Chapter 4: Ohh! My Life
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Jennifer's jaw dropped, as she looked at me suspiciously. “What was that all about?” She asked, staring at me.
“I don't know either,” I said as we both went into her room.
The next evening, I dressed up for the dinner date, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Rowan arrived promptly, holding my hand and walking me to his car. The bouquet he handed me was a sweet touch, and I smiled as I took in the fragrance.
The restaurant was stunning, with crystal chandeliers and impeccable service. Rowan had booked the entire place for just the two of us, and I felt like royalty.
Our conversation flowed easily, and I found myself laughing and connecting with him on a deep level.
As the night drew to a close, Rowan drove me home, his hand brushing against mine. We stood outside my door, and he turned to me, his eyes locked onto mine. "I had an amazing time. Would you like to do it again?"
My pulse quickened as I smiled. "Yes, I'd love to."
Rowan leaned in, his lips brushing against mine in a soft and gentle kiss.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as our lips touched, but before we could deepen the kiss, Jennifer's voice interrupted us. "Hmmmm, are you both back?"
Rowan smiled sweetly staring at Jennifer as he brought out a box of jewelry and gave it to her.
Jennifer's face brightened up as she stared at him and also stared at her gift.
“I will be leaving now, you both should take care.” Rowan said as he drove out.
“Awwnnn, that was sweet of him.” Jennifer said as she blushed.
I walked towards my sister smiling. “He was such a sweet man, a nice looking man. Geese,” I said, feeling butterflies in my belly.
Jennifer paused as she fixed her gaze at me. “This is not the reason you are meeting Rowan! You don't have to be in love with him to avoid making things complicated.”
I laughed out loud trying to prevent the tension from coming up. “I wouldn't be. Did you know Mr. Lucas wants us to get married immediately and Rowan also accepted.”
Jennifer kept mute as her face saddens “ I hope you will be fine. You have to be careful around Rowan and Mr. Lucas.”
I shool my head as I entered my room.
…….
Two months later, I and Rowan were officially married.
Mr. Lucas has treated me like his own daughter, I still couldn't believe that he had a hand in my mum's death.
He is a sweet man just like my beloved husband, and he has always treated me right.
That day, Mr. Lucas invited me to his company.
“Do you know why I invited you here?” He asked me as he walked slowly.
I smiled, feeling a bit excited. “ I will be giving you some documents to keep safe and I trust you will do that better than my son, Rowan. Do not let anyone know about these documents till I let you know.”
Mr. Lucas walked into his office and he opened his safe and gave me the documents while we went to visit his brother in New York.
Mr. Lucas' driver took us there and in a few minutes, we arrived.
The environment was beautiful and neat but I felt a lit bit uncomfortable. I didn't understand what was happening and some memories kept coming back “where a man who was speaking to my mum, suddenly held her neck……”
“Shirley, are you okay?” Mr. Lucas tapped on my shoulder as I regained consciousness.
We sitted for a while before Mr. Mark entered into the sitting room.
The smile on Mr. Mark's face was infectious as he greeted me but yet I felt a little bit suspicious, as I looked around his house and the amount of security men was too much for one man who isn't a Billionaire.
Mr. Lucas and his brother discussed while I stared at the security men and then it was time to leave.
Mr. Lucas drove me home. On getting home, Rowan had made dinner as he awaited me.
“Hi babe” he said, his eyes staring at me and then he pulled my hair to the back as he kissed my neck.
I felt a little bit energetic and calm after the trance I went through a few hours ago.
He held me on my waist as he gently pulled my shoe, jewelry and clothes, taking me to the bathroom to have a bath.
Just like every other night, Rowan massaged my feet and back as I devoured my dinner.
Sincerely, I had fallen in love with my mum's killers, but I felt lots of guilt since I was betraying my sister Jennifer and my dearest mum.
The next day, A knock on our door woke me up. Shockingly, I saw Mr. Lucas.
He smiled as he looked at my face. “My two cars are in maintenance. Help me choose a car. I will be going to have a business breakfast with a colleague.” He said as he went to go sit down
I walked after him as I held his hands. “ You would have put a call across and I would have sent the car instead of you coming all the way here.” I said I was feeling concerned.
“It's fine.” He waved his hands.
I moved in to go change as I went to order my driver to check one of Rowan’s cars but I noticed my driver acted weird, I didn't bother checking.
After some time, I went to check the car.
myself and it was perfect.
“Dad” I yelled as I called Mr. Lucas to use the car.
“Let me go call the driver to take you,” I said, trying to wave at the driver.
Mr. Lucas quickly entered the car “Let him be, I will be quick.”
I walked to him and gave him kisses on his forehead while he departed.
20 minutes later, Rowan's phone rang while he was dressing. Mr. Lucas was calling.
A female voice said “Is this Mr. Lucas' son?”
Rowan began to shiver as his heart raced “Yes, is there….”
She continued speaking, “Your dad just had an accident now and he is ……. dead.”
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