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Episode 6

FRED POV.

“Thanks for coming Mr John I really appreciate" Fred said as he shook hands with the last guest.

“You are welcome, we are excited we finally found you. You have no idea how long it took to find you Mr Fredick. your father would be so excited, once you are back from your trip please notify your we can arrange a meeting.

Thanks you Fred nodded “I will notify you when I'm back I just need so time to digest this. Not everyday you hear that your father whom he thought was long dead is still Alive".

Mr John laughed. “I understand your point, take as much time you need, just make it snappy" he winked at him. “Oh by the way the food and drinks are very delicious"

Fred smiled as Mr John closed the door behind him. he exhaled deeply, slouching on the couch. Those people that just left are from his father, His FATHER!!!

Ever since he knew his aunt was just his aunt and nothing more. He had stopped asking questions about his father. As far as he was concerned his father have no idea of his Existence. especially since his father's parents were against the marriage between his mother and father. Just as his aunt had told him.

“You mother, my twin sister was so naive when it came to love"
“Father's family were very rich they had come to our town then, to buy some land properties. The both met, fet in love, had s*x and that one time had produced you. I was a party girl and never around. I only knew about you from the letter she wrote to me, I was far but got the letter. And I told her to seek your father. Since he had already gone before she realized she was pregnant.
Later after some months she lamented how rich people could be so cruel. I assumed she went and wasn't given audience. She wrote to me regretting the whole thing seems your father was already betrothed to another woman. I am not really clear about that. She was sick and her illness was incoherent. By the time I got home her sickness was extreme. She died a week after giving birth to you and named you Fredick junior. Your father was Fredick, that's all I know. I don't even know his surname."

So, if his father was berothed and didn't know of his Existence then. How did he know now? Fredick Benson is his father, the one and only FREDICK BENSON. Out of the richest people in the county he always comes third or fourth. How could he be his father and why do he wants to meet with him after all these years?.

“Hey Fred are you Okay"

Anita interpreted his thought. She was packing the used plates and putting the left over in the wastes bin. her looked at him curiously.

" I'm fine Anita, thank you, Anita you have outdone your self, you really impressed me. I'm pleased.

Anita curtisied a smile

“you are welcome"

“How did you pull it up. The cake, wine and chicken it was fabulous, I do hope it reminds in the house." He asked curiously.

“Yes I mistakenly left some" she teased. Cleaning the stain on the table.
“and let just say we didn't have everything in the house, you are owning me some bucks. She winced making those pretty eyes shine.

He looked away, the smile was beginning to have effects on him. Which he couldn't explain. He noticed the wallet on the table. Walked towards it flipped it up and pulled out his credit card and handed it to her.

“Here take the amount I owe you. Alongside Your salary and any amount that is could get you a new phone."

She looked stunned. Starring at the card and back to him. She whimpered and flung herself to him.

Whooa!

Luckily he was strong enough to prevent them both from falling to the floor. It caught him by surprise as she embraced him. Her arms struck around him, her hair close to his nose.

She pulled away from him blushing and realized what she just did.
“thank you Fredick" she said almost in a whisper as she collected the card avoiding his gaze.

He was behaving like Santa Claus when he needed to save for his trip. However he seemed satisfied making her happy woke something in him. He couldn't remember the last time he felt so happy and joyous. Even his father didn't make him this happy.

“What's up with the last man, did he get beaten by the food or something. The way he was walking. I wish I saw his face so I can recognize him next time." She broke the silence. He remembered John had walked like that not on purpose though. He didn't find it funny then but now he was ranking in laughter.

“You are crazy you know that Anita"?

She smiled and continued with her work.

He studied her, the girl was really something. one time she would be shy, the next she was funny and lively.

“Are you really like this Anita"?

she looked up “How"?

He shrugged “one time you are shy, the next you are playful".

She smiled it made her timid a little and prettier too, he liked it.

“I'm lively when I choose to, would you prefer me not being lively"

“No, I like you the way you are"
he immediately cut in. that may have come out wrong he shouldn't have said that.

They stared at each other in what seems like eternity but it was probably two seconds.

“Hello everyone, Oh my God, did I miss a party?

He sighed and heard Anita sigh too. Debbie walked towards them with a pleading expression on her face.

”Baby, I really sorry I left off without telling you anything. It was not emergency and I lost track of time, I left my phone and...

Fred stared at her curiously as she continued her idle and excessive talk. Then he glanced at his wrist watch he had a lot of things to do than listen to these. He remembered he just got to know his father was alive and he got to prepare for his trip, he really wished is Aunt was alive to hear this.

Dealing with his fiance wasn't his issue now he feels unperturbed anymore, surprisingly he wasn't a bit angry.

He needs to talked to someone, Angela should be off today and he needs to go see her. Without saying anything he turned and walked towards the flight of stairs.

DEBORAH POV

She was surprised at the way he made no response and only stood her up and walked to his room. Well, this was easier than she expected. The fun she had throughout last week had her exhausted and she absolutely has no time for drama right now. She turned around, Anita was still cleaning.

“sup Anita did I miss anything? Why didn't you give him an excuse or cover up for me, must I tell you everything you need to do?

Anita stood up straighten her shirt “Why didn't you pick my calls or his. You should have told me."

“Next time use your initiative Anita, Debbie lowered her voice ”you should know how things work around here"

“Remenber I got you this job to cover for me, not to make me look stupid for hiring you, you work for me, do your job, not only dust and clean. You should make Excuses for me when need be especially with Fred.

Anita nobbed sightly, as she pack the dirt away.

Debbie took the phone out of her bag to type a message to Ruth. Just then Fred walked down the stairs she giggled and practice sensual stroll towards him.

”Hey babe, I hope you are no more angry with me?" She was putting her arms around him and bring her lips closer to his while he was fixing the cliff of his shirt.

“I'm not angry with you Debbie" I'm going to work now we would see when I get back"

He replied, kissed her cheeks and walked away.

“Well that worked so fine" she said to herself.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS CHAPTER. DEBBIE WILL NEVER CHANGE AND FRED FORTUNE JUST CHANGE AND DEBBIE DOESN'T KNOW IT YET. A MAJOR TWISTS IS COMING.

WHAT DO WOMEN WANT

Episode 5

DEBORAH POV

“you shouldn't have go on with the plan”

“damn right I shouldn't have"

Deborah shook her head. She should have talked to her best friend before she go on with her mother's plan.

“you could have called me" Ruth stated
Debbie could sense the undertone of disappointment in her voice.
“now you are stuck to a classless ring in your fingers"

She grimaced at the sight of the ring at Debbie's fourth finger. She placed her head on the table with their were sitting.

Ruth was her best and only friend. She was also her photographer at LA VOGUE. She was not at the county at the time but just flown in all the way from Vegas. All Debbie needs to do to summon her was to take a photo shot of her hand and forward it to her. And Ruth came the next day.

They were at Ebeticus a bar at LA VOGUE.
“this is a terrible mistake babe, what about that dream of your. Diamond ring in your fingers and married to the baddest boy in the block".

“What will happen to your career. Are you gonna give them up for some Doctor". She hissed shaking her head in disappointment.

Debbie hung her head up regrettably “what do I do now Ruth" Debbie asked

“babe what do you want"? Ruth asked

“I can't give Fredick the love he wants and he can't give me the life I want too!
However my mother want me to have a secured future, who knows what the future holds truly?"

“I will need to take my future in my hands Ruth, you and I know how much I love bad boys and Fred isn't one. I need to be more careful so he wouldn't get hurt. He atleast deserves that right?

There was no response from Ruth so Debbie looked up to see who gotten Ruth's attention.

A shirtless man was seated beside the pool leaving his toned abs in display. His hands were behind his head making his biceps look bigger. Water was dripping from his gorgeous body which means he just had a swim. A butterfly tattoo was at the center of his back.

“Oh my God! That one is a nice glass of champagne". Debbie found herself drooling “hey that one is mine"
“you should not forget there's a Ring on your finger" Ruth retorted without moving an inch “last I checked you are engaged to a doctor".

“I have no idea what you are talking about" Debbie drowled removing the ring on her finger and hid it in her purse. She straighten herself and advanced toward the man.

ANITA POV

“oh come on! Pick my calls Debbie"

There was a beep sound at the end of the call to Anita's disappointment. She has been trying to get across Debbie for the past twenty minutes and she refused to pickup.

“i'm still unable to reach her Mr Fredick would you like to wait for her"?
The doctor look at her, his face expressionless as he jingled the bunch of keys in his hands impatiently. Staring at the wall clock.

“ok I can do that"? he replied moving to the nearest couch and settled down throwing his keys on the table.

Anita debated for a while whether to sit down with him or go to her room.

“why don't you sit after all I met you here doing something please I don't want to disturb you Linda"

She almost shouted “it ANITA" but she changed her mind and sat at a couch adjacent to him, truth was she had being doing something earlier, she was trying to come up with a plot for her book but had no luck unstill she heard the doorbell and found him by the door. She was surprised it has just been a week since the whole hospital chorale and he never showed up. Debbie has been the only one coming and she had to be all alone. Seeing him shouldn't have surprised her like it did. The truth was she has been thinking quite a lot about him, ever since the hospital.

The T.V was on but they both were quiet. What could they probably talk about. Anita watched at he doodled his phone pad tapping the air with his foot.

The atmosphere was getting quite uncomfortable for her and she couldn't concentrate on her book. Probably it would be best she leave.

“I forgot to thank you the other day" he stated and stopped

She was confused “I beg your pardon"

“I came home last time and messed the kitchen up and you helped clean it up, Thanks"
Anita wanted to laugh but she cautioned herself. The man even found it more difficult she was. Did he just thank her for doing her job. Well he was making some effort.

“please call me Fredick" he said politely

“I will call you Fredick if you start calling me by my real name which is Anita" she retorted sharply.

His gaze flew directly at her and something got struck at her throat.

“I thought you are Linda" he laughed " I apologise Anita"

His laughter seemed to lighten up the room. Even his face grew warmer and more radiant. Her heart melted

“Apology accepted Fredick" she responded

The silence struck and she hated it. And she wished the could keep on conversing.

“so how long have you known Deborah"?
“well almost one year now... I helped her change the tyre of her car when she had a flat tire. And She was running late for a photo shoot".

Fredick looked at her in disbelief as his lips twisted in a smile.

“you changed a tyre"?

She nodded, feeling proud of herself for the first time since she did that.

“I can imagine two ladies by the road side changing a flat tyre". he remarked smiling.

“it was pretty easy for me, I read alot and learnt few tricks. I bet I can change a tyre better than you can" She teased.

He grinned “kudos to you mademoiselle. He took a look at the wall clock I need to be on my way now Anita".

“Alright Fredick it was nice talking to you"

“when are you coming" he demanded?

“anytime you want me to come"....

“Alright can you come tomorrow I have a small party at my house by 12pm.
Umh... Actually it going to be a meeting of not more than ten and I'm going to need some help, that was why I wanted to see her.

“Alright Fredick food and drinks for ten and I'm going to be there tomorrow to start the party” she said jokingly.

“okay thanks, bye"

She waved as he left in his car.

The house was empty again but deep down she was excited.

They had talked, joked and laughed for the first time. for some reason she was really happy for taking this job and was looking forward to the next day.
She settled and positioned her self properly on the couch. She turned the page of her mainscript lying on the table. She stared on the blank page as she remembered her supervisor statement.

“Give me something so twisted and complicated, I don't believe in happily ever after crap! Go to the forest get bitten by a snake even if you die at least you will have something to write about! Do something formidable and write about it else you are repeating this class. She had to say to the class.

Then she remembered Fredick laughter she never heard him laugh before. His laughter was so genuine and soothing. The coldness she had seen in his picture was replaced by warmth. Perhaps she could write about it.
That was a crazy idea! Where did it come from. How could she write about someone she barely knew.

However she would start with the whole hospital charale and she would get ideas from there. Tomorrow was her class. She can't afford to go empty handed she had to start. She picked up her pen and started writing.

To be continued.....

WHAT DO WOMEN WANT

Episode 4

ANITA

Anita whew! That they got to the hospital in one piece was a miracle else instead of one body in the hospital it would have been three bodies with the way Fredick was driving like a total maniac. He brought the car to an abrupt halt applying the break so fast that she was sent flying forward, her head almost bumping at the broad he turned to her “are you okay Linda?" he asked “it's Anita actually but thanks" she tried not to sound angry. Good then he replied unfasten his seat belt and push the door open, she sighed and rolled her eyes once he was out of sight holding her forehead and bending closer to the mirror to see if she had a scratch. She sighed when she found none.

She was about to open the door when see suddenly remembered she was supposed to called Mrs Maryann “holy crab!" She watched as Fred disappear inside the hospital building while she was tugging at her phone, stupid phone don't want to come on, she hit it hard on her right palm and it brought a faint light on the screen. ”That would do", she said and quickly scroll to the last received call, it was answered on the first ring.

“what took you so long are you on your way"?
We are actually around he's in the building right now,
“idiot! Why didn't you call when I told you to,? fool"!
There was a click and the call ended she wanted to be sure but her phone switched off. She griffed her teeth, “this is the worse phone ever" she unfasten her seat belt and scurried towards the building.

She reached the double doors and pushed it open, the air was a mixture of antiseptic and beach wafting from bleeding. Food smells from different rooms mingled with perfume and blood.
She moved forward to the receptionist who was busy starring at her perfect manicured nairs. “Good morning please. I believe that a certain miss Deborah Benson was brought here" she stared at her, underneath her pair of thick eyelashes and glance towards her.
“room 20A, by your left please". She pointed “thanks" Anita walked towards the direction she had pointed and got to a passageway the says “private ward” on the private ward the atmosphere was completely different the air had a perfume scene and everywhere was dustless. The nurses were unhurried and the moved in serene purposefulness from room to room in their round. There were vase of flowers and beautiful frame piece of art work on the walls. In the corridor was a water dispenser and in most rooms could be heard noises from television.

Her eyes scanned through the room as she walked past each “19A...19B...D... 20A. She push the door open, four pairs of eyes met her, Mrs Maryann and Fredick were both sitting close to the bed, the doctor was bald and looked in his fifties, the nurse beside him was scribbling in the note she held.
Anita wondered what she was scribbling since the doctor was not saying anything. Fred sat by her side as the mother said to him calmly... “you need to forgive her Fredick, she almost died, she was devastated, she wanted to take her life, you are her rock, both of you have come this far please don't let a stupid ex come between. You know I personally love you as a son and I know you are the best thing in her life"

All this while Fred was sitting, leaning towards the wall looking down on his shoes while the elderly woman talked. They were know expression on his face which only means; either he wasn't listening or he pretty much like his shoes. Anita glance towards where Deborah was lying. They were light bruise on her left cheek and her head was bandaged the rest of her body was covered with white blanket. She seemed awake and she was holding Fred hand while her mother was talking.

Anika got bored and her mind drift to the moment she met Fred. It was like DJ vu. Probably because she stared hard at his picture so much, he was way taller than he seems in the picture so she could easily notice his well-defined abs and broad shoulders which were visible through the unbuttoned shirt he had on, he must be hitting the gym. She didn't mean to stare and when she was caught starring it embarrassed her. She still could feel the heat on her cheeks. They didn't speak throughout their journey to the hospital. Well what did they have to talk about? Nothing like “hey boss! Sorry for checking you out early kindly button up your shirt to avoid it from happening next time, and so you know you got a really nice abs"
Certainly not?

She glance up and felt her chest tighten as she got him starring at her! His curious look were noticeable. She looked down immediately slightly embarrassed.... What was happening to her Lord don't let him be a mind reader.

“i will give us another chance Mrs Maryann and after this I'm done" he said firmly. Making sure both mother and daughter understood him.
Anita felt the whole tension in the room was too much for her. Perhaps a cup of coffee would do, thankfully a water dispenser was at the door. She let herself out the room.Then she bend a little to press the machine. Placing a disposable white cup under the tube. Then she stood up straight. Bringing the filled cup to her lips. Out of the corner of her eyes she noticed through the transparent door as Fred bent to embrace Debbie on the bed. It was in such a way that his back was turned to the rest and at the same time Mrs Maryann mouthed ‘Thank you’ to the doctor passing him a roll of money. They both seem pleased and the doctor and the nurse came out of the room. They seemed not to notice her as she followed them to a corner of a room where she stood out of sight.... Peeping and listening... she noticed he cut the money for the lady then he removed the uniform and handed it to her “don't forget to return this before there start looking for it” the lady nodded and they both disappear into the passage that led out of the private ward.
She frowned, and wondered what in God name is happening here. It either those people are acting a Nollyhood movie or something fishy is going on.
Why would Mrs Maryann give the doctor money aside their bill and why on a rush? What service would require stealing someone uniform she thought.
Just then she saw a man come out of a room on a call "I found my uniform, I still don't understand how it got there though" the man walked pass her, she gasped as she realized what just happened, but why did the man pretend to be a doctor when he wasn't one?
She stood. Sagged against the wall trying to make meaning of what just happened.
“You can only try to decieve someone that doesn't know something or trying to manipulate to do what they don't want to do." She said to herself.
She would need to take step by step. Fred and Debbie must have spilt up deducted from what her mother said. He must have not come back to her if not of the accident.
Now Fred Didn't know the doctor was fake. That means the accident must have been fake.
Oh my God! They lied to Fredick! She gasped as the realization hit her. She knew something was off. The way Mrs Maryann was pleading with Fred as if she was reading from a script. Oh dear it all a drama. umh poor Fredick!

To be continued...

WHAT DO WOMEN WANT

Episode 3

ANITA POV

Her bed was romantic and she was finding it difficult to stand up, just a little more slumber... She thought... After all, it's Saturday
TRIIIIIIINGGGGGGG
The rambunctious alarm from her phone jolted her up immediately for her slumber
“stupid phone”
She cursed underneath her breath placing both hands on her forehead as she squinted. Didn't she put off the alarm last night? The phone was already misbehaving acting like it has a mind of it own!

Her eyes trailed lazily to her phone that was blaring out it usual alarm, she silenced it with sleepy- lidded eyes. Alright she needs to stand up.
The entire house was quiet, as it has always been. She was already used to the doctor's daily absence from his house, as she walked down the long passage climbing down the stairs, her
Eyes caught the frame on the wall just above the staircase, just as always.

There were different pictures of Deborah on the wall. Both the one she was standing on a waterfall and what seems like a rainbow but in both pictures she wore only a piece of bikini and her hair seems to be floating in the breeze. Then there was a picture of Doctor which alway got her starring, just that it was only one on the wall. He was smiling on a white T-shirt and pajamas, on his neck was a pair of stethoscope.

What usually got her was his eyes, his deep brown eyes that were looking straight at her. Even though he was smiling it wasn't reflecting in his eyes, his eyes looked so sad and puzzling which got her starring.

They haven't actually met even though she have been staying in the house for two weeks now, she shuffle between his house Deborah's place but he paid both salaries. She has been Deborah's house keeper and babysitter, confidante and almost like a sister they have been together for a year now.

Having both jobs must be hard but luckily for her the doctor never came home. He seems to be deeply buried in his work, or maybe he came home and they just never met. Deborah would always call her when she needed her but it been two good weeks she hasn't received a call. Not even about her salary she needed the money so she could pay for her tuition fee and also change her horrible phone.

This was her last year in UNILAG and she needed to finish with the release of a book that must qualify as best selling book. How on Earth would she do that!
She snapped out of her thoughts as she climbed down the stairs, it was frustrating every one would come up with a good story except her. She would never repeat a class. She walked into the kitchen and stopped wide-eyed at the mess in the sink, they were bowls, pan, plates and spoon everywhere.
“the doctor came home last night!..of course he did! Or who else would make such a mess”
She began to work on the mess. Once
Rinsed the food remain she began washing the dishes. The doctor is around probably she would be able to meet him. She have only seen his picture which made her curious to meet him in person.

The man Deborah always complained (only to her) about maybe she could ask him about her salary. That would be somehow awkward, being the first time they will be meeting and she's asking of her money, what if he gets offended? But she really need the money. Atleast she could use it to go somewhere to get inspiration about her book, she really needed something to work out, God! She needs a divine inspiration,

The loud music from her phone interrupted her though, she quickly dipped her hands in her pajamas reaching out for her phone. Without checking who the caller ID was she picked it.
“Hello who is this"?
“is this ANITA Edward"?
It was only Debbie mother that calls her that.
"Mrs Maryann is that you"?
"Yes Anita is Fred home"?
umh...who is Fred..oh...oh..oh the doctor
“yes ma'am It appears though but I'm not..”
"go to his room and inform him that Debbie has been involved in a serious Accident"
What is was shocked!
“is she okay, will she be okay?"
“stop asking me stupid question girl, and go just tell him"
“R and E hospital along stadium road and call me when you are almost there Anita"
“R and E hospital should I call you back with this same number"?
There was a beep sound on the receiver end indicating the caller hanged up.
She stared at her phone, the screen light was blinking more reason she needs to change her phone. She would worry about that later. Oh God Deborah had an Accident. She rushed out of the kitchen climbing the stairs when she realized she don't know his room.
She turned around. She didn't even know how many rooms are in the house. She will knock on each door on till she finds it. She was certain he was in the house, she could see bunch of keys on the table and those were not there last night. She walked down the passage and was confronted by four rooms.
She looked at the four doors to see if anyone was odd. It was only the third one that has a pair of brown Palm scandal. She took in her breath and motioned towards it.

FRED

It was a beautiful Sunday morning and his day off duty at work. He was still in bed. He had know idea of what he is going to do through out the day and wasn't ready to Brood over his experience two weeks ago when he saw her sleeping with him. Only if he had his way He would have stayed back at work but Angela wouldn't let him.
“you need to sleep and work things out Fredick, she had said to him last night. You are not giving yourself any break you are putting too much energy in your work. You need to work things out , if you are going to break up. You need to call her and tell her"

“I and Steve are here to make you move on you know"?
Sure, he knew that, there were the only friends he had. Him and Angela are working at the same hospital.
Maybe he should pay his aunt a visit spending time at her graveyard bought him an inexplicable peace. Perhaps afterwards, he would go to the embassy and concludes all the documents he needs for his traveling
An abrupt knock on his door interrupted his thoughts.
He was surprised he through he was the only one at home. Who could it be? It better not be Deborah. Who else has the keys to the house.

He Immediately stood up unable to decide whether to put on a shirt or shorts or not,
The knock sounded again
Softer than the first one he advanced towards the door. He opened the door
A pair of large glasses covering almost what seems like cute eyes stared at him
“Who are you?" He demanded
The lady flushed. Looking slightly embarrassed
I'm ANITA your house-keeping I'm with Debbie
I apologise Anita, we haven't met, he bought his hands forward which the lady stared at as if he did a crazy thing. He wanted to ask what the problem was.
“Debbie had an Accident! I was told to tell you. She gibbered
his heart skipped a beat. “Oh my God! Let me grab my shirt."

To be continued....

WHAT DO WOMEN WANT

Episode 2

FRED POINTS OF VIEW

The speaker were bursting as the DJ kept spinning, doing what he does best, many hands were raised up moving in rhymes to the deafening music. Sweltered bodies covered the enclosed space, vibrant laser light beamed across the wooden dance floor, couples pressed their bodies against each other in an interlocking moment of serenity.
He really shouldn't be here, it was such a bad idea, he needed to go back.

He felt a vibration on his chest and in a moment he bought out his phone, he wasn't surprised to see Steve name on the bright screen. To late he has been spotted he had no choice than to go ahead
He found him seated at a less crowded corner of the floor, what seems like a ten bottles of beer and expensive wine were on the table and of course he was flanked with two ladies on each side which seems like their b***s were falling out of the cloth the were putting on.

Fred scorled, Steve will never change he had called him here and being his best friend he had to go, who else would make him forget his sorrows if not his crazy best friend Steve,

“Ladies Meet my man, my best friend, the One and only Dr FREDICK" he introduced him to the ladies who chorused “hey".
'Fredick these are my babes’ he continued as he drew the lady at the left closer, her eyelashes were too full and was shooting out like twigs. “this is Bella and Sarah" the other lady looked prettier cute pointy nose and a pair of sensuous her hair floated around her like sea w**d,

Fred nodded with a smile “hi ladies how y'all doing"? They returned with a smile and he took his seats

'man I've been waiting for you what happened to you'? Steve asked passing him a bottle of beer which he held in his hands without drinking yet, “that chick cheated on you again?"
“Yep she did it before and she did it again" just as you said she would, he added lifting the bottle to his lips.
“Man I cannot take delight in your sorrow, I'm really sorry Steve replied lowering his head" that bitch isn't loyal, the girl just is a total w***e, he shook his head, I don't know why good men like you ends up with a w***es like that.

Fred shrugged as he layed slouched on the seat, as he paid languid attention to his best friend.
“that is why fooling around is so much better" Steve continued everyone knows I'm fu***ng rich thanks to my Dad. Yes I'm irresponsible and I play around. I'm happy with the life I live. I have no reason to suffer heartbeat because my heart isn't involve. Get your heart involve and doomed, take for an instance “this two babes are my toys”

“I beg your pardon" Bella interrupted, Steve noticed that Bella is offended.
“yes babe you are my toy, you only follow me around because of my money, and once I'm done with you I will discard you just like a toy right now"
Fred wasn't surprised as Bella hand hit Steve across the cheek, however Steve seems shocked.
“idiot Sarah hissed as she left with Bella" Fred haked in laughter at his friend who was getting over the shock of being slapped by a woman, Steve put a hand on his cheek as he lights a ciger with the other.
“at least it was my cheek not my heart" Steve said, sticking the ciger between his lips.
“you gots to promise me that you won't forgive her this time" Steve continued, “you have given her so many chances, I understand you love her but she's taking you for a fool, I know she's beautiful and so, but dude this going too long, you know she's a model she won't change, she wants fame, popularity and fast money, being with you is not enough for her, I won't tell you this again but you got to let her go"

Fred sighed, he had forgiven her so many times because he sincerely loved her, he can't even explain the love despite she keeps hurting him, he knew deep down he is till Inlove with her, how could you love someone that keeps hurting you?

She was the most beautiful lady he has ever seen and he thought she would change, wouldn't you give someone you have always loved countless chances to makeup for their mistakes?
He thought engaging her would make things better, but he was such a fool!
There had met in the hospital, she was so sick she could have died, she had an accident that almost claimed her life. For two months he didn't go home, she was too beautiful to just die like that, he made her his priorities he
Abandoned other patients for her, he almost got fired but she survived, he stayed with her throughout that period, when she finally opened her eyes and called him doctor, he knew that moment he's in love with her,
Her mother was more than grateful and she invited him to their house that was when he asked her out, few months later she became a model for “LA VOGUE" A popular fashion magazine, A year later cheating started, through the year it was worst how could he still love her?
God! He was really going crazy, he was supposed to introduce her to the only parent like a mother he had but that also failed. Maybe it was really time to let her go!

Deborah POV

You what? Deborah lowered her gaze as her mother snapped at her, she knew did was going to happen.
“you mean Fredick got you cheating in the house he rented for you? She took a step further, her blows bumping against each other as she continued, on the bed you both share Deborah have lost your mind? she stopped right in front of her.
"It was a mistake mum" she retorted defensively, “i didn't know he will come at the time, and besides Nate came with so much beautiful and expensive stuff I couldn't send him away,

She noticed the look of disappointment and shock that flashed through her mother's face, she realized she mentioned that name, which she regrets instantly, she shouldn't had done that she bit her nail
As her mother came and sit calmly beside her, face turned to the other side.
“Did you just say Nate?" Her mother asked quietly, she made no sound as she bit on her lower lips, knowing she had said too much.
“Did you mean the same Nate who was driving the same night you almost lost your life if not for this wonderful doctor that took good care of you and God used to save your life?" she shut her eyes her mother really had a point yet she wouldn't give up.

She exploded out of her seat, yes mother it was Nate! he was so sweet and apologetic, at one point I had to forgive him besides I never knew he was related to the editor of “LA VOGUE" it really helped me in my career mother
“you know I have heard of your waywardness since you were made the queen campus of your school, just know if not for Fred you would have died and where would your career go? This modeling stuff have turned you into a pr******te, all you know is to w***e around in the name of fame and money remember Fredick"

“Mother!" Deborah screamed her ribs rising and falling she have heard enough, “if you know Fred is perfect why don't you go ahead and marry him! everything I do I learnt from you

She heard her mother winced and she was satisfied as she continued, "you dragged me from my father's house because he was poor and you wanted money, the person you ran out with deceived you and you had to start all over again because you was too ashamed to go back to my father, so please I look for money okay, because you thought me that so excuse me, I don't want to be with a broke guy like him! his work is so boring for me, if he is so perfect you can go and marry him" she expected her mum to send her out of the house she have acted up so rude, she was even prepared she would go and never come back,

“my darling child"

her mother was suddenly behind her placing a hand on her shoulder and talking to her with the most soothing voice, no! She wouldn't fall for that again,

“you know I want the best for you" her mother continued her voice was as cool as a rainy day and as clear like crystal.
“I made a mistake with your Father, if I can take it back I would dear daughter, I let money take away the best thing I can offer you which is a complete and Happy family, I took that from you and I know you will never forgive me, I'm just pleading you don't make the same mistake I made"
She gave no reply and was still not looking at her mother.
“you can have all the fun you want you are a grown woman be free to do what makes you happy"
What! Did that just come from her mother?
“... however, be wise and please we have hostels, you can go there but don't hurt Fredick while having your fun, he has been nothing but nice to you"
Deborah smiled, this was way better than the discussion the have been having, if she was correct her mother said she could have fun, well that was fair enough, even though she didn't require her mother's permission, she knew she only wanted peace but she can work with that.
“so how do we bring Fred back mother"? she asked.
“ I got a perfect plan! but that would be when I'm done with my outing, I've got a date"
Deborah laughed! “A date mother"? I thought the were no more good men

“we got to manage the bad ones my darling"

With that they laughed
Alright mum, let me help dress you up.

To be continued...