After Dusk – Episode 52 & 53

AFTER
DUSK
(My fallen angel)

By, Ariel Mirabel

CHAPTER 52&53

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“Who are you?” Alex furrowed his brows.

“You’ll soon know” Hailey smirked and bit her lips.

“Just come with me and you’ll find out” Hailey stretched her hand to touch Alex but he took a step back.

Somehow, Alex didn’t like the vibes he was getting from her.

“My mommy told me not to follow strangers,” Alex said.

“Oh just come and-”

“Touch my son and I’ll decapitate that thing you call arm”

Hailey turned back to see Brittany. She was coming down from the cab when she saw them. Brittany walked closer to them with her gaze never leaving Hailey.

“Mommy” Alex ran to her and hugged her knees.

Brittany smiled and picked him up then kissed his cheek before facing Hailey.

“I told you to stay away from my son right? It seems like you don’t value your freedom” Brittany said.

“And you don’t also value your life…” Brittany said and looked at her from head to toe before shaking her head.

“Honestly, I don’t know what my dad saw in you before choosing you as his second wife. He could have picked more better..” Brittany said and entered back the cab before leaving with.

Hailey gritted her teeth in anger as she watched the taxi drive away. Her anger slowly turned to dangerous smirk

“Patience is the key” She muttered and got back in the car before the car drove off.

 

★★★★★

THE MORGAN’S

Jessica hugged her pillow as she rolled on the bed for the uptenth time. She sighed when she remember Rhett’s words.

FLASHBACK**

Rhett slowly broke the hug still looking shocked and surprised.

“Jessi.. I’m sorry but I can’t reciprocate your feelings. I need to focus on my mother…love can come later.” He said.

Jessica sighed and nodded sadly. She was expecting it anyways.

“Can we still be friends like before?” Jessica pouted cutely.

Rhett nodded with a smile and ruffled her hair.

 

FLASHBACK ENDS

Jessica picked up her phone and stared at the wallpaper of her phone’s screen. It was a picture of her and Rhett with flour all over their faces.

“I love you” She pouted and kissed her screen.

Her door suddenly swung open and she looked back to see it was Brittany.

“Oh sorry, I just came back and decided to check up on you. Didnt know you were busy” Brittany said and turned to leave.

“Oh no… It’s fine, please come in” Jessica said and sat up on her.

Brittany closed the door behind her and sat down next to Jessica.

“What’s wrong? You look sad” Brittany said.

Jessica sighed and looked at her fingers.

“There’s this guy I work with.. The first day I saw him, I just had this crazy feelings for him. I told him about my feelings for him and he turned me down. He said he’s not into love for now” Jessica pouted.

Brittany chuckled.

“My baby Jessica is growing” Brittany said.

“Hey! You’re just two years older!” Jessica said and Brittany smiled.

“Well if he says so then you can’t do anything about it. It’s either you move on or you wait for him” Brittany said.

“But I love him so much!” Jessica said.

“You wait till he’s ready then but don’t hold it too much at heart because he might still not end up choosing you.. Also you have to know more about him. I don’t want you to end up just like me” Brittany said.

Jessica thought and nodded.

“I’ll do so sis. Thanks so much!!” Jessica hugged Brittany.

“Welcome” Brittany smiled.

 

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NICHOLAS’S MANSION

Nicholas sat down on the couch in his living room as he thought of everything that Brittany said.

“She really went through a lot” He sighed and frowned when he remember Aidan was part of the reasons.

“That two faced bàstard” He gritted his teeth.

“Sir… A lady wants to see you” One of his maid came in the living room and announced.

Nicholas raised his brows. Who could that be??

“Let her in” He said

Sounds of heels could be heard and soon a red haired lady came to view. She was putting on a red gown which had a part covering her b**bs and her waist down to her middle thigh, the other parts were transparent.

“Nick” She smiled and came then sat on his thigh.

“What do you want?” Nicholas asked her.

“I was just yunno,,, feeling so bored and lonely. Decided to pay you a visit and…keep you company” She said with her sweet voice while playing with the buttons on Nicholas’s shirt.

Her hands ran through the bare part of his shirt as she rocked his d**k. Nicholas sighed and closed his eyes.

“Layla please, I’m not in the mood please leave” Nicholas said.

Layla stared at him in surprise. Nicholas is always ready for s*x, what’s happening?

“Are you sick or something?” Layla made to touch his forehead but he caught her hand.

“Leave” He said.

Layla scoffed and stood up from his thigh.

“You’re so boring now” She muttered and left.

Nicholas rested his head on the couch as he looked up at ceiling.

“What did she do to me?”

 

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MORNING, ADDISON MANSION

The annoying noise produce by the alarm woke Savannah up. She groaned and stretched her hand out of the duvet to turn it off but she could reach it.

Another hand suddenly turned the alarm off.

Savannah furrowed her brows and raised the duvet from her head.

“Ahhhhhh!!!!” A scream erupted from her mouth when she saw Kenneth sitting on the stool beside her bed.

She shifted at the other end of the bed as she stared at him.

“What are you doing here?” Savannah asked, breathing heavily.

“Good morning snoring queen” Kenneth smiled.

“How did you get in?.” Savannah furrowed her brows.

“Uhm through the door” Kenneth replied.

“I let him in.. Since he’s Connor it will be bad to treat him differently” Audrey said from the door and winked.

“Thanks aunt” Kenneth winked back.

Savannah frowned. She knows already what her mother was trying to do…

Savannah rolled her eyes and looked away.

“I wanna have my bath, leave” She said.

Kenneth sighed..

“I’m sorry Savvy… I was afraid you’ll hàte me that’s why I didn’t tell you earlier” Kenneth muttered.

Savannah still looked away, not replying him. Kenneth sighed sadly and left her room. Savannah turned when she felt he left.

She sighed too and hugged her knees..

******

“She’s still angry?” Rowan, Savannah’s father asked.

“Yes uncle…” Kenneth said sadly.

“Don’t worry. Thats how my baby is,, she hardly forgives especially when she’s hurt” Rowan said.

“I’m sure she’ll come around. Just give her some time” Audrey said, arranging the table for breakfast.

“I hope so too… It’s been almost 4 days already” Kenneth said.

“Still can’t believe you’re Connor” Rowan chuckled.

“Yeah. I’m sorry once more for lying to you all… Please don’t treat me differently, treat me just the same way as before.. It doesn’t matter if you’re my father’s worker” Kenneth said.

“Don’t worry son” Rowan patted his back.

 

★★★★★

N~HAYES INVESTMENT

“Thanks for the ride Justin” Brittany winked at Justin who was taken aback by it.

Strangely, he felt his heart flutter.

“Sure no problem” He replied and drove off..

Brittany brought out her phone while entering the company. She dialed a number.

“Miss Rodriguez?” Matteo said.

“Matteo, please I need your help. Can you send some people to discreetly watch over my son??” Brittany asked.

“Sure that won’t be a problem” He replied.

“Thanks” Brittany smiled.

“Remember. You have just one month and a week” Matteo said and Brittany nodded.

“Don’t worry, I have confidence. I’m slowly getting there” She replied.

“Good have a nice day Miss Rodriguez” Matteo said and hung up.

Brittany came out of the elevator. She walked to her office and placed her bag on the table.

She went to Nicholas’s office and made to open it but the door opened on it’s own.

“Boss… You’re quite early these days” Brittany said.

“Who’s that guy who keeps dropping you off?” Nicholas asked.

“Huh?”

“I couldn’t help but notice he has been stalking you lately” Nicholas said.

“Oh.. Well he’s a friend and my neighbor” Brittany replied and noticed that sour look on his face.

“Wait…don’t tell me you’re-”

“I sent some work on your laptop. Get to work” He said and shut his door.

Brittany looked surprised. She slowly smirked.

“Wow! It’s working” She thought and went to her office..

 

★★★★★

CAFETERIA

“So he really broke up with you?” Sandy asked and Ruby nodded with a bitter expression.

“Poor you.. Sorry, what are you gonna do now?” Valerie asked as she drank her coffee.

“I’ll make sure I get back my man… No matter what and that Savannah should be prepared” Ruby gritted her teeth.

“That’s it girl… As for me that Brittany is posing a lot of problem to me” Sandy hissed.

“Same here. Can you imagine how I felt when I heard she is dating Nicholas” Valerie said.

“Sorry” Ruby rubbed her back..

Valerie just frowned at the thought of Nicholas and Brittany together.

 

★★★★★

NOON

“We’re here” Nicholas said as he stopped in front of the news station.

He turned to Brittany and brought out a flash drive then gave it to her.

“It was quite hard and tough but here’s what you asked for” Nicholas said.

“Thanks” Brittany smiled.

They both got down the car and Nicholas stretched his hand to Brittany which she took and they both walked in the station.

“Good day Mr Hayes, it’s an honor having you in our station” The person who was supposed to be the interviewer said and shook hands with Nicholas.

“The pleasure is mine” Nicholas smiled.

“Miss Rodriguez” The interviewer greeted Brittany too.

“Follow me” She said and led the way.

“We’ll go live in 4 minutes…please get ready”

Brittany and Nicholas was shown where to sit and the interviewer sat in front of them.

“And we’re live in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1”

“Hello everyone and welcome to FOWER NEWS and today we have two special guess which you all clearly know” The interviewer said with a bright smile in her face.

“It’s none other than Brittany Rodriguez and Nicholas Hayes” She said and Nicholas and Brittany smiled at the camera.

“Hello everyone. How are you all doing?” Brittany said..

“So can you tell us more on the reason for your visit?” The interviewer asked.

“Well the reason is simple a lot of you guys are aware of the current feud I’m having with Aidan Hayes and I’m here for two things. Firstly to prove to you all that I’m saying the truth” Brittany said and nodded to the director.

The video in the flash drive was played. It was a video of her running out of the Hayes Villa while crying. Aidan caught her by the arm and she slapped him before throwing the ring at his face. She then got in her car and drove off..

All their discussion were clearly heard too

“As you all can see, this video was taken the very day I got arrested from the airport. That same was the day I caught Aidan cheating on me so I left while crying. He chased after me but I slapped him and threw the engagement ring at him before leaving. If I was lying you all can clearly see I was crying and those tears weren’t fake and also from our discussion which you can clearly hear from the video you would know it wasn’t fake” Brittany said.

“Wow.. This is a really shocking revelation” The interviewer commented.

“Yeah. Also there’s no such thing as editing in the video. Ask any professional and they’ll confirm what I’m saying” Brittany said flatly.

“This is so surprising. Mr Nicholas, what do you have to say about this? Aidan is your brother as we all know” The interviewer asked.

“I only stand for the truth” Nicholas said simply.

“So back to Miss Rodriguez.. You said you came here for two reasons. What could be the second?” She asked.

“We’re also here to make it known to the public that I and Brittany are officially dating” Nicholas answered in Brittany’s placed.

Brittany smiled at Nicholas, trying to fake her happiness as much as possible.

“OMG! Another juicy revelation. Since when? How did it happen?” The interviewer said excitedly.

“Weeks ago” Brittany smiled.

“Aww I’m so happy for you two” She gushed.

“Yeah, I just didn’t know how I fell for her but I don’t regret any bit of it… And I don’t care what the world has to say about our relationship but what I know is that… I love you” Nicholas said, looking at Brittany.

Somehow, Brittany felt uncomfortable but she kept it all in and smiled more.

“Me too love” Brittany smiled and pecked Nicholas’s lips, taking him aback.

“Aww can we all cheer for this happy couple?” The interviewer said.

“And we have come to the end of our live interview. Hope you all have a nice day” the interviewer said and waved at the camera.

“And cut!!” The director said and switched off the camera.

“That was a success. Thanks so much for trusting our station!!” The interviewer thanked Nicholas and Brittany.

Brittany smiled in return while Nicholas was still lost in his own thought.

They said their goodbyes to the staff before leaving the station.

“I’m so glad it ended well. Let’s see how Aidan will escape this time around” Brittany spoke but Nicholas wasn’t replying.

She turned to him and noticed the weird expression on his face.

“What’s wrong?” She asked.

“Why did you kiss me?” Nicholas suddenly ask without knowing.

Brittany scoffed and shook her head.

“Don’t tell me you’re like a lost puppy because of that. It’s just a f**king insignificant kiss” Brittany rolled her eyes.

Nicholas suddenly pinned her against the wall as he stared down at her since he was much taller.

“What are you doing?” Brittany frowned.

“Since it’s a f**king insignificant kiss,, you won’t mind finishing what you started right?” Nicholas smirked.

“Huh?-”

Without warning, he slammed his lips on Brittany’s own while his left arm grabbed her waist possessively.

Brittany’s eyes widened…

 

★★★★★

ADDISON MANSION

“Argh!!” Savannah groaned loudly for the uptenth time as she rolled on her bed.

She didnt have any photoshoots today so she’s at home. Her parents left for work, Evan is busy and Ashley isn’t picking up her calls neither so she’s so bored.

“Only one person left” She said dialed a number.

“Savvy..” Kenneth said, looking surprised that she called.

“I called Connor not you. Can Connor come over, I’m bored” Savannah said and hung up.

Kenneth chuckled and shook his head.

“Miss attitude” He muttered and left for Savannah’s house.

He got there in 5 minutes. He opened the door and went in since he has the spare keys given to him when he was still Connor.

“This family must trust me a lot. I feel so bad lying to them.” He thought but shrugged it off since they’ve forgiven him.

He got to Savannah’s room and made to knock

“Come in”

He opened the door and went in then met Savannah sitting on the bed while pressing her phone she was putting on a thick white pullover with blue bum short.

“I’m here” He said.

“I called Connor.. Not Kenneth” Savannah said and looked up at him. He wasn’t putting on the mask.

“Then I guess I’ll be back as Connor..” Kenneth turned to leave but stopped when he felt arms wrapped round his waist.

“If you dare líe to me again. I’ll make you burn all your money and use it as manure” Savannah mumbled.

Kenneth smiled and turned to her.

“I’m sorry..” He said..

“I’m tired of hearing sorry.. Just..” Savannah paused and stood on her toes.

“Kiss me” She whispered wistfully.

Kenneth cupped her cheek and closed his eyes as he tilted his head to the side, claiming her lips.

Savannah dipped her hands in his hair, pulling him closer into the kiss with her heart thumping so fast as if it will explode any moment from.

One of Kenneth’s hand left her cheek and grabbed her waist, pulling her closer as he gently sucked on her lower lips. She released cute and soft sounds in returns which sounded like melody in his ear.

Kenneth broke the kiss and rubbed her red swollen lips..

“I’ll keep saying sorry till I feel less guilty. I can be your Connor if you want, I can be your Kenneth if you. Ask me whatever you want and I’ll be that.. I love you Savvy” He said, staring at her eyes.

Savannah smiled.

“I love you too Ken” She muttered.

Kenneth smiled and reconnected back their lips..

 

TBC

Love