William Anderson
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During breakfast, Lucy kept smirking as she looked at Kristine. She turned to their grandfather and spoke, ''grandpa, we plan to go to the beach today after breakfast'' ''Really? That's good. Take that time to bound and see the men around the town. I'm sure George and Ronald will enjoy the town'' ''Yes, grandpa. Kris, are you excited to go to the beach? I recently went shopping and bought swimming suits. There is one that will fit you perfectly'' ''But, Kris doesn't wear beachwear. Why would you get her…-
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Kristine got to the bar counter in the hall and saw her brother chatting with Ronald, George and Uncle Max. ''Kris'' Uncle Max called to her and held her hand. ''Uncle Max'' Kristine said and flushed as she remembered what happened. 'Nelson, a drink for Vera'' ''On it'' Nelson said and picked a fruit juice paper drink from the shelf. ''Add a little water to the juice. It isn't god for her health since she is pregnant'' Ronald recommended. ''It is so good to have a doctor in the house'' Uncle Max said…
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''Don't worry, the caller wasn't a woman. That was my small niece'' Ronald leaned against the door and asked, ''are you jealous?'' Kristine flushed. ''No!! why would I be jealous? You are not my boyfriend. We are only pretending to be a couple here'' ''Pretending?'' Ronald looked at her and asked, ''so was that kiss also acting?'' Kristine blushed and stuttered, ''it was. You and I had to make them believe that we were real, right? You didn't also feel anything right?'' her ears turned red. 'Who told…
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''Because I love her. I am courting Kristine and decided to come with her because I wanted to meet her family and become more close to her. It's that such a bad thing to do?'' Ronald spoke and turned to look at everyone. ''I didn't know following one's heart was now equal to fraud'' Vera said sarcastically. The table became silent after Vera posed that question. She simply placed her hand on her big belly and turned to Lucy. ''You already have everything, yet you don't want another person to have even a…
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Seated around the big dining table, the entire family, each had a different thought but wore a façade. Old Mr. Amanfo sat at the head of the table and the left and right side of the tables were occupied by each brother's family. ''Grandpa'' Lucy was the first to speak and everyone's eyes was on her. ''En, Lucy, what is it?'' the old man looked at Lucy and she smiled. ''George is taking up a new challenge. He was offered a case that involved the Prestigious Mensah family in D-City'' At the mention of…
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''Why would I be heartbroken? I don't remember telling you about my feelings?'' Everyone turned and saw Kristine and Ronald. They stood next to each other beside their car. ''Kristine'' Vera stood up with the help of Nelson as she was already seven months pregnant. Seeing Kristine had instantly brightened her gloomy mood and she was happy to see her. ''Sis in law'' Kristine hugged her almost large body carefully, not wanting to hurt her. ''I'm so glad you came. Someone was acting like the world…
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Kristine took turned in hugging Chloe, Jenny and Brenda as Ronald waited for her by the car. ''I'm going to miss you, Kris'' Jenny said. ''Go and knock off Lucy, okay?'' Chloe added. ''Call us when you arrive. Ronald, I am leaving my darling in your hands'' Brenda said. ''Sure, I will take care of her. Don't worry'' Ronald assured them. ''Bye, girls'' Kristine smiled and went inside the car. Ronald joined her and she waved at the others as he drove away. ''Do you think Kris will fall for him during…
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''Aunt, he is the handsome architect co-worker of Brenda'' Chloe said. ''Oh, I see. Hi, so you are the co-worker of Brenda?'' ''It happened that way, aunt'' Robyn looked at Brenda who wasn't at all pleased with his actions. He intentionally turned to Chloe and Jenny saying, ''last time, I couldn't introduce myself properly. I am Robyn, a senior architect at G and D Constructions and also the immediate boss of Brenda here'' finished and saw the change in Brenda's face. What she hated the most was been…
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Ronald was applying some ointment on Kristine after she went in to change. Brenda and the others rushed into the house anxiously. ''Where is that son of a bitch? I am going to beat him to a pulp today'' Brenda said looking around the hall. ''He is gone'' Mrs. Kate said and looked at them, ''sit down. The police came and sent him away'' ''Kris, darling, how do you feel?'' Chloe looked at Kristine's face. ''You must have been so scared. that beast should just rot in jail'' Jenny added. ''He had the guts…
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Kristine was in the kitchen alone cooking as the others still had to go to work. Ronald too had come earlier on to pick her mother up to go out, so she was now the only one around. It was almost evening time and everyone was soon going to return. She decided to prepare them a meal so they could eat together when the others arrived. She was busy preparing vegetable salad when she heard the door banging loudly. She lowered the fire and washed her hands before going to the door. Ready to scold the person on…
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