Chapter 44
“What a surprise Lee, I hear that your company is almost bankrup yet you have money to lavish on weddings that do not concern you. You are not a good business man, I won’t be surprised if your company falls soon” Darrell smirked.
How did Lee’s company get bankrupt? Obviously Darrell has a hand in it.
“Is that a threat”
“No cousin, it’s an advice. Stay away away from Daisy and you won’t get burnt”
“Let’s watch and see Darrell. The party just started” he smirked and walked to his table.
“Oh oh, Lee’s coming here will not be good” Asher muttered.
“Mummy, who is that man? He looks like a bad man and I don’t like him”
“That’s right Zach, he is a bad man. Don’t talk to him” Darrell said.
“Darrell!”
“What he needs to know the truth”
“Darrell have you noticed that Zach has your color of eye” I wonder what Asher is trying to imply. He is crazy mostimes
“Yeah, So”
“He is smart just like you and he looks like someone I know”
“Asher you are crazy”
“I’m not” he frowned.
“Yes, you are. Enough with the jokes it’s not funny”
Yeah. Whatever”
Mom and dad were called on their first dance and I also joined them. Yeah, it was fun and then, ” Make welcome the couples daughter, Miss Claire Willows to give a speech and a toast to the couples”
“I’m kinda of nervous” I muttered.
“You don’t have to be nervous, you are the most bravest woman I have ever met. You can do this Daisy” Darrell smiled.
“Wow. That’s nice coming from you. Thanks” I pecked his cheeks and stood up.
“Mummy, how about I get a kiss too” Zach pouted.
“Ok, honey” I chuckled and kissed his cheeks too.
“Now, I’m jealous” Darrell muttered and I chuckled. I looked at Lee and saw that he was fuming but with anger but trying to hide it under a smile. He winked at me and I frowned.
I walked to the podium and beamed a smile. Wow, I’m tired of smiling. A waiter handed me a glass cup with champagne in it.
“I’d like to make a toast” I paused and looked at them to make sure I have their attention.
“I really don’t have much to say but I wanna thank God for making it possible for my mother and father to be together once more. I have always dreamed of this day, the day where I become part of a complete family once again and I’m happy it finally came. Happy married life to mom and dad, I love you both” I raised my wine glass towards mom and dad and smiled.
“So raise your glass to my dad and mom to wish them many years of health, happiness, love, and prosperity. Cheers!” They all raised their wine glasses up and took a sip and so did I.
I walked over to mom and dad and hugged them both.
“I love you Daisy” mom said and dad smiled.
“I love you both”, After the hug, I walked back to my seat.
“That was great speech”
“Yeah, thanks” I smiled softly.
“It’s time to dance. Come on dance with me” he said in a French accent and stretched out his hands.
I smiled softly. “My pleasure” I took his hands and we laughed.
“How about we dance too” Asher asked Daniela.
“Yeah, sure” she blushed and joined us in the dance floor. Darrell wrapped his hands around my waist and pulled me closer to himself. My hands curl around his neck as we sway to the soft music playing.
We stared into each others eyes already lost in the moment.
“Did I mention that you look extremely beautiful today” Darrell whispered and I blushed.
“Actually, you did”
“Falling in love with you was the best thing that ever happened to me”
“I feel the same way about you. You brought light into my life. Words can’t express how I feel about you”
He smiled. “Now is the perfect time to do this”
“Do what” I asked confused and lights suddenly went off. People started murmuring to themselves.
“Don’t tell me you are scared” Darrell whispered.
“I’m not”
The lights didn’t go on but instead a spotlight did and we were both at the center of it. It then dawned on me that he was gonna pop the question. Everyone gasped slightly staring at the diamond ring in Darrell’s hand. I couldn’t hide my smile as he went on his knees.
“You came into my life Daisy when I least expected you would. You made me fall in love with you so deeply in just a short time. I can’t live without you Daisy, just like I can’t do without oxygen. I wanna to spend the rest of my life with you, I want you to be the mother of my kids and I wanna love and cherish you forever…” he paused and smiled at me.
“Miss Daisy Willows, will you marry me” I Literally squealed at the question. I could hear giggles and murmurs from the crowd. No one needed to tell me what my answer will be.
“Yes Darrell. I’ll marry you” I screamed out loud for the whole world to hear. He slid the ring into my finger and the lights suddenly went on.
I wrapped my hands around his shoulders and kissed him amidst cheers and applause. He deepened the kiss as our tongues entwined in our mouth.
This kiss was just too hot as it sent pleasures down my body. I am his and he is mine, we belong to each other and I will love him till the end of time.
“Get a room” I heard mom mutter and we reluctantly pulled out of the kiss.
“Mom!” I blushed.
“I’m so happy for the both of you”
“Thanks”
“Wow, Claire. I did tell you he was gonna propose” Danielle giggled.
“Mummy, does this mean he is my daddy” Zach asked.
“Yes honey” I smiled.
“Wait. What”
“You are gonna be a father soon, you might as well father this one” I winked and Asher chuckled.
“Ah, she got you there bro” he laughed.
“Not funny” Darrell huffed.
“I’m just kidding though. We are still gonna have to talk about it”
“Yeah” he smiled softly.
“I’d like to give a speech” we all stared at Lee as he walked to the podium.
“Speak of the devil”
“What does he wanna say”
“Definitely not good”
LEE’S POV
A small smile crept on my face as I stepped on the podium. Darrell is about to get the shock of his life.
FLASKBACK – 5 Days Ago?
I sighed and stared at her photos on Instagram. She looked so beautiful, Why will Darrell get so lucky?
No. I must have her by all means. I will never loose to Darrell. Never!
“Son what is this I’m hearing” Dad asked barging into my office.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
“It’s true dad. We are almost bankrupt and Darrell is behind it”
“What”
“Most of our investors backed out after the new branch in Russia yielded little profit after investing a lot into it”
“Lee. How could you be this careless”
“Dad, you were the one who asked me to spy on Darrell’s company to get ideas. That idea came from Darrell”
“Can’t you see? He was playing us into his trap. He knew Greg was a spy and he used him against us”
“Fuck! I can’t believe I was this stupid”
“I knew this day will come and that’s why I prepared for it”
“What do you mean”
“What I mean is a way to bring Darrell down. He will definitely end up in jail after this”
“Really? What about Asher? He’s still a problem. He was the one who convinced our investors to back out”
“Asher? He is just a puppet to Darrell and also a weakling. Once Darrell is out of the way, I’ll take care of him”
“You mean kill him” I smiled.
“Yes and I’ll also arrange for Darrell’s death in prison”
“Dad. What’s the plan”
“Darrell has a child”
“What? How”
“Only three people in the world knows about it”
“Does Darrell know”
“No. He doesn’t”
“How does this have to do with bringing him down”
“He had an affair with Lora in highschool”
“Lora? no one knows what happened to her. She disappeared into thin air”
“I lead to her disappearance and I was gonna kill her after child birth but she died during child birth. I gave the child out to doctor and destroyed all records of his birth”
“What you mean now is that we are going to frame Darrell for her death?’
“Yes. Darrell killed Lora and sold his child. I have solid evidence Lee. Darrell won’t escape this”
I laughed. “Dad, you are such a genius”
“After Claire finds out she will definitely leave Darrell and come running to you”
“I’d love that Dad. That reminds me, her parents are gonna wed in five days”
“Perfect! In five days we strike!”…