I¡¯m heading for an urgent meeting with your father. I¡¯ll be back by night fall to take you guys home. Look after your sister ok¡± Stravis gave her mum a thumbs up and her lips pressed into a thin line of smile. ¡°I¡¯ll be right here mum¡± Mrs Walter hugged Stravis briefly before walking out of the ward, leaving just Stravis alone with Janis and the baby. Stravis grabbed a stool and sat close to Janis¡¯ and her baby as they slept soundly. She observed the baby¡¯s features before her mind took a walk down memoryne and she remembered how Jax imed to be the father of Janis¡¯ baby; Jerome. Stravis shook her head at the thought. There was absolutely no way in the world. That poor man could never be the father to Jerome. He didn¡¯t even look like could feed himself talk more of meeting up with the expensive needs of Janis and her baby. Stravis vividly remembered how he insulted her and imed she was living off her parents wealth. A cold re stered on to her face just by the thought and her hands balled up in rage. ¡°Such a pig¡± she thought to herself, her disgust for him even higher than it was. There was no way Janis would sumb to him and sleep with such a lowlife. He wasn¡¯t even in the list of men that Janis would roll with to begin with. Augh escaped her lips as she reminisced about the man. ¡°He must be such a joker to have thought I would have fallen for his gimmicks¡± At that moment Janis was stirred out of her slumber and she yawned. ¡°Who is a joker?¡± She asked with drowsy eyes. * * * * * * JANIS POV I heard a feminineughter probing into the abyss of darkness I had fallen into. It sounded like it wasing from a faraway ce. It woke me out of my slumber. I slowly raised my body up and yawned, my eyes feeling quite heavy. My blurry orbs caught sight of Stravisughing to herself and I wondered why. ¡°Who is a joker?¡± I mumbled as that was the sentence I had heard her say in my sleep. Stravis smiled at me andughed more. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t believe what happened to me today sis when I went to get some things for you and the baby¡± Stravis said to me. ¡°What is that?¡± I replied with a question. ¡°I met a man who imed to be the father of your child, Jerome¡± she announced with multiple chuckles leaving her lips. All the blood got drained from my face and it felt like my heart ceased to function. ¡°Are you serious?¡± I asked so quickly. Stravis noticed my hyper state and I immediatelyposed myself. ¡°Why do you seem so excited? Look sis this man was a fraud¡± Stravis told me. Confusion masked my features and I stared at her in bewilderment. ¡°Why would you say that?¡± I gave quizzical stares. ¡°He is a poor man sis. He looked so shabby and unkempt like one of these drivers. His clothes weren¡¯t even fancy. His hair was so messy that it irritated me to the bones. Just the mere sight of him got me feeling repulsed. He literally thought I¡¯ll buy his lies. He is just a gold digger wanting to im the heir to yourpany¡± Stravis spat distasteful word. Oh God! That was the man I slept with. He was the uber driver. He literally came back for his baby. By the way Stravis spoke of him, I doubt that she gave him a warm reception. Moved by curiosity, I asked again. ¡°So what happened next? What did you tell him?¡± ¡°I just told him what he deserved to hear¡± Stravis shrugged her shoulders at me. ¡°And that is?¡± I inquired, my gaze entirely on Stravis. Stravis sighed and rolled her eyes at me. ¡°I insulted him and warned him never to step feet into the mansion again¡± I gasped but was quick to cover my surprise and maintained a stoic expression over what Stravis said to me. ¡°You really did that?¡± I asked, my body feeling uneasy. Stravis just chased away the father of my child all because of his social status. And right now I felt ashamed to even voice out the truth because he wasn¡¯t the type of man I would have sex with on a normal day. ¡°Yes I did. Did you expect me to give him a grand wee. He was a thief sis. He was a gold digger and I couldn¡¯t stand him¡± Stravis scoffed.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. I forced out augh, trying so hard toply to her contemptuousness against Jax. Just after I had began m false chuckle didshe join me. Deep down I knew myughter wasn¡¯t genuine. I was pained and there was nothing I could do to bring him back. I couldn¡¯t even confess to the fact that he was the father of my child, Stravis would take it upon herself to make such a big deal about it. I doubt I would have rest if she came to the knowledge that the poor wretched man she chased away was my son¡¯s father. Stravis would easily see uncloak this shameful truth out of me, she reads and observes people without even trying so hard. ¡°You did the right thing Stravis, I¡¯m very d you sent that gold digger away, I wouldn¡¯t stoop so low to give myself to a poor gold digger who have nothing but lies and deceit to offer, that¡¯s just how they all do. Trying so hard to find the wealth they never nted¡± I said. Guilt built it¡¯s origin around the depths of my heart, making me wish the Uber driver was more of a wealthy person. He wasn¡¯t at fault, I was the one who seduced him and took advantage of him because I knew he needed money and I also needed his body. I wish he woulde back again to im his child but this time, his countenance should speak of grace and riches. I know he must have felt so ashamed, Stravis must haveid so many curses on him. If I had approached the mansion much earlier orter when I¡¯d be strong on my feet, I would have been the one to speak to him or atleast see him. ¡°Don¡¯t mind them, I just couldn¡¯t stand his presence anymore. I had to drive out and spray some deodorizers around me to wash off every germ he had brought. Just thinking about him irks¡± she rolled her eyes and shook her head in irritation. ¡°Such people aren¡¯t worthy to be with someone like me. Anyways¡­ Do you know his name?¡± I inquired eagerly. On noticing my eagerness I calmed myself and forced my facial features to show how irritated I was at the man. ¡°No, why would I ask for his name? What business do I have with lowlives? He is nothing but a worthless piece of crap and his name wasn¡¯t important to me, so I didn¡¯t bother to ask. I just wanted him out of my sight because he disgusted me so much¡± Stravis vilified. I nodded in agreement to her denigratory words. It was too much for me to handle so Iid against the hospital bed. My eyes slowly drifted back to sleep and I graduallyy back on the bed, as different thoughts began to creep into my mind. With all certainty in me, I believe that the man Stravis had insulted and chased away was the Uber driver who had impregnated me. Sixteen Mrs Walter walked briskly towards the doctor¡¯s office, she was anxious waiting to finally hear what the Doctor would say about Janis condition. She wanted the doctor to quickly discharge Janis from the hospital so she could take her home.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Mrs Walter knocked the doctor¡¯s door, waiting for a permission toe in. On getting the permission she pushes the door softly and walks in to see the doctor seated. He was going through some documents at the table when his attention drifted towards her. ¡°You¡¯re wee mrs Walter, pleasee in¡± She walked in and took a sit opposite the doctor. ¡°You¡¯re here for Janis right?¡± ¡°Yes I am¡± ¡°She is in good condition¡± ¡°Although there are few things miss Janis has to avoid and some things she shouldn¡¯t take into her system for now. Miss Janis is to avoid; sugary drinks, fish with high mercury content, Coffee and alcohol, drinks that have high gaseous content, spicy and acidic food. She must eat foods high in fiber including fruits, vegetables and whole grains, please also make sure she drinks plenty of water. All this will give her the nutrients she needs¡± he said. ¡°Alright doctor¡± ¡°If you have any questions you cane contact me¡± he said before scribbling some things on a paper. ¡°These are the things I just listed Incase you forget, this are the essential ones¡± he handed the piece paper to Mrs Walter as she read through it carefully. ¡°Is she fit to leave?¡± ¡°Of course she is¡± ¡°Thank you so much doctor, I¡¯ll make sure she adheres to everything you¡¯ve said¡± ¡°Here are the discharge papers¡± he ced the documents on the table and moved it towards Mrs Walter. ¡°Alright¡± Mrs Walter said. She collected the papers and went through them conscientiously. Her eyes scanned every word before she picking up a pen to properly sign it. After signing it she gave the doctor the papers and stood up to her feet. ¡°If that¡¯s all then I should be on my way, here you go sir, for the stress¡± she handed a thousand dor bill to him as her reward for his help. ¡°Oh thank you so much¡± The doctor appreciated. Still on her feet she advanced towards the office door and in a sh she was out of the office. It was time to get Janis from the ward, she¡¯s been officially discharged so she needs to go home and rest. Mrs Walter gets to the ward to see Janis and Stravis awake. ¡°Mum, did you speak to the doctor? Is she free to go?¡± Stravis inquired curiously. ¡°Yes she¡¯s free to go¡± Mrs Walter replied. ¡°I spoke to the doctor and he gave me a list of things you should avoid for now and things you should take in¡± She added whilst facing Janis. ¡°I¡¯ll go through themter¡± Janis nced at the scribbled piece of paper handed to her. ¡°How are you feeling now?¡± Mrs Walter inquired. ¡°Weak¡± ¡°Come, let¡¯s get you and Jerome to the car so we can head home¡± Stravis walked up to her and attempted to lift her up from the bed. Mrs Walter cautiously lifted Jerome from the little baby crib inside the ward. With Janis arm around Stravis, she helped Janis walk while Mrs Walter held Jerome in her hands as they all walked towards the car. Few minutester everyone was inside the car, they exited the hospital premises and in no time they were on the road home. JANIS POV I took Jerome from my mum¡¯s hands and looked into his beautiful eyes, he was beyond perfect. I named him Jerome after hearing his cries and afterying my eyes on his handsome face. Jerome was the name my grandfather bore, I loved the name so much. Jerome is perfect for a wonderful son like you. ***** It¡¯s been hours since we got home and it was already time to begin the interviews. I need a nanny to take care of Jerome, although I¡¯m not going to be working but I don¡¯t want having a child to weigh down my everyday activities, I want to live normally; the way I used to. I walked my way to the sitting room to see eightdies sited quietly, waiting to be interviewed. ¡°Good day ma¡± ¡°Good day ma¡± Their greetings met my eardrums as I advanced towards them. I returned their greetings with a wave and a warm smile. ¡°Pleasee¡± I obliged one of the women to follow me into my study so I could properly interview her. She was very young and a little slender. She had brown thick hair and a small nose. ¡°Good day ma¡± ¡°Yes good day, now tell me¡­. How many years have you worked as a nanny¡± ¡°Just a year ma¡± Disappointment dawned on my features as I went through her qualifications, she¡¯s just new to been a nanny, I need someone who has years of experience and someone who is fit to handle a child. Someone who knows how to take care of children. She seems nice but she¡¯s not who I need. ¡°You can go thank you, please call the next person¡± I smiled. The youngdy stood up and ambled her way out of the study. After the several interviews thest person walked in and she was rather old and a little chubby. She looks like she¡¯s in her fifties and I¡¯m quite certain that she would have many years of experience handling a child not just been a nanny but also a mother. I just hope this is the perfect nanny for the job because everyone I¡¯ve seen here todayck the capacity to handle my child. ¡°Goodday ma¡± she greeted. I pointed over to the empty seat opposite me, she sat down, quietly waiting to be interviewed. She had no qualifications to submit but I interviewed her anyways, anything written could be forged so the paperwork wasn¡¯t necessary to me at that moment. ¡°Wee¡± I paused and formed a smile on the origin of my lips. ¡°Thank you ma¡¯am¡± she replied. ¡°You didn¡¯t document your qualifications but that¡¯s fine, how many years have you nannied?¡± I ced my arms against the mahogany desk and waited patiently for her reply. ¡°I¡¯ve been a nanny for 10 years¡± She replied. No one came in here with a work experience of atleast 3 years. She looks fit for the job. ¡°What do you know about taking care of children?¡± I inquired, eagerly expecting to hear the evidence of her 10 years working experience. She began to exin the needs of a little baby and what she would do to ensure the wellbeing of the child. I was beyond impressed, she went on and on with the endless needs and I had no choice but to cut her short. ¡°Ok that¡¯s alright¡± ¡°You¡¯re hired, I¡¯llmunicate with you when you¡¯re to start ok?¡± ¡°You¡¯re to report here by 7 am every morning, every necessity of yours will be provided, you can go I have your contact¡± I said. ¡°Alright ma, Thank you so much ma¡± she stood up and bowed respectfully. We both walked into the sitting to meet Stravis. Who looked irritated when she sighted the nanny. ¡°Who is this?¡± she questioned in defamation. She quickly dug her hands into her pocket, picked up a perfume and began to spray it all over her body. Oh God Stravis! What type of disrespectful person do I have as a younger sister. I walked up to her and dragged her over to one of the rooms. ¡°What the hell was that?¡± I folded my hands against my chest, I was already pissed. ¡°Is that the nanny you hired?¡± she frowned and stared at me. ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong with her¡± I scowl. ¡°C¡¯mon Janis, that woman looks poor and she stinks of wretchedness, can¡¯t you get a better person? Someone with ss, get a richer nanny¡± Stravis said. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you Stravis, what business do you have with my nanny¡± ¡°She¡¯s way too poor, just fire her. She isn¡¯t fit to take care of Jerome, I¡¯ll find a better and ssier nanny who would take care of Jerome¡± she boasted confidently. ¡°Stravis, whoever I hire to nanny my child is none of your business. You¡¯re not his mother, I¡¯m his mother and I¡¯ll choose who I want to take care of him, you have no say in this¡±I frowned at her. Anger was written all over my features, my blood boiled with so much rage, I was tempted to p Stravis on her face but I held back. ¡°Oh please Janis rx I wasn¡¯t saying that because I was concerned, I just don¡¯t want to breath the same air with poor people in our mansion. I just can¡¯t stand it¡± Stravis scoffed and rolled her eyes. ¡°Stop ranting, if you can¡¯t stay here with the nanny then it¡¯s best you leave because I won¡¯t tolerate your nonsense!¡± I yelled angrily ¡°Gosh!¡± Stravis eximed. Her steps were loud as she left the room angrily. Why does Stravis have to be so arrogant and egoistic, what has gotten into her and what¡¯s with all the spraying of perfumes. Jerome is my child and I choose what is best for him, no one dares question my preference for Jerome. I walked out of the room and went into Jerome¡¯s room. He was fast asleep, snoring quietly and peacefully. His room seemed like my safe haven, I immediately felt a relieve when I walked into his room. ¡°Jerome¡± I stared at him, happily. I felt so much better. ¡°You are my favourite person right now, I love you so much son, you are amazing¡± ¡°I¡¯m so d I didn¡¯t dump or abort you¡± ¡°And from now on I promise to be the best mother ever, I promise to always be there for you and support you¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go through any length make sure you¡¯re safe and sound, I¡¯ll make sure to give you the best in all things, I¡¯ll protect you from harm¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry to say this baby but I once saw you as a curse¡­. I obviously wasn¡¯t ready for parenthood but with time I know I¡¯ll adjust. The truth is, you were never a curse, you¡¯re a blessing and I love you¡± I kissed Jerome and sat down. How is Jerome going to grow up fatherless? This still doesn¡¯t sit right with me, it hurts to live life without a having both parents by your side. I wish I could find that Uber driver, it really hurts to remember that Stravis got to him before me and she humiliated him. He might as well never step foot into this mansion again and I won¡¯t be able to find him. If it was up to me, I¡¯d dress him up so handsomely, make him look so rich and presentable when he steps into the mansion. No! Stravis must have snapped his face on her memory, she¡¯d easily recognize him if hees back. Damn it! I just wish he could get rich over time ande back. Seventeen JAX Time flew by in a blur as I sculled down my sorrows with each ss of alcohol. Today¡¯s events still remained fresh in my head. I could still vividly recollect the insults and vain words hurled at me by Stravis Walter. Right now, I wish I could just get rich with the snap of my fingers. Nothing mattered to me more right now than to make excessive wealth. I want to be ten times richer than the Walters. I want to be so wealthy that even the rich and powerful would tremble and cower at the mention of my name. Just my voice should be enough to make them stutter and pee on themselves. I want nothing more than to teach rude, proud and obnoxious people like the Walters a big lesson of their lives. Time and time again, I imagined the shock and embarrassment that would be glued on to Stravis¡¯ face the day I storm back into the house as Jax Storms, the billionaire. She would be tongue tied, robbed of her speech and totally humiliated. I would rub my wealth on her face the same way she unted hers on mine. I would go further to toss thousands of dor notes at her repulsive self and order her to pick it up. And as for Janis, I would throw her the exact same amount she threw on me that fateful night. That fateful night she paid me to sleep with her like I was some sort ofmodity, she knew I couldn¡¯t resist such an offer. I was an Uber driver and I made just peanuts. It was an offer I couldn¡¯t resist and she knew it so well. Janis was amed with lust and she managed to seduce me too. Worse still after finding out she was pregnant, she kept it a secret from the entire world. She really didn¡¯t want me to get to know my baby. I knew fully well that Janis never wanted the world to know who the real father of her baby was as a result of my financial status. My finances and inability to provide excessively was what was keeping me away from my baby. This hurt me so much. My heart shattered whenever I thought of it. This realisation hit me like aet and it dawned on me how the Walters preferred financial status to family bond and ties. What was more important? Reuniting a father to his child or making the child grow without a father just because the father is poor? It felt like my past wasing to y again. I grew up without a father but my child won¡¯t. My mother was able to endure having to train me by herself but I can¡¯t endure staying away from my child all because I am not of the same ss with the Walters. I¡¯ll get my child no matter what it takes. Janis, Stravis and not even the heavens could keep me away from my baby. All this heightened my desire to get rich. I needed to show those people a lesson they would never forget. Now the question was how? How would I make money? Not just any sort of money, I wanted to be fucking wealthy! How would I do that? Suddenly, I remembered an event that took ce days ago. I crossed paths with a strange man who imed he knew who my father was. He said my father was a very wealthy man. If it was truly the truth, then me being his son, I stand a chance of gaining out of his wealth. A smile shone on my face. ¡°Micheal¡± I called out to my friend who was dancing with a woman in the bar. He quickly pivoted and walked towards me. ¡°You stopped me when I was about reaching the good part. It better be serious¡± he told me as he sat by my side. ¡°Oh trust me it is¡± I grinned. ¡°Micheal I have something to discuss with you and I need your advise as my friend¡± I began in a serious tone. Micheal nodded for me to go on with my ns. cing my hands on the table in front of us, I spoke once more. ¡°Days ago, a strange man approached me here in this bar. He said he was a private investigator and he imed to know my father and he also said my father was alive.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Micheal asked stunned and bewildered by my revtion. ¡°That¡¯s not even the best part¡± I chuckled. Micheal listened attentively as I continued. ¡°He told me my father is a very wealthy man Micheal. Very fucking wealthy¡± Micheal gasped, a hand over his parted lips. ¡°What the fuck?! What are you still waiting for!?¡± Micheal eximed. My brows pulled up. ¡°I don¡¯t understand you. What do you mean?¡± Micheal sighed at me. ¡°I mean you knew all these while that you have a goddamn rich father out there and you chose to remain silent and do nothing? I mean for the private investigator toe searching for you that probably means your father is trying to find you. Your father wants to meet you and you have been sitting here doing nothing about it!¡± He was hundred percent right. That private investigator came looking for me because somebody paid him to do so. He didn¡¯t just wake up out of the blue and sort to find me himself. Somebody wanted to find me and that person paid him to do it and all my thoughts pointed at my father. I badly needed to meet that man. I had a rich father somwhere. I needed to meet him. ¡°And now I want to meet him. I would have met him before but my mother stopped me. You know she doesn¡¯t like my father and she didn¡¯t want any thing to do with him. But now I¡¯ve made up my mind that I really need to find him¡± I exined to a stuperfied Micheal. ¡°Ofcouse you have to¡± he urged me. ¡°I mean when you find him, you can get a share out of his riches and wealth. Even though your mum might be angry with you for doing so but look at the good side of it. When you be rich you will take good care of your mum bro¡± Why the hell didn¡¯t thise to my mind a long time ago!? I was so overwhelmed by the anger I held for my dad that I didn¡¯t realise the good things that waited for I and my mother if I did manage to locate him. ¡°Bro you will be able to quit this fucking job in the bar and probably be a rich CEO or something. You would have enough finances to take your mum out and treat her to all the good things of life. You could take your mum on vacations, spars, buy her new clothes, exotic food¡­ name it all Jax¡± Micheal advised me. As he spoke, I imagined all he said happening. It shed through my eyes and I couldn¡¯t help the broad smile that spread across my face. I didn¡¯t know why I didn¡¯t think of these facts when my mother persuaded me from not searching any further for my father. These reasons were enough to get my rich father back in our lives. If not for any thing then atleast for the sake of my poor mother. She had suffered greatly for me and I needed to pay her back and treat her to the good things of life.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. She wasn¡¯t getting any younger. That woman was my world and she deserved to be happy too. She deserved a share of my father¡¯s wealth. It was her right and also my birthright. ¡°Bro with enough wealth you would definitely be able to give yourself a makeover. You won¡¯t be wearing these sort of clothes any more or using run down vehicles. You would be putting on designers wears and probably using thetest Gi, Versace, ferrari, Lamborghini¡­. fuck the list is endless¡± Micheal squealed to himself. He shook me vigorously which snapped me out of my daydreaming. ¡°Won¡¯t that be so amazing!?¡± Iughed. ¡°Of course. I can even imagine it all happening Micheal¡± ¡°And do you know the best part in all these?¡± Micheal whispered to me. ¡°Tell me¡± I had a glint in my eyes as I stared at him intently. ¡°With enough wealth, you would be able to get any woman of your choice! Money attracts them you know. They will follow you like a bee following honey. People will bow at your feet and stutter at your words. The women will form a nk around you and they will drool at yourmands and orders¡± A lopsided grin formed on my face. I wasn¡¯t interested in gathering females to myself. I already had a good number of females who always admired me and honestly it was sickening at times. ¡°Micheal you know I¡¯m not interested in women around me¡± I shook my head at him. ¡°I do. I know that bro but just imagine what money would do to the people around you when you throw it at their faces. They will lick your feet. You will be able to get any girl of your fucking choice including Janis Walter herself!¡± Micheal eximed. At the mention of her name, a scowl drew on my face and my fist clenched subconsciously. Getting back Janis was thest thing on my mind. It was thest thing I would ever do. I admitted at the beginning when I heard that she had given birth to my child, I was happy obviously and I wanted to go meet her. I wanted us to raise a family together. I can¡¯t believe I imagined having a family with a woman like that. A woman from a family that degraded people of less financial status. A vain and obnoxious family. I actaully wanted to settle down with that sort of woman but not any more. I wasn¡¯t interested in getting back Janis. Infact my desire for her had vanished into oblivion. ¡°I am not interested in Janis Walter¡± I snapped back at Micheal. ¡°Really?¡± He asked taken aback. ¡°Man I¡¯m interested in getting her. Imagine if she fell for you, damn! With money, you could get women of her ss to drool at your feet¡± he added. I was interested in making money and not in Janis, nor her goddamn wealth. That woman and her family had showed me just how pompous they were. I can¡¯t have such a woman in my life Now all that mattered to me was my child. I wanted to take back my child from Janis and this time not even the heavens would be able to stop me. I will definitely find my father and inherit a share of his wealth. Then I would be able to get back my child and get my revenge on the Walters. Eighteen JAX My eyes drifted to the watch strapped on my arm. It was time for my shift. The starry night sky hade out in it¡¯s full glory. ¡°Man it¡¯s time for my shift¡± I sighed, standing up. Michael nodded and stood with me. ¡°Find your father so you can stop all these menial jobs you do bro¡± Michael whispered before walking away towards the exit. He was saying the truth. I have a rich father out there and I¡¯m here working multiple shifts just to put food on the table. I serve people for a living while my father is somewhere enjoying all the good things life has to offer. I hissed, my irritation written all over my face as I walked towards the bar counter. Customers poured in as usual but I was thoroughly absent minded. I didn¡¯t even greet or say a word to them. I only took down their orders and served them. My mind was in disarray. My thoughts ran wild as I sought to find answers on how I¡¯ll find back my father or atleast run into that private investigator. He was literally my only hope. I fervently prayed within me for him to show up and just direct me to my father. I didn¡¯t believe him thest time he came and I turned him down. What if he told my father of how I refused to believe him and my father decided not to search for me again? I mean since that fateful night, I hadn¡¯t set my eyes on him again. He just stoppeding. If my father was desperate to see me, probably he would have sent him back again but he just didn¡¯t show up. Fuck. Now I just wish I could go back in time and ept his offer to meet my dad. Why the hell did I even listen to my mum? If I happened to meet my father and I got a share out of his property, it would benefit her too like Michael said. I would take her on beautiful dates, buy her beautiful clothes, exotic food, give her spar treatments¡­.. anything she wanted. She would leave the slum of an apartment she stayed in and we will both reside in a mansion. I honestly needed to get in touch with that private investigator but how? How was I going to find him? He did not drop an address or number. Hell I don¡¯t even know his name! How was I then going to find him in this big city?! ¡°Hey cutie¡± A feminine voice snapped me out of the abyss of my thoughts. I rolled my eyes inwardly and a hiss left my lips. Here we go again. Putting up a stoic expression with a deep sigh, I spoke. ¡°Good evening. What can I get you?¡± I was being as formal and straightforward as possible. The faster I attended to these customers, the quicker they left and which meant I would have time to think and be by myself. ¡°Wow. What a husky voice you have. So sexy¡± she fluttered hershes at me and gave me amorous nces. Fuck. This woman was irritating to the core. Couldn¡¯t she see that my countenance wasn¡¯t a happy one? What was wrong with some of these customers? ¡°Ma¡¯am what would you like to drink?¡± I repeated my question once more. She leaned in closer and gave mee-hither stares. ¡°Why don¡¯t I drink a tall ss of you handsome?¡± I sighed, having been annoyed at this point. ¡°Ma¡¯am¡­¡± I attempted to speak. ¡°Oh call me Josephine sweetheart¡± she ced her hand on mine. ¡°What the fuck!?¡± An exasperated growl was heard. A man came over towards us, his face contorted in rage and his fists balling up. At once the woman retreated her hands and veered her eyes from mine. I¡¯m guessing that was her husband or boyfriend. Just great! When I tried to avoid problems, ites looking for me. ¡°Were you flirting with my wife!?¡± He yelled, drawing attention towards us. I rubbed my forehead with my hands and sighed. ¡°No sir she was flirting with me¡± I simply stated. He turned to look at her, his chest fuming with anger. ¡°Is that true Josephine?!¡± ¡°Of course not. I wasn¡¯t¡± she lied. Wow. His heated orbs drifted back to me and his jaws clenched tightly. ¡°Sir, your wife was the one flirting with me. I didn¡¯t do nothing¡± I defended myself. ¡°Are you calling my wife a liar! Fucking son of a bitch¡± he at once yanked my cor, almost punching me when some one held his hand back. ¡°Don¡¯t embarrass yourself for this woman!¡± The man who held him warned. I couldn¡¯t make out his face because the bar was dim, he was on sun shades and he wore a hat. At that point, people had begun gathering. Fuck I could loose my job. ¡°He was flirting with my wife!¡± He yelled. ¡°No he wasn¡¯t. Your wife was the one making advances at him. I saw it all. Caution your wife and don¡¯t beat up an innocent man¡± the mystery man gritted his teeth in anger. The married man looked at his wife, his hot orbs giving her dagger res. ¡°Bitch. Fuckinge here¡± he dragged her arm and stormed out of the bar. Oh goodness. I could have gotten beaten up or fired today. The crowd had started dispersing and everyone began dancing once more. I quickly left the counter, rushing over to thank the man who saved me from losing my job and getting a red eye all because of a lousy woman. ¡°Thank you so much sir¡± I thanked with grateful eyes. Heughed. ¡°You don¡¯t recognise me?¡± My brows hiked in confusion. ¡°No sir. Please do I know you?¡± At that moment he pulled off his hat and sun shades, making me get a clearer view of his face. A surprised gasp left my lips and I used a hand to cover my mouth. What the hell! He is the private investigator, the one person whom I had been thinking of finding. He came back! My joy knew no bounds. I could have hugged him. Happiness saturated all over my face. ¡°Oh my God! It¡¯s you!¡± I eximed. ¡°You seem so happy to see me. Unlike before¡± he chuckled. Hell yeah I was. ¡°I have been looking for a way to contact you. You didn¡¯t drop a number or anything. Please I want to meet my father¡± I wasted no time in pouring my thoughts. He gave a satisfied smile. ¡°Your father was right when he told me to give you time¡± That fucking means my father still wants to see me. I leaped for joy within me. ¡°You don¡¯t know how much I wanted to meet you again. Take me to my father please. I have a rich father somwhere and here I am suffering. You saw what almost happened. I¡¯ve been treated worse. Just take me to my father please¡± I practically pleaded. The man nodded. ¡°That¡¯s why I am here Mr Jax storms. I¡¯m d you want to meet him. He is eager to meet you too. Lets go somewhere we can talk. I¡¯ll give you in on all the details you need about your father and take you to him. He promised to double my pay if I get you toe back with me¡± the man gave a shallow chortle. ¡°Wait my shift isn¡¯t over¡± I announced to him seeing that he had begun walking towards the exit. He turned and faced me with a smirk. ¡°Fuck that. You are now Mr Jax Storms, heir to the LS corporation limited. From now on you won¡¯t do jobs like these¡± What! The LS corporation limited was one of America¡¯s richestpanies. Fuck. Was my dad that rich?! A wide smile sat on my face. ¡°Jax where are you heading to?¡± My boss voice called to me. ¡°Customers won¡¯t serve themselves¡± ¡°I quit!¡± I yelled back a reply before walking out leaving my boss stunned. ¡°Are you ready for this new life Mr Jax?¡± The man asked as we approached his car. ¡°You bet I am¡± I replied with enthusiasm. We got into his car and he ignited the engines before hitting the road. Now I would no longer have to endure insults on my financial status. I will be able to get back at the people who belittled me in the past¡ªThe Walters. I¡¯ll get back my child now and nobody was going to stop me. * * * * * * * Two yearster Seconds turned into minutes and minutes turned into hours with the hours evolving into days, days into months and months into years. It¡¯s been two long years since I met my father, two years of rapid change and discoveries. Now looking back, I¡¯m no longer the Jax I was in the past. The Jax who was easily trampled upon because of his low financial status. I was Jax Storms, one of America¡¯s most eligible bachelors and the only son of Leo storms, a filthy billionaire. My father¡¯spany had shares in literally all the big multimillion dorpanies. He even had the fifth highest shares in the Lester Corporations, one of the biggest in America and that¡¯s only because Mr Lester made everyone in his household have shares. Being rich came with a lot of respect. Even the bar where I formally worked in, my former boss gave me VIP treatment as I had be a regr customer. Everybody was shocked by my sudden wealth. I was always respected wherever I stepped foot in and my name was always on the tongues of the paparazzi. The media scrambled to get my photos and women drooled at my feet. My father really showered me with so much love. I got to find out that he had been looking for me for such a long time and the reason my mum kept me away from him was because when she took in for him, my father was already married and she was scared of ruining his marraige. So she ran away from him and raised me herself. Sadly my mother never got to enjoy my wealth before she passed away. She passed away two years ago, weeks after I had met my father. I missed her so much. She suffered so greatly. Even my father¡¯s wife passed away years back and they had no children. I was just his only seed. He treated me like an egg and demanded I get the best of the best. He put me in charge of his corporation and thepany grew drastically under my directions. It was mindblowing at how life turned around for me. Lying on my king sized bed, I reminisced about my life in the past. Sometimes it felt like a dream.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. But it wasn¡¯t. I am now a billionaire without even having to do anything but one thing I don¡¯t do is that I don¡¯t let the wealth get to my head. I know what it is like being poor ans being trampled upon. I make sure to donate to charity every month and I¡¯m working on a programme to empower the less privileged with skills for business. I had it all now. The fame, the money, the power, the authority, the name but one thing was missing. My child. A storm is brewing on the Walters. They have no idea on what I¡¯m capable of doing now. Nineteen JAX It was a bright beautiful day, the sun lit it¡¯s radiants of light all over the ce. Waking up every morning to see myself at my king sized luxurious bed was a reason to live longer. I loved the enormous wealth, the power and respect that came along with it was soul lifting. At the snap of my finger a fleet of men would run up to me and be willing to grant every request of mine. Wealth was like a remote which I could use to control how people treat me. All I wished for, came to pass and I will make sure I get the best of it. My father has officially named me the heir of LS corporations and this morning a meeting has been organized to finalize an investment deal with young well to do investors who were willing to invest in LS corporation for a specific agreed time. My secretary walked slightly behind me and so as my bodyguards. A step into the meeting room and all eyes veered towards my direction. Weighing myplete outfit, I was dressed in ck designed Italian tuxedo and Vintage ck shoes.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. The outfit depicted a young wealthy business man and it also depicted a fashion sensed ssic man. Everywhere I got into, without having to say a word, all attention would be given to me and mouths would drool at my presence. This was something that Barman Jax never enjoyed, asides the flirty loose women who gave me amorous res and tried so hard to have me in bed. No one really cared or submitted to me. This is exactly what I need to get my child back, the Walters are going to be at my mercy, especially Janis and Stravis who used money to torment me. Now I possess 10 times of their wealth, right here in my palms I have the keys to one of the biggest empires in America. After formal greetings with everyone at the meeting table, I sat quietly while my secretary stood behind me with a notepad on his hand. ¡°Now this is the deal Mr Luis, a total of $90 billion was evaluated from LS corporation as atst week, an average of $15 million was the shares rate given to each investor for the month¡± My affairs managing staff said. ¡°Most times each corporation that partners and invests makes a 20% profit from their investment, although the figures varies with the performance of LS corporation every week but nothing less than a 10% profites back to each investor. If there is imbnce of equilibrium between the shares and the ie then we will have to sh the shares to create a bnce¡± my secretary added to the presentation. He was a brilliant young man, who had good business intellectuality. ¡°It¡¯s a risky one¡± Mr Luis replied to the brief summary. Let me have a chat with my fellow executives. Whispering overshadowed the silence in the meeting room as I sat quietly to observe their response to the presentation. ¡°Get me a Cappino ¡± I whispered to my secretary, without wasting anytime, he rushed out and brought back my cup of coffee. I sipped down my Cappino slowly as I watched them converse. Minutester the whispers and chit chats ended, they had finallye to a conclusion. I focused my gaze on them, expecting a good response and a positive feedback. ¡°Business is a risk, so we¡¯ll take this risk. We value LS corporations, I¡¯ve been told severally that LS corporation is always at the top. I¡¯ll definitely love to work with you Mr Jax¡± Mr Luis uttered delightfully. We stood and shook hands. ¡°It¡¯s settled then, we can start processing of the investment, remember it¡¯s a 20% profit. Happy to work with you¡± I said to my Mr Luis. He nodded respectfully as we stood up and dismissed the meeting. A warm wave and few handshakes were all I gave after the meeting before heading out. Been so wealthy is something that has be my new normal, I never imagined I would amount to this. But now I breath money, it was part of me. I remember working so hard to meetup at my shifts, I¡¯d always try to pleasure my boss and work extra hard but now I tip the man who was once my boss. He submits totally to me and treats me like his biggest guest anytime Ie back to the bar to have a drink. The bar was always my safe haven so I often visited it. Regr people who came to the bar, saw that their old barman had be a wealthy billionaire, they were shocked to their bones the first time I stepped into the bar after my transformation. I didn¡¯t walk alone, I had my bodyguards walk behind me, protecting and shielding me from every form of attack. Everyone treated me with so much care and love, they submitted at my feet and tried so hard to please me. The respect I was getting was astonishing, I knew for a fact that nobody respected me when I was a mere barman. That is exactly what money can do, have people on their knees for you. Both genders drooled over me everytime I walk in the midst of any crowd. This was all I wanted when I was broke, when I was using run down cars and cheaply priced cloths that were always worn out. Now I have so many outfits that I fail to count them, made by worldwide designers and big fashion brands. My cars were so much, I barely repeated using a car. They were made and designed specifically for my taste. But irregardless of all this wealth I still didn¡¯t findplete happiness and rest of mind. Everyday, week and month I¡¯d have my self in deep thoughts, wanting to see my child. It¡¯s been two years since I heard about the news of my son. I haven¡¯t even set my eyes on him, I don¡¯t know how he looks like. It was all ying back, life was repeating itself, I was taken away from my rich father, he said he had waited everyday to get me back and now that I¡¯m united with him, it¡¯s all happening again. I¡¯m the father who was separated from his child, a father who hungers to meet and take back his child. I can no longer sit and watch, it¡¯s time to finally search for the Walters and get back my child. I won¡¯t allow my son to be raised without a father This time I¡¯m not going to walk up to them and ask for my child politely. I¡¯ll have them sued to court for my child. I¡¯d fight to get my child, money is no longer my issue so I have the ability to make the court support me. I have the finances for whatsoever might happen at the court room. Oh Janis! I promise you¡¯ll pay for taking my child away from me and to you Stravis, I¡¯ll make you bow at my feet for all the embarrassment you caused me. You looked down on me and trampled on my self esteem and now it¡¯s my turn to pay back. After I¡¯m done dealing with the Walters they will fear me with all of their hearts. My guards, my secretary and I walked into the elevator, I didn¡¯t want to spend so much time at work today. Besides all I had today was the business meeting. ¡°Mr Jax¡± ¡°Your da¡­.. Mr Storms wants to speak to you¡± my secretary said. Why didn¡¯t heplete his initial statement? By the looks of it he wasn¡¯t still used to calling Leo storms my dad. I guess it¡¯s hard for people to wake up one morning and hear that a popr billionaire has a son and then start addressing him as the son. I received the phone from my secretary and ced it over my ears. ¡°Jax How are you doing?¡± My dad¡¯s deep rxed voice met the walls of my eardrums. ¡°Hey Dad I¡¯m alright¡± I replied. I was always excited to speak to my father, I¡¯d never get used to speaking to him because I lived so many years without him, there¡¯s alot of father-son bonding we missed out on. ¡°That¡¯s good, there¡¯s a shareholders eventing up very soon at Lester corporation, I¡¯d love you to go attend the event¡± ¡°Really?¡± I inquired. ¡°Yes I want you to go there in my ce, you¡¯re now the CEO of LS corporations so you¡¯re obliged to go because we are also shareholders of Lester corporation¡± he uttered. ¡°Alright Dad I¡¯ll go¡± I agreed, it doesn¡¯t seem like a big deal, I¡¯ve gone on several asions on behalf of my father, at many of these asions the host or whoever had invited my father would be confused on who I was and why I had the authority to fill in for Leo Storms. But after a while people hade to recognize me as Leo storm¡¯s son. ¡°Good, I¡¯ll give you the details of everything, including the address and other important information¡± ¡± That¡¯ll be fine¡± I replied. ¡°Go with extra bodyguards¡± he said. ¡°Dad you¡¯re overprotective, I have enough of them¡± I chuckled, it¡¯s not unusual to see a man overprotective over his only son. A son he had been seperated from for so long. ¡°I was just suggesting¡± he replied. ¡°It¡¯s not necessary Dad, I¡¯m alright¡± ¡°Ok I¡¯ll speak to youter¡± he said before hanging up. I wasted no time in giving my secretary back his mobile. Immediately after the call we stepped out of the elevator and out of the skyscraper. Just outside the building ady sighted me and tried to walk up to me but my bodyguards restricted her. ¡°Omg!¡± she eximed. Instantly I recognized her, she was one of thosedies at the bar who always tried to seduce me but ended up been rejected. I picked up an irritation but It slowly faded off, that irritation onlyes up when ady tries too hard to flirt with me. I gave my guards a gesture, saying they should let her be. ¡°Barman is this really you?¡± she uttered with amazement written all over her face. She scanned me from head to toe and her mouth dropped. Iughed and focused my gaze on her with a smile on my face. ¡°My name isn¡¯t barman, it¡¯s Jax storms¡± I said. my smile was still very much visible but not wide, I wasn¡¯t the type to neglect and trample on people because I was wealthy. I¡¯ll never be like the Walters. ¡°Wait! Storms? Like rted to Leo Storms¡± she said, looking even more surprised. ¡°Well we are in front of LS corporation so that shouldn¡¯t be hard to figure out, I¡¯m his son¡± ¡°Wow¡± I eximed. ¡°I always knew you were more than just a barman, that¡¯s why I¡¯ve always loved you, I always hunger for you. Please don¡¯t reject me, you¡¯ve rejected me so much¡± begging and pleading, she made further steps towards me. The irritation that faded initially hade back again, even when I was poor women lurked around me and now that I¡¯m rich the lurking and seducing hasn¡¯t stopped. Instead it increased. I ordered my guards to block her and take her out of my way as I walked towards my car. Twenty JANIS I sat on the broad king sized sofa with my mum sitting next to me as we tittered together. I needed some rest and also something entertaining to find doing. Jerome was fast asleep right now and I was more than relieved. The boy was just a handful of work. I barely went out any more. I seldomly had time to actually go out and just have a good time with my friends. Eyebags coated my optics and my bones ached from theck of sleep I had been getting as a result of Jerome. He was two years now and his energy increased everyday. He was too agile and yful, always giving me a hell lot of work but still I couldn¡¯t help but admire my baby boy. I badly wished his father was by his side. It hurts my heart everytime I think of the fact that the uber driver was denied ess to his son all because of our financial difference. I couldn¡¯t bring myself to tell Stravis or anyone the truth about the real identity of Jerome¡¯s father. He wasn¡¯t the type of man I would normally sleep with or have as little as a fling with. But I was too blinded by my desire to have him that I threw all cautiousness to the wind andid down with him. Now the poor man had been deprived of seeing his baby. Maybe some day we might meet again and if we do meet, I¡¯ll make sure I get him well dressed and tushed up. I will give him fancy tuxedos and even a well paying job so that at least his status in the society could be raised. Then finally he would be able to have his son and nobody will look down on him ever again. ¡°Janis¡± my mother¡¯s hands eagerly shook me, drawing me out of my reverie. I blinked severally and gasped, turning to look at her. ¡°Janis I¡¯ve been talking to you. Where has your mind been?¡± she queried with raised brows. I chuckled faintly and shook my head at her. ¡°No where mum. I¡¯ve just been thinking of Jerome you know. My boy is growing up so fast¡± I smiled at my mum. She returned back the smile with an even warmer smile. ¡°Yes dearie. He is so strong just like you¡± Iughed and was about speaking when the soft clicking of heels cut me short. We both veered our eyes towards the door and saw Stravis making her way in. She seemed so delighted. A broad smile yed on her lips and in her hands held an envelope. She strode elegantly towards us, the smile ever beaming on her face. ¡°Stravis you came back early today. It¡¯s barely noon¡± mother said to her. ¡°And you look way too happy. What¡¯s the catch?¡± I teased her. Stravis chuckled and sighed. ¡°Ok so you all know Lester corporations right?¡± ¡°Who doesn¡¯t?¡± I sarcastically asked with a nod. ¡°Well mum and Janis, ourpany recieved an invitation letter from Lester corporations. They are cordially inviting us to partake in a shareholders event!¡± Stravis dropped the bomb. My jaws dropped and I bolted up immediately, likewise mum. ¡°Are you fucking serious!?¡± I eximed with a beam on my face. Stravis nodded eagerly and outstretched her hand towards me. ¡°Of course sis. Read the letter for yourself¡± she cajoled shaking the envelope. I quickly grabbed it from her and my eyes scanned through the contents. They were literally inviting the CEO over for the event. Me¨Cthey wanted me to show up. ¡°Wow. They are inviting the CEO¡± I smiled. Stravis hummed and nodded her head. ¡°Fuck it starts soon. I have to get ready¡± I grinned, handing my mum the letter when Stravis stopped me by her words. ¡°What do you mean by you have to get ready?¡± She scoffed. I rolled my eyes at her. ¡°Stravis don¡¯t start up with your annoying character please¡± I practically pleaded with her. ¡°Are youbeing serious right now? You aren¡¯t attending that function. I¡¯m the one meant to attend it. Don¡¯t use the fact that you are the eldest daughter to trample over me¡± Stravis scowled, taking steps towards me.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. I stared dumbfounded at her. Was she being serious? I am the CEO and I¡¯m meant to attend that asion not even her. Besides I needed it. Looking after Jerome had robbed me of my personal time. I barely even had time to go out and socialise any more. Jerome took a big portion of my everyday activities. I just needed a break and some personal time away from him yful gimmicks. I seized Stravis¡¯ appearance with an angry re. ¡°And who says I won¡¯t attend it? When did you be my boss?¡± I rheotorically asked her. ¡°I need to attend that function because we need more business partners. It¡¯s a good avenue to get more partners into ourpany. Men and women of high calibre and status would be present. This is a chance for ourpany to grow more!¡± Stravis yelled at me. ¡°And I will attend that function not you! I need to socialise with people. I¡¯ve been off the camera for too long because of my baby boy, Jerome. I¡¯ll look for partners at the same time socialise and meet new people!¡± I retorted back. ¡°Oh please. Which is more important? Your fucking desire of meeting new friends or thispany¡¯s growth?!¡± Stravis acrimonious voice spat at me. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare speak to me in that tone!¡± I threateningly warned her, raising my forefinger at her. Stravis huffed and folded her arms across her chest. ¡°The only reason you want to go to this event is because you want to sit and make new friends. I want to go for the sake of ourpany. Which is more important!?¡± ¡°I am the fucking CEO of thepany and you are just a temporary head!¡± I shot at her. Stravis pulled back in a gasp and her eyes widened. She hated whenever I reminded her of her ce beneath me. I needed to. She was getting too controlling and obnoxious for my liking. Who does she think she is to stop me from attending the function? ¡°Well you might be the CEO but you fucking don¡¯t deserve that spot. I¡¯ve been the one running thispany for two goddamn years and you haven¡¯t contributed a single thing. Thispany has grown tremendously under me and I believe I deserve the tittle not you!¡± Stravis scowled. Quickly my mother stepped in between both of us as we both had dagger eyes for each other. ¡°Girls lets not get too harsh on each other¡± she softly said. ¡°Mother can you believe how controlling stravis has be all because I made her the acting CEO? She is being a pain in the ass. How dare she try stop me from attending this event!¡± I yelled. ¡°You don¡¯t need to attend!¡± Stravis yelled back. ¡°Calm down you both and don¡¯t start cursing each other. You both can attend the function¡± Mother quickly said. Silence interluded and we both gazed at each other, thinking of mother¡¯s suggestion. ¡°But the letter said the CEO should attend¡­¡± Stravis said in a more calmer tone. Mother nodded. ¡°Yes and you both are important individuals in thepany. Surely they won¡¯t dare send the Walter sister¡¯s away for bothing¡± mother gave a lopsided smile. It really made a lot of sense. I heaved a satisfied smile and nodded my head. ¡°Very well then. Mother has solved the issue. We will both attend the function Stravis¡± Stravis shrugged her shoulders defiantly and opened her mouth to speak but nothingcame out. Thankfully she didn¡¯t make a fuss over mother¡¯s idea. ¡°Suit yourselves¡± Stravis abruptly said before dashing upstairs. I watched her go and drifted my eyes back to my mum. ¡°Thank you mum for your suggestion¡± I sighed in relief and hugged her. ¡°Stravis might be over bearing at times but you know she loves you and wants the best for us. Now Go and prepare sweetheart¡± mother pecked me softly before walking away. Excitement was webbed over my face at the thought of finally going to a formal gathering. Finally. I would have my personal time. I honestly needed it. * * * * * * * * Stravis stood next to me, our orbs scrutinizing our appearance before I pushed open the double huge mettalic doors of the hall. ssical music flooded into my eardrums immedately. It was just like I imagined it. Women and men of high ss were littered all around as they spoke with one another. The hall was huge with various chandeliers hanging off the ceiling, feeling the hall with their bright and brilliant colours. A live band yed in the centre, it sounded like Italian music. The windows of this hall were so huge with velvet curtains draping down from them. The walls of the hall sparkled as the light from the chandeliers fell on them. Everything was oozing pure riches. Waiters moved around like a tide, serving people various mouth watering appetizers. Immediately, Stravis left my side and dashed off into the crowd, not even sparing a second nce back at me. I didn¡¯t even want her by my side. Let her go find whatever she is looking for while I sort out myself. In an instant, different men and women rushed towards me like I was some sort of queen. I missed socialising greatly. ¡°Janis where have you been?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been off the headlines for so long. What have you been up to?¡± ¡°I heard Stravis is the new acting CEO. Have you been into any partnership dealstely?¡± Questions of those sort resounded in my ears as I sought to address everyone who came across me. I loved this feeling. I felt needed and important. It was d knowing that the people still valued my presence in the business world. I ambled my way through the crowd, asionally greeting the different individuals in my midst. A ss of wine was held by my slender fingers as I walked with a beaming smile. Suddenly, I bumped into some thing hard. No someome. I bumped into someone and my drink spilled all over his expensive tuxedo. The young man was backed against me. Fuck. I gasped and hissed in annoyance. Just great. I was bing as clumsy as Jerome. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry¡± I quickly apologised noticing the awful shade of red that appeared on his white tuxedo. ¡°I can definitely get you a new one if that will make you feel better¡± I quickly added. Immediately, the man spurn around and my jaws dropped on finally seeing his face. My breathing seized in an instant, clogging around my chest the moment our gazes locked. Fuck shit! It was the same uber driver I had slept with¨CJerome¡¯s father. What the hell was he doing here?! And why does he fucking look rich?! Twenty One JANIS¡¯ POV I stood transfixed on the spot, my mouth at agape as I stared at thest person I never thought I would ever see again in my life. The Uber driver looked so stinking rich! And did I mention that he looked so fucking hot! Holy shit. My breathing was stumped and I immediately lost my voice. I was stunned, bewildered, robbed off my speech, amazed¡­ any word or phrase to describe how shocked I was right now.. ¡°Uhm.. Mr.. uhm¡± I could barely evenplete my sentence. I was stuttering and speaking gibberish. What the fuck is wrong with me?! I had totally nned out what I¡¯ll say to the uber driver if I ever did meet him again. I nned on apologising for Stravis¡¯ behaviour, exin to him how long I had searched for him all around the city and how I¡¯m eager for him to meet his son, Jerome. But now, no matter how much I tried, I couldn¡¯t even get the words to roll out of my mouth. It seemed I had forgotten how to speak English. I could only stutter gibberish and iplete sentences. I realised that I probably imagined I would still be more financially buoyant than him whenever we crossed paths. So it made it easier for me to n out what I would tell himpletely. But now, I had been swayed off my feet and left breathless. He was nothing like how I imagined him to be. This wasn¡¯t even how I imagined us to ever meet. I thought we would just bump into each other in a super market or on the road not in a top tier fancy event. The man gave me a raised brow, a smirk drawing on his lips. I am very sure this man was able to recognise me. The disparaging smile on his lips said it all. How could he ever forget the Walters especially with the fact that Stravis literally insulted him when he came searching for his son. ¡°What are you saying?¡± He queried, crossing the distance between us and eliminating any space. My chest heaved repeatedly and my lips trembled. I took in his appearance, carefully scrutinizing it all. My curious and shocked optics hungrily fed on his style and outfit. Oh fuck. His dark hair was sleek, made to cascade over and down to the nape of his neck. A perfect stubble hugged his jaw and an expensive chain hung around his neck. My eyes left his facial features and wandered down to his outfit. His tuxedo was damn expensive? How did he even get this type of tuxedo? The buttons of his tuxedo glistened as the light from the chandeliers deposited all around the hal hit it. Fuck. This tuxedo will definitely cost a hole in the pocket but I doubted if buying it cost him as much as it would cost a normal average person. Certainly not. His leg wore an expensive footwear and various rings decorated his fingers. He not only looked rich but he smelt rich too. His expensive cologne filled my nostrils and its scent was so alluring. I could literally lick him. Heavens! Is this the same uber man I fucked years ago or this is his look alike? Is this a doppelganger or is he the same man that is the father to Jerome?! My eyes can definitely not be ying tricks with me. What the hell happened to him over the past two years? ¡°I thought you were apologising for spilling the wine on me Miss Janis Walter¡± his husky voice held my name and I felt my knees going jelly in an instant. ¡°I¨CI was. Uhm¡­. sir¡­ I¡¯m¡­¡± hell what is wrong with me?! My damn voice is shaky! Why am I finding it difficult to speak?! I waited for this day for more than two years and now it is finally here. Yet I¡¯m flopping and stuttering like a child that is learning how to speak. Couldn¡¯t he recognise me though? His voice carried a hint of irritation in them. I recognised him so why couldn¡¯t he recongise me? Did he forget so soon of his child and the woman he slept with? No. I don¡¯t think he would. But yet he didn¡¯t address me like as if he recollected me from his past. ¡°Will you talk?!¡± He suddenly snapped at me, dragging me out of my deep reveries. ¡°You¡¯ve been moping at me for such a long time. I thought you were apologising for spilling the wine on me? You just stood there gazing at me like you had seen a phantom¡± he scoffed, irritated at me. Fuck. I was totally embarrassing myself. I opened my mouth to finally pour out my thoughts when the shuffling of feet interrupted us. We both veered our eyes to catch the approaching figure of a middle aged man who seemed to being for him. ¡°Hello Miss Janis¡± he greeted with a warm smile. I waved at him nervously, still so much confused about what was going on. ¡°Hello¡± I returned his warm gesture with a smiled and a nervous wave. ¡°Mr Storms, I have an important message for you¡± I heard the man mutter underneath his breath to him. Why did he call him Mr storms? The only Mr storms I¡¯ve heard off is Mr Leo storms, one of America¡¯s richest men in the business world. He even owned the fifthrgest shares in the Lester corporations. Who wouldn¡¯t know Mr Leo Storms? He was too fucking rich. One of my big projects is getting him to partner with mypany. I¡¯ve always wanted ourpanies to work together. It would boost our prestige and bring us so much profit. Oh fuck! My eyes widened in an instant. Could he be Mr Leo storms son? But it¡¯s rumoured that Mr Leo storms doesn¡¯t have a son. Infact his wife was dead and they had no children¨Cnot even a daughter. He has no known rtives¨Catleast none that I know off. People always wondered who would inherit his huge wealth since he had no heir. Now hearing this man address Him as Mr storms got me having mixed emotions. Infact I was having a roller coaster of emotions just at the thought. Oh fuck. ¡°Spill¡± Mr Storms replied with a nk face. ¡°Your father rmended you to the owner of the Lester corporations so he would love to see you now¡± the middle aged man informed him.Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Shit! I flew my mouth open and my eyes shone like a doe caught on headlight. Holy Christ! Jerome¡¯s father is a goddamn billionaire! How did he even get the opportunity to secure a meeting with the Lester corporations!? Mypany has been trying for two fucking years to get a partnership with them but it always ends up in futility. The Lester corporations was so fucking prestigious and anypany that partnered with them grew tremendously. Why then did he hide his true identity of being a billionaire from me? Why did he appear as an uber driver when I first met him? Why the fuck did he let Stravis trample over his financial status when he was clearly richer than us? Nothing was making sense! ¡°Ok. I left my bag in the car. Go outside and take my bag from the car. Go drop it in the vip room where Mr Lester is. I¡¯ll be there shortly¡± Mr Storms said. His voice carried so much authority, one you would not dare to go against. The middle aged man nodded and quickly walked away, leaving just I and him together again. He drifted his eyes back to my stunned self and I stared at him with so much confusion webbed over my face. ¡°Sorry for the brief interruption Miss Janis Walter¡± he addressed me so formally. I doubt he could remember me. I had so much questions running through my mind? Was this man rted to Mr Leo storms? How did he be so rich in just a short period of time? If he was a freaking billionaire all these while, why then did he hide it from me? Why did he lead me on into the dark about his real self? How was he able to secure a private meeting with Mr Lester? How? Was I dreaming?! ¡°Can you stop moping at me? Am I that irresistible?¡± Mr storms gave a charming smile at me that got knots tying up within me. ¡°Uhm..¡±I gulped still awe struck by Mr Storms transformation. ¡°You didn¡¯t offer me a nice apology you know? You only tried unting your wealth on my face¡± Mr Storms slowly spoke, eyes essing my tensed features. ¡°W-what?¡± I gasped, bringing my fingers to my lips. ¡°Are you deaf?¡± He snapped at me causing me to jerk. Why was he being so rude to me? Couldn¡¯t he recognise me? Was our memory that easy to forget? We spent a passionate night together, was that so easy to forget? Had my face been totally wiped from his head that he could not even recollect a single feature about me? ¡°Mr¡­¡± I could barely evenplete my sentence when he interrupted me. ¡°I am Mr Jax Storms to you¡± he sharply intruded my sentence. ¡°Why are you being so rude and harsh to me?¡± I spilled the words out before I could even stop myself. This was definitely not the warm reception I imagined us giving each other when we finally did meet. He was being so cold, so mean and rude. He had changed in every aspect. Financially, he seemed even more richer than us; the Walters. He oozed of so much power and authority right now. His aura had changed but same with his attitude. The uber driver I knew then seemed very friendly when he spoke to me that fateful night he found me drunk. He even saved me from getting robbed and carried me to my room. It seems unbelievable to think that that same man who helped me about two years ago and alsoid me down on bed was the same man standing right in front of me. ¡°Who are you that I should be nice to? Are you a partner of the Lester corporations that I should ord you with respect when I speak? Are you partnered with them?¡± He retorted back at me. I was stunned and my body recoiled on hearing what he said and how rudely he spoke. Oh my God. Clearly this man doesn¡¯t remember me. Because if he did, he wouldn¡¯t be this mean and hot tempered towards me. I was tempted time and time again to ask that certain question that had been on mind since I saw him but I didn¡¯t want to seem like I was desperate or something. But right now; I can¡¯t hold myself back from asking. ¡°Mr Jax Storms, Can¡¯t you recognise me? I¡¯m Janis Walter. I¡¯m the woman you had a one night stand with years back. Can¡¯t you recall?¡± I questioned with hiked brows. Twenty Two JAX¡¯S POV One hour earlier I sauntered into the ck limousine that was parked in waiting for me and my personal assistant who ambled behind me. I wasvishly dressed, ded in a white expensive tuxedo and a matching trouser. My hair was sleek, set to cascade down to the nape of my neck and not a single hair was out of ce. Various rings hugged my fingers and an expensive chain hung around my neck. My expensive cologne glued on to me like a second skin, feeling the air with its heavenly scent wherever I went to. I really looked like a man of authority and just the thought got me smiling. ¡°Good evening sir¡± the chauffeur greeted me as he pulled open the doors for I and my personal assistant. I passed him a nod and a smile which he acknowledged. I sat down in one of the leather seats, the air conditioning had its system reignited as the cool breeze settled on me, making me rxed andfortable. Although I wasn¡¯t exactly excited to attend this event, irregardless of the fact that prestige was attached to the names of the organizingpany, partners and other guests, I just had to go because I wanted to see the one person I had been desiring to meet for such a long time. Today was the Lester corporation ltd shareholders event, if not for the desire of my father; Leo storms, I wouldn¡¯t even bother attending the shareholders meeting but I have to, because of my father He obliged me to attend for business reasons. He had organised a meeting for I and Mr Lester. And I knew fully well that attending that meeting would add to the prestige of my father¡¯spany. Additionally, I suspected that Janis Walter was going to be present at this event and that drove my motive for attending this event. Most of the top CEOs were going to be in arrival which included Janis Walter. There was no way she would miss such an event especially knowing that high ssed business men would be around. It was going to be a massive event, one I wouldn¡¯t miss for anything particrly because of my son. Nothing in me wanted a sweet soft reunion with Janis, I just wanted to know where my son is and I also wanted custody of him. How I suspected that Janis Walter would be present at the event? Simple, the Walters are partners and shareholders of the Lester corporation, they possess one the smallest portions of shares. They wouldn¡¯t miss such an event.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. We hit the road to the event, my eyes were carefully examining pictures of Walter family and I was particrly interested in the images of Janis Walter. I eagerly searched for a picture of my son but unfortunately I couldn¡¯t find any. I needed to see my son so badly. Still scrolling, my eyes crossed the image of Stravis Walter and an overflow of anger coursed through me. I hate her even more than I hate Janis, recalling the incident that happened two and a half years ago when I visited their home to see my son. She stepped out of the house, met me and totally humiliated me. She rated me poorly and tagged my clothes as rags. I felt so ashamed and at the same time I was determined to get wealth. Her spiteful and degrading words left me hungry to make money and throw it in her face. Because that was all they did¨Cthey threw money in my face and insulted me because I wasn¡¯t as rich as they were. On the bright side, if it wasn¡¯t for all the humiliation and insults that shattered me, I wouldn¡¯t have finally met my father. I¡¯m so grateful I met him and now I¡¯m even richer those who looked down on me. The Walters look up to Leo storms because he is bigger than them and that also means I am now bigger than them and they must look up to me. In no time we had arrived at the venue. The chauffeur rushed and pulled the door for me to step out. The sould of my shoe married the red carpet ced beneath me. I stepped out of the car and my eyes caught the noisy and eager paparazzi. They shed cameras and held microphones. Walking towards the paparazzi in my all white tuxedo, my ears weed different questions thrown by the paparazzi. ¡°Where is Mr Storms right now?¡± ¡°Are you representing Mr Storms at this event?¡± ¡°What is thetest deal signed by the LC corporations?¡± Their loud questions irritated me slightly but I chose to ignore them all, bodyguards stood at the entrance of the huge building. They opened up the door and I meandered in whilst fixing my eyes on the beautiful bright chandeliers that shun brightly in therge hall. So many personalities of high caliber where present at the event. ¡°Mr Storms¡± a young shareholder walked up to me and we shook hands respectfully. My interests were far from mere greeting and socializing, I need to find Janis Walter and get some information about my son. A part of me wants to humiliate her like she and her sister did but a bigger part of me just needed information about my son. Humiliating them will not be exempted from my ns but I wouldn¡¯t rush into that. I hate the Walters with everything in me, I just can¡¯t believe I have to father a child that came from that family. Soft slow ssical music yed and just then my eyes caught sight of the music band that yed so passionately somewhere in the big hall. The hall was oozing beauty and elegance. The atmosphere really depicted world-ss wealth. Lester corporation always stood out when it came to showcasing wealth and prosperity. I peered my head round the crowd to see if Janis Walter was somewhere in the hall but I couldn¡¯t sight her. ¡°Are you sure Janis Walter would be here?¡± I nced at my secretary. ¡°They will be here sir, information reached me that they would attend the event¡± he replied. Maybe I¡¯m the one that¡¯s not looking hard enough. I walked further in the calm and not-so-clustered crowd. So many greetings were thrown at me, so many people came and shook hands with me. I reciprocated the greeting and stood for a while with some of the partners and shareholders of Lester corporation before ambling my way to the toilet. I needed a break from all the greetings and chit chats, I just needed to find Janis Walter and get information about my son. I stared into the mirror, pondering so deeply about my aim on finding Janis. She would pay for all this. She and her family looked down on me when I had nothing, now I have everything and it¡¯s my turn to leave her humiliated. I ambled my way out of the toilet to meet more wealthy men and women of the elite ss. Holding my cocktail, I sipped it and peered my eyes into the crowd again. I was anxiously waiting for this Walters, I mustn¡¯t leave this shareholders meeting without meeting Janis and hearing about my son. I didn¡¯t know how long I had pushed myself through the crowd but I could not spot any profile of Janis Walter or even Stravis Walter. It felt like they weren¡¯t even in attendance. Everything felt so fruitless. Fuck. This night wasn¡¯t going exactly how I nned it. How could the Walters miss such an event? They know how much they needed to be in attendance as a result of the little shares they possessed in the Lester Corporations. Nothing was making sense. I groaned within me and heaved a deep sigh. A woman identally bumped into me from behind and her drink spilled over my white tuxedo. Fuck. I pressed my lips in annoyance, ignoring thedy who rambled an apology to me. ¡°I can definitely get you a new one if that will make you feel better¡± I heard her distinct voice say and my eyes widened. That tone seemed so distinct. I¡¯ve heard such a voice before. I quickly spurned around and my gazended on Janis Walter herself. On seeing me, she lets out a gasp and bes glued to the spot. Triumph surged within me and I was as happy as ark. I only knew of one person that could unt wealth in such manner and hearing how she chose to apologise quickly got my instinct tingling. I just knew the Walters couldn¡¯t afford to miss this function. They needed it for the growth of theirpany. Janis stared at me with goo-goo eyes and her lips were practically hanging open. A smug smile appeared on my lips as I watched her drool over me. The look on her face right now was priceless. ¡°What were you saying?¡± I mocked her, trying so hard to stifle back myugh. Her eyes fed in on my appearance. No doubt, she wasn¡¯t expecting to meet me here and by the look of things, she didn¡¯t know I was a close associate to the Lesters. The MC had announced my status to Mr Lester on my arrival but Janis here was moping at me so I doubt she knew I was a very influential person here. I wonder how she would react knowing that I was in touch with Mr Lester? Just the thought gave me beaming smiles. ¡°I thought you were apologising for spilling the wine on me Miss Janis Walter?¡± my husky voice held her name, mockery ringing in my tone. ¡°I¨CI was. Uhm¡­. sir¡­ I¡¯m¡­¡± Janis stuttered like a child. Fuck. This was exhrating. I¡¯ve always waited for this day toe and it¡¯s now here. The almighty Janis Walter was left speechless by my transformation and reappearance that she could barely speak. She just kept on speaking gibberish like a child. Adding salt to her injury, right in her presence, I was informed that I had a meeting with Mr Lester. Janis had her eyes buldging out on hearing that. She never expected it. I know how badly the Walters wanted to secure a meeting with Mr Lester but couldn¡¯t and now Janis just witnessed Mr Lester requesting to meet me. I love this but I hated how quiet and dazed she was. I needed her to talk so I took the first step and addressed her rudely. Janis was taken aback by my rude countenance towards her and immediately found her tongue. ¡°Mr Jax Storms, Can¡¯t you recognise me? I¡¯m Janis Walter. I¡¯m the woman you had a one night stand with years back. Can¡¯t you recall?¡± She questioned with hiked brows. I chucked deeply at her question. ¡°Can you really remember who I am Miss Janis Walter?¡± I asked a question in reply. I wanted to hear her ask me what I was doing in an event for the rich and belittle me like before. I was itching to show her how wealthy I was now. I wanted her to cower in fear of my authority and power but instead Janis shed me a warm smile. ¡°Of course. We had a one night stand together. How can I ever forget¡± she smiled. I kept mude, wondering why she was putting up a nice farcade. ¡°You look so good. Honestly. You look so uhm ssy and rich. What happened to you? What were you up to throughout the two years we lost contact?¡± Janis inquired, happiness saturated all over face. She was trying to be nice but it irked me and infuriated me. I wasn¡¯t in for all these trash. I came here for my son, not to build bonds with her. ¡°Cut the charade Janis. We aren¡¯t on friendly terms and we¡¯ve never been on friendly terms. Don¡¯t act like you care about me because you never did. I just came here so I can get to know the whereabouts of my son. Where is my son Janis?¡± I spat unforgivingly at her. Twenty Three JANIS¡¯ POV ¡°Cut the charade Janis. We aren¡¯t on friendly terms and we¡¯ve never been on friendly terms. Don¡¯t act like you care about me because you never did. I just came here so I can get to know the whereabouts of my son. Where is my son Janis?¡± Jax spat at me, his tone bitter and irked. I was confused. Time stood still in an instant for me and it seemed like the universe and all in it hade to a halt. What did Jax just say? Did I fucking hear him right? ¡°Excuse me?¡± I asked with raised brows, my confusion written all over my face. ¡°You heard me right Miss Walter. I believe I didn¡¯t speak French or Latin. I came here for my son so cut the charade and give me my son! Where did you keep him?!¡± he snapped scowfully at me. I was dumbstruck, robbed off my speech and at lost for words. What the hell! Who the fuck does Jax thinks he is to just barge into my life and demand for our son like he isn¡¯t my son too!? He said it like as if I forcefully kept the child away from him. I would never try to keep Jerome locked away from his father. Infact I yearned for a day like this toe where I will meet Jax again and introduce him to Jerome with all sincerity in me. I was even ready to tush him up, get him new clothes, give him money to start up a lucrative business that will yield him wealth all for the sake of our baby, Jerome. And now he suddenly shows up looking all rich and wealthy and demands full custody of Jerome like as if Jerome isn¡¯t my son too and I intentionally kept him away from Jerome. ¡°What do you mean Jax? I don¡¯t seem to get you? Why are you talking like as if I hid our son away from you and I purposely chose not to let you ever meet him?¡± I questioned, still trying to control the burning anger spreading within me like wild fire. Jax huffed at my statement and chuckled darkly, an uncanny smile ying by the corners of his lips. ¡°I meant what I meant. You yourself know that I am saying the truth Miss Janis Walter. You had my son with you for two whole years and you never bothered to bring him to limelight because you were fucking keeping him away from me, his father. You didn¡¯t want me to find out about my son, I am very sure of that. But unfortunately for you, I know all about the child you had for me two years ago. The same child you hid from the media and the entire world because you didn¡¯t want his father toe for him, I know about the child and now I am here for my child, nothing more and nothing less¡± Jax scoffed, his eyes scanning me with distate. I was beyond confused and also angry. My nerves had be a wrecking mess and I fought to control my anger but it had spread like wildfire throughout my entire body. Wait, what the actual fuck is Jax saying?! I¨CJanis Walter, tried to keep him away from his son?!Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Was he there when I looked all over this fucking city for him?! How I searched non stop for him?, was he there?! Did he have a single clue of how I had my personal assistant go through the list of uber drivers all over this city all because I was trying to get him?! When I had sleepless nights as a result of my anxiety and eagerness to meet him, did he have a single clue? During these past two years, my heart ached to see Jerome reunited with his father, I longed to see it happen. I didn¡¯t want Jerome to grow up without a dad. Hell I knew the taunts and jeerings he would recieve from other kids as a result of not having a father figure in his life. I knew it all and I searched relentlessly and tirelessly for Jax. Jax vanished into the air like as if he never existed. Not only did I search for him online, I had my personal assistant bring in hundreds of uber drivers whom I essed every single day and yet none of them turned out to be him. He vanished like he never existed. And even when he did return back the day I had put to bed, he only came once. I understand it that Stravis insulted him and probably trampled upon him but if he was so eager to see Jerome why did hee back again and meet with me instead?! He met Stravis not me. Stravis was the one who insulted him not me. If he really wanted to meet Jerome so badly, he could havee again the next day and I would have definitely weed him in with open arms. But he never did show up and now he strangely returned two yearster with so much wealth and power to demand full custody of his son. What the fuck?! ¡°Jax how can you stand here and spill all these shit when you don¡¯t even know the full story? Do you know how hard I searched for you when I found out about my pregnancy? Do you? Ibed the city thoroughly to find you yet it seemed like you vanished into thin air. Do you know how I ached to have you into our son¡¯s life?¡­.¡± I tried exining to Jax when he rudely interrupted me. ¡°He is my son!¡± He barked. ¡°He is our son!¡± I retorted back, tired of being nice. Who the fuck did he think he was to try to rip Jerome out of my arms. Jerome is my son too and I¡¯m his mother. I won¡¯t let anyone try to forcefully separate us. I was willing to take Jerome to Jax and possibly form a family but it seems Jax just wants to snatch him away from me. ¡°So you were trying to find me all these while and yet the day I finally came to your house to demand to see you and my son, you had your ill mannered and uncultured sister insult me and throw me out? You im to have been looking for me and the very day I showed up at your door, your brat of a sister insulted me, spat vile words at me and even threw money to humte me all because of how I appeared. I¡¯ll take back what is mine Janis. I don¡¯t care if you would be heart broken in the process¡± Jax threatened. ¡°You don¡¯t have any right to demand full custody over him¡± I seethed in anger. ¡°I have all the rights Miss Janis Walter. Look I¡¯m not that poor uber driver you knew two years ago, the uber driver you could easily trample upon with your wealth and subjugate. I am not that Jax anymore. I am a different man now. And believe me Miss Janis Walter, I have more wealth than you can ever imagine. I can fucking buy yourpany¡¯s shares and bring you to bankruptcy. You are nothing to me. If you choose to act stubborn, I promise to fight you with everything I have until I get back my son. Mark my words¡± Jax gritted his teeth in anger. His adams apple gobbled with so much anger as he spoke and his jaws were clenching and unclenching. His demeanour spoke off raw, bloody anger with his blood shot gaze scaring the wits out of me. How could he bring up Jerome in such manner and demand him like I meant nothing in my son¡¯s life? An unknown terror began creeping into me as the fear that Jax might take Jerome away from me settled in. Jax had a maniac smirk stered on to his face as his eyes scanned my tremored facial features. No. I can¡¯t let him see me scared. This is what he wants. He wants me to crumble beneath his feet and give in to his orders. He wants Jerome at all costs and he is willing to y dirty for it. I won¡¯t show him my tension nor fear. Yes, Jax might have made a huge amount of money and he might have amassed wealth over these past two years but I am still Janis Walter and I also have a name for myself. I am one of America¡¯s most richest and influential women. I won¡¯t back down without a fight. Masking up my fears, I shot him a stoic expression and gave him dagger res. ¡°Rage all you want Mr Jax Storms but I want you to know that I can make threats to. I am Miss Janis Walter and I don¡¯t give up easily. I have never won a battle so fighting you won¡¯t be the first. Bring all you¡¯ve got but you won¡¯t win. Jerome is my son and you can¡¯t separate us¡± I shot back, matching his rage with mine. ¡°Then permit me to be the first opponent you will loose to because I will get back my son from you and there is nothing you can do about it. I aming back for my son. I can¡¯t wait to crush this enormous ego you have of yourself¡± Jax balefully threatened before walking away from me and our heated up conversation. I watched him go and my knees suddenly grew weak, threatening to cave me to the ground. Tears brewed up in my eyes and breathing became erratic. How could Jax be so cold and mean towards me? How could he speak to me in such a manner? Why is he bent on separating Jerome from me? How can hee up from nowhere and demand full custody of Jerome? Can¡¯t he start up a family with us? He is rich, he can take care of I and Jerome now. He can be his father and my husband too. Why then does he want to separate us for no reason? These questions rummaged through my mind, making me more anxious than ever. I searched for Jax all over the city. I searched every nook and cranny for him. I had sleepless nights as a result and my heart ached every time. I wanted to see this man badly yet he never showed up. I put up word to interview every fucking uber driver but he never showed up. And now he appeared out of the blue spitting trash to me and iming full custody of Jerome without caring how his damn words would hurt me. If he knew about Jerome all these while why didn¡¯t he show up again? Why did he wait to meet me here before spilling trash? My chest heaved uncontrobly and my pain had me demanding. I quickly shuffled my feet in a bid to get out of the hall. I needed to get to Jerome, my son. I can¡¯t afford to loose him. Twenty Four ¡°Thank you so much Mr Benson¡± Stravis appreciated, her eyes glinting cheerfully. ¡°Thank you too, we look forward to working with you Miss Stravis¡± Mr Benson gave a warm smile. ¡°We wille to a conclusion about the deal once it¡¯s approved, for now you can reach us on our mail¡± he added whilst handing over a business card to Stravis. Delightfully they shook hands and walked away, a victorious smile yed on the lips of Stravis as she raised her head up and congratted herself for a job well done. Securing a meeting and a partnership deal with Mr Benson was a huge step for the Walter corporation, this particr partnership deal will elevate thepany and bring great value. In Stravis moment of self praises her eye stumbles upon a very familiar person, she strained her eyes to see this familiar figure clearly as the young man walked towards her. Recognition dawned on his facials as he got closer. ¡°Isn¡¯t this that poor man that came asking for his son years ago?¡± Stravis said to herself. Jax walked past Stravis which made her turn to tap him on the shoulder, she scanned him from head to toe as he turned to face her. After thoroughly examining Jax, she bursted into an uncontrobleughter. ¡°I remember you, are you not the poor man that came to my house in rags some years ago? Who borrowed you this fancy outfit? Who invited you here, I¡¯m sure you must have sneaked in¡± ¡°You are lucky I¡¯m not so wicked, I would have called the guards toe pickup the trash, I wonder why a filthy smelling person like you would even walk amongst high ss citizens like us¡± She mocked Jax distastefully. Without uttering a word Jax boiled, his frown was visible. ¡°Oh c¡¯mon don¡¯t give me that look, you of all people know you don¡¯t belong here, you belong in the streets. Incase no one else told you that the rags you wore looked better on you, I¡¯d tell you¡± Stravis added. She picked up her perfume and sprayed it all over herself. Stravis eyes spotted a stain on his white tuxedo which made her chuckle. ¡°Even when you try so hard to look clean and rich you end up disying your dirtiness, you should dry clean the owner¡¯s cloth because I know you don¡¯t have what it takes to buy him a new one¡± Stravis spat more mockery on Jax. Jax boiled with rage, clenching his fists together he made a promise in his heart to crush the Walters no matter what. It¡¯s been 2 years since the Walters had set eyes on Jax and all Stravis could do after sighting him in a wealthy environment was to insult him and call him trash. The statement yed over and over again in Jax¡¯s memory as he walked out of the hall angrily. Stravis shrugged off the irritation that hurled up inside her and began to seek for Janis, she was eager to inform her about the deal she had just initiated with Mr Benson. She wouldn¡¯t hesitate to show Janis how better of a CEO she is. Her victory smile came back as she walked out of the hall and into the car. Janis was seated at the passenger seat looking all sober and drained, lost and swallowed up by her thoughts. ¡°I¡¯ve been looking for you, while you¡¯ve been here sobbing like a little child I¡¯ve been out there securing business deals for thispany¡± ¡°All you do is sit and mop like a baby, I am honestly a better CEO than you, I just sessfully made a deal with Mr Benson, he agreed to a partnership with us. If not for my hard work, ourpany wouldn¡¯t stand so tall¡± Stravis praised herself. Not minding Stravis, Janis peered her head out of the window. Her mind was far from business deals and CEOpetition. All she could think about was her Jerome, Her world would crumble to the ground if Jax manages to take Jerome from her. He had so much wealth and power now, if he wanted to win a case with his wealth he would, there was no influence or power she had over him. JANIS How could Jax say all this? If only he knew how much I searched for him, Ibed the whole city in search of this man just for him to meet his son and now that I¡¯ve found him he is all rich and powerful. He doesn¡¯t care about me or how hurt I would be if he takes my son away from me. I carried this child in my womb for nine months, I breastfeed him and looked after him for two good years. If I have to give up my wealth to keep Jerome in my arms I would, nothing matters to me right now. Even if the world goes in favor of Jax to get his son, I won¡¯t loose hope. I won¡¯t give Jerome up so easily. ¡°I am a different man now. And believe me Miss Janis Walter, I have more wealth than you can ever imagine. I can fucking buy yourpany¡¯s shares and bring you to bankruptcy. You are nothing to me. If you choose to act stubborn, I promise to fight you with everything I have until I get back my son. Mark my words¡± Jax¡¯s words continued to y on repeat in my memory. I began to shiver at the thoughts of how he would crumble on me and Walterspany atrge all because of his son.Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Leo storms was someone we looked up to, he was way more influential and power. He had the capacity to bring us down if he wanted to and now his son; Jax, is in charge of all his affairs. He hold the equal power, wealth and rights as Mr Leo storms. This is a big challenge for me, what if he really bring bankruptcy to us? What if we loose all our wealth because of him. I don¡¯t want to bow to him but all heavens seem to be at his feet. This wasn¡¯t how I pictured our reunion to be, I didn¡¯t imagine that Jax would say all this. He seemed so rude and determinant. I never unted my wealth in his face, I was ready to take care of him, I never looked down on him it was Stravis who insulted him and looked down on him. She has sessfully added made Jax hate me and hate the whole thing of our family. ¡°Aren¡¯t you even listening to me? Do you really have to be so nonchnt sometimes? I¡¯m telling you about a big move I just made to elevate ourpany and you just sat there ignoring everything. Do you ever take anything serious? All you do is sit home and sip your tea while I sweat my ass off at work¡± Stravis yelled, pulling me out of her reverie. ¡°Not another word!¡± I yelled back whilst giving her deadly res, anger flowed through my veins and my fists clenched at her impertinent remarks. ¡°Why?!¡± Stravis retorted arrogantly. ¡°I¡¯m not in the mood for all your stupid rants just leave me alone, Driver let¡¯s go¡± I ordered whilst calming my boiling rage. I eyed Stravis and looked elsewhere. ¡°Whatever¡± Stravis hissed. The driver reignited the cars engine, and in no time the car was on busy highway. Lights from different buildings shun all over the ce, turning darkness into light. ¡°And yeah, guess who I met inside, I met that lowlife man that came asking for his son some years ago. Do you remember? I went go get things from you when you were at the hospital¡± ¡°Yes I remember him¡± I replied coldly. How could I not remember the father of my child, the wealthy cold billionaire that has sworn to take his child no matter what, even if it means bringing down the Walters. ¡°He borrowed someone¡¯s tuxedo and sneaked his way in, can you just imagine? I can¡¯t even phantom the heights poor people go just to look rich and ssy, I don¡¯t know how much he borrowed that suit but I know he must have spent his life savings to borrow it¡± Janis said irritably. ¡°He is the owner of the suit and he didn¡¯t sneak into the event, he is a shareholder there¡± I raised an eyebrow and stared at Stravis. ¡°You must have borrowed him that suit to the event, now I know why you never wanted us to meet him. How would you stoop so low? why did sleep with a lowlife? Someone with no ss. Ande to think of it he actually looks alot like Jerome¡± Stravis scolded. Her words angered me even more. ¡°Stravis I didn¡¯t borrow the suit to him, I said he fucking owns it. Are you daft? He is the father of the child that¡¯s why Jerome looks like him. Don¡¯t tell me you spoke to him¡± I raised an eyebrow at Stravis. I¡¯m sure she must have insulted him again at the event. ¡°Yes I spoke to him, why would a poor man walk around rich people, I told him that he doesn¡¯t deserve to breath the same air we do and walk amongst wealthy people like us, he also had the suit stained. Wait don¡¯t tell me all you¡¯ve said is true?¡± Stravis questioned. I ced my hand over my face, it was so frustrating having Stravis as a sister. While I was here wallowing in my agony she was out there pouring salt on my injury. Right now I would do anything to make sure Jax grants us favor by leaving Jerome. I¡¯m trying my best to make sure Jax doesn¡¯t ruin my life by taking custody of my son and all Stravis could do was make matters worse. Now Jax hates us even more because of Stravis, if he had any form of sympathy initially, he would bury it to the ground, all thanks to Stravis and her loud mouth. She just doesn¡¯t know when to shut up. ¡°Do you ever learn to keep your mouth shut? Why did you have to walk up to him and insult him? He is the father of my child and he is now a billionaire. He can literally sue you for the insults¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even act surprised, you didn¡¯t think about all this when you saw him all fancied up and rich at the event, you just insulted him. He is after his son and now he is nning to take full custody of his son, he even threatened to bring us down if we stood in way. He hates us because of you, because of your arrogance and your pride and now that you sighted him at the event you made it ten times worse¡± I said to a stupefied Stravis. Everything is falling apart and I have no power to stop it. Twenty five JANIS¡¯ POV The moment the screeching tires of our car came to a halt, I didn¡¯t even wait for a nano-second to pass by before lurching out through the doors of the car. I mmed the doors shut behind me causing Stravis to flinch as she was fixing up the loose buttons of her zer. ¡°Sheesh Janis, the house isn¡¯t running away you know!?¡± I heard Stravis yell at me for my rough demeanour. I shut all her wordings out. The only thing I could hear right now was the heavy pounding of my heart in my rib cages. It felt like my heart could jump out of my body any minute. My tremor was at its summit and my breathing would frequently clog in my chest. I swiftly pushed open the huge doors of the mansion and dashed upstairs with my trepadised feet. Jax¡¯s words still echoed and resonated within the walls of my ears. He wanted to take Jerome away from me and he was damn serious. His entire physique and aura spoke of a deadly and threatening wealth. It was evident in him. He wasn¡¯t dressed as a poor man but as a billionaire. My useless sister still made matters more worse for me by going ahead to insult him. She literally just added more fuel to the already heated up inferno. Tears brewed up in my eyes and distorted my vision as I raced through the hallway. I can¡¯t let Jax take Jerome away from me. He is my son too. Why is Jax doing this to me? I was experiencing a serious nervous break down as I reminisced on Jax¡¯s statement. He told me he was ready to fight me in court and I should get ready to loose the battle. That definitely wasn¡¯t an empty threat. He meant every word. He would stop at nothing to im Jerome and get full custody of him but I couldn¡¯t let that happen. I imagined that meeting Jax again in the future would bring some sort of relief to I and Jerome but now it was turning out to be a nightmare. He is outrightly using me for hiding Jerome from him when all I fucking did was to search every nook and cranny for his bloody ass. I literally spent my time, money and resources in searching all over the city for him with the little information I had of him but he suddenly disappeared into thin air. And now he showed up out of the blue to im Jerome for himself. I can¡¯t let that happen. I lurched myself through the doors of Jerome¡¯s room, startlimg the maids who were attending to him as they all whipped their faces towards my mortified features whilst I loomed by the doorway to the room. On seeing Jerome, my heart melted and a smile broke out on my lips. ¡°Jerome¡± I gasped, walking towards him. On spotting me, Jerome leaped for joy and scurried towards me, leaving the maid who was trying to feed him his cereal. ¡°Mama¡± he eximed in a happy tone. I scooped him up at once and hugged him so deeply, burying my face in the crook of his neck whilst he yed with my hair. ¡°Did you miss me huh?¡± I asked, nuzzling my nose against his. He tittered and giggled uncontrobly which got me smiling even more. ¡°All of you leave now. I¡¯ll take care of my son myself¡± I ordered them in a stern tone. They scurried out of the room and I locked the door behind them. My eyes focused back on a cheerful Jerome and tears brewed up in my ears as I watched him and his gimmicks. Jax really was hell bent on taking our baby away from me. I mean Jerome is so attached to me. He can recognise my voice anywhere and I¡¯m deeply attached to my son. I can¡¯t bear the pain of not being around him anymore or loosing him to Jax. ¡°Jerome I love you so much. You have no idea how much mummy loves you. Though your birth was unexpected but I made sure to not let that affect your upringing. I¡¯m ready to fight the entire world for you my dear son¡± I sobbed, not being able to hold back my tears anymore. I crumbled into tears before Jerome. ¡°I won¡¯t leave you sweetie. I won¡¯t let anyone take you from me either. You were given to me by the Almighty himself. I can¡¯t let anyone take what¡¯s mine¡± nting kisses all over Jerome¡¯s face, I watched him giggle and hisugh was rather infectious. ¡°Nobody will take you from me sweetie. Nobody¡± I kept on repeating to Jerome who was obviously oblivious to everything happening. He just enjoyed my kisses. I can¡¯t let Jax fulfil his devious ns and take Jerome away from me. Never. I was going to fight him tooth and nail and nobody was going to stop me from winning. * * * * * * * Stravis let out a tired groan as she carried her bag and Janis¡¯ bag inside the house. She could not believe Janis had dumped her bag on her to carry. She was even more stunned by the way she left the car. ¡°Could it have had something to do with that lowlife Jax?¡± Stravis thought to herself. ¡°She did seem tensed and frightened today on meeting him¡± ¡°Uh ma¡¯am can we help you?¡± A soft feminine voice interrupted Stravis¡¯ reverie. Stravis veered her eyes to face the maids standing in front of her and her nose scrunched in disgust at them. ¡°No stay back. I¡¯ll do it myself. You all stink of sweat and poverty¡± Stravis cursed. ¡°Where is Janis?¡± She questioned with a raised brow. ¡°In a room with Jerome¡± One of the maids answered. Triumph surged in Stravis and she leaped for joy within her. She had crafty motives of her own and now she was going to show their mother how irresponsible Janis was. Stravis quickly walked up the stairs and raced for their parents room. She was honestly eager to spill the news about Janis. ¡°Mum¡± Stravis eximed, bursting through the doors of her mother¡¯s bedroom and giving her a fright. Mrs Walter jerked and gave a sigh of relief on noticing it was Stravis. ¡°What¡¯s wrong sweetheart? How did the function go?¡± Mrs Walter asked, scooting a little for Stravis to sit next to her. Stravis dropped the bags on the sheets of the bed and stared at her mother doe-eyed. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t believe what happened today in the function!¡± ¡°Tell me dear. Did you meet Mr Lester?¡± Stravis shook her head in reply. ¡°Not at all. But I met the father of Janis¡¯ son Jerome¡± Stravis chirped. Mrs Walter gave her curious orbs. ¡°Stop the joke Stravis. You know Janis doesn¡¯t like all that¡± ¡°I¡¯m not joking. I met Jerome¡¯s father at the function this night and honestly he is nothing to write home about¡± Stravis jeered. ¡°How so? What do you mean?¡± Mrs Walter gave her a puckered up brow. Stravis seemed as happy as ark in belittling her sister. ¡°His name is Jax and he is a pauper. So fucking poor. He can¡¯t even afford good clothes goddamit. Mum this man wreaks of poverty. Janis unts herself around and she is so picky in choosing a partner yet she ended up fathering a poor man¡¯s son¡± Stravis scoffed without batting an eyelid. ¡°C¡¯mon don¡¯t say that about other people. I¡¯ve warned you about this habit of yours several times. Don¡¯t talk down on people. And you might be wrong in your assumption of him you know¡± Mrs Walter chided Stravis. ¡°I¡¯m not lying mum¡± Stravis rolled her eyes. ¡°Do you know the worst thing about this man? He is two faced. He pretends to be rich and unts himself around but he is nothing¡± Mrs Walter seemed so confused by Stravis¡¯ speech about Jerome¡¯s father. ¡°Are you really sure of all these?¡± She threw her question at Stravis. Stravis nodded with a beam on her face. ¡°I can¡¯t believe how low Janis had to stoop to sleep with amon pauper. Like out of all the rich and famous in the city, she chose toy with a nobody. Janis acted so shamelessly. She didn¡¯t even think of how her actions would affect the reputation and prestige of both the family and thepany. God I feel irritated at her behaviour¡± Stravis spat acrimoniously. Mrs Walter was dumbstruck at Stravis¡¯ revtion. This sounded so unlike Janis. What really had been going on in her daughter¡¯s life? ¡°That¡¯s not even the biggest news. The man wants full custody of Jerome and he is ready to take Janis to court to gain him¡± Stravis dropped the bomb. Mrs Walter had her jaws dropping to the floor on hearing that. Her eyes widened and she was robbed of her speech. ¡°Are you serious?¡± She almost eximed at Stravis. Stravis nodded once more. ¡°What the hell? That¡¯s too extreme. How can he possibly think of separating Jerome from Janis after two whole years of being absent? We need to solve this issue before it esctes. Did Janis meet him in the function too?¡± ¡°Ofcourse. Why do you think she hasn¡¯te to see you yet and fill you in on how the function went? She is too pale and depressed. She is in the room with Jerome right now. Probably crying her eyes out¡± Stravis chuckled darkly. ¡°For once be sympathetic to other people¡¯s troubles. Janis is your sister. Don¡¯t make fun of her predicament because you aren¡¯t in her shoes¡± Mrs Walter scolded Stravis.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Stravis huffed and shrugged her shoulders at her mother. ¡°I am sympathetic mother. It¡¯s not my fault Janis slept with a low life. She is getting exactly what she deserves¡± ¡°It¡¯s not her fault too that she slept with someone that isn¡¯t in her financial status Stravis¡± Mrs Walter replied as a matter of fact. ¡°Stop addressing people who are less financially buoyant as low lives. We are all human beings. Don¡¯t me your sister for something that was beyond her control. In the future, you could find yourself¡­¡± Mrs Walter wasn¡¯t allowed toplete her statement as Stravis quickly interrupted her. ¡°I¡¯ll never be in such position or predicament mother because I move with sensible people. I don¡¯t move with people who are below my financial status. I move with the rich and powerful. I¡¯ll never be in Janis¡¯ predicament¡± Stravis retorted. ¡°However you choose to put it. Just be more understanding to other people¡¯s feeling and troubles. Anyways that aside, go stay with Janis¡± Mrs Walter instructed. Stravis had a facial features morphed into a frown and her brows deeply knitted. ¡°Why? She seems like she needs to be left alone¡± ¡°I know¡± Mrs Walter sighed. ¡°Just go check on how she¡¯s faring. She needs moral support right now. I¡¯ll discuss this with your father when he gets back and trye up with a solution to this issue. Probably I¡¯ll go meet the man¡­ uhm¡­ Jax and talk to him amicably to stop this issue from escting¡± Mrs Walter concluded with a stern resolve across her face. This was a very sensitive issue and she couldn¡¯t afford to see Janis depressed because of it. It had to be treated with caution to avoid the issue blowing out of proportion. Twenty Six JANIS¡¯ POV I straddled Jerome in my hands, nting kisses all over his face whilst he giggled and tittered repeatedly.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. I didn¡¯t know how long I had been in here with him but I was too scared to walk out of the room. I just want Jerome to be by my side at all times like this. I wanted to hold him in my hands and kiss him daily whilst assuring him of my protection and desire to keep him. I wanted Jerome to know how much I loved him. I can¡¯t let Jax have his way and separate me from my son. The fear of loosing Jerome to Jax was so terrifying that I could not even drop Jerome down for a nano-second . I was too mortified whenever I recounted Jax¡¯s threat. He wasn¡¯t bluffing and neither was he going to back down. I can¡¯t afford to loose this battle. Never. A rapid knock on the door startled me and had the hairs on my body standing. My breathing hitched in my throat and my heart skipped a beat. Could it be Jax. No.. absolutely not. I waved the thought off. He wouldn¡¯te here so quick and unannounced. I stood up with jelly feet from the bed and hauled Jerome more tighter towards my chest. ¡°Who is that?¡± I questioned with apprehension before going over to the door. ¡°It¡¯s Stravis. Open up now¡± came the vain reply of my younger sister. I rolled my eyes with a huff. What the fuck does she want now? Sighing, I went over to unlock the door for Stravis before ambling towards the bed. Laying a ying Jerome on the bed, I turned my attention to Stravis. ¡°I can see you¡¯ve been worried sick and crying¡± Stravis tried to stifle in a chuckle but it still escaped her lips and sheughed out at me. ¡°What do you want?¡± I asked with a frown morphing on my face. ¡°Just to check up on you and see how you¡¯ve been faring¡± she replied with a shrug of her shoulders. ¡°Since when did you start checking up on me and start caring? Because I know you care about nobody else but your fucking self¡± I scoffed with a disparaging smile on my lips. ¡°Just fucking leave. I want to be by myself¡± I added. Stravis chuckled darkly and nodded. ¡°Of course you know me so well. Well don¡¯t think I am concerned about your predicament because I am not. The only reason I¡¯m here because mum forced me toe not because I care about what¡¯s going on in your life. I don¡¯t give two fucks¡± ¡°Ofcourse I knew you would never be considerate and empathetic to other people¡¯s pain¡± I scoffed at her and diverted my eyes back to Jerome. ¡°Well you¡¯ve seen how I¡¯m faring right now so can you just leave Stravis? I want to be alone with my son¡± I requested in a much more serious tone. Silence raided the atmosphere for a while before Stravis beganughing hysterically. My brows pulled in confusion as I watched herugh. What is funny? ¡°Why are youughing?¡± I asked irritated at her. Stravis tried calming down herughter before sighing and shaking her head at me. ¡°You are so pathetic Janis¡± she smiled maniacally. I was taken aback by her statement and I felt triggered and angered. ¡°Excuse me?¡± I begged to differ. ¡°You heard me well dear sister. You are so pathetic. Like I can¡¯t believe you went to sleep with a low life uber driver¡­¡± Stravis began in such an acrimonious tone. ¡°And so? Is my personal life and choices your concern? Atleast I have people who want to be by myside unlike you. You¡¯ve literally chased everyone away with your disgusting character. Nobody wants to even pretend to be your friend¡± I retorted back causing Stravis to re at me. She stayed silent for a while, probably thinking of aeback before speaking again. ¡°Atleast I didn¡¯t sleep with a lower ss man. I have dignity and self respect. I can¡¯t be seen amongst people of the lower ss because I know the sort of prestige my family carries and I would not want to taint the picture of this family. But you Janis? You had and you still have no fucking shame¡± Stravis spat and mocked me. I was hot under my cor and my knuckles balled up as I listened to her belittling speech. ¡°Like out of all the rich and wealthy men in this city, you chose an uber driver, a pauper to sleep with. You carry yourself around like some sort of queen yet you act so disgracefully. Didn¡¯t you think of the consequences of your actions before allowing that low life fuck you? You want to drag the family¡¯s name to shame and turn us into aughing stock but I won¡¯t let you. I suggest you don¡¯t show yourself anywhere near the premises of thepany¡± ¡°And why is that? Who gave you the right to make such decisions concerning me?! Have you forgotten I¡¯m also your elder sister?!¡± I instantly bolted up from the bed in anger, fuming with anger and giving her dagger res. ¡°It¡¯s not about who gave me the authority or who is the oldest between us. This ismon sense and this is the practical thing that any sensible human would do!¡± Stravis shot back. ¡°Are you insulting my intelligence? Huh? Stravis you are far too high handed and you are really crossing the line here!¡± I yelled, the veins in my neck throbbing. ¡°If you show up in thatpany you would taint the imagine Janis can¡¯t you see it! This prestigious image the Walter corporations have struggled to build and maintain over the years, your fucking scandal would destroy it and taint the reputable image of thepany. The media would carry it and the paparazzi would pokenose in it. You won¡¯t leave their tongues for days or even months toe. And as the CEO, it would be such a huge mess for me to clean up¡± On hearing her lost words, I erupted into fits ofughter. ¡°And who made you the CEO Stravis?¡± I raised her a brow whilst taking predatorial steps towards her. Stravis stood silent, unwilling to answer. ¡°You really have big ns for yourself in mypany don¡¯t you?¡± I asked rhetoricallyying emphasis on the ¡®mypany¡¯ as I spoke. In a flick, theugh lines vanished from my facial features and my face became doused in anger. ¡°Now let me make one thing clear to you¡­¡± I began with such a stern and serious expression. ¡°I am the CEO of thispany. This is mypany not yours. You would never be the CEO of mypany so I suggest you clear off whatever fucking idea you have of yourself recing me in thatpany because it will not work¡± Stravis was livid with anger as I spoke and put her to her ce¨Cwhich was beneath my feet. ¡°You are just an ordinary manager thanks to my mercy so get that into your damn head. I would be resuming my office very soon because I can¡¯t sit and watch you act like you own the business. You do not and the only right, power and position you have there is that off being amon manager!¡± ¡°You better focus all your precious time and power on trying to keep Jax away from Jerome. Worry about fighting for the custody of Jerome because Jax is so keen on getting him back and leave the handling of thepany to me else you would regret it. You don¡¯t want to loose your precious son to Jax do you?¡± Stravis gave an uncanny smile before pivoting and walking out on me. Fuck. This girl was so much getting on my nerves these days. If she wasn¡¯t my sister, I would have dealt with her brutally. First was insulting Jax and making him hate me more then shees to my room and mocks me. To add to it all she even ordered me not to step foot in mypany. Who gave her that right!? I will deal with herter but not now. I had more pressing matters to attend to. I had to think of a n to keep Jax away from Jerome and win this battle against him. ******* The blue sky turned into a dark windy night as the moon shun brightly on the surface of the earth. I and Stravis walked down the stairs and towards the dinning area of the house. We walked in silence but our silence spoke millions. Whilst my mind rummaged on how to outwit Jax in his devious n, Stravis probably thought of how to assume the position of the CEO in mypany. Earlier on, our parents summoned us for a dinner meeting to discuss and gain knowledge of our welfare. With a beaming smile my mum stood up from the dinner table, walked over to us and embraced us gracefully. ¡°How are you doing Janis?¡± she asked cheerfully. ¡°I¡¯m fine mum¡± I replied whilst reciprocating that same infections smile she had on her face. ¡°Stravis how about you? I hope you kept Janispany¡± she turned to Stravis and embraced her. ¡°I did¡± Stravis replied coldly. We embraced dad as well as it was a ritual during dinner. After the greetings we sat at the dinning where our foods were already served. The table was quiet as we all dug into our dinner. ¡°So Janis what exactly did Jax say to you?¡± mum asked whilst leaving her gaze on me. She paid rapt attention to my every word as I began to give a brief summary of the whole issue. ¡°Don¡¯t you think you should give Jax the chance to exin himself to you? I mean there has to be a reason he is so keen on taking Jerome from you, from us¡± Mum suggested. ¡°He doesn¡¯t even want to listen to me, he had already said he would take his son without having me in his way. He would stop at nothing even if it means taking down our family¡± my voice became shaky and my eyes almost teary. Recalling the threats made me emotional. ¡°Don¡¯t worry okay? I think we need to talk to him, heart to heart you know. I¡¯ll speak to Jax myself, maybe a visit too¡± Mum assured. ¡°Really?¡± I asked. I was happy to see the unending support they gave. My parents are going to back me up and Jax won¡¯t win the case. Stravis chuckled as she ate her dinner, her attitude annoyed me to the core but I chose to ignore. She was the least of my problems. I just wanted my son safe with me by my side at all times. ¡°Yes and if he is still so bent on carrying out his ns to take Jerome, then we would fight back. I¡¯ll hire one of the bestwyers and take the case to court¡± Dad added. ¡°One way or the other, either by peaceful resolution or by going to court, we will keep Jerome¡± Mum uttered confidently. My eyes filled with tears listening to their unwavering support for me. Hapiness saturated all over my face and I felt this resurge of hope within me. Jax won¡¯t take my son away from me. He will never win. Twenty Seven JAX I sat on my heavy duty office chair behind the huge brown mahogany table, reminiscing about my conversation with Janisst night. Even after so many years her eyes still sparkled and her orbs were beautifully structured. I couldn¡¯t hold back the thoughts of how beautiful Janis was. Her lips parted in such a very elegant manner as she opened them to speak. Little observations about Janis Walter clouded my mind as I sat in my office, this observations weren¡¯t initiatedst night at the party so why now? Irrespective of the fact that she looked so stunning, I wasn¡¯t interested in all that at the party, my concerns were focused on my son. Getting custody for my son was my main agenda not reuniting with Janis. I was stern and strict to Janis particrly because i needed information about my son, the disrespect and degrading attitude of the Walters was another reason why I was so strict and rude to Janis at the party. After everything Janis and Stravis had done to me, been friendly to them after so many years felt like atrocity against my heart and my self esteem. I never hated Janis but the fact that she used her wealth to trample on my self esteem two and a half years ago made me dislike her. I never imagined that Janis would be the mother of my child. Not even in my dreams. Afterst night¡¯s heated conversation between Janis and I. I was to have a brief meeting with Mr Lester, So my secetary drove me to Lester corporation to sit and negotiate with Mr Lester concerning a certain deal. The meeting was quite favourable for me and LC corporations atrge. Mr Lester was delighted to have the meeting with mest night, I finally submitted the business proposal my father had sent me to deliver. I was overwhelmed with joy on seeing the look on Mr Lester¡¯s face when we discussed freely about various industrial and business matters. ¡°That¡¯s just it about business and finances, people will always love to partner with you. I got an email from a young man, he wanted to be a shareholder of Lester¡¯s corporation, guess what he had to offer?¡± Mr Lester¡¯s jovial tone sounded very fresh in my memory as I recalled our chat. I gazed at him, eager to hear thepletion of his story. ¡°He attached pictures of bottles to the email and said that they were worth hundreds of dors and he would give it to thepany in exchange for shares of ourpany¡± A loudughter erupted from my belly and left my lips forcefully after hearing him. He chuckled and released a loudughter. ¡°On seeing the email I couldn¡¯t stopughing, his desperation left me feeling pity as well, so I assigned someone to give him some money for the stress¡± ¡°That¡¯s really nice¡± I morphed a warm smile, Mr Lester was indeed a kind man. Even after all the wealth he acquired he still chose to be humble and kind and i admired him for that. ¡°You¡¯re so lively, how about we hang out more at the gulf course¡± he grinned from ear to ear, a bright smile spread across his lips as he gazed at me. ¡°Fine by me sir¡± I replied cheerfully. I had lost track of time that night, we conversed freely for more than two hours. I was so happy because Mr Lester and I went along so well. He picked up his pen at the office table and signed the contract proposal I submitted to him, he was more than happy to sign it. I never imagined¡­.. ¡°Mr Jax¡­¡± my secretary¡¯s cid voice drew me out. of my reverie. ¡°Yes?¡± I turned to him. ¡°Mr Storms would like to speak to you¡± my secretary released the door knob and ambled his way to me with a phone in his hands. ¡°Hey Dad¡± ¡°Jax how are you? Are you done with work? it¡¯s almost time¡± he reminded. I widened my eyes in surprise. Holy fuck! Ipletely lost track of time, I was so deep in thoughts that I forgot today¡¯s dinner with Dad. ¡°I¡¯m alright, yes I¡¯ll be there very soon¡± ¡°Make sure youe early. Remember, the dinner is at 8 pm¡± he said. ¡°Yes I remember dad¡± ¡°Alright, finish up and meet me at the restaurant. I¡¯ll be waiting for you¡± he ended the call after uttering those words. It was already 7 pm and I was barely ready. I just need to go home, take a shower and then drive to the restaurant. ¡°Clean up my desk¡± I instructed my secretary before leaving the office. ****** The chauffeur pulled the car¡¯s door for me to step out, I stepped out of the white tinted Mercedes Benz. The wind glided through my hair and brushed my skin, the atmosphere was cool and calm. I stood in front of La cuisine; one of the ssiest french restaurants in the city. The door was opened up for me by two huge men. They stood at the entrance, dressed in ck tuxedos. As I stepped into the restaurant, the chilled breeze from the air conditioners weed me in. My eyes caught sight of the illuminating blue lights that shun from the chandeliers above. The restaurant was mild and calm, waiters walked around taking orders and serving meals. Beautifully designed flowerpots were seen at different areas of the restaurant. The gold coloured chairs were arranged in an appropriate pattern. A small rectangr table sat at the middle of two long armless seats that were opposite eachother. I saw my Dad seated at a far end of the restaurant, scrolling through his phone peacefully, he had no dinner on the table. He was probably waiting for me to arrive before he orders something. I plodded my steps towards him as my eyes were fixed directly at him. The minute he raised up his head and noticed my presence, an infectious smile yed on the corners of his lips. On getting to the table he stood up and embraced me cheerfully. His countenance was ebullient and lively. ¡°Jax wee¡± he said as we both sat opposite to eachother to have our dinner. The atmosphere was quite promising The aroma of various delicacies filled the air as we sat to discuss about topany¡¯s growth and my personal life as well.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. A waiter sauntered towards us, she approached our table and bowed respectfully before speaking. ¡°What may I get you sirs?¡± her high pitched voice met my ear as I examined her. ¡°Anything he is getting¡± dad said with his eyes fixed on the waiter. ¡°Uhmmm how about pasta and grilled chicken, that¡¯s good right?¡± I nced at dad. ¡°Of course¡± he replied. ¡°Anything else?¡± the waiter asked. ¡°And a bottle of champagne¡± I added. She scribbled our orders on a little notepad, dug it into her apron and walked away to go prepare our order. ¡°So? How is thepanying up?¡± Dad dropped his phone and fixed his eyes on me. ¡°It¡¯s going really well dad, infact I have news¡± ¡°Really? What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°Remember the business proposal you made for Lester corporation? I got Mr Lester to sign it. He is so interested in working with us. Additionally he wants to go hang out with me¡± I uttered confidently. I was so proud of my recent achievements. Having someone as big as Mr Lester as a friend and a businesses partner was indeed an achievement. Anyone would die to have a meeting with him not to talk of hanging out with him. ¡°Oh wow I¡¯m really proud of you son, you¡¯re doing so great better than I did¡± a beaming smile contorted on his lips as he bored his eyes on me. The waiter ambled towards us with a two trays of pasta, grilled chicken and one champagne. She dropped our dinner and shed a smile at me, I couldn¡¯t help but notice it. I almost chuckled at her intensive stares. ¡°Beautiful isn¡¯t she?¡± Dad said right after she walked away. I chuckled and dug my cutlery into the aromatic pasta Infront of me. I was avoiding any questions about marriage or dating. At the very moment I wouldn¡¯t have an appropriate answer to give. ¡°What else do Mr Lester say?¡± Dad said as he picked up his fork and began to dig into his food. ¡°We just discussed business and joked about some funny proposals¡± Iid my back against the restaurant seat. ¡°I love how you both are getting along, you are rally making exploits and that¡¯s why you¡¯d be the perfect CEO¡± Hearing those words caused me to choke on my dinner, I stopped eating and stared at him. My instincts are saying things about that sentence he just made but I won¡¯t rush into conclusions. ¡°I want you to be the new CEO of LC corporations, I want to formally retire and focus on my health. You are the right person not just because you are my son but ever since you¡¯ve been handling the affairs of LC corporations we¡¯ve seen tremendous upliftment. I am going to put this business in your name in the next board meeting¡± My jaws dropped, bbergasted, astounded, dumbfounded, stupefied, speechless. All this words weren¡¯t enough to describe how shocked and happy I was. ¡°Wow! Are you serious?¡± i asked with my eyes wide open. ¡°Thank you so much dad, I won¡¯t let you down. I promise¡± ¡°I know you won¡¯t¡­. I¡¯ve seen how well you handle thepany, I know you¡¯ll do well¡± he smiled and continued his dinner. I suspected that this day woulde, I can¡¯t believe I¡¯ll finally be the CEO of LC Corporations. If I was told that I would be a CEO two years ago when I was working at the bar or when I was a mere Uber driver I wouldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°So Jax I¡¯ve been meaning to ask you¡± ¡°Do you have a woman on your life? Someone you have intentions of getting married to or atleast a girlfriend?¡± he uttered mildly. I¡¯ve been avoiding this question for such a long, I¡¯m not ready to get married or get acquainted to anydy. I just want my son by my side. Getting married to Janis or anyone else isn¡¯t part of my ns. ¡°Jax?¡± my dad¡¯s husky voice interrupted my thoughts. ¡°Don¡¯t you have you someone in your life?¡± he asked again. His eyes were stationed on me as he sat quietly, ready and eager to get a response from me. ¡°I didn¡¯t include all that in my ns¡± I muttered. ¡°Jax, it¡¯s very important, I acquired all the wealth and riches but I was a very lonely man and I don¡¯t want you to follow that same path. You should have someone by your side, loneliness is very depressing even for a wealthy and populous man like me¡± he uttered in regret. ¡°I¡¯ll see to it, maybe I¡¯ll get someone¡± I assured. ¡°You should it¡¯s very important¡± he urged me as he continued to dig into his dinner. After eating our dinner, I took Dad to the car and drove him home. I couldn¡¯t hold the thoughts of what he said earlier on. I should get a wife? He has never said anything about this ever since we met. Why now? Twenty Eight JANIS The car tires ceased it¡¯s rational movement as the car halted to a stop inside the hospital¡¯s vicinity. My son¡¯s wellbeing is everything to me, his health is important to me therefore I must bring him to the hospital every month for a checkup. As Jerome¡¯s mother I must make sure that he is fit on all aspects of his life. I made a promise to be his mother and also his father, I said I wasn¡¯t going to let himck anything and that includes stable health. Although his father is no longer a mysterious Uber driver, he is now a rich populous business tycoon who will stop at nothing to take his child away from me. I¡¯ll always stand by Jerome, guide him and protect him. Come to think of it, Jax¡¯s character haspletely changed. Does money really change people? He was so calm and sweet when he was an Uber driver but ever since he gained so much wealth he has be very arrogant, rude and stubborn. I really hope Jax listens to mum and mellows down for the sake of Jerome. Things will never be the same if Jax takes Jerome away from me? What meaning would my life have now? Asides thepany, I¡¯d feelpletely empty without Jerome.Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. I suddenly don¡¯t remember how it feels to be without a son, Jerome has be a very big part of my life and my heart. With Jerome in my hand we strode out of the car and ambled our way into the hospital. Taking Jerome outside suddenly felt like a huge risk particrly because of Jax¡¯s ill minded threats to take his son by force. As Jerome and I walked in the midst of the busy crowd at the hospital, my eyes meticulously examined every being. I wanted to make sure Jax wasn¡¯t anywhere here. We finally arrived at the Doctor¡¯s office, after knocking his door he permitted our entry. ¡°Miss Janis¡­.. Come in please¡± he obliged. His features were quite friendly and weing. He has always been nice to me, this was the exact hospital I birthed Jerome in, I thought it would be best if I brought him here every month for a monthly checkup ¡°Good morning doctor¡± I greeted politely. ¡°Good morning how are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing very well doctor¡± ¡°You¡¯re here for the checkup right?¡± ¡°Yes doctor¡± ¡°Alright follow me¡± the doctor escorted us out of his office and into the children¡¯s ward. He called on the attention of some nurses to assist him. I sat on an empty seat and watched the nurses attend to Jerome while I sat. The minute Jerome¡¯s eyes caught sight of the syringe, he started yelling and crying. The fact that he wasn¡¯t yet used to it was still surprising. ¡°Mummy!¡± ¡°Mummy!¡± he cried and pleaded again and again as they forcefully held him down and took a sample of his blood. He runs into my arms immediately they were done with taking the blood samples, it¡¯s sweet how he sees me as his savior. ¡°We¡¯ll run a few tests on his blood and we¡¯ll get back to you¡­.. Other test will still have to be done before you leave¡± The doctor said before ambling his way out of sight. They handed Jerome a lollipop to calm his nerves. Nevertheless I was eager to finally round up the tests and drive Jerome back home. I feel he isn¡¯t safe anywhere but home, that would be the only ce that Jax doesn¡¯t have ess to for now. Although I¡¯m not aware of his full capabilities but I know he can¡¯t just barge into the house and take Jerome forcefully. The doctor came back and conducted a few other tests on Jerome before finally leaving to examine all the test taken. I lingered on the results for more than 40 minutes before the doctor finally handed over the test results to me. ¡°Well we¡¯ve examined everything and as usual Jerome is doing great but make sure you bring him back next month¡± the doctor reminded. ¡°That¡¯s good news doctor¡­. I definitely will, thank you so much ¡± I shook hands with the doctor before leaving the ward. It¡¯s a blessing to see Jerome without a trace of any disease or illness, I wouldn¡¯t want anything to harm him. I clutched on to Jerome as we both sauntered out of the hospital. Shit! Jax walked into the hospital with an old man, they seemed to be rted in a way. I tiptoed and hide between people clustering together at the hospital. God! I hope he doesn¡¯t see Jerome and I, this was exactly my fear, my instincts read it to me that I might see Jax here. But what exactly is he doing here with an old man. In my not-so-hidden spot I watched Jax speak to the hospital reception concerning the old man. He stopped for a moment and began to scan the whole hall. Shit! what is he looking for, if he faces my direction I¡¯m definitely going to be seen. His eyes continued to move round the hospital again and again. Damn it! I need to run for my life, for my son¡¯s life. I can¡¯t let him take Jerome away, not now. Although by the looks of it his attention is back to that of the old man and the reception. Quietly I ambled my way towards the hospital door with my right hand clenched on to Jerome¡¯s left hand. ¡°Janis! Janis!¡± Jax¡¯s distant voice called out to me as I increased my steps towards the door. A hand holds mine as the collision of time stops at my failing heartbeat. My heart sank as I turned to see Jax holding me so firmly. His gaze left mine and went to Jerome beside me, I couldn¡¯t help but carefully scan their features. Damn! I don¡¯t even need a DNA test to see Jax in my son. Jerome was like a carbon copy of Jax, he really is the father of Jerome. If they can¡¯t be together with me included then they will never be together. His straightened face morphed out a smile after several seconds he had his eyes on Jerome. ¡°Is that my son?¡± his husky voice echoed in my eardrum. Oh no. Just what I¡¯ve been avoiding all this while, he might just try to reach for him, carry Jerome in his arms and walk away just like that. ¡°No he is a rtive of mine¡± I uttered before making another attempt to leave. ¡°Janis wait¡± he holds onto my hand one more time and gave me an intensive re. His eyes bore into me like a knife prating deep into cotton. I was so frightened and terrified that he would take Jerome from me and I won¡¯t be able to stop it. ¡°Tell me the truth, don¡¯t lie to me¡± he says softly, he didn¡¯t seem harsh and rude. His tonation was quite polite and friendly. I looked around and noticed the numerous eyes that were fixed on us, this would be bad for both of us if reporters and paparazzi takes pictures of us. It would dig a hole on both of ourpanies. People might begin to write articles and headlines about us if we spent any more time at the hospital. Jax already made a scene by yelling out my name and that¡¯s what caused all eyes to veer towards our direction. ¡°This isn¡¯t the right ce for this¡± i said. ¡°Just¡­.. let me speak to him¡± ¡°Okay¡± I permitted him. Atleast it wouldn¡¯t hurt to see him converse with his son. Jax bent over and tried to carry Jerome in his arms but I stopped him. He began to path Jerome on his head and y with him in the hospital, unconsciously a bright smile appeared on my lips as I watched Jeromeugh at his father. Jax kept making silly faces to get Jerome¡¯s attention and it all worked. I was more than delighted to see them happy with eachother, this is all I ever wanted. Two years ago when Jerome was born I had imagined a day like this, a day Jax woulde and reunite with his son. Nevertheless I never expected it to turn out this way and I didn¡¯t think it would be at a hospital either. Jax signaled the hospital receptionist to attend to the old man he brought before giving Jerome his full attention. I noticed the eyes on us had reduced drastically as Jax continued to y with Jerome, I was still ufortable. A reporter might walk up to us and air everything on the news, someone might bring up their phone and takes videos of us. I scoffed at Jax, irrespective of the fact that I was happy about their reunion I didn¡¯t want Jax and I to be the headline of the day. If we were in a more enclosed area Jax can spend as much time as he wants to with Jerome but not right now and not in public. Jax ignored my scoffing and replied with a question. ¡°What¡¯s his name?¡± I kept mute for a second, I wasn¡¯t sure of why I didn¡¯t respond to his question, a little part of me didn¡¯t fully trust him yet. Probably because of his threat at the shareholders party. He raised an eyebrow at me, waiting for the reply to his question. ¡°Jerome¡± I replied. ¡°That¡¯s a nice name, I¡¯m impressed¡± he smirks and turns to Jerome. ¡°Jerome¡± Jax cocked his head to one side and winks at Jerome. Jerome giggles on hearing his name from Jax¡¯s mouth, he was very happy. I was so surprised to see Jax very calm and polite. This was the formal Jax I met two years ago not the arrogant man that spoke to me at the shareholders party. ¡°I need to leave, I don¡¯t want to be seen by reporters or the media¡± I interrupted. ¡°Okay fine. Give me your number then¡± he requests inly. His expression was unreadable. Jax dug his hand in his pocket, pulled out his phone and handed it over to me to put my number in. After collecting his phone I dialed my number and saved it, a malevolent smile appeared on his lips before he waved at Jerome and walked away. I couldn¡¯t help but admire his stature, that smile of his stuck to my brain like glue on paper, he has always been a dashing young man. With or without wealth he always appears handsome and breathtaking. After he had gone I recovered from my trance and walked back to the car, I¡¯m so happy that they met and their reunion didn¡¯t cause me to shed tears. I geared the engine and zoomed off, my mind couldn¡¯t stop ying scenes of Jerome and Jaxughing and ying at the hospital. I really hope he changes his mind about taking Jerome forcefully, if he doesn¡¯t it would hurt me more than anything. Twenty Nine JAX I couldn¡¯t stop my mind from drifting back to the moments I saw my son; Jerome. His smile was beaming and his giggles were soft. All features about him were perfect, he was as handsome as I pictured him to be. I¡¯ll be back for him someday but for now I just have to focus on my father¡¯s health. I lost mum but I can¡¯t loose him too, he just came into my life I can¡¯t let him leave after few years. We still have so much to do together. Last year my father; Leo was diagnosed for Diabetes, I was frightened and devasted to hear the doctor¡¯s reports about him, how on earth did he get diabetes? Ever since I saw the reports I promised to always stand by him and help him get through it. This wasn¡¯t how I pictured loosing my father the second time. It¡¯s way too sudden and unexpected. Asides Jerome, he is my only family right now and I¡¯ll do everything in my power to see that he is healthy again. ¡°Come in¡± the doctor obliged from behind the door of his office. I held my father by the hand and walked into his office. On seeing my father and I, satisfaction saturated all over the doctor¡¯s face. His lips curved out a wide smile. He seemed very pleased to see us again. ¡°I¡¯ve been expecting you sirs¡± he stood up and took a respectful bow.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. ¡°Good morning doctor¡± I shook hands with him and assisted my dad in taking his sit. Leo offloaded his weight on the chair opposite the doctors table and exhaled loudly. ¡°Mr Leo how are you feeling? I hope you¡¯re feeling better now¡± the doctor turned to Leo. ¡°I feel better than before¡± he replied. ¡°Alright let¡¯s find out if you¡¯re better than before¡± the doctor picked up some medical equipments and began to run series of tests on Leo. I sat and watched the doctor scribble some notes on a notepad he continued running tests on my father. My mind wondered back to Jerome, so I picked up my phone and began to ransack Janis social media handles, I wanted to see my handsome son again, I just hope she has pictures of him on the web. I stumbled on a picture of his, thest time I checked Janis profiles and pictures on the web I wasn¡¯t able to see a picture of my son. But unfortunately Jerome¡¯s face was quite blurred, I couldn¡¯t see his face clearly. I¡¯m so d I finally met him, I don¡¯t want history to repeat itself in our lives. I grew up without a father and my son almost followed my trail but I won¡¯t let that happen. Now that I finally found my father, my mother left. Her death shattered me into a million pieces, she did everything in her power to make sure I have a good life. I have a good life now but she isn¡¯t here to witness or enjoy it. Jerome will never go through what I did, I¡¯ll make sure he gets the best of everything. I¡¯ll always be by his side. Anytime I think about my mum, tears threaten to leave my eyes and roll down my cheeks, when mum was there dad wasn¡¯t but now it¡¯s the other way round. Having two parents together, was it too much to ask for? I just needed both of them by my side. ¡°Alright that¡¯s all for now, he is making progress. His health has improved, just make sure he avoids excess intake of sugar, it¡¯ll set him back to the main stage of diabetes. It was severe then but now I can say he is getting better¡± the doctor¡¯s calm voice drew me out of my thoughts. ¡°Thank you so much doctor¡± I said. ¡°Just make sure you avoid sugar for now and alcohols too. Have you had any alcoholstely?¡± the doctor nced at the notes he scribbled before returning his gaze back at Leo. The atmosphere was grave quiet, I sat still staring intently at both of them, I couldn¡¯t utter a word because my dad actually had alcoholst night. I can¡¯t possibly lie to the doctor can I? I wasn¡¯t aware that alcohol was something my dad needed to avoid in order for his health to improve. The doctor must have made mention of it to him before. My dad¡¯s eyes were stationed on the doctor before he directed it towards me, we both stared eachother for a while before he finally attempted to speak. ¡°No, I haven¡¯t had any alcohol¡± ¡°Alright that¡¯s good, please continue to abstain from it¡± the doctor suggested before walking back to his seat. I can¡¯t believe dad just confidently lied to the doctor, I knew we shouldn¡¯t have had alcohol yesterday but dad insisted. The vibration from my phone stole my attention, I dug my hands into my pocket and pulled out the phone. The caller appeared to be my secretary, I picked it up and ced the phone over my ear. ¡°I¡¯m sorry to bother you sir¡± my secretary apologized. ¡°It¡¯s fine, what¡¯s the update?¡± ¡°I¡¯m outside sir¡± ¡°Alright, do you have the documents? The ones I spoke about earlier on¡± ¡°Yes sir I have them with me in the car¡± ¡°Ok I¡¯ll be down shortly¡± I ended the call and focused my gaze on the doctor. ¡°And also make sure you take the medications I prescribed for you, please take them on time¡± the doctor said. ¡°I will¡± Leo replied. ¡°I think that would be all for now Mr Jax and Mr Leo¡± ¡°Thank you so much doctor¡± Once again I shook hands with the doctor and left the office with my father. We both plodded down the stairs and ambled our ways out of the hospital building. ¡°So that settles it dad, no more alcohol¡± I uttered. ¡°Oh c¡¯mon Jax, that won¡¯t be necessary. Don¡¯t you want me to enjoy myself? We have to live while we can, remember that we only have one life so we have to enjoy it to the fullest¡± Dad replied. ¡°You can enjoy yourself any other way but not this way, no more alcohol dad. I won¡¯t go back on my word, I already lost mum I can¡¯t loose you too. If the doctor says alcohol isn¡¯t good for you then I think it¡¯s best if you stop taking it ¡°It¡¯s too early to loose you dad, I can¡¯t loose you twice. Not to a sickness or any disease, I¡¯ll do everything in my power to see you improve till you¡¯re finally free from Diabetes. If it means restraining from alcohol then that¡¯s what we¡¯ll do¡­.¡± I continued to express myself to my father outside the hospital. Leo stared at me, bewilderment was written all over him, I could clearly see that my words touched him so deeply. ¡°Ok, for your sake I promise to quit alcohol¡± he gave a warm embrace and a glittering smile. I escorted my dad to the parking lot where his driver was waiting for him. We got to his car and Leo stepped in ¡°Jax. aren¡¯t youing? where are you going to?¡± dad questioned. ¡°No dad, I have some things to take care of at the office, I¡¯ll be workingte today¡± I replied and sauntered back to my car where my secretary was waiting. There was still so much work that needed to be done in the office, I haven¡¯t gotten there yet but I already feel exhausted. I could easily go home and forsake every other thing but I can¡¯t because the work was urgent. It needs to be attended to as soon as possible or else we¡¯ll experience some setbacks in thepany. I can¡¯t let that happen on my watch. ¡°Wee sir¡± my secretary said as I stepped into the white Mercedes Benz waiting for me at the parking lot. ¡°Where are the document?¡± I asked. He opened up his briefcase, pulled out some neatly packaged paper and handed it over to me. After collecting the documents I read through it word by word to see if there were any mistakes on the document. The driver ignited the car¡¯s engine and drove out of the hospital. To my surprise I met alot of mistakes and typos, why wasn¡¯t this edited before submission? Why are there so many errors on this paperwork? Damnit! Now I have to edit all this myself before getting to the office. ¡°May I know why you didn¡¯t edit this?¡± I questioned my secretary. He kept mute for a minute and threw his gaze at the floor. ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir¡± he uttered in remorse. ¡°Just get me a correction pen¡± I ordered. He ransacked the briefcase once more and pulled out a correction pen. I searched the paperwork thoroughly for the errors I saw initially, after finding them I began to erase them carefully until we got to the office. The documents were mainly for the meeting I initiated based on business deal between LC corporations and Lester corporation. I needed to set grounds and bring to the knowledge of my business associates what is at hand and how we needed to go about it. I handed the paperwork back to my secretary and stepped out of the car elegantly. It was almost time for the meeting. After sending a warm wave to some staffs of mine as a reply to their greetings, I trudged up the stairs and into the meeting room. As usual, greetings were thrown at me from everyone in the hall, I responded and ambled to my seat in the meeting table. ¡°I believe we all know why we are here, Incase we don¡¯t let me give us a brief summary on the agenda of this meeting. We have finalized a business deal with Lester corporation. I¡¯m sure you¡¯re aware of the Lester corporation; one of the biggest firms in the country, if not the biggest. There are data analysis of how Lester corporation operates on weekly basis. I¡¯ll need us to study them so we can work hand in hand with them, we can¡¯t be partnered with them and still begging behind. I need us to speak up on how we can meetup with their weekly analysis¡± I briefly exined what would be needed for the partnership deal to workout. Different suggestions were thrown by different associates and I was pleased to hear them. They all seemed very promising, if we could work together and follow each suggestion cautiously I¡¯m sure we would meetup with the requirements at hand. ¡°Make 20 copies of this and distribute it¡± I whispered into my secretary¡¯s ear. Hurriedly he rushed out of the meeting room and came back with photocopies of Lester¡¯s corporation analysis and our main purpose for the business deal. He began to distribute them to everyone before walking back to me. ¡°Please let¡¯s ensure we go through this documents, we¡¯ll have another brief meeting next week to discuss our progress. That¡¯ll be all for now¡± I stood up and walked out of the meeting room. Thirty JAX I was so excited to put all ns into action this month, every suggestion made was valuable. This business deal will definitely be in our favour. My secretary held up the briefcase and escorted me back to my office. ¡°Make sure you submit the suggestions to email this evening, I need them. And get me a cup of coffee; Cappino¡± I said. ¡°Ok sir¡± my secretary uttered before leaving the office. Within few minutes he returned with a hot cup of coffee in a small te. Cappino has always been my favourite type of coffee, I¡¯m usually not picky with things but I¡¯m definitely picky when ites to coffee. I picked up my phone mindlessly and began to scroll through the, not for any reason particrly. I just wanted to ease myself from all the stress. My subconscious quickly reminded me of my meeting with Janis and my son, everytime I sit alone I begin to remember those moments, for some reason that I can¡¯t exin. I also collected her number and promised to give her call, Ipletely forgot. Although no part of me wanted to socialize and rte with Janis but I have to because of my son. If I want to spend more time or see him more it has to be through Janis. Besides, as a man I have to atleast show her some respect and speak to her irregardless of the fact that I don¡¯t really want anything to do with her. But what if she just ignores me and declines my call, it would seem so shameful of me to see her disregard me like that. It¡¯s not like I meant anything to her so she might just try to push me aside. I also made mention of taking custody of my son, that¡¯s another reason for her to ignore and run away from me. But on the bright side she didn¡¯t seem so repent when we met. She was calm and collected so she might actually ept the call. Ofcourse she would ept the call, she gave me her number willingly without hesitation so I doubt that she would decline my call. There are alot of reasons why she would cut me off and run away and there are also reasons why she wouldn¡¯t. She said she was looking for me when I was still an Uber driver but I don¡¯tpletely believe that. It wasn¡¯t that difficult for my father to find me so why would it be difficult for Janis. It wouldn¡¯t hurt to find out so I searched for her number and called it. After four rings she picked up and kept mute. ¡°Hello?¡± I broke the silence over the phone. ¡°Hi. Who is this?¡± Janis soft voice met my ears. I was about tosh out on her but then I remembered that I only took her number and she didn¡¯t take mine, so my number isn¡¯t saved on her phone. She really doesn¡¯t know who is speaking ¡°It¡¯s Jax¡­.. Jax storms¡± I said coldly ¡°Ohh¡± she eximed and kept mute again. I couldn¡¯t exactly read her expression because I couldn¡¯t see her face. But I know she must have been surprised to know that I called her. ¡°Meet me at a restaurant by 3¡± I ordered. ¡°I¡¯m very busy I have work to attend to¡± she murmured over the phone. I could tell that she was lying, she¡¯s ying hard to get. Would it hurt just to go to dinner with me and discuss a few things? I¡¯m literally not asking her on a date. I guess I¡¯ll have to ask her politely but I won¡¯t beg, if she wants to y that hard to get game then we¡¯ll y it together. ¡°It¡¯s just to discuss a few things, pleasee to the restaurant by 3. I¡¯ll send the address to you¡± I obliged politely. ¡°Uhmm¡­.. Okay fine¡± she replied. ¡°See you by 6¡± I replied before hanging up the call. I was satisfied with her reply mainly because it would be quite strange to watch her reject my offer, I wasn¡¯t excited but atleast I was happy to hear her ept. I typed out the address and sent it to her via sms. I¡¯ll have to go home and get dressed for the meeting, I don¡¯t want to bete, I hate beente to meetings especially meetings organized by me. If I go therete it doesn¡¯t speak well of me. So I hurriedly picked up my personal belongings and sauntered out of the office, on my way out i met my secretary. ¡°I¡¯ll be back by evening, I¡¯m going out for lunch¡± I informed him before finally leaving the office. This dinner is nothing more than a meeting, it¡¯s not a date, all we are going to do is strictly discuss about what we would do next for our son. I can¡¯t run away from the fact that she is Jerome¡¯s mother, but if she tries to y cards and act smart with me then I¡¯ll have to take Jerome by force. I¡¯ll take her to court and there¡¯ll be no turning back. I got into my car, ignited the engine and exited thepany¡¯s premises. Within few minutes I got to the restaurant and waited for more than thirty minutes, it was already past 3.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. My eyes caught sight of a familiardy walking majestically towards my direction, from a long distance I could easily discern who was walking so elegantly. I veered my eyes up and met the likes Janis. Her short stretchy gold gown revealed 70% of her thighs. I couldn¡¯t help but notice how much flesh she had and how gracefully she sauntered. Her beautiful gown brought out her shape. I didn¡¯t have much time to fully examine how beautiful she was this morning. When I saw my son he took all of my attention. Janis seemed very lost and confused, she quietly examined the restaurant before moving further. She was obviously looking for me, by the looks of it she took time prepare herself for the lunch meeting. When she found me sited alone at a reserved spot in the restaurant, her lips curved out a smile and her mood brightened up. Her eyes began to sparkle with delight as she continued to walk towards me. Immediately she arrived at the table I stood up and gave my hand for a handshake. ¡°Miss Janis wee¡± I morphed out a smile and greeted politely. She reciprocated the energy and sat at the seat opposite me. From the way she walks to the way she talks, she is effortlessly graceful. Her voice is always calm and soft, I couldn¡¯t help but notice the beautiful ne she had on. Everything on her was oozing pure beauty. ****** A waiter approached Jax and Janis, bowed and submitted a menu for them at the table, Jax took nces at the menu before proceeding to give his orders. ¡°Get us Lobster and some pasta, I think that would do and also¡­¡± he continued to give orders. Janis couldn¡¯t detach her eyes from Jax¡¯s features, she still found it quite difficult to phantom how he turned from a less privileged Uber driver to a wealthy billionaire in the space of two years, what exactly did he do to get to where he is today. His hair, his face, the way he speaks, everything about him haspletely changed. Now he speaks with so much authority in his voice, when he was an Uber driver he was so timid but all that changed when he became wealthy, but how? The young waiter scribbled the order on a piece of paper whilst giving Janis amorous res. she wasn¡¯t sure why he gave those looks but he made it even more obvious. He kept his gaze on her and scanned her from head to toe. ¡°And what would a beautifuldy like you want for lunch, you deserve a beautiful lunch¡± the waiter turned to Janis with beaming smiles. She chuckled and nced at a mystified Jax, he sat quietly waiting for what would happen next. ¡°Sorry to disappoint you I¡¯m not like all thosedies you can expressly flirt with. I am a married woman with two kids¡± She smiled and raised her ring for the waiter to see that she was already married. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry ma, I didn¡¯t realize¡± The waiter apologized and rushed back to the restaurant kitchen. She just don¡¯t get why that waiter thought she was some free lonely woman desperately looking for a lover. He seemed so confident in flirting. Jax was still very much confused, he kept staring at Janis like he had seen something unreal. He expected something more loud, arrogant, verbal and full of insults but reverse was the case. He thought she would stand up and yell at the waiter for thinking she is cheap or something, he thought she would call her name and remind the younger waiter of her status in themunity. He was more confused to hear her say she was married with two kids because thest time he checked, she had only one child and she wasn¡¯t married so where is the ringing from? Curiosity continued to bubble up inside him as he continuously wondered. Was she really that secretive? Nobody knew her marital status not even Jax. If she was getting married the least she would have done was to tell Jax. Something was quite off, the Walters he met wouldn¡¯t take that from amon waiter, The Janis I know, that unted her wealth at my face years ago would havended on the waiter¡¯s face a resounding p or called the manager on the young man. ¡°Are you really married¡± Jax questioned Janis curiously. ¡°I¡¯m not¡± Janis replied with a warm smile, for some unknown reason she presented herself in such a calm demeanor. ¡°Then¡­..?¡± he onlypleted the question with his eyes focused on the ring in her finger. ¡°This?¡± She raised up the ring in my finger and chuckled again. ¡°I just use it to scare unwanted people away, people who just see me and decide to flirt. I don¡¯t want any rtionship whatsoever with anyone right now¡± she added. Jax nodded quietly. No part of him wanted a rtionship with Janis so he wasn¡¯t bothered if she was avoiding rtionship or not. Besides the lunch meeting wasn¡¯t to initiate any rtionship, it was strictly for the wellbeing of Jerome. Irrespective of the fact that it was held in a restaurant like a romantic date. It was nothing like a date to Jax. Soon the waiter arrived with their dinner and left them, Janis couldn¡¯t help but notice how embarrassed he look. He dropped the trays of food hurriedly and went away without raising his head to look at Janis. Sometimes calm reminder is enough to get people afraid and embarrassed after flirting with you, Janis was happy that her n to chase the waiter worked. Thirty One Sounds of tes and trays dropping at different tables filled the atmosphere of the busy restaurant, ssy men and women ate mildly. The restaurant was quiet but also a little noisy. Janis and Jax continued to eat their lunch calmly, there was grave silence at the table although Jax could perceive that Janis had a thousand unspoken words. She had her eyes more stationed on Jax than the lunch in front of her. Her eyes kept examining him again and again, when she notices his eyes slowly boring into hers, she withdraws and throws her gaze down to her food. She was famished to see Jax all decked up in wealth, the question of how he became so big and rich continued to hurl up inside her. Janis couldn¡¯t help but admire him at every chance she gets. Jax on the other hand was still very focused on his lunch but he also caught her eyes fixed on him a few times. He could see through her self control, the self control that held her from asking the questions she had on the inside. Jax paused his lunch and nced at Janis. ¡°Is there something you want to ask? Because you have been restless ever since you got here¡± Jax said. Janis frowned at his choice of words, ofcourse she was restless but should he shove it in her face? ¡°You can ask me anything, I have nothing to hide¡± Jax ced his elbows on the table and fixed his gaze at Janis. Since she has gotten permission to ask then there was no point in keeping the questions to herself.Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Well I¡¯ve just been curious about everything I¡¯m seeing, like how did it happen? Where did you get all the wealth and riches from in the space of 2 years¡± Janis raised her head and let the questions flow out of her mouth like a running river. Jax burst intoughter on hearing her questions, he always knew she would ask him how he got all the money. ¡°Are you sad or offended that I¡¯m no longer the poor person you knew back then?¡± Jax smirked and continued to dig into his half eaten lunch. A creased frown formed on the forehead of Janis, she became annoyed and perplexed to hear Jax speak like that. ¡°I didn¡¯t care if you were¡± Janis replied angrily, the frown on her face was still very much visible. Jax noticed the irritated look on her face, he felt remorseful for speaking to her like that so he cleared his throat and attempted to dish out an apology. ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± he murmured. The least he could do was to be on good terms with Janis at the moment. He wanted to shove all the wealth in her face but he wasn¡¯t that kind of person. As they continued to eat, their eyes met unexpectedly, without wasting more time they would stop staring into each other¡¯s eyes and act like it never happened. Jax had the intention of unting his newly acquired wealth initially but all that mattered to him now was his son Jerome. ¡°Well¡­ my father is a populous business tycoon, I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve heard of Leo Storms. He is my father and his wealth now belongs to me¡± Jax spilled the beans to Janis. Her jaws dropped when she heard the shocking revtion. She began to process all she had heard but still, it was too difficult to phantom. Leo storms is a huge figure, much more bigger than the Walters atrge. Janis knew that it would be a miracle if she was to sign a deal with Leo storms, it would be a breakthrough to Walters corporation. Who knew Jax had a wealthy father? a man 10x wealthier than her¡­ Janis thought to herself. ¡°Wow that¡¯s really amazing, I¡¯m really happy for you¡± Janis cried in delight, hearing the news made her happy. Jax feltpletely irritated, he could see nothing but fake smiles, He had the feeling that Janis was just trying to be nice so she wouldn¡¯t look like Stravis who insulted him and spat words of mockery at him. When people came to an understanding that Jax was now a wealthy billionaire, they treated him better, probably because of what they would get from him or because they wanted to be liked and appreciated by a billionaire. That was all Jax read about Janis at that moment. ¡°Just cut the bullshit please, I¡¯m not in for your fake congrattions, that¡¯s how you proud people behave. You despise people when they have nothing and then when they finally be sessful youe back with a fake smile on your face¡± ¡°Jax¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t bother¡±Jax interrupted. ¡°I¡¯m only here because of one reason, I organized this lunch meeting to speak to you about my son; Jerome¡± he added. ¡°Ok, what do you want?¡± Janis ignored his distasteful attitude and waited patiently for a response to her question. Janis felt hurt but not surprised, ofcourse he feels Stravis and Janis were the same. They both unted their wealth on his face when he had nothing and they were both rted. Irregardless of all that, Janis knew deep down that the conversation about Jerome was more important. She needed to hear him air out his mind concerning Jerome, thest thing she wanted was to see him take Jerome forcefully therefore any request of Jax must be granted. If Jax takes them to court, their long hidden secret would be revealed to the world. Everyone would know that Janis has a child and she got intimate with Jax storms. ¡°I want to see my son every week¡± Jax uttered inly. He was ready to take drastic decisions if she refused. Janis nodded in agreement, if that¡¯s all it would take to keep whatever was going on a secret then she definitely wouldn¡¯t disagree. She dug her hands into her handbag and pulled out her personal card. The card had details of her phone number and her house address. ¡°Here is my house address¡± Janis handed it over to Jax and closed up her handbag. ¡°But I won¡¯t be home everyday, my free days are Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays. Those are the only days you would be able to see Jerome¡± She added. Jax agreed, all he ever wanted was to keep his son close to him and that¡¯s what he would do. ¡°Thank you so much for the lunch, if that¡¯s all I¡¯ll be leaving now¡± Janis facials were masked with a beaming smile, she stood up and ambled her way out of the restaurant. Jax¡¯s eyes bore into her as she walked out of the restaurant, he couldn¡¯t help but smile. For some reason he found Janis as a very interesting woman. He would be delighted to study her and get to know her better but unfortunately he didn¡¯t have the time to familiarize himself with Janis. This wasn¡¯t his main aim, all he ever wanted was to get closer to his son and not Janis therefore every feeling of wanting to socialize must be put to a stop. Jax stood up and walked over to the reception table to pay for the lunch, he pulled out his ATM card and handed it over the staff. The same staff who came to serve lunch and began to flirt with Janis, Jax shot the young man dagger stares and pointed at him. ¡°If you ever try that nonsense stunt you pulled out here, I¡¯ll make sure you loose your job¡± Jax warned, his tone was harsh and deadly. The young man apologized and dropped his gaze to the floor, remorse and fear was written all over him. After paying for the dinner Jax sauntered out of the restaurant and into his car, whilst driving his mind wondered back to the moments Janis smiled. He tried to erase her smile from his memory but it was stuck, her beautiful facial kept popping up on Jax¡¯s head. ¡°I would really love to get to know who Janis really is¡± Jax said to himself. He kept his eyes on road as he maneuvered the steering. JANIS My heels married the tiles of the office floor as I ambled my way into thepany, I was fully ready to take back mypany from Stravis. As usual I waved to the cheerful greetings of my staffs and walked right into my office to meet Stravis, twisting and swerving herself on my office chair like she owns the ce. She scowled at my appearance and stopped swerving. ¡°What is it? What do you want?¡± she asked. ¡°I want mypany back, leave¡± I ordered and dropped my handbag at the office table. ¡°It¡¯s no longer yourpany, go and take care of your son, he needs you more¡± Stravis spoke with so much displeasure. ¡°Don¡¯t make me repeat myself Stravis¡± my blood began to boil, seeing how stubborn and wayward she gets agitates every being of me. ¡°Janis¡­.¡± ¡°Leave!!!¡± I yelled. ¡± if you don¡¯t leave before the count of ten you¡¯ll loose your job as manager of thispany and I¡¯ll make sure to give you a job lower than that of my staffs¡± a ze of indignation burned furiously in my eyes. Antagonized by my threats, Stravis picked up her belongings angrily, gave me bloodshot res and mmed the door on her way out. She is so lucky that we are sisters, if not I would have fired her from thepany and never give her a job here again. I am the rightful heir to this corporation, no matter how much Stravis tries she can never take over except I willingly give her thepany. Seeing her rude and stubborn self im possession of my property irks me all the time, she just doesn¡¯t know when to quit. Now I see Jax¡¯s frustration, Stravis has painted the whole family ck, now Jax thinks we act alike. Stravis has this domineering spirit and I find it very pestering, she does whatever she likes and expects everyone else to y along, not here and not in mypany. One day I¡¯ll teach her a lession if she keeps up with this attitude of hers, the only reason why i haven¡¯t fired Stravis was because she was my sister, very soon that grace would expire if she doesn¡¯tport herself. I wasn¡¯t even faking the smiles I gave him, I was sincerely happy for him. Just when I was thinking about making him rich and presentable he came back wealthier than I am. I picked up my phone and nced at Jax¡¯s unsaved number, I didn¡¯t save his number initially because I didn¡¯t want to get familiar with him but since he was going to be visiting regrly then it wouldn¡¯t hurt to save it. I edited his number and saved it as JAX STORMS. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!