Ryan took Stephanie to a nearby Restaurant, they both ordered only drink “brother, what happened, is it, Veronica”
“What are you hiding from me,” he said looking more serious“What are you talking about” looking confused“What’s going on with Bryan and Veronica?” he asked“Did she tell you anything” she smiled softly “she finally did it”“No” he is getting devastated“did Bryan tell you anything again” she look disturbed now “if that guy do anything again, I will kill him myself” more like she was talking to herself but he heard“I knew something was wrong, your reaction confirms everything”“She still did not tell you, that son of a bitch must have threatened her”“Can you just talk just Stephanie; you are getting me more annoyed” they are driving him nutShe was calmed immediately or did she heard him wrong “what do you mean by a sister, this is not Stephanie picture” taking it back from his hand to show him“That’s because it’s not Stephanie, we have another sister”“Am not just knowing you, Ryan, Stephanie didn't mention having another sister, she told me she was the only girl in the family”“that is because she is hidden, my father made a drunken mistake” he tried to explain “I found out to myself, he did not tell anyone”“Who else know then,” she asked“I told Stephanie today”“What’s that the reason you wanted to meet her?”It was part of what they discussed at least “yes, but no one else can know for now”it's alright, it's almost time for your meeting" she said looking at her watch"you are coming with me to the meeting remem
On their way to his parent house, they branch to get wine for the dinner before droving to his parent house, Ryan was although lost in thoughts, was he ready to face his brother, he trusted him and all he wanted to do was take his wife away from him, he has hurt Veronica because he thought she was cheating on him. He should confront him straight, but no, Stephanie has warned him not to do it if he want to keep his wife safe “you can stay with me all through if you feel uncomfortable when we get there”She was surprised, this is strange, Ryan caring about how she feels “alright” she answered “I am extremely crucial about this princess” he said with a serious expression“Did Stephanie tells you anything today when you saw her?” she asked not understanding his change of attitude“No why? was she meant to tell me anything” he asked hoping she will tell him herself
Her phone rang, it was Derek calling her again, excusing herself away from them as she went to pick his call “here I thought that you are ignoring my call”“Am busy with work, am not ignoring you”“Okay, I was thinking if I can take you out for lunch tomorrow”“Hmmmmm,” she thinks“Common, we meet in an open space if you don’t trust me yet”“Okay, we will meet during my lunch hour”“See you tomorrow then” he hung up the call and she goes meet the others, they were all conversing with each other "who was that calling you" Ryan whispered to her in his seat"not anyone important," she said, Ryan will kill her if he founds out it was the same guy from the mall"Okay," facing his mum "we will soon be on our way to our residence mum"the mother looks sad "I thought you will be spending the ni
The following morning at work, Ryan did not stress her like he normally does, they delivered her new phone and the first person message she saw was Derek immediately she switched the phone on. she needs to tell him that they can't be friends anymore, he is going to put her in trouble one day with her husband, moreover, how is she going to tell him that her husband wants to meet him, she will tell him when she sees him during her lunch hour. She looks up to look at Ryan but he was very busy with what he was typing, he looks so engrossed in it, she opens up her mail and saw that Tess already sent her the invite for the annual celebration, she replied to tell her she will be there. since she got married, she never checks any of her social accounts cause she knows she won't like what she is going to see especially when Ryan has already shown her what the world thinks about her already, she is just a lady that marri
During the lunch hour, she did not receive any calls or message from Derek "is your boyfriend going to show up" Ryan asked her"I don't know and he is not my boyfriend""let me take you out for lunch" standing up. from his seat and pocketing his phone."you don't need to stress yourself, I can eat with Bella and her friend and I can also bring something for you""Are you ashamed to eat lunch with me""How can you say that" she exclaimedsomeone barged in into the office, he was about to scold the person but when he turned "Stephanie, it's you""you are ignoring my calls on purpose," she said dropping her bag on his desk "is that how it's going to be now""Hello Stephanie" Veronica greeted her"am angry, do you know why your husband isn't picking my calls" looking straight into Ryan's eyes"I will leave you both to do your thing, I will come back late," Veronica said"hmmm....mmm" Ryan stopped her "you are aw
"We should have to drag him out with us," Veronica said laughing"I agree, we have been waiting here for almost ten minutes now" Stephanie addedVeronica stopped laughing and looked at her "are you okay""what do you mean," she asked"you don't look too happy, is it Vincent" she questioned"he is one of my ex""you did not even tell me about him""our relationship did not last, we only had one night mistake and we decided to date but it lasted for a month""you love him""am with Felix now Veronica, and he is trying his best to make me happy""but it seems the both of you love each other""am older than him Veronica, it's not everything we want that we get""no problem, I understand""I love Felix too" "Ryan got mad at me this yesterday and this morning""oh dear, what happened this time around" feeling concerned"Derek happened""hold on, who is Derek," she asked"the hit I bump in
When he got to the club that evening, he went through, the bouncer already know him and they don't disturb him anytime he comes there, his friend Vincent was already waiting for him at the Vip section, their regular spot "my man, it's good catching up like old times" q Vincent said greeting him"yes" he ordered some vodka and water, he did not want to back home to his wife looking all drunk "so how are you, how we're you able to get her""I told you I was going to be coming back with her""you are pretty determined, I wish I could fight for your sister love like that""I thought you are over that Vincent""I thought I am but seeing her today is like opening a fresh wound""am speechless on this case Vincent, she is in a relationship" their drink was brought to them, he opened it and pour each of them a glass"I know, I just want to know if I can have her back, I do love her""you both didn't even last a month"
The following morning, Veronica microwave the spaghetti she prepared for me last night, they both sat in silence as they eat their meal, his phone vibrated, it was hips sister "Stephanie, I did not forget, I will see you soon" he ends the call not waiting for her to say anything, she was ready to frustrate his life and he wasn't prepared for that. "That was mean" Veronica scolded"she should learn to be patient, she is my elder sister""more reason you should be calm," she toldhe drops his spoon and takes a napkin to wipe his mouth "darling, I understand you perfectly but I already promised her"standing up from her seat, she went to his side "just promise to help fight your dad, she is your guy's sister's"I am trying my best and I will keep on trying"she packed his plates and hers and carried it to the sink to wash "darling I have people for what you are doing'"Ryan" she protested"I don't want