?Married To
Mr Popular?
(Couple’s Romance)
Season_2
Episode 6
By: Faith Lucky.
Bethel’s Pov:
“What happened to him?” She yelled on the phone, her eyes fixed with angst.
Oh, God! What’s wrong?
I looked at her keenly, wishing I could hear the person from the other line.
“Are…Are you sure? Where’s he?
“Can I talk to him?
“O…Okay. Just make sure he gets here safely.
“Alright”.
She ended the call and placed her hand on her chest, taking in a deep breath.
“Mum, what happened?” I asked as she fell back on the couch.
“It’s Ryan”, she replied.
“He was almost shot! But one of his guards was fast enough to see the sniper at the top of the building and he took the bullet for him instead. Right now, He’s dead”.
“What?” I shrieked.
“The guard is dead??”
“Yes, Bethel. And it scares me to know Ryan would’ve been the one dead if he hadn’t taken the bullet for him.” She replied fearfully.
Oh, my God!
So, Ryan was almost killed today?
“Um…where’s he? Was he hurt?” I asked.
“No. They were able to evacuate the building immediately and they’re on their way home already”.
I ambled absent mindedly and sat on a couch.
Oh, my God! I can’t believe this. Who could’ve possibly wanted to kill him? What if the bullet had met him? Does that mean Ryan would’ve been dead by now??
I shook my head and thought pathetically. I would’ve become a widow; a vi*gin widow at the age of 19!
Oh God! Who could be after his life? He has too many enemies and that’s the problem with celebrities.
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After a while, his mum stood up and went outside, probably going to await his arrival. She looked very troubled.
Not long after, I heard the sounds of cars driving in and rushed to the window to see it was Ryan.
Of course, it was! Who else drives in with so many cars?
I went out and stood at the balcony. His mum was already at alert and as soon as he stepped out of the car, she embraced him, clutching him tight like a baby.
“Ryan!” She whimpered as she held him tight.
He looked moody.
“Oh! Son, I was so worried about you. Were you hurt? Did…Did you develop any scratch or injury?” She asked as she unlocked from the hug and started looking round his body.
“Has he seen a doctor?” She asked his guards.
“No, ma’am. He…”
“I’m fine, mum. You don’t need to worry about me” he interpolated with a straight face.
Just then, another car drove in and it was Mr Winthrop. But funny enough, that was when Ryan started walking into the house, not waiting to welcome his father or something.
He got to where I was at the balcony but didn’t even apparently me a look. I also couldn’t say a word to him because of the irascible look in his eyes and I just watched him as he walked into the house with his mother behind him.
I looked at Mr Winthrop and he was already coming out of his car. Then, I walked into the house.
Ryan was sitting on the couch and surprisingly, Royce and the rest of Ryan’s step siblings were there as well.
Mr Winthrop came in immediately and it was now a full house.
Oh! Bonnie wasn’t around.
“Ryan, I saw the news” Mr Winthrop said.
Even if he was the head of the house and probably wanted to act bold, I could still tell he was worried.
“Hey, is any part of your body missing?”, Royce asked.
Huh?
“Its touching to know you care” Ryan scoffed.
“Hey, my brother is trying to be nice here. You don’t always have to be so pesky” Judy said rudely.
What the heck?
“Will you shut that hole in your face?” Ryan’s mum snapped and immediately, Ryan took up the flower vest on the middle table and threw it at her.
Whaaaat?
“Ryan!” Mr Winthrop called in fright.
Even his mother was frightened.
But, luckily, she missed it and it landed right behind her and broke to pieces on the floor.
“Hey, dude. Have you gone nuts or what? You’re tryna hurt my sister now?” Royce barked.
Ryan was already on his feet. There was so much anger in his eyes.
“Do you wanna know what crazy looks like?” Ryan asked angrily and tried hitting at him, but his mother held him back firmly.
“Son, please!” She cried.
“Ryan!” Mr Winthrop called in his deep masculine voice.
“What the hell has gotten into you?”
“Really? I think that question should be referred to someone else. Maybe if you didn’t go around sleeping with so many women, then this wouldn’t been happening”, he said angrily, making Mr Winthrop flinch.
What?
Immediately, he stormed out of the house.
Oh God! Why does Ryan get so aggressive?
“I don’t know why I had to share the same blood with that son of a b!tch” Royce mumbled and took the stairs.
Next, his sister, Mr Winthrop and finally it was remaining just me and Ryan’s mum.
“Oh, God!” She groaned and sat down helplessly.
What a mess.
The whole thing happened so fast fast seemed like a film trick to me.
I looked at her without saying a word and also took the stairs, headed for the room.
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I stayed alone in the room for a long time, thinking about the whole thing. Why does Ryan get so angry and violent.
Although his siblings were getting on his nerves, but his actions were too vi0lent. I had been so scared of him at that moment.
But who could’ve tried to kill him? What if it’s one of his siblings?
Or, maybe an enemy from outside?
Well, that’s the problem.
He’s too popular and will definitely have a lot of enemies.
After a while, I decided to take some air outside.
On my way down the stairs to the sitting room, I met his mum on a call. She was obviously talking to him.
“What are you talking about, Ryan? What do you mean you aren’t coming back anytime soon?
“Ryan, you Can’t continue this way. You need to come home.
“So, when will you be Back?
“Whaaaat? Are you joking or what??
“Come on, Ryan. Please”
She dropped the phone from her ear and it obviously means he hung up.
Gosh! So, Ryan isn’t coming home anytime soon?
I continued on the stairs and got into the sitting room and that was when she turned to look at me.
“Bethel” she called in a deep breath.
“Good evening” I greeted and she just nodded and sat down.
She looked upset.
I proceeded to the door and walked out to the balcony and there I met Lana, drinking.
It seems I can’t find a lonely place in this house.
“Hey” she smiled at me.
Oh! She was actually chewing a gum as well.
“Hi” I returned the smile and stood beside her, gazing into space.
“Care for a drink?” She asked and proffered the bottle of wine to me.
“No, please. Thanks” I shook my hand at her.
She shrugged and drank from the bottle and for a moment, we were silent.
“When will our husbands settle their differences, huh?” She asked pathetically.
Hold on; is she really referring to Royce as her husband when they’re not even married??
I just chuckled and didn’t say a word.
‘Ryan has gone to one of his mansions, right?” She further asked.
“Yeah – seems so” I replied.
“Hmph. Must be really lonely for you, huh?
“Well, Ryan’s one of a kind. He’s got serious anger issues. I’m sure he might spend days alone in that mansion. I wonder if a lady would be there with him”.
I rose my brows at her and she laughed.
Then, she sipped from her bottle again.
“You know, Bethel, if I were you, I’d go to him” she added with an eye wink and walked away.
I stared blankly at her and didn’t know what to say. Her words kinda hit at me.
Do I really wanna stay all alone in this place? Without Ryan?
I stayed mute for a while and turned around, going back into the house.
Luckily, his mum was still in the sitting room, going through her phone.
“Um…mum” I called.
“Yes, dear?” She lifted her head to look at me.
I could still see worries in her eyes.
“Is there a problem?” She asked.
“Um…not really. I just wanted to ask. Where exactly is Ryan staying?”
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I sat in the backseat and wondered when we’d ever get to the address.
Ryan’s mansion was so far from his father’s.
“Are we close?” I asked the driver after a while.
It was getting dark already.
“Don’t worry, ma’am. We’re there already” he replied as we drove into a tied road.
The long path was quiet with no buildings – just decorations and flowers.
It looked more like a quarters.
He kept driving along the beautiful place until we got to a huge gate with armed men in uniforms standing outside.
The gate was locked and the driver had to stop.
Two of the securities came to us and the driver lowered the window glasses.
“What do u want?” The first man asked in a grumpy tune.
“Um…”
“I’m here to see Ryan. I’m his wife” I replied immediately.
“Oh! You’re Bethel” the second man said.
“Well, I’m really sorry, ma’am. But sir Ryan gave specific orders that he doesn’t want to be disturbed”.
What?
I scoffed.
“Well…just call him or something. Its really important” I said.
“I’m sorry, but we can’t let you in. He instructed us strictly” the grumpy man said.
What the he.ll?
Immediately, I came out of the car.
“I really can’t go. I just wanna see him. Call him on phone and tell him and if he still doesn’t want to see me, then I’ll go”.
The men looked at each other and the grumpy one brought out his phone.
I folded my hands and waited for the call.
“Is there a problem?” Another guard asked as he came to join us.
“Hello? Sir Ryan?” The grumpy man said on the phone.
“Yes. Sorry to disturb you, but…”
Immediately, I drew close and put my mouth on the phone.
“Ryan, its me. Let me in!” I said, making sure I was loud enough.
The security man shot me a glare.
“Yes, sir. Its Bethel.
“Okay, sir”
And he dropped the call.
“Alright. You can go in” he said grumpily and I breathed out heavily and returned to the car.
Thank goodness.
The gate was opened and my driver proceeded.
The only things around were decorations as we continued driving alone the tied road.
So, where’s the mansion? I can’t believe the land Is this big.
We got to another gate which was opened as soon as my driver honked.
We drove in and that was when I realized we were finally in the mansion.
Wow!
OH MY GOD?
Ryan’s mansion???
I left my mouth wide in shock and bemusement as my driver found a place to park.
No doubt, he was also stunned.
What the he.ll??
Was this Ryan’s mansion? This was more like a paradise!
How could someone that young own something like this?
The driver stopped the car and I came out immediately.
I stood like a bloated goat and wondered my eyes around.
I didn’t even know what to admire most.
Was it the big capacious compound? Or the water spring in front of me which had sparkling lights around it?
Or maybe the building itself? Which looked like half heaven?
This was incredible.
And I can’t believe this is just one of the many mansions he owns.
My eyes ran into the parking lot and it looked just like a car shop to me.
What the heck?
I never knew Ryan was this f**king rich!
I looked up at the building and saw him standing upstairs at the balcony, staring at me.
Immediately, two neatly dressed ladies came up to me.
“Good evening ma’am Bethel. We’re glad to have you here. Please, come with us” one of the ladies said warmly with a bow.
I gulped anxiously.
Who could these be?
Maids? But they were dressed so neatly.
“Um…okay” I replied and followed them into the house.
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?Ryan’s Pov:?
I stood at the balcony and waited for the maids to bring her to me. I can’t believe she came all the way here to see me. Why did she come?
I ket staring outside and not long after, the door behind me opened and I knew she was the one.
I didn’t bother to have a look. So, I just maintained my position.
“Ryan?” She called and that was when I turned to look at her.
Hm. Little pretty girl.
“Hey” I called lowly and took my eyes away.
“What are you doing here?” I asked.
“Are you really asking me that? Well, I was worried about you. When are you coming home?”
I sighed and turned around to back her.
“Go back, Bethel. I’ll return when I want to” I said and heard her scoff.
“Really? Well, I guess I should get used to it, right? Each time you have issues at home, you’ll just dump me and come over here to probably have fun, huh?”
What the heck?
I almost turned to look at her, but stopped myself.
“I just want to be alone. I’ll be home when I want to” I replied, knowing I was sounding grumpy.
“Well, I also want to be alone so we might as well share the loneliness. So, just so you know, I’ll be staying here with you till you decide to go home.” She said and I heard a loud bang in my head.
What?
“Now, if you wouldn’t mind, I’d like to have a proper look at the house” she added and walked away and I quickly turned to look at her as she did.
Is this lady serious???
What the he.ll?
How can she think of staying all alone with me in this place?
And look at the short dress she was putting on. It brought out the shape of her big bu.tts as she swayed it left and right while walking away.
What the he.ll?
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