BEAUTY WITHIN : EPISODE 61 – 80
EPISODE 77
By Kebby NG
Sheila stared at Ben suspiciously as he continued to grin, not noticing Sheila’s presence.
She dropped the glass of water and walked closer to him, she tapped p him and he flinched.
“Good morning” he greeted still grinning. “Morning” she replied. He noticed her eyes on him so he queried. “Why are you looking at me in that manner, it’s quite suspicious?”
“Like what?” She asked, “What do you want?” He asked walking away from her.
” I? I should be asking you this question not vise versa” she said, he ignored her and she asked, “why didn’t you come home yesterday?”
“I was trying to find a solution to our problem” he answered, ” umm, a solution, did you find one?” She asked and he nodded yes.
She winked at him, “something you wanna share?”, He gave it a quick thought before shaking his head sideways as a way of saying no. She pouted “why not?”
“Because it should still be kept a secret until I get everything” he replied. ” Get everything? Are you going to raise the ten million all by yourself? “She asked as she found his statement unbelievable and confusing.
“Something like that” he replied. “How on Earth are you going to raise ten million within a week?” She freaked.
” Relax dear sister, let me handle things” he said. “I will pay Aiden a visit, we need his help” she said about to walk away when Ben pulled her back.
“Why will you do that?” He asked, “Ben, whatever it is you are doing. I don’t think it’s right. How on Earth are you going to get ten million within a week, unless whatever you are planning is illegal” She concluded.
” Why will you let such ridiculous thought cross your mind?” He queried.
” Don’t call it ridiculous it is possible. I know you are not getting a loan, because you can’t. We are humans and anything is possible. So, tell me Ben what are you up to?” She asked as she narrowed her gaze at him as if she is trying to read his thoughts.
“Don’t look at me like that, I got five hundred thousand within the night” he blunted.
” Did you steal it?” She joked because she believes he was kidding. She studied his expression and saw no sign of joke.
“You are not kidding are you?” She asked and he shook his head sideways indicating no.
“Where did you get it?” She asked and suddenly exclaimed, “oh my goodness, my brother is a theif”.
“Shut it will you?!” He snapped and countined, ” I didn’t steal it, I won it”
” Won it? Did you enter a contest?” She asked. ” You can call it that” he replied walking away.
She was trying to figure out where he got the money when he turned around. “How’s dad?” He asked.
“Awake and he asked for you?” she said and he nodded probably heading to their parents room.
“Be careful, he is mad at you, and make sure he doesn’t suspect that you are a thief” she said. ” I am not!” He snapped.
” Sorry I forget you said you won it” she said sarcastically. He didn’t say anything afterwards and just walked to his father’s room.
“I should talk to Aiden” she mumbled before walking back to where she placed the glass of water and followed Ben.
She heard Mr Winston’s voice as she walked closer, he was scolding him for being careless with everything.
He started with Sharon, he said if he didn’t fire her, she might not have ran away and end up with Jasper.
How could he blame him for something like that? He just did what he thought was best. He fired her to punish her but no one knew what the outcome would be like, so why should Ben be blamed.
He blamed him for being careless with the company too. He he wasn’t a responsible CEO that if he was none of what happened would have happened.
They would not have lost the company, they wouldn’t have to pay a huge sum of money too.
“It’s all your fault!” He shouted pointing his fingers at him. Sheila opened the door and carefully place the water on the stool beside the bed.
“Dad, have some water so that you can rest. The doctor warned us not to let you stress yourself” she said with concern.
” Shut up!” He snapped at Sheila and cold shivers ran through her. When did their father suddenly become like this?
Is it because of the crisis that is happening? They are surprised and affected too. Why should he make them feel worse by blaming then for it?.
“You think you are innocent too? You are not, you plan on tainting my image by giving birth out of wedlock” he said pointing at her little almost invisible baby bump.
“No dad. I will speak to Aiden” she assured. “And how sure are you that he will listen to you? That he will take you back! That he is over that wretched cousin of yours? How sure are you?!?” He demanded and Sheila felt hot tears prick her eyes.
” Hundred dad! I am hundred percent sure Aiden loves me and not Sharon! He loves me!” She pointed at herself as her vision became blurry due to the tears.
“Really? How come he hasn’t paid his pregnant so called fiancee a visit? Why is it that he doesn’t care about you?!” He shouted.
The tears finally left Sheila’s eyes as the words sounds so true and it reminds her that, her world or crumbling and she was just building castle in the sky.
“He is just busy!” She shouted back at him as her cheek was drenched in tears.
“Busy my foot! I can’t believe I gave birth to you two!” He spat as he took the glass of water and emptied it.
“Leave, you guys are making my condition worse!” He said as he got under the duvet.
Sheila rushed out of the room with tears falling from her eyes like a broken dam. Ben only shook his head and dip his hand into his pocket before walking away.
BEAUTY WITHIN : EPISODE 61 – 80
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“Say after me” the priest said to Sharon, “I, your name” he paused and she repeat after him. ” I Sharon Winston”
“Take you your husband’s name” he paused again and Sharon repeated. “Take you Jasper Madon”
“As my lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer, I promise to love and to cherish you for the rest of my life, till death do us part” he said and Sharon repeated everything.
Jasper repeated the same thing and they exchange rings.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife!” He announced and the little people there clapped for them.
The church was not full since Sharon insisted on not having a grand wedding.
“You may kiss the bride” the priest said and Sharon bent to kiss Jasper, the congregation clapped again.
BEAUTY WITHIN : EPISODE 61 – 80
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Alex didn’t go to the church, he was not there for the wedding anyway. He knew Jasper won’t have time for him at the wedding so he went straight to the reception.
He would have gone back home but Lena already saw him and see would tell Jasper of his appearance on their house.
Maybe it is a good thing for him to attend the wedding. He needs to stop thinking about Alice for once and that won’t happen unless something keeps him occupied.
Lena tap Alex resulting in him turning around. “Hey, you were here the whole time. I was searching for you in the church, I thought you ran away. I would have reported you to brother”
He just smiled while a waiter walked up to them and they took a glass of champagne each.
Jimmy was about to take a glass too when Lena hit his hand. “Ouch, what was that for?” He quried with a pout and Alex couldn’t help but chuckle as he reminds him on the boy he met in front of the school other day.
“You are not hold enough to drink that, you should take juice instead” she said
” I don’t want to. Everyone is taking champagne if I take juice, they will think I’m a kid” he snapped and Lena chuckle.
” Aren’t you a kid?” She asked, “you won’t understand” he said before walking away with his hands tuck in hid pocket.
“Isn’t he a kid?” Lena asked Alex. “He is smarter than his age” that was his response.
” Thank goodness we have only one cake” Lena mutter while Alex wondered what she is saying.
” Why? Are you expecting another cake?” He ask
“No it was just some silly argument” she replied. They returned their attention to the entrance as the newly wed came in.
Everyone clapped as they went to the front seat, which was designed for them.
“Excuse me” Alex said walking towards Jasper.
“Boss” he called respectfully while Sharon stared at him. She recognized him but just doesn’t remember where.
BEAUTY WITHIN : EPISODE 61 – 80
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