Don Raynolds after been disappointed on a trip he was supposed to embark on was home early unannounced. Seeing Max Lexa's dog run around aimlessly at the garden, he suspected she was out again without permission as she did on two different occasions which he noticed but decided to lie low on. Getting no valid information from the workers at home and the security about her whereabouts, he decided to find out himself as his intuition tells him something is amiss. He decided to sit at his living room till she returns.
"Welcome back" Don Raynolds cold yet stern voice came the minute Lexa walked into the house through the emergency door at the back of the living room, sending extreme shock to her.
"Your dog is not with you, or did you still go to buy feeds for him?. Where are you coming from you silly child!" He demanded looking sternly at her.
Keeping mute and looking at the tiles on the floor, Lexa's heart raced a 100th time faster as she was caught off guard and didn't know what to say. She was sure she has been caught this time as tests surrounded her eyes.
"You can't talk! Is this how you have been leaving this house and roaming around like a pauper? Are you trying to mock this family and my reputation!? Are you trying to give out informations to people and get yourself kidnapped? Are you this silly!" Don Raynolds fired spranging up on his feet.
"I'm so sorry sir..please don't scold ma'am Lexa"Nanny Dianne rushes to the living room seeing Don Raynolds scolding Lexa and opted to stand up for her.
"She actually accompanied me to the mall with the driver to buy few groceries we were running out of. We just got back a while ago and she pleaded with me to let her stay at the back of the house and come back when dinner is ready. Please sir, take it easy on the poor child" Nanny Dianne pleaded with her knees on the ground.
"And who gave you the permission to take my daughter out to wherever, is it her responsibility to go grocery shopping? How dare you, are you trying to put her life at risk!?" Don Raynolds yelled staring at the lady in front of him.
"I'm really sorry Don, she pleaded with me to let her tag along and I really didn't want to leave her all alone at home bored, so I took her with me. It won't happen again" Dianne pleaded.
"You better make sure it doesn't happen again. Both of you out of my sight this instant!" He shot as nanny Dianne and Lexa hurried out of the living room.
.."your nanny must have saved you this time Lexa, but I promise you, you wont be this lucky next time. I must find out what's behind this sudden mischievous behavior" he muttered to himself.
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"I'm really sorry Nanny, please forgive me for putting you all through that...I'm really sorry. I'm such a silly person, I keep getting you in trouble, I'm so sorry Nanny" Lexa pleaded as tears kept pouring down her eyes as she made to kneel Infront of the woman who just saved her as a form of appreciation.
"No..no, don't do that. Stand up already" Nanny Dianne said helping Lexa get on her feet.
"I'm so sorry Nanny, I really thought I've been caught but you came through and saved me. Thank you so much. Nanny, thank you." Lexa continued hugging her nanny.
"I told you your like a daughter to me right? and it's only my responsibility to look after you, hush now and sit, you really need to stop crying. You see what I've been trying to tell you, you really need to be careful with this. It's really dangerous, just a while ago you would have blown your cover and goodness knows what would have been of you. You know how strict your dad is, this secret relationship of yours with Jace is really risky and you know your dad will never approve of it. You have to be careful and smart, so you don't also out the poor boy in danger" Nanny Dianne said holding Lexa's hands.
"I'll be very careful I promise you. So you don't get into another trouble because of me" Lexa said.
"Now wipe your tears and freshen up while I get your dinner" Nanny Dianne said leaving the room.
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Lady Hazel who just got back from her dinner invitation from a friend decided to confront her husband..
" I overheard you yelling at out daughter a while ago, do you have to be strict on her always, she's our only child and she's becoming so distant because of your constant shouting and harshness" Lady Hazel said stepping out of her changing room.
"I'm helping you train her since you can't do that properly as her mother. What have you been teaching her?. Doesn't she know her background and the home she is coming from? Doesn't she know the social standing of this family in this nation? What will happen to our reputation when people start noticing our child roaming around the town aimlessly?" He said.
"What do you mean by that? You only care about fame, partners, politics, reputation and social standing. Have you ever bonded with our daughter who seems to be your only child? No!. You keep sending her to different institutions, trying to make her flawless and perfect. Have you ever asked her about her desires and dreams, how she wants to live her life?. You stopped her from sketching and doing other things she loves because you feel it will stain your reputation. Can you let her be herself for a moment". Lady Hazel replied fumming with anger.
"Your just as silly as your naughty daughter and that's why she keeps misbehaving. If I had whiled away my youthful days sketching nonsense will I have been here today? I work my self out everyday just so she can live a perfect life and you want her to just make any careless decision because she is 'living her life'?. I want the best, the very best for her. Now why will my only child be roaming around the streets of the country side like a poor lowlife when she had her convoy ti take her wherever she wants to go, she has her unlimited credit card to buy whatever she wants, she has cooks, securities, laundry men and her personal help at her beck and call, she has whatever it takes to visit any country of her choice if she asks, she's living the life even the president's daughter will trade anything to be in her shoes. I sent her to different schools of high class and caliber so she can mingke with the rich folks around the country. She speaks Queen's English so that when she is around people of high class and reputation, they will be impressed. She has her guards, drivers and cars because the public eye is not supposed to see her randomly" Don Raynolds yelled bitterly as his eyes went red.
"But..but Dianne said they were out together.." Lady Hazel said scared at her husband's tone.
"And you believe that crap? Ofcourse she said that to save her, always acting like mother and daughter. I'll get to the root of this. I just hope it's not what I think" he replied.
Lexa became observant and slowed down on her movements on the days that followed. Knowing that her father has become suspicions of her, she became more careful and informed Jace about it thereby slowing down on their meeting days.
Their communication became mostly internet based as they both become contious of their environment and try to prevent unforseen dangers.
The next week, the Raynolds got a 4 days invitation to Germany for business, and informed their daughters it was for a week. Two day before their journey, Don Raynolds spoke secretly to his personal guard to spy on Lexa and follow her everywhere on disguise without her knowledge for the 4 days he will be away.
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Lexa felt a bit of relief and freedom after dropping her parents off at the international airport. She had missed Jace and the outside world and couldn't wait to be at the park again. Unknown to Lexa and Jace, as they begin their night strolls and visiting to the park and art gallery, the guard continues to spy on them and follow them everywhere taking unaware pictures and videos of them without their knowledge.
At the end of the 4 days at Germany, Lady and Don Raynolds returned back to the country unannounced. Getting information, pictures and videos from the secret spy about Lexa and her lover who happens to be a commoner, Don Raynolds watched them confirming his worst fears as he fummed with anger and disgust waiting for her arrival. Lexa on the other hand, unaware of the sudden development and return of her parents has gone to the field with Jace to watch the footballers play against another community.
Few hours later, Lexa walks back into the mansion as shock overwhelms her seeing her parents in the living room. Don Raynolds who was furious and felt betrayed confronts her angrily, demanding to know about her relationship with Jace. At first, Lexa tries to deny it until the Don displayed the videos and pictures of them on his TV set. Lexa caught off guard, tries to explain her feelings but her father's anger only intensifies.
Lady Hazel joins in the confrontation as they both expressed their outrageous disappointment and rage. They forbid Lexa from seeing Jace again, threatening to make his life miserable and imposing strict restrictions on her movements. Leaving her feeling devasted, out of place and her world about to crumble.
Haven planned on going to the ancient museum together the next day, Jace waited at their usual spot for Lexa but she never showed up. Out of complete disappoinment and worry, he returns back home only to get a message from Lexa explaining what had happened the previous night and how her parents have forbidden her from seeing him or threatens to make him miserable. Jace's heart shatters into a million pieces as he tries to wrap his head around why things decided to change so swiftly when they were going beautifully well, but he was still determined to find a way to be with her despite the threats.
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The Raynolds intent on ensuring Lexa stays away from Jace, starts making proper arrangements for her to be able to be more involved in family and social obligations. They increase the pressure on her to conform to their expectations and to forget about Jace. Despite the restrictions, Lexa resolves to stay in touch with Jace, they continued exchanging phone calls, messages and video calls randomly, determined to keep their love alive despite the obstacles....
3 weeks have gone by since the Raynolds discovered about their daughter's secret affair, Don Raynolds begin to consider the Edwardo's proposal.
The Edwardos are business partners with the Raynolds, and also family friends for the past 15 years. Just like the Raynolds, the Edwardos also have an only child whom has picked interest in the Raynolds only daughter, and happens to be one of her suitors. After much consideration, Don Raynolds sets a meeting with Don Edwardo, discussing the possible potential union between their families through marriage.