False Allegations

He continuously trailed his fingers through her hair. And after some few minutes of sobs, she redrew back and looked into his eyes. She could see shame in them, but what could she do, someone had given false allegations which she hadn't done or planned to do.

Just as he was about to apologise, the sudden ring of his phone sounded like gunshots, causing him to turn around. Light from the screen of the phone lit up the entire room. It took a moment for him to regain his equilibrium.

He was fuming as he gritted his teeth in anger. Who could be ruining this moment. Why couldn't they wait till now. He looked at the caller and noticed it was Victoria. He raised his head up and looked at Jessica. She looked cute and innocent. To him, she was exotic and everything about her was languorous.

From that, he rejected the call and switched off his phone, not wanting to be disturbed anymore.

"Who was that?"She asked.

"I don't think it will be something important".

"What if it is". She asked, concerned.

"You are the only one important to me. Believe me when I tell you I love you. Jessica, I can be the man for you" H said looking at her. She smiled and just looked at him, but what she saw shocked her.

She blinked a few times, her brain unable to process what he said. What did he mean? Where was he going with this? She thought as some tint of joy began to form in her Heart.

Taking her hand in his, "Jessica, I don't want you to only live with me because of the baby, but even after the baby joins us, I want you here with me. You have made me happy, and I don't want that happiness to be cut short. Jessica, I would like you to marry me after your delivery". he proposed.

Jessica couldn't stop the tears forming in her eyes. Drake was proposing to her, she was going to be his woman and he her man. She had been told by him all his secrets,ones which were too painful for him to endure.

"Once I had been utterly alone". He

continued "I had no mother or any relative to play with, apart from my father. I had been the enemy to many guys back in school days, why, because they claim I have stolen what is rightfully theirs. The girl which I had no feelings for. I have been accused wrongly many times by my mates, people I call my friends. No one ever believed the words that came out of my mouth. I had no advocate, because I was this poor, little, lonely boy.

They said I was illicit, a trivial person. And I always thought that the only person who could love me in this life was my father, but you proved me wrong. You might think that you haven't done enough for me, but believe me, you have done more than my

expectations. You are meritorious, amicable and someone I can call my acquaintance. And that alone makes me love you more. So please, accept this my proposal, to not make my happiness fade away".

He knows other men would try to take advantage of her willingness, so he would not let that happen. She was the light in his life; he had to only make her shine brighter.

She lifted her hand and touched his face. Her touch was comforting and warm. How long had it been since he felt such warmth in his life? He had almost forgotten the feeling.

"You were a vision before, but now you are a dream in a human form. How can I say no to you". She confessed as her face beamed with smiles. Drake suddenly burst out with joy, he carried and swung her all around the room.

"She said yes, she said yes…". he continued shouting to no one in particular

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Laughing hard she said "Hey, this is a pregnant woman you're carrying". Coming back to his senses he put her down and sat beside her still couldn't control the happiness within.

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"That alcohol you just served me, it's tasteless". The old man accused the bartender.

The bartender was offended. "How long have you been drinking here? When did I ever serve you anything bad in my pub". he shot back. "Pitiful liar".

"I never lie". The old man retorted. "Not about that". Pointing to the drink. The bartender decided to ignore him. Let the drunk talk and talk until he is tired. But another tippler, who felt that no alcohol in the country even matched that of this one, concluded that the old man was just being too knowledgeable.

"Don't you think that maybe your mouth is full of grass, which was why it tasted diluted". he charged.

The old man was piqued. "You filthy dog". he scorned. "At least none of my children have been arrested for robbing four different banks". He expected a further attack from the man but, to his consternation, the other drinker roared with laughter, clutching his belly, and flinging his arms and feet wildly in the air.

"Look who is talking. At least mine is talented". And he grabbed his belly again, infecting others with his laughter. "Have you also heard of any of my daughters staying with a rich man, only to be faced with the prospect of getting sent back for having cheated."

Raphael watched the two old men who kept exchanging words. "Fools".he mumbled underneath his breath. He checked the time again and wondered why Ruffy wasn't still there yet. It has been over an hour now.

"I can see I have kept you waiting". Raphael looked up and saw the man he had been waiting for all this while, dressed in some dirty clothes and guessed he was on a mission again.

"Did you kill someone again". he asked.

" Well, that is my job anyway". Ruffy replied, taking his seat. Raphael shook his head in disgust as he couldn't understand why someone's work could be killing people.

"My plan failed once again". he said.

"How do you know".

. "Because the two were seen together once again just yesterday at his mall. I thought lying to him that my sister was a slut and pervert could make him change his mind about her, but it seems this guy is way beyond addicted to her". Raphael said

" I guess we must reverse then".

"How?". Raphael asked.

"I mean then we must rather make her think he is cheating. We could find someone to do the job you know. Someone who we could make her have connections with, get close to him, and then seduce him. But we must make sure she sees them".

Raphael was thoughtful for a while before agreeing with Ruffy. "You're right, that might work. Let's try that then". he said with a wicked grin on his face. He would do anything possible to destroy his sister's life, just like how she is destroying his.

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