Alison’s love triangle

ARIEL

ALISON IS OFFERED A CONTRACT

"The doctor's expression turned grim. 'I'm afraid time is running out, Mrs. Alison. We need the payment within the next 48 hours, or...'

"He paused, leaving the unsaid threat hanging in the air like a sword of Damocles. Alison's heart raced with panic as she stared at the doctor, her mind reeling with the impossible task ahead."

Alison was disorganized; she didn't know how and where to start looking for the money but her time had started ticking already. She has to come up with $10,600 in 7 days.

‘How will I come up with $10,600, I've not even seen $5000 dollars not to talk of $10,000.’ Alison said to herself with her thoughts wandering around like a bird looking for her children.

‘I can't lose my husband and still lose my child, Ariel, I can't stand the sorrow, No no, the pain will be too much for me to bear’. Alison said to get herself trying to encourage herself to look for the money, she stood up immediately, wiped her eyes, and started brainstorming ideas to come up with the money.

I have an idea now, Alison said to herself as she jumped up with joy like a baby who won a prize.

Her children came out of their room scared due to how she shouted.

‘What is it, Mom? I heard your voice’, Zara said to her looking straight into her mother's eyes to know what the issue was.

‘Nothing dear’, with a smile on her face. She carried Zara and placed her on her thighs and said God will make a way for us and Zara said amen. Zara went back to her room.

Immediately Zara vanished from the sight of Alison, Alison picked up her cell phone and downloaded all bank loan apps.

She quickly filled in the required information needed of her and was waiting patiently for a true and positive response.

An agent from the bank online called her, she quickly picked up her phone and replied to the agent

‘Good day madam, this is the Okash loan app, madam do u have collateral? For the amount you are requesting from us! The agent said gently.

Yes, my dear, “I have a 3-bedroom flat ready to use as collateral “ she said to the agent.

Alison was ready to use the house that her late husband built as collateral just to raise funds for Ariel's health condition.

Another call entered her as sites she applied for a loan started calling her to verify it was her.

Good day madam, this is Mercy calling from the LOAN US banking system. Madam from your request you sent to us, you need a loan of $5000, right?

Yes, Alison said as she spoke hurriedly.

Okay, ma we will send our agent to confirm all that you've filed in the form,the agent said to Alison.

No problem dear, I am expecting you guys, Alison said.

She went to the Hospital the next day to see Ariel but Ariel's condition wasn't getting better.

She immediately complained to the 2 bank loan apps she had applied for. So that they could attend to her swiftly. Her daughter was dying and needed help.

Alison's phone beeped as she received an email from the Okash bank loan app, one of the apps she requested a loan.

She grabbed her phone fastly and immediately opened the email, only to discover that she wasn't eligible for the loan she had been hoping for.

Alison's heart skipped as she opened the email, her excitement quickly turning to sadness as she read the disappointing news, leaving her feeling crushed and defeated.

I believe LOAN US Bank will accept me, she says to herself. Her only hope now was on LOAN US.

She was able to raise only 1200 dollars that she borrowed from friends, family, and her colleagues at work but what she raised wasn't up to half of what the Doctor was demanding.

She felt very sad and sorrowful.

As she bowed her head to start thinking again, she heard a knock on her door.

‘ knock knock ‘ said three men waiting at her door.

"Yes,” she replied to them and sluggishly left her seat to open the door because of the sudden news she had received recently.

She opened the door and saw 3 men dressed in white shirts and black trousers. On the shirt,LOAN US was written. This could be the agents, she said to herself and tried to put on a smile.

Hello Madam Good day, one of them spoke to her, We are from LOAN US . We were sent to verify the collateral you have offered to give us.

Oh okay, she took them around the building showing them confidently.

After showing them, one of the men said to her ‘Madam, your house is made of wood and lacks significant value’ Mr Tunde said, looking at his other colleagues who concurred his point.

No sir, I know it's made of wood but it still has a significant price. Look at it very well, the woods are still intact, Alison said, trying to convince the men but all efforts proved abortive.

This prompted them to deny her loan application on the spot.

Am sorry ma, but we can't grant you your application. Mr Tunde, the head of the three men said without minding her facial expression. They left without granting her application.

Alison stood watching the men leave without knowing what to do. She sobbed bitterly this time, as the only opportunity she had to help her daughter slipped away.

She was left with no option but to go to her workplace and ask her ruthless Billionaire Boss.’ I know he is strict but I believe he will help me. She left for the office in the morning and demanded to see her boss, as this was her last opportunity, if he didn't help her she would lose Ariel to the cold hands of death.

Alison went to Mr. Dre'se's office and said Sir, I need to ask a huge favor. I'm desperate for a loan to cover my daughter's medical expenses.

Mr Dre replied saying I'm not a bank, Alison. What makes you think I can help?

‘Please, sir. I'll do anything. I'll work extra hours, take on extra tasks... just please help me save my daughter.’

I might be willing to help... but it won't come cheap. I need something in return. Mr Dre said strictly without looking at her face.

What do you want me to do sir?

I want you to marry me. A contract marriage, of course. Just for two years. Mr Dre said this time looking into the eyes of Alison.

Marriage?! Sir, I... I mean marriage is not done like that . Alison said, surprised.

You have 24 hours to decide. If you agree, I'll give you the loan. If not... I'm sorry, Alison. Your daughter's life is in your hands now, Mr Dre said.

I... I need to think about it . Alison said tearfully.

‘I will leave you to think about it , I need your response in 24 hours’ Mr Dre said to her .