Chapter 22
Tricia’s POV
I really love Dominic, he is so loving and caring. Sophie and Dylan are also doing well.
Well, i don’t work at Dominic’s company as a chef. I now have a better position in one of his branches in the country. He wanted me to be with him, but i declined because i don’t want to be distracted and being with Dominic is gonna distract me.
Moreover i love it here. Dominic and i will be going to meet his family tomorrow. I haven’t really seen them for real but they are popular and a family of good reputation in the society. Hmm, i don’t know how those rich family is gonna love me, but Dominic said his parents are nice people.
I went to work today and i noticed a cleaner whose attention was on me.
Well, i don’t care. I stayed not too long at work and went home. Yeah, i decided when to leave, i am not to be questioned because my boyfriend … or should i call him my fiancee..😱👍 is the owner of the company.
FAST FORWARD ( the next day ) ⌚⌚
I already got dressed in a beautiful gown which is a little above my knee, wore my shoes and jewelries . Sophie helped me to straighten my hair and apply a little makeup on me. I stood up and look at the mirror, i look really beautiful. Awwwn i’m always cute.
“Oh my, you are gorgeous ” Sophie complemented.
“All thanks to the best Bestie in the world ” i replied with a smile.
Just then we both heard the door bell. That must be Dominic, right in time. I walked downstairs with Sophie i opened the door and there he stood looking charming as always.
A wow escaped his lips as he stared at me. I had to wave my hands at him to bring him back from his dream land. He smiled, held my hand and led me to the car, he opened the car door and i went in. He played a calm music while driving and soon we pulled by a very big mansion. This is beautiful. A gateman opened the gate and we drove in, we both came our of the car. I didn’t know when a “wow” escaped my lips, the house is amazing. Maids were working. We went inside, the interior design is amazing.
“Mom, Dad i’m home ” Dominic shouted but there was no answer. Just then a girl came downstairs just my age…..
Chapter 23
TRICIA’S POV
The young girl about my age jumped on Dominic out of excitement.
“Awwwn. Bro you forgot me. Isn’t it “
“No not at all. You’re my one and only sister. Love you and i promise i’ll make it up to you “
“Are you sure ?”
“Of course i am”
“Hmm. Hi ” she said to me when she finally realised i was staring at them
“Hey.
“Hmm, who’s she ” she asked Dominic referring to me
“That’s my girlfriend “
“Oh !! finally
“I’m Gabriella. Dominic’s treasure ” she said making me smile while Dominic just looked on.
“I’m Tricia “.
“Dominic’s wife to be ‘ she added. Arrgh.. this girl. Really jovial.
“mom, dad come see your daughter in law ” she yelled making me laugh. She’s this fun kinda person.
A young man and a woman came down whom i assume must be their parents. They are really young and they look really expensive.
” Good day dad, good day mom ” Dominic greeted
“Welcome son” his dad replied.
“And who is this pretty lady here ?” his mom asked when we took our seats
“mom, this is Dominic’s girlfriend” Gabriella chipped in.
“You’re very welcome my dear ” i smiled.
“Least i forget Dominic. There will be a party coming up a day after tomorrow. All my business partners and associates will be there and i expect you to be there also and come with her as your date. I might not be there or i’ll be coming late so you’ll represent me ” his dad said
“Okay dad”.
After some talks with the family, i and Dominic left for his mansion.
Dominic sent his driver to go bring my things from my former apartment because he insist i don’t go back again and that i live with him.
PARTY DAY
I and Dominic dressed up for the party and i could say he is looking really handsome. He led me to the car and soon we got to the party with his guards following behind.
He held my hands in his arms as we both went into the hall.
People were dancing with their partners to the slow rhythm of the music.
Linda walked up to us. Well, i don’t expect her to be here right now. She frowned seeing us.
“See who’s here” she said.
“Please excuse us “Dominic said.
“Hmm. Nice to meet you again ” she said stressing the “again”.
“well i came here with my mom to occupy my mind since i can’t be with you. But you wont have him for too long because he is mine ” she said pointing her polished fingers at me.
She made to go and she purposely used her shoulder to hit me on my shoulders making me unbalanced and i almost fell but someone caught me. Dominic…..
Chapter 24
DOMINIC’S POV
Dylan and Sly assured me that nothing’s going to happen to her. Sophie was also there, she’s really worried about her friend. Just then my phone rang. I picked it up.
“Hey, is this Dominic ?”
“Yes, who am i speaking with”.
” Someone who is with Tricia “.
“What !! where’s she. stop hurting her and bring her back to me ” i yelled.
“Chill out. Stop yelling because with that i might pull the trigger “.
Dylan and Sly signalled me to calm down and stop yelling. So i took a deep breath before speaking again.
“So what do you want ” i asked him.
“I don’t know yet. maybe….. her life.
“What !!” i yelled again. By now Sophie who has been there has started crying.
The person didn’t reply again. He has ended the call. I tried calling the number but he’s not picking up.
“Don’t worry buddy. I just got an idea ” Sly bursted out.
“And what’s that ?” Dylan asked.
“Track the phone ” he said.
“That’s a smart idea. But can you do that ?”
“Yes of course “.
“Then what are you waiting for ?”
He went inside and came back with a laptop and he started operating.
Soon he was done
“Here’s the place they are in ” he said
“Do we need officers ?
“Yes but when we get there “.
We planned everything and we went to the car and zoomed off, we didn’t take any guard with us because we don’t want to be easily noticed.
We got there and we sneaked inside the house as planned. We got walked gently trying not to make any noise. We heard voices from a room. We entered the room with our guns in our jean pocket.
There was two men and not just them…I saw Linda . Jeezz . How can Linda be behind this ? The men moved towards us and they pointed their guns at us. Linda was kinda surprised, i am really sure they wanted to kill Tricia at that moment. We started fighting without using guns. I sighted Linda holding a gun, she was really frightened, she pointed the gun at Tricia, she pulled the Trigger but i stood in front of her.
And the bullet hit me. My eyes became blurry and darkness took over…
Chapter 25
TRICIA’S POV
Dominic is still unconscious. I am really scared right now, Sophie is trying to console me but it’s not working, because i don’t know what will become of me if he losses his life, he got into this condition while trying to save me.
They only got two of the kidnappers, the other one and Linda fled away, i don’t know how, but i guess Linda is really cunny. The doctors are still trying to revive him. I was later allowed to go to him, they said that he will wake up, he’s in comma.
DOMINIC’S POV
I saw myself in what look like a passage, i can’t find my way, this is kinda creepy. But then i saw light coming from a direction. I decided to follow it. I came out of the long passage and i saw a woman whose face was turned against me. She faced me and that was when i saw her properly, i held her hand but she removed it and was leaving my sight, i shouted Tricia !!.
I woke up and found myself on the bed, it’s an hospital. I looked at my side and i saw Tricia, the only woman i love. She sat on a chair with her head on the bed lying close to me, she was sleeping.
She then woke up. She smiled and she almost screamed out of happiness. Her eyes where puffy and red, seems she has been crying. I held her hand and placed a light kiss on it. She stood properly.
“Humm, wait let me get something for you ” she was about leaving but i pulled her back and kissed her . I withdrew from it.
“Hmm give me sometime ” she said . But i winced in pain, she was afraid, fear written over her.
I laughed because her face was funny.
“Stop pretending. You scared me “.
‘I really missed you, you got me scared. I thought i was gonna loose you ” she said in a whisper.
“No you won’t, I am there for you . I love you “
“I love you more “.
“I love you morer.
“I love you morest ” she said.
“Who taught you that ?”
“You of course “
She said and we both laughed.
Chapter 26
Dominic’s Pov
I laid at the hospital bed, waiting to go home, the doctor said am strong enough. Just then Tricia and Sophie came, guess they went out before.
“hi, we are here” Sophie said.
“and i can see that. Where’s Dylan?” i asked.
“went out, but will be back soon”.
” alright” she sat down and brought her phone out.
“hey, Honey. how are u doing” she asked.
“i’m strong. Just wanna go home” i said and place a kiss slightly on her lips.
“that’s what we are here for, the car is outside”.
Tricia’s Pov
We got home and i assisted him with almost everything, though he declined but i insisted. After eating and freshing up, we all sat in the sitting room. The men were also here.
“seriously, these past days have been stressful. gosh !” Sly said
“all thanks to that bitch.
” how did she even escape ? that lady is really cunny” sophie said.
“she actually wanted my love dead, the only woman that gives me joy”Dominic said and i could feel my cheek heat up
“blushing ?sophie said in a mockingly……
Dominic’s POV
I chucked as Sophie received a glare from Tricia.
I moved closer to her and kissed her slowly and passionately. i was lost kissing her succulent lips, that i didn’t even mind if the guys were still there. I was distracted and stopped when i heard them crack their throat.
“you know what ? you guys are just really good at spoiling romantic moments ” i said and they laughed.
“the two love birds were so lost in their world, that they forgot that they were having a discussion with family” sly said and i smiled
I looked over at Tricia. Sophie winked at her, she rolled her eyes, Sophie sticked out her tongue at Tricia, and Tricia showed her middle finger and mouthed a “fuck u” .
I couldn’t hold my laughter as we all laughed at the chidish behaviour the girls were displaying.
“you know you are really annoying. I hate you” Tricia said.
“and i love you too’ Sophie replied. we didn’t say any thing we just kept looking at them until the door bell rang.
Chapter 27
Tricia’s POV
The gate keeper came into the main house.
“Ma’am a young girl said she wants to see you. She said she’s your sister ” the gatekeeper said
“My sister ?” i asked surprised. I have only Lucia as a step sister, but they don’t know my where about or… maybe they have found out.
“Why not let the person in first ” Dominic said to the gatekeeper
“Yes sir ” he said and left.
“Tricia do you have a sister ? Dominic asked after he has left
“Step sister. I ran away from them “.
“Really. You didn’t tell me this part of your life” he said and i shrugged.
Minute later the door opened to reveal Lucia. She had this sobber face, i don’t know why she is here, but i don’t trust Lucia. I know her too well.
“Good day all ” she greeted.
“Hey” Sophie said as response. While Sly just waved his hands at her.
She looked at at me and came closer to me.
“Tricia, i am really sorry. Mom wants to see you “
“Really. I have forgiven you ” Mom wants to see you. she’s been in guilt. She’s at the hospital and she wants to see you “
“She’s sick ?
“Yes.
“We found out you live here and we decided to come over “
“Alright i’ll be there said.
😕😕 I don’t trust Lucia and Helen the one’s i know will do anything to make my life miserable.
I just hope this is genuine.
Chapter 28
Tricia’s POV
I got to the hospital and found step mom on the hospital bed, guess she is better now. Immediately she saw me she got up and spread her hands widely for me to hug her. I was surprised because the last time she hugged me was when dad was still alive, guess she regretted everything she has done to me. I am willing to for give her. I walked to her and hugged her. She made me sit on a seat close to her.
“Tricia, my girl. You’ve grown to a beautiful lady” 8 smiled at her, but she was wearing a sobber face.
“I’m really sorry for all i have done to you, for maltreating you. please i am really sorry, find a place in your heart to forgive me. And i will treat you as my daughter from hence forth ” she pleaded.
“Have forgiven you step mom ” i said as a tear slide down my cheek.
“please call mom, Tricia ” i smiled in tears and nodded. This is the woman i knew when my dad was still alive.
She pulled me into a hug and i hugged her, Lucia came and she joined in the family hug.
I smiled happily 😁😄. Things are working well but my fear now is Linda. She was missing. My mind keep telling me that she’s gonna get back at me. Linda does not look like someone who let go of something easily.
I went home later that day after some discussions with them , mom couldn’t stop smiling at me.
I am really convinced, they are for real !!.
Two weeks later 🌻⛅
I woke up today. I rolled side by side on the bed, thinking Dominic was still there but i felt nobody. I stood up and looked at the clock. It’s almost afternoon. Gosh !! i slept too much. I have been sleeping alot now, seems i am being lazy.
I hastily got up from the bed. The guys came to spent some days with us. That is, Sophie, Dylan, Sylvester, Gabriella. It has been fun.
I got up, brushed my teeth and freshened up and wore a simple gown.
I was about picking up my phone from the bed when i felt a lump on my throat, i hurried back to the wash room and threw up. I have been feeling dizzy these days and eating alot. I really don’t know what’s wrong with me. It can’t be what i am thinking about.
Yes, what am i even thinking, we’ve made out, yes but that does not mean i should be pregnant.
I’m scared , i need to let Sophie know what is going on with me, i can’t just keep it to my self.
I breath out and after cleaning myself up, i went down stairs, i heard voices.
It came from the dinning room. I’m right, they are having their meal and discussing at the same time.
Hmmm, bad habit.
I walked up to them.
“Good morning” i said to them and they all replied me. Dominic pulled out a chair for me and i sat down.
I served myself and started eating.
“Where you starving in your dream ? Sophie said to me, i eyed her and Gabriella laughed.
“What did i miss, because you guys were discussing”.
“We were talking about Dominic’s birthday coming up this weekend “
“Hmm, really ?” i asked facing Dominic.
“Yes”.
“It’s gonna be a huge party. It’s so gonna be a blast and the talk of the city ” Dylan said.
“Gosh!! i want a small birthday party. After all am the celebrant. I decide what it’s gonna be like ” Dominic complained.
“And we say No ” they said uniformly and i burst out laughing because the look on his face was funny .
“Preparation starts today” Gabriella added.
I smiled.