At Stacey's House
"There is something I need to discuss with you Stacey and I want you to be really calm" Catherine said as they ate dinner.
Stacey had Juliana and Catherine at her house for the week, she had wanted them to come over to keep her company since her home is far from what one should call home. The came home from school together on Monday after Juliana and Catherine had gotten permission from their parents. It was conducive to talk anywhere in Stacey's house since Stacey's parents don't do anything like family so the girls had the dining to themselves.
"I suggest we finish dinner before you spew that nonsense from your mouth" Juliana said as she stuff some kimchi in her mouth
"You'll just choke to death, always eat in small bits" Stacey spanked Juliana for her bad eating manners. "Let's talk after dinner please, you know I don't really like talking while eating" She added
They all went into Stacey's room as soon as the finished dinner.
"Girl, it's time we showed Ivy a bit if hell" Catherine started. "I saw her on the walkway yesterday during lunch kissing Ryan" she added
"Doing what? You must be joking. Ryan would not dare" Stacy sprouted to her feet with rage, "Ivy is stepping on a cobra's tail, I'll show her what stuff I am made of. I would not accept shame or defeat" Stacy shouted at the top of her voice, anyone hearing her voice from the other rooms would easily know that she was angry.
"Just calm down, that was why I told her not to tell you at the dining" Juliana pacified her.
"You should have told me at school since yesterday, I would have pounced on her and eaten her raw and I warned her seriously, I really do not feel like hurting her but she had pushed me" Stacy continued to rant angrily
"I want us to carefully plan our moves, we must hit her where it really hurts" Catherine said, walking Stacey back to sit. There was a car horn at the gate and Stacey knew it was her dad. She rushed out of her room to meet her dad. Her mom already served the table expecting her dad but he didn't even look at the food twice before heading for the stairs.
"Welcome honey, I made dinner" Mrs Lewis greeted her husband
"And who asked you to?" Mr Lewis asked.
"But it is my duty to prepare food for you" Mrs Lewis replied
"Woman! Don't get me angry this night, feed yourself your dinner" Mr Lewis snapped as he started climbing the stairs. Stacey met him halfway
"Welcome dad" She hugged her father
"My angel, how was your day? Hope you didn't get into trouble with anyone" Mr Lewis asked as he held Stacey close in his embrace
"Dad, I have to talk with you" Stacey said and tears could be sensed in her voice. Her father led her into his room and asked her gently
"What is the problem my angel?" He asked
"Dad, why must I marry Ryan? He doesn't love me, he doesn't even want to breathe the same air as I do and anytime I ask mom, she says it is the best decision for me" Stacey complained, moved to tears
"My Angel, your mom really needs that marriage for her business and if I don't support her for anything, I should at least support her regarding her business. Ryan's family owns the largest shares in her company and once you are married there, they wouldn't want to withdraw their shares no matter what happens, try to understand my baby" Her father explained, sitting very close to her on the bed.
"Dad, but my happiness also matter. Ryan is seeing another girl in school. She is a celebrity and beautiful too, he even kissed her in school" Stacey bursted into crying.
"Really? Who Is that girl?" Mr Lewis asked when Stacey had pulled herself together
"She is a new student and a pop star. Everyone in school likes her, I feel like killing her" Stacey held her face in her hands trying hard to swallow her tears
"I know no one is as beautiful as my angel, so she is beautiful in her house and also, do not ever let killing a person cross your mind ever again no matter what the situation is and lastly, I'll take care of Ryan's issues, you know his dad is my good friend. We'll sort it out, okay?" Mr Lewis said patting Stacey's back.
"Okay dad, I love you" she hugged her dad tightly and planted a big kiss on his cheeks. "I'll be going to my room dad" Stacey said as she left her father's room.
Mr Lewis had never supported the marriage but since his friend, Williams was already in support of it, he had to let the women have their way. Mrs Williams and Mrs Lewis are best of friends and Mr Williams loves his wife so dearly that he never refuses anything she asks and since she wanted the marriage between the children, they had to go ahead with the engagement. This thought made him remember his wife, Venessa's mother. He loved her dearly just as Williams loved his wife. Well, Venessa's mother disappointed him so he had to let go of her.
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"Master Ryan, your mother calls for your presence immediately" Ryan's personal maid informed him of his mother's request for his presence. Ryan knew something was wrong again, what the hell is wrong again? He had just returned from the hospital where he went to check up on Eston, he was not able to go with Adrian and Liam the previous day because he wasn't himself after what happened between himself and Ivy so he just went straight home. Eston was mad at him when he got to the hospital and it to him several persuasion and plea before he was forgiven so he had to stay with him for a little longer than expected. He came home tired and the only thing he wanted was to sleep. Now his mother wants him downstairs.
"I hope I am safe" He muttered as he headed downstairs.
"Mom you called for me" Ryan called out to him mom because she was backing the direction he was coming from and her posture tells him a lot is wrong. She was shaking her legs and fuming seriously, it was obvious she was so angry. His father just sat down on the couch and watched.
"How dare you see someone else asides Stacey? You even kissed her" She thundered as she turned around to face Ryan
"But mom, who is feeding you with all these rumor?" Ryan asked looking innocent as if he had never even kissed a woman before
"Rumor? Who did you kiss at the empty walkway in your school during lunch yesterday?" She spewed it out. Ryan's jaw dropped, she caught him red handed, who could have fed her with this information? Nobody was there, even Eston only saw them hugging, and Eston was even sick in the hospital, he was lost for words and was quiet for a while thinking about how he would come out of this web.
"You better start talking" She thundered
"Mom, it's Ivy Spencer is her name and I like her, I don't like Stacey, I have said it a thousand and one times" Ryan raked back at his mother and this landed him a hot slap on his cheek from his mother.
"You have grown passed your limits and you should be curbed before you go out of control, you are grounded, you are not leaving this house for a whole week and that's it" Mrs Williams yelled at the top of her voice and it could be read that she was angry beyond every limit
"Mom! Suit yourself, I won't marry Stacey, I'm breaking the engagement and it's final" Ryan stormed out of the sitting room so that he doesn't get another slap. His mother was strict like that, she doesn't tolerate any of her children talking back at her.
"You should have been calm with him, he must be made to see reasons. I married you because I loved you and I still do, I understand your concerns for him but we must thread softly" Mr Williams advised as he took his leave and headed to his room.
Ryan was pleased with himself that he was able to let out his thoughts and desires, he didn't care what anyone feels, he must pursue his happiness
At Eston's House
"Welcome home Eston!" Kara and Kira welcomed Eston with a big hug that he almost lost his balance, "I already said these witches would be the end of me" Eston muttered as he broke free from their grip.
It was a Friday evening and Eston had just been discharged from the hospital. Mrs Walton had returned from her business trip the moment Kira and Kara informed her of Eston's illness. She went to pick him up from the hospital and they had just returned home.
Eston had not been himself since Ivy chose Ryan over him but he was happy since Ivy chose what makes her happy, his happiness lies in hers. He went up to his room to have a shower while their maid set the table for dinner.
"Eston!!!" Kira and Kara yelled from downstairs, "come down for dinner", they called out to him
These little urchins would not kill me, Eston thought as he headed for the table.
"What is wrong with you Eston?, This is not the usual you, is there something you need to talk to me about?" Mrs Walton asked Eston as they ate. She had noticed her son's mood since she returned and she wasn't happy about it. Mrs Walton is usually busy but despite her busy schedules, anytime she comes around, she always catch up with lost times with her children. Eston was so close to her despite her busy schedules and he always discussed his deepest fears with her.
"Mom, it's Ivy" he started
"Who is Ivy?" Mrs Walton asked
"Ivy Spencer? She is a hot super star, she attends our school and she is our role model" Kara butted in downloading every details to their mom
"Kara!!!" Eston shouted at her, "were you the one mom was talking to? These girls are getting spoilt everyday, mom you need to find time to train them well"
"Kara, Kira, I mustn't hear any word from both of you again" Mrs Walton scolded
"So mom, she is Ivy Spencer, a new student in our school, she is a pop star like Kara said but she chose Ryan over me and it really hit me hard" Eston explained
"Ivy Spencer, I've heard about her once when she first got registered into the school. So she is the reason for this?" Mrs Walton laughed.
"Mom, it's not funny, I like her a lot but I have decided to let go since she is happy with Ryan" Eston said as he took the last bit of his meal
"But I thought Ryan was engaged to Stacey Williams, right?" Mrs Walton asked
"Yes mom but all of us know that he doesn't like her let alone love, so he's just met the person he loves" Eston affirmed
"Okay, I'll personally see to it" Mrs Walton assured
"No mom, don't do anything about it, I'll get over it soon, soon enough, infact I am already getting over it, so it's fine" Eston objected
"Okay, if that is what you want it" Mrs Walton replied but she had what to do in mind, she was going to ask the Williams' to put their son in his place.