++THE RELUCTANT BRIDE++ EPISODE 16-- ( I pray amanda rot in jail....lolzz) Cant I stay here a little longer?, Tara asked Henry. No Tara, you cant. Amanda has been arrested. You are now free to go home Okay sir Henry looked tenderly at his sister. She wasnt helping her marriage at all. Linda had tried talking to her but she was adamant. Tara, you are now married. You have responsibilities to your husband. Pack your bags and leave Jordan treats me like a child and not a wife Then show him you are no child. You are a woman, you should know how to do it. Fight for your husband Tara, fight for your marriage. You had better start packing, Jordan will be here in an hour Tara, knowing she had been defeated stood up and began packing Shans suitcases. Her driver had been instructed to transport her to Jordans house from school. Packing Shans belonging proved difficult and time consuming. Do you need help? She heard Jordans deep voice from behind. Tara slowly turned her head towards him. Im good you are not Tara, you look tired. You should rest, I will finish up everything, He said while walking into the room. He pulled her to him and kissed her nose I miss you my sweet Tara smiled. She walked to the bed and lie down. She felt very tired. Tara watched her husband swiftly packing. This tall handsome man was her husband. She smiled happily. * * * Tara walked into their room, a maid brought in her suitcase and Jordan walked in beaming and her. you can give Shan whatever spare room you wish, Im off to work Thank you Jordan For what? For everything Tara, can we give our marriage a second chance? Lets start all over again you are right Jordan, we started on the foot Does that mean youve forgiven me? Yes Jordan, I already did In that case, I intend spending the whole of today with you and Shan. You should rest while I go pick her from school, He kissed her hungrily before leaving. No sooner had he left, Tara went into the bathroom for a quick shower. She dressed in a loose fitted short red dress and began reading a magazine when a knock came at her door. Sorry to disturb you maam, there is a man downstairs. He said he is here to see you What is his name? Kelvin Lucas Tara frowned, she had never heard of that name in her life. I will be down shortly The maid left. A curios Tara stood up and walked down the stairs. At the living room, she met with kelvin. Tara looked at him, no, she didnt know him. What did he want with her? Seeing her, Kelvin went to his feet. Good day Mrs. Nicholas, I am Barrister Kelvin Lucas Good afternoon Mr Lucas, I believe I dont know you. What can I do for you? We have been looking for you Tara, sit down, we need to talk Looking for me? Why? And I cant remember permitting you to call my name Sorry maam, actually, Im here to talk about your mother, Mrs. Annabel David. I need you to co-operate with me Tara lept to her feet, she walked to the door and swung it open. Please leave my house Tara knew what all this is about, she had made it clear she didnt want a penny from that old witch of a grandmother. but Tara, you didnt even hear me out Ive told your lawyer friends already. I dont want that old womans money, not after all she did, Tara retorted in tears. The thought of her mother made her want to shout. She missed her so so much. No, you have to listen to me leave me the hell alone, i have buried my mother. I dont want to open old wounds, She shouted. What is happening here Tara?, Jordan walked into the room with Shan. She ran into her husbands arms and cried hysterically. Jordan, please make him leave Jordan turned to Kelvin. Mr Nicholas, I am barrister... you are barrister Kelvin. Who doesnt know one of the best and ruthless lawyer in this country. You never loose a case. You are upsetting my wife, please leave Im here about her mother, she has to listen to me no she wont listen to you. I dont want to listen to you either. Mother did nothing wrong, you guys should stop attacking Tara, Shan shouted in tears. Hy, you mustnt listen, only her daughter has to listen to me I am also her daughter what?, Kelvin asked in surprise. No one said anything about another daughter. Mr Lucas, leave my house. My wife is upset and I dont want her so I shall be back Tara, he said I picked his briefcase and walked to the door. He turned and stared hard at Shan before retreating. Jordan, Tara and Shan descended the stairs and walked out as the parents alighted from the car. Welcome home, Tara told them with a smile. Shan also greeted. Jordans mother answered them with a smile. How are you girls? We are doing great mother, how was your vacation?, Tara asked. Mrs. Nicholas looked at her husband with so much satisfaction and happiness. She grinned at him before turning to Tara, It was perfect. Shan, how are you doing dear? Im fine ma Call me mother okay, mother welcome back, Jordan spoke for the first time. His mother snobbed his greetings and walked away. His father turned to him. We need to talk, come with me to the Library Jorden went with his father to the library. Tara wondered what was happening. She held Shans hand and led her upstairs. * * * What is happening Jordan? Father, I dont know what you are saying Im talking about Amanda I want mother here, she started this dad Edward picked his cell phone and dialled his wifes number. She came down a few minutes later. After taking a comfortable seat beside her son, Edward told Jordan to start. Amanda tried twice to kill Tara Are you sure?, His mother snapped at him yes Jordan then told them everything including Taras fall from the stairs. Amanda had bragged about it at the station. Jordan, Amandas father is very powerful. He has been trying to bail her to no avail. Not even his ministers and senators friends could help him So?, Jordan asked Jordan, I now realised who Amanda really is. Please, dont take her to court. I promised her late mother I will take care of her, His mother began crying. Mother what are you insinuating? please forgive her, she wont bother us again Shut up Alice. Did I not tell you to take her away from this house when it was apparent she isnt copping with Jordan and Tara? You refused. Now look what is happening. I dont care about the relationship you had with her late mother, she tried to kill your daughter-in-law for god-sake! Jordan had never seen his father so angry. He glared at his weeping wife. you told me her father is a Banker. You lied to me. Her father had mercilessly destroyed innocent people to get to where he is now. He is a sly and corrupt man. Now he is after our family. Didnt you think about your children before bringing his wayward daughter here? You know I have always stayed away from politics, look what you have done His father had never shouted at his mother before. Jordan looked at them in horror. Father, what is happening? Yes dad, he was here day before yesterday. What about him? We need him Jordan, He has made Amandas release impossible and ambassador Patrick has vowed to destroy me. Find Lucas, only him can help us or so help us God, these corrupt politicians will feed on us I am sorry Edward, Jordans mother whispered. Its too late to cry when the head is cut off Alice * * * Kelvin looked serious. Ambassador Patrick and his friends were planning Edward Nicholas fall. It was time Tara and her husband listen to him. His cell phone rang, kelvin picked it and pressed the receive button. Barrister Kelvin, this is senator Victor Leo. We will pay you double what the Nicholas are paying. We need you to defend Amanda I wont What is your price? I dont have a price Kelvin pressed the end button. These people were really desperate. Amandas arrest and trial will be a big blow to her fathers political career. * * * Tara knew something was wrong. Jordan was avoiding her. She hasnt seen him all day long. She walked in on her mother-in-law crying. Mother, what is wrong? Two of our branch building got razed to the ground Tara. The ones at Anambra and Delta. The casualties are many and the press are already calling us murderers. What? But how comes? I dont know, Shan must not go to school today. Its not save out there Tara wondered what was really happening but she didnt dare ask her mother-in-law. * * * Im not talking to you without Tara, Kelvin declared to Edward and Jordan with a tone of finality. My daughter-in-law has been in a lot of stress lately. So many bad things had happened to her. Change your decision I guess, I would have to come with you to the house. Please help me. I promised her grandfather what are you saying?, Jordan asked Kelvin. Have you ever heard of the glamour law firm? Barrister Stephen Joshua owned it. The firm is the second best in this country with three departments which includes, cooperate law department, criminal law department and the litigation department. Rumour has it that the firm is worth millions of Naira and the owner passed away two years ago without an heir. His distant relatives now fight for control over the firm, Edward Nicholas quietly explained to Jordan. Kelvin answered him back. You are right sir, but the firm has an heiress. Mr stephen willed it to his granddaughter, Tara Jordan Nicholas Both Jordan and his father were taken unaware. They gazed at him like an alien. Take me to her, he declared. * * * Tara so much missed Jordan. Both he and father had been away for almost a week. It was all over the news that the Nicholas empire was crashing. Another building had been razed to the ground. Investors were pulling out and so many rumours were going round. Doctor Joel had told her she was no longer on bed rest. She gazed at the clock beside their bed, it was 11:15pm. Tara shifted her gaze to Shan. She had told her to share her bed until Jordan returns. She picked a novel to read and succeeded in only a chapter. She went into slumber. * * * Jordan quietly turned the door knob to their room. He found Tara and Shan sleeping peacefully. Staring at Tara, he saw that her body was changing drastically. Her bosoms were fuller, she was now sixteen weeks gone. He strolled into the room and stood in front of her. He tried to remove the novel from her hands when she stirred. Jordan? Goodmorning my sweet, she glanced at the clock, it was 2:30am. She was glad her husband was home. She sat up. Shan, wake up, She said while shaking a sleeping Shan. Sweetheart, dont disturb her, there is space for me, we can all sleep together. You havnt seen me in five days. Wont I get a hug from you?, Jordan told his wife who quickly jumped from the bed to his arms. You look tired Jordan. What is really happening? Problems with business. Tara, are you still on bed rest? No Good, He said as he carried her towards the door. Tara burst into laughter. Shush, we dont want Shan awake now do we? No we dont. Where are you taking me? There are many other rooms in this house. We can make use of one He walked down the corridor, turned right and halted at a door, turning the knob, he let them inside. Now Tara, let me show you just how much Ive missed you, He said, then gently deposited on the bed with a pink well washed and iron spread. * * * Shan aappeared at the dining room by 8:00am. She greeted the parents who were already seated. A man came down and Shan recognised him as the barrister whom Jordan had sent away the week. You? Hy Shan, nice meeting you again Shan said nothing. When breakfast was about to start and Tara didnt come down, Shan became alarmed. I cant find Tara, she said I should send the night with her. I woke up this morning with no sign of her, Jordans mother smiled at her. Im sure she is fine. Just have your breakfast. Where could she be? Not in her room, not in mine and not here for breakfast, Shan said. Shan, I said not to worry, she should be with Jordan But they are not in their room Edward decided to intervene, Just have your breakfast dear Shan began eating. They all ate in silence. After breakfast, they sat in the living room discussing. Shan tried leaving but Alice stopped her, come and watch this cartoon By 9:30am, Shan announced she was going in search of her sister. Alice stopped her by asking her to entertain them with a song. Edward glanced at his wrist watch, Jordan knew better than to keep them waiting. He picked his phone and dialled his sons number. JORDAN Came down, alone, twenty minutes later. His hair was damped, he must have just bathed. Shan ran into his waiting arms. Where is Ta?, Shan asked. she will be down, shortly Have you told her about her visitor and how important is she sees him?, His Father asked him. She will be here shortly, Jordan replied. Damn, he was very hungry. He called a maid and told her to serve breakfast for two. ++CHECK FOR THE NXT EPISODE++
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:51:02 +0000
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