Her gaze shifted to her father, who was looking at her contemptuously. Her lonely heart grew colder, this is the man she calls father, the man who is supposed to protect her.
Every other person has a doting father but heaven gave her a scumbag, spineless, and selfish wastrel as a father. A father who is eager to marry her to someone older than himself, a father who wants to make her someone's mistress.
She did not mind her stepmother's constant abusive words, but her father's actions and words pierced her heart like a knife through butter.
She clenched and unclenched her fist so many times that it was starting to hurt. After wiping away her tears, she stood up and went upstairs, but Lucas continued to stare at the stairs even though she was no longer present.
"Calm down honey, I am sure she understands now, she will marry Jared sooner than you expected. Joe's illness happened at the perfect time," Mary said, convincing him to sit on the sofa so they could continue watching the movie.
Two hours later, the sound of something hitting the stairs drew their attention. To Lucas's surprise and Mary's horror, Ali was coming down with her luggage accompanied by two maids who were also carrying a big traveling box.
"Where do you think you are going," Mary shrieked, moving to block Ali's way, "do you think you can stop your marriage to Jared by simply running off, your brother will die."
Ali wanted to laugh at Mary's ugly expression. If she had known Mary would be so scared and shaken by her departure, she would have left long ago.
She stared at the woman's face and said, "My brother will not die. I will gather the money needed for his treatment in a week, and get his surgery done. If you both want to relive your glamorous days, you can ask Cheyenne to marry Jared instead."
Mary's expression alternated between black and white, and her pale face brought comfort to Ali's heart.
"Cheyenne can not marry Jared, Ali, she is still so young and is pursuing a career to restore your father's company. She is doing her part, if you can be a little more responsible and cooperative, you should make this sacrifice for the family," Mary tried to reason with Ali. She couldn't allow her daughter's future to be ruined. Her daughter is only meant to marry the elites from the young generations.
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Ali's laugh boomed in the room, family, she didn't have a family and the only one she had was currently in the hospital fighting for his life. Her heart had long grown cold when it came to her father and his wife. Her father was glaring at her intensely almost as if he wanted to kill her with his gaze.
She pulled her bag to walk away but Mary refused to move from her way.
"Move away from my way, Mary. My patience for you has run out, you wouldn't want me to leave scars on your face.''
But Mary wouldn't move. How could she? She knew the consequences if Ali left the house now. Her beloved daughter would become the sacrificial lamb Lucas would use to regain his position.
No, she will not let it happen.
"No! You are not going anywhere, you there take those bags back upstairs, or else I will fire you right now," Mary roared at the maids scaring them.
Ali dropped her bag and fetched her mini electric weapon from her bag. She brandished it in front of Mary and scoffed when the woman bolted from her way. Dragging her luggage, she left the mansion.
Before now she already called a cab and as soon as she walked out of the house she saw the man waiting by the road. After loading her luggage into the trunk of the car she got in and the car drove away.
Mary watched Ali leave and she began to wail, begging Lucas to bring her back. She claimed that Lucas was mean to Ali, resulting in the latter leaving the house out of rage.
Lucas wasn't happy that she accused him when she was the one always making life difficult for Ali. He looked at her condescendingly and said, "You better quit the drama. I am not interested in your nonsense, Ali will come back and if eventually she doesn't Cheyenne will have to marry Jared."
"No my daughter will not marry that man," Mary refused.
"Whether you like it or not that is what will happen, you should pray that Ali doesn't gather the money, she doesn't know that Joe doesn't even have up to a week. Hopefully, she will come," Jared said and left.
His words brought a lot of ideas to Mary's mind as to how to get Ali to come back and choose to marry Jared.
After moving her luggage to her aunt's small apartment. Ali went to the hospital to see her brother. He was admitted to the hospital last year after they discovered the growth, and for the past few months has been frequently visiting the hospital.
His seizure today is a sign that his surgery can not be delayed further. She could only hope that she still has more time.
On her way to the emergency ward, she bumped into the doctor who is in charge of her brother's treatment.
Dr. Wood was a close acquaintance of her late mother and has been looking after her brother since the incident. Her mother had once asked if anything could happen between her and the doctor.
"Good evening doctor Wood," Ali smiled at the man.
"Good evening Ali, how have you been," Dr. wood replied and walked beside her.
"Alright, I guess. How is my brother?"
The nervousness in her voice didn't go unnoticed by him. He patted her shoulder softly and sighed.
''I must say his condition is very critical Ali. We can't delay his surgery any longer or he'll die."
Ali's eyes widened in horror. Her shoulders slumped and if Wood didn't catch her in time she would have fallen to the ground. His words put a heavy boulder on her heart and she felt suffocated and despair. "Like how long," She asked her voice trembling. "At most 3 days. There is no time left, I'll see what I can do to prepare the necessary. In the meantime get half the amount. I can only help this much, I have a lot to handle right now I am sorry," he sympathized with her before turning and leaving. Ali felt grateful, he was helping her even though he was having a lot on his plate but his words were a like death sentence to not only her brother but herself. Five million, where will she get half of that amount? Her mother's properties were still under investigation as Lucas was dragging it with her. She took out her phone and made a few phone calls. All through the night, she called people to borrow money. But the amount gathered didn't even get to half the amount the doctor
Jared laughed as if he just heard the funniest joke in the world. Give it back! What a joke. He eyed her body again with the same evil fire in his eyes. "Be my woman and everything will be yours again." "Dream on. If you don't give it back I'll make you both pay," She threatened. Jared snorted, "How will you do that? Your brother has very little time to live. Do you value your pride more than his life?" Ali felt like a bone got stuck In Her throat and she couldn't refute it. what would she do now? Be this man's mistress and allow her stepmother and father to use her so heartlessly."I thought you were interested in Cheyenne, how did you switch interests so suddenly? Did Mary put you up to this?" The rage in her eyes which had been doused by his words returned and she glared at him with even more intensity. "Wait until I am done with Joe's operation I'll come back to haunt you". She said and walked away. She hailed a cab and went to look for her father. As she stepped into th
Barry sympathized with her, but he was unable to accept her. Not just any man, but Gerald Laverock is the man he was referring to earlier. Ali is a novice, and judging by the innocent expression on her face, he assumes that she is unaware of the risks. Inexperienced women are not Gerald's thing. Worst of all, the man was rough with his women, and if he were to handle this one, he doubted her walking step would remain as elegant. "Are you a virgin?" he asked. Ali turned red at the question, but she gave a nod. Barry shook his head, ready to send her away, when his phone rang and he realized it was his assistant. "Sir Gerald's face does not look good; he is the only one without service, and I am afraid he will not accept any other woman," the assistant said nervously. Barry cursed and looked at Ali again before saying, "Tell Madam Joan I am bringing a new girl." After hanging up, he asked Ali to follow him. He led her to the top floor, where the big shots were located. Ali was
Ali held her breathe under the man's hostile glare. She began to fidget and had almost stood up to flee if Barry had not interfered and said, "Lilly ran off to god knows where and I thought you could use a change of service. This one is fresh and new." "You should know I have preferences Barry, don't you like your head anymore,'' Gerald threatened the man but his eyes was fixed on the scared kitten that looked like she wanted to bolt from the room. His body kept reacting and by the time he realized it, his member was already turning hard. He cursed, "what is wrong with you?" He asked, closing his eyes. Barry felt sweat trickle down his spine at the tone of his voice. But Gerald wasn't talking to him but was asking himself that. Ali cautiously moved away, wanting to escape however Gerald caught her hand and dragged her back causing her to end up in his arms, "where do you think you are going?" He asked his voice straining. Ali grimaced and tried to breathe out the words "You do
Although the pain from between her legs made it unable for her to think, Ali still heard the man's question. She looked at him helplessly not knowing how to respond. The man already knows that she is a virgin but he still asked her that. Her silence angered Gerald more and he asked again, enunciating each word, "I..asked..are..you ..a.. virgin?" "Yes," Ali whimpered, stifling her cry. "Damn," Gerald cursed. His body trembled slightly causing his member to push into Ali. He felt Ali squeeze him inside her and cursed again. Ali was silently praying that he will pull out and send her out but he did not, instead he looked into her eyes with a fire that threatened to burn her flesh and soul. Like a crazed man Gerald thrust into Ali. For an unknown reason that left him stunned he couldn't control himself with the woman. However seeing the tears that slide down Ali's cheek, he tried to control his strength and movement. Ali huffed and whimpered. Gerald was too into it that all he
"Hello. I know you don't remember me, you must have forgotten about the incident, but I can't since you are my lifesaver," Harriet said, her gaze as she looked at Ali was filled with admiration and love. Ali stared at the woman confused before looking at Dr Wood to hear him say, "Madam Harriet said you saved her a few weeks ago when she collapsed on the way. She came here looking for you." The memory of the accident appeared in Ali's mind as recognition came on her. "O it's you. How are you? Did you get proper treatment?" She posed the questions, one after the other. Harriet laughed, she was correct about the girl. The concern in her eyes was genuine, and it erased every doubt that the younger woman approached her with motives. "I am fine now thanks to you. I heard what happened to you, hence I have been here waiting for your arrival," Harriet had a look of worry on her face as she looked at Ali's eyes. Ali smiled bitterly, she shook her head, not wanting to think about the s
Vivian looked at her niece's face and her heart clenched with sorrow. When her sister was still alive, Ali never had anything to worry about. But after she died and Lucas married Mary, her life changed, and she was forced to cater for her and her brother. Lucas was a bastard, true and through, and she regretted letting her sister marry him. If only her sister had left with the man she loved, then she would still have been alive. She brought her hand forward to caress Ali's cheeks, and said, "You don't have to cry anymore. Everything will get better from here on, Joe will recover, and you will get the promotion you are looking for." "Until that scumbag is fired from his position, I doubt I will be given any sort of compensation for my hardwork. I am not even thinking about a promotion," Ali picked up the bag and began to remove the things inside. "You can't give up. Miracles can happen," Vivian advised. 'Yeah right, miracles that come late' Ali thought, her expression turning
The operation was a success and Ali couldn't help the smile that refused to leave her face. As she watched her brother sleeping soundly on the bed. Madam Harriet proved true to her words and paid for her brother to be moved to a VIP ward. The room and facilities were something an average person could not afford for even a night. Her phone buzzed in her pocket, prompting her to take a look at it. A scowl quickly formed on her face when she saw the message dropped in their office official group chat. It was a notice to her to finish her presentation and submit it tomorrow, because the CEO was reviewing it. Ali switched off the phone with a triumphant smirk on her lips. She devised a plan right there on how to deal with her scumbag superior. The presentation he is eagerly waiting for will never come, and if he can't provide a suitable replacement by twelve tomorrow afternoon, his salary will be cutoff as punishment. The image of his sour expression as he gets scolded tomorrow w